davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

While the new city dads have q
lull in business. we would like e
submit a proposition for their con
sideration: On August 30, 1907,
the Pacific Telephone * Telegraph
company, which had been doing
business in ST. Johns without a
city franchise, was granted one by
the city council, That franchise
contained certain provisions, which,
unless complied with, renders the
franchise null and void. One OF
these provisions reads Provided,
that during the existence of this
franchise the grantee or its assigns
shall not charge or collect any
higher rental for telephones than
the maximum rates now collected. "
II there is a man IN 81, Johns now
paying as low a rate for telephone
service as he did in August, 1907,
we would like TO shake hands with
him and congratulate him upon his
good fortune. In fact the service
has never been worth over one dol
lar per month-at least so we be-
lieve. We understand that the rate
has been raised for residence ser
vice from ". so to g. IS per month,
and business phones from S2,oo up
as high as rs. 90 per month since
1907. We contend that this COM
pany or its Successors have by eX-
tortion forfeited and nullihed its
franchise, and that all people in 81,
Johns who have paid more than the
maximum rate existing in 81, Johns
in August, 1907, are entitled to a
rebate OF all the excess, which we
believe can be collected by law.
The company may attempt to hide
under the claim that the maximum
rates now collected" did not mean
in ST, Johns, but the maximum
rates collected by the company at
any place. This claim is precluded
from the fact that the company had
been for several years prior operat-
ing in ST. Johns. and the people
then knew what the maximum rate
here was. The city fathers did not
contemplate the charges in any
other locality. The franchise was
given for ST Johns and the eoun-
cilmen knew the rate then charged,
which they attempted to perpetuate
by an iron-elad agreement with the
which has broken this
agreement and robbed the people, is
our contention, Certainly the COM
pany was not losing money in 1907,
and why with increased patronage
II was necessary to largely increase
the rates does not look good to the
mortal OF average intelligence, 1t
is obvious that the company raised
its rates because il felt that il could
do so, 1t was not justified by the
expense, when a dinky little coun-
try line with patrons far apart can
furnish better service and pay eX-
penses on a 7S-cent per month rate,
Give this your consideration, gen.
,lemen OF the council,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

You get full weight and first
quality at the Central market. Just
try awhile.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

Constipation brings many all
ments in its train and il is the pri-
mary cause of much sickness.
Keep your bowels regular madam,
and You will escape many OF the
ailments to which women are sub
ject. Constipation is very simple
thing, but like some simple things,
il may lead to serious consequences.
Nature often needs a little assist
anee, and when Chamberlain Tab
lets are given at the first indication,
much distress and suffering may be
avoided. Sold by all dealers.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12
Proposals for Street Work

sfslti tHuis.ss's viii o. FrotItri ai
thf uniCt ~ tht ftCafiltf a she tnf "a
st Johns uutn AIfli 10. ieti.at ulCiss 4
D. m iof ihg imfrusf rtut "a M,yfs
siffsf fftim tht tufthfiis siar hnt ~
Fessf nfen siftFt to fhr sHuihffif udv
hut "a NhumfaIn Hrfft in thr maus
urf ffutilfl ~ ufilnaurr So lft sulH
ivit in thr if4,isiuns ~ ihf rhafirf and
u,,i iiuauust ~ tht giit "a 81 Johns. and
the estimate ui thr cts CuUinC uu Gle.
Iisr tnriurrf's 80 |matr Be- fhuttVs.
nids must lir stfcilt tn nrrufuanCr ulth
tstutrd blanks Whi,h siN p, iUfn.
ished on application ht the ohicv ~ ths
ftcufdsf ui The city "a ST. iuhns And
said Improvement must DE- completed on
ut b,ioF, o. days from thC last VuhliCa-
tiun 1T notice oi PROPOSALS iui said vufk
No PROPOSALS ~ hids viii De- considered
unicss accompanied by certified CHECK
payable Go the mayor ui the ,ity ~ ~.
Johns. certified hy responsible hank
Tor IN amount equal 90 ten per cent. Of
the aggregate pruiusal.
The right 90 reject any aud all bids b.
hereby reserved.
ly or,lcf of the city council.
q. A. RICE,
City Recorder.
Published In the 81. Johns Review
March ~, April aud -, 1912.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

his full duty at any and all times.
The people have no fear Of bad
government under the regime OF
the new officials. There seems to
be a feeling on the part of our cit
izens TO aid the new officials as
much as possible, and the get to-
gether spirit was never more man.
fest than at the present time Here's 5
hoping that the present government
will prove the best in the history
of the city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12
FOR COUNTY CLERK

Paid Advertisement
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

st. Johns voters should bc very
careful in the selection oi county
commissioner. 80 other county Of
fee is more important 20 the PENN
sula. Lighincr. whose term cN-
pires and who is seeking reelection,
has been found wanting. Il Is up
60 the people TO see that worthy
successor is chosen. United effort
thrown to the most promising can
didatc is necessary Let us he sure
of a good man for this position.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

The annexation question has now
been laid out cold A petition filed
presumably 10y Portland or Portland
interests asked that the case be re-
opened. The reasons given were
that the supreme court judges mis-.
construed the law, or the spirit of
the trainers thereof The petition
was gently returned unanswered.
After considering the matter for
several weeks in the first instance,
the judges presumably resented the
intimation that they didn't under
stand the law, even il the great city
Of Portland was back of the accusa-
ton.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12
How Is Your Title?

Have your abstracts made, CON
tinued or examined at the Peninsu.
la Title, Abstract and Realty Co
Accurate work. Reasonable fees.
IL. Henderson, manager, 2oS North
Jersey, Mcdonald building.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12

rnIiHfn was Horace Greeley
an through life hls aim vas -
promote ths rood ahi prevent the
bad
fla supported every movement
which sfeHsd % tend toward riEht
and justice.
Iir ahhurFrd debt,
"tf YOU have but nftv cents" naid
this great man. "huv u peck ~ corn.
parch % and live on u rather than
owe n dollar
The Young man who early begins
90 save o. fairly on the road 20
wealth.
a savings account ia better than
thO reputation of being n Hpcndcr.
Deposits of one dollar and un-
wards are rtrti iVpd here. and with
interest compounded aomi-annually
~ ig remarkable how your savings
account viii Increase.
start today and tomorrow thank
Yourself
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-12
Stories OF Success
HORACE GREELEY

A hnms fhHs
vii mNF fUrH
sffH WFlafFa
mnn rfaffrwfn
Uf sweater Tfrs
fFHFiun EFH Tors
gffn ta flIhf ~
~ rnf.iF fonr1s
rF 81 ffF M ~
Nnrk Tffhune
Premier 90 "a
tfUrH nrd nrHt
to establish Ue
UnrsrFuf NFwHs
FnrrF thr most
famous nuufr 81
American iuurs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Friends Of Mr.. A. d. Hagadorn
were delighted to see that gentleman
on the streets of Lakeland this morn
ing, having come over from Clearwa-
ter for a few hours stay while en-
route to New York city, where he
goes on business. Mr.. Hagadorn was
formerly in the ice cream, cool drink
and seed and fertilizer business in
Lakeland. occupying two stores in
tho Raymondo building which are
now used by Cole l. Hull and II. o.
benny. He left here about two years
ago for the Ozark mountains, where
ne went in search of health He was
quite i'll after leaving Lakeland. but
at last regained his health and has
been living at Clearwater, where he
was engaged in the brokerage and
commission business. He recently
accepted a position with the firm OF
i. NJ. Travis & Co, wholesale deal
ers in fruits and vegetables, of New
York city. He has the' Florida ter
ritory part of the year and the New
England States in the summer. He
is now enrOute to New York, where
he will be engaged in This business
the remainder of the summer. Mrs
HagadOrn is in Tampa, where she
Will visit her brother, who is man.
ager of the DeSOto hotel. for month
before joining Mr.. Hagadorn. Tn,
latter's friends are delighted to note
that he has fully regained his health
and is prospecting as he deserves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
eff to Auburndale.

II was a merry crowd that gath
cred this morning at the passenger
station bound for Auburndale, where
they are today enjoying the annual
picnic of the Methodist Sunday
school. Many of the young folks
We're armed with kOdaks. and they
will bring back interesting souvenirs
Of the days outing.
The most interesting part of the
train was the baggage coach, in
which large and ample looking ham,
rers were placed. and it was indeed
very unimaginative person who
could not foretell that there would
b. world of good things spread I'M.
der the oak trees at Auburndale al
the noon hour. All started off a,
E'erry as a marriage bell. and as tn,
day has been bright and sunshincy
there will be. no doubt. Il happy
though tired crowd. returning on tn,
evening train.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
LEvAY'S BIG SALE
Will Open Saturday and Will Afford
Fine Chance for Clothes
Bargains.

Jos LeVay. the popular clOthier
and haberdasher. announces in a
half-page advertisement in the Even
ing Telegram that he will. beginning
next Saturday. conduct two weeks
sale of suits and pants for men and
boys During this sale discount
OF 20 per cent off each dollar will be
allowed on all purchases. and as the
goods are first-class in every particu-
lar. and were previously marked very
low, the opportunity to get season.
able clothing at extremely low prices
will probably be embraced by a large
number OF Mr.. LeVay's old patrons.
who have always sound him ION the
square, as well as by many who
have not heretofore been his custom
ers. Tie extends a cordial invitation
to all. old friends and new. to call
ard inspect the bargains offered, and
see for themselves the phenomenal
values.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
NO ACTION TAKEN YET
IN POSTOFFICE MATTER.

An item in Tampa paper recently
has caused some persons to believe
that removal of the postoffice to
certain building was about to be
made The Telegram is in position
TO state that no action whatever
bearing upon the location of the post
office has yet been taken. Several
propositions 10 furnish quarters for
the pOstOffice are now before the de-
partment. and il is likely that some
action will be taken at an early date.
Up 10 this time. however, the mat
ter remains in stam quo. and no
word has been received from the de-
partment to indicate which of the
locations offered will eventually b.
accepted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. f. F. Bailey has moved his
stock OF goods into his handsome new
store in the Deem Bryant building.
and is getting everything splendidly
arranged. There are quite number
OF handsome showcases mounted on
Georgia marble and glass cases. with
folding doors. are used to display TO
the best advantage mems and boys
clothing and at the same time keep
such goods protected from all dust
The woodwork is handsomely finished
aud the flooring is OF inlaid tile.
which sets off the store. making it
one of the handsomest in South Flor.
ida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO
LIFE OF MR.. WILDER

The following letter from Col. John
+. Leslie to Mrs f.. G Wilder is pub
lished. On accoun, OF the beautiful
tribute contained therein to the life
{! Mr.. Wilder, who was one Of Polk
cuunty's pioneer citizens
DEAR Mrs. Wilder. ''crmt mo 20
t.itnd to you and Yours the deepest
sympathy that a torn. manglcd and
Bleeding heart is capable OF in the
ittss of one we all loved. While his
death was expected II was a shock TO
is all. He seemed and was more to
,.'c than mere friend. My long ac-
laaintance and connection with him
under circumstances that tried men 5
souls, endeared him TO me more close
ly than mere friendship could have
done.
have beer with him under rir-
INSTANCES that required and called
for calm men brave men. grand
men, patriotic men, heroes thai;
would measure up 10 the highest
standard Of true manhood Boz that
he was, yet in his teens he measured
Up TO every requirement of trne man
hood.
In the thickest danger he Was as
calm as he who walked on Gallice
But he is no more. May his children
emulate his example It is worthy o.
Us all. Truly your friend,
JOHN T. LESLIE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
SOME PUMPKIN.

What is claimed to be the largest
pumpkin in the world is on cXhibi-
tion in the window of the Ferris
tailor shop at Miami. and was grown
on the Everglades. The pumpkin
weighs l2j pounds. and measures six
feet and Mur inches either way, in
circumference. Thus it beats the
worlds record for pumpkin size by
eight inches and eighteen pounds.
Mr.. II, j. Freeman. a prominent grow
er west of Little River. has the hon
or OF growing this titanic pumpkin
and states that he has others nearly
as large.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
FAMOUS WAR VESSEL.
Which Withstood Batteries at New
Orleans, DESTROYED BY Flames.

San Francisco. May IA The torch
was applied to tar barrels stacked
against the old wooden warship PEN
sacOla and the hulk which withstOOd
the Confederate batteries at New
Orleans and Mobile Bay and carried
the flag OF Capt George Dewey in the
Mediterranean. Went up in flames yes
terday.
After having served for many years
as training ship at the local navy
receiving station the vessel, which
cost $lOG 900 to build and 81 800
600 to repair. was sold for $4,000.
Icing valuable only for copper bolts
used in her constructions.
The Pensacola was launched at
Pensacola, Fla, in 1862.
Since 1908 she has been receiving
ship at the lcrba l.urna Island re-
ceiving station
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
OWN AN AUTOMOBILE.

We have contracted with the
Studebaker corporation to sell E. NJ.
F. 30's and Flanders eos. Will have
a 80 here about Apri! Is. Aay one
interested please call or phone and
will be pleased to demonstrate and
quote prices. Mr. Carl Gibson. spe-
cial representative from the factory,
will demonstrate either OF the above
models any time within the next two
weeks. S. NJ. STEPHENS.
3-26-tf G. c. ROGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

he Lakeland Furniture & Hard
f. o. are now engaged in moving
Pr stock into the Deen-Bryant
pdlhg. The inside work is pro-
fsing we'll. but is not yet complet-
however. the goods continue to
r in. and by the time the con-
ftors are through, the firm will
pably be nearly ready for bust
The front, when completed.
present a fine appearance. Mr..
her having spared no expense
t'ing the building up with every
pment. Handsome showcases
windows will enable the company
isplay their goods to the best
lhtage. and when everything is
'iace. the store will be a credit
city many times larger than
Fland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

If you want car, large or small.
or If you do not want one Just now,
call in to see our line, get our prices,
and take ride in one of our splen-
did machines. Three leading lines
to select from. Will take desirably
located city real estate IN part pay
ment. Lakeland Automobile and
Supply Co., Peacock Building. 4-l9-t.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

The time Of year is at hand when
h hose who can, take basket of good
khings and hike to the woods for an
I'll day picnic, with fishing and boat
ing as side issues. There is no place
! n the country where such outings
kle 50 enjoyable as in Florida. and
.akeland's nine clear water lakes
cake such picnics very pleasant and
leightful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. j. W. Carson, of FrOstproOf, is
bending the day in Lakeland attend
lg to business and shaking hands
(ith his many friends. When asked
Pw he happened to be the owner Of
beard, he stated that he has beau
ful five weeks old daughter at his
pme, and he thinks he has right
wear a beard. AS this Is the only
lid Mr.. and Mrs. Carson have, they
< naturally very happy over her
rival.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mrs. Lula Tharp is in Lakeland to-
Jay on business. She is making her
Tome at DeLand. and had intended to
|eturn there tonight. but her daugh-
|tr has been i'll for several days, and
physicians at Tampa advise that she
h operated on. Mrs. Tharp is yet
'ndecided whether she will let the
bid undergo the operation or not
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. Corlett. of Cleveland. O.. who
has been spending the winter at
FrOstproOf. is in Lakeland today. MIR.
Corlett has been coming to Polk
county for several winters. having
interests near Frostproof and in 9TH
ei sections of the county. He COM
riimented Lakeland very highly.
stating that the town had made a
wonderful growth in the past yeas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
EDlSoN1A.

Tonight the great three reel sub
jet. "A Victim of the MOrmOns =
ire of the State Of Utah and the en-
tire Mormon church. and is said to
have been produced and directed by
en- officer of the church. This picture
makes an entire show. Notwithstand-
ing the great cost incurred in getting
/; here there will be no advance in
prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

w. Harry Gage. of Lakeland, dep
uty supreme organizer of the Loyal
Order of Moose, is a visitor in Fort
Pierce this week, in the interest of
the order. Mr.. Gage is a most pleas
ant gentleman, and is arranging to
have a fine representation from Flor
ida to attend the Supreme Lodge in
Kansas City next August.-Ft. Pierce
Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

"A London magazine has been re-
pted by Gen. J. A. Cox in which ap-
hrs the address he delivered when
Producing Booker Washington and
70 the address of Judge BullOch. o..
Pmpa. who introduced the distin-
shed negro there. Such deserved
ognition is much appreciated by
Cox's friends. who felt that he
light in introducing Washing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. R. l.. Ratio, superintendent of
HE Lakeland Light and Water plant,
btates that he found a soft she'll tur-
llt under the train shed at the pas.
benger station yesterday afternoon.
i had evidently come in on one OF
(he trains. and was Of sufficient in
diligence to know which is the best
3cwn in Florida to stop in.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
DISASTROUS FIRE.

That was bad fire you had, MIR.
Brown. but remember that you can
get the best quality of lumber, mil.
work and house building supplies
promptly, and at right prices, simply
ty calling on the Lakeland Manufac-
turing Company, who will surely give
you n square deal. Phone &c.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

DR.. j. R. Runyan and family left
today on the noon train for their
old home in Ada. Okla, where they
will spend a month visiting friends
During their absence they will keep
up with the happenings OF Lakeland
through the columns of the Evening
Telegram, which they had follow
them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mrs. G. E. Southland and sister.
Miss Harriet Southland. left this
morning for Jacksonville. Mrs. South.
ard will return home after about a
weeks stay in the States metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. A. D. Leonard, local manager
OF the Peninsular Telephone Co..
leaves tonight fer Jacksonville to at
tend the Florida State Telephone
convention which meets at Atlantic
Reach on Wednesday and Thursday
CT this week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Sarasota is said to be enjoying
big building boom and from The
freight receipts at the steamship
dock and railway station the building
will continue for some time to come
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Miss Fife Brassell. of Tampa, is
I, sting Miss Mabel BrinsOn. sister OF
Mrs. ]. w. Sealy, the wife of the
popular proprietor of the Arcade no.
;.;.-St. Petersburg Independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mrs. Potter Palmer is To set 0u.
one thousand arrcS of grapefruit
trees on her Florida farm as soon as
the ground can be made ready.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mr.. Werner G. Jones. one Of Au-
burndale's leading citizens. is in
Lakeland today. He reports his town
growing and improving in all lines
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Mrs. ]. l.. Love and little daugh-
Ter went down to Barlow this morn
ing to visit Mrs. Loves parents, Rev.
and Mrs. j. r. CasOn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS
e


Mr.. ]. H. Lancaster is up from
;,artow today shaking hands with
friends and looking after matters Of
business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
Quick. Watso. the hoek.

No man likes to be cGlied Q prune,
. lemon or an unripc -oersimmon, but
there are few who have any objec.
tons to being named AZ . candied
date.-Denver News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Only Room Enough FOR the People.
The world is just large enough Tor
the people. There is no room for a
partition wall.-Father Edward Tay-
lor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-01-02
Butter Fresh From the Lamoille Creamery
SUMMONS

In the Justice Court of Elko
Township, of the County of Elko,
State Of Nevada.
L. L. Bradley Plaintiff ]. r..
Allen Defendant.
The State of Nevada Sends
greeting to j. R. Allen Defendant.
q You are hereby required to
appear before rue at my office in
Elko Township, County Of Elko,
State of Nevada, in an action
brought again5t you by the above
named plaintiff in the Justice
Court of said Elko Township, in
said County and State, and to
answer the complaint filed therein
within five days after the service
on you of this Summons served
within this township; or withihin
ten days if served out of said town
19ship but within this county; and
within twenty days. if served else
whete--or plaintiff will take
Judgement against you, according
TO the paryefaof said e:'mpaint.
Said action is brought to re-
cover judgement against you, the
said defendant, and in favor of
plaintiff for the sum of $32.35
Aalleged to be due plaintiff from
you on account of. board and lodg-
ing furnished you at~-thc~ Com
mercial Hotel in Elko, Nevada,
during the months. of May, June
and July, 1911. as more fully
appear by the complaint on file
herein a copy of which accom-.
panies this summons and to which
you are referred or judgement
will be AIKEN against you for said
amount to wit: 1885, together
with Gusts of this suit if you fail
to appear and answer.
Given under my hand this 18th
| day of Ocober 1911.
Ben Klatte
NJ Justice of the Peace for said
ssAs Township.