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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
NOTICE.

Notice to the stock holders. all and
singular, of the First National bank
o. Lakeland. Florida
Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing of the stockholders of this bank
will be held in the directors room
OF the bank on Saturday, Aug. -,
1872, al the hour of ~ o'clock. n.
M. Tor the purpose of voting for or
against an increase of the capital
stock of said bank to So. 900 90
thereby raising the capitalization
from $5G 10000 10 So. 10000. You
ar" requested 10 be present 81 this
meeting.
,Siencdt G. VI. CLAYTON.
Cashier.
Lakeland. Florida. Iuly -. 1917
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
AUTOMOBILES MOVE SLOW

Automobiles are moving rather
slowly, due to condition of roads
caused by unusual rainfall and, in
order to move things mp little, will,
for next few days. not only sell ears
at very low prices, but will take part
payment in dcsrably located real
estate. Have on nand several cars
Of popular makes, touring cars and
roadstcrs Lakeland Automobile &
Supply Co. 7-2O-tf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
NOTICE.

This IS TO inform my customers
that have moved my shoe repair
shop TO my home, and to ask them
to please leave their work at ClOu gh \
Shoe store, where | will get same
and return ii two days afterwards
All work left there will receive my
best attention.
Thanking my customers for pas:
favOrs and asking Il continuance of
their patronage, | am, True to the
last,
PHILIP FISCHER.
June IS, 1912.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
OWN AN AUTOMOBILE

We have contracted with the Stu
debaker corporation TO sell T.. NJ. f.
SOS and Flanders 20's. W. have
them here to show you Anyone in
terested please call or phone and VIC
will be pleased to demonstrate and
quote prices. If you want good,
reliable car. you will not be dsap-
pointed If you purchase either of
these we have mentioned
S. NJ. Stcpl us
o-2s-tf e.. e. Rogaf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
EXTRA PIANO WORK.

Some of my old customers wish me
to make a visit to Lakeland, and
hope To do so in a week or two Nv
work is known over the state as
highest class don't canvass. but
will attend TO all orders sent i'm to
phone 81, Lakeland. or written me.
Address. Wade. the tuner, Orlando.
Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23
WEATHER REPORT.
Furnished by Mr.. J. R. TalleyD

There will be regular meeting of
,i-y council tonight. THIS is the
..tins that should have been held
:. Wednesday night but which
aid not convene owing to the alb
M, Of several members from the
-,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

Mr. 4. +. Pickard. manager Of the
IN q. Pickard Bros. 4 Selsemeyer.
: srne north on business trip. He
Nh visit chicago and Minneapolis.
"a before returning spend few
n, ..,hins in the lakes OF norther,!
-ttA SAta
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

" 7 Momond. the clever rep
r. ta',l" OF the Remington, Mon
" and smith Premier typcwriters,
j. "A 'he city today placing several
'-e Well known machines. Mr..
N1Hond has many friends over the
''a'r ald 70 his genial manner as
'las Q the quality of his machines
tI the fact that he is meeting
plgndid success.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

Tar -ua-,, stion OF The Telegram
wilson & Marshall club BE-
..tu.Is, mas met with general fay
ana We have been asked to an
i meeting for The purpose Of
n.Al This organization next Fri
U,.cn.n@ Farther details will be
Ii ~ tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

FL old postotlice building Ia,
taa men moved off the sidewalk
.s arospe IS are good for its early
@o,aI from the business thorough
lhr brick is already on the
tI Il. The new building. and
Nll commerce in earnest on
'rne,ue within Yer, short
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

llg 7 ~ conrad and dAu"hlrr.
NUl who haze been visiting
',.s b tie city Tor some time. re.
ssei mis- morning to their home IN
r'i Their many friends
i ehrrd to have them viSi'
.s'Iala again, ana Mil look for
~.r. ~. pleasure 10 another visit
roc 'bem
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

'.i' berger Bros. presented us yes
'14S At'h two cans of tomatoes and
:eahs, which were splendid
a> al the product which they
A able 20 turn ont at their can
iHry which they have erect
atk" Hunter. The cans bore
'abcls. one side of each
adorned with picture o.
Ale within, and on the 9th
bud Their name and adj
80 appears On the cans. The
az about tho cans is the con-
tesotablcs being put up in
manner as to insure perfect
6n.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-07-23

= X Jackson has returned
peasant months vacation
Srent AT Detroit. various;
the Great Lakes and also
On his trip he vas ac-
VS. his daughter. Miss
ALSO thoroughly enjoyed
Of visiting the places
Bo.are returning home
Hon' some time in Cen
IN. with his daughter.
y Grirsby. and had tho
8 -eoing Mrs. Jackson i'm
Ms Jackson and Miss
remain in Tennessee for
+ vet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

VIE. He thought our village might
enjoy 1t. as we haven't had anything
OF the sort today"
81 was going to ask you to marry
me today" remarked Abel Important
ly. "Pm surprised you can be inter-
ested In those fireworks when I'm Of
fering you the finest position in Hodge.
vile. My house has twelve rooms
and
"And you have made whole village
unhappy today, Mr.. Hodge" interrupt
ed Rose hastily. Watch those faces
In the crowd. See the fun they're
having. Hear them cheer the dag.
Surely these beautiful set pieces are
harmless. and they are inspiring
AIR She leaned forward as a large
piece suddenly famed out of the dark
Sess-a pair of intwlned hearts and
the pickering end of the stars and
stripes.
out OF the darkness a harmonica
struck up "The Girl ! Left Behind
Me and then came a ripple of laugh.
ter.
I'm going to marry VIII Malvtn,
said Rose kindly as a tall form came
up the path toward them.
When Abel Hodge reached home
that night Sarah Gaines was sitting
on the doorstep watching the distant
reflection of the fireworks on the sky.
She followed him into the house.
and her look Of Interrogation became
% exasperating that at last he turned
ut bay. This town can keep the
Fourth any way they like after this"
be choked. II aln't going to waste
my intelligence trying to better condi-
tionsr
Then she IS going to marry Mai
VIM hazar1ed Sarah Gaines.
~ amt going to marry uobody-no-
body. Understand beloved Abel
Hodge from the head Of the stairs
Then be slammed bis bedroom door.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

The most aged person in the city of
giroqua passed away at midnight Fri
day last, and in her going a sweet dis
positioned, sainted soul went to her ct
ernal home, aged ninety-hve years.
head of five generations. This passing
to the fold of her Master, after a life
OF toll and usefulness came to Mrs
Mary Foss Schroeder, who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Sophia H
Wise, with whom she had lived the
greater part of twenty years This re-
markable woman had been hearty and
well till about three weeks ago. Mrs
Schroeder was a native of Germany,
born at Domain, May 7, 1917. She was
married to Henry Schroeder in 1887,
came to America in November. 1869,
locating in Webster town, living there
and in Liberty thereafter. Mr.. Sch
roeder died in 1885, Their family con-
sisted of six children, two dieing in in
fancy. The living are Mrs. Sophia H.
Wise, Mrs. Caroline Hayes, Viroqua;
John H. and Fred Schroeder, Viola.
There are 10 grandchildren living, %
great grandchildren and great, great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Schroeder was an old-fashioned
christian, reared in the German Luth-
eran faith, in after years uniting with
the Methodists. She lived the life she
professed and died strong in the faith
of her Heavenly Father. Brief SER
vices were held at the home of Mrs.
Wise, Sunday morning, conducted by
Rev. G. E. Buffers. The remains were
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

ARRANGING FIREWORKS FOR THE WIDOW.
Sarah. guess maybe I'll have supper
with the Widow Allen" he said def
antly.
you'll make quite a party. viii NAL
vim and ALL" said Sarah spitefully.
Abel frowned. Il don't think there's
anything in that" be said harshly. IF
there is anything He paused and
glared at her.
IF she does marry VIII Malvin. you
was going to say" added Sarah eagerly.
''If she does won't marry nobody
nobody-undssstand?" he snarled as he
left her.
Sarah Gaines stared after him as If
petrified. When she found her voice
he had reached the summit of the
slope.
"who asked you tor" she SMILED
Historically.
at dusk Abel Hodge sought the Wild
ow Aliens cottage. An eager crowd
surrounded the gate, and in the read
VIII Malvln's tall figure was discern
ed arranging a display of fireworks.
Little Horace Allen danced happily
around the master OF ceremonies.
Abel found Rose Allen I'm the shad-
ow OF the porch you didn't come to
my picnic" he said accusingiy.
"No; Horace was heartbroken be-
cause he-was not permitted 70 ire on
his erackers today. and Will-Mr. Nal
vim offered to take him out In the boat
where the noise would not disturb any
one" replied Rose quietly.
"And this display-it's a sin and
shame 70 burn up all that money,
rna'am. Mrs Allen. I'm disappointed
IN you. It's a bad example It's IN
doing my work" growled Abel as a
cheer went up from the crowd AMI
monster glowing balloon sailed above
the trees
arm sorry, but, you see, Mr.. MalviH
s furnishing the entertainment he
brought his fireworks over from Mead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
AuromoBlLk BUYERS, ATTENTION

Don't buy an automobile before you
have investigated the merits of the 1912
Marathon line of automobiles. The car
is built right and sold right. The Mara
thon car has sold upon its merits and
reputation during the past seven years,
and today the Marathon factory is one
Of the three largest auto factories in
the United States. Weput the money
in the car and not in extensive and
costly advertising. The result is the
purchaser of Marathon getsmore car
more service. more satisfaction-for
less money than elsewhere. You have
choice of four GLASSES and ten body
styles. ranging from our wonderful
little Torpedo Roadster at $685., fully
equipped, to our Limousine at So, $50.
Write for particulars and catalog and
state wat kind of car you are mostly
interested in, Roadster and Touring.
Live, responsible party or dealer
wanted to take on the Marathon line.
Write for proposition and give refer
ences and particulars about yourself.
National Utility Company, Distribu-
tors, 507.S0S Washington Bldg, Madi-
SON Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
a BY CLARISSA f1ACKIE W

green from recent showers and the
bay sparkling with a thousand shin.
mering lights The village was strange
ly quiet for the anniversary Of a ma.
tons independence. A number OF
youths were missing from the bosoms
Of their respective families, and sun.
dry toy banks had been emptied OF
their contents, and far away, down
along the shore several miles away,
came the distant sound of small can.
Don.
fne whole village had trooped In de.
corous order down to the landing
where the oyster steamer lay, trimmed
with flags and awaiting the picnickers.
Over on Fort island Abel Hodge
watched each trip made by the little
steamer from the mainland, but no
where did he see the sweet face Of
Rose Allen or the fat brown legs of
little Horace.
At noon dinner was served on long
tables to a crowd of discontinued
adults and clamorous children Mr.
Hodge and DR.. Bemis had made long,
dreary speeches interrupted by feeble
cheers and lusty yawns.
Seems like l miss the smell of pow
der" complained old Mrs. Brown as
she carefully removed caterpillar
from her ham sandwich. 'In my day
we want stingy with neither powder
nor fire-but real patriotism is dying
outr'
Abel Hodge don't seem to be taking
any great mite of comfort outer watch
ing folks feed" said another caustic.
ally.
Sarah Gaines overheard this last re
mark and smiled enigrlaticaIly Later
she followed her employer down to the
sandy beach that encircIed the island.
He was standing, one hand shading
his eyes, watching a sailboat dipping
and Swimming on the blue surface OF
the bay. A man and a woman were
outlined against the snowy sail, and in
the stern a boy sat throwing lighted
firecrnckers into the dory trailing be
hind The faint smack" of the ex.
ploding crackers came across the wa.
ter
Whose boat is thatT' asked Abel
peering around at his housekeeper.
"Will Malvin's," returned Sarah
Gaines drily.
who's in itg"
Him"
"Who elseY he demanded impa.
tiently.
Looks like Widow Allen and her
boy; they're celebrating the Fourth out
there, reckon"
After long silence Abel turned back
toward the wooded slope of the island.
'You needn't save no supper for me,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

Money loaned w. E. Butt.
Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Two Dain loaderN left at Chas. S.
Slack Z Co.'S.
Fresh lime, cement and plaster at
Tibbits-Cameron's.
Special price on wagons and trucks
for the next ten days at Chas. S. Slack
& Co.'S.
Bring in your house and barn bills
for figures. We win make you lowest
prices. John E. Nuzum & Son.
Those rust-proof tanks with the
stock fountain built into the tank are
,crSating an interest among the pro-
gressive farmers, as they are practical
and substantial. Mr.. Henry Huschka
ordered a special size of the round
tanks. Chas. S. Slack & Company also
sells the cheaper tanks if called for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

Robert Clark of Clinton, under
went operation for appendicitis in a
La Crosse hospital.
Mrs E. II. Brown and grandfather
of Cashton, visited in the city with At
torney and Mrs. J. A. Moen.
Banker Lathrop, Jos. Hayes, Frank
Hull and Chas. f. Chase drove over
from la Fargo in the formers auto
mobile
Albert Larson has purchased a
Mitchell, touring car, a large handsome
machine, and it ia announced that he
will open an auto livery.
Misses Belva 0isor. and Hulda
Hsuge went to Chicago to enter hos
pital for trained nurses, the place re-
Gently entered by Miss Anna Hauge.
During Sundays storm lightning
struck the chimney on the house oc-
cupied by Jason Glenn and family at
the cemetery, demolishing the same
ard filing the house with SCOT.
Mrs. r. II. Drake returned home
from Richland county. where she spent
two weeks in care of her daughter,
Mrs Inez Koch. who was critically Ill
for time, but IS rapidly recovering.
in those sections where Sunday s
storm failed to extend there is drought
on in tobacco cultivation ard setting.
Many have not completed transplanting
because of dryness, AS a whole fields
look good, others have been badly
scorched by continued dry and heat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

conveyed to Viola, Rev. Vincent preach
ing touching sermon before a large
congregation in the Methodist church.
Interment in the village cemetery.
The picture at the head of this article
was taken six months since. 1t shows
Mrs. Schroeder at the lower left cor
ner, with her four generations of fe-
male defendants.
The relatives are appreciative of the
many kindnesses and courtesies ex-
tended to the deceased in her latter
days and tributes of affection to her
memory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

Jest gives up trying to be agreeable and
sets his mind to changing the laws Of
the nation"
Mr. Hodge looked at her suspiciously.
IL never said there was law ordering
that fireworks should be shot off on
Independence day, What do say is
that it's all COMPOUNDED foolishness-
making the day and night like the fiery
pit of hades with cannons and pistols
and firecrackers and bombs and roam
ing candles and sbyrockets! | been
working inst 1t for three years, and
now l guess I've got the matter where
1 want ltF' He smiled confidently as he
helped himself to fourth doughnut.
What have you done?' demanded
Sarah Gaines eagerly.
"Tve told the s'lectmen IL the people
would agree to enjoy quiet Fourth
of July I'd treat the whole town to a
picnic over to Fort island grove"
The housekeeper Easped. It'll cost
you a sight of money, Abel Hodge-as
much as hundred dollars"
Abel WINGED and pushed his chair
back fro:l the table. It'll be worth
that much to ple," he said solemnly.
A little red spot burned in Sarah
Gaines sal!ow cheek. Il wonder If
the Widow Allen will go?" she said
acidly.
Mr.. Hodge glared angrily at her and
then went out and slammed the door
noisily behind him.
AS he made his way toward the
barn he, too, wondered whether the
Widow Allen would go to the picnic.
The Sunday before he had held an ami
mated conversation with the pretty
widow In front Of her garden gate.
81 admit that there is lots of money
wasted in noise on the Fourth Of
July" she had said decidedly. II do
not approve of the noise and racket,
but do like to see fireworks at night.
like the set pieces and rockets and
Roman candles and the balloons 1t
makes me feel patrioticP'
That's all nonsense, ma'am," pro-
tested Mr.. Hodge. Look at me!
There amt more patriotic soul In
Hodgeville than me. The strains Of
The Star Spangled Banner brings tears
to my eyes. ma'am; yet / can't see no
patriotism in roaring cannons and
splitting bombs all day long. There
amt no patriotism in losing eyes and
fingers with explosions"
"What is your idea of patriotic
Fourth. Mr.. Hodge?' asked the Widow
Allen demurely.
"a picnic. ma'am--a picnic to Fort
island grove. all you want TO eat and
a band to play national hymns, swings
under the trees and speeches-speeches
by prominent-er-promi citizens"
he ended lamely.
Il suppose you would make
speech, Mr.. Re- ige9"
Nr. hodge blushed. 1T would bS
expected" he admitted. with embar
rassment Il expect you'll come, Mrs
Allen. and brias little Horace. I'll see
that be has a good time. Hes just
IKE little son to mer' he blurted as
he turned hastily away.
Perhaps we viii come" said Mrs
Allen calmly. and It was that per
haps" which troubled Abel Hodge.
The picnic at Fort island would be a
dreary entertainment indeed without
sweet Rose Aliens face. There was
shady glen 90 the island. where
Abel bad planned to lead the little
widow and ask her 60 become the mis-
.tress Of his comfortable, square, cold
house and bis equally comfortable.
square, cold heart.
The Fourth OF July was a cool, clear
day. with a bright sun overhead grass
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

mass convention to represent the democratic
party of Vernon county is hereby called TO meet Ia
the city of Viroqua. July g. 1911. and viii be called
to order D. m. Of that day, This convention IL
called for the following purposes.
l. To choose eight delegates 70 represent Yer
non county IN state convention called TO meet in
Milwaukee July II.
2. To place in nomination a candidate for the
assembly ana the various county officers to BE-
voted for at the September primaries
H. j SuTriE Chairman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

-Chas. S. Slack & Co. have four
Wolverine Rock Island riding corn and
tobacco cultivators to sell on 1913 time,
if desired.
Good man wanted at Chas. S. Slack
& Cos Have place for live wire
that can set up machinery and run a
steam or gas engine and who is not
afraid to work when necessary to eep
things going.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Copyright. 1912. By American Press Asso-
ciationl

Copyright. 1919. By American Press Asso-
ciation.l
A BEL HODGE lifted thoughtful
"a eyes from bis plate and en-
4 n countered the curious gaze of
his housekeeper: Sarah Gaines
long sheeplike countenance took on an
expression OF playful interest.
Il hope you'll be little more sociable
after the Fourth is over. Mr. Hodge"
she smiled.
Abel Hodge frowned heavily as be
passed his coffee cup to be refilled
"I've never been one to dawdle my
time with sociablIity. There's too many
important questions to be settled in this
world. There's need Of reforms every
where"
That's So" returned the housekeep-
er amiably. '.It's surprising how much
good a man can accomplish when he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
(From the Westbr Tlmes. J


Pete Nicholson is packing his cigar
making paraphernalia preparatory to
Saving tomorrow or Saturday for HE
new location at West Salem.
Martin Davidson, formerly resident
here but now Of the vicinity Of Viola,
y lowering between life and death from
blood poison contracted through wound
in one of his feet some three weeks ago.
II seems appropriate to announce that
the authorities Of the village of West
by deem it the duty of the marshal
10 arrest and take in custody. every
person that exhibits an intoxicated con.
dition in the streets of Westby. West
by ia known as a temperance town. and
does not license the sale of liquor, nor
brawling or the streets. Therefore
people will not be permitted to come
here intoxicated and disgrace this town
which has refused to license such dis.
grace
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

"A new Walthsm. full ieweled watch
at bargain. This watch came to US
unexpectedly, being pledged for cloth
ing and will be sold at less than two
thirds of its value. The Blue Front
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Lost and Found

STRAYED-0ne Polan China shoat,
weight about 40 pounds. Finder please
return TO Sam Hendrickson, or notify
the CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
MONEY rnInAN

On farm property. Funds always on
hand, no delay Interest reasonable.
] also buy mortgages. ADDRESS, or call
on W, j. Hickisch, $40 Pearl street, La
Crosse Wts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Special Fertilizers

Swift onion, potato and tobacco fer
tilizer; also Swift's super phosphates.
Will sell in any quantity desired Call
and get prices and facts at Eckhardt 5
Southeastern elevator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

La Fargo village council has made
final decision and refused to grant Ii
quor licenses to number of persons
who made application for privileges,
the vote being FIVE to one in the cour-
ell. By a majority of seven La Fargo
electors voted In favor Of license last
spring.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

LosT-A ladies' long, blue serge
coat, on West Ridge. Reward offered.
Finder please leave same at CENSOR
nffira
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

Allen P. Bliss, former resident of
ReSdstown, passed away in South Da-
kots, where he resided the latter years
of his ilfe.9 He was an old soldier. SO
years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Noxious Weed Blanks

The CENSOR has printed and has for
sale the latest form of noxious weed
blanks, together with combined notice
to land owner. filing back and synopsis
of the law on the subject. Mail orders
promptly filed. Send in your orders
from different towns and villages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Valley recently dedicated a new
church Of the United Brethren denomi-
nation. Bishop Mathe VS. presided.