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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Manitee in the River.

A school of manitee was seen in the
river on Friday. Mr.. f. c. Jackson
said he personally counted eleven OF
them, but that others counted at another
time as many as fourteen. This is the
first time that the manitee, or sea COW
has been seen in the river al this point,
at least Capt. r. J. Adams whose bust
ness for years has been on the river
front states that this is the first time he
ever saw or has heard of them being
here. The school was diSporting mid
way out in the river off Adams wharf,
and attracted much attention. 1t is
stated that there is heavy fine attached
to conviction for killing one of these
mammals of the Atlantic shore. They
are from five to seven feet in length,
have broad, oval tails and fore limbs in
the form of flippers, something like the
dugong of East Indian waters.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

The public school opened Monday
morning with large enrolment, and
with Misses Pearl Owens and Erma
Baker as instructors.
MIR. c.. Click and family formerly of
South Dakota have mo I'd here from
Kenwood and have leased the Fulton
property southeast of town.
Judge ]. l. Wimberly had the pleasant
duty of performing the marriage service
last Sunday, the contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. Elem. Notes and Miss Edith
Lamb OF HolliSter.
Miss Pearl Owens, principal of the
public school, arrived last week and is
very pleasantly located in the Townsend
home.
The Sunshine Society met on Tues
day at Mrs. D. NJ. Corthell'S Sunshine
Cottage" In addition TO the transaction
of much business, the president had
arranged clever little program which
was greatly enjoyed. Especially pleas,
ing were the old Scotch songs contribu-
ted by Mrs. ]. L. Dougherty.
Mrs. Grace Ballou of Daytona Joined
her mother and daughter here Monday
and may remain for some time.
Mrs. ]. f. Dougherty was visitor in
Palatka Monday and Tuesday, pleasantly
entertained there by Mrs. Homel and
Miss Marie.
Mrs. Jenkins left Wednesday for Jack
sonville where she will visit her son,
and upon her return will put the popular
CreStview hoStelry in thorough readi-
ness for the winter season.
Miss AchSah Notes spent several days
this week in Jacksonville, under care of
an eye specialist there.
ChaS Francis is Just completing a
fence around the Holford house, that is
the "final word" in that line for dura.
bility of construction and attractiveneSs
in appearance, the posts and massive
gatepoSlS being made of concrete, and a
heavy fine-meSh wire employed for the
| fence.
An entertainment and ice cream sale
is advertised by the NJ +. ladies for
Friday night, and promises TO be well
worth attending.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Sunday at Shell Bluff.

Shell Bluff is in St. Johns county or
the eastern shore of Crescent Lake, and
is turpentine camp inhabited almost
entirely by negroes.
Sunday at Shell Bluff is holiday, and
especially is this true on the Sunday fol
lowing the monthly pay day. On these
occasions a large number of gamblers
and prostitutes from Jacksonville and
other supply headquarters visit the place
to gather in the money.
Ii was only last month that Sheriff
Perry gathered in some s or 10 blind
tigers at this place in one haul Last
Sunday was another holiday. Here is
the ST. Augustine Records account OF
it:
James Harold was killed by Lovctt
Howell al Shell Bluff Sunday. A coro-
ner's inquest was held yesterday by
Judge Mackey with the result that a YER
dict acquitting Lovett Howell was rem
dered, the jury taking the position that
the killing was entirely iuStifiable after
the evidence was heard.
According 10 the story told by the
witnesses, Harold went on the war path
Sunday after tanking up heavily on blind
tiger booze and started in TO shoot up
the country. With his pistol he fired at
the feet of some of the negroes to make
them dance and hop in true wild ives
tern dime novel style. He then, it is
stated, knocked down LovcttS wife
who had tried 10 get his pistol away
from him. She succeeded in getting il
away from him but in the row that fol-
Iouad Chn Cut him SliphtIV on the chest
with small knife in defense. He then
went out doors and secured an axe, as
suring her that he was going TO kill her.
Her husband then appeared on the scene
and ended the row with load of buck
shot which he fired into Harold's body
His death soon followed the wound. II
was proven that Lovett was only protec-
ting the life of his wife. He made no
effort TO escape, but remained at Shell
Bluff after the shooting.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
RODMAN RACKET.

School opened Monday, Sept. 10th,
with Miss Berta Morrison of Georgia as
teacher.
The many friends of Mrs. ]. M.
Bryan, Sr., who has been very ill, will
be glad 10 know she is improving.
Rev. ]. B. Holley of WrightSville,
Ga, financial agent of Bessie Tiff
College, was a visitor over Sunday al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Cum.
mings and delivered a very interesting
sermon at the morning service.
The young people leaving this week
for Columbia College are Miss Kath
rine Bryan, Wallace Lee Bryan, F. C.
Knepton, ]. c. Knepton and Johnnie
Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Akin of Bruins
wick, Ga, MIR. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Bryan
and son of Ft. Green, Fla, and Mr.
Fred Bryan of WaycrosS, Ga, were
among the visitors in our town recently
G. NJ. Goethe of Ft. Mccoy has ac
cepted a position with the Rodman
Lumber Co.
w. T. Spencer made flying trip 10
Jacksonville Saturday combining bust
ness and pleasure.
Mr.. Mawman of the New South
Farm and Home Co., Palatka, was a
business visitor here Saturday.
Mrs. Russell Kutz of EaSton, Pa, is
visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs.
s. HaTtenstein,
Miss Mabel Goethe of Green Cove
Springs, who has been visiting Mrs. F.
G Schmidt returned TO her home Wed
nesday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Polly Drew The Crowd.

When Manager KalbfieId of the Grand
Opera House set out TO boost "Polly of
the Circus" last week some thought he
was OVERRIDING ii, They are now con
vinccd that with all his powers of de-
scription he fell far short of the real
thing.
Polly pleased Palatka people as much
or more than any theatrical performance
that has been staged here within the
memory OF present day theater goers.
The Kalbfield Grand was filled, and the
theatcr is no small affair. The audience
too, was made up of the eletc of Palatka,
and il there were any there who have
heretofore not been claSScd with the
elete they will not think hard of US for
so CHASING them.
Not only did Polly please here, but
the great production pleaScS everywhere
ii goes. Over al Gainesville where it
was presented the following night the
Sun pays high tribute. Ii says:
Polly of the Circus carries the
largest amount of scenery and aCCcsso.
rieS ever brought 10 Gainesville, as well
as one of the most capable companies
organized in recent years, and local thea
tergoerS were afforded an opportunity
TO witness this unrivaled attraction in cx-
actly the same form in which il was pre-
Sented Tor one entire season al the Lib
erty Theater in New York city.
lis true, the Baird stage was a little
small TO accommodate the Two large
horses and trio of ponies in the circus
ring act, but even in the crampcd quar-
tiers the show went with SteadinnSs
that was marvellous"
Unlike the Gainesville theater, KaIb.
fields Grand has the stage room neceS.
Sary for its proper production. The
management was especially compliment
ed on this one point, when the Stage
director said 10 Manager KaIblicid:
Your stage is large and most admirably
equipped for the production; il is as fine
a stage as We have found in Florida and
large enough 10 give our final act gor-
geouS display" The News has heard
nothing but flattering comment regard.
ing the Palatka presentation of Frederic
lhompSon'S masterpiece, Polly of the
Circus.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
PENSACOLA BANK
CLERK CONFESSES
To RObbing Bank of S55,000
and Returns Original
Package.

Pensacola, Sept. 26-The myste.y o.
the disappearance of $55,OOO expressed
by local bank 10 meet the l.. & n. pay
roll, and the still more mysterious re
turn of the money, which was left iu
has been explained by the confession o
William II. Bell, bank clerk, 10 years
of age.
Young Bell, who had been employed
in the bank for two years, planned a
week ahead to secure this pay roll
money, and made up bogus package
similar in size and shape to the payroll
package. The substitution was moi
noticed and the package was taken TO
the express office and receipted for.
Bell took the money home in suit
case, but, alarmed at the activities OF
detectives, he wrapped the money in a
newspaper and left il on the back steps
of the bank. He telephoned the bank
that the money would be returned and
how, but the officials paid no attention
10 the anonymous message, thinking it a
hoax.
The confession, Bell claims, was
made in order TO save suspicion from
falling on his brother.
81 just couldn't resist the temptation.
Now all want is for the prosecuting at
Iorney to accept my plea of guilty and
the court to sentence me TO the peni-
Tertiary and the sooner ii is done the
better l'll be pleased" This was the
statement made early today by William
II. Bell, the 19.year.old bank clerk who
confessed last night 10 substituting a
package of worthless paper for one con-
tanning SIS, 900, which the First Nation
al bank was preparing 10 express 10
Fiomaton.
Bell has been model youth, and the
officials are dumbfounded by his con-
feSSion,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Sunday Law Enforced.

Before Municipal Judge Marshall on
Tuesday morning c. A. LeEardy was
arraigned for violation of the Sunday
closing ordinance. Mr. LcHardy was
found guilty and Judge Marshall i'm
posed fine of so, or thirty days in
Jail.
The case was prosecuted by City At
torney ]. C. Calhoun, assisted by Judge
Walton. Mr. LeTIardy was represented
by Attorney G. w. BaSSett Jr., who, on
imposition of sentence moved for new
trial This motion was denied. Mr..
Bassett then appealed the case TO the
Circuit Court, and Mr.. LcElardy was
permitted to give bond for his appear
ance before the higher court.
Mr.. LeIIardy, who is head and front
OF Socialistic propaganda in Putnam
county, the present county surveyor,
and who keeps little combination
fruit, coco-cola cigar and grocery stand
on central Lemon street, uses the back
room of his place as an office for his
surveying business and as a rendezvous
for SocialiStic discussion, admitted that
he was in his place OF business and that
the front windows were open. His de-
Tense was that he is in the habit of 60
ing there on Sundays TO meet his friends
and men who desire to discuss survey
ing matters; that his store is low
rooted affair and that moisture gathers
and the place becomes close when re.
naming closed for long time and that
il is necessary that he should go there
on Sundays 10 open up and ventiIate the
place. He denied that he was there for
barter.
1t is presumed that Mr. LcIIardy, who
it should be explained became associated
with the SoCialiStic movement since his
election 10 the office OF County Survey
or, will use this conviction as an exam
pie of the methods of the capitalistic
class in prosecuting the poor although
Mr. LeI1ardy isn't poor.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
GOOD ROAD FROM JACKSON
WILLIE TO ST. PETERSBURG
Florida Cities at Work on a PROPOSE
ton to Connect Up With the
National Highway.

st. Petersburg. Citizens and
boards Of trade in several Florida cit
les are working on a project to extend
branch of the national highway
from Brooksville to ST. Petersburg.
Pinellas county is now building a
portion of the road and Brooksville
is building from that city to the Pc
cos county line. A short stretch of
the road, through Pecos county, re-
mains to be built, and the county
commissioners of that county have
already indicated their purpose to
build the road through the county. A
| letter was received from the Brooks
vile Board of Trade which says that
the convicts will be put to work on
the road in a short time, and it soon
will be ready for use. In this county
road is being build from Pinellas
Park to Jones avenue, a distance of
IL miles, completing road be-
tween this city and Largo, where the
hard road connects with it. This will
give st. Peterburg road through to
Tarpon Springs. From here to
Brooksville, there is no straight
road, and it is proposed to build
road that Will be almost straight
along the shortest line between Tar
pom Springs and Brooksville A meet
ing Of the citizens of the cities inter-
ested may be held in Tarpon Springs
or Brooksyille shortly. If the road is
completed when the hackers expect,
good road all the way from Jack
sonville to st. Petersburg will be pro-
vided. At Jacksonville connections
would be made with the national
highway which extends south from
Atlanta after coming from New York
Pinellas county is doing its part to
build the road, and citizens of the
peninsula probably will help build the
Tarpon Springs gsBrooksville road.
Last year the Sanford section
planted about five hundred acres in
Irish potatoes. This season the acre
age will be increased about thirty or
forty per cent. The crop paid hand
somely, and in several instances
those growers whose celery had the
blight We're materially aided by their
potato crops to recoup their depleted
finances.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
BostWick Bows Disappear.

Emmett, the 17-ycar old son of G. r.
Smith of BoStwick, and two companions
left their homes several days ago and no
trace of them has been found by their
anxious parents. 1t is supposed that they
came TO this city and from here went 10
Jacksonville, though dligent inquiry in
that city has so far failed 10 locate even
a trace of them. His father is very anx-
iouS 10 secure a clue that will locate his
wandering boy so that he can be in
duced to return home.
Young Smith is described as being II
years old, ) feet 7 inches tall, weighs
about 155 pounds, has blue eyes, fair
complexion and was wearing a brown
suit, dove colorcd felt hat and plain
toed patient leather shoes when he dis
appeared
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Confederate Crosses of Honor

Mrs. Patton Anderson, who, as preSi
dent of Patton Anderson Chapter U. D.
c., has distributed the Confederate
Crosses in this section 10 all old veter
ans of the confcderacy who were cnti
tied 10 them, has written the News a
note with request that this paper state
for her that ''if there are any Confeder,
ate veterans or their descendants the
Oldest child is entitled TO one) in Put
nam county who have not received a
Cross of Honor and who desire one, if
they will apply 10 me at once, will use
every means in my power 10 procure
one for them. Positively none are TO be
issued after November 1St, 1912"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Prosperous Hastings.

With a most convenient telephone
service, with electric current furnished
not only in the city but also in the
territory for several miles around it,
with a Cold Storage Co. that supplies
the best on the market in an increasing
quantity, and in seeking an outlet for its
surplus product, establishes branch in
Palatka, an ice plant that meets every
demand placed upon it, the people OF
Hastings enjoy a full share OF modern
convcnicnceS and have advantages that
are found in few towns of like size.-
Hastings News,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27

Observation-Disclosures dispatch.
es to the state department Indicate
That the American first named as Phil.
lips, who was murdered blythe rebels
with another American named Dodd
at the battle of Leon, on August 10,
really was an American named Cra-
ven, although no more is known of
him. 1t is developed that Craven,
badly wounded, was carried by Dodd
to a hut, where the rebels fell upon
them. Neither was armed, and they
were murdered in cold blood General
zeledon was hacked to pieces.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Killed His Foe and Hanqed Sci,

Boldenville, Okla.-David swibo -.
was stabbed to death at Wewoka
Okla, during a political debate and
Berry schrimpacher under arrest in
connection with the killing, hanged
himself in the Jail at Wewoka avow.
ing, in a note, found in his cell tbat
he died happily in the knowledge that
Swihart, whom he described as his
political opponent, was dead Thn
trouble arose when Swihart annonno.
ed his APPROVAL of arguments adyanc.
ed by a political speaker.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Down Town Ticket Office.

The Atlantic Coast Line Railway has
decided 10 open city ticket office in
the Putnam House for the convenience
of its patrons in this city and the travel
ing public. Mr.. NJ. II. Martin, the tick
ct agent al the Union depot will have
charge of the new office in addition 10
his work at the depot and will be given
an assistant. II was stated that the new
office would be opened about the first
of October.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Administrators Notice.

TV " TUTIT tt ITIWN OTIVVTH.
Thirty days after the date hereof, |, rs
administrator, with the will annexed, of
the estate of Maudr RlOcher jacobson, de-
ceased, will apply by petition to the Judge
of the County Judges Court in and for Put
nam County, Florida, for leave and author
ity to sell the following real estate belong
ing to the estate Of said deceased, at private
or public sale as may then elect, to-wit:
The nwI4 OF the swiI and the nI2 of the NJ
of the sw4 of the swA OF Section Is, Town
ship Ten tlOJ, south, Of Range -, east.
This September 18th, A. D., 1912
!. JACOBSON,
Administrator with the Will annexed,
of the estate of Maude BlOcher jacob
son, urcNnSud.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
EARTHQUAKES

All prices shattered at J. F. Edmon-
sons Clean Sweep. Out Sale which will
start Wednesday, October 2, at $50 a. m.
Call and convince yourself
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27

The most stupendous bona fide Clean
Sweep-Out sale at J. E. Edmonsons,
Starts Wednesday, October 2, at $50 a.
m. and only lasts 10 days.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-27
Registration Notice.

The Registration Books of Putnam
County will be open on Monday, Aug
ust 5th, 1912 and will close on October
12th, 1912. | will be in my office on
the following days: Thursdays, Fri
days and Saturdays, from 9 a. m. TO u
III, and from 2. p. m. to p. m.
HENS PETERMANN
Supervisor of Reg.
Putnam County, Fla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
GOLFERS FL0UT THE RAIN
Members of Ridgewood Club
Turn Out in Numbers.

Rain did not prevent the members OF
the Ridgewood Golf Club from taking
part in the programme arranged for the
holiday. for large fields we're the rule In
all competitions. There was a handicap
in two classes. !. Il. Hale leading the first
with SsA-si while in the second the win
ner was Z. ". Goater. with lo4-@2-s2
The first sixteen in both classes, ire
spective OF handicap. will play OF on sue
ceedng Saturdays for the Hohokus Cup,
one OF the Oldest golf trophies IN this, sec
ton OF the country. The Hohokus Cup IL
perpetual trophy and was originally
put up for play in 1893 Those who quail
fed for the match play, which will be on
the handicap basis. were as follows:
l.. W. Goater, J. T. Hale. II. /. Pfeifer,
G. r. Borehsm. ". c.. Phillips. A. De Il.
Patton, G.. F. Farrell. +. c. Smith. J. c..
Mahlan. g. r. Whitehead. G. +. Kohler.
d. r. Burbank. c. A. Slower. G. L..
Greene, L. c. Haynes and II. G. Van Diem.
The afternoon was devoted 10 a sweep
stakes, in which the winner was Theo-
dore Hope, with card OF 9l-s-s The
scores follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
FLYNN Furnishes MILLER
Hands Out Hard Punches and
Stops Another Hope"

ssn Francisco. sept 2-Jtm Flynn de-
feated Charlie Miller. the latest white
hope" here to-day. when Miller refused
10 come Up or'the sixteenth round. For
tn. FIRST eleven rounds tho fighting was
about even. but Flynn kept handing out
heavier and heavier punches. Miller
weighed rs pounds and Flynn Is
Miller gamely STAYED through the Of
t.enth round. but. claiming that two OF
his ribs had been fractured and that he
Vss barely able 10 walk. Ne ignored the
gong FOR the sixteenth Millers condi-
ton pas plainly such that ne could not
continue
With the exception OF some OF IN. ear
Her rounds. Flynn administered a severe
beating To the championship aspirsnt. He
closed his former sparring partners left
eye and drew blood from ito face more
than once. During the last i've rounds
he had Miller staggering part OF tho time
and four times almost put over a knock
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
ARIEL EIGHT V|CTORS
Crews Sweep Potomac in the
Middle States Regatta.

Washington. Sept. With weather con-
ditions that could not have been improved
upon for rowing. tho twenty-thlrd annual
Middle States regatta was held on the Pc
tomac River here to-day. Although no
records were broken, many OF the events
werc fast. close and exciting.
The best race OF the day was the final
event on the morning programme, the
junior eight-oared race. In which were
entered the junior crews from the Ariel
Rowing Club. OF Baltimore and the Po-
tomacs and Anaiostans. OF Washington.
The race narrowed 20 a contest between
the Ariels and Potomscs IN which both
crews were alternately leading. Within
a hundred feet Of the ilnish the Ariels
increased their stroke ard Won by IL feet.
The summaries follow.
Junior sins. Eculls Won b. 7. Miller. New
York \ & A q. Felix Und!ne Sarge club.
Philadelphia. second. Waiter ~ Thral Pc
iomsc Boat Club. Washington, third Time,
$685.,
senior four cared sheii-woa by Vesper Boa,
Club. Philadelphia. Arundel Boat Club, Bslti-
more second. Time. $50.
Associ>iion senior single scusis-Won b.
Thomas J. Rooney Rsy,nsVood Boat Club,
LonS Island Cit'. r Herbert P-srs-. NonpA-
.eu Rowing Club. New York. second. Frans
D'er!ng Mc,ropoliisn Bos' Club. New
Junior quadrupl. sculis-won ty Malta Boat
club. Philadelphia: Fslrmoun, Rowing Club,
Philadelphia. second. TINE. $50
senior tour-osr-d sheiis-Won b. Malta Boat
club. Philadelphia: Undine Barge Club. Phia-
delphis second Time 5:ts
Junior eght-oarsd shells Won b. Ariel
RopinE club. Baltimore. Potomac Bo,t club.
washington. second. Anslo.tan Boat Club.
Washington. third Time. 5:Sob
Tntermedist, single sculis Won b. Kari y.
Gra.f V.sr>r Bost club. philadelphia George
Troshlich. Metropolitan Boat club New York
N.s YORK. ,hird' Tim. $ s,..'
Junior double SOULS Won p, Undine BARGE
C.no rsIlad,,ais ro,om-G hos, Vi9S N r",l
aieiphia third Tim- SLOT
intermediate four cared ga Won BY
Quaker city Barge Club. Arundel Boat club.
j:5oa
senio. double SOULS do pound class Won
b. Metropolitan Rowing club, NV YORK;
intermediate eight sn.lls Won BY
New Rochelle Rowing Clrb; Potomac Roat
club. '.cond: hnslo,t,n Boat Club. third.
Iut.rmediA,s auadruple SOULS international
cup)-Won bv Sev Rochelle Rowing Club;
,lsi,s Boat Club. second. Time. Sttt.
.s "I Su Soue c..c.nt Bost S ri o, PhI.s.i
phls. second: Nonparell Rowing Club. third.
Time sos
\ senior sins. .cull.-won by J. Il. Kelly.
N-sp.r Boat Club Thomas :. Rooney. Ravens
wood Boat Club. second: g. w smith, New
York Athletic Club. third. Time. s.iI.
Junior tour-oared gig. Won by ARIEL Royinr
club. Paramount Rowing Club, second; Poto-
mac Boat club third. Time sl5 10.
intermediate double sculs-Won BY New 70
chele Rowing Club: Ne.per Boat club second;
Hudson Boat club third Time. 500 3s
senior eight cared shells Won by Ariel Row
INK club: New Rochells Ropins club. second .
Arundel Boat Club. third. Time. 5:ls