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The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

First Baptist Church Sunday,
preaching IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m. B. Y. p. U.
6 AS p. m; preaching Solana Mis-
sion End and 4th Sundays 8 80 p.
m. Mission Sunday school 3 p. m.
Cottage Prayer Meeting Tuesday
2 80 p. M; Prayer Meeting We'd
nesday 7:30 p. M; Ladies Bible
Study class Monday 8 p. M; w.
NJ. U. Monday after End Sunday
3 p. m. Everybody cordially in
vited. 1T. r. Woodson, Pastor.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The Caribbean storm, which has
been roaring around in the Gulf
for the past few days, brought us
some high winds and much rain
this week, and it appears to have
really broken the back of summer,
as the temperature is delightfully."-
autumnal.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Each shirt put in separate pack
age, which keeps it fresh and
clean until it is needed; collars
placed in rings to keep from
crushing. No charge for sewing
on buttons and repairing gar
ments.-Give us your next laun-
dry package.-C. A. Page, Agent
Lakeland Steam Laundry. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Associated Bible students will
have a study of the International
Sunday school lesson every Sun
day at 2:30 p. m, upstairs in
building formerly occupied by
Chadwick Dry Goods Co. Every
body interested invited. No col
lection. (adv)tf.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Adjourned Session


sion at seven p. m. September 21st,
1915.
Members present were Presl-
dent S. F. j. Trabue, Councilmen
Fries, Silcox and Mayor Stone,
Meeting was called to order and
minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
Mr.. Chas. A. Waltmire, who was
nominated to serve the unexpired
term of U. S. Whitaker, was duly
sworn in as member of the Town
Council.
On motion by Fries, seconded
by Silcox and carried, that $4,000
be set aside to take care of the
trees planted along the side walks.
On motion by Waltmire, Sec
onded by Silcox and carried, that
Mr.. McCann be appointed to take
care of the trees.
On motion by Silcox, seconded
by Fries and carried, that the
street committee investigate the
proposition presented by ex-Gov.
Gilchrist and pick out a street
that will take the colored child
ren dry-footed to the school house
after being graded.
On motion by Fries, seconded
by Waltmire and carried, that an
engineer establish a grade be-
tween Zero, that being the level OF
the grade in the Parks, to Is inch
es below the top of the sea wall,
and to report if enough dirt is in
each fill to make said grade, and
that each block by this measure
must show enough dirt to make
this grade. If there is sufficient
dirt in each block to establish
grade, then it shall be accepted by
the council as a completed job, If
there is not sufficient dirt in any
block, then it shall be the duty of
Mr.. Smith to fill in sufficient dirt
to bring same up to established
grade.
There being no further business
at this meeting Council adjourn
ed to meet September 22nd, 1915.
A. M. HATCH, Clerk.
Adjourned Session
Council met in adjourned ses-
sion at II 80 a. m. September
23rd, 1915.
Members present were Presi-
dent S. +. j. Trabue, Councilmen
Waltmire, Fries and Mayor Stone.
A telegram from the agent of
the bonding company to the effect
that omission of the seal was an
oversight and that same would be
corrected, was read, and the Clerk
was instructed to turn the deeds
over to Mr.. Smith.
There being no further business,
council adjourned to meet Sept.
28, 1915.
Adjourned Session
Council met in adjourned ses-
sion at seven p. m. Wednesday,
Sept. %, 1915.
Members present were Presi-
dent S. F. j. Trabue, Councilmen
Fries, Silcox, Waltmire and Atty.
Mobley in the place of Atty. Chad
man.
Meeting was called to order and
minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The Presbyterian Church-Sab-
bath services preaching at HOO
a. m. and 7;30 p. m. Sabbath
School meets at 8 AS a. m. The
Young Peoples Society of Christ
ain Endeavor meets at GAS p m.
Mid-week meeting Wednesday at
z 80 p. m. The Woman s Mission
ary Society meets after last Fri
day at 3p. m. of each month The
Children s Mission Band meets at
a p. M, the first Friday of the
month. We shall be pleased to
have visitors in the city make this
their church home wheile here.
Persons living in town, having no
church home, we shall be glad to
have join us in any or all these
services.-J. H. Albert, Pastor.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Arcadia News, Sept. 27-Glenn
Shaw, Harry Cross and Miss Mary
Moye enjoyed an auto ride to Pun
ia Gorda yesterday afternoon,
where they had supper before re-
turning.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Methodist church Preaching,
morning and evening, every Sun
day. Sunday school 10 a. m.
Preaching IL a. M and 7 80 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
1880 p. m. Epworth League
Sundays at $50 p. m. Woman's
Missionary meeting 3rd Monday
in every month. Woman's Aid
Society meeting 1st Monday in ev-
cry month. Communion every
first Sunday. Every body is well
come to come and worship with us.
II. III. Sistrunk, Pastor.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

5-tooth cultivators, hand plows,
rakes, potato rakes, fishing tackle,
Gift. show case, high grade Stand
ard and New Home sewing ma
chimes at less than COST. f.
CORBETT, at residence, Olympia
Ave. and Sullivan st. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

On motion by Fries, seconded by
Waltmire and carried, that the
report of Mr.. Banister be spread
on the minutes, which are as foi-
lows:
Punta Gorda, Fla, Sept. 22nd'
To the honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council of the Town Oh
Punta Gorda, Florida.
Gentlemen:
On the evening of the 2lst inst,
your honorable body passed the
following resolution, to-wit;
"That an engineer be employed
to establish a grade between zero,
that being the level of the ground
in the park, to eighteen 1S) inch
es below the top of the Sea Wall,
and report if enough material is
in the fill to make said grade, and
that each block by this measure
must show enough material to
make this grade" etc.
In accordance with this resolu-
ton, | have this day done such
leveling and made such measure
ments as required to determine
this, and | hereby wish to report
that each block has sufficient ma
terial to make the grade between
the points mentioned; excepting
the blocks East of Mr.. Meadow S
lot. where fill has not yet been
made.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. SENTZ BANISTER,
Engineer.
On motion by Fries, seconded
by Silcox and carried, that the
guarantee of contract bonds pre-
scented by Mr.. Smith be accepted
when properly executed and that
the clerk turn the deeds over to
Mr.. Smith.
On motion by Fries, seconded
.by Waltmire and carried, that Mr..
Smith secure acknowledgment
from the agent of the bonding
company that he will attach his
seal to the bonds and that such
omission was an oversight, and
upon such acknowledgment the
clerk shall turn the deeds over to
Mr.. Smith.
There being no further business
at this meeting, council adjourned
to meet at II 80 a. m. Thursday,
Sept. 23rd, 1915.-A. M. HATCH,
Clerk.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

j. Jack, ST., Willie Moger and
Gilbert Hamilton returned yester-
day from a pleasure trip to the
Myakka river. The first named
resides here; the other two, at
Fort Myers.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Coe Allen is here from West
Palm Beach visiting his parents,
Senator and Mrs. f. M. Cooper.
He arrived Tuesday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Visitors to Arcadia yesterday /:
S. f. J. Trabue, j. H. Hancock, c.
Ii. Gill, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Addi-
son, Mrs. Locke Addison, T. |.
Adams, G. X. Lewis, G. A. Nc
Lane, j. S. Guthrie and Ed Lowe.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Miss Judy Whidden came up
from Boca Grande, Saturday af-
ternoon, visiting friends until the
following day when she returned
home.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

F. c. Cooper of Atlanta, and P.
5. Avery of Tampa, representing
the Gulf Refining Co., spent sever
al days in the city the past week
on business connected with the
company's local interest,
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Russia's resources for retreat
impress themselves as unlimited
when a glance shows that even
could her European territory be
fully occupied she would still
la;c g., 2.::a &C ell hack en-.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mrs. Lizzie Lynch of Hilliard,
after a pleasant visit to her sister,
Mrs. NJ. Steele, left yesterday to
return to her home.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

w. Whidden of Useppa Island
was transacting business in the
city and greeting his many friends
Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mrs. j. w. Jordan of Tarpon
Springs, will arrive today to visit
her mother, Mrs. Sophia Jermain,
in Solana.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Best business location in town
large store room equipped with
shelves and counters for dry
goods, for rent-Apply to THE
HERALD.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Have you given the Lakeland
Steam Laundry a trial yet? If
not, let us have that package next
week. Our methods are the lat
est Our service the best.-C. A.
Page, Agt. (adv)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Seven Punta Gorda colored
folks left this morning for st. Pet
ersburg to attend an Adventist
camp-meeting over there.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John Collier and
Miss Vido Skipper of Zolfo, spent
Sunday in the city with Mrs. Col
lier's son, j. E. Skipper.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Clothing, shoes and hats-latest
styles-for men at R. c. Blomt' s
(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Miss Thelma White spent the
past weekend with relatives at
Cleveland, returning Sunday
night.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

School boys may feel inclined
to request a postponement of stud
les in geography until the rear
,rangement of the maps is conf
.pleted.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Miss Louise Irwin took the
train this morning for Arcadia.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mrs. |. T. Adams went over to
Tampa this morning.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

, On account of the meetings at
the Methodist church, the meeting
of the Woman's Civic Improve
ment Association is postponed
from Friday afternoon of this
week to Friday afternoon of next
week at 3 80 O clock.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mrs. C. w. Tolson, after a pro-
longed visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. j. Huffman, in this
city, left Friday to return to her
home in Miami.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Ice cream freezers at cost. j.
F. CORBETT, at residence, Olym-
pia and Sullivan st.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

T. OR Jameson visited the
county capital on business Mon
day.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The latest in mems wear at R.
G. Blount. (advt.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

And a little widow with a dim
pie is a dangerous thing.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

"Gold train on way" Hope
is coming our way.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

No dear Agnes, those German
notes are not dictated to blonde
stenographers.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

County commissioners meet
next Monday and Tuesday; school
board, Tuesday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Mexico is as much addicted to
the"manana" habit as ever when
it comes to considering plans for
peace.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
RANDOM RAPS
(Kanned)

What's one watermelon between
two9
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
At the Churches

Church of the Good Shepherd
(EpiscopaD - Lay services Sun
day evening at 7:30 o'clock. ~
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

A full line Of staple and fancy
groceries, fresh and reliable, at
A. P. Hatch's If. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
INTERESTING
HAPPENINGS
Events Transpiring in and About
Punta GoYda---Personal
Mention

Tomorrow will be Oct. 1st.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Miss Isabelle Oliver left yester-
day afternoon for High Springs
to resume her work as musical in
structor in the High Springs High
School.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Speaking of the Dumba Incl
dent, why so much fuss about Civ
ing a man his walking papers.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

New bicycles cheap, good tires
put on baby carriages; houses to
rent at Strobhar's Bicycle Shop.
toct1 (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

c. NJ. Carrier spent Monday and
Tuesday in Tampa giving atten-
ton to matters of a business ma
ture.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Smith says:
In sunshine or rain,
We never complain
But deliver our bread
That all may be fed. (adv.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
PREMIER WARNS JAPAN
TO Be AMPLY PREPARED
Count Okuma Tells Diet Not Day
Should BE Lost in Reple-
tion of Navy.
COUNTRY's FIRST NECESSITY
Economic and Financial Outlook lie
Considers Propitious-Adyicc TO
China Not Selfish, but Given Solely
to Safeguard Its Interests.

TOKYO December Count Okuma
the japanese premie", addressed the
Diet to-day. The Premier emphasized
the statement that the project for naval
repletion which was ratified by the
Council OF Defense was the first neccs-
sity in the present situation of the
world.
'Not day can be lost in carrying
out the plan he declared
Count Okuma said that lie considered
the economic and financial outlook
propitious.
Baron 1shi. Minister OF Foreign AZ
fairs, also addressed the Lict He re-
viewed the Chinese situation without
referring TO the question Of China ally
ing herself with the entente powers
AS to the question of the re-cstablish-
ment of the monarchy in China, the
Foreign Minister said that China con-
templated some delay i'm the execution
OF it's plan, but that he was not mt
liberty to give the details of China's
reply 10 Japans request for post
poncment Of the project Baron Ishii
said that in discussing the matter with
the powers he insisted that Japan's
advice for a postponemcnt was actuatcd
solely by the desire TO safeguard the
common interests Of China AMI the
powers and was not a selfish interfer-
ence in domestic affairs AT the expense
Of China
Referring TO the pact whereby the
entente allies agree not to make a
separate peace. Baron Ishii said Japan
joined because her adhes sion would
demonstrates TO the world that the unity
and determination of the entente allies
were growing stronger. and also would
make more definite the common rcla-
tions Of the powers in regard 10 the
conclusion Of peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
AUSTRIANS SINK SHIP
Nfcnnh Announces One French Sulna IN
rinc, SiN Steamers and Other Graft
sent to Bottom.

VIENNA, December 1.-Thc sinking
of French submarine boat. the l'rcs-
mel. and six steamers and six large and
several small MontcueSrin sailing YES
sells in the lower Adriatic Sea off the
coaS, of Albania is related in an o.
All tho vessels were loaded with war
material. which they either were try
ing TO land on the Albanian coast or
to convey there.
bottom by the Austrian cruiser Novart
and Austrian torpedo boat destroy 0's in
the Gulf of prin. to the north OF Du-
razzo. They were engaged In discharg-
ing munitions. One Italian steamer
armed with three guns. and an Italian
motor vessel were sunk while on their
way from Brindisi TO Durazzo These
were loaded with munitions
While the Austrians were engaged in
sinking these vessels twenty guns on
shore bumbarded them heavily but, the
official report says. without success
Recent reports have been to the
effect that italian forces have been
landed at Avlona. Albania. To enter the
Balkan campaign, and to-day's report
of the putting ashore Of munitions and
OF artillery attacks from shore against
the warshipS seemingly gives verify to
tn" previous accounts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
ROB MARSHALL HOME
Vice Presidents IudiannpoIIs Home
Looted While lie Visits wife
ut Hospital.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. December =
The residence Of Vice President Mar
shall was looted this morning while lie
was at the bedside, OF his wife in n local
hospital
Mr. MARSHALL had previously sent sew
eral trunks includin. all OF his silver
ware 70 vault In preparation for his
return to Washington.
The burglars did not get much OF
value, but did much damage.
Mrs. Marshall Is doing nicely at the
hospital. where She underwent nm on
Grafton two weeks ago, hut the Vice.
Presidents plans to return to Washing
ton are still indefinite.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
HAS NO IMPORTATION

NEW YORK. December THE
Standard Oil Company had not re-
ceived any direct word late to-day con-
cerning the attack by a submarine on
the company's tank steamer Petrolitc
In the Mediterranean. as reported in a
message from the cruiser Des Moines
to the Navy Department. The Petro-
lite sailed from New York OH Novem- :
her for Alexandria. Egypt.
Onicials of the export department
thought that If the captain of the
tanker had communicated with tho
Des Moines he would not endeavor 70
report to tho New York office unless
ho touched ut some port. !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
WILSON LASHES
us. CITIZENS WHO
BETRAY COUNTRY
Asks Congress to Enact
Laws for Punishment of
Such Traitors.
LARGER ARMY AND NAVY
HELD UP AS ESSENTIAL
Pan-Americanism Is Proclaimed,
and Clear Definition of Mon
roe Doctrine Given.
MESSAGE WELL. RECEIVED
Variety Of Subjects Touched, and
General Comment Is
faudatOry.
LARGER ARMY AND NAVY
HELD UP AS ESSENTIAL
hSSAGE WELL RECEIVED
Variety Of Subjects Touched. and
General Comment Is
I.audatory.

WASHINGTON, December 1.--Presi-
dent Wilson. in his annual address to
Congress to-day. dealing mainly with
national defense. proclaimed an ad-
vanccd Pan -AmcricaniSm grown from
the guardianship of the Monroe Doc
trne to the "full and honorable as
sociation' Of all the Americas.
Although. in the longest address he
has delivered to Congress. the Presi-
dent touched upon variety of subjects,
the pred." mating note was the neccs-
sity Of Il policy OF military prepared
ness to meet the readjustmcnts OF the
next generation as they will affect the
American Continent. He cmphasz lied
his point by saying:
Unless you take ii within your view
and permit the full significance OF ii to
command your thought. 7 cannot find
the right light in which to set forth
the particular matters that lie at the
Very front OF my whole thought as T
address YOU to-day. mean national
uefeNse.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
F ord Asks Congress
to Support His Plans

on BOARD STEAMSHIP OSCAR
IL. At SEA Twin wireIens). December
7.-Iicnry Ford hns vent n wirelcss
n~ssnTc to Congress, asking sup
port for his plans to end the Euro
penn war.
Governor l.. u. InnnH. or North
Dnkotn, sent "a wireiess mcsnaEe to
Secretary OF state LRnninE, urging
him TO provide members of tho Ford
pence pnrty with pasrports which
will enabic them to visit beiIigcrent
countries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
R.,F.&P. WILLING
TO LOWER TRACKS
ON MYERS'S PLAN
Offers to Depress Belt Line,
but Only to Depth of
Twelve Feet.
SIGNS POINT TO DEATH
OF OVERHEAD CROSSING
Pollard Files Opinion Holding
That Road Alone Must Pay
for Reconstruction.
FULLER CRITICIZEs CHAMBER
Implores Committee Not to Advise
With 1t, Fearing Repetition OF
PostOtfice Fate.
SIGNS POINT TO DEATH
OF OVERHEAD CROSSING
FULLER CKITIcIzEs CHAMBER
Impiores Committee Not to Advise
With II, Fearing Repetition OF
OSt-Otfice Fate.

Ultimate agreement between the city
and the Richmond. fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company on "a plan
Tor depressing the Belt Line TO Il depth
I" be determined and the abandonment
OF tho cOmpanys overhead crossing
scheme was forcshadowcd last night
following ii stormy session of the coun-
Gil Committee on streets called To- con-
slider further tho West End crossing
problem.
This turn iu the Eelt Line con;ro-
rcrsy followed Developments Of rela
lively cpochai character. Summarized
briefly. these were:
The filing with the committee OF a
lengthy statement by tic Administra-
tive board setting forth its unaitera bile
opposition to the companys overhead
crossing plan and declaring without
reservations for tho IIanIiins depressed
track plan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
BRIEF SENATE SESSION
Hundreds of Petitions on Various IL.
sues Arc Presented md Hills
Introduced.

WASHINGTON. December 7.-Presen-
tation OF hundreds of petitions on smf-
iraSc. preparedness. peace, expectation
OF munitions and the introduction Of
biils ana resolutions occupied to-day's
briet session or the Senate. Senator
Sutherland Republican. Of Utah, intro
duced the Susan II. Anthony woman
suffrage amendment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
PROTECT JAPANESE
Disturbed Conditions In Shanghai Lends
to Measures to Protect Resi-
dents ond Interests

TOKYO, December 8 tdelayed) 1t is
understood that Japan. in view Of the
disturbed conditions in Shanghai. will
adopt measures for the protection of
Japanese residents and interests there
Several Japanese warships arc already
on the spot, and the cruiser Tsugaru
which has left Yokohama. is believed
to be bound for Shanghai
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
DELAYS DUMAS OPENING
Cznr Indefinitely PoatpOncs Assembly
Of Russian Congress md Council
of Empire.

PETROGRAD (via London), Dccem-
ber 7.--Ginpcror Nicholas has issued n
rcscript postponing indefinitely the
opening of the Duma aud the Council
of thee Empire. This action is taken on
the ground that the budget committees
of those bodies have not yet completed
the preparation Of the budget.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
AMERICAN GIRL TO WED
Miss MajorIe Collins, of Cleveland, Will
He Bride OF Frederick Franklin,
of EBEInDd.

Especial Gable to The Times Dispa ch. ]
LONDON. December THE engage
ment is announced Of Frederick j.
Franklin. eldest son OF j. Norris Frank
lin, C. Plymtre. Devonshire. and Miss
Marjorie stowe Collins, daughter OF the
late Walter stowe Collins, OF Cleveland.
Ohio ....-..-..s,s ,,,. ,.S.e.,s = -l ~ ,ltsa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08

The Austrian cruiser Noynrn. ns-
sisted by several diestrOycrs. on de-
cembcr sunk three lnrEc nnd two
small steamers untl five sailing Ncs-
sells ut san Giovanni di Neiun. In
the Lower Adrintir. where they were
hischnrxinE war material. An AUS
trim wnrship nIso sent TO the bot
tom the French siibmarine Freanei.
Austrian headquarters reports
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-08
SHE ESCAPES KNIFE
Phy ySirian Announces That Operation on
Mfss Janc tddnms IL Not
Probable.

CHICAGO, December 7.--Miss Jane
Addams probably will not be oper ,ted
on, DIR. James !. lIcrrick said to-day
In Announcing that the widely known
peace advocate and settlement worker
is suffering from n hcmorrhasc of tho
kidney.