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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26
WET SHAVINGS SAVE HOMES
Fire Was Discovered on Monday After
noon and Had Burned Out After
Damaging Floors in Two Houses
Officials Make Examination.

Appeal has been made to Chief Henry
Isermann of the Kenosha fire depart
ment, for an investigation into alleged
incendiary fires which were set in two
houses owned by the Kenosha Homes
Company and located on Erie street.
The crime was not discovered until
Monday afternoon, but it was supposed
that the attempt to burn the two new
houses was made some time on Sunday
night or early Monday morning. Con-
ditions surrounding the fires seem to
leave no doubt but that determined
effort was made to burn the houses.
There is no suggestion made as to who
might have been responsible for the
incendiarism, but the fire chief and the
chief Of police are both busy with the
investigation and it is probable that
men from the Office of the state fire
marshal will be brought into the city
tomorrow to work on the case.
The two houses were located on adj
joining lots on Erie street and both
were being built by Contractors
Lafayette and Foster The buildings
were closed up on Saturday evening
and as the contractors were busy on
many other houses they did not visit
them again until Monday afternoon.
In one of the houses the fire had
been set in the DINING room on the
first floor while in another the fire was
set in bedroom. Great piles of
shingles and shavings had been piled
in the two rooms and the match ap-
piled. Evidently the shavings and
shingles were so wet that they could
not burn as the damage done in one of
the houses was not to exceed ten dol
lars while in the other building the
damage was even less. Holes were
burned in the floors of both of the
houses. No notice of the fire had been
given to the department and it is
thought that no one discovered the
blaze.
81 can not make it out at all, - said
Walter M. Burke, secretary of the COM
pany in charge of the erection of the
houses. 81 do not see why anv one
would want to burn up these houses,
but the condition in both of them plain
ly show that deliberate attempt was
made to destroy them. Of course, it is
possible that tramps could have in
vaded the houses and set the fires, but
this seems very improbable There is
no reason why tramps should have gone
into more than one of the houses
Had it been the work of tramps
they would not have attempted to
make fires in both houses"
Building insurance is carried on all
of the houses under construction and
the company would not have lost any
thing if the plans of the incendiaries
had proven successful. Work on these
buildings are being rushed just as
rapidly as possible and the fire, while
causing only a small loss, will delay
the completion of the houses for
several days.
There has been no trouble of any
kind with laborers connected with the
erection of the houses and all of the
work is being done by local labor
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26

Mrs Charlotte Beddoe of Detroit,
who for a month or more has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. E. S. Meers,
166 Deming street, has returned to her
Detroit home. She came west with
Mrs. Meers after spending the summer
with her in the Meers home on the
shore Of Rhode Island.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26
SPOoKS TO ASSEMBLE.
Will Hold Carnival at Dewey Studio on
Occasion of Annual Hallowe en-
Costume PARTY

Miss V. Persis Dewey has issued in
vitations to her annual Hallowe zen
costume party to be given in Dewey
studio the night of November l. This
is always gay affair and Hallowe EN-
pranks and prying into the future are
part of the regular program.
The guests will dance to the music
of the piano and drum played by Miss
Marion Hale and Sheridan Gallagher.
About 100 invitations have been is
sued.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26

Certificates of Indebtedness. IS 2,499.73
Free High school ....... 2,939.48
Graded schools ............ 3,359.4O
University observation-disclosures. 21,584.95
Normal schools ....... 9,593.30
Common schools ........... 36,932.54
General purposes ......... 1880
This gives total of $76,926.20.
Throughout the state the amount Of
state tax to be collected next year is
$4,579.758 as compared with $4,430,736
last year. Of the $4,579,758 to be col
lected by the state, it will be used as
follows; Certificates of indebtedness,
$148,820! common schools, $2,198,76
graded schools, 100000; university,
$1,285,048; normals, $571, 13s; free
High schools, $175,0O, and general pur-
poses, $1,000.
Comparing last year s total state tax
with this years there is an increase
of $40, 022 for the entire state. The
oro for Tho
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26

Mrs. Henry Van Arsdale who has
been guest of her mother, Mrs. George
Baldwin in Chicago street for some
time is returning to the west next Tues
day. Mrs. L. M. Theirs, Park avenue,
is entertaining at tea this afternoon
for Mrs. Van Arsdale and Mrs. Bald
win.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26

One of the pretty happenings in con-
nection with the Mccall Baldwin we'd
ding occurred just as Mr.. and Mrs.
Baldwin were going away. The eight
sorority sisters of the bride who were
present gathered about and sang the
farewell song of the sorority as she
departed with her husband.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26
State Tax Commission Made
Apportionment of Taxes
for Various Counties on
Monday Afternoon.
SHOWS SLIGHT REDUCTION

Not including special assessments
Kenosha county will pay total state
tax this year of $76,926.20, according
to the announcement at the Office of
Secretary of State Donald today.
When special assessments are included
the amount to be collected in Kenosha
county is $91,O01.67. Of the $76,926.20
to be collected in Kenosha county next
January, the following are the amounts
and purposes for which the money is to
he usnd.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-10-26
Total increases .$157,772

Because the state is paying off the
certificates of Indebtedness under a
law passed at the last session of the
legislature, there is a reduction in in
terest of $3.50. Deducting this gives
$149,022.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF BOND SALE.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of County Commissioners OF
Putnam County, Florida, on behalf OF
Special Road and Bridge District No. l,
in said County, at Palatka, Florida, on
or before the expiration of thirty days
from date hereof, for the purchase of
S25,OOO.OO six percent. Special Road
and Bridge District" bonds of said
District No. /, being Is bonds OF
100000 each, dated March lst, od dSI 90
five years after date of issuance
Sc, 100000 ten years after date of issu-
ance, 100000 fifteen years after date
of issuance, 100000 twenty years az.
ter date of issuance and 100000
twenty five years after date of issu-
semi annually, principal and interest
payable at the State Bank of Palatka
Palatka. Florida.
The legality of the bonds has been
approved by Messrs. Dillon, Thomson
& Clay of New York and the bond is.
the Circuit Court. The bonds viii be
certified by The Atlantic National
Bank of Jacksonville
Each bid must be made on the blank
form furnished by the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners and must be accom-
100000, payable to w. c., Alyers
Chairman The bid should be in a
sealed envelope, marked as bid for
bonds and be addressed to Henry
Hutchinson, Clerk County Commission
ers, Palatka, Florida. The bid to be
received must be received at Palatka
Florida. on or before the expiration OF
thirty days from date hereof, and al
the same place on April 18th, 1915, al
$50 o'clock, a M, the bids will be open.
ed and bonds sold delivered The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Printed circulars containing more
definite and detailed information, and
blank forms for bids, may be had or
application to Henry Hutchinson
Clerk, Palatka, Florida, or to Messrs
Dillon Thomson & Clay, 120 Broad.
way. New York.
This March 10, 1916.
w. c. ALVERS,
Chairman Board County Commits.
sioners. Putnam County, Florida
| HENRY HUTCHINSON,
(Seal1 Clerk
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County.
l hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the office of Superintendent
of Public Instruction of Putnam Coun-
ty. Those who cast their vote for me,
vote for a native of Putnam County
Apart from five years of University
work, and Normal training, Putnam
County has always been my home. l
hold a diploma from the Advanced
Normal School of Stetson University,
which necessarily required considera-
BILE experience teaching in the Model
School of that Institution.
Should you support me in my edu-
cational effort | assure you | will give
my duties and your interests my stu
dious and careful attention.
Yours for advancement,
G.. H. PRICE.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF ELECTION,

Notice is hereby given, that a Special
Election will be held in Peniel Special
Tax School District No. 3, Putnam
County, Florida, on
APRIL 18th, A D. 1916,
for the purpose of electing three school
trustees for said district to serve for
the next succeeding two years and to
determine the number of mills of dis
trict school tax to be levied for each
of said years.
The said election will be held at the
Pencil School House, Peniel, Precinct
No. 20.
The following are the inspectors and
clerk appointed by the Board of Pub
nc instruction of Putnam County
Florida, for said election: L. J. Ar
mold, Geo. Weathersbee and John Notes
Sr" Inspectors, and W. A. Cannon,
Clerk.
Published by order of the County
Board of Public Instruction of Putnam
County Florida.
This 18th day OF March, A D. 1916.
FRED " OWEN,
Acting Chairman.
j. d. COTTTNGHAM,
Sppret1rV
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
Salt and Fresh Water Fish.

When crawfish or a frog IS put
into salt water it dies. When jelly
fish is put into fresh water IT, 100
does. This is due to a familiar quail
ty of liquids known as osmoslS. A
fresh water creature is full of liquld
of lower specific gravity than the salt
water; consequently when placed in
salt water this draws the interior
LIQUIDS out and leaves the creature
shriveled. On the contrary. when the
salt water creature-jellyfish, for In
stance-is placed in fresh water the
salty liquids in its tissues draw the
fresh water to them, and the creature
swells until it is suffocated. - New
York World.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given, that a Special
Election will be held in Crescent CITY
Special Tax School District No S, Put
nam County, Florida, on
APRIL 18th, A D. 1916,
for the purpose of electing three
'SchOol trustees for said district
TO serve for the next succeeding two
years and to determine the number of
lnllIS OF district school tax to be levied
for each of said years
~, me SAID election will be held at the
Guy Hail. Crescent City, Precinct No.
The following are the inspectors and
EIerk appointed by the Board of Pub
nc nc instruction of Putnam County.
Eloflda' for said election: r. c. Mid
dleton, X. Borson and I. Babers. In
spectors and Paul C. Smith, Clerk.
published by order of the County
Board of Public Instruction of Putnam
County, Florida. Una HI
rms 1th day of March, A. D. 1916
FRED V. OWEN,
fCrAr, Acting Chairman
j. d. COTTINGHAM,
Secretary
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic Voters of Commits
sioners' District No. 2, Putnam Coun-
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of County Com
Democratic Primary June 9Th, 1916.
The principal plank of my platform
is the time-honored, bedrock princi-
nle of our party of Equal rights to
all; special privileges to none" I have
but one promise to make; if elected I
will perform the duties of SAID once
faithfully and conscientiously and to
the very best of my ability at all
times. l respectfully ask the support OF
all Democrats. L. j. BEChS.
February %, 1916.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given, that a Special
Election will be held in Pomona Spe-
|cial Tax School District No. 40, Put
nam County. Florida, on
APRIL 18th, A. D. 1916,
for the purpose of electing three
school trustees for said district
to serve for the next succeeding two
years and to determine the number OF
mills of district school tax to be levied
for each of said years
The said election will be held at the
Town Hall, Pomona, Precinct No. G.
The following are the inspectors and
clerk appointed by the Board of PUP
lie instruction of Putnam County. Flor
ida. for said election: w. NJ Williams,
G. c. Middleton and f. B. Olmstead,
Inspectors, and H. A. Perry Clerk.
Published by order of the County
Board of Public Instruction of Putnam
County, Florida.
This 9TH day of March. A. D. 1915.
FRED V. OWEN,
Acting Chairman.
j. D. COTTINGHAM,
Sanratart-
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
Embarrassing.

The Squire's Pretty Daughter (exam-
lining the village SCHOOL, - Now, chill
dren, can you tell me what a mira
Gle is?
The children looked at one another,
but remained silent.
Can no one answer this question:
the new curate asked. who was stand
ing behind the squire's daughter.
A little girl was suddenly struck
with a brilliant idea. She held up her
hand excitedly.
"Well, Nelie?" the squire's daughter
asked, smiling approvingly.
"Please, MISS" the small child re-
piled breathlessly, mother says twill
be a miracle If you don't marry the
new curate. "-London Globe.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Ipter,or

- Serial No. OI6i?.
ida. NTarnh tor
NOTICE is hereby given that No
linda Ann Howell, of Palatka Eiori5a .
X f. u. No. l, who, on Decemher o.
tSIo, made Homestead Entry, No. O76tT
lor southeast quarter of Southeast
Range 26 East, Tallahassee Meridian
n mas flled notice of intention to make
tlNe-year Proof. to establish claim TO
the land above described, before Clerk
8t circuit Court, Palatka, Florida, on
27th DAY OF APRIL, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
w, L. Conner of Palatka. Fla, r. F. d.
No. /. ~
John Melton of Palatka, Fla. R. F. d.
j. J; Willis of Palatka, Fla, r. F. d.
w; T. Wilkinson of Palatka, Fla, r. F.
ROBERT w. DAVIS.
Register.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
Natural Life.

The legal phrase natural life is Il
sort Of puzzle to some people. who
wonder if the law recognizes any 'un.
natural life" 1t does not, but the old
common law did recognize an unnatu.
raj death as well as natural one
When a man or woman takes the mo.
nastic vow people still speak of it as
leaving the world" In medieval
DEATH and the phrase natural life
came into use to describe an existence
terminated by the grave. not by the
convent or the abbey.-New York Mail.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
Notice Of Application ~
Under Section s of Cb. s y
Laws os FlorIda@

NOTICE is hereby ..
H. 7. Mann purchaser of To ena
No. lH and No. lSS. dated i az "
July a. D., 1913 has flcd ss ~ ta ne
my ofhce, and has made oella
Tax Decd to issue in acco r app1a
Said certificates smbracaa M
described property sitr "to ING
County, Florida, to-wit: "'eu ID
Certificate No. Isl, emhrooo.
ing described land, to.wit a'e ny, y.
Meanwhile and certiticate N N
all Blk. and Sell OF Rlk w. s
Meanwhile, Section IA, TownaMla
Range "a, f. ioSasap
The said land being a,ss,,,
date Of the issuance of sucb o."
the name of Mrs. w. l.. Orar vetu
orange. respectively.
Unless said certificates ...,
deemed according to law t rus
issue thereon on the 10th dav a, n
D., 1915. Uas Of
Witness my official sis,,.
seal this the 18th day of FeS5|a
1915. VI feofalTl
(SEAL) HENRY H1rTcpl
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnasn
BY H. Hutchinson, i, !
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

TO the Democratic Voters NJ &c.,
commissioners District, 0ohu
VIII be candidate in tho 1uro
democratic Primary for the nfFoo ui ne
county Commissioner from tho ot
b bn district. an office am now fIIing
nj out the unexpired terp, nt H,I 70
n. Mlilican. resigned. I will grno MT, j.:
Gratis of the district '"e Demo-
Sincerely yours.
c. E. ROwTON
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

sorry she had sold ner nome. Arrel
some further conversation. during
which it came out that the lady knew
/ the princess. she said she would see
her and learn if she would buy it back
Sherbourne was to call for a reply the
next day.
| When he called he was invited into
the villa, and negotiations were open.
ed, this time the princess dealing
through her friend instead of the
agent. The friend proved attractive,
and Sherbourne prolonged the bargain.
ing in order to enjoy her society. AT
the end of month she had him en-
thralled. He proposed to her and was
accepted.
Sherbourne now declared that he
would not sell his villa. He and his
bride would occupy it together. To
this his fiancee agreed, but later said
that she would not like to offend the
princess. who had been kind to her.
and Sherbourne was obliged to resell
his place. His fiancee. however, in
formed him that the princess had gra-
ciously permitted her to be married
in the villa on the hill
When the day of the wedding came
round Sherbourne drove to his former
abode. and when his bride appeared
he noticed that she wore coronet.
Surprised, he asked if her friend the
princess had loaned it to her for the
bridal.
81 am the princess" was the reply.
You the princess" exclaimed the
groom.
Eyes; the day met you I was roam
ing about my property in common cos
tune, as is my habit, to pick berries.
saw that you were rich American
and concluded to sell my property to
you, which is all l have Of worldly
goods. Then it occurred to me to get
it back with you also"
"You need not take me with it unless
you like" said Sherbourne. miffed.
IT like"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
Horsehair In Russia.

Horsehair is used in Russia for MAX
ing great variety of articles. Brush
es are made from 1t, the names being
kept for soft brushes. White horse
hair is considered the most valuable
for this purpose and black the second
best. The long hair of horses tails is
utilized for fishing tackle, violin bows,
military headdress and cloth for press
ing oil. Shorter hair is used for stuff
ing mattresses and furniture after hav-
ing been cleaned with soap and wa.
ter. The value of horsehair varies
greatly, according to grade.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For Representative.

To the Democrats of Putnam County.
Gentlemen: ] will be a candidate
for Representative in the primaries OF
June. 9Th. | have served you through
two legislative sessions, and men who
know, will tell you that l have a rec
ord for doing things. I secured the
passage of every measure | ever in
troduced,. and helped to kill some vi
cious legislation. I want to serve you
again. Our taxes are too high, and
they are getting higher every year;
perhaps you have noticed that fact.
If elected I am going to put a stop to
this increase. or be able to come home
and give valid reason for my failure.
But my legislative Dictionary will con-
tain no such word as FAIL. Help me
by your votes to this place. I will
thank you and will not disappoint you.
Sincerely yours,
w. A. RUSSELL.
Crescent City, March 9th.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For Representative.

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County.
l announce my candidacy for re-
election as one of the Representatives
in the Florida Legislature, subject to
the Democratic primary in June I
greatly appreciate your past support,
and assure you that if again honored
at your hands. it will be my earnest
endeavor to serve you faithfully and
to look out for your interests at all
times.
Thanking you for any courtesy you
may extend in the campaign, and with
best wishes, I remain,
Yours truly,
HENRY S. MCKENZIE
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For Clerk of the Circuit Court.

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County:
According to the old Democratic Gus
tom, I take this method of making
my announcement as a Candidate for
reelection, to the office of Clerk of
the Circuit Court, at the June pri-
mary
AS in the past, you will get a prompt
courteous service; and your votes and
influence Will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Palatka, Feb. "a, 1916.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
ANOTHER WOMAN TELLS
How Vinol Made Her Strong

Beallsville, Ohio.-"I wish all ner-
vous, weak, rundown women could have
Vinol. / was so rundown, weak and
nervous could not sleep. Everything
ate hurt me, and the medicine had ia
ken did me no good. l decided to try
Vinol, and before long l could eat any.
thing l wanted and could sleep all night.
Now l am we'll and strong, and in bet,
ter health than have been for years:
Mrs. ANNA MILLIsoN, Beallsville, Ohio
We guarantee Vinol for all rundown,
weak and debilitated conditions.
Drug Co. Palatka
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For Tax Collector.

To the Democrats of Putnam County;
am a candidate for the office OF
County Tax Collector before the com.
ing Democratic Primary, and will
greatly appreciate the assistance and
votes of the Democratic people of the
County.
l am a native of Putnam County
and by profession am a surveyor, in.
timately acquainted with Putnam
County lands.
Thanking you in advance for any
help you may give. me, I am,
Very truly yours,
RANDALL WELLS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Tax Collector sub
ject to the will of the Democratic Pri-
mary. If elected, the duties of the Of
flee will receive from me prompt and
careful attention.
Your vote and influence will be APP
preciated.
w. NJ. CURRY.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

The Board of County Commissioners
of Putnam County. Florida, will con-
vene on March 18th. 1916, at 900
o'clock. p. M, to receive proposals
from Engineers of Engineering Com
panies in regard to plans and specifl-
cations in construction of brick and
other hard-surfaced roads to be built
in said county.
For further and full particulars ap-
ply to the undersigned.
(SEAL) HENRY HUTCHINSON,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17
For Sheriff.

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County.
l take this means of giving notice
of my candidacy for, and that [ will
seek the Democratic nomination for
Sheriff of Putnam County, in the com
ing primary.
l will sincerely appreciate your sup
port in this contest and pledge my
best services if successful
Very respectfully.
J. w. GLTSSTON
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-17

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam
County
/ am a candidate for nomination
to the office of Sheriff in the demo-
cratic primary and will certainly ap-
preciate your continued support and
your votes in the coming June prima-
ry. If successful. I can only promise
that l will continue to administer the
affairs of the office in the same con-
scientious manner as has characteri-
zed my administration in the past.
Faithfully yours.
r. LEE KENNERLY.