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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12

ish me and agree with me. Ny skin
and complexion began clearing up
and improved in every way posi-
Bile until l am now well woman
and when / say well, / mean abso-
lutely what I say. I want to tell the
whole world that | thank God for
Tanlac.
az weigh 95 pounds now and feel
as we'll as l ever felt in my life.
am going back to my husband and
home on the little farm five miles
from Acworth tomorrow, and, won't
it be a joyful Getting. returning to
my husband and home absolutely
well and happy-and won't. I tell cv-
erybody about what Tanlac has done
for mel"
Eyes, it's Just like she says"
chimed in Mr. Battle about this
time. "Tanlac has simply robbed the
grave, and II you could have seen
her when she started on this medi-
cine, you would say the same thing.
81 didn't know at the time Just
what her trouble was, but the doc
tors said she had Pellagra. She may
have had It, for all know, but there
is one thing certain, she hasn': got
1t now, or at least you wouldn't
think 80 II you could watch her eat.
told her. jokingly, the other day,
that she was eating me out of house
and home. I don't guess there ever
was case like hers, and there is
one thing certain. you can count on
US telling everybody about it. be-
cause fully believe she owes her
life to this medicine today"
Tanlsc Is sold exclusively in Lake
land by Henley & Henley; in Fort
Meade by Yarns Pharmacy; in Lake
Wales by NJ. R. Anderson; in Bar
tow by Barlow Drug Co., and in
Winter Haven by the Anderson Drug
Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
In Court Of County Judge, State Of
Florida.-In re Estate Of Joseph
Bryant, Deceased-Polk County.

Notice is hereby given, to all whom
it may concern, that on the first day
Of July, A. D. 1916, l shall apply
to the Honorable c. NJ. Trammell.
judge of said court, as judge of pro-
bate, for final discharge as admins
traitor of the estate of Joseph Bry-
ant, deceased; and that at the same
time will present to said court, my
final accounts as administrator OF
said estate, and ask for their ap-
proval.
Dated December 80, A. D. 1915.
I. P. COSTUME,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12

no further crisis. If it is not done,
the responsibility for whatever I'M
fortunate consequences will rest en-
tirely upon the German government.
Assuming that Germany sincerely
desires peace and friendship with the
United States, as it's reply to the
presidents ultimatum so plainly in
dictated, the presidents answer has
made Enthusiastically clear the reason
able and moderate terms upon which
such peace and friendship can be
maintained World.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
The Development
Of The Empire of
Polk County
SYSTEM OF GOOD ROADS IMPoR.
TANT FACTOR
Plan Outlined Comprehensive and
Economical Outside Capital
Creapest and Best

In speaking of the forthcoming
election for good roads, John F. Cox.
one Of the most prominent real estate
men in Polk county, and now serv.
ing as mayor Of Lakeland, said, Il
have always been a good roads boost
er, believing in them from every
angle.
-Four years ago l worked for the
bond issue then before the people,
and have never let up, and am, to-
day, stronger for good roads. IL posi-
BILE than l was then. At that time I
knew that we would get them some
day and believe that day is coming
now beyond a doubt"
Good roads help every business"
continued Mayor Cox. Those who
like myself are in the real estate bus
mess are all for it. It will stimulate
business and get people to come here
who will buy and settle and help to
develop our county. who otherwise
would not come here at all under
present conditions OF our transporta-
ton facilities, particularly those in
the rural districts.
THE carrying of this bonding cleo
ton for good roads will be the be-
ginning Of new era in Polk county
and the dawn of a greater prosperity.
|, for one, cannot see how our people
can afford not to vote for it. l really
believe that the question is not one
of good roads. as l am certain that
our people are all for good" roads,
but the difference of opinion is over
whether the bonding proposition is
the best method"
Direct taxation" he went on, will
not work. Under that system we
would have to be continually rebuild
ding roads as the present roads are
worn out, or soon will be. Look
around you anywhere in the county
and you can see that for yourself.
That is so much money wasted in the
end"
I Polk County is an empire" he ex-
claimed. both in extent and resour-
ces. and the milage of her roads is Of
such extent that 1t is impossible to
carry their building on without outside
capital. There is one important
thing that our people seem to forget"
he said earnestly, "and that is that
local money, money here of our own
in Polk County, is worth to 10 per
cent. and that IL we can go outside
of the state and get money at 5 per
cent. it is better to do it. For this
and many other reasons. l can't see
any business arguments against the
bond ISSUE"
Our rural population particularly
will be the most benefited by good
roads in better hauling facilities at
less cost. It will enhance all land
values but more particularly rural
lands. Even, as some claim. 1t may
increase the millage 1t would be jus
titled. Who wants land that will not
increase in value!"
II believe the bond issue will |
carry" he reiterated, " though some
are predicting a hot fight. But you
can rest assured that every progress
sive citizen Is helping in the effective
work being done by the Good Roads
Association and l. for one, am doing
everything that can to put It
through"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
School Peace League Urges
Celebration of Peace Day

nation founded on democracy, uni
versal brotherhood and goodwill
an important and responsible part to
play. The observance Of the 18th Of
May this year offers one means of
stimulating the desire for law and
order. Shall not the teachers Of the
United States take advantage of this
and every other opportunity for
spreading the eternal ideas OF justice
and humanity!
Faithfully yours,
FANNIE FERN ANDREWS,
Secretary. American School Peace
League.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
Norwood.

There is a great deal of wornv
grown in this country. The ps
NAL weed, which has an angular s.,
two to three feet high, and d
hoary leaves and yellow flowsn
now used in the manufacture Of
sinthe. 1t was formerly used u
vermifuge and to protect clothing
furniture from moths and insecu
is very bitter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
More Than Q Turn.

Ibid you win the argumentr
81 should say so. Why, when | I'm
ished my opponent couldn't say a
word"
"You did him to a turn, ehf"
To a taciturn."-St. Louis Republic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
SaMed-Om sarmnn-

Two important events in a ma
life are when he finds hair comm,
his upper lip and when he apa
going from the top Of his head
dianapolis Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
A Tailored Frock for Mild DAYS.

Particularly enchanting are the
tailored suits for mild days-days
when II is too cool to be without q
Jacket, and yet too warm for q serge
Or gabardine. FAillo IL used for this
costume, the color dark blue. Moth
ing Is smarter than blue or wears
better. The interesting feature Of
the suit IL the Jacket, which haa q
convertible collar. The back may b
made with or without tab extensions,
while the circular peplum, is cut in
three pieces. To make he entire
costume requires 81 yarAs AAinch
or AZ yards 54-ineh material
AS two styles Of sleeves are provid.
ed. the home dressmaker should be
careful to distinguish between the
coat sleeve and the fancy sleeve
when cutting. These are marked "H"
and 'I', respectively, and plainly
shown on the cutting guide. The
back Of the jacket and back Of the
peplum. with the collar, are laid on
. lengthwise fold Of the silk, while
the front section of the peplum is
placed on q lengthwise thread. The
undertaking. sleeve section and front
Of the Jacket are laid on q length
wise thread.
II the back Of the jacket 10 desired
without extension cut OF q inch
below small 20" perforations.
Next to blue, gray is exceedingly
popular for these silk tailleura. A
soft. medium light tone, rather like
. light castor. 10 the most favored.
Quite as effective a. faille and less
expensive are the silk poplins. Gros
de Londres and lightweight satins
also make charming tailored cos.
tunes for summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-12
Dumas and a Doc.

Dumas pere, designing to be in the
fashion during the sporting season,
purchased fine dog at an equally fine
price. The next day he set out shoot.
ing in the environs of Marty. A par.
fridge rose, and Dumas fired, wound.
Ing 1t. 1t fell about 100 feet away.
Away went the dog. but simply gave
the bird the coup de grace Dumas,
enraged, took the ramrod of his gun to
whip the dog. The dog took the ram.
rod between his teeth. rose on his hind
legs and began to dance a polka. The
famous author then perceived that the
DOG had not been trained to retrieve.
His fame had been made in a circus.
disappointed, Dumas gave Fido to the
6rst peasant he met
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
The Cupboard Was Bare.

The late DR.. Masters, who was for
merly a missionary in Canton. China,
afterward lived in Berkeley, Cal. His
friend and fellow missionary, DR..
Boone, returning on furlough. was ex-
pected to arrive in San Francisco on
a certain day. DR.. Masters crossed the
bay to the city; he meant to meet DR.
Boone and his party, and, after spend
ing the day in sightseeing, to take
them to dinner at a we'll known restau-
rant.
The steamer, however. had reached
port earlier than had been expected,
and when DR.. Masters got to the dock.
his friends had left. He made in
quiries at the principal hotels. but
could not find them. In order to notify
his family in Berkeley of the neces-
sary change in plans, DR.. Masters sent
them a telegram. Here is the some
what damaged message that Mrs
Masters finally read:
Cant find the bones. Will come
home to dinner."-Youth'S Companion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
Queer Fish.

Which fish have the power of float
ing and swimming back downward?
This peculiar property is possessed
only by the diodon and the tetrodon,
two allied families OF tropical fishes
which are popularity known as globe
fish. The tetrodon is also found off the
coasts of Cornwall and Ireland. The
faculty is due to the tact that the skin
on the abdomen of these fishes is much
looser than it is on thu back, and they
have the power to initiate this loose
skin by swallowing air through the
gullet. This of course enables them to
turn over at will, and, although the
great French naturalist Cuvier did not
believe that when in this position they
could swim as they pleased, Darwin
corrected him and proved that they
could swim both forward and back
ward in this position.
1t is of course well known that the
shark and the dogfsh. owing to the
peculiar position of the underjaw, are
obliged to turn on their backs before
they can seize their prey, and while in
this position they are able to swim fol
a very considerable distance. This.
however, is done by the muscular force
of the fins and tail and not through
any special apparatus, such Is the
globefsh possesses. - st James Ga
zetfp
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
TABLE DECORATIONS
BY EBEN e. RExFORD.

I fancy some readers saying We can
not all have flowers for the table.
Greenhouses are not to be found in
every little village. Even if they
were, many of US could not afford to
purchase from them except on very
extra occasions.
True, but why not grow your own
plants? Then you will be indeed in
dependent of the florist to a consider
able extent.
Most women have plants in the win
dows, but the majority are not adapt
ed to table use.
The table plant for this purpose, all
things considered, is the asparagus
plumosus. 1t has foliage much daintier
than that of any fern.
1t can easily be made to grow in the
bushy compact form which a plant de-
signed for use on the table should
have.
This is done by pinching off the
ends of the young fronds when they
have made a growth of IL or Is inches.
This causes the lower side branches
to spread out broadly and breadth is
secured where there would be little if
the plant were allowed to train itself.
Such a plant is very attractive in it
self with its flmy green foliage, com
parable only to lace, or mist, in it's
delicacy.
But whenever additional brightness
is desired a few long-stemmed flowers
thrust in among its fronds will furnish
it in a most delightful manner. Roses,
carnations, narcissus, astilbe, stevia
all these and many more can be used
with it with most charming effect.
Have three or four plants of it and
you will have but little use for the
florist. They will be quite as attrac-
tive in the window as any other plants
that can be grown there, therefore
they will serve a double purpose.
Give this asparagus a soil of garden
loan made light with sand. Water
moderately. Sunshine is not neces-
sary to its successful culture.
Shower several times a week and
keep red spiders from injuring it. Be
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
Atavism In Dogs.

Dogs. probably the earliest of do
mesticated animals, when transferred
to a tropical country, such as central
Africa, lose in a few generations most
of the characteristics they have ac-
quired in Europe, and revert more and
more to the type of the jackal and the
wolf. Then their ears, whatever their
breed. tend to become pointed, Their
coats turn sandy or rufous and thelI
bark becomes a howl Some attempt
has peer made to show that this is
the result of disease and resembles
the effect of malaria on the human
constitution Yet the Egyptian dog OF
pharaonic times possessed. as is seen
by the monuments. these very char
acteristics. and as be was certainly
domesticated before the European ami
NAL it is probable that these are orig
mai features of the race.-New York
Sun.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
MORE JOBS THAN CHEMISTS
lumbia University Since Out
break of War.

New York.-Since the outbreak of
chemical projects in this country the
demand for chemical engineers has
grown so rapidly that the companies
are finding it difficult to fill the many
places that are now open
Indication OF this was given at Co.
lumbia university when Dean Fred
erick A. Goethe of the graduate en-
cheering school reported that he had
received a call from a mining com
pany for several chemical engineers
familiar with the iron and steel in
dustry, but that he has been unable
to find any of the recent graduates
who were not already well placed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
4 I 4 < 4 I i 4 4 = I i 4 4 / I i I I /
II PORT REPUBLIC. 4

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Warren Collins, of
Palmyra, spent Sunday with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Col
Inns.
Clarence Brown returned from Rut-
gers College to spend several days of
the vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Brown.
Mrs. Gus Hickman and son, Of Brig
%antine, spent Christmas with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Chalk
ley Bowen.
City Treasurer Richard S.. Collins,
who has been in a critical condition
caused by a fall during an attack of
grip, is improving slowly, though still
suffering from bruises about the face.
Felix Johnson, n Of the oldest
residents Of the town, died suddenly
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jo-
seph Loveland, on Sunday evening.
While Mr.. johnson had not been
strong for several years, he took .
lengthy walk on Saturday, and retired
OF Sunday evening in his usual health.
When his son-in-law and daughter re-
tired at $50 they went into their ia
theirs room to see that he was all
right, and found he had passed away
as peacefully as though sleepinp. The
funeral services occurred on Wednes-
day with interment in the Port Repub-
lie cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Turner enter
tanned at dinner on Saturday. The
guests were: Mrs. Sarah Bowen. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard w. Bowen, Misses
Bernice and Emily Bowen, Leek Bow
en-.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
IDLEWOOD.


Much sympathy is expressed for the
family of Mr.. William Nelson. They
received the sad news on Christmas
day of the death of Mr.. Nelson. He
was stricken with grippe and died
very suddenly in Camden, where he
was employed. Mr.. Nelson was a
civil war veteran. He purchased a
home here recently and his family
resided here. Besides his widow he
leaves several sons and one daughter,
a school teacher in the Philippines.
Beautiful Christmas trees for the
little ones were seer in the following
homes: William Taggert's, Louis
Couchoud's, Mrs. Clara Logan's, Post
master Miraglia's and others.
Miss Estelle Abel spent the holi-
days at her home in Bridgeton.
The school entertainment was given
Thursday, Dec. 23rd. The children
took their parts well. Two plays Civ
en- deserve special mention, as the
parts were well rendered Mr.. Mar
tin Valaster kindly brought his vic
trola and the audience was charmed
by the beautiful music. Santa Claus
was present with a bag of gifts for
the children. The pupils presented
their teacher, Miss Abel, with a book.
There was a beautifully trimmed tree
for the children, and another tree,
trimmed by the children, with bread,
etc, for the birds. This tree was tied
to the base of the flag staff and the
birds had a Merry Christmas.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
CAN'T PROVE HE is DEAD
viii of a Man Who Has Been MISSING
Twenty-one Years, offered
for Probate.

Denver.-For the first time in the
history of the Denver county court
the will of a man of whose death there
is no record has been lodged with
the clerk of the court. 1t may be
come necessary to have the maker,
George T. Sheets, declared legally
dead before the instrument is offered
for probate.
Sheets, a contractor, made the will
in 1898. He was then seventy-two
years old. A yea later he disap
peared. The family did not know OF
the existence of the will until a few
days ago, when Attorney Edwin Parke
discovered the document in his safe.
Parke turned it over to the clerk of
the court.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the 20 lntry than all other diseases put to
gether, and until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease and
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con
stitutional cure on the market. 1t Is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fail TO
cure. Send for circrlars and testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. q
Sold by Druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family Pills for con tipatto
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
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Mrs. Alonzo Robinson, ST., is quite
i'll with an attack of grippe and is UNI
der the care of her physician.
Miss Edithe Brewer is spending the
week in Philadelphia as the guest of
her grandmother, Mrs. S. Kean. She
will be Joined on her trip by her
mother, Mrs. H. A. Brewer, on New
Years Day.
Mr.. S. Y. Wilson is spending the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. M. Wilson, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Francis Sutton will view the
Mummers parade in Philadelphia on
Saturday.
A large Christmas dinner party was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Sutton
at their home in Mortified. Among
the guests were: Mrs. Dan. Moore,
Miss Rose Morgan, Mr.. Alley For
shaw, Clara Carr, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Dixon, Iota Carr, Mr.. Clarence Dixon,
Miss Grace Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Sutton, Russell Sutton. Milton
S. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Col
Inns, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carr, Mr..
and Mrs. Wynne Wood and several
others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clayton, of
Millville, were guests of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Robinson, ST.,
last Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Rankins is confined to
his home through illness.
The vocational school will hold it's
first meeting in the New Year on
Monday evening, Jan. 3rd, at 7.30 p.
m., in the Bargaintown School Hall.
All agriculturists in the entire vicin-
ity are cordially invited to attend this
school, which is held under the super
vision of Prof. Walter B. MacDougall.
Boys, turn out at every session,
thereby encourage your teacher.
The first meeting of the year will
be held by the Grange next Tuesday
evening, Jan. 4th, at 7.30 o'clock. All
members are requested to be present.
The Ladies Aid of Zion M. E.
Church will hold their meeting next
Thursday evening, Jan. 9th, in Zion
Hall. The committee in charge, Mr..
John Cant, Mr.. H. A. Brewer and
Mr.. S. Y. Wilson, and three splendid
cooks they are, will serve a dainty
lunch prepared without the aid of the
ladies. So come and see what a deli
c1ous little supper these men can
serve for only 10 cents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01

sure to nip off the end of each shoot.
as advised above, to make the plant
spread out well.
Many plants can be secured of the
florists and these can be divided next
season. One good sized plant can}be
made to serve as half a dozen small
plants in the spring, each one of which
will become quite large enough for the
table use by fall.
A combination of ferns can be easily
grown for use on the table. The broad
leaved pteris, the fine-leaved adam.
tums go we'll together.
The grace of these plants is adapted
to the table where quality is consid-
cred as more important thar quantity.
A combination of ferns of different
variety with plants having pretty
foliage in color is beautiful. In this
case peperomia and tradescantia are
used to supply the desired effect.
Fern pans filled with small plants of
varieties best calculated to give sue
cessful results in the living room, can
be bought of nearly all the florists.
Ou0 SuOulu uOl u6pSuu upOn q olu6lc
specimen. Have two, three or more to
admit of frequent change.
Few plants can be kept on the table
day after day without becoming un-
healthy. Have several and allow nonk
of them to do decorative duty I'D
longer than a day or two at a time.
At holiday time there will be a {
tractive plants on the market and
some of these are admirably adapted
to table use.
There is the Jerusalem cherry, a
miniature bearing scarlet fruit, aud
the ardisia, a plant with rich, dark
foliage against which its dark, red ber-
ries show to most pleasing effect.
Small plants of araucaria are not
pretty but are so peculiar in habit
that they always attract attention and
challenge admiration.
A plant of poinsettia with its scarlet
Towering will make the table radiant
with it's wealth of color.
Pots of Roman hyacinth are charm
ing adjuncts of the breakfast table, as
are lilies of the valley or narcissus.
These will last for a long time if they
are removed to the window as soon as
the meal is over.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-01
lei

SMITH.-At Scullville, December %
joseph P. Smith. aged IS ears.
Funeral at his late residence, Scull-
vile. Friday afternoon; services at
Palestine NJ. E. Church.
CONNOR.-At Mortified December
26. Alice Conner, widow of the late
Edward Conner, of Linwood, in her
84th year. Funeral services at the
residence of her brother, Richard l..
Risley. 703 S. Main street. Pleasant
vile, on Wednesday. Interment
private in Salem cemetery, Pleas
antYille.