Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 3, 1915, Page 5

AKELAND LACONICS ¥ se of Fire Phone 5,000 ndg of Mr. Frank McKay will to learn that he is confined home by illness. e W. S. Preston and Judge Boswell were Bartow visitors ng the morning in Lakeland liness. —— . John Wall Wilson, of Green- i6s., is-'the guest of her Mrs. Oscar Cohner, on South avenue. . Edward Schurman and son pday for Chicago, Ill., where Bchurman was called by illness brother-in law. They will bly be away several weeks. ntauqua t may be re. at the Red Cross Pharmacy ng Friday morning. Mem- the Woman's Club are busy tickets and proepects are for a splendid assembly. —_— Anabel Tedder and Miss a Lanier went down to Mul- yesterday to visit Miss Ted- brother, Mr. Max Tedder. Paul Browning did not return day to Bradley Junction, as by the Telegram, but is at the of her brother, Mr. B. M. r in this city. . J. R. Talley, who is visit . he family of ber son, Mr. W. lley in Jacksonville, fell a few ago and broke her arm at the This wi'' oe learned with regret by her many Lakeland s, who earnestly hope that the are will heal quickly ana give Bs little inconvenience as possi - It is probable that she will re. home as soon as she is able to Hetherington’s paper, the City Banner, was yesterday fed the public printing of county for the next two vears. contract will mean several and dollars, as it includes not the publication of the delin. tax list for the two years, but otices and adverttsing of every eter that the county has done. nccess of this young man, Who e age of 19 ig sandling the re- ibilities of a newspaper and! ing business n such a maner as ommand this recoenition, is gratifylng to his friends here, he went to a new community ntire stranger, and in the face d established competition, built reputation in a few months that led him to be entrusted with welghty work, is a testimonial s ability and character that will @ 4 - Mrs. Walter Detwiller Entertained Yesterday At Cards Mrs. Walter Detwiller was the charming hostess yesterday after- noon at a card party, which she gave to a number of her friends at her home on South Tenneesee avenue. There were three tables of play- ers, and for two hours the fascinat- dng game of whist was played. At the end of the games it was found that Mrs. Wi, S. Irvin had made the highest score, and was awarded a lovely pair of silk hose. Mrs. Tweedell was given the consolation, some daintily perfumed soap. A lad course, followed by cake and coffee, was served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. U. V. Tversen and Mrs. O. S. VanHuss. Those who had the pleasure of be- ing Mrs. Detwiller's guests were Mrs. J. G. Holcombe, Mrs. W. F. Sneed, Mrs. George Wrright, Mrs. M. F. Hetherington, Mrs. George Richards, Mrs. O. S. VanHuss, Mrs. J. D. Grifin, Mrs. E. G. ,Tweedell, Mrs. U. V. Iversen, Mrs. WL D. Galloway, Mrs. T. L. Waring, Mrs. W\ 8. Irvin, Mrs, A. C. Jones, Mrs. T. L. Cardwell. Mrs. Toph and Mrs. Murrell Hostesses at Pleasant Affair ; The Woman’s Bible class of the First Methodist Sunday school was most delightfully entertained yes- t-day afternoon by Mrs. Guy Toph nd Mrs. Geo. Murrell at the home of Mrs. Toph. The guests a’saembfid at 3 o'clock and were presented with pieces of handsome ribbon, which were to be fashioned into silk bags. Then the hostesses explained that the bags were to be retained by the maker, and a deposit of one cent made each day. A novel manner of raising money to lift the church debt. When each had finished her bag, Mrs. Murrell and Mrs. Fleming, acting as leaders, the party which bered thirty were divided, and char - acters were acted out much to the amusement of the ladies—each side provinz themselves equal to the oc- casion. Following this, refreshments of a dainty nature were served and with the information that such a social would be repeated early in May and the bags presented for examination, adieus were said, Those who enjoyed the afternoon were Miss Sarah Polk, Mrs. S. M. Bass, Mrs. Edith Clemence, Mrs. J. W. Cannon, Mrs. G. T. Fleming, Mrs. R. A. Jackson, Mrs. Sage, Mrs. C. C. McRae, Mrs. A. J. Po. teet, Mrs. A. C. Schaffer, Mrs. L. I.. Bryant, Mrs. Leech, Mrs. E. R. Trammell, Mrs. Paylor, Mrs. Chancy, Mrs. Teasdale, Mrs, Slagle, Mrs, Brumby, Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Pulliam, Mrs. P. B. Haynes, In Society i num.| THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA., FEB. 3, 1915. ; * R. Ru-Sullivan entertained 'a few friends yesterday afternoon from 4 until 6 in honor of Mrs. Ed- ward Craig, her house guest. The ladies were met at the door by Miss Hazel Williams who presented them to the hostess and Mrs. Craig. The ladies assisting Mrs. Sullivan were Mrs. H. E. Memminger, Mrs. Dale Williams, Mrs. Sanford Jewett, Mrs. E. L. Cordery and Miss Haz- el Willlams. An interesting game of Hearts was played. Mrs. C. A. Cole coming out the winner in this contest. Miss Williams gave a reading in her winning way, which was very much enjoyed by one and all. The teacart looked lovely with its soft lace cover with center of [roses and ferns, with the soft giow of many lighted cancies shining on the cut glass and silver. Dainty refreshments were served consisting of chicken salad sandwiches, coffee, nuts and sweets. The ladies invited to meet M:s. Craig were Mrs. Geo. Southard, Mrs. H. J. Drane, Mrs. C. A. Cole, Mrs. W. R. Groover, Mrs. O. M. Eaton, Mrs. Geo. Wright, Mrs. J. W. Chiles, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Kelsey Blanton, Mrs. W. D. Edwards, Dr. Wheeler, Mrs. Rucker Adams, Mrs. J. E. Melton, Mrs. M. F. Hetherington, Mrs. H. Mercer Richards, Mrs. E. L. ery, Mrs. Sanford Jewett, Mrs. I. V. Stevens, Mrs. Chas. Williams, Mrs. Dale Williams, Mrs. H. E. [Memminger and Miss Hazel Wil 'llams. Col. Spencer’s Birthday Appropriately Observed A few intimate friends of Edwin Spencer were entertained at !Ms home last evening at a dinner, the occasion being the 25 |day of Mr. Spencer. After dinner, talks were made hy Col. M. L. Paddock, whose orange ¢grove lies south of town, Mr. E H. Young of the Florida Land Co Nr. W. H. Harrison, the genia manager of the Ne w Tremont hotel, and Major Robert Mann Woods, of Ckicago, who is spending the winter here. Mrs. Spencer was assisted by Mesdames Harrison and Paddock. th birth- 1 lawyer at Ocala, his first law case, his campaign for the legislature, his happy career as speamer pro tem. of the Florida legislature, his eloquent addresses in public here, were re- viewed by his friends and predic- tions of a future brilliant carcer made. I i —— Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club will mect to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at | which time the program will be in charge of the literary department, of {which Mrs. M. L. Bradley is the {chairman. There will be a meeting i Bryant, Mrs. | Cord- | Col. | Mr. Spencer's carcer as a young | ladies with two beautiful solos, and Mrs. Fidler by a reading. Delightful fruit puncn and waf. ers were served by Mrs. Swicegood, Miss Adair and Miss Pattison. Thir ty ladies were present and all went away well pleased with their even- pP. m., at the W. 0. V. hall. All of the members are urgently invit- ed to be present, as the Cirele is| getting ready for ihe state conven- | tion in March and wisa a full at./ tendance of the Grove. H ing. Those present were Mrs. Olive Cooked Food Sale Gram, Mrs. E. C. Eades, Mrs. Cora | Aldrich, Mrs. W. B. Moon, Mrs. Raymond Brant, Mrs. W. J. War- ing, Mrs. Jennie Cumbie, Mrs L. C, | Saturday, Feb. 13 and 27 at ‘The Ladies’ Aid Society of the| First Presbyterian church will hold | a candy, cake and cooked food salel the and Royall, Mrs. Lou Gale, Mrs. W, T, |Store of the Floriea Electric | Cleveland, Mrs. Mary Bagley, Mrs. Machinery Co., in the Kibler An.!g., plays. Geo. Mershon, Mrs. M. J. Moss, Mrs. S. A. Saum, Mrs. D. L. Fid- ler, Mrs. D. H. Cumbie, Mrs. Mor- ris, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs. Van Dolan, Mrs. French, Mrs. Boda, rs. Lewunse, Mrs. Guthrie, Miss Adair, Miss Pattison, Mrs. Bishop, ‘Mrs. Swicegood and Mrs. Wilsen. The Aid expects to have a si'ver tea at least once a month, and a nice program will ber endered at each tea. {W. C. T. U. Met Yesterday Afternoon The devotional exercises of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union were conducted by the presi- dent. The roll wag called by the secretary. Several responded with items of interest. The minutes of "the last meeting having been mis- laid by the secretary pro tem, there were none read. Reports from su- 'perintendents were as follows by | those present: Flower Mission—The chief work {having been visiting and giving meals. Scientific Temperance Tnstruction —Two visits were made to the high | school, the essay work explained and ‘a book for reference presented to the ;nchool library and Dr. Grace Hanna | made a good talk on cigarettes. A | visit was made to the Lake Morton !school, when Miss Willard's picture was presented to the school. Press {superintendent reported notices of {lecture, report of same, report of | meeting items and notice of meeting sent to paper. It was decided to | |continue the membership contest " |until the 17th of February. Up to date 29 names have been handed in, ;tR by the blues and 11 by the reds. l’I‘l\e president read a leaflet “Picked {by Hand,” which illustrated the | surest way of getting new members. A letter from the district president |in regard to a district convention, was read and discussed. The presi dent desires information as to how |many will attend, and who will take part on the program. It was decid . ed that as many as possible will go and that our union will furnish one or two papers. Miss Verda Wilson, recording secretary, was made sup- erintendent of meddl contest work and Mrs. Upson, corresponding sec mex. They will continue to hold | these sales the last Saturday of each H succeeding month. | ——— FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING AT | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The Fifth Sunday Meeting at the" First Baptist church closed Sunday with two sermons by the pastor, Rev. Wallace Wear. The morning subject was “The Barren Life,”” and the evening subject was *“The Trag-. edy of a Useless Life.” The Sun- day school had the largest attend . ance in the history or the church with 472 present. ILarge crowds attended both hours and the ushers turned away more than one hun- dred people from the evening*serv. fce. There werp six additions to the church. At the close of the night service the pastor said: “Five months ago | I took up the work of this church as pastor. During that time we have ' ‘received one hundred members into the church. We have more than doubled our Sunday school attend- ance and our finances are in a healthy condition.” CHURCH REPORTER. o P JAMES H, James H. Shaw, of Bloomington, |rapidly being overcome, is one of R AM Regular convocation, Lakeland Chapter, No. 29, Thursday evening, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p. m., Masonic hall. Work in M. M. degree. All members urged to be present. Visit~ ing companions welcomed. The greatest 5 reel feature that Lakeland has seen in a long time will be shown at the Auditorium to- morrow night, ‘‘Across the Pacific,” one of Chas. Blasey’s wreat west— It depicts the story of an American girl in the west who is in love with a soldier, and her sen- sational dash through a band of In- diang to save the block house in which the American soldiers are the most sensational bits of daring ever photographed. Two comedy reels will be shown besides the fea- | ture. FARMERS’ CLUB TO MEET FEB. 13 WITH MRS. BROWERE The Lakeland Farmers' Club will meet at the home of Mrs. M. A. Browere in the Hollingsworth neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. | 13,at 10 a. m. The subject for the’ day is Spring and Summer Crops for Home Consumption; Feed for Man and Beast. The quotation from the program is, “Live Within Thy Means.” Both subject and quotation should insure a large attendance on this date. F. V. VANSICKLER, Secretary . —— A movement has been instituted in Ontario to bar war scees and scenes of violence and bloodshed from the movie films. Unparalleled Variety best expresses the com- prehensiveness of our Spring and Summer woolens just received from Ed. V. Price & Co. Our Chicago Tailors Make an early selection while this superb line is complete. Delivery can be made to suit your own convenience. Have You Entered The Bicyle Race? This race promises to be a lively one. will be given with each $5 purchase. You can your friend, or if you any organization may favor. 50 votes vote for yourself, prefer local you Get in the game early, this Contest will close April 3rd. MOORE’S Little Style Shop Phone 243. Drane Bldg. sures his ability to grace the plat- SHAW faculty of pleasing ‘these desires. retary, was appointed to fill out Miss [ 11l., will lecture at the Lakeland |His lectures whether literary, his Wilson's unexpired term. If all nec- essary the W. . T. U. will have a booth at the fair and the following ladies have agreed to see after same. Mrs. Chautauqua next week. He has for Chautauqua movement as lecturer, instructor and manager. Having thus been placed in these various torical or biographical, are equally arrangewents can be made, fmany years been associated with the [entertaining as he brings to light new facts aud with story or rhyme interestingly teaches while he is e. tertaining. His success with Chau- form of any assemoly fortunate enough to secure hig services. With the right word he makes his theme’ such an attraction that the best lessons are presented and Lakeland Chautauquans will delight to hear him. A great number of short railways are in the course of construction in Spain. These will act ag feeders to Anderson, Mrs. Donald Adair, Mrs. | positions, he has come to know the |l f his own management in. e all who like to note the suc- .. Mrs. Brazel-|Of the board «c¢f directors at 2! LR DR bl the main lines. of a deserving young man. he Moulton Advertiser, a weekly lewspaper established in 1828 published at Moulton, Lawrence ty, Alabama, where Rev. Wal. Wear was born and reared to jhood, has the following to say t his work in Lakeland: bulletin from the First Bap. church at Lakeland, Fla., makes reading matter for the spirit- minded and we have scanned it h pleasure. Tt shows gratifying 1ts, and we are rejoiced to note religious prosperity. There ten deacons, and they no doubt d ready to make any sacrifice in or in money to advance our Lord’s kingdom. The member . rung to 962, and continues to at the rate of about 25 per at the rate of ahout 25 per th. The Sunday school enroll. t is 447 and every department ns to be aflame with Christian Rev. Wallace Wear, ored sire still lives among us, awrence county product and we all delighted at the pulpit fame lis making throughout the land. s 1] b TOMORROW ACROSS THE PACIFIC 5 Reel Feature big western and Indian feature New York went will over. D0 feet of genuine thrills, good edy and sensational situations h a pretty love story Interwoven. that plucky little band of Amer- soldiers defend Block House 7 against the Indians. See the ky girl make her way through Indians and bring help to the lers. pepPs 4o ANA pUTO0R | other comedy reefs. A Sreat big seven reel program Friday and Saturday whose | M Emory Bryant, ton, Mrs. Crue, Miss Eva Willis, Miss Catherine Park, Miss Dorothy Toph. Maccabees to Entertain The Ladies of the Maccabees Lakeland Hive No. 3, will entertain o'clock. Dixieland Aid Society The Dixieland Aid Society held a well attended meeting at the church ! yesterday afternoon. ' After a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Pike Adair. In about three weeks the Willard Memorial iservice will be held with Mrs. J. W. Turner on East Orange street. We were glad to have some vis. jitors with us. One of them insist - socially this evening at the Moose !lughes, whom we are all 80 glad to| .4 4}at the little white bow be more Lodge rooms. The following pro- have with us again, the president, in evidence. She said she was here gram has been arranged for this oc- Mrs. D. M. Smith opened the busi- (3, ..o days and had been to two ser- casion: Opening Prayer and Talk—Rev. Richard Bolton. Piano Solo—Mary McKay. Vocal Duet—Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Monterief. Reading—Miss Gladys Davis. Duet, Piano and Mandolin—Mrs. Braggington and Miss Susie Tucker. Piano Solo—Miss Annre Sutton. Piano Duet—Miss Sutton \Mrs. Lapaz. ' Refreshments. and i Friday Musicale ing Friday aftérnoon floor regular me 3 o'clock on the thi PRates’ tment s*ore bers are urged to he rresent deps D E0SOEOEEOIIET | CEOIOVEOSI0 L IOIO MAJESTIC THFATRE low-.to FOBHIOLNAEOBOIOIOIDIOGOPEE If Thurston a DEVIL own home town, is E. C. an ANGELL? A great big 2 hour show tonight, 8 big reels, a 5 recler, a 2 reeler and a sidesplitting comedy. Some class to those big specials coming right along, isn’t there folks? Bet- ter not miss any of them. TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM THe greatest § reel feature of its kind ever made. Endorsed by press, it 3 fonié andipoipit! A UrRd storg 1% eon, a grander moral. A picture that the whole world should see and appreciate, scintilating with good, wholesome comedy and pathos. This will be shown tonight omly. The Friday Musicale will hold ite over All mem. in his 1ness meeting. Several matters were | disposed of and & committee ap- /pointed to obtain and prepare ma-. |terial for sewing for our next meet- dng to be held with our president dent. Several new members were {enrofled, and after a half hour in- "n-rosunzl,v spent in reading the i meeting adjourned. PRESS REPORTER. and Silver Tea The Ladies’ Aid of the Christian church and their friends were en-| vices and had not seen a white rib - bon. The members of other orders, especially the men, take pride in wearing their badges. Have they any more to be proud of than we of what the little white bhow sents? Mrs. Greer was appointed Union Signal superintendent. repre . - After an interesting and profitable time the meeting was adjourned un- til the second Tuesday in March. MRS. H. B. MORSE, Press Superintendent. tertained at the home of Mrs. Wal- Mrs. Swicegood at Tuesday afternoon ter Wilson, by a silver tea, ness meeting a short rendered. Miss Portia Pattison delighted the program was THE VIGIL 1 A thrilling two reei oriental feature teeming with actfon BEFORE AND AFTER A sidesplitting comedy THAT AUDITORIUM ORCHESTRA Lakeland’s Choice Tomorrow— SPECIAL KEYSTONE SCREAM ¥TITION parvan ‘"SmY MONDAY Tresdry— THE FLOOR aebrilingoh 2 & 3 W. 0. W. Circle to 'from 2:30 to 4:30. After the busi- Meet Tomorrow The Alamanda Grove, W. 0. W Circle, will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 30 THE LYRIC | BEEEPEIBBILOIILEDL L bbb bEe ‘ 5 Reels of Quality OLD FORD STERLING In a two reel shooting match; comedy LITTLE SISTERS A one reel drama featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall UNIVERSAL IKE On his honeymoon. A comedy full of lavghs MATTY, THE UNIVERSAL BOY % ‘desires of the people and has the | FHOEOPO B LOEDSLERFRPOPOBOFOPOPOPADHOBOPOHO DO FONO TR I A Few Days More And Your Big Chance will Be GONE In order to give everyone a chance to get a pair of Alligator Goods Hand Painted Pictures Both Sout"-rn and Northern Scenery i These are Beauties F | | We also have a Complete Line of ‘Stationery Magazines Popular S50c Fiction Post Cards F g This is the boy that you all like . TOMORROW PERILS OF PAULIRE Tn three thrilline reels. 17 vou like a sensational picture see it LON'T FORGET THE BABIES Are going to be shown again TOMORROW Matinse and Night Admiesion Je, 16e ! | . l | l | Come In ofien, Tor many aitractive nov- elties are sold aimost a8 :-m":-:.-; od, and we want you :l“’h- Tou are as weicome &3 in the Douse of a friend our HIGIH-GRADE SHOES SHOE SALE until SATURDAY NIGHT, Jan. 3oth, Prices Cut to the Core | On Everything in Our BIG STORE ONE OF THE LARGEST SALES IN OUR BUSINESS CAREER. Don’t Forget That Our Shoe Repair Department is in We Have an Expert in Ch: a Class by Itsclf. Your Repair Work Here. E R OFOVOPO SR A OB T o e s . Shoes that Fit Py | * “THERE'S A REASON.” WORKE CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED DUTTON-HARRIS COMPANY 123 Kentucky Ave. FOOTFITTERS Phone 258 Blue we will continue our BIG Bring ge. Shoes thatPle dels can Now be Seen | Buick Z Automobiles é Salesroom located W.Main St. at Motor Shop . 3 Grady Deen. Local Agent FERTEAata R tasannt st anassesrdesanrarer et i illl