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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HELD GOOD MEETING
On Tuesday Night and Con-
sidered Important
Measures.

There was, considering the oppres-
sive heat, a more than fair attend
ance at the regular meeting of the
Putnam county chamber of commerce
on Tuesday night. Col. H. j. Won
Engelken, vice president presided in
the absence of President Jarrett.
The Chamber accepted the invita-
tion Of the Palatka board of trade to
cooperate with that body in ,arousing
interest in a mass meeting to be held
here on June 14th, when Hon. C. X.
McQuarrie, State Agent Of the U. S.
Demonstration work will be here to
deliver an address.
DR.. Jenkins of the special commit
tee in charge of arrangements for a
county fair, reported some progress,
though still in a quandary as to a
site.
Maurice Cochrane fathered a motion
for the appointment of a committee
to see the city council with refer
ence to getting the railroads to make
more level street crossings. Chas.
Burt also wanted this same commit
tee to take up the matter of a bet
ter station at Water street with the
State Railroad Commission.
j. H. Millican made the statement
that Putnam county was but one of
only few counties in the State to
raise its assessment, and he had a
committee appointed to investigate.
W. M. Curry had committee ap-
pointed to interview merchants in
order to agree on a fixed time for
closing places of business in the even
ing and for the regular half-holiday.
The chamber also discussed and
cussed fake advertising schemes and
fakirs in general, and went on record
as against dead beats in general, al
though it felt that as long as the
homestead exemption in Florida re-
mained at $1,000 there was little pro
fit in doing anything but resolute,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28
The Public HANGING.

Two weeks from today. the Lord
willing and the devil permitting, there
will be public hanging in the Put
lam county Jail yard. A big brute of
a negro, of light ginger-cake COM
2ieXlon, will eXpiate the crime of mur-
der on the gallows.
We refer to the NEGRO Clyde Slower
who murdered the Gardner brothers
W while on camp-hunt up the Ock-
Iawaha river last January.
He must hang in the iail ward for
the reason that Sheriff Kennerlv has
not room in the Jail enclosure proper
to erect a gallows.
The hanging will be public. It can
be viewed from the street. There
may be few special invitations ad-
mitting to the inner courts, but not
many. Sheriff Kennerly has many
warm friends, but he does not play
favorites generally.
No special invitations will be ex-
tended the children of the public
schools, and neither will such favor
be shown the pupils of the evangeli-
cal or ritualistic Sunday schools. They
will have to take their chances with
the balance of the "vulgar horde"
Of course our Florida method of
executing criminals, while it may fail
in making proper provision for the
education of our children, really does
not discriminate against them; they
are privileged provided mother will
give her consent, to share in any NOR
al uplift that may be obtained from
viewing the departure of the criminal
to that bourne from which no travel
er returns, except in the shape of a
nightmare to those who view the go
ing.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28

The home of Alex. D. Wattles in
Palatka Heights was destroyed by
fire at l o'clock yesterday afternoon,
At the time of the fire no one was at
home but Mrs. Wattles and Mr.. Wat
ties mother Nothing was saved but
a trunk and two porch chairs, so rap
id was the fire. The house was well
insured. The burned home was for
merly the residence of the late Judge
DuPree, and has been owned by Mr..
Wattles some three year.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
CLOSE NEXT WEEK
With Entertaining Exercises
Program and List of
Graduates.

The closing exercises of the Palat-
ka high school are always a ccature
in which the people of Palatka have
taken lively interest. 1t marks the
close of years work on the part
of our young people, the great ma
Jority of whom look back with pride
in their accomplishments, and for
ward to a time of rest and recrea-
tion-a release from school tasks.
The exercises this year, as former
ly, will consist of two separate en-
tertainments. That of the Grammar
Department will be held at the High
School building at 1890 a. M. next
week Friday, June 4th, and will be
under the direction of Miss Georgia
johnson. The people are cordially
invited to attend. The following is
the program of exercises:
invocation ----------Rev. ]. Lewis.
Chorus-The Flag Song School.
Declamation-The Light of Knowl-
edge----------Kenneth Milne.
Observation-Disclosures Graduation -
Gladys Pursley.
Song-Summer Days Sextette of
boys and girls.
Declamation-The Victories of Peace
Joe Austin.
Declamation--Mah' Best Friend
Frank Mcintosh.
Vocal Solo--A Perfect DAY. Irene
Yelverton.
Declamation-The Responsibilities of
Young Men-------Roy Cowan.
DecIamation-Prompt Obedience
Gilbert Holden.
Chorus-Happy Birds --------Class.
Recitation-Young America in Pima
fore Mile Howell.
Declamation-Love of Country--
Harrison Hickenlooper.
Vocal Solo-The Sweetest Flower
that Blows---Louise Melton.
Presentation of Certificates The
Principal.
Chorus-Florida, my Florida
School.
The Graduates of the Eighth
Grade are: Louise Melton, GLADYS
Pursley, Irene Yelverton, Miliie
Howell, Mabel Mervin, Joe Austin
Douglass Austin, Harrison Hicken-
looper, Gilbert Holden, Kenneth
Milne, Frank Mcintosh, Charlie Ow-
en-, Laurence Wolfenden, Frank
Bruce, Will Fry, Roy Cowan.
High School Commencement.
The Commencement exercises of
the High School will take place the
same evening at the Howell Thea
ter, and will be under direction of
Prof. Van Brunt, who is Just closing
his fourth successful wear as nrinc;9
pal. The following is the program
of exercises:
Selection ----Chattaway's Orchestra.
Invocation-------Rev. w. M. Poage.
Essay-Our Women in the Hall of
Fame -Thema Hyers.
Declamation-A Message to Southern
Young Men --Robt. L. Earnest
Essay American Poetry Edel-
mira Rivero.
Oratlon-Thos. A. Edison Harlan
HickenlOOper, Honor Graduate.
Vocal Solo-Selected- - Mrs. Alston
Address to the Graduates--Dr. Har-
vey w. Cox.
Selection ------------- Orchestra
Presentation of Diplomas Hon.
Frank D. Wattles.
III, -----heV. W. M. POage.
The Graduates of the High school
his year are: Thelma Hyers, Edel-
Mira Rivero, Robt. L. Earnest. Har-
an Hickenlooper, Aubrey Melton.
Alden Crosby, Ralph Crosby.
The Baccalureate Sermon for the
Ugh school graduates will be deliv-
'red by Rev. DR.. Kegley of the Pres
'yterlan church next Sunday morn
ng, May 3Oth, when special music
las been arranged.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28

pal water-works, where there has
been installed an excellent modern
aerating and softening plant. This
plant is constructed in triplicate in
such a manner that any one or two
of the three reservoirs may be used
independently of the others. The
softening is accomplished by the ny
drate and soda ash method; and the
aeration by a combination of natural
aeration and artificial aeration by
means of compressed air.
From the reservoirs this water
flows through a series of settling ba-
sins provided with battle boards,
whence it is pumped to the stand
pipe
There seems to exist in Palatka
a rather persistent opposition to
abandoning the use of the supply
from the "old water works" for the
reason that this water is exception
ally soft" and excellent for bath
ing and laundry purposes. The re-
suits Of our laboratory findings and
of my Investigations show very clear
ly, however, that this water is not
potable and its use for drinking pur-
poses should be discontinued, unless
some method of chemical treatment
is installed for its publication.
Respectfully submitted
(Signed) C. II. DOBBS,
Asst to the State Health Officer.
At meeting of the city council on.
Tuesday of last week the reports of
the State Health Office were sub
mitted to the board. The council re-
ferred the matter to Mayor Kennerlv
with request that he investigate and
act.
Mayor Kennerly investigated. He
found the evidence of the State
Health Officer indisputable. Then he
acted.
On Tuesday of this week Mayor
kennerly sent the following order to
the Palatka Water Works Co. in Bos-
ton, Mass.
Mayor Kennerly's Order.
"The State Board of Health of the
State of Florida has made several
examinations of the water supplied
by your company to the inhabitants
of the CITY of Palatka. The State
Board of Health, as a result of these
reports the water fur
nished by you to the inhabitants
the City of Palatka as contaminated
and unfit for human consumption.
THE investigation and examination
made by the State Board Of Health Of !
The water and the source of its supply |
and the surroundings thereabout, |
show that the water is contaminated |
1t its source. The report of the State
Board of Health is on file in the
Ilerk's office in the City of Palatka.
Upon request the Clerk will furnish
you certified copy thereof.
1T therefore becomes my duty to
all your attention to the fact that
he maintenance of this water plant
n its present unsanitary condition
must stop. Your plant in the cordi-
ion in which it is found. constitutes
!, sanitary nuisance and is subject to
batement.
Il have been directed by the CITY
,ouncil to cause the abatem Mt of
his nuisancs and direct YOU to cease
furnishing to the inhabitants of Pa
atka contaminated water unfit for
luman consumption.
"You are therefore to pnt YOUR wa
er plant in thorough sanitary condi-
ion and use all means available to
'urify the water supplied to the in
labitants of the City of Palatka, or
It the expiration of thirty DAYS from
his notice. to discontinue furnishing
vater to the inhabitants of the City
f Palatka for human consumption
as KENNEPI V 49,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28

Col. Henry Strunz has purchased a
new automobile of the Overland
touring car Epe. Col. Strunz al
ready owned car, which now that
he has new one, can be purchased
at bargain. ...- y
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28
ABOUT A PUTNAM
COUNTY TOWN.

+ Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd S. Tenny :
+ and children returned from three :
+ days spent at Crescent City. Mr.. :
+ Tenny was much delighted with :
+ this beautiful spot and threat .
+ ems to move the headquarters of :
+ the Florida Growers and Ship :
pers League to that point.-Or- :
!" landO Reporter !
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-28

Times Of general calamity and con-
fusion have ever been productive Of
the greatest minds-Coiton
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
RnffeImllk Cheese

To make cheese from buttermilk
the same preliminary work is neces-
sary as is for preparing cottage
cheese. Begin by placing "A quantity
one, two or more quarts-of butter
milk i'm a kettle over a slow fire. Let
the milk gradually heat to the scald-
ing point; this will be recognized by
the appearance OF whey and a kind
of cooking of the milk. Then re-
move the kettle from the fire and
pour the contents into a clean cheese
cloth bag (Which has been scalded
with boiling water) and hang this bag
up to drain. 1t may require from one
TO five hours for the curd to drain
dry. Turn the curd out into a dish
and work salt into ii. One ounce OF
salt is required for 5 pounds OF curd.
After the cheese has had the sailing
IL is ready for use.
Buttermilk cheese may he mixed
with sweet cream and eaten like cot
tage cheese II may be spread be-
tween sandwiches. Ii is very pleasant
when mixed with paprika. chopped
olives or chopped nuts. Buttermilk
cheese is a wholesome food. having a
nutritive value nearly as great as
beefsteak. 1t is an economical as
well as very palatable food.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
AFTER THE GREAT WAR

The decade after the Civil War was
marked by great Industrial and COM
mercial prosperity. Following the
Spanish-American War another great
expansion of trade took place. The
Boer War was followed by a great
OF British trade. 1t was
after the Franco-Prussian War that
Germany's industrial awakening came.
Japan's development since the war
with Russia has been greatly acceler-
ated. out Of the present European
crisis there will come unprecedented
industrial and commercial activityA
but we can only secure our share OF
il by a return to our historic policy
of encouraging and protecting bust
ness.-Thos. o. Marvin, Boston.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
EDUCATIONAL NOTES
items Of Interest to Friends and
Patrons Of our Schools.
RECREATION IN SPRINGFIELD
ILL.

Oldtime games, such as prisoners
base leapfrog. blindman's bun, bull In
the ring, hare and hound, and duck on
the rock, are no longer favorites on
the school grounds of to-day, at least
with boys in Springfield, ILL.,. accord
ing TO an investigation just completed
by Lee +. Hammer and Clarence A
Perry, OF the Russell Sage Founda-
ton. Less than one-tenth OF / per
cent, or about one boy in 900 In
Springfield, mentioned any OF these
games. The only activities reported
by over 20 per cent Of the boys were
baseball, motion-picture shows. read
ing, and kite flying.
Motion-picture shows were equally
popular with the girls, according to
the report. The girls also INDUCED
in jumping the rope, roller skating,
and hide and seek. Standard games
like Il spy" London Bridge. fox and
geese, button button, and blindman's
bum, are at the bottom OF the list, in
dicaung that they are played by COM
paratively few girls.
An inquiry into the amusements of
the high school students showed that
practically all Of the high school stu
dents attend the movies. or the boys
sc per cent, and of the girls, "a per
cent attend the theatre. The boys
who attend average about once
week, and the girls go almost as fire.
quently. The majority of the visits 10
the theatre are not made, in the case
of either sex, with any other member
OF the family. Social dancing Is in
dulged in by 40 per cent OF the boys
and 4S per cent OF the girls. large
number OF the dances they attend
are held in hotels. In 81 per cent OF
the boys homes and in 4S per cent Of
the girls homes parties for young peo-
pie are not held.
The report gives a detailed recrea-
tional program. Among other things
it advocates the establishment OF a
department OF physical training and
play Ca recommendation which is now
being carried ouD, the purchase OF a
public school athletic field, co-opera-
ton between the board of education
and the park board in the utilization
of park Fairgrounds and a system OF
school social ceRters TO be carried on
under the direction of the superintend-
ent OF schools and principals and par
TALLY maintained by parent-teacher
associations.
Other recommendations touching
the schools are: School grounds TO
he open for play from the closing of
the school TO $50 or p. m, and on
Saturdays, with paid teachers or 9TH
ers equipped for such work in charge:
Fairgrounds TO be kept open and
supervised during the summer; COM
petent persons TO be assigned to athle-
tic fields after school hours and on
Saturdays also at stated hours In
summer; school buildings to be con-
structed and equipped TO serve as CEN
tiers OF civic. social. and recreational
activities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
No Reason For 1t
When BeIdIng Citizens show n Way.

When Bedding Citizens Show n Way.
There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tor
lures Of an aching back. the annoy
ance of urinary disorders, the pains
and dangers OF kidney ills will fail to
heed the words OF neighbor who
has found relief Read what a Beld-
ing citizen says
Mrs. Emma Coon. 42l l.. Division
St, Belding. says: MY back panied
me most OF the time. | had other
symptoms Of kidney trouble and l was
feeling miserable when l saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised. l got a box
and they helped me from the first.
Continued use cured me and IL has
been nearly ten years since ] have
had any kidney trouble"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Coon had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.--Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

Is spite OF the war Paris finds time
to make wonderful frocks for the
American importers, though Dame Ru-
NOR says her women are not wearing
many gorgeous frocks during this ter
rible war. However, here Is sample
OF the handiwork Of one great Partisan
couturier who designs frocks even In
the trenches.
Wavy goldenrod satin is draped In
this instance with silk net which has
an elaborate braiding Of tan soutache.
A girdle OF the satin shows beneath
the bolero bodice, which is also made
OF net and braided. Smart boots OF
two shades Of tan leather are worn
with this dress. and a parasol in blue
and tan Is carried. A hat of blue Is
trimmed with daisies. completing this
interesting costume.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
HANDSOME AFTERNOON FRocK

Girlish frock for afternoon wear OF
light gray silk gabardine. The high
collared, long sleeved bodice is en-
broidered In gold and blue and slopes
downward over the skirt From a
slightly gathered yoke hangs a closely
gathered skirt OF gabardine, faced at
the bottom with wide band OF gray
velvet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Charlotte Russo

Line a glass bowl with slices OF
stale sponge cake. Into pint of
whipped cream stir half a cupful of
powdered sugar and whip until stiff.
AT the last beat in two teaspoonfuls of
extract of vanilla. Fill the bowl with
whipped cream and set in the ice
chest until wanted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Popcorn NIargueritcs

Make sirup by using one cupful
OF sugar and one tablespoonful OF
vinegar, and when it threads pour II
upon the whites OF two eggs. Beat
until thick, then stir In three cupfuls
Of fresh perfect popcorn Spread
waters thickly with the mixture and
bake until brown in "a modern oven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

The ones that you rely on
Are the always faithful fei
There's lots of worthy.
Who will come whs& ne,i*
When everything's %nven,sn, -
They can do a title gooa
They're a factor irb the oresr
And are necessary, too;
But the ones who never fail us
Are the always faithful few.
II it were NJ ot for these faithfu,
Whose shoulders at the wheel
Keep the order moving onward
without a halt or reel,
What would{ 20 tile rate or others
Who claim 90 inuch 10 Coz
They surely Win 20 under
But for "a 'hiui rev.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Filling for Cake
Warmed Over Beef

Melt two tablespoons butter. add
two tablespoons -four and pour on
gradually half cup OF stewed and
strained tomatoes and one quarter cup
OF stock or water. Season with half
teaspoon salt, ne-eighth teaspoon
paprika and few drops onion juice.
Add one cup OF chopped beef cook
one minute and serve
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Today's Poem
THE FAITHFUL FEW

When the meetings called to order
And you look about the room,
You're sure TO see more faces
That from out the shadows loom,
That are always at the meeting,
And stay till II is through;
The ones that 1 would mention
Are the always faithful few.
They fill the vacant offices,
AS they're always on the spot,
No matter what's the weather
Though II may be awful hot.
1t may be damp and rainy.
But they are tried and true;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

So then the year is repeating its
old story again. We have come once
more, thank God! to its most charm
ing chapter. The violets and the
May flowers are it's inscriptions or
vignettes. 1t always makes a pleas
ant impression on us, when we open
again at these pages of the book OF
like.-Goethe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

butter, one-half cup sugar. one-half
cup sour milk, one-half cup of
molasses. one teaspoonful of soda, one
of cinnamon, one-half teaspoonful of
cloves. one-fourth teaspoonful nut
meg. one and two-thirds cups of -four.
Bake i'm layers.
Filling for Cake
One cup chopped raisins, one-half
cup Of water. one cup of sugar, one
fourth cup OF butter. Thicker with
one tablespoonful of flour-favor-
boil ten minutes.
Cover cake with boiled icing in
which the whites OF the eggs are used
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Jelly Crackers

Toast square crackers and put a
spoonful OF jelly or jam on each
Whip cream, flavor with vanilla and
heap on the jelly. Sprinkle with
grated cocoanut or chopped nuts il
whipped cream is not available.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Apple Tarts

Make a sweet apple sauce. Line
pattie pans with pun paste; fill with
the apple sauce. lay strips of pastry
crosswise, over the tops. and bake in
a quick oven. When done sprinkle
with graduated sugar and set away
to cool.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato

Fry one small slice OF onion in two
teaspoonfuls butter for five minutes.
Add one cup of tomatoes. one tea
spoon sugar. one-half teaspoon salt,
a few grains OF pepper and cook five
minutes Add four eggs slightly beat
en- and cook the same as scrambled
eggs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Salmon Salad

one can OF salmon. drain from the
oil. The same amount OF celery or
lettuce chopped, pick the salmon in
flakes. Arrange the salmon and let
tucs, or celery. in layers in the salad
bowl, and pour over it a good dres-
sing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Bleaching Cotton Goods

To take all the color out OF a faded
cotton garment, boil IL in cream OF
tartar water, aud IL will be white
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
WOMAN AND HOME

wanted so sweet use less), a small
teaspoonful of ground mustard or
celery. add pinch of salt and boil until
IL thickens. Before using thin with
milk or cream.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

He who is not contented with what
he has would not be contented with
what he would like to have. Con-
tentment is natural wealth. luxury is
artificial poverty.-Socrates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Not Yet. but Soon

Hell soon be here. He'll soon be due,
I'm speaking Of the fat head who
Says, lis it hot enough for you?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Salad Dressing

Beat well two eggs or the yolks OF
three or four eggs. in a scant cup OF
vinegar. half a cup OF sugar or not
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

Since we cannot get what we like.
let us like what we can get.-Spanish
Proverb.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

Dandy Cake"
Yolks of three eggs. one-half cup
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06
MEN TO GET THE SAME SORT OF
TREATMENT AS WOMEN

The death knell'' of the double
standard in the morals court was
sounded by Judge Arnold Heap yes
terday when he announced that here
after all men who allowed themselves
to be 'lured' into hotels by women
would receive the same treatment as
the unfortunates themselves.
This was Judge Heaps first day in
the court and his decision threw a
scare into the Funkhouser investiga-
tors, for they are't the most solicited"
His decision was understood to refer
to the morals men.
If the morals investigators face the
same charges that the women of the
street must answer before Judge
Heap, their work is over And Judge
Heap is expected; to remain in the
morals court for some time.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06
She's suing Fred Nickel for divorce.
Chicago's first jitney divorce suit.
ScULLY SAYS ELECTION WILL BE
ION THE SQUARE"

The cries of fraud" were met by
County Judge Scully last night with
assurances that the election was go
ing to be ION the square" and that
enough precautions had been taken
to assure a clean result
Most of the complaints came from
the, Republicans and these were an
swered by Dennis Egan, clerk of the
election board.
eve have issued credentials for
$4,000 Republican watchers. How
Republicans can be apprehensive of
frauds with that army of men having
access to the polls l cannot see." :.
The election commissioners, Judge
Scully and great number of special
watchers will swell the thousands of
regular watchers placed in the polls
by the rival parties.
The judge will tour the polling
places in an auto to make sure of his
declaration that mot a vote will be
counted for any candidate that was
not cast for him.