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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-19


Colonel Pepper died in 1908, age
so years. When Col. Pepper
came here there was no arteslan
well.
Saved His Life
Punta Gorda, March 2, 1915-A
well known citizen OF Boston,
Mass, states he has been coming
here during the past twenty-seven
years, cruising in his yacht IN
these southern waters, hunt
ing and fishing, Usually
staying four to five mon
tbs in the winter. He stated to-
day that the climate of Southern
Florida had saved his life.
Stomach Trouble
Punta Gorda, Mar. 20, 1917
had stomach trouble for five years.
| could not eat any solid food. |
was treated by DR.. Coward, OF
Baird, Miss, and by DR.. Horton OF
DeRider, La. was also treated for
short time in New Orleans, all
without apparent results. After
coming here, taking no medicine,
so far as | know | am now per-
fectly well. | can eat anything.
drink Punta Gorda artesian well
water.-B. I'll. MOBLEY.
Indigestion
South Boca Grande, Fla, April
"a, 1871 have lived for several
wears in Punta Gorda. AT times
when there was a pressure from
indigestion on my heart and |
could not sleep, a good drink from
the Punta Gorda artesian mineral
water would relieve me in very
short time.-MRS. VIM. III. JOHN
SON.
Water Analysed
Punta Gorda, Feb. %, 1915
Under date of Feb. 10, Capt. r. Il.
Rose, state chemist, sent me analy-
SEES of water from three of the ten
or twelve artesian wells here. |
had sent him the water.
From the well in centre of Mari
an avenue: "Total dissolved sol
ids, parts per million, |, 1888 parts =
of common salt, bicarbonate OF
lime and magnesium sulphate.
Epson salts) "Organic matter
equal a trace. ""A highly mineral
water.
From new city well: Same
substances "Total dissolved
parts per million 1929 parts. A
very highly mineralized water.
From old ice plant well: "Total
dissolved solids $3.50 parts per J.
100000" Same substances. "Ex-
tremely highly mineralized water.
"This combination of various
salts is more or less aperient,
hence has a laxative effect upon
the kidneys and bowels.
There is but little sulphur In
this water. This gas is tasted
and smelt while drinking at the
fountain. 1t escapes almost I'M
mediately. 1t escaped the state
chemist. 1t should be called the
Punta Gorda Mineral Water.
The following is taken from
Therapeutics and Practice by A
{. Wood, 18th ed.
1t is certain that lime salts are
required for the process OF nutrl-
ton"
"The soluble salts of lime are
evidently not without phsyiologlc-
al activity and have close relation
with the general bodily well beng
W. H. Powell and E. Cook have
proved that the inorganic salts OF
the blood, milk, gastric juice, etc
are able to keep the isolated
frogs heart beating with force
and regularity for many hour;
without other food, and accord
ing to the experiments of Ringer
among these salts, that of lime il
especially important. Further
1t seems to be demonstrated thai
small doses of soluble salts in
crease the energy Of the heart {
action, as the experiments of Rim
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
PARENTS FAITHFUL TO
LEPER SON TO THE END
Fathers Business Ruined and
Aid Refused by All.

Benton Harbor. Mich.-In an isolated
shanty, set down in Il secluded spot on
the lake shore, Jacob Goldstein died a
day or two ago.
He was leper, an Outcast, a menace
to mankind, creature to be stunned.
Yet when his spirit left his tortured
body his weeping mother and his de-
voted father We're by his side. He
could not see them, for the disease that
claimed him had destroyed his eyes,
But caring nothing for any risk they
ran, mother and father were faithful to
the end
That his son from some mysterious
cause had developed leprosy caused
the elder Goldstein's financial ruin and
his family's ostraciSm. He kept Il small
general store in suburban Benton Har-
Dor. and he and his family were IN
comfortable circumstances when
The whisper. Young Goldstein is a
leper." swelled to q cry that echoed all
over Benton Harbor and far beyond it's
limits. Overnight Goldstein's little
business was ruined: former customers
hurried by on the other side of the
street; former friends suddenly forgot
they had ever known the GOldSteinS.
GOldstein tried to provide for his fam
lily by peddling. AS he trudged the
roads the frightened warning went
ahead of him, Here comes the leper's
fathern All doors were closed to him.
The local health authorities asked
the state of Michigan to care for the
leper. The state refused. There is
nothing in the health ordinances pro-
viding for such case. The Univer-
sity of Michigan was ready to furnish
isolated quarters for young Goldstein
so it's medical students might observe
the progress of the disease, but Ann
Arbor emphatically refused to admit a
leper within her confines
So the shanty was built in the Sc
Guided spot among the hills near by.
There the parents of the doomed boy
joined him in exile. The most lOath-
some. the most dreaded of all human
ills. the disease accursed. could not
drive his parents from the boy. Under
constant surveillance. these three eX-
listed like prisoners in a stOckade until
the merciful end came.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18

first lady TO be approached on the mat
ter OF Undertaking the training Of the
young lacy should be-you.'
Mrs Chichester rose in astonish-
ment. -
Alagic arose III anger My mother?"
Ethel quietly pulled Pets ear and
waited.
Mr.. Hawkes. went on quietly:
mir. KingSnorth said he would be
sure at leasc of his niece having a strict
upbringing III the best traditions Of
the kingsnorths and that, though his
sister Monica was somewhat narrow
and conventional in ideas-I use his
own words-still he felt sure she WIS
eminently fitted to undertake such a
charge. There-you have the whole
object Of my visit. Now, will you I'M
dertake the training of the young
lady?'
Il never heard of such a thingr'
cried Mrs. Chichester furiously.
"Ridiculous!" said Ethel calmly.
"Tush and nonsenser' with which
Alaric dismissed the whole matter
Then 1 may take it you refused"
Queried the astonished lawyer.
"Absolutelyr' from Mrs. Chichester.
"Entirelyr' from Ethel
II should say sou and Alaric brought
up the rear.
Mr.. Hawkes. gathered up his papers
and in tone Of regret ventured: ''Then
there is nothing more to be said. I
was only carrying out the dead mans
wishes by coming here and making the
facts known to you. Mr. Kingsnorth
was of the opinion that you were well
provided for and that, outside Of the
sentimental reason that the girl was
your own niece, the additional thou
sand pounds year might be welcome
as, say, pin money for your daughter"
Ethel laughed her dry, cherries lit
tie laugh "Ha! Pin money!
Alaric grew suddenly grave and
drew his mother and sister out of Mr.
Hawkes. vicinity.
''Listen. mater, Ethel It's a cool
thousand, you know! Thousands don't
grow on raspberry bushes when your
banks gone up. What do We think.
eh?'
Mrs Chichester frightened.
''It would keep things together" she
said.
'"The wolf from the door," urged
Alaric
''No charity" chimed in Ethel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
CHAPTER XVII.
PEG ard the Chichester Family.

PEG and the Chichester Family.
~ EG finally weakened under Mr..
Fl ~ Hawkes. powers OF persuasion.
Patting Michael on the head.
she said to the footman:
I've won't hurt him. will yeT
Michael at that stage licked her hand
and Whined, as though he knew they
were to be separated. Peg comforted
him and went on: An I'd be much
obliged to ye if yed give him some
wather an a bone. He loves mutton
bOneS.'
Peg looked down and found Alaric
sitting at desk near the door staring
at her in disgust.
He was such a funny looking little
fellow to Peg that she could not feel
any resentment toward him. His sleek,
we'll brushed hair; his carefully creas-
ed and admirably cut clothes, his self
sufficiency and, above all, his absolute
assurance that whatever he did was
right amused Peg immensely. He was
an entirely new type OF young man to
her, and she was interested. She
smiled at him now in friendly way
and said: 'Ye must know Michael is
simply crazy about mutton. He loves
mutton
Alaric turned Indignantly away from
her.
To be continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18

"But l must go back to me father
If me uncle's dead
1T was Mr.. Kingsnorth's last wish
that you should stay here under your
aunt's care. So she has kindly con
sented to give you nome"
Peg gazed at Mrs. Chichester Curl
ously.
''Haye ye?" she asked.
Mrs. Chichester, with despair in ev-
cry tone. replied, Il haver'
THANK ye.' said Peg, bobbing an
other little courtesy.
Mrs. Chichester gaZed at Peg and
covered her eyes with her hand as if
to shut out some painful sight.
Peg looked at Mrs. Chichester and at
the significant action. There was no
mistaking its significance. 1t convey
ed dislike and contempt so plainly that
Peg felt it through her whole nature.
She turned to Alaric and found him re-
garding her as though she were some
strange animal. Ethel did not deign
to notice her. She whispered to
Hawkes.:
Il can't stay here"
'Why not?' asked the lawyer.
'I'd be happier with me father" said
Peg.
You'll be quite happy here-quite."
Were not wanted here. Michael!
she murmured.
The terrier looked up at her and then
buried his head under her arm as
though ashamed
Jarvis came in response to the ring
at that moment, bearing panied, mar
tyr-Iike expression on his face.
Mrs Chichester directed him to take
away Pegs parcels and the dog.
Peg frightenedly clutched the terrier.
"Oh, no, ma am" she pleaded. ''Plaza
lave Michael with me. Don't take him
away from me-"
"Take it away" commanded Mrs.
Chichester severely, "and never let it
inside the house again.
We'll, if ye don't want him inside
yer house We don't want me inside yer
house, Peg snapped back.
Hawkes. pleaded.
mo" said Peg firmly. Il will not
give him up
The lawyer tried again to take the
dog from her. Come, Miss O'Connell;
you really must be reasonable.'
81 don't care about being reasona-
ble," replied Peg. michael was given
to me by me father, an he's not very
big. an he's not watchdog; he's pet
dog-an' lookw She caught sight of
Ethers little poodle. and, with cry of
self justification, she said:
"See. she has a dog in the house
right here in the house. Look at it!'
And she pointed to where the little
ball of white wool lay sleeping on Eth
els lap. Then Peg laughed heartily.
81 didn't know what it was until it
moved
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18

ence between my niece and q servantr
Z am truly sorry, madam replied
Jarvis in distress, 'but there was moth
ing to tell
Another such mistake and you can
leave my employment" Mrs. Chiches-
ter added severely.
Jarvis pleaded piteously:
Upon my word, me- dam, no one
could tell"
THAT will dor Numbered Mrs. Chi
chester. Bring my niece here-at
oncer'
GRAND, muttering to himself: wait
until they see her. Who in the world
could tell she was their relation"
Mrs. Chichester was very angry.
Its monstrousr' she exclaimed.
"Stoopid.' agreed Alaric. "Doocid
stoopid."
Ethel said nothing. The one thought
that was passing through her mind
was, "How much did that girl hear
Brent say, and how much did she see
Mr.. Brent do?'
Hawkes. tried to smooth the misun-
derstanding out.
II am afraid it was all my fault" he
explained 81 told her not to talk-just
to say that she was to wait. | want
ed to have an opportunity to explain
matters before introducing her"
"She should have been brought
straight to me- complained Mrs. Chi
chester. 'The poor thing"' Then with
a feeling Of outraged pride she said:
'My niece in the kitchen-a Kingsnorth
mistaken for a servantv
The door opened and Jarvis came
into the room. There was a look of
half triumph on his face as much as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
MOTHERS Of
DELICATE CHILDREN
Should Read The Following
Letter-Mrc. ,-..!ack's Story
About Her Ciiid's Recovery
Is Entirely Reliable.

Palmyra, Pa.-"Three years ago my
little girl had black measles which left
her with a chronic cough and so awfully
thin you could count all her ribs, and she
coughed SO much she had no appetite.
Nothing we gave her seemed to
help her at all until one day Mrs. Neibert
told me how much good Vinol had done
her little girl, so decided to try it for
my little one, and it has done her so much
good she is hungry all the time, her
cough is gone, she is stouter and more
healthy in color and this is the first win
ter she has been able to play out in the
snow, coasting and snow-balling without
any i'll effects. Mrs. ALFRED SLACK,
Palmyra, Pa.
We know Vinol will build up your
little ones and make them healthy,
strong and robust, therefore we ask
parents of every frail and sickly child
in this vicinity to try bottle of Vinol,
our delicious cod liver and iron tonic
without oil.
If we can induce you to try bottle
of Vinol as. a body builder and strength
creator for your child, and you do not
find it is all we claim, we will return
your money on demand.
PRlDEAUX & BLISS. DRUGGISTS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18

to say: Now, who would not make a
mistake like that? Who could tell this
girl was your niece?'
He beckoned Peg to come into the
room.
Then the Chichester family received
the second shock they had experienced
that day-One compared with which
the failure Of the bank paled into in
significance. When they saw the
strange, shabby, red haired girl SLOUGH
into the room with her parcels and that
disgraceful looking dog they felt the
hand of misfortune had indeed fallen
upon them.
AS Peg wandered into the room Mrs.
Chichester and Alaric looked at her in
Mortified amazement.
Ethel took one swift glance at her
and then turned her attention to Pet.
Jarvis looked reproachfully at Mrs.
Chichester as much as to say, ''What
did l tell you?" and went out.
Alaric whispered to his mother:
ooh, say, really, you know-it isn't
true! 1t can't be-"
Pet suddenly saw Michael and began
to bark furiously at him. Michael re-
sponded vigorously until Peg quoted
him.
At this juncture Mr. Hawkes. came
forward and, taking Peg gently by the
arm, treasured her by saying:
'Come here, my dear. Come here.
Don't be frightened. We're all your
friends"
He brought Peg over to Mrs. Chi
chester, who was staring at her with
tears of modification in her eyes
When Pegs eyes met her aunt's she
bobbed a little courtesy she used to do
as a child whenever she met some of
the gentlefolk.
Mrs. Chichester went cold when she
saw the gauche act. Was it possible
that this creature was her sister An
gela's child? 1t seemed incredible.
'What is your name?" she asked
sternly.
peg, ma'am."
"What?
''Sure, me names Peg, ma'am," and
she bobbed another little courtesy.
Mrs. Chichester closed her eyes and
shivered. She asked Alaric to ring.
AS that young gentleman passed Ethel
on his way to the bell he said: at
can't really be true. Eth, Ethel?
QUAINT was all his sister replied.
Hawkes. genially drew Pegs atten-
ton to her aunt by introducing her:
''This lady is Mrs. Chichester-your
aunt Peg looked at her doubtfully
a moment, then turned to Hawkes. and
asked him:
where's me uncle!'
"Alas. my dear child, your uncle is
deadr
"Deadr' exclaimed Peg in surprise.
"Afther sendin' for me-"
"He died just before you sailed"
added Hawkes..
God rest his soul,' said Peg piousiy.
''Sure, if I'd known that I'd never have
come at ALL I'm too late, then. Good
day to ye," and she started for the
door.
Mr. Hawkes. stopped her.
Where are you going2'
Back to me father
"Oh. nonsenser
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
QUIT JOBS AT WIVES ORDER.
Spouses Accuse Two Workmen at Jail
of Being "Honor Prisoners

Racine. Wis.-Two men employed at
the courthouse quit their jobs because
they did not wish to be classed as
"honor roll Jail prisoners. The men
had sought employment at the court
factories Their wives reading an ac-
count of the employment Of honor
prisoners at the courthouse. accused
their husbands of being under deten-
ion by the sheriff. Unable to convince
forced to resign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
Continued


"WeI? Well?" cried Alaric. How
much? Don't stop right in the middle
of an important thing like that. You
make me as nervous as a chicken"
Mr.. Hawkes. returned to the will and
after looking at it moment without
reading said:
"To his immediate relations Mr.
Kingsnorth left, regret to say-noth-
ing"
A momentarv silence fell like pail
over the stricken Chichester family.
Mrs. Chichester rose, indignation
flashing from the eyes that a moment
since showed Il healthy hope.
Nothing" she cried incredulously.
mot penny piece to any one?' ven
tured Alaric.
The faintest suspicion Of smile
fitted across Ethel's face.
Hawkes. looked keenly at them and
answered.:
81 deeply regret to say-nothing.
Mrs. Chichester turned to Ethel, who
had begun to stroke Pet again.
His own flesh and bloOd"' cried the
poor lady.
What shabby old beggar!' com
mented Alaric Indignantly.
HE was always the most selfish the
most began Mrs. Chichester, when
Mr.. Hawkes.. who had been turning
over the pages of the document before
him. gave an ejaculation of relief.
"Ah, Here we have it. This, Mrs.
Chichester. is how Mr.. Kingsnorth ex.
pressed his attitude toward his rela-
lions in his last will and testament:
81 am the only member Of the
Kingsnorth family who ever made any
money. All my precious relatives either
inherited it or married to get it.
81 assure YOU began Mrs. Chiches-
ter.
Alaric checked her. Half a moment,
mater Let us hear it out to the bitter
end. He must have been an amusing
old gentleman
Mr.. Hawkes. resumed: Consequent
ly | am not going to leave one penny
to relations who are already we'll pro
vided for
Mrs Chichester protested vehe-
mently:
But we are not provided for"
NO" added Alaric ~Our banks
busted"
''Wc're ruined" sobbed Mrs. Chiches-
ter.
Broke" said Alaric.
'We've nothingw walled the old lady.
Dear. dear." said the lawyer "How
extremely painful"'
Painful? That's not the word. Dis
gushing l call it." corrected Alaric.
Mr.. Hawkes. thought moment
Then he said. Under those circum-
stances perhaps clause in the will
may have certain interest and an ele-
ment of relief
AS two drowning people clinging to
the proverbial StrawS the mother and
son waited breathlessly for Mr.. Hawkes.
to go on
Ethel showed no interest whatever.
when Mr.. Kingsnorth realized that
he had not very much longer to live he
spoke constantly of his other sister,
Angela" resumed Mr.. Hawkes..
"Angelar' cried Mrs. Chichester in
surprise. "Why. she's dead"
'"That was why he spoke of her,
said Hawkes. gravely.
"And not word Of me?" asked Mrs
Chichester.
1--WE will come to that little later
and Mr.. Hawkes. again referred to the
will. at appears that this sister, An
gela. married at the age of twenty a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
CHAPTER XVI.
M'd be happier with me fathe

"l'd be happier with me father"
~ OMETHING may be saved from
90 the wreck reasoned Mrs.
A Chichester more hopefully.
Until [ get really started"
said Alaric with sense Of climax.
Mrs. Chichester turned to her daugh-
ter "Ethel?
"Whatever you Decide. mamma
Mrs. Chichester thought a moment,
then decided. CPL do it," she said
determinedly. at will be hard. but
I'll do it." She went slowly and de-
liberately to Mr.. Hawkes., who by this
time had disposed of all his documents
and was preparing to go. A look in
Mrs. Chichester's face stopped him.
He smiled at her.
"Well?' he asked.
"FOr the sake of the memory of
my dead sister, I will do as Nathaniel
wished" said Mrs. Chichester with
great dignity and self abnegation
Mr.. Hawkes. breathed a sigh of re
lief.
"Goodv' he said. I'm delighted. 1t
is. splendid. Now that you have decid-
ed so happily there is one thing more
[ must tell you. The young lady is not
to be told the conditions of the will
unless at the discretion of the eXecu-
tors should some crisis arise. She will
be to all intents and purposes-your
guest. In that way we may be able
to arrive at a more exact knowledge
Of her character. Is that understood?''
The family signified severally and
collectively that it was.
"And now" beamed the lawyer. hap
py at the fortunate outcome of a sit
uation that a few moments before
seemed so strained, where is your
bell?'
Alaric indicated the bell
MAY l ring?' asked the lawyer.
'Certainly." replied Alaric
Mr.. Hawkes. rang.
Alaric watched him curiously. want
sandwich or something's"
Hawkes. smiled benignly on the I'M
fortunate family and rubbed his hands
together self satisfiedly.
''Now | would like to send for the
young lady-the heiress."
"Where is she?" asked Mrs. Chiches-
ter.
''She arrived from New York this
morning, and l brought her straight
here. had to call on a client, so
gave her your address and told her to
come here and watt
At the word wait an uneasy feel
ing took possession of Ethel That was
the word used by that wretched little
creature who had so rudely intruded
upon her and Brent Could it be pos
Sible-
The footman entered at that mo-
ment.
The lawyer questioned him.
us there a young lady waiting for
Mr.. Hawkes?''
"a young lady, sir? No. sir" an
swered Jarvis.
Mr.. Hawkes. was puzzled. What in
the world had become of her? He told
the cabman distinctly where to go.
Jarvis opened the door to go out
when a thought suddenly occurred to
him. He turned back and spoke to the
lawyer:
There's a young person sitting in
the kitchen--came up and knocked at
the door and said she had to wait I'M
til gentleman called. Can't get moth
ing out of her.
Hawkes. frightened up.
THAT must be Miss O'Connell," he
said. He turned to Mrs. Chichester
and asked her if he might bring the
young lady in there.
my niece in the Kitchen said Mrs.
Chichester to the unfortunate footman.
Surely you should know the differ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18

Hawkes. Read the kingsnorth Will.
father After she reaches the age OF
twenty-one she can do as she pleases.'
Mr.. Hawkes. folded up the will with
the air of a man who had finished an
important duty.
Alaric burst out with:
81 don't see how that clause interests
us in the least, Mr.. Hawkes."
The lawyer removed his pince nez
and, looking steadily at Mrs. Chiches-
ter, said:
snow, my dear Mrs. Chichester, it
was Mr.. Kiagsnorth's wish that the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
PRIDEAUx & BLISS. DRUGGISTS
Hawk,s WONDERFUL siaht.

A hawk can spy a lark upon earth
almost exactly the same color at 20
times the distance at which it is per-
ceptible to man or dog.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-18
Pleasant Home for Sale

The home of Harold Wallace is Of
fered for sale. It is centrally locat-
ed: has modern conveniences, and
will be sold at very reasonable
price. One block from High street
and two blocks from the High School
building Inquire of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-07-23
$4,000 Loss by Hail.

Colorado Springs.-Damage estimat-
ed at $4,000 was caused here Sunday
when heavy hail storm, sweeping
east from the mountains. paralyzed
street traffic, broke windows and sky.
lights and wrecked the street lighting
system of the city. The hail followed
heavy rains throughout the day. Sc
heavy was the fall that automobile
tops were broken through. street cars
were forced to halt and great plate
glass windows in stores were demol
ished. Every pane of glass in many
lamp posts were broken into frag
ments, making a loss to the electric
llght company of more than $4,000
Skylights crashed in from the weight
OF the hail. Every greenhouse in the
city was demolished.