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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
CLARK PUTS the
STATE ON the BLINK
So Says a Former Friend
and Sunnnrter

The following strong letter against
Frank Clark was written by j. Newton
LummuS, president of the Southern Bank
and Trust Co., of Miami. Mr.. Luminus
has been warm personal friend and
supporter of Mr. Clark, but he has turned
to Hilburn as hundreds of other Clark men
have, and he gives his reasons. The let
ter is written from the Hotel Majestic,
Hot Springs, Ark, where Mr.. Lummus has
gone for his health, and is as follows:
Hotel Majestic, Hot Springs, Ark,
May II, 1912.
To the Voters Of Dade County:
On account of sickness had to leave
home before the first primary and will
probably not get home to vote in the sec
ond. | want to ask all of the voters to
consider well before casting their votes
for Congressman from the Second Con-
gressional District of Florida.
| have been in several states since leav-
ing home and you can hear in the sleep
ers, hotels and most anywhere you 90
outside of our state, comments on the
"lemon" that has been handed us by our
Congressman, Frank Clark.
have Away, heretofore, been a SUD-
porter of Mr.. Clark, but cannot conscien-
tiouSly support him any more.
He no doubt started out with the inten-
ton OF showing up few unreasonable
real estate men, but he allowed himself
to get angry and went too far and sacri-
feed the people he represented to get
even only with one or two of his person.
al friends or enemies.
Mr.. Clark could not in four years ex-
plain and RECTIFY THE DAMAGE HE
HAS ALREADY DONE TO FLORIDA.
The criticism is not confined to Dade
and Palm Beach counties, nor in the i'm
mediate drainage territory, but is Florida
We have had the lemon" handed US by
MIR. Clark, our present Congressman, now
it is up to us to hand him one on the 2Stb
of May while the opportunity confronts us.
have known Mr.. Samuel j. Hilburn
personally and intimately for the past
twenty years; he is an able lawyer, a
man of general ability and unquestion
able character, man that will be proud
OF the office and man that we can de-
pend upon to be proud of as our represen-
tative in Congress.
want all of my friends in the Second |
District to think well before casting their |
votes on the 2Sth. People in other states
are using Frank Clarks defense argument
10 stop the tide of emigration to our state
Inc above statements are facts as see
them daily.
Yours very truly,
j. N. LUMMUS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
FLORIDA NEWS NOTES..

Beginning its fifth season, the st,
Petersburg Tarpon Club is expecting
to eclipse all previous years in the
number of fish caught and their size.
The club was organized in November,
1907. a few gentlemen meeting at the
home of R. S. Hanna. The roll now
has seventy eight names and every
season enthusiasm and interest in
creases in the good sport that is en-
ioyed. Excellent catches have been
made already this year and the prizes
for the biggest fish and the greatest
number and the smallest tarpon will
be awarded at the end Of the season.
I. F. Overholt caught the first silver
king of the season and it weighed
131 hounds
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
high SCHOOL
COMMENCE ENT.

The annual commencement exercises
of the Palatka High and Grammar
School will be held at the Howell The
alter next Monday night at $3.50, when a
program of unusual interest will be pre-,
sented by the pupils OF the graduating
classes of both the Grammar and High
School departments.
Hon. E. Noble Calhoun Of ST. Angus
tine, one of the most brilliant orators OF
the State and one whose eloquence has
often stirred Palatka audiences, will de-
liver the address TO the graduates.
The full program as arranged for the
evening is as follows:
Music ..... $50. Tilghman Orchestra.
Invocation .......,,,..Rev. L. =. CaSon.
Chorus. Voices of the Wood School.
Graduation Exercises Grammar School.
Class History ...,.,, Clarence Holden.
Recitation Our Hired Girl, .......,...
Eleanor Price.
Piano Solo. 80. Grand Polka dc Con cert
May Blake Stalings.
Defamation The Homes of the People
Harry Miller.
Defamation The Minute Man of the
Revolution. ..... Julius LeHardy.
Vocal Solo. ....... The Slumber Boat
Ruth MUNICH
Recitation g.. The Telephone Message,
Gladys Atkinson.
Defamation ....,,.. Success in Life,
Truman Finch.
Glass Prophecy. ....... Olive Tilghman
Comforting of Diplomas.
Music ...... 80. Tilghman Orchestra
Graduation Exercises High School.
Piano Solo. ..............,. May Boyd
Graduation Essay The American Girl
Abroad. ........... Sallie Roberts
Violin Solo ... ....,.. College Medley
Lew BarStow.
Address 10 the Graduating Class .......
Hon. L. Noble Calhoun.
Chorus ..........,......'A Merry Life
School.
of Diplomas.
Rev. P. Q. Cason.
Music, Tilghman Orchestra.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
W. N. Sheats Thanks Put
nam County Friends.
To my Putnam County Friends:

To my Putnam County Friends:
The official count of the votes cast in
the primary of April 30th shows that
2l,016 loyal friends throughout Florida
approve my candidacy. My opponent in
this second primary received 1887 votes
in the first, | lam truly grateful to nv
friends, and if you will continue to be ac-
tive we will be victorious on Nay 2Sth,
| see that Mr.. Holloway is seeking
through his advertisements to create de-
nominational prejudice against me by
publishing an article written by a Metho-
dist minister, in which my name is not
mentioned, but because am a member of
the Methodist church he would have the
people of Florida believe I'm party to such
an appeal. | knew nothing of such arti-
Gle, and would not appeal to any voter on
denominational grounds. Our public
school system is open to any denomina-
ton, and Mr.. Holloway is simply appeal
ing to prejudice when he resorts to such
rely upon the people of Florida to 90
deeper than UNCONVENTIONAL utilization in
passing upon the qualifications of the
Two candidates now before you for tine
office of State Superintendent
Of Schools.
Yours very truly.
W. N. SHEATS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17

Rev. w. M. Poage will preach the
annual sermon to the graduating class
of the Putnam High and Grammar
school 1.-THE Methodist church next Sun
day morning, and the other churches
are invited TO join in the service. AT
the Presbyterian church there will be no
preaching service, though the Sunday
School will convene at the usual hour.
The w. C. T. U. of Palatka has been
asked for aid for the flood sufferers in
louisiana and Mississippi. Anyone
wishing TO contribute either, money,
groceries or second hand clothing Slight.
ly worm will please communicate with
Mrs. Peter Gardner 622 River ST. or Mrs.
H. o. Hamm 400 River st.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
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|, City Happenings and
! Personal Mention.

The Palatka News is on sale at Row
toms news stand, and many there be
who buy it,
Mrs. E. NJ Earnest and Mrs. L. A.
Smith have gone TO Havana, Cuba, for
brief stay.
j. b. Brinson, one of the prominent
business men OF Madison, was the guest
of MIR. and Mrs. F. J. FearnSide on We'd
neSday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Worcester and
Miss Doris Worcester of Lake Como
passed through the city on Monday en-,
route 10 Havana. Cuba, for recreation
trip.
Nlr.and Mrs. D. ]. Caughlan have re-
turned from an extensive HONEYMOON
trip and are at home at the residence of
OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bassett, Sr.
H. Finley Tucker & Bro. purchased
last week the Heating lots at the cor
ner of Emmett and Morris streets, and
fronting 125 feet on Emmett street.
These are among the choicest, most
valuable residence lots in the city
Mr. and Mrs. II. o. Hamm and Miss
Priscilla Hamm, and their guest, Miss
SilverSteen, have gone 10 Miami TO at
tend the meeting of the State Horticul.
tural Society, and from there will go on
to Havana, Cuba, on little sightseeing
trip.
Reynold NJ. Burt says that Hastings
farmers are donating daily barrels OF po-
tatoeS TO the relief OF the flood suffers in
the MiSSippi valley, and he thinks
mention of the fact will inspire other
potato baronS TO go and do likewise.
The East Palatka potato growers are
also doing something in this line, and
well they can afford to if the stories OF
their enormous profits which come TO
us are true.
The News is not attempting much in
the way OF local news this week for the
reason that the demands upon its staff
have been in the direction OF things
political. In another week we hope TO
get down TO the real work of recording
social and personal matters, and try to
catch up on matters of improvement
that have been going on in the city
while we patriots have been engaged in
calling each other pet names in the in.
tereStS OF the commonwealth.
The preliminary meeting for the or
ganization of Humane Society in Pa
latka was held in the parlor of the Put
nam House on Wednesday evening OF
last week, with good degree of inter.
est manifest. Mrs NJ. S. Brown states
that Mr.. Max MyerSon of Jacksonville
has arranged TO be in PaIatka this (Fri-
day. evening when a second meeting
will be held at the Putnam House
and permanent organization will be
effected, She also desires the News to
state that all who are interested in the
movement are urged TO attend the com
ing meeting.
The suicide of Willis f. Gerow at
Jacksonville on Wednesday was wired
to friends in this city at an early hour
that morning and was soon the talk of
the street Mr.. Gerow made semi !
monthly visits TO Paatka in the inter. |
esIS OF his business, and had an extern
Sive acquaintance among the people.
On arising in the morning Gerow went
10 the garage in the rear of his resid. |
ence, wrapped towel about his head, |
lay down on the floor and sent bullet |
into his brain. Business troubles said 10
be the cause
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
Summer Night Amusement.

AS stated in the News last week the
MaddockS-Field Players have been
preparing a series of high class comedies
and dramas for the theater going people
OF Palatka and other cities in Florida
which will be embraced in circuit.
This company is headed by Norman
r. Field, and includes among others
such well-known actors as Frank L.
MaddockS, Geo.S. Flinders, Winnifred
Wilton and Happy Jack Kearney
The first presentation of the company
will be at the Howell Theater tomorrow
Saturday night, when the play will be a
brand new version of Dora Thorne.
Next week Tuesday night the company
will present Under the Bears Paw"
Popular prices GO, 20 and 80 ctS) will
prevail.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17

All things considered, | ilater !
self in the belief that received avid
complimentary vote in the pru
election of April the Both. And 4
tend this as an expression of nv siByI
gratitude, and very highest apprecail
Defeat does not always mean di,u-
agement take great pleasure 10 l
vising my friends of the fact that 10 |
case | feel highly gratified.
Respectfully,
G. n. NANLANDINGH4Nt
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17

The Salvation Army post at Tampa
is beginning a campaign for the cree
ton of a large and comfortable home
in the South Florida metropolis. The
Army people in Tampa are endeavor.
ing to raise $4,000 with which to
erect a threestory brick building to
contain an auditorium.
Pensacola people are anxious to
have Santa Rosa sound lighted by the
government in order that it may be
safely navigated by night. The local
commercial organization has taken up
the matter and it is hoped that the
lighthouse hoard will give it the at.
tenton that it deserves.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
Potatoes for Alaska.

Palatka potatoes will soon be one Of
the chief luxuries 10 grace the tables of
the plutcoratS of far-off Alaska. Early
in the week ]. A. Helms sent car
load of tubers 10 that far away land,
which he estimates will not reach
their destination under six weeks. The
car was routed via, Memphis, Kansas
City, and the Northern Pacific. When
the AlaSkanS get 10 eating those pota-
toes they will be worth enjoying as they
will be costly articles of diet.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
Sheriff Kennerly Thankfu

| take this method and opportunh
sincerely thank my friends for the /
support given me in the primary elet
OF Tuesday, April 3Oth, and | a
them, that | shall in the future, as ID
past, endeavor to merit their conf
favor and consideration, by a faith,
ficient and conscientious perforuar
the duties of Sheriff of Putnam coa
Gratefully Yours,
r, l., Kenres
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
What is Plant Juice?

1t is preparation of the juices
of medicinal herbs and ingre d!-
ents of well-knOwn curative pow
ers, designed for the treatment OF
disease and the restoration OF
health.
1t is pure, gentle, healing, veg
etable remedy. 1t is tonic, =
strengthener and regulator OF
the liver, kidneys and blood.
Thousands owe their health and
even their lives to it, and thous-
ands more, who now imagine they
are beyond aid, can be made vel
if they will take Plant Juice.
Sold by J. II. Haughton, Palat-
ka. at 81 90 a bottle. Six bottles
will be sent prepaid for $500,
Write FOR Free Plant Juice Boob
to F. A. Dillingham;, S31 -33 W.
9Th street Cincinnati, o.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
Century Plant to Bloom.

In the front yard of the residence of
Capt w. D. Williams on Madison
street century plant is making ready to
bloom. The bud which has for some
time been shooting up from the crown
has already reached a height OF nearly
if not quite 80 feet. The flowers should
appear soon.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
From MIR. Wall.

Editor Palatka News
Please number your humble serr
among those who have appeared
your valuable paper acknowIeigi
their thanks for the support they SD
ed in the late primary election. lad
repeat that ! will serve the people
our county and state the best can il \
Good One permits life TO last, and Z
elected.
P. WALL
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
Mr.. Tucker also Thankful

wish TO thank my friends who's
ported me in The recent primary and
say 10 them that as a private citizen
shall always have very much 10 b1
the welfare of the schools Of Pulnl
county.
Respectfully,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
0rrine for Drink Habit.
TRY 1T AT OUR EXPENSE.

We are in earnest when We ask you to give
ORRlNE trial.Nou have nothing to risk and
. .erythiuglo gain, for your money will be IT.
urnsd, i { after q trial, Won fail to get results
from ORRINE. This offer gives the wives aHd
mothers ofthose who drink TO excess an on
p0rtunity to try the ORRINE treatment. II
Is a very simple treatment, can be given in the
home without publicity or loss Of time from
business, and AT a snail price.
ORRINil Is prepared in two FORMS No, l
secret treatment, a powder; ORRINE No. . I'm
pill form, for those who desire voluntary treat
msnt. Costs only 800 & box, Come in and laIk
over the matter with us. Ask for booklet,
J. II. Haughton, Palatka, Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17

Notice of Application Tor Tax Deed Irndar
section OF Chapter 1888, Laws of Florida
Notice is hereby given that J. w. Cannon
purchaser OF Tax Certificate No. sci
IAteu INC md day of July, A. D., 1900
ms fllsd said certificate in nv
once, and has made application for tn
deed to'issue in accordance with law.
Sal1 certificate embrace the following
county, Florida, tO-wit: III
Ne OF ntA ofSw4 of ne4 ,sectlon II, town
ne SAID land being assessed at the date
name of h. l.. stevens III 'ie
MESS said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law Tax Deed will issue thareI
on no on tht 18th day of June A D., 1912.
the lNh das OF May. A. u. Ivi2. '''''
(SealI HENRY HUTCHINSON
OIGrk Circuit Court Putnam 40 Flo
bN Henry Hutchinson. Jr. D. q.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-17
National Life Association

No Investment Features.
No Excessive Premiums,
NO fraternalism, but Pure Protection.
p. c. o'HAVER Representative,
APT Laurel St. Palatka.
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
RYAN'S $3.50, 900 CONTRIBUTION
AND ROOSEVELT'S LETTER
TO PARKER in 1904
Continued from First Page. J.

done under the last Democratic Administration
while Mr.. Olney Attorney General .g
a" would ask all honest whether they seriously deem
possible this Administration has taken In every matter
the Northern Securities suit the settlement OF the anthracite
strike compatible with theory Of public behavior save the
theory doing justice all without fear and without
favoritism.
would ask all honest and aminded to remember that
agents through whom have worked Mr. Knox and Mr. Moody
Department Of Justice, Mr. Coeyou in the Department Of
Labor and Mr. Garfield the Bureau Of Corporations
Of namy Mr. Parker charges could have been
done without all these being parties to it.
The made by Mr. Parker unquahedy false and
atrociousy false
"As Mr. Cortelyou has said than during this
campaign elected shall 60 into the Presidency unhampered by
pledge promise understanding Of kind description
PROMISE made openly the American people, that far as
nv power shall that every has DEAL
less and no more THEODORE ROOSEVELT" =
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
The Best Cough Syrupis
Easily Made at Home
Costs Little and Acts Quickly.
Money Refunded II Il Fails.

This recipe makes pint Of cough
syrup. and saves you about 800 AZ COM
pared with ordinary cough remedies. Il
stops obstinate coughs--even whooping
cough-in hurry. and is splendid for
sore lungs. asthma, Group. hoarseness
and other throat troubles.
MIX one pint Of granulated sugar with
VI pint Of warm water. and stir for .
minutes. Put ~ ounces Of Pinex tfifty
cents WORTH in a pint bottle, and add
the Sugar Syrup. Take a teaspoonful
every one. two or three hours. Tastes
good.
This takes right hold of q cough and
gives almost instant relief. II atimt-
lates the appetite. and Is a slightly laxa-
tive-both excellent features.
Pinex. as perhaps you know. is the
most valuable concentrated compound Of
Norway white pine extract. rich in
guaiacol and the other natural healing
pine elements.
No other preparation will do the work
Of Pinex in this recipe, although strain
cd honey can be used instead of the
sugar syrup. II desired. e.
Thousands Of housewives in the Uni
ted States and Canada now use this
Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe. This
plan has often been initiated, but the
old successful formula has never been
equaled. Its low cost and quick re-
suits have made Il immensely popular.
A guaranty Of absolute satisfsc ction. or
money promptly refunded. goes with
this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex.
or will get II for you. II not. send to
The Pinex Co.. Ft. Wayne. Ind.
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
Several Candidates
Cross River "Styx"

Raymond d. Dickey. monarch. and
Samuel Shreve. commander Of the
working corps" of Kaliipolis Grotto,
No. 16. Mystic Order Yelled Prophets
Of the Enchanted Realm, were in
charge last night at the fall ceremon-
ial Of the grotto. held in Odd Fellows
Han. when a large class crossed the
river "Styx.".
The ust of candidates included Walter
A. Williams. Sol Meyer. Arthur e.
Cook, A. A. sempkin, James w.
Thatcher. Ed X. Lusby, william Con.
radis. F., Bauer. f. II. Whitman. ]. r.
Riggles. Albert Leavey, George Ellis
Walter Mcdonnell, DIR. George Loskam
Clifford G.. Gardner. George Maier, WIZ
Levy, John f. Magrew, Julius Peyser
Edward s. Wolfe. Arthur C. Fowle. and
George Raehl.
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
GIBSON INDICTED
IN FIRST DEGREE
FOR LAKE TRAGEDY
Charged With Having Caus-
ed the Death of Mrs.
SZabo.

MIDDLETowN. N. r.. Oct. 22.-An
Indictment charging murder In the first
degree was handed up by the Orange
county grand jury today against Burton
w. Gibson, the Rutherford. N. j.. at
torney, who is alleged to have strangled
Mrs. Rosa Menschik Szabo, client,
while they were boating on Greenwood
Lake, N. Y. on July "a. last.
1t In expected that Gibson will be
placed on trial before Justice A. g.
Tompkins, In Newburgh, during the
term Of court commencing the first week
The murder charge against the at
torney. who In now In the county jail
at Goshen, grew out Of his administra-
tion of the estate of Mrs. Szabo. After
which was filed for probate leaving the
estate of the woman. estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 to her mother.
and naming Gibson as executor. The
he swore was made by the mother who
Relatives OF Mrs. Szabo communicated
with the Austro- Hungarian consul gen.
eral In New York when they failed to
receive a visit from Mrs. Ssabo. which
she had promised to make. and then II
developed that the woman's real moth
The investigation that was set on
foot for the consul general also de-
tho estate. He refused to give It up
and then, Il having developed that four
Of his clients had met with mysterious
deaths, the consul general set on foot
an investigation into the woman's
death.
Witnesses were found who told Of a
struggle In the rowboat on the lake Just
before the couple fell out Of the boat.
An order to exhume the body and hold
an autopsy was secured and this re-
L yealed according to the sworn testi-
mony of the doctor who performed the
autopsy, that Mrs. Szabo was strangled.
| The arrest Of Gibson and today's indict-
ment followed.
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
browns Himself When
Accused by His Sister

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Oct. "a
man. believed to be Anthony Garvey.
leaped from bridge into the. Mlssiss-
ippi river yesterday and drowned, after
nearly causing the death OF three po-
licemen who attempted to rescue him.
Garvey, according the police. is ac-
eused by his sister. Miss Mary o. Gar
Sey. of an attack which will probably
cause her death. Miss Garvey is sec
retary Of the Woman's Auxiliary, Of the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians.
After the man leaped into the stream.
neighbors found Miss Garvey lying In
a pool OF blood at her home with two
gashes in her head and with all the
gas jets in the house open: She be-
came conscious long enough to accuse
her brother.
The Washington times., 1912-10-22
Fifteen-Year-Old Boy,
In Love, Tries Suicide

NEW YORK. Oct. 22.-Fifteen-year-
old Tobias Tinson. Of Brooklyn. madly
infatuated with thirteen-year-old Alva
Ross, today forced his way into his
sweetheart's home, in spite Of the pro-
tests of the girls mother.
Al Mrs Ross command, Alva fled to
the fire-escape leading to the roof.
seeing Alva run from him. the des-
perate boy drew a revolver and shot
himself twice in the head.
DIR. Ryan, OF the Holy Family Hos
pitai, was called. and said the boy did
not have a chance OF recovery. The
giri is in a serious condition from grief
and fright.