Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 25, 1915, Page 5

"JAKELAND 'w LACONIC NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS ¥ taxbook (or 1914 taxes will | 31st. ¢ before that date and H. L. SWATTS, City Tax Collector. . T. Mcllwain is in Tam- \\eek at the Gordon Keller hc.-yml where she has gone for treatment . — \rs. Hattie W .Brown, accom- jed by Marion Williams, left to- tor Alva, where Mrs. Brown s to make her permanent home nth her father, Judge J. W. Wil- ligms - pan da? \liss Mary Groover has returned from a pleasant visit to Plant City, where she was the charming guest of Miss Rose Marie Smith. While there she was showered with much social attention. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLeod and jittle daughter left last night for oxford, Miss., where they will make their future home. Mr. NMel.n0d we city He goes to Oxford where opfn engineering offices. he will Miss Lucy Newsome has arrived in the city from Jacksonville, where ¢he has been an instructor in the Riverside school in that city, agd will spend some time here the at- tractive guest of her sister, Mrs. G. B. Murrell. Mrs. Winston Lawler, of Arcadia, Iwho enjoyed the afternoon with Mrs. Lak formerly Miss Erma Norvell, of this city, is in Lakeland for a visit of sev- eral days the guest of her parents, Capt. and Mrs. W. C. Norvell. She was accompaned to Lakeland by her little brother, Billy Norvell, who has | been visiting her for some time. Miss Mabel Drane's many friends are sympathizing with her on count of having sprained her wrist | whilecranking her car Sunday morn- ing. The injured member was given medical attention at once, but while doing as well as could be expected it is nevertheless very painful. Miss Lillian Lowry and Miss Orita Oxley, the former of Madisonville, Tenn ., ton, W. Va., are two charming vis- itors to Lakeland, having arrived yesterday. They are stopping while 4n the city with Mrs. Kate Booth. Last night Mr, Clarence Smith gave | a dinner party in their honor at the | Colonial, those present being the honorees, Messrs. Albert Smith and E. E. Sawyer. The Telegram has received a com- plaint that the growers of vegetables in this sction work to a disadvan- ‘tage on account of there being no commission men here to buy their Produce, and as a result some of them are taking their produce Plant City, where they can dispose of it to bm\eu ati . that place. 1f these conditions are correct and if there is anyone with any suggestions s to a way to relieve this situation, the Telegram would be glad to have their views. Lakeland should not be behind other towns in this re- gard MR. JOSHUA YAHN Mr. Joshua Yahn, aged 66, died last night at his late residence on Prospect street, after a short illness. Mr. Yahn had been in Lakeland only 5 a short time, coming here from Ar-/ cadia. He fs survived by five daughters, all of whom are married. Mr. Yahn was originally from Ge- neva, Ala. Funeral services were held this afternoon and burial was made in the Lakeland cemetery. Kimbrough lndnrlakln; Co. being in charge. Mommm; r’——-—-——fi Ir. -ase of fire phone 3000‘ < save manager for several months. ; ac-1 and the latter from Prince- to LOoOK PLEASANT cannot, of course, a1 i some i And it's hard for ys 1 | Yk f 0 be good; are sure now apq then to he lonely And we dop'y always do as we' should To be patient js not always easy To be cheertyl ) erful is much harge still; i But at least we can always be pleas- ant, If we make Up our minds that we will. And it pays every time to look kindly, Although you teel worried ang blue; It you smile at the wold and be cheerful, The world will smijle back at you, ‘So try to brace up and look pleasant, No matter how low You are dow Good humor is always cont gious, But you banish your friends when You frown Exchange \ Mrs. Murrell Entertains Reading Circle Mrs. George B |tained the Reading Methodist church in manner . Murrell enter- Circle of the a delighttul her yvesterday ufternoon at { for this meetine. A social hour fol delicions refreshments of marshmal low cake and angel's delight Those Murrell were Mrs. G. P. Webh, Mrs E. Fixter, Mrs. A. Brantley, Mrs. tW. F. Johnson, Mrs. Geo. Watson, Mrs. W. ¢, Norvell, Mrs. Julia ¢ n-| rnon, Mrs. McDonald, Misses Sarah Polk and Gertrude DeRienx Mizpah Circle The Mizpah Circle will meet to- jmorrow afternoon with Mrs. \W. 11 Kolb, at the home of her daughter, {Mrs. Pierce Kimbrough Wost Lemon str ot FINE VEGETABLES GRI)—WN IN THIS VICINITY ARE REGULAR PRIZE WINNERS < been the recipient vegetables recent- This oftice h of some very fine 1y, which, if thy had not been so ap- petizing, would have remained here as exhibits of what Lakeland gard- eners can do. In fact, they would have taken the prize at any fair in the country. Demonstrating what farmer can do, Mrs. E. P. Mills, {who lives south of town, brought in ’lllrl'o onions, which weighed 4 3-4 !poun(ls. She raised these herself and Eis proud of the record, which is, in- deed a good one. a woman Mr. J. W. Kimbrough remem- bered us with some fine cucumber of which he has three acres near Tarpon special- fiv s at Kimbrough Lakeland and ac Springs. Mr. izes on eucumbers and water melons, | and also has large acreages and ex- cellent crops. [ R T Lake Hunter, cess with tomatoes, a basket of as fine found anywhere. It that this section is not adapted to tomato culture as is some "jons of Florida, but Mr. knows how to produce the kind that bring top notch prices ———— SIT UP C. GREEN AND ‘HEAR YOURSELF SPOKEN OF Telegram (ieorge, who lives on has had unusual suc- and brought us ones oher sec- George The Lakeland tells of one of their citizens who, durm visit to New York last week, sist- Wilson in reviewing G »d President Ithe Atlantic fleet.” Of course Mr l\\llmn appreciated the help | him.—St. Petersburg Independent jhome on North Florid avenue. The early part of the afternoon was | spent in reading their new book, | Miss Sarah Polk be ing the reader lowed after which the hostess served | R. H., Omohundro et al to T. L. Hendrix. / J. R. Powell, trustee, to T. L. Hendrix Florida Development Co. to Hoe. 'necke & Grosenbaugh. E. W. Spencer, master, to Ses- soms Investment Co. Lake Wales Land Co. to D. Me- s can be Corquodale has been said | | | | el which are held in Lakeland. Ad- International Peace Society, vay Exchange building, St. Louis, Missouri. 4200 CONFESSION An Irishman while passing through a graveyard these words written on a tombstone: 1 still 'live.” Pat looked a moment, and given | then said: BOARDS OF TRADE TO 1 HANE BIG MEETING AT TAMPA TONORROW |, | The Lakeland Chamber of Com- merce has bee te'ihiatia. as been invited to send three deleg, to Tampa for a meeting of the representatives of the o beards of Trade v organiza ns of South Florida tomorrow. retary Hamner of the Tampa Board of Trade has sent out the fol- lowing invitation and prozram: { Do not fail to appoint the three delegates to come to Tampa May 26 to attend the meeting of representa- tives of all the commercial bodies. of South Florida. The enclosed and other similar program will give You a faint idea of the benefits to be derived from attending this meet- ing We bigger, | better and more prosperou South Florida, and we the ways and means at such a meet- ing, and we believe that this will culminate in an organization which can meet every few months in dif-' ferent parts of South Florida; so come and make this meeting a sue- coss can discuss | ! We assure you a good time and that much good will plished be accom- ! Very sincerely vours, B. L. ITAMNER, Secretary. a. m.-—Get acquainted. m.-—Auto trip over city stopping at Country Club, and cigar can all work together for a|° | ANY DELEGATES CoMme 10 STATE LEAGUE CONVEN-- TION HERE JUNE 14-17 The State Epworth League con- vention meets in Lakeland June 14- 17, and prospects now indicate a large attendance, probably in the neighborhood of 200 accredited dele- gates, who will be entertained in the homes of the city, while at least an- other hundred visitors will avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting Lakeland at this time and taking in the convention. Each League in the State is en- titled to a certain number of dele- gates—this being decided by the number of members enrolled. From reports received by Mrs. W. C. Nor. vell, chairman of the entertainment lnu! and not counted. All bearing the {committee, and Mr. Frank Thomp- son._prosidpn( of the Leazue, every- body wants to come to Lakeland and Ithere will be a large delegation of |young people who will pour into 'Lakeland on the early trains on Monday, June 14. While the program has not vet been received, there is being ar- ranged several pleasant social fea- |tures by the local organization. On Monday night there will be a get. acquainted meeting at the First Methodist church, at which time ev- eryone will have an opportunity to meet the visitors. On Tuesday after- noon, June 15, the Lakeland lLeague will serve a picnic lunch in the park, which will be followed by an auto- mobile ride over the city and into factory Return to Board of Trade N St the surrounding country. The last Sl N ; nicht of the convention, a large re- . ~“‘ sl of welcome, D. ohtion will be held at the church, .‘ Me \."\, I.I...um of Mampei | RE: 3 CHivh: fiine) ki interenbing. pros sponse. ries "4 - [: e Humphries, Braden- i, wil) be rendered and refresh- owr i \‘”_ i ... 'ments served. Lakeland Methodists ddress o \\.tvl‘(xv1|»V, D-e 1.11-} as well as the entire community are lett, president Tampa Board of preparing to extend the Leaguers a Trade. ; Response, Oscar Eaton, most cordial welcome, and we feel “-]"_"' e sure they will go away carrying Address Lycurgus Burn Winter most pleasant recollections of their Haven, Fla. (Subject) * nage & stay in Lakeland. Florida’s Drainage Laws." l- M. Saastl b Address Wayne Thomas, = Plaint "a number of homes have been offered City (Subject) “The Value of Spec-' ializing on Crops.' Address, 1.. D, Exchange. operative tion . Addr Ed Scott, Arcadia (Sub- ject) “The Dixie Highway." Address, L. P. Dickie, Tampa' Board of Trade (Subject) “Organiz- ing Trade Bodies of South Florida.” Adjourn to El Pasaje Restaurant as guests of Tampa Board of Trade. Florida **Co. Co-opera- Jones, (Subject) Marketing and Ci s S, REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by the Security Abstract and Title Co., Bartow, Fla.) May 22, 1915 A. C. Nydegger and wife to Flor- ida 1. Region Land Co. ' J. W. Sample and wife to J. B. Keaton, Mrs. Alice Belk to Miss Katie C Relk H. G. Snook and wife to Henry Tandy . L. J. Clyatt and wife to John J. Swearingen . ah R. McLean and hushand to Ridley NclLean. —_— the International No initiation fee You will meet the best people Polk county at our conclaves, Peace So- Join ciety. pay in “Be jabers, if 1 was dead I'd own up to it.” or dues to i for the entertainment of the guests, but a great many more are needed, and those who can entertain during =, this time will confer a favor on the League if they will kindly call Mrs. Norvell, and tell her how many they can entertain during this time. NOTICE TO W. 0. W. All members of Lakeland Camp No. 78 are earnestly requested to meet in their hall next Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. to be present at the installation of new officers and en- joy a pleasant social evening. There is also important business to be transacted, after which refresh- ments will be served to all. It hoped that every mel sibly can, will attend. Let's erything for a few to do. from other camps cordialy invited. W. B, MARCUM, Clerk. STICKING TO IT When Germans finally entered | Belgium a native of Liege made him- self obnoxious to one troop by his constant loud talk about the brave defense, Finally the commander summoned him. “Now, you've boasted ~gbout en- ough,” he said. “We can’t listen to you any longer. 1I'm going to give you your choice; you will be shot, or you will swear alleziance to the German Emperor.” Considerably subdued, er pondered. “Well,” he decided, don’t want to die, so 'l guess swear allegiance.” And he took the oath. “All right,” said the commander, “now yeu are one of us. You can come and go as you like.” The man walked toward the loor and was passing out when suddenly he turned, “Say,” he exclaimed, {““didn‘t those Belgians give us an awful fight!” the offend- “ rn Of the Two Extremes. It {8 surely better to pardon too | much than to condemn too much.— George Eliot Theatre E | [CEEon The Coolest Picture House in Town NO ATTRACTION TONIGHT The Moose minstrel has been post- Pboued until June 4, on account of Mr. Green’s absence from Lakeland Prior to his father's death. Friday, June 4— MOOSE MINSTREL 40 comedians, singers and dancers Two hours and a half of fun Singing Quartette Musica} Quartette Black Face Comedy Act Novelty Act Spectacular finale ensemble. Rip- Toaring first part, up to date sonss and clean comedy. Seats mow on sale. 30c, 75¢. 1f you could tell a rabber plant’s fortune by looking at the 1 s ad the lir on a DATE PALM? I n't raise my dog to be as t this game of \ r hefore we €n- li ter the game try to > the : just when we are in the game, and ‘then when we are taken out of the ; ust we become again The : uto driver with the pep never takes ‘:»,; other man’s dust. Mr. and Mrs Theater-goer. £0 thou and do like- wise Get in that Majestic car and see a clear road ahead. THERE'S A | REASON 4 BIG FEATURE REELS AND VAUDEVILLE DALE AND MOORE voices, The boy Dainty ty. Direct from continued succe Jacksonville. and the girl with the ing and talking speci in THE SPIRIT OF THE BELL 2 reel Kaybee war story with 100 scenic produc- A thrills ad exciting tions. HER DUTY drama with a punch that See ths Comeds will ring the bell. IN THE HEART OF THE W0O0DS A great story of the woods. Comedy- drama of the better type Continuous Show 2:30 to 11 p. m Have you seen our new curtain? You haven’t? Well, you want to get busy and,se¢ the clearest pictures in Lakeland. Cov i s in ! i Good Ventilation Clear Pictures The Third Act Biograph drama in two parts ! | | Broncho Billy’s Brother Western Melo-drama | i Flora Fourflush This is the second installment of the great ten billion dollar mystery. A rare comedy. Tomorrow night— THE LIFE OF LINCOLN Prices 5 and 10 Cents LRI R O tain that he tears them from rolls, is | dale Springs, Ruttledge, Tenn. Fin - r who pos-|est springs in the mountains. not |[rooms now lose interest in our camp or leave ev- [there will be a fine crowd there this Men.hers | Summer. SPECIAL !(YHCE TO ALL { The latest arrivel at the LAKELAND STEAM LAUNDRY is a Brand New Palm Beach Press Machine Built especially for that class of work. It is the only machine of tha kind in Polk County. Contestants and Others Interested in Majestic Theater’s Contest. All Conponl Outstanding Must Be rned in by Tuesday, May 25 With the exception of the serial numbers listed below, all coupons must be turned in to the contest de- partment no later than Tuesday,May 25. If these coupons are not turned in by that time, same will be thrown numbers listed below will until further notice. Receipts, good until close of contest will be issued for the cou- pons turned in. o This list is now in force: 197,000 to 098,000— se. 144,000 to 145,000—10c. 22,000 61,000 33,000 164,000 024,000 013,000 020,000 be good If you are not sending your Palm Beaches to us,send us s Suit; we want to show you how nice we can launder them. 063,000 to 064,000—5c¢. 057,000 to 058,000 ' m’e 143,000 to 144,000—10c. L&k” land Steam Laundry 067,000 to 068,000—5e. PHONE 130 R. W. WREAVER, Prop. 165,000 to 166,000—5c. 042,000 to 043,000—10c. 072 to 073,000—8$1. 052,000 to 053,000—25¢. 032,000 to 033,000—10c. - 167,000 to 168,000—5e¢. 1 | 095,000 to 096,000—5e, i 136,000 to 137,000—10c. 59,000 to 60,000—25¢. 53,000 to & 054,000 to 053,000 to your 032, Sttt prescnphon 050,000 to 051,000—25¢ 000 to 078,000—10c. ])I'ln'g lt ,000 to 197,000—5e. This list will be added to from time to time, until further notice, Contestants and those interested in the contest that is being conducted by the Majestic theater are cau- tioned to watch same. If you accept coupons from the merchant be cer- and does not hand them to you from loose package or in any other way. ANNOUNCEMENT 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for commissioner in the Fourth ward, to fill the unecxpired term of Mr. H. D. Mendenhall, re- signed, election to be held June 8, 1915. If elected, ! will serve to the best of my knowledge and ability the in- terests of the entire city. Respectfully, 4191 GEO. De you want to be SURE that your prescriptions will be filled right? Then bring them to us. Not only are we careful about the right quantity, but also about the right quality of the W. ME compounds we use. RSHON . When those dear to your heart are ill take no chances. One of the popular resorts is Avon- From being reserved shows Do pour drug business with us. WOO0DS’ DRUG STORE Temperature in summer 65 to 88 degrees. Finest water in East Tennessee. Table unsurpassed. Get all particulars from F. J. Hoffman, R e s m“ PHONE 408 WE TAKE CARE Q@b Lakeland Cash Grocery G. W. McCorquodale, Mgr. 214 FLA. AVE. PHONE 290 I EARNESTLY INVITE THE PUBLIC TO GIVE ME A SHARE OF THEIR PATRONAGE, AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF THE CASH PRICES I AM MAK- ING. YOU WILL SAVE MONEY AND GET THE BEST BY TRADING WITH ME AND PAYING CASH, AS THESE PRICES WILL SHOW: B1g Books By Great Writers 50c THE FLIRT Jooth Tarkington CORPORAL CAMERON Ralph Connor :g: 24 pounds Flour | e :?; 12 pounds Ilour 3 10 pounds Meal i MORA{;’,S |O}"“:{[CARCUS Ei 10 pounds Grits B Xl é: Ilead Rice, per pnunrl ........... S ¢ Best Rice, per pound A SON OF THE HILLS % Bacon, per pound ... ..o Harriet Comstock & Lidrd, iper: pound v Vi package Cream of \Wh -Al Puficd Rice . \Wh e THE DEVIL'S GARDEN § g ge Shreaded W. B. 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