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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-05-25

John Jacksonlwas in Sedalia on
business the past week.
George Peisen is adding 40 feet
to the north end of his store room.
George Jackson and family of
Carthage visited in Jasper this
week.
A. D, Jackson and wife and Mrs.
Roy Avery visited in Pittsburg
last week.
Mrs. Thelse Shelton of Carter
vile visited her sister, Mrs. L. v.
Nunnelly, last week.
Miss Jessie Martin stepped on a
rusty nail Monday and is confined
to her home in consequence.
Miss Helen Sweet of Carthage
visited Jasper friends and attended
the baccalaureate exercises Sun
day,
Mrs. Ethel Wright and children
of Carthage visited over Sunday
with her parents, Ed Owen and
wife.
J.F. Turner returned last Fri
day from the Missouri Pacific hos
pital in Kansas City much i'm
proved. sgq
Charley Walters of Aurora was
over to Jasper last week visiting
his grandparents, VIM. Casebolt
and>wife. +
Miss Georgia Richardson, a
teacher in the Joplin schools. was
guest of Anderson Lear and
family Sunday. -.
Tom Kunkler's friends will be
glad to hear that he is getting bet
ter at Hot Springs, Ark, but he is
not yet able to walk.
Tom Patterson has bought of E.
1. Lauderbaugh the beautiful prop.
erty west of the depot now occu-
pied by L. A. Cordz and family.
Mrs. Frank Seal went to Kansas
City today to visit her son Dwight
who is record clerk and stenog
rapher at the Hotel Muehlebach
Frank Seal went to St. Louis
Thursday in response to cal
from the Rock Island Railroad tt
fill vacancy in an office at tina
place.
J. z. Campbell of Eldorade
Springs was in Jasper Sunday
Mr.. Campbell formerly lived nea
Jasper and went to Eldorado abou
a year ago.
Mrs. c. Embree visited her son
DR.. W. T. Embree. in Pittsbur,
last week The Doctor and hi
wife brought their mother hom,
in their car Saturday.
F M. Conrad of Lamar was il
Jasper several days the past week
Mr.. Conrad is candidate for tn
Republican nomination for treas
urer of Barton County.
Mrs. o. L.. Pyle and childre,
have come to Jasper to spent tn
summer. Mrs. Pyle is daughte
of S. D. Steiner and wife. MI
Pyle is a travelling salesman.
I Chris Rhem and Albert Riley
living about s fniles northeast 0
Jasper, bought new Overlands las
week of G. II. Lilly, and Cha:
Lilly sold one to Cal Shell VIII,
lives : miles east.
R. V. Elliott, ofthe First Nation
al Bank, is attending the banker
convention at St. Louis this weel
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-05-25

Sweet Potato Plants for Sale.
If you can't come for them phone
your orders and they will be deliv-
cred by mail.--C. A. Lewis.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-05-25
Lost

Back hood of Ford auto Re-
ward for return to C. w. Wescott.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-05-25
Optometry.

Let us help you to see as you
used to see-possibly as you never
saw,-N. E. Cox, jeweler and OPP
tometrist.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-05-25

Fine Jersey Male,
Noisy Bill No 1a1361, Regis
tered Jersey bull Rich yellow
color. At DR.. Hendricks farm.
37tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-03-02
A Fashionable Shoe
Model

Selby shoes are known the
world over for style, comfort
and durability. Shown in pat
ent, gun metal and kid, button
or lace. All the newest toes,
lasts, etc. Price So to $3.50
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-03-02
Taffetas-Very, Very Popular

The new soft tafetas are proving espe-
cially popular for Spring wear. This silk is
foreign-dyed, and is Of superior quality. We
have it in the fashionable plain colorings Of
pink, tan, gray, blue and gold.
Priced at $l.35, $3.50 and $l.75
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-03-02
Winter Painting

Winter is the proper season for interior
painting. The painter is not rushed anc
can give the job more time. The walls Of
the house are warm and the even temper.
ature is favorable to the best results.
Clean and brighten up your house a,
this time with the worlds famous Sher.
win Williams paints and varnishes. We
carry large stock Of nearly everything in
this line, and can furnish you paint OF
finish for every purpose.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-03-02
Awning-Striped Wash Silks

The fad this Spring will run to stripes Of
the wide awning variety. A late shipment
of dainty wash silks including these effects,
together with many quieter blue and white
designs. The patterns are all new and
striking. $l.O0 per yard
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-10
GOOD PICTURES
TO BE SHOWN
Interesting Program Of Three Reel,
Comprise Program for This
Evening.

An interesting program Of motion
pictures will be given this evening in
the high school assembly room at 7
O'Clock. The program will consist of
three reels, as follows:
Making Matches-In this reel the
Diamond Match company shows the
com plete process Of manufacture OF
"a household necessity. The progress
of the match from the time the wood
leaves the numbering camp until the
finished match reaches the grocer.
The method of splitting off the match
sticks, dipping and sorting into boxes,
tests for lighting qualities and after
glow; also some interesting demon
strations of the amount of heat the
boxed matches will stand before isni-
ton.
Teddy and the Angel Cake-Teddy's
mother bakes an angel cake which
appeals especially to Teddy. With
the aid of his dog, he succeeds in
manipulating its removal from the
place where mother has set It to cool,
but this does not end the adventure
A cartoon comedy.
Lizards and Frogs-Specimens Of
lizards and frogs, a gecko parting
with its tail, an fnqufsitive gecko in
vading the home Of a tarantula, young
alligators, baby frogs, Syrna frogs.
Iowa at the Panama-Pacific EXPOSE
tfon-This dln, produced by the
Greater Iowa association, shows the
dedication Of the Iowa building at the
Panama-Pcafiic exposition, and some
Of the exercises and addresses which
were made at that time. 1t also
shows some views Of Iowa's cham
pton exhibit, The, Horn of Plenty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-10
RATE
CASE DECIDED
Railroads Are Directed to Remove Ad
justnents Of Contested
Tariffs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1o.-Another
step in the fight Of the Business Mems
league of st. Louis to remove dis.
examinations in passenger fares be
tween that city and Keokuk, Iowa
and Illinois points was taken today
when the interstate commerce com.
mission directed railroads to remove
adjustments Of rates by which inter.
state passengers may defeat published
interstate rates by paying the two
cent a mile fare prescribed in Illinois
and adding the bridge charge over the
Mississippi river. Officials believe
the decision may lead to legal test
of the Illinois law or to Legislative
action to repeal it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-10
CITY NEWS.

4 . y .
Big cloak sale, Lowitz.
Breezy Point" st. Mary's tonight.
DIR. Moorhead, 701 Blond. Tel 964.
-victrolas and records. Loewen-
stein Plano Co., 825 Main.
During remodeling sale. all mil.
linery at n price, at Karlls, ia
Main street.
Sweet cider; barreled krant:
country sorgum. Ed DeJong. Fifth
and Palean.
There win be Sunday school at .
o'clock Sunday afternoon In the Val
ley M. e. church. Preaching at 3
O'Clock.
Only the very best grade OF to-
bacco is in the making of Grand
Leader cigars. They cost but &c.
Choice roasts OF beef. veal, pork.
and lamb and fresh home made VEIN
ers. sausage and bologna daily at Jos.
Haubert's fine meat market. 709 Main.
Get miniature movie at Buehler
Bros. Saturday. with every dollar
purchase.
Before purchasing a suit OF
clothes, see the line Of suitings dis
played in the window OF the B. and
order with an extra pair Of pants
Best piano and player piano
values In the city. Loewenstein
Piano Co.
-Wingfoot heels bear your bard-
en-. Let Sayller's shpe hospital, u20
Main. tighten your step.
Hear Peter Collins lecture.
Whats Wrong With the World, /"
Sunday at the Grand. It's free.
The name OF ]. Perdew Sheldon
should be added to the list OF d1rec-
tors OF the Keokuk club who were
chosen Tuesday night. In the publi-
cation OF the list his name was in
advertently omitted. There are five
directors Of the club.
-Pucketchetuck lodge No. 43 meets
every Friday evening at 500 o'clock.
w. L. Utley, N. G.: George w. I'm
megart, permanent secretary.
Order a nice roast or chicken
from Markley, phone 1445.
Hear Peter Collins lecture,
rwhats Wrong With the World"
Endorsed by the clergy. the court
and by the people.
III Edgar Wisherd has received
q letter from his brother, Captain D.
Walter Wtsherd, at Fountain City, In
which the latter writes that the
steamer Frontenac was to be launch
ed this morning, says the Quincy
Herald. The boat has been on the
| marine ways for two or three weeks
for work on the hull. At the same
time repairs were made to the ma
| chinery. It will take several days
after the Frontenac IL afloat to get
the boat ready for the trip down the
Mississippi to Quincy. Captain Wish
erd wrote that the start from Foun-
tain City will be made some time the
latter part OF the week. the Frontenac
going first to Winona to get the
barge MissdssipN, which is to be
lowed here, as both vessels will go
into winter quarters In the bay. The
letter did not say whether Mrs. WISH
erd is to make the trip south with
Captain Wisherd on the Nfontenac or
return home by rail
Big cloak sale. 1owitz.
Sweet cider; barre1ed Maut;
country sorgum. Ed DeJong. Fifth
and Palean.
SATURDAY. THE BIG CLOAK SALE
] At Lowitz'. IS to $50 (Suits at cost
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-10

To get enjoyment out of life one
mustn't put too much work into it
or too little.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-10

SATURDAY THE BIG CLOAK SALE
At Iowitz'. SIS to $50 (Suits at cost
Special dresses IS up to $35. New
Phoenix hosiery and Gossard corsets
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
HOWARD curry DECLARES
SOUTH FLA. FAIR
WILL ECLIPSE ALL
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS

Mr.. Howard Curry, Of Tampa, sec
rotary of the South Florida fair and
its general promoter, was in Lake
land this afternoon and he is great
ly enthused over the prospect for the
Forthcoming fair, which is to be
greatly enlarged this year, more
counties having signified their inten-
ton of having exhibits and the pros
rects are bright for the greatest ex-
hibition of Florida products in the
history of the State.
Speaking of the fair, Mr.. Currie
declared that 100000 persons went
through the gates last year, and with
the throngs that are planning to
come to Florida this winter who have
never before been down, he looks for
125, 900 people to attend the great
exhibition 1t S great opportunity
| for any county, and Polk county will
no doubt be represented with a fine
display of her superior citrus fruits,
vegetables and general farm pro,
ducts, strawberries, etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
Poirciana, Club to Give
Sanquent Thursday Night

The Poinciana Club, composed OF a
number Of Lakeland's best young
men, will enjoy a banquet in their
club rooms in the Elliston building,
on Thursday night, which promises
to be most pleasant and enjoyable
affair, Each member has the privi-
le?e Of inviting a friend, and about
twenty-five young men are expected
to gather about the banquet board on
this occasion and enjoy a fine spread
and delightful evening. The club
rooms will be decorated in black and
yellow, colors of the organization
Those who are members Of this
club are Messrs. l.. d. Edwards
Lloyd Adams, Malcolm McMullen
Burns Terrell, c.. Hicks Fletcher, T
| l.. Bryant, John E. Melton, Will
| Hetherington, Sam Hagan, Ned Skip,
per, Harry Raulerson, Forest Clonts
! and Leland McMullen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
LAKELAND NOW HAS
UP-TO-DATE FLORIST.
SEED AND PLANT
ESTABLISHMENT

Lakeland took another step for
ward toward a city today when
iirst-class florist establishment was
opened by Messrs. Peterkin & Schroe-
der in the Bassett building, an ar
ray of flowers being On display such
as are found only in the larger cities
of the country.
On either side, as one enters, are
to be seen potted plants of rare beau
ty, beautiful crotons of vivid hue Wy
ing with palms of all varieties, ferns
and other greenery, all of which
combine to make a beautiful back
'ground for the exquisite florists dis
play of American Beauty, Killarney,
MY Maryland and Bride roses; red,
white and pink carnations; pink,
white and yellow chrysanthemums
!and Easter lilies.
On Saturday this firm will have in
their entire stock of flower and veg
ietable seeds, vegetable plants, ETC..
and will be ready to do large bust
ness, it being their plan to not only
do a local business but include all of
South Florida in their territory. Mr..
: Peterkin is horticulturist whose
knowledge will be at the service OF
anyone who may wish help in laying
cut grounds, selecting the proper or
namental plants therefor. settin ?
out groves, advice as to the proper
culture of same and treatment of cit
rus diseases these things and many
more he is an expert on, and his ad
vice viii be Of much value to any
ono who seeks it Mr. Schroeder is
a business man Of experience and
will look after the sales end. Mrs
Pet erkin will be connected with the
business, and will lend her expert
assistance in the sales and business
department
This is a business that Lakeland
has been much in need of, and will
the splendid stock and the prompt
and courteous treatment which will
be accorded customers by the man
agement, we predict for this firm
brilliant future filled with splendid
success.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
Woman's Club Will Give
Oyster Supper Saturday NIGHT

The Woman's Club will give an
oyster supper Saturday night at the
club building, the proceeds to be used
for the benefit of the Domestic
Science Department of the Lakeland
schools. Mrs. w. B. Anderson is
chairman of the committee having
the supper in charge, and she asks
that all club members who can do so.
be present to assist in serving the
supper. The proceeds of the supper
will be used in purchasing sewing
machines for the Domestic Science
Department of the school, most
worthy Cause and one which will
be literally patronized by the citi-
Zens of Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
farmers CLUB
HELD FINE MEETING
Oh SATURDAY

The October meeting cf the Farm.
ers' Club was held last Saturday sew
eral miles south OF Lakeland with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Fuller.
Quite a large crowd was present
and sumptuous dinner spread
At the regular business hour, meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, Mr.. G. j. Lewellyn. On account
Of the absence of the secretary, Mrs.
Irwin Kelsey, Mrs. John W. Scarr act
ed as secretary, pro ten. Eleven new
members were taken into the club in
the usual manner
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Pollock, Mr..
and Mrs, J. r. Mckay, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Mcclellan, Mrs Henrietta
Peterson, Mrs. Susan Wedd, Mrs. j.
H. Mckay, Mr.. j. G. Hustle and Mr.
II. Peterson.
There being no new business the
club proceeded with the days pro
gram
1t being Ladies day, Mrs. T. s
Clifford introduced the ladies who
were on the program.
! Mrs. w. r. Graham read a fine
Taper with "Conveniences and Labor
Saving Devices the Farm llous;
Should Have" as her subject.
Mrs. j. r. Futch entertained Us
with paper on Kitchen Convent
ences.
/ Mrs. T. S. Clifford followed with :
very instructive paper on "Th'
/ Laundry Work"
Mrs. Dora r. Barnes then showed
, us a chart showing an inexpensive
water system, suitable for a farm
home and she followed this with ;
demonstration showing how to maxi
a fireless cooker and told lis how t.
use it.
Mr.. II. l.. Kelley invited the clu'
to meet with him in November. the
invitation being gladly accepted,
A vote of thanks was extended Mr.
and Mrs. Fuller for the days enter
tainment.
After few. announcements an;
some discussion on Rural Credits
the club adjourned to meet in Nc
vember with Mr.. Kelley. REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
In Society
Elks' Ball WI Be
Held Tonight

The Elks' Fourth Anniversary
ball will be brilliant social event
which will take place tonight at the
Elks' club rooms. 400 invitations
have been issued and out-of-town
guests from Barlow, Plant City and
Tampa are expected to be present
The receiving line will be COM
posed of the past Exalted Rulers.
Messrs. o. NJ. Eaton, George Moore
M. F. Hetherington and ]. G. Hol-
combe. Music will be furnished by
la five piece orchestra.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
The Memorial Association
To Clean Up Cemetery
On Thursday

Thursday will be a general clean
up-day at the cemetery, and the La
dies Memorial Association urges all
members and all persons who have
any loved ones buried there to eitth-
er be on hand or send some one to
assist in placing the cemetery in f1rst
class condition Those who have no
way to get out might secure the Jit-
ney to go out early in the morning,
that being possible, of course, II a
large enough crowd was secured.
This is a suggestion made by the
president and is one which will per-
laps be acted upon.
The cemetery is in need of much
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

The house being moved from the
corner of Florida avenue and Lemon
street Is marching right along down
the street, and will be taken from
Lemon street south on Missouri ave
nue., thence to Florida, where it will
be placed between the homes Of Mr..
Weaver and Mr.. Cureton The house
Is being moved in sections, and will
be entirely remodcled and modern
LZcd WHOM placed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

The ladies of the Myrtle Street
Methodist church wish to thank the
public generally for their liberal pat
ronage on Saturday last at their Ice
cream, cake and fancy work sale. Es-
peciallv the drug stores and hard
ware stores that so kindly assisted us
in making the occasion success, al
so everyone who in anyway helped
our good cause.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

attention and on this occasion the
weeds. and other debris will be TAX
en- off, grass cut and walks put in
shape, and it is hoped that large
crowd will be in attendance There is
no work more necessary or work
which, if not done. reflects more to
the discredit of community, and it
is very much desired that there be a
large crowd present to put the
grounds in good shape. All who go
are expected to carry dinner, in or
der that the work may not be inter
rupted by having to leave and return
at the noon hour
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
rbe marriage of Miss Gladys Rob

The marriage of Miss Gladys Rop-
;nson TO Mr.. w. S. Johnston IN "a
latka on the 18th will be learned
with interest by the many friends OF
the bride. The latter spent some
time here last winter and made many
friends who will be glad to learn VI
her happiness The groom is me
Young man of Crescent City. Inc
wedding came as surprise to the
friends of the contracting parties, all
of whom wish for them every JOY and
pleasure.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

wooks. cashier of the First
Donk has returned from a
trin to Asheville, N. c.,
went for the benefit of his
ue had a pleasant trip and
ck improved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

" Weaver and family are
,bpir home, corner Florida
nd Lime street, which was
considerably some weeks
10 The interior work has
.bod and now all that re-
no done is the exterior
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
T. B. s. Meet

The T. B. S. held business meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the Bap-
fist church at which all except four
of the members were present. The
second and third vice presidents were
elected, class cOlorS chosen and car
pet decided upon. The class will
have another business meeting the
first Monday in November.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
Halloween Party

The Halloween party to be given
for the benefit of the Myrtle 81.
church at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
S.W. Fearrand on North Kentucky
avenue Saturday night, Oct. %, Will
charge 10 cents admission and VIII
serve refreshments free. homemade
candy will also be sold.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

s.M F. Hetherington, j. c.
and A. J. Holworthy, of this
company with Engineer Jau-
the four other members of
|sory board, selected in con-
with the carrying out the
lS Of the bond issue, are to-
Flns an inspection of the road
sting each point in the
where the work is in pros
p PERSONAL Of the Advisory
as follows: c. C. Martin,
p H. N. Mansfield, Tiger
y Hooker, Barlow; II. w.
inter Haven; M. F. Hether-
LaSaiand All are busy men
4 ani all give their time and
Eeely to this work, payin 9
per own pockets every item
Sc Connected with their work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished CT
unfinished, with or without
board; excellent location, close in;
corner New York avenue and Main
street. hone 3S3 Black. 1866
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

gorge southland, Jr., arrived
ning from New York, where
'een the past several months
interest of the Interstate
/ Investment Co. Mr.. South
aired people who have never
lncially able to come to Flor
L are now rolling in wealth,
Ire coming down this season.
Id ought to get ready for big
declared Mr.. Southland, "for
ftainly are coming" Mr..
will be here with his par
the next two months, work
section in the interest of the
b which he is connected
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

G Bates and family ex-
oye Tuesday into the Lap
. on South Florida avenue,
,5ay By the family of Mr.. R.
" some interior work has
i which makes necessary
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

bert Jones, wife of Rev.
ones OF "Eucalypta Farm, >"
i'd has recently undergone
ton at the Vaughn Memoir
taI III Selma, Ala, and is re-
he rapidly recovering. Her
has been with her for the
weeks. she went up to visit
le in midsummer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24

lire Department responded to
his afternoon to put out a
E at the rear of Mr.. l.. w.
property on Lake avenue.
fst seen by Mr.. Yarnall's
the flames were shooting up
bsly near Mr. Yarnall's barn,
|th loose hay, and as a stiff
bs blowing, the alarm was
The fire was on an adjoin-
(nd by the time the Fire De-
/ reached the scene the
lad been gotten under control
party burning the grass
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-24
.,,,..,.sssasos 'sss'
'KELAND
[ACONICS:
. Of fire phone 5000

n Lowe left at noon to-
, > cksonville, where he will
law days on business
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-01-20
HELD Your LiYeP-It PAYS.

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts queer, take DR.
Kings New Life Pills and you will
find yourself feeling better. They
purify the blood. give you freedom
from constipation, biliousness. dizzi-
ness and Indigestion. You feel fine
just like you want to feel Clear the
complexion too. Csc at druggists.