Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 12, 1912, Page 2

{ 4 o i oo am o PAGE TWO.. GUOVVCVVCVUOT LY -The l’rofessions: QRVVDOOVOVOVOVLD DR. SAMUEL F. SMITH. SPECIALIST Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Glasses Scientifically Prescribed ‘Phone: Office 141, Residence 22. Bryant Bldg, Lakeland, Fla. 'DR. W. S, IRVIN DENTIST Established in July, 1900 | Rooms 14 and 15 Kentucky Building Phones: Office 180; Residence 84 Dr. Sarah E. Wheeler OSTEOPATH PHYSICIA Rooms 5, 6 and 17, Bryant Building Lakeland, Fla. DR. R R SULLIVAN, —PHYSICIAN— Bpecial attentiou given to Surgery and Gynecology Kentucky Building 'Pone 132 LAKELAND, FLA. LR. W. R. GROOVER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Rooms 3 and 4 Kenwcky Building . GRAND JURY IGNORES CHARGES (Continued from Page 1.) yourselves, as they can be found od record in the Clerk’s office. “In February, 1911, Deputy Sherilt | Tom Page and C. M. Wattg arrested the following named men at Mitcheli place or “Little Tiger Bay,” eight| (N) miles south of Bartow, viz.: Lige Allen, Henry Granger, James Neal Henry Jones, These men put up a cash bond of twenty-one ($21.00) dollars each with Mr. Page and were not taken away from the mine. The record shows a fine of five ($5.00) dollars and thirty (30) miles ¢f mileage and a cost for a preliminary hearing charged in the cost bill in these cases.” Here follows a list of nine or ten cases of negroes who were arrested and not brought in by the deputies making the arrest and the amount of costs taxed against each of them. We give one of them, that will cover all, as they are all alike: | State vs. Robert Lynch, fine $5.00, Judge's fees (preliminary) $2.08, (‘ounty Attorney's fee $3.00, Clerk's tee $2.06, Sheriff's fees, arrest $1.00, Commitment $0.50, release] o kn_ljufiql"l.onm. \ C. M. TRAMMELL, Attorney-at-Law. Offices, Bryant Building Lakeland, Fla. ROGERS & BLANTON Lawyers. Bryant Block, 'Phone 319 Lakeland, Fla. TUCKER & TUCKER, —Lawyers— Raymondo Bldg. Lakeland, R. B. HUFFAKER, —Attorney-at-Law— Roor 7 Stuart Bldg. Bartow, Fla. Florida | JNO. S, EDWARDS Attorney-at-Law. Oflice in Munn Building. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, J. B, Streater C. F. Kennedy STREATER & KENNEDY Contractors and Builders, Estimates Cheerfully Furnished, Let ug talk with you about your building large or small Telephone 169, or 104 Blue. —GEORGE T. HOLDER— Master of Dancing. = Private Lessons, =4 ORANGE HALL. 'PHONE $30-RED. G. D. & H. D. MENDENHALL Civil Engineers and Architects Rooms 212-215 Drane Bldg. LAKELAND, FLA, Phosphate land examination. veys, examination, reports. Blueprinting. Sur- Upholstering and Mattress Making OLD MATTRESSES made over, FURNITURE REPAIRED. CUSHIONS of all kinds made to order. CARPETS ad RUGS cleaned and laid; also matting, etc. MIRRORS resilvered a specialty. In regards to workmanship, see Mr. W. P. Pillins of Lakeland, who knew me for about 16 years at Or- lando, Fla. Drop me a postal card or phone 64 Red, No. 411 S. Ohio| avenue, * Arthar A. Douglas Why Not Smoke the BEST A. R 1. BLUNTS e For Sale at All Stands $0.25, return $$.10, 20 miles $.’!4004| total $18.99." The document then closes as fol- lows: ‘“We are sure you will find on the records hundreds of such cases if a proper investigation is made. We simply submit these few cases that occured at different places at differ- ent times to give you some idea as to what we believe you will find to be going on in some of the county of-| fices. HOLLINGSWORTH NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Green, Wwh) have been spending some time at the home of their mother, Mrs, M. A. Browere, have gone to Fort Myers. where they play in the opera hous: tor a week, that being their profes- sion. Mr. E. C. Elder has gone to Winter | lHaven to look after the packing of the citrus fruits which Mr. 8. M. | stephens is interested in. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pulver frem Buda, Hlinois, have returned to lakeland after visiting at the hom: of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Davis, They formely lived in Galesburg, Ill., and were old acquaintances. They bought 10 acres in section 35, and expect '0 locate here in the near future. The young people met at the home ot Will Pearce Thursday evening to practice singing. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bennett and children were callers at the Flat- woods farm Sunday. Don’'t forget the Farmers Club meeting at the home of Mr. B. H. Giray, near the Baptist church at Medulla, on the third Saturday in April (the 20th), Let all who can, get out to these meetings. They are worth your time, not only in a social way, but you can always learn some- thing. Bring your friends and a well filled basket, and spend the day with us. Mr. O. C. Lanphear is putting out a ten acre grove on his place near Crystal Lake. Mr. Watts' little boy who had the misfortune some time ago to break kis leg, is able to sit up and stand on his leg. It is remarkable how soon the bones knit in a child’s limbs. Anyone wanting to buy 50 feet of hose cheap, call at the Flat Woods Yours very respectfully, A NUMBER OF VOTERS AND TAX- PAYERS OF POLK COUNTY.” The Commissioners took this mat- ter up and after going into the whote thing as fully as if it were signed made the following thercon: “The Board having investigated certain written umnsigned charges preferred against the officers of the County Court in the matter of the alleged collection by them of exces- sive or unlawful fees and finding that the cost bills in the cases referred to are regular and in accordance with law the same having been approved by the attorneys for the board, said charges are dismissed.” Signed: R. ¢, LANGFORD, A. J. LEWIS, J. EVERETT BRYANT, K. 8. WHIDDEN. Following thoe above the same charges were filed before the Grand Jury and for three days they examin- ed witnesses and records regarding the matter at a cost of several hund- red of dollars to the tax payers of Polk county and after the most ri: id examination they failed to find any wrong doing on the part of said oflicers, Whether or not the charges were signed when they were taken before the Grand Jury we have fail- ed to learn as the Grand Jurors con- sidered that a part of the evidence in the investigation and declined to di-| vulge that tact, They did, lm\\v\ur.‘ admit that the charges were the same or practically so far as those token betore the County Commission- ers and we have been assured by sev- eral members of the Jury that they consider the whole matter to have been gotten up for political effee: and it certainly presents that ap- pearance as many of the instances are matters that occurred before the sitting of the last Grand Jury and long Dbefore any campaign was in progress, and springing these mat- ters just at the close of a campaign would appear to fair-minded people to be an attempt to take an unfair advantage of the situation. Elsewhere in today's paper will be found the general pre- sentment of the Grand Jury in full, and no other reference has made by them in any of their ports to this matter: B — Narrowly Escaped Death, A London (Eng.) milk carrier, who was wheeling his barrow along the Streets at an early hour, one recent morning, had a miraculous escape from death. A motor-car, which was far exceeding the speed limit, came suddenly upon him, hit him in the back, turned the barrow over and, catching him up, carried him on the axle under the bonnet for a distance of 700 yards. The man sustained broken ribs and severe cuts and bruises. been re- —————————— Cure for Pneumonia. Take six large onions, chop them fine and put in a pan over the fire; then add the same quantity of rye meal and vinegar, enough to make a thick paste. Stir thoroughly and let simmer for about ten minutes. Then put in a large cotton bag and apply to the chest as hot as can be borne. In ten minutes apply another. By re beating the poultices, continue for a few hours. The patient will be much improved. Three or four applications are sufficient. % g farm. Also some good chickens, HASKELL AND PAUWAY ITEMS. Friends here are glad to know Mr. W. A, Womble is improving and hope t¢c sce him out in a few days. Misg Martha Williams, of Gardner is visiting relatives and friends herve. | Rev, Mann will preach Saturday night and Sunday. Everybody cor- dially invited to attend. Miss Millie Hurn and Miss Mar- tha Williams spent the day Wednes- aay with the Misses DBurgners, Mr. Willie Page, who has been at St. Petersburg for several months, is | visiting home folks. The singing 2t the church here! Sunday was a success; also the din- ner, which was spread among the oaks, was enjoyed by all, and a large crowd attended, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton were callers at the Burgner farm Sunday even- ing. Mr, K. C. Burgner is in Phelps, and has a position ag operator ot that place at present, Mr. and Mrs. Mercer little boy, Gardner, are home folks here this week. Mr. Royal Ayers, of Winter Havea, spent Baster Sunday with enits, My, Fo Waymer is off on a business irip and will return the latter part of this week. Jessie and his par- Little Alvin Waits, who got his {leg broken recently, is still improv- |ing. Child’s Timidity Avsrted Tragedy. A Tallangatta (Victoria) woman, after undressing her child in the kitchen one evening recently, told the little girl to run unstairs to bed, re- lates an Australian exchange. The child whimpered and asked not to be sent upstairse without a light. The mother after scolding the child for her foolish timidity, got a licht and accompanie? her upstairs, when she was horritt 1 to find a large black snake curled up on the pillow. S.L. A, CLONTS Real [state CITY AND COUNTRY PROPERTY— SOME FINE BARGAINS. uffice in Clonts’ Building. W. Fiske Johnson REAL ESTATE Loars Negotiated Buys and Sells Real Estate. Orang| %" ¢ Grove Property a Specialty. ROOX 7. fHE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA., APRIL 12, 1912. visiting | RAYMONDO BUILDING| Gear."~Life. | A Hole m & = 2 A large and very gray old dog | came shambling up the pebbled path leading to the veranda of Orrin Can- ' non’s country home. With a half growl | 'at the owner, the animal entered the ‘1 open door and vanished down the cor- ridor. Cannon was a new resident of Dew- | berry, the little village that he had | motored through the year before, and that had so inspired him by its quiet and its greenness. This old manse, with the well-kept lawn and neat paths and rare shrubbery, had appealed to him, and a chance remark to the one general merchant of the community, where he had stopred to buy gasoline, had elicited the information that the place was for sale. An impulsive word to his lawyer upon reaching Boston, and the estate was his. Cannon possessed a fine greyhound. After the curlous dog had entered the house there came out to the nature ! lover the sounds of strenuous battle. “Keno objects to company,” laughed Cannon, as he hurriedly entered the fyin(r here. The many varie- house. ' 2 The aged shepherd dog was out- classed. He was pretty well torn by the punishing jaws of the lithe Keno before Cannon could part them. Strange to say, the old dog showed no disposition to leave, even after this chastisement. Calling a servant, Can- non turned over to him the bruised and mangled canine with instructions to mend him as well as possible before allowing him to go his way, That afternoon the Bostonian re- ceived his first visitor—a minister of a 159‘3; of worship strong in New EDg-|ijgredients for making soda water and. “I am the pastor of the local flock,” |and other summer drinks, but we use prefaced Rev. John Dobbs, “and I came i to ask if we are to include you in our ! congregation.” Before Cannon could answer, there | 8000s. | came to him again the war-like canine voices, and rushing into the hall he ! dragged the resentful greyhound from ‘ QUlCK DELIVERY | the persistent collie, : “I perceive,” came from Rev. John | | Dobbs, when the two were again in the | parlor. “I perceive, sir, that you are‘ jof a kindly disposition. Miss Helen | wil thank you for your treatment ot|1 e rOS S | her dog. He is old. He forgets that this place i8 no longer his home.” | PHONE 89 The coolest place in townis-oursoda fountain. When you are tired and hot you can always find some- thing sparkhing, deli- cious, refreshing and satis- ties of our soft drinks ena- bles vou to get just what you want— Something That Goes Right to the Spot There are many ways and many only the best methods and the best “Ah, then he used to belong here? | That accounts for his persistence!"” “Yes, he is owned by Miss Helen, | When her uncle died, and by some | mischance failed to leave a will mak- ing her his heiress, his scape-grace | son came into the property, and It was promptly offered for sale, We are all positive that Judge Gray wished Helen to have, at his demise, all of his earthly possessions, but—" The visit of the minister was fol- lowed within the hour by the arrival of a very pretty and evidently very ! ’ [ ] much worried young womar, ! S fl c Ig t “You!" she cried when Orrin Cannon dark eyes beamed answered the ring at his door. Cannon’s own recognition, “You!" he echoed. “Helen Darrow, of all people! I can't imagine you as a | | resident of this town.” { ! “Nevertheless, I am,” laughed the | girl, “The miracle, to my mind, is | that you are the Cannon who has! bought my uncle's home.” A wistful | look came into her great blue-black | | eves, “I don't know of any one lf would rather see here,” she finished. It was a warm June day. (‘:mnnn: had drawn a porch chair forward for | the girl. “You should have married me,| Helen,” sald the man. i “You know li loved you, and—sometimes—I half be- lieved you loved me—in spite of the| b4 P.BE R R fact that you sent me away.” o “Bark, g-r-o-w-l, bark,” came from the hall, and with an impatient ex. planation Cannon sprang to his feet and dashed into the hall, The dogs were fighting again, While the two previous battles wers | beyond doubt won by the greyhound this melee wasinfavor of the collie, who had a throat hold on his enemy. Hither and yon threshed the com- batants, nor could Cannon get to them | until after they had smashed into a | ' heavy umbrella holder and sent it crashing to the floor, [ " Then a strange thing happened. As the huge affair struck the side ot the tiled wall three feet of this swung silently inward on a concealed hinge to reveal a heavy safe. “Oh!” The girl, who had followed Cannon into the hall, gasped at the revelation, “The hidden safe that uncle told me of, and that I could never find!” 1 The door of the safe was ajar. It contained but one article—an impor- | Phone tant looking paper. | “A will!” came breathlessly from 233 ned Inman Cigar Factory " Lakeland Lodge No, y p. & meets in Masonic Halj ¢ and Fourth Monday nig dial invitation to visiy;: C. G. Arendell, gecretary; W. M. Lakeland Chapter, R, - 29 meets the tirst Tuur. each mouth 1 Masouic 4, lug companions welcoy | Arcudell, Sec'y.; J. F, \. . Palm Chapter, 0. k. 3. ., ... second and fourth Thy: of each month at 7:u Flora Keen, W, M. [, Eaton, Secy. ¥ L Lakeland Camp MNo. 7, meets every second and 1o day night. Woodmen and third Thursdays, . . nedy, Council Ccmmand.y lie Scipper, Guardian of |, L 0. 0. F. Meets every Friday i at 1, 0. 0. F. Hall ,coru. Tennessee. Visiting bro dially invited. R. M. L. E. M. SMAILES, Rec, s K OF P, Regular meeting every T, at 7:30 at Odd Fellows ii.]; ing members always wol. J. W. BUCHAN AN Chancellor Comy.;g A. M. JACKSON, Secretary. G AR Meets first Saturday month at J. M. Spauli Kentucky. J. R, TALLE) G LA toBoLE Orange Blossom Div, ) G. L A, taB of L. 1} 1 second and fourth W« each month at 2:30 p Sisters always welcome MRS. J. C. BROWN = Mrs, J. B. HOGAN, Pros Grand Order of Eayles Meets every Wednesduy +00¢ 0dd Fellows hall. G, W. | president; W, B. Hicks, : to a Bjur piano. And it - to the listener as well a1 Years of piano buildin and study are embodic Pros. 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