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If yr nil" w "fr PALATKA DAILY NEWS PAGE NO. 3 (0 Mow to Thwart burglars. frglary has increased SO per pent ondon during the past year, mid lary insurance companies are nrg- polley holders to help them defeat '(entlemen ftvho covet another peo- property and take it. fe tell a householder that If he d remove the ordinary rim lock replace It with a mortised lock, sunk In the edge of the door, he d make his premises safer," said ndon official. "The first can be By Jimmied ; the second Is almost -proof." tar-p I Ho Kind of Horse He Wanted. Billy admired Charlie's rocking horse very much and begged his moth er to buy him one. His mother could not understand what he wanted, so he said : "Oh, i want a horse that keeps on going and never gets anywhere." Tiny Flits. Little Roy, after his Bret experi ence in a sleeper, suid to his aunt: "The flats were awful small. There was only room for mother and me downstairs, so pa had to sleep la one upstairs." How to Polish Bedsteads. iss bedsteads should not be pol with metal polish, as the acid I Is too strong. Just wash the I parts with soap and water, and I rub well with a dry chamois er. ow London Utillies "Movies." a movie show In London 2,000 ren from primary classes were it the rule of three, multiplicn- dlvJiS'lon and arithmetic generally he,, :en. Musings of Martha. Before a man's married you'd think he hadn't another thing in th world t' do but court you, an" after he's wedded he's so busy all th' time ha plumb forgets how. Electricity Saves Timber. English scientists have decided that passing electricity through freshly rut timber makes it more resistant against decay and fungus growths. j s o 1 i n e 25c. Gallon WE SELL MOBILOIL 25c. QUART (loodyetir fires CIGARS AND COLD DRINKs H. C. MERWIN LEMON STREET ONE BLOCK WEST OF COURT HOUSE E CARRY ORD ACCESSORIES LAST BULLET FOR HIMSELF Injured Woodsman Ended Life After Distress Signal Had Failed. The frozen body of James Francisco, sixty years old, was found In a cabin on the shore of Wabena lake, near Grand Rapids, Minn., where the aged caretaker had made a desperate effort to summon help to his side. One of the man's legs was badly burned and infected. The man had shot himself to escape being frozen to death. There was an abundance of wood and coal In the cabin, but ap parently he had been unable to reach the stove to build a ore. In the room where the body was found there were numerous empty shells, showing that Francisco had fired frequently to attract attention. The last shell he had reserved for him self. A note on the floor told of his suffer ing and of the fact that he took his own life only after be was unable long er to endure his suffering. BUILD YOURMOVIE Here Is the Scenario for a Real Thriller. Being the True and Authentic History of Muggerby Biffgang, With Full Explanation of His Long Stay in Jail. fhe Putnam National Bank of Palatka, Florida Capital Surplus and Profit Account $140,000.00 Total Liability to Depositors $800,000.00 Strength Our Guarantee" We Solicit Your Account Safe deposit boxes for rent $3.00 per year. Wireless Works Best by Night As a result of certain observations made during the solar eclipse of May 29 last, further evidence is forthcom ing with regard to the phenomena of day and night wireless signaling. Under normal conditions the wire less station at Meudon, Paris, Is un able to receive daylight signals from Ascension island, but can do so during the hours of darkness. During the eclipse, which was not visible In France and only partially visible In Ascension, special tests were made be tween the two stations, and It was found that while the moon's shadow passed between tliem Ascension was quite audible at Meudon, the signals falling as the shadow passed away. This may be taken as additional proof that the increase in the distance at which a given transmitter is able to affect a given receiver as a result of nightfall, is due to the diminution of the effect of solar radiation on electro magnetic waves. . .CADE THEATRE WEDNESDAY D E C E M B E R 17 K' A Hi. 7 rJSBRB s. KLAW 6 ERLANGEfe GEO. C TyLER PRESENT THE PLAY THAT PUTS JOY INTO LIVING- Fvnnnri WW WORLD FAMOUS BOOK OF THE SAME NAME 8X ELEANOR H.PORTER. CES 75c TO 0 0, PLUS PALATKA PHARMACY WAR TAX To Preserve "Paul Jones House." The threat to destroy the "Paul Jones house" In Portsmouth, N. n., hus resulted In the formation of a new historical society In that city, which Is determined to purchase the place and preserve it for future Amer- J W8ys played to win. leans, to commemorate the memory of Capt. John Paul Jones. The house Is that In which he lived, as a hoarder, during the time the United States ship Ranger, which he afterward com nianded, was being built. The house was forty years old when lie found lodgings In it, having been built in 17.10 by Captain Gregory Puriell, an old time merchant. Precious Stuff. I heard Charles- call to his dog "Say, ain't yer goin' to pome when rail yer?" and I said: "Why. Charlie what was all tins talk annul using ennd Kug'ish that I heard yu tell in about?" "(li. well." he replied, "I don'i thiuli teacher ever expected us to waste it n a dig." '"Mileage Tribune. hal Quite Gone. "What ntnUcs you think lie I: .ittc'ir "Tie want to go to California togiv eio.ution lessors to moving pictun uetni's" "ir'iinn Magazine. Value of Salt. You can clean your teeth with It, keep your eyes bright and strong by dully salt baths, gargle with salt wa ter to strengthen your throat, throw a handful .of common salt into your bath for toning up the system gen erally, and bathe your feet in salt wa ter to prevent chilblains. Loudou Tit-Bits. The Over street Company Funerai Directors a n Embalmers ik. wrara. I TV'TiirilTTiTTilliiTriTi First Class Equipment. Hearse Service. Auto A. J. MELTON, in charge 24 Years Practical Experience! TELEPHONE Day, 64 Palatka Night, 429 Florida ATTENTION Automobile Owners AGREEMENT. "I Guarantee to pay for any inju ries that my automobile may cause, whether it be to a person, or to a man's property, real or personal, re gardless of whether 1 am driving it, and regardless of whether I am in the car at trio time of the accident. "In" this I agree to pay all hospi tal bills, doctor bills, nurse bills, coses of judicial proceedings, lawyer's fees and any other most or expense, as well as any judgment regardless ef amount, that grows out of an injury produced by my car. "As a fjrther guarantee to this contract, I pledge as security all my rt-al etsate, chattels, and property of any kind wi.ich I now own, and "Still further guarantee to the per formance of this contract all real es tate, personal chattels, and property of any kind which I may hereafter acquire, accumulate or possess." This is a pretty broad contract, but nevertheless every man that buys an automobile assumes it and regardless of whether he likes th condition of this contract or not, he is bound un to it. Why not let The Belt Automobile Indemnity1 Association of El Paso, Ill inois, assume all thie responsibility, pay all this expense, do all the work and relieve you of all this worry? Rates very reasonable. Represented by: X. J. KNIGHT, Real Ei-tate and Insurance, Palatka, Fla. Synopsis of preceding chapters: Muggerby Illffgang Is a dangerous I criminal a gambler for high stakes a man mighty hard to catch because of his uncanny impersonal genius. The detectives follow him to a restaurant of underworld rendezvous, surround the place, put a squad on the roof and two under the cellar. They go In, only to find a waiter and several customers. They search and research the place, arrest the whole bunch, only to find that Mug gerby Biffgang had been the very cook who had generously given them each a piece of dried apple pie and whom In gratitude they had left behind. Things are getting desperate for the police force. Several times they have burst into his gambling den only to find nothing; no faro tables, no rou lette wheel; not even a deck of Old Maid curds. Dear, dear I Then one day, Chin chilla, the pretty daughter of a Span ish sombrero, rushed Into headquar ters and Informed the police of a dan gerous counterfeiting den. She has heard the clinking of coins, and curses. But the police fly on the Instant and It Is only when they have gone 40 miles that they remember they had forgotten to ask Chinchilla where the den was. However, they scour and find It and break In upon the counterfeiters with wielded clubs and drawn revolvers. And Joy of Jubilations! Who should be thfe leader of the band hut the treacherous thug, Muggerby Biffgang, the great and dangerous gambler of millions! Setalng the unlawful para phernalia, they kick the whole gang Into Jail. But mystery of mysteries! The only things they find In the Junk are double-headed pennies. The plot is apparent In shooting the pennies and by taking heads, the gang al- Very simple. Just a Few Suggestions ElectriciPercoIators Electric Grills Electric Chafing Dishes Electric Sewing Machine Floor Lamps Boudoir Lamps Portable Table Lamps Shaving Mugs Eveready "Daylos" ANY OF THESE USEFUL GIFTS WILL MAKE THIS A Merry Christmas SPENCER ELECTRIC CO. "QUALITY AND SERVICE" The warden of the jail asks each pris oner the same queer question. "Do you play checkers?" Afraid that this Is some sort of a trap they each say "No!" very vehemently. But Muggerby, when his turn comes, is so deep In thought that his caution deserts him and he says: "Yes!" The next day all the prisoners are released but Muggerby, who Is given a year's sentence with 11 months off for good behavior. MDLV. "Denr warden," asked Muggerby, 20 years later, now a white-haired man, "why, when my sentence was a year, have you kept nie 20 years?" "Because, dear prisoner, you were the only one who could beat me at checkers around here, and I've kept you here until I found out nil of your pet moves," answered the warden, wondering why Muggerby had never asked him before. Detroit Free Press. Lee Puncture-Proof Tires 1'ALATlCl DISTRIBUTOR- VULCANIZING DONE KIUHT CENTRAL VULCANIZER P. C. O'HAVER yv..t:i:.i.-i:.i.x Change in French Marriage Laws. That the age of bride and bride groom heed no longer be inscribed on the marriage certificate is a new rule in regard to French marriages. It Is sufficient if they are declared of age, or over thirty, a statement of specific age being unnecessary. Hitherto it lins been necessary to have the banns posted up on the door of the town hall for ten days, includ ing two Sundays. The latter clause in the rule has been abolished, while. If desired, the civic authorities can celebrate the marriage at the house of either the bride or bridegroom. says London Tlt-I'.its. Two witnesses instead of four will also In future be uflicient. The names of the respective par ents will no longer appear in the olli cial publications. The mother of one of the contracting parties will in fu ture have the right to oppose the mar riage, a right which before was ouly attributed to the father. Service To Grocers Continued and increasing business proves appreciation of the service we are rendering the retailers in our territory. We are now handling all standard goods at margins that are a surprise to other dealers. Our stock is fresh and up-to-the minute. Prompt shipment, accurate con signments and fair treatment, our motto. The Atlantic Grocery Co. Palatka, Florida - r Game Laws Working Well. Wild duck and wild geese, since the federal migratory bird law took full effect under a special treaty with Canada and Great Britain, have been steadily increasing. They have grown more tame, too, and In places where they hove found a welcome and where they have been fed and protected they now flock by the thousands. In the city limits of Oakland, Cal., there Is small lake where wild geese and ducks have been fed, and within a few years that lake, even though it be within the city, has come to be the mecea of thousands upon thousands of ducks which In previous years were unseen there. Tree-Spraying Apparatus. One of the developments of the fight against tree pesfs is a mobile power sprayer that Is touring the middle west, working in certain localities only so long as its sen-ices are de manded, then moving to another field. A solution containing arsenate of lead la used in the sprayer In warm weath er, and one made with lime and sul phur In cold weather. Popular Science Monthly. FRESH GROUND MEAL Put up in ten pound sacks. -for consumer's use, fresh at the mill. We are turning out thebest grade 01 meal we have ever been able to make. Get It When It Is Fresh Fresh ground meal leaves that pleasant, fruity taste in the mouth. Insist on getting it at your local grocery, and if you cannot get it there, see us. ST. JOHN'S MILLING RIVER CO. Nailed at Last. "Aren't a bit of a profiteer on these eggs?' "No," protested Farmer Corntossel. "It's the hen. She Insists on the most expensive food In unlimited quantities." STOCKHOLDER'S MEETING. A Meeting of the Stockholder's cf the Palatka Development Company will be held at their office, Palatka, Fla., Wednesday, January 21st, 1920, at 10:00 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year, and for such othe business a. may come before the mt ating. WALTER W. Tli JHMAN, Secretary. ft Arabian Hides Grade Well. Arabian skins coming into the worltt markets through Egypt and the Sudan originate Exclusively In Jedda and places In the vicinity of Mecca. They embrace cattle hides, sheep skins, goat skins find camel aides, and nre gener ally drxj salted. Arnbinn hides are limited In quantity; the quality, how ever, is excellent A REAL FARM FOR HOGS OR DAIRYING. 320 acres; 80 under hog proof fence ar '. cross fences; 60 under cultiva tion; flowing well; good five room house and big barn, together with outhouses. In heart of famous East BRlatka-R&stings potato belt; S miles V. from East PalaUta on brick highway. ideally situated for livestock, dairy ing or general farming. Rich, black potato soil. Price $10,000. Terms. jJVed T. Merrill, Palatka, Fla, STOCKHOLDER'S MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the An nual Meeting of Stockholders of t!;v Merryday Grery Company will be held at their office in Palatka, Fla., on Thursday, January 8th, 1920, at 10 a. m. WALTER W. TILGHXIAN N f ' 4 .... . 1 T f t 1