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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-15
PAL1TKA DAILY NEWS

ell has made a contract with Eno;
heef Mains, of Daytona, to furnish
plans and specifications and super-
wise construction of the plant, which
contract calls for a payment to the
engineer of 81-2 per cent of the wa
ter bond issue of $27, 5O0-or a total
payment from that fund to the engi-
neer Of $2,93S.5O. The suit was
brought to test the validity of that
contract and the manner of its max
ing, the compliments holding that
The council does not possess author
ity TO enter into such contract ex-
cept by an ordinance. This was not
done, but the contract was made bv
virtue of a resolution, in total disre-
gard of the plain provisions of the
town charter which provides chat
the mayor and town council are here
by authorized by ordinance to pro-
vide for the construction and mainte-
nance of waterworks, electric light
plant" etc. Mr.. Mains, who fur
nshed tentative plans for the water
works plant on invitation of the coun-
ell previous to the election. estimat-
ed that a water system with eight
inch mains on Central avenue and
slX-lnch mains on cross streets, ex
tending but two blocks north and
south from Central avenue, would
cost $4,000. At the present time
the council admits it has no plans
other than that it is their purpose,
under Engineer Main5s direction, to
build as much as the monty will sup
ply. 1t is regrettabIe that there
should be this non-compromising
spirit between citizens and certain
members of the town council, but it
seems there is no way out of the diff
flculty except through a court de-
clslon. The complainants hold that
the bonds would not be valid without
such decision; that no bond attorney
would stamp them with his approval,
and that without such approval there
could be no sale. 1t should be re-
membered that the taxpayers respon-
slbIe for this suit and appeal to the
supreme court, represent the Ga free
holders who voted for the bonds, and
that the members of the town coun-
ell who oppose them and refuse to
follow the plan of action laid down in
the charter, We're bitterly antagonis-
tic to the water bond issue. In their
contract with Engineer Main, these
opposing members of the council are
going directly opposite to the senti-
ment of the men and women whose
votes made the water plant possible,
and who feel that a town council,
while it has authority to antagonize
public sentiment, is not fulfilling it's
duty to the people, whose representa-
tiyes they are, when they take a
stand antagonistic to the publicly
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SAN MATEO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson McReynolds
returned Monday from ten days
stay in Crescent City.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Ecker and two
daughters left on Saturday for Mi
ami for weeks visit.
Mrs. c. S. Gowen, of Crescent City
who was the guest of relatives here
last week, left Saturday for her sum.
mer home at North Islesboro, Me.
The young ladies of the Westmin.
ster guild have been busy this week
collecting clothing for the Near East
relief and made the shipment or
Tuesday.
Miss Dorothy Rowley gave de
lightful supper party last Thursday
evening. Her guests were Mise!
Jessie Bailey and Dorothy Pursel
and Messrs. Roy Hagan of Palatka
James Solana and Archie Turner.
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Colonel Graham is now engaged ir
the practice of law at Lexington arf
Columbia, s. C.
The young people of the town en-.
joyed a dancing party at V. I. A.
clubhouse Monday night. A Palatka
orchestra furnished the music
Miss Myrtle Herlong is away fo,
her summer vacation, being at pres.
ent in Jacksonville. Miss Herlono
will visit friends in several cities ho
fore returning home.
Mrs. Lucy Hardy and little SON Of
Fort Pearce, are here for a visit of
several weeks to their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. L. Chamberlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Hurlbut have
sold their home to L. C. Preston and
early in July will go to their new
summer home, New London Beach
Conn. Mr.. Hurlbut in the sale of his
home has Invested himself of all
property interests in Crescent Civ
where for upwards of 40 years he has
been one of our leading citrus fruit
growers. We're it not for the fact
that he says it is his purpose to come
here annually as a winter visitor, the
people woul rise up and express
themselven and their feelings in gloo-
my language. Mr.. Hurlbut came TO
Crescent City in 1876 and has resid-
ed here continuously since. Mrs.
Hurlbut, who is a most charming and
gracious lady, will also be sadly
missed, especially in church work
where her activities have been great
ly appreciated.
San Mateo and Crescent CITY base
ball teams were scheduled for a game
at Lakeside park on Thursday.
[ Several carloads of watermplons
have been shipped from Crescent
City the past week.
The suit brought by taXpaying. cit
liens to enjoin the Crescent CITY
town council from carrying forward
what is believed by them to be an H.
legal contract for the construction of
the recently voted waterworks plant,
has been carried to the supreme
court for final decision. The people
who voted for the waterworks bonds
had in mind system which would
cover the business and residential
sections of the town, furnishing all
adequate supply of water for all,
both for domestic purposes and fire
protection, with eight-inch mains on
Central avenue from end to end, and
six-inch mains out Cedar, Main,
Summit, Prospect and Park streets,
extending to Mr. L. A. Hurlbut's cor
ner on the north and to Mr.. Hubs
corner on the south, to the Catholic
and Methodist churches, and to the
Cove home. This. it is known, can be
done with the funds available from
the sale of the bonds. The town coun-
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lis for the purpose Of "having some
fun and making a little money" for
the association. There will be a pro-
gram, also some light and cooling re-
freshments. The cost will be 25
cents. Everybody come.
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III CITY !!
Jsrdan is leaving
apssville, where she
,urse for teachers
raining school.
sste entertained a
"A and tea last Fri
he Cables, in honor
\ friend from South
rhom are guests at
nation on the Fruit
IA tho children
Beach, where Mr..
Ia a cottage for the
". D. Osborne and
horne, of Louisville,
III Of days here this
Grove Hall. Mr.. Os-
Ls,ed a tract of land
Hact in Lake George
vas his first view of
he will visit Crecent
late.
thafee spent Tuesday
iness in Palatka.
W. W. Cary left for
home in Colraine,
lhey expect to return
h in October.
Il. Q. Allen have gone
w., for a three
II. B. Russell, of Pa
tg visitors here last
neeting of the Play
hn will be held at the
u next Monday aft@
Il. All who are inter-
nrk are urged to at
M. The association
Ii much in the way of
slk attractive for the
Is to complete this
ptO make rules for the
Minds that the meeting
Bill be held.
a watermelon cut"
park Saturday after
Everyone, old and
II. Children under 6
iii be taxed 10 cents
zM lhey can get on
while for all in adj
~ the charge will be
! proceeds will go to
iahd. A fine time is
Mathis has returned
sd visit down the
Esst. |
4. B. HARRISON, Mes
|la Seeman, sisters of
/ and Miss Blanche |
n niece, will motor to |
h latter part of the |
alalson will return in a
Efhe ladies' will remain |
! several weeks. |
Sn0ak will leave for |
W next week, where |
~ summer course for
20 motored over to
this week with the
wing there several
! be considered the
City one dayl
Sone people never
' have enough. |
! John Ellsworth, of
Y gone to New York
' Of Crescent City,l
'eargetown enjoyed a
! Rutland on Tues |
Is purchased the B.
and garage on Cen
ar' and Mrs. Collette
latO town. Mr.. and !
!, not expect to leave
mere Mr.. Purcell has
farm interests.
'odsOn spent several
'llie last week. Mrs.
visiting friends in
'pected home the
Y, our popular den
leo from Atlanta,
month doing service
Of the army. Dr..
"a surgeon in the
! ,snk of captain.
! + Hale have been
''lle their trip to
,'Ogl the sudden i'll
; Who had an attack
'ei0re their intend
! 'een spending the
Daytona Beach at
: laughter, Mrs. L.
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Make This Free Test Today!

Don lose moment in sending for this re-
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pom today-now.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
GRAVEL TO BE LAID ON
DIXIE HIGHWAY.

Most Of the section of the Dixie
Highway which trayerses Bienvllle
parish is in readiness for placing the
gravel, and it is reported that the con-
tractors will begin this work within
a few days. Certain sections of the
highway between Arcadia and Gibs'
land will have to have additional grad
ing before the gravel can be applied
1t is very probable that grading will
be started on the north and south high
way leading from Arcadia to Bienvllle
some time during the earlier part OF
next week. The right of way has been
cleared and several miles have been
cross sectioncd ready for the grading
crews.
Grading is also likely to be started
next week on the road north OF Ar
cadia which makes connection with
Claiborne parish north and soutf
highway. Piles have already beer
driven for all the bridges and culvert'
are being put in.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
MEMORIAL TEMPLE TO
WASHINGTON is BEGUN

Washington, June Is, (Capital News
Seryice) The first spadeful of earth
has been turned on Shooters Hill. just
outside of Alexandria. Va, where
will be located the beautiful memorial
to George Washington, the Mason be-
ing erected by the Masonic fraternity
of the United States.
Washington, as Master Of what Is
now known as Washington-Alexandria
Lodge, F. 4. A. NJ, left many relics
of the most important historic interest
These, now in the possession Of the
lodge in the old Virginia city, will be
suitably housed in the beautiful f1re
proof temple to be erected on com
manding elevation between Alexandria
and Washington D. c.
The building is to cost two and ?
half million dollOrs, and is to com
memorate the Masonic activities OF the
Father of His Coutry, who carried
Masonic teachings into his every ON
cial act, and who gave an impetus to
tha Masonic activities Of the United
States which is still a guiding force.
The turning Of the first earth was
done by Louis A. Watres, Of Scranton
Pa, who is president Of the George
Washington Masonic Memorial Asso
citation. The invocation was made by
the Rev. DR.. Martin, chaplain OF tht
| association.
1t is the plan Of the association t
erect building which will be a Mecc'
for Masons throughout the world ant
one which will compare favorably II
beauty with the Lincoln Memorial re
GENTLY dedicated in Washington allt
the house of the Temple, magnifi
cent home Of the Supreme Council o
the Scottish Rite for the Souther1
Jurisdiction, which has brought t
Washington, D. c., the boast OF havin
the most beautiful fraternal temple i
the entire world.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
EWELL ROBERTSON PURCHASES
RETAIL FILLING STATION

Elsewhere in this paper appears the
half page announcement by Mr.. Ew.
ell Robertson Of his recent purchase OF
the retail filling station formerly own
ed by the Arcadia Motor Co.. Mr.
Robertson states that he will continue
to operate the station at the present
location for the time being. He states
that he has arranged to build hand.
some two way driye-in filling station
on the corner south of the baptist
church building and east of the Area
dia Motor Co.. This would seem to be
very choice location, considering its
convenience to the garage, and that
it is a point where the north and south
highway joins the Dixie highway.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
WHO'S TO BLAME?

A few weeks ago there appeared in
the daily press Of the state a report
by State Auditor Mcfarland mention
ing various bond issues sold by the var
iOus governing bodies Of the state, in
which he indicated that the tax pay.
ers were made to lose heavily by. the
bonds having been sold at less than
par value. He cited number of in
stances of this kind, 50 many in fact
that it appears to have been a general
practice throughout the state.
While we have nver approved Of
selling bonds at less than their &C.
tual value, we do not feel disposed tC
criticise the various police juries and
school boards and municipal bodies too
harshly for these bond sales, due tc
the fact that in most cases the tax
payers themselves have been largely
responsible, due to impatience, caus.
ing them to urge their representatives
on thes governing bodies to sell the
bonds for what they would bring and
begin the improvements for which the
bonds were voted. There have been
times during the past three years when
! there was no demand for bonds, especi
, tally those bearing only per cent, and
the only way to>sell them at all was
/ at a heavy discout, because those who
could buy would not unless they were
made sufficiently attractive.
This was also borne out by the fact
that the recent Constitutional C0nven.
tion passed law raising the interest
rate on bonds from five per cent tc
six per cent, so that bonds might be
more attractive to those who gave the
money to invest in such securities.
We have seen no comment in the
state press on Mr.. McFarlands sen
satiOnal revelation, and in the ligh
we now nee the matter, there is lit
tie occasion for such. It appears tt
be a proposition that is governed b!
the financial situation at large, ant
not by any individual or set Of indi
viduals.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
JUDGES OF CADDO TO
HELP JUDGE REYNOLDS

New Orleans, June, 10.-The su.
preme court today made some changes
the result of which will be the light
ening of the duties Of Judge ]. b.
Reynolds, presiding Judge Of Claiborne
Bienville, Webster and Bossier par
ishes, whose court had become con-
jested. The district court of Bossier
parish will be presided over by Judges
e. P. Mills, J. H. Stephens, and 7. f
Bell, all Of Caddo parish. Judge Rey
nolds will continue to hear cases In
Claiborne and Bienville parishes, his
original jurisdiction, and also the
cases in Webster parish while th'
three Caddo parish judges will heal
the Bossier parish cases.-Shrevepor
Times. ~..
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express through the
columns of the Democrat our sincere
appreciation and heart felt thanks
to our many kind friends for their
many thoughtful deeds during the
long illness Of our beloved little son
and for the many expressions Of sym
nathy since his death, also for the
many and beautiful floral offerings
We shall never forget these kindly
deeds, which were rendered at a time
when our hearts and our minds were
beDumbed with sadness, and 1t IS our
hone that when the hour Of bereave'
ment comes in your lives, you may
find just such noble friends as yot
have been to us.
Sincerely,
HERMON HENRY,
LOU ANNA HENRY.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
SNJTHERMAN EFT AL TO
START DRILLING SOON

The location for the first we'll to be
drilled in Bienville parish by Smither'
man and associates has been made and
a crew of rig builders is expected to
start to work Thursday (today) build
ing the derrick. The first we'll will
he drilled on the w. L. White lease
about two and half miles southeast
Of Arcadia, in 29-1S-5.
The same thoroughness of detail
which has characterized all of the ac'
tiyities of Mr.. Smitherman and his as
sociates in the Hayneville area, is
manifest in their activities here. Moth
ins is being done half way, and moth.
inc which can be made sure Of is left
TO chance. In making the first lOca'
tion, surveys are being made as il
this were a proven field and other
wells to be drilled at specified dist
anccs on each 10 acres.
1t is understood that all preliminar'
les in the way Of clearing up titles
and other legal formalities have been
completed and that nothing remains
to be done before actual drilling will
begin.
Certain interesting data on the pre-
yiols tests made in this territor!
| which has come into the possession OF
| the Smitherman interets makes tht
| present venture all the more lnterst
inc.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
SALINE HIGH SCHOOL

Saline High School closed with one
Of the most successful years that mas
ever been known here. The tlrst
night Of the commencement exercises
was given on Friday May 26th, by the
grades from the first to the seventh;
the second night by the seventh and
eighth grades. On Thursday night the
Juniors and seniors gave program 1or
The benefit of the school, which was
enjoyed BY all.
On Wednesday evening the juniors
entertained the seniors in the hosplt'
able home Of Mr.. and Mrs, Doyle Frye
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with the class colors, pink and green
Flowers Of various kinds were used in
profusion throughout the house. Many
5
games were played, and were very
much enjoyed. Mrs. Frye, assisted oy
the juniors served delicious sand,
wiches, tea ice cream and cake Win
fruit punch. This was one OF the
most enjoyed social functions with
which the class has been honored.
On Friday evening the graduating
exercises were attended by a larg'
crowd. The stage was beautifully AM
artistically decorated with ferns AM
sweet peas. The sweet girl graduat
/. were dressed in white and each cal
rled an arm bouquet Of sweet peas an
fern. The boys were handsome y
their new suits.
\ A very interesting program was ie1
dered by the class:
valedictorian address, Mr. Sydhe
Evans: Salutatorian address, Nj
Hansford Eevans; Glass History Mis-
Lillian Woods; Glass Poem, MI. y
he Pullin; Glass Prophecy, Miss Len
sAively; Glass win, Miss Ruth Evan
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
pERRITT-HARMON

A wedding Of interest to the man!
friends Of the bride and groom was SOL
emnized at the Arcadia Baptist churcn
Sunday afternoon, when in the pres
ence Of few friends, Miss Eva Har'
mon was married to Mr.. j. T. ferrl'''
Rev. J. G. Cox officiating.
Roth the bride and groom are popu
lar young people, and members ol
nromiuent families. The Democrat
ioins their many friends IN onerhe
congratulations and best wishes for +,
long life Of happiness and prosperity
This wedding was the first to tax
n1ace in the new Baptist cburch oullo
ing.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
GipsIes In History.

The original gipsies appeared 10
Europe at about the beginning OF the
Sixteenth century. 1t is probable that
they were of Hindu origin and were
either exiled because Of their religious
beliefs or ran away from the persecu.
tion of Tamerlane, or Timur. the great
Tartar conqueror who Invaded india.
As their origin was q mystery to Eu'
rope when they appeared on It's East.
ern plains, some German savan' o.
creed that they were Egyptians. Ths
popular corruption Of the WORD
"Eyyptian' is the name by which thsJ
are now known the world over.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
ARCADIA GROCERY CO., GET
GOOD ADVERTISING STUNT

AS a result Of the demonstration
of Heinz products which was given by
representatives of the Heinz co., on
Friday and Saturday of last week
the Arcadia Grocery Company reallz'
ed a most gratifying business. The
event had been we'll advertised
through the Democrat and by clrcu
lars, and many people took advantage
of the opportunity to learn the many
appetizing ways in which the 81 varle
ties of Heinz products may be served
to demonstrate the excellent quallt!
of Heinz foods which are handled D!
the Arcadia Grocery Co., resulting II
many immediate sales.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
cIRsIAND MOTOR CAR CO.,
EXPECTING ARRIVAL OF CARS

A car load of Baby Oyerlands auto
mobiles are expected to arrive in Glos
land most any day, consigned to tne
Gibsland Motor Car Co., a GlDslahd
firm composed Messrs. W. Lans1ora
and Steve Oden, two Of Gioslands most
popular citizens. The Overland Co., is
to be congratulated upon being so aolv
represented as both Of these young
men are live wires, and have proven
their ability to put things over
Tn addition to the popular priced Ba'
bv Overland they will sell the lux
urous Willis knight. A number Oh
these cars have been in use IN tms
part of the country and have proven a
great success.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Meter 40 4 Measure

The meter is the unit OF length -
scientific work. Almost all the coun'
tries Of the world, with the exception
Of the British empire and the Unlteo
States, have adopted this unit along
with the rest Of the metric system q
which 1t is a part. The meter Is @H
inches or 1928 feet, an absolute un's'
while the foot is arbitrary. The ne
ter is the ten-millioDth part OF some
quarter of a terrestrial meridian, that
Is Of a degree Of longitude. It ~
accordingly, based on an invar'aD's
distance and can be checked at any
time,
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
PROF. G. A, HALL OF RING.
GOLD, WEEDS SlNISBORO GIRL

Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the Baptist Parsonage. DR.. j. G. Rob.
inson Joined in holy bonds of wedlock
Miss Carrie Fay Davidson. of Sims
boro, and Prof. G.. A. Hall, of Rinsgold
La.
The bride is a sister of Mrs. Sam
May Of this city, and has many friends
and acquaintances here.
Immediately following the ceremony
Mr., and Mrs. Hall left for Austin Tex.
as, where Mr.. Hall will be a student
at the Texas university.-Ruston
Leader.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
"THE KID" ATTRACTS
LARGE CROWDS


The Victory Theatre has shown sev'
eral good programs during the last
week. One that was particularly en-
loved by the young folks was given on
Wednesday night, when Charlie Chap
lin featured in "The Kid Differing
from the usual Chaplin program, '"The
Kid" presented few scenes where In
stead Of provoking laughter, one was
inclined to tears. A good crowd was
attracted.
Several other good features are
promised for the near future.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
RAPID PROGRESS BEING MADE
ON NEW BUSINESS BUILDINGS

The two brick store buildings under
construction for j. r. Butler and j,
s. Andrews are rapidly taking shape
and within another week at the pres
ent rate of progress the walls will
have been completed. Already this
section is beginning to present very
business like appearance, and with the
completion Of these modern business
homes, this will likely become one
of the most popular business sections
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Eniovino Other Mems Mlads.

I dedicate no incons'derable portion
of nv time to other peoples thoughts
] dream away my life in others specu'
l,t,ous. I"love to lose myself in other
meu's minds When am not walking:
I an, reading; ! cannot sit and think.
Hooks think for me.-Lamb.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Miqht Say "Human Mature" :"

Might Say "Hun1an Nature"
When we read Thackeray's remark
in his note on happiness: "And If Eve
had been perfectly happy would she
have listened to the tempter?' we be.
gin to doubt his understanding of the
feminine ature.-Boston Transcript.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Task Before America.

America, too, will have to strain its
energies, crack its sinews and all but
break it's heart, as the rest Of us have
had to do, before 1t can become habi.
tatlon for the gods.-Thomas Carlyle.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15

FOR SALE-Lot in Arcadia, N. W.
corner Of NV IL Of SW IA, Sec. 10.
To. IS, R. 5, 17Ox150 feet. Commun'
icate with F. s. Crowson, Jonesboro
La.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Then Cuptd Gets Busy,

"He talked to her about his misuh.
derstood self-the infallible sign that
q woman has found favor with q man."
From 1.-THE Ghost Girl,' by Mary
Narlowe.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
Some Appetite.

Toronto paper-Lady, living prl'
tately would like gentleman lor
breakfast and dinner.-Boston Trans
ript.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15

Certified Nancy Hall sweet potasoe
- ;s..s pr thousand delivered
Cr,ss.w Produce Company, Crossef
Az
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15

When you think Of Drugs, Cold
Drinks, Cigars or Toilet Articles, think
of Givens Drug Co., on the "Busy
Corner"
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
CROSS TIES

WAITED on the right-of-way o. the e
! Inpioiasa ! Arkansas Ry, Red Uak
q VIM Oak and Post Oak !les'
49, write Burton Brothers
GyiIlA Ark. (684t).
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15
No Camera fiends Then.

Auo:her thing in favor of Pharuoh's
.lvu2hter was that she went down to
HE river to bat t.>"ather than to pose.
dallas News
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-06-15

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