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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-03-23

they reached an agreement where
by presentation of everything
about which questions have aris-
en- will be made at meeting Of
the board of county commission
ers, when Attorney j. W. Burton
will be present, and that the at
torney's opinion to be based on
that presentation of facts will
govern future proceedings. Mr..
Hickman says this is the fair
thing to do and that he will be
satisfied with the opinion to be
given.
1t is gratifying that this agree
ment has been reached and that
the work can proceed without in
terruption, for it would be UNI
fortunate to have operations stop
ped at this time, when the money
being expended is finding its
way into local channels of circu-
'lation and keeping things in a
prosperous condition.
The fact that under present
methods of construction the road
moneys go to home people who
spend it with home merchants,
whereas if contractors We're do
ing the work they would bring in
outside men, their own commits
sary and practically none of the
money would be spent in the dis.
trict, the authorities. in charge
have considered this as one fea,
ture justifying building by day
labor rather than by letting con.
tracts to outsiders.
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How Towns Are Built

Editor Herald, Sir; The meth
ID pursued in the conduct and
government of all municipalities
is substantially as followsa
To assess tax to get money to
improve streets to increase val
ues to warrant a higher assess
ment to get more money to I'M
prove more streets to create high
er values to warrant increased
assessments, and so ON till the
earthquake comes.
This method seems to have ORR
ginated in Babylon, and many an
cient and modern cities have
been built thereby. 1t is doubt
full whether any hamlet, village,
town or city was ever created in
any other manner. Yet some peo-
pie object to it. They contend
that the proper method to build
towns and cities should be:
TO assess a lower tax to get less
money to improve less streets to
lessen values to induce still lower
assessments to get still less tax
to improve still less streets to
further reduce values to get still
lesser and lesser tax until there is
none at all. A pitiful, almshouse
idiot, vacantly grinning through
the bars of his cell would doubt
less possess sufficient mentality to
understand that the application
of this method would result in a
town having no houses or people
in a very short time. The advo-
Gates of this method will find in
any section of the country beauti-
full and productive farms where
the hated special assessment can
never come.
Then, Mr.. Editor, there are
those who believe that the follow
ing method should be practiced !:
To assess less tax to get less
money to improve more streets to
create higher values to warrant
less assessments to get less money
to improve more streets to create
still higher values, and so on I'M
til there would be no assessment.
but the values increased to the
highest degree. am an advocate
Of this method and, if man out
in Lord Howe's island will ex-
plain how it can be put in prac-
tice, | shall go to him with a
speed very little less than that
accredited to Mercury.-HANK
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DID NOT THINK WOULD
EVER Be WELL AGAIN
Local Workman Tells How Andes
Brought Him Back to Health
and Strength
Catarrh of the Stomach Quickly
Overcome

To be well and strong is the one
great ambition of a workingman's life,;
as he earns his living by the sweat of
his brow and he may have many that
are dependant upon his daily labors
to keep the wolf from the door. Such
was the case of Aleck Enous, of PIT
Randolph ST, this city. He said. in q
recent interview with the Andes man:
Il never thought that | would be well
again, and to think | can do as hard
days work as any man in this city,
after suffering for years, seems I'M
reasonable, but it is facts. For the,
past eight years my stomach has given
me much trouble. | first had catarrh
of the head and throat, and they say
the dripping of mucous had gone into,
my stomach causing catarrh. Well, 1,
got so bad off ! was hardly able to-
get around, as nothing / ate seemed
to do me any good or give mel
strength. Sometimes would have
ravenous appetite, and again would!
care for scarcely nothing, and whent
did eat inside of an hour would belch
rp my food and could taste 1t for
hours afterWard. 1t was a sickening
sensation and could find nothing that
would give me relief began to grad
ually decline until l fell away to noth-'
ing, you might say; but" straighten-
ing up, he continued. look at me to-
day. I am in better health than have
been for years. | sleep well and get
up in the mornings feeling like could
do a days work. I have used only
three bottles of this Andes and If 1t;
does every one as much good as 1t has
me. 1t is a Godsend to the commun-
itv, and especially to the workingman.i
who has to dig for his daily bread"
Catarrhal troubles are quickly van-i
ished says A. G. Payne, by the use
of Andes, and the results are perma-
nent. Many in Tampa are daily tes-
tifying that Andes, the modern prep
aration. overcomes lust as uuickly
stomach troubles. Indigestion, Kidney
Liver and Bladder disorders, and that
It will bring back the color to the
cheeks and the sparkle of health to
the eyes. It is a blood builder, and
system tonic. 1t tones the tired, worm
out man or woman from overwork,'
mental or physical. and is the one
great disease banisher of the age.
Andes Prescription so strongly endors-
ed by AIeck Enous, 2t7 Randolph ST.,
Tampa, Is now on sale in Punta Gorda
by the Seminole Pharmacy, the exclusive
agents. (adV.)
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NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners of DeSoto
county. Florida. will receive bids for the
purchase of Fort Ogden special drainage
district bonds at the clerks office in said
county on or before the 18th day of April,
1916. The amount of bonds hereby offer
ed is $2.S0000, bearing per cent inter-
est, payable semi-annually on the LIST
days of July and January. Said bonds
shall bear date of May LIST, 1916, and
have interest coupons attached thereto.
and shall be in denominations and of ma
turity as follows:
One $500 bond maturing January LIST.
1918; one $500 bond maturing January LIST
1919; one $500 bond and one 800 bond
maturing January |, 1920; one $500 bond
and one $500 bond maturing January /,
1921; one $500 bond and one 800 bond,
maturing January 1, 1922.
The interest and principal of said
bonds to be payable at Arcadia, Florida.
A certified check for $25 payable to the
County Treasurer of DeSoto county as
provided in section 1893 of the general
statutes of the state of Florida, must ac-
company each bid.
BY order of the board of county COM
missioners.
tapl16, A. L. DURANGO, Clerk.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLO
RlDA IN AND FOR DESOTO CCUN-
TY-IN cHANcERY.
]. C. Larimcr VS.. Stella NJ Larimer
Bill for Divorce.
1t appearing by affidavit appended to
the bill filed in the above styled cause,
that the residence of Stella NJ. Larimer,
the defendant herein named, is unknown.
but believed to be in California, in the
state Of Pennsylvania, in the United
States of America, and that she is over
the age OF twenty one years and that
there is no person in the State of F'lori-
da upon whom service of subpoena would
bind said defendant; it is therefore or
dered that the said non resident be ana
she is hereby required to appear to the
bill of complaint filed in said cause on or
before Monday, the 3rd day of April \;
ID. 1916, otherwise the allegations OF Sald
bill will be taken as confessed by said de-
! PENDANT
1t is further ordered that this order be
published once each week for four con
secutiVe weeks in the Punta Gorda Her
aid, weekly newspaper of general CIR
culatiOn published at Punta Gorda, III
said county and state.
Done and ordered at Arcadia, Florida'
this the LIST day of March, A. d. 1910
(SeaD A. L. DURANGO, Clerk OF
the Circuit Court
A. Yancy Teachy, Solicitor for Complain
ant
State of Florida, County of DeSoto
/ hereby certify that the above ana
foregoing is a true copy of the Original
of publication made in said cause, on ME
in my office.
Arcadia, Florida. March LIST A. D. 1916:
tSeaD a. L. DURANGO, Clerk oil
9-tapl1 Circuit Court.
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FoR COUNTY SURVEYOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County. Florida:
/ 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.
/ will appreciate your support.
Very truly yours.
O. T.. CRAVENS
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Gainesville, Florida, Mar Is,
1916
Bovay of Fort Ogden, Florida, who on
August 49, 1914, made Homestead Entry
No O13054. for Northwest quarter. Sec
ton II, Township Al South, Range 20
East, Tallahassee Meridian, has filed no
tice of intention to make Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the land a
bove described, before Clerk of Circuit
Court, at Arcadia, Florida, on the 4th
day of May, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
larry Collins, of Cleveland, Florida.
Fred johnson, of Cleveland, Florida, Os-
car Kahl, OF Cleveland. Florida, Glenn c,
Bovay, of Cleveland Florida.
ROBERT W. DAVIS, Register
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that ]. M Mil
Ter. purchaser of Tax Certificate No. 23S
dated August 9th. 1906 has filed said
certificate in my office. and has made ap-
plicaton for tax deed to issue. in accord
ance with law. Said certificate embrace
es the following described property sit
uated in DeSoto County, Florida to-wit:
II Township 80 S. Range rs East,
the said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate
in the name of Smith & Connolly I'm
less said certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording to law, tax deed will issue there
on on the 25th day of March A. D. 1916
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 23rd day of February A. d. 1916.
(SeaD A. L. DURANGO,
Clerk CIRCUIT Court Desc
to County, Florida.
By Clarence Carlton, D. c.
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felt that I was charged with a sacred
trust and II was with this Consciousness
of the responsibility and Importance of
the office that rendered my name 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 raised the value OF
school property from 100000 to $685.
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. 0. Buckley.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NJ NnSnl

Department of the Interior. U. S. Land
ONCE at Gainesville, Florida, Mar 1,1916
Notice is hereby given that John
Wendlocher, of Punta Gorda, Florida,
who. on December IS, 1911, made Home
stead Entry. No. O9S63, for Southwest
quarter. Section 49, Township Al South.
Range Is East, Tallahassee Meridian. has
filed notice of intention to make Three
wear Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Clerk of
Circuit Court, at Arcadia, Florida, on
the eth day Of April. 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Fred L.
Johnson, of Bairdvie Florida; Michael
Hoffman, of Punta Gorda. Florida, c. w.
Hewitt of Punta Gorda. Florida; A. c.
Jordan. Of Punta Gorda. Florida.
ROBERT W. DAVIS, REGISTER.
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IN RE ESTATE OF C. H. CHADWICK
DECEASED. ADMINISTRATORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that all persons
having any claim or account against the
estate of c. Herbert Chadwick, deceased.
do present, and they are hereby warned
to present, them to the undersigned Ad-
ministratrix of his estate within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be forever
barred of recovery All persons inbedt-
ed to the estate are requested to make
immediate payment to me, the under
signed
Dated and signed at Punta Gorda.
Florida, this 3rd day of February, A. d.
1916.
JULIA A. CHADWICK,
9t6 Administrative of said estate.
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FOR SHERIFF

To the People of DeSoto County:
hereby announce that l am candl-
date for re- election to the office of Sher-
if of DeSoto County, subject TO the ac-
ton of the Democratic party, at the en-
neopIe of this County, and l invite the
most searching investigation Of it. Il
again chosen | promise to use the same
diligence for the conservation of the law
and order in the future as l have USED II
the past. Thanking you for your conf
dence in the past. and earnestly solici
your support in the coming primary.
Sincerely yours, >,r,
J. L. DISHONG
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON DRAINAGE
ASSESSMENT

Notice is hereby given that the duly
appointed committee, acting under the
provisions of section 955 of the general
statutes of the state of Florida, and upon
the petition of c. c. Morgan and others,
for drainage in sections Z, II, IS and 10,
township 80 south, range "a east and
sections IL and 10, township SO south,
range 20 east, commonly known as the
Fort Ogden drainage district, have filed
their report with the board of county
commissioners of DeSoto county, Florida.
assessing each parcel of land in said sec
tons, that will be benefcially affected
by the construction Of the work as es-
tablished in said district. upon said petit
ton, according and In proportion, as 1t
shall be benefited by the construction
of said work, for all expenses that may
be incurred in the construction thereof.
Said report and assessment is now on
file in the office of the clerk of said board
of county commissioners, and said board
will at their next regular meeting. to-
wit, on April S. 1916. hear complaints
from the owners or agents of any lands
affected, against the assessments so
made and reported
BY order of the Board of County Com
missioners of DeSoto County. Florida.
tapl6. A. L" DURRANCE, Clerk.
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RHEUMATIC PAIN STOPPED

The drawing of muscles, the soreness,
stiffness and agpnizing pain of Rheuma-
tism quickly yield to Sloans Liniment.
1t stimulates circulation to the painful
part. Just apply as directed to the sore
spotF. In short time the pain gives
way to a tinglng sensation of comfort
and warmth. Here's proof: II have had
wonderful relief since | used your Lini-
ment on my knee To think one appli-
cation gave me relief. Sorry haven't
space to tell you the history. Thanking
you for what your remedy has done for
me."-James S. Ferguson. Philadelphia.
Pa. Sloans Liniment kills pain. 25c at
Druggists,
ADVERTISEMENT
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ROAD WORK TO PROCEED
Without Interruption-Mr. Rick
man Says No Injunction Will
Issue

A report that an injunction
was to be issued against the road
building operations in this dis
trict gained circulation here the
first of this week. 1t seems that
P. 0. Hickman sought to test out
in the courts the constitutional
ty of the special law affecting
this district. Tuesday morning,
Mr.. Hickman and Commissioner
Written were in consultation
with regard to the matter and
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For CLERK of Circuit Court

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce myself a 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 / have endeavored to do in
the past
With my experience, az 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 if you viii again honor
me with this trust
Sincerely yours,
A. L. DURANGO
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IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF DESoTo AND
STATE OF FLORIDA.

IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF DESOTo AND
STATE OF FLORIDA.
L. A. Stroud. VS.. G. II. Pierson
Execution
Under and by virtue Of an execution
issued out of and under the seal of the
County Court of DeSoto County, Florida,
wherein l.. A. Stroud is plaintiff and G.
II. Pierson is defendant, in favor of the
plaintiff and against the defendant.
which said judgement has been recorded
in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, as required by law, l have levied
situate, lying and being in the County of
DeSoto and State of Florida, to-wt
Commencing at the Sc Cor. of the NWA
of SEA of Sec. rs in TIP 81 South of
Range "a East, and run west $50 feet
thence run North one degree and As
minutes East 215 feet, thence west 1870
feet for n point of beginning; then west
260 feet; thence north l degree As minu-
ties east 100 feet; thence east 260 feet;
west 800 feet TO place of beginning, lying
and being a part of the NWA of the
SEA of Sec. rs, in Tp 81 South of Range
"a east; and will offer the same for sale
at public cutlery in front of the Court
House door in the City of Arcadia, Coun-
ty of DeSoto and State of Florida, on
Monday the Bird day of April A. d. 1916.
between the legal hours of sale on said
day, to the highest and best bidder for
cash
Purchaser to pay for deed.
J. l.. DISHONG, Sheriff,
DeSoto County, Florida.
By T. S. Carlton, ID. S.
tapl1 Leitner & Leitner. Attys. for Plain
tiff.
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NOTICE OF GUARDIAN FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE (4SS)

In Court of the County Judge, State of
Florida.
In Re Estate of May Huffman T"lso;'
and Helen Huffman.-DeSoto County.
Notice is hereby given TO all whom It
may concern, that on the 18th day of
October A. d. 1916, l 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 @ May
Huffman Tolson and Helen Huffman;
and that at the same time I will present
my final accounts as Guardian of said
estate, and ask for their approval.
Dated Mar 16 A. D. 1916.
toct) S. /. HUFFMAN.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that r. ].
Blount purchaser of Tax Certificate No.
1873 dated July 3rd, 1911, has
made application for tax deed to issue
in accordance with law. Said certificate
embraces the following described pro-
perry situated in DeSoto County Florida
to-wit: NJ of NEAof SEA, Section (S).
township (SS) South Range rs East,
Tallahassee Meridian, the said land being
assessed at the date of the issuance of
such certificate in the name of Est. F.
M Durrance. Unless said certificate
shall be redeemed according to law, tax
deed will issue thereon on the Sth day of
April A. d. 1916.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the SIh day of March A. D. 1916.
(SeaD A. L. DURANGO, Clerk Cir
cult Court of DeSoto County Fla
BY Clarence j. Carlton, d. c.
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FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters of ReSoto County:
/ hereby announce that / am a candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of DeSoto
County in the primary election to be
fhe eight wears experience as Sheriff OF
DeSoto County, am, fully qualified t(
handle the office to the best interests OF
the taxpayer, and. if you elect me
will give you the best service that Is II
me. Thanking you in advance FOR you
support in the coming primary,
am 4. c. FREEMAN
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that Petteway
Turpentine Co. purchases of Tax Certif-
icate No. 200 dated August 9Th, 1872 has
filed said certificate in my office, and has
made application for tax deed to issue
i'm accordance with law. Said certificate
embraces the following described pro-
perty situated in DeSoto County, Florida,
to- wit: SEA of SWA and VIZ of sen
Sec. 81 TIP. SO south, Range 26 East,
the land being assessed at the date of the
issuance of such certificate in the name
of b. c. Williams e. Co. Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according
to law. tax deed will issue thereon on
the 25th day of March. A. d. 1916.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 10Th day of February \. d. 1916.
(SeaD A. l.. DURANGO,
Clerk Circuit Court of DeSoto
County, Florida
BY Clarence j. Carlton, Deputy Clerk.
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For SHERIFF

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce that am candi-
date for the Democratic nomination to
the office of Sheriff of DeSoto county in
the primary election to be held June .,
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 tho
THos. N. CARLTON,
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE

date for nomination to the office OF
County Judge of Desoto County in the
coming primary election to be held june
9Th, 1916 II elected to this office | VIII
make every effort to discharge the duties
best of my ability. / solicit, and Will APP
preciate the support of every vote,
Respectfully ,,.,,
GEO. w. WHITEHURST.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce myself as a candl-
date for the nomination to the office OF
s 1perintendent of Public Instruction OF
DeSoto County. subject to the acton OIL
tbe Democratic Primary to be held June
9th. 1916. If the voters see cause to hon
or me with the office, l promise to give
NV whole time and best efforts to the
performance of the duties of the office
and the advancement of the educational
interests of the county.
Sincerely yours,
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FoR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination to the Office of Tax Col
lector 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.
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FOB CIRCUIT JUDGE

To the Voters of the Tenth Judicial Cir
cult of Florida:
/ hereby announce myself a 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
yours support.
Respectfully,