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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
Club Meeting

On Thursday afternoon, Janu-
airy 18th, Mrs. j. N. Skies enter,
tanned the Married Ladies Social
Club at her home on Taylor street
Mrs Skies made of the club
meeting an unusual social affair
by inviting a number of friends
who are not members of the club.
Part of the afternoon was spent
in continuing the reading of Con-
stantinople, Mrs. N. C. Hewitt as
reader, after which Mrs. d. N.
Mcqueen rendered a piano selec-
ton, which was highly appreciat-
ed. She responded with "The
spring Song" as an encore.
The hostess served tempting
refreshments being assisted by her
daughter, Anna Mae, Miss Ballard
and Miss Glenn.
After a most pleasant afternoon
the ladies took their departure to
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Geo.
Stone at her home on Marian
avenue. The responses to roll
call will be miscellaneous selec-
tiOns.-Mrs. f. l.. Laubach, Sec.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
Tennis Revival

The tennis court came in vogue
on the fair days this week and
while it was not in the finest con-
dition is has been seen club men,
bers and their guests managed to
keep the court pretty busy. Miss
Aikenhead, of course, is much
missed this year behind the net.
Miss LuSter is resuming play, and
among the winter guests are sever.
al devotees of the racquet. DR.
Proctor from Boston is a well
known player and has been invit.
ed to keep in practice while at the
Hotel Punta Gorda. Miss Gala
han is another tennis devotee, al
so Miss Grove whose family is at
Mrs Goldstein s while Mr.. Grove
looks after his recent investment
here.
The court on Marian Avenue
has not yet been put in shape as
the weather has not coaxed even
the most confirmed players lately
but as soon as the weather becom-
eS Florida s own special brand,
this popular court may be expect
ed in use.
1t is planed now that a court
will be laid out in the hotel Punta
Gorda grounds which will add to
the pleasure being scheduled by
the management. Preparation of
the ground for this new court was
started this week.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE
Town of Punta Gorda,

Town of Punta Gorda,
VS..
Arch Bailey.
Under and by virtue % en-
execution issued out of and I'M
der the seal of the Circuit Court Ir and
for DeSoto County, In favor of the plain
tiff and against the defendant herein,
have levied upon the following described
property, to-wit:
Lots 5, 6, z, IA, Is and 16 Of Block NJ
Town of Punta Gorda, Florida, and will
offer the same for sale at public out cry
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, 1915-01-21

On account of the unfavorable
weather, the basket ball game that
was to have been played here Sat
urday between the Punta Gorda-
High School team and the High
School team of Fort Myers was
postponed. The Fort Myers
team did not come over, but is
ready to come when new date is
agreed upon.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
Musical at Baptist Church

Musical at Baptist church Sun,
day evening, January Oath:
Organ prelude, Glory Patri-
choir; hymn; Lords Prayer; Vo.
cal solo, Miss Grace Laubach; an.
them-choir; prayer; address
vocal duet-Geo. Dewey and
Grace Laubach; announcements;
Offertory; violin solo, Mr.. III. c.
Goldstein; vocal solo-Mr. Geo
Dewey; hymn; benediction; post
lude.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

There will be a fish and oyster
supper in the new Hewitt build
ing near the depot, Friday, the
22nd inst, for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church. Supper serv-
ed from 6 to 8 o'clock. Music
and recitations. Admission in
Guiding supper, IS cents, Every
body invited.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

H. Lancaster is working in this
part of the state and will be in
Punta Gorda within the next day
or two, Marcus Eudell is in West
Florida and A. p. Jirdan is cover
ing the middle and upper west
Coast sections.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Wheeling in the lungs indicates that
phlegm is obstructing the air passages
BALLARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP
loosens the phlegm so that IL can be
coughed up and elected. Price 25c, SOC
and $10O per bottle. Sold by the Semi
mole Pharmacy.
(Advertsemen)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
MANY DISORDERS COME FROM THE
LIVER
Are You Just At Odds With YourseIf7 Dc
You Regulate Llvlng7

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 we'll 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.
tons ness,.-sshrdlu
Bucklen's Arnica Saive for Skin Erup-
tons
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Think of Salem, Mass. unseat-
ing its mayor who had served five
times, by way of the recall.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

DR.. Elliott sees no new hopes or
fear for 1915. Wisely steering a
safe middle course.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

A temporary change has been
made in the territories of the
state food, drugs and fertilizers
inspectors, ordered by the State
Department of Agriculture. j.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Some people give the impression
that they believe every word they
say.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

High grade candies, fine as
sortment at A. P. Hatch's Cor
Rer Grocery. If. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

E.. Wotitzky, R. G. Addison,
Jesse Morgan and Locke Addison
were among the Punta Gordans
visiting Arcadia yesterday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

See r. G. Blount for
seasonable clothing for men and
boys. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Miss Ruth Pillinger has return
from a pleasant visit in Fort My
ers as a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
K. Seward.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Now is the time to keep on youl
armored resolution.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

The end is not yet, it seems, to
the misbehavior of this Florida
weather. 1t has made itself rath-
er disagreeable this week, but it
is probable now that a period Of
settled sunshiny weather will soon
ensue.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

VIM. Horacek of Tampa, who
has interests here and intends To-
eating here later, was among the
visitors in the city last week.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Fresh fruits of all kinds in their
seasons; a nice line of candeis and
CONNECTIONS at R. M. Kings.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Tuesday was the birthday ami
versary of Robt. f. Lee, a legal
holiday in the Southern States.
Banks here were closed in observ-
ance thereof.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Chicago is trying out new
court. No lawyers. Plaintiffs and
Defendants state their own cases.
Judge decides. Why not?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

A full line of staple and fancy
groceries, fresh and reliable, at
A. P. Hatch's If. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

d. L. Skipper, leading citizen of
Zolfo and county commissioner
from that district, was looking af-
ter his Punta Gorda banking in
terests Monday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Thus far it looks like a perfect
ly good year.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
Local and Personal
happenings OF Interest

Blue bird entertainment Janu-
airy 28th for benefit school play
grounds.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

~ obey and respect the orders
of President Gutierrez" Villa
says in a telegram sent from Mex.
leo City, to his Washington agent
81 am his subordinate" Strange
how modest General Villa always
is, and yet he usually heads the
procession.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Chas. w. Shaw, Master Of the
local Masonic Lodge, is attending
the session of the Grand Lodge in
Jacksonville this week.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Mrs. Z. Wotitzky enjoyed Wis
it to Mr.. and Mrs. R. K. Seward
in Fort Myers recently.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Through one of those inexpli-
cable and exasperating oversights
to which all newspapers are liable,
the name of Mr.. Charles A. Dean,
the popular Boston yachtsman,
who spends his winters cruising in
these waters, appeared in last
week s Herald as Chas. A. Decon,
In apologizing for the error, we
wish to again thank him for that
feast of quail which he furnished
to the editorial family.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

The street and sidewalk cross
ing at the Episcopal church have
been neglected for ten years, and
now we hope the new council will
give them some attention. Since
the foregoing lines were written
the wagon crossing has been re-
paired but the sidewalk gutter is
still neglected.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Texas new Governor, Jim Fer
guson, having been a banker, a
farmer and cattle man, ought to
appeal to all the larger classes of
people in the Lone Star State.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Apalachicola oysters at the
Bakery Friday. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

That excellent howitzer ct
r. F." seems to be minus an ade.
quate cement foundation these
days. Greenville (Ala.) Advo,
cate. Also been fired so often il
needs recasting.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

The best silverware at lowest
prices ever.-G. Hart. If (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Blue bird entertainment next
Thursday evening.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

Fort Myers Press w. w.
Green of Wauchula and HI. G.
Green of Punta Gorda, are spend
ing several days in Fort Myers
visiting among friends and at
tending to business matters.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21
RANDOM RAPS
(Kanned)

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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-01-21

A. F. Rankin of Guthrie, Okla
homa, after about two weeks
spent here, Illustrating and look
ing over properties, left Saturday
morning to return home. In
talking to a Herald representative
Mr.. Rankin spoke most enthusi-
astically about the country, say
ing that he considered it one of
the most promising he has ever
seen. There is certainly a grea
future ahead for Punta Gorda and
vicinity" said Mr.. Rankin. at
is country in which | consider
the possibilities unlimited in GER
tain lines of endeavor. | can see
as great future in sugar cane
production and syrup and sugar
manufacture as in anything else,
but the opportunities in fruit and
vegetable growing. | am especi-
ally impressed though, with the
cane and sugar industry, as well
as with rice-growing. | think the
former one of the greatest things
| ever struck. On the whole
am most enthusiastic about your
country in all of its industries
and future prospects. :"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10
T
Considers British Law as international
Law,

law
Great Britain, in the several notes
to the government of the United
States, published today, sweeps aside
the established international laws re-
lating to maritime warfare. and sets
up a new code of laws, Of it's own
making, carefully adapted to conserve
the interests of Britain in the present
exigency, and wholly regardless Of the
rights of neutral nations. Circum-
stances, it says, in effect, alter laws
as well as cases, and the circumstan-
ces now pressing upon 1t justify the
abrogation of all laws that are not to
it's advantage and the substitution of
other laws that are, suavely contend
ing that the measures we have an
nounced are not only reasonable and
necessary in themselves, but consti-
tute no more than an adaptation of
the old principles of blockade to the
peculiar circumstances with which we
are confronted"
The right of a belligerent to block
ade the ports of an enemy has long
been recognized. 1t may, if it can do
so effectively, blockade the entire
coast line of the enemy. 1t may cap
ture and condemn all vessels of what
ever nationality attempting to break
through such blockade, no matter
what the nature of their cargoes. It
may stop neutral vessels on the high
seas and search for contraband
goods, destined for the enemy
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

and If such c~ontraband Is found,
it may confiscate it. But never
yet has a belligerent been given the
right, nor claimed the right, to block
ade a neutral port for the purpose Of
preventing merchandise from reaching
the enemy. This is the right which
| Great Britain now claims, and which,
against the protest Of the United
| States, it has enforced since the issu-
ance Of the order in council last
March. 1t contends now that "the
spirit and principles of the essence of
the rules Of war permit an Indefinite
extension Of the blockade to as much
of the earth or the waters thereof as
it can guard: that the purpose of the
blockade being to prohibit CONNER
cial intercourse with the enemy, 1t
matters not how nor where that pro-
hibition is made effective.
The acceptance Of such a principle
would put an intolerable restraint up
on the commerce of neutrals. Its APP
pllCdllou III llliS iIiolhiiSS a oiiSoty
done so. 1t would Immediately in
volve neutral nations in the dire con-
sequences of war and make the whole
world to suffer for the sins of the few.
for all nations are assumed to be neu-
trail except those actually engaged In
conflict. 1t would demoralize mari
time trade whenever a war broke out
between nations capable Of applying
a principle so monstrous. II the right
Of blockade could be extended this
far, 1t could be further attentuated
until neutral ports of exit would be
put under guard, and no shipments
permitted without the supervision of
the b%lockading authorities. II vessels
Of the United States a be legally
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10
Humorous department

Proved He Was Boss.-A blasting
powder salesman, approaching a quar-
ry, asked the first man he met where
he could find the boss.
"Oi'm ut" sententiously replied 8
disreputible looking individual in
earthly overalls.
"Oh, I want the owner Of the quar-
~" replied the dapper little sales
man, in some disgust. I've a new
blasting powder 1 want to show him.
The man addressed raised his voice
in a loud call:
Hey, Kelly, Kelly" he roarcd. A
head appeared above the ground. Hey
Kelly, you're foired!"
The man climbed painfully out OF
the pit, walked over to his coat and
lunch pail. picked them up and started
down the road without a word.
Hold on there!" said the salesman
in some amazement. Il guess you are
the man l want to see after ALL"
The other man cupped his hands
around his mouth and loudly hailed
the ~retreating figure.
Hey, Kelly"
Kelly stopped and turned round in
his tracks.
You're hoired!" yelled the boss.
Get back on the job"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Over in Gaffney.-The people OF
Gaffney are prone to sit around and
pat themselves on the back and lay
tlattering JUNCTION to their souls that
they are some pumpkins" and that
Gaffney is on the map, when, in
reality, they are d%eceiving themselves.
Gastonia, Rock Hill and Union all have
bitulithic streets, and look like cities,
while we are content to remain in
dust, dirt and mud because we are too
stingy and mean to help ourselves.
There are too many tightwads in this
town, and too many skinfiints, and too
many soreheads. We need t. cultivate
a more friendly spirit towards one
another, more Observation-Disclosures,
more unity, more ~self-sacrifice.
Men run for office not for the pur-
pose Of serving the people so much as
for the. few paltry dollars they may
pick up. The man who does so can
not possibly make a good officer.
There has been enough money taken
from the till of this town and placed
in the pockets of peanut politicians
to pave it from one side to another.
The town Of Gaffney has literally
thrown away thousands of dollars by
Offering a petty inducement to petty
politicians. 1t is preposterous to talk
about this town paying aldermen a
~salary-and yet it does, such salary as
it is. Columbia, was a city of 10000
before her aldermen were paid a penny.
We know of no small town that would
think of such a thing. and this one
should stop it.
Let us get together on a higher
plane, with a mind single to the up
building Of our community. But be-
fore we can do this some of Ii peo-
pie will be compelled to change their
notions of the purpose Of a dollar and
the manner Of their getting hold of
it.
We might as well admit it; we are
behind the procession.-Gaffney Led
ger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Making il Emphatie.-She sailed in
to the telegraph office and raped on
the counter. AS the clerk came for
ward to meet her he remembered that
she had been there about ten minutes
before. He wondered what she want
ed this time.
"Oh," she said, let me have that
telegram l wrote just now! l forgot
something important. ! wanted to
underscore perfectly lovely in &C
k~nowledging the receipt Of that brace
let. Will it cost anything extra?"
No, ma'am,' said the clerk, as he
handed her the message.
The young lady drew two heavy
lines beneath the words and said:
It's awfully kind Of you to let me
do that. 1t will please Arthur ever so
much"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

A Long, MINDED Clock.-On arriving
in this country Pat vas met at the
pier by his brother Mike, who had
been in America some years, and was
taken to his home. Early on the fol-
lowing morning the new arrival was
awakened by an alarm clock, an in
vention that was entirely new to him,
"Shure and OF say, Moike." he ex-
claimed, springing out Of bed, 1.-THE
noights here in America must be the
longest av any place in the worrul."
"Begorra, Oh don't know about
thot," was the sleepy rejoinder OF
Brother Mike. "Phat makes you think
500"
Didn't yez near that clock?" re-
turned Pat, pointing toward the bu-
reau. 1T must have struck at least
a Observation-Disclosures City Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

prevented from entering the ports Of
other neutral countries, it requires no
great imagination to see the prohibit
ton extended to vessels going out Of
its own ports. The violation Of SOW
ereignty in the one case differs only
in degree from the other.
The citations Of American decisions
in connection with the capture Of
British vessels during the civil war
are not relevant, for those were cap
lures of c%ontraband goods, mainly
munitions of war, which were clearly
proved, although consigned to neutral
ports, to have been destined to the en-
envy. The United States does not
question the right Of Great Britain to
do likewise, nor has it done so. There
Is a vast difference between this, how
ever, and the claim set up by Sir Ed
ward Grey. The laws and principles
applied to contraband are not the
laws and principles pertaining to
blockade. and they should be clearly
distinguished.
The British order in council Of
March Is constituted, as u protest
of March 80 disclosed, "a practical
assertion of unlimited belligerent
rights over neutral commerce." and
IAN almost unqualified denial Of the
| sovereign rights Of the nations now
at peace" The note printed today is
an emphatic affirmation Of the right
to issue and enforce that order. 1t is
an assumption Of power to which the
| United States cannot and must not
bow.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Valuable vocabulary.-The employ
er who was willing to pay 50 a week
for an office boy, advertised for a boy,
About 90 replied. To the most likely
looking lad he said:
you look all right, but l u test
your vocabulary. You know what 'vo-
cabulary' means?"
Yes, sir"
Very we'll, / want a boy with a vo-
cabulary. My customers are well bred,
educated people, and I must have a
boy who can answer them with some
thing more intelligent than 'Uh-huh,'
Yep and I guess So"
He put several questions to the boy,
and received satisfactory replies.
You will do" he said. you may go
to work now"
81 beg your pardon" said the amaz-
ing boy, but there is one example Of
my vocabulary that you have not
heard"
We'll, what is it?'
Il am sorry, sir, but I could not think
Of using this kind Of language for SO a
week. 1t is worth S."
The employer concluded that it was
and paid it.-New York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Something Different.-With a view
to letting nothing escape her vigilence'
Mrs. Muggins cross-examined the
prospective housemaid.
you are quite certain you know
your duties thoroughly" she said,
after deciding to engage her. You
will answer the door to visitors, and
wait at table, and"
"Oh, yes. num-" said Mary Jane, 81
am quite sure 1 will know how to &c
about them"
Mrs. Muggins was or the point OF
turning away, when a thought struck
her, and she suddenly swung round te
the girl. "Oh, b. the way, do you know
your way to announcer"
We'll. num-" replied Mary Jane
%innocently, I'm not sure about that
but 1 think I know my weight to g
pound or SOL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Poor Father.-"I educated one Of my
boys to be a doctor and the other a
lawyer" said Farmer Corntassel. as he
shifted his crutch.
You should be very proud of Them
answered his visitor. THAT seems
like an excellent arrangement"
Il don't know about that" replied
the aged agriculturist; lit looks as
though it was a-going to brean up the
family. I got run into by a locomotive
and one of EN- wants to cure me and
the other one wants me to go lame so
he can sue for damages"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-08-10

Common Sense-Collier's Weekly
once told OF two Irishmen who were
on bad terms with each other. The
friends of F1aherty claimed that he
had been insulted. and urged him to
vindicate his honor. Flaherty said
p%rudently: But look at the size Of
him. The mans a giant"
Very WELL" responded his disguised
friend, then all the people will say you
are a coward"
well, 1 Dunno responded F1aherty.
placidly. AT any rate, I'd rawther
have thin sayin' that than the day
after tomorrow exclaimin', How nat
ural Flaherty loOks!'"