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The Arvada enterprise., 1916-05-11
SYNOPSIS

Little Helen Holmes, daughter Of Gen
eral Holmes railroad man. Is rescued from
Imminent danger on n scenic railroad, by
George storm, ncwsbOy. Grown to young
womannood Helen makes II spectacular
double rescue OF Storm. now freight
fireman.. and OF her father and his friends.
Amos nhinelander. financicr. and Robert
Seagru~. promoter. from n threatened col
lision between passenger train ana n
runaway freight Safcbrcakcrs employed
by Seagrue and Capclle. his lawyer inter
rupted by Helen while stealing General
Holmcs' survey plans OF the cutoff line
for the Tidcwatcr, fatally wound General
Holmes and escape, Storm and Helen
chase the murdercrs on IA light engine and
capture them. Spike has hidden the plans
and manages to inform Scagru" where
they are cached. Her fathers estate bad
ly involved by his death. Helen goes to
work on the Tidewater. S"agrue helps
Spike to break jail and uses him to set
fire to n powder train hauled by Storms
engine. Helen saves Storm from "A horri-
BILE death. Helen RECEIVERS the survey
plans from Seagrue. and though they are
taken from her. finds an accidentally
made proof of the survey blue print
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the engineers seat in time TO halt the
train opposite Rhinelander's camp, and
without losing moment she ran over
to headquarters, where she gave the
alarm to Wood and asgsI him to hur-
ry the remainder of the construction
gang over to the train before the cars
should be stolen again by their active
enemies. Wood, who would rather
fight than eat, responded like a whirl-
wind, and heading his men. started
them across the fields on the run for
the kidnapped train
Storm had, meantime, dropped s.
rope around Spikes neck. He tied
him to the engine cab Just as Helen.
with her re-enforcements. reached
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the tie cars and the men hurrredi.
began the unloading.
They were not to have an easy tim.
of it. Seagrue, with his rioters, had
already climbed the hill and was urg
ing them forward. Not "A soul on The
engine had weapon, and as Sea
grue's men came on it looked as IS
the train would be taken then and
there by force of numbers. Helen
however. was not without reserves
Give them the live steam, George
and a lot OF it, quick" she cried
Don't let them capture US"
StorrrS ~peFled no more than the
hint. turning on the valve he bet
loose a hot cloud that drove Seagrue
and his gang gasping from the engine
The foremost of the men caught in
the white fog We're glad to get away
unhurt, and hating at safe distance
rallied for orders.
Delaney, whose lighting blood was
Just getting warmed up. saw further
chance and called to his men to tol.
low him around the cut. The gang
divided and Delaney's part of it, start.
ing over the hill, met Rhinelander'
men. For time there was hot
miN-up. As the enemy came on in
ever increasing numbers, Wood aud
his men were soon getting the worst
OF il, but fresh shouts we've heard
down the hill and at the moment the
sherin's posse-now arrived-rurning
in, took the side OF Rhinelander's men
and helped them beat Scaerue's gang
back
Outnumbored. driven from their
vantage ground and disheartenad ~
the unexpected diversion of the enc,
my, Scagrue's men sulleniy gave way
even Bill Delaneys iiercest efforts
failed TO rally them. 1t was only =
few minutes before the sheriff's men
were making prisoners right and left
rounding up the stragplers and march
ing them down the cut. The hin had
been won and lost, but the ties hsG
been iirmly held and were safely ~
Rhinolander's possession.
The moment the tight was decided.
Storm, with Helen. went back To the
engine TO get their personal prisoner.
the rodoubtable Spike. They took him
back to where the sheriff was giving
his orders for the disposition OF those
under arrest. Helen explained to III.
had done.
We'll" demanded the Official iosu-
larly, "whatll We do with him? String
him up right here III a box carr
No. exclaimed Helen, indignantly
You can do better than that" She
pointed To Seagrue. now also under
arrest Put those two men at work
unloading these ties for our camp.
They are the ringleaders In the ~hoi.
affair, II they had their deserts. they
would both be IN the pcnitentiary.
Mako them work. sheriff. That's tn.
last thing that pair want to do" Rhine
lander came up with his men ~ she
finished.
You're right" declared tho sheriff.
good humored over the outcome.
From the look OF en-. what ,hos.
guys need liz Il dosc OF good. hard
work" lie turned to his deputies and
pointed to the ties Get those fel-
lows up on the HAT cars and Ses they
both work every minute I'll tho list
tie Is unloadcd"
'Suppoac they refuse to work.
suggested u deputy.
Refuse echoed the sheriY. sAy-
Agcly. III they do. Ind u pump that
will work aud give em the cold wa
ter"
But scasruc and Spike did work
When Helen. RhinelAndcr and storm
left the scene the twI. beading VIII
sweat. were pitching ties In record
tims
ITO BE COkTlNuED.)
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young fellow. Either 80 to work here.
or take dressing down yourself"
My hands are up said Storm IN
xo to work What have YOU got7'
Rhinclandcr turned to his foreman
They took only n minute to confer
Wood has n Job for you right now"
announced Rhinolandcr To Storm
You are assistant foreman Gc, busy" "
That particular day was to prove n
busy one for the whole camp. Helen
returned to the station and Storm went
out with Wood himself veteran en-.
xineman. The mailman came in pres
entity with letter for Rhinolandcr. nd.
yis,ng him that q bid he had made for
. large auAaiitv Of ties had been &C.
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IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
DESOTO COUNTY, FLA.

Standard Oil Company, a Corporation
VS.. Arcadia Land and Improvement
Company a Corporation.
Under and by virtue of an execution is
sued out of and under the seal of the
County Court in and for DeSoto County.
Florida, wherein the Standard Oil Comp
any corporation, is plaintiff and the
Arcadia Land and Improvement Comp
ony, a corporation, is defendent, and A.
nal Judgment therein obtained and out of
which said execution issued having been
filed and recorded as required by law.
have levied upon the following described
land, situate, lying and being in the
County of DeSoto and State of Florida,
Lots 4 and 70 in Block M and Lots
to Ia inclusive, in Block M all in w.
II. Johnson's subdivision to Arcadia,
Florida, also Lot of Block 81 in Mill 5
Addition to the City of Arcadia, Florida
and also the southeast quarter and the
south half Of the northeast quarter and
the west half of the northwest quarter of
the northeast quarter of Section a. and
the east half of the northeast quarter of
section 25, all in township 50 south, Of
range % east.
And will offer the same for sale at
public cutlery i'm front of the Court House
door in the city of Arcadia, County OF
DeSOto and State of Florida. on Monday
the first day Of May, A. ID. 1916, between
the LEGAL hours Of sale on said dav to the
highest and best bidder therefor for cash
Purchaser to pay for deed.
tmay1 ], L. DISHONG, Sheriff.
DeSoto County, Florida.
Leitner & Leitncr, Attorneys for Plaintiff
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FIRED CRUTCH into
THE WOOD SHED
Remarkable Experience of Mrs.
Gaskins, Who Suffered From
Rheumatism For Four
Years
Tells How Andes Removed the
Cause of All Her Troubles

When a medicine gets you over your
troubles you have had for four years
and takes you off of crutches, there's
nothing in the world too go to say
about II, and that is just what Andes
has done for me and l certainly ought
to be willing to testify to the truth
and let everybody know about it,"
This unusual statement was made by
Mrs Anna Gaskins, Of 1883 Broughton
ST., Savannah, in a recent interview
with the Andes representative.
Yes, continued Mrs. Gaskins, | have
been a cripple with rheumatism for a
long time and for four years have
been using a crutch and was not able
to do anything about the house. That
is the plain fact and my folks and all
the neighbors knew about my helpless
condition. and will tell you the same
thing.
/ saw where Andes was helping a
great many people and l thought may
be it would make me feel better even
if it failed to help my pains; but | am
glad to say it has done a hundred times
more than | expected, for l have fired
that old crutch into the wood shed to
be made into kindling, and | am ac-
tually doing a great deal of my house
work
have taken six bottles and can walk
anywhere l want to without the crutch
and my rheumatic pains have all left
me. My appetite is good and / can
eat anything / want without 1t bother
ing me in the least, and / believe il
continue to take it awhile longer it
will make me entirely well for all time
as far as my rheumat ism is concerned.
! want everybody to know about this
great medicine for it certainly re-
moves the cause of your troubles. My
case should prove that to, anybody.
Commenting on the remarkable re-
suits that Andes afforded in this case,
Mr.. Payne said: Uric acid Is the cause
of the heavy dull feeling in the small
of the back, and no doubt was the
cause of Mrs. Gaskins' rheumatism,
shooting and sharp pains over the
body, frequent desire to relieve the
bladder, stiff joints, and aching mus
cles are a few of the many symptoms
of rheumatism. Andes is intended to
remove the cause, putting the kidneys
and bladder in good condition and in
this way giving lasting and permanent
results.
Andes is not a panacea, but is recon-
mended for constitutional troubles,
such as all forms of catarrh, stomach
disorders and weakness; it tones and
vitalizes the blood, giving strength 20
the young as well as to the aged and
infirm,
Andes Prescription so highly recon
nended by Mrs. Anna GaskIns, 1888
5roughton ST., Savannah, Ca, Is now on
sale In Punta Gorda, by the. SemInole
Pharmacy, the exclusive agents.
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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 49,.
township SO south, range "a east and
sections IL and 10, township 80 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
tions. that will be beneficially affected
by the construction of the work as es-
tablished in said district, upon said petit
ton. according and in proportion. as it
shall be benefited by the construction
of said work, for all expenses that NAV
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.. DURANGO, Clerk.
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Bargains in household goods
are being offered by Mrs. c. Sim
monds, who is selling off her furn-
iture preparatory to leaving for
the north. Amongst the many
articles she wishes to sell are: a
piano, side-board, sewing ma
chine, baby bed, rugs, rockers, a
new lawn mower, a quantity, of
jelly glasses and quart jars, etc.
-13tf (adv.)
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An Extraordinary Accident

About 3 p. m. Tuesday, the rays
of the sun passing through a
large white bottle filled with wa
ter, set fire to A. E. Coup's bug
gy, which would have been badly
damaged but for the timely dis
covery of the blaze.
AT the time, Mr.. Coup had driv-
en- up to L. divers planning mill,
where he alighted and began talk
ing with Mr.. Oliver, Dr. Stone
and others. In few minutes,
Mr.. Oliver, on glancing towards
the buggy, was surprised to see
a lively blaze rising from the foot
of the vehicle. Fortunately, wa
ter was at hand and the fire was
quickly extinguished. An inves-
tigation proved beyond doubt
that the fire was caused by the
bottle focusing the suns rays
upon infammable articles in the
buggy.
The cold water thrown on the
fire caused lot of insulators that
were in the buggy and had be-
come hot, to break into many
pieces.
Not very long ago, a lady who
was standing with a similar bot
tie OF water swinging from her
hand at the public well when it
was in the middle of the street,
had her dress set afre by the
same cause. And a young man
who set a bottle of water on the
ground while he stopped over to
drink from the fountain, felt a
singing on his ankle and, on
looking to see the cause, found his
sock burning.
1t is claimed that these Incl
dents prove the purity of Punta
Gorda artesian water, as sun
rays passing through dirty or i'm
pure water viii not set fire to
anything.
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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 50, 10000, 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 l, 1920; one $500 bond
and one 800 bond maturing January !,
1921; one $500 bond and one 800 bond.
maturing January /, 1929.
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.. DURRANCE, Clerk.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No, 013054

Department of the Interior U. S. Land
Office at Gainesville, Florida, Mar. IS.
1916.
Notice is hereby given that Claude c.
Bovay of Fort Ogden, Florida, who on
August 20, 1914, made Homestead Entry
No. 013054, for Northwest quarter, sec
ton II, Township Al South. Range 25
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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A WORD WITH WOMEN
Valuable Advice for Punta Cor
da Readers

Many a woman cndures with
noble patience the daily misery OF
backache, pains about the hips,
blue, nervous spells, dizziness and
urinary disorders, hopeless Of re-
lief because she doesn't know
what is the matter.
1t is not true that every pain
in the back or hips is trouble
peculiar to the sex" Often
when the kidneys get congoSted
and inhamed, such aches and
pains follow
You can tell it is kidney trouble
if the sccretions are dark colored,
contain sediment; the passages
are too frequent or scanty, Then
help the weakened kidneys. Don t
expect them to get well alone.
the praise of thousands of women.
Doan's Kidney Pills have won
They are endorsed at home
Read this Punta Gorda wo-
man s convincing statement:
Mrs. l.. E. Robinson, Punta
Gorda, says: 81 over-strained
while doing my homework and it
brought on severe pains across
my loins. Every time | stopped,
| suffered and it was hard for me
to do my work, as any effort
tired me out. My kidneys didn t
act right. noticed a change for
the better as soon as | had taken
a few doses Of Doan s Kidney
Pills and one box put me in bet
ter health than | had been for
years. "
Price soc. at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs. Robinson had.
Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buf-
alo, n. Y.
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FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County. Florida
| hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the nomination to the office o
County Surveyor of DeSoto County, sui
ject to the action of the Democratic Pri
mary of June 6, 1916.
Having had considerable experience
pertaining to this office, / am familia
with the work connected with same, an
feel fully capable of performing the du
ties of the office in an efficient manner
and if nominated and elected will Civ
my time and best efforts to the discharg'
of the duties of said office.
| will appreciate your support
Very truly yours,
C. L, CRANENS
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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,
stead Entry, No. O9S63, for Southwest
quarter Section 20. Township Al South,
Range 25 East. Tallahassee Meridian. has
filed notice of intention to make Three
year 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 Bairdville, Florida Michael
Hoffman, of Punta Gorda, Florida, c. w.
Hewitt of Punta Gorda Florida; A. c..
Jordan. of Punta Gorda. Florida.
ROBERT ". DAVIS. REGISTER.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that r. ].
Blount, purchaser Of Tax Certificate No.
1893, dated July Srd, 1911, has
filed said certificate in my Office, and has
made application for tax deed to issue
in accordance with law Said certificate
embraces the following described pro-
perty situated in DeSoto County. Florida,
to-wit: NJ of NEAof SEA, Section (S).
Township 1881 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.
NJ Durrance Unless said certificate
shall he 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 Sth 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 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

To the Democratic Electors of DeSoto
County:
I hereby announce my candidacy Ger
the office of Prosecuting Attorney for
DeSoto County, subject to the Demo-
mary.
l realize the Importance of this office
as a financial asset of the County as
well as a 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
it's Pr osecuting Attorney.
If nominated and appointed I shall
give to the duties imposed upon me con-
scientious, energetic and undivided serv-
ice Most respectfully,
/. GRADY RIRTON
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For CLERK of Circuit Court
HON. {. p. THAGARD,

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l 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.
II the people of DeSoto County in their
wisdom, see fit to again honor me with
their confidence. l 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. l feel that / am
thoroughly qualified to render you thor
ough and efficient service, and shall
feel very grateful If you will again honor
me with this trust.
Sincerely yours,
T. DITRRANCE
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felt that l was charged with a sacred
rust, and it was with this consciousness
# the responsibility and Importance o.
The office that rendered my name TO tn
eOple for election in the primaries OF
l9l4 to complete this unexpired term.
In three years we have heightened tht
term from General School Fund from
i've to seven months. Twenty eight
aew school houses built or under con-
struction, which raised the value of
school property from 100000 to S325,OOO.
Beginning next year, by part payment
f expenses, high school education will
le placed within the reach of ever
child completing the eighth grade in ru
cal schools.
Thanking you for your support in the
coming election, | am
Sincerely
JAS. o. Buckley
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Supporters of Gen. Gilchrist
captured a shark at punta Gorda
and branded him with an adver-
tisement of the generals candi-
dacy for the Senate. That high
handed outrage will probably cost
the Punta Gordian the shark vote,
but most of the political sharks
are for other candidates anyway.
Plant City Courier.
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ECH SHERIEE

To the People of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce that / am a candi-
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-
suing primary. My record is before the
people of this County, and | invite the
most searching investigation of it. If
again chosen l promise to use the same
diligence for the conservation of the law
and order in the future as l 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, ,,o,,1,
I. DTSHONG.
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IN RE ESTATE OF c. n. CHADWICK
DECEASED. ADMINISTRATIONS
NOTICE. 10 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