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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

l hereby announce that l am a candi-
date for reelection for the office of Sup
erintendent of Public Instruction for De-
Soto county
Three years ago when / was honored
by appointment TO an unexpired term,
felt that / was charged with sacred
trust, and it was with this consciousness
of the responsibility and Importance Of
the office that rendered my pane to the
people for election in the primaries of
1914 to complete this unexpired term.
In three years we have heightened the
term from General School Fund from
five to seven months Twenty eight
new school houses built or under con-
struction, which rP'sed the value Of
school property from 100000 to 1925, 600
Beginning next year, by part payment
of expenses a high school education will
be placed within the reach of every
child completing the eighth grade in ru-
raj schools.
Thanking you for your support in the
coming election, / am
Sincerely,
JAS. o. Buckley.
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[Paid advertisement
FOR SHE RIFE

To the People of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce that l am a candi-
date for reelection to the office of Sher-
iff of DeSoto County, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party. at the en-
suing primary. My record is before the
people of this County. and / invite the
most searching investigation of it. If
again chosen / promise to use the same
diligence for the conservation of the law
and order in the future as have used in
the past. Thanking you for your conf
dence in the past, and earnestly solicit
your support in the coming primary.
Sincerely yours,
j. L. DISHONG.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Serial No. O12s92,

Department of the Interior. U. S. Land
Once So1n at Gainesville, Florida April 90.
Notice is hereby given that Mary Hum
ter OF Bermont. Florida, who on Septem-
per "a, 1914 made Homestead Entry. No
gl2992, for SWA of NEA, Section go.
~, IqSwnshlp 80 South; Range 20 East, Tai
tention to make Communication Proof to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before Clerk of Circuit Court. at
Arcadia, Florida, on the Sth day of June
Claimant names as witnesses: E. Ed
monds, of Sparkman, Florida; George
McLane, of Sparkman, Florida; A, ]
Gusman, of Bermont, Florida; d. A.
warren of Bermont, Florida.
ROBERT w. DAVIS. Register
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
CapfaI

Department of the Inetrior U. S. Land
Once at Gainesville, Florida, Apr. 29.
Notice Is hereby given that Nettie I,
Collins of Cleveland, Florida, who ON
April 20, 1913 made Homestead Entry
no. Ol1677 for Northeast quarter, Sec
ION ION o. township a South. Range rs
notice of intention to make Three-year
Proof, to establish claim to the land a.
6ove described. before Clerk of Circuit
court. at Arcadia, Florida, on the 18th
day of June, 1916
Claimant names as witnesses. T, ~
Baird, of Cleveland, Florida; Oscar KahI.
OF Cleveland. Florida; F. L. Johnson, of
Cleveland. Florida; Samuel Nail, of Pun
ia Gorda, Florida VIZ
ROBERT w. DAVIS. Register
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

To the Democratic Voters of the Tent
Judicial Circuit: 800
! am a candidate for Judge of the Cir
cult Court subject to the Primary OF
Jane 9th.
/ believe the Office of Judge should be
held in high esteem l shall therefore
not deal in ersonalities toward other
gentlemen who aspire to this office; but
ask your support solely on your belief in
my fitness to fill the office.
Should you see At to honor me with
the office, | shall strive to fill 1t honor
ably and, in the enforcement of the law
to deal justly in all matters and with
all men that may come before me.
l shall appreciate your support.
Very respectfully,
JOHN S. EDWARDS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
{. B. GWYNN
Candidate for
STATE COMPTROLLER


Through actual experience in
long service a. Chief Clerk in
three different departmentseof the
state government, he is specially
qualified to discharge the intricate
duties of State Comptroller.
He was horn and reared on a
farm near Tallahassee.
He promises, if elected, prompt,
courteous and impartial service.
He will warmly appreciate your
support - The Democratic Pri-
mary.
paid Advertisement
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PROPOSALS WANTED FOR FURNISH.
INS MATERIALS FOR LABECIE
EDGE AND HALL CITY Roam

Notice is hereby given that the Board
oI county commissioners will receive
sealed proposals up to 2 p. m. on June.
IN tei, t dGr furnishing and delivering approx
IIlaIey l'3Zo cubic yards of mari or
shell 81 ell for division 16. and approximately
Ls'O9o cubic yards of mari or shell for
hard-surfacing division is of Punta Cor
ia special road and bridge district.
e, Speclhcatons will be furnished by j
5, Banister. District Engineer PIntdT
Gorda. Fla fulta
A certified check equal to per cent.
fd,, amount .in of bid. al evidence of good
separate bids will be considereJ ~,
e ei DIVISION, reserving the right to res
'hayIS A. L. DURANGO, Clerk.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR COUNTY PROSECUTING ATToR,
NEY

To the Voters and People of DeSot,
County. Florida:
The 1915 session of the Florida Legis.
lature created a County Court for Desc.
to County. II was necessary for the
Governor to appoint a Prosecuting At.
torney for said court, to serve from the
date of his commission until the uualif.
cation OF his successor, who may be cho.
sen at the ensuing general election" Or
the End day of June, 1915, l received this
appointment With loyalty, patriotism
hdelity, and with all the prudence with
which the Almighty has endowed me,
have endeavored to fulfill the trust re-
posed in me.
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Prosecuting Attorney of De-
Soto County Florida. subject to the ac-
uon OF the Democratic Party in the June
primary.
Very truly,
HUGH C. JONES.
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For clerk Of circuit Court

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce myself n candidate
for denomination to the office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court, in the Democratic
Primary to be held June 9Th, 1916
If the people of DeSoto County in their
wisdom, see fit to again honor me with
their confidence, / promise to give them
the same faithful service and courteous
treatment, as l have endeavored to do in
the past.
With my experience, as your Clerk for
the past few years, / feel that / am
thoroughly qualified to render you thor
ough and efficient service, and shall
feel very grateful IL you will again honor
me with this trust.
Sincerely yours,
A l.. DURRANCE.
Paid ADVERT sementl
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IPaid advertisement
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County. Florida:
l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination to the office OF
County Surveyor of DeSoto County. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary of June 6, 1916
Having had considerable experience
pertaining to this office, / am familiar
with the work connected with same, and
feel fully capable of performing the du-
ties of the office in an efficient manner
and if nominated and elected will give
my time and best efforts to the discharge
of the duties of said office.
l will appreciate your support.
Very truly yours,
G. l.. CRAVENS.
TPaid ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

To the Democratic Electors Of DeSoto
County:
l hereby announce my candidacy tor
the Office of Prosecuting Attorney 1of
DeSoto County, subject to the Demo-
cratic nomination in the ensuing pri-
mary.
l realize the Importance of this Office
as financial asset of the County as
well as means to the enforcement OF
law and the preservation of order there
in. The success of a County Court and
its benefit to the tax payer may be
measured by the dilligent. energetic and
impartial administration of the duties OF
its Prosecuting Attorney
If nominated and appointed shall
give to the duties imposed upon me con-
scentous, energetic and undivided serv-
ice. Most respectfully,
l.. GRADY BURTON
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NOTICE OF GUARDIAN FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE (499)

In Court of the County Judge, State of
Florida.
In Re Estate of May Huffman Tnlso,,
and Helen Huffman.-DeSoto County.
may concern, that on the 18th day of
October A. D. 1916. | shall apply to the
Honorable W. ID. Bell Judge Of said
Court, as Judge of Probate for final dis
charge as Guardian of the estate o. May
Huffman Tolson and Helen Huffrlan;
and that at the same time l will present
my final accounts as Guardian of said
estate, and ask for their approval
Dated Mar. 16 A. d. 1916.
(toct) S. ]. HUFFMAN.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
IN THE COUNTY JUDGES COURT.
DESOTO COUNTY FLORIDA,

Elk parte, Chas. II. Chadwick, deceas-
ed:
To whom it may concern:--
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, widow of Chas. H. Chadwick, de-
ceased, and administrator of his estate
appointed as such on December 20, 1915
will make application to the Honorable
w. d. Bell, Judge Of said Court at mis-
office, in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Flori-
da, at 10, O'Clock, in the forenoon OF
May 26, 1916, by petition to allot and SET
apart. unto her child's part. in and out
of the said property and assets of said
est tate.
Dated at Punta Gorda, Florida, this
the 26th day of April 1916.
JULIA A. CHADWICK, Widow
17-5t and Administrators as aforesaid
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney in
and for DeSoto County, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary. In
1911 l was elected to this position, but
the County Court was abolished shortly
thereafter and before / had a chance to
show the people of DeSoto County my
appreciation of their support.
II again elected to this position. l as
sure you that the duties of the office
shall receive my best and closest atten-
ton. GEORGE LEITNER
TPaid ADVERTISEMENT
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[Paid advertisement
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of DrSoto County:
| hereby announce my candidacy to
the office of County Tax Assessor in the
Democratic primary to be held June 9Th
1916. | feel that am fully qualified to
handle the office to the best interest of
the tax payers as whole and If elected
will endeavor to serve the people to the
best of my ability.
Thanking you in advance for your sup
port, l beg to remain,
Yours for success.
WILLIAM G. HOOKER.
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
OESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA.


Standard Oil Company, a Corporation
vs. Arcadia Land and Improvement Com
pany a Corporation
Under and by virtue of an execution
issued out of and under the seal of the
County Court in and for DeSoto County.
Florida, wherein the Standard Oil Com
pany, corporation, is plaintiff and the
Arcadia Land and Improvement Com
pany, a corporation, is defendant and n
final Judgment therein obtained and out
of which said execution issued having
been hled and recorded as required by
law. have levied upon the following de-
scribed land, situate. lying and being in
the County of DeSOto and State of Flori-
da, to-wit
Lots and u in Block M and Lots 1
to IA inclusive, in Block M all in w,
II. Johnson's subdivision to Arcadia
Florida. also Lot 2 of Block IS" in Mill s
addition to the city Of Arcadia, Flori-
d.. and also the southeast quarter
and the south half of the northeast
quarter, and the west half of the north
west quarter of the northeast quarter of
section "a and the east half of the north
east quarter of section %, all in town
ship 80 south, of range % east.
And will offer the same for sale at
pubic cutlery in front of the Court House
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters of ReSoto County:
l hereby announce that l am a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of DeSoto
County in the primary election to be
held June 9Th, 1916. l feel that. with
the eight years experience as Sheriff of
DeSOto County, / am fully qualified to
handle the office to the best interests of
the taxpayer and, if you elect me /
will give you the best service that is in
me. Thanking you in advance for your
support in the coming primary,
l am, yours truly,
A. c. FREEMAN
[Paid advertisement
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9Th, 1916. If elected to this office l will
make every effort to discharge the duties
thereof diligently ana faithfully to the
best of my ability. l solicit, and will APP
preciate the support of every vote
Respectfully,
GEO. w. WHITEHURST.
[Paid advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

! hereby announce that l am a candi-
date for County Commissioner from Dis
trict No 3, subject to the Democratic
primary of June 9Th. If nominated and
elected. / will give earnest and faithful
attention to the duties of the Office and
use every effort to discharge them to the
satisfaction of the people of the district.
Soliciting your support, l am,
Very truly yours.
NORMAN c. HEWITT.
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FOR MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

To the Voters of County Commission
ers District No. 3, DeSoto County
Florida:
l hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor County Commissioner from district
No. 3, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary in June, 1916.
Yours very truly,
]. HENRY JOHNSON
[Paid advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18

door in the city of Arcadia, County OF
DeSoto and State of Florida, on Mon
day. the fifth day of June A. D., 1916 be-
tween the legal hours of sale on said day
to the highest and best bidder therefor
for cash.
Purchaser to pay for deed.
J. L. DISHONG, Sheriff, DeSoto
County, Fla.
Leitner & Leitner, Attorneys for Plain
tiff.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce that | am a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination to
the office of Tax Collector of DeSoto
County in the primary to be held June
9Th, 1916. l promise. If elected to fill the
office in a way that will merit the ap-
prevail of all the people.
Very respectfully.
C. p. DURRANCE.
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[Paid advertisement
FOR STATE SENATOR

To the Voters of the 9th Senatorial Dis.
trict:
l am a candidate for Senator. and will
appreciate your votes in the June pri-
mary. l have had ample opportunity tc
know the prevailing conditions and needs
of the district and. If elected to the SEN
ate, l will faithfully discharge the duties
of the office without fear or favor.
A. M. WILSON.
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IPaid advertisement
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

To the Voters of the Tenth Judicial Cir
cult of Florida:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the Judgeship of the Circuit Court of
the Tenth Judicial Circuit Of the state
of Florida, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. If nominated and
appointed / shall discharge the duties of
the office fairly, impartially and to the
best of my ability. l shall appreciate
your support
Respectfully,
r. e. BROWN.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

To the Voters of District No. 3 DeSoto
County:
l respectfully announce that / will be
candidate for reelection as County
Commissioner of District No. 8, subject
to the decision of the Democratic voters
at the primary election in June.
VIM. M. WRITTEN.
paid advertisement
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FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination to the office OF
Superintendent of Public Instruction of
DeSoto County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary to be held June
9th, 1916. If the voters see cause to hon
or me with the Office. ! promise to give
my whole time and best efforts to the
of the duties of the office.
and the advancement of the educational
interests of the county
Sincerely yours,
p. G. SHAVER
IPaid ADVERT emil
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18

Members of Congress and some
others would be very glad to
discover some system of national
defense that would operate com
fortably and by proxy.
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[ Paid
FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
] hereby announce that ! am a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination to
the Office of Sheriff of DeSoto county in
the primary election to be held June G.,
1916. feel fully capable of discharging
the duties of this office in an efficient
manner: and, if elected, will use my best
efforts to that end, endeavoring to
maintain peace and order and respect
for all laws. in the best interests of the
county.
THOS. n. CARLTON,
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[Paid advertisement
EoR rHE LEeIsLArURE

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ am a candidate for Representative
from DeSoto county in the State Legis-
lature. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic voters in the approaching pri-
mary election. If elected, / shall repre-
sent the whole county impartially, with
out fear or favor, carefully studying the
needs of the people, the old laws, the
mischief and the remedy. Soliciting
your support, ] am
Yours sincerely,
S. +. ]. TRABUE.
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FOR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR

/ will be a candidate in the June Pri-
mary for reelection to the office of Tax
Assessor. At present this office means a
lot to you. l am familiar with the work;
give 1t an earnest thought; your sup
port will be appreciated.
Yours,
II. G. MURPHY
[Paid advertisement
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FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination to the Office of Tax Col
Iector for DeSoto County, subject to the
Democratic primary, and respectfully
ask your support for such nomination.
For past kindness and consideration
thank you very much, and If reelected
promise to give my time and best efforts
to the faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to the office.
Very respectfully,
CYRIL BALDWIN.
Paid advertisement
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FOR MEMBER BOARD EDUCATION

To the Voters of School District No 3
DeSoto County:
] take this means of announcing my
self as a candidate for reelection as a
member of the DeSoto County Board of
Education from District No g. / pledge
to give TO the county my very best serv-
ice If again elected to this Office.
Respectfully,
H. A. WARE.
[Paid advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18

Old Hennessey says that, hav-
ing considered the lilies Of the
field that toll not nor spin, he has
given up hope of learning their
graft.
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IPaid ADVERTISEMENT
FOR cURcUiT JUDGE

To the People of the Tenth Judicial Cir
cult:
am a candidate for the office of cir
cult judge, subject to the action of the
Democratic Party in the June primary.
If chosen to serve you, / promise an hon
est, faithful and fearless administration
of justice in accordance with law / shall
be grateful for your support
Very truly,
w. d. BELL.
IPaid advertisement
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Carranza may yet make neces-
sity the mother of invention, too.
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(Kanned)

A mans always satisfied to be
out when a bill collector calls.
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A woman does her duty because
she wants to--a man because he
has to.
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hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination to the office of
County Judge Of DeSoto County in the
coming primary election to be held June
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Tallahassee Florida until
each bid
The right to reject any ana al Jus "
Attest J. STUART LEWIS. SeSTSArS' may12
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Now is the time for the sleep
ing porch here to begin to get
some enjoyment out of his awful
habit.
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given compliance provisions Of Chapter S456
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1t is now thought that the Col
onel is too old to enlistl But not
to bluff.
There were female matchmak-
ers thousands of years before mat
ches were invented.
When man quarrels with his
wife he seldom gets a chance to
say anything these days.
Perhaps it would be well to
catch Carranza, who is less lively
than Villa and far more valuable.
Both sides are achieving vic
tories at Verdun and incidentally
filing all the hospitals and grave
yards.
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE

LPaid advertisement
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
ILLINOIS MAN WHO
SHOT GIRL IS TAKEN
Posse Captures Guy O'Brien;
Mob Is FOi|ed.

Yorkville, ILL.,, Aug. 15.-Guy O'Brien,
sought by a posse for nearly week,
on a charge of shooting his former
sweetheart, Ida Torkelson, was caught
near Lee, ILL.,, as he was hurrying to-
ward Yorkville to give himself up.
O'Brien has been wandering about the
country since the shooting, he said.
He came here from Iowa. O'Brien re-
fused to explain the shooting when
questioned by Sheriff Normandin Of
Kendall county.
O'Brien was suffering from hunger
when caught. He had successfully
eluded a posse of farmers and deputy
sheriffs since the shooting. The youth
appeared at his uncles home at Lee,
ILL.,, last Thursday night and at a point
of a gun demanded a change of cloth
ing. He then fed into Iowa and points
north of Lee.
Miss Torkelson, who was shot twice,
is in a hospital here, but is not ex-
pected to live
O'Brien charged her with receiving
the attentions Of other men and while
she and her mother were driving to
Morris he overlook them in his motor
car and fired two bullets into her body.