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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-20
Bernonf

| Betmont, Fla, Feb. I4-We are hav.
ing occasional showers and garden crop:
are looking fine.
Chas. Peacock has had considerable
lumber sawed and is now building ar
annex to his house.
Rev. Rhode OF Punta Gorda breaches
every first Sunday at the school house
g. w. Gatewood the second Sunday !;
Rev. Nolte the third Sunday and Rev.
]. ID. Gowell the fourth Sunday. Sun
day school every Sunday morning.
Judge H. B. Blazer is in Arcadia on
business at this writing.
Married on the 9th, at Arcadia, Ar
thur Griffith and Mrs. Mabel E. Reed
Rev. Fl. M. Grain officiating. The hap
Ply couple are now on the groom's home
stead at Bermont. The bride is from
Boston. Mass, but had formerly taken
up claim here, which she relinquished
in the early summer. She had gone
back to Boston, but the attractions here
were greater, SO she'returned few days
ago to become the bride OF one of our
most successful young men.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. +. Webster and Mr..
Ed. Edmands we're business visitors to
Fort Ogden recently.
Mrs. Gus Byers, who mas been at the
Punta GOrda sanitarium for a week or
two. has returned home much improved
but she expected to return yesterday for
further treatment.
Miss Tillie 10th, who Is stoppinp in
Arcadia, was out visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe 10th for lew days.
Joe Gatewood is visiting his cousin,
Joe Washington, in Pun ia Gorda.
There has been some promiscuous cut
ting of fence posts by unknown parties
without permission of the land owners,
which is sure to get the choppers in
trouble II it continues.
L. Barber OF Punta Gorda, and Frank
Wilkins of Cleveland, were visitors here
on the 9th inst.-CITIzEN.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-20
BairdsYiIIe

Bairdsville. Fla, Feb, r4-We have
spent most delightful winter in this
part of Florida.
L. G. Baird is putting up new barn
has fenced in another forty acres.
Some new settlers are expected soon
in our vicinity.
Mrs. Oscar kahl IS expected home
soon from Chicago, where she has made
an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Tucker with little
Charlotte and Paul spent the day at Mr..
and Mrs. L. G. Baird's. They enjoyed
some strawberry short cake made of
strawberries grown on Mr.. Baird's
place.
While on hunting trip in the woods
at Bairdsville, Messrs. McCleary of
York, Pa, Khann of Louisville, XIV.
Harry Robbins and ]. Mizell of Punta,
Gorda, stopped at Mr.. Baird's over
night. They spent pleasant evening,
Mr.. McCleary singing number of
songs. In the morning they had a fine
breakfast OF quail. Mrs. Baird fried
them to their taste. We hope we NAV
see the pleasant gentlemen again.
F. l.. Johnson is expecting his BROTH
er and family from Chicago. We are
sure he will like the climate much bet.
ter than up north with II II below zero
as1 A fine spring rain visitedus Wednes-
day which improved the looks of the
gardens greatly.
0. Kahl is fencing ten acres and max.
ing other improvements on his place.
Louis Baird received letter from the
north asking II we ever had drink of
cool water here. Wonder If those people
think water is boiling hot when it comes
out OF the ground. Foolish questions
| MEADOW LARK.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-20
Tax Assessors Notice

I will be at the following places on
days and dates below for the purposes oil
taking tax returns for the year 1913:
Cleveland, Saturday, Feb. az.
Nocatee, Monday, Feb, "a.
Brownville, Tuesday, Feb. as.
Gardner. Wednesday. Fe6. 26.
Wauchula, Saturday, Monday, and
Tuesday, March l, 3 and 4.
Bowling Green, Wednesday and
Thursday, March S and 6.
Charlotte, Monday, March 10.
Mccall, Tuesday, March III.
Grove City, Monday, March II.
Arcadia. Monday, March II, to Satur.
day, March ao,
II. q. MURPHY, Tax Asse ssor.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-20
Are You A Cold sufferer

Take DR., Kings New Discovery.
The Best Cough, Cold, Throat and
Lung medicine made. Money re-
funded II 1t fails to cure you. Do not
hesitate-take it at our, risk. First
dose helps. j. r. Wells. Floydada,
Texas, writes: DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery cured my terrible cough ard
cold. [ gained Is pounds" Buy 1t
at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24

]. Owen and Captain Dick Johnson. in charge of the crew, noticed two bodies floating in the river. Field glasses revealed the forms as those of Dutro and Mrs. Gwynne
 The body of Mrs. Gwynne was re- covered first It was covered with a bathing suit she donned prior to entering the water. Dutro's body was found fifty yards away. He was floating face up and still wore the khaki suit he put on when in Wading. Mrs. Gwynne was floating face down. ward when she was found The spot where the bodies were recovered was only five hundred yards from the point where last seen, by Mrs. Brooks and Captain Hodges.
 Relatives of the couple were notifi- ed Wednesday afternoon and immed- lately prepared to take charge of the bodies.
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Governor Futrell
 Extended Invitation
Young Men'S Progressive League Would Hear Chief Executive
 Speak.-IiUid Meeting.

The Board of Governors of the Young Mems Progressive League held a meeting at the Chamber of Com merce last night and much business was transacted
 The matter of eecting a secretary was presented before this body, and the names of John H. Tucker, Henry Roberts, ]. H. Ancrum, A. R. Cooper and R. T. Louthan were mentioned for the place, but no definite action was taken, it being decided to hold this matter over until the next regular meeting of the organization, which will be Friday night, July %.
 The acting secretary was instruct ed to extend an invitation to Governor Futrell, who will be in this city on the 2Sth or 18th of the month, to ad- dress the organization on the night that he will be in the city.
 The membership committee report ed the addition of about 200 new members, since the last meeting.
 After an enthusiastic meeting the Board adjourned to meet with the League on Friday night, to which all are cordially invited.
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KNIGHTS OF THE Mtttt-
 RES OF THE WORLD
Beat Their Former Record for PromptneSs in settling Death
 Claims.

Sir Knight John llohmann, mem Der of Maspha Tent No. 2, Knights of the Maccabees of the World died June 21st, 1913, and Was buried June 22nd in BellWood Cemetery.
 The proofs of death were forward ed from Pine Bluft, Ark, on June 26th to Supreme Record Keeper, l.. E. Sisler Detroit, Mich, and the lo- cal Record Keeper. ]. R. Sanders. Jr. received today from the Supreme Record Keeper, Voucher number 34S64, for Two Thousand 100000 Dollars. the full amount of Sir Knight Hohmanns Certificate, payable to Mrs. Alma llohmann, widow and beneficiary of Sir Knight IIohmann.
 The Knights of the Maceabecs prac- tice to the letter the tencts of their order, i. c. Protect Humanity, es- peclally the Widows and Orphans"
 Ii the reader is not a Maccabee, and you need safe and sound protec- tion for your loved ones you could not take a better step than placing your application for membership in this great order.
 The local Tent has something like l60 members, composed of the best business and 1aboring men in the city, ranging ia age from IS to 62 years, and the officers and members are daily using their best efforts te build up their Tent with the same material. They have initiated into the Tent during the past Sixty days Nine new members and will give the degree of Protection to four others tonight. All white men who have the physical and moral qualifications are eligible between the age of IS and 5( years.
 The Supreme Tent has Twelve Mil lion Dollars in their Life Benefit Surplus Fund for the protection ol it's members, and this Surplus is growing each month.
 The undersigned would be glad tC give you any additional information relative to rates, etc
 T. D. NOBLE, JR., Commander. J. R. SANDERS, JR., Record Keeper 7-1S It Advertisement
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UnsightIy Face SpOts

Are cured by Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment, which heals all skin erup- tions. No matter how long you have been troubled by itching, burning, or scaly skin hummors. just put little of that soothing antiseptic, Dr. Hob sons Eczema Ointment. on the sores and the suffering stops instantly. Healing begins that very minute. Doc tors use it in their practice and rec ommend it. Mir. Alleman, of Little town, Pa, says: Had eczema on fore head; Dr. IIobsOn's Eczema Ointment cured it in two weeks" Guaranteed to relieve or money refunded. All druggists, or by mail. Price soc and St. ouis.
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MUST PAY DEBTS OR
 QUIT GOVERNMENT JOBS

Washington, July 23.-Clerks in the government departments either must pay their debts or relinquish their jobs. The latest department to em- phasize this order is the war depart ment and an order signed by Secretary Garrison is being handed to all the employees today. The order says that Creditors and collectors will be de- nied access to employees" during office hours and adds:
 But while the department will not permit itself to be used as a collecting agency, it will not consider as fit employe any one who contracts a debt and then, without sufficient excuse, neglects to make payment"
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Misses Blackburn HOnOrees.

Miss Lillian Srernheimer entertain ed about thirty of her friends last evening with moonlight fete in hon. or of two charming visiting girls, Misses Edna and Blanche Blackburn of Pine Bluff, who are the guests of Mrs. James Gillis. The party assemb- led on the High School campus at ] o'clock where delicious spread was enjoyed gypsy fashion. The young hostess was admirably assisted in welcoming her guests by her sister, Miss Corrine Sternheimer and Mrs. Gillis, who chaperoned the party. The evening proved one of rare pleasure for all present. There were number of out-of-town guests pres ent, among whom were Misses Ruth and Gladys Jeter of Millington, Tenn; Miss Nettie Dobyns, Little Rock, and MT. George Capps, of Memphis Jonesboro Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24

It #as deuiea II the department that there was any epidemic of bad debts among the employees, and the statement was made that the order, an old one. merely was called to the attention ol the clerks, Similar reg ulatious are in force in the depart- ments of state, asrleulure. navy, in- terior and commerce., but they are moi considered so drastic as the inter pretation of the order issued today by Secretary Garrison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
BODIES ARE TAKEN
 FROM THE RIVER
Come To Surface and Are Found By Motor Boat Crew En Route to
 Scene.

Memphis, Tenn, July 23.-The bodies of l.. w. Dutro and Mrs. Frankie Bradford Gwynne, who were drowned near owen Bar, Tuesday aft ernoon, were recovered this after
 noon. They were picked up by ~ the crew of searchers aboard a motor boat, brought to Memphis and were turned over to an undertaking estab-
 The motor boat was making her return trip to the scene of the drown ing with a load of dynamite, with which to dislodge the bodies from the bed of the river. When within a few yards of Owen Bar, Captain w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
PERSONALS + f q
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J. P. Oracle, of Rob Roy, was a business visitor here yesterday.
 s. J. Hunt is legal visitor at Hot Springs. He will return today.
 Mrs. T. H. Collier has returned from delightful stay at Hot Springs
 J. E. Madding was in the city yes terday from the plantation at Reed Lake.
 D. L. Trimble has returned from a visit to relatives at Chattanooga, Tenn.
 John A. Newton went down to Camden yesterday to cast his vote for Hays.
 Marel Franklin has returned to his home at Tamo after a two days visit here.
 G. H. Poynter of the Clark Molas- ses Company, of Memphis, was in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. Bert Purcell. of Springfield, Missouri, is the guest of Mrs. E. R. Embeck.
 Miss Juliet Cranberry has returned from a pleasant visit with friends at Star City. D
 Cam Brummitt returned yesterday afternoon from an extended trip on the Cotton Belt.
 Gene Laurie, the Coca Cola man, left yesterday for points North on the Cotton Belt.
 Mrs. James Hudson has returned from pleasant visit with friends at Plain Dealing,.: La.
 Mrs. J. F. Rutherford and daughter left yesterday for Hot Springs, where they will spend some time.
 Sidney Fowler, of Fordyce, is in the city visiting his brother, John Fowler on West Seventeenth avenue.
 Sam, Trimble left yesterday for Chattanooga, Tenn, where he will visit relatives for a few weeks. e J. w. Murphy, of the Murphy-Mar- tin Company, left yesterday for short business trip ito Monticello.
 Miss Anna Flournoy left yesterday for Monticello, where she will be the guest of friends for some time.
 Clarence Philpot left yesterday afternoon for Arkansas City where he will spend today on business. Dr.,J w: John, who was called to Rison Monday Ion professional busi- ness, returned yesterday afternoon,
 Mrs. Julia Matthews, of Redfield,. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. s.: J. Hunt, No. 1909 West Fifth avenue.
 J. w. Jones, of Hannaberry, arriv- ed in the city yesterday and will spend today in the city on business.
 s. c. Ramsey, of the safety first' of the Iron Mountain, was in the city yesterday for a short time,
 Lawrence Phillips and T. M. Phil lips, two prominent citizens of AL theimer, were visitors in the city yes- terday.
 Mrs. J. F. Month, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. w. John, has returned to her home at Eureka Springs. =.
 Mrs. John B. Speers will leave Saturday for New York and other points East where she will spend the summer.
 Mrs. A. H. Rowell left yesterday af- ternoon for Arlington, Tennessee, where she will be the guest of friends for month.
 Misses Maude and Mabel Bryant, who have been guests at house par ty at Hannaberry, have returned to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
Chicken Supper ;.

Mrs. Vim. Rose, No. 1908 West Sixth avenue,- entertained several of her Friends with "chicken supper" Tues day evening at Sulphur Springs, in honor of her friend, Miss Zoe ,Stans- oury, of Jonesboro. Those present at the feast were Mrs. Wm. Rose, Misses Zoe Stansbury, of Jonesboro; Mabel Benton, Mir. and Mrs. J. F.; .;Lockridge, Edwin 'Brockman, Wm. Labhart and Fred Benton. All present report an enjoyable time. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24

DON'T use a cough medicine con- taining opium or morphine They constipate the bowels and do not cure only stifle the cough. Examine the label and if the medicine contains these harmful opiates refuse it. Foley Honey and Tar Compond contains no opiates, is healing and soothing. Sea- wells Pharmacy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
ThOmaS-HenderSOn.

A pretty wedding occurred at Me Carley, Mississippi, last Sunday, when Miss Myrtle Thomas, of that city, We're united in marriage to E. P. Hen derson, who is local manager of the National Life Insurance Company. The bride is a daughter of J. A. Thomas, prominent planter 5at Me- Carley, while the groom is a young man who is we'll and favprably known locally. ''4 .t' 7. .' Nj '
 The happy young couple are nov at home to their friends at the residence Of Mrs s. J. Bullock, No. 122 East Sixth avenue. ii
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
Dance at TamO.

MISS Bernice Rice, of Tamo, enter tanned the young people with dance Tuesday night iE honor of her guests, Mlsses Julia Notes, of Sherrill, and Lola Ezell, of Pine Bluff. The house was beautifully decorated with flow ess or all kinds and the yard was hshted with Japanese lanterns. De- ilghtful refreshments were served and every one had a most enjoyable time.
 The following were present: Misses Lola Ezell, Allie Mae Wilmington, rreda Oaks, of Pine Bluff; Julia "otes' Of Sherrill; Ruby Hawley, No na shannon, of Grady; Adele Benni- lleld, Of Mattoon, Illinois; Bernice l''ce' of Tamo; Dug Hawley, Robert Iiawley, Willie Afford, Morris Tasting. pove Bittinger, Dave Marcowitz, liar oiu Hawley, of Grady; Andrew J.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
For Cuts, Burns and Bruises

In every home there should be a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, ready to apply in every case of burns, cuts, wounds or scalds. J. H. Polanco, Delvale, Tex, R. No. 2, writes: Buck lens Arnica Salve saved my little girls cut foot. No one believed it could be cured" The worlds best salve. Only 25c. Recommended by al druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
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Y. w.. C. \.

Y. w. C. X.
 The members of the Y. W. c. A. of the First Baptist church will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. C. Mead, No. 217 Laurel street, at 4 o'clock. A full attendance of the members is desired.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24

Clemons, w. l.. Clemmons. Sam Rice, and Marel Franklin, of Tamo: Mrs. John Bittinger, MT. and Mrs. G. Ray HaWle.. of Grady. and MT. and Mrs. (. c. Rice Of Tame,
 The young people danced until a late hour to the strains of sweet mu- sic furnished by Gray's Orchestra.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-24
Informal Dance.

The young men of Grady will en- certain with an informal dance to- msht, honoring. Miss Rice, of Tamo, ana her guests, Misses Julia Notes, ot Sherrill, and Miss Lola Ezell, of Pine Bluff. l,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
PERSONALS.

Attorney jeremiah Smith, Jr,, of
Boston, is in the city today looking
after business for the Mississippi
River Power Co
G.. M. Junkin, publisher OF the Fair
field Ledger, one of the Oldest and
best newspapers in the state of Iowa.
came to Keokuk this morning to at
tend the funeral of his lifelong friend,
DR.. ]. M. Shaffer.
Mrs. Noble Ira Ayers, after two
weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Collier, has returned to her
home at Horton, Kansas.
Mrs. J. w. Collier Is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Ayers, IN Horton,
Kansas.
Rev. John c. Sage. rector Of st.
Johns church. will have as his guest
on Sunday the Rev. George A. Strong,
d. D., rector OF Christ church, New
York City. Christ churcn is one OF
the large parishes of New York. and
DR.. Strong is considered one of the
eminent and prominent clergy OF that
/ city.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w Butts have re.
turned home from Paola. Kansas
where they were called by the death
of Mr.. Butts mother.
Ed. e. Hawkes., Jr, will arrive In
| Keokuk Saturday, from Lake Forest
academy. to spend week with his
! father
( Mrs. John Menu left yesterday fol
months visit with her daughter
Mrs. A. C. Haslanger, Of Kankakee, III
Charles L. Kirk of Denver, is In thu
city visiting friends and looking ate
some business matters. He is conf
dent the big dam means big city
Mrs. w o. Mason, Mrs. Fred We'd
der, Miss Biggs and Miss Conwell o
LaHarpe, ILL.,, are visiting In the city
e. Thompson Of Peoria, ILL.,. is
Keokuk visitor.
w. T. Rich of Des Moines is visiting
in the city.
George NJ Christian of Des Moines
was in the city today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
FREE LECTURE
rs ANNOUNCED
To be Given at Elks Hall March 81
by Frank II. Leonard, on
Christian Science.

A free lecture is announced by the
First Church of Christ, Scientist, OF
Keokuk, on the subject of Christian
Science, Monday, March 81. at 500
o'clock, p. m. This lecture is to be
given at Elks hall by Frank H. Leon
ard. G. s. b., of Chicago.
Mr.. Leonard is a lecturer OF ability
and is we'll learned on the subject he
proposes to discuss. He is member
of the Christian Science board OF
lectureship, of the First Church OF
Christ, Scientist, of Boston, Mass. He
is we'll known all over the country and
is prominent and jealous worker In
the cause he has espoused.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this free lecture to be given by
Mr.. Leonard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
CITY NEWS.

"A warrant was issued in superior
court this morning for the arrest OF
Mark Angels chauffeur, who is said to
have been driving his car last night
without tail light. Another warrant
has been issued for Homer Pratt,
who is said to have received five dol
lars of the money stolen by Freeman
Griggsby from local tailoring estab
lishment.
Mr.. and Mrs Olos Nelson Of 12a
North Seventh street are the proud
parents of son born Monday, March
"a.
The complete telegraprSSeport Of
the United Press Associations served
to readers of The Daily Gate City is
showing its superiority and it's com
pleteness in the reports Of the awful
disasters that have overtaken Omaha
and Ohio and Indiana.
The Upper Room Mission at 81
North Fifth street open every even.
ing. Jesus said. Il am the vine, We
are the branches" This shows the
vital union between Him and His fol
lowers. He says: abide in me and
In you. Without me We can dc
nothing" Paul by faith could say:
~ can do all things through Christ.
F. A. McGaw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
J. A. M'KINNEY HAS
RESIGNED POSITION
Name of Successor as Head OF Indus
trial Bureau of Power Company
Announced Shortly.

]. A. Mckinney has resigned his po'
sition as head of the industrial de
partment Of the Mississippi River
Power company, which position he as
sumed three months ago.
Mr.. Mckinney has returned to New
York City where he has taken posi-
ton as manager OF large new com
bination of moving picture concerns.
Mr.. Mckinney came TO this city
from New York to assist in the indus
trial development OF the entire pow
er zone.
At the companys Offices it was
stated that there would be no rea
break in the activities of the indus
trial department and that the name o.
Mr.. McKinney's successor will be an
nounced in few days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
CHILDREN TO RECEIVE
HOLY COMMUNION
Class Of Twenty-Five viii Receive
Their First Holy Communion
on Sunday Next.

The children of st. Mary's church
will receive their first holy commun-
ion next Sunday morning at the 8
o'clock mass. The las. mass next
Sunday will be at 1890 o'clock.
The class is composed Of the fol-
lowing children: George Belt, James
Carroll, John Carroll, Albert Kraus.
Louis Miller, Bernard O'Hara, Joseph
O'shea, Aloysius Spring, Joseph Yogel,
John West, Marie Azinger, Florence
Belt, Lucille Cameron, Agnes Fulton.
Beatrice Franks. Grace Ketterer, Dor
othy Kruse, Margaret O'Hara, Del
phine Powell, Esther Simonetta,
Mabel West
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
PRELIMINARY CITY -
PLAN rs PREPARED
Meeting Held This Afternoon a.
Which Time It VIII be Presented
to Industrial Association.

P. w. Foster arrived in the city this
morning bearing the preliminary plan
prepared in the Nolen city planning
work. A meeting was called this
afternoon for four o'clock at which
time Mr.. Foster presents the plan to
the executive committee of the In
dustrial Association and the com
mittee on parks, Fairgrounds and gen
eral improvements. 1t was stated that
the plan would not be made public un
til it had been discussed by the com
mittee.
Mr.. Foster will remain here four OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-27
Eleven Jurors secured.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
QUINCY, H., March 27.-Eleven
Jurors had been chosen today in the
nay Pfanschmidt quadruple murder
vase when recess was taken. In all
OIL taiesmen had been examined.
iampering with the jurors was In
.iihated today and the court limited
ne would cause rigorous investigation
II the rumors grew.
Esther Reeder, Rays sweetheart,
s'ar witness for the state. who was
sald to have disappeared, was found
To-Day at the home Of friends.