Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 11, 1912, Page 5

land Automobile & Supply Co. They handle Penn, (ase and Maxwell cars, and any one desiring to purchase a smooth running machine at a mod- erate price, should not fail o see them. It is no longer necessary for prospectie purchasers to go to Tam- pa to get a car, when home people have the agency for such machines| as the Messrs. Sloan handle zutton left today for San e to purchase a couple He Xy Mr. and Mrs. John Petty have re- . nhorses and mules. turned to their home at Berry, K after spending the winter at Lake- land. e — i, Alfield has been quite . past three days, which Mrs. William Adams and son,!| Murray, of Erie, Pa., are visiting at| the home of Mrs. George Warren. e G yed with much regret by pr. Griflin is at- v friends. Mr. F. Edwards Ohlinger has sold his home on Lake Wire to Mr. Guy Toph, who recently moved here wichi his interesting family from Ocala | wd Mrs. L. B. Bevis and two hildren have returned 3 o St. Louis, which they 8 U red very much, ip t Mr. E. Z. Jones, a tformer Lake-! land gentleman who is making a fortune in the real estate business,| is in the city today from Jackson- ville attending to business and greet-| ing his many friends | Fodie L Lo LGRS Delcher is here cn a parents, Judge and Mrs, P Thomp=on. She has ben in iille for some weeks but has ik the greater part of the now much improved. s 311 st 1o her Mr. B. M. Knight, of Perry, is in the city for a few days, the guest ol his friends, Mr. . A. Owens and! Dr. Faulkner. yrs. Marion Lanier was up yes- iy irom Bartow, and spent the . vy pleasantly here, the guest The editor has been coming into his own this week. Several friends have remembered nim wirth| strawberries, and today Mr J. A, Perry presented him with a sack of large, fine new Irisn potatoes, while another good friend, Mr. J. M. AVoods, brought in some fine speci- mens of squash il 1. Mendenhall returned &ood from Atlantic City, N. J,, was called to settle up of an aunt, who died there ks ago. neral we pr £ 1. Senor, representing the vional Bible Students’ Asso- wiou of Brooklyn, is visiting Mr. i Mr~ L. B. Bevis, at their home, i south Florida avenue. Bitl- study will be held at 73 ot Mr. E. D. Fenton has sold half of his grove property on Lake DParker to Mr. (. A, Mann, a contractor and bis o uing, and anyone wishing to|builder who recently came hero hom prsont will be gladly welcomed. Kansas City, The sale includes Mr. . BRI SER Fenton's home and about sixty acres of land. Mr. Mann is having the property surveyed and divided ino building lots, which he will at once put on the market. Ne will also ™ | tors of the Lakeland High ve their finals tonight ool auditorium, The pro- < had two additions made . and may be found on Page | A cordial invitation is extended it to attend. There will be EDISONIA id Mrs, R, R. Sullivan, who .ll is probable that he will not ho“ - | (2T, THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA., APRIL 11, 1912. new purchase during the summer. Mr., Fenton was given rinety days in which to move, and in the mean-! time will erect a comfortable kome | Parker property. Hon. S. M. telegram yesterday calling him to the ®arkman received a i {hedside of his wife, who is critically |building, presided over by Grand .\|:1-| ill in Washington. Col. Sn:u'km:m§ zoes to bring Mrs, Sparkman back to Florida if she is able to make the! trip. When seen just before start- : & | (ing last night, Mr. Sparkman seemed lof guests, much depressed, stating ad worthy matron of the Jacksonville b g depressed, stating that he had ¥ t St [Mr. Willlams is very proud of the given up hope of his wife's recovery. | ing the present campaign. { The last speaker on the original program yesterday afternoon was Hon, P. M. Trammell, Within teng minutes after he closed his address | the Evening Telegram was on lho{ strecy with an account of nearly three and one-halt columns of the | speaking and other incidents of the | political gathering. The synoptical; accounts of the speeches, cspvriull,\'i those of the earlier speakers, Messrs. Bleacham, L’'Engle, Phillips and sSparkman, have been highly compli- mented for their accuracy and im- partiality. Add to this that every department of the paper was fully up to the standard—the telegraphic news, the social doings, the personal items, ete.—and we feel that we can say without boasting, but simply as stating a matter of fact, that no city in the country of less than 10,000’ | | inhabitants, has a newspaper serv- ice equal to that furnished Lake- land. A s Having secured the agency for the Penn, Case, and Maxwell cars, three of tim best lines on the mar- ket, will open for business next | week., Wil have on display a Penn roadster, one five passenger tour- ing car, each of Case and Maxwell, also two Maxwe!ll runabouts, and if none of these suit you, select class car you desire and will get it for Iyvou. Let us know if you want a Will show them to you, show you how they work and how they left last night for that city where he Tampa. lshe hoped that the visit to this city) 2 , ! s * rather poor condition, but will be in {would be enjoyed by those who came | .,.,W fhe firm will be known as the Lake-|crect a number of bungalows on his|Q, E. S. IN SESSION | AT JACKSONVILLE. ! —_— | Jacksonville, April 11, — \\'ith} large delegations from all parts oii !on the unsold portion of his Lake | the State, the eighth annual session jof the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star was called to order yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock on the sixth floor of the Masonic Temple! 1 tron Miss Azeele 8. Caruthers, ul‘: ) The meeting was of a routine busi- ness nature, consisting of the enroll- ment of delegates and the reception | Mrs. Eliza D. English, ! Chapter, made the opening address in from different parts of the State, Mrs grand matron, responded to Mrs.i | | Martha A. Carter, associate] English's cordial address of welcome, and spoke of the results which would be attained from the annual session. A welcome address was also made by Mrs. Mary English, of Eureka Chapter No. &, This address was ro- sponded to by Mrs. Corrie W, Harris. of Tampa Chapter No. 11. Next in order of business followed the read- ing of minutes, announcement of committees and the address of the grand patron and grand matron; also the reports of the secretary.: treasurer, standing committees, spes cial committees and fraternal cor- respondents were read and received. INTERESTING TRIP. H. 8. McClelland, of Lakeland, who formerly resided in this city, re- turned today by rail to Lakeland aft- er having had a most interesting trip to Fort Myers in company with G. L. Gardner, owner of a boat built at Lakeland. They took the boat from Lakeland to Lake Hatchnehaw, a distance of forty miles, thence to Lake TohopeKalgia, Kissimmee's mirror, coming down through the lakes, canals and rivers to Fort Myers. Mr. Gardner will take the boat hack. The trip down consumed six days.——Fort Myers Press. ride, whether you buy or not. Come to see us in Peacock building, room formerly occupied by Coast Line as passenger station. Lakeland Auto- THE LADIES’ AND CHILDRENS’ THEATRE PROGRAM TONIGHT. 1 the property on Lake Mor- adjoining the home of Mr. Ed- punds, have recently had a sign T lied over the gate bearing the ime “Silverside.” They have had ¢ bouse transformed into a rustic pingalow, very attractive in appear- and in the selection of a name ir lovely home they have chos- ¥ pretty and applicabie on», -_— i WHEN MARIAN WAS LITTLE.. (Comedy.) THE WINNING OF LA MESA, (Western Drama.) THE BREAKING OF THE SEV- ENTH COMMANDMENT. \r < (Drama.) At 11 Sloan and son, Mr. Fred E opened an automobile| —-— BRI ER S - —a b # in the Peacock buildinz| ADMISSION .0 oo vvvneees 10 cts R formerly osonpisd by | CHILDREN unger 13 6 cts ntie Coast line as a depot. ooooommt@;«;.ocn:.c@ocmc.oo e e——————— —————————— BLUCHER WILSON Candidate for Office of CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY | REPAIRING A WATCH > v The work of repairing and putting into “factory shape” a watch is not child's play—it requires mechanical skill thorough knowledge of the pur- pose and requirements of each com- ponent part.. It is a skill which takes deep study to master, and it is sur- prising how few who are in the busi- ness are successful in getting perfect time keeping conditions into their work, You won’t find better watch- maker’s skill in the state than at e e = H. C. STEVENS Lakeland JEWELER Florida A.C. L, WATCH INSPECTOR mobile and Supply Co. 3-30-11 ———————————————————————————— e e e A ARAAAAARNS P N e maiasasasasanad MAJESTI Program torofienmdi)ay Wednesday, April 10 TOO MUCH TURKEY. (Essanay- - Comedy.) A THANKSGIVING STORY (Edison.) THE ROMANCE OF A MUMMY AND PPICTURESQUE HUNGARY. HOME ILLUSTRATED SONG OPEN AT 4P. M. Geaeral Admission...10c Children, under 12....5¢ ‘ Good News! The latest news can always found at my News Stand, where the be leading newspapers and periodicals, magazines, ete., are on sale promptly after publication. Good Views! of Florida scenery, including Lake- land postcards, are also in stock in great variety. Saster postcards, too. No Blues! For those who smoke the splendid cigars carried, Lakeland and Tampa makes. Fine smoking tobacco also. Come, Choose! From my varied stock, anything you may desire in my line. You will not be disappointed in quality or price. | Miss Ruby Daniel News Stand Lobby of Edisoaia M NEW BUILDING. Say, Mr. Smith, did you potice my new building going up?” “Yes, where did you buy your material?” “Why, | bought from the Lakeland Manufacturing Co. They sell every- thing you meed to build a house and will surely treat you right.” > OWN AN AUTOMOBILE. We have contracted with the S1udebaker corporation to sell E. M. F. 30's and Flander's 20's, Will have a 20 here about April 15, Aay one l".nn-rnsu-d please call or phone and {will be pleased 1o demonstrate and t'lll"'" prices, Mr, Carl Gibson, spe- ivi:ul representative from the factory, will demonstrate either of the above TAFFETA MOTOR HAT. This smart taffeta motor hat is in ficative of the present popularity of that material. It bas completely cap tivated London. ————— Unable to Count Beyond Four. A close obhserver has definitely es- tablished the fact that magpies and rooks cannot count further than four. A rook never returns to its nest until it Is quite satisfied that there is no danger near. When four hunters or less departed in succeesion from a near-by log cabin, the rook would re- turn to its nest after the last had gone out of sight. But whenever there were more the bird lost count and re- turned to its nest even while some were still in the hut. Ever Notice It? The young woman who devotes her thoughts to higher criticism cad logie and ethical culture is the one who gets thoroughly rested at a country cludb damce, while the silly, fluff- the contagious gig- SPORTING LOCAL BASEBALL PROSPECTS. The people of Lakeland and all _ baseball fans will have a chance to, see some very classy ball played here thig seagon if they will give the proper support. The first practice was held yesterday afternoon, and Rl ot Uit khanter i A mio | way the boys have turned out and | tees for inspection: chall o 1e local chapte a 08 able to make any more speeches dur-'appropriate manner and stated that ‘ ays there is some very good material ere. The local grounds are in shape soon. If everything goes well [the club will be started to play the first Wednesday in May. Daily Climpse of Manhattan. The quection of chicf public inter- est is not whether head waiters call themseives “dininz-room superintend- ents” or by any othior name, but rath- er what effect suci a (hange will have upon the amount of backsheesh exacted trom the hi diner. Will the tip increase as the square of the title?—New York Tribune, ————— Domestic Repartee. “You will remember.” said she baughtily, “that you proposed to me four times before 1 consented to mar ry you. You wouldn't take no for an answer.” “I remember.” he replied sadly. “It seems to me that every time you have changed your mind I've got the worst of it.” PAuK AIVE HIGH GRADE FOUNTAIN PENB. lmmr.n SUPPLY ONLY Unequalled for rapid and smooth writing, skilfully made, gold and sil- !ver mountings, sold on an uncondi- {tional guaurantee. $2.50 and $3.50 Ivalues now selling for $1.50. Send for sample and be convinced. Agenta wanted. John Wodicka, 334 East '55th St., New York City. NOTICE TO ELECTRICAL CON- TRACTORS & PROPERTY OWNERS { In conformity with the revised or- idinunw. Mr. C. R. Sidman has beea appointed Electric Inspector and is to collect the following Up to ten lamps, 254 cents each; over ten and up to twenty-five lamps, 10 cents each; over twenty-five lamps, 6 cents each. No inspection shall be made for less than one dollar. I Inspections of temporary installa- tions for show window exhibitions, conventions and the like, shall be Ieharged for according to the time re- auired for such inspections at the rate of seventy-five cents per hour. Bach re-inspection of any over- head, underground or interior wires or apparatus shall be charged for ac- cording to the time required for such re-inspection at the rate of seventy- five cents per hour. (Signed) MORRIS (. MUNN, President of the Couneil. P. B. HAYNES, Chairman of Light and Water Com- mittee. Attest, H. L. S\WATTS, City Clerk, April 8, 1912, - s authorized IFE 3ILKS, SATINS, SHOES, HOSE. ——— ——————————————————————— ittt NE ] . i kept away. So all we ask is that you come and get acquainted with this store. We will leave it toourdry goods to do all the coaxing needed to induce you to buy and to the char acter of your purchase to make you a regular visitor CHI HANCE OF A 1 am going to retire from active business and in order to do this | am offering my entire stock of Dry Goods, Notions, ete., ABSOLUTE COST If you want to make $1 do the work of $H, come to my store and lay in a supply of Spring and Summer Goods. will be slashed to rock bottom prices, including LAWNS, LINENS, GINGHAMS, PERCALES, CHAMBRAYS, Come and See My Line. Astonish You N. A. RIGGINS 'PATRICIAN SHOES You'll 'Not Have }o Be Coaxed to come here the second time. In fact we doubt if you could be TIME Kverything My [Prices Will R Py ] weeks., S M. STEPITENS. | Sl b Come and Sce Our Spring Style Kor Ladies Seamless Pumps.....Patent and Velvet -y Clough Shoe Company W. M. CLOUGH, *The Shoe Man" LES o — e i ——— A~ -