Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 16, 1914, Page 5

In Case of Fire Phone 5,000 : 342 FREEPOPSELE PRSPPI E S35 Miss Annle Browning, who has been with the C. H. & N. railway as bookkeeper and stenographer at Bradley Junction for the past two months, is at home for a stay of about two weeks to the delight of her many friends. b —_— Mr. Paul Browning, who dis- patches trains for the A. C. L. at Arcadia, returned to his home this morning after a visit of several days with his parents. With the lat- ter he left his little son, Paul La- mar, who will be here for several weeks. Mrs. G. Thomas Fleming reached Lakeland yesterday after spending the summer in Buffalo, and vicinity with Mr. Fleming. During July she made a trip to Iowa to visit her sis- ter, Mrs. Sparling, whom ghe found enjoying good health and seemingly happy in her northern home. Dr. Samuel F. Smith and Carl Kern went up to Fruitland Park] today to attend the marriage of the doctor’s brother Mr. Geo. R. Smith, to Miss Minnie Walton, which oc- curs tonight at the First Methodist church, Lady Lake, Fla. —— Miss Agnes ‘Ellen Harris, assist- ant State agént for canning clubs, was in Lakeland last Friday and Saturday. She and Miss Verda Thompson, club agent of Polk coun- ty, spent Saturday canning guavas at the home of Mr. H. P. Walker, near Auburndale. Miss Thompson will go to Winter Haven Thursday morning where she will help in canning guavas. Mr. T. R. Carty, who has been the obliging and accommodating cashier of the State,Bank for the past several months, has resigned his position, his resignation taking effect yesterday and he is therefore no longer connected with the insti- tution. Mr. Carty has made u large number of friends since com- ing to the city who will be glad to learn that he does not anticipate leaving Lakeland, but has not yet fully decided on his future move ments. “I do not want to leave Lakeland, as it is one of the finest towns in the State,” said Mr. Carty, Lakeland vs. Fort Meade On Local Diamond Tomorrow The wdekly half-holiday tomor- row -will witnesg the greatest out- bouring of baseball fans to the Ath- letic Field in the history of the league, as gz battle royal betwee: Lakeland and Fort Meade will be pulled off with Lakeland's new pitcher in the box. Lakeland's team is “around here,” and we don't entertain any pessi- mistic ideas regarding the outcome of today's and tomorrow’s game. If the fans of the city want to see the greatest exhibition of professional baseball ever witnessed in Lake- land, they will be on hand at the ball park early tomorrow afternoon, and from present indications the grand stand will be packed to over- flowing. The locals are playing at Fort Meade today and as Hall is doing the twirling, the results will no doubt be of a pleasing nature to the Lakeland fans. —————— B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 20, 1914. The Master's Jewels in charge. Subject—Cain, the First Child. Scripture reading, Gen. 4:1-16, Lottie and Bessie Bryant. Song 107. The Birth of Cain—Herbert Hart. Cain’s Sinful Deed—Arthur Ful- ler. Cain Bradum. Song 83. Cain Leaves Home—Doris Mayes. Cain Away From Home—Effle Johnson. 1 John 3:11-12, Miss Grubs. Lessons from Cain's Life—Miss Johnson. Song 166. Called to Account—Mr. CAPT. B. S. RIVERS PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT Capt. B. S. Rivers died last night of a complication of diseases at the Dad Hines Hotel, the end coming at 7:25 o'clock. The deceased had been in failing health for some time, but had only been confined to his bed three days. He came to Lakeland about two years ago from South Carciina and with his son had conducted a suc- cessful livery business here. Mr. Rivers was a man of fine character, and universally liked as a business man and citizen. He leaves four sons and one daughter, the latter being in South Carolina, as are also two sons, the ather hav- “and T hope to be able to make "Hng been in business here with i3 my permanent home.” Mr. land yesterday spending the summer months at Lnrqed, Kan., where with Alex Patton and Coleman Brown he has been busy in the fields harvesting the great crop of wheat. Mr. Blount talks interestingly of the trying experiences the Lakeland boys went through, but declares that he is glad he went out but that he sure went up against the hardest work he ever encountered. The heat was 80 intense that four men died in tke fields near where he was lo- cated and many gave up and went back east, or wherever they might have hailed from. Mr. Blount will be in Lakeland a few days the zuest of his sister, Mrs. R. B. Haddock before returning to the State Uni- versity where he graduates the com- ing year. MAJESTIC v Two dandy comedies and a west- ern drama tonight, an hour of Dleasing amusement with good mu- sic. afternoon after 3Py », e ——————————————————————————————————— FATTY ON THE JOB A sidesplitting Vitagraph comedy, featuring Hughie Mack, the funny fat man. e ——————————————— ITALIAN LOVE A western comedy scream —_-—m—m——— THOU SHALT NOT KILL A western drama, the kind that mother likes, that father goes crazy over and the kids remember for Wweeks. —_———————— Prices 5¢, 10c. -_——————— GOOD MUSIC ALWAYS MATINEE DAILY i Uriel Blount reached Lake- father; while the fourth son left only a short time ago to make his home in Iowa. The body will be shipped to the old home in Charlesten, S. C., to- night where interment will be made, His son and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of a large number of friends in their great loss. The funera]l arrangements are in charge of the Kimbrough Supply Co. [Fort & Wilson, of Bartow, will have on display at the Hotel Kibler tomorrow and Thursday, Sept. 16 and 17, a showing of the new styles and fabrics in coat suits, dresses, evening gowns, Waists, skirts, etc. Mrs. F. M. Say and Mrs. Dietrich, of the Fort & Wilson Co., will be in charge of the exhibition. A cordial invitation is extended to tne ladTes of Lakeland and vicinity to call and inspect this beautiful and seasona- ble line. 3155 8 ~ AUDITORIUM THEAT 3 Auditorium Daffydils: If the man- ager of the Postal Telegraph Co. wore a Palm Beach suit, would his opposition manager wear a Western UNION SUIT? ———————————————————————————————— Well, folks, were we right? Isn’t it the best act that-ever hit Lake- land. Just simply wouldn’t let them go last night. Toright you will see them in a black face com- edy act and hear some real singing. A Keystone comedy, a thrilling two reeler and an excellent drama, ac- companied by some real music. Follow the wise ones. ———————————————— THE TEXAS QUARTETTE In an eighteen-minute black face comedy sketch with some excellent \ singing. ING TELEGRAM LAK'ELAND, FLA., SEPT. 16, 1914." Big Barbecue For Road Boosters At Auburndale The Good Roads meeting at Au- burndale yesterday was a huge suc- cess. There was a large turn-out of citizens from Bartow, Winter Hav- en, Lakeland and other points in the county, to say nothing of the “home folks.” A fine barbecue lunch was served at one o'clock, to which Mayor Barr delivered a cor- dial address of yelcome. He was followed by John F. Cox, of Lake- land, Messrs. John S. Howard and J. Walker Pope of Winter Haven and others, all of whom emphasized the need of good roads and the fact that Polk county is behind in the procession of the counties which are building good roads. After the barbecue the business meeting of the association was held in the new canning and preserving factory. More addresses were made by Dr. J. H. Ross, president of the Florida Citrus Exchange, Mr. Donald F. McLeod, Lakeland's city manager; Hon. H. D. Mendenhall, one of Lakeland’s commissioners, and oth- er men more or less prominent in the county. A splendid interest in the work of the association was shown, sev- eral new members added to the list, many valuable suggestions and much useful information obtained and a decided impetus given to the movement. The thanks of the asso- ciation are due and tendered heart- ily to the good people of Auburn- dale for their generous hospitality and all those present will assuredl& look forward to the pleasure of an- other visit in the near future. A business meeting of the Gov- ernors of the Association will be held at the Board of Trade roomsNn Bartow next Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10 o'clock. NOTICE TO SCHOOL PUPILS All pupils in the 12th, 11th, 10th, 9th and 8th grades are requested to be present Thursday morning, Sept. 17, 1914, for classification and di- vision. Please bring your books so that the lessons may be assigned. Everything will be in readiness for work next Monday morning. On Fri- day morning the entire school will be present for final classification; i. e., the high school, grammaz !schoo] and primary departments. CHAS. M. JONES, Supt. City Schools. WANTED—Four unfurnished rooms for housekeeping. Phone 236 Blue. 3157 DRr. SAMUEL F. SMITH SPECIALIST EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT EYES ExAMINED GLASSES FITTED HOURS: 971012 A. M. 2T0 4P M. SUITE, BRYANT BUILDING LAKELAND, FrLA. ARk aadaannns sttt L8 TR TIUES ST ey RE | S PSPHIEIP PP BSLPIPS PP THE TOE MYSTERY A Keystone comedy scream. You have seen Keystones, you have screamed at them. See this one, it's a holler from Laugh Holler. J THE FINAL VERDICT An excellent comedy drama THE PENDULUM OF FATE A 2-ree] sea story, one of those thrilling kind THAT AUDITORIUM ORCHESTRA Lakeland’s choice, will render Titl's Serenade. That Wonderful Dengoza Strain. Night Time in Burgundy. Open the Alpine Mountains. Love's Melody. DOORS OPEN AT 6 O'CLOCK Come early; only 1,700 seats Special Friday— MUTUAL GIRL Plans Under Way For Entertainment Confederate Vets A joint nfeeting of the committee appointed by the United Confederate j Veterans, the city commissioners, the Sons of Veterans and the Board of Trade, met at the city hall last night for organization and the mak- ing of some plans for the entertain- ment of the State Division of the United Confederate Veterans, whose reunion will take place here on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. Mr. John F. Cox was called to the chair and A. J. Holworthy elected secretary. The following committees were appoint- ed to represent their various orga- nizations: Executive Committee—Veterans, Col. J. D. Allen; S. of V., J. B. Smith; city, J. E. Bussard; Boaru of Trade, M. F. Hetherington. Finance—Veterans, J. L. Wil- loughby; S. of V., J. F. Cox; city, H. D. Mendenhall; Board of Trade, Dr. 8. F. Smith. Decoration—Veterans, W. W, Richardson; S. of V., V. W. Stev- enson; city, D. F. McLeod; Boara of Trade, Dr. Irvin. Hospitality—Referred to the Daughters of the Confederacy with a request that they kindly appoint a committee of their own number. General Cox made an earnest ap- peal to those present to back up the promises he made when presenting the invitation to the reunion at Pensacola last year to come to Lakeland and to do everything in their power to give the old boys the best time they ever had. They are fast answering the last roll call anad these reunions cannot last many years longer, but are a source of great comfort year by year to the men who thus have an opportunity of mbeting again and talking over the stirring times of long, long ago. The executive committee will meet tonight at 7:30 by call of the chair- man. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Malloy & Miller Dueker. R. C. Langford to Jummersen . J. W. Sample to J. 1. lin. Yes The soiled White Crepe de Chene Gown or Waist can be Dry Clean- ed and made to look new again if allowed to go thr ough Our Process! to Mary M. Lillie M. McLaugh- Dry Cleaning 1s the only SAFE Method Flynn Gives Satisfaction CALL 405 LAKELAND Dry Cleaning Plant G, C. Williamson, Prop. |Lakeland One of The Most Favored Cities in Florida Lakeland, Fla., Sept. 15, 1914. Editor Telegram: In both Satur- day’s and yesterday's issue you fired dum-dum bullets into the ranks of some few pestering pessimists of this.city, and while both discharges were *‘pot shots,” you soon dragged their feathers on the ground. If there is any town on tkis earth in which every man, woman and child ought to be glad to live in, or near to, it is pre-eminently Lake- land. In nearly all of the best in- land cities in Florida the citizens must go to the distant lake shores or seasides for change in summer. Here we have twelve large lakes in the very city’s limits, and in sight of almost all of them. Space forbids all description—a write-up of these deep, fresh, clear water lakes, all full of fish, and, because of the costless bathing facilities, to say nothing of the deljghts of the children and of many of the grown- ups of Lakeland, are the cleanest in their persons on this earth. As to healthfulness, we came t Polk county ten years ago and havye lived continuously in Lakeland eight years of that time. Except for one —surgical operation myself-——no doctor has had occasion to treat any member of the four sons and my good wife and self in all of that time. In truth we are as all of our neighbors, and the doctors and drug stores of Lakeland will testify a physicless, drugless family, and I have reason to believe that very many other families 1in Lakeland are in the same physical- glad condition. If any pesgimist—at home, or vis- iting—will go at the noon hour to the campus of the Lakeland high school and study the splendid faces and physiques of the children there, they will realize the healthfulness of this climate. We have two sons, 9 and 11 years, who have neither of them tasted any physic or drugs In' eight years, and the younger of the; two, born and reared in Polk coun-; ty, has not been doctored in his life time. As for the future of Lakeland (it {8 now an archipelago), it is certain within the lifetime of our children to be an aggregation of islands. Six years ago Dr. Snowden, J. . Swin- del and I began prospecting for phosphates near the city limits, on the Bates lands one and a half miles southwest of Lakeland, and we found a good deposit. That prop- erty is now The Lakeland Phosphate Co. with a just-finished mining plant and accessories costing $150,- 000. On the Miller and the Der- feux-Brown properties, two miles northwest of Lakeland, we found at the grass roots 72 per cent and up of phosphate deposits that will aver- jage better than 4,000 long tons of phosphate per acre, and this tract is half a mile of the railroad on Lake Gibson, four and one-half miles north of Lakeland, .we found a practically inexhaustible deposit of 72 to 75 per cent of phosphate that will average better than 3,000 tons per acre. Two and one-half miles from railroad in sestion 19 and 30, township 27, range 25, we found a deposit of phosphate pros- ipected by Mr. R. K. Clarke and Dan Raulersen, two of the most capable phosphate men in the field 'work in America, and they have shown conclusively to me that there performed on * Your Clethes |l e In the strenaous struggle for business and social supremacy— in the “passing show" of modern life—the well-clothed man has half the battle won. Clothes may not make the man, but they surely give him the appearance. Very few people take time to dig under the surface to see if a heart of gold is hiding under a slip-shod exterior. The neatly dressed, prsoperous looking in- dividual inspires confidence and has no difficulty in gaining an entree into the inner circles of the commercial or social world —his appearance recommends him. Come in; see the clothes we make to your individual meas- ure. Palm Beach Suits Cleaned and Pressed Ladies’ Coat Suits Remodeled. MOORE'SLLittle Style Shop 3 R Phone 243. Rooms 7 and 8, Elliston Bldg. acres of this tract and a railroad runs across the deposits. These phosphate deposits in the very environs of Lakeland are cer- tain to be worked, and they are virtually assets of Lakeland. As to their real net worth I, act- ing as agent and attorney for the Crocker estates around Duanellon, ‘leased forty acres to Hood and Hub- bard, forty acres to Chas Q. Cul- len, and 160 acres to the Camp Phosphate Co., all of Ocala, on slid- ing scale royalties of 15 cents to $1 per ton. The above named lessees paid to me and to the Crocker heirs more than $300,000 in royalties on these 240 acres of land, and not more than half of the tracts have been mined out. N Seven years ago I made a topo- graphic survey of the actual mined pits of the Prairie Pebble Phosphate 'Co. and found they had mined out of 171 acres total $14,000,000 as. sold, of phosphate rock, and some of this was sold because of foolhardy competition as low as $2.40 per ton. My official report of this sur- vey wasg published at the time in the Tampa Tribune, and the com- pany on the strength of them sold to two of the most carefully prudent investors in America—the J. P. Morgan and the A, C. L. railroad people—an interest in their lands and plants for $8,000,000, Any child in the third grade knows what lands bearing 2,500 to 4,000 tons of phosphate are wortn per acre at even go little as 10 cents per tone royalty, and aleo knows what the profits are at, say, cost to mine and f. o. b. cars $1.45, sell- ing at $4 to $5.75 per ton. And add to the above the contin- uous realities in truck, sugar eane, corn, strawberries, etc., and the an- nual citrus fruit outputs of the three big packing houses in Lake- land. JFor the love of Mike and every- 'body else, can’t we suppress the agonizers who go abovt black- guarding conditions and each other, ,actuated solely by imaginary evils? Only last week a man came to me with his cash and said to me: “I Cor. Pine and North Ternessee 'are 2,000,000 tons of 72 to 75 per want to buy forty acres of citrus . THE PALM L] TWO LITTLE WAIFS Lincoln J. Carter's Great Melodrama Complete in 2 parts You have read the story as it was all over the United States. See the play as it is thrown on our screcen tonight. This picture alone is more than worth the price we charge for the whole show. LOST BY A HAIR That sounds funny; well, it is; It is one of those Rex Universals that you all like; come, look this over and if you don't like these three reels we have tonight, CALL AT THE BOX OFFICE ON YOUR WAY OUT Mr. Laramore gladly WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY How many coupons have ycu? We are still giving them out every night. You may BE THE OWNER OF THAT CUT-GLASS WATER SET -, |c:ent phosphate on less than 600 S THEAIRE e VAUDEVILLE TONIGHT Now, friends, we are going to have a little extra tonight but we have not raised our price; it stll remains 5S¢ and 10e. —————————————————————————————— A young man who ig very light of foot, will dance fqr your approval. A clog dancer, and good, he will not take up much of your time, but he will be busy all the while that he is on the stage. Remember our band plays on the outside tonight and our nine-piece orchestra plays inside. __—-—‘_._— Saturday night at 8 o’clock sharp someone will look at the coupons they have been saving and as the number is called will say: “Oh, I have it,” and go home with that beautiful cut glass water set, value $15. A Regular prices tonight, 5c¢, 10c. (Continued on Page 8.) OWING to the con- tinued advances of all goods in the drug line, we find it neces- sary to enforceour cash system to the letter. We appreciate the pat- ronage you have given us in the past, and if you will continue giving us your business in the fature, we will give you the benefit of all cash discounts possible. Lake Pharmacy ~ 0