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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12
St. James Methodist Church.

The Easter services both in the Sun
day school and church were full OF in
tereSt, The Sunday school reached the
highest mark in attendance for three
years. 1t has increased thirty per cent
in three months. Mr.. L. NJ. Earnest is
making fine superintendent. Under
his leadership every interest of the
school is taking on new life. Our sec
retary, Mr.. P. c. O'Haver, is proving
himself the right man for the place and
doing splendid work.
The Easter offering of the Sunday
school for missions was $122.75. This
was about one dollar per member for
the school. The teachers nearly all at
tend the teachers meeting at the par
sonage every Monday night, and spend
an hour in the study of the lesson for
the following Sunday. The church SER
vices were well attended, and full OF
helpfulneSS and interest The Easter of
fering of the congregation for missions
was S171.50.
The communion service at the close
of the morning sermon was enjoyed by
large number. Mrs. E. NJ. Earnest
having presented to the church a beau.
tiful silver, Individual Communion set,
it was used for the first time. The
church and pastor very much appreciate
this thoughtfulnesS and kindness of Mrs.
Earnest
The evening service was largely al
tended and interesting, and no doubt
spiritually helpful TO many. The music
in all the services was excellent, and
very much enjoyed. The Sunday school
has outgrown the church building, and
tent has been put up on the church lot
for one of the larger classes. A new
and modern church is very much need
ed. Nine persons were received into
the church on Sunday, making a total OF
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BARDIN NEWS.

Easter has come and gone, and Sun
presSive sermon by our able pastor. Rev
]. E. Black. The church had been
most beautifully decorated for the occa
sion by committee appointed by our
pastor, viz, Mrs. Dab. Matthews, Miss
Lille Green, Miss Claudia Key and
Messrs. Perry and Walter Williams, and
il is needless to say, it was very much
appreciated by all those present.
Mrs. ]. w. Wilcoxon of DeLand and
her attractive sister, Miss Florence Led
better of Birmingham, Ala, are visiting
at the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs
l.. E. Lovelace.
Miss Nora B. Williams, the charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Williams
of BoStwick, who is attending the nor.
NAL at this place visited her parents
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. w. H. Key was shopping in Pa
latka on Tuesday.
]. o. johnson jr is looking forward TO
a visit TO Hampton, his home, on Sun
day, and ! wonder if that is why he is
wearing such pleasant face this week.
Mrs. Mary Mann and interesting child
rem were pleasant callers on Mrs. Mat
thewS Saturday afternoon.
Don't forget Sunday school at 2:3O
next Sunday afternoon. All are cordial
ly invited TO come. M.
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Street Fountain to be Placed.

The new bronze street fountuin for
the use of citizens and animals which
has been provided by the Palatka Wo-
mans Club arrived this week and will
soon be set up. The ladies have decid.
ed TO locate the fountain on the edge of
the sidewalk on Lemon street near the
Orpheum theatre.
Mr.. John Crawley, the well-known
plumber, has offered to set up and con-
meet the fountain for the ladies' free of
charge, and the water will be furnished
by the city free. This fountain will
prove great blessing to all horses and
dogs, as well as all citizens. The foun.
tain was purchased by the ladies from
fund derived from the sale of Christ
mas stamps.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12
MIR. Curry on Commissionership
To the Democratic Voters of End Com.

To the Democratic Voters of End Com
miSSioncrS District OF Putnam County:
Allow me to call your attention TO
some considerations which seem 10 me
important regarding the office of Coun.
ty Commissioner from this district.
First No one man, more than any
other has any right 10 the office based
on his personal wishes, privileges or
financial condition. 1t does not matter
TO the people why or who should want
the office. 1t must and will be filled by
somebody and ii should be done with
out personal solicitation on the part of
the candidate. Every vote so obtained
carries with it certain amount of obli-
cation on the part of the candidate So
Letting, 10 cater 10 the personal interest
of such vote when elected if asked so to
do.
Second. The office offering as il
does, practically nothing in the way OF
remuneration or honorS, is peculiarly
one of service TO the public good, and
only the question of fitness for that ser
vice should be regarded; neither friend
ship nor enmity should be factor in
the decision as TO who should be voted
for
Third. Prediction promises a d
personal representations by any candi.
date for this office are both absurd and
impoSSible-abSurd because no sane
man who is fit 10 fill the position wants
ii for what there is in it, and impossible,
because no man knows what he can do
or should do, being only one OF five,
unless OF course he undertakes TO fill
promises made 10 personal friends re.
gardlesS of the public good. He may
promise 10 do or have done that which
in II months would not be for the best
interests OF his district or county. QueS-
lions which involve the expenditure of
public funds should not be acted upon
according TO promises made before the
election but according TO circumstances
and conditions, present and prospective,
and for the best interests of the whole
county.
So friends, hope no man will vote
for me in the coming primary from mo-
tiveS of friendship only, or refrain from
voting for opposite reasons
II elected will do my best for the |
public good and want TO assure every
one that officially will have no foes TO
punish or friends 10 reward
wish 10 thank very sincerely those
of my friends who have expressed them
selves as satisfied that could and would |
serve my district honestly and faithfully, |
and ! assure them that in deserving thai |
opinion will be my chiefeSt satisfaction |
and highest reward. Sincerely yours,
A. d. Curry.
Palatka, April 10th, 1912.
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MAKING A
GREAT Fight.
Palm Beach County Paper
Gives Hilburn Great
Boost.

The following notice is from the
largest paper in Palm Beach County,
which was born about the time that the
new county was created and is named in
honor of the county itself and is known
as The County:
The people of Palm Beach coanty will
soon have an opportunity to listen to
Sam j. Hilburn, the eminent lawyer, the
careful business man, the staunch friend
of Florida.
Mr.. Hilburn will come before the
voters of this county without blot upon
his reputation. He will not come as an
emissary of monopoly-nor as double
faced official. He will have no excuse
to offer for his past acts-no apologies
for attempts to blacklist the state-but
will ask for the votes of the people in
his effort to succeed the present con-
gresham.
AS between him and the present en-
cumbent there should be no hesitation
upon the part of the voters of the second
congressional district. Nor will there
be. The people are determined 10
place new man in the position which
Mr. Clark has occupied so long with
careless grace that the sinecure appears
now to be an ill-borne burden.
Mr.. Hilburn will speak here next Fri
day and ii is universally believed that he
will entertain large audience in
manner that will not disappoint AT
This time of writing complete details of
the affair have not been completed-but
posters.will inform all of the place and
the hour. The place will doubtless be
the city park and the hour about eight
o'clock-although the County is not
positive.
A large audience will doubtless greet
the man who is making a great fight for
the honor of a great state.
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NEW INDICTMENT
AGAINST SMITH
Fixes Crime in voIusia County
---WiII Be Tried in June

Sheriff Smith of Volusia county who
was indicted for the murder of w. A.
McCaskill of Drayton Island last fall,
and which same Indictment described
the crime as having occurred in Putnam
county, was re-indicted for the same de-
gree murder by the grand jury at the
spring term OF the Putnam Circuit Court
on Wednesday. The latter Indictment
describes the crime as having taken
place in Volusia county.
AS before, the attorneys for Sheriff
Smith moved for change of venue,
and this motion was granted by Judge
Wills, who appointed the trial for the
Alachua Circuit Court on June Sd next.
Smith was held in the sum of $40, 900
bond, which was furnished.
The spring term of the Putnam cir.
cult court was the shortest in some
years. The court adjourned on We'd
nesday afternoon, having disposed of
the following cases:
State VS.. Cletie Bird; assault with in
tent 10 murder; verdict guilty. Sen
tence six months in county Jail at hard
labor.
State VS.. Ed. Simmons, grand larceny,
plead guilty; sentence one year in state
prison.
State VS.. Thos. Zutler, assault intent
to murder, verdict guilty; sentence 7
years state prison at hard labor.
State VS.. Jas. Ransom, assault with in
tent to rape, guilty; years in state pris-
on at hard labor.
State VS.. Andrew Dubose, breaking
and entering, plead guilty; sentence one
year in state prison at hard labor.
State vs. Geo. Barnes, grand larceny,
plead guilty; sentence six months in
state prison at hard labor.
State VS.. Bob Dixon, grand larceny,
pleaded guilty; sentence one year in
state prison at hard labor.
State, VS.. Henry Williams, aggravated
assault, plead guilty; sentence suspended
on payment of costs.
State VS.. Wanda Brooks, keeping gam
bling house, plead guilty; sentence 5000
and costs of prosecution
State VS.. E. L. Smith, murder in first
degree, plead moi guilty; change of
venue granted 10 Alachua county; held
in sum of $4,000.
State VS.. John Lightfoot, forgery; dis
charged on payment of amount and
costs.
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INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

A dance which was greatly enjoyed
by the Young people was given in honor
of Miss Geraldine Anderson in the hall
on Friday evening.
Easter Sunday was appropriately OBJ
served in all of our churches, the floral
decorations in each chureh were in
keeping with the spirit of the day; the
music carefully selected and exquiSitely
rendered, and the sermons in full accord
with the joyful anniversary of the resur-
rection of our risen Lord. AT the close
of the Sunday school service in the
Congregational church, graceful trib-
ute of appreciation was given to Mr..
and Mrs. ]. P. Porter, who for the past
seven years have been faithful workers,
and TO Mr.. George, whose stay
has not been so long, but whose pres
ence will be missed while he is absent
through the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox, who have been at
Mount Dora this winter arrived here
last week to remain for brief soiourn
before going TO their summer home in
New England.
The Sunshine society held an enthu-
Siastic meeting at the pretty new home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Andrews Tuesday
afternoon. There was large member
ship attendance and several visitors were
also present. Gratifying reports of Sun
shine work accomplished by individuals
and by the society as a whole, were
given. Mrs. Nellie Fox, who is an ar
dent worker for Sunshine wherever she
goes, talked of this beautiful work as il
has been carried on in Mount Dora this
winter, and of how the pastors in the
churches had Sunshine Sermons"
feature which might be profitably car
ried out in all the churches of sunny
Florida, for we need the gospel of sun
shine everywhere and all the time.
Mrs. J. Fraser and Miss Ola spent the
week end with relatives at HolliSter, at
tending the Easter services there.
c. A. Emery of Springfield, Mass,
who has wintered at ST. Petersburg, is
now here for his annual visit on his |
homeward way, and as always, is a |
guest at the Lake View.
Miss Lillian FarriS, accompanied by |
Miss Sally Roberts of Palatka, attended
the dance last Friday night. Miss Farris
is we'll remembered as our former
Miss Geraldine Anderson left Monday
for round of visits, including Palatka
and Jacksonville, and will return here
10 be present at the closing exercises of
the public school.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Rogers spent the
week end in Jacksonville, where they
had their infant christened on Easter
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Ganas are now
visiting in Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs D. LangerwiSch and
their guest, Mrs. Stone, left here Mon
day for their homes in Stroudsburg, Pa.
Tuesday marked the departure of
Comrade Mccain, Mr., George, Mrs.
Chas. Herreschoff and Hon. and Mrs. J.
P. Porter.
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For National Committeeman.

Eugene S. Matthews, OF Bradford
County, Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives- in 1907, is candidate for
member of the National Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee. One OF the candid
ates for this office has advertised him.
self extensively as "the Woodrow VIII
son candidate" Mr.. Matthews is not
the candidate of any faction, but will
strive to serve the best interests OF the
democratic party of Florida If he is
honored with election, and on this basis
solicits the support of all democrats, ir-
respective of whether they favor Will
son, Harmon, Underwood or Clark for
abe presidency.
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Suwannee Presbytery.

The Suwannee PreSbytery will hold
its stated Spring sessions in the PreSby-
terian church in this city, beginning
Tuesday evening April 10th, at 1880
o'clock. The session will be opened
with sermon by the retiring Modera
Tor, Rev. John d. Kieth, pastor of the
Lake City church.
"All meetings will be open 10 the
public" said DIR. Purcell, ''and our
friends of all the churches are invited TO
be with us as often as convenient for
them"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12
Death of Mrs. Hamm.

H. o. Hamm received telegram last
Saturday announcing the sudden death
of his mother, Mrs. Elsie M. Hamm, at
her home in Hudson, III. Mr.. Hamm
left for Hudson on the afternoon train.
Mrs. Hamm had large number of
friends in Palatka, who will be grieved
at the news of her death. She visited
here several times previous TO an acci-
dent about four years ago, from the re-
suits of which she had been an invalid.
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COUNTY MEETINGS
HAVE been CALLED
With Monster Meeting in Pa
latka to County Campaiqn.

Chairman +. ]. Fearnside of the Put.
nam county Democratic Executive COM
mittee, and also chairman of the cam
paign committee, has furnished the
News with the following list OF meetings
to be held for county candidates before
the close of the present campaign.
The final meeting of the campaign
series is 10 be held in this city, and it
is the purpose of the committee to have
this take the form of monster open air
meeting, with leading state and con
gressional candidates also present The
following is the list of places and dates
of meetings:
Interlachen, Wednesday April 18th,
noon.
Crescent City, Saturday April 10Th.
Grandin, Tuesday April 23d.
Bostwick, Thursday April 25th.
Palatka, Friday April 26th.
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High School Honor Roll.

The following is the list of honor
pupils in the Palatka high and graded
school for the sixth months:
Fourth Grade-Edith Dunn, Charles
Anderson, Lucille Brooks, Effie Apple.
by, Hazel Benbow.
Sixth Grade-Nellie Lucas.
Seventh Grade-Lily Kanner.
Eighth Grade-Olive Tilghman, Jack
Merriam, Frank Owen, Truman Finch.
Ninth Grade-Harlan Hickenlooper.
Norman Curry's name should have
been published as one of those who at
tanned the Honor Roll last month. He
was the first to represent the Sixth
Grade on the Honor Roll
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johnson Notes.

A charming Easter service was held
at the Johnson church, followed by
picnic dinner on the grounds, then an
afternoon service. The church, very
prettily decorated, was filled with peo-
pie from all the neighboring towns.
The service opened with hymn sung
by little Clarence Jenkins, the congre-
CATION joining in the chorus, Mrs. c.
Martin accompanying. Other musical
numbers included the hymn 'Joy TO the
World" sung by the congregation;
Easter Bells are Ringing" solo by
Miss Wallace; Sowing the Lilies" by
Miss Wallace and Mrs. Joseph Johnson;
pass the Lights Along" rendered by
two little girls, Myrtle Jenkins and Cd
eSSa King, with four little boys joining
the chorus. During the song pretty
effect was made by using lighted taperS
and at the close of the song the children
marched down the aisle carrying the
lighted taperS and singing; Mrs. Clifford
Martin was the accompanist. The of
fertory selection was duet by Mrs.
Martin and Miss Wallace with Mrs. Joe
Johnson as accompaniSt. The sermon
was grand one by Rev. William Way,
Presbyterian evangelist of Live Oak
After the sermon a duet was sung by
Mrs Martin and Mrs. ]. Johnson, fol-
lowed by the closing hymn, "0nward
Christian Soldier" by the congregation.
A social with music was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Martin
on Thursday evening the 4lh inst The
house, ground and boat were prettiIy
decorated with JapaneSe,lanterns There
were many friends from nearby towns.
Miss Mamie Lila Wallace of Jackson
willie was the soloist and Mrs. Clifford
Martin the accompanies. Refreshments
were served and all had good time. A
cake, decorated with orange blossoms,
was presented 10 a young bride and
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, who have
recently come 10 Johnson from Chico
go. A pretty presentation speeci eaes
made BY Mr. w. E. Johnson.
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Bryan's Lecture Date.

Hon. VIM. Jennings Bryan, three
times the Democratic candidate for
President of the United States, and
probably the most eloquent platform or
ator in the country today, will deliver
his famous lecture "The Signs of the
Times" in this city on Friday evening
April 26th, for the benefit and under the
auspices of the Palatka Woman's Club.
Arrangements for the lecture were
completed on Wednesday by County
Clerk Henry Hutchinson. 1t is possible
that this date may be changed, but if SO,
ample notice of the change will be
given.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12
Tax Notice

will be at the following places for
the purpose of assessing taxes:
Bostwick, May 1st and 2nd
San Mateo May 9th.
Orange Mills, May 9Th.
Federal Point, May Sth.
East Palatka, May 10Th.
6. F. BULLARD,
Tax Assessor.
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Hon. Park TrammeII cominq

! Hon. Park Trammell, attorney gener-
al and candidate for Governor OF Flori-
da, will speak in this city at II O'Clock
tomorrow Saturday morning.
Park Trammell is one of Florida's
most brilliant and popular public men
and is undoubtedly one of the leaders in
the present race for governor
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12

For any itching skin trouble. piles,
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head, herpes, seables, Deans Ointment
is highly recommended. soc a box at
all stores.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12
o R R | N E
CURES DRINK HABIT

SO uniformly successful has ORRINE
been in restoring the victims of the Drink
Habit into sober and useful citizens and
so strong is our confidence IN its curative
powers, that We want 10 emphasize the fact
that QRRlNE Is sold under this positive
guarantee. II, after trial, YOU get no
benefit, your money will be refunded. OR
RiNE costs only klQ0 per box. Ask for Free
booklet. J. n. Haughton, Palatka, Florida.
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The Presbyterian Church.

Rev. ]. W. Purcell, D. D., Minister
Sunday school meets at 9:45 a. m.
Holy communion and public recogni-
tion of new members at II a. m.
Evening worship and sermon at 7:3O
p. m.
The public welcomed at all our SER
vices.
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| see my old friend "Bill'' Russell, of
Palatka, is candidate for representative
from Putnam county, with chances good
for victory. Russell has much ability
and he has been doing much valuable
work for the people of his county. !
formerly classed him as reactionary,
but Ive watched his performances more
closely during the past two years and he
lis progressive. Claude L L'Engle's Dixie.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-04-12

Editor VIM. A. Russell, OF the Pa
latka News, who wields pen second
to none in the State, has been persuaded
to don legislative harness again, so that
the voters of old Putnam will thus have
another meritorious name presented to
them TO pass upon for Representative at
the approaching primaries. Angus
tine Meteor.
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Some Press Endorsements.

Editor w. A. Russell, of the Palatka
News, is a candidate for representative
TO the Florida Legislature. Now, good
and tried man like Mr.. Russell should
be returned unanimously to the Legsla-
ture. The enthusiastic way in which
he worked 10 get the Florida Press As,
sociation TO meet in Palatka, showed
him TO be a gentleman who is not easily
"downed." !" Success to you, Bro. Rus
sell.--East Coast Advocate.
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w. A. Russell, editor of the PaIatka
News, is candidate for representative.
Mr. Russell knows the needs of Putnam
county and has an excellent record,
made as member at the session of
1907. He should receive enthusiastic
SuppOrt -HastinoS News
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-16
''Our Personal Guarantee
to all Skin Sufferers"
KRAFT & EMERSON

We have been in business in this town
for some time. and we are looking to
build up trade by always advising our
patrons right.
So when we tell you that we have
found the eczema remedy and that we
stand back of it with the manufacturer $
iron clad guarantee, backed by ourselves
you can depend upon II that we give our
ADVICE not In order to sell a few bottles
cause we know how IT will help our
business If we help our patrons.
We keep in stock and sell, all the we'll
known skin remedies. But we will say
this: If you are suffering from any
kind of skin trouble. eczema, psoriasis
rash or tetter, we want you to try a fun
size bottle of ID. d. ID. Prescription.
And, If 1t does not do the work, this
Kraft & Emerson, Drugg
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-16
S0PH BANQUET

The sophomores will hold their
annual Spartan-Athenian banquet to-
night at the Y. NJ. c. A. This ban
quet promises to be the best in the
history of the classes. The toasts for
the evening will be:
The Victors' Mary Martin.
The Spartans'' Russell Coles.
Sons of Hellas''-Edward Wilson.
The Girl" Levan.
The Boys"-E Edith Glassford
"Our Ancient Teacher of History
Elmer Sargent
The Class''-Prof. H. c. Dodds
Toastmaster-Les Stevens.