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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
WAITER, ALSO NAMED CARUSO, HAS
HOPE OF RIVALING GREAT TENOR
Hes Joe, He Works at Hotel He Marbles Sweetly and
Loves to Dream of an operate Career.
His Friends Not So Confident

Joe da Carus' he singa da song.
Like Enrico Carus' ALA day long.
He singa TO LADIES' and to girls,
And after while he singa to earls.
Rigoletto, II Trovatore,
nc singa dem all and den some more,
BHrbier dc Seville, that's what he eat
Docs Joe da Carus' from Napolrs street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
WOOdmen Install
New Officers
ForComing Year

The installation OF the officers or
the W. o. w. and W. o. w. Cir.
Gle took place at their hall last
night The program was splendidly
rendered After the W. O. w. in
stallation II Circle took charge. and
installed the new officers for the
year 1915 as follows:
Guardian Mrs, Hebb.
Past Guardian-Mr Wilson.
Adviser Mrs. Hamrick.
Banker-Mrs Tyner
Clerk Mrs Inman.
Attendants Mines. Snowden and
Ford
chaplain Mrs Turberville.
Inner sentinel Mrs Jones.
Outer sentinel Mrs Carlton.
Managers Mines oDonald and
Sins.
Physician pr W b Moon.
Musician Mrs Coleman.
on q The most pleasing and Ell
tertaining features On the program
Was three selections by the popular
male Qua.tette of Lakeland, com
posed If Wm. vo-t, Harry Huchar
an. " Z sullivan, lille Herring
tca
The drill taam did fine noor work
also did well III seating their officers
.al their stations.
Aiter ceremonies We're completed
the W. O. W. surprised all Ivy sery-
ins refro hments.
The Circle wishes To thank every
one that assisted in the program in
making he evening 80 pleasantly
sEoHt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Mr.. l.. NJ. Ballard, located near the
railway in the vicinity of New York
avenue. Mr.. Ballard was a mer-
chant and postmaster previous to
this time at Medulla, a hamlet about
five miles south of Lakeland When
Mr. Ballard leaned of the boom
h"re he proceeded to erect a building
on the old Seaboard Air Line rail
road property, where squatIers were
, numerous, which was soon stocked
with general merchandise Before
the railroad was completed all sup
plies had TO be hauled from Tampa
by means of wagons and carts. MIR
Ballard was one of those hustling
men. but when he decided to move
his stock OF goods from Medulla he
remembered he was postmaster of
! that hamlet. He did not have time
to take the matter up with the gov
eminent of removing the postoflice
site, but made arrangements with
the mail carrier who transported the
mail from Tampa to Barlow three
times each week, distance of As to
80 miles. This arranged. our pco-
pie had a postotlite though by an
other name. As the town grow MIR.
| l;allards stamp cancellations
amounted to quite sum. ana in his
opinion he was Lakeland's post
master, but the postal authorities II
Washington could not see matters
| through the same telescope, there
fore when mail was carried by the
| trains a postoiicc was established
under the name of Lakeland with
| Or. +. l.. Brooks as the postmaster.
/ II was first handled in the building
now owned by the Woman's Club at
| that time and until few months
ago, located where the Mum Annex
stands. Mr. Ballard was invited t.
+, carry his Office back to the woods
! bat ne had become interested in
lakeland and rcsigncd the position
/ continuing 10 conduct a NOR, ant.lc
| business. lie soon purchased prop
| orty of MIR. Mum ut the corner OF
I Florida avenue and Pine street upon
which he erected Il two story build
/ ing, the first floor was occupied by
the owner With stock of general
merchandise while on the second
| floor the first printing office in
| Lakeland was opened for business
| Mr.. Ballard purchased a few cases
of secondhand type and ono of those
old relics Of by gone days nj Army
press. tBrothcr llcthprincton can
appreciate this ancient piece Of ma
chincry.) It was capable OF print
ing one page OF six column paper
at each impression. On June 10.
1871. the first issue Of the Lakeland
I News was printed. 1T was all home
print. six column folio. H. NJ.
| Ballard was editor and y. ~. H.
! Eoully, Jr., was publisher. BEING n
| boy of ambition Immediately ap
piled for a position in the Office aud
, was at once put on rs permanent
/ devil. My heart was content, and
or ten quircs of paper each week,
/ though the advertising patronage
was very good, the paper containing
at least twelve columns of display
ads. Legal notices We're numerous
as homestead entries, pre- cmptons
whiskcy petitions, etc. had to be
; published Did | say whiskcy? Yes
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

unfortunately Lakeland in those
days boosted of two dens of iniquity,
one conducted by man named
Baldwin and the other by Hiram
Ballard. Drunkenness was a common
thing. AS soon as the legislature
could call an election to change the
constitution, The local option plan
was put into effect, and with this
victory the saloons in Polk county
went out of business and have ever
since remained out.
On Jan. !, 1885. a number of Cit
zens held meeting and perfected
an organization to incorporate the
Mayor, Jno. ID. Terrence: marshall.
Ben Parks: clerk and treasurer, L.
ID. Green; assesso, W. NJ Boswell;
councilmen, w. b. Bonackcr. A. a.
Scott. Eppes Tucker, Sr.. j. NJ.
Dennis Boully and myself managed
to get the News out each week,
though sometimes were late often as
much as two days. sometimes
think what progress has been made
since then with the newspapers in
Lakeland We printed about eight
Clough. l.. Il. Rristow. +. r.
Greene and Jno. w. Trammell. U
am not sure as regards the names of
the councilmen, but this was about
the lineup The other officers | am
positivc.)
My time, gentlemen. feel sure
has been consumed though there are
many incidents that ! might mon
ton if time permitted, therefore in
allow me to AGAIN thank
you for this honor. | feel that your
organization is one of great impor
tancc, and is calculated to do much
for the future of Lakeland. AS Ne
arc gathered together here this ~
ening. let this be the base line for
a new bcginninS. Let MS forget the
past: let il be buried and now
work together for greater Lake
land I feel assured that our lahors,
our energies, and our progressive
moss Will not be in vain nor shall
their effects fade from the earth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
SOMETHING THE PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE @

The Mayos Grocery Co. grind
daily 4 whole wheat flour. Thls
wheat they buy in Tennessee and
is pure red milling wheat. 1t pro
duccs the purcst and most whole
some -four made. thereby making the
hcalthiest bread to eat. The fact
that they grind 1t daily insures
fresh. sweet, wholesome -four.
l'hcy will deliver to any part of
the city (not less than 25c worth)
on Tuesdays and Fridays. They
also grind pure white Florida corn
every day giving the people of the
city pure fresh corn meal as we'll as
fresh wholesome flour Phone 81
and try this flour, you vii! like it.
1910
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

'\ioodcmus Glyna. tho fuHni n
man IN minstrelsy, Charley Gano.
producer comedian, cndman and
monoloGist, Vermont 4 Holman
thlack Mutt 4 lefD, Stirk 4 Lon
don, Imperial Musical lIussars Jus
Cling IN Japan Milton, the Metro
politan Singing Four. some Of the
minstrel vaudeville features with
Joe Coburn's Greater Miustrels at
the Auditorium tomorrow The H.
gest amt host and positively All.
NEW company and program Man .
aEer Coburn has ever presented
Seats on sale at ed cross Pharmacy
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
V FNDLER IS OPERATING
AT ORLANDO

q II. Wendlar. 'hc poultry eN-
rcrr here and reports that IN"
oming fait Will see me largest COZ
,ccion OF fine Fodlry ever BROUGHT
together in the state Assurances
already received fcsm exhibitors
have caused the fair MANAGEMENT
IA boain tho work of charging ne
ponltry houses 10 take care OF the
birds expected -orlando Core
snondaucr 10 tampa Tribune
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
Aurora Circle

The Aurora Circle met at the pref .
ty home Of Mrs Il | Denny ON
North Florida Avenue Yesterday ar
tcrnoon. Mrs. Amiden led the de
v"tional and Mrs. Edwards talked
on different branches Of the WORK
There We're sixteen present The
next meeting will Ee Wlth srs. K.
G. Bridges, East BAY street. Jan.
10 1918.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Hall and interesting family
ton Salem, y. G., are pleas
tors to the city, who like the
bd surroundings. They are
fly located at the home of
X. McRae and will be here
winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the State Bank of Lake
land will be held at lis banking of
flee in Lakeland on Tuesday. Jan .
III, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. M, fol
the election of officers and the trans
action Of any business proper tc
come before said meeting
T.. .. FLOOD, President.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

R. p. Morrison, Of Alabama.
fved in the city and is the
\ his daughter, AIRS. Wallace
III will be remembered that
fear was called to the bed
per father recently, the lat
3 quite i'll, but We are glad
That he improved sufficiently
Ethn trip to Lakeland and il
hoped that he change viii
b fetal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
INSOLVENCY IS ADMITTED

Answer was filed yesterday in The
United states district court here by
the Williamson clotning Co. OF
Lakeland, in ha"krur'c@ admitting
he firm to ne msohcnt, and "X :
nrr5siua a willingness for The stock
40 he sold ~ the receiver, 5 H.
Rogers. j Tampa Tribune
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Catherine Park and her
of Richmond, Ky, who
ZEN spending the winters in
BID, are now pleasantly locat
IRIS. Hattie Browns residence
BIZ Missouri avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

)r and Mrs. o. NJ. Eaton
Tend the convocation OF the
IN Missionary district of
Florida, which convenes in
pn the 10th inst.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
Miley. D. ]. sumo

II. Miley, D. D.. super
Ef evangelism for the
n church in the United
DINING to Lakeland and
series Of services lasting
two weeks.
Hey is an evangelist with
DiritUal powers As su
N of evangelism most OF
10 time is given to the OK
apartment of this impor-
eh of church work and
Presbyterians are indeed
y having him come here
~ of meetings.
service is expected Sun
"a.
S. Patterson, pastor OF
will make other an
|ots later.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

kimbroueh Supply Co. has the
largest stock of furniture and the
lowest prices in town. Cash sale
continues two weeks longer. Come
and be convinced. No trouble TO
show our stock. All Of uur other
stock cut too. 35SG
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

|LACONICS
Sc of Fire Phone 5000

E. ]. Beck and daughter
John Mallalien, of Philadel-
IRE guests of Mrs. j. Edgar
the formers sister.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07
Friday Musicale

Owing 10 the condition Of the nj
ano III the Guild Han and no other
available place Of meeting, the open
meeting 81 the FRIDAY Musicale will
u held a the residence OF Mrs
osyar NJ Eaton tomorrow afternoon
al : O'Clock All members ana their
invited guests win pleas take no
lice by order Of the president.
lUCIi ~. e EATON.
Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Judge Williams, Of Alva, who has
been the guest of his daughters,
Mrs. Hattie rown and Mrs. i G..
Colbert, for the past week, returned
to his home today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Our furniture sale has been such
a success we will continue il for
two weeks longer. All goods al
cost for cash
,KIMBRONGI SUPPLY co. 1856
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

\
4. y. Nowlin, formerly pas
\ First Baptist church here,
(om knoXville. Tenn. that
TO- of the D"adcrick Avenue
ehrrch in that city, which
lting capacity Of $500 per
B. NoWlin states that in ad
the salary and home, the
lays his movin- expenses.
, pastor to the State con
and Southern Baptist con
Rnd also gives him a vaca-
4 year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

George W. PiXley ana wife
ch Lakeland tomorrow after
pm Fort Wayne. Ind, much
lelieht OF their many friends
! a ways happy 10 welcome
y I akeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Ecre Al persons arriving or
5 train from the north,
the Lakeland Highlands
se, it requiring twelve
PRS to transport them and
Bage to their final dostina
Pday has been an ideal
hy and amid such sur
as Lake Highlands affords
Ire that these visitors Will
ly fall In love with Flor
bis favored section
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

pgram menu cards for the
q the akeland Real Estate
night were declared by
ave been one of the hand
cimcns Of tho printers art
4t a like affair. The work
Aby the job department OF
g Telegram. and, al
riedly gotten up, was
Ecarctul attention and 81
kmanship that marks all
d out by this office
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

Don't miss this chance to act that
, new furniture at prices never before
/ quoted in Lakeland. Furniture ut
! factory prices Kimbrough supply
/ Co. fusgirs and wagons also re
duced to cost. 35S6
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-07

r YOU need any furniture don't
forget to see the Kimbrough Supply
Co., where You can get it at cost.
1856
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08
PyTH|ANS ADOPT {. RULES FOR CONTEST Method of Scoring in Com petition for HuddlestOn
 Banner Announced


 The general visiting committee of the IA Knights of Pythias lodges To- cated on the car lines in and around Birmingham met with Avondale lodge No. 1O3 on Monday night, March l. President B. K. McMorris was ili the chair and the following lodges were represented: Avondale No. 103, Jeffer- son Valley No. Il, Ruhama No 93. Woodlawn No SS, Phoenix No. 25, North Birmingham No. 306, Birmingham No. S5, Fairview No 240, Irondale No. 177, Steel City No. 190, and Enoch Nc. 5l. The rank of esquire was conferred by the general visiting team.
 The following rules were adopted at this meeting for the Huddieston ban ner contest: Ten points will be allowed for the general work of the officers of each lodge. Fifty points will he all lowed for knowledge of the ritual. Thirty points will be allowed for dra- matic effect and promptness in con ferring the ranks. Seven poinls all lowed for paraphernalia and three points allowed for drill of guards. The banner will be awarded to the lodge most proficient in conferring the ranks of page and knight. The meeting was adjourned to meet with Mount p1eas- ant lodge No "A at Wylam on Monday, March S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08
STOCK MARKET HAS BETTER SENTIMENT Less Fear of United States Becoming Involved in
 European War

NeN York, March 1.-More confident sentiment was reflected in the frmer and quieter market last week. There was evidently less fear of this country becom- ing involved with belligerent governments on account of reprsals affecting our com merce. official optimism at Washington over Germany's reply to this government and the chances of British concessions helped this feeling. On the other hand
 the British plan to interdict German sea trade and the attempt to open the Dar- danelles had the effect of increasing be- lief in ramors of peace prospects. Speedy disproval of some of these rumors estab- lisac1 their purely conjectural nature
 Wheats violent tumble was affected in differently by fears of interrupted ship ments through war measures and of re- lease of Russian shipments and by rumors of cancellation of export orders on peace prospects. Foreign trade generally was decidedly affected by these influences February's fourth week trade balance showing a marked decrease from preced- ing weeks, while foreign exchange rates stiffened. There was further sales of American securities from abroad: private
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08
LOS ANGELES CLUB
 PLANS ARE MADE Important Matters Dis cussed at Elks' Home
 Yesterday Afternoon

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock meet ing of the Los Angeles club at the home of Birmingham lodge No. 79, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks on Eighth ave- nue, was held. c. E. Meglemery, presi- dent of the club, had urged all mem- bers to be present at the above hour as several matters of importance were to be discussed The Los Angeles club has for it's purpose the talk ing of a large delegation of Ala bama EllSs to the next meeting of the grand lodge in July at the California city Its membership is not confined to the local lodge but every Elk in good standing in the state is eligible.
 The annual meeting and election of officers held last Tuesday brought out the largest attendance in years and a most enthusiastic meeting was held. The reports of the officers showed the lodge to be in excellent shape and much progress made during the past year. Exalted Ruler John s. Leedy was re- elected without opposition. The result of the election was:
 Exalted ruler, Johis s, Leedy; es- teemed leading knight Joe K saks: esteemed loyal knight, A. H. Moore esteemed featuring knight John F. Ab- bolt; secretary, Horace E. Shropshire Jr.: treasurer, Frank Arrico, tiler: John c. Greener, trustee for three years; Dr. John Perkins: representative to grand lodge, John s. Leedy; alternate. c. E. Meglemery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08

barking credits to foreigners and offer ings ct new German war loan notes were reported at Chicago and other western points. Several small imports of gold Were received, and more of the precious metal Is now in transit from Japan
 Favorable trade auguries were drawn from iron and steel news. showing in- crease in February production. and March furnace capacity further expanded. The months enlarged steel shipments. with lessened rate of new bookings, forecast a smaller increase in United States Steel's nnliilet orders than last month. The rate of new bolSings for March also is in question. The price or refined copper rose again A Hull was reported in west ern freight tonnage and January earn ings pointed to the severe economies in force.
 Adjournment of Congress was a fav- orable influence. Argument for western freight increase and Mssouri's refusal to allow a 2la-cent fare entered into cal- cuaticns Default of the Western pa- clhc railroad was without effect on the general bond market, which was broad and showed strong undertone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08
HUDDLESTON ASKS LODGES TO
 SELECT DISTRICT DEPUTIES

, lodge. l write to ask your lodge 10 helr me to select such q member for your district deputy.
 "rhe district deputy grand master is an officer of dignity and honor He is tke grand masters personal agent. See ton ii of tho grand lodge constitution provides that the district deputy grand master shall supervise and visit the sub- ordinates within their district. install the officers of suhordinates. decide all ques- tions relating to the secret work of the order. it's usages and customs. subject to an appeal to the grand master; he may grant dspensations in all cases, except to establish new or revive old lodges, and cases relating to the finances of tho suhordinates.
 .'In addition to this I shall expect the district deputy grand masters under me to answer such letters as l may write them. and to keep me informed of mat tsrs going on in the lodges which require attention.
 T ask that your lodge elect one of it's members who will perform these duties faithfully and conscientiously and who will promise to serve. have made up my mind not to appoint a district dep uty grand master who will loaf on the job. or who will not make an honest effort to perform it's duties. l want to see your lodge thrive and grow. I will dc all l can to help you, but you must furnish me with a district deputy grand nr ster who is a good worker.
 Please select your district deputy grand master at once ana sen~ me nis name on the enclosed card. Do not wait until the grand lodge meeting. but seEd the card at once.
 q wish your lodge every success. If I can help you in any wat, call on me. Yours in friendship, love and truth.
 .GEORGE HIDDLESTON,
 Deputy Grand Master
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08

Stating that the time Is. close at hand when he will assume the duties of grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the state of Alabama, and soliciting the earnest help of every mem Der of the order in the state. Deputy Grand Master George Huddleston has is- sued circular letter to all the suhordt- nate lodges of the state. In the letter he requests that each lodge elect a mem be-. to serve as district deputy grand master during his term of office. and one who will attend to all the dlties mcum- bent upon him. He states he will make no appointments except at the instance of the several lodges.
 The grand lodge of Odd Fellows will meet i'll Birmingham in May. when Ntr Huddieston will be installed as grand master. He expects to devote the major part of his time from May until Deeem- Der l. when he will prepare to take up his duties in Congress, in working for the advancement and interest of the order. The letter follows:
 Birmingham. March 1. 1915 My Dear Brother: Please read this in your lodge at it's next meeting
 .'The time for me to take mp my duties as your grand master is near at nanu. Tie responsibility is great. and l am fully determined to do my very level best to advance the cause of Ir order In Alabama. I expect to give every mo- 1uent of my time from now until Decem- Der 1, next. to work for Odd Fellowship. I beg the earnest help of every Odd Eel low toward making 1915 a fine year for our jurisdiction.
 ''Ir order for a grand master to do his work effectively. he must have live district deputy grand master in every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08
MODERN WOODMEN . MEET WEDNESDAYS Meeting Night Changed When Quarters Are
 Shifted

At the first meeting of the camp Tn it's new home last "Wednesday night, 69 members were present. The first de- gree work was put on by the officers of the camp, that degree being con ferred upon some eight or ten candi- dates The camp had as its guest O. E. Aleshire of Chicago. MT. Aleshiro
 is well known figure in Modern Woodmen circles. He was for 10 years clerk of the camp in Chicago, and afterward became a national lec- turer for the society. He is now state deputy for the state of Illinois, hav-
 ing under his supervision 1900 camps in that state with a total membership of 200, 900. Mr Aleshire spoke 10 tho members interestingly in regard 10 the history and development of the so- ciety. how it had grown from lit tie band of men back in the early sos into the powerful fraternal order which it now is.
 While in the city MT. Aleshire was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. k. w. Wyn- ings and visited the big plants at Ems ley and Bessemer, and was shown all parts of the city. It is the purpose of the Birmingham camp to secure. If pos sible, the national convention of the society for 1917. The convention iaeets once every three years Mir. Aleshire referred to Birmingham as the Chi cago of the south and pledged his support in securing for Birmingham the next national convention.
 Mir. Burns of New York city. who IS now national lecturer for the Mod ern Woodmen of America, will be the guest of the Birmingham camp on Fri day night, March 12. A public enter- tainment will be given by the camp in Fraternal hall on that occasion. A musical programme will be rendered, refreshments will be served and MT Burns will deliver an address