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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
CattS' CaterWaul." "

The Orange County Citizen, pub
llshed at Orlando, and edited by c.
E. Howard, a prominent Methodist
layman, has the following criticism on
the candidacy of the Rev. Sidney j.
Cats, and which Editor Howard
tCrms "Catts' Caterwaul:"
Candidates are now hitting Orlando
= pairs and trios. Rev. Sidney Cats
raised a big "mew" on a vacant Pine
street lot, Thursday evening a d the
boys were so much entertained they
clear forgot the picture shows.
Rev. Cats says he is a Baptist
preacher, and consequently he has
otker candidates for Governor on the
hip, because he exercises the divine
right Of dogmatic preaching to the
voters, and pugilistic preaching at his
enemies.
Rev. Cats has not been a citizen
of Florida very long, indeed hardly
long enough to warm a chair at our
table, let alone the Governors chair
at Tallahassee.
But Rev. Cats is a man of parts,
built on the old-time style of stirring
up the animals on the hustings.
His main contention for guDernato-
rial RECOGNITION seems to be to tickle
the cupidity of the people on what he
would give them through the public
schools and, as there are more pro-
testants than catholics, to capture
votes by indiscriminate attacks on
catholics.
Religious bigotry is bad enough at
best without public manifestation by
a man who seeks votes at the hcnds
Of the people by catering to their SUP
posed prejudices; and Rev. Cats
should contine his religious attacks 10
his pulpit, if so be any church will
tolerate such intolerance, which in
this age and country is contrary to the
spirit of right and freedom.
Preachers, any way, should stick 10
their "call" from heaven and ho
about their Masters business, saving
souls and leave earthly political Jobs
for those whom the Lord does not
honor by so distinguished a "call," /"
for wherever a preacher vacates his
holy calling for a political Job - co
vers of clerical misfit, and "cleri-
cal misfit" would not fit into the Job
Of governor of the people, since he has
to govern all alike, without regard
to religion or politics.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

John C. Trice, one of the best
known newspaper writers in Florida,
has just assumed the city editorship
of the Gainesville Sun. 1t will be a
little difficult for some of us to pic
ture John Trice as he manipulates
the society news of the University
City and deal with it's pink teas and
other la-de-da affairs, when his whole
previous life has been given to cover
ing political assignments and grind
ing out arguments in favor of the per-
petuation of a beverage so much more
powerful than tea. But Mr.. Trice is
an all-'round newspaper man, with a
nose for news, and no matter wheth-
er it be society foozle or dog fight,
a w. C. T. U. convention or a jail
break; he will glide from one to the
other with the ease of trained dip
lomat and tell of them in language
calculated to bring forth hallalu-
jahs or hoop-las, deah mes, or damns,
according to the desires and mental
makeup of his readers. The Gaines
vile Sun is to be congratulated on Sc
curing the service of Mr.. Trice. He
weighs more than gentleman ought
to. but he has more brains also than
some gentlemen we know who are shy
on averdupois.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

The Lakeland Telegram tells of the
proposition of John Wannamaker to
raise 100000 to purchase the in
dependence of Belgium; the Fort Lau-
derdale Sentinel places the figures at
800, 100000. There is only diff
ference of three figures-the differ
en- .e between hundred million and i
hundred billion--a trife for rich
country like the United States which
has acquired the bonding habit.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

Editor Palatka News:-
| was greatly interested in reading
your admirable editorial in The News
of July 23rd on Free Men of the
Truck Farms" You put the case
well and if marketing conditions were
good the state of the farmer would
be ideal. In view of your article | am
mailing you today a copy Of the Phil
adelphia North American and have
marked some news items which per-
haps would interest you to read care
fully. One of them refers to farm
production and the other to farm eff
hciency. After reading them you will
likely ask yourself the same question
that | did; if present farm manage
ment can produce such crops as we
are having here now and with no ma
ket for the produce, what interest IS
lit to the farmer to have machinery
that will produce even larger crops
with a still greater glut of markets? ?
Around here is the center of the
greatest production of vegetables
anywhere in the state, but our farm
ers are getting nothing for them, and
it does not pay even to harvest them.
This is not poor stuff, but is the finest
+ ttat can be produced.
You will see from the reports in the
paper send you how hard the farm
erS are up against it. The markets
in Philadelphia are so glutted with
goods that even the hucksters cannot
take it away. The farmers cannot
pedde their goods from door to door,
that is impossible. A large pare of
the difficulty seems to be in distribu-
ton. This too is the trouble which
Florida has. Last year in citrus
fruits the trouble was apparent and
with still greater acreage | apprehenf
it will be more of problem in the
future. The "back to the land" prop
uganda has had the effect of putting
so many people on the soil that there
lis now an over-production, or else
lack of proper distribution; at any
rate the farmer and the citrus "row-
el is getting such low prices that
there is nothing in the business. No
wonder the city man with job pre-
fers to remain in the city. Think it
over.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Georuia Bank Looted By Bandit

Rockmart, Ga.-The Rockmart bank
was looted by an unidentified bandit
and the assistant cashier, Howard T.
Fambrough, locked in the vault, from
which he was rescued, almost suffo-
Gated, over an hour later, when his
cries attracted passers-by. The sum
stolen is estimated at $3,50O. 1t is
said to be fully protected by burglary
insurance. All bank officials except
Mr.. Fambrough were out for lunch
when the robbery took place,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Mr.. Pirkley's Grievance,

i wouldn't O. had no trouble wifi de
constable ner nobody" said Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley, "if it hadn't been for
woman's love o dress" What has
dress got to do with it?" asked the jail
er. My women folks warn't satisfied to
eat de mos OF de chicken. Dey had to
put de feathers in deir hats an pa
rade 'em as cimcumstantial evidence"
--Washington Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

For real unmitigated modesty that
turns to gall, commend US to the ap-
peal of Rev. Sidney ]. Cats, who in
sists that he is running for governor
of Florida. Mr.. Cats prepared his
own literature and in it he 'modestly"
states that "his oratory has been
compared to that of Henreward Bee
cher and VIM. L. Yancey." Sidney
evidently forgot to mention Demos
themes, who is also dead.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Yours very ruly,
Il. S. SPRINGER.

Pltman, N. J., Aug. z, 1919.
The problem here stated by Mr..
Springer is what might properly be
classed as "a condition, not theory
But we opine that it is local condi-
ton and such as is likely to hit any
section at any time. If the business
of truck farming was without any
difficulties, if it was a path of easy,
uninterrupted money making, it GER
tainly would soon be over-crowded,
This may be the case in and ;round
Philadelphia at this time-probably
is.
The truck-grower in Florida has his
set-backs; it is not an occupation of
uninterrupted prosperity. Only last
week we published the complaint of
truck farmer near Palatka, who had
been unable to market his watermel-
ons. We cannot say that it was be-
cause of an production Of water
melons; but it was a fault of their
wise distribution. There was large
crop of watermelons in this county
this season. So there was a large
clop of Irish potatoes, and yet in face
of this, and the further fact that the
rCrthern market was glutted with last
falls potatoes. the tubers from the
T; latka- Hastings district sold for het-
ter prices than ever before in the his
tory Of the potato growing business in
this section. Last year was an off
year in the citrus fruit industry, but
despite the low market for this fruit
most of the growers came out ahead.
The editor of The News would not ad-
wise the man with a city job to throw
it up and move to the country to take
up truck-farming, not in all cases; but
he does contend that the indeuendent
man of today is not the millionaire,
not the manufacturer, not the indi-
vidual who is working for a weekly
stipend, but the man who grows the
things that the world must have in
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Overdelicate,

1t was in small southwestern town
that the town council, which We infer
is becoming unduly delicate, caused
this notice to appear in the local news
paper when a tax on dogs was i'm
posed; Tax on each dog-male, one
dollar; vice versa, three dollars. -
Harper's Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

In two Jacksonville papers there is
total of 76 applications for permits
to sell liquors, wine and beer under
the provisions of the Davis law. 1t
is just possible they may be able to
supply the demand under the new
style of dispensing booze soon to be
in vogue
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Fathers Hint.

The midnight stiffness Of the dark
sned parlor was punctuated with .
crash just overhead. "Wha-wha-whst
vas that, dud-dud-darling? exclaimed
he young man. Merely father drop.
ping hint" she replied as she snug.
Iled q little closer
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

The first bale of Florida cotton gin
ned for the year 1915 was grown bv
Abe Simon of Monticello The cotton
was planted March 9th and ginned
July 31st. The cotton weighed 1897
pounds in the seed and 46S pounds in
the bale. It brought 10 cents per
pound.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

FOR RENT-Two beautiful fur
mshed rooms with sleeping porches;
each room suitable for two gentlemen
with privilege of using parlor and IL
brary. Palatka Conservatory of Mu-
sic N. 3rd street.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

LOST-Between Palatka and st.
Augustine Sunday Aug. 1st, from au-
tomobile, leather dress suit case
containing wearing apparel of chill
dren and adults. Satisfactory reward
will be paid upon delivery to Acker-
man-Stewart Drug Co. 32-tf.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

order to live. If he owns the land he
has wealth and no yoke can rest long
on his shoulders. He is free, his own
man, drawing the fullest possible ben
efts from his own labor.-Ed.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

FOR SALE-Piano, Ivers & Ponds
make, cost $1,000 new, guaranteed in
frst-class condition, clear bell tone,
sacrifice for $4,000. Palatka Conser-
vatory of Music, N. 3rd street. 33-tf.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13
Worse.

DO you suppose it's such a very
bad thing to be sarcastic?" Not
nearly so bad as to think you are
and not he so.'
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

FOR SALE. Piano in first class
condition. Cheap for cash, Address,
GA" News office.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-13

FOR SALE OR RENT-300 acre
tract cabbage hammock; marsh, ash
and maple swamp; low and nigh pine
land; 2 miles river frontage; we'll
protected from frost; 8 acres ham,
mock cleared; all under hog-proof
fence; suitable for pasture or truck
ing. Address, L. J. MCLEOD, We
laka, Fla. 6-11-tf.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
mccoy Announces
January SALE
BIG DOUBLE PAGE ADVERTISE
MENT is PACKED WITH
TEMPTING OFFERS OF THE
SEASONS CHOICEST MER-
CHANDISE.

There appears in the Independent
this week an advertisement of unusual
interest to the readers of this paper, q
double page announcement of the jan
uary Clearance sale Of the Mccoy De-
partment Store. This is an annual
event and Mccoy always makes great
preparations for it.
The advertisement is chock full of
tempting offers and announcement has
been made that daily bargains will be
offered, equally as good or better than
contained in the advertisement itself.
At the prices offered, refunds or ex-
changes will not be allowed, altho
every article that goes out will be
backed up by the Mccoy guarantee.
Mr.. Mccoy returned from the east
this week where he secured many bar
gains even better than he anticipated.
Watch the windows, as they will be
changed frequently.
This sale is certain to eclipse all
former January merchandise events
in the history of the Mccoy store.
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JACOB GOLDBERG
LOCATES HERE
GLENBURN MECHANT BUYS
WEINREBE'S GENERAL STOCK
AND BEGINS OPERATION OF
MINOT DEPARTMENT STORE
IN NEW JACOBSON BLOCK.

Jacob Goldberg, a member of the
firm of Goldberg Bros, merchants at
Glenburn, has bought from Julius
Weinrebe his big stock of general
merchandise and has begun the opera
tion of the Minot Department Store in
the same location, the new Jacobson
block. Mr.. Goldberg will make some
changes, giving this city one of it's
finest department stores, and will add
to his lines Immediately.
Mr.. Goldberg located at Glenburn
twelve years ago and has made a big
success. The business at Glenburn
will be continued by his brother Louis.
The Advance, writing of the ven
ture, says: "Minot will find Mr.. J. L.
Goldberg a real live wire and a mer-
chant who will more than hold his
own with his competitors"
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nended that the Press Bulletin be con-

mended that the Press Bulletin be con-
tinued.
John Leslie, of Minneapolis, John
Brandtjen, Frank Meist and w. John
son, Of St. Paul, attended the conven-
ton and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Mr.. Johnson was accompanied by his
beautiful wife, who says she will never
pass up another convention.
A. B. Westernhagen, manager Of
the Western Newspaper Union, who
was chairman of arrangements, was
buster than the one-armed paper
hanger with the itch. ewes" made
good as an entertainer and won host
Of friends. His popular better-half
took prominent part in entertaining
the ladies.
H. C. Plumley, old-time publisher of
the Forum, and retiring postmaster,
greeted old friends. "Plum" is the
salt of the earth. Those who attend
ed the ball will be interested in know
ing that he selected the bird's-eye
maple for the floor, being assisted by
former Senator Stevenson of Wiscon-
sin. Without a doubt this is the fin
est floor in the state.
"Kernel" Brewer attended the ball
but he hasn't learned to dance yet.
After seeing Geo. Monteith execute
the "hesitation" he declared that there
was still a chance for him and he'll
make his debut at Mandan.
"Alphabet" Della of Balfour at
tended and he was accompanied by his
charming little daughter, who was
petted by everybody.
Ernest Peterson urged the editors to
take an inventory Of their plants at
once and in this he was supported by
dad" Smith.
A resolution will probably be in
troduced next year making single
man ineligible to hold the Office of
president of the association. Bob
Hughes has already taken notice.
Fargo cannot be surpassed as city
of entertainers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
IRA D. WIGHT RETURNS
FROM BIG CONVENTION
MANAGER FOR STONE-ORDEAN.
WELLS TELLS OF SPLENDID
MEETING AT DULUTH-HARRY
ERNSHAW'S PLAYLET.

Ira D. Wight, manager of the Minot
branch of the Stone -Ordean- Wells Co.,
has returned from Duluth, where he
attended the annual meeting of the
managers and statesmen of the COM
pany. Among the other representa-
tives from this city attending were
F. X. Jewett, P. J. Neelands, F. C.
Taft, R. M. Tart and Paul Fichtenau.
"It was great meeting but I ex-
planned to the manager that had one
complaint to offer," Mr.. Wight said,
"and that is that such high standard
was set at the meeting that fear that
we cannot reach it another year. I
was assured that the next convention
would be even greater than this one
was"
A hundred and twenty-five were in
attendance. The banquet was very en-
joyable. At its conclusion, playlet
was put on by some of the represen-
tatives, representing drug store,
where statesmen entered and offered
merchandise for sale. The various
methods of approaching the prospec-
tive customer were illustrated nicely.
The playlet was written by Harry
Ernshaw, editor of the we'll known
Ginger magazine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
NEWPORT farmer
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
DISCHARGE OF A
.22 CALIBRE RIFLE PROVES FA.
tai TO ]. H. KINSELLA.

J. H. Kinsella, a single man, living
with his sister in the Newport coun-
try, accidentally shot himself last
Thursday afternoon, with a 20 calibre
rifle.
Mr.. Kinsella was alone at the time
and just how the accident occurred is
unknown. Immediately after the &C.
cident he called for a doctor on the
telephone, but the call was rescinded
ten minutes later when he passed
away. .....
The deceased was fifty-two years
of age, and had lived at Newport for
a number Of years. He was man of
excellent character. The funeral SER
vices were held from the Catholic
church at Bowbells Monday morning.
Mr.. Kinsella had taken his sister to
Northgate that morning and upon his
return it is presumed that he got his
rifle to shoot q weasel that had been
seen about the place. It is presumed
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
GEORGE STATE IS
new MANAGER
WELL KNOWN IMPLEMENT MAN
BUYS INTEREST IN SCOFIELD
IMPLEMENT co - LOUIS F.
VOLLMER INTERESTED IN THE
CONCERN.

George State, the we'll known i'm
plement man, has bought an interest
in the Scofield Implement Co., and is
the manager of the concern. James
Scofield retains his interest in the
concern. Louis F. Vollmer, represen-
tative of Lindsay Bros, has also
bought an interest in the company,
but retains his position on the road.
Mr.. State takes the place of Martin
J. Engeseth, who has been manager
ever since the company was organized
thirteen years ago, until Jan. 1, when
he became register Of deeds Of Ward
county.
The Scofield Implement Co. has
done a big business in the past and
plans are being made to go after the
business in the same aggressive man.
ner.
Nj. State came west in the spring
of 1900 and spent four years with the
Mcintosh Hardware Co., Of Kalispeh,
Mont. For two years he was connect
ed with the Martin Jacobson imple-
1nent house, and was in business six
years for himself. Since that time, he
has been connected with the Interna-
tional Harvester Co. He knows the
business like book, is a hustler and
a rafting good salesman.
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Olander Found Guilty.

The case against Walter Olander,
charged with pigging, was the first on
the calendar in county court, which
convened Wednesday. The jury brot
in verdict of guilty in the Olander
case at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The case against Fred Morton, charg-
ed with pigging, is being tried today.
There are 95 criminal cases to be
tried during this term, about 60 of
them being pigging cases. There are
70 civil cases.
Judge Murray and the jurors will
keep busy until district court con-
venes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
OF SALVATION ARMY.
Jubilee Siege 1865-1915.


This Special Jubilee Siege is being
conducted throughout the entire ma
tion. It is exclusively spiritual ef-
fort. The object is to wage great bat
ties for souls and storm the forts of
darkness. The Local Corps held a
special Soldiers and Christian Friends
meeting Tuesday night and much in
terest was manifested. Meetings are
to be held in the Army hall from Jan.
14th to Feb. 18th inclusive, every 9TH
er night or every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and Sunday commencing
at p. m. Commencing with Saturday
of this week special speakers will take
part each evening.
Rev. H. P. Fudge, pastor of the
Baptist church, will be the speaker of
the evening and large crowd is ex-
pected.
Sunday evening Capt. J. Geo. Barry
will be speaking
Rev. S. B. Sapp, State Secretary for
Christian Missions and Pastor Of the
Christian church, will speak Tuesday
evening.
Thursday evening Rev. John Rood,
Pastor of the Congregational church,
will speak.
Another interesting feature will be
that the hall will have the appearance
of mid-winter camp-meeting, being
appropriately decorated for the occas-
ion.
All these above named speakers are
we'll known and the announcement Of
their names on the program will sure
ly interest our many friends, who we
feel confident will unite with US in this
great Jubilee Siege. Other pastors
and Army officers, as well as different
prominent Christian workers will be
announced later.
The Siege Slogan is Fall in Line"
J. GEO BARRY, C. O.
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tevin, Mandan Pioneer, and Editor Ay.
ers, Dickinson Recorder.

tevin, Mandan Pioneer, and Editor Ay-
ers, Dickinson Recorder.
At $50 o'clock a delightful banquet
was held at the Commercial club
rooms. Covers were laid for nearly
400, many of Fargo's citizens attend
ing. At the conclusion, J. P. (Hesi-
tation) Hardy, secretary of the COM
mercial club, and formerly engaged in
the printing business, acting as toast
master, called upon N. B. Black, P. R.
Trubshaw and G. D. Colcord, who rep
resented the association, besides May
or Emory and others, who represented
Fargo. After the banquet, the guests
went to the Masonic Temple, where
dancing was enjoyed until midnight,
Bernstein's ten-piece orchestra render
ing delightful music. One Of the pleas
ing features of the evening was the
solo by Mr.. Black and the duet by Mr..
Black and his daughter, Mrs. Van Al
styne.
Saturday forenoon's session was a
very busy one. Two papers were read,
miscellany" by D. L. Campbell Of
Northwood, and "The Advertiser -
How to Interest and Hold Him. by
Roy v. Fyles of Minor, two very good
discussions.
Grand Forks was selected for the
winter meeting and Mandan for the
summer meeting. Williston, thru Ed
itor FAIRIES and Rev. Mr.. Shaw invit-
ed the members to hold the summer
meeting at that city, and while the
Missouri river water and the minis
ter's picture Of the shower bath in the
church gym" looked good to Jack
Charmley, Mandan won. Williston had
the convention five years ago.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Edgar L. Richter, Lari-
more.
First Vice Pres.-R. j. Hughes,
Wahpeton.
Second Vice Pres.-J. T. Charmley,
Mott.
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week.
j Norman Black will soon be in the
light weight class. He has taken an
interest in curling and is now known
as "Skip" Black.
1t was just 20 years ago to the day
that E. l.. Richter was elected presi-
dent Of the association that he landed
in Fargo and accepted a position at
telegraph operator.
John Peter Hardy defined the differ
ence between stutterer and a stam-
merer, and we'll Ed Richter knows it.
Geo. Monteith, third vice president,
has been member of the executive
committee for years and deserves to
be placed in line for the presidency.
j. Fl. McGarry received the bun for
travelling the longest distance to the
meeting.
Jawn" Charmley played a low
down trick on the boys by leaving his
wife at home, but promised to do bet
ter next time.
The members were sorry to learn
that Editor Goddard of Glendale was
i'll in bed from weakness of the mus
cles Of the heart. Resolutions were
passed extending sympathy and hop
ing for his speedy recovery.
A good letter from Col. Scarlet of
Minot was read, in which he said he
was sorry he GOULD not attend the
gathering but was in Bismarck in
stead, having obeyed the summons of
Governor Hanna to be present at the
inaugural ball. Mr.. Scarlett is a
member fo the Governors staff.
Norman Black and G. D. Colcord
were retained on the legislative COM
mittee and given the power to select
the third member.
The association is making arrange
ments to compile the laws relative to
printing, and furnish each member
with a printed copy.
The executive committee, thru it's
chairman, Mr.. Monteith, gave a re-
port and among other things recon-