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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-06

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ball ocagon shapes with gold covered steel stems.
Ats go pair. Lingerie Clasps. Solid ok gold pierced
and engraved effects.
At a24s, Pendants. Several dainty wire scroll designs
mounted with genuine pearls, black enamel style
with pearl drop.
Al $l.3S. Neck Chains fine cable link, all sodered
Is inches in length.
At S3.4S Lockets. Round Ioclets medium size made
to hold two photos
At ~ 30 bead Necklace 1ok gold beads graduating
in size IL inches in length.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-06
Women's Separate Skirts, $2.08, !

$50 SKIRTS taken from our own stock and
NJ S..OS. TOO skirts that were $500. Materials
smart paids, checks poplns and men wear serge.
A. S3D5, ~ skirts that were 5000 To SosJ. Vel
vet cen, mems serge, giberdlue- and mixtures.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
s4OOO,000 TRACT
CHANGES HANDS

y zeal has just been closed for
'he carter tract Of $3.50 acres six
nilies east of Lakeland It is under
stood that purchasers will develon
same ana place on the market some
u the pest land in this section of
'he State, sale being conducted by
William Steitz and q. G. Rogan Of
'niS city This land adjoins the
tract recently purchased by the
FOLK County Development Co tho
ohlcers Of which are we'll known
Lakeland people, c. NJ. CLAYTON ho-
ING president, G. c. Rogan vice
president, DR.. G c. Barton secre-
lary and ". T. Sammons treasurer
iuSh Larmon is general sales man
ager, The capital stock is $500 :
WY rms opens to settlement some
Of the most desirable farm and cit
rus fruit lands adjacent to the city
OF Lakeland. The consideration was
100000 The offices of the Polk
County development Co. are for the
present rooms and Deen and
Bryant building, Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
0PT0METR|sTS MEET
IN LAKELAND NEXT

At the annual meeting of the State
Association of Optemetrists held at
Daytona last week, Mr.. L. C. Hull,
OF the firm of Cole & Hull, of this
city, was elected president for the
ensuing year. Mr.. Hull carried to
the meeting an invitation of the
Board of Trade to convene in Lake
land next year and his winnin,, ways
won the glass eye doctors from all
thought of any other place, and
Lakeland again landed a big con-
Vention as we'll as having one of her
leading citizens recognized by be-
ing elected TO the highest position in
the gift of the Association.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
Farewell Dinner

mas Annie Darracott, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Hannah
and grandson, Master Jack Darra-
colt, left Friday morning for JASPER
where they will visit relatives for
about a week, after which time Mrs,
Hannah expects to 90 to Georgia to
spend the summer with her daugh
ters, Mrs. Colson and Mrs. Myers.
Mrs, Darracott and Master Jack ex-
pect to return to Lakeland this
week
A short time before leaving Mrs.
Darracott gave farewell dinner in
honor OF her mother and Mrs. VI. .
+. Kitchen, who has lately returned
to her home in Missouri.
4 very enjoyable day was spent,
no hour of which was more enter
tanning than that spent around the
table Of delicious viands for which
the hostess IS noted Those who
We're there will long remember the
day very pleasantly. The guests
were Mesdames Nunnally, F. J. Rig
gins, NJ b. Waggoner, Kate Nor
ris, W. NJ. Boswell, Hattie Cox, P.
R McCreary, y, A. higgins, d. J.,
Browning, j F.. Gracy, NJ. Z.
Kitchen, Hannah.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
MR.. MELTON FAVORS SELLING
LIGHT AND WATER PLANTS

Evening Telegram | have recent
ly heard considerable discussion rel
atlye to the proposed bond issue for
the purpose of rebuilding the citys
light and water plants. | have dis
cussed this with number of the
business men OF the city and it ap-
pears that the solution of the mat
tier is to sell the plants for some
thing like 100000 and to use the
1unds for the purpose of retiring a
portion OF the present bonded in
debtedness, paying off the eight per
cent tioating debt which is against
the city and which | understand is
about $4,000, and appropriate the
balance for public improvement.
such as bouleyarding lakes. arrang-
ing for parks, completing sewerage,
and improving streets, thereby keep
ing the public improvements as near
as possible up with the progress of
the city.
My information is that earnings
from the light and water plants are
not used for the current expenses
OF the city, but solely in extensions.
therefore it does not reduce taxa
tlon, besides the citizens are paying
ten cents per X. W. for lights and
! 81 Tor four thousand gallons of wa
ter, which is in excess of what most
cities are charging, whether owned
tby the municipality or private cor
poraton
II appears to me without thor
oughly investigating, that the inter
est on the 100000 floating debt at
Is per cent would be considerably
more than pay the the expense of
the lights and water the city might
use, besides the interest we might
save on the bonds
III is my opinion that if the CITY
should sell the light and water
plants that the parties purchasing
would agree to build a street car
line, as we'll as install a gas plant,
both of which the city is in sore
need of and which would greatly add
to the progress of cur progressive
little city
am of the opinion that to bur
den the city with a heavier bonded
Indebtedness at this time and for the
purpose intended, would be a serious
mistake, if We can sell the light and
water plants at a price around
100000
would greatly appreciate any
discussion, pro or con, through your
paper regarding this
Yours for a greater Lakeland.
J +. MELTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
Prices sc. 10c

As'and's tried and found quit!
guilty of having an all
'und pleasing shown all of the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
W0MAN'S AUXILIARY
HAS BEEN ORGANIZED

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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

Yesterday two large congregations
mad the pleasure of hearing Rev. A.
L, Johnston, of Valdosta, Ga, in
TWO fine sermons at the First Bap-
tlst church. Rev. Johnston is an
orator of exceptional ability, is a
man of high intellectual attain
ments, and is a genial companion
able gentleman, who at once COM
Mands the respect and friendship Of
those with whom he comes in con-
'ael and any church that is fortu-
nate III securing him as its pastor is
indeed to be congratulated. He re-
turns to his home in Valdosta to-
|Alsat, carrying with him a pleasing
impression of Lakeland and her peo-
|ple.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

Man, we've had some ball games
already this season, but look out for
Thursday-we're going to have a
real one that day." said Joe Levay
this morning in speaking of the
game between Lakeland and Area
dia at the Athletic Field. The Ar
cadia team is said to be in fine
shape, but so is Lakeland, and a
great game will be played, and the
crowd-well, the grand stand will
be filled for once.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
AUDITORIUM THEATRE
BILLY LEM0NT
AND HIS BANJO
SINGING GIRL

In Is minutes of refined enter
tainment. This act We fully
guarantee 10 please everybody and
they come highly recommended
from the big circuits up north.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

Mr. Wallace Higgins returned yes
terday from Gainesville, where he
has been attending school at the
University. He has completed the en-
cheering studies in the course of
mechanical engineering, this being
his third year in the University. He
probably will be at home for the
summer the guest of his parents,
Mr., and Mrs. N. A. higgins. Hav-
ing been prominent in local and var
Sty baseball circles for several years
ne may be an addition to the Lake
land team during his stay in this
city.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

The Cumberland Presbyterian Sun
day school will hold its annual Sun
day school picnic on Thursday of this
week, it having been decided to 20
to Winter Haven on this occasion.
The train leaves at 1885 a. m. and
all members of the Sunday school
and church are cordially invited to
attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

MISS Genevieve Morrow was en-
'eftalned by the K. K. KS Satur-
Jay evening by Dutch trip to the
Movies " Miss Morrow left Sunday
loF her old home at Key West at
which place she will probably spend
Inc rest of the summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

A telephone communication from
Barlow states that Wednesday ev-
ening Hon. John N. G.. Stockton
will speak in Lakeland, probably in
the park. He will be accompanied
by U. S. Senator N. p. Bryan and
the latter's law partner, Mr.. Car
SON. of jacksonville. The hour of
the speaking is not known.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

Mr.. j. w. Chiles has sold his
stock of drygoods to Mr.. Trotter,
of Fort Meade. The goods will be
removed from Lakeland, but to what
point Mr.. Trotter has not fully de-
cdcd Mr.. Chiles retains the fix
lures and says that should he not
sell same he may re-enter the mer-
camille field.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25

The X. X X S were dclightfuIlv
entertained Saturday afternoon by
Miss Geneyieye Morrow with rook
party Those present spent a very
pleasant hour in playing this di-
rerting game The X. K K. s then
repaired to the Silver Palace where
they were served with delicious re-
freshments.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
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PARAGRAPHS
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Miss Annie Cargill Mayes and
Miss George Lanier are spending the
week in Arcadia the attractive
guests of Miss Laniers sister, Mrs
Tedder
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-25
MAJESTIC

Auolher big week starts tonight,
ia some comedy program has been
ranged for the opening night.
look it over.
|SLtWF00T'S SEVENTH SUICIDE
Aaesplitter from Splitonville. See
US and have a good laugh.
THE HAND 0F DESTINY
4, -eay railroad drama, full Of
-'3lls and good acting.
/ THE LONELY HEART
sa'3Te worth seeing. Don't miss II
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
VITAL RECORDS OF MAINE.

Mr.. Alfred johnson was recently appointed
by the Maine Historical Society to succeed
the late Joseph Williamson, Jr., of Augusta, to
supervise the publication of Vital Statistics OF
cities and towns throughout the State, in &C.
cordance with the provisions of Chapter 2O3 Of
the Public Laws of 1903.
This work, which has been carried or for
about twenty five years in Massachusetts and
other States, is of comparatively recent origin
in Maine. 1t consists in collecting and print
ing the records of births, marriages and deaths
previous to the year 1892, beginning at the
very earliest date. These statistics are col
lected from church records. church registers,
records of clergymen, family Bibles, grave
stone inscriptions, town, city and other public
records The law provides that the work shall
be carried on under the supervision CT some
person appointed by the Maine Historical So
ciety and makes provision for an appropriation
from the State to pay the expense of printing.
Since the year 1892 town and city clerks in
Maine, have been required to file returns of all
births, deaths and marriages at the State
House, thus insuring their preservation in case
wise lost Previous to 1892, however, these
valuable statistics existed only in one copy on
the books of the town city clerk. and it was
mainly for the purpose of preserving these for
future reference, that the Vital Records Law
of 1903 was passed.
The records of each town are printed sep
arately in one or more volumes, and the
books have been found to be of general value;
and are frequently consulted. not only by resi-
dents of the localities, but by the courts, law
yers, historians, geneaogists and others. The
State distributes the volumes to various libra
ries, Regist of Deeds, ETC., where they are
most likely to be needed. In this State, up to
the present time, the towns of Gardiner,
Farmingdale, Randolph and Pittston have been
published, and work has already begun on the
preparation of those of Belfast. MIR. Johnson
has been IN close touch with the work in Mass
achusetts, as member of committee having
its publication in charge.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
INTEREST TING LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The Maine legislature will be seated next
month under conditions never before encoun.
tered in Maine lawmaking, In the Senate the
Republicans have clean plurality of 8: in the
House the Democrats have small plurality,
the Republicans a threatening minority, and
the Progressives an annoying handful. On
joint ballot the Democrats apparently will have
81, the Republicans 81, and the Progressives L.
The organization of the two branches will be
interesting to follow. the deliberations and
voting of the joint sessions will be intensely
interesting. and some of the battles of the ses-
sion will without doubt be very spectacular
In order to follow the history of this legisla-
ture you should have daily copy of the news
paper which is best equipped and located TO
cover this big piece of Maine news every day.
Tn Kennebec Journal has staff which in
editorial talent AID repOrtorial efficiency is IN
equalled in Maine, and it is especially well
equipped in every detail to cover the legisla-
tive news.
This winter the Kennebec Journal will turn
the best men on its staff to the business of
reporting and interpreting the movements of
the legislative session, and the paper will bring
out in detail the meaning of every movement
OF Importance.
Advance notices of all the committee hear
ings are published in the journal, a matter of
great Importance to those who are watching
legislation. The journal also publishes
at the opening of the session biographical
sketches of the members of the legislature,
accompanied by portraits.
The price of the Daily kepnebec Journal
will be 81 rs for the session.
Address: Kennebec Journal Company, Au-
gusta, Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
DEATH OF JUDGE SPOFFORD.

Judge Elmer P Spofford, chairman of the
State board of railroad commissioners until it
was replaced recently by the new public utiii-
ties board. and prominent Republican, died
Dec. 18th at his home in Deer Isle after long
illness. He was So years of age Judge Spofford
was in Portland hospital recently for treat
ment but returned home short time ago
Judge Spofford was grand master of the Maine
grand lodge of Masons a year ago and formerly
judge of theWestern Hanco * Municipal court
He had served as a member of the Governors
council, member of both branches of the
Maine Legislature, ard had represented the
Republican party at one national convention.
Judge Spoford was the son of Frederick P.
and Caroline E. Spofford and was born in Deer
Isle, Feb. 8, 1868. H. received his education
from private tutors and graduated from West
brook seminary in 1882. He studied law in Port
land. was admitted to the bar in 1887 and for a
time practiced in that city, but had practiced
law at Deer Isle the greater part of his life. He
married Leonora A. Rich the year he was adj
mitted to the bar. Judge Spofford was elected
county attorney in Hancock county in 1888 and
reelected in 1890. He was always Republican
and was elected to the Maine Senate in 1893,
was member of the Governors council 1881
IS, and supervisor of census for Maine in 1900
Judge Spofford was member of the Maine
House of Representatives in 1901. OF and was
delegate the National Republican conven-
ton in 1904. He president OF the Acety-
lene Gas Co., director of the Union Trust Co.
and was 32d degree Mason.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
H1(SlrY.

E1E1oIYs
Thsrs was good attendance At the box
soeiable Friday evening. Dec. 11th. at the Grange
Hall for the benefit Of the High School. An
interesting program was given the first OF the
evening by the pupils consisting OF music, re-
citations, and two short dialogues at the con-
clusion the boxes were disposed OF to the high
est bidder. Principal G L. Wilkins acting as
auctioneer This was followed by games which
was INDUCED in into the wee small hours The
receipts were nearly $12, ..Austin Y. Crockett
of Auburn spent few days in town last week,
Mr.. Crockett moved from Liberty to Aubur =
about year and half ago and this was his
first visit here His many friends were glad to
clasp his hand once more and extend the
cordial greeting. :. Mr.. John Holt OF Hampden
who has been visiting his son. DIR. T. b. Holt
returned home last week. Mrs. Sarah Hib-
bard. who has been passing few weeks In
South Liberty, returned last week to the home
of her sister, Mrs B. B. Wentworth, where she
Will pass the winter. DIR. Ellis spent several
days last week at his home in Bar Harbor. He
mas arranged to locate there and will open
dental rooms there the first Of February....
Mrs. George Palmer returned last week from
visit with friends in Center Montville....
Mr. Freedom Doty, who has been ill at the home
of G. c. Sylverter for the past few weeks, has
80 far recovered as to be able to walk out
short distance OF pleasant days. w, D. San
ford spent several days in Boston recently.
Mrs. A. d. Mathews, VINO has been quite sick
for the past few weeks is slightly improved.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
The News of Brooks.

Golden Crown lodge, K. of P, is being mad
interesting this winter as usual
Rev Mr.. Martin of Bangor is supplying at
the Congregational church for the present.
Miranda W. Roberts is spending the winter
with her daughter. Mrs. Delbert Bowen, in
Monroe.
Ernest Gould and wife are in Boston visiting
relatives and will remain over the Christmas
holidays.
Our postmaster, W. o. Estes, has moved in
to the DR.. A. W. Rich place, recently vacated
by Cheney Higgins and wife.
Miss Erma Barker is still the schooma'm at
West Brooks and is on time this tedious
weather to open the school on the dot.
Charles E. Bowen has had an ill turn recently
and is now cared for by trained nurse. lie
has overworked the past season and rest cure
is prescribed.
Mrs Inez Payson is at home after severa
weeks in Bangor for medical treatment While
feeling rather poorly she seems to be some
what improved in health.
Dr. A. E. Kilgore and wife recently made a
two weeks visit with friends in Auburn, incl
dentally giving the doctor short vacation,
which he very much needed.
The special sales at Mr.. BOWS store have
progressed finely under the charge of Mrs,
Grace Bachelor and will be continued. Mr..
Dow has accepted position as travelling
salesman.
Tuesday. D &C. 9Th. Capt. Cheney Higgins
drove to Thorndike to attend the funeral of
Joseph Higgins, his uncle. And by the way,
Joseph Higgins has been familiar parsonage
to the business people of Waldo county He
was 95 years old at mis- death. He had been
an active man all his life and was recog-
nized as man of character and ability by all
who knew him.
THREE GROW BRAND Guar .nteed ABB
solutely Pure CREAM TARTAR is now selling
at ten cents for IA LIB. package"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Sunrise Grange. Winterport, has elected
H. Baker; lecturer, Mrs. J. W. Tibbetts; secre-
tary, R. F. Cole; Ceres, Nettie M. Cole; Flora,
Clara Cole; Pomona, Allie Cole; chaplain, Sadie
C. Cole; steward, J. W. Tibbetts; assistant
steward, Maynard Cole; L. A. S., Dora Lit
tlefeld.
At the regular meeting, Dec 18th, of Seven
Star Grange, Troy, the following officers were
elected for the coming year: Master, Seavey
Piper; overseer, John Pratt; steward, Harold
Piper; secretary, Edith MITCHELL treasurer, j.
W. Luce; lecturer, Marguerite Danforth;
chaplain, Mrs. ]. W, Luce; assistant steward
James Mitchell; lady assista' steward, Phyllis
Estes; Ceres, Mrs. W. l.. Gray; Flora. Mrs. B.
c. Myrick; Pomona. Gladys Estes; executive
committee, j. W. Luce. F. A. Myrick and B. L..
Myrick.
Burnham Grange, Burnham, has adopted the
following resolutions of respect:
Whereas. God in His infinite wisdom has re-
moved from our grange our beloved brother,
Lyman Winn, charter member, and the Oldest
member of Burnham Grange; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the passing of Brother
Winn the grange has lost valued and honored
member, the community loyal citizen and his
family devoted father.
Resolved, That extend the sympathy of
the members of order to the bereaved
family, and in their sorrow may they find some
comfort in the thought that
There is no Death! What seems 80 is transit
ton;
This life of mortal breath
Is but suburb to the life elysian,
Whose portal we call Death.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to members of the family. that our
charter be draped in mourning for 80 days out
of respect to the deceased and that copy be
sent to local paper for publication.
MAUDE Z. NUGGET,
$ SsSa. 3 sa MoKssHsIs. Committee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24

coast. NJ. Heagan - the son u the late
Cant and Mrs, John Heagsn. and spent his
boyhood in stockton. leaving In young man.
hood for California, where ne began his life
work. Being in somewhat impaired health ne
has spent the few past years in Maine. ignor-
ing the warning symptoms Of dread disease.
and by an MEMORABLE will keeping himself en-
ployed until the depleted system refused to
respond to an almost unconquerapie oeter'
mination. For months he has be- n under
medical treatment, but the care came too late
When in Stockton during the past GUNNER,
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon F. Elils'
Church street, his many friends realized his
critical condition, fearing he would never be in
town again. Mr.. Heagan never married. He
is survived by two sisters. nieces. nephews'
uncles, aunts and cousins
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
PROBATE NOTICES.

At a Probate court neld at Belfast, WITHIN and
for the County of waldo, on the oth DAY OF
December. A. ID. 1914.
GEORGE S. HEAGAN of Lynn, in the state Of
u Massachusetts, son of Sarah NJ. Dow, late
OF Prospect in said County of waldo. deceased.
having presented a petition praying that he.
George S. Reagan flynn, in the state of Mass
achusettS, may be appointed administrator on
the estate OF said deceased.
ordered That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy OF this
order to be published thee weeks successfully
in The Republican journal, newspaper pub
lished at Belfast. that they may appear at IA Pro-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for
said County, on the 18th day OF January, a. ID.
1915, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be grantedF
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-24
NORTHPORT.

NORTHPORT.
Mrs. Henry G. Hills left last Saturday
for Boston, and will be joined there later by
her sister, Mrs. Charles o. Dickey, and Dec
29th they will leave for California to spend the
winter. In Boston they will be Joined by Miss
Janetta Rogers, daughters of Mrs. Hills, who
is visiting friends in the vicinity and who went
to Dean Academy. Franklin, to attend the term
hop. The party will make their headquarters
while in California at Petaluma, where MIR. and
Mrs. Leslie Neal formerly of Belfast are liv
ing. Mrs. Neal was formerly Miss Allie
Knowlton, sister of Mrs. Dickey and Mrs. Hills
They will also spend some time in San Francisco
taking in the fair and will return to Maine in
April Mrs. Dickey and Mrs. Hills were born
in northern California and spent their child
hood there