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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
Pleasant Club Meeting.

The usual meeting OF the M. L.. 3.
@. was held at the home OF Mrs.
Newman IN East r. G.. although the
crowd was not ms large as II often Is
It being Holy Thursday The p,
IN. was u very enjoyable one for
those present. Mrs. Mcqueen and
Miss HOlderby favored the ladies
with some OF their excellent music
which was greatly appreciated.
Mrs Newman also rendered several
pretty solos. There was u very in
teresting game in which Mrs, Nc
Gu cen captured first prize and Mrs,
Mccain the BOBBY After refresh
ments, which by the way were very
delectable. The balance Of the p,
m was spent in socIability, and the
ladies' adjourned all expressing
themselves rs having enjoyed Mrs.
Newman's entertainment very
much Next meeting will be held at
the homo of Mrs. +, X Adams
SECRETARY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
Methodist Church.

Regular services at the Methodist
church next Sunday, both morning
and evening, Sunday school at 10
O'clock.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
Ing 1880 O'Clock Subject: Our call
ing Scripture references: Cor.
1851 Phil, 8:8-l6. Let every
ole GONE prepared 70 take part.-E.
q. HUDSON, Pastor.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The corporations cannot do without
the people, and the people cannot do
without the corporations. Neither
should be allowed to oppres the 9th
err. Capital is organized, labor should
organize.
The license tax law licensing each
little enterprise should be amended
in order that taxation should bear
more evenly.
Article XIX of the Constitution
provides for Local Option. The
qualified electors (not the governor)
approve or veto constitutional amend
ments. He is not on the recently
constructed band wagon"
He commenced life working in
Quincy, Florida, at salary of SIS
per month, and boarded himself. He
has himself been a hard working,
struggling man, and he knows what
it means in others. He has never
married. he has always had obliga-
tions. His life has been spent more
in thoughtful consideration of other
people than of himself. He feels
sure he will be elected, IF he gets
enough votes" He does not propose
to trade off single Office. Theirs is
honor in being governor. If X is
tainted with dishonor he does not
want the office.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
That Old Account Of Yours.

Hereafter all bills must be paid
within one week after the expiration
of each month, otherwise accounts
will be closed, we like to acoommo.
date our friends aud patrons with
credit and extension OF time for pay
ment when desired, but scarcity Of
money and business depression
forces us to this action.
PUNTA GoRDA DRY GOODS Co.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters Of DeSoto County; ]
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of Sheriff
of DeSoto county. subject TO the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primary, II |
should be honored by your support in
this election, | will, in the future as !
have in the past, perform the duties OF
the Office for the best interest of the
county and to the best Of Any ability.
Respectfully A. c. FREEMAN,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

| hereby announce my candidacy
for election to the Office Of County
Treasurer of DeSoto County, subject
to the action OF the Democratic pri-
maries, to be held in May, prom
isc il elected, to perform the duties
Of the Office for the best interests
of the county and to the best OF my
ability. Respectfully,
MARTIN V. WILLIAMS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
A Happy Father

is soon turned to a sad one II he has to
walk the floor every night with crying
baby. McGee's Baby Elixir will make
the child well ,--soothe its nerves. in
duce healthy, normal sIumber. Best
for disordered bowels and sour stomach
all teething babies need it, Pleasant
10 take, sure, aud safe, contains no harm.
ful drugs. Price IS and so cents per
bottle. Sold by B. NJ. Wade & Co.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
ALBERT w. GILCHRIST.
Candidate for Governor OF Florida.

No faction, machine or ring brought
him out. He came out as candi-
date alone and single-handed. He will
be glad to receive the support of the
corporations, of the anti-corporations,
the prohibitionists and the anti-prohi-
btionists, of the local optionists, the
Christians and the Jews, and OF the
Gentiles, the "Publicans and sinners"
He would even accept the support of
the Pharisees,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To the Democratic Voters of De-
Soto County am a candidate for
reelection to the Office of County
Treasurer of DeSoto county, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries to be held in May II elected
TO this position, promise you my
best efforts to faithfully perform the
duties of same. JAS. A, HENDRY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

hereby respectfully give notice to the
Democratic voters OF DeSot0 county
that am a candidate In the primaries
for denomination to the Office OF County
Tax Assessor and will thank them for
their support. At the same time, wish
to assure them Of my sincere gratitude
for their support in the past and of my
determination, II elected, to continue
giving them the best service Of which |
am capable. f. M. CooPgR, sr.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

have my personal attention and SUI
pervision, except at times when II Is
necessary for me to be absent, when
the business of the Office will be con-
Quoted by efficient and thoroughly re-
liable helpers Again thanking you
for past support and earnestly solic-
ting your influence and support in the
future, beg to remain,
Yours faithfully,
II. T.. CARLTON
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the Office of Clerk Of
the Circuit Court of DeSoto county. /
appreciate, beyond expression, the
kind support of friends in the past;
and If elected will endeavor to give
nv constituents the advantage Of my
experience by rendering faithful sery-
ice The business Of the Office shall
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
a Living skeleton

is the final condition Of any child that
has worms--ii it lives. Think OF having
something in your stomach that eats all
you take as nourishment. Nine tenths
of the babies have worms, maybe yours
has. BE certain that 1t has not by Civ
ing It Whites Cream Vermiiuge--it ex.
pels all worms and is tonic for the
baby. Price as cents Sold by b. M
Wade & Co.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

To the Voters Of DeSoto County
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
County Judge of DeSoto county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary. solicit your support, and,
if reelected, | shall perform the du-
ties of the Office to the best Of my
ability Respectfully,
X. +. Brown.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
Rows win be Boys

and are always getting scratches, cuts
sprans, bruises, bumps. burns or scaids.
Don't neglect such things--they may
result seriously II you d.. Apply
Billiards. Snow Imminent according
to directions right away and IL will
relieve the pain and heal the trouble
Price 9sc Doc and 81 90. Sold by b, NJ
Wade & Co.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR CONSTABLE.

| respectfully announce that | am
candidate for Constable OF the Punta
Gorda district, subject to the Democru-
tic primaries, and would greatly appre.
clate the support Of the voters.
WILLIAM JOINS
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| beg TO announce that | am a can
didate for County Commissioner from
District No, 8, and respectfully solicit
the support of the voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primaries. II
elected, will use my best efforts to
serve the people of the district and
county to the best of my ability,
+. b. HUCKEBY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

Is pretty hard thing to accomplish
when you're blue, bilious and out OF
sorts. There is a sure cure tor all kinds
OF stomach aud liver complalnts--con-
stipation and dyspepsia ballard's Her
bine is mild, ys; absU!u;sly effective In
all cases. Price 90 cents per bottle,
Sold by b. M Wade & 60.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

am in the race for sheriff OF DeSoto
county, subject to the decision OF the
Democratic primary May roth,and kindly
ask your support. am making the race
solely on my own merits and belong TO
no man or set OF men, My platform is
"equal rights to all and special privlleg.
es to nome" ]. l.. HAMPTON.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

will be 4 candidate for Tax Assessor.
sobject to the Democratic Primaries,
and respectfully solicit the support of
the people OF DeSoto county. II elected,
| pledge you will perform the duties OF
the Office to the best OF my ability, exer-
Cising fairness to all aud Partially to
none, Respectfully,
II. G. MURPHY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR COUNTY SUPT. OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the Office of County Super
intendent Of Public Instruction Of De-
Soto county subject to the action OF
the Democratic primaries If elected,
I promise my entire time and atten-
ton to the work, and to fill the posi-
ton to the very best of my ability.
Respectfully, ]. S. CARLTON.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
NOTICE TO ALL CITIZENS

All persons not paying their scaven'
Ger taxes to the City Marshal on or be-
fore the end Tuesday in each month, are
hereby notified that they will be
brought before the mayor for trial.
CLAYTON PORTER, Mayor.
Punta Sorda, Apr. 18th, 1908.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

! am a candidate for Representative
Of DeSoto County, subject to the
Democratic primary, and will appre-
ciate the support of the citizens Of
this county. Very respectfully,
Joseph III. Brown.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

the Voters OF DeSoto County:
| take this method to announce my
self as a candidate for the Office OF
Tax Collector of DeSoto county, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
primary. ! respectfully solicit your
support L. X. Starke.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

respectfully announce that | am a
candidate In the Democratic primaries
for Constable of ]. =. District No 7,
Punta Gorda, and will be grateful for
the support OF the voters.--B. A. WA.
CHOD.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

am a candidate for Clerk Of the CIR
cult Court OF DeSoto County, subject TO
the action Of the Democratic Primaries.
favor an administration OF said Office In
compliance with the law.
WILL e.. LAN0FoRD.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

At ia recent meeting OF I'll city coun-
Gil Of Sanford, contracts were let Tor the
building OF two miles OF sidewalks,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The crop OF orange blooms all over
Florida is the largest, finest and best dis
trbiuted on the trees scince the great
freeze.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

| beg to announce that | am can
didate in the Democratic primary for
reelection as County Commissioner
from District 3, and respectfully So
licit the support of the voters Of the
district. JOS. II. Concannon.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The annual reunion OF Confederate
Veterans will be held in Birmingham,
Ala, June Oil, looS. Every effort is
being made to make II success.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

At the solicitation Of numerous gen.
tlemen throughout the county, will be-
come candidate for County Judge
f., A. WHITNEY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The Key West Citizen says that "the
Florida Keys now have more Spanish in
habitants than they had when owned by
SPAIN"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
INTERESTING EVENTS.
BRIGHT SAYINGS OF OUR EXCHANGES.
a Potpourri Of Hnmor. current comment
aud Business Not,oeS-- interesting
state News

The 1898 city directory OF Jackson
willie has been issued, The result shows
population OF Ga 1893 for that city.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The citizens OF Orlando have decided
to raise fund q Sooo TO carry on an
advertising camaigA % the season OF
LOGO.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

The melon growers in the section OF
Leesburg expect to have shipments
going by May IS. The crop is very
promising at this time.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
hereby, announce my candidacy for
the Office of Tax Collector of DeSoto
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries, and | will be
grateful for your support for such
nomination. If elected, promise my
best efforts to the faithful perform
ance Of the duties pertaining to the
office CYRIL BALDWIN.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.


The numerous friends Of Col. /. T..
BARWICK take pleasure in announc-
ing that he has consented to become a
candidate for the Senate. in this the
27th Senatorial District, subject to the
Democratic primary.
Col. Barwck is an able man, and a
life long Democrat He respectfully
solicits the support Of the Democratic
voters of the district
We are authorized to announce
Hon. Joseph II, HUMPHREYS as a can
didate in the Democratic primaries for
denomination as State Senator from
the 27th district, and to ask for him
the favorable consideration of the
Democratic voters of DeSoto and
Manatce counties
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30

am a candidate for the office of
Tax Collector of DeSoto county, sub
ject to the, action of the voters at the
Democrat primaries. solicit your
support ID, il elected, will faithfully
perfo/ the duties of the Office.
r. B. CAMPBELL.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-04-30
NoTA CANDIDATE.

IwiSh to thank my many friends who
have inquired Of me as to my candidacy
for justice OF the peace, but will say
that am not an aspirant for the office,
as haven't time TO take care OF 1t as IL
should be and could not afford to run IN
the Democratic primary any way, as |
am Socialist politIcally.--E. KEEN
Toronto, Canada, annually consumes
about LOCO cars OF bananas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16
STRANGE CAPTURE 81 J salmon.


Fishing d well known river III Nor
way one June, one OF the tenants OF
the fishing lodge opposite ours caught
a fish of twenty-nIne pounds n the
morning and lest another. his spinning
line being broken by the rush Of a
heavy Ash Fishing with prawn the
afternoon Of the same day, the same
angler il the same pool got into q good
! fish at his first cast, After long fight
tho flsh was gated ana landed. Then
was revealed a strange state Of things
The prawn tackle had never touched
the fish; In fact, the hooks were foot
or more from 1t. They had caught IN
the cast which had been lost that
morning and was now twisted Into
knots and tangles no doubt BY the
salmon endeavoring to get rid Of the
treble Norsk cast aud hooks. The line
had been got rid of, As the prawn
swung down the pool It had grappled
the lost cast stlll attached to the salm.
on, and fish (thIrty-three pounds. cast
and tackle were recovered. We watch
ca the incident from the road and,
crossing the river. handled the recov.
cred cast. Many maintain that salmon
once hooked and played for any length
Of time leave the pool w n IN Lon
don Field
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16
A TrAseIlnE Mans experience.


4 must tell you my experience on
an east bound o. r. & N. R. K. train
from Pendlcton to lie Grande, Ore"
writes Sam a, CARRIER, well known
travelling man. Il was IN the smok-
ing department with some other trav-
cling men when one Of them went ont
into the coach and came back and
said, 'Thereis q woman sick unto
death ii the car | at orce got Up
and went out, found her very III with
cramp cclic. her hands and arms we're
drawn Up 50 you could not straight
en them, and with a death-like look
on her face. Two or three ladies were
working with her and giving her
whiskey. went to my suitcase and
got my bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy u
never travel without I'D, ran 70 the
water.tank. put double dose Of the
medicine in the glass, poured some
water into II and stirred il with
pencil; then had quite time TO get
the ladies to let me give L TO her. but
/ succeeded. could ct once see the
effect and worked with her, rubbing
her hands, and in 20 minutes ! gave
her another dose. By this time we
we're almost into lie Grande, where ]
was to leave the train, | gave the
bottle to the husband to be used IN
case another dose should be needed,
but BY the time the train ran into Le
Grande she was all right. and ! re-
ceived the thanks Of every passenger
in the car" For sale BY Frank Hart
and leading druggists
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16

tFoisnaa ton0, iwnAf % gpu mean by
dirtlng With Mt. Jndsoh7 New. 40
not Interrupt me, for e was ~ Juds
sou who hiet mas
eslr. JudAOnl Iinposslbleg' cgIed the
aalonished Louise.
mo other emphatically assured
Bibyl 'grhcea things may Do all flght
Iln Francs. Loulso, but no nlco Amefk
can giri will'
A knock al tho door interrupted the
end Of this eaDtences IA gpnlleInau
was waiting to zoe Nliss BtevensOn.
Tho hailboy did not know hIs name.
fslbyl had changed hef aOhnbeF black
frock 10 one Cf her F'Rrla creations
and went 10 meet her ea1lef.
She glanced into the public parloF,
but he waa notgIn slight Upon inquiry
sho learned that her guest was waiting
on ne corner az the piazza for her.
gh6 vent % meet him. and Harry Jud.
non put forth BITS hand ~ she came To-
ward him "a the dim tight
"slbyL you must hear me-" Judaou
began
my dear Mr. Judson," said eIbyl,
with stinG!hg sarcasm, that II Just the
trouble. Two heard 100 much from you
already"
"Now, please listen. The train was
late night before last, we were dsFaiIed
juBt.tho other side of the draw, and
couldn't very well swim ali the way
here, could Ir'
"Is that a!l you have 10 Aay" IN.
qnIped SibyI. bEt tho tone Of her voice
was q BIZ softer.
'gGxcwtlthat lore yoh nndg-
"And my maid 40 well. ! suppose
finished sihyl. Anfs sgS3t
Don't bo d foolish girl, dear. You
have prize In Louise. n you'lI prom.
lse not 70 discharge her. I'll tell you d
secret II WAS Louise who arranged
this campaign; II was she who suggest.
ed my writing her letter that would
reach you, She's brick, all right Ii
Louisa
Sibyi opened her eyes wide and STAR
"a at Iudson for moment.
You mean to tell me that stupid
French Riri planned all this To give you
a chance 10 explain mused glbyl.
"But whyT
Il hunted her up and told her yOn
were angry with me because kept
you waiting nearly two hours, She un-
defstood Il was not ny fault. II you
would not
'lint how can you explain about be.
ing with Miss TawtonT' suggested
sibyl.
Easily" assured Judson. .ehe was
on the snme train with me. and Il was
late aud dark. ana she was afraid. and
! offered 40 ace thRt she landed safely
under her parental roof. Surely no de
cent American could DO less, could herr
well hut sybIl faIt that she
was caught u A closely woven net and
was trying. though not very hard. to
iind On opening Harry looked very
pcnltcnt. ami sibyI knew that she
loved him as much as he loved her.
"Well, VIII you promise'--
"Anything. DEAR anythingF' cried
Harry without waiting 20 know what
II might be.
"Will you promise to give L0uipe
pension for IlfaTI asked sibyl.
And aa he took her in his arms be
promised that and many other more
important things,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16

WASHINGTON, oct Is When
special train service II desired for the
transportation BY rail of recruits Or
military organizations and the time
required FOR the journey viii exceed
4S hours the quartermassers depart.
ment Of the army will supply kitchen
tourist ears The kitchen cars viii
be completely equipped BY the con
tractor for the preparation of tie
meals and 4 sufficient number III Deep
enamaled plates 70 properly serve
the troops The contractor viii fur.
nish 4 cook and 4 cooks helper for
each kitchen and the subsistence De.
partment will reimburse the eontrac.
tor for The wages Of these men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16

Oysters.
Bay Center Oyster House, 40
Bond street. Oysters wholesale and
retail. George Saunders, Prop. o-27-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-16
WELLl WELLS WE'LL

NEW YORK, Oct IS Because
Michael Baues and his wife, who
committed suicide last week, chose
the waters Of Jamaica Bay for their
last resting place, Herman Baues, the
mans brother, has decided that he
win be carrying out his brothers
wishes II their remains are cast into
the bay. He has had the bodies Id.
cineratcd and says that he viii take
the ashes 10 the bay and cast them
into the water.