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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-02

Efforts to stop the publication il
city papers of pernicious specials"
forth in lurid language that the for
ests of the North are filled with fire,
leading the ignorant reader to believ;
that danger to life and limb ever i'm
ponds, and the woods are a shoulder
ing volcano.
The question of ,suppressing this
libel is brought home with force by
the publication in yesterdays pa
pars of news story in Twin City and
Duluth papers under Thief River
Falls date line. This special leads
Off in this fashion,:
Again the danger of forest fires
threatens the best timber sections of
northern Minnesota. For three
years in succession disastrous forest
CONGREGATIONS have swept out of eX-
istence valuable quantities of timber
which the increasing town and farm
population of the Red River Valley
and North Dakota stand in such dire
need of for building purposes. This
spring is so dry that, despite the re-
cent heavy rainfall, all the northern
streams are at low stage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-02

Among the new boat owners this
year are: w. A. Gray, O. N. Steen-
strip, Mayne Stanton, Ed Stevens,
G. Williams and Lee LaBaw.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-02
Total Cost Estimated By Engineer at
$3o,s3s, But This May Be Re.
duced 100000.
DAY OF BALLOTS UNDECIDED
Prompt Action Being Taken and May
~, Earliest Possible Date, May
Be Chosen.

At special election to be held as
soon as legally possible, Bemidji
voters will decide as to whether the
city shall issue $4,000 in bonds to
pay for paving the business streets.
At its meeting last night the coun-
Gil unanimously adopted a resolu
ton authorizing such an election.
Clerk Stein today took the first steps
toward setting the day on which the
vote is to be taken The resolution
is to be signed by Acting Mayor
Johnson. 1t must then be published
once in the Daily Pioneer, the off,
cial paper. Next the notice of cleo
ton will be issued and the election
itself can be held twenty days after
that date.
The Streets to Be Paved.
The exact date of the election will
be named by City Attorney Russell.
About the earliest possible date would
be Monday, May 20.
The streets to be paved, should the
bond issue be authorized by the
voters, are as follows:
Minnesota avenue, from First to
Fifth street.
Beltrami avenue, First to Fifth.
Second street, Minnesota to Be-
midi.
Fourth street, Minnesota to Be-
midi
City Engineer William Everett
figures that the total cost for this
paving-the paving to be cement,
the same as put down on Third street
last year-will amount to $39,533.
How $4,000 Can Be Saved.
He called the councils attention
to the fact that this amount could
be reduced $4,000, by using mix
ture tested on a small part of Third
street and which stands the test we'll.
With the proposed $4,000 bond
issue, together with other available
funds, the council decided that all
the paving could be put down this
year.
The proposed bond issue would ex-
tend until July /, 1885, $1,000 fall
ing due on the first of each July be-
ginning with 1916.
A resolution was adopted compel
ling all property owners on the
streets to be paved to put in sewer
connections.
Northern Asks Good Road Aid.
The municipal court report showed
receipts for the week ending April
80, to be s21.
Ole Anderson was granted a liquor
license transfer from the Lake Shore
hotel to the building near the 500
depot at the foot of Beltrami avenue.
A communication from the town
clerk of Northern asking that Be-
midi cooperate in road construc-
ton was referred to the committee
on roads. with the understanding
that prompt action would be taken.
Alderman Tom Smart thought all
fire hydrants should be painted red
and a motion made by him to that
effect was carried
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-02

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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
LIGHTNING HITS
MERWlN'S HEEL,

Charles Merwin oldest son of Henry
Merwin of this city and well-known
well driller, was struck by lightning a
little after noon last Tuesday while drill
ing well on the Ferguson place, Pa
latka Heights. .
AT the time Mr.. Merwin had hold of
the handle bar of the drill. The light.
ming hit the calf of his leg and ran
down TO the heel which it struck from
the bottom, going through the heel and
tearing out pieces of the bone Mr.
Merwin was thrown inSenSible and
never knew any thing about the affair
until he recovered consciousness a mo-
ment or two after. His shoe was OF
course torn into ShredS and he was
bleeding profusely. With Ben. Bair he
got 10 the wagon and came home,
where DR.. A. M. Steen dressed the
wound.
Most of the heel bone was torn oul
and was later found on the ground.
Pieces of shattered bone remaining DR.
Steen also cut out at the time of dressing
the wound. The wound is an ugly one
but unless complications occur the foot
will be saved, though Mr.. Merwin will
be crippled for life. The calf of the
leg is only bruised.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
The County Commissioners.

The board meeting lasted through
Tuesday and Wednesday and an i'm
mense amount of routine business was
disposed of-together with the joint
meeting of the county bond trustees.
l.. ]. Arnold was paid $1,000 balance
due him for hauling sand on the couIt
house square.
For painting Rice creek bridge, Sl35
was paid.
The county road roller was rented TO
the Jacksonville Engineering & Paving
company at $35 per month for six months,
the renting company TO pay costs OF
transportation to and from that city and
give bond for 500 for faithful perform
ance and return of roller in good con-
dition.
The board made the Palatka Heights
people feel good when il ordered $500
to be paid toward uniting the county
roads with the paved streets of Palatka.
1t also made them feel bad when the
order for this payment was Withdrawn.
The board discovered that the connect
ing work would be in the town of Pa
latka Heights, and that il had no right
TO make road appropriations TO incorpo-
rated towns.
Com. TimmonS was instructed to
have the upper Rice creek bridge paint
ed, and Com. Moody was authorized TO
have the same done TO the ST. Johns
river bridge.
Com. Turner was authorized TO have
gates built at the BRIDGES draw approach
eS TO protect the public.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
THOS. N. GAUTlER
DEAD AT MIAMI.

Thos. N. Gautier a former prominent
citizen and orange grower of this county
and whose home at that time was IN
Crescent City, died at his home in
Miami at $3.50 last Monday night. There
are no particulars.
The simple announcement came by
telegram Tuesday morning TO County
Superintendent l.. K. Tucker, who was
Mr.. Gautier'S brotherin-law. Death,
however, must have come suddenly, as
none of Mr.. Gautier's friends here had
had word of his illness.
Thos. N Gautier was about SO years
of age He was the second son OF the
late Rev. Thos. Gauti9r, one OF the pio-
neer settlers of the Crescent City sec
ton, and who came TO this county from
Mariana year or two Immediately fol-
lowing the war; :,
Mr. Gautier is survived by his wife and
three sons, all grown 10 manhood. His
mother resides at Crescent City. He is
also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Z. l..
Chamberlin and Miss Lucy Gautier OF
Crescent City, and five brothers, G. II.
and William ]. Gautier of Miami, D. M.
Gautier of Fitzgerald, Ga, Bryant Gau.
tier of Clearwater and Frank Gautier of
Crescent City.
Mr.. Gautier moved TO Miami some Is
years ago, and il is understood had
amaSSed a competence.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
An Ancient Newspaper.

Mr.. w. Lang Cheeves of this city has
shown us a copy of the Ulster County
Gazette, published at Kingston, N. Y,
and of date Jan. 4th, 1900. The paper,
though more than III years old, is in
fine state of preservation, and was among
the effects of the late Mrs. CheeveS
which were being carefully preserved.
Much of the first page OF this paper
is given up to foreign news, and the do
ings of Congress. John Adams was
president of the United States.
The two inside pages have black rules,
in token of mourning for George Wash
ington.
There is an account OF the final cere,
monies of Washington'S cntombment,
dated George Town, Dec. 20, 1879, with
an account of the procession TO the
grave.
There are several legal advertisements
and some business cards oil merchants
A "for sale" advertisement reads:
"For Sale-A stout, healthy, active
Negro wench. Any person inclined to
purchase, may know the particulars by
applying to John Schoonmaker, iun'' Al
Rochester.
Another reads: "Writing, wrapping
and bonnet paper, for sale at the print
ing office"
The foreign news is introduced by
this statement: "By the arrival of the
Factor from Falmouth we are put il
possession of London papers 10 the 2Otf
of October, inclusive, from which We
make the following selections.
Think of waiting from October ZOtl
TO January 4th for foreign news, as con
traSted with the daily cable service o
these days.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
SAM HILBURM
FOR CONGRESS.
Putnam's Popular Senator
Makes Positive Announce
ment of his Candidacy.

Hon. Samuel J. Hilburn State Senator
from Putnam county will be a candi-
date for Congress from the Second Dis
trict of Florida TO succeed Congress
man Frank Clark.
Senator Hilburn made this positive
declaration 10 the News yesterday after
noon. In reply to the question as TO his
intentions the Senator said:
"Yes, | will be candidate for Con-
gress Ever since the proposition was
put up to me by several of my good
friends in Tallahassee, and from other
points in the district since the first use
of my name in this connection, have
been making a study of the situation
and that study has opened up vistas OF
encouragement that have determined
my course. Prominent men from all
parts of the Second Congressional Dis
trict have written urging me to make
the race and promising loyal, hearty
support. have also been urged TO de-
clare my purpose, and this have been
unwilling to do until now, and since
consulting my home friends. | shall be
in the race and the Palatka News can
make this, my first definite announce
ment, public"
Senator ands Mrs. Hilburn returned
from Tallahassee last Saturday evening,
and since that time the Senator has been
trying to gather up thetthreadS of his
neglected law practice. " - FfsStss ~
The News caught himsstanding over a
desk piled high with unanswered letters.
Many of these had to do with legal
matters, but the bulk of them were from
political friends making enquiry as 10
whether or not he would be candidate.
Many of them took it for granted that
he had already settled the matter, and
contained promises of support.
Mr. Hilburn made fine record in the
past Legislature and several who opposed
him in the Senatorial race last yeal
have openly espouSed his candidacy fol
Congress.
One of the best laws on the statute
books of Florida was introduced by Mr.
TIilburn while serving in the House a
the 1909 session. This was bill tc
prohibit the private sale of state lands by
The trustees of the Internal improvement
Fund and the state school board, ant
providing method for their disposal.
One of the state official has made thu
statement that he could easily demon
strate that this bill has saved the state /
quarter of million dollars in the pas
two years, or since its passage.
Mr.. Hilburn, during the last session
secured the passage of the bill requiring
locomotives to have electric headlight
the same to take effect Oct. 1St next
This bill will prove great protection Il
life and property. There were man,
other measures OF real and substantial
benefit to the people that Mr.. Hilburl
secured at the recent session, and all o
which will be thoroughly known to tn
people before the actual campaign TO
Congress is under way.
His entire record in the two session
of the state legislature is one of conSi'
tent service for the people.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
WITH BOTH LEGS
HORRIBLY MANGLED
By a Locomotive Harry Coleman
Meets Death.

Harry Coleman a saw mill man OF
Bostwick was horribly mangled by pc
ing run over by locomotive in the
yards near the Jacksonville union depot
last Sunday morning. The limes'un-
ion of Monday gives the following ac-
count of the accident:
"With both legs mangled near the
knees by a passing locomotive in the
wards near the union depot at an early
hour Yesterday morning, white man OF
about As years of age, was hurried to 81
Luke's hospital in Conant's auto ambu-
lance. He died ten minutes after his ar
rival and unable to tell even his name
before the end came.
"From a receipt which he had In MS
pockets 1t is supposed that he is IL. K.
Coleman of Bostwick, Fla. The receipt
was for house rent and was signed by X.
L. Hancock, member of the firm ot
Glisson & Hancock of that place. lie
also had letter on his person addressed
TO Mrs. D. II. Coleman OF Bostwick,
this written by a lady who signed her
name "Rose Boyce, Palatka, Fla"
'From the attaches of the union station
il was impossible TO find any explana-
ton of how the unfortunate man came
TO sustain his fatal injuries His calls
for help were heard by someone in the
wards and going to him, he was found
PROSTATE beside a track with great
streams of blood gushing from his mangi-
ed limbs. By the time help arrived,
however, the shock OF the accident set
tied over his being and he passed into a
state of coma. The great loss OF blood
which he sustained, was too much icr
his strength, and after ten minutes, iol-
lowing his arrival at ST. Luke's hospital,
he was dead"
The unfortunate man has been idenii-
fled as Harry Coleman, formerly a resi-
dent of this city, but who for the past
several months has been living at Bost-
wick.
Sometime ago the Coleman Bros. en-
gagged in the sawmill business at BoSt-
wick, working up timber for J. w. Glis-
son on partnership basis.
Owing to the habits of Harry Coleman
the business had not been success, and
the mill had closed down.
Coleman left for Jacksonville on
Thursday of last week. The family can
throw no light on the cause OF his being
in the railroad yards at that time. lbe
deceased has wife and child, and a
mother tiving at Bostwick, besides his
brother.
The body was taken TO North Caro-
lima for burial. Coleman lived in Pa-
latka several months, but was not in
any business during his residence here.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
WANT POWER To
BORROW MONEY
For Additional Street Paving.
Amount Fixed at $4,000.
OcaIa Northern Rsilway Granted Right
Through Dunham and Eagle Streets.

Through Dunham and Eagle Streets.
AT the meeting of the city council on
Tuesday night an ordinance was passed
calling an election of the freeholders of
the city of Palatka to be held on July
nth next for the purpose of determin-
ing whether or not the council shall be
empowered TO borrow $4,000 on six
notes of 81, 500 each, one OF which notes
shall fall due and be payable every two
years. The notes are to provide for the
payment of per cent. interest.
The council was unanimous in favor
of borrowing money for paving purpos-
es, though some of the members wanted
the election proposition TO cover loan
of $25, 900. On the final vote, however,
the SIS, 1000 ordinance passed.
This amount would mean the equiya-
lent of $45, 900 more in paving, as It
covers but the city's part. And 1t would
be sufficient to pave the balance of the
streets in the city, some with brick and
others with hard surface material.
The council also passed an ordinance
granting the Ocala Northern Railway the
right of way through Dunham and Eagle
streets to the river front.
A petition from the widow of the late
DR.. ]. w. MacGregor, asking that five
acre tract on Lemon street, Palatka
Heights, decided by the doctor TO the
city for park purposes in June, 1896, be
quit claimed by the city TO the petitioner,
was granted. The city has done nothing
in the way of improving this property.
The committee appointed 10 ascertain
the financial standing of F. r. Clarke and
his associates who had asked franchise
for light and power purposes, reported
favorably. Mr.. Clarke is backed by II.
Lockhart, jr., of New York city, T. w;
Nickerson OF Stoney Point, n. Y, and
D. H. White of Jacksonville. The
council also decided to hold special
meeting next Wednesday night, when
she applicants for the franchise can be
| L.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
POMONA LETTER.

Rev. w. H. MCDOWELL had pleasant
trip to Orlando and Winter Park re-
Gently.
Mrs. N. E. Pip1ar has gone to ValdoS-
ia, Ga, for a visit of several weeks win
friends.
Mrs. w. S. Middleton, with Clyde and
Aileen and Miss Florence Williams,
returned Wednesday from a visit TO
Tallahassee.
Miss Doris Worcester is home from
Winter Park where she attended Rollins
College.
Miss Edith L. Krook spent three days
in Jacksonville last week on pleasure
bent.
Rev. w. H. MCDOWELL has gone 10
Connecticut, where he will preach part
of the summer-our church being closed
for four months.
w. S. Middleton has finished his legis'
latiye duties at Tallahassee, and is now
at home.
Miss H. Tinsley returned Thursday
| from a several weeks stay in Missouri,
whittier she went TO attend to the ship
ping of her furniture to this place,
MIR. and Mrs c. f. Cook were guest:
of MIR. and Mrs. r. C. Middleton oveI
Sunday.
r. C. Middleton, w. S. Middleton
Miss Florence Williams and Mrs. c. G
Middleton went up TO Palatka Monday
by automobile.
Misses Susie and Margie Fisk arrived
in town Tuesday from DeLand, for
short visit with friends before going
north for the summer.
F. G. Hunt of Kissimmee was in towr
Monday talking TO old friends. MIR
Hunt was on his way TO Pennsylvania
where he will spend the Summe
months.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
KEUKA ITEMS.

Since our fine rains the orange trees
are blooming as though it were early
spring. Preparing to accommodate june
brides perhaps.
Our inspector and road commissioners
were out this week with Mr.. J: II. wy,
lie viewing the new road and reported
work very satisfactory.
w. r. Massey was a visitor in town
this week enroute TO Palatka on bust
ness.
Misses Arena and Willie Miller, Mrs.
George Davis and Mrs. Roach are in
Palatka this week attending the teachers
examination.
Miss Legie Bitch of Ocala and Miss
Aida Grayson OF Rutherfordton, n. T.,
we're guests of Mrs. c. H. Price this
week.
Mrs. c. ]. O'Haver entertained Wed
nesday evening in honor OF Miss Bitch
and Miss Grayson. Cold refreshments
were served and the evening was pleas
antly spent.
Mr.. II. w. Hess has returned home
from a three weeks business trip in Ala
hama, and is now busy with the Sdccess.
full poultry business he has established
here.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09

The drama, III the only sense ID
which it is worth talking about hau
it's origin in Greece immediately lol-
lowing the defeat Of Darius ana
Xerxes, about b. g. 460. Its birthplace
was Athens, and its fathers were
Aeschylus and Aristophanes-Aeschy-
lus Of tragedy and Aristophanes OF
comedy. When the Greek and Roman
civilization went into eclipse under
the black cloud of northern barbara
anism, the theater. as with nearly ev-
everything else, became extinct but
during the middle ages acting was In
measure resumed in the form OF the
"Moralities." or Moral Plays of the
Eccesiastics. and it was from such
plays that the modern drama was
slowly evolved. New York American
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Edgar Baker OF Pleasant Valley had an
encounter with an alligator
few nights ago. Returning home through
the Francis lane on his wheel, late in
the evening he ran into the Saurian and
was thrown from the bicycle. He pro-
cured a gun from Mr.. Francis home
nearby and dispatched the huge brute,
which measured nine feet in length.
The NJ. E. ladies held another of their
summer series of ice cream socialS at the
hall last Thursday, serving cream and
cake both afternoon and evening, and
realizing from their sales very gratify-
ing addition to their funds.
Announcements are out for a basket
picnic in the oak grove near Lake La
gonda on June 18th, and program ap-
propriate TO the occasion is being ar
ranged.
The Sunshine society undiSmayed by
falling showers held its regular meet
ing at the Lake View Tuesday afternoon.
Among the business matters coming up
for discussion was that of a change of
date for the International Day of this
local branch from July Fourth to date
which would assure the presence in
town of larger number of its members,
and Thanksgiving day was unanimously
chosen. Local Sunshine work OF in
terest was planned for speedy execution,
and the few members who are TO remain
here throughout the summer season will
not permit the work 10 languiSh for
want of enthusiasm.
Wednesday afternoon the w. c. T.
U. held its monthly meeting at Sunshine
cottage with Mrs. D. M. Corthell as
hostess.
Miss Hattie Fraser has resumed her
duties in the poStoffice after brief va
cation pleasantly spent in Gainesville.
Miss Ruby Hodges, who accompanied
Miss Fraser, is now visiting relatives in
HolliSter
Mrs. S. ]. Townsend and Miss Grace
Townsend started on their vacation
Journey northward, going together as
far as Macon, Ga, where their routes
diverge, Mrs. Townsend going west
ward via Chicago 10 spend the summer
months in Iowa and Nebraska, while
Miss Grace goes eastward via Washing.
ton, d. c., and will travel extensively
through the Eastern States after enjoying
the National c. Z. Convention at Allan
tic City, n. ].
The Lake View hotel closed its door:
TO the public on June LIST, and will no
reopen for business until the commence
ment of the winter season, the date no
YET determined,
Mrs. Coburn, accompanied by Mis-
EIinor Eames, visited her son in Palatki
for a few days this week.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
MIR. Bryant's Reward.

f. E. Reeder druggist OF Welaka, and
who also sells jewelry, is displaying in
his show window check for 500
which was paid as a reward 10 Mr.
Henry II. Bryant of that place for the
arrest and conviction of the thief who
broke into Mr.. Reeder'S store and stole
miscellaneous jewelry, and for which
crime the thief is now serving two
years term at hard labor in the state
prison.
The check was paid by The jewelers.
Security Alliance of the United States,
an organization which has a member
ship of over 5000 jewellers throughout
the country, each of whom displays the
Alliances brass reward shield in his
window, offering reward of 800 for
the arrest and conviction OF any person,
or persons, who may break into the
store with intention 10 steal.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-06-09
JOHN O. SPECK'S
SUDDEN DEATH.

Palatka friends of John o. Speck, for
many years well-known and popular
citizen of this city, were shocked on
Wednesday to learn of his death at
Lakeland.
Several here had seen and conversed
with him only a few days before,
among the number being L. A. Smith,
who states that at that time MIR. Speck
never looked in better health.
Mr.. Speck's death occurred on Tues.
day and it is stated that his old friend
Iohn Pendrill of the Clyde Line Steam
Ship company took charge of the body
and was awaiting instructions from rela.
tives in the north.
Mr.. Speck was essentially a Palatka
raised man. His father conducted a
iewelry business here for many years
afterwards selling out TO R. !. Rifles.
His brother, VIM. II. Speck was also in
the iewelry business here later, and un'
iii his death some II years age. His
business was continued by John D.
Speck until some eight years ago, when
he retired and went TO Jacksonville.
Mr.. Speck remained in Jacksonville
several years with the jewelry house o.
r. ]. Riles, then went TO Lakeland, re
naming there until his death.
He was an expert matchmaker ant
ieweler and for years and al the time ol
his death was the official time inspector
for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Mr.. Speck never married.