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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

chants keep their agreement with him to
the extent of having a hundred tons OF
freight ready in Tampa for his next trip
South, ample notice Of which will be CIV
en- consignees. that he will make the stop
at Punta Gorda next trip. Otherwise the
boat will not come in here again.
Capt. Krumm needs the city Of Phila-
delphia for heavy movement of Cuban
fruit for which he is contracting but If the
merchants do not break their agreement,
the smaller boat which he says is held at
Brunswick, Ga. pending At weather for
it's passage here. will be brought around
and placed on a frequent schedule.
Information concerning Capt Krumm's
position on this matter can be had from
DIR. Grove Cothran at once
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05
Our Trucking Interests

The progress of the weather was the
most absorbing item early In the week;
while most of the tomato planters report
ed a good stand several others got little
satisfaction for a couple OF days. One
of the best known growers had his plants
inst IN but the col wea.fes ard rasuk
IL. "a them back ain, ,lsh ve.' Few we't
IN water Most Of ~, sie'ds handled
the rain fall much better than reports
brought to town indi:ate some very fam
GUS trucking sections We're doing. On
the whole the :onditiDu Of the 1'ian;s
was very promising AMI ceupiA II warm
days and nights would bring ,h"m right
along fast
A Punta Gorda man who has business
in one of the towns up State, where Pun
ia Gorda has never been popular, came
home quite gratified because the men
whom he met up there had found out
that Punta Gorda was in the trucking
world in good shape and had enough
trucking on hand to demand consider
alton.
Ed Smith is shipping most OF his let
tuce this week. some peppers and egg
plant. the latter which he sent away last
week brought very good prices. Mr.,
Smith will not plant anything more this
season, as his time is too much occupied
in his other interests, but will continue
to ship egg plant and peppers as long as
it is profitable.
f. NJ Powell. who has done so well
trucking in Hammock Pond, is getting
ready to ship beans the last of this week,
L. A. Hawkins is cutting some fine
cabbage for the Chicago market. J. J..
Haslett is bringing to town every night
bundles of as fine barley as could be rails
ed on many a northern acre. He has
two varieties, one beardless. but the
beard kind is the finest. This barley
was sown as an experiment between rows
of trees, and Mr.. Haslett Is convinced
that with some fertilization barley and
oats can be made at a figure that will
be profitable for the grower
A. p Hatch has put in an acre of beans
instead of the tomatoes he had intended
planting. Not many acres Of beans have
been reported, and judging from the rain
reports q little further north Of here,
beans may make just in time to be profit
able shipping.
Mr. Collins has been especially success
full with Irish potatoes so far, and those
he has coming along are doing even bet
ter in their rate of growing than the pre-
vious paintings did.
Out at Mr.. Aliens truck fields. at Rho
de's place the English peas are very fine
and the tomatoes making good growth.
George McLane is one of the few truck
ers about here bringing beets into local
market and they have found quick sale
as they have been very good size and
quality.
M. S. Roberts of Murdoch, has been
bringing over here to the local stores
some of the sweetest biggest beets the
town has ever had a chance to buy.
]. M. Aikenhead has been bringing to
town his usual fine peppers, tomatoes and
cucumbers.
| H. L. Dotson has been digging sweet
potatoes at his Solana place. M. Dot
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

committee on entertainment. A commit
tee was appointed to confer with the tel
ephone company as to telephone connect
ions for various outlying districts
A. p, Jordan was designated to invite
the DeSoto County Press Association tor
hold its meeting the first Saturday in.
March in this city
The matter Of being represented by
several floats in the Gasparilla parade In
Tampa Feb. 21-24 was left with the COM
mittee previously appointed and 1t is ex-
pected that the floats will be 80 designed
as to represent Punta Gorda's attractions
to the Tampa crowd in some striking
manner and credit to The city.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05
Board Of Trade Meeting

A live meeting Of the Board of Trade
was held last Friday night with a good
attendance and much enthusiasm In the
work of the new committees
communication from the state
Chamber Of Commerce asked for action
by the Board of Trade relative to the
course of the express companies in not
reducing the rates on citrus products as
they had on other articles. Action was
referred to the Transportation commit
tee.
A list Of names for bond trustees for
the Good roads bonds was submitted by
the committee on the subject. The
Board voted to refer the six names sub
mitted to the County Commissioners as
those of men any two Of whom would be
satisfactory to this city as bond trustees.
The south part Of the new good roads
district sent in the name of ID. e. Nc
Cormick as its choice for bond trustee
from that section and the Board endorsed
the selection Of Mr.. Mccormick as most
suitable one and will so referred to the
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05
Where Was The Freight?
WHERE WAS THE FREIGHT

The city of Philadelphia arrived here
yesterday afternoon having waited six
hours in Tampa for the special delivery
Of one piece of freight for Punta Gorda.
which did not reach the wharf according
to Punta Gorda orders
The ship laid at the wharf very brief
time putting off the small cargo consigned
to the local merchants who are keeping
their agreement with Capt. Krumm.
Capt Krumm states that If the mer-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

has gone to his final reward. but the
light of his good deeds and his upright
Christian life still shines to show those
who survive him the way to noble life
and the glorious existence beyond the
grave.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

A scald, burn, or severe cut heals slow
y If neglected. The family that keeps
bottle of Billiards. Snow Linement on
hand Is always prepared for such acci-
dents. Price Csc, soc and $100 per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT NJ
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

When the bowels become irregular you
are uncomfortable and the Longer this
condition exists the worse you feel. Take
y uoss on gong to bed and see how fine
all druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

Home made candy and articles Of fancy
work at Merchants Carnival
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1914-02-05

son declares that the yield and quality
of the Nancy Halls he is getting from the
eighth acre are the finest he has ever
made before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Dr.. COFDWell To Lecture.

The Rev. Russell H. Cornwcll, pas
tor of Grace Baptist Temple and
President OF Temple University, in
Philadelphia, Pa, is one of the most
interesting and wonderful men OF the
present day.
Not long ago in Philadelphia he de-
livered for the five thouSandth time,
his famous lecture, "Acres of Dia-
mondS," to over five thousand men
and women who had gathered to hear
him. On this occasion he was given
a present of five thousand dollars by
the many prominent men of the coun-
try who are interested in his work
The lecture, "Acres of Diamonds, .
which Dr. Cornwell will deliver at the
Charles Town Chautauqua is based on
the legend of an Arab who sold his
farm to go in search of diamond
fields He searched in vain for many
years, and finally in despair cast him
self into the sea. In the mean time
the man who had bought the farm,
had found a diamond mine on the
land.
He has written a number of books
but his acres of Diamonds" is the
lecture that has won him fame
throughout the world. He will repeat
this lecture in AZ different towns for
the Chautauqua Association.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Ex-Governor McCOrkle RGn0minatGd For
State senator.
Senator Chiffon Speaks.

Ex-Governor VIM. A. McCorkle. of
Kanawha County. was nominated for
reelection as State Senator by the Dem
ocrats of the Eighth Senatorial District
at Madison Saturday.
Senator William E. Chiffon was pres
emf, and in masterful speech of over
an hour reviewed the great achievements
of the Democratic patty under the lead
ership of President Wilson. He touched
on the various reform measures put
through congress under the present ad-
ministration, and showed the desire and
the intention of that administration.
proven by its acts, to give to the people
of the United States government of
themselves for themselves. He spoke
at length of the new currency law, of
the wise course of President Wilson
with regard to the Mexican trouble, and
OF the antitrust program by which 1t is
proposed to bring about healthy compe-
ttion for the benefit Of the people in the
place Of iuiquitous monopoly to the det-
eminent of the people. Senator Chill.
ton S address was frequently interrupted
by applause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
The War In Europa.

Belgium reports state that, while the
Germans occupy the city of Liege, the
surrounding forts are still holding out.
A German offensive movement north
of Liege is developing.
The French advance through Alsace
continues. Au attempt by Germans to
stop it by inuudating the Valley of the
Seille was unsuccessful.
Germany is reported to be modifying
1000, 600 of the Landsturm. or final re,
serve.
France has broken off diplomatic re
lations with Austria Hungary.
Ships arriving at New York reported
hearing at sea wireless reports of the
capture of the North German Lloyd linel
Kronprinz Wilhelm by the British cruises
Essex.
Bombardment of Belgrade by the Aus
TRANS IS reported still in progress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Shenandoah Junction

Misses Naomi and Esther Fertney
spent last week with their sister, Mrs.
Ruth Fields in Washington. They were
greatly missed by their friends while alb
sent.
Mr.. Morris Whiting was in Hagers
town last week
Another train rid r was arrested last
Thursday and tiisd in Harp4rs Ferry
and collected a 10 days sentence in Jail
and $500 fine,
Piow ng is the order of the day here
but the ground is extremely dry.
Mr.. II. {. Smith and son. Earl, spent
Saturday n Charles Town on business.
VIM. Burke, coored, was arrested here
on Thursday morning, on the charge tf
using profane language at the N. K w.
depot. He was taken to Harpers Ferry
where he was fined $I3 65.
A number of residents OF cur thriving
town were excursonists to the l. o. O..
F. picnic at Pen Mar on Thursday last,
Mr.. John Aglionby was in Shepherds
town Friday.
Mr.. H. c. Smith. while unloading a car
of coal at the N, & W. wharf here one
day last week. found imbedded IN the
coal at the bottom of the car what re-
semb'ed human skull petrifed, which
was almost perfect.
weasel invaded the hennery of Mr..
Clay Smith almost one mile south of
Shenandoah Junction on the Gap View
farm one night last week and killed 2s
young chickens by cutting their throat,
sucking the blood and then piling them
up in heap. Mr.. Smith was successful
in killing the animal.
Mrs. Lizzie Shorts is spend ny some
time in Stanley. Va. with relatives.
MISS Mary Shorts. of Albertou, Md,
is a guest of relatives here,
James Goodman was run over bv a
freight train here Saturday morning. He
was arrested by VIM. Hale, colored B
& o. detective, he ran and jumped on
pass ng freight train, was pulled under
the train by Hale. the wheels cutting his
leg off, He died in the hospital at Mar
tinsburg Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. H. c. Smith visited Mrs. I. A
Smith in Ct arl IS Town Monday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Big Increase il Total Assessment In Town
and County.

The total amount of the assessment
for 1914 has been turned in to the differ
ent levying bodies bv Assessor Watson
and his deputies. and show liberal in
orcascs ofer last year.
The assessment for Jefferson county
for roI4 is Personal Property -. 5II, o9S;
Real Estate $s.I79,575; Board of Public
Works. S3.oI5,s4o. making total OF
go. 6o6,sIs. The total assessment last
wear was Real Estate. $s.2s7,6oI; Per
sonal Property, 81, oe4 at, and Board OF
Public Works S3,64s,s5I, making atotal
of SIS. o67. $50. A net increase of $685.
554.
The total valuation for the town of
Ransom tor 1914 is Real Estate $272, 6s5;
Personal Property. $Io3, ITS; Board OF
Public Works. SIG, o32, making total
of $4oI, so2 The assessment foi 1913
was Real Estate, $247. o7o; Personal
Property, $IoS,o4S; Board of Public
Works. $1oo, $3.50. Total $466. oo7. max
ing an increase tor 1914 of S25, 1885,.
The valuation for the Town of Charles
Town for 1914 is Real Estate, $I,I42,-
2Io, Personal Property, 81 ,o2o. o2o;
Board of Public Works $3.50 s42. max
ing total of So 3II.SsI. The valuation
for 1913 was Real Estate, $I,I34.2I5;
Personal Property, 81, 500, 653; Board Of
Public Works. $I4I,224. making tota
of $2.779, 292. Increase over 1913 oil
1888, $50. which at the tax rate of 81
cents on the hundred dollars will produce
81, 867.25 and with other small increase.
in the revenues, will probably make the
total revenues of the town less than {
thousand dollars short of what they were
last year. although So, 10000 in liquor
license is cut off.
The assessment of the Citizens Fire In
surance Company is raised from 1895, az.
last year to $ro54 o63 this year, which
is r, spoons be for most of the increase in
| Charles Town and the county.
The figures show that just about one
fifth of the wealth of the county is as,
sessed in the corporation of Charles
Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Junior ChautaUOHa.

The Chautauqua Association has adj
ded what is known as the Junior Chau-
tauqua for August 1914, in addition to
the regular program, which is an ex-
ceptionally bright feature of the enter
talnment. Miss Lucy Cargin. who has
charge of this department will visit
Charles Town on August 18th for the
purpose of meeting the children Of The
town and community, and requests that
all parents send their children to meet
her at the Court House at O'Clock on
August 18th, as she will have some
thing interesting to say to them. and
desires a full attendance. No adm;s.
sion fee. F. l.. BusHoNc
Chairman Chautauo,,o o..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 . . RIA

Mr. Joshua Davis, a highly esteem
edfarmer of the Rippon neighbor
hood, died Tuesday afternoon in the
Memorial Hospital Winchester, where
he had gone for treatment for k.d
ney trouble week before. Mr.
Davis came to this county from Clarke
about Il years ago, and has been
farming the Hilleary farm south OF
Rippon since that time In impaired
health, Mr.. Davis went to a hospital
in Washington last October. A sur
gical operation there gave him relief
for time. Mr.. Davis who was about
65 years of age is survived by a
widow. The Rippon Camp P. o. s.
of A, of which Mr. Davis was a
member had charge of the funeral
rites, the services being conducted at
the home at IL O'Clock Yesterday
morning. The body was taken to
Berryville for interment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
The Charles Town Horse Show.

Come to the Charles Town Horse Show
On August twenty eight and ninth
For numerous attractions
VIII be there from many cline;
From the smallest Shetland pony
TO the steed of wiftest gait.
And many grateful riders
From all over the great State.
Come to the Charles Town Horse Show
friends,
And see that wonderful tent.
Where the Daughters of the Confedaraov
Are serving with consent,
All kinds of dainty sandwiches,
Hot coffee stoo, there'll be
And ice cream concentrating
Should the day be hot. you soc,
Come to Charles Towns Horse Show hove
Your sweethearts will be there.
For they have been counting at tbis Fair
On seeing you they say;
90 with pockets full of money,
And with hearts full of good cheer
We open doors of welcome.
To our Horse show this year
30 county neighbors. don't forget.
You're expected to be there,
For we have been coming to your fair
For many apassIng year;
so BRING your friends. your family's too
And Charles Towns Horse show come
Fesisw. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Violin Lessons.

Miss Lillian Dinkle purposes giving Vio-
lin and Guitar DEMONSTRATING in Sep
TENDER. All persons desiring to take les
sons are requested to notify her as soon as
possible SO arrangements can be made in
regard to hours. Tuesdays and Thursdays
of each week are named as days for lessons.
Should any prefer evening-from to 10 on
those days While Miss Dinkle has been
playing the violin for some years-she
availed herself of the opportunity of taking
a Special Course of Studes-from Mr. Ern-
est Brockmann, Jr., noted violinist, Her
guitar instruction as received from Pro-
fessor Bronold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
RippOn and Vicinity.

The Beulah Sunday School will hold
its annual picuic on the church lawn, on
Thursday, August 10.
Frank l.. Yates returned Monday af.
ter ten days visit IN Kin9wood, Graf
ton and Phillippi, w. Va, and Mountain
Lake Park, Md.
p. F. West and sister. Miss Esther, left
the first of the week for a visit to relatives
in central Pennsylvania.
Miss Carrie Sheppard. Of Washington,
is spending the week end with NJ ISIS Esther
V. Yates.
The Rippon base ball team has been
successful in two games during the past
week, defeating both Middleway and
Berryville. A game will be pla ed at
the Beulah picnic Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11

The Ladies Aid Society will holc
an ice cream festival at Silver Grows
August IS, 1914, commencing at 80
p. m. Public is cordially invited.
The annual Harvest Home festival
of the Lutheran Church, at Uvilla,
will be held on Thursday, August is
Dinner and supper each Is cents. You
are invited to come.
Messrs. Woolley & Wilson, the Ran
son merchants have purchased horse
and delivery wagon and have put
them in service.
Mr.. Milton o. Rouss who two years
ago bought so acres of land that
formerly belonged to the Henry W.
Castleman farm, south of Myers
town, this week sold it to Mr. B. F.
Langdon, of Myerstown.
The Little Helpers" and the Rec
tory Aid Society OF the Episcopal
Church of this place will give an en-
tertainment Friday night the 14th in
Strider'S hall, beginning at 100 o'clock.
The small sum of 10 cts viii be
charged for all over twelve years oil
age. Proceeds for the church. Come
and bring your friends and spend an
enjoyable evening.
Mr. Charles d. Johnson, the kable-
town merchant, is a patient in the
Union Protestant Infirmary in Balti-
more, and underwent an operation
there on Thursday for stomach trou-
Bile.
Robert L. Viands residing at Me
chanicstown, shot a fish eagle on
Cedar Cliff, one day last week The
bird was large one, measuring six
feet from tip to tip of wings, and is
quite rare in this section.
The A D. Goetz Co. have offered
a twenty-five dollar set of four hous-
ems for the best four-horSe team that
will he shown at the Charles Town
Horse and Colt Show, August Is
and 10Th.
Automobiles continue to increase
in the county. The Jefferson Garage
this week sold a Ford touring car to
Rev. S. w. Cole, of the Baptist
Church Messrs. Geo. B .Hooff, Of
near Charles Town; Henry Dutterer
of near Halltown, and Samuel Mich
aels, at Zoar, have each bought an
Overland car, fully equipped with
electric lights, and self-starter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
$1H0 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
leased TO learn that there is at least one
read, 4 disease that science has been
lbie Il cure in all its stages, and that is
1tI"-I. IFS Catarrh Cure is the only
positive euro now known to the medical
.ltIr---ty. Cat-rrh being a constitutional
-55o5e, requires & constitutional treat
,---.r. T1.i's Catorrh Cure is taken in
formally, acting directly upon the blood
lad l-.@eOUs surfaces of the system. there
~ de- ling tho foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
5C'lajag up tie constitution and assisting
97tGre IN doing its work. The prOprietors
ave 50 much faith in its curative pow
rs that they offcr one Hundred Dollars
f-r eye COCO that !, fcils = c--c. Send
-r I-t'rs te-tiaqoai7la
.i'--s7 r. Y. ,-I..,,- . Z; CO, ColcGo, Ohio.
r.'i 1y 80 Tru~~i-'7. -.
q. -..e .-..- g -'l.-ily Ii'l1 ~ constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Wheat To Be In Demand.

We are IN receipt Of copy of the fol-
lowing letter
Charles Town, West Virginia
August 10, 1914.
Mr.. }. V. Slipman, County Agent.
Charles Town, W, Va.
Dear Sir
1t has occurred to US YOU could
render the farmers of this section great
service this fall by strongly advocating
through our county papers the sowing of
large wheat crop this fall,
Wheat is bound to be high priced next
year on account of the European situation.
The war over there will prevent the large
wheat growing countries from putting ont
crops this year and IN addition to that the
war is hound to create tremendous waste
of food stuff, so tse demand for our wheat
next year should be very great, au d accord
ingly create high prices
Thus it behOoves our farmers TO he in
shape to furnish these countries with
wheat and now is the time to put out the
crop. We, therefore, suggest through our
county papers that you urge them to dose
Very truly yours.
Washington, Alexander b Cooke Co,
L. e. Cooke, Pres't.
The suggestion is very good one.
Wheat has already advanced, and from
all indications is likely to be high for
some time to come.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-11
Mrs. Wilson Dies, With President Al
Her Bedside.

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the
President of the United States, died at
the White House at s O'Clock Thursday
afternoon. Death came after brave
struggle of months against Bright's dis
ease with complications.
The President was completely un-
nerved by the shock and his grief was
heartrendering. He bore up well under
the strain. however, and devoted him
self to his daughters.
When the President recovered from
the first shock of his wife's death, he
sent several kilograms to immediate rel
atives and sent word to Secretary Tu-
nudity to express his appreciation of the
many condolences which poured in.
The end came while Mrs. Wilson was
unconscious. Her illness took turn
for the worse shortly before I O'Clock in
the afternoon, and from then on she
grew gradually weaker.
Kneeing at the bedside at the end
were the President and his three daugh-
ters DR.. Cary T. Grayson. U, S. n.
and nurse were in the room. an just
outside door were Secretary McAdoc
and Francis B. Sayre. Mr.. Wilson sons
in-law, and Mr.. Tumu'ty. his secretary
Both houses of Congress adjourned
when Mrs. Wilson's death was announc
ed and for brief time the wheels of The
Government practically stopped, while
every one paid respect to the loss of The
President.
The funeral services were held at thu
White House yesterday afterno N, and
the interment will take place at Rome
Georgia, the girlhood home of MIS- Viii
son, this afternoon
The country is in mourning, and tn
sympathy of the whole people go out t
the President in his great bereavement