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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03

Crime Committed by Negro
Brute near Union Depot
Wednesday Afternoon.

A little seven year old negro girl
was brutally outraged by a negro
fiend some 300 yards west Of the
Union depot about o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. The girl was coming
down the Georgia Southern track
when she was siezed by the negro
and thrown into the ditch alongside
the track, where the outrage was
committed When discovered the ne
gro had fed and was making for the
clay road running west. Only q
meager description could be given by
the negro woman who discovered the
crime.
DR.. johnson was called on the case
and reports that the injuries to the
little girl are most serious.
The sheriff's office was notified and
every effort is being made to run the
fend to cover. The sheriff reports
that he is on his track and expects
to have him before many hours.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
MRS, CHAS. SiEG'S
RECEPTION.

Mrs. Chas. H. Sieg received quite
a number of friends on Tuesday af-
ternoon in honor of her aunt, Mrs. +.
M. Gregory, of San Diego, Cal, who
is Mrs. Sieg's attractive guest.
The Sieg home on Oak street was
never more beautiful than on this oc-
casion, a pink and green motif beng
effectively carried out with profu-
sion of pink roses and green aspara-
gus. The bungalow house was
dream of springtime." ,.,
Under a bower of flowers, little
Misses Hazel Benbow and Oma Da-
Wis served delicious punch, a-la-Ray.
These young ladies were dressed IN
white with pink ribbons and sweet
Or nicture was never framed than
these little fairies surrounded with
blossoms. Z
The dining room table was laid
with lace cover and in the center
was large cut glass vase of beautl'
| full pink roses and asparagus fern.
From the chandelier to each corner OF
the table were pink ribbons fastened
with pink roses. Dishes of pink and
green candies gave the table a finish
ing touch.
Tba sSsh...ents were in the color3
c. pink and green and were served
by Mls1at,es Hoyt and Varnes =
Amid stately palms, ferns and FRA
grant flowers Mrs. Sieg presented
her guest, Mrs. Gregory, to her many
friends. Mrs. Sieg wore a gown of
white charmeuse and dutchess lace
with ornaments of pearls and dla-
monds.
Mrs. Gregory, the attractive guest
of Mrs. Sieg, was very charming In
an imported embroidered net.
Mrs. S. J. Hilburn and Mrs. M. M.
Vickers assisted Mrs. Sieg. Mrs.
Hilburn wore an embroidered crepe
over charmeuse. Mrs. Vickers wore
an imported tissue over pink silk.
Miss Kathleen Hilburn who is
known as one of Florida's fairest
beauties, wore pink chiffon over PINK
messaline. She received the cards in
the hall.
The strains of sweet music added
much to this occasion. This was fur
nished by the Palatka orchestra.
Nature herself touched the event
with her most charming gift, "tht
breath of springtime ladened witt
perfume of flowers"
Mrs. Sieg has given several pretty
parties this season but on this pal
ticular occasion this charming youns
hostess has surpassed even the lovely
ones Of the past.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
st. Cecelias Music Club.

After the lapse Of two months, the
St. Cecilia Music club Of st. Joseph's
convent held a meeting on Saturday
last, There was no February meeting
owing to the work of renovating the
studio, and which has now been made
so beautiful that there were many
words of praise from the pupils as
they entered the improved hall.
At the meeting on Saturday each
Of the pupils responded to roll call
with sketch of some musical au-
thor. Miss Emma May Pacetti, thc
president then introduced two honor.
ary members, Drs. A. M. Steen ana
Miller, who were greeted cheerfully
and welcomed by the members.
In the program for the day the
rendition of the difficult numbers was
excellent, the children playing with
out notes and without the least, en-
barrasment from memory so los, duets,
as we'll as a vocal solo by little
Gladys Register, who not only sang
but accompanied herself like a lit
tie Mozart. Two musical games were
played by classes A. B. and c. One
of the members of Glass A being alb
sent little Gladys Register took ner
place and surprised every one with
her knowledge of theory. She re-
ceived special prize for competing
with the larger girls.
Miss Hazel Benbow won the first
prize in Glass A, Miss Venita from
oley, an honorary member of the club
received the consolation prize. In
Glass C. the first prize went to Mas
ter Clifford Trombley, and Miss Ora
Clark took home the consolation prize
1t was announced that at the next
meeting of the club Miss Emma May
Pacetti and Miss Florence Smith, an
honorary member will act as hostess
es. A dear friend of the club has
promised a reward to the pupil who
plays the best at the next meeting
of course no one can compete but
those who take music lessons at the
Convent.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
farmers RALLY
NEXT MONDAY.
Putnam County Farmers are
to Meet at Court House

The farmers of Putnam county are
to hold a rally at the Court House IN
Palatka next Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock, and to this meeting all cltl-
zens of Putnam and of neighboring
sections of st. Johns and Clay coun-
ties are invited. Come and bring
your wives and boys and girls.
Matters of Importance to the peo-
pie of country and town will be dis
cussed in short addresses by the fol-
lowing speakers and experts:
Hon. W. A. McRae, Florida State
Commissioner Of Agriculture, Talla-
hassee.
Prof. P. H. Rolls, Director of the
Florida State Experiment Station,
! Gainesville.
Prof. Charles NJ. Mooney of the Y.
S, Bureau of Soils, Washington, ID,
C. Chief of the corps now making d
soil survey of Putnam county.
Prof.C. K. McQuarrie, State Agent
Iof u. S. Farmers Cooperative Dem
oornetration Work, and Boys corn clubs,
GainesvilTe.-. ..,- -.-., ,
Prof. A. P. Spencer, District Agent
IU. S. Farmers Cooperative Demon
stration Work and Boys corn clubs,
Gainesville. =,
Prof. w o. Richtman, Superintend
ent Camphor Farm, Satsuma, Fla,
formerly of the U. S. Department OF
Agriculture.
! Prof. C.L. Willoughby, Department.
of Animal Husbandry, Florida Agrl-
cultural College, Gainesville.
Mr.. T. 0. Plunkett, Manager Farm
and Improvement Work, Southern
Railway, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr.. T. E. Waldrup, Field Agent G.
S. & F. Railway Farm and Improve
ment Work, Valdosta, Georgia.
Mr.. F. L. Word, Live Stock Agent,
Farm and Improvement Work, South
ern Railway, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr.. H. P. Lykes, Dairy and Poul-
tly Agent, Farm and lmproveme1t
Work, Southern Railway, Atlanta
Georgia.
Mr., H. A. Trip, Marketing Agent
Farm and improvement, Wor., Sou
Railway, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr.. c. w. Fitch, Land and Indus
trial Agent Southern Railway, Ma.
con, Georgia.
Mr.. W. F. Kaderly, General Super
intendent, G, S. & F. Railway, Ma
con, Georgia.
Mr.. ]. N. Cutler, General Freigh
Agent, G. S. & F. Railway, Macon
Georgia.
Invitations to be present and speal
have also been extended to leadins
farmers of this section of Florida
This meeting was called by commit
tees appointed by the Commissioner
of Putnam county and Palatka boar
of trade.
The County Fair Association is ais
to be fully discussed at this meeting
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Objects to Mr.. Curry.

Editor Palatka News:
Please, allow me space to comment
on a circular letter sent out iy ~.
A. D. Curry.
Yes, Mr.. Curry, we saw your ad-
vertisement in the papers--that you
want to go to the Legislature. You
class yourself as Jetfersonian
democrat. Since when did you be-
come such? We don't believe that
jefferson ever voted against Il NOM
inee. But you can't say that you
haven't, and then run against the
same man that you two years before
had helped to elect over the regular
nominee of the party, when you made
all kinds of promises about road ex-
penses and other expenses Of the
county commissioners. How many OF
these promises did you carry out?
Them mules and six men and the con-
victs; you didn't do any of it, but you
did draw $36 for A. D. Curry in Feb
ruary, more than Moody ever drew
Is that cutting expenses?
Then you claim equal rights to al
and special privileges to none. Well
there has been one white man that
looked to the public to have specia!
privilege. He scraped a little dirt
out of the ditch, placed it on edge Of
same, which was sloping, and the tirs'
rain caused it all to have to be done
over, or he did it over. say spe.
cial privileges; you drew pay fol
road inspection and did not correct
the error. Then that old negro crew
with negro foreman with white glove:
on and a potato rake to work will
on a white mans road. No, Mr.. Cur
nv. can't vote for you for two rea
sons. One is the way you manage
your business; the other is the wa.
you manage the county's affairs.
J. W. CONWAY.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
DISASTROUS FIRE SWEPT
BUSINESS PART or
ST. AUGUSTINE
Fire Originated in Florida House and Destroys
Two Blocks to Bay Front
Court House is Also Destroyed Several Injured While Is
Gaping from Hotels at Night.

A fire which originated little af-
ter one o'clock on Thursday morning
an the old Florida House, st. Angus
tine, destroying that structure, swept
lhrough the two blocks to the Bay
front, destroying every thing in its
path. This includes the Monson
iIouse, the old Theater building, and
all residences along the sea-wall.
In addition to the buildings in
these two blocks the fire spread
.,cross the narrow street and de
stroyed the new 100000 Court
11ouse, though it is supposed that
The records in the vaults are safe.
The Old Curio Store, in one OF the
most ancient of St. Augustine's old
buildings, was also destroyed, as al
so was the Yacht Club and many
business houses.
The Magnolia Hotel caught fire but
was finally saved with slight loss.
1t is thought that possibly some
of the guests in the Florida House
were burned to death, but so far none
of the dead have been discovered,
The house was well filled with
guests, most of whom escaped by
jumping from the windows in thell
night clothes. Nine were more OF
less seriously injured by burns and
bruises and broken limbs and bones
and one lady who escaped with SER
ious injury has since died.
When it was seen that the local de
partment was unable to cope with the
situation, calls were sent for help tc
the Jacksonville Fire department
which came to the rescue on a specla
train. The fire was gotten under
control after daybreak.
A dozen or more automobiles wen
over to the stricken city from Pa
latka yesterday morning carrying
large number of Palatka buslnes!
men.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Engagement Announced

The many friends of the contrac-
ting parties will be interested to learn
of the following announcement which
came to The News this week:
Mr.. and Mrs. william Thigpin of
Hastings, Fla, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Ora Irene, to
Mr.. John B. Hightower of East Pa
latlla. The marriage will take place
in the early summer at the home OF
the bride elect.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Fl. FL. Kent Died Sunday Morning.

Mr.. H. H. Kent for many years a
well-known and much esteemed cltl-
zen of Palatka, passed away al the
home of Judge E. E. Haskell at an
early hour on Sunday morning after
an illness of some length.
Accompanied by Judge Haskell the
body was taken on the afternoon train
to Beverly, Mass, for interment, at
which place M. Kent was born 10
years ago.
Mr.. Kent had long been member
of the Masonic order, and before his
death made request that the impress
sive rites of the order be used at his
funeral. Accordingly Rev. VIM. Wy
lie. chaplain of the Masonic lodge
here had charge of the funeral cere-
,aonies held from the Haskell resi-
dence on Sunday afternoon, being as
sisted by Rev. W. NJ. Poage of the
Methodist church, of which deceased
was an attendant,
Mr.. Kent is survived by his wife
and one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Has
! keI With Mrs. Kent he had made
his home in Palatka for many years,
residing with Judge and Mrs. Has
kell. He was a veteran of the civil
war. During his long residence in
Palatka Mr.. Kent came to be known
and esteemed by large circle OF
friends who will greatly miss his ge-
NAL hand-clasp and cordial greetings.
Rubber Dust in New York.
An analysis shows that IL per cent
of the street dust in New York city
: IL. l.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03

Mr.. Fred. E. Bailey, popular
young man of this city and we'll
known as holding a responsible posi-
ton with the Palatka Auto & Supply
Co., and Miss Rena M. Chase, an ac-
complished young lady of East PalaJ-
ka, were married in Jacksonville last
Saturday, March 28th. The ceremo.
ny was performed by Rev. DR.. W. j
Carpenter of the First Methodis'
Episcopal church, South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey are making
their temporary home at the Brake
man House.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Embarrassing.

"Mamma." said Mary, eight years
old. "I'm glad I'm not a boy"
what makesstyUu feel that wayE'
said mamma.
We'll think IL were boy II
would be so embarrassing to propose,
she replied. indianapolis News.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Register Now .

The registration books will be clos
ed on the 18th inst. But they will
be open each day until that date at
the Court House. Registration Off
Ger Petermann is on the job each day,
but only those who apply before the
18th will be permitted to register.
That is the law. Any one from any
precinct in the county who neglected
to register in their home precinct can
do so at the court house. Many Pa
latka voters have so far neglected to
register. No one not registered will
be permitted to participate in the
June primaries.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03

Rubber Dust in New York.
An analysis shows that IL per cent
of the street dust in New York city
Is pulverized rnhher
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
Modern Advancement.

Just the use Of common sense the
following of personal choice, so far as
that choice is moral and measured by
the best instead of the worst of ones
self, and the expenditure of few pan.
MES will place at the disposal Of any
worker such means of self-education
as were not to be had by tia rich Of 9
,seneraticH ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ENSIGN DUGGER ON
 VISITATO GREENSBORO
Alabama Boy Who Graduated With Honors at U. s. N. A. Assigned
 to the New Jersey

Greensboro, June 1S.-(Special.) )-Ensign Greene Duggers, who graduated from the Naval academy with honor on June 5, is now in Greensboro on a furlough.
 His furlough is very short, as he must report for duty at Annapolis on July 6. After the usual social functions given the graduates of that institution, Ensign Dugger sails for Mexico on the Prairie and then takes up his duties as an officer on board the warship New Jersey.
 Ensign Dugger Is the son of the late Greene Dugger, for many years post master of Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
LEGAL NOTICES
Mortgage Sale


 Mortgage Sale
 Under mortgage made to undersigned by Nettie Adkins and B. l.. Adkins, her husband, on August 1, 1913, recorded in mortgage book 735 page S1, probate of flee of Jefferson county, Alabama, 1 will sell for cash on June 13, 1914, within the legal hours of sale, the following prop erty: itMlel Part of lots B and 36, in block so0 ac- cording to the present plan of the city of Birmingham by the Elyton Land com pany, particularly described as beginning on the north line of Avenue ''I'' (9th ave- nue, south) at point 166.66 feet west ward from the intersection of said line with the west line of Fourteenth street, and run thence westward along said north line of Avenue q" 33. B feet; thence north ward parallel with said Fourteenth street 115 feet thence eastward parallel with Avenue 'I' 33 8 feet; thence southward parallel with Fourteenth street 115 feet to the point of beginning.
 l.. A. CONAN. Mortgagee. London & F'itts, Attorneys.
 The above sale Is postponed until Sat urday, June 20 l.. A. CONAN,
 Mortgagee. London & Fitts. Attorneys. 6-19-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
WANTED-HELP

WANTED-Colored chambermaid, sum mer hotel: white waitress, small cafe; assistant hotel steward; clubhouse store room man; man bookkeeper-stenogra pher, open now; other openings. Room f2G Chamber Commerce Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

TWO young men stenographers desire room and board, private family; walk Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

WE are prepared to discount properly se- cured purchase money paper, to nego- tiate loans on real estate. and to furnish conservative investments in such paper or other securities to persons who have idle funds.
 REALTY TRUST CO. 303 N. 20th St. fi 5-11,ex su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
SCHOOLS

ALABAMA MILITARY INSTITUTE
 opens September s, 1914. with a faculty of university men. Practical work. sci- entiic and literary. Prepares for West Point Annapolis, civil service. and col lege. 1928 Jefferson Coulty Bank Bldg. Phone Main 4262. 5-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED-Girl for general housework. Apply 1905 Nelson ave, at end of 18th st g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Here's
CLAUDE l.. NORRIS

Manager Realty Department EMPIRE REALTY & MORTGAGE co. AIS and APO Empire Bldg.
 Phone 46O4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

TwO-ACRE COUNTRY HOME, One mile from city limits, on Birmingham Motor club pike good Groom cottage and fruit trees; cheaper than suburban bungalow consider exchange.
 HOMER F. BAIRD, with
 McLIN J. CARTER, 214 First Natl. Main SIPS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ONE CENT A WORD
SITIrATION WANTED

RATES-One cent . word . days no ad
 taken for less than 26c for first inser- ton. Cash must HccOmpany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

FOR SALE-1912 Ford roadster, cut-down style, in first class condition; this is a bargain for some one. Address M-35, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Now Listen

NOW LISC6n
 TO ME, WILL YOU PLEASE told you last week in one of my ad- vertisements that I had a choice piece of business property for sale. and you did not come to see me. You lost | didn't, because I sold it to another wise purchaser" and made the same amount as I would have if I had sold 1t to you
 Here's another chance for you. Be quick" if you want it. because 1t will be sold within the next AS hours.
 It's a
 CORNER RIGHT IN THE spot where property is enhancing every day I can tell you more about our best real estate in 30 minutes than most others can in week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Buy Birmingham Dirt

today. Sell for profit In 12 months Others are doing 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
|0NE CENT A WORD
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent a word a days no nd. taken for less than 25c for first fnser-
 ton. Cnsb must nccorrnnny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Furn ings and lease 16-room rooming house;
 close-in:. big bargain. Bain Realty Co.,, 2127 3d ave. 6-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

FOR SALE-Feed at a bargain. The best
 and cheapest hog and cattle feed on
 the market at Jack Daniels Distillng Co.,, at 1215 Ave B. 5-2S-3Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

WE will build you a home. Birming-
 ham Building and Imp. Co.,. o..,414-15-16 American Trust Bldg. 1-16-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

YOUNG colored man wishes position as butler; good references. Address Y34, care Age-Herad. 6-1S-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

FOR SALE-Bargain. close in. Southside,
 semi-business lot 100x140; no trade. Minge,
 203 Jefferson Bank Bldg. 6-3-tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-16
COMPLIMENTS J. P. RIDDELL
Large Attendance at Smoker in His
Honor Held Last Evening.

Nearly one hundred Masons of Be-
midi attended the smoker held last
evening in honor of j. P. Riddell,
who left this morning for Eau
Claire, Wisconsin, to make his flu
ture home. MIR. Riddell was pre-
sented with past masters jewel,
the presentation speech being made
by DR.. D. l.. Stanton, also past
master. Short talks were given by
w. A. Gould, L. G. Pendergast, the
latter a Mason of fifty years, and A.
P. Richie. Mr. Riddell, who has
been prominent in Masonic work
here for many years, was comp]i
mented because of the interest he
has shown in the welfare of the
lodge, and also for his assistance in
the progress of Bemidji and citizen
ship. Following the smoker those.
in attendance were the guests of r.
II. Schumacher, master, at the Grand.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-16
AT SUMMER SESSION
Large Number Of Pupils Take Advan-
tage Of Six Weeks Manual Train
ing and Domestic Science Course
10 WILL TRY TO MAKE UP WORK

With nineteen in the conditioned
students class tWenty-nine register
ed for manual training, five in the
high school sewing class, twelve in
the seventh grade sewing class and
sixteen in the cooking class, the six
weeks summer session Of the Be
midi public schools course began
this morning.
Yesterday was taken up in en-
rollment and the work outlined.
During the course classes will be
held on five days of the week from
S.until Il a. M
Il am very much pleased with the
attendance" said W. P. Dyer, super
intendent, especially that of the
manual training department in
which only boys are enrolled. 1t
shows that the boys wish to devote
a portion of their vacation profit
ably. We are able to accommodate
a few more girls in the domestic sci
Eence classes
Mr.. Dyer said that membership to
the classes will soon be closed and
urges that all who desire to take adj
vantage of the course, regular school
credits are to be given, join at once.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-16
PRODUCTION IS CLEVER
1.-The Court of King Cole" Cast Gives
Assurance Of First Glass Enter
tainment-1OO Take Part. +
IS FULL OF PLEASING COMEDY

That "The Court of King Cole"
by local talent, under the auspices of
the Womans Guild of the Episcopal
Church, and under the direction of
Mrs. Harriet Purdy Smith, will be a
magnificent success, is assured. A
full cast has been recruited and tai
ent is being brought out rapidly.
The play is a spectacular musical
extravaganza. Its chOruses run the
entire gamut from the popular to
the classic, from the pleasing comedy
to the more serious situations. Re-
hearsals for this popular play pro-
mise brilliant amateur perform
ance which. will have none of the
tiresome features, and all the evid.
ence of perfect training of the pro-
fessional stage.
The cast will number over one
hundred and will be brilliant array
of clever young people, with plenty OF
pretty songs and choruses, enliven-
ed by gorgeous costumes designed
especially for not only the leading
characters, but the chorus as we'll
Afternoon and evening rehearsals
are being held in the hall and the
tuneful choruses have already ac-
quired the proper vim, and the solos
the required individuality.
Incidental to the performance, q
number of clever specialties are in.
troduced, which are mirth-pro-
voking, as we'll as picturesque part
of the program. The company is
under the best possible training, and
the public can anticipate a yer,
clever production $
The play will be presented at the
Brinkman Theater :, June %, %
and "a.