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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18
THE MERRILL AGENCY
One of the Old Florida Agencies That
Has Helped Give Palatka Its Pre-
eninence as an Insurance
Center.


Sixteen years of successful opera
ton and efficient management is the
record of the Merrill Insurance Agen-
cy, founded and at present directed
by T. B. Merrill on South Second
street Mr.. Merrill has resided in
Falatka for twenty years and during
his career here has, from compare
lively diminutive agency, built up a
business which today contains upon
its books the names of most of the
leading citizens and business concerns
of this thriving city, as well as the
agriculturists and industrial workers
generally throughout Putnam coun-
ty. The business has grown with
steady certainty from year to year
because Mr.. Merrills clients are his
advertisers, knowing from their own
experiences and the experiences of
their friends and neighbors, that loss
es will be settled promptly and as lib
eially as circumstances justify, with
out clubbing and without litigation
and its attendant delays Never hav-
ing had loss contended or an unsat-
isfactory adjustment of any claim, is
the ffteen-year record of this agency.
Aside from the best lines of fire in
NJ
CIV specializes in the issuance of Off
cial, judicial and fidelity bonds and
al. casualty lines, including steam
boiler, plate-glass, automobile and
general liability insurance, represent
ing only old line organizations with
incontrovertible credentials of finan-
cial strength and length of service.
Any agency in the country represent
ing such gigantic and rock-ribbed in
stitutions as are named below would
naturally attract a large share OF the
more solid insurance business of any
community:
The London and Lancashire Fire
Insurance Company of Liverpool,
England
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Of San Francisco, Cal.
Commercial Union Assurance Com
pany, Ltd, of London, England.
Westminster Fire Insurance Com
pany of New York.
Caledonian Insurance Company OF
Glasgow, Scotland.
North British and Mercantile lnsur-
ance Company of Edinburgh.
Northern Assurance Company OF
London, England.
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Com
pany of Philadelphia.
Niagara Fire Insurance Company OF
New York.
Atlas Assurance Company of Lon
don, England.
Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance
Company of New York.
Royal Exchange Assurance OF Lon
don, England.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance So
ciety of Norwich, England.
Citizens Fire Insurance Company,
Missouri, and the
Mutual Benefit of Newark, N. ]. the
queen of American life insurance
companies, which for sixty-six years
has stood for exceptional service, re-
liability and honesty. 1t should be
borne in mind that contract for in
surance is not for the present only,
but for an entire lifetime of an indi-
vidual or a business or an editce, and
one can make no mistake by insuring
such futures as these in companies of
proven stability and strength, such as
are represented by this agency. Not
withstanding the rapid strides OF the
city of Palatka, the Merrill Insurance
Agency has kept pace and reaped a
liberal share of the harvest which in
Putnam county has increased so mar
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18

the majority of Palatkas other mer-
camille houses, and was reopened
finally on Lemon Street From there
it was again removed to the present
commodious quarters on First and
Reid Streets. In 1902 the retail end
of the business was dispensed with
and the store recognized as whole
sale establishment exclusively. Three
store sites, and one upper story are
now occupied, Mr.. Cochrane having
just moved into the new building that
has been built for him on Reid Street
adjoining the First Street quarters.
No books are now carried, except
a small line that Mr.. Cochrane is
closing out at cut rates. The main
store-room on First Street is given
over to the enormous stock of post
cards, fishing tackle, pipes, and gen
eral notions, including druggists sun
dries. Between five and six million
post cards are kept on hand most Of
the time. The stock is made up of
scenic views from all parts of the
state, as well as a fine line of fancy
and comic cards for every imaginable
purpose or occasion. Nearly all Of
these are made by the firm of Leigh
ton, Valentine & Co., the celebrated
art manufacturers of New York City
The other departments are devoted
to the large selections of writing pa
pcrs, envelopes, inks, twines, wrap
ping papers, fountain pens, and
fine line of Globe" office furniture,
for which Mr.. Cochrane has the
special agency. The very finest writ
ing papers made in America-Eaton-
Crane-Pike and others of like quality
are carried at all times, as well as
a splendid variety of cheap tablets,
legal paper and foolscap. Envelopes
are bought by the carload, too, direct
from the big paper mills, and are put
up under distinctive Cochrane brands.
Of these the FLORIDA" commercial
envelopes have the widest sale. All
standard brands of black and colored
inks are carried, and are sold by the
case or in broken lots. Both light
and heavy weight twines for all mer-
cattle purposes may be had in any
quantity at the Cochrane store, and in
the matter of wrapping papers the
same rule applies. The fountain pen
agency is rapidly developing into one
of the most profitable branches of
the business. Many of the most
handsomely equipped offices in Pa
latka and the surrounding territory
have been QUILTED with "Globe" fur
niture through the Cochrane agency.
Practically the entire state, with the
exception of the extreme western end
of the peninsula, is covered by the
many departments of this aggressively
managed establishment.
Six assistants are required in the
store, and three representatives, in
GLIDING Mr.. Cochrane, travel over
the state.
The new brick building on Reid
Street, which has been completed
but a few weeks, is unusually well
lighted and up-to-date in all its APP
pointments. If the business contin-
ues to grow during the next few
years with the same phenomenal vigor
that it has shown heretofore, it will
be necessary to further enlarge the
plant. This will not be difficult, how
ever, as Mr.. Cochrane recently pur
chased the block in which he is To-
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18

~ nate a ari4.iia powder mix 10.
rethcr two dran.s of r"'h''ie %','S anu
Tyo $. rgi.!c. oi bi,asbonaie 81 SOFA :
A., ,.,to a blue paper and put
,nirty.ive grains of tar'aiie a''d .h,o
rh,te paper. To use put each INTO
different glasses and quarter n'l WIN
D,ntar then pour both together and
S ami at once while in a state OF euer'
yescence.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18

DIR. f. S. Grill, the president and
organizer of the company, has always
taken keen interest in local and
state politics. He represented this
county in the Florida senate from
1897 to and including 1909, and was
State treasurer of Florida under the
administration of Governor Perry.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
REBELS CAPTURE
 TRAIN AND ARMS
SECURE 250 RIFLES AND 10000 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
 FROM EXPRESS GAR.
Federals Take oiinaga-Rehels Who Have Been Besieginq the Town
 Are Scattered,

Laredo, Texas.-Revolution held up the South-bound train from Laredo to Mexico City at a place named San la Maria, entered the express car. and obtained quantity of arms, said to consist of 250 rifles and 10000 rounds of ammunition, chatted awhile with the train crew and then per- mitted the train to resume its run.
 Santa Maria is 22 miles north of Saltillo and 26S miles from Laredo. According to the source of this in- formation, which is reliable, there were between 20 and 30 insurrectos in the band.
 Passengers passing through this city have no information regarding a battle fought recently at some point on the line of the Coahuila and Pa cific railroad. beyond confirming the report that several wounded men ana many prisoners were brought into Saltillo. Saltillo is quiet, according to reports, and no attempt at demon. strations has been made.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
A $6,000,000 FIRE
 IN BANGOR, MAINE
THOUSANDS OF PERSONS REIN. DERED HOMELESS AND THREE
 LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Rain and Shifting Wind Finally Aid Bremen and Flames Are Gotten
 Under Control.

Bangor, Maine.-One-third of the city of Bangor is in ruin, thousands of persons are homeless and a prop erty loss estimated at $6,000,000 was sustained as the result of a conflagra ton which ragged through the heart of the city, leaving residences, churches, schools, business blocks and all the public bindings, with the ex- eeption of the city hall, a mass or smoking ashes. For many hours the firemen battled against the blaze be fore they conquered it. Dynamite proved of little avail. Buildings were blown up, but the flames easily leaped the chasms thus made, and it was not until the wind, which had been blowing a gale during the night, shifted and light rain fell that there was any indication the firemen would win. Three lives are known to have been lost. although the names of none of the victims are known.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
MAY DAY BRINGS
 LABOR TROUBLES
LABOR TROUBLES THROUGHOUT COUNTRY RESULT IN MANY
 WALkOUTS.
Workers in Chiea go, New York and Pittsbur9 Demand Higher Wages
 and Better Conditions.

Chicago. go.-Maintenance of way en- ployes of six railroads, numbering 2.500 men, struck when their de- mands for recognition of the union and wage increase were refused The total number of men involved in strikes and lockouts as a result of the May day labor troubles is esti- mated at 12,000. The men out include 2,50O railroad men, 2,500 brickmakers, coco in the building trades, 300 mar ble workers and TOO in miscellaneous small unions
 Pittsburg, Pa.-Without further warning than might be gathered from conferences of a committee with the railroad officials last week, the shop men of the Pennsylvania railroad in the Pittsburg division, extending from this city to Altoona, Pa, went out on strike, and the officers of the union assert that about 10000 men are out. legation by the men that in its re- trenchment policy the railroad dis missed men who were active in or ganizing and carrying on their unions. No semblance of disorder character izes the inauguration of the strike, and public notices have been posted by the strike committee at all shops warning strikers against disorder.
 New York.-The scheduled strike of machinists for an eight-hour day, a walkout of 1000 bakers, two big pa rades and half dozen smaller ones marked the passing of May day in labor circles here The machihSsts strike was conducted without vio- lence. Approximately 10000 men walked out. Several thousand pa raders in Brooklyn marching behind a red flag which preceded an inverted United States flag were halted by the driver of milk wagon, who blocked the right of way with his ve- hicle. The police upheld him and caused the fighting of the flag.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
SHERIFF IS KILLED
 BY A BOOTLEGGER
OFFICER RETURNS FIRE WHILE FALLING, AND ASSAIlANT
 FALLS DEAD.
Tragedy Is Witnessed by 100 Men at Mill Where Man Is Said to Have
 Peddled Whiskey.

Magnolia, Ark.-At the spot where he was waiting for the purpose of making an arrest, Sheriff McMath of Columbia county was shot and killed by Sam Hill, an alleged bootlegger at large sawmill IA miles southwest of here. While falling from the effect of the fatal shot, McMath drew his own revolver and fired at Hill, killing him instantly. The double killing oc- cured in sight of the commissary Of the mill and it was seen by at least 100 employees of the mill. all of whom had just quit work.
 Sheriff McMath had long suspected Hill of bootlegging. and he had been told that Hill would come to the mill for the purpose of peddling whiskey to the employees. McMath stationed himself near the mill and at the spot where he had been told Hill would pass. When he saw Hill passing, Sheriff McMath ordered him to stop In reply, Hill drew a revolver and fired. McMath received fatal shot. but he drew his own revolver and fired. The ball entered Hills body and penetrated the heart, and he fell dead. Persons at the commissa.y heard the shots fired and many of them saw the two men fall All ran to the scene, which was only a few yards away, but both men were dead when they reached the place.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Gulf Eishernen Suffer in Gale.

New Orleans.-Fierce encounters with flashing hurricane and angry seas, two nights of exposure and al most intending hours of hunger and thirst was the lot of scores of fish and oyster men of the gulf coast fleets during the recent West Indian gale. Stories of sufferings among the crews of wrecked schooners and oys- ter luggers are coming in, brought by men who succeeded in reaching viii iages after long fight in the gale DIT shore. Numerous patrols are now chugging through unexplored bayous and inlets in search of many fisher men believed to have taken refuge rom the hurricane and now unable to reach home.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
IS HELD PRISONER IN TREE TOP
Farmer Stayed on Perch Two Days,
 Fearing the Torrent.

Mena, Ark.-Held prisoner in a tree for two days, while raging stream threatened every minute to carry away his only means of escaping death, was the experience of Azel Titus, farmer near Dallas, who was caught in the flood of Ouachita river at the mouth of Board Camp creek, during the recent record-breaking downpour. Titus was camping along the creek and was asleep in his wag- on, to which he had his horse tied. While the storm was most severe ho was awakened by the horse pulling on the vehicle. Around him, on all sides, was raging stream. Cutting his horse loose, he took refuge in a tree, where he remained for two days, when he was discovered and rescued with the aid of a rope.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
SENATE IS READY FOR WORK
Upper Body, However, Is in No Haste
 to Consider Reciprocity Bill.


 Washington.-Th weeks of the extraordinary session of the Sixty second congress having passed into history with a record of rapid-fire legislation by the house, the senate finally is organized to transact busi- ness, but is in no haste to consider that part of the Democratic program already disposed of by the lower branch.
 Canadian reciprocity Is the only matter now being considered by the senate, and that probably will not come before it for discussion for sev- eral weeks. The finance committee, to which it was referred, has deter mined to grant hearings on the bill, which would carry the reciprocity agreement into effect. How long committee deliberation will be pro- longed is problematieal, but the pros pect is for a long discussion before tho measure emerges from the com mittee. It practically has been de- cided that all interests desiring to be heard will be welcomed Chairman Penrose of the committee is in favor of the bill. and the majority of the committee opposed to it. The prevail ing opinion is that it will be reported to the senate without recommenda- tion, as was the case last session.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Federal Troops Take Oiinaqa.

Mexico City.-Ojinaga is in undis- puted possession of the federals, and the rebels who have laid siege to the little town opposite Presidio, Texas, for more than a month are scattered about Mulatto Hill, according to of ficial reports received at the war de- partment. Caught between the forces of General LuQue. who has been hold ing the town, and General Manuel C.. Escudero. who marched from Chihua- hua to the relief of the besieged, the rebels made their last stand. Tho encounter resulted in many fatali- ties, but the number is not given out at the war department.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Chinese Rebels on the Warpath Now

Hong Kong, China.-Li, the taotai or Canton, has been assassinated by the rebels, who are again active. The gates of the city have been closed
 The loyalty of the troops is doubted, and this fear has caused much excite. ment among the peaceful inhabitants or canton. Refugees arriving here confirm earlier reports of the uprising at Canton. It is said that hundreds or rebels have been killed or wound
 GO In the fighting which has ensued.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
A Disastrous Railroad Wreck.

Easton, Pa.-Eight persons were burned to death, three fatally injured. two others so seriously injured that .heir lives are despaired of and scores of persons were cut, burned and bruised in the wreck of the teach CTS special from Utica, N Y, to washington, D. C., on the Pennsyl- vahia railroad at Martins Creek, N. J. Bones of eight persons have been taken from the debris.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
"e'Is-Farso Go. Paid Biq Dividends

ot Paul, Minn-How the Wells
 aIso Express Company started with so,ooo,oOO stock, increased it to s24,. Voo'ooo' paid 10 per cent dividends an nuaiiy Tor l6 years, declared a BIO per cent dividend last year and then nau $3,6Oo,o00 cash surplus, was of lereu Tn evidence before the state iaiiroad and warehouse commission as the express rate hearing. At pres eAl the WellsFargo gives the Chicago oieat Western and the Chicago, Mil "auhee X St. Paul roads 55 per cent, where it formerly gave 40 Der cent 'of handling it's business.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Arkansas Deaf-Mutes Graduate.

Little Rock.-The forty-second an- nual commencement of the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute was held a few evenings ago. The graduating class was as follows: Eva Cantley, Pres colt; Vera Haines, Blackton; Fay Bristoe, Ola; Clyde Chambless, Van Buren; Herman Eskey, Junction City; William McAnally, Russellville; Wes- ley Sears, Bexar.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Sisters Burn to Death.

Mt. Judea. Ark.-Two daughters of James Wallace, aged p and 26 years, respectively, were burned to death at their home, three miles east of Has ty, Newton county They were burn ing brush on their fathers farm when the youngest girls clothing caught fire. The older girl went to her assistance and received injuries that caused her death an hour after the death of her younger sister.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Arkansas Editors Will Wed.

Little Rock.-Invitations have been received in this city for the approach ing marriage of R. F. Bradford, edi- tor of the Lonoke Democrat, and Miss Minnie Meah Merritt. editor of the Fayetteville Sentinel, which will take place at Fayetteville May 15, at the Central Methodist church.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Victory for the Government.

Washington, D. C.-By holding that the federal government without con- sent of the state affected. may set aside vast areas of public lands as a forest reserve, and that such re- serve is not subject to the state fenc- ing laws. the supreme court of the United States settled two important Western issues.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Mexica FederaIs Win Victory

Douglas, Ariz.-Reports from the towns of Piquito and caborco, in the state of Sonora, Mexico, have been re- ceiyed here, telling of desperate fight ing between Mexican federal troops and the insurrectos, 300 on each side. The federals used machine gun and finally took both towns, which the rebels had previously held, the latter leaving 20 dead and many wounded
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
"Trust" Decisions Pending.

Washington, D. C.-The supreme court has adjourned until May 15 without announcing an opinion in either the Standard Oil or the Tobac- co suits arising under the sherman antitrust law. On May 15 opinions will be announced, and the court will then adjourn until May 29, the final day of the present term. The trust decisions are expected on one of these days.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Baby Dies in Burninu House.

Muldrow. Okla.-The 1o.months-old oaoy of J. H. Renfro was burned to ueath and the Renfro home was bad. y damaged by fire that was caused py the 3-year-old son of the family. ne older child, playing with match es' set fire to the bed clothing on "hlch the infant was asleep.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Child Is Drowned in a Tub

Waldo, Ark.-The 15-months old child of J. H. Thrailkill was drowned in a tub of water. It seems that the child was playing in the yard alone and, after half an hours time passed the busy mother went in search of 1t, only to find the baby drowned
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Will Not Ask for Chance of Venue

Los Angeles, Cal.-Unless 1t be otherwise decided by Attorney Leon Rappaport. counsel for the Interna- tional Bridge & Structural Ironwork- CTS Association, who is expected to arrive soon, there will be no motions for change of venue in the dynamite conspiracy case. or any other techni- cal points to delay the trials of John and James McNamara
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Concerning Horse Racino.

Representative Wilmington of Gar land county has a bill pending in tke house to regulate horse racing in Garland county. It provides for the appointment of board of racing commissioners to see that the provis- ions of the law are compiled with, and to give the people right to vote on the adoption of the law at special election to be held in July.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
A sann. GOO Factory Blaze.

Glen Falls, N. Y.-Fire did s200,00o damage to the Union Bag & Paper Company's plant at Hudson Falls. Hundreds of tons of pulp and a store house with a large quantity of fin ished paper, resin and baled waste paper were consumed.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Blind Girl Wins a Piano.

Heber Springs, Ark.-A contest conducted by the Heber Springs Headlight, local newspaper, resulted in the piano being awarded to Miss Lillian Harrel, blind girl, who is at tending school at Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Chauffeur Convicted of Mansla uc hter

Little Rock.-A jury in the circuit court found Otto Bowen, chauffeur, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and fixed his punishment at 10 months in the penitentiary. The conviction follows the deakh of Ethel Sherrill, 10 years old who was struck and fa- tally injured by an automobile driven by Bowen last November.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
To Revise Penltentiary Be

Senator Keel has introduced i'll providing for the penitentiary l> ,i to consist of three members, one 70 be elected from each of the three railroad commission districts, and thereby displace the governor. secre- tary of state, attorney general. aud. itor and commissioner Of agriculture. who now compose the board
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
King Alfonso Has Tuberculosis.

Paris.--So far as can be ascertained, the reports that King Alfonso of Spain has been ordered by his doc tors to a sanitarium at Leysin. Switz- erland, are premature. It is reported the king is grayely ill of tuberculosis.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Members Hold to Their Stamps.

Representative ToIer introduced a resolution to discontinue the allow ance of 25 cents a day to each mem- Der for stamps. The fact immediate ly became apparent that the members had not yet finished their correspond ence, and the resolution was post poned to a point that means it's death.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
Session Re-extended to May ia

Senator Keel's joint resolution to extend the session from May to 13 was adopted by both houses with dispatch and without debate. Some days previously the senate passed a resolution to adjourn on May 8 in. stead of the 18th, the date formerly set. and the house lost no time in concurring After that had been done, both bodies reaiIzed that a mis- take had been made in their hasty action of curtailing the working time of the session while many important measures deserve attention.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
ss4.soo for Confederate Home.

The senate passed by a unanimous vote the house bill appropriating s64,So0 for the maintenance Of the Confederate home.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-05
For Geological Commission.

The house passed the senate bill appropristing s7.500 for geological commission. Representative Ragon and Floyd supported the bill. while Mr Bellamy of Lawrence and Davis Of Lafayette opposed ll.