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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
DR. CHAPMAN DESCRIBES
A PAINFUL EXPER-
IENCE.

DR.. ]. A. Chapman, one OF
the county's oldest and best
loved citizens has just recovered
from painful illness, and he
writes this paper some OF his
sensations. All will hope that
this fine old gentleman and gal
liant Confederate veteran will
soon be restored to permanent
health.
Galloway, July IA, 1914.
Dear Editor:
Have you ever been through
the sanitary mill? If you have
not and want to feel the keen
edge of the grinding rock, just
have three or four experienced
nurses-your best neighbors-
and an NJ. D. lowering around
your bed for a short time.
How helpless and submissive
we become to others when rack
ed with pain! The telephone
and auto have made the doctor
almost omnipresent, but the man
suffering pain does not see it in
that light. Every moment is an
hour with him. He wants some
things done right now.
There is a rush for the stove
room. The stove soon has red
heat. The water has reached a
temperature of 2I2, towels arc
dipped into the fluid and placed
upon that portion of the anato-
nv that Mother Eve tried tc
satisfy when she plucked the for
bidder fruit. Application after
application is used, and finally
the hot stove itself is brought in
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
RESOLUTIONS OF TIL E
BOY SCOUTS OF
LAKELAND.

Resolved that we thank each
and every one of the citizens OF
Lakeland who have favored US
by contributing toward the ex-
pense of our hall rent, furniture
ETC., and who have in other ways
aided and encouraged us; and
that we shall make our organiza--
ton SO helpful to our city and
live such useful lives as to make
such contributions a great pleas
ure and pride to those who have
assisted us.
There will be meeting to-
night at which every Scout is ex-
pected to be present.
KELSEY BLANTON,
Scout Master.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

to use-not the entire stove at
once, but such portion as can be
removed. These are placed over
the damp cloths, trying to drive
the demon pain from his hiding
place. Thrice happy the man
who can believe there is no pam,
The NJ. d. arrived, but not un-
ti1the pain had suLsided very
much. There was no doubt but
that the pain was in the region
OF the appendix, Then loomed
up before us anaesthetics, keen
knife, and the removal Of the lit
tie pest whose office IS un-
known. The doctor advised the
application of spirits of pine,
fresh from the worm. The hot
application had rendered the Gu
ticle as red as a chicken comb
and as tender as babes. In a
short time we felt like a worm OF
the dust, and writhing like a
worm.
These hot and burning appll-
tions will sure remind one OF the
abode of the rich man, but we do
not believe for one moment that
these good people had such
thoughts in view when they used
them, We are glad to say that
through kind Providence, a
good doctor and good nursing
"Richard is himself again"
GREY JACKET.
All the people living, south OF Main
street will find the best bargains in
shoes by turning to the right It the
First National Bank and travelling
east until you reach the big store
of Kimbrough Supply Co. 2S59
We expect to sell our entire stock
of shoes at first cost until all are
| gone. First come gets the first
choice. Kimbrough Supply Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
KILL ALL RATS.

Bubonic Plague is present IN
neighborlng state and there IS
possibility OF the disease beng
transmitted to residents OF Lake
land by rats, which might es-
cape from box cars loaded IN
the infected district. All cltl-
zens are hereby urged not to har-
Dor rats on their premises and 70
destroy as many rats as posi-
bic. Any rats apparently DIS
eased, should be sent to the 10
cal Health Officer, DR.. K. X. Sui
livan SO that they can be Tor.
warded to the State Board OF
Health for examination.
DONALD F. MCLEOD,
City Manager.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
Miss Wilson Entertained

Miss Emily Wilson entertained on
Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Kate Haines, the house guest of Miss
Bertha Strain. The afternoon was
spent very pleasantly in playing
progressive hearts. The color
scheme-green and white-was car
ried out in the decorations, the score
cards, and the refreshments of cream
and cake. Those present consisted
Of Misses Kate Haines, Bertha and
Georgia Strain, Ruby Lanier, Lucille
Croft, Annabel and Della Mae Mar
shall, Mrs. Bankston and Webster.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
d FEATURE REELS
AND VAUDEVILLE

The sweetest of all girls will be with
us tonight, The Mutual Girl. Ladies,
tonight is your chance to see all the
latest summer fashions. Gentlemen,
tonight is your chance to see the
prettiest girls in picture. Children,
tonight is your chance to have d
good, big laugh. Something pleas
ing for the whole family. Come
early; only 1900 seats.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

You will also know this store py
the red lights which are shown at
night, which signifies danger that ps
entering this big store you are llaDie
"a separate from your money as you
will see such values that you VIII De
more than glad to make the eX-
change with the Kimbrough supply
2S40
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
Mrs. Bond Honoree at
Pretty Affair

Mrs. Paul Gardner delightful
|ly entertained at Gardners' Gard
ems on Banana Lake yesterday
afternoon in honor Of Mrs. A. K.
Bond OF Tampa.
As the guests arrived they
were served delicious punch by
Mrs. Schurman.
The parlors were prettilly dec
GRATED in pink crepe myrtle While
the diningroom was in yellow
and green.
Mrs. Gardner was assisted III
receiving by Mrs. G. w. Peter
kin and the honoree. After a
pleasant greeting, the guests
were treated to delightful musl-
cal program, Mrs. Bond giving
a number of her most pleasing
vocal numbers.
"A two course luncheon closed
the thoroughably enjoyable at
fair.
Those invited to meet Mrs.
Bond on this occasion were Mes
danes +. D Bryan, I. |. Woods,
Morris Mum, ], c. Owens, II. J..
Drane, w. NJ. Boswell, Cathe-
inc Madden, Chas. Hinsdale,
Minor Stephens, NJ. J. Simon,
Gus Palmer, E. r. Schurman, y.
wv. Peterkin, ]. w. Conner, NJ.
+. Hetherlngton, S. 7. Fletch-
er, w. r. Grower, Hi d! Men
denhall, c. NJ. Clayton, George
Wright, F. c. Wiley, G. w,
Watson, G. Z. Southard, w. s.
Jackson, E. c. Angel, Holmes,
VanSickler, Connibear, Flood,
DR.. Wheeler.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
Baraca Social Tonight

Put on your high heel shoes to-
night and come out to the Baraca
Measuring social at Uncle Wess Nc
Rae's at s o'clock.
Every fellow in town be sure and
bring the tallest girl in town, and
every girl puff up your hair as high
as possible. REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Mrs. M. S. Offut, of Savannah, and
her son are spending some time In
the city the guests OF the lormer's
brother, Mr.. e. S. McGlashan. Mrs.
Offutt is one of the teachers in the
Savannah high school,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
IN SOCIETY SOCIETY
! = ~ ssas.aas.as .ssos

Maurine Damn, Margaerlte Straw,
Mildred Youngs, Hazel Padrick,
Grace Murrell, Ruth Westbrook,
Ruth Ley, Hazel McMullen, Louise
Rodgers, Ellen Watson, Lucille
Clough, Marie Flood, Ailene Flood,
Vesta Todd, Marian Patterson, Cath
crime Kaufman and Annie Laurie
Waring.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
AUDITORIUM THEATRE
THE LOST SERMON

You've seen 2 reel features here,
there and everywhere. See this one
and if you don't say it's jim dandy
We'll drink Lake Mirror dry with
one gulp.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Miss Maurine Damn and brother
Charles, Of Kissimmee, left today for
their home after pleasant visit
in Lakeland, the guests of their
friend, Miss Annie Laurie Waring.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
Mr.. W. p. pillans was called TO

Mr.. W. P. Pillans was called to
Orlando last night by the death of
his mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Pillans,
who has been in very poor health
for several years. Mrs. Anderson,
who is her daughter, had been at
her bedside for some days. Their
many friends deeply sympathize with
them In their great loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

MIR. Henry Bacon, of Tampa,
is shaking hands with his many
Lakeland friends this afternoon.
Mr.. Bacon owns a prosperous
printing establishment in Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Mrs. A. A. Davis, of Live Oak,
a former Lakeland lady, who is
pleasantly remembered here, is in
the city the guest of Mrs. A. j.
Bronson. Her many friends trust
that she will decide to locate here
permanently.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
THAT AUDITORIUM ORCHESTRA

Not a big noise, but a nice, peace
full, soothing little bunch of musi-
clans that play new music and get
out all there is in their instruments
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Mr.. @. ]. Kullum, Business
Manager of the Florida College
for Women at Tallahassee, is in
the city the guest Of DR.. Conni-
bears family.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
: In Case Of ire !
|Phone 5000 !

Miss Daisy B. Williams and Miss
Mamie Castles left yesterday FIR
various points in South Carolina.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Henry Wolf, Jr, a piano tuner of
experience, who has been located at
Gainesville, has decided to make
Lakeland his home. With his wife
he is located at Mrs. Browning's
home
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
DOORS OPEN AT 6 O'CLOCK
TWO HOUR SHOW TONIGHT
SPECIAL NOTICE

Starting Monday the BASEBALL
RETURNS from the NATIONAL and
AMERICAN LEAGUES, runs, hits,
errors, batteries, will be flashed upon
the screen each night for the bene-
fit of the fans.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Mr.. d. H. Sloan and family,
Mr.. w. F. Fannin and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. |. lnmhn left to-
day on a trip through Georgia
and the Carolinas, making the
trip in their machine.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

Mrs. B. K. Young has return
ed from stay of several days in
Jacksonville, where she was the
guest Of her brothers family.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
OUR MUTUAL GIRL

The dearest, daintiest girl in pic
lures. Worth the price of admission
10 see her alone.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16

.OsT- Watch Charm wit n
Knight Templar Emblem on
one side and Royal Lodge on
other. Solid gold. Return
to Kimbrough Supply Co. and
receive reward.
nQrz
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
JACK MELVIN

The peer of all black face comediens,
in twelve minutes Of good, clean
comedy, singing and dancing. A riot
of fun.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
COWBOY COURAGE

A great western comedy that beams
with smiles, like the sun on a June
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-16
Program Tonight

And, remember, starting next week
that fine set of silver ware is to be
given away. Now on display in
Stevens Jewelry Store window. BY
attending the show at the Palms
theater every night, you may be the
recipient Of a fine present at a value
of s22.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
"Bring Joe a Rather"
Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1914

Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1914.
Dear Old Santa Claus:
Can't you hurry and make Xmas
come come on? 1 can hardly wait.
l want you to bring me doll, china
tea-set, story book and lots of pref
ty things. Don't forget my little
brother, Joe. He is pig enough for a
rattler. Uncle Bill says you won't
come to see bad little girls, but I've
been awfully good, and oh! Santa,
don't forget to bring Mr.. Walter Fur
low something, for he is an old bach
elor and l feel so sorry for him. Lit
tie brothers and l are sending some
thing for the Empty Stocking Fund
Goodbye. Your little friend
CLOTILDE HAIR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
CROP
FULLY ASSURED,
VALUES DECLINED
NEARLY SIXTEEN MILLION BALES
WILL BE THE PROBABLE CROP
OF 1914.

The Americas cotton trade is inter-
ested in the government bureau report,
just issued, and which points to a crop
of approximately sixteen million bales.
This years crop will be the greatest
ever made in the South, while the
value, owing to the war, will be less
than that of last years crop.
About 100000 bales, or 15,966,O0O
bales of lint cotton and Inter cotton,
unofficially estimated at from 100000
to $4,000 bales, constitute the crop.
Last year 1892 1867 bales, including
linters, were produced and in the pre-
vious record year, 1911, the production
was 16,25O,276 bales, including linters.
The production of lint is estimated
at 1887 $4,000 pounds, or 69,50O,oOO
pounds more than in 1911.
While the production exceeds any
crop ever grown, it's value will be far
less, and smaller than any other year
during the past five.
Based on the average pcire of 6.S
cents pound on December J., the lint
is worth $519,323,6S4, while last year
it was valued at 1887 100000.
The estimated production by states
follow: Virginia, $4,000 bales; North
Carolina, $4,000 bales; South Caro-
lima, 100000 bales; Georgia, 2,650,0OO
bales; Florida $4,000 bales; Alabama,
100000 bales; Mississippi, 1875
900 bales; Louisiana, 100000 bales;
Arkansas, 100000 bales; Tennessee,
365,OOO bales; Missouri, $4,000 bales;
Oklahoma, 100000; California, 81
900 bales; all other states combined,
$4,000 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Alex Thanks Santa.

Plains, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
The things you brought me last
Christmas were nice, indeed. / thank
you for them. If it is not asking too
much of you, want a bicycle for
this Christmas. But if you can't
bring the bicycle you can get for me
that which suits you best. want you
to get up something nice to bring me
would like to have some toys and
some new shoes. My little brother
Samuel, is going to Atlanta with
grandmother to spend Christmas with
Aunt Emma. Be sure to fill his stock
ing. Bring me lots of goods things to
eat. Your little boy
ALEX CROXToN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
"Santa, l Hope You VIII Divide

Plains, Ga, Dec. IL, 1914.
Dear Old Santa Claus:
l know you are having a good time
with all those nice things. l hope you
will divide with me. I will not ask
you to bring me much this Christmas
l am going to ask for some ribbon and
a ring. l would like to have ball
and bat. If you don't mind my having
some fireworks, l would like 10 have a
few. I can get some confectioneries
at home, but 1 want you to bring some
big green grapes. I will not ask for
anything more till next Christmas
Goodbye.
MATTE LEWIS CRoxToN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Louie Medlin Writes,

Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
l am a little boy almost years old
Please bring me a little wagon, drum
horn, train and automobile. Don't
forget some nuts, candy and fruit
Don't forget mother and father and
sister and brother. Your little friend
LOUIS MEDLIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12

Emma Joe Has Just Started to School.
Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Wants a Trunk With a Key

Dear Santa Clause,
| am a good little girl, SO please
bring me baby doll with fooler in
its mouth, and trunk to keep its
clothes in with key to lock 1t, little
toy piano and lots of fruit and candy.
Wishing every body merry Xmas,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Bring ~. D." a Tricycle..
Plains, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.

Plains, Ca, Dec. IL, 1914.
Daer Santa Claus:
I want tricycle. mighty bad. Mother
says l am too big to ride tricycle.,
but / think you have some for big
boys like me. | want top, cord, mu-
sic box, pocket knife, little dog and
pony and a shovel and hoe. want
a nice drum and a horn to blew and
lots Of good things to eat. l want a
little wagon and some toys. Your lit
tie boy j. d. CROXToN,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Letters to Santa Claus

good all the time. Please bring me a
doll with white curly hair and some
ribbon for her hair, and a straw cart
with top on it, anil pillow in it; also
a teaset and some furniture. Your lit
tie friend EMMA JOE LIPFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12

forget to drive by, and leave me COW
boy suit, pistol, lasso rope and as
much else as you can spare. Don't
forget my sister and little brother.
wish sit" was tomorrow.
DANIEL EVERETTE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Ray Writes For Mack, Too.

Ray Writes Fer Mack, Too.
Dear Santa:
Please bring me fur cowboy suit,
a pair of skates, a wheelbarrow and
bring Mack a ball, some marbles, ham
mer and nails. He is years old.
RAY ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Knows Santa Wont Forget Her.

Knows Santa Wont Forget Her.
Dear Old Sanity:
| know you will not forget to come
to see me. Bring me what you wish,
but | want pair of skates, Kewpie
doll, a telephone, and anything else
you can bring me. Better leave me a
little change, also. If you do this, I
will surely know you are Dandy"
Lovingly, RUTH EVERHTTE
Continued on Page So
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Edith Adds a Postscript.
Americas, Ga, Dec. II, 1914.

Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.
Desr Santa Claus:
l am a little girl s years old. want
you to bring me stove, doll carriage,
doll, doll clothes and some nuts and
fruit. Don't forget my little sister
and brother. Your friend
EDITH BAHNSEN.
P. ST. am sending 10c for Empty
Stocking Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12

Dear Santa:
l have just started to school and
l don't have to stay in, but l miss my
place sometimes. l hope 1 will be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Wants Santa to Find Her House

Leslie, Ca, Dec. II, 1914.
Dear Santa laus.
l am a little girl three years old.
live on DeSoto street, and hope you
will find the way. Please bring me 6
rocking horse, a baby doll, a tea set
nuts, fruits and candy. Enclosed II
cents for the Empty Stocking fund
Don't forget mamma and daddy.
Lovingly,
MARGARET WIMBISH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Eleanor Wrote on Both Sides of Paper

Eleanor Wrote on Both Sides of Paper
Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1914.
Dear Santa Clacs:
1 want you to bring me a pretty
baby doll with pretty cap on her head
when she goes off anywhere. When
go, l will take her with me when
go with mamma anywhere, and a lit
tie, too, but don't forget mamma, dad
dy or our cook Claude, for she is a
very good cook. Didn't you know she
gives me money, for she is the best
cook, for she loves me good and l
think l am a good little girl. 1 have
been good this year, so please bring
me what l want, for I love you, Old
Santa, did you know it? l thought
you would bring me what l ask for
this year, so please bring me what l
want. Goodbye. Your little friend.
ELEANOR ROSS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
MIRIAM HEARON.
Good by

P. ST. am sending 10 cents for the
Empty Stocking Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-12
Johnnie Would Be a Real Cowboy

Dear Santa Claus:
1, am a little boy ten years old and
in the fifth grade. Please bring me a
cowboy suit, so l can ride the horses,
and a air rife to keep the birds off
of papa's oats, and a watch to come
home at the time mamma tells me to.
/ am sending 10c for the Empty Stock
ing Fund. Don't forget my two little
sisters and mamma and papa. Your
little friend JOHN BAHNSEN.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-23
Many Cities Saccessfui In
Siraf-fhe-Flu Campaigns

University Of Oregon. Eugene Re
ports OF successes achieved In other
states In snti-hy campaigns continne
10 come TO DR.. Clifton +. Hodge. pro-
fc~sor Of social biology at the State
university. A recent letter from Eliz-
sbsth Cook. food inspector Of Salt
Lake City. Gays;
Nearly 100. 900 files were caught
and brought In here last Saturday,
Our picture shows aro running slides.
newspapers are helping. even the biz
packing houses are giving bountics for
flies eanght In their vicinity. pre-
pared the propaganda for the campaign
and presented Il 10 the commercial
club Ia March. The club took hold
with great enthusiasm and prepared
so. 900 booklets. II has furnished the
traps. which the children buy for rs
cents and sell for rs cents. The stable
window trap Il made by boys In the
manual training departments, and the
net ~ cstchers 10 the domestic science
departments Of the schools. We feel
very grateful 10 you and 10 DIR. Jean
Dawson for your encouragement, and
for the system with which you have
carried out your campaign. Ours Is
planned along the same lines.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-23
Villa Reports Complete
Rouf of Superior Force

Juarex, Mex. The rebel wounded
during a six days battle at San Ped
ras de los Colonies, east Of Torreon, is
placed at 500 In an official report of
General Villa to General Carranza.
The combined forces of the federals,
said to have numbered ~, COO to 49,
600. were defeated by 10, 900 or IL, 900
rebels, according TO the report
General Carranza forwarded the re-
port to Rafael Zubaran. his secretary
Of the interior, who remained here af-
ter Carranza and other officials re-
moved the provisional capital to Chi
huahua.
General Villas report reads:
81 have the honor to communicate
to you that after six days Of terrific
fighting the town OF San Pedras de los
Colonies was evacuated by the enemy,
which was under the command Of Cen
erals Velaseo. Demoure. Mas and
others.
Before the evacuation they set fire
TO the greater part Of the city. In
these moments my troops are taking
possession Of the city. Tomorrow
will forward details Of the battle. My
only regret is that 500 Of my troops
were wounded in the assaults. have
captured 700 prisoners. hope tina;
the great sacrifice Of human blood will
be for the welfare Of our country"