Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 9, 1912, Page 6

Are you satisfied with your NET RESULTS of last yeafl Unkept resolutions weaken you; DOING what you determine to do will build your character., Bring the money you have in your pocket to our bank RIGHT NOW, and begin the yeaf semsibly by starting to SAVE and GET AHEAD. If you do, one year from today you wi will thank us. Saving only 25 cents a day—37.50 a month—and interest will amount to over ELEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS in 10 years. FIRST NATIONAL BANK LAKELAND Under Control of U. 8. Gvyment [t i weieiisuNa it S o A ' Popular - Confectlonery Store *.Wwhere the most delicious candies can be procured, is always a source of at- traction to the girl with & ~sweet tdoth, Which is the readon for the demand n'pou us at all times. Bvery ,one that likes rich and lusclous chocs omu, dun-ty ‘marshmallows, 2 vbombomvt, made from high- x'nule and pure 1n‘redients ;alwgys find thelr fl.noflw way. No. 87, west, was one of m handsome stone dwellings, while No. | 87, east, was merely a shabby boafd- | lns house give) dation of working girls. Hsther Mason wearily climbed the stairs of No, 87 east, and paused as Mrs. Beggs' shrill voice called her name from the hall below. “Here's something for you—a. bay left it a few minutes ago—flowers, I Bucss! Suppose your beau sent 'em,” saia the boarding house mistress as Esther descended the stairs, The girl's face flushed as she took the square box and examined the ad- dress. on ' the violet and gold cover. | “Miss Hsther Mason, No. 87 Bast,— sixth street.” Surely it must be for hér, and yet—who would send: her a box of flowers on her birthday? Sdave for the few persons in the office where she was employed she had scarcely an acquaintance in New York—and as for the home /peoplé? . Esther swallowed a: mtle gob and with a murmured word of ‘hanks to Mrs. Beggs she ran light- 11y up the stairs to her littie room and " {‘tossed ‘the box on her narrow bed. — When she had removed her outdoor things she bathea her face and brush- ed 'her dusky halr into satin lmocfli- ness’ before she sat down. i All the hiome folks had passed away | to another and'more. beautiful country | two' long years before ‘Esther had ta- | ken her.gmall patrimony and gone [ bravely to the great city to make her “way among thousands of wage-earners. The investment 6f her money had brought tier a business education, and she had slowly ‘worked her way up- - | warduntil now she could 1ook forward to'the time when an increased salary; ;ulght permit of a more congenlal home. In the meantime the little bank account must grow larger. This was her birthday and she donp knew it. 1t was a strange colnc that Somie oné—some new-fourd fr fi:b -eud her some floworl on M ! She fll‘t‘d the cover and mm denght upbn an immense bunch ‘of .over to the accommo- |- woman at the, WIY to DENN,Y s‘m Wlles Biscalt Co., § in fl_l/g Fafl\ous Factgt_‘g.' y' Witha T housang Wlfldgwi. in Boston | Clover Leaf | “Veroniqul” ‘B¢ "‘Butter Shins” : i Cheese Wafers -+ .- R e FLainy -/ Cocoanut Dainties:-.. - SRR i L 10c | | Marshmallow Dainties London Biscuits: Hydrox Biscuits .. .. .. Dessert Wafers .. .. . | Citrus Biscuiti. ©. .. ... RGN S 25(: 'SANITARY PLU@ NG INSTITU TON' Plumbmg, Low Preesure Steam and Eot Water Heating, All Kim%&offipe rlttmg'l ‘and Sewer- age Work Furnished and Installed by, Practical Experienced Mechanics, * All jobbing - appre- ‘ciated. Neat and Prompt Servme and Guam teed. - Phone 298 Office and saowmonflmm W » Etectrlc a'Mactlnet ‘Co., Dr. b | Auat Wr"'nfii*‘thc od(ntom:hhuommuhu way toward lm- and fas le | ove oter. 8 hignable '! She lr.nqw all | and fashionable’ dfm'm 'vhfl‘r "Yn said you wanted u( "I uum m tbm Dick,”" ve- in wuqdlrlns dellnt he noted the brown ofthe. eyes; and the distinct | black of the curi luha and del} : Her tau was playful. “No—beart,” he said grimly. ; Esther watching: them with fiutter ing her, touched the bunch of. cool viglets at” her waist with trembling fingers. She had heard the conversa | tion about the violets and understood. - The name on the fiorist’s box had been “Reins” and there was another “Miss Esther Mason” for whom the blosspms | had been: purchased. . A stupid shop- The violets were not hers. They be- | longed to that bemutifully gowned drawing on her white-gloves and pre paring for her de Esther pald the walter and nllppod‘ into her lodse gray cloak. With a graceful movement she crossed to the next table and bent over her uton-l ished namesake. § “I must ask ;your pardon,” sald Bsther composedly, “but 1 could not help overhearing your conyersation about the violets. My name is Esther | Mason and I live at 87 East —sixth street. - Tonight 1 received this beau- titul ‘bunch of violets and as there was no card—why I just thought they came because it was my birthday. It did not occur.to me thee might have been a mistake—the,address was so plain on the box.” As the spoke, Hsther .unpinned the flowers and lafd them on thé table be- side Miss Mason, but the older woman thiust them back into her hands. “No, no, my dear, you must keep them; it is your birthday—and I am very glad that you have them.” She smiled sweetly at the lovely young face bent above her own and as she looked, a puzzled expression came into her eyes. : toward the table where the been sitting, and then add are alone—heré—tonight?” your friends are waiting for you.” Esther flushed and drew back. *I am all l.lm" she; said with dignity. “I came here to-dine this evening be- cause it was my birthday and I want- ed a treat—the violets tempted me— Muon.letmethmkmtorthomnd say. good-night.” Sverersanat woman’s hand caught hers and de- the | tained her. “Wait & moment, please. You did not understand me, my dear: I asked about your friends because I thought | ‘Imuhtummmc&ogno telluinl table who was |3 YOU WANT, PHONE 4> | We can’t please every one, try.as hard as we may, byt ! | try to please YOU. . . Quick Deuvc,, Clough' Shoe (o, " ..NOTHING BUT SHOES We sell at regular prices and give a discount of 5 per cent.” YOUR GAIN OUR Loss, Only exclusive shoe store in Lakela. | Al the latest styles---CaIl and see’ for yourself Iln Lakeland Arflflcml Stone Works | lulrmutri. Light Plant ", MAKES 'RED CEM SED BR CALL AND m%w VE YOU monmICK Crnshod ‘Rock, Sand and Cement for Sale BUILDING nmcn dmmcnmmxs ummmm%fifi: Good Stock on Hand WE Deliver Free of H‘ B. ZIMMERW. Prouprietor. Glte Posts, Flower L. W. FULGHUM - Electrician ‘m E.’léttflcafl Supplies HOUSE WRING ‘A SPECIALTY 'ESTIMAT ES CWBEEFULLY GIVEN 153 Vlslt The Florida Ilinhmcs Co’s Lands at | ' Trainleaves Lakeland 3t 7:10 a. m., Monday, Wednesdsy und 10,000 acres Ofollfinmm to le'lm from. 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