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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
"A Five Dollar Goldpiece
For Fifty Cents.

This was the astonishing offer recent
ly made by an eccentric New York mill
ionaire to settle a bet with a friend, He
took his stand on busy Broadway, in the
heart OF the worlds greatest city, and Of
fered TO exchange with everybody that
passed, A SHINING FIVE DOLLAR
GOLDPIECE FOR FIFTY CENTS.
Many thousand people stopped out of
idle curiosity 10 listen to his remarkable
offer and then passed on without making
the exchange.
"a burnt child breads the fire" and
that they were afraid of the man who Of
Tered so much for so little in return. In
other words they didn't know a good
thing when they saw it.
What About You MIR. Everyman?
You might think you would be wise
enough 10 accept an offer like that, but
are you? We are not offering you five
dollar goldpiece for fifty cents, but we
are offering you absolutely free of charge
Painters handsomely Autographed 1912
Florida Almanac and Guide, which con-
tains the result of our extensive expert
ments TO determine the best methods of
cultivation for various crops.
This big FREE book contains 100
pages and is crammed from cover to
cover with information that is sure to
interest.eyery grower in the state.
There's chapter on Citrus Culture
by Painter, chapter on Pineapple Cul.
ture by Goodwin and score of similar
good things that you simply can't afford
TO miss, if you are interested in any
phase of Agriculture in Florida. Just
drop US letter or post card containing
your request and stating what crop you
are interested in, and this valuable and
instructive book will be mailed absolute
~ free TO your address.
VIII you be wise enough TO send in
your request before The supply has been
exhausted, or will you be like the fool
ish New York multitude and allow this
golden opportunity TO slip through your
grasp, unheededi
The time TO actis NOW. WHY NOT
WRITE TODAY
E. o. PAINTER FERTILIZER co.
Room 1925 Bisbee Building
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
cllpplnq the Mind,s WINGS,

Quite early in life Mrs. Pope had
realized that 1t is necessary to be
very careful with ones thoughts. They
lead TO trouble. She had clipped the
wings of her own mind, therefore, so
successfully that all her conclusions
had become evasions, all her decisions
compromises. Her profoundest work
ing conviction was a belief that moth
ing in the world was of value but
tact" and that the art of living was
to tide things over From Mar
risge.r By H. @. weRs in the American
magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
A REST FOR LA TOILETTE
lnsurent Senator Believed to Be Out
of Presidential Race.

of Presidential Race
Westinghouse complete rest of
two or three weeks has been prescrib-
ed for Senator LaFollette. 1t is hop
ed by his friends that by the end of
that time he will be able to resume
his campaign for president.
However, Mr.. LaFollettes diatribe
against the daily newspapers of the
United States, which was carefully
prepared in advance of the dinner of
the American Periodical Publishers
Association in Philadelphia, is now
thought to presage the beginning of
the end of his campaign for the Re-
publican nomination.
There is no doubt that Senator La
Toilette is far from being a well man.
He is completely used up. Although a
man of tremendous energy, the strain
of his speechmaking campaign, and
the uphill fight he has been making
against terrific odds, the disappoint-
ment and despair which have come
over him as he realizized the futility
of it all, have told on him, and paved
the way for the tragic breakdown at
the Philadelphia dinner.
Despite the assurances of his many
friends and supporters, it is generally
believed here that Don C. Seitz, toast.
master at the dinner, expressed the
situation accurately when he said Mr.
LaFollette had wiped himself off the
| map" by his performance
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Notice of Application for Tax Deed Under Sec
ton of CHAMBER 4SSs. Laws of Florida.

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed Under Sec
tion Of Chapter 1888, Laws OF Florida.
Notice is hereby given that W. A. earn
ley pure haser of tax certih-
cate No. $50, dated the 9th day Of
July, A. D., 1891, has filed said certificate
In my office. and has made application for tax
deed TO issue in accordance with law. Said
certificate embraces the following described
property situated in Putnam county, Florida,
to-wit:
Lot &. Blk. l7U-Palatka.
The said land being assessed at the date OF
the issuance of such certificate in the name OF
Robt. Jones.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, tax deed will issue thereon
on the 4th day of March, A. u. 1912
Witness my official signature and seal this
the nth day Of February, A. D. 1912.
tSeaD HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam County, Fla
Bv II, Hutchinson, Jr.. d. G.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
NOTICE.!

Palatka, Florida, Feb. 1, 1912.
To Our Gas Customers:
Beginning today we have reduced the
price of your Illuminating gas from 81. so
per thousand cubic feet to $500 pei
thousand cubic feet, with discount OF
10 per cent on all bills amounting TO and
Exceeding $500 a month. This will
make your net price $3.50.
We hope that this action on our part
which will save our customers many
lollars will be appreciated by them.
Thanking you for past patronage and
hoping for a more general and larger
use of gas by you, we are,
Yours very truly,
PALATKA GAS LIGHT & FUEL Co
}. Lopez Bailey, President. 1872
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Under and by virtue of an execution is
sued out OF and under the seal of the Circuit
Jourt of the Fifth (now eighthl Judicia
Circuit of the state of Florida, in and fo
: he County of Putnam, on the ith day o,
January, A. d. 1897, in favor of John Il
cartridge, plaintiff, against Benjamin p
'alhoun, defendant, have levied upon, as
The property of the Estate of said Benjamin
2. Calhoun, deceased, and subject to said
,Xecution, and will offer for sale at public
rutcry, to the highest and best bidder, To-
ash, at the front door of the Court House,
m the City OF Palatka, Putnam County,
Florida, during the legal hours OF sale, OF
he FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH, 1912
5he same being the 4th day of March 1913
md legal sales day, the following described
auds and property, towit:
The northeast quarter of Section Six to),
Township Ten Q0l South, Range Twenty
our cd East, containing One Hundred anC
siXty Q6O Acres, be the same more or less
eli be ing in Putnam County, Florida.
Upon such sale being made, will make
Execute and deliver to the purchaser or pur
.hasers thereof, good and sufficient deed to
he same. Purchaser to pay tor deed.
X. l.. KENNERLY.
sheriff. Putnam Co. Florida
February LIST, 1912. l-2I-4
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

Notice of Application TOR Tax Deed Under
Sect on Of Chapter 4SsS, Laws Of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that J. W. Conway.
purchaser Of Tax Certificate No. LIS,
dated the lst day of July A d 1901. hiss fled said
certificate In my office, and has made applica-
tiOn for tax deed to issue in accordance with
law. said certificate embraces the following
described property situated In Putnam county
Florida, to-Wit:
sell Of - OF Lot I, section 50, township 2,
$, range p e: 10 acres.
The said land being assessed az the date Of
the Issuance Of such certificate in the name Of
Geo Jones
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording 10 law, tax deed will issue thereon
on the an day OF March, A. D. 1919.
Witness NY ofhcial signature and seal this
the 20 day Of February. A. D. 1919
lSeall HENRY HUTCHINSON.
CLERK circuit court Putnam co. Fla.
By Henry Hutchinson. lr D. G.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Interesting Point.

At a spiritualistic meeting IN VICE
ia the spirit of Elijah Crosser vi
called for. Elijah Crosser had dit
there many years before. but was I
membered for his immense statul
six feet FIVE inches. A voice in U
darkness said he was Elijah. "A
YOU In heaven?" asked an old-timt
Yes" came the answer. Are y
an angel, Lige?" YES" The Out
toner paused, evidently having
hausted his fund of questions a
then suddenly inquired: What do y
measure from tip to tip, Lige?'
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
RepubIlc Assumed in china.

PENN, China.-The empress dowa.
ger issued an edict instructing Pre-
mier Yuan Shi Kai to establish a re.
public in cooperation with the south
ern republicans. The edict has not
yet been published and it is expected
that it will be kept more or less Sc
cret so far as the public is concerned
until arrangements in the south have
been completed. Yuan Shi Kai is now
endeavoring to persuade the Marking
government to hand over the control
of affairs.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Four Killed on Niagara Ice Bridge

Niagara Falls, N. Y.-The great ice
bridge that has checked the river
channel between the cataract and the
upper steel arch bridge below the
falls for the last three weeks broke
from its snoring and went down the
river, taking with it to their death
a man and woman believed to be
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge Stanton of To-
ronto, Canada, and Burrell Heacock,
II years old, Cleveland, Ohio. Four
other persons were on the ice at the
time, but managed to get ashore in
safety.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Ornamental Second Husband,

'I look on a second husband as a
good dessert after fine dinner and a
woman oughter swallow one when Of
fered without no mincing, OF course,
there never was such a man as Mr..
Satterwhite, but he was always mighty
busy, while Cal Rucker is a real pleas
ure to me, asserting around the house
on account of his soft constitution.
Mr.. Satterwhite, I'm thankful to say,
left me so well provided for that /
can afford Mr.. Rucker as kind of
ornament. Maria Thompson Daviess
In Rose of Old Harpeth."
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
shoNIna Chinese Advancement.

DR. Mary Stone, Q Chinese girl, whose
family dates back more than 1000
years, is the first woman named in her
family tree. This pedigree is contain
&c in IL large volumes and gives the
history of the family for more than
1900 years. other women, daughters
and wives, are designated by numbers.
DR.. Stone was reared by missionaries
and chose to become physician.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Political Announcements
For Tax Assessor

hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election TO the office OF Tax Assessor in the
coming primary. III chosen for the place
promise again that which have endeav
ored to do in the past years-good and con-
scientious service. On account of coloniza-
tion going on in our county the work is In
creasing and will continue to increase for
some time, and knowing the work as do
feel competent to measure up with this
demand. have been courteous and prompt
in all matters pertaining to this work and
have all along felt grateful to the people for
their support. and II nominated | promise
thai none of this will be lost and your APP
proval will be appreciated
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
UnpTofitabie Activity.

1t is the misfortune of the active
that their activity is almost always
somewhat senseless. The active roll
like a stone in accordance with the
stupidity of mechanics. All men are
still divided as they ever have been,
into bond and free. Whoever has not
two-thirds of the day to himself is a
slave, no matter what he may be 9TH
erwise-statesman, merchant, official
or scholar-Nietzsche
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
On Farming.

Father" asked Johnny, what is
the difference between farming and
Agriculture We'll, my son; for
farming you need a pillow and a har-
row and other implements, and for
agriculture all you need is a pencil
and piece of aper."-Baltimore
Sun
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

FOR SALE-I have for disposal i72
acres of land on the 0cklawaha river, 2
miles from Kenwood. Capable of be-
ing irrigated, fertilized and protected
from the cold with water from the
river. Inquire OF Wilson H. Larimore
2O9 South Usage street, Girard, Kansas.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

A heavy cold in the lungs that was ex.
pected to cure itself has been the start
ing point in many cases of disease that
ended fatally. The sensible course is
TO take frequent doses of BALLARD'S
FOREGROUND SYRUP. it checks the
progress of the disorder and assist ma
ture to restore normal conditions. Price
CSC, soc and $1,00 per bottle. Sold by
Ackerman-Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Only True Happlness.

Some men are born happy and 9TH
ers have happiness occasionally
thrust upon them. but the only happi-
ness that amounts to much In the
long run Is that which one achieves.
The Christian Register.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Old Reliable Salesman

Old Reliable Salesman
to sell Carrara House, Barn
and Bridge Paints. Twenty
five years the standard of
quality. Salary or commits
sion. Sample outfit free.
The Carrara Paint Co.
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

a child that has intestinal worms is
handicapped in It's growth A few doses
of WHITES CREAM YERMIFUGE
destroys and expels worms; the child
Immediately improves and thriyes won
derfully. Price 25c per bottle Sold by
Alderman. Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

When the bowels become irregular you
are uncomfortable and the longer this
condition exists- the worse you feel
You can get rid of this misery quickly
by using HERBINE. Take a dose, on
going to bed and see how fine you feet
next day. Price soc. Sold by Acker-
man-Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

HOGS FOR SALE.-we have a
large Berkshire Boar, Also about SO
Pigs and Breeding Sows on our farm
near Springside. o. II. Perry s Son,
Palalka, Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

Brown-That's the cuckoo from
clock used to have. l have the high
est respect and admiration for it, be-
cause it is the only thing that ever
dared to butt in while my wife was
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

Gas In the stomach or bowels is dis.
agreeable symptom of torpid liver
To get rid of it quickly take HERBINE.
1t is marvellous liver stlmulant and
bowel purifier. Price soc. Sold by
Alderman Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

A scald, burn. or sever cut heals slow
ly If neglected. The family that keeps a
bottle of BALLARD'S SNOW LINZ
MENT on hand is always prepared for
such accidents. Price 25e, soc and 81 90
per bottle. Sold by Alderman. Stewart
Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
rruIx Fortunate Man.

Honor and fortune exist for HI
who always recognizes the neighb'
hood of the great, always feels hims'
n the presence Of high causes.-Emt
son.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

BUSINESS oPPoRTUNITY.-Any
one having three or four thousand dol
lars to invest and desiring 10 enter she
manufacturing business, can make an
nually the amount OF their investment IN
Palalka, or elsewhere. II interested,
address Y. Y. Z. care this paper. l-l7-4
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping. nausea. nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for
them. Is cents per box.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
Few Hesitate.

Hardly man puts of until tomor-
row the foolish things he wishes to do
today,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

THOMAS F. WEST,
He is native of the State, has
been in the active practice of law
for ten years, has served in the
House of Representatives and State
Senate, and is in accord with the
progressive spirit of the times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-01
M0RT0RtSTS WILL LAUGH
 AT N0N-SMOKE LAWS AT
 : ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT

The first entertainment and smoker of the Bridgeport Auto Club for sev- eral months will be held at the Strat- field this evening. The entertainment committee, comprising Ralph M. Lyon. will provide number of variety entertainers.
 The annual meeting will be held in connection with the smoker this even ing. The report of the nomination committees report will likely be con- firmed. The following officers have been nominated:
 President, Frank T. Staples; vice president, Ralph M. Sperry; secretary, F. W. Bolande; assistant secretary, Herbert M. Lyon; treasurer, l.. B. Powe; board of governors for two years, George F. Bushnell, G. $. Had ley. John T. Boyle, F. A. Strong, F. D. Baker and A. K. l.. Watson.
 At the meeting an amendment to the constitution will be voted upon which calls for IS governors instead of 12 as at present. Officers for the ensuing year will also be elected
 The retention of President Staples means a continuance of the effective administration of the clubs affairs. The organization does not aim to be a social affair and only occasionally holds entertainments. It's main work is along lines of substantial benefit to all owners of automobiles. Any autom Obile owners who wish to be- come members will be welcome at the smoker tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-01
6l| 6Eheat7@
THE NEW LYRIC

Commencing this evening, the pa. irons of the Lyric theatre will have an especial treat in the offering by the Frank Carpenter Stock company of David Belasco and Henry C. De. Miles great American play, "The Wife," This play was one of the fin. est successes ever known in New York filling the handsome Lyceum theatre, in the very heyday of its triumph, for many months with the elite of New York and suburbs, even drawing people from miles away, to see this most remarkable play ever produced; up to that time by Ameri- can writer. ''The Wife has never had successor which could hold the attention and the admiral tion of the public for so long, and so overwhelm- ingly.
 When MT. Carpenter applied for this play, it was only given him after he had explained his cast, and told of his success here with other plays Manager Isham was compelled to give written promise that he would not stint on the stage production.
 When the play is seen here tonight the patrons of the theatre will be most agreeably surprised with the pre- parations which have been made for this weeks offering. We know what the cast will be-the best that money can procure. Each member has been tried. and found fully qualified for whatever may be required. We also know that Manager Isham will give a beautiful stage production, for he is in the habit of doipe just that. and refuses to cut expenses in any way whatever. The play also calls for handsome gowns to be worn by the ladies, and they have all prepared something which will be far beyond anything they have yet shown their friends here. There will be the usual matinees of ''The Wife," tomorrow, Thursday and Saturday. The seats have been selling very fast. assur- ing crowded houses all the week long If you have not yet procured your seats for this grand offering, don't fail to do so at the very earliest mo. ment. You may be disappointed if you wait too long, until they are all gone.
 Charles Klein's '"The Lion and the Mousse will be the offering for Eas- ter week, and there is certain to be another feast of theatrical delight fo1 everyone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-01
ICE PRICES BACK TO OLD STANDARD
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co. Says it Can't Afford to Continue
 Low Rates
Increase in Cost of Staples and Labor Given as Reason For
 Return to Former Scale

The Naugatuck Valley Ice O. $ schedule of prices for this season, an- nounced by cards distributed among customers to take effect April 1, are as follows:
 Eight hundred pounds and over, each delivery, 20 cents per hundred
 Three to eight hundred pounds per delivery, 30 cents per hundred
 One hundred pounds, 40 cents.
 Fifty pounds, 20 cents.
 Twenty-Five pounds, 10 cents.
 Water can pieces, 12 to 15 pounds daily, 90 cents per week
 Shaved ice, 20 cents per box.
 The company announces that there will be no Sunday delivery.
 Harry ". Walker of the company announced today that the price for this year is the average price for the last 30 years. Last year, said Mir Walker today, ''the price was made exceptionally low. but this season commodities required in the ice trade the price has been placed at the old figures
 Several years ago, MT. Walker states, the labor of the company was given a raise of 20 and 25 per cent. The price of other essentials has in- creased according to the following SCICuule IlCIuuSu III lile COulpdhy announcements:
 Oats formerly 2S to 36 cents per bushel, now 56 to 66 cents per bushel, an increase of 96 per cent; all other grain and provender in the same pro- portion.
 Hay formerly $14 to s16 per ton, now $20 to 2S per ton, an increase of 53 1-S per cent. Straw and other fodder in same proportion.
 Horses formerly $115 to $125 per head now $500 to $325 per head, an increase of 1s0 per cent.
 Harnesses formerly $35 to $45 per set, now $6O to $75 per set, an increase of 68 per cent.
 Lumber formerly $14 to $16 per thou sand, now $26 to s3O per thousand, an increase of 86 2-3 per cent.
 Iron and steel formerly $25 per ton, now $41 per ton, an increase of GA per cent.
 Leather formerly 26 to 31 cents per ID, now 39 to 45 cents per ID, an in- crease of AT per cent.
 An average increase of 119 per cent.
 Mr. Walker pointed out that the price of ice now prevailing is 25 per cent. higher in New Haven than in Bridgeport, and that last year when the prices here were 15 cents and 40 cents. the New Haven prices were 90 and 50 cents.