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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Marshall and numbers her friends By
lie hundreds, all of whom wish for
her every happiness in the world.
She is talented and accomplished,
being an artist of unusual ability.
Her standing in the community and
the esteem in which she is held was
demonstrated last summer when she
was declared the winner of the hand
some car in which she is now taking
her wedding journey, having polled
the largest number of votes in the
popularity contest conducted by the
merchants of the city.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Mayes and is prominent
Young business man of the city who
numbers his friends by his acquaint-
ances. He is young man of ster-
ling character and before his de-
parture this afternoon he was al
ready being showered with warm
congratulations and good wishes,
with which, upon his return, he will
be deluged, as both he and his lovely
bride are among the most popular
young people in Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
CONTRACT LET TO
SAVANNAH firm
FOR ENGINEERING
WORK ON POLK
COUNTY ROADS

Yesterday the Polk County Com
rissioners took an important step
In the direction of securing a GOOD
roads system for this county, by let
ting the contract for the engineering
work preliminary to the proposed
bond issue for which an election will
be called at an early date.
The contract was let to the II. 5.
Jaudon Engineering Company, of Sa-
vannah. Ga. For making the sur
veys. profiles. ETC., and for all pre-
liminary work, such as setting up
specifications and all data neces-
sary to submit to the contractors
for bids, the engineering company
is to be paid s12 per mile VT, how
ever. the bonds should carry. the
company is to supervise the work of
construction at compensation of
3 IL per cent, this compensation to
cover also the preliminary cost of
S12 per mile. In other words. should
the bonds carry, the preliminary
work of surveying, making proflcs.
specifications, ETC., would be in
cluded in the 1-2 per cent. cost of
supervision. or rather deducted from
that amount.
The engineering company agree.
In case the bonds carry, to maintain
a laboratory and chemist on the
Ground at all times. for the purpose
of testing all materials. and this
Will be great advantage. The
commissioners thoroughly investi-
gated the standing and character Of
this firm before letting the contract.
The Jaudon Engineering Co. has put
in municipal improvements in
large number of Southern towns, DO
sides doing much other public work.
They constructed the asphalt streets
OF Barlow. and are now engaged in
paving the streets of FIT. Meade.
There is no question of the RESPONSE
bility and reliability of the firm Sc
selected.
AS soon as the work of the en-
gineers is completed bids will be
advertised for. and in this way
proposition can he submitted tn the
voter definite as to just how much
roadway is to be built, where it will
be located, and the exact cost. The
voter can then consider the PROPOSE
tion intelligently The matter has
been handled by the commissioners
thus far in thoroughly business
like manner, and the present out
look for the good roads proposition
in the county is very encouraging.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
POLITICAL BEE
HAS ALREADY
BEGUN TO HUN
IN POLK COUNTY

The following political story sent
out from Barlow to the Tampa Times
| shows the lineup at the present time
for the next campaign in this coun-
ty:
In the local papers this week ap-
pears the announcement of John F..
Cox of Lakeland, for state senator. to
succeed Hon. III. J. Drane, who is a
candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for congress from the First
district of Florida to succeed Hon
Stephen NJ. Sparkman of Tampa. Mr..
Cox will be opposed by Oscar NJ.
Eaton. also Of Lakeland. Both gen
tlemen are very popular in the coun-
ty. both have been mayor of Lake
land and the former recently defeat
cd the latter, who is the incumbent,
by about a dozen majority out of q
vote of more than 700 for the incom-
ing term, and a close race is ex-
pected.
Politics are livening up and can
didates and prospective candidates
are seen in most every community.
For county judge, to succeed C. NJ.
Trammell, who is not a candidate for
reelection, Fl. G. Taylor, YOUNG
y,x L.
Trammels' Office for several wears.
has announced, and it is undertood
that w. S. Preston, who preceded
Judge Trammell, Mel Wilson of Fort
Meade and Kelsey Blanton of Lake
land, will be candidates. So far no
one has announced to succeed J. A.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Birthday Celebration

Yesterday marked the eightieth
mile-post in the life of one of Lake
lands pioneer citizens, At noon, the
family of Mrs. Fannie J. higgins
gathered on the lawn at "Mosswood'
to partake of the dinner that had
been prepared in honor of her birth
day.
The table was spread under the
trees and when all the guests were
placed, Rev. Callahan, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church Of
fered prayer with thanks that this
GOOD woman had been spared to the
world for these many years.
That everyone did justice to the
delectable viands before them needs
not be said, for everyone, from the
guest of honor to the youngest great
grandchild, was in good health and
good spirits, ready to do full justice
to every good thing prepared for
them.
After several hours spent in pleas
ant conversation, the guests bade
their hostess, Mrs. Norman higgins,
adieuX, and before the honoree re-
turned to her home, which shestill
maintains, they wished and predicted
for her, many more years of cheerful
living.
Those present were: Mrs. F. j.
higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rig
gins, Mrs John w. Darracott and
children, John, Jr., Margaret and
BORA Lee, Miss Frances higgins, Mr.
l.. Wallace higgins, Mrs. M. b.
Waggoner, Mr.. and Mrs. W. D.
Crazy, Rev and Mrs r. H. Gala
Ian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Johnson, as clerk of the circuit
/ court, who will stand for reelection.
John Logan, sheriff for the last two
terms and a candidate for re-elec-
ton, will be opposed by ]. r. Wig
gins, who formerly held the office.
Sc far no one has announced to sue
coed R. B. Huffaker, who will be
candidate for reelection, as prose-
cutting attorney. ]. j. Boynton, tax
assessor, will be opposed by J. H.
Lancaster, who was Boynton's pre-
decessor, and A. c. Armistead. the
present city treasurer and tax as
SCISSOR of Lakeland. In the race for
tax collector will be ]. p. Murdaugh.
VINO was appointed to succeed F. NJ.
Lanier, resigned; Werner G. Jones.
the present county treasurer, whose
office will be abolished at the expira-
tion of his present term, and ]. c.
Owens, of Lakeland, chairman of the
county school board Several others
are mentioned as prospective candi-
dates for the position. Superin-
tendent of Public instruction C. A.
Parker will be a candidate to succeed
himself and it is understood will be
opposed by r. NJ. Dorsey, a former
principal of the Fort Meade high
school but now principal of the high
school at ST. Cloud. Dr. w. L. Cliff
ton, former president of Southern
college, and c. E. kensinger, prin-
cipal of the Winter Haven high
school. are said to be probable can
didates
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Dixieland Missionary

The Dixieland Baptist Missionary
Society met Monday afternoon at the
beautiful home of Mrs. r. l.. Mayes
on Lake Morton in the form of "a
Social Rally" and for the purpose
of bringing our president, Mrs. Pad
rick, and pastor and five in closer
touch with the Dixieland circle
After a getting acquainted period we
were favored by a talk of encourage
ment by our president and one from
the pastor Then followed a social
hour in which dainty refreshments
were served, two courses consisting
of salad and frozen dainties. Every
one seemed to enjoy the hour. Seven
teen were present and all compli-
mented Mrs. Mayes as being a
charming hostess. REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

The Membership Council of the
akeland Chamber of Commerce met
I luncheon at the Colonial Cafe to
ay Among topics up for discussion
as the establishment of domestic
aence course in the Lakeland
.hools. II was reported that only
!cout $3.50 remS1iis to be raised in
der to install theequipment neces-
'lry to place the course in operation,
I'D the meeting heartily endorsed
ne movement, which is being pushed
inward by the Woman's Club. Sec
atary Holworthy reported that
sgotiations were on foot for the
cation 1t this place of large
1undry and machine shop, and also
canning factory. The proposed
i,nd issue for good roads was also
scussed, and plans were presented
-oking towards a campaign for the
iccess Of the movement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

walls and nesting places to the dis.
tress and determination of their
young. We can often find their
nests-a little brown case about p
half inch long by a quarter wide. In
destroying one, we destroy the pros
rect of from forty to sixty reaches.
In at daybreak in the fall and the
spring of the year we destroy the
harmless millions that are resting ON
the walls before more completely
hiding themselves for the day. we
will have fewer fish moths. Every
household needs at least one Hy
spatter. They are very effective for
present need, but the fly must he
run down and the quickest way TO
do it is to destroy them in their
breeding places.
The careful housewife will LET mn
food spoil to become source of in
lection, and the garbage can If one
is deemed necessary should 10
cleaned thoroughly every day.
VI we are fortunate enough to live
In house that is plumbed There
are sinks and pipes to care for. Bo
rax, chloride of lime and good sun
ply of hot water systematically usrd
are necessary. 1t is the price We
must pay, II is the duty of every
family to provide as many real con
Feniences in the kitchen as il NAV
An ample supply of pure water *
perhaps our very greatest conycu-
fence. 1t should be looked upon os
Indispensable. It will pay in time ana
energy saved to have this yunnIy
nlpcd INTO the house and waste
pipe provided to carry it away 10 q
: roper distance after it has been
used
When housekeeper takes inyo,r-
tory of her house she will find she
has many conyeniences already pro-
Vided as well as many inconven-
fences. 1t is up to her and her fam
lily to more firmly establish the ono
and rid themselves of the other, II
believe most of MS have too many
thin2s. have heard IT said that II
was sign of good cook to fnI
but few well-chosen cooking YES
sells in her kitchen and these were
we'll worn. May it not be that few
furnishings throughout the house
and these we'll kept bespeaks the ef-
icient housekeeper.
Whatever our methods of house
Seeping they should adapt them
'elves to the primary purpose of
home suited to the occu-
PANTS. The needs of each member
should be considered and provision
made for the comfort Of all.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
THE SANITARY HOME
paper Read at Farmers Club Meeting by Mrs J. W. Scarf

The part of this program assigned
TO me for today does not deal with
the ideal home. 1t is rather to take
the homes as we find them and MAKE
the most of the material at hand for
it is not the privilege of all of us to
live in well built houses that is.
net yet
Each house Is problem all its
own. But there are certain gener-
alities adaptable to all The abso-
lutely dustless house, clean in all its
corners, with air in motion all
around and through it is the goal
which each housekeeper must APP
proximate.
Those who choose to follow the
custom of using curtains, rugs and
other dust collecting articles of fur
niture have an endless task When
we bought these things or permitted
them to be bought we obligated our
selves to care for them properly, If
we really enjoy the. work, good and
well If not we can eliminate much
of it and still be surrounded by only
that. which is either beautiful or
useful. A good vacuum cleaner will
take up all thedust. They are eX-
pensive In money A cloth or mop
wrung from water to which has been
added little kerosene oil will, when
industriously applied. do as much
This is expensive in labor. Each
housekeerer can use the one she can
best afford II Is not so much dues-
ton of how you do it ass il done.
Clean in all its corners. How
sundry articles collect IN
certain handy places These handy
places when neglected may become
danger points. They can be pre-
vented by a well planned arrange
mont Of necessary articles and
strict adherence to the rule of
place for everything and everything
III its place.
When We thoroughly clean a room
we feel like shutting it up TO keep it
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

clean, but the air stagnates and be-
comes source of danger. One can
as safely eat moldy food as breathe
= musty atmosphere Each room
should be provided with cross venti-
lation which is always working eX-
ccpt when it is raining or when a
fog cloud sweeps the earth. Then
a good deal of work can be saved by
shutting the room up until these
conditions are passed. III opened
promptly afterwards the rooms will
soon fill with freshly washed air and
be DELIGHTFULLY."- pleasant.
1t has been said, and truly, that
the kitchen is the workshop of the
home, and here we have battle
royal with ants and reaches, fish
moths and flies. Here to provide
food wholesome and nutritious we
must be very much awake to the
sanitary problem. Even our salad
vegetables fresh from the garden
have microbes on them and may
give MS trouble unless most thor
Oughly washed and immersed in acid
uated water for twenty minutes be
fore eating a good plan is to have
. brush with which to scrub all
vegetables before peeling, COOKING,
or consigninc to the acidulated bath
Nature has provided good brush
for this purpose in the saw-palmet-
20, which can he had for the trouble
If getting il out
A very effective way to solve the
ant problem is to locate their hills
in the yard Fhen with an old broom
stick and a kettle of hot water marcn
against them in their stron ghold.
With tho old hroomstick, punch
holes among the hills. You will feel
il slip easily into the honey -combod
earth beneath; then pour the hot
water in the hole.
The best remedy ] have found for
reaches is fresh pyrcthrum powder.
Sprinkle it in their runways and they
Will carry it on their bodies in the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Last night about ten o'clock the
reams of q woman, followed by a
stol shot, aroused the people liv-
= in the vicinity of Missouri avenue
I'D Orange street Those who re-
Tired to the place whence came the
arming sounds found ] " Rossar,
no said he was from Georgia and
as stopping at the home of w. j.
eddick. Mr.. Rosser stated that he
as passing Nlon gOrange street when
, was accosted by a ne2ro woman
in an opening of the fence
grounding E, W. snead's backyard,
I'd that the woman seized his purse
mtaining SIS. He struggled with
le woman, who screamed and finally
'oke loose and fled He was unable
account for the pistol shot, which
said was not fired by himself or
,e woman. Bystanders looking
,out with a flashlisht found the
irse in the snead yard 1t had SCI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
CORNER STONE OF
ADDITION TO FIRST
BA, list CHURCH TO
Be LAID TOMORROW
AFTERNOON

The corner stone of the addition
being built to the First Baptist
chudch will be laid tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at which time the
following interesting program will
be carried out:
Announcements by pastor.
Prayer, Rev. w. E. Pugh.
Scripture reading, Rev. w w.
Veach
Address. The Church, Commu-
nifty Interest" Rev. J. E. Wray.
Address. The Lords House, a
Place of Worship Rev. F. H. Cal
lahan.
Song, quartette.
Address, The Church and Her
Mission" Rev R. E. Reed of Bar
tow
Laying the corner stone, r. o.
Cresap.
Depositing manuscripts.
Benediction, Rev. w. II. Stein
meyer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Pleasant Prospect.

Bobby was fond of his uncle's dog,
a ferocious looking mastiff, and was
much distressed when he learned the
dog would have to be muzzled because
he had bitten the butcher. Bobby
said: Il don't believe Tige did it,"
When the butcher came over Bobby
met him at the door. He was very
angry and said to the butcher: You
must come here and see if his teeth
fits the marks"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Week of Prayer At
First Methodist Church

The Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church is observing
week of prayer, the first meeting
yesterday afternoon being well at
tended and much interest manifest
ed.
The meeting yesterday was led Ivy
Miss Sarah Polk. and this afternoon
Mrs. j. Edgar Wilson is the leader
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Clark will
be the leader, the subject being
The life Giving Word" Thurs
day afternoon Mrs. j. w. Layton
will lead, the topic being Jesus, the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
intermediate League Social

The intermediate Epworth League
of the First Methodist church will
hold its regular monthly social Fri
Gay night with louise Ro2ers at 514
South Tennessee avenue. Every mem
Der is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Bonacker, says
ne Pensacola Journal, have returned
'Om Tampa. where they have been
ie guests Of Mr.. Bonaker's brothers,
essrs. John H. and Wesley r. Bon
,ker. and their families Mr.. w. A.
onaker and daughter, Miss Dora
onaker, are expected to arrive this
.vening to be the guests of Mr.. and
In. Bonaker, and they will be join
"a here later on by Mrs. w. A.
-onaker and daughter. Alice Claire
no have been spending the summer
Michigan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

The suit Of Edward Rogers, son
!: E. c. Rogers of this city against
ie A. c.. L. railroad, stituted on
count Of injuries t. his foot re-
sived while In the service of the
Dad three years ago. was decided
Ills Afternoon in his favor the court
anding down a verdict for $500.
he many friends Of The young man
i'll be deltShted to lean of his good
,rtune
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Mr.. w. H. Harrison leaves within
few days for Chicago and other
'estern cities In the interest of the
atty firm Of ]. ID. Porter & Co., of
inter Haven with which concern
. has formed a connection.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Moore are ex-
scted to return this week from their
edding trip to Havana and other
oints of interest in Cuba. They will
g warmly welcomed home by their
lany friends. Until their home is
ompleted, they will be with Mrs.
CORES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.
rane, at Hillcrest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Mr.Au1 Efs. w. T. Overstreet,
sTa. e. W. Jacobs and Miss Staple
u spent yesterday in Tampa. While
,lera Hrs. Overstreet and Mrs. JAG
os were guests of Mrs. ]. j. Ellis
IN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

HlGhf Hoverend Cameron Mann,
pfseopal Hlehop of this diocese, was
visitor . lakeland today, stopping
ere en route to his home at Orlan do
'om s xt1lt to Fl. Myers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

FOR SALE-New Singer Sewing Ma
chine in perfect condition; all at
tachments Call a. m. to 4:3O
%. m. Room 3, Raymondo Bldg.
over Hub Clothin2 Store 47I9
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Mr.. Vim. Steitz to Entertain
Y. s. Club Thursday Morning

Mrs. Vim. Steitz will entertain the
Y. S. Club Thursday morning at
which time rock will be played
Each member has invited a friend,
and a most pleasant time is being
anticipated. This affair was to have
been given tomorrow afternoon, but
on account of the Week Of Prayer at
the First Methodist Church, the day
was changed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

good condition. Phone IL Blue, or
call at Mrs. Ch,s Conner's e.
Orange street. 4721
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Which Of the Evils?

Touch Em-"Tkanks, sir, for the
dime; you see. I've been driven to
these circumstances by a woman"
Bertie-"Ah, did she reject or marry
Won ."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Mr.. 80 M. Edw. R. schurman
Il todoJ ~ gainesville where they
> II ~ lntorest Of the Polk Coun-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

Friend and on Friday Mrs Geor,e
Watson will be in charge at which
time the subject will be blessed to
be Blessing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

in it, the other s14 Mr.. Rosser sup
posed had been taken by the woman,
The whole affair seems a little mys-
terious. Mr.. Rosser's explanations
not being very clear.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

FOR RENT--Two niccly furnished
rooms for light Housekeeping. 610
East Orange street 1920
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
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! Auditorium

OPENING ATTRACTIONS
TUESDAY, NOV. 8
L. 4. C. ORCHESTRA
S-Charming Young LADIES'
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TALISTS, TRIOS AND QUARTETTE
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
Truth in Short Sc ntence.

"lngratitude," said Uncle Eben, is
what a man complains of when he
wants to draw big dividends on q
small favor"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
ELAND E;
ss'|l!|CONICS|
fire phone 5000

Mr.. anG TIL C.. A. VIII have re-
lrned - leland after several
+ eeks q St. Cloud.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09
The Lyric

THE WOLF UNMASKED
A three-part American drama
his Is another of those excellent
|atures the Lyric is running. Very
|rong In story and cast. Some beau
|ul settings and costumes are dis
aged in this picture
New Britain herald., 1915-02-03
Fumed Oak LivingroOm Furr

S3OOO Fumed Oak Library Table, now. ........
 2500 Fumed Oak Library Table, now. .......
 2350 Fumed Oak Library Table, now.......
 S27.50 Fumed Oak Library Table, now.......
 2O.OO Fumed Oak Library Table, now. ........
 2225 Fumed Oak Library Table, now ....... 1. ] 1900 Funed Oak Library Table, now. ......
 1900 Fumed Oak Library Table, now. ........ 12.50 Fumed Oak Leather Seat Rocker, now. ] 25.00 Fumed Oak Leather Seat Rocker, now. ]
 300 Fumed Oak Leather Seat Arm Chair now ] 1000 Fumed Oak Leather Seat Arm Chair, novj 1900 Fumed Oak Leather Seat Arm Chair, nowI 16.00 Fumed Oak Leather Rocker, now..... 15.O0 Fumed Oak Leather Arm Chair, now. l 27.75 Fumed Oak Leather Settee, now ....... 1900 Fumed Oak Leather Rocker, now....... 25.00 Fumed Oak Leather Settee now........
 7.25 Fumed Oak Leather Arm Chair, now, $500 Fumed Oak Leather Davenport, now. $500 Fumed Oak Leather Davenport, now. I 20.00 Fumed Oak Desk, now................ 23.00 Fumed Oak Secretary, now............. $500 Fumed Oak Bookcase, now. ............
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New Britain herald., 1915-02-03
Sale Offer of Glenw0odR Ranges

During this Sale we will sell any Glenwood Range on a six months Deferred Payment ac- count at the CASH PRICE.
 We will require initial payment at the time of purchase of one-third of the price of the range; the balance to be paid in weekly or monthly payments determined so as to have the range paid for in full by September l. 1915. T hese terms apply whether the range is bought or immediate or future delivery.
 For example, during this Sale you pur- chase $5OOO Glenwood for $45 OO by making initial cash payment of $15.O0 and six monthly payments of $500.
 This offer makes it possible for you to have a Glenvood Range installed at the cash price and to have the use of it for six months while paying for it.
 THIS OFFER HOLDS GOOD ONLY DURING OUR FEBRUARY SALE.