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LAKELAND » LACONIC 3 t : st iz In case of fire phone5000 ARRIVALS HOTEL KIBLER Mr. A. 8. Jones, Memphis, Tenn.; A.H. Sneed. Memphis, Tenn.; E. L. Thomas, Knoxville, Tenn.; J. dll- phant, Chicago; Edwin Stewart, S. W. Wright, A. F. Turner, G. W. Baldwin, Eli Ruff, Breen. Ohio; Mise N. E. Harkness, Miss E. L. Hark- ness, Eastville, N. Y.; H. S. Lans. dell, J. Wi.. Holmes, Atlanta; T. B. Stewart, Tampa; W. C. Watson, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dan M. Moss, Atlanta. Ga.; L. J. Smith, Louis- ville, Ky.; C. E. Todd, city; W. E. Spiers and wife, R. B. Genn and wife, Tampa; B. H. Taber and wife, Cleveland, Ohio; L. Pomplin, city; Miss Hazel Pratt, Cedar Rapids. Ia.; Gilbert D. Leach, Farnk T. Graham, Tampa, E. W. Featherstone, Miss F. ‘E. Featherstone, Miss Mary Feather~ stone, N. Y.; O. G. Husband, Jack- sonville; Preston Buford, Jr., Rich. mond, Va.; D. M. McKey, S. A. L.; W. E. Rebkoff, Cincinnati, O.; Miss A. O’'Neil, Tampa; Miss F. Lau- rick, Miss P. Hill, S. H. Page, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Heth- erington, city; Miss Overby, Miss Davis, Miss Wilon, Bartow; L. P. Clark, Mulberry, Fla.; M. E. Skip- per, Bartow, Fla.; I. A. Yarnell and wife, Memphis, Tnn.; W. T. Knight, eSt. Louis; Mrs. John Crouin, Bing- hampton, N. Y.; Mrs. Susan H. Losee. Richfield Springs, N. Y.; T. J. Flippi nand wife, Baltimore, Md.; Carolyn O'Neal, Dade City, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Johnson and two interesting children of Tampa are in the city for a few days visiting the latter’s brother, E. A. Snowden and family. D. G. Stephenson, the photogra- phr, made a very nice series of pho. tographs of the parade and the op- ening of the Polk County Fair, which are very crditable to him, and which show fine photographic ability. Rev. J. A, Davis left today for Zephyrhills, where he goes to take the pastorate of the Baptst church at that place. Two-year sentence was hand- ed out by Judge Call today to John Mountford, a negro, for taking a package from a rural free delivery box near Lakeland. —Tampa Times. Dr. J. W. Reno, whose illness has caused his friends great con- cern, is improved today, which all will be delighted to learn. Messrs Gilbert D. Leach and F. T. Graham, of the Tampa Tribune were interested visitors to the Polk County Fair last night. A'hertus Vogt, who was con- victed at this term of the court for impersonating a United States officer, was fined $250 and costs, the court ordering that he stand committed to jail until fine and costs are paid. He is in| custody.—Tampa Times. Mr. W. T. Knight, State Rep- resentative of the Becker-Moore | Paint Company, of St Louis, | n town the past two days,’ Moose Gave Dance A Their Hall Last Night he loyal Order of Moo: a delightiul dance which was participated in by the members and their ladies, about 75_couples being on the floor. cellent music was furnished by the Auditorium orchestra, and the evening was one of un- usual pleasure for all of those present, Se gave last night Junior Feb. 28—Missionary meeting. Theme———Be Prepared. Leader—Wioodson Williams. Song—'Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus. Bible Lesson—A Boy Who ‘Was Ready to Obey. Gen. 9:12, 1¢. Memory verse: Here am I. Prayer. The Story of Admiral Farragut— Herman Mathias. Scout’'s Motto—Be Prepared, El- mer. Wilson. Song—fLoyalty choir. China, a Nation Mary Weaver. Being Dilizent in Business—Wm. Watson. Free will offering. Annouhcements. League benediction. to Christ, League in Bondage— i If SOUL-THRILLING SOLOS AT THE FIRST METHO- DIST TOMORROW (Misses Hazel Williams and Vera McRae will sing at the First Meth.! odist services tomorrow. Prof. | Clark, the noted singing evaneelist, | will render “Tell Mother I'll Vote PROCEEDNS OF SPECAL SESSON SCHOOL BOARD Bartow, Feb. 27.—The Board of Public Instruction met in special scssion on Feb. 18 in the office of the superintendent with all’ mem- bers and the superintendent pres - ent. The Board met for the pur- pose of canvassing the returns of the bond election held within Eagle Lake Special Tax district and also to examine the specifications of Ar- chitect Willis R. Biggers for the ; All Saints Episcoj Special Lenten services.. [Evening prayer service at 7:30 p. m. The rector, Rev. Richard Bolton, will deliver a short address, “The| Teaching of the Church Regarding the Sacrament of the Altar.” Visitors, whether members of this church or not, are cordially welcome. ' Seats are free. Prayer books and hymn books are provided. The rector may be seen at the close of each service at any time, or appointment for baptism or any consultation with regard to spiritual matters can be made by telephone—304 Blue. The Frostproof school building. Rector of All Saints church desires In accordance with the call bw to be of e to th the Board for the election to I:rg:o SEEYIE O o sommuniLy; ot be hel:‘l in Special Tax School dis. Holy Communion, 7:30 a. m. trict No. 9 on Feb. 16, 1915, the Board. fads: that b et Sunday school. 10 a. m. | SAre SOUS SR SUCH election WAS| Administeation’ - of Saceamental| duly held on said date in accordance e Rite of Holy Baptism, 10:15 a. m. with law. The Board hereby deter- P 4 Adult Bible classes, ‘“Topic” Col- mines and certifies that the result of e Tateatt i 5 toll oy lect Epistle and Gospel for second | 1 Dt i B P M gl Sunday in Lent, 1 Thess. 4:1, and st.| bonds, 13; against bonds, 2. The Matt, 15:21 bonds to be so issued being in the Primary and Junior doparlmenl!.! sum of $6,000, to be used for the Morning prayer, 10 a. m g“l']pdn‘w °: ;"“‘]“nfl : Bew aahioos Subject, “A Vision of theChurch’s niicing 81 Tag'e i Sacramental Life.” | Myrtle St. Sabbath Preachin, Prayer ! night at 7 Sabbath Mr. J. D. Morning Junior B <}-At The Churches Tomorrow-4 VEFPFEPIPIIPILPIDDIELITTRD 4 SICCOIOFIPOPPEI L PP ETA BG4S W. H. Steinmeyer, pastor. | Dixieland Methodist — W. H. Steinmeyer, pastor. League gervice, 6 p. m. An address will be delivered by Va. Service at 7 p. m. dially invited. Prayer service | night at 7 o'clock. i First Baptist— i 301 North Florida avenue. ‘Wallace Wear, pastor. Bible school, 9:45a. m. Subject—The Need of Prayer. . Y. P. U, 2:30 p. m. Senior B. Evening worship, 7:15 p. m. "East Lakeland Baptist Mission— Sunday school, 3 p. m. Methodist— school, 10 a. m. g 11 a. m. service every Tuesday o'clock. school. 10 a. m. Via, of Charlottesville, All are cor. every Wednesday worship, 11 a. m. Y. P. U, 6:15 p. m. B.Y. P, U.,, 6 p. m. [The specifications of Willis R. E : Biggers, architect for the Frostproof 7'31;’9:‘“:1 prayer and address at Prayer meeting Thursday night. ' building were carefully examined| ‘. ' "' \ Visi £ 8 ———— and certain changes made, and Sec - ‘_(,D:em:o::;‘m :h‘:‘ ':::; w:,llwnzze Grace Evangelical Lutheran | retary was instructed to advertise for benu(y’ of holll:xese %8 Tennessee avenue and Orange bids for the erection of said build - % ? street. Rev. R. Bolton. rector phone 304 LouoBln Blue. All Saints church rectory. ing, said advertisement Morning text, Rom. 12:21: “Be 'W. E. Pugh, pastor. with the issue of Feb. 18 in the { Second Sunday in Lent (Reminis . Cy ant . A y > cere) . m\!\‘:;er::::r:vqre drawn for an |First Presbyterian— Epistle, 1 Thes. 4:1-7, Gospel. teacher’s reports on file. South Tennessee, near the city|Matt. 15:21 28. . park. Morning and evening worship at LHBBPBEBBEDE W. S. Patterson, pastor. 11 and 7 o'clock respectively. hz Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. BOARD 0f mAfl[ “0][8 Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. Midweek Lenten service Wednes-~ ' Praching services 11 a. m. and|day at 7:30 p. m. By theieaviniany:) |7:30 p. m. {Week of prayer and self denial All Member's of the Merchants Co- Operative Contest Association give Votes with Cash Sales and money received on Account ' L The standing of the Contestants will be announced at the Lyric Theatre Monday night, March 1st, and Published in this paper on Tuesday, March 2nd. e e S SN These Firms Give Votes Groceries J. W. LANIER EDMONSON GROCERY CO. FELDWISCH GROCERY L. B. WEEKS D. B. DICKSON W. B. MARCUM, M. R, SANDERS C. R RICE H. ], MATHIAS MAYES GROCERY CO, JOHN L. DEESON. REYNOLDS & CRAWFORD G. W. PHILLIPS CO. G. W. McCCORQUODALE, D. FULGHUM J. D. McLEOD, R R S S A S LSS NS SLY) SEPSPPPPIPIIOEPEEPSBODIDED Good meeting of Govrnors night. Dry,” very popular in Billy Sun. day's revivals. The fine chorus| lats All present except lversen not overcome of evil.” Sunday is the Geenral Assembly’s will be observed each day next week except Wednesday, beginning Mon. day at 3:30 p. m. Following are the G. B. MURRELL E. P. HICKSON choir will give two anthems. Dr. B. H. Maynard returned last night from a trip to Chicago and other points in the north and west. He reports very dis- agreeable weather in that ‘part of the country. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kelch, | who have been spending the past two months in Lakeland, leave Monday for their home in Tre-| falda, Ind. They are delighted with Lakeland and hope to re turn again next winter. and Lange, both out of town. Day of prayer for schools and col- topics for In our Father's house you will find a welcome. Church and Lemon comes the encampment of the Wood - men, followed by Big League ball. Wiho said things wer quiet in town? This or any other similar form willdo: “The undersigned beg to apply for membership in the Board The Ladies Aid of the Chris- tian church will have their reg-1 ular monthly silver tea at the home of Mrs, Geo. Mershon, east Orange St., Tuesday afternoon, March 2nd, from 2:30 to 4:30. Hope all the friends and mem- bers will come and lend a help- ing hand in the building fund of the new church, Cumberland Presbyterian— Rv. F. H. Callahan, pastor. Sunday, school, 9:46 a. m. Praching both morning and even ine b~ pastor. FOR THE BENEFIT OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The ladies of the church will gerve luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 27, at noon, censisting: of hot wlt~‘ fleg and honey, hot biscuits and! Florida syrup, chicken salad and! coffee. Price, 27c. CaKe and candy | gale at the Electric Store, Kibler Ana ' nex. The patrons of the Majestic the | lookine up a building for use as a distributing warehouse for his| firm's painting material. Mr. Knight, having traveled throughout Ilorida since 1910, knows fully tl advantages of Lakeland’s railroad facilities and feels surc that the city has a bright future as a trade center. He expects to bring his family here and make his headquarters for South Flori Mr. Knight is very enth tic over the prospects of his business, and de- | clares that he expects his paints to knock all competition, on the basis of superior merit. Audito TONIGHT “THE CHRISTIAN" 8-Reel Feature With an all star cast, the pick of the Vitagraph Players. _A stupendous production 1n 500 scenes, employing 3000 penpk;‘. Taken from the play in whic Allen starr A 1 Tar Q ver nd show starts Come early only 1700 seats ALL NEXT WEEK REA NYE The World's Greatest Mind Reader. Find out what you want to know, d 1§ rium | | ater were di bointed last night as the “Runaw nne” serial was de laved on account of the wreck. Man-| sr Creen says that he will run the second and third episodes of this excellent serial next Friday nicht, so that no person will miss any of the feature. | FOR RENT--Two unfurnished con- necting rooms for ohusekeeping, with electric lizhts, bath, and pri - vate front entrance. 803 S. Mis- souri avenue. 2869 SreETe Majestic “If a man went NUTTY from, drinking SQUIRREL BRAND| whiskey, and tried to climb a 40/ |foot wall would you call him aj WALL-NUT? i Comedy scream,l a thrilling el, an excellent comedy drama and vaudville is| our offering for today, an hour and a half of real entertainment. You sce all these good things t wnd go home and \feel like vou h c(‘.!‘n some- Bing rth while. You know iit woulnt be here, fit sn't| good. [ THE BUCHERS . Your last chance to ‘:\‘c t‘hz; as Ve I.fl elanc i act that has plaved k 3 times and is still going ‘\}:’_!»1 When you see vaudeville at this house you may rest .‘i\:illr(‘d |lh< wood. Yes, we run it all the o hig for us to ime, no chances t 1S . . 11 for a dime. take. You get ita of Trade and agree to pay five dol. lars per onth as dueg for the year 1915.” 'If not five, then less, even one, but don’t be a tight wad. Every dollar and more will come back to you with compound interest. R Monday, dially inv lady is Christian Church— ICorner Missouri avenue and Lem - on street. Sunday school, 10 a. m. Communion, 11 a. m., also preach- ing at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. by Rev. Tindall. Christian Endeavor, 6 p. m. Rev. Tindall will continue to preach througzhout the week, 6:30 p. m. Bible study, praching at 7 p. m. | sharp. L Smith. “LORAINE LOREW.” As an illustration in one of his sermons at the First Methodist church tomorrow, Dr. Wray will re cite Chas. Kingley's “Lorraine Lo- ree.” In trazic pathos there is nothing in English to surpass this ballad. He will also give LaFol- lette’s ringing lyric “Put Him Out,” | in which, during the heated dnhntfl,‘ he urged the United States Senate to “put out” Senator Lorimer. | . | FOR SALE—Reduce the high cost of | living by growing your own pro-| visions, 2 1 2 acres of fine garden land just at the city limits, with new; house of 5 rooms, and a small cash payment will secure it. Also house of | 5 rooms and one acre of good land, | you REA NYE and The lady who will predict the | future of Lakeland. At the on the _“"'"m" h‘t:’;“":‘d’"" :;“;::ldl:}:\uditurium all next week ex- |} the city “""\""}'; b lh . ;"E ‘";’, Cox | CePting Wednesday. Come and ;:rm;l'. fn:r $800. The John "a363 jask her what vou nt to know. ealty Co. 33631 Th : |63 ararstrsrr i o R AT “HER WINNING PUNCH.” A Keystone Comedy Scream 8 REELS TODAY 8 COUNTRY INNOCENCE reel drama of modern rural life ANIMATED WEEKLY Topical “VENGEANCE IS MINE” A 2-recler that has a thousand thrills. Don’t fail to see this “THE MISER'S POLICY” TRUE CHIVALRY encil A Great Comedy Drama Deep drama P als’ | PRICES 3-10¢ THE EVIL POWER GOOD MUSIC Two reel drama Inks’ etc. ONE OF THE FINEST A comedy mixup THE FIGHT AGAINST EVIL Drama OUR VAUDEVILLE TODAY run to SPECIAL NOTICE. vill ntinuous every day from Startine Mondav we & 1D, m accommodate the many persons who have bheen|Chas. D. Rheo, the Rube Kid, and unable to get in the theatre at Eleanor Hite in singing and danec. night |ing. 5c and 10c. MONDAY SPECIAL:— MONDAY MILLION DOLLAR RHEAS COLONIAL PLAYERS MYSTERY | 5 People 5 7th Episode In the season's best successes of tab . TUESDAY :(— loids, comedies and dramas “THE MOUNTAIN RAT” Thrilling Western Drama One of the greatest features we have had in a long time. TUESDAY THE NEW ENGLAND HOMESTEAD A rural comedy Admission 10¢, 20¢ played, and house of a | | The Knights and Security wll give a box supper and entetainment in Moose Hall requested to bring box and for the will be given one dollar cash. MISS B|EULAII WATSON. FOR RENT-—5 room bungalow 'New Dixieland. L T R e Stationery The Book Store Come in often, for many attractive nev- elties are sold almost study: Golf Links and Yacht Club the|leges. The evening sermon will be Monday—The Way of the Cross. ||&] — next job laid out for this year. on the subject of Christian Educa- Tuesday-—Advancing on Our | B} . . Bo:r; nbloul to lnvestlygate the[tion. All young people, pnrents.‘Knoes. ] Confectlonerles “leaners” club; those who ‘*lean” teachers and others interested in the Thursday—Opportunities and the | |B} H. O. DENNY but do not “fall” in ilne. Some of | Vital welfare of their city and na- Needs in Home Missions. e —— —— these probably acquired the habit of jtion will find this sermon worth | Friday-—Opportunities and Needs Furniture enjoying the ball game by looking while. The sermon was announced in Japan. over the fence or through a knot |for Sunday morning but by special Catholio— O’DONIEL & SON hole. request it has been changed until Mass at 8 a. m. Sunday schooi at | CAGLE-NEWSOME The fair will be over today; next | Sunday evening. o o'clock. FURNITURE CO. corner Missouri street. avenue e ———— e ———————————— ettt BOX SUPPER Ladies of March the first, at eight o'clock. The public is cor- Each a prettiest box ited to attend. Secretary. in See Dr. 8. F. 3868 How Are Your Office Tools? Dependable and efficient tools are essential in any line of work. If buy your office supplies of us, you can choose from the best most widely known lines of Fountain Pens Blank Books Typewriter Supplies POLK COUNTY GRO. CO. MOBOBOEONO OGO as soon as dis- we want you to have some of them. You are as weicome as in the friend. F. E. ARCHER KIMBROUGH SUPPLY CO. Druggists J. M. WOODS RED CROSS PRAMACY CENTRAL PHARMACY HENLEY DRUG STORE Bakeries PURITAN BAKERY YAUN'S BAKERY Hardware WILSON HARDWARE CO. LAKELAND HARDWARE & PLUMBING CO. MODEL HARDWARE CO. BRIGHTEN-UP FOLKS Dry Goods and Clothing OWENS DRY GOODS CO. U. B. BATES J..C. OWENS, MOORE'S LITTLE STYLE SHOP C. M. WEEKS. NEW RACKET STORE Milliners MISS MINNIE REYNOLDS MRS. E. M. HOLDER Jewelers H. C. STEVENS CONNER & O'STEEN Billiard Parlors AC. L HOTEL KIBLER CITY GARAGE MELTON GARAGE LAKELAND BOOK STORE. ——————— POLK COUNTY LUMBER CO. LAKELAND STEAM LAUNDRY s cx——— R. B. CHILDS, PRINTER LYRIC THEATRE. The first weekly Prize of $2.00 will be awarded to the Candidate turning in the greatest n umber of Votes on or before Saturday, February 27th. * ok % Merchants Co-Operative _ Contest Association % k% Merchants desiring membership in this Association must enter on or before March 1st. e e el e S Yo e S O N N N S o e S