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The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10
For Frost Bites and Chapped Skin

For Frost Bites and Chapped Skin
For frost bitten ears, fingers and
toes, chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold sores, red and rough
skins, there is nothing to equal
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Stops the
pain at once and heals quickly. In
every home there should be box
handy all the time. Best remedy for
all skin diseases, itching eczema,
letter, piles, etc. 25c. All druggists
or by mail. II. f. Bucklen Il Co.,
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
AL Pierce mingled with his town
friends Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10
Gems In Verse
THE BIRD ON THE FENCE.

THE BIRD ON THE FENCE.
4 TURKEY sat on barnyard fence.
~ Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving.
~ And he said to himself. Amt
4 \ this immense!''
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving!
mot blessed thing to do all day
But eat and gobble and strut and be gay
II would seem that things are coming my
way"
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving.
The turkey grew and grew and grew.
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving!
Every day he ate bushel or two.
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving!
The farmer saw and was satisfied.
And his chest bulged out with q worldly
pride.
For his bird was the boss OF the country
Ho. for the glad THANKSGIVING!
Twas the day before the glorious feast.
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving!
The turk looked west and the turk looked
Ho. for the glad Thanksgiving:
Then he spread his wings and he Jour-
neyed hence.
For It CHANGED that he was a bird of
sense
One turk in the oven beats two on tho
fence
Alas. for the sad Thanksgiving!
Chicago News.
HOME.
Home. to the plain folk and cold winds
again.
Oh. l am only a gray FARMS still daugh-
ter.
Spite Of my wandering passion and pain!
HOME. from the city that snares and
~ enthralls me
Home. from the bold light and bold.
Oh. IT'S the blown snow and bare field that
call me:
White star and shy dawn and wild.
lonely cloud!
HOME. to the gray house the pine trees
~ guard. signing:
Home. to the low door that laughs to
my touch.
How should know till my wings failed
Home nest and heart nest. l loved you
80 much?
Fannie stearns Davis.
COME. o sLEEPl
= TEAR thou. and come. o sleep,
capricious one!
Come as the waves. uncreeping
u i steadily
From out the quiet bosom OF the
sea.
With cool caress to spread themselves
upon
The dry sun weary margin of the land
or consciousness. Then let thine outflow
sweep
All markings from the sand.
Leaving fair smooth record of thy stay.
Fit for the unknown footprints Of the
coming day.
Hear thou. and come. o sleep. thou way
ward one!
Come as the SNOWFALL softly nuttering
down
To cover all that barren plain and brown.
Ny mind. with magic oblivion.
The rostifnY OF my tired thoughts shan
cease
A. wind tossed leaves held fast and
Beneath thy stili white peace.
30 shall thy gentle sway refreshment
bring
And my awakinE know the gIadness of
the spring.
-cornelia w. Bull
The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10

A. f. Lytle 4 Son will contract to
drill you we'll. An expert driller
in charge.
The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10

Send THE HERALD east.
The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10
THE MEEKER HERALD
James Lyuie, Editor and Proprietor

Entered in the Meeker. Colo. postoffics ~
second -class mail matter.
The Meeker herald., 1914-01-10

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

Bay county was created by act of
the legislature in 1913 and the Bay
county bill was the first signed by
Governor Park Trammell after his in
duction into office. The law separat-
ing Bay county from Washington
county was effective on July 1, 1918,
and primary was held on Jdne 10 at
which the following officials, in ad-
dition to the county commissioners
enumerated above, were elected:
Sheriff, Charles E. Scott.
Clerk Circuit Court, w. H. Mar
shall.
Tax Assessor, G. NJ. B. Haires.
County Superintendent of Schools,
L. T.. Brigham.
Tax Collector, J. b. Blackwell.
County Judge, d. X. Middleton
J. r. Wells is acting county attor-
ney.
In the change of territory incident
TO the formation of the new county of
Bay, the Santa Rosa peninsula, for
merly part of Washington county,
was given up to Walton and what was
known as the Calhoun county PENN
sula, the end Of which is at the chan
mel entrance to st. Andrews bay prop
er, was taken over by Bay county The
balance of Bay county was taken from
Washington.
The population of the county is va
Tiously estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000. the assessed value of property
is approximately 32.500,000 and the
rate of taxation for county purposes
16 mills
Need for Separation.
The necessity for the separation of
the county from Washington arose
from the fact that the rapid growth of
the Bay country made the transaction
of business at a distant county seat a
considerable hardship and because the
interests of the people of the southern
portion OF Washington and those re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
TOWNS UPONTHE
ATLANTA AND ST.
ANOREWSBAY
COUNTRY ALONG NEW LINE
DEVELOPING RAPIDLY WITH
GOOD PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE.

The Atlanta and st. Andrews Bay
Railroad Company operates 81 miles
of line between Dothan, Ala, and Pan
ANA City Fla, and its passenger ser
vice consists of two trains in each
direction daily, with such trains as
may be necessary for the handling or
freight traffic The road was opened
for operation in 1908 and its business
has been steadily growing since that
time A B. Steele, of Atlanta, Ga, is
president; A. G. Chandler, of Atlanta,
vice president, and T. G. Blackburn,
of Atlanta, secretary and treasurer.
G. r. Wilburn, vice. president. Is the
head of the accounting and traffic de-
partments, with headquarters at Pan
anna City Ben w. Steele. Dothan,
Ala, is general manager; A A.
Holmes, Panama City. is purchasing
agent and W. T. Griswold, Panama
City. trainmaster. l.. F. Rowen is gen
eral freight and passenger agent and
r. r. Powers commercial agent, both
with headquarters at Panama City. In
Bay county the railroad touches the
towns of Majette, Youngstown, Saun-
ders. Fountain and Belts and while all
of these towns are new considerable
development is going on.
Mills On the Line.
Elsberry Brothers operate a large
saw mill and turpentine business at
Saunders. there is a mill at Fountain
the mill of the Bay Lumber Co. is a
short distance from Panama City. At
Youngstown naval stores plants are
operated by T. B. Young and the Dixie
Naval Stores Co: the Spann Naval
Stores Co. operates a plant at Foun-
tain and the Belts Naval Stores Co.
operate at Belts. All of these con-
Germs furnish their quota of traffic
for the line and receive their supplies
over it. In all the towns there are one
or more stores, possibly a commits
sary, with a general stock.
While the company does a fair pas
senger business, the larger portion Of
its passenger trade comes during the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

summer months, when reguls- excur-
sions are operated from Dothan to St
Andrews bay, some of these bringing
upwards of 1000 people for a days out
ing at the gulf beach.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

conservative in its business transac-
tions, and the personnel OF its direc-
torate is a guarantee of its stability,
Independent of the unusual resources
for such a youthful financial institu-
ton. The officers of the First National
bank are DR.. w ]. Lee. president;
]. r. Faircloth. vice-president; DR.. A.
S. HILL vice president; A. A. Payne,
cashier. The directors are as fol-
lows:
j. r. Faircloth, Dothan. Ala, presi-
dent Dothan National Bank.
DR.. w. ]. Lee. Panama City, ply
stefan.
DR.. A. S. Hill. Panama City, capi-
talist
c. NJ. chandlee. Panama City. Gulf
View Land Co.
r. II. Sherwin, Mooretown, Fla, sec
rotary and treasurer the Moore Tim
beC Co.
Elsberry Bros.
A. A Payne, Panama City, cashier
Of the bank.
The new home of the First National
will be one OF the first banking struc-
lures in West Florida. with every con-
venience both for the handling OF the
business of the bank and for the hum
dreds of customers of the institution
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
Facts and Figures
About Bay County

siding in the northern portion, were
along different lines.
Practically all of Bay county is
available for cultivation, outside of
the towns, and the country is rolling,
well drained and suitable for crops of
every description. Oranges thrive in
all parts Of the county, but are said
to do particularly we'll upon the pen
insulaS that separate st. Andrews bay
from the gulf coast. There is prac-
tically an unlimited market for farm
products of every description and the
demand has always been far greater
than the supply. With the advent<o of
the railroad some years ago. the ter
ritory that now comprises Bay county
took a long step forward and although
truck gardening has not been enter
ed into upon a large scale, those who
have so far engaged in it are doing
we'll
There are said to be extensive de-
posits Of potters clay and phosphate
rock in different sections of Bay coun-
ty, but these have not been developed.
Samples of fine asphalt have also been
discovered, but no extensive beds have
been located, although they are be-
heved to exist. Health conditions
throughout the country are generally
good, pure water is abundant and
easily secured and the climate is all
that the most exacting could desire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
SOUTHPORL.EN
0FB.C.&ST.A.RY.
IMPORTANT TOWN OF BAY
COUNTY is A LARGE INDUS
TRIAL CENTER,

The town of Southport is the south
ern terminus of the Birmingham, CO.
lumbus and st. Andrews Railroad,
which connects with the Louisville e.
Nashville at Chipley The town has
population of approximately 1900
under ordinary conditions, but the
recent closing of the big saw mill at
that place has resulted in depopuIa -
ton to a certain extent, for the time
being. However. it is expected that
the mill will resume operations in the
near future when Southport will re-
sumo its position as one of the live
Hest little cities of Bay county
Southport is one of the gates to the
bay country and a large portion of the
travel from the north passes through
it en- route to Panama City, st. An
drews, Lynn Haven and other bay
points. large volume of freight
traffic is handled through the town
by the railroad company, the freight
being transported to destination upon
launches or bargeS.
The town is nicely located upon a
bayou reaching into the land from the
northern arm of the bay and back of
the town is any quantity of good land,
suitable for agricultural purposes,
which is to be had at reasonable
prices. The soil is equal to any in
Bay county and crops of all kinds
may be produced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
FIRST NATIONAL
OF PANAMA CITY
INSTITUTION BUT ONE YEAR OLD
WHICH is ALREADY ENJOYING
LARGE PATRONAGE.

The First National bank of Panama
City, Fla, opened for business on
April 9. 1918. The capital stock of
the institution was $4,000. Today the
resources of the First National aggre-
gate $196,962.2 the deposits are
$130,1S2.67 and the bank has a surplus
fund of $4,000 and the undivided
profits amount to $779..57. On Janu-
airy 13, 1914, five per cent dividend
was paid to stockholders. The First
National recently purchased q corner
in the business section of Panama
City and work is now under way in
the erection of a modern banking
house.
The First National Bank of Panama
City is progressive institution in
every sense of the word liberal vet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

NAL election by the people. The pri-
mary will be held on June 2, and at
this primary Jesse A. Thomas, a wide
ly known and justly popular citizen
of Panama City, will be a candidate
for the office of sheriff. Mr.. Thomas
has devoted many years of his life to
the duties of a peace officer and for
three years was a deputy sheriff in
the section which is now Bay county
as well as a deputy game warden
with state jurisdiction. He is now
constable for District No. /, Bay
county.
Mr.. Thomas came TO Florida from
Alexander County, Va, where for
eight years he acted as deputy sher-
if, and for a considerable period he
was chief detective for the w. A. &
F. G.. r. r., with headquarters at
Washington. Since his formal an
for the office of sheriff
of Bay county he has received
number of letters from friends in Viz
ginia, all testifying to his efficiency.
One, in particular, is notable. This
was received from Sheriff e. I. Pal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
THE PANAMA
HARDWARE co.
NEW INSTITUTION ALREADY AN
IMPORTANT FACTOR IN BAY
COUNTY TRADE.

The Panama Hardware Co, one of
the largest establishments of it's kind
in West Florida, was opened for
business in December, 1913, and is
already enjoying a lucrative trade. r
L. Jeter, formerly of Pensa cola, is
president; w. J. Lee, vice president
and A. A. Payne. secretary. The COM
pany has $4,000 capital stock and
carries a full line of everything gen.
orally found in a frst-clas hardware
store and, in addition. many articles
suited to the needs of the people of
Bay county. In addition to hardware,
the company carries a large stock of
furniture and house furnishings,
stoves, ranges, fishing tackle, guns,
etc. A feature of the
business is an extensive mail order de-
partment, covering practically every
line, which was recently established
and which has already proven a sue
cess. A big catalogue has been pre-
pared and generally distributed
the section contiguous to
Panama City and the people of this
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
Separation Bill the First
That Hon. Park Trarnn1ell
Signed as Governor.
Assessed Valuation Two and
. Half Millions With Tax
Rate 16 Mills.
County commiasinnars.

Dist. No. 1-R. L. Mckenzie,
chairman, Panama City.
Dist. No Ut. F. Crawford,
Cromanton.
Dist. No. 81. C. Gay, Lynn
Haven.
Dist. No. 1T. B. Young,
Youngstown.
Dist. No. 5-A. J. Gamer,
Southport.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12
JESSE A.THOMAS
HASF|NE RECORD
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF PAN
ANA CITY is CANDIDATE FOR
SHERIFF OF BAY.

No officials of the County of Bay
have been chosen by the people, the
present incumbents having been APP
pointed by the governor, pending for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

mer, of Alexander county, Va, and one
sentence of the letter reads: I'm the
SIX years we were together YOU were
the one I could depend on and I al
me e I know if succeed the
people will not be disappointed in
you
During his service in Washington
county, and later as constable in Dis
trict No. L, of Bay county, Mr. Thorn
as has been highly efficient in every
way. He is fearless in the discharge
of his duties and is justly popular
among the hundreds of friends he has
made throughout Bay county. His
election to the office of sheriff will
mean tnat the people of Bay county
can feel satisfied that the laws will
be enforced without fear or favor.
(Ady).
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

section have found it extremely help
as the prices charged by the largest
concerns of the country for goods of
equal value. Attention is directed to
the announcement of the company,
which appears elsewhere in this sec-3
ticn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

Any citizen of Bay county whose
name appears in this section. will be
glad TO answer inquiries about that
section or TO refer inquirers to some
body in Bay county who can give the
desired information.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-12

Bay county needs progressive citt-
zens and is ready TO offer substantial
inducements to those who viii assist
in the development of the bay coun-
try, either along commercial, indus
trial or agricultural lines.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20
EYE GLASSES SHOULD GO.
Says New York Physician
Here Is His Free Prescriptio,

TteFe is his Free Prescription
Many who wear glasses could dis
pense with them. Only ordinary care
| ls necessary. The eyes of old and
young should be properly bathed night
ana morning. This is more important
than cleansing teeth says he and
then he goes on to say:
The following treatment is WORTHY
OF fullest confidence 1t is scientific.
immediately effective and positively
harmless to the weakest of ewes. Go
TO any drug store, get a tube of
ioptona tablets, dissolve one In two
ounce bottle of pure water and hathe
the eyes two to four times daily.
What Is generally known as eve strain
WIN soon be banished while the mus
les ana nerves are permitted to per
orm their normal functions. 1t helps
nd is especially recommended for
wonderful effect on granulatod lids
ull' bleary or CLASSY eyes. 1t helps
lseased eyes and it keeps good eyes
ealthy; it is absolutely harmless in
eyes and should be in every home
or use In emergency"
The following extracts are from let
ers received from users of this pre
criptlon:
Il used DIPLOMA one week for a cold
my eyes; it did me great deal
f good"
MY eyes have been failing for
years. | am sure DIPLOMA is doing
them good and shall continue Us
use"
Have only been using DIPLOMA a
short time. My eyes are improving
'onderfully''
l lind Optona very satisfactory and
! ecommend it wherever I find an op-
lortunity | find it very soothing"
I've been benefited by DIPLOMA and
intend to follow the treatment"
Have been using DIPLOMA for about
hree months and it has greatly i'm
royed my sight"
My eyes have been sore for several
years; were red and inflamed Used
everything recommended and gained
no relief | had my eyes examined
and wore glasses for six months. l
read of Diploma and thought I would
give it trial. Am glad to be able
state I got satisfactory relief, and
ave not worn M glasses since.
eel my eyes do not require them"
Many others have made similar re-
ports. If your eyes bother you, have
the above prescription filled; it may
DO wonders for you. Do not become
a victim of neglect. You perhaps
value your eyes more than any other
organ, therefore it's your duty to pro
tect them. This free prescription
has given relief to thousands.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20

Many people take 1t after they have
had the grip. Their convalescence Is
Slow They have suffered along for a
month or two. without any signs Of
complete recovery. Then they resort
to Peruna as a tonic, with splendid
results.
Mrs. Jane Gift, r. +. D. /, Athens,
Ohio. whose portrait appears above.
writes: Il think I would have been
dead long ago If it had not been for
Peruna. Six years ago had la grippe
very bad. The Doctor came to see
me every day. but I gradually grew
worse. 1 told my husband 1 thought
would surely die If I did not get
relief soon.
% zone day / picked up the news
paper and accidentally found O. testi-
monial of woman who had been
cured of grip by Peruna. I told my
husband l wanted to try it, He went
directly to the drug store and got
bottle Of Peruna. I could see the i'm
provement in q very short time ana
was soon able to do my work. con-
tinued using It until l was entirely
cured"
Mr.. Victor Patneaude, 1923 Madison
St, Topeka, Kas., writes: "Twelve
years ago / had severe attack of 10
grippe and never really recovered
my health and strength, but grew
weaker every year. until was unable
to work.
1.-TWO years ago began using Pc
runa and it built up my strength so
that in a couple Of months was able
to go to work again. This winter /
had another attack Of la grippe, but
Peruna soon drove it out of my sys-
tenn. My wife and I consider it
household remedy"
Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can now obtain Peruna Tablets.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20

Try the new route to Savannah vii
G. c. Il T., and A. G. l.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20
SMITHS BILL IS
SOON EFFECTIVE
MEANS DISTRIBUTION OF CASH
AMONG COLLEGES OF THE
COUNTRY

Atlanta, June l9.-Governor Slaton
thas received commuuica,i Ill iron
! the United States secretary of agri-
IcurpWe, asking him to designate the
colleges through which the govern
ment funds provided for Georgia
through the Smith-Loyer agricultural
BIZ shall he expended
The final achievement of Senate"
Hckc smith, author 0f the bin, was
10 kill the amendment which sougG
10 have some Of the money eXpenG
cd through negro colleges, and tC
Fave the hill passed in such way thai
the governor and legislatures
each state should have the say-so u
to through which institutions tho
money is to be spent.
Ih2 Smita~Leyer bill is regarded
as the greatest step that has eve,
hcen taken toward providing federal
aid in agricultural work The eNton
son. work is to consist OF giving ~
structions and Rjactical demoEstra
items in agriculture and home Gee
Monies to persons not attending the
agricultural colleges, are Importing
agricultural information to these who
2nnDt att>ld the agricultural COZ.
lcgeS, by means OF field dem3nstra-
tens, publications and in other ways
None CT this money can be appiiuG
to the pun chase, erection or repair Of
any building, OF fer the purchase Of
lends. Not more than five per cent
* each annual appropriation may be
used IN printing CT distributing pub
Hcaticns, so that at least 95 per cent
must be expended in direct extension
activities.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20

clothes irIitated it.
II used several different kinds ~ salvos
that wero recommended for tho trouble aud
---- and --. but thoy did no good.
l saw the advertisement of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got a sample and in one
nights time / could see change in the
rodnoss and in two days tho place would DO
nearly COMO. | seat and got one twenty
ilve-cent cake Of CuticuPa Soap and two
Gfty-cont boxes Of Cuticura Ointment, which
cured my baby. She was well in three
months" (SigneD Mrs. Bertha Sawyer.
Oct. IL, 1912.
Why not have clear skin, soft white
hands, clean scalp and good hairf 1t Is
your birthright. Cuticura Soap with an oc-
casionI use of Cutioura Ointment will bring
about these coveted conditions in most cases
when all else fails. Sold throughout the
world. Liberal sample of each mailed free,
with 32-p Skin Book. Address postcard
"Cuticufa, Dept. T., Boston,"
Ca Men who shave and shampoo with Cu-
ticura Soa2wil flnd it best for skin and scalp.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-06-20
Makes BAcKACHE
QUICKLY DISAPPEAR
A Few Doses Relieves All Such
Miseries. Bladder Weakness,
Kidney Trouble and Rheu-
matism Promptly Vanish

1t is no longer necessary for any
one to suffer with backaching, kid
ney trouble, have disagreeable blad-
der and urinary disorders to contend
with, or be tortured with rheuma-
tism, stiff joints. and its heart
wrenchipg pains, for the new discoy-
cry, Croxone, quickly and surely re-
lieves all such troubles.
Croxonc is the most wonderful
remedy yet devised for Kidding the
system of uric acid and driving out
all the poisonous impurities which
cause such troubles. 1t is entirely
different from all other remedies. 1t
is not like anything else ever used
for the purpose. 1t acts on the prin-
ciple OF cleaning out the poisons and
removing the cause.
1t soaks right in through the walls.
membranes and Innings, like water in
"a sponge, neutralizes, dissolves, and
makes the kidneys sift out and filter
away, all the uric acid and poisons
from the blood, and leaves the kid
neys and urinary organs clean,
strong, healthy and we'll
Ii matters not how long you have
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you have used, the very principle of
CroXone IS such, that it is practically
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and relieves you the first time you
use ii.
If you suffer with pains in your
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kidney, bladder troubles, or rheuma-
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the eyes or i'll the feet and ankles, if
you arc nervous, tired, and run down,
or bothered with urinary disorders,
CroXone will quickly relieve you of
your misery You can secure an orig
iral package of Croxone at trifling
coste from any first class druggist.
Ali druggists are authorized to per-
sopally return the purchase price If it
fails in a single case,
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