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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
EASTERN STARS
GIVE BANQUET
Brilliant Affair in Honor of
Visiting Grand MatrOn.

Palatka Chapter No. 80, Order of the
Eastern Star, gave banquet at the
Athletic Club last Tuesday night in
honor of its distinguished guests of the
evening, Mrs. Martha II. Carter, Grand
Matron, of Daytona, and Hon +. +.
Haskell of this city, Grand Patron.
Covers were laid at tables for 800 guests
and nearly if not quite that number
were present, the visiting guests coming
from Pomona, Peniel, SatSuma, Cres-
cent City and other points in the coun-
ty where there are Masonic lodges.
For the Order of the Eastern Star is a
fraternity in which only ladies related
10 Masons by marriage or the Ties OF
consanguiniiy may fellowship, and in
which Masons themselves may become
members when they truly repent
Thus II came about as a natural order
that the great ajority of those TO sit
at the banqueting tables were Masons
and the allied SiSteThood. "Good peo-
ple1" Well, we guess yes; the very
best; the creme de la creme of the city
and county, with few from the out
side just to show there was no i'll feel
ing.
Six beautifully decorated tables
stretched across the hall and 10 these
the multitude lined up after first paying
respects 10 the honor guests and the
ladies OF the reception committee, con
Sisting of Mrs. Lilian S. Knight, Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Rowton, MeSdames
Purcell, Tilghman, Smith, Kalbiield,
Haskell, Priest, Wyllie, Craig, Hutchin-
son, Bass and others of the household.
Hon. Henry Hutchinson Sr., as toast.
master, called upon Rev. DR.. Purcell OF
the Presbyterian church 10 invoke the
Divine blessing, after which and for an
hour the banquet proper proceeded and
all appeared TO do full justice 10 a graci-
Gus and bountiful feast. Then the
POSTMASTER in words calculated 10 make
all have that sat home" feeling, intro
duced the honor guests, Mrs. Carter and
Judge Haskell. The quiet dignity OF
the lady and her earnest words in be-
half Of the order won the assembled
guests TO her Immediately and her re-
marks were listened 10 with the closest
attention. A round of applause greeted
her closing. Judge Haskell is always
pleasing, but il is probable that he is at
his best when ii comes TO topic allied
Win maSonIy, loI IL Is Ill tnlS OIueI tnat
he has been honored above the great
majority of his fraternity-he is the Past
Grand Master of Florida. He was also
generously applauded.
Then in turn the POSTMASTER called
for remarks from Col. Benson of Omaha,
F L. Bills, 33d degree Mason and
member of the Eastern Star now living
at Crescent City, Hon. ]. H. Harp; Mrs.
Louis Kalbfield, Mrs. NJ. S. Brown, Mrs.
E. E. Haskell, VIM. A. Russell,
Mayor Warren, Hon. Howell A. Davis,
Archdeacon Wyllie, and others. II was
eleven O'Clock when the assembly
broke up and departed for their respec
tive homes, the non-affiliated ladies and
gentlemen certainly with more ex-
alted opinion of the grandeur of the
order and its purposes for good.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
THE MERCHANTS DREAM

Last night was talking
With Merchant aged and gray,
When he told me of dream he had,
| think twas Christmas Day.
While snoozing in his office
This vision came TO view,
For he saw an angel enter,
Dressed in garments white and new.
Said the Angel, 'I'm from Heaven;
The Lord Just send me down
To bring you up TO glory
And put on your golden crown.
You've been friend to every one,
And worked hard, night and day;
You've supported many thousands
And from few received your pay.
So we want you up in Glory,
For you have labored hard,
And the good Lord is preparing
Your eternal, just reward.
Then the angel and the merchant
Started up toward glory's gate,
But when passing close 10 hadeS
The Angel murmered, "Wait-
I've place | wish 10 show you;
It's the hottest place in He'll,
Where the ones who never paid you
In torment forever dwell"
And behold the merchant saw there
His old patrons by the score,
And grabbing up chair and fan
He wishes for nothing more.
He desired TO sit and watch them
AS they Sizzle, SINCE and burn;
And his eyes would rest on debtor
Whichever way they'd turn.
Said the Angel, "Come on merchant,
There are pearly gates 10 see"
But the merchant only murmured,
This is Heaven enough for me-"
An Elk Merchant.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
Putnam Union Meeting.

The Putnam Baptist Union will meet
with the Providence church next Fri
day, Dec. 9th, and continue through
the following Sunday. The following
is a program of the topics to be dis.
cussed, together with the names of the
speakers:
Friday night-Why do church mem
berS drink alcoholic liquors as bever-
age? G. n. Nanlandingham, speaker.
Saturday-Why do BaptiStS reject
teachers from other denominations in
the teaching department Of our churcheS1
Ivan Bohannan, speaker
Are we as BaptStS doing what we can
for the Orphanage? w. J. McRae,
speaker.
How can we make our Union meet
ing greater factor in the cause of mis-
sions? w. o. Geiger, speaker.
Sunday Trained teachers; how they
may be had; their influence and success.
w. j. McRae, speaker.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
kEUkA NEWS.

Miss Erma Baker was the guest of
friends in Palatka Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. ]. L. D. Houston of Mikesville
was the guest over Sunday of his sister
Mrs. Janette Rumley
Mrs. H. W. Hess and son Fredrick ar
rived last week from New York City to
spend the coIdcSt part of the winter
here at their home on Lake Keuka.
Mrs. J. w. Scott and Mrs. f. P. Hub.
bard lett laSl Friday by auto to Palatka,
from thence to Jacksonville by boat,
taking in ST. Augustine and other points
of interest, ere returning home Monday,
reporting an enjoyable trip.
Rev. E, NJ. Henderson OF Lake City
filled his appointment here Saturday
evening and Sunday afternoon. DeS.
pite the bad weather many were present
10 appreciate his Interesting discourses.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
Literary Department Meetino

The meeting of the Literary Drp,r,
men' OF the Woman's Club, held ot Ibo
rn,nam House Monday afternoon was
wcll attended and proved one Of IbS M
most interesting and ENJOYABLE of the
season. The subject was "NIork
lwain," with Mrs. ]. N. Walton rs
:. An excellent paper on "The Side.
lights OF Twain's Character" was read
by MIS-. w. A. Walton. Extracts from
clhe Tramp Abroad" were read by Miss
Susie Walton; criticisms, favorable and
unIavorable, were given, followed bv a
round.table discussion. y =
"A pleasant feature of the afternoon
was selection from IL Trovatore by
oy MISS Grace Uric, violinist, accompa.
MED by Miss Uric, pianist.
Press Reporter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
OPPOSE CONVICT
LEASE SYSTEM
And Would Place all County
COnViCtS on County Roads.

Fifty prominent citizens of Putnam
county were appointed by the Palalka
board of trade al the meeting of that or
ganizalion last Monday night, 10 appear
before the County Commissioners and
urge upon them the wisdom of abandon.
ing the present method of leasing the
county prisoners, and 10 employ them
instead in working the roads of the
county. Men from all sections of the
county were appointed to this commit
tee, among them being: ]. H. Willie,
lnterlachen; B. G. Benson, West Tocoi;
H. S. Cummings, Rodman; w. B. Camp.
bell, c. H. Preston, K Borson and G..
B. Alexander, Crescent City; f. V.
Owen and w. 0. Richtman, Satsuma
Heights; Il. A. Reedcr, L. ]. Mcleod,
and c. l.. Greenwood, Welaka; w. H.
Cook and w. S. Middleton, Pomona; ].
II. Sutherland and ]. A. Crosby, San
Mateo; +. l.. Mann, Mannville; w. l..
Case, Federal Point; ]. II. Fry, Orange
Mills; A. w. Tucker, Florahome; II. S.
Cove, Fort Gates; +. J. H. Won Enqel,
ken, l.. c. Canova and c. f. Crockett of
East Palatka. A motion was made and
carried urging the comfy press 10 give
the matter all possible publicity.
The board of trade at this meeting also
appropriated $3.50 toward advancing the
expenses OF T. J.. Ii. Won Engelken 10
Europe as a member OF the commission
which will represent the United States
n foreign countries TO gather informa.
tion regarding rural credits and coop
erative banking 1t is proposed that this
money be returned TO the board of trade
by an act of the next legislature, that
body meeting too late in the spring TO
supply the needs of the commission.
The meeting Of the board of trade
was well attended and enthusiastic and
+. J. II. Won Engelkin and G. w. Land
were elected members. The board
adopted the Cherokee rose and green
and white as the colorS for future deco
rationS, the same being the colorS of the
PaIatka Woman'S Club.
An appropriation of $3.50 was made
as the Paatka board of trade per capita
tax 10 the Florida State Chamber of
Commerce, which organization will
take charge of general state and legisla-
tive matters.
Col. II. NJ. dc Montmollin made re.
port that on Janulry 1st the poStoffice
department will inaugurate much
needed improvement in the mail service
over the Ocala Northern Railroad.
The other matters of importance
transacted were the appointment of Hon.
Z. w. Warren, Capt. ]. E. Lucas and
ChaS. Burt as a committee TO represent
the Palatka board of trade at Gainesville
on January 9th, when the Gainesville
board OF trade will promote a good
roads meeting; and the appoint.
ment of MesSrs. II. NJ. dc Montmollin,
J. Z. Lucas, F. A. Gerber, A. G. Brab-
rook and Robert James as committee
10 get up an entertainment for The an
nual meeting of lheboard of trade which
was postponed until January 2Olh, in or,
der that the board may in the mean
lime, occupy their permanent quarters
on Second street.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
Leap Year Dance.

A number of young ladies socially
prominent in Palatka have arranged 10
give leap year dame at the Athletic
club hall on the evening of Friday, Dec.
I'm, with music by the Chatlaway or
cheStra. All ladies are invited to co.
operate for the success of the coming
dance, but it is understood that only
Such gentlemen may be invited who
are members of the club and from out OF
town.
The leap year is drawing TO a close
ana this is probably the last opportunity
lhe ladies' will have TO manage dancing
party this quadrennium.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
Hinh Record Made hY Banks.

Observation-Disclosures in general,
as reflected in the condition of the
banks of the United States, has shar'
ed in the country's prosperity, ac'
cording to Lawrence o. Murray in
his annual report made public. The
banking power of the nation, repre-
sented by capital, surplus, profits, de,
posits and circulation, reached during
the year the enormous total of $22,.
54S, ,7O7, 900, high record, showing an
increase of $50 per cent. over 1911
and 27.S per cent. over 1908. The
increase has been III per cent.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
St. Marks Church.

Sunday service as follows: Holy
Communion 7 a. M; Morning Prayer,
II a. M; EvenSong 1880 p. M, Sunday
school, 10 a. m.
hriStmaS Day Holy Communion 7
a. m Morning Prayer and Sermon 1890
q. m.
ChildrenS Service, Holy InnocentS
dec. 2Sth) 3 p. m.
The program of music at the morning
service Christmas day will be as fol-
lows:
Prelude, Elevation in A, Guilmant.
TIE Deum, Rowley.
Anthem, "There were Shepherds" I"
PontiuS.
Kyrie, Tours.
SanctuS, Tours.
Agnus Del, Staincr.
Gloria Tibi and Laus Christie, Tours.
March in B. SilaS.
Miss Whileside will preside at the
organ,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20

LOS IA large cameo pin-between
Howell theater and residence of T. B.
Merrill. Liberal reward if left at the
poStof flee. 12-2O1t
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20

Mann'S Auto leaves Interlachen daily,
except Saturday and Sunday, for Palatka
al go a. M, and returning leaves Pa
latka same days at 3 pm. advt.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20
ronv Janus Flies and Still Lives.

New Orleans, La.-Tony Janus, the
aviator. arrived in New Orleans, COM
pleting the longest hydro-aeroplane
flight on record, a distance of approx
lmately on record, distance approx
Imately of 1900 miles. Janus came
from Omaha, Neb., by easy stages
down the Missouri and Mississippi
rivers. AS he carried a passenger,
w H. Trofts, Jr, the claim is also
made that the flight, in total distance
and duration, breaks all records for
heavier than air machines. Janus
made a formal entry into the city.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20

CHEAP BANANAS. Get your
Christmas Blnanas, at the car now on
Sth street track near Lemon. Fine
stock, SOC, 6oc, CSC, and 75c per Bunch.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-20

HIM..
In selecting remem-
brances of the Christmas
times why not select
something useful, some
thing that the recipient
can use to advantage
during the entire year.
Its true we cannot sup
ply useful gifts for the
entire family, but in
selecting something for
HIM the most critical
buyer will appreciate
the good things our
stock offers. Below are
a few suggestions that
may be of benefit to
those who are in doubt
as to what to give:
Bath Robes, Bed Room
Slippers, Fancy Waist
coats, Sweaters, Neck
wear, Hosiery, Suspend
erS, Mufflers, Auto Caps,
Auto Coats, Gloves,
Handkerchiefs, Umbrel-
las, Walking Canes,
Hats, Shirts, Shoes.
And Hart, Schaffner and
Marx, or A. B. Kirsch-
baum and Co. Suits or
0vercoats.
We can't say too much
for the virtues of these
two lines of Clothing
and our customers ap-
preciate their value to
the fullest extent, that's
why we say it's much
easier to please a man
at a store where he
buys for himself. Our
Little Mems Department
is complete and Santa
Clause will find it a
mighty good place to
please the Little Eel
lows.
We wish all of our !
friends all the happiness
and joys of the Season,
and again beg to impress
upon you that IF it
comes from Fearnside's
Its guaranteed" i
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05

eXico last Friday night was well at
tended and was highly enjoyed by all
present. She will soon appear in a
concert at the Holt Opera House in
El CentrO.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wilson and Miss
Richardson of San Diego are spend
ing several days in Ell Centro. They
drove through with an automobile and
report a great Improvement on the
Devils canyon road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson f. Surface
and child have come from Corvallis,
Or, to make an inspection of Impe-
rial valley. They are making their
headquarters in Ell Centro. Mr. Sur
face is a pharmacist and may locate
in one of the valley towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Williamson of
Pomeroy, Wash, arrived in Imperial
valley Thursday to visit at the home
of Supervisor r. E. Wills of Brawley,
who is a brother of Mrs Williamson.
Today, in company with Mr.. and Mrs.
f. S. Best and Mr.. Wills ,Jr. they are
visiting MeXicali
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
PERSONALS

L. T. Merrill is down from River
side.
S. c. High OF San Diego is in the
city.
II. S. Ludden Of Lincoln, Me, is
at the Franklin Hotel.
Mrs. G.. G. Whittall of Los Angeles
is Q guest at the Oregon.
/ Miss Ella Hallam of Pomona is a
guest at the Oregon Hotel.
After a two years absence in Santa
Ana, Henry Seeley has returned to
Imperial
Mrs. Frank Salisbury of Imperial has
as her guest Miss Lucille Henking Of
San Diego.
Col. and Mrs. ]. A. Ockerson, who
returned to Yuma.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hodges of Cal
eXico have gone to San Diego for a
visit of several days.
T. j. Douglass is down from Los
Angeles, looking after his new bust
ness building i'll this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Steen of No.
242 East Avenue Forty, Los Angeles,
are guests at Hotel oregon.
Virgil Plush of CaleXicO is at the
st. IhOmaS Hospital IN tnlS city, SUI
fering from a severe attack of quinsy.
DR.. w. S. Keys has come down from
Los Angeles to spend some time at
Imperial for the relief of rheumatism.
E. r. Baker of Pomona has been
down in the valley the past week look
ing after his ranch interests in the
Mesquite lake district.
r. G. Paullin of Albion, Iowa, has
come to Imperial valley to locate. He
is a brother-in- law OF c. II. Jones of
the Valley Lumber Company
Miss Media Carrier, high school
teacher Of Reedley Cal, has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. X.
Carrier, at Imperial the past week.
Miss Irene Wadeys concert at Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
SOME QUESTIONS FOR THE
SOLID THREE" TO ANSWER

I decision of our state supreme court?
Is it not true that this is the proper
proceeding in laying the foundation for
further appeal such as you deny
contemplating? Our, attorneys so ad-
wise us. How can you then come be-
fore your stockholders and disclaim
this action? 1t is a matter Of record
and you cannot deny it.
Question No. 2.--If such an appeal
was not contemplated why did your
attorney petition for a rebearing? The
supreme court has already confirmed
the irrigation district organization.
What further purpose except for an
appeal would the rehearing serve? You
have appealed to your stockholders.
Your stockholders now appeal to you
for an explanation. Are you ready to
nakeit?
Question No. BY whom and when
was Attorney Britt authorized to petit
ton for rehearing? 1t is reported
that the board, as a board has never
taken such action. Is this true? Did
three members, two members or one
member assume this responsibility
Your 1900 stockholders have an in
terest in these things and want TO
know all about them
Question No. 4.-In your resolution
you state nor is it (the board) NOW
contemplating such action or appeal"
Why NOW? Why not say we WILL
not? We believe that nine out of ten
of your stockholders are convinced by
the wording of this resolution that you
NOW expect to appeal if you succeed
in reelecting majority of the board
This resolution is in keeDing with
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
VALLEY 6. 4. R. POST
INSTALLS ITS OFFICERS
Eighteen Veterans Of the Civil War
Meet at El Centro and E. ri. Turk
Acts as Installing Officer

The Imperial Valley Post of the
Grand Army of the Republic met at
the supervisors room in the court
house Saturday afternoon and installed
officers. E. H. Turk of this city was
cen veterans were present. The next
meeting OF the post will be held in
Imperial al 10 o'clock on the forenoon
OF March >.
The following officers were installed:
Post commander. William Funk
junior vice-commander, E. H. Turk
quartermaster, Comrade Scott; officer
of the day, Charles Balance; officer Of
the guard, J. Z, Davidson; surgeon, Dr..
Maynard; chaplain, Comrade Brooks :;
0uartermaster sergeant, Comrade
Turner; adjutant, William Kelly.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05

During the next few days we will
ask the '''solid three some pertinent
questions regarding the present situa-
tion in Imperial Water Company No. 1.
Today we wish to call attention to
the resolution passed last Friday de-
nOuncing as false the report that the
solid three" propose to appeal to the
United States supreme court from the
recent decision confirming the organ
izatiOn of the irrigation district. In
passing we will note the fact that Di-
rectOrs Fawcett and willard did not
join in this resolution.
Question i'm your resolution you
state that this board of directors has
not at any time taken action, or any
steps to prosecute, or take such ap-
peal Is it -uot true that within the
past week your attorney, Mr.. Britt,
has applied for a rehearing from the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
SUES SPRECkELS FOR
s2,867,O0QON S.D.&A.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5.-A suit
to recover sum OF nearly $3,000,000
on a contract entered into by the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company on
September &c, 1910, with John d. and
A. B. Spreckels for the construction
of the San Diego and Arizona rail
way, will be instituted in the United
States district court here 1t was an
nounced by officials Of the company
The railway, which is designed to
connect Yuma, Ariz., and San Diego,
CAL was begGs.n. in 1906 and is but
partially complete.
The statement, given out by the
Southern Pacific Company, is as fol
lows;
The suit is for money advanced to
The San Diego and Arizona Railway
Company and to John D. and A. b.
Spreckels, for the construction OF the
road twenty miles out of San Diego
and the acquisition OF terminal proper
ties in San Diego.
Aereeyc ent in Dispute
'9The agreement to build the road
was made late in 1906. Later the
Sprcckelses, in order 10 rush construc-
ton, took over the property under an
agreement which the Southern Pacific
claims was a contract to purchase, and
which the Spreckelses claim was only
an option to purchase.
In the agreement over which the
action to recover on the contract will
be brought, the Spreckels brothers
agreed to take over the entire road
and to pay to the Southern Pacific
Company all moneys that had been ad-
vanced for construction, property pur-
chased and incorporation purposes
with interest at AZ per cent a year
from the time the various sums had
been advanced.
Under the terms Of the agreement
on October II, 1911, the Southern Pa
cilic called for the payment Of the ad
yances, which were then due, with in
terCst, and at the same time rendered
to John d. and A. B. Spreckcls all oil
the plaintiffs right, title and interest
in and to the capital stock and prop
erty of the San Diego and Arizona
Railway Company, and offered to de-
liver the same upon payment of the
money due on the contract.
S. p. Asks Judgment
Under the date Of December 26
1911. John d. and A. b. Spreckels gave
notice to the Southern Pacific Com
pany that after sixty DAYS they would
surrender the property Of the San Di
ego and Arizona Railway Company tC
the Southern Pacific, and also left in
the office Of the vice. president of the
Southern Pacific Company certificates
of stock, whereupon the Southern Pa
citic Company returned the certificates
of stock, which were declined by the
defendants, the latter also refusing tC
pay the plaintiff the money agreed to
be paid by them under the contract
Copies of all the agreements will be
filed with the action as exhibits, as
well as the certificates of stock in the
San Diego and Arizona Railway Com
pany.
The plaintiff, the Southern Pacific
Company, asks for Judgment against
the defendants for $2,SG7 600, together
with interest on the respective
amounts, at the rate of Az per cent
a year, and costs Of the suit"
Counsel for the defendants issued a
statement yesterday in which it was
stated that the proposed road would
be built despite the action of the fed
eral court
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
that other one of June 19, 1911, which
we are still asking you to explain
PROXY COMMITTEE,
George L. Melton, Secretary.

instructions to No. Stockholders
If you have not already sent us
your proxy use the form below for that
purpose. Sign your name on bottom
line exactly as it appears on notices
sent you from the company's office
Sign and mail today to the proxy
committee, box 421, Ell Centre, Cal.
OHdreS.
Know all men by these presents, that
.................
revOking all former proxies, do here
by constitute and appoint. ..........
.................. .................
my true and lawful attorney, with full
power of substitution, hereby author
izing and empowering my said attor-
ney for me and in my name, place
and stead, to vote as my proxy upon
all matters coming before the regular
annual stockholders meeting of I'M
perial Water Company No. /, to be
held February 13, 1912, and also at
any adjourned meeting thereof and
according TO the number of votes to
which ! would be entitled if personally
present,
Dated. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., l9l2.
........... .'....... .............
Stockholder.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-05
ASK FOR EARLY TRIAL

LBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
Los ANGELES, Feb. 5.-Olaf Tveit-
moe, Anton JOhannsen, A E. Clancy
and J. f. Munsey, laborites indicted
by the federal grand jury in connec-
ton with alleged dynamite plots, plead
ed not guilty after Federal Judge Well
born had Overruled their demurrers "a
their indictments and motion to SET
them aside. They asked for an early
trial. Judge Wellborn has set tomor
row morning as the time to set trial
dates.