Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 11, 1912, Page 4

r PAGE FOUR The Evening Telegram Published every afternoon from the Kentucky Building, Lakeland, Fla. Ruminations of FOR SALE UnCle Hem'y [Political announcements will be accepted and inserted in this column for one month or less for $5.00, or will be carried daily until date of election for $10.00. This fee MUST be paid in advance.] FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Democratic Voters of Polk County: I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of State Senator from this FIOOd & Hendrix, Owners Editor Evening Telegram: Think- Dear Editer, ing of thé™recent “soap swindle” 1 was real tickled over that place |practiced on some friends of mine in about the houn dog, and I read it|the vicinity of Grifin and elsewhere out loud to Marthy. I admire the|in this county, reminds me of an- sperit of the feller that writ that|other piece of folly which was peace of poetry. That is the kind of | “palmed off” in the same section sperit that has pushed many a wuth-|some years ago and I understand is less houn dog on to being respect-(now being operated in different por- ible and good for somethin. By gum,|tions of this state. I refer to the I wisht there was more of that same [so-called *‘Lipps Formula” of mak- sperit in this town. You see, that|ing fertilizer, and regard it as my feller knowed his dog want much|duty to warn the farmers and truck- of a dog, but he stuck by the fact|ers -against this proposition and I that it was hisn. That is the kind [regard it as far more serious than of a man that makes a good husband [ the ‘soap swindle.” Any -well in- and a good citezen, the man that|formed man knows ;hnt the farmers stands up for what is hisn, and|in this section are paying enough— dont let nobody run over even so|yes, too much—for the fertilizers much as a wuthless houn dog that|which they buy from the regular belongs to him. A mother is a lot|agents who are doing a legitimate that way, every time. Does a mother |business, and 1 do not blame any of ever think that a child of hern aint|them for trying the raw material wuth takin care ot and pertectin?|and doing their own mixing, but You know she don’t And if a moth-|why any sane man should pay some er had ten children and nine of|faker $5 for a formula to mix fer- them was out and out failures in|tilizer, or 1 should say chemicals, the game of life, she would still|when the formulas can be obtained look forrerd to seeing the tenth onc|from the Agricultural Department set the world on fire with the light|of this State, or of any other state in of its geanus. And, more than that,|the South, also from the U. 8. De- if one of them children was to go|partment of Agriculture, any State estray from the path of rightus-|experiment farm, any agricultural ness nine hundred and fifty times,|paper or from any agent of the co- she would still take its part and|operative farm demonstration work, say that whatever his name was|at a cost not exceeding 1 cent for a had ‘it in him to be good.” Now,|postal, | am unable to understand. some folks may think that is fool-|You farmers ought fo know that you ishness, but I aint lookin at it that|can't make something out of noth- way. | think like the feller that|ing, that is what you are trying to writ about the houn dog. 1 think a|do with the “Lipps Formula.” I am, dog is wuth takin care of if he is Yours respectively, : yourn. 1Ir the good Lord has give W. Y. CARTER, you anything, the leest you can do Agent Demonstration Work. is to take good care of it. Now, about this town. If the pe- ple in this town only felt somethin of them feelins about the town, you and me wouldn't be heerin peple say, “Lakeland aint reddy for a thing like that,” or, “It cant be done in a town of the size of Lakeland,” or, “This is such a dead place, nothin goin on,” and all the other things that is offen spoke by peple that aint got the same feelins as the fel- ler has about that dog of his, Lots of times, as I am talkin with some of the new commers to this fare city, they say to me, “Well, do you like it here?” and I say sometimes, says [, “if I saw I couldn't get away, I would settle down and like it, any- how.” It that fellers dog want wuth tak- ing care of, he ought to get ome that he thought was wuth it, and if this town aint wuth workin for and talkin for, and spending monney on, and just acshully lovin, then we had all ought to get up and move, or else improve it so we could feel that Entered in the posteffice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. City, Suburban and Country Propertey Homes, Groves, Farms at Rea| Valyes A. J. HOLWORTHY Business and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One YEar ....oooveeeess$5.00 Six months ............ 2.50 Three months ......... 1.2 Delivered anywhere within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, district, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries, the date of which will be announced later. Respectfully, wimee ‘T Every Person in Lakelyy FOR COUNTY COMMIF™"ONER. sy snmne w0 o USING Electric Light Globey candidate for the office of County Commissioner from the Fifth Dis- trict of Polk County. If elected will fill said office to the best of my abil- We are now se“lng them at the fo"OWiflg ) ity, treating all parts and all the . people of said district alike. Thank- duced pflces‘ ing all who support me in advance in the primary of April 30, 1912 15, 20 and 25 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former prive 1 8. JOSEPH HENNECY. 40 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price Toc, cul 60 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price 1.00, vuon FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. (100 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price 1.37, 150 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, tormer price 2.10, vuc! 250 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price : From the same office s issued THE LAKELAND NEWS a weekly newspaper giving a Te- sume of local matters, crop condi- tions, county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere for $1.00 per year. e — Ocala is figuring on municipal ownership of the water plant—the most satisfactory plan for any city in relation to public utilities, - The Pure Food laws and, their competent administration, consti- tute one of the greatest blessings the American people enjoy today. Any housewife or consumer can note the improvement in the quality of many articles of staple diet. In this state, through the agency of a com- petent inspector, the laws are thor- oughly enforced, to the great benefit of all the people. -_—— I am a candidate in the approach- ing primary for nomination for county commissioner, and if elected, I shall endeavor to meet and dis- charge every duty faithfully and SOId .t the above price by the honestly involved upon me, so I take this method of soliciting the votes . . . of District No. 5 of Polk county. 0rlda rlectr E. J. YATES. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. . Compa ny g [ BN ] Tt I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Tax Collector of DRANE BU"_D'NG PHONE X B T O Candidates who want the Sheriff’s job in Duval county, and, who, to further their interests, are casting some rocks at the incumbent of that office, are giving Jacksonville some unenviable advertising by publishing gruesome lists of murders, holdups, ete., that have taken place in that city, many of which have gone un- punished. It makes a pretty bad looking record, although probably not worse than other cities of similar size would present. Jacksonville is a city now, with the wickedness that goes to make up a city, as well as the attractions and advantages. Let us not forget the latter, however, in contemplating the former. _ The accounts of the officials of the city of Lakeland have been audited by the firm of Mucklow & Ford, cer- tified public accountants, of Jack- sonville. Departing from previous custom, the City Council went abroad for an auditor and got the very best that could be found in the State. Neither incompetency nor partiality can possibly be charged in this audit. It is therefore gratifying to state that the result of the investigation showed the Clerk and Treasurer to have 50 cents more than he was charged with; the Collector of Light and \Water revenues, 80 cents over, and the Marshal and Collector $§9 over. In other words the city is $10.30 to the good, and the auditor makes this comment: *“It is with pleasure that we are able to render a report so satisfactory in many ways. The accounts have been kept with an accuracy somewhat unusual in municipal affairs, and we have not discovered one trace of irregularity.” This paper congratulates the peopl® of Lakeland on the honesty and ca- pacity of those who are now han- dling the financial end of the city's business. A REMINISCENCE. Polk county, subject to the Demo- cratic Primaries. If elected I prom- ise to discharge all duties of the office faithtully and to the best of my ability. In the year 1886 the writer was Mayor of Lakeland. A water com- pany sent its representative to Lake- land to obtain a franchise for a water company, a privilege to do business in this town. They pro- posed to have the Council fix the rates for supplying water to the in- habitants, and at the expiration of thirty years the town should have the right to purchase the plant, etc. It was not posed to involve the town in one tent of expense and no one was under any obligation to use the water unless they found it to their interest to do so. As Mayor, 1 insisted on granting the franchise. But the council took a different view of it and refused. Result—the town was set back twenty years in its progress, Now we have some men of means seeking to establish a gas plant here and so far very little interest is man- ifested in it. Possibly some one it was wuth takin pride in. Them|thinks these people are after a valu- of us that does love this town, and|able franchise in order that they our names is legun, and is ankshusimay make money out of it. Why, . this drug store, She to see her grow in grace and get|certainly that is exactly the situa- more lovly, had ought to speek up|tion. Will anybody believe for one with this commission. I respectfully willfin like that feller did about his dog,|moment that financiers from another sollclt the support of all the voters. d here cou“eous and not let any old cheep skate state are seel 7 JOHN F. ” and not let any old cheep skate and [state are seeking to install a gas | cox. a“ention and the most grouch that wants to, say things|plant here, requiring an outlay of agin this town. Feller citezens, this|$50,000 or more, simply to demon- town is ourn. Let us remmember|strate to our people the advantages that. If a houn dog is wuth pertect-|of having gas for cooking, ete.? It is in from the insults and the kicks|purely a business venture and for of the generel popilace, then this|profit. As a citizen and tax payer beautiful ann fae city of ourn is|l am in favor of meeting them in a still more wuth it. I guess that fel-|liberal spirit. If the Council grants ler didnt have no other reeson for|the franchise, I trust it will prove u pertectin the dog only jest that the|profitable investment. We have an dog was hisn and, feller citezens,|able COUNCIL OF EXPERIENCED that is reeson enough. If this town|BUSINESS MEN, and I am perfectly was the poorest lookin place on the|satisfied they will take care of the hull map, which you and I knows it|city's interest in this affair. But the Could Guarantee These Men An employer of mer 3 of another employer ommend him two steady, HENRY J. LEWIS, S ———————————————————————— FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The friends of J. C. Brown hereby announce his candidacy for member of the State Legislature from Polk county, They know Mr. Brown's worth and efficiency, and recommend him to all the voters of the county, assuring them that they will make no mistake in casting their vote for (X) J. C. BROWN. two men—the steadiest m could meet {n a day's marc I watched them for one siid in when they were with me, and 2 of them moved." —— It Doesn’t Help. It is a mistake for the ma gets up in the morning wit2 8 taste in his mouth to attempt® rid of it by quarreling with b8 or whipping the children. NEW MARK MEAT MARKET AND GROER! STORE. Good Meats, Fresh G." prompt service, reasonable Call or phone J. J. Thompson & 809 North Florida Ave: Phot4 Black. BRING YOUR GIRL to the splendid soda fountain a FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Voters of Polk County: I hereby announce myself a candi- date for State Semator from Polk county. Having the will to serve the people's best interests, I will use such ability as I possess in the ef- fort to do so, should they entrust me FOR PROSECUTING Arrorxry, |dclightful drinks 1n g. L A, C'_Ol\T]’S I am a candidate for the office of town. We cater eSpeCiany PmALES A Prosecuting Attorney for Polk R e aI [st d“ county, and respectfully solicit the vote and support of the reader and|scdas and frappes were long Jp— CITY AN COUNTRY PROPERTH SOME FINE BARGAIN every democratic voter at the pri- to the ladies—our sundaes, mary election, April 30. I promise ago voted juSt too delicious that if elected, I will devote my time i i and energy to the duties of the of- o anvthmg by i prettleSt fice in prosecutions for the State. |women in towa. Ask HER Respecttully, . : EPPES TUCKER, Jr, |—0ring her in today— she 1 Office in Clonts’ Buildi% s aint, we had ought to keep peple|time has come when the matter must ts t = = il COMMISSION FORM OF GOV. f‘rom unjustly abusin it, just for|be disposed of. I know the Council-| TOR COUNTY rrmurec—oe — | Wants to come anyway. FOR the simple reeson that this is our|men desire to hear the voice of the FOR COUNTY COMMINIONER. w F iSke J Oh“sm ERNMENT LAKELAND. | town. As for me, I speek in the|people, to aid them in settling the A cool half hour spent|¥¥e The friends of Mr. T. F. Holbrook, feeling that he h.s faithtully and|at this fountain is a very efficiently performed the duties of County Commissioner from District pluunt way Of Wllmllll ST REAL FSTAT curing a continuance of his val- away th.t time' Lo‘(s Negmi“ed uable services in that capacity, an- » _"‘—-// :I::l:,h:duu:g:.:l‘:l:::lez::: ;:: QUlCK DELIVERY Buys and Sells Real Ests® ok terested in good roads and a proper SpecialtF administration of county affairs to ¢ Grove Property & 3F gV — The friends of Mr. N. A. Riggins, believing him to be a most desirable Ph a rm a Cy CITY T'T,\'OTICE words of the poet and say that the|matter. If I were a councilman, and grouches and all sich has got to quit|the people kept silent, I would act kickin this town around. on my own judgment and let the fu- So no more at present, ture prove whether I was right or UNCLE HENRY. |whether I had made a mistake. These gentlemen were placed in of- Speaking of Limericks, fice because of the public confidence in them. The average man is busy There was a young lady named Gin-|with his private affairs and they ter who have the responmsibility mus; Who married a man in the winter. |act, E. TUCKER, Sr. The man’s name was Wood, T een— And now, as they should, Flgure The Woods have a cute little splin-| Dainty blotters for a girl's desk are ter. JUDGE. “We have been under the impres- sion for some time that Lakeland was about to adopt commission gov- ernment under a charter granted by the last legislature. What's the status of the matter, Brother Hether- ington? 1s the thing in statu quo?” —Pensacola News. Lakeland's new charter provides that a commission form of govern- ment may be adopted at any time by a majority of its citizens, We are working around to it, and as soon as conditions warrant, the plan will be submitted to the people. We bé- lieve there is no doubt but that ft will be adopted by a large majority, and that when it is adopted it will prove the best thing that ever hap- pened to the community. The Ocala is considering the purchase hoopakirted ladies are the best of the Ocala Water Co. plant, and pord the mayor has received a commun- board fastened to her to stand her up ication from the company stating that she preside over that it is ready to negotiate. tle. i b man to fill the important office of County Commissioner, present his name for the consideration of the RPRHONE 89 voters, and solicit their support for b st he coming primery. | (N G i QW3