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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

While the postmaster general is not
prepared to predict n surplus for his
department at the conclusion Of the
fiscal year, some of the under officials
are optimistic enough TO believe that
such will be the record. They base
their faith upon what is being accom-
plished by the parcel post system, AMI
it seems to be the general opinion CT
the department, from top to bottom,
that that feature will more than pay
it's way. Of course, in all this there Is
more or less suesswork and we must
await the official reports before we can
felicitate ourselves upon the results,
but it is very gratifying TO learn that
what was more or less of an expert
ment. especially in the econimle sense,
is giving so good an account of itself.
If was feared that it would cause small
merchants to suffer for the benefit of
the big ones, but the small merchants
lare finding it a new and very conVen-
tient means of delivery, and it is rapid
liz becoming one of our most popular
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

Does the United States lead the
world in the production Of wheat2
Where docs Egypt stand2
In 1910 European Russia led the
world in wheat production, being cred
tied with G99,4l3,0oO bushels. The
United States ranked second, producing
695, 433, 600 bushels. These countries
produced more than one-third of the
total wheat production in the world.
600 bushels and France fourth with
259, 100000 bushels. Egypt was 18th
on the list producing 25,0oo,000 bush
els.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

How did Cincinnati get its name
and why is it called the Queen Of
the West
Gen. Arthur St. Clair, governor of
the Northwest Territory, changed the
name of the town in 1890 from Losanti-
vile to Cincinnati, the organization
of officers who fought in the Revolu-
ton. The nickname was bestowed
upon the city because of its CONNER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30
TO SUBSc RIDERS.

1t is the aim OF the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
the paper each night and it solicits the
cooperation of subscribers to that end.
Prompt report should be given OF each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
ing following the omission, in person, by
telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause OF the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied. 1t is only
by this method that the publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

That the Long Trail is beginning to
be appreciated by mountain lovers
from other states is Indicated by the
number of parties which followed the
trail during the month of September.
A party of 10 from the Appalachian
club of Boston walked from killingtoE
to Lincoln, and after taking automo-
biles to Waterbury climbed Camel 5
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

The question whether the Philippines
are fit for self government has been of
ten argued, and now the Manchester
Union raises a similar query in regard
TO New York state, viewed in the light
of recent developments
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

There are many building operations
in Windsor p J. Putnam has begun
the construction OF a business building
on Main street The journal Building
is being remodeled by Maxwell Evarts
to make a home for the State Nation
al bank Work in remodeling the
Morrison building on Main street will
be undertaken shortly. The old plant
Of the Windsor Machine Co. is being
remodclcd TO he used by the Windsor
club as a workingman 5 hotel, with
accommodations for about 90 work
men The Windsor associates are re
ceiving bids for another block Of five
houses, while a number of individuals
are putting up private homes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30
OUR QUESTION BOX

Was President James A. Garfield ev-
er in Brattleboro?
Not as president, but when he was
General Garfield he was here for a
short time, Monday, March Q, 1876, in
an effort to get from Springfield Mass,
to Keene, \. H., where he was slated
to make an. address that evening. lie
failed to change cars at South Vernon
and was brought to Brattleboro. Here
he engaged a team and driver at Ray 5
livery and was driven to Keene in time
to deliver his address.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

The secretary Of the Putney board
of trade has received the sale price OF
the Stowell mill, property, machinery
and privileges The board of trade
will do all in its power to locate man
Iufacturing firm The plant is suitable
for any woodworking establishment
The sale price is very low.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; 25
cents an inch for each subsequent in
sertion. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents line first
insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
| of copy.
| Position, 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

The last census of Greenland, dated
Oct /, 1911. shows that the Danish
colony has a total population Of 3,459,
as against 1888 in 1901. The increase
during the past 10 years is the largest
on record for a similar period
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

clal supremacy in the west at the time
than either Chicago or st. Louis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

In order to stimulate interest in
good roads the Bennington County
Vermont Improvement association of
fers prizes to the pupils Of rural
schools N the county. one prize Of ISL
is offered in each school, which viii be
paid to the boy or girl contributing
The best essay on good roads. An addi-
tona prize Of - viii be given the
school submitting the best essay for
the county \ prize Of SO viii be
awarded to the school which keeps the
road for an eighth Of mile in front
/ Of the schoolhouse an the best coudi-
/ ton. The school may vote to take
/ charge Of the road as 4 whole, or may
! vote to appoint committee To- that
purpose The prize may be used tor any
purpose that he school winning it may
vote
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

Can You tell me the name of the
largest fishing port in the world!
Grimsby, Eng, is the largest fishing
port in the world. Boston is the lar
gest in the United States, although
Gloucester leads in the salt fish indust-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

The Saxtons River board Of trade
has been successful in insuring the
return to the village OF the Stone Mfg.
Co., which, during the last few years.
has been located in Gardner, Mass. \
building has been secured for the
plant 1t is expected that the property
will be exempted from taxes for a tern
Of years The company makes whip
sockets, handles. plugs for roll papers
etc When in full operation the plant
will employ from - to 20 men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-30

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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
New Recreation Grounds.

The officials of the G. S. & f. Rail
way have acceeded to the request Of
the Palatka board of trade and order
ed the vacant lot between the Presby-
terrain church and the Law Exchange
building cleared of all unsightly rub
bish and put in condition to be main
tanned as a recreation ground, and the
News believes all citizens of the city
will be glad to cooperate with the G..
S. & F. BY and the board of trade in
making this spot, now something of an
eye sore, attractive and agreeable to
the eye.
The officials of the road have al
ready notified H. A. Davis and H. M.
de Montmollin to move off their accu-
mutations of rubbish and as soon as
this order is complied with the work
of identifying the lot can begin.
To the officials who evidenced their
liberality and public interest are due
the thanks of the entire city, and all
possible help and encouragement
should be given to the board of trade.
1t is also understood that the Wo-
mans Club will cooperate with the
secretary of the board of trade in this
movement, as in all others for the bet
terment and Identification of Palatka.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

G. E. Gillette is suffering from Sc
we're attack of illness.
The young people held jolly party
at the hall last Saturday.
Mrs. C. D. Ryder entertains the
Girls Needlework club this week.
Prof Joseph Stock came over from
Welaka and spent Sunday with his
family here.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are entertain
ing a party of friends and relatives
this week.
Mrs. Aston, Miss Helen, and Mrs.
Yorke visited Mrs. Holdridge at Grove
Park over Sunday.
Mrs. E. L. Stevens of Gainesville
visited here with the Fultons several
days this week.
Rev. W. w. Fowler of Rochester,
drews church last Sunday.
Miss Beulah Irish oof Crescent City
is visiting her grandmother and hav-
ing gay good time with her young
friends.
Capt. Henry Anderson came down
from Jacksonville last week and is
experimenting repairs on his large
dwelling house.
Henry Sayles of Boston, Mass, is
now guest at the home Of his ne.
phew, Chas. Francis jr., where he will
remain for the winter.
The Choral club of the Congrega-
tional church met at the home Of Mrs.
Aston last week and thoroughly en-
joyed an evening devoted to music.
At a recent meeting of the V. |. S.
the annual election of officers was held
and the following ladies were chosen
for officers: president, Mrs. E. D. Lo-
Chrop; secretary, Mrs. c. D. Ryder;
treasurer, Mrs. j. II. Corthell.
E. F. Winemiller, wife and children,
recently from Detroit, Mich, spent
several days last week visiting the
Nehers at the Lake View, returning
Sunday to Keuka where they are To-
Gated for the winter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
Mnman's Club Musicale.

The music department of the Palat-
ka Woman's Club met with Mrs. D. j.
Caughlin on Monday afternoon, when
the polonaise and mazurka were stud
led. Mrs. Caughlin read very intel =
esting paper on these two forms of
music, and Miss Isabel Welch told in
most entertaining way some of the
current happenings in the musical
world. The program of music was as
follows:
March Militaire, Chopin, Mesdames
Lucas and Caughlin.
Mazurka, Chopin, Miss Louise Uric
Mazurka, Felix Boroncki, Miss May
Boyd.
The next musicale will be at the
home of Mrs. Caughlin on February
Sd, when American composers will be
the subject, with Mrs. j. E. Lucas as
leader.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
Engineer Wells at Florahome.

County Engineer Wells, assisted by
]. P. Hunter, C. E. of Gainesville, is
at Florahome this week prosecuting
the long neglected work of surveying
the canals of that drainage district
The work is being done at the insti-
CATION of Major Wright and for the
purpose of getting up the needed data
for the laying out of the drainage sys
TEN that will place the rich muck
lands in condition for successful cul-
tivation.
Mr.. Hunter was with Major Wright
for a year and a half in the everglades.
Tonight the newly organized V. l..
A. of Florahome will give an enter
tainment in the hall on Palmetto ave.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

The people of Palatka who are in
terested (and it is hoped this means
everybody in the development of the
board Of trade square, or playground
which the G. S. & F. Railway Company
has donated for this purpose, should
lend every possible aid to the secreta-
ry of the board of trade in getting
this improvement made at as early &
date as possible.
The board of trade Office will soor
be located opposite this square, ant
the secretary will then be on the
ground to give it personal attention
and care. But it will be impossible
for him or any other one man to shout
der this responsibility alone, and with
out the thorough cooperation of the
good women of the community and thu
citizens generally this play groun(
cannot be made as attractive and help
full as it should be.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

The mere announcement of The
coming OF THE Smart Set" billed for
the Grand on January 18th is enough 10
give local theatre gocrS an added inter
Isl in AMUSEMENT events, for that is the
one attraction that comes each season
better than before, and The several sea
sons of improvement over what was at
first the best show of its kind en- tour
now makes this attraction so far ahead
OF others that no comparison is per.
miSsabe. Salem Tut Whitney is still
with the show and that means every.
thing -Advt
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

WANTED-Young men and women
to prepare for the United States Civil
Service examination to be held in the
spring.
The demand for young men and
women SlenographerS and bookkeepers
far exceeds the supply.
We make specially of training for
the Civil Service. Entrance salary
5000 $500 a year. Work pleasant.
salary adequate and promotion certain,
By reason of our private instruction
plan you can complete the course OF
work in ne.half the time required else.
where. No classes. Enter any time,
day or night Select your course OF
study. We use the latest methods and
have an expert in each department.
For particulars, call on or write, G.
w. Land, Manager, Palatka Business
College, Palatka, Florida. If
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
Basket Ball Events.

The game of basket ball between
the Columbia College team and th'
team of the Palatka High school, play
ed at the Athletic club last TUESDAY
afternoon was holly contested, bu'
the loci team was victorious by I
score of 81 to 18. In justice to th'
Lake City team, however, be it sall
that they were very tired, just getting
home from a five days trip in whici
they had played five games and los
much sleep. They have invited on.
boys to visit Lake City next week
when they say the tables will b;
turned.
The Sutherland College team wa
to have played here Wednesday right
but for some unknown reason failed Il
show up.
Tonight friday the High schoo
girls team is to play the Ocala girl
promptly at 7:45. This game will no
interfere with the big Reciprocity an,
Anniversary dance scheduled for the
Athletic club the same evening.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

On account Of a great many dates
in the larger cities of the state, the
Maddocks-F Field Players will pay US
another visit sooner than we expected
it. This time they will play Kalb
fields Grand theater. This ever pop
ular company has met with enormous
success since they left here and have
added several features such as the
great Comedy Quartette, the Myster
ious Lilide in Somnomancy, battling al
human intelligence, and others.
The plays that will be produced dur
ing their coming engagement are al
new and up-to-date. Positively no re
peaters will be shown.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
Wnman's Literary Meeting.

A very interesting meeting of thc
Literary class of the Woman's Cluo
was held in the Putnam House narlof
last Friday afternoon, DR.. Davis be-
ing leader.
The subjects for discussion, "Silas
Weir Mitchell" and Edith Wharton,
provided topics for a number of orig
inal papers, all of which were srlen-
didIy handled by the ladies to whom
they were assigned.
The interest being displayed in this
department of the club this year is
very gratifying to all the members,
They are glad to be able to report to
the people of the city that the literary
talent of Palatka is fully up to the
high standard so rapidly being estab-
lished in all directions by our progress
sive little city.
PRESS REPORTER.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
POMONA ITEMS.

Mrs. r. c. Drisco was quite sick last
week, but is now able to be out again
Samuel Burnham of Danbury, Conn.
vas a recent guest at the Miller house
for few days.
W. S. Middleton and H. A. Perry at
tended the Masonic Grand lodge in
Jacksonville this week.
Miss Helen Eames arrived Saturda!
hight from Boston, Mass, and is glad
Iy welcomed by many friends. She
will be the guest of Miss Mary Morri
son for couple of months.
News has been received of the
death of Rev. E. G. Wickes at Sarato
ga, N. Y, on January 9th. Mr.
Nlckes was pastor here for two win
5ers several years ago, and we regrer
70 hear of his illness and death.
Evangelical services began Monday
evening to be held each night thi,
week until Saturday. Rev. G. A. Wal
Iron of Sanford preached the sermon
Monday night and all enjoyed an OPP
portunity to hear him.
Mrs. George Bagley, for many years
4 Pomona resident, but now living in
DeKalb, H., is in town for few days
md it affords much pleasure to old
friends to see her again. 1t is over
Twelve years since Mrs. Bagley lief,
Pomona and she finds many changes,
Mrs. Homer Cathey of Morris, Ala, is
also visiting here. Both ladies are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Piplsr.
The V. l. A. supper given in the hall
asst Thursday night was big success
rhe ladies served over one hundred
people. There was also fancy work
md home made candy for sale, anu
altogether about $58 was cleared. H.
he hall were those from Como, Sat
5uma, Sisco and Crescent City, and
most of our own people with visiting
friends
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
New East Coast Booklet.

Very likely the handsomest illus
trated booklet ever issued in Florida
has within the past week or two been
sent out by the Florida East Coast
Railway and Hotel System.
1t tells the story of the great East
Coast of Florida and illustrates in col
DIS every point of interest from st.
Augustine to Key West, and then
lakes its reader over to Cuba.
1t is certainly the handsomest book
let which has ever come to this Office.
it was produced and designed for the
Florida East Coast Railway and Ho-
tel System by Poole Bros, Chicago.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
For SALE.

10 room furnished house with bath
and other improvements on 65x130,
best residential section of Palatka,
Price, $4,000, Y cash
81 acres river front, orange grove.
Price $4,000. Il cash
60 acres orange, grapefruit and tan
gerine grove with new packing house.
r. r. siding, that will net $4,000 per
year. Price low.
40 acre potato farm, $35 per acre,
10 per cent down, balance in 4 years.
Write,
DAVID T. WATSON,
ll9 s. I'd St, Palatka, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

The members of Patton Anderson
Chapter, United Daughters. of the
Confederacy, and all friends interest
ed in the work of the U. D. c., are in.
vited to attend an Historical meeting
tomorrow Saturday afternoon at !
o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. G. Phil
Ups. This is the first of a series OF
historical meetings to be held by tn,
chapter this year and an interesting
program of Southern songs and read
ings has been prepared.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
NapoIeon's Piano.

A curious footnote to history is found
In G. l.. de st. NJ. WatsOn's book, "A
Polish Exile With Napoleon" to the
St. Helena were Solaced with music
from piano which was imported from
England Mt cost to Napoleon himself
of f122 ($G10I. The musician was per
haps Nine. Bertrand. At any rate, the
piano was bequeathed to her and was
removed by her from the island after
Napoleon'S death.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
President Montague to Preach.

Rev DR.. A. P Montague, president
of Columbia College, Lake City, will
preach at the Baptist church in this
city next Sunday at both the morning
and evening hours. 1t is seldom that
the people of Palatka are afforded an
opportunity to hear such distinguish
ed ecclesiastic and scholar. All will
be made welcome.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
TAX NOTICE.

l will be at the following places foI
he purpose of taking tax returns:
johnson, Thursday, January 30th.
Baldwin, Saturday, February list.
Putnam Hail, Tuesday, February 18th
irandin, Wednesday, February 18th.
Hlorahome, Thursday, February 18th.
3ardin, Friday, February 18th.
Harlem, Saturday, February 18th.
Francis, Monday, February 18th.
Pencil, Tuesday, February 18th.
dollister, Wednesday, Feb. 10Th p. m
nterlachen, Thursday, February goth
heuka, Friday, February 21st, a. m
G. F. BULLARD, Tax Assessor
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
NOiseless Engines and Water Systems
for Suburban Homes and Farms,

A big demonstration is now being
made at the plumbing store of J. D.
Points & Co. The Bremen Manufac-
turing Co. of Bremen, Ohio, seeking to
make Palatka a distributing point for
Florida on account of its numerous
railroads and waterways. H. M. Shell
manner, the secretary-treasurer of the
company and Mr.. f. H. Carpenter are
making the demonstration. This en-
CINE is positively noiseless and harm
less, beng one of the most simply
constructed engines ever put on the
market So simple that a child can
operate it with safety. 1t certainly
las a great future, and in this state
where the need is so great for water
n homes, it will surely fill a great
long felt want. You should not fail
% go around there and see it in ac-
yual operation.
ADVERTISEMENT $3.50 ----
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
Special Sermon Series.

Rev. Or. j. W. Purcell of the Pres
byterian church is preaching a serie'
of Sunday morning sermons on Chris
tianity and the Ethnic Religions.
Next Sunday morning he will preaci
the second sermon of the series, whel
the topic will be "Christianity ant
Brahminism." All are cordially in
vited to attend this and all other ser
vices of the church.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

Jesse D. Bulky, for more than eleven
years the faithful foreman OF the Palatka
News, resigned his place last week in
order TO be more in the open air. For
the present Mr. Bulky is in the card
printing business, having purchased a
Woodworking, quick-acting portable
press on which TO print calling and
small business cards. He expects to
visit various points in the state TO do
unrlk
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
YOU'VE GOT TO BE WIDE AWAKE

10 catch on to paying real estate. If
you don't it will get away from you
Now we are wide awake. We are
watching the market each day to give
you the best it offers. We want to
sell you or sell for you. Make US your
real estate agents. Pay a visit and
get our terms. Some real bargains
now listed.
O'HAVER & KNIGHT,
lO7 N. 4th St., Opp. Court House.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

FOR QUICK SALE, EASY TERMS.
Six room cottage, nicely finished,
beautifully located on Main St. Sci
denis Hill, just outside city limits. Lot
l10x110. An ideal home. For par
ticulars see O'HAVER & KNIGHT.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24
lisillusioned.

The young man was figuring out
ways and means. They say two can
live us cheapIy as one"
"Do not delude yourself. Ferdinand,
said the girl For one thing shall
positively have to have a separate car"
Louisville Courier-JournaI
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-24

FOR SALE:-Bcggar Weed Seed Soc
per ID; Velvet Beans $500 per bushel
Tom Watson and other varieties of Wa.
icfmelon Seed SOC per lib. 33 years OF
honorable business dealings is our Foun.
dalton OF Success and your Guarantee
OF proper treatment, Girardcau Seed Co
Monticello, Fla