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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
WHEN IS NAN YOUR FRIEEDl

DR.. Frank Crane. a writer of con-
siderable prominence. gives the fol-
lowing definition OF a friend. after
asking this question, says: 1T Is a
person with whom you dare to be
yourself. Your soul can go naked
with him. He seems 10 ask of you
to put ON nothing, only be what you
are. He does not want you to be
better nor worse. When you are with
him you feel as a prisoner feels who
has been declared innocent. Yous do
not have TO be on your guard. You
can say what you think, express
what you feel. He is shocked at moth
ing. offended at nothing so long as 1t
is genuinely you. He understands
those contributions in your nature
that leads others to misjudge you.
With him you breathe free. You can
take OF your coat and loosen your
collar. You can avow your little van
tiles and opening them up to him
they are lost, dissolved in the white
ocean of his loyalty. He understands.
You do not have to be careful. You
can abuse him, neglect him, berate
him. Best of all you can keep still
with him. 1t makes no matter. He
likes you, he is like fire, that purifies
as you do. he is water, that cleanses
all you say. He is like wine that
warns you to the bone. He under
stands. he understands, he under
stands. You can weap with him,
laugh with him, sin with him, pray
with him. Through and underneath
it all he sees, knows and loves you. A
friend, l repeat, is one with whom
you dare to be yourself.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
THE coW-sUcKINc SNAKE

We have often heard stories Of
snakes sucking cows, but never be-
lieved it, says the Chipley Verdict
We are now convinced, however,
that such things do happen. 1t was
reported to us Thursday afternoon
that our Jersey had been bitten
while being sucked by a snake"
The next day the Same thing hap
pened a second time, We removed
the COW from the barn lot to the
back yard and had her watched. An
old negro NANNY said the snake
would follow and wed get inn
Late Saturday afternoon-the third
day-his snakeship appeared as fore
cast, and was discovered making his
way to the COW. The boys didn't
wait to see what he would do, but
"got him."
The COW is being treated as per
instructions Of the negro nanny
above referred to, and Is improving,
though the udder was badly swollen
from the two wounded teats-
scratched in several places by the
reptile, but not deep.
The snake, of whatever species,
was about IL feet in length, rath-
er large head, stubby construction,
blunt tail, brown and dark splotched,
somewhat similar in appearance to a
moccasin. It's small size Is thought
to be responsible for the injury Of
the cow, that the teats proved too
big mouthful for SO small snake.
hence the scratches as 1t attempted
to turn loose" after finishing its
meal.
How about it, farmers? Are some
snakes inclined this way, naturally,
or any old snake on occasions when
hungry? We want more light; we
want the cow-sucking breed eradi-
Gated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

One night an ardent lover called
on the darling of his heart and SO
engrossed was he in looking into her
beautiful brown eyes that he didn I
see that the happy hours were rapid
ly fitting away.
Bessie" shouted a large, master
full voice at the head of the stairs
when the clock struck 10, you tell
that pale-haired, rail-faced, knock
kneed zap to take his hat and beat
it or / will fam him so high that he
will meet the airships coming
down"
Percy, dear" said the fair girl,
turning to the emRciated youth.
Yes, darling" responded Percy
dear. moving a step nearer the idol
of his fancy, What is it?"
Something seems to tell me, dear
est" answered the pretty one with
a sad sigh, that you had better go. !"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
nrom,nent polish nawspaper

a prominent Polish newspaper.
The constant presence Of the
thought that war is the great con-
dition Of the day, and to win il the
prime objective, has in the course OF
the past few years given a secondary
place to the interests of the masse;,
she said, that now the loss Of rela-
tives on the battlefield is no longer
associated with the self Of a person
but with the will of the aggregate TO
win. For this also sacrifices of ma
terial nature are made, whose rem
dering no other cause or demand
could hope to achieve.
While the war is not as yet looked
upon exactly as normal state IN
which a continent ought TO find it
sell, there is a striking stole indif-
ference about it, in many respects.
There Is, OF course. still a keen desire
that peace may come soon, but cou-
pied to it inseparably ID a grim
termination to show that the Central
Power group cannot be effaced.
Fine weather and reassuring crop
reports from all parts of the empire
have served to heighten the impress
sion here that all is well. Vienna
and Budapest are close to their ha-
bitual tendency to look upon life as
a thing to be enjoyed to the full,
even If bread tickets and two meat
less days per week must be taken in
to account. This has gone so far as
to cause the resurrection of
ninety-year-old French opera, and
permit a merry interest in the pre-
senting to a favorite singer by an
admirer of a parrot made of solid
gold. The precious bird is life-size
and was handed over the footlights.
For two years everybody has been
preaching the gospel that one must
die once anyway, and that a little
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
Gladys Writes
To P. C.'S


Dear Senator Eaton:
Papa says you told him at the
Elks Club the other night that you
had lost your reputation, or had II
stolen while you were running for
Office. l hope you don't care. II
isn't anything to worry about.
You know / don't care much what
other people think Of me. Naturally,
l don't know much about it, anyway
because people don't talk as freely
about myself to me as they do to
other people. And they keep chang
ing their minds, too. Mabel told me
that DR.. Watson said that IL / should
get an idea In my head. I'd have to
be operated on, because foreign SUBJ
stances In the human body, etc.
just turned the thing around and
told II about him and Bill Sammon
said it was the best joke he ever
heard. But l was sorry / did that
because the first thing / knew Dr..
Watson had changed his impression
Of me and had started to fall 10 love
with me. So you see.
What | can't get away from is
what | think Of myself. Usually it's
all right, but l get discouraged spells
and have to cheer myself up. Then
| say: Now. Gladys, with your dis
position, you don't need to be pretty,
and with your face, you don't need
to be sweet. Can the crouch, and
stroll up to the Silver Palace and get
Chero-Cola, and If its your lucky
day. you'll meet somebody to buy IL
for you"
Chero-Cola is the right prescrip-
tion for the blues. After l take Eve
or ten cents worth Of Chero-Cola my
stock goes up in my own estimation,
at least, from thirty cents to one
twenty-seven on the dollar-doesn't
that sound like DOC" Grover?
Really, Chero-Cola aetna makes
person more attractive-gives us
all happy, satisfied, friendly look.
Jimmie realizes what he and Chero-
Cola are doing for Lakeland, and he
says he feels as pious sometimes as
missionary to Australia, or some
place like that.
So. If you are worrying, Mr.. Eaton,
don't do it; drink Chero-Cola.
Your True Friend,
GLADYS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
MORENO DID GREAT PUB
LICITY WORK FOR BONDS

The Evening Telegram cheerfully
endorses the following paragraph
from the Barlow Courier-Informant,
and feels that it, too, owes an apol-
ogy to Mr.. Moreno for not making
more conspicuous mention of his ex-
cellent work. The fact is, we were so
elated over the success of the bond
election that we may have over
looked giving due credit in all in
stances to the individuals who con-
tributed to that success. Mr.. More
no did admirable and effective work,
and is entitled to a place in Polk
county's Hall of Fame, as one of the
men instrumental in carrying to sue
cess the greatest progressive move
ment ever inaugurated in the coun-
ty. The Courier-Informant says:
In the rush and hurry just pre-
ceding the jubilation following the
bond election omission was made Of
the inestimable services rendered by
Mr.. E. A. Moreno OF the Florida
Grower Mr.. Moreno not only looked
after the writing of tho interviews
Of prominent men on the subject of
the bonds, but he prepared the ad-
vertising and other articles in ref
erence to the good roads and the
citizens OF Polk owe him debt Of
gratitude for his work While it is
q little late to acknowledge the val
liable services he rendered. we trust
be viii pardon the delay and aocept
this in the spirit 1t is intended"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

sooner or later does not make great
difference. Association with this idea
has been a blessing to many, and its
has had it's effect upon
the psychology of the masses, so that
Vsday it is accepted as an obvious
inevitablity to meet death on the fir
ing line. The condition in question
il said by some to have strong sim
ilarity to the views held in the an
cient world on human sacrifices when
these were the practice and when its
victims were drawn from the popu-
lation when other sources failed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

See some folks entertain with a
"slumber party" Guess they have a
warm room and a hum-drum speak
er or lecturer to whom the guests
are supposed to give close attention.
That's the way to induce sleep, and
it's cheaper than providing the eats.
Unless some such arrangement as
suggested is made, however, we are
sure no one could go to sleep at a
"slumber party" M
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

While all these wars and rumors
Of wars, second choice vote tabula-
tions and contests are going on, Com
missioner w. A. McRae serenely
continues to boost the State and i'm
press its advantages by using the
columns Of the State press.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
REGARD WAR NOW AS
NORMAL STATE IN EUROPE
(By Associated Press. }

Vienna, June 22.-The general
state of belligerency in Europe has
not only modified the material course
of life, but has had such an influence
ON the psychology of the public that
after two years, state of war has
become an almost normal condition,
according to woman contributor to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
It Might BE Tried.

Sonny, six, is very much ayerse III
anything that is "sissifed" One dav|
while watching me dress his youpger|
brother in a much befrilled little su,,
he suddenly blurted out: "Mamms
it's a wonder you wouldn't put cor.
set on Archie"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

We observe they are going to have
a Hog Election" over in Pinellas.
Now II they let hogs vote. why not
women?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

A Florida county without a bond
issue. and with sand streaks for
roads. will hereafter be looked upon
as disgrace to the State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

The agitation for State division
has been revived, and strange to say
the first expression we have noted
on the subject for quite while came
from Cincinnati, the Enquirer pub
fishing leading editorial on the
matter. The idea seems to be regard
ed with favor both in Tampa and
Pensacola, but there seems to be lit
tie enthusiasm stirring. Our attitude
in the matter ia tentative, but rather
leaning towards division. Like our
Socialist friends, We are always will
ing to divide, provided it is nothing
belonging to us personally that is to
be affected by the division. But the
natural line of division would create
the State of South Florida, which
would include only the peninsular
portion of the State. What is usually
called North Florida is not unlike
West Florida in climate, soil, prod
ucts and general interests; but South
Florida is distinctly a section sui
generis, with little in common with
the rest of the territory now included
in the State of Florida. Division is
all right, provided the division is
rightly accomplished.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

Some young men are brave enough,
We suppose. but they'd rather shoot
pool than shoot Mexicans. The pool
won't shoot back.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

Old Eek" continues to contribute
many Of the best things to the news
papers that are honest enough TO
give him credit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

1t would seem that any candidate
who apparently lacks only a few
votes of nomination would want
to look into things when such doings
took place in conducting the cleo
tion as are reported from Okaloosa
county. In one precinct candidate
received only seven votes, whereas
fifteen men have made affidavits that
they voted for him. In another pre-
cinct one of the managers became
sick and had to leave the voting
place, and another became intoxicat-
ed and his place was filled by man
who had never been sworn to serve
If like conditions prevailed in many
Florida counties on election day, the
result in close race might easily
be changed by a close investigation
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

sent A. Patriarche to talk for him. At
ter lauding the great state of Michi-
gan to the skies and incidently drop
ping attractive word bouquets to the
banqueters about Bedding and its civic
pride, attractive beauty and natural
resources capable of development, Mr..
Patriarche stated that he was con-
stantly advertising Belding. In GO
ing into other states he said he al
ways urged visitors to this state to
visit Belding.
The keynote of Mr., Patuiarche's
talk was in the statement that MAN
is more important in the development
of a country and community than
transportation. Transportation COM
panies must serve the communities
adequately and cheap!y, but they must
given reasonable rate and wage to
insure growth and development to
serve their peoples. He said low
rates had not made Michigan, nor had
the lack of low rates stunted it's de-
velopment We have no reason to be
anxious about the future, said Mr..
Patriarche. The transportation facili-
ties of the state are adequate with
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

One of these, from the East, said he
was committed to favorite son, but
expected to see Justice Hughes NOM
mated on the second ballot. Another,
of the Middle West, favored Root or
Weeks, but ut will be hard to keep
the delegates away from Hughes on
the second ballot" The third, Pro-
gressive from the Far West said:
"The nomination of Justice Hughes
is as certain at Chicago as is the NOM
nation of Wilson at st. Louis" Ex-
Attorney General Wickersham declar-
ed the other day that "the Republican
party must nominate man who will
unite all factions of the party and
who can certainly be elected. i see
but one such man, and that is JUS
tice Hughes"
And so it goes, from one end of
the country to the other. There are
good men, excellent men, who are
candidates, but there are many indi-
cations at this time that the country
has made up is mind. 1t is not like
ly that Justice Hughes will open his
mouth before the convention, but If
the balloting proves the genuineness
of the demand for his service he will,
no doubt, declare himself in such
terms that there can be no question
as to his position on public issues, and
he will not, cannot, decline the nom
ination.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

Alton Perry, Harold Lind and Bes-
sic Perry are sick with the measles.
The following children from Miss
Ayers room have not been absent
or tardy: LeVere Little, Llewellyn
Little, Ross Gardner, James Bland
ing, Doris McNally, Helen Mentally,
Kendall Brown, Donald Darling, Paul
Nichols, Helen Gildemdister, Dorik
Jensen.
Jane and Russell Lee moved to
Lansing Wednesday.
The manual training boys and girls
are weaving rugs.
Mr.. Doty visited the fourth grade
Monday.
Ellen Hilton has returned to school
after an absence of two weeks.
The following children from Miss
Kelley's room have not been absent or
tardy: Grace Brown, Vern Smith, OF
to Walker, Raymond Burns, Stella
Bunce, Vera Porter, Lawton Soules,
Helen Todd, r. b. VanDenBroeck,
Frederick Whitney, Ada Leech, Helen
Lind, Lottie Moore, Marian Moore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

the rate as we both develop our fac
ilities will increase.
Arthur Waterfall, the last speaker
and identified with the Detroit cham
Der Of commerce, emphasized the
things said by Mr.. Patriarche. He
said while we probably needed a new
depot and other things here, the city
of Detroit needed many things, too.
He then gave many concrete illustra-
tons of the congested condition of
Detroit's transportation facilities. He
pointed out the need of cooperation
between patron and carrier, and urg-
ed continued interlocking of meth
DDS to fosters efficiency.
The major part of Mr. Waterfalls
address was telling of his experiences
in Europe, while abroad in the inter
est of lettering Detroit's traffic con-
ditions. He wildly described condi-
tions as he found them in the war
zone, and without expressing an opin-
ion as to the outcome, outlined some
probable results.
Mr.. Waterfalls address was an able
close for very successful annual
meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
FAvoRs ROOSEVELT

The Brooklyn Eagle, strong
supporter of Theodore Roosevelt, for
president says:
1--WE have recently witnessed not
able revival of interest in the Hughes
boom. If the pendulum which not so
long ago swung away from Hughes
and toward Roosevelt is now swing
ing back toward Hughes, the fact is
significant but not necessarily deci-
sive. Much will happen between
now and the assembling of the re-
publican convention in June. Justice
Hughes must either let it be known
that he stands ready to obey the call
of the party, if it shall demand him,
or he must declare his aversion to the
highest political distinction in the
land as positively as General Sher-
man declared his when he said: 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

one spelling contest. New sides have
been chosen with Mary Bignell and
James Walters as captains.
The Wabasis Campfire Girls went
on a five o'clock hike Saturday morn
ing.
The eight-ones are studying "The
Great Stone Face"
Erma Shatterdon and Gladys Burns
are absent on account of measles.
The Y. nj. C. A. met with George
Skellenger Monday night.
The eighth grade is planning for a
commencement program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

will not qualify if nominated, and
will not serve if elected" Neither
Justice Hughes nor his friends can
expect the convention to Ego expect
the convention to Ego it blind"
meanwhile Mr.. Roosevelt Is los
ing nothing by sitting tight and
watching the progress of events. His
candidacy will take care of itself.
The Eagle is convinced that he would
support the nomination of Justice
Hughes, if it can be demonstrated
that the latter is in a receptive mood.
But failing the nomination of Justice
Hughes, there will be only one can
didate whom Theodore Roosevelt
will urge upon the convention, and
that candidate is himself. Those who
think that he is a beaten man, pre-
pairing to efface himeslf, should think
again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
GEN. AND MRS. YOUNG
I SERVANTS AT THEIR
HOUSEMA|DS PARTY
CONTINUED from Page One)

Among the guests were Mrs. l.. j.
Hitz, resident of the neighborhood
for forty years; Mrs. w. G. Ayles-
worth, Mrs. w. III. Young, Mrs. II. G..
Baumgartner, Mrs. Young's daughter,
Mrs. II. H. Bedding of Riverside, Mrs.
George l.. Wilson of Oak Park, Mrs.
Alice Bedding, Mrs. Young's mother,
who came from Philadelphia for the
party; Mrs. A. w. Tobias, Mrs. J. S.
Merrill, Mrs. w. b. Jarvis, Mrs. Chas.
A. Pratt, Mrs. Jasper Robertson, Mrs.
Charles Church, Mrs. Philip Matzin-
ger, Mrs. William Baker and her two
daughters, Mrs. f. M. Baker, and
Mrs. John Tredwell.
Congratulate the YOungs
The two servants are both so years
old, which is also Mrs. Young's age.
At the close of the party the guests
congratulated Mrs. Young upon the
friendship and devotion of the two
capable maids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
STATE EDUCATIONAL

Milo high school cleared $40 on the
play, "Mr. Bob"
Hastings high school gave a
Shakespearian program April 20.
A 50-foot steel flag pole has been
erected for the Traverse City Central
school.
Plans and sketches for 100000
high schools at Manistique and Stur-
gis have been prepared by Robinson
& Compau, architects of Grand Rap
ids.
A school bond of $4,000 was car
ried at Iron River by vote of Ill to
%. The contract for the school build
ing has already been let.
"A Junior Audubon Society with rs
members has been organized at Dis
trict No. 2, Jefferson township, Cass
county. A bird day program was
given on the second Friday in April.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
THE BELDING BANNER


Mrs. Sarah A. Ronk passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Al
vim Showers of Bedding on May q,
aged 20 years, months and z days.
She was the daughter Of Lemuel
and Jerushia Kingsbury and was born
in Wakeman, Ohio. Mrs. Ronk met
and married Theodore Ronk in 1861 at
Clarksfeld, Hollow, Ohio. To this
union were born thirteen children,
eight Of whom are living to mourn
her loss; also, twenty-five grandchil-
dren and eleven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ronk was iayed to rest in Oak
Grove cemetery at ST. Louis, Mich.
Mrs. Ronk was laid to rest in Oak
many years and has lived patiently
awaiting for God to call her home,
having been an invalid for some time.
Her place in our hearts can never be
filled, yet our loss is her gain.
Six of the children attended the
funeral: Mrs. f. j. Maynard of New
York, Fred and Wilbur Ronk of Bat
tie Greek, Miss Ethel Ronk and Mrs.
Alvin Showers of Belding; also, Delos
Ronk of Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The ten-two English class are
studying Burns "Cotter's Saturday
Night"
The nine-two English class are
studying letter writing.
Agnes Wacha, Mable McKiddie
and Wells Hall are absent on account
of the measles.
Norman Johnson has consented to
take Wells Halls part in the operetta.
Elmer Shaver, former student,
now with the Detroit News, was a
high school visitor Monday forenoon.
Some classes have begun their re-
views for the finals.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
THIRD WARD

The three-twos are learning "Plant-
ing a Tree"
The four-ones are learning "The
Yellow Violet"
Nora Wood is back in school, after
being absent on account of sickness.
The four-ones have dramatized the
poem, "One, Two, Three"
The third grade is reviewing the
Aldine Reader.
Lloyd Sears is back in school after
being absent a week.
Otto Brisboy has left school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

The new staff which takes charge
of the School Life" this week is as
follows:
Editor-in-C hief.-Royal Davis.
Athletic Editor.-Carl Huntley.
Society Acknowledgements Cusser.
Reporters:
State Educational.-Elva Wheeler.
High School.-Mary Ravell.
Grammar Dept-Harry Connell
Third Ward.-Lynda Kassner.
Second Ward.-Marguerite Foy.
Ellis School.-Dale Klock.
This is the second division of the
eleventh grade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
GRAMMAR GRADES.

There are fourteen absent from
the seventh grade on account of the
measles.
The spelling contest in the seventh
grade closed with tie and each side
treated the other at a picnic in the
park Friday afternoon.
Gale Mehney's side won in the six
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

Rarely does one see such mutual
respect and good feeling as exist be-
fine, self-respecting maids" said one
of the guests. cit is something the
same spirit as is seen sometimes in
old southern and New England fam
lilies. We ought to have more of such
faithful and devoted maids in Chica-
60, and more of such fine, apprecia-
tive, broad-minded mistresses."