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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
TURKISH GUNS BUSY

In Persia the Russians are declared to
have severely defeated the Persian insur-
gents in a battle rs miles from Teheran.
Along the Russian front itself the fight
Ing. according to Berlin, has been limited
to patrol engagements
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
TheL. ]. @L.b boys store
the lead IN our Year End

This Boy Store, like all Others finds itself with
bers of unsod Suits and Overcoats the seasons end
approachesbut unlike other stores it does not
carry these Suits over they staple styles
price them that will prove worth the whes of the
parents of Birmingham to buy them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
CHRISTMAS BARREN
OF DEVELOPMENTS
IN VARIED WAR ZONE
Desultory Artillery Engage
ments and Mining Opera
tions Only Activities
Along Many Fronts

Chritmas day was barren of notable
war developments, no operations of i'm
portance apparently have been under
taken by the commanders of the huge
forces in the European field of hostilities
which for the most part seem to have
been resting on their arms.
One of the most interesting of the days
reports came through Athens to the eff
feet that on Friday German artillery on
Lake Doiran about 40 miles northwest of
Saloniki. was Smelling the Anglo French
lines in Greek Macedonia, which the allies
are continuing to fortify. This might
easily mean that the looked-for advance
by the forces of the central powers
against the allied base at Saloniki was
about to begin.
OTHER SIDE OF BALKANS
Over on the other side of the Balkans,
Teutonic aircraft appear to have been ac-
tive recently, dispatch from Cettinje,
Montenegro, reporting that three aero
planes had dropped bombs on Scutari,
killing five civilians and injuring nearly
coast the Montenegrins, through a subma-
rine attack, lost a ship loaded with live
stock
Paris reported the Christmas eve
operations along the western front as not
being important enough to record. The
German account mentioned only mining
operations, In which the Germans blew
up works which were under construction
in front of their lines, presumably by the
British. The British report under Fri
days date spoke solely of artillery ac-
tivity, notably in the vicinity of Ypres
In the Dardanelles, the Turkish guns
have been busy and according to Constan-
tinople have done considerable execution
recently against the allies trenches and
lines of communication, sinking two
loaded vessels, preventing the landing Of
troops by Smelling the allies landing
stages and silencing three allied batteries
besides breaking up the work of en-
trenchment diggers.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
A FEW FACTS CONDENSED
PERTAINING TO PUNTA GoRDA AND
VICINITY
Information for the Homeseeker, the In
weston and Those In Search of
Health, Recreation, Etc.

For the purpose Of supplying informa-
ton such as IS desired by nlnY people Of
other sections who are interested in this
locality the following facts are given
Punta Gorda is on the Charlotte Har-
Dor Division of the Atlantic Coast Line
r. r., 295 miles south of Jacksonville, so
miles east of south from Tampa on the
south side Of Charlotte Harbor, 25 miles
from its mouth, Boca GTande. It's popu-
lation by the Federal census of 1910 was
slightly in excess Of 1900, but this number
has been considerably increased by peo-
pie who have located here since the CEN
sus was taken, and the number of peo-
ole in the town now is variously estimat-
ed at from 1900 to 1000. OF this popula-
ton about 300 are black people.
There are Methodist. Baptist, Episcopal
and Presbyterian churches with regular
services for white people, and Methodist
and Baptist churches for negroes. A
pubic school for white children, embrace
ing grammar and high school depart
ments, employs eleven teachers and has
an enrolment of several hundred pupils
A private finishing school is also main
tanned. The negroes have a good public
school with two teachers and an enroll
ment of about forty pupils.
The taxation for city, county and state
purposes is not considered excessive, and
that property heretofore has
been assessed at about one-third it's real
value there has been little occasion for
dissatisfaction from this source.
The town contains two substantial
banks, an excellent telephone system
with connections all over the neighboring
counties; post office, telegraph and ex-
press offices; several private boarding
houses, four hotels; plenty of grocery,
dry goods drug and other stores to sup
ply all the demands of the trade; ma
chine, wagon and boat shops; ice fac
tory. bottling works, three cigar factor
les, livery stable, newspaper and job
printing Office, bakery, restaurants,
town hall; tlourishing lodges of Masons,
Woodmen of the World and Red Men;
plant for making concrete building blocks;
five lawyers, four physicians, one dentist.
a number of real estate men, etc, etc.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
r-Knight

A marriage in which considera,
BILE local interest is felt was that
of Neal Sumner Storter and Miss
Bette Mitchell Knight which was
solemnized at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. S. E. Knight,
at Charlotte HORROR last Sunday
evening.
The ceremony, which was per-
formed by Pastor T. H. Sistrunk
of the Methodist church of this
city, was witnessed by a number
of friends and relatives of the
contracting parties. At the ap-
pointed hour, the happy couple,
attended by Misses Annie Knight,
Susie Keller, Marion Jones and
Nell Storter and Messrs. w. w.
Knight, w. E. Vecqueray, JAS
Skies and Roy VanCamp, entered
the room together and took a pO-
sitiOn in front of the officiating
who, in a very impress
sive manner spoke the words that
made them man and wife.
Attired in a beautiful gown,
the bride looked queenly; her at
too, wore pretty gowns
that were in keeping with the oc-
casiOn; and the groom and
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
New York's First Law School.

Now that New York's four law
schools are graduating hundreds of pu.
pills annually, it is interesting to re-
call the time when New York had no
law school and a local newspaper could
say. ut is strange if series of law
lectures in so large city as New
York would not pay" This was print
ed in June, 1855, in an item which be-
gan. MIR. George II. Moore stated at
the late alumni dinner of New York
university that II law department OF
that institution was really created, and
its professors really delivered their in
augUral addresses" Benjamin F. But
Ter. Esq. Judge Kent and the late Da,
vid Graham constituted the law fac
ulty.-New York Tribune.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
HOTEL PUNTA GoRDA OPENS
Has Fair Prospects for a Good
Seasons Business

While the formal opening is
scheduled for tomorrow, Hotel
Punta Gorda has been taking care
of all who sought accommodations
there during this week; and with
everything now in complete readi-
ness, the big hostelry may be con-
sidered as fully prepared for the
season s business.
Manager w. j. Palmer, accom-
panied by Mrs. Palmer, arrived
last week, bringing full crew of
help, and Immediately went to
work making preparations for
opening. Things were quickly put
in shape for the accommodation
of guests, some Of whom have al
ready come in.
Mr.. Palmer is anticipating a
good season, as the prospects that
the travel to this section during
the remaining part of the winter
will be heavier than ever before.
The opening dinner will be
served tomorrow evening, and a
dance will follow. This latter is
a social function in which many
of the tOWnspeople will partici-
pate, and it will be an event Of no
little Importance.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
After. the Battle,

A naval engagement with an odd Sc
quel was the battle off Portland, Me.
between the American ship Enterprise
16 guns and 102 men, and the British
ship Boxer, IA guns and 100 men. The
Enterprise was commanded by Lieu
tenant Burrows and the Boxer by Cap.
tain Blythe. The battle was on Sept
4, 1912, in the bay not far from Port.
land, and resulted in the capture OF
the Boxer. both commanders being kill.
ed. The two vessels were brought into
Portland on Sept. T. The bodies of
the two commanders were rowed
ashore by sailors of both ships and aft.
err a public funeral service We're buried
side by side in the village cemetery
Philadelphia Press.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
DoUBLY PROVEN
Punta Gorda Readers Can No
Longer Doubt the Evidence

This Punta Gorda citizen testi-
fed long ago.
-.. Told of quick relief of I'M
doubted benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is complete
the evidence conclusive.
1t forms convincing proof of
merit.
j. G. Lewis, Marion Ave, Pun
ia GOrda, says: my kidneys were
weak and caused me a lot of an
noyance. | also had lameness and
soreness across the small of my
back. | read of Doan' s Kidney
Pills and | began using them.
They acted quickly in regulating
the action of my kidneys and re-
leiving the lameness in my back.
The benefit | derived from
Doan's Kidney Pills was so good
that feel that others should
know about this remedy. The
statement | have previously given
Doan's Kidney Pills holds good. "
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mr.. Lewis had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

groomsmen, conventional and
cOmposed,-thc entire wedding
party and the manner in which
everything was carried out con
tributed to the impressiveness and
sOlemnity Of the occasion.
After the ceremony, a wedding
supper was served. Congratula-
tions and expressions of good
wishes followed.
A fine array of presents attest
the esteem in which the young
folk are held and will serve as
lifelong mementoes.
Both bride and groom are well
and favorably known here and
elsewhere, being of families wide
ly known, and their many friends
unite in wishing them every Joy
and happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Storter took the
SOuth-bound night train from this
city and went to Fort Myers, GO
ing later to Everglade on a visit
to the formers parents. On their
return they will be at home at
Charlotte Harbor.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
STOP THE cHILDREN's COLD
They often Result Seriously

Colds, Group and whooping cough are
children's ailments which need immedi-
ate attention. The after effects are of
ten most serious Don't take the risk
you don't have to. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery checks the Cold, sooths the Cough,
allays the inflammation, kills the Germs
and allows Nature to do her healing work
soc at your Druggist. Buy a bottle to-
day.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
NOTICE OF sHERlFF's SALE

VS..
NJ. c. Goldman
Under and by virtue of an execution is
sued out of and under the seal of the
Circuit Court in and for DeSoto County,
in favor Of the plaintiff and against the
defendant herein, l have levied upon the
following described property, to-wit
Lots 20, "a 81 and 80, Block 81; Lots
q and %, Block 80; Lot l, Block 40; Lots
26 and 81, Block 40; Lots 1, 2, 3, and 8,
Block 8; Lot in Block NJ. Woods addi-
ton, all situate in the Town of Punta
Gorda, DeSoto County, Florida, and will
offer the same for sale at public cutlery
at the west court house door, in the town
of Arcadia DeSoto County, Florida on
Monday, the first day of February, A. D..
1915, between the legal hours of sale on
said day, to the highest and best bidder
for cash. The same being levied upon, as
the property of the said defendant to sat
isfy said execution and costs.
j. l.. DISHONG,
Sheriff, DeSoto County, Florida.
Wallace Chadman,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE
Town of Punta Gorda,

IUWII
VS.
Arch Bailey.
Under and by virtue ue Gn
execution issued out of and un-
der the seal of the Circuit Court il and
for DeSoto County, in favor of the plain
tiff and against the defendant herein, 1
have levied upon the following described
property, to-wit:
Lots s. 6, Z, IA, is and 16 of Block NJ,
Town of Punta Gorda, Florida, and will
offer the same for sale at public cutlery
at the west court house door, in the town
of Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, on
Monday the first day of February, A. d,
1915, between the legal hours of sale on
said day to the highest and best bidder
for cash. The same being levied upon
as the property of the said defendant to
satisfy said execution and costs
]. L. DISHONG,
Sheriff, DeSoto County, Florida.
Wallace Chadman,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

With the passing away of Hen
ny w, Long, who died at his home
in Marion county the other day,
Florida loses another useful and
distinguished citizen--a member
of its "old guard.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
QuarantineG.

Aleck. who is II very smart Aleck'
indeed. came rushing in to his mother
saying:
Mamma. did you know they had
closed the city library?"
mo, Johnnle. Why?"
Because they found smallpox In the
dictionary. "-Woman'S Home Compan.
ion.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

Before we enter into any union
of neutrality with South America
the latter should be required to
promise not to ship us any more
tango dances.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

President Wilson avoids the
words in that part Of the diction-
airy where President Roosevelt
used to get the kind that stirred
things up.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

From the way Jim Mann
urged economy on his beloved en-
emies it would seem that the mes
sage made at least one convert.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
MANY DISORDERS COME FROM THE
LIVER
Are You Just At Odds With Yourself7 Do
You Regulate Livlng7

Are you sometimes at odds with your
self and with the world? Do you wond-
er what ails you? True you may be eat
ing regularly and sleeping well. Yet
something is the matter! Constipation,
Headache, Nervousness and Bilious Spells
indicate a Sluggish Liver. The tried
remedy is DR. Kings New Life Pills. Only
Csc at your Druggist.
tionS. ness--sshrdlu
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Skin Erup-
tons.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

By the rules of war one tough
term deserves a rejoinder.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07
County Commissioners Inspect Lo-
cal Drainage Canal

Hons. L. w. Whitehurst, D. L.
skipper, John Hagan and W. NJ.
Written of the Board of County
Commissioners, came down yes
tcrday from Arcadia and made an
inspection of the drainage canal
now being constructed through
the truck farming section south of
town. They commended the work
and expressed the opinion that
the canal will prove very valua-
bic to the lands that will be drain
ed by it.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-07

Building burned with $500"
says a headline. Couldn't some
body have kicked in with $1,000
and made it a confagration?"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
ALUMNI AT ENTERTAINMENT.
semi-Annual Meeting Of Gonzaga
College Association Held.

The semi-annual meeting of Gonzaga
College Alumni Association was held
last night in Gonzaga Theater. More
than 200 members were in attendance
to enjoy the evenings amusement
Rev. c. P. Donnelly, president of the
college. addressed the meeting, urging
upon the members the necessity for
boosting the institution.
An entertainment of songs, vaude-
vile and instrumental selections was
given, while a buffet luncheon was
served.
Among the other speakers were Ben
nett S. Jones, president of the associa-
ton. and Leo A. Rover and Rosa F.
Downing, both former executives. Solos
were contributed by Charles Schooner
man, Ralph r. Cady. Frank Dougherty
Dennis Conne1l and Thomas A. Cant
well. Monologues were given by Henry
/. Quinn and John Allen. Messrs. Muir
ply and Ward added several vaudeville
attractions to the entertainment. The
soloists were accompanied by Prof.
Glen w. Ashley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
YOUR BRONCHIAL TUBES

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tickling cough, immediate treatment
( is very important. Tine breath seems
shorter because of mucous obstruc-
tions; usually fever Is present, your
head Jars with every cough and
J your chest may ache. This is no
} time for experimenting or delay
you must get SCOTS Emulsion at
J once to drive out the cold which
started the trouble, and it will
{ check the cough by aiding the heal
ing process of the enfeebled mem
branes.
! If you have any symptoms of
J bronchitis, or even a stubborn cold,
always remember that SCOTS Emul
J sion has been relieving this trouble
! for forty years. 1t is free from al
cohol or drugs. Refuse substitutes.
Scott & Bovine, Bloomfield. y. J. 1925 1
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
PLAYGROUND IS DESIRED
IN SOUTHWEST SECTION
Committee From Citizens Associa.
ton Will Seek a Hearing
at Capitol.

Congress is to be asked by the South
west Citizens Association to appro-
pirate funds for a playground: for
white children in that section. At a
meeting OF the association last night
in the assembly hall of the Jefferson
School, 9Th street and Virginia avenue
southwest. resolutions were adopted
instructing the executive committee to
ask the District committee in Con-
gress for a chance to appear before It
and state the views Of the associa ton
upon the necessity of such an appro-
priation.
B. F. Lindas, president of the assc-
citation. spoke Of the necessity of some
action being taken looking toward the
establishment of a playground for
there was no playground in the section
except the restricted yards of a few
schools, and that they are poorly
equipped for such purposes. He called
attention to the fact that in the latest
estimates of the District Commission
ers not one cent was asked for in the
school appropriations for any school in
South Washington.
More Policemen Wanted.
The committee on police was in
structed to call the attention of the
District committee to the fact that
there has been no increase in the mum.
Der of police assigned to the SOUTH
west section for ten years. although
the population has greatly>increased.
Whether or not the association shall
become affiliated with the Federation
of Citizens Associations is to be de-
cided at the next meeting, it was an
nounced last night.
E. w. Oyster, assistant assessor of
the District of Columbia, made a brief
address. In which he told of the efforts
he had made to obtain the purchase by
the District of Willow Tree alley and
it's transformation into a playground.
He stated that If the association would
gather the facts relating to playground
conditions. and bring them to the at
tention of Congress he was confident
some action would be taken.
Night School Attendance Urged.
C. N. Thompson, principal Of the JEFF
ferson School. urged the assistance of
the association in improving the at
tendance at the night school He men,
toned that 1t is one of the best-equip-
ped night schools in the city and that
every working boy and girl should be
urged to attend.
Thomas G. O'Neiil, 1t was announced,
is to make a special report on the con-
stitutionality of the alley bill at the
next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
CITIZENS Of ANACOST|A
WELCOME IMPROVEMENT
Rejoice at Completion Of Under
ground Trolley System on
Nichols Avenue.

The completion of the underground
trolley system of the street railway
along Nichols avenue through Anacos-
tia was the cause of much rejoicing on
the part of members of the Anacostia
Citizens Association at it's December
meeting, held last night in the Offices
of the George S. King Company on
Nichols avenue southeast. DR.. James
A. Watson. vice president. who pre-
sided, made the announcement that this
system was completed sufficiently yes
terday to permit its operation. The work
of taking down all overhead trolley wires
and poles was begun this morning, and
will be completed within few days
That this change does not mean the
entire improvement is completed, but
indicates such will be the case in a
short time, was reported by William
j. Latimer, chairman of the special
committee appointed to arrange for a
public celebration to mark this i'm
provement. 1t is planned to hold a
gathering in the local Masonic Hall,
to which will be invited the District
Commissioners, members of Congress,
officials of the street railway COM
pany and others who have been in
strumental in obtaining this improve
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
D. C. Artillery Company Mustered In

The first company of coast artillery
to be formed in the National Guard
of the District of Columbia was mus
tered into service at the l. street
armory last night. This company comes
as a part of the reorganization scheme
outlined for the local National Guard
by the division of militia affairs of the
W ar Department some months ago. The
coast artillery company is composed of
students from the George Washington
University. Brig. Cen William L.
Harvey addressed the members of the
command last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-09
Clothing Asked for italian Soldiers.

Wooden garments, such as mufflers.
knitted helmets, socks or gloves and
sleeveless sweaters. are requested for
Italian soldiers by Miss Elizabeth S.
Woodruff of the Highlands. Miss Wood
ruff has arranged to send such articles
or contributions of money directly to
a doctor in the field. who is to look
after their distribution. special APP
peal is made to those who have visited
italy and have been benefited by its
scenery and art. 1t is believed many
Washingtonians have received hospi-
tally at the hands of the Italian
people.