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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR STATE SENATOR

To the Voters of the 9th Senatorial Dis
trict:
| am a candidate for Senator, and will
appreciate your votes in the June pri-
mary l have had ample opportunity to
know the prevailing conditions and needs
of the district, and, If elected to the SEN
ate, / will faithfully discharge. the duties
of the office without fear or favor.
A. NJ. WILSON.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY PROSECUTING ATToR-
NEY

To the Veters and People OF DeSoto
County, Florida:
The 1916 session of the Florida Legis-
lature created a County Court for Desc
to County. 1t was necessary for the
Governor to appoint a Prosecuting At
torney for said court, to serve from the
date of his commission until the qualfi-
cation of his successor, who may be cho-
sen at the ensuing general election" On
the End day of June, 1915. received this
appointment. With loyalty, patriotism
fidelity, and with all the prudence with
which the Almighty has endowed me,
have endeavored to fulfill the trust re-
posed in me.
| hereby announce my candidacy Tor
the office of Prosecuting Attorney of De-
Soto County Florida, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Party in the June
primary.
Very truly.
HITCH q HOMES
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR AND
HEALTHY

There Is only one way to have a clear
healthy complexion and that is to keep
the bowels active and regular. DR.
Kings New Life Pills will make your
complexion healthy and clear, move the
bowels gently stimulate the liver
cleanse the system and purify the blood
splendid spring medicine. 25c at your
Druggist.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR cURcUIT JUDGE

To the People of the Tenth judicial Cir
cult:
am a candidate for the office of cir
cult judge. subject to the action OF the
Democratic Party in the June primary
If chosen to serve you, | promise an nom
est, faithful and fearless administration
of Justice in accordance with law l shall
be grateful for your support.
Very truly,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
PROPOSALS WANTED

Sealed proposals will be received by
the BOARD of Commissioners of DeSotC
county ON or before April 5th. 1916, at Z
D. m. for furnishing (. o. b. cars or dock
at Punta Gorda or Tampa. Florida. APP
proximately $50 tons of asphalt cement
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids Specifications may be secured
from II. s. Jaudon Engineering Com
pany, Box SS4, Barlow, Fla,
tapI6 A. L. DURANGO, Clerk
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

I hereby announce that I am candi-
date for reelection for the office of Sup
erintendent of Public instruction for De-
soto county
Three years ago when l was hohoFeq
bv anpCintmcnt to an unexpired term,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

To the Voters of District No. DeSoto
County: 80
a. candidate for reelection as County
Commissioner of District No. 3, subject
to the decision of the Democratic voters
at the primary election in June.
VIM. M. WRITTEN,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

/ hereby announce that l am candi-
date for County Commissioner from Dis
trict No. 3, subject to the Democratic
primary of June 9Th. If nominated and
elected, / will give earnest and faithful
attention to the duties of the office and
use every effort to discharge them to the
satisfaction of the people of the district.
Soliciting your support, 1 am,
Very truly yours,
NORMAN c. HEWITT.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR

will be candidate in the June Pri-
mary for reelection to the office of Tax
Assessor. At present this office means
lot to you. / am familiar with the work;
give 1t an earnest thought; your sup
port will be appreciated
Yours,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

No 1852
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK At PuNTA
pA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
ON MARCH 7, 1916.
Resources
/. Loans and discounts
Except those shown
3. u ~ S. bonds:
u. S. bonds depos-
tied to secure circula-
ton (par value)
7S1tSY'G q. S. Bonds 100000
4. Bonds, securities, etc.
Securities other than
u. S. bonds mot in
ed and unpiedged 2.2O2.24
S. Subscription to stock
of Federal Reserve
Bank 10000
a Less amount unpaid $3.50
$4,000 S50.ou
7. Value of Banking
house df unencum- o,o ~
bered) 7OOO.OO
s. Furniture and Fix $500.
lures 4.SOO.OO
10. Net amount due from
Federal Reserve
Bank 5,267.12
IL. a Net amount due from
approved reserve
agents in New York,
Chicago, and st.
Louis 12,63O27
b Net amount due from
approved reserve a
gents in other re-
serve cities 10,940.39 23,67O.66
H. Net amount due from
banks and bankers
(other than included
in 10 or III 32,OS2.O2
IA Other checks on banks
in the same city or
town as reporting bank 58.O4
Is. O Outside checks and
other cash items
20.S3
Fractional currency,
nickles. and cents
15S.04 1857
al banks 1910. 90
H. Federal Reserve notes 5000
IS. Coin and certificates 11,43S.70
10. Legal-tende notes l,O35. 90
20. Redemption fund with
u. S. Treasurer and
due from u. S. Treas
urer 6OOOO
Total $2O1, 22S rs
Liabilities
"a. Capital stock paid in 100000
25 Surplus fund 3,S25O0
26. Undivided Profits
2,92657
Less current expen-
ses, interest, and taxes
paid 4,l9l.60 1895 O3
l. 81. Circulating notes out
standing 1920 90
Demand Deposits:
3d. Individual deposits
- subject to check 7S,53O5O
49, Certificates of deposit
due in less than 80 .-
days 1920 81
a. Certified checks l4.2l
| DF -l.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FoR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY


To the Democratic Electors of DeSoto
County:
| hereby announce my candidacy Ger
the office of Prosecuting Attorney for
DeSoto County, subject to the Demo-
cratic nomination in the ensuing pri-
mary.
/ realize the Importance of this office
as financial asset of the County as
well as a means to the enforcement OF
law and the preservation of order there
in The success of a County Court ard
it's benefit to the tax payer may be
measured by the dilligent, energetic and
impartial administration of the duties OF
it's Prosecuting Attorney.
If nominated and appointed l shall
give to the duties imposed upon me con-
scientious. energetic and undivided serv-
ice. Most respectfully,
/. GRADY BURTON.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney in
and for DeSoto County, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary. In
1911 | was elected to this position, but
the County Court was abolished shortly
thereafter and before had chance to
show the people of DeSoto County my
appreciation of their support.
If again elected to this position, l as
sure you that the duties of the office
shall receive my best and closest atten-
ton. GEORGE LElINEh
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
FOR MEMBER BOARD EDUCATION

FOR MEMBER BOARD EDUCATION
To the Voters of School District No. 3
DeSoto County:
take this means of announcing my
self as a candidate for reelection as
member of the DeSoto County Board OF
Education from District No. g.. l pledge
to give to the county my very best serv-
ice if again elected to this office.
Respectfully,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23
CANDIDATES. CARDS
Paid Political Advertisement

Announcements of $50 words or
less published under this head for
fee of $1,000, the uniform charge
by all DeSoto county papers.
= =
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

Reversible.
''Snug & raw was | ere | saw war
& guns" spells the same both back
ward and forward.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLO
RIDA IN AND FOR DESoTo cCUN-
TY-IN cHANCERY.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
ASSESSMENT BOARD TO
CORRECT HOUSE NUMBERING

To obtain a list Of properties that
have not been recorded as we'll as TO
make certain corrections to complete
their records for the 1917 tax rate,
the Board Of Assessment will begin
an inspection of the city in the near
future. The board has power to num-
Der houses and to order changes in
cases where houses hive been incor-
rectly numbered.
AS the law stipulates that no
changes in house numbering can be
made between any registration days
and the day for the election. correc-
tions cannot be made at once The
board is preparing the data, however
Much confusion and an enormous
amount of work is entailed upon the
Board Of Assessment and tho tax
Office because the people number their
houses themselves Numerous cases
of inaccuracy in this city therefore
exist Attention is called to one
place on Front street. between Mar
ket and King streets, where there are
two houses. each numbered Is. In
the northern part of the city there
7 are on one street and only a block
apart two houses numbered 2l9.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08

announce in their personal platforms
their advocacy of the Federal amend
ment. We expect that Democratic
candidates in. many States will also
see the advisability Of indorsing the
Federal amendment. just as so many
of the leading Democrats in both SEN
ate and House have already done.
There is no doubt that the candi-
date who openly indorses Federal
as we'll as State action on woman suf-
frage will have a big lead over can
didates who fail to make their posi-
tions clear.
Surely there is no reason why we
should fight Democratic or Republi.
can members Of the House who are
seeking recollection in cases where
those nominees did all they could tc
help us in our fight last winter. Noi
is there any reason why we should
not oppose men. no matter what THEN
party who during the session have
done everything they could TO balk
our plans"
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
PRINCESS anne farmer
CROWS AUGUST BERRIES

PRINCESS ANNE. Nd. Aug. s. -
Although the strawberry season end
ed several weeks ago, luscious Der.
ries have appeared in the local mar
kets almost daily for the last two
weeks G. A. Garwood. who resides
on a farm about a mile north Of
Princess Anne, has been furnishing
them from new variety of plant,
known as the Ever-bearing The ber-
ries are large and exceedingly firm
and palatable for the time Of the year.
They have been bringing from Is 70
20 cents per quart for at least two
weeks.
Mr Garwood. who has made close
study of the strawberry and its
growth in many climates, is Of the
opinion that he will be able to grow
berries and have them ripening un-
III frost arrives. The plants from
which the berries are being taken at
the present time we're set out last
spring. Farmers from many parts Of
the county have visited the place and
noted with interest the luxurlant
-growth.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
FTNFRAI or J. j. MONAGHAN.

The funeral OF James J, Monaghan.
who died on Friday, aged 90 years,
took place yesterday with requiem
mass in Sacred Heart Church. Pre-
vious TO the services the remains Of
the aged man lay in state at his late
home, No. $40 North Van Buren street.
The services at the church we're In
charge Of the Rev. Walter Leonard. as
sisted by the Rev. Francis Tucker and
the Rev John J. Connolly. Interment
was made in the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
SUFFRAGISTS Plan
WAR ON Enemies
Leaders Ask Congress Candi-
dates How They Stand
on Issue
TAKE NO ACCOUNT
OF PARTY LINES

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-War on
opnonents of suffrage Republicans or
Democrats. Is strongly threatened
IN INQUIRIES sent to all candidates for
Congress. Three questions, TO which
answers are requested, are directed
70 every candidate for the House or
,aonate by Mrs. Frank NJ. Roessing'
N,ce-president OF the National Aneri-
can Woman Suffrage Association and
chairman Of its Congressional com
mittee. These questions are:
"Are you in favor OF woman sur
frage?" r..
"If elected. will you vote in Con-
eress to submit to the States i eu-
eral amendment to enfranchlse the
women of this country
"If appointed on a committee III
whose jurisdiction such an amehu-
ment should fail. will you do all III
vour mower to expedite the passage
of such a measureY
Each Asked TO Answer.
In the letter sent to each candlua'e
Mrs. Roessing says: -.
GAS candidate for Congress from
vour district. your position on puono
questions Is of interest and import
ance not only to your district out 20
the whole country. The NaIiona'
American Woman Suffrage Assocla-
lion. composed of organizations IN ouH
fortv-eight States, would appreciate
an expression of your opinion OF
three questions relating to woman
suffrage. For your convenience ~
enswering we are inclosing these
questions on a separate sheet OF pa
per" O., 49, ,,.or.
tion of the national association Whlcu
always has been strictly non-partisan
was TO make a fight against canui
dates who did not answer the ques'
lions IN it's satisfaction, Mrs. Roessint
said such a course would depend en-
tirelv on the action of the convention
IN he held in Atlantic City from sep
tember to 10.
Hughes, Attitude Not Binding.
at must be remembered that tn'
utterances Of Mr.. Hughes. the Repuo
rcan nominee. do not bind all the he
nublican candidates for the House o.
senate" said Mrs. Roessing. W.
anticipate that many of them VIII tol
low the example of their leader an'
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
DENOUNCING MEDICINES

Wholesale denunciation Of propri-
etary medicines IS no more iustifiable
than wholesale denunciation Of the
medical profession. IL is no more
true that there are reputable physi-
clans who unselfishly devote their
lives 10 an unending struggle with
disease than that there are stand
ard remedies which do as good a
work often where the work Of the
good physician cannot reach. A good
example is Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound which has for forty
years been alleviating the sufferings
of women and curing the ills peculiar
TO their sex.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08

Of good pink or blue chambray or check
gingham in 3 or year sizes Nicely made,
regularly 25c each
-Children's Wear, Fourth Street Store.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
w. c. 7. u. PICNIC.

The Ella Thacher branch of the w
c. T. t., viii hold its monthly business
meeting and annual picnic at Shellpot
Park at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Members are urged to attend and
bring box lunches.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
HOTEL NORMANDIE

KENTUCKY AVE. NEAR TIE BaAOh, ad bnm.
Noted Tor its excellent table ana nouns
-,sor,s Fresh vegetables from own farm
All rev metal beds Ocean view rooms aS
Priva,e baths Elevator to street sl leHs,'
Near Boardwalk, churches, piers a.
re hathinr from hotel. Special low eeiis
and weekly rates. D. hANAN
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
HOTEL KENTUCKY
Atlantic CITY. n; y.-,o,

,,.,r,, Atlantis Hln siPRoSf' SlSTf' EDD1r1oN.
-. Ave Nenr Beach Capacity 4OO'
EensuSn sc rooms with hot and cold running water
as Win pr, ats batn. Telephone and and eec'ss etresi
ne1,s ga ~ booltlet and points Of interest.
Snsrican plan Rates including good, msqls I9y =
90 M 81 NkIIY: sfo TO $3.50 WEEKLY
- " B. KBNNADY. Proprietor
Evening journal., 1916-08-08

These are only samples of the mac
curacy in house numbering 10 be
found all over the city.
Evening journal., 1916-08-08
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS
ST. ELMO

$50 r.,,.sses Avenue, Near Beach.
Atlantic City, n, J. ~.
Central location. Homenskeii i.,s Tatss'
tohle Large. cool rooms. ModeIate D{T;iies
Established 20 years. MIS- lheouo''e
Owner and Prop.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-01-01
SUCCESSION SALE.

State of Louisiana, Parish OF Wesl
Felieiana, oath Judicial District
Court Succession of Whitman
Wilcox, deceased. No
by Virtue of commission go the
Sheriff directed By the Honorable the
Taenty.fonrth judicial pistrie, Court
In the matter OF the Succession Of
Whitman Wilcox, deceased, will offer
for sale TO the highest bidder at the
store building, the place OF residence
OF the deceased, near Wakefield La
AT the hour of eleven o'clock a. m, on
Saturday. January IS, 1915,
the following described personal prop
erty OF the deceased
Five mules; ESQ barrels of corn,
more or less, one lot of hay, one plat.
form scale; farming implements: aud
the contents Of store, consisting OF dry
goods, canned goods, groceries peas,
cash register, patent medicines. etc,
AS per inventory on slle In the Clerk $
Ofilee.
Terms Of saieCash. provided the
property brings two-thirds of LIS ap.
pralaed value.
J. II, cLACk. Sheriff
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-01-01

State OF Louisiana, Parish OF West
fellciana. 24th judicial District
Court. $50 Succession Of Whitman
Wilcox. deceased No
by virtue vi commission TO the
Sheriff directed by The Honorable the
Tweaiy- judicial District Court
In the matter Of the succession OF
Whitman Wilcox, deceased, | viii offer
for sale to tbs highest bidder al the
front door Of the Court House la the
rowa OF 81. Franeisyille, La, al the
hour III eleven O'clock a. IN, oR
Saturday, January 10, 1915,
the following described real estate. the
property OF deceased, situated In the
Parish OF West relietana, state Of
Louisiana. torwlt.
A certain piece or parcel Of land.
with all the buildings aud improve
iaents thereon, situated In the Third
Ward OF said Parish containing Two
Hundred and Three aud 2le0 1903 02l
acres, and bounded ON the North by
lands Of Matt Gilmore on the East by
lands OF The estate ut Mrs. .LobdeIl,
on the South by lands Of he estate Of
Mrs. Lobdell and the aaodviIle road,
and on the West by lands now or
formerly belonging to X II. Percy
Terms OF sale one thousand Dol
lars cash, and the balance In one, Two.
three and four years, la equal deferred
payments, with eight per cent interest
To be represented by notes vi the pur
chaser. to his own order and by him.
self endorsed. made payable on or be.
fore one. two. three and four years
with elgh, per cent interest from date
until paid, aud seeured by mortgage
on the property sold, purchaser TO
have the privilege of paying larger
amount or the whole Of his bid In cash
at time vi sale II preferred,
j. IL. CLACk, Sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-01-01
KEEPING THE CITY CLEAN.
Jennings Times Record /.

Jennings Times heeordl
Did yoa see your friend toss news.
paper down In the street? II In Itself
was little thing and not of any great
consequence. HUI when everybody. or
a great many bodies. do the same II
litfera up the public places and gives
the town nh appearance OF backward.
ness and slo,hfulness and decay which
operates as u detriment In the minds
af all progressive people, especially
when those people are from o distance.
tut instead Of throwing down the
papers. and kicking other refuse into
tho street. suppose each citizen should
make practice Of keeping the town
clean and bright and attractive. would.
nj II be good for the eyes to see9 It's
saRy 10 do-~lf We want 10 do IL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-01-01
AN ORDINANCES

| To levy, collect aud enforce payment
Of an annual license tax upon all
persons. associations Of persons,
or business firms, or corporations,
pursuing any trade, profession,
vocation, calling or business In the
Town Of st Frgneisyiiie. Louisiana,
except those that are expressly
exempted from such license tax by
Article 22s Of the Constitution OF
the State Of Louisiana.
he 1t ordained by the Mayer and
Board OF Aldermen OF The Town OF
NJ. ffaneissllle, State Of Louisiana, la
regular session convened. on this the
seventh day OF December. 1915.
Section |, That there is hereby levied
an annual license tax Cor the year
Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen. upon
each person, association OF persons,
or business firms. or corporations, pur
suing any trade, profession, calling or
business or vocation, conducted, pur.
sued, carried on or operated within the
limits Of the Town OF st. FTancisyiila,
Louisiana, which, or who may be sub
lStf VI Ehts t4tShAe sa8 4kaSt aAitNft
22g OF the Constitution OF the State Of
Louisiana
Sec, 3. That on the second day of
January. 1916, the Tax Collector shall
begin to collect. and shall collect as
fast az Feasible from each Of the
persons or business firms. associations
OF persons. and corporations. pursuing
within the limits OF said municipality.
any trade. profession. calling, vocation,
or business as aforesaid, license tax
az herein provided.
All iIeenses shall be due and col
lectibie during the grs, two moatha OF
the year 1916, aud all unpaid licenses
shall become delinquent on The first
day OF March of said year. and all
firms and persons commencing business
after tina, day shall become delinquent
unless the licenae be paid wilfen ten
days.
Sec. 3, That the annual municipal
license herein levied Ia declared to be
the same. and 10 be graduated In ae.
cordanee with the constitution and
Laws Of the State of Louisiana nov In
tstSts aAa rs a1ftSs SSSEHfta VI tS ss8E
same az to graduation and In amount
as provided, levied and graduated In
and by the license laws OF the State of
Louisiana for state purposes In accord
afiee With the laws now In force. and
To be- determined In accordance there.
With. and rs provided In Act No. Ill
OF the Acts ef the General Assembly OF
the State Of Louisiana for the year
1898. and the subsequent Acts Of the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana amendatary thereof.
II In hereby declared 10 be- the snten.
tiea OF this body 10 herein levy the
same license tax for municipal par.
poses. both as To graduation and
amount. az liz nov imposed by the
General Assembly for state purposes,
10 which laws special reference Is
hereby made as part hereof for the
purpose aforesaid provided that this
declaration shall not apply TO dealers
In distilled. alcoholic aud malt liquors,
the llcenas for the carrying on OF
which shall be al hereinafter provided
In this ordinance.
See, 4 That The procedure Ia the
collection of municipal licenses herein
levied. and I'd ascertain the amount
due for same by sha Tax Collector.
shall be the same a. In DOW provided
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-01-01
No. ii2ss2, Division Fl" Civil Dis

No. ii2,b32, Division "Ee Civil Dis.
,riet Court Parish Of Orleans.
by virtue OF All order 10 ala directed
BIZ tue Honorable the Civil District
Court for the Parish Of Orleans, Louis
lana, la the matter OF the Succession
OF Mrs Martha Mary iieatsey, deceas~
cd, will Offer ief sale 10 the highest
bidder at the front door 81 the Court
House In the tesn Of st. f'ranclsyille.
La. al the hour Ut II o'clt'ck d, IN. Oh
Saturday, January "a, 1915,
the following described property ,to-wit.
Lots Numbers ise. lsa, l5s and LA,
In Square Number IL, In the Town Of
Bayou Sara, Parish OF West felielaas.
Louisiana. with ali the buildings and
improvements thereon.
Terms OF SAILS Une.half or more
Cash, and the balance, II any. an a
credit OF one year. the credit Of said
sale ID be evidenced By note vi the
purchaser. 10 his own order and by
him endorsed. bearing interest al the
rate OH eight per cent per annaia from
| date OF adjudication until paid, secured
| BY special mortgage aud vendors lien
aud privilege on property sold With the
pact de non alienaado' and the usual
| security clauses, lV& attorneys fees
| la the event Of suit. said property to
| be- INSURED by purchaser aud the policy
OF insurance 10 be transferred 10 the
holder Of the note and the purchaser
TO pay over the aboys amount of his
bid all tases ON the property due and
| eslsible In the year 1915, the cost OF
all certificates and revenue stamps
and act Of sale al expense eI the
purchaser.
JOHN II, CLACk, Sheriff,
hG.fish OF West keliclana