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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Mrs. Van Brunt Entertains.

Mrs. Richard Van Brunt received
her friends on Wednesday afternoon
from four to six, in honor of her
mother, Mrs. Caroline Mcconnell.
The entire lower floor of the Van
Brunt residence was artistically dec
GRATED in a soft shade of yellow with
a profusion of jonquils and quanti-
ties of ferns and ornamental palms.
In the reception hall the guests
were received by Mrs. w. A. Walton,
and in the drawing room Mrs.
Hilburn, Mrs. WEIGH and DR.. Davis
assisted Mrs. Van Brunt in receiving
her friends.
In the dining room Mrs. Coughlin
and Miss Susie Walton served de-
licious and elaborate refreshments,
which were also in the colors of
white and yellow. The table was
laid with handsome lace cover and
in the center was a yellow bas-
ket artistically arranged with jon
quils and asparagus fern. Dishes
of yellow minis and candles with
yellow shades gave a delicate touch
of color that made the dining room
beautiful.
In the next room was a bower of
ferns and evergreens, in the center
of which was a bowl of refreshing
fruit punch which was served by
Mrs. Norman Rifles.
This reception was one of the
greatest social events of the season
and is considered one of the prettiest
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Palatka Elks Install Officers.

Hon. Howell A. Davis, past exalt-
ed ruler of the Palatka Lodge of the
Benevolent and Protective order Of
Elks, actd as installing officer of the
new officers of Palatka Lodge last
Monday night, when unere was a
great gathering of members. The
installation ceremonies, which were
brilliant with rttualistic pomp and
ceremony, was followed by an ele-
giant dutch Lunch" during which
the members discussed plans for the
great State convention of Elks
which is to assemble here next year,
and when it is expected that some
400 or 500 of the States most proml-
nent business and professional men
will be the guests of the Palatka
Elks.
The following is the list of new
officers:
w. P. Merriam, exalted ruler; W..
C. Davis, esteemed leading knight;
r. N. Durrance, esteemed loyal
knight; T. w. Higgins, esteemed le'
turing knight; H. F. Lecks, secrera
ry; d. A. onelley, treasurer. Il. Nj.
Fearnside, tiler; Jos. Price, trustee,
three years.
The exalted ruler made the follow
ing appointments: Esquire, J. Sulli-
val; inner guard, John D. Points,
Home committee, H. A. Davis. a. A.
CJrroran, H. NJ. Fearnsid. D. ".
kansauer, Jos. Price.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17

The marriage of Miss Manuela,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. .Rogero of this city, to Mr..
Marvin E. Lovein of Macon, Ga, was
solemnized by Rev. Father Laplante,
of st. Monicas church, Wednesday at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
John Schirard. i.
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed for the occasion with palms and
trailing vines. A beautiful floral we'd
ding bell hung from the arched doors,
under which the bridal couple stood
during the ceremony. 1t was a strict
ly home wedding at which invitations
to friends had been generously bes-
towed and to which there was gen.
erous response because of the popu
larity of the bride.
The ceremony was at 3 O'Clock.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Mis-. w. l.. Chandler of Macon, as ma
iron of honor, and Miss Emma Eliza
beth Lovein of Macon as brides maid.
Tn best man was Mr.. Norman Lovein,
brother of the groom. Little Mary
Catherine Ray was the flower girl and
John Schirard was the ring bearer.
There were number of visitors pres
ent from Macon, and the house was
filld with Palatka friends of the bride
during the ceremony.
The bride wore gown of imported
white charmeuse with pearl trim
mings, tulle veil draped with orange
blossoms and crown of Irish crochet
and wore pearl ornaments. She car
ried shower boquet of brides roses
and lilies of the valley. She pre-
sented a most charming appearance.
Mrs. Chandler the matron of honor
was beautifully gowned in duchess
lace over white chiffon and carried a
boquet of pink carnations.
Miss Lovein, the bridesmaid wore a
charming gown of coral crepe meteor
trimmed with real lace and carried a
boquet of white carnations.
The brides going away gown was
of blue wool crepe and essentials to
match.
/ At the conclusion of the impressive
ceremony there was a grand recep-
ton at which happy congratulations
were showered on the groom. A great
punch bowl out of a block of clear ice
was on the porch, and the living room
was crowded with tables on which
great cakes were spread, while Others
were filled with gifts of silver and cut
glass.
The happy couple left on the 4:9O
train ovr the G. S. & F. R'y for At
lanta, and after visit with relatives
in North Georgia will return to Ma
con, their future home.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17

Mrs. E. w. Elliott of Pensacola. is
in the CITY on a visit to her mother
Mrs. F. D. Ackerman.
Thos. Murray and niece, Mrs Da-
ma Walden, who have been spending
several months in California, return
ed home on Tuesday of this week.
At the Christian Endeavor meet
ing held at the Presbyterian church
last Sunday evening Mrs. Vickers,
Mr.. Anderson, Miss Kate Jackson of
Seymour, Ind, and Mr.. Thos. Nell
on took part. Mr.. Mellon read
paper on Billy Sundays campaign in
Pittsburg. Next Sunday at 6:45 Mr..
Mellon will have a paper on the Bible
Conference held in Pittsburg last
March.
A. W. Bundy of Harlem was visi-
tor in the city Wednesday. Mr.. Bun
dy left with the News his announce
ment as a candidate for the office of
School Commissioner for District No.
8. He is a young man who feels
that he could be a direct benefit to
the school system in the county and
would like to take hand in their
betterment. He expects to visit the
various parts of the county in the
interests of his candidacy.
By very large majority the peo-
pie of Palatka on Tuesday voted to
establish a commission form of gov
eminent for that city. There is no
hysteria in this popular movement
all over the country for commission
government for cities. No reform
has ever been more carefully reas-
oned out or better demonstrated by
practical experiment. The new way
has come to stay and it seems likely
to become universal.-Lakeland Tele-
gram.
DR.. and Mrs. L. H. Won Engelken
enjoyed visit Saturday from their
distinguished son, Mr.. F. J. H. Won
Engelken, of East Palatka. 1t will
be remembered that last year Mr..
Won Engelken went abroad as a men,
Der of the American commercial con-
gress from this state to study condi-
tions and affairs in Germany and 9th
err countries, and since returning has
published many splendid articles and
reports in the Times Union and other
publications, which have done a great
deal of good.-Ocala Banner.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17

The marriage of Miss Dorothy
Howe Bass to Mr.. James Grafton
Spencer, Jr., of Port Gibson, Miss,
was somelmnized at noon on Wednes-
day at st. Marks Episcopal church,
Rev. Archdeacon WyIlie officiating,
and amid surroundings the most elab-
crate and beautiful.
The bride, attended by her cousin,
Miss Alice Leslie Wilkie Of JACKSON
vile, and the groom by Mr.. Dewitt
Belingsley, as best man, entered the
church and began the march to the
altar promptly at II, accompanied by
the Mendelsshon wedding march
played by Mrs. D. j. Coughlin. On
reaching the altar the bride and
groom took their place beneath a
great floral bower, where the ceremo-
ny was performed
The bride carried a boquet of ros-
es and lilies of the valley and was
gowned in exquisite white crepe me-
teor in the new draped design. The
waist was of rare princess lace and
the court train, which hung from the
girdle, was of brocaded chiffon velvet
The veil was of white tulle with a
wreath of orange blossoms. Her on
ly ornament was a string of pearls
and a circle pin, the gift of the groom
Miss Wilkie was charmingly gown
ed in a dress of tango yellow satin
and chiffon, and wore hat Of French
model. She carried boquet of sur
set roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs. ,'ohr
Edward Campbell of the City of Mex
leo, wore a gown CT light yellow
crepe de chine, a waist of shadow
lace silk of high girdle.
Mrs. Samuel H. Bass, mother of the
bride, was beautifully gowned in {
hat of white Milan straw witt
French flowers.
The ushers were Leslie H. Whit
ten, Walter L. Barker and William M
B yd. The out-of-town guests wer,
Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Wilkie, of Jack
sonville Mrs. Willis of Fairview
and the Misses Hazel AM
Frances Sheddan of DeLand. A re
ception and luncheon followed the GER
emony at the home of the BRIDE
, mother, attended by members of tn
i immediate family and special guests
/ The ceremoy was largely attende,
by the society people of the city, a
the event had been one in which so
, ciety people of the city had deep in
E terest, owing to the popularity of tn
J bride.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Circuit Court Jurors.

The following is the list of grand
and petit jurors drawn for the spring
term of the circuit court of Putnam
county. The spring term of court
will begin on Monday, April 9th.
The jurors are:
e. W. burden, W. C. Mann, T. J.
Barnett, W. A. Williams, c. R. Neck,
B. G. Sykes, J. H. Hickenlooper, J.
II. Fry, j. o. Eddy, W. j. McRae, F.
P. Appleby, Jr., C. H. Looms, F. D.
Wattles, +. F. jenkins, J. V. Akin
son, w. T. Johnson, |. J. Fennell, B.
B. Dancy, Jr., C. Carman, Howard
kounutree, W. H. Bryant, R. S. Eville,
R. G. Wimberly, j. Hammontree, W.
A. Perry, A. K. Comes, W. R. Poole,
Jerome Bruce, A. J. Padgett, L. L.
Boyle, j. W. Squires, W. F. Tilton,
F. j. Fearnside, J. P. Appleby, W. NJ
Green, A. F. johnson.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Methodist District Conference.

The District Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Palatka district, will be held in this
city next Tuesday, April 21st. The
opening sermon will be preached by
Rev "A. L. Horc on Tuesday evening,
and the conference will continue
through Wednesday and Thursday.
A large number of ministers will be
present, and the meetings will be pre-
sided over by Rev. DR.. Smith Harden,
presiding elder of the district. Among
the distinguished visitors expected is
Bishop Morrison who will also address
the conference. DR.. J. Edgar Wilson,
editor of the Florida Christian Advo-
cate will also be present
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Will Support Mr.. Perry.

Out at Hollister a number of citi-
zens of influence are working for the
reelection of County Commissioner
Perry, believing him to be most
worthy man and official and one who
has served the county faithfully and
well. These men have signed paper
in which they give the Fifth district
commissioner a strong endorsement.
Among those on the paper are H. S.
Notes, C. L. Whitehead, C. D. Living.
ston, P. H. Blount, J. D. Livingston,
B. G. Tanner, R. Blount, L. R. Blount,
R. B. Barber and j. w. Blount.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
THE SWIMMING POOL

at the Saratoga Hotel is
now open for the Season.
Large pool with Dressing
Rooms. Splendid way to
refresh body and mind after
a hot day. Adults Is cents,
including new suits and
towels; Children 10 cents.
|. JACOBSON. Proprietor.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-17
Those Old Flames.

The man who marries an old fame
sometimes finds that she can make 1t
bot for him. Florida Times Union.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

spite OF the grantlng OF special priyl
leges 70 American coastwise shipping
they contend that there would be nc
violation Of the treaty pledge Of zen
tire equality. Such view would put
us IN The attitude Of resorting TO an
absurd technicality to avoid the pay
ment Of plain obligation.
The honest creditor will not wait
till the man whom be ewes goes into
court TO compel him TO pay an honest
obligation and great nation can
not afford to have any lower stand
ard of honor than the most upright
individual To talk about an ab3ect
surrender or anything Of the sort is an
exhibition Of moral ohliquity. 1t would
be disgraeeful surrender to selfish
ness and dishonor for us 10 seek to
avoid the sacred keeping Of a treaty
pledge AT the bottom the tolls issue
Is a question OF national morality and
no considerations OF expedlency should
swerye US from the path of honor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

G. F. Mathers and wife 10 J. B. Ham
ilton. 3-ls-li. SHOE. lots -, block 60
Tuttle.
Rebecca smith to A. Essig. 3-2f-i4
$3.50: lots 2l-25. block s. Kenwood ad
difion to chickasha.
Fred c. Merrell and wife to Mrs. W
p. MerrelL 3-i7-1s. $50: lots s-4. block
4 Ireton addition to chickasha.
Mrs. W. b. MerreH to Florence Mer-
rel. f-2-11. si5o; same land.
Neal Foster and wife to o. w Fos-
ter. l1-1-l0. $500: lot s. block 10. Vest
Hill addition to chiekasha.
George ". Newlin and wife to Ida
7. Giles. 3-li-14. Sc sW 1878.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
WOULD MARK ALL CRIMINALS
Woman's Suggestion to Mayor Of New
York Is 70 Have Them All Ap-
propriately Tattooed.

Among the helpful letters daily re-
ceived by Mayor Mitchell came one the
other day signed Nine. Mercury" the
New York sun states. She wrote that
since all other forms OF punishment
had failed she would suggest that each
criminal be tattooed with a suitable
mark across his forehead or on the
checks.
"A pickpocket," she said, should
have long fingered red hand grasp
ing purse tattooed on The cheek. A
Black Handler should have a black
heart pierced with red dagger,
gunman should be marked with a
red hand grasping a gun, grafters
with hand grasping the long green.
thugs marked with blue hand grasp
ing blackjack. burglars marked with
a doorlock and pick.
please give this system a trial.
she asked. "lt is humane and will not
require any extra expense. See how
many gunmen, pckpockets, murderels
and thieves the police can tattoo in
the next ~ months, and you will real
ize the old axiom of catching before
hanging
This system would lower the cost
OF living. reduce the cost OF maintain
ing prisons and make all the poor and
criminals self-supporting. taxpaying
citizens.
The revolution that / suggest in
the system OF handling crime and Grim
inals viii rotate the wheels of crime
backward into oblivion in time"
The mayor received Nine. Mercury's
suggestions to late to incorporate
them in the Goethals police bills.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

The pictures of Turner. the English
artist. who died at Chelsea in 1851,
have mounted to prices nearly as great
as those of the old masters. He hoard.
ed his sketches as eagerly as a miser
boards his money and now as some OF
these from time to time get into the
market they bring Srge sums. Tur-
ner painted his grand picture OF Garth
age to order for $500. Il was refused
by his patron. He afterwards received
an offer of $12,500 for it, but refused to
accept the offer and gave it to the ma,
tion. 1t is now valued at more than a
dozen times that amount He was
generous to other artists. He black.
ened a bright sky in one OF his acad.
emy pictures which hung between two
of Lawrence's, SO as to cast its merits
into the shade. In this condition he al
lowed his own production to remain
throughout the exhibition, and whis.
pered to friend to allay his indigna,
tion- Poor Lawrence was so dis.
tressed. Never mind, it1l wash on: it's
only iampblsek."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

The dark clouds hover Ger us like a
pail.
And gloom and sadness seem to com
pass all;
But still. with honest purpose. toll
we on;
And If our steps be upright. straight
and true,
Far in the east q light viii dawn.
And the bright smile OF God come
bursting through.
VIII Carleton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

Old Friend Is Calling
] hear il calling to me now,
Although know not where it's
att
Pray find It, dear or tell me how
] soon. must don that old straw hat.
81 simp says he notices that there
is always more water in his cistern
after rain.
Naturally the fellow who planted his
garden just before the rain thinks he
is pretty smart
It's lot better for everybody for
you q act pleasant even If you have
a crouch in your system.
or course when McAdoo marries
Eleanor It viii be the proper thing for
him to call the president Paw"
Another reason for a firemen's ball
is TO bring rain II has happened
two years in succession in chickasha.
Moreover there is certainly some
thing lacking in man who can't think
up good excuse every day for delay.
ing that work on the flower beds.
According TO J. d. Carmichael, the
man who never had to go out into a
rain to save about forty
chicks doesn't know what trouble is
i really doesn't make much differ
ence what congress- does about the
tolls question. II won't be finally SET
tied til the high school debaters get
through with IL Friday night.
A little negro girl in Chickasha told
her employer the other day thar she
was just sure Of going to heaven.
Asked Why, she replied. cause lse
been to de revival and got inverted.
Bob is anxious to take vacation
as president Of the p. II. & c. L. club
md he has asked n. C. Courtney to
relieve him after the latter comes
back from a trip to Corpus Christi
L is a fact that the duties Of this high |
'ffice do impose an awful strain on
J man Of Bob's disposition.
The joke was on the editor yester-
lay when the makeup man. sand
aiched in some country correspond
.nce items among the city personal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
Merely a Family Trait.

Has my daughter given you 10
understand that she loves your"
She has told me that she win not
care to live If she can not be mine"
"she inherits il from me. My faith
er was an awful kidder. and had a
brother who was Just as bad CHI
cago Record Herald
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

TERoLE Company. Cleveland, Ohio.
and We viii mail you a jar. postage
prepaid.
" II THuzNvsSD. kolkfsh. Va. says.
/, 4n ierole Is fhe greatest thing ever GOT
sisltf foliet TO aoTe and st joints and nlas1ies'i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

At your druggists,
in 25c and SOC jars. and
a specIsf large hospital
size tor s. 50.
Accept no substitute.
II 4-ossr 1~--~=e4
a11 < s - Naii-
net sappiy you. send
Z5c OF S0a 70 the NUS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

are used annually for Bronchitis, Group.
StiH Neck, Asthma. Neuralgia, Con-
ges1on, Pleurisy Rheumatism, Lun-
Sago. Pains and Aches of the Back or
joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles. Bruises,
Shiiblains. Frosted Feet, Colds of
Chest ut prevents Pneumouial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

girl No. you needn't smile at such
an item-it's just as much news as
the fact that Mrs. High Flyer gave a
tango tea.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
The orIaInaI one.

BESSIE swung from the elapper OF
the curfew bell
Il see" remarked the sexton old
and deaf that you are not in favor Of
free tolls. New York Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
sToLEn smlLE'R TWO.
Customary Way

Farmers Wife-Yes, | suppose | can
act YOU have a cup Of coffee? How do
you take It?
Prayed Phillip-With breakfast
please Boston Transcript
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

9ny erroneous reflection on
the character, standing or
reputation Of say person, firm
or c0rporafioa s.76 any mis-
sialsme1f wktch msy sppear
ia fbe columns cf me Express
viii be efaoiy corrected upon
ifs bei1a brought 0fhe sffea-
fioe Of fhs management
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
Hatch AlIIaators ArtldciaIIx.

The demand for their hides in South
Africa is met by Matching alligators In
incubators- ...-ss....-z-s=,..-.s........
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
|llEl5;|i1I1

clear white ointment made with oh Of
muFrArd. II comes in handy white
slafs Jars. Get jar from your drug
gsst today.
MuSTERQIE IS Recommended by
electors and nurses. Millions Of jars
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

Express want ADS nrIng results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

massage Il IN
how quickly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
Try MUSTER0LE For
That Lame Back!

Rub II on briskly :
thoroughly. and note
MUSTEROLE drives
out the stiffness and
soreness.
II beats a mustard
plaster seven ways, and
best Of al. it doesn I
blister or hnrn
MUSTER OLE is a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26

The joke was on the editor yester-
day when the makeup man. sand
Wiched in some country correspond
ence items among the city personal
matters. Il really wasn't a Chicka.
sha Young man who bought a new bug
gy and captured somebody's ebest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-26
JUST A THOUGHT

Ere the Day Is Gone.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-08
TENDERS BRIDGE LUMBER.

The County Road Supervisor OF
the county Of Kauai will receive bids
until 10 o'clock u. m. Of Sept Is. 1914
for the following bridge lumber deliv.
cred I, o. b. the wharf at Waimea,
Kauai:
$40 pieces of s"x12'x22 feet best
merchantable N. w.
40 pieces Of 4',x16"x22 feet best
merchantabIe ". w.
Delivery to be made within 80 days
from the time of notice OF acceptance
OF bid.
Bids for delivery within so days win
also be considered with due allowance
for difference Of time.
The bidder must state the time oil
proposed delivery. Each bid must be
accompanied by a certified check In
favor of J. H. Moragne for 5 per cent
Of the amount bid. All bids must be
endorsed on the outside OF the enye.
lope. Tenders Bridge Lumber and
addressed to the undersigned.
j. H. MORAGNE.
County Road Supervisor, County OF
Kauai, Lihue, r. II.
5951-6t