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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
E[kS' Third ANNUAL M|NSTRElS
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

Lakeland Lodge No. 1921, B. P.
o. E. presented their Third Annual
Minstrel last night at the Auditor
ium to a capacity house, and it was
unquestionably the most successful
yet staged by this Lodge. Under the
expert direction of Gov" Bowen,
members rehearsed faithfully for the
ten days preceding the presentation
of the minstrel. and their efforts
were rewarded last evening with
rounds and rounds of enthusiastic
applause, every number. being most
vociferously encored The ease with
which each number was carried out
and the smooth execution. of the en-
tire program brought forth showers
of deserved praise and appreciation.
The opening scene was unusually
attractive. the stage being set to rep
resent a beautiful rose garden. The
performers in the circle were in old
rose satin suits and powdered wigs
while the end men were in red satin.
Mr.. Oscar NJ. Eaton presided as
interlocutor and carried off this
part of the entertainment with dig
nifty and grace.
Several vocal selections rendered
by members of the "circle" were
well-received and many of those who
sang displayed exceptional vocal
ability. Those giving solos were
Henry Cole and Frank Washburn,
both of whom have excellent voices.
The entrance of the premier CO.
medians, Gov. Bowen and c. Green
jokes, songs, and dances by these
black-face artists, who outdid them
efforts We're greeted with tumultous
applause. Bowen sang "When the
War Breaks Out in Mexico TIM Going
to Montreal" and Green sang
Walked, Walked. Walked"
Fred Benford and Arthur Crevass
were end men who put across some
funny jokes and good songs.
Fred's selection being "Ain't 1t Fun
ny" while Arthur sang Are You
From Dixie?'
During the intermission the Ma
jestiC Orchestra entertained the au-
dicnce with skillfully rendered
short musical program, after which
the curtain was raised to disclose a
cotton field with numbers of 'dar-
key cotton pickers who sang "Su-
wannee River, which was followed
| by a moonlight dance, of the shuttle
and buck-and-wing variety that
proved most entertaininq feature.
The hit of the evening was g
( baseball game" pulled off between
"Morehead" and Teaspoon Hill,
the leading lights in the contest be.
ing TRULY O'Steen, who, brave il
crater shinguards, dashboard spro
tector and bird-cage head ear, es
sayed to hold the responsible position
of catcher, and the dialogue between
him and c. Green, who posed as |
pitcher of remarkable prowcss. wal
intensely funny. Gov. Bowen, in tn,
/ difficult role of umpire, reinforced
water bag by way of protection, ant
a wire basket for a cage, at
tempted to preserve an amicable at
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
STRAW SHOES FOR LADIES

A shipment of ladies white can
vas boots, satin pumps, and evening
sinners were received this afternoon
by the straw Shoe Company AT this
store is found the very latest IN
footwear-new styles that are
bound to be popular, and the prices
ara very reasonable. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

w. N. Taylor died at Talla-
, Thursday. his death being
by = bone IN his throat which
there while eating dinner last
!. Mr.. Taylor did not recog-
(e bone in. = mouthful of vege-
until he had swallowed it /.
,ctors could not dislodge it
is throat. Mr.. Taylor was a
,hly sincere Christian man
a well-known Methodist min
,-Ocala Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

F. d. Bryan and Mr.. G. Z.
Il have returned from the X.
convention at Key West and
; Q great time. They are bein g
, congratulated on landing
ut convention for Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
LADIES OF THE G. A. R.
TAKE NOTICE,

the ladies of the G A. r. Tuesday
March at 3 p. m, at the home
of Mrs. NcDonald. 200 South Ten
nessee avenue.
Business of Importance pertaining
to the convention is to be transacted.
All members are urged to be pres
ent
Order of the PRESIDENT.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

l am a candidate for reelection
for justice of the peace in this, the
Tenth district, and will appreciate
the votes and support of all the elect
Ors fer this office, at the primary
election, June 9Th Respectfully,
j. p. THOMPSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

Mertie Burns returned last
ifter an extended absence from
md, during which time she
I eorgia. Hot Springs, Ark (,
tterly at Tampa. Her many
are giving her a most cordial
le at d4aMode. where she again
| upon her duties as saleslady
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

mosphere, but the many heated dis
putes indicated that neither he nor
| his co-partner, Benford, were any
where near successful. After sew
eral were hit, Or expired at the
! plate, the heroes were chased by his
irate jumps" with a gun and made
hasty exits.
C. Green, who is a popular local
star, then made his appearance and
delivered an "oration" on prepar-
edness and outrivalled Bryan himself
in his eloQuence. His reasons"
were very unique and only the orig
inal brain Of this talented vaude-
vile artist could have concocted
such ridiculously funny "spooch"
as he termed it.
The final scene disclosed a mill
tary background, purported to be Fl.
Dade, with squad of soldier boys
under the command of Colonel
Kill-em-Quick," who was none other
than Edwin r Schurman, and the
manoeuvers of the company" ex-
posed that their military training
had been very brief, though they
| made very creditable exit in their
charge to attack an enemy invisi-
BILE to the audience.
The cooks who figured prominent
ly in this scene also pulled off some
good comedy, the cannon episode be-
| tween C. Green and Gov. Bowen
causing much laughter. The Flor
ida quartette were heard to advan-
tage at this juncture, and We're en-
cored several times.
feature of the entertainment
greatly enjoyed by all was the aero
battle fetes of Mr.. and Mrs. Brach-
ard, for many years with Ringling's
Circus. Their work was splendid and
showed them to be unusual artists
in their line.
The best minstrel that the Elks
have ever produced came to a splen-
did and flawless conclusion when the
entire company sang as the grand
finale: "The Grandest FLAG that
Flies" which was greeted with
cheers from the audience.
The work of the Majestic Orches-
ira and the accompanist, Mrs J G
FIolcombe, were special features of
the minstrel that contributed in a
great measure to, the success of this
production.
Gov" Bowen furnished the cos
tunes and scenery, than which nc
thing more up-to-date and under his
direction the show was brilliant
success
Those taking part in the perform
ance we're:
o. NJ Eaton, Purveyor; End men
{, Green, Fred Benford, Gov. Bowen,
Arthur Crevasse, Grady Dean, Bryan
Reddick, Oscar Cason, Morgan
Grower; Guests, Jimmie IIolcombe,
Doc. Irwin, f. II. Schurman, Jos LIE.
Way Fred Washburn, Henry Cole,
Harry Williams, w. l.. King, w. f.
Wider. u. G. Bates. r. H. Omohundro,
Clyde Trammell, TRULY O'Steen, M.
f. Hetherington, w. l.. Everhart, u.
w. Iversen, Leonard Underhill, Ted
Whelpley, Bill Woods, Bill Herring
ton, r. ]. Williams, Orrie Van Huss.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

!. r. b. Terrell. Mrs. Bass,
Wm. Steits, Of Lakeland, Mrs.
Bowyer Of Tampa, Miss Jack
| Atlanta, Ca, Miss Pasco of
ind. Ohio, Mrs. John Bishop
1aughter.' Mrs. John Hyman
70. Zimmerman of this city are
, guests Of Mrs. Geo. Peterkin
I -Bartow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

FOR RENT Cottage, 104 South
Virginia avenue; five rooms,
screened. bath and electric lights,
for $l5 per month Flat at sos
North Florida avenue, 8 rooms,
hall and porch for Sc per month
Apply 800 West Main St. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

occurred in the Van Huss
about ten o'clock last night,
ing in Mr. J. w. Wilson's
Nfr. g. G.. Rogan discovered
and turned in the alarm,
bed was . mass of flame be-
conflagration was discov-
lid was almost totally de-
~ The speedy arrival of the
,artment saved what might
ierwise have been a serious
they quickly extinguished
les. The damage, which was
to the furnishings in the
estimated at about fifty dol
.r 10 not known how the fire
!. but probably from a cigar
by Mr.. Wilson before leav-
room.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

|VLLee Hooper, who for the past
ykears has been stationed at
Panama, as government en-
~ arrived in Lakeland last
II the guest of his friend,
| g. Rogan. 1t is highly prob
.nat Mr.. Hooper will locate
s"he finds an attractive propo-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

/. Hameen H. Baskin, who has
practising law at Clearwater.
q n Lakeland today and will
. law ONCE here in the near
d.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

. Corrinne Patterson is spend
',e weekend with her parents,
! nd 4fs. John Patterson. Miss
son = teaching in the St. Pc
re high school.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
, &

"a B Glasbie and daughter
, b, Of Oxford, Mich, arrived
land this week and will spend
. weeks here having come
n account of Miss Clashes
'|W Mrs. Glasbie is much pleased
NJ ((keland, and states that it is
N~the prettiest towns she has
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Entire Plant on Wheels.

The entire plant Of Pennsylvania
asphalt block manufacturing concern
is mounted on freight cars, so that
It can be taken snerever there is
wc-k for IL to -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Bacteria In the Home.

Bacteria In the Home.
The average house, where the rooms
are only fairly ventilated. and the
housekeeper is Indifferent. may have
from 10000 to 5000 bacteria to the
cubic foot.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
!
! LACONICS,
:asc o. fire phone 5000

and Hin. I. Dale Williams re-
4 home last night from Kansas
/, they spent several weeks on
- and pleasure combined.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

FOR SAhE-Corner lot, No. 1. block
G, DiXieland Make me offer. Best
bid is going to get it. Write DR..
e. b. McDade, Tennille, a.
525S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
ESTATE OF HIRAM II. ALLEN

The undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of bennington,
COMMISSIONERS, to receive. ex-
anime, and adjust the claims and de-
mands Of all persons again the estate
of Hiram H. Allen late Of Bennington
in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we viii meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the office
OF Collins NJ Graves in tho town Of
Bennington in said District, on the
14th day OF December and Goth day Of
April next. from O'CLOCK p m. until
4 o'clock p. m. on each of said days
and that six months from the 3fst day
of October a. d. 1916, is the time limit
ed by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to use for eAami,
nation and allowance.
Dated at bennington, VT this 18th
day of November A. D., 1916.
c. S. Estes,
Fred N. Austin
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
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wien he vas tglrv-,htca and ivel
10 BE- eight Fix v..iout ald,f@ appre.
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Gus" was roa.aa.pl D.. enthusiastic ad
ml,ors ia Tie works q. SAazo5pearc
and Goethe. M one reads "Fostcs
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and VlllsG" Told
Strictly for Busy Readers

Ladies, you have got chance to set
q beautiful $3.50 suit for $3.50 al
Weichman's, III North st. ADV.
att
Taft Commandery X. T. will confer
the order of the Red Cross at the
regular conclaye this evening o'clock
sharp.
Today and tomorrow the Joe, Levin
store will make reductions Of from
81 to SO on boys suits and macki-
naws. ADV.
New plate glass windows are being
placed I'm Tomasi's store and Firth's
barber shop to replace those which
were broken.
julius l.. Weichman is selling now
all his stock of suits. Now is your
chance to get a $50 suit for $50, III
North St, l fight up. Adv ATT
Vous etes invites ayec votre com
payne ct ami a une soire de whist ct
social dome par les Forestiers Catho-
lies leur sale samedi soir Nov. 20.
Admission 10 cents.
The magnetic little star of the STAG
and screen Emmy Wehlen in five
part Metro wonderfully of big drama
tic power-"The Pretenders"-opera
house tomorrow. ADV.
= great Bluebird military melo-
drama truthfully rejecting present
conditions in strife-ridden Mexico
Behind the Lines with Harry Carey
and Edith Johnson opera house today.
Adv.
Edward Gillette present Monkey
Shines in Bowling Alley with
Adam and Eve the only monkey bow
lers in the world assisted by troupe
of trained monkey comedians. Opera
house today Adv.
You must send the children to the
matinee at the opera house tomorrow
to see their favorite Charlie Chaplin
and Adam and Eve the only Monkey
bowlers in the world assisted by a
troupe of trained monkey comedians
ADV.
The rain OF Thursday was needed
So little moisture has fallen during
the present fall that the water short
age is causing considerable inconyen-
fence in some localities Solomon
Niles has been forced to close down
his cider mill in Shaftsbury because
the stream that supplies his water
power is so low that the wheel refuses
to turn. He stated Thursday that he
had thousand bushels OF apples on
hand and farmers we're still drawing
the fruit to the mill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
SAVAGE DISCIPLINE.
The Way Unruly Indian Boys Wore
furnished In Former Days.

The way Onruly indian Goys Wcre
furnished In Former Days.
Ny grandmother had twelve chill
drcn, and ono uncle undertook to teach
me The art of worship. lie used to-
lead me to the sandbanks Of the Mis-
souri, river, where he would set fire
to n pile Of driftwood and then, TAX
ing me by the hand. sing sacred songs
to the fire and river In the mean
time he threw into them offerings Of
tobacco, red feathers. and sometimes
Gal, twlgs. never knew the meaning
Of these offerings, but always felt
that some living thing actuatcd both
the fire and the river
Another uncle came TO visit us peril
odically, and every time he came my
brother on l suffered at his hands.
Sometimes he would rush TO The
spring, carrying NE horizontally under
his arm and would plunge my head
into the water until l almost suifo'
Gated.
His common form Of discipline was
to let me hang by my hands en- the
cross poles Of the wigwan until my
arms ached. NJ bo1g wrlthe1 before
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24

Stock Show which will open in Chi
cago early in December The shep-
herd, J. John Storey ana John Freitag
will accompany the flock. The sheep
have been entered In all the Dorset
classes and as the sheep are in eXcep-
tionally fine condition the farm man
agement is hopeful that the flock will
return with d, good share OF the prizes.
In additional to the usual prizes offer
ed by tho live stock show, the CONT
Ael..Al Dorset association has made
a number of special premiums.
Charles Bretell, the farm superinten-
dent will leave for Chicago on the
3Cth
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24

| dropped. This uncle seemed % s...r
hest to command my older brother 10
tie my hands and feet with 4 rope.
Then he would order me to resist
an ordeal that would make Us both
cry. In the winter he would also
sometimes roll Us in snow naked.
The punishment OF Indian ls'ldren
is usually in the hands OF some lacle
rather than the parents. Our punish.
meuis were inflicted generally because
we had disobeyed grandmother by
failing To get wood at evening, had
resisted fasting. had fought some In.
dian boys or had cried without suf-
GclgAt cause.-S0uthcrn WorlImen.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
ESTATE OF DANIEL MCCARTHY

ESTATE OF DANIEL MCCARTHY
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Bennington,
COMMISSIONERS, to receive. eX-
anime, and adjust the claims and de-
mands of all persons against the es-
tate OF Daniel Mccarthy late Of Ben
nineton in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we viii meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the Office
of DR.. d. A. Gleason in the Village Of
North Bennington in said District, on
the 9th day of April next, from ,
o'clock p. m. until 4 o'clock p. M, on
said day and that six months
from the 18th day of October A. ID. 1916
is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington this 18th day of
October A. d. 1916.
ID. A. Gleason,
Andrew j. Nash.
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Tcie
Briefly for Busy Readars

Charlie Chaplin-opera house to.
morrow. Adv
Mrs. Arthur Starbuck of South
street has returned from a week S
visit i'll Boston.
The prize flock Of horned Dorset
sheep from the Fillmore farms, 81
animals, was loaded this morning az
the Anthony station on the Chatham
division of the Rutland railroad for
shipment to the International Live
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
LESTER q. VAIL
Six lntereetinq
ReascnE

Six lntereeting
Reasons.
Why you should wear a Spirclla Cor
set
because the Spirella Stay is the
most healthful and comfortable
corset boning in the world.
because SPirella Corsets are by
gienic. They can be repeatedly
Numbered without detriment to
boning or material.
3.-Because they have gained every
fashion award of note in lnterna-
tional Expositions where they
were shown. Hence good style
is assured.
4-Because they are endorsed by the
Medical Profession on~account of
their healthful qualities.
5.-Because by the Spirella system OF
Professional Service by Resident
Corsetieres, each garment is
selected, fitted and made TO the
individual needs of the client.
The figure is not compressed into
tho shape OF the corset
the patented stays are
guaranteed against rust and
breakagc for one year,. Hence
Spirella Corsets are economical
and render good services
Mrs. E&. P. wInn
BENNINGTON, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24

Friday, Dec. I, to Begin at 10 a. M

At the Barker +, Vail Farm, one
mile west Of Monument.
| will sell at public auction a por-
ton OF my live stock including four
horses, one thoroughbred Shropshire
ram, one young Cheshire boar, one
steam traction engine, one ensiiage
cutter and elevator, wagons and
sleighs and large amount OF farm
machinery and tools that have been
used on the farm, For further par
ticlars see posters.
Terms, SO and under cash over
$40 six months notes with interest ct
Bennington County National bank.
LESTER q. VAIL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24

hard and full belly with
occasional gripings and
pains about the navel.
pale face OF leaden tint,
eyes heavy and dull,
twitching eyelids, itching
of the nose, itching OF the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24
Freed from Worms

Familiar signs Of worms in children
are Deranged stomach. swollen up
per lip, sour stomach. offensive breath
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-24

rectum. short dry cough. grinding oil
the teeth, little red points sticking out
on tongue, starting during sleep. slow
fever. If your child shows any Of
these symptoms, start using DR..
True's Elixir the Family Laxative and
Worm EXpeller, at once.
"My little son is gaining every day
and | think more of Or. True's Elixir
than all other such medicines put to-
gcther.' writes Mrs Ida Gagnon of
Manchester, n. II.
AT your druggistss 35c, SOC and
S1.00. Advice free. Write me.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-01-28
INSECT METAL BOXERS.
Wasps With the Ability to Eat The,
Way Through Steel Plates.

The %voracious and destructive habit,
Of the white ants of the tropics an
widely known. Metal is almost thu
only substance that they are unable n
destroy. There is an insect, howeyerJ
and it is not necessary to go to tbA
tropics to find it-that can bon
through metal rs easily rs the whit
ant can bore through wood.
Any n a hear this insect buzzipd
in the pine woods in midsummer OF
perhaps see the fash Of its yellow
wings. Sirex gigas Is It's Formidable
scientific name. but we know 1t simp,
as the horn tailed wasp. This wash
bores into the tree in various PLACED
with its long tail and in each hoe
leaves an egg.
legged grub, fitted with powerful
jaws, takes up the work of boring inta
the wood and as it advances closes thu
passage behind 1t with sawdust. nj
uninterrupted the larvae continues boz.
ing deeper and deeper into the tree
and since it Is, of course, growing all
the time, it makes a larger and large,
passage.
After about two years it makes is
cocoon of silk in the burrOw. Then
after the pupal skin is cast off, The
winged insect breaks through its Co
coon. Immediately, with feverisbI
haste, 1t begins boring toward liberty
Finally it reaches the bark of the tree
and then the open air.
It Is often the case that during The
1aryal period the tree in which The
horn tailed wasp is burrowing may b.
'felled, sawed into planks and used Ia
building operations. Sometimes for
some particular purpose the timber
may be incased in a metal sheathing
That does not disturb the wasp at ALL
When its time comes it applies Itself
with energy to its task and soon bora
a hole through which it can escape.
Holes made by these insects have
been found in tin roofs, and in the
mint at Vienna was a safe the halt
inch steel plates of which the wasps]
had perforated. Some extraordinay
cases of their activity were brought to-
the notice Of the Academy Of Sciences
In Paris.
A barrel of cartridges that had been
stored away for some time showed the
ravages Of the wasps in their search
for light and freedom. The insects
had not only eaten their way Through
the wooden barrel, but through The
cartridges and leaden bullets as well
Other boxes of cartridges, dating
from the Crimean war, were shown
completely riddled by wasp borings, an
excellent illustration of the tremen.
dous strength and the determination
to accomplish their purpose that these
fragile insects possess. = Washington
Star.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-01-28
Swords and Walking Sticks.

The walking stick, as we know it at
present, gained it's popularity in France
during the eighteenth century, whenil
came to be carried by rich people who
had no right to yea swords. The
handles twirled thin bamboo canes
in their fingers. but the great finan
ciers, who had considerable influence
at that time, made the sticks fash.
ionable additions to their wardrobes
and sometimes paid as much as 10000
crowns for one. This carrying Of a
walking stick was regarded as a dem.
ocratic triumph over the nobility, who
refused the commoners the right to
wear swords.-London Standard.