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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
FARMERS CLUB
HEED MONTHLY
MEETING With
PROF. GORDON

The members of the Lakeland
Farmers club held the December
meeting Saturday, the 18th, on the
school lawn, on the Club House
road, the guests of Prof. and Mrs.
A. N. Gordon and Mrs. Emma Cor
don.
The meeting was called to order
by the president pro tenn, Prof. Cor
don, the clubs president, Mr.. Lew
ellin, being absent. New members
enrolled were Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Davis.
The subject for discussion was
1.-THE Citrus Grove-How to Prevent
Dropping of Bloom and Cracking OF
Fruit"
The club was disappointed in not
securing citrus specialist from
Gainesville for the day. The subject
was ably handled by several of the
gentlemen present, some good points
being presented regarding citrus
culture, especially by Prof. Gordon
and Messrs. Fuller and Davis.
No place was agreed Upon for the
January meeting, which is Ladies'
Day and the subject, a vital one,
"How to Avoid Social Isolation in
Farm Life The. members present
extended a vote of thanks to Prof.
and Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Emma
Gordon.
There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned.
MRS. IRWIN KELSEY, Sec'y.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
MMULLEN FILES
SUIT FOR LIBEL
Asks $4,000 From Tampa Times
Action Grows Out of Politics

There has been filed in the office
of the county clerk case in which
Don C. McMullen, who still claims
residence in Pinellas county, is SUI
ling Kenneth 1. Mckay and the Times
Publishing Co. of Tampa for $780,
coo, claimed as damages for defam-
alton of character, says The Clear
water Sun.
The suit has grown out of a GER
tain publication in the Tampa Times
during the recent caipaign in con-
nection with the senatorial race be-
tween Doyle Carlton and Chas. H.
Brown, and in which the Times is
claimed to have said:
at must be apparent that Mr..
McMullen has used his position as
counsel for the railroad commission
ers for political purposes in institut-
ling this proceeding referring to an
incident of the campaign at this
time. especially since, If he were not
Responsible for the publicity given
| If. he knew it would be given pub
llicitv under the circumstances"
And further:
"a creature, (meaning McMullen)
81 lacking in manhood that he made
political claptrap out OF his own
mothers deathbed."
The attorneys representing Mr..
lMcMulen are NJ. A. McMullen ana
Attorneys Jno. U. Bird and Petite
way.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
In Society
Miss Lille Skies
welded to Mr.. WorreII

Miss Lille Skies, MANY .n.
""i De surprised and interested r.
learn OF her marriage to Mr.. wor-
Frell' of Kansas, which occurred tbi.
.norhing at 1890 at the home ot
MIS- John ormsby on West Lemon
street. The ceremony was ner-
FORMED by Rev. Wallace Wear in tho
presence of only a few friends Tho
bride was attired in a coat suit 81
burgundy, hat to match, and looked
radiantly happy as she entered IN
the arm of the groom to the strains
or the wedding march played by
Mrs. F. W.. Eaton. After the wed
ding the happy pair left on the noon
Train Tor Tampa where they will
sail this afternoon for Cuba on their
wedding trip, being at home to their
friends in Lakeland on their return.
The bride is a trained nurse and
Is a woman of many fine character
astlcs, and has large circle of
friends who will be glad to learn
of her new happiness. The groom
is Kansan, who spent last winter
here, at which time Cupid got busy
with the result that two hearts were
today made to beat as one. He is a
man of means and will build win
ter home here. This happy couple
have the best wishes of many friends
for long and happy welded life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
AROUSED THE LAIRD

A steel magnate, anxious to get on
the right side of Andrew Carnegie
once attacked him in his we'll
known soft spot, his love for the
bard Of Tam O'Shanter."
Mr.. Carnegie" said the willy mag
nate, II see you've got several fine
editions of Burns on your shelves
Georgia Burns! Dear old Georgia
Burns! He's my favorite poet"
Mr.. Carnegie glared at the steel
magnate.
Georgia Burns!" he snorted
Jimmy Shakespeare! Harry Dick.
lens! Billy Carlyle Get out with ye
man!'-Washington Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

Bland Elks are planning to
b very handsome and commo-
home. The Telegram offering
Pre of the structure as it will
when complete, says that it
one of the largest and finest
ZONES in the South. The build
to be constructed of brick,
stories and a basement, and
Pnial style of architecture.
lodge rooms and all other nee
public rooms, the building
also have twenty sleeping
with all modern improve
The cost of the building is
ted at s35, 900 exclusive of the
OF the splendid lot, which is
the most desirable in Lake
overlooking Lake Mirror. Th'
are among the most hospitab
in the world and their hon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

/. Frank Farrow, a former
r in the Lakeland High school
the Telegram las follows from
me in Alamo, Tenn: "Just q
rom a friend among the hills
BIT Tennessee. At present it is
|ible to see the clay for the
is covered with a thick
II of beautiful snow. 1t is
ful because of its novelty to
! we prefer FLORIDA Sunshine"
e leaving Thursday of this
Ind will arrive in Lakeland
by afternoon" The many
of MFR. Farrow and his par
till be glad to welcome them
b lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
TOURIST HEADQUARTERS
FORMALLY OPENED
YESTERDAY; ADDRESS
BY HON. h. J. DRANF

III the presence of a fine crowd of
visitors yesterday afternoon. at a.3O
ciock' the Tourist Headquarters
were formally opened and dedicated
" the comfort and pleasure of
hahelands winter guests for the
season.
AL the hour announced the rooms
We're we'll filled with ladies and gen.
tlemen, hailing from practically ey-
cry State in the Union. The scene
was enlivened by beautiful cut flow
ers contributed by the Florida Seed
d Floral Co. The meeting was on
ened by few remarks by Secretary
Holworthy of the Chamber of Com
merce, who extended a kindly and
cordial welcome to the strangers
and then introduced Hon. H. J.
Drane, who had been invited to de-
liver the address of welcome.
Mr.. Drane responded in his usual
happy vein, and drew comparison
between Lakeland as it was thirty
three years ago, when the only habi-
tatlon was tent, and he was the
only white inhabitant, and as it is
today. He gave the visitors the as
surance that the hospitality of Lake
land was kindly and sincere, and
that our people appreciate the folks
who come down to share our more
genial climate during the winter
months. He made all feel that they
were cordially welcomed, and the
many complimentary remarks con.
corning what has been done for
them is evidence that the visitors to
our city keenly appreciate what is
being done for them through the
Chamber of Commerce.
The Tourist Headquarters consist
of three rooms occupying the entire
fropt of the upper story of the Au-
ditorium. There is a large public
room where all may gather, chat
read or play various games; one
room devoted exclusively to the la.
dies; and smoking room for the
gentlemen.
An abundance of reading matter
has been provided, as will be seen
from the list of publications, which
are on file, and which insures thai
the tourist can read the news from
back home" no matter what sec
ton they hail from. The papers
regularly received and at the dis
posal Of the visitors are as follows
New York Sun, Baltimore Sun
Philadelphia North American, Phila-
delphia Record, Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal, Pittsburg (Pa.) Dis
patch, Chicago Tribune, Des Moines
Register, Indianapolis Star, Kansas
City Star, Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-
|zette, Detroit Free Press, Toronto
Globe, Christian Science Monitor
Cincinnati Tribune, Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal, Minneapolis Tribune
Topeka Capital, Southern Ruralist
Country Gentleman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

A. E. Shannon, accompanied
|rs. Shannon's parents, Mr.. and
Banghart, of Michigan, arrived
lkeland last night, joining Mr..
hons family who have been
Tor the past three months. They
spend the winter here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
O. G. Harris received a ,

O. G. Harris received a wire
Louisville KY, this morning ap-
/ him of the death of his father
A. J. Meyer, who passed away
It city last night after a two
illness. Mr.. Meyer will be re-
bred by Lakeland people as the
gentleman who for the past
! months took up tickets at the
J. His friends will regret to
of his death, and will deeply
thize with Mr.. Harris and fam
their loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

I many friends of DR.. c.. w.
will sympathize with him deep.
the death of his mother, Mrs.
|. Love, who passed away yes
! afternoon at her home in
be, N. G.. DR.. Love had been
! bedside for the past week. He
bected to reach home Saturday
|hday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

|eelo Raymondo arrived yester.
Ifternoon from DeLand where he
bending Stetson University and
|suend the holidays with is par
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

Have your own Homemade Sausage,
Spareribs, and backbone for Christ
mas delivered at your residence.
Weighing from 80 to 200 pounds any
size you want. 1910 per pound.
Cash. Phone orders tonight or to-
morrow. NJ. G. Waring, 2S1-Black or
249. 6oSo
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful line sample waists, SILK,
SILK Crepe De Chine, Georgette
Crepe, Crepe De Meteor, and many
other styles, at holiday reductions.
e0s6 THE FAhooo'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

stanley Erwin, an old Lakeland
accompanied by his wife and
Eft this morning for Tampa in
lar after a short visit to the
Is aunt, Miss Helen Cochran.
win lives in Jacksonville where
a splendid practice. He was
greeted by his many old
in Lakeland, many Of whom
bt seen him for a number OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

i Elks anticipate a pleasant
after the regular lodge meeting
Int when they will enjoy a
er. with music by the Mac-Taff
|stra, and some vaudeville
X by members of the company.
read will also be laid for the
ion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

|beeler Bros Shows, which is
10 be a very good trained ami
ambition, will give perform
|. in Lakeland on Christmas day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
EAKELAND
! LACONICS
ease of fire phone 5000

Ia Lake Pharmacy has an adver-
[ont of unusual interest in it's
liar space today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
Advent Box Must
Be Shipped Friday Night

The Advent Box is being packed
by Mrs. George Dudley, and all con-
tributors are urged to send in their
donations for the box at once as it
must be sent Friday night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
MccoLLUMs AUTO SERVICE

New Dodge and Ford cars; re~s-
lonabIe rates. Phone 43o. Loyal no
Tel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

lis always an attractive place in any
city Jacksonville Times-Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
(ASINO-LYRlC
Animated Program

netures-Brady Made Presents
ALICE BRADY
In
TANGLED FATEs"
! me first appearance in Lake
he Brady Made Pictures and
reports this one is Extra
omission 5 and 10 Cents
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
MINISTER QUITS CHURCH
BECAUSE MEMBERS SMOKE
He Did Not Want Tobacco ,I..d ~ In.
formal Meetings Of a Brotherhood.
members Bitterly Opposed Him.

JEFFERSON City. Mo.-As the result of
controversy with the members of the
local Presbyterian brotherhood over
the question Of whether there should
be smoking at the informal meetings
OF that body, Rev. j. A. Cowling. pas.
tor OF the Presbyterian church of JET.
ferson City, resigned.
MI. Cowling was opposed to the use
OF tobacco by members of the brother.
hood at their meetings and on one oc-
casion openly suggested that smoking
be not permitted. The members of the
brotherhood. by common consent, went
on with the smoking at the meetings.
First one and then another member
would bring along Il box Of cigars.
The smoking controversy went on for
several weeks, and gradually the rela.
lions between pastor and brotherhood
became more strained, with the result
that Mr.. Cowling rendered his resigna.
ton and the congregation voted to &C.
cept 1t.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
FOX IN PORCH SWING.
Apparently Found Cushion Comfort
able Sleeping Place.

Duarte. Cal. - When c. A. Werner
opened his house the other morning he
found his swinging seat occupied by a
full grown fox. With the cushion for
nest the fox was resting comfort
ably and evidently enjoying his quar-.
ters.
When his presence became known
the members of the family came troop,
ing out to see the porch climber Then
the fox disappeared under the house.
where his nature prompted him to hide
until the spectators left the porch.
when, finding the coast again clear.
the fox gracefully jumped on the
porch and into the swinging seat. and
with an almost human air of comfort
and satisfaction adjusted the pillow
and settled down to complete the
morning nap.
When again interrupted the fox dis
appeared and headed for the noun
tains.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11

material needs and of encouraging
them constantly in their complete de-
spair and continual distress.
''Unless you act these thousands of
women will be condemned for the rest
of their lives to an existence of hope
less drudgery and hardship.
"For humanity's sake help these Eu-
ropean women. They are your sisters,
even though you have never seen them.
"Six months training will educate
the blinded men dependent on them in
trades not requiring sight. Even your
single donation alone will go far to-
ward enabling one of these sightless
men to support himself and partly sup
port his family for the rest of his life.
'These women stretch appealing
hands to you from across the ocean.
Make at least one of them permanent
~ happy and her husband, father or
son permanently useful by sending us
contribution.
"The sooner you act the sooner one
brave. good, faithful woman will be
rescued from an existence of despair
and crushing slavery and the sooner
the man who is tragically anxious to
support her will be saved from a life Of
uselessness and hopelessness."
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
DRIVEN INSANE BY 100
CIGARETTES A DAY
Sent to an Asylum Upon Saloon
keepers Complaint and Doc
tors Testimony.

Detroit, Mich.-Frank Winters, the
man who smoked hundred cigarettes
a day, was committed to the Pontiac
asylum by Judge Hubert recently in
the probate court.
The incessant use Of the cigarettes
was declared by DR.. s. L. Layton, who
examined Winters, to have affected his
mind. Frequenting saloon at the cor
ner Of Chamberlain and Iawndale ave-
nues, Winters smoked until his supply
gave out and his money too. After
that he begged smokes from the GUS
toners Of the saloon. according to Jo-
seph Berman, the proprietor of the
place.
Berman petitioned the court to have
Winters taken to an asylum. A Ger
man by birth, Winters was getting
along well in this country until the
cigarette habit got the upper hand.
Given jobs by Berman, Winters even
lost his power Of application to simple
work.
mo more work for me-" he would
say as he would sit down on the job.
Berman told investigators.
The nicotine undoubtedly had de-
teriorating effect on his mentality, DR..
Layton declared.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
Law SURELY GIVES
A PUZZLE TO SOLVE
Owner of Bees Must Know Name
Of Every One Before He Can
Swear Out a Warrant,

Birmingham, Ala.-Becoming involv.
ed In dispute over trivial matter,
two citizens Of Montgomery county
struck snag in the law when q
swarm Of bees owned by one migrated
to the home Of the other. This renew.
ed the trouble, and w. G. Frizzle,
baill1f Of the city court, was appeal.
ed to.
II want my BEES" said the original
owner. "They have gone to that fell
lows home"
Frizzle began an investigation to
ascertain whether he had authority to
return the bees to the rightful owner.
After consulting many lawbooks this
was his conclusion, as expressed in
his own words:
VI find that before you can obtain
your bees you must have them arrest
ed In the regular way. And before
they can be arrested you must swear
out an individual warrant against ev.
cry bee In the swarm. l also find that
before you can swear out an individual
warrant against every bee you must
know the name of each one"
The rightful owner said he was will
Ing to give his neighbor warrant
deed to one swarm of bees, but he did
not know the name of each one in the
swarm. So the bees are still in their
new home.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
MINISTER GIVES GIRLS
TWELVE GOLDEN RULES
Divine Ts'ls Thorn to Think Carefully
and PraysrfuIIy About Their
Wedding Day.

Cleveland. - Twelve Golden Rules
For Young Ladies" was the subject Of
the sermon delivered by Rev. Thomas
Hughes. pastor Of the Rocky River
Methodist church. The twelve ru,as
are:
always remember to be lady.
Don't be loud and boisterous.
BE modest and virtuous.
Choose carefully your company of
both sexes.
"Open your eyes and ears, but keep
your heart closed to the gush and non
sense from the SO called lovers.
he careful about your dress. Have
1t becoming and tasteful.
BE more careful about what Is in
your head than what is in your heart.
Don't be self conceited.
Don't keep company with sinful
young man.
"Think carefully and prayerfully
about your wedding day.
BE considerate about the time and
money Of your gentlemen friends.
BE true to the best ideals Of woman
hood"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
ASK AID FOR Blind
Call Upon American Women to
Help War Victims.
PLAN TO TEACH THEM TRADES
Unceasing Activity Of American People
In Their Efforts to Alleviate Suffer-
ings In Europe Has Met With Kind
est Of Appreciation From Abroad.

New York.-The activity of the
American people in their efforts to allie
waite the sufferings In Europe has re-
suited In the saving of the lives Of
many persons who We're on the verge
of starvation and the receiving of pro-
found thanks from both victims and
rulers of the belligerent nations. Their
unceasing work will long be remem.
bered. Money and supplies in large
quantities have been sent to both sides.
One of the latest steps taken by the
sympathizers OF the allies Is an appeal
issued by the b. +, B, British, Frvnch,
BelgiaM Permanent Blind Relief fund,
with headquarters In this city, over
the names Of Lady Arthur Paget of
the funds executive committee and
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, one Of the
honorary secretaries, calling upon the
women of America for aid The appeal
says in part:
Thousands of wives, mothers and
daughters in France. England and Bel
GUM are speaking to you. Their hus-
bands, brothers and sons, blinded in
the war, are helpless and hopeless,
They cannot see to work at their for
mer trades. These brave, true women
are now obliged to assume the entire
burden Of supporting them and their
children, OF supplying all their daily
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
:Mr.BOWSer
Abandoned
But Mrs, BOWSer Re-
turns, and All Is Well.
By N. QUAD
Copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mrs. Bowser had slipped downstairs
the other morning to see about break
fast when Mr.. Bowser uwoke and tum-
bled out of bed. Two minutes later
she heard a voice calling over the bag
listers:
Mrs. Bowser, come right up herc!'
She came and asked what was
wanted.
"A hundred things are wanted" he
exclaimed. lin the first place. when
undressed last night hung my trou-
sers on this bedpost. When ! got up
this morning they were hanging on the
other bedpost. Who did that?"
II am sure ! don't know" she re-
Piled.
when took off my day shirt to put
on my nightshirt placed the day shirt
on that rocking chair over there so that
no one might walk on it. Where is my
day shirt? Is it on that chair?"
Il don't see it on that chair"
And when took off my slippers
and socks put the socks into the slip
pers and left them right in front of the
dresser. Are they there now? Do your
eyes behold themy'
II don't behold them in front of the
dresser"
And when l took off my collar and
necktie carefully laid them on top of
the dresser. Are they on top Of the
dresser now? If they are, then l am
blind Mrs. Bowser. this state Of af-
fairs has reached the limit"
MIR. Bowser," said Mrs. Bowser,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-08-11
TO AID FARMERS.
New Organization Recently Form.
ed Will Advance Agriculture.
JAMES WILSON IS PRESIDENT.

T. N. Vail, Vice President, and T. Cole
man du Pont, r. v. Lindabury and
w. n. Moore Among Dirsetors-WiII
| Be Farmers Mouthpiece.
New York.-The organization Of the
National Agricultural society, to Inn
prove agricultural conditions through.
out the country, was completed at Il
meeting Of prominent men here.
James Wilson, who was secretary Of
agriculture in the cabinets Of Presi-
dents Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft,
was elected president, and Theodore N.
Vail president Of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, was
chosen as vice president Mr.. Vail is
largely interested in agriculture, hav-
ing founded an agricultural school for
boys on his farm in Vermont, which he
recently turned over to the state.
G. Howard Davidson was elected
chairman of the executive committee.
Mr.. Davidson was one Of the founders
Of the International Live Stock exposi-
ton and is identified with many agri-
cultural and live stock associations.
These directors were elected: James
Wilson, Theodore N. Vail, G. Howard
Dawson, L. Coleman du Pont, John A.
Spoor, Richard V. Lindabury. William
H. Moore, Henry c. Stuart, James w.
Wadsworth, Jr., Robert A. Fairbairn.
Samuel insult, Charles A. Otis, N. H.
Gentry, Peter Jansen, Fairfax Harri-
son, Walter A. johnson, T. G. Long.
II. Coleman du Pont, VINO lately Sc
cured control Of the Equitable Life As
surance company, is one of the largest
breeders Of prize dairy cattle in his
home state Of Delaware. John A.