| St. Augustine Record 1910 Extracts - 2 |
| Funeral of Infant The funeral of Lilah Eudora House, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. House who died Friday, took place Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from Trinity Episcopal Church the rector, the Rev. L. Fitz-James Hindry, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery by Undertaker Ponce. Assault and Battery Liza Nesbit, a negro woman, was brought in from Hastings by Deputy Sheriff Charley Green this morning and was taken before Judge Mackey on the charge of assault and battery upon Ella Thomas. She was sentenced to pay a fine of $3 and costs or to serve thirty days in jail. June 6, 1910 For Assault and Battery Edward Williams, a negro, was fined $5 and costs with the option of serving ten days in jail by Judge Pinkham in city court this morning upon the charge of assault and battery. Williams was charged with beating his wife and Judge Pinkham decided to make it a lesson for him. The arrest by made by Deputy Marshal Monson. Death of Mrs. Manucy Aged Lady Passed Away Yesterday in Jacksonville. Mrs. Mary Carmen Manucy, mother of Mr. Joseph Manucy of this city, passed away yesterday at her home in Jacksonville and the remains were brought over here this morning. Mrs. Manucy was 87 years of age. She was formerly a resident of this city and leaves a number of relatives here. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the Cathedral and the following gentlemen will act as pall bearers: Messrs. Chas. D. Manucy, Albert Usina, J. M. G. Carrera, L. L. Sims, B. D. Capo, and J. C. Libby. J. W. Sanchez & Son, undertakers, have charge of the funeral arrangements. June 8, 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Flagler Leave Private car number 90 of the Florida East Coast Railway, was attached to the northbound train this morning. On board were Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Flagler and Dr. Kenan and Mr. Flagler's private secretary, Mr. Warren Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Flagler will spend the early part of the summer at Mamaronneck, N. Y., and will later go to Bretton Woods in the White Mountains for the warm months. * * * Miss Mary D. Gullmartin, a popular student of the St. Augustine High school last winter, left this morning for Texas where she will join her parents and where they will make their future home. She spent the past winter with her aunt, Miss Julia Guilmarti. A large number of her school mates were down to the morning train to see her off. June 9, 1910 Major George P. Fowler is Dead at Home at Hastings Major Geo. P. Fowler, aged 85 years and one of the most picturesque figures and most highly respected men in St. Johns county, passed away yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home at Hastings. General debility caused his death. Prominent for years in the State's political arena, Major Fowler was well known among the older residents throughout Florida and general regret will be caused by the news of his death. Major Fowler was a graduate of West Point and then served for a number of years in the army as an officer. He was with Custer in his Indian campaign and in 1849 he went to California with Uncle Sams' troops. He took a prominent part in many of the campaigns waged during the years when a constant struggle was going on the frontier between the Indians and the whites. In the War of the Confederacy he fought as an officer under General Grant. He was wounded during one battle. Shortly after the war he came to Florida and he has practiced law since then up to the time of his death. He resided at Palatka until about four years ago when he removed to St. Johns county. Up to 1896 he was member of the Republican party and always took a prominent part in politics and a part that won him the respect of his fellow citizens. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1885. Major Fowler was always present when court was being held in St. Augustine and his personality and warm handclasp always brought a crowd of friends to him whether he was on the streets or in the court house. He was always popular. Major Fowler is survived by two sons, Messrs. Harry W. and William Sherman Fowler, and one daughter. The funeral will probably be held today. Local Happenings Scrapped Over Tobacco A row over a package of tobacco and some cigarette papers brought Arlie Boyd and Charles Martin, negroes, before Judge Pinkham in city court this morning and resulted in each being fined $5 and costs. They were arrested by Officer Leo Capellia Commencement Near. Pupils of St. Joseph's Prepare a Splendid Program. Arrangements are about complete for commencement exercises at the Academy. To defray the expenses incurred by the furnishing of the stage, new lights, new scenes and a new curtain, 50 cents admission will be charged. Those who desire reserved seats can have them by applying at the Convent and paying ten cents additional. The different numbers which will be presented have been given in The Record, with the exception of a "Parasol Drill," by the little ones. The little misses to take part in this are Ina Andrew, Gladys Small, Prudence Coleman, Thelma Arnau, Thelma Noda, Nica Reyes, Annie Selkers, Helen Coalla, Millicent Paris, Dorothy de Medicis, Johnie O'Neal, Rosa Morallo, Beulah Eddy, Christine Burkhardt, Ruth Masters, Mary Rantia, Myrtle Pellicer, Mertina Masters, Olivet Gandy, Versenoy Gandy, Eva Freyburg, Marie Hoeck, Catherine Edwards, Lilian Coon, Dorothy Hite, Ruth Hernandez, Lillian Corbett, Kate Oputnam Calhoun, America Martin, Lyda Chapman and Helen Colee. The contest for the Arithmetic Medal took place Saturday. This contest is open to classes A. B and C. The members of Class C were the only competitors this year, and the contest resulted in a tie between Miss Marie Louise Areos of Tampa, and Miss Rosina Patterson of Jacksonville. The young ladies drew for the medal and Miss Patterson won it. The problems given were selected from the First Grade Teachers' Examination papers issued by the Board of Education in different years. The contest for the Composition Medal has also taken place. The young ladies who competed were Miss Pauline Carleton, Miss Christine Mahoney, Miss Bessie Hawley and Miss Marguerite Standish. The papers have been submitted to the Reverend Dr. Foley. New School Building The county school board has decided to erect a new school building at St. Johns Park. The old building is now entirely too small as that section of the county is settling up rapidly. The new building will probably be erected in time for the next term of school. It will be a substantial frame building. June 12, 1910 One is Brained; Two are Shot Tragic Result of Affray in North End of County. Jos. Crockett Shoots Daughter and Son-in-Law and is Killed in Self-Defense. Brained with an axe by his son-in-law, Charles Tappin, in whom but a moment before he had buried two bullets from a pistol, Joseph Crockett is dead, his son-in-law is seriously and perhaps fatally wounded and his daughter is suffering from two bullet wounds. The tragic affray occurred in the Switzerland neighborhood in the northern end of the county late Saturday afternoon. The killing of Crockett was in self-defense. News of the crime was received in St. Augustine yesterday and Coroner Mackey and Deputy Sheriff Joe Apler hurried to the scene and spent the day there on the case. A coroner's jury with Gregg Carrera as foremen was summoned by Judge Mackey and an inquest was held over the remains of Crockett and the entire tragedy was thoroughly investigated. The jury, without hearing Tappin at all brought in a verdict that Crockett came to his death by the use of an axe or some other blunt instrument in the hands of Tappin but in self-defense. Accordingly Tappin was not held for the killing. The jury was not secured from the immediate neighborhood but was drawn from some miles distant in order that there might be no possible chance of prejudice. From the evidence that was submitted it appears that there has long been bad feeling between Crockett and his son-in- law. This has existed ever since Tappin married Crockett's daughter about two years ago. Corckett endeavoring at that time to have the marriage annulled. Crockett is understood to have received a letter from his daughter on Saturday but the contents of this were not made known. That afternoon he engaged F. E. Pacetti to drive him over the long distance to Switzerland. He acted a little strange all of the time but did nothing to especially arouse any suspicions in the mind of Mr. Pacetti. When they reached the outside of the Tappin home Crockett left Mr. Pacetti and the team and disappeared around an old house that stands in front of the home. But a few moments later Mr. Pacetti heard five shots fired in rapid succession and followed by a woman's scream. The tragedy had been enacted by the time he reached the spot. From the evidence it appears that Tappin's children came into the house and told him that they had seen a man skulking about outside. He went out and looked under the house but saw no one, but as he turned to reenter the house he came face to face with Crockett standing in the doorway with a pistol in his hand. He immediately opened fire and one shot struck the younger man over the heart, but glanced up slightly while another struck him on the head through not in such a way as to inflict a mortal wound. Mrs. Tappin was standing by her husband and two of the bullets grazed her, one on her arm and another on the neck. Both are only flesh wounds. Tappin, though desperately wounded, closed with his assailant and in the mix-up succeeded in wrenching his pistol from him and striking him over the head. They then reeled over near the wood pile and Tappin dropped the pistol and secured the axe and crushed in the entire right temple of Crockett's skull. Death must have been instantaneous. Tappin is well known and respected throughout the northern end of the county. He is a hard-working and industrious farmer and is held in high esteem by his neighbors. Crockett has for some time been employed as a street cleaner in St. Augustine. Eli Up Once Again Eli Smith, colored and whose name is down on the police docket more times than those of any other three men in St. Augustine, was before Judge Pinkham in city court this morning again on the old charge of drunkenness. It has all become a matter of routine and Eli as usual plead not guilty and then calmly accepted his sentence of $1 and costs or three days. Two Lose Licenses There are two colored applicants for teacher's licenses who tried to work the rabbit's foot on Superintendent of Public Instruction W. S. M. Pinkham during the county examinations last week, who will not receive licenses as a result. In one case Mr. Pinkham discovered a tablet "prompter" which one had used. This was sixteen pages of closely written information regarding the subject upon which the examination was held that day. The applicant was keeping this under her desk and was making good progress through its aid for a "one hundred" mark. In the other case one person took the examination, giving the name of another in order that the other might get a license without taking the necessary examination. Mr. Pinkham's suspicious were aroused and he unearthed the little scheme. It happened, however, that it would have fallen flat anyhow as the one who took the examinations fell down on them. Mr. Pinkham is determined that all attempts at fraud in the securing of teachers' licenses shall be uncovered and he is very careful both in the conduct of the examinations and in the grading of the papers. All of the other applicants, both white and colored, passed and will receive licenses to teach. June 14, 1910 Big Fine for Carrying Pistol H. A. Carter, a negro, was fined $100 and costs with the alternative of ninety days imprisonment by Judge Mackey this morning for carrying a pistol. The concealed weapons charge is a serious one and the sentence imposed was the minimum. Carter was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Guy White at Espanola. Personal Mention Miss Thompson, head nurse at the Railroad hospital, left yesterday for Tallapoosa, Ga., accompanied by Miss Palmer, also of the staff of nurses. Miss Thompson has been on the sick list for the last two weeks and has gone to the mountains of North Georgia to enjoy the benefit of the change of climate for a few weeks. June 16, 1910 Mr. Hugill Dead Mrs. M. A. Kliensmith has received a telegram from her daughter, Mrs. Ivy Hugill, to the effect that her husband, Mr. Thomas Hugill, died in Chicago Tuesday. They left for Chicago a few weeks ago for the purpose of having an operation performed on Mr. Hugill. The doctors declined to perform the operation, however. The body will be brought here for interment in Evergreen cemetery. It will arrive on the forenoon train Saturday and will be taken in charge by Undertaker Ponce. The funeral services will be held from Grace Methodist Church. All friends are requested to attend. Mr. Hugill has made St. Augustine his home for the past five years and owned a place at Moultrie. Colored Weddings Willie Oxerdine of Elkton and Ola McGill, a colored couple, were granted a marriage license this morning. Purchased Grocery Business Mr. A. W. Corbett has purchased the N. F. Genovar-Reyes grocery business, in the Genovar Opera House building. He will move the stock and the store will be closed. The former owners will engage in other lines, retiring permanently from the grocery business. For Abusive Language Charged with using abusive language Will Cubbedge was fined $5 and costs by Judge Pinkham in city court this morning. The language upon which the charge was based was directed at Greg Pomar. June 17, 1910 Literature for the County Jail As Mrs. Vanaman's store will be closed for several months, all who are willing to contribute old papers, magazines, books, etc., for use at the County jail and the convict camps, are requested to kindly leave same at H. W. Davis & Co. store, where they will be called for regularly and much appreciated. Personal Mention Sheriff C. J. Perry is planning to leave tomorrow for Hot Springs, Ark., for a couple of months treatment for his old enemy, rheumatism. The sheriff has been troubled much lately by this unpleasant ailment and he has been advised by his physician to try the springs. His friends hope the treatment will have the effect of restoring his customary good health. During his absence Chief Deputy Sheriff Raymond Sabate will be in charge of the office. Mrs. M. E. Cavanaugh of Savannah is enjoying a visit here with her son, Mr. E. C. Cavanaugh. June 18, 1910 Judge Mickler Dies After Illness of Several Weeks Valiantly fighting for weeks against a most serious illness Judge Albert Henry Mickler, one of the best known citizens of St. Johns county and well known throughout all Florida, finally succumbed yesterday afternoon and at 3:30 o'clock death stilled the beating of his heart and he passed away. News of his death spread quickly over the city and the death of no other citizen could have caused more universal regret and sorrow. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Cathedral. Judge Mickler was born in St. Augustine and spent his entire life here, growing up in his profession in the Ancient City and becoming a potent factor in every movement for the city's upbuilding. He was prominently connected with many of the leading business concerns of the city and occupied a place in the community as well as in the hearts of its people second to no other citizen. He was but in the prime of life when thus ruthlessly taken by death as he was only in his thirty-seventh year. He was educated in the local schools and after graduating from the high school worked in the insurance office of Judge M. R. Cooper and studied law under him. He then went to Washington, D. C., and took the law course at Georgetown University. Returning to St. Augustine he was again associated with Judge Cooper for some little time before he took up his own practice. He rapidly forged forward in his chosen work until his ability as an attorney became known all over the State. He was most successful both as a jury lawyer and in civil practice. Judge Mickler could undoubtedly have had any office within the gift of the people of St. Johns county and he had been urged by his friends more than once to seek high honors in the political arena. But while taking the active interest of a good citizen in politics he sought no office within recent years. He was elected municipal judge some years ago, but his growing practice demanded his entire time of late. He held the office of collector of customs for this port under President Cleveland and was city attorney for nearly six years at the time of his death. In all public movements Judge Mickler was a ready and willing worker. When the St. Augustine Rifles were organized in October, 1890, he was one of the five men present at the very first meeting held when the organization of the company was decided upon. When the company was organized he was elected first lieutenant. When the idea of holding a Ponce de Leon celebration was first broached he took an active interest in the work of preparation and he has been a factor in the success of each celebration. His universal popularity led to his election as Ponce de Leon for the first celebration. In his Church life Judge Mickler was a devout Catholic. In his lodge life he was a prominent member of the Eagles, the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. In the Knights of Columbus he had held the office of Grand Knight for two years, he was State advocate and at the time of his death was advocate for the local council and past grand knight. In the business life of the city he held a prominent place. He was president of the Callaway Clothing Company, a director of the Commercial Bank, and of the Surprise Store Company and was interested in other businesses. He has been in rather poor health for several years and this was not aided by his close application to his work. He was taken very ill last year but a trip to Washington last summer resulted in the apparent return of his good health. This was only temporary, however, and now for over four weeks he has been seriously ill at his home on Bridge street. His wonderful vitality held him up against the ravages of the disease which would long since have claimed the average man under similar circumstances. Up to the past day or two it was believed that he would rally sufficiently to hold his own for some time to come. He grew suddenly worse yesterday, however, and death finally brought the end at 3:30 o'clock. In 1898 Judge Mickler and Miss Catherine Brown of Washington, D. C., were united in marriage. He is survived by his wife and by six children, Evangeline, Rogero, Bertram, Stanislaus, Margaret and Hortense, and by his parents, Capt. And Mrs. William Mickler. Besides these he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Philip DeHoff and Mrs. Louise Fuller, and two brothers, Mr. Edwin Mickler of Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Mr. Arnold Mickler, cashier of the Citizens' bank at Live Oak, Fla. Mrs. Mickler's mother, Mrs. Thomas Brown, and brother, Mr. Thomas Brown, arrived today from Washington, D. C., to be present at the funeral. Mr. Al. L. Rogero of Jacksonville, an uncle of the deceased, and his brother, Arnold, from Live Oak, also arrived today. Tomorrow Mrs. P. Dord, a sister of Mrs. Mickler, will arrive from Washington. The funeral will leave the residence for the Cathedral where the services will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in San Lorenzo cemetery. The friends are all invited to attend the services. The pallbearers will be Mayor Eugene Masters and the Messrs. C. F. Hopkins, Thomas K. Cureton, Jos. T. Pacetti, W. Wallace Snow, W. O. Boutwell, X. Lopez and W. P. Genovar. Services will be held at 3 o'clock at the residence by the Elks, the impressive ritual of the order being carried out. The funeral will then be held at the Cathedral. Proclamation. Whereas, Divine Providence in its wisdom has removed from this earth our beloved fellow-citizen and official, Judge Albert H. Mickler. In the death of Judge Mickler his family mourns the loss of a loving, devoted husband, father, brother and son. Our city loses an honest, fair and conscientious official whose every act and word was for the betterment of St. Augustine and its people. His many generous deeds, words of kindly greeting, advice generously given, well performed professional duties, his devotion to public affairs, the many traits that go to make man revered and respected will ever keep his memory green. Therefore, in loving remembrance to the memory of our fellow official and citizen, I, Eugene Masters, mayor of the city of St. Augustine, request all city officials and employees to attend the funeral services at three o'clock p. m., Sunday, June 19th, 1910. Done on this, the 18th day of June, A. D. 1910. Eugene Masters, Mayor. June 20, 1910 Mass for Father Buckley The anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral Thursday for Father Buckley who was drowned in the surf at South Beach just one year ago from that date. The requiem high mass will be celebrated at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. The impressive ceremony of the absolution at the catafalque will be carried out. Many will remember how a year ago the entire city was thrown into sorrow by the tragic death of Father Buckley. Expensive Swearing Jerry Green, a negro, was brought in from Hastings by Chief Deputy Raymond Sabate Saturday on the charge of using profane and obscene language in public at the Hastings depot. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $5 and costs or to serve thirty days, by Judge Mackey this morning. Arrested for Robbery Harry Jenkins, a negro, was arraigned before Judge Mackey this morning on a charge of robbery. He plead not guilty and his preliminary hearing was set for Saturday. He is charged with having held up some negroes at Shell Bluff last winter with a pistol. According to the story told it was a regular old fashioned highwayman stunt and it will probably go hard with Jenkins if he is convicted. Personal Mention. Mr. Shelby Stephens of Tennille, Ga., has arrived to spend the summer here with his brother, Mr. R. C. Stephens. June 21, 1910 Deland Man Made Principal of St. Augustine School Theodore D. Culp, principal of the DeLand high school, will next September assume the duties of principal of the St. Augustine High school. Prof. Culp succeeds Prof. J. L. Boone,. He has been chosen by the county school board and will probably be officially appointed at the meeting to be held tonight in the offices of County Superintendent of Public Instruction W. S. M. Pinkham. Prof. Culp comes highly recommended and with an experience of a lifetime in school work. The school board will tonight tackle the task of selecting teachers for next term for all of the schools in the county. It is improbable that all will be completed tonight and it is very probable that another meeting will be held tomorrow to finish up the work. In the St. Augustine No. 1 school there are about six vacancies. Miss Wilhelmina Hooks, the second assistant in the high school, has not applied for reappointment and her place will have to be filled. New teachers will be selected for the Third and Fourth grades and it is probable that a second teacher will be appointed for the Third or the Fourth grade. A second teacher will also probably be chosen to take a part of the Fifth grade as these grades are overcrowded. The new school building will be ready for occupancy by the time school opens and the school officials recognize the fact that it is imperative that the best teachers should be selected in order to hold the school up to the high standard desired. It is believed that one of the best faculties in the history of the school will be provided. There are many applicants for all of the vacancies so that there are certain to be some disappointments when the board has ended its work. A General Row A Saturday night row was thoroughly aired before Judge Pinkham in city court this morning and as a result Josephine Robinson was sentenced to pay a fine of $10 and costs or to serve fifteen days on a charge of quarreling. Sarah Van Dyke was given $2 and costs or five days on the same charge and Cora Primus was discharged. All are negroes. From the evidence it appears that Josephine was in an ugly mood and started after Cora with a mean looking knife. Sarah Van Dyke then entered into the spirit of the occasion as peace maker with a fence picket as the want of peace. Taking School Census Over Under the direction of County Superintendent of Public Instruction W. S. M. Pinkham the school census is being retaken in some parts of the city. The census figures for the entire county were turned in and while the country districts seem to be all right Judge Pink,ham from his own knowledge of the school children in the city saw that many names were lacking. He immediately ordered the ground again covered. The rains of it will probably be completed soon. Judge Pinkham will then compile the figure. The census includes all children of school age. The State law requires that it be taken every ten years. Preparing Specifications Architect W. B. Talley of Jacksonville was in the city yesterday conferring with the Rev. C. C. Cecil and others regarding the specifications for the new Church edifice to be erected here by the M. E. Church, South. The structure is to be built at the corner of King and Ribera streets and is to be one of the most handsome in the city. The specifications are to be prepared at once. The Rev. Cecil is attending the various district conferences of the Church throughout the State for the purpose of raising funds for the new building. June 23, 1910 B. A. Masters is Victim of Brutal Assault by Negro Struck down from behind with a pitchfork handle or a hoe, Mr. B. A. Masters, one of the most widely and best known citizens in the county was the victim of a brutal and murderous assault at his farm three miles from the city yesterday at the hands of a burly negro. He was robbed and left for dead by the negro who has not yet been apprehended. Deputy Sheriffs with Chief Deputy Raymond Sabate leading are making every effort to capture the negro and the officers in other counties have been notified. Mr. Masters employed the negro and drove out with him to the farm. He stopped with a neighbor to ask him to come over later in the day and then drove on. Mr. Manny Capelle drove to the farm between 2 and 3 o'clock and was astounded to find Mr. Masters lying prostrate on the ground with his hair matted with blood. He had evidently been there several hours. He immediately brought him into the city and Dr. Alexander, was summoned. There were some bad scalp wounds and nine stitches were necessary. Mr. Masters suffered much during the night but was better this morning. He will probably recover soon unless unforeseen trouble sets in. He remembers alighting from the wagon to tie the horse and at that moment being struck from behind by some heavy club or weapon. Twenty-five dollars in cash, some papers and his gold watch were taken from him. Chief Deputy Sheriff Sabate was notified and quickly took the matter up. In the hope of heading the negro off Chief of Police Benet and Sergeant Davis made a flying trip several miles north o this city. It is stated that the negro had just ended a term on the chain gang. This was not known to Mr. Masters when he employed him, however. Much excitement was caused when the news of the crime spread. June 24, 1910 School Teachers are Appointed Board Nearly Through With Important Work Faculty for Hastings School is Not Yet Decided Upon Good Work Expected. After two days of work going over scores of applications in the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction W. S. M. Pinkham the county school board has practically decided upon the teachers for all of the county schools for the next school year. It is believed that better work than ever will mark the next term of school as every teacher named has the best references. The faculty for the Hastings school has not been definitely decided upon but probably will be soon. There are a number of applicants to teach there and these are now being considered. The list thus far selected for the schools of the county is as follows: No. 1, St. Augustine High School - Theodore D. Culp, principal; Miss Evelyn M. Hamblen, first assistant; Miss Amelia Kindall, second assistant; Mrs. Annie Averette, Spanish, stenography and typewriting; Miss Leone Rood, eighth grade; Mrs. L. P. Hawkins, seventh grade; Miss Agnes Coughlin, sixth grade; Miss Maude Shorter, sixth grade, B.; Mrs. Merle Morton, fifth grade; Miss D. B. Brinson, fourth grade; Miss Alleen Cooper, second grade; Miss Ada Coughlin, first grade. No. 2, St. Augustine Junior High School, colored - “Geo. S. Chaires, principal; E. B. Nelson, A. P. Wilson, Marie McMillan, Maggie Ross, W. B. Deas and V. B. McKinney, assistants. No. 3, Fruit Cove, colored - E. C. Allison. No. 4, Deep Creek - Miss Agnes Sullivan. No. 6, Sampson - Miss Mary Nash. No. 8, Hastings, colored - A. E. Curinton. No. 12, Convent - Sister Julia, Sister Agnita, Sister Thomasie, Sister Thecla, Sister Rose de Lima. No. 13, Moccasin Branch - Sister Ambrose, Sister Leo Cadia. No. 16, Cartersville - Getty Blackwelder. No. 17, Moultrie - C. E. Loper. No. 18, Mill Creek, colored - Annie Evans. No. 23, St. Johns Park - Miss Ethel E. Ridenour. No. 24, Trout Creek - Miss Pearl Murdock. No. 25, Haw Creek - Miss Ida Tobie. No. 26, Palm Valley - Miss Evelyn Liddon. No. 27, Julington - Miss Bertha Barkoskie. No. 30, Matanzas - Miss Lottie Blackwelder. No. 35, New Augustine - Miss Gertrude Speissegger, principal; Miss Pauline Gatchell, assistant. No. 36, New Augustine, colored.- C. B. McKinney, principal; T. B. Wetters and Doras Gilbert, assistants. No. 38, Yelvington - Miss Margaret Anderson. No. 40, Bunnell - Miss Stella Martin. No. 42, Osceola - Miss Ella A. Fuqua. Rung-Yunkes Mr. Harry J. Rung of Jacksonville, Fla., and Miss Adelaide T. Yunkes of Espanola, were united in marriage Wednesday at the Cathedral by the Rev. Father Foley. Swiped a Wheel Thomas Reed, a young negro, was turned over to Chief Deputy Sheriff Raymond Sabate this morning by Chief of Police Benet and will be prosecuted by the State for stealing a bicycle. When Reed was arrested he was finally induced by Sergeant Davis to lead the way to where he had hidden the wheel in an old house. The bicycle was much the worse for his use as he had taken off a tire and ridden it upon the rim. The authorities are anxious to make special examples of all bicycle thieves. Taken by Surprise Local members of the P. O. S. of A., last night took Mr. A. H. Lewin, one of the most energetic workers in the order, by surprise at his home on St. George street. Mr. Lewin was sixty-nine years of age yesterday and his fellow members decided to surprise him. It was well planned and complete and both host and guests spent an enjoyable evening. McCrimmon - Mizelle Many St. Augustine friends of the contracting parties will be interested in the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Charles T. McCrimmon and Miss Margaret Mizelle Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride's sister in Miami. Mr. McCrimmon especially has many friends in the Ancient City. Personal Mention. Mrs. James McKinley, formerly Miss Fannie Oliveros, arrived here this morning from Tampa, accompanied by her four children and are guests of her brother, Mr. J. D. Oliveros. Mr. James B. Floyd returned to Georgia today after a several days visit with his brother, Mr. H. H. Floyd. Mrs. Floyd will continue her visit here for sometime before returning to her home in Savannah. June 25, 1910 Barber - Knapp A license was issued today for the marriage of Mr. William L. Barber and Miss Mamie P. Knapp, both of Bunnell. Improving Hotel Extensive improvements are being made on the exterior of the Hotel Aragon on St. George street, New Porches are being added and many alterations which will greatly improve the hotel and make it better fitted than ever for the business of next winter. Elected Officers At a well attended meeting of Washington Camp, No. 2, of the Patriotic Order, Sons of America, held last night officers for the ensuing six months were elected as follows: President, B. E. Dyson; vice president, E. Y. Harrison; past president, D. D. Corbett; master of forms, O. H. P. Fant; conductor, William Beecher; recording secretary, L,. W. H. Plowman; inspector, M. H. Godby; outside guard, O. P. Goode. The meeting was an interesting one, many matters of importance being discussed. Personal Mention. Mrs. E. Wilds left this morning for Jacksonville whence she will go to Washington State to join Mr. Wilds. They will make their home there. Mrs. B. B. Carroll accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Wilds, to Jacksonville. Mrs. Enslow, accompanied by Miss Frances Ranson, were northbound passengers this morning en route to Beverley, Mass., where they will spend the summer with Mrs. Enslow's daughter, Mrs. Ernest Sabin. They will stop over for a few days in Washington before proceeding to Massachusetts. Miss Annie Mickler of St. Augustine is enjoying a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Richard Neck, in the West End. Palatka Times-Herald. June 27, 1910 Personal Mention Mrs. Mat Mickler left Saturday night for Columbia, S. C., for a visit of some length to her daughter, Mrs. James R. Vaughan. Mrs. Mickler's health is impaired and the change, it is hoped, will prove beneficial June 28, 1910 Engagement Announced The engagement of Mr. William E. Burrell, now assistant secretary and physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association at Cristobal in the Canal Zone, and Miss Winnie Wood of Rollins Park, Fla., has been announced. Miss Wood is one of Winter Park's most accomplished and beautiful young ladies and is a recent graduate of Rollins College. Mr. Burrell was for a long time physical director of the local railroad Y. M. C. A. and has many friends in St. Augustine. Will Issue Guide At a meeting held by the St. Augustine Institute of Science and Historical Society held yesterday afternoon plans were set on foot for the arrangement of an accurate and authoritative guide to all historical spots and points about St. Augustine. A committee was placed in charge, the Rev. J. H. Martin being made chairman. An assistant secretary was also elected at the meeting. Turned Over to State Jack Watts, a negro, was turned over to the sheriff's office this morning by Chief of Police Benet on a charge of vagrancy and trespassing and a stronger charge may be made against him. He was arrested by Sergeant Davis for loitering about the railroad yards. Some clothing has been missed from a work car and suspicion pointed strongly to him. June 29, 1910 Death of Wilbur Simms. Well-Known Young School Student Passes Away after Long Illness. Wilbur Simms, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Simms of Moccasin Branch and a well-known and popular pupil of the St. Augustine high school during the past winter, passed away yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after many weeks of illness at the home of his brother, Mr. Charles Simms, on Weeden street. The funeral and interment took place at 11 o'clock this morning at Moccasin Branch. The arrangements were in charge of the undertaking firm of J. W. Sanchez & Son. Young Mr. Simms was but nineteen years of age. He had been in the city during the winter to attend school and was very popular among his fellow pupils. About six weeks ago he was stricken and although he was full of the strength of youth he finally weakened and death overtook him. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and one sister. Weigand - Strube Cards were received by friends in St. Augustine today announcing the marriage this morning at 10 o'clock at Beecher, Ill., of Mr. Paul Weigand of this city and Miss Emma Cecilia Strube, the daughter of Mrs. William Strube. Mr. Weigand is a well-known business man and many friends will extend congratulations. Remains Sent Away The remains of Mr. Leon Farrell, the young Elkton man who was accidentally killed while driving in his buggy, were sent to the old home in the Carolinas yesterday by the undertaking firm of J. W. Sanchez & Sons. Death of John Hursey Well-Known Hastings Man Passes Away After Illness. After an illness of several weeks Mr. John Hursey, a well-known Hastings citizen, passed away last night at 9:30 o'clock at the residence of his mother in New Augustine. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery by J. W. Sanchez & Son. The Rev. M. P. Jackson, pastor of the Ancient City Baptist Church, will conduct the services. The funeral will be under the direction of the local lodges of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Patriotic Order Sons of America. The deceased was a member of the Hastings lodges of the two orders. Mr. Hursey is survived by his father and mother and by several brothers. Personal Mention Prof. And Mrs. R. L. Parks and infant son will leave Thursday evening for McIntosh, Fla., where they will visit relatives for a month. June 30, 1910 Dog Dies at Master's Grave. Remarkable Instance of Canine Grief at Armstrong Funeral. A remarkable story of canine devotion and grief comes from Armstrong regarding a pathetic incident at the funeral of young Wilbur Simms, the high school student who passed away in this city Tuesday. The incident was so unusual as to attract much attention. One of the young men's prize pets at the old home in the country was a dog. While he had been in town much of the winter and they were thus separated much of the time the faithful pet had evidently not forgotten his master and always gave him a royal welcome when he came home for an occasional visit. During the last few days when the thoughts of the family and friends of the young man were filled with grief over his untimely death little attention could, of course, be paid to the pet. But when the last services were held and the interment took place yesterday the dog was there and evidently knew in his canine heart that with the placing of the little mound of fresh earth above the grave his master had gone from him forever. The dog walked up to the grave, laid his head down upon the fresh earth and died before he could be taken away. According to the story told it was a pure case of a broken heart and grief for his beloved young master had taken the life of the devoted pet. Public Installation Plans were discussed by the local tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men at the meeting held last night for a public installation of the newly elected officers next Wednesday night. The affair promises to be a notable event among Red Men. The new officers are W. H. Beecher, sachem; Joe Mourey, senior sagamore; E. P. Earle, junior sagamore and Steven W. Talmage, prophet. Colored Couple Wed A License has been issued for the marriage of James William and Willor Burnhartt, a colored couple from Palatka. July 5, 1910 Mr. Alonzo Ponce Dead. Well-Known and Aged Resident of County Passes Away. Mr. Alonzo Ponce, aged sixty-three years, passed away Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home, No. 171 San Marco avenue, after a short illness. The funeral was held at Mill Creek, his old home, and interment was at the cemetery there by J. W. Sanchez & Son. He is survived by his wife and by a number of children. Mr. Ponce was one of the oldest residents of St. Johns county and was well known and liked all over the county. Deputy Sheriff Forced to Kill Negro In Self-Defense Attacked by Arthur Jones, a negro sentenced to the county gang on a petty larceny charge, Deputy Sheriff Joe Apler Sunday afternoon was forced to shoot and kill the negro. While Mr. Apler regrets the occurrence there was no other course for him to pursue as is proven by the verdict of the corner's jury summoned by County Judge Cooper. The jury brought in a verdict that the man came to his death as the result of gun wounds inflicted by Deputy Apler while in the discharge of his duty and that as it was in self-defense it was justifiable homicide. Deputy Apler and Mr. Rafiel Andreu left the county jail Sunday afternoon with the negro in a buggy to take him to the county road camp. While at Atwood's swamp about five miles from the city Mr. Apler left the carriage a moment to get a drink of water. He was called back by Mr. Andreu and found that the negro, who was in an ugly mood, was scuffling with him. There was a repeating shot gun in the buggy and the negro was endeavoring to secure this. Mr. Apler got it first, however, and ordered the negro back. He seemed mad with fury, however and leaped at the deputy. Mr. Alpler fired, intending to only wound or cow the prisoner but the shot took effect and proved fatal. The negro is said to have threatened to kill both and he could probably have done this if he had secured the gun as it was a repeater. Coroner Mackey was out at Shell Bluff holding an inquest and for this reason County Judge Cooper, acting under the provision made in such cases by the law, summoned a jury. The body had been turned over to Undertaker Ponce and was duly examined. The verdict as stated follows the evidence that the killing was apparently unavoidable. Colored Couples Wed County Judge Cooper this morning issued a license for the marriage of Joe Falcon and Ivory Bridges, a colored couple from Armstrong. Busy Sergeant Davis Police Sergeant S. E. Davis was making a noise like an unusually busy man this morning. He was serving as police sergeant, acting deputy marshal and acting city clerk. And he was handling all three jobs like a veteran. While Chief of Police Benet is on his vacation, Deputy Marshal Oliver Monson is capably holding down the acting chiefship and Sergeant Davis is serving as acting deputy. City Clerk Carrera was on a business trip to Jacksonville today and so the sergeant filled in on his desk during city court. Negro is Killed. Inquest Fails to Reveal Slayer of John Green. News was received in the city Sunday of the killing at Shell Bluff at 8 o'clock Saturday night of John Green, a negro, and Coroner Mackey and Deputy Sheriff Guy White hurried to the scene. They returned yesterday morning. The inquest convened by Coroner Mackey reached a verdict to the effect that the man came to his death by a pistol shot fired by someone unknown. The evidence failed to reveal the identity of the man who killed Green and in fact principally went to show that Green had been using the most foul kind of language about the turpentine camp at which the killing occurred. Mr. McKnight, the foreman, went outside his house and had some trouble with Green as he endeavored to induce him to cease using the foul language which he was using. A shot followed the scuffle but none of the witnesses could tell who fired it. It is a coincidence that two inquests were being held in St. Johns county at practically the same time. While Coroner Mackey was at Shell Bluff working on the Green case., County Judge Cooper was holding an inquest over the body of Jones, the negro who was killed by Deputy Sheriff Apler. July 6, 1910 Fight Pictures Not to Be Allowed Here For Purpose of Avoiding Race Feeling Moving Pictures Will be Barred. In line with a similar movement all over the country St. Augustine will in all probability take prompt steps to prohibit the showing of the moving pictures of the Jeeffries-Johnson fight here and it is probable that this will be made to cover all other fight pictures in the future. This is to prevent any race feeling and is also in the cause of public decency. Mayor Masters and several members of city council have been approached by many citizens urging that the necessary steps be taken in ample time to prevent the pictures being shown here. It is probable that council will be asked to pass an ordinance putting a stop to the showing of any fight pictures here. The managers of the two local moving picture theatres are perfectly willing to concur with public sentiment in the matter but in justice to them it is considered best to pass an ordinance which would prevent a travelling show coming along in the winter time and showing the pictures. Mayor Masters has favored the proposed step from the first. The Epworth League of Grace M. E. Church last night adopted a resolution pledging the moral support of the members to the prevention of the appearance of the pictures here. Other organizations are also expected to push the matter but aside from that entirely public sentiment seems to be strongly behind the steps proposed. School Census Shows 3,089 Children in the County After several days of hard work County Superintendent of Public Instruction W. S. M. Pinkham has completed the compilation of the school census returns of St. Johns county which were submitted to him by the canvassers some time ago. The compiled returns show a total of 3,089 boys and girls of school age between six and twenty-one years. The total is a substantial increase over the census of 1900 which showed a total for the entire county of 2,4254. The State law requires that the census be taken every ten years. Judge Pinkham started the work here some time ago but the first returns covering the city did not suit him as he detected many omissions and he ordered the work done over in the St. Augustine district. For this reason he has only just completed the totalling of the returns submitted to him by the canvassers. Each child's name is recorded together with the age, the school work that has been done and other facts that will aid the school authorities in keeping in touch with the children of school age. The complete returns are submitted to the State superintendent in Tallahassee. The girls are very much in the majority in the county and in both races. The returns show a total of 973 white boys of school age and 1,020 girls, making a total of 1,993 white children of school age. There are 525 negro boys and 571 girls making a total of 1,096 colored children of school age. This makes the grand total of 3,089 for the entire county. B. E. Pacetti is Hurt by Assault Benj. E. Pacetti is in a somewhat serious condition today as the result of an affair yesterday when he was knocked down and severely hurt by W. F. Hall, a man from Hastings. Mr. Hall was before Judge Pinkham yesterday morning and was given a nominal sentence on a plain drunk charge. The difficulty with Mr. Pacetti occurred later in the afternoon after he had paid his fine. He was arrested by the police and was fined $10 and costs this morning by Judge Pinkham on the charge of assault and battery. As he entered a plea of guilty the case was not aired at all. What led up to the trouble is not known but it is alleged that after some words Mr. Hall knocked Mr. Pacetti down and then kicked or stamped on him. He is in a serious condition today but is expected to recover. Warrants have been sworn out from the State courts in the case against Mr. Hall. * * * Eighty-two direct lineal descendants survive Mrs. Dolores Masters, who died at her home at Moccasin Branch Saturday. Heads Hastings School After considering many applicants it has been decided by the county board of public instruction to appoint Prof. L. H. Thomas of Gainesville to be principal of the junior high school at Hastings. Prof. Thomas is highly recommended and is expected to do much towards bring the school up to a much higher state of efficiency. Miss Faith Leonard of Hastings has been appointed first assistant. The other members of the faulty will son be announced. July 7, 1910 Chief of Police Benet's report for June To the Honorable City council, St. Augustine, Florida: Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report for the month of June, 1910, being a correct account of all money collected by me during the month; number of arrests made, with the names of officers making same: Marshal Benet arrested 2, convicted 1, suspended sentence 1. Deputy Monson arrested 9, convicted 9, committed 4, and five paid fines, $32.96. Officer S. A. McCormick arrested 2, convicted 2, committed and one paid fine, $3.23. Officer W. E. Lucas arrested 1, convicted 1, committed 1. Officer S. E. Davis arrested 7, convicted 7, committed 5, and two paid fines, $20.64. Officer Lawrence Capella arrested 4, convicted 4, committed 1 and three paid fines, $19.34. Total, $76.17. Yours truly, C. H. Benet, Marshal. Mickler Child Dies Evelyn, the little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mickler of Diego, died suddenly at their home at that place yesterday. J. W. Sanchez & Son will inter the remains, probably at Sampson. Webster - Comstock Mr. Robert Webster and Miss Julia Comstock, the daughter of Mrs. Frank Comstock of New Augustine, were quietly married yesterday evening at 6 o'clock at Grace M. E. Church, the pastor, the Rev. J. Henry Martin, officiating. Both young people are employees of the Record Company and are well known. They left this morning on a three weeks trip to Nashville, Tenn. July 8, 1910 Death of Mrs. Claude Allen. Passed Away Early This Morning After Lengthy Illness. After an illness that extended over several months, Mrs. Claude Allen died this morning at 3:50 o'clock at the home of her brother, F. O. Iwanowski, on Joyner street in North City. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Cathedral. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Allen was but a little over twenty-five years of age and was well known and very popular in St. Augustine. Many regret her death. She is survived by her husband and little son, and by four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Usina, Mrs. H. K. Jackson and Mrs. Leonard Bradford of this city, and Mrs. Marion Smith of Inverness. She leaves three brothers, the Messrs. Alexander and F. O. Iwanowski of this city and J. E. Iwanowski of Jacksonville. The pallbearers will be the Messrs. J. H. Colee, Herman Lynn, Lawrence Pomar, Harry Burkett, Paul Beacham and Geo. Pellicer. Personal Mention Miss M. J. Ponce has arrived from West Palm Beach and will spend her summer vacation with her mother. Mrs. J. W. McCann left this morning to spend the day at Summer Haven with her brother, Mr. Frank A. Rolleston, and family. Mrs. Rosa Buie of Palatka is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Powers of North City for a week or two. Mrs. L. J. Brazeale and son will return to Macon Ga., Sunday after having spent two weeks in the city with her mother, Mrs. B. C. Powers. Mrs. Alex Powers and child of Titusville returned home after a week's visit to her mother-in-law, Mrs. B. C. Powers. Mr. Herbert Usina and his mother left last night for the North. They will go to Chicago together and Mrs. Usina will spend some time visiting her daughter, Mrs. O'Brien, in Duluth, while Mr. Usina goes east to New York and Philadelphia on a business trip. Mrs. E. E. Willard of Jacksonville is visiting with her sister, Mrs. R. Yaekel at her home on St. George street. July 9, 1910 Born To Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Rabun, Thursday morning, at their home on Water street, a fine baby daughter. The young lady has been named Rebecca Elizabeth. Fined for Making a Racket Robert Johnson, a young negro, was given a sentence of $2 and costs or five days in jail by Judge Pinkham in city court this morning on the charge of disorderly conduct. A tin sign was placed in front of a residence where there was a severe case of sickness and asking that passers-by be as quiet as possible. Robert came along and proceeded to make all the racket possible by beating upon the tin. Personal Mention Miss Anna McKay left this morning on her annual vacation. She sails from Jacksonville for New York and will visit in that city, Boston and at her former home in St. John, New Brunswick. Mr. F. W. Kirtland, general freight agent of the Florida East Coast Railway, left this morning for New York to attend an important meeting of General Freight Agents which is to assemble in that city next Tuesday. Accompanying Mr. Kirtland were two of his sons, Clayton and Fred, who will visit with relatives in New Jersey till the school vacation ends. Mrs. Best Letton and little son, of Columbus, S. C., are in St. Augustine on a visit to Mrs. Letton's sister, Mrs. Wm. P. Genovar, on San Marco avenue. The Rev. Mark Pierre Jackson, pastor of the Ancient City Baptist Church, has returned from a vacation trip spent at Tallapoosa, Ga., with relatives and friends. He had a very enjoyable vacation and returns greatly rested. Copeland - Coughlin. Well-Known Young Couple Take Their Friends by Surprise. News has been received in St. Augustine by friends and relatives of the young couple of the marriage in Jacksonville one day last week of Mr. Harris V. Copeland and Miss Agnes Coughlin of this city. The news came as a distinct surprise as the marriage was entirely unexpected. The young couple have gone north for a trip. Each of the contracting parties is well known and popular in the Ancient City. The groom is an employee of the Florida East Coast Railway and the bride has spent much of her life here. She has been a member of the faculty of the St. Augustine High school for several terms. Mr. Copeland left for his vacation and the bride for a trip in the North and unknown to their friends they were married in Jacksonville. They proceeded north from there. Mr. Copeland will return in a few weeks while Mrs. Copeland will spend the summer visiting in the North. July 11, 1910 Bootblack Fine John Harden, a little negro bootblack, was fined $1 and costs by Judge Pinkham in city court this morning on the charge of obstructing a sidewalk. Acting Chief of Police Monson has long been trying to break up the habit of the bootblacks of blocking the sidewalks on Sundays and the arrest was made with the intention of setting an example. Held for Selling Liquor Jessie Ford, a negro, was arraigned before Judge Cooper this morning on the charge of selling liquor without a license. He was arrested at Bunnell by Deputy Sheriff Guy White. The hearing resulted in his being bound over to the November term of the circuit court under $250 bond. Colored Couple Wed Ernest Jackson and Laura Carleton, a colored couple, were united in marriage by County Judge M. R. Cooper at his office at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. Go to Page 3 |