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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
Could be Said of Palatka.

For many years of their lives our
children spend the greater part of their
waking hours in the school building,
The school should, therefore, be the
safest, the most sanitary, the most com.
lortable and the most beautiful building
10 the community. Starke's school
building does not measure up 10 anv of
'hese specifications. We have gone
along for years with the present cramp
ed and unsafe structure, because we did
not seem to have the means for build
ing better one. This has all been
changed now. The legislature has
placed the means at our command. Lei
US not fail on tomorrow to take advapt
age of the opportunity to give our chill.
dren decent school quarters. If YOU
are free holder in the Slarke school
district turn out and vote for the bond
issue -Starke Telegraph.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
OSCAR p. HILBURN
EXALTED FLAG
In His Patriotic Grafton on
July Fourth.

A pessimist met The News mar
some two weeks ago with the predlc
ton that Palatka's Fourth Of July
celebration this year would be thin.
ly attended, Improbable affair.
He was wrong. The crowds begar
coming the day before. BY &c
. clock on the morning Of the Fourth
the business streets were almost I'M
passible. Yes, the crowd was here
and conservative estimates place il
at third larger than one year ago.
The sports arranged ~ the com
mittee were pulled off on schedule
time and every one seemed to he hay
ing good time
The parade Of decorated autos was
magnificent. The races On Lemor
street were also all that any one
could desire.
At 1890 at the Court House steps,
with the band present 10 attract d
crowd, Oscar p. Jllburn, pephew Of
S. j. Hilburn, was introduced by the
latter as the orator of the day. The
speaker is a young man of powerful
frame, fine, well poised head; clear
cut, dignitied young man who would
command attention anywhere. He
had it here Immediately he began
speaking. His subject was The Stars
and Stripes, and for twenty -hY9 min.
ltes the speaker was absorbed in the
delivery of an eloquent address tina
oozed patriotism at every word. He
nad the close attention of his auditors
Oscar P. Hilburn is a s1n of Rev
DR.. j. P. Hilburn of Tallahassee. He
was graduated from Sutherland col.
.ege and later from the Law Depart
ment of Vanderbilt University, Nash.
lille, Tenn. He is spending a shor
lime with his parents in Tallahassee
md expects soon to locate in Tampa
or the practice of law.
What beautiful music the Palatk;
Military Band did throw off all tina
lay. Wherever the band went tn
1cwn was sure to follow.
And the fire works at night-they
we're splendid. In fact the whole day
,ouldn't have been improved upon
Ehe sun was out and smiled upon Pa
atka. Usually it rains on fete days
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11

Two young men from the North
vest have joined in the purchase of a
10 acre tract of land on the property
IF the Palatka Farms Land Co. il
East Palatka this week and have gone
Immediately to work to build them
selves a home. Their 40 is only about
A half-mile from the East Palatka de-
pot. They will engage in the poultry
business and do some trucking. The
sale was made through the P. J
Becks agency. The names of these
young men are Robert Disbrow and
l.. G. jackson.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
Giant Fish Wounds ROv

The following fish story is vouched
for by DR.. Harold Jensen, of Park
Falls, Wis, who dressed the wounds
of the boy. A giant muskellunge at.
tackled Frank Haasl, Jr., 16 years old
when he was in bathing, and tried tG
drag him beneath the surface. When
the boy was rescued he was covered
with scratches and bites, and it was
necessary for his swimming compan.
ions to carry him in an automobile ID
the nearest physician.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11

The July Clearance Sale advertised
to begin at the Earnest Company's
store on the 9th, has been attracting
big crowds from the opening day.
The company has a magnificent stock
of seasonable goods, including a
ready-to-wear department in which
is to be found all that is latest and
best for ladies wear. The sale ex-
tends to all departments. An Earn
est Clearance Sale means something
in the nature of money saving.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
Beet" This if You Can.

During the past week there has
)een on exhibition in P. J. Becks' real
" office on Lemon street beet rails
I'd on the farm of Mr.. Chase of East
2alatka that weighs exactly 81
pounds. The beet was grown from
5eed furnished by c. H. Kennerly
Seed Co. of this city and is of varie-
y known as Mangle Wurtzle. Some
,all it the cattle beet Anyway the
,attle eat 'em and pronounce ther1
good.
The beet was brought to the city in
ime for the Fourth of July celehra-
ION and Mr.. Kennerly had it on en-
libition and sold guessing privileges
IN its weight at ten cents a guess,
Tearing lots of money.
If you can "beet" this let US know.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11

Crazed by the intense heat, Ber
Strong, a well-to-do planter of Me.
ridianville, Ala, emptied the contents
of a double -barreled shotgun into his
wife's breast, killing her instantly
and, calmly reloading the weapon, lit
terally blew his head from his body
Neighbors were attracted to the scene
by the screams of the two small chill
dren of the couple.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
Boy Starts Around World With 81

George Kearney, of Philadelphia, a
15-year-old high school graduate, has
started on a trip around the world
on 81 capital He expects to be back
in time to take the entrance examina.
tion in the fall for Harvard univer.
sity. Kearney stood at the head OF
his class in the high school, He i.
large for his age and of athletic build
He expects to meet expenses by writ
inU
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11

Arthur Higgins Tabloid Musical
Comedy company is on for three
night engagement at the Kalbfeld
Grand this week beginning last night.
The company is composed of six girls
and two young men and the program
is rich vaudeville. There will be two
performances each evening, inter
spersed with pictures and all at price
of 10 and 20 cents.
Next week, Wednesday, the Kalb-
field Grand will show the celebrated
picture Quo Vadis, and the persecu-
tion of the Christian Martyrs from the
Crucifixion of Christ to the death of
Nero. Ten and twenty cents.
You cannot dream yourself into a
character. You must hammer and
forge yourself one.-Froude.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11

When you feel lazy, out of sorts anC
yawn a good deal in the daytime, you
can charge it to torpid liver which
has allowed the system to get full OF
impurities. HERBINE cures all dis
orders produced by an inactive liver
1t strengthens that organ, cleanses
the bowels and puts the system ir
good healthy condition. Price soc
Sold by Ackerman-Stewart Drug Co
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
STRANGE FATALITY.
Skyrocket Pierces Young Girls Breast
Causing Death.

Causing Death.
A skyrocket, shooting out from
heap of fireworks that were prema,
turely exploded, pierced the breast OF
young woman standing 500 feet dis.
tant at Aurora, Ill. The victim was
Miss Lula Minot, 20 years old.
Thousands of spectators were en-.
dangered when the fireworks exploded
on platform attached to the tor
girder of bridge. Persons near BY
escaped, however, when the rocket
shot out over Fox river to an island
500 feet away, where Miss Minot was
standing. She was instantly killed.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
First Sevyinn Machine.

The earliest attempt at sewing ma
chinery of which there IS any authen-
tic record was in l77E, in which year
a machine was patented in England
by Charles T. Weisenthal.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
WRECK IN TUNNEL,
Passengers Struggle Through a Mile
Long Bore.

The passengers of a Southern rail.
way train struggled blindly through
a mile-long tunnel when the engine
baggage and mail cars were deraileG
midway in the bore near New Albany
Ind. Reports of the accident stateS
that, while no one was hurt, dozens
of persons were partially overcome by
gases from the locomotive and sought
safety by scrambling through car win
dows and groped their way toward tn,
entrance of the tunnel.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-11
0'Haver & knight
Real Estate and Fire Insurance

Orange Groves, Truck Farms, i'm
proved and unimproved City and
Suburban property. Special atten-
ton given to property of non-resi-
dents. Building lots and homes sold
on installment plan.
Loans Negotiated.
Call on or address,
O'HAVER & KNIGHT,
Palatka, Florida.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19

gram of bridal music. The bridal party
entered to the Bridal Chorus" from
beautifully rendered by
Mrs Smith. The two little nieces of
the bride served as flower girls. They
we're Kathryn Kaufman, who wore
dainty white lace frock and pink rib
bons and carried pink killarney roses,
and Ruth Smith who wore pretty
white frock and carried white roses.
There were no other attendants and
the bride and groom entered together.
The bride wore an exquisite gown of
white handkerchief linen, hand en-
broidered and trimmed with beautiful
laces. She carried shower of brides
roses A dainty collation. was served
soon after the reading of the marriage
service. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller left last
evening for points in the east. They
will spend several weeks at Washing
ton, d. c., New York City, Albany and
Niagara Falls. The bride Will travel in
brown tailored suit with hat to cor
respond. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller will be
at home in Hammond after August /.
They have their home in Detroit street
all in readiness. The bride is a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Simcoke, al East Sibley
street and very charming and accom-
plished young woman. She has a large
class in music. She is a member of the
A ID. @. Club. Some of the season
prettiest parties have been given by
the young women of the club in honor
of Mrs. Fuller, among them a number
of showers at which she received pref
ty gifts. Mr.. Fuller is the agent for
the c. and o. r. r. in Hammond. He
has lived here for number of years
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
HAMMOND TO
HAVE GREAT CIRCUS
Country Club Will Make
the Indiana Society Gap
on Saturday.

Everything depends on the weather
man for the Indiana Society doings in
Hammond next Saturday evening.
If he extends the present hot spell OF
summer weather. a record breaking
crowd will be present and some record
breaking stunts will be pulled off.
Somehow word has got to the Chi
cago contingent that the Hammond
Couptry Club is extending itself on the
entertainment to be provided and in
the last literature sent out yesterday
by the officers of the society it evil
IDENTIFY is impressed with the fact that
the Hammond end of the show is go
ing to be the best part of the days
program.
The Hammond committee appointed
by the Indiana Society consisting of
Messrs. Sharrer. Turner. Parry. Conkey
assisted by DIR. T. w. Oberlin and H NJ.
johnson met last night and prepared
the signs for the circus parade which
is to form on Waltham street come on
Holman street and down Ruth under
the direction of Lawrence Cox to the
club house.
This circus will undoubtedly be a
feature of the outdoor celebration
closely followed in Importance by the
oratorical revelries between D. E.
Boone, Rev. C. ]. Sharp and c. B. Tink-
ham and last but not least the old
Fashioned patent medicine show.
The exercises at the Last Day of
School, will be scream unless they
develop into a riot and those who have
seen the Bard of Alamo's poem say it
will convudse the visitors. The pro-
gram in full will probably be out to-
morrow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
Especial to THE TIMEs.l

Crown Point Ind. June 19.-One of
the biggest conventions of Christian
Enaeayor in this district will be held
at Crown Point Thursday and Friday
of this week, June 1920. The En-
deavor society OF Crown Point is do
Ing all it can to give good time to
the visiting delegates. reception
will be given on Thursday evening.
Crown Points pretty homes will be
thrown open and hearty welcome Is
extended to all Endeavorers in Lake,
Porter Stark and Newton counties.
Mr. R. a. Walker, the state field sec
rotary, is an interesting speaker and
will give several addresses during the
convention.
Miss Gertrude Snave1y of Korea will
give a most interesting talk on mis-
sions. She has been in Korea several
years and is splendid mission worker.
Thursday Afternoon.
2:15-2:35. Devotional-Roll Call.
| 2:35-2:45. welcome-Foster Bruce
| 2:45-2:55. Response-Rev. Hoffman,
Hammond.
| 2:55-3:30. Committee Methods.
Prayer Meeting-Mr. r. A. Walker.
| Socials That Serve and Save-vera
Martin, LaPorte.
At Work with the Look Out-Lowell
President C. E.
| 3:303:45. Relation to the Seniors to
the Juniors and Intermediate Societies
MARY Hackmaster, Gary
3:45. Duet-Gary Juniors.
$3.50. Address on Prayer-Rev. How
ard Billman.
Thursday Evening.
l 7:15-7:30. Boy Scout Orchestra.
i 7:30-7:45. Song Service Roll Call
| Response with Bible verses.
4 7:45-s:00. Lasting Impressions of c.
Ell. E. Jones.
Il S:00-8:10. Solo---C o. Sencebaugh
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19

wedding supper was served Immediate
~ after the reading of the marriage
service. The tables were decorated
very beautifully with flowers and ferns
to carry out color scheme of white
and NJ INK. There was a profusion of
pretty flowers in the rooms used for
the reception. Mr. and Mr.. Peterson
will leave today for Niagara Falls and
eastern points to spend their honey
moon. They will be at home in Ham
mond. Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson have
many friends in Hammond and have
been the recipients of numerous gifts.
The bride is a daughter of. Mr.. and
Mrs. August Drawanz and the groom is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peter
son of Hegewisch. The out OF town
guests at the wedding were Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Peterson. Hegewisch; Mr..
and Mrs. George Ruby, Mrs. Erickson
and Messrs. Harry Ha1berg, Edward
Anderson and Arthur Peterson all OF
| Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
a PRETTY PARTY.

A very beautiful party was given at
the home of Mrs. Fay Laundering at
So Carroll street last evening in honor
of Miss Florence Shea. Mrs. Lammer-
ing and the Misses Florence Buzzard
and Norma Robbins were hostesses and
entertained at a kitchen shower in
honor of Miss Shea, whose marriage to
Charles F. A. Murray of Rochester, n.
Y. will be solemnized Wednesday, June
%. The shower was given as a sur
prise to Miss Shea and she receivd
many gifts from the young women of
the NJ. T. Club who were the only
guests at the party. The prize in the
guessing contest was also won by Miss
Shea. After a short program of music
the guests were invited into the din
room for refreshments. A beautifully
appointed luncheon was served in three
courses. A large art basket tied with
streamers of pink tulle and filed with
pink rose buds decorated the center
of the table. The favors were little
baskets of June roses. Ten covers were
laid at the luncheon table.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
A HOME WEDDING.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Fox
at 124 Doty street was the scene of a
very pretty nuptial event last evening
when their daughter, Miss Hazel Fox
and John Hageman were united in
marriage. Only the members of the
two families were present for the cere-
mony which was pronounced by the
Rev. Floyd II. Adams, pastor or the
First Baptist church of Hammond. The
ring ceremony was used. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Simon were the only attendants.
Mrs. Simon, who served the bride as
matron of honor was gowned in pale
pink satin yelled with pink chiffon.
She carried pink killarney roses. The
bridal gown was Of white trimmed
with pale blue satin and lace. She car
ried q shower bouquet of brides roses.
After the ceremony which was
solemnized at seven o'clock a wedding
supper was served. The brides table
in the dinin groom was decorated very
beautifully with smilax and white and
pink carnations. A profusion of pref
|ty flowers was used to decorate the
parlor which was the scene of the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Hageman will be
lat home with the brides parnts at 124
Doty street. Mrs. Hageman Is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fox
ana mas lived with her parents IN HAM
mond for number of years and has a
large circle of friends She is a mem
Der of the Philathea Club. Mr.. Hage-
man is associated in business with his
brother, William Hageman and own a
furniture store In state street. The
young people have many friends in
Hammond and vicinity who will be
very much interested in the announce
ment of the marriage. The only guests
at the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Fox and
daughter Frances and son. John of
Chicago, MFR. and Mrs. William Hage-
man. Miss Hageman, the Rev. and Mrs
Floyd H. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Simon and Miss Ida Bloom of Valpa-
raiso Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
CROWN POINT HOST TO
DISTRICT ENOEAvORERS

LaPorte.
$40. 100 Per Cent. Pure Christian
Endeavor-Mr. r. A. walker.
Reception Delegates.
Friday, June 20.
6:007:00. Quiet Hour-Rev F. f.
Walton. Gary Leader.
Friday Forenoon.
The Kings Business Conference.
We are Laborers Together with Cod
900. Roll Call Efficiency in Our
Society.
s:15-9:2o. Music.
9:20-10.oo. The Christian Endeavor
AS Citizen-Mr. Leffel. Knox.
AS a Pastors Help-Mr Martin. La
porte.
In Politics-Mr. Johns, Gary.
AS Worker in the Church-Mr.
walker.
1o:oo-10:15 Report OF Officers AMI
Election of New Officers.
1915. How to Better the Work in
Our District. Discussion.
1o:45- A Study of the Endeavor
Chapter.
Friday Afternoon.
| Behold 1 have set before thee an
/ open door.-Rev. 3:S.
| 2:3o-2:45. Song Service.
2:45-3:oo Conservation Service -
| Rev Walton.
| 3:003:15. Reading-Marjorie Think
ham,
| 3:I5-3:3O. Roll Call. Missionary
Work in our Society.
| $3.50. What the Gospel of Christ is
Doing for Korea-Gertrude e. Snavely
Haiju, Korea.
| Missionary Offering.
Friday Evening.
| 7:30. Violin Orchestra.
| 7:45. Song Service and Roll Call
500. Award of C. E. Pennant.
$40. Address-Dr Frank Granstaff
lLogansport.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
COMING EVENTS.

The Misses Emery will entertain mt "A
six-thirty o'clock dinner Friday even
ing, June Goth mt their home in Ruth
street In honor of Miss Mae Hanson, "a
brfde-eIect.
The June meeting of the NorthsSde
Ladies' Club will be held Friday after
noon Mt the home of Mrs. c. ". Jewett
i'm Sheffield avenue. Mrs. Jewett and
Mrs. Dye will be~hostesses at the meet
ing. Plans for the annual picnic in
July will be made Mt this meeting so
that n large attendance of the member
ship Is desired.
Mrs. II. ID. Schuyler will be hostess to
the members of the w. c. t. u. at her
home, II CondIt street Friday after
noon of this week. Business of import
ance will be transacted and 1t is desir-
ed that many members present.
The annual evening meeting of the
Parents Club of the West Hammond
schools will he held Friday evening in
the auditorium of the Wentworth
school. A program has been arranged
for the evening.
The monthly meeting of the Auxili-
ary of ST. PauFs Episcopal church will
be held Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs True in Elizabeth street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
A lime NEEDING.

The marriage or Miss Bertha
Augusta Drawanz and Engvee Peter
son was solemnized last evening at
half after eight O'Clock at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
August Drawanz at 172 Clarke street.
The Rev. Wagner. pastor of the Luth-
eran church at Hegewisch, Ill, offfciat-
ed, using the ring ceremony. The at
PENDANTS were Miss Anna Miller, who
served as maid of honor, and Miss
Pauline Fandrei. the bridesmaid.
Arthur Peterson and John Drawanz
were the groom's only attendance. A
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
A LINEN SHOWER.

Mrs. William Love entertained at
linen shower last evening at her home
in Highland street in honor of Miss
Mae Hanson, whose marriage to DIR. II.
J. White will be an event of next Wed
nesday, June 25th. Many beautiful
gifts were presented Miss Hanson.
Games were enjoyed during a part
of the evening. in the floral contst, the
prize, a bouquet of beautiful flowers
was won by Mrs. Claude Palmer. The
hostess then distributed stationary and
the guests were asked to compose let
ters to Miss Hanson to be read while
on her honeymoon, one letter to be
opened each day. This feature of the
evening was greatly enjoyed. At ten
o'clock a prettily appointed two course
luncheon was served The table was
decorated with white and pink carna-
lions. In the parlors were festoons of
pink and white crepe paper and there
was a profusion of pretty flowers
About fifteen young women were guests
at the party and enjoyed Mrs. Loves
hospitality. Friday evening the Misses
Emery of Ruth street will entertain
at a six thirty O'Clock dinner in honor
of Miss Hanson and on Saturday. Miss
Howe of Oak Park. Ill. and Miss Julia
Wall will entertain for Miss Hanson at
Miss Wallis home in Michigan avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19

and has a large circle of friends.
Among the out of town guests at the
wedding were Mr.. Charles Simcoke and
son, Richard of st. Louis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Kaufman and daughter, Kath-
ryn of Decatur, Indi Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Smith and family of Decatur,
Ind, and Miss Jane Hendricks OF De-
catur, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
sIMcoKE-rULLER NuprrALs.

A pretty wedding last evening was
that of Miss Iva Simcoke. daughter of
Mrs. Ada Simcoke, and Henry D. Fuller
which took place at the home of the
brides mother at eight o'clock. There
weer thirty-five guests only the rela-
tives and closest friends being present
at the ceremony which was pronounce
ed by the Rev. Frank O. Fraley pastor
of tn First Methodist church of Ham
mond. The home was beautifully trim
med with profusion of lovely flowers.
In the ceremony room pink killarney
roses were arranged with ferns in tall
French baskets. The bridal colors of
white and pink were carried out in all
the decorations Preceding the cerc-
mony Mrs. Frank Smith played a pro-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-19
ENTERTArNs WITH CARDS.

Mrs. H. S. Ashbaucher entertained
the members of the Pleasure Club very
delightfully."- yesterday afternoon at her
home in East Sibley street. Cards were
the entertainment for the afternoon
and pedro was played progressively at
two tables. The first honors were won
by Mrs. w. A Hoke and prizes were
also won by Mrs. Q. @. Routson and
Mrs. Merchant. A dainty two course
luncheon was served at four-thirty
o'clock after several games of cards
had been enjoyed. In two weeks the
club will meet with Mrs Martin
Finding at her home in Morton Court
and devote the afternoon to cards.
A Gas Range does away with dirt
No. Ind. Gas g. Elec. Co.
While on the links smoke Country
Club tobacco. McHie-Scotten Tob. Co.
ADV.