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Sierra County advocate., 1916-07-28

Mr.. Coopah-"Could yo lemme look
in yo' dictionary a minute, kuhnel!
Jest want { find a couple OF words
10 add to nah lodge-office title what
All was elected to last night. They
dun chose me Grand High Most
Worthy Exalted Imperial Plenipoten-
tiary, but It strikes me dat sounds jes'
little bit cheap,"-Puck
Sierra County advocate., 1916-07-28
hInh Finance.

A New York thief chloroformg his
victims before he robs them OF tneif
money. Probably he Is q humani'
tartan. II is such a painful operation
to get money from some people that
hn anesthetic is absolutely necessary
.-Cineinnati Commercial Tribune,
Sierra County advocate., 1916-07-28
unlIftlna Power Of the Preas.

'Tt (the press) lifts us out OF the
local rut and gives us the broader
Apirit and intelligence OF common citl'
sens OF great country. Still further.
Il extends our sympathies beyond
natural bounds and gives us the feel.
Ing of human solidarity"-Dr. Albert
Shaw.
Sierra County advocate., 1916-07-28

Der 2sth of each year. Limi {
II possnession in any one cal
ndar day
Native or crested, Messina,
California or Helemlet Quail,
from October 18TH to Decem-
Der 3rst, Of each year. Limit,
20 in possession in one calen-
lar day
Doves from August 10Th TO
Seprember goth ofeach year
Limit, 20 in possession one
oPfN sEAsoNs--F1sH
Trout, Large and Small
outh Bass, Crappie and
ing Pcerh, from une Ist TO
november IS of each year.
"Sec. II No person shall
It any time shoot, hunt or take
in any manner any wild AMI
mails or birds or game hsh as
herein defined in this state
without first having in his or
her possession a hunting II,
,4nse as hereinafter provided
for the year in which such
shooting, fishing or hunting IS
done. The presence e any
person in any open field, pIrai-
rie or forest, whether enclos-
ed or not, with traps, gun or
other weapon for hunting
without having in possession a
proper hunting license as here
in provided, shall pc Prlna
facia evidence of the violation
Of this section. Hunting Il
censes shall be issued by the
county clerks when duly au-
thorized by the State Same
and Fish Warden, and such
deputies as may be designat-
ed for that purpose by the
State Game and Fish War
den. None of the provisions
Of this act shall require any
resident of this state to obtain
or have license to fish Tor
trout
Sierra County advocate., 1916-07-28
The Real Question.

"The Arabs have a proverb that q
wise mans day is worth FOOLS life'
IT isn't matter of how long you have
been In business, but how much busi
ness ave you now doing Profitable
Advertising.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
REV. J. 7. LEWIS
TENDERS RESIGNATION
AS Rector of St. Marks
Church-Will Join Brit
lsh Army.

Palatkans who have come to greatly
admire and respect the Rev. J. T.
Lewis, for the past year or more rec
tor of st. Marks Episcopal church,
will learn with regret that he has ten
dered his resignation to take effect the
last of June.
The resignation was tende
recent meeting of the church vestry
and committee was appointed to
draft resolutions on the severance of
pastoral relations.
Mr.. Lewis, who is a Welchman, has
lived in this country some five or six
years. For some four years he was
the popular pastor of the Episcopal
church in Monticello. When he left
that place to come to Palatka there
was very sincere regret on the part
of all the people of the place, and
on the Sunday morning when he
preached his farewell sermon, the
other protestant churches of the place
dispensed with their services and at
tended the Episcopal farewell service
Mr.. Lewis will go direct to England
where he expects to join the army and
where he has assurances that he will
be given a commission as chaplain.
| He is an able preacher and under
his pastorate st. Marks church has
thrived.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Major Chesser Goes to Reunion.

Maj. James M. Chesser of Hollister,
one of Putnam county's notable fig
ures, and one of our oldest Confed-
crate veterans with a record of ac-
tive service, is spending this week in
Birmingham, Ala, in attendance up
on the annual meeting of the United
Confederate Veterans. Mr.. Chesser
passed through Palatka on Sunday
on his way to Birmingham. He also
attended the annual reunion last year
in Richmond, Virginia.
That there will not be more than
one or two more of these annual re-
unions is now quite generally be-
lieved. These old veterans of the
Confederacy are getting along in
years and are becoming too feeble to
attend these meetings and take part
in the parade. Mr.. Chesser, while
seemingly quite well, is in fact up in
the~S0's.
On Wednesday the grand parade
took place in Birmingham, and as the
thin gray line" passed along the
streets the veterans were greeted with
continuous cheering. Montgomery,
cradle Of the Confederacy, seeks the
honor of the next reunion.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
The Grandin Picnic.

Possibly the largest, best attended
basket picnic of the political nature
held during the present campaign was
that at Grandin on Wednesday. Peo-
pie were there from Melrose, Put
nam Hall, Florahome and many other
west county points. These with the
home people and the candidates, made
a big crowd-estimate at 25O.
The dinner was served on long ia
bles under the oaks just up from the
station and when dinner was ready,
Rev. L. E. McRae asked Gods bles-
sing on the assembly.
It was splendid dinner and was
heartily enjoyed, especially by the
large crowd from Palatka, who rare
ly have opportunity to indulge in the
luxury of such good cooking OF such
toothsome dishes, many of which are
peculiar to the home, and of the KIND
"Mother makes"
After the dinner the speaking took
place from an improvised platform,
in front of which were arranged seats.
Most of the candidates made their
spiels, and the audience, long suffer-
ing and patient, never offered to mob
any of us.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
PALATKA PHYSICIAN
ELECTED PRESIDENT
State Medicinal Association
DR.. E. W. Warren's
Career.

DR.. E. w. Warren of this city was
elected president of the State Medi-
cal Association at the annual meet
ing of the Association in Arcadia last
week. This is most distinguished
honor, and one this well-known Palat-
kan will wear worthily.
DR.. Warren came to Florida from
Georgia Immediately after his gradu-
alton in 1902, and has practiced in
this State continuously since, most of
the time in Palatka and Putnam coun-
ty.
He was appointed to the staff of
the State Board of Health in Febru-
ary, 1908, since which time, in one
place or another he has been identi-
fled with public health work. He was
appointed a member of State Board of
Medical Examiners in 1909 by the
late Gov. Broward, and has continued
on the board ever since by reappoint-
ments both of Gov. Gilchrist and Gov.
Trammell. He became secretary of
the board and its executive officer on
the death of the late DR.. j. D. Fer
nandez of Jacksonville in December,
1913.
He represented the Florida Medical
Association at the Midwinter Confer
ence in Chicago in 1915 and 1916.
Since Dr.. Warren's election to the
secretaryship of the State Medical
Association he has worked unceasing-
ly to overcome some of the antago-
Eisms which have existed between the
different schools of medicine with the
result that he has succeeded in large
measures in making friends among
the various state boards of medical
examiners, and securing harmonious
action among them in administering
the medical practice acts as they ap-
pear on the statutes.
The election of DR.. Warren to the
presidency of the State Association
is only another and more pronounced
manner of recognizing his worth to
the profession by his associates of the
regular school, Palatkans will appre-
ciate the honor bestowed upon their
fellow citizen.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Mr.. Brakeman Disc0urses.

|
Editor Palatka News:
farmed it all last week out among
the good people and fresh air of Flo
rahome and am pleased to report that
feeling of optimism prevails, al
though crops have suffered seriously
| from the protracted dry weather.
They were so well pleased with con-
Jitions at the recent meeting there
that some advocate the annexation of
Mexico and possibly portion of Cen
tul America in order that offices may
he created for all.
Our old and esteemed friend. Mr..
Tucker is able to be out and around
and converse with his many callers.
A walk over the south prarie served
to increase our enthusiasm to see a
nw corn field with it's dark green TO-
Ea~c rustling in the breeze, as the
troad, levely expanse now looks its
best. Moisture was up to the sur
face, but digging down showed water
to be a foot and half below, and the
soil looked to be the richest that
ever stuck spade into.
Nearly a mile awav | could see the
dredge, but its musical voice was still
ed. Being interested in its progress
and as through it's aid | hope to be
able to make two blades of grass grow
where but one grew before. | took a
stroll down to It. A broken cable
caused a delav. It is leaving a fine
ditch behind it, and l am disposed to
sneak favorablv of what | saw. It
rests in about five feet of water and
rpouires about three feet in which to
fo9t The water in the canal bad
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Congressman Sears Coming.

DR.. E. W. Warren, Putnam county
member of the Fourth district Con-
gressional committee, has informed
The News that Congressman W. J.
Sears will be in Palatka to speak on
Monday, the 29th inst, the day of
the coming barbecue. 1t is under
stood that if Hon. Forrest Lake can
not be here, that he will be repre-
sented by Mr. Will Shelley, the we'll
known locomotive engineer of the A.
C. L. R'y who was born and reared in
Palatka, and who will need no intro
duction to our people. Mr.. Shelley is
one Of the leading representatives of
organized labor in Florida, and he is
advocating the election of Mr.. Lake
as the firm friend of the working man.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Mr.. Rogers Failed to Qualify.
To the Democratic Voters of Schot
District No. One:

To the Democratic Voters of School
District No. One:
Having misunderstood the time
in which to qualify for the above Of
fee, l unintentionally let the day pass
in which l should have qualified.
This was done through a misunder-
standing and not through careless
ness.
now take this means of thanking
my many friends and supporters for
the kind assistance given me, and, I
wish to ask you to turn out on June
9th, and give my opponent, DR.. D.
C. Main, your solid vote and support.
Also in the General Election give
Doctor Main the same splendid sup
port that you have been so kind to
give me.
Again thanking you for your sup
port and wishing my opponent a
splendid vote, l beg to remain,
Yours very sincerely,
w. F. ROGERO.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
DON'T MAKE CHARGES
AGAINST OPPONENT
Unless You are Prepared to
Pay Penalty.

Gov. Park Trammell in a recent
proclamation called the attention of
the sheriffs of the State to the "Cor-
rupt Practice Act" of the 1918 leg
islature, an act to define, prevent and
punish certain offenses and corrupt
and illegal practices in connection
with primary elections.
One of the provisions of this act
says;
"That it shall be unlawful for any
candidate or other person during the
eighteen days next preceding the day
of a primary election to publish or
circulate or cause to be published or
circulated any charge against or at
tack upon any candidate unless CO.
py of such charge or attack has been
personally served upon the candidates
against whom made at least eighteen
days prior to the day of the primary,
and any person publishing or circulat-
ing such charge or attack without a
copy of the same having been person.
ally served upon the person against
whom the charge or attack is made as
herein required, shall be punished by
fine of not exceeding one thousand
dollars or be imprisoned not exceed
ing one year, or be punished by both
fine and Imprisonment. Any answer
to a charge or attack that contains
only defensive matter shall not be
construed to be a charge or attack.
Sec. II. No person shall directly or
indirectly, give, pay Or loan, or prom
Use to give, pay or loan, any money
or other thing of value to the owner,
editor, publisher or agent of any
newspaper or other periodical, as COM
pensation or reward, for or to induce
him to advocate or oppose through
the columns of his paper any candi-
date for nomination in primary elec-
ton, and no such owner, editor or
publisher or agent shall solicit or ac-
cept such payment or reward. Any
person violating the provisions of this
section shall upon conviction be pun
ished by fine of not exceeding one
thousand dollars, or be imprisoned not
exceeding one year, or be punished by
both fine and Imprisonment. And a
candidate who is found guilty of such
NlOldIlOll SIldll lIOIH anu d1 CGT HIS COLL
viction be DISQUALIFIED AND IN
ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE or po-
sition to which he aspires, or any 9TH
er State or county office, or position,
and his name shall not be allowed or
printed on the primary election bal
lot, or upon the official ballot to be
used in the general State and coun-
ty election, and no officer, commit
tee or board, authorized by law to
issue commissions or certificates of
election or certificates of nominal
ton, shall issue any such certificates
or commissions to such person: If
at the time of conviction, such per-
son who was a candidate is serving
in the position or office to which he
aspired, his conviction shall be cause
for removal or for his impeachment.
Gov. Trammell has issued his in
~tructions to the sheriffs of the
State to watch closely for violations
Of this law, and to prosecute.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
That johnson Picnic.

Last Saturday the people of John-
son Station gave a barbecue and bas.
l.oC picnic, inviting the county o2ndi-
dates to be present. Of course these
gentlemen all attended and enjoyed
themselves and before leaving did not
iaiI to say so. There was large at
tendance of the people from the sur
rounding country and after dinner
these candidates were called upon to
deliver themselves of thoughts which
were uppermost in their minds.
Hon. William johnson and Hon.
Thos. Rountree were the chefs, while
Charley Livingston and Maj D. Will
Iiams sat by and enjoyed the flavor
of the roasting meat.
Mr.. w. H. Worley, candidate for
county commissioner, acted as chair
man and introduced the speakers.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
DIR. Frank D. RiX HOnOred.

The interest of thousands of club
women of America centers around
New York city where in the Biennial
Convention of the National Federation
of Women's Clubs, which gathers in
that city next week, will be heard
many of the worlds brightest think
ers along the lines Of the various de-
partments of club activity Palatka
will have the honor of having one Of
her winter residents represented i'll
the convention in the person of DR..
Frank D. Rix, who has spent several
winters at his home in Edgewater.
DR.. Rix will lecture on Music, a sub
iect on which he is authority, being
the supervisor of music in the New
York public schools. Dr.. RiX is well
known to many Palatkans.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination

The United State Civil Service Com
mission announces that on June 10th
next, an examination will be held at
Palatka, Fla, as result Of which it
is expected to make certiticatlon to
fill a contemplated vacancy in the po-
sition of fourth class postmaster at
Bostwick, Fla, unless it shall be de-
cided in the interests of the service
TO fill the vacancy by reinstatement.
The compensation of the postmaster
at this office was $24S for the last
fiscal year.
Age limit, 21 years and over on the
date of the examination, with the eX-
ception that in State where women
are declared by statute to be Of full
age for all purposes at Is years, wo-
men IS years of age on the date OF
the examination will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post office
for which the examination is an
nounced. -.
The examination is open to all citi-
zcns of the United States who can
comnIv with the requirements.
Application forms and full ln1orc
nation concerning the requirements OF
the examination can be secured from
the postmaster at Bostwick or from
the i. S. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. {.
Applications should be properly eX-
acnted and filed with the Commission
at Washington at least 7 days before
the date of the examination, other
wise it may be impracticable to ex-
anime the applicants.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Graduation Exercises.

The closing exercises of the grad
Pm class Of 1916, of the Palatka
81 schoo. will begin Sunday
nnmg at eleven o'clock with the
NalaWeate sermon which will be
hyered in st. James Methodist
urc3, by Rev. S. Grady, the pas
! Next in order will be the COM
hcement exercises, held in the
Neil Theatre, Monday evening
y End, at o'clock. In this years
RS' which numbers five, there are
Y boys and one girl, a rather un-
aal ratio, The members of the
RS are Miss Elizabeth Bruce,
RSrS. Frank Owen, Jr., honor grad
y Warren Sleap, Jack w. Mer-
ah and Clarence H. Holden. Be-
! the graduates, two students will
IN l34I special courses, Misses Mary
nAe Stallings and Pauline w. ia
son Two of the class, Jack Mer-
u and Clarence Holden are the
y ones who started together in the
y grade and have worked together
.sne hniSh. The class while small
nanOerS, has worked together har-
slouSly and has been a very salts
GOry class, from the reports of the
lOuS teachers. Most of the men,
4 are desirous of continuing their
gaStlc work, but not all are fully
1ued as to their future course, af-
!. commencement. Jack Merriam
uellnltely decided to take up civil
sstti.eeflng IN the Georgia Technical
= s,'uIe next fall. The faculty and
.,r regret the parting of the ways
zSIo Such Is school life. The class
Sio @ goes forth with the congrat-
Ons rs and hearty good will of its
10 o1 friends. The program which
O' presented Monday night fol-
fIFe,I.esctioIn-orchestra.
! S. Grady.
yG5gtlGn T}gtlGn Of Motion Pictures" Es-
.srIEIi,zabeth r. Bruce.
adino.D e Death 6,. of Sydney Carton"
s-Faullne Jacobson.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
A Near Tragedy.

What might have proven very SER
ious shooting occurred yesterday
morning at the old Calhoun residence
corner Of Third and Madison streets.
This house is let as rooming house,
the lower floor being occupied by A. G.
Leverett, a saw filler. The upper
rooms are occupied by several young
men, including Attorney A. H. Odom
and Frank S. Chapman.
Mr.. Chapman was out on the front
porch and was just starting for break
fast when Mr.. Leverett came out to
the door. He had a pistol in his hand
which he pointed at Mr.. Chapman.
This gentleman skidded across the
street and went to the home of Mrs.
Coke, where he boards, and where he
attempted to call up Chief Livingston.
While thus engaged he heard several
shots fired; he ran back to the Cal
houn house then where were a num-
ber of other people who had been at
tracted by the shooting. Leverett
stood at the head of the stairs with
pistol in hand. He was overpowered
by D. W. Ramsaur and several others.
The shots, four in number had been
fired at Mr.. Odom. Two took effect,
inflicting only flesh wounds, one of
which was in his shoulder, and one in
his cheek. The shots had penetrat-
ed the door to Mr.. Odom's room.
Leverett is a sick man, and has been
temporarily deranged. He was insane
when the shooting took place.
Mr.. Odom's wounds are ugly but
not serious; but he had a narrow es-
cape. AS it is he will be marked for
life. He is one of Palatka's most ac-
tive law practitioners and man WE'LL
known over the State. The insane
man will be cared for.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19

Vocal Solo, (a) "Lovely Rose of IS
pahan," GheeI; (b) "The Years at the
Spring." Beach; Mrs. Aston Halle.
abraham Lincolu," Grafton, Clar-
ence Holden.
"Spartacus to the Roman GIadia-
tors" Defamation, Warren Sleap.
Piano selection from Chopin
Mary Bealle Stallings.
Essay, advancement of the TeIe-
phone" Jack Merriam. ..
Grafton. "Mexico and the Mexi-
cans,' Valedictory, Frank Owen, Jr'
Selection, Orchestra.
Presentation of Diplomas, Professor
r. W. Van Brunt.
Address to Graduates, Rev. c. NJ
Afford, D. D.
Benediction, Rev. S. Grady.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Yours very truly,
"PARK TRAMMELL,

1t appears that Sheriff Perry after
finding that those carrying on the
school would not willingly submit to
the law, decided to place the teachers
technically under arrest and the coun-
ty Judge released them on their own
recognizance awaiting the trial of the
case.
The case came up for hearing be-
fore Judge Gibbs this week, but was
not decided. The judge has taken the
matter in hand and will probably
make q decision in a few DAYS.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-05-19
Contortionist.

A London paper accuses a politician
OF sitting on the fence and hiding his
head In the sand.-London Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

a slate that is now entered into, it is understood. It is said that the demo- crats are expected to vote practically as unit when the matter of making the appointments comes up. and if they do this they can carry out any pro- gramme that they may wish to put in force, for they have five out of nine vites in the council, over which J. J. MeGarry, a member of the democratic party. will again preside as mayor.
 There was much speculation about town Friday as to what the democrats have agreed upon as to appointments. While the democratic counc1lmen-e elect are exceedingly shy about giving out information for publication. some of them have whispered to their friends what the programme is.
 It is understood that the plans of the democrats are predicated on the proposition that to the -victorss belong thes spaoils. They propose to take the credit of the success they hope to achieve during their two years admin the blame or criticism if they fail. It is understood that the plan is endorsed by party leaders.
 A peculiar slant sto the programme as talked of on the street, but not verified by anyone who knows. is that David F1agg, republican, the present town clerk, may be selected for city clerk, combining the work of. the of fees. This combination has been talk ed of in the past. No one could be found Friday who would verify or deny this rumor.
 Council Gagnon Plans Public InstaIIa-
 ton.
 The newly elected officers of Council Gagnon, 103, Union St. John Baptist. are: Chaplain, Rev. Charles F. Bedard; president, Henry N. Benoit; vice presi- dent, sAlphonse Beurcier; honorary president. Alphonse D. Beausoliel: sec retary, Frank A. Cordier; assistant secretary. Elzear Guertin; financial secretary, Ulric Beausoliel; treasurer, Hector Duvert; auditors, Henry N Benoit, Henry B. Benoit; visiting com mittee, Afphonse Beausoliel, Rosario Lacroix; physician, Dr. L.. O. Morasse.
 The public installation is scheduled for Jan. IS, and it is expected that Dr. L. J. Morin of Danielson will be the installing officer.