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New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
SLICK CROOKS GET S66O
Offer to Get Farmer All the Dollars He Needs for Remarkable Price of B 1-3 Cents Each.

Stamford, Aug. 3.-Antoni oSuro- week., who raises poultry for the mar ket in Great Burlington Mass, was given a helping hand by the police today so that he could get ba ok to his farm, although without $660 which he had brought here yesterday. Suro- week. had been the victim of a conf1- dence game.
 Suroveck said he met two men last Sunday to whom he talked of his eff forts to raise $2,00O to buy out his partner. One of the men said he had a relative in the treasury department who could secure all the dollars he needed for 33 1-3 cents each and of fered to get $2,OO0 for Suroveck if the latter had $660. Suroveck accepted the offer. He paid over that amount here yesterday to the men, who after giving him a locked suit case con- taining apparently four rolls of bills, disappeared, bidding him wait for their return. When they failed to re- appear he broke open the suitcase and
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
HELD FOR MANSLAUGHER.
Patrolman's Father Alleged to Have
 Killed With Kick.

Stamford, Aug. 3.-JOhn Brennan, aged 77, and father of one of the city's patrolmcn, was arrested today technically charged with manslaugh- ter by reason of the death in the hospital of Simon Simonosky
 Brennan as elevator man in the Yale &o Towne plant, had a dispute with Simonosky on Tuesday during which he is said to have kicked the latter. An operation of an abdominal character failed to save the man. The deputy coroner has begun an inquest.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
LLY-MALONEY WEDDING.

A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Mary's church this morning when Edward Kelly of Waterbury took Miss Mary Maloney of Seymour street for his bride. The ceremony was per formed amid a large gathering c< friends of the contracting couple by Rev. John T. Winters. A reception followed at the home of the bl<e after which the couple left on a honeymoon trip. N1 their return they will reside in Waterbury where the groom holds a responsible posi- ton.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
WILSON TO APPOINT
 FARM LOAN BOARD
President to Take Action Without
 Slightest Delay

Washington, Aug. Reorganization ! of the new farm loan board, whose l members have just been named by
 President Wilson, will be accom-
 plished without delay, it was said to- 1 day. Members will be notified of | their appointment immediately and within fifteen days must take the oath of office. Their nominations were confirmed by the senate yester- day.
 The board will meet in Washington soon and afterwards will start hear lngs throughout the country for the purpose of dividing the United States into 12 federal land bank districts.
 Actual operation of the farm loan system probably will not be begun be- fore next spring.
 Secretary McAdoo, chairman ex- officio of the new farm loan board to- day notified the four appointive mem- bers of their confirmation by the sen- ate and called a meeting here Aug. ' when the work of organizing the new system will be inaugurated.
 Division of the United States into twelve districts will be the first task of the board after organization. Hear ings on the subject will be conducted in Washington and throughout the country.
 Child Labor Bill.
 The child labor bill was next on the senate calendar today. It was to be taken up after disposal of the District of Columbia appropriation bill, and will remain the unfinished business until passed. Southern dem ocrats are fighting the measure. There is no republican opposition.
 Senator Borah will submit the i'm migration bill as an amendment. de- spite democratic caucus decision to oppose such a move soiidly.
 Promotion System Inquiry.
 Marine corps officers appeared to- day before house conferees, who are seeking information on a senate pro- vision in the naval bill to change the navy and marine promotion sys- tenn to selection by a board instead of by seniority. It's advocates declare it will put younger and more efficient men into the higher commands.
 Ready to Settle Threatened Strike.
 The federal government stood Ieady toudy to O1IeT any pOSSlDle ala in settling differences between the railway systems and their employees, which threaten to bring on 3 disastrous strike. The department of labor was considering an appeal through President Wilson yesterday by the Chamber of Com 1 merce of the United States asking for an inquiry into the situation.
 The federal board of mediation and conciliation, authorized by law to attempt to avert strikes on railroads, is watching developments.
 The chamber of commerce an- nounced it had in view a conference here of it's representatives through out the country to impress congress with the advisability of immediate action.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
POWER BILL CONFERENCE.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Senator Shields and President Wilson con- ferred today on the bills to control development of water power on nav igable streams, which have passed the senate and house and are now in conference. The president objects to some of both bills.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
V0N LINslNGeN ANO TWO Mec18ERs OF HIS STAFF

General Alexander von Linsingen is now prominent in the public eye as one of the leading German generals
 fighting against the Russians. The reports place his army west and northwest of the town of BuczacZ, in Galicia, near the important city of Stanislau, which is believed to be one of the Russian objective points. Be- tween the two flows the large Dnies-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03

ter river. and the zlota Lipa river, frequently mentioned in the dis patches, flows from the north into the Dniester about midway between the two places. Won Linsingen is a Hanoverian by birth and is sixty-six years old. He joined the army in 1868 and saw active service in the Franco Prusslan war of 1870, winning the iron cross, second class, for bravery.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
MOREY ON DUTY AGAIN.

Headquarters American Punitive Expedition, Mexico, Aug. 3.-CapN. Lewis H. Mercy, the only surviving American officer of the Carrizal fight, returned to his regiment today after being on sick leave.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
MEN
 AND WOMEN

diseased. For good results Dr. Kilmer' s swamp-Root. the great kidney remedy At druggists. Sample size bottle by Parcel Post also pamphlet
 Address pr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghanton N. Y, and enclose ten cents When writing mention the New Britain Herald.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
RUST AFFECTS WHEAT.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 3.-Fifteen per cent. of the total spring wheat area in Manitoba is affected by black rust according to announcement today by the provincial department of az. riculture.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03

kidneys are out of order or
 Kidney trouble preys upon
 the mind, discourages and lessens ambition; beauty,
 vigor and cheerfulness often disappears when the
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03

found the rolls to be of paper, around each of which had been wrapped a real dollar bill
 The police gave the man a nights lodging and his carfare home.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
TO SPEND KINGS GIFT.
Half Million to Be Used For General
 Purposes.

London, Aug. 3, 3:27 p. m.-With the approval of King George the 1O0,- 900 pounds which His Majesty pre- sented to the nation some months ago will be devoted to general purposes in connection with the war, according to statement made today in the house of commons by Premier As- Quith.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03
Britain Stands StOIiI.

Virtually to the very hour of Roger Easements execution strenuous efforts were made by his friends and sympa-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-03

King George accompanied the do- nation with letter directing that the money "be applied in whatever man. ner deemed best in the opinion of His Majesty's government"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
LAKELAND HIGHWAY GARAGE
PLAN TO BRANCH OUT

The Evening Telegram today car
'ries the Articles of Incorporation OF
the Lakeland Highway Garage with
E. q. Jones, j. II. Stanley and Ed
win w. Spencer, Jr., as the incor-
porators.
AS will be noted by Article 2,
they propose to establish a chain or
garages, machine shops, and to con-
duct a general wholesale and retail
business of automobiles within and
without the State and to do gen
eral realty business, such as acquir-
ing or selling real and personal
property of all descriptions. Article
Z specifies that all who take stock
in the concern will be furnished gas
cline and other fuel at actual cost to
the corporation.
This institution has been enjoying
a splendid business and with the en-
larged field, will no doubt meet with
increased success and prosperity.
1924
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
"CLEAN.UP WEEK"

The Woman's Club of Florida has in
augurated a Cleanup week for Oct
9-14. We heartily commend this
Young men, will you be prepared fol
this? Will you be clean morally
The Young Mems Glass Of the First
Presbyterian Sunday School stands fol
moral cleanliness and believe that
Cleanliness is next to Godliness"
Therefore, we invite you to meet with
us the first day of Cleanup week
being Sunday-and start the weel
right.
Sunday School starts at 9:45 a. M
First Presbyterian Church, South
Tennessee Ave.
Come and join "The Best Glass ir
the Best Sunday School in the Best
Town"
ROY MCINTYRE, Pres.
ALONZO TRUEBLOOD, Sec.- Treas.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
MRS. MC|NNERNEY
DIED LAST NIGHT;
FUNERAL TODAY

Mrs. Ann McInnerney died shortly
after 10 o'clock last night, at the
Pioneer House, on Pine street, where
she had been making her home.
Mrs. McInnerney was native of
Tipperary, Ireland, and was 81 years
of age. She had been gradually
growing weaker, under the weight
of years. For a considerable time,
although able to sit up until cou-
pie of days before her death. Re-
| Gently she returned from Whining
ton, N. c., where she had spent the
summer with relatives, though she
had made her home here for many
years, with her son, Mr.. ID. McInner-
ney. The end came very peacefully,
indeed, the aged lady sinking to
sleep comforted by the ministrations
of her religion and the presence OF
her son, whose devotion to her has
been most beautiful, solace and de-
light to her declining years.
Deceased was most estimable
lady, kindly, cheerful and pleasant
in all her relations, deeply religious,
and following always the paths OF
simple faith and truth.
The funeral took place at the Cath
olic church this morning, with mass
by Father Padilla, of Tampa. A
solo was sung by Mrs. o. T. Cason'
and other suitable music was rem
dered under the direction of Miss
Heloise Bowyer There were many
beautiful floral offerings.
The remains were shipped to Will
mington today, where interment
will be made, the devoted son &C
companying them on the last jour-
ney.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
20. D. AND REST Of
REGIMENT REACHED
LAREDO, Texas
LAST NIGHT

"A telegram from Capt. VIM. Steitz
was received by the Telegram this
morning from Laredo, Texas, an
Nnouncing that Co. D had reached the
border safely, arriving there last
night. Capt Steitz's message fol-
lows:
Laredo, Texas, Oct. Z.
Evening Telegram, Lakeland, Fla:
We arrived safe last night. Camp
made and all boys feeling fine, but
they miss the shade trees we had at
Black Point. Regards to all from all
the boys. CAPT. WM. STEITZ.
This is good news to the families
and friends of the members of Com
pany d, all of whom trust that all
will continue to be we'll with them
until they receive orders to return
home. Whatever they are called on
to do, Company d will be found up
and ready, and in every move they
make they can have the assurance
that they are followed in spirit by a
host of loving friends and relatives
back at home, who know they will
acquit themselves nobly wherever
and whenever duty calls.
AS stated before, large number
of copies of the Evening Telegram are
sent daily to the company, that each
may feel he is still in touch with the
folks at home and their daily inter-
ests, and we would not be surprised
if the papers are not read with even
greater interest now that the boys
are so far removed from those most
interested in their every movement
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
LARGE CROWD ATTENDED
ODD FELLOWS
PICNIC YESTERDAY

The first annual picnic of the Thir-
teenth district of the l. o. o. F. held
at Kissengen Springs yesterday, was
great success, there being about
$50 present from all parts of the
county. All seemed to enjoy the
good music furnished by the Winter
Haven band and the bathing in the
springs.
The program opened with a prayer
by Rev. Harding of Winter Haven.
DR.. J.H. Coffee of Fort Meade gave
the address of welcome, following
which Hon. John S. Howard, of Win
ter Haven, spoke on Odd Fellowship
Hon. H. ]. Drane, of Lakeland, made
a fine address and told how the l. o.
%. F. was started, how it grew, and
today is not only one of the largest
but one of the best Orders in the
world. At the close of his remarks
the members of the district held a
business meeting and decided to hold
these picnics annually on the first
Monday Of September Labor day.
each year.
All enjoyed this meeting very much
especially the luncheon which was
prepared by the ladies of the Order
and served on four large tables
which were loaded to their capacity.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
In Society
W. c. 7. U. Appoints
Superintendents

The w. C. T. U. held called meet
ing at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon. The
principal business was the selection
of delegates to the State convention
which meets at Daytona November
7th to 10th. Mrs. l.. E. Amidon,
who is secretary Of the organization
was chosen as delegate, her expenses
to be paid by the Union. Other dele
gates are Mrs. E. c. Flanagan, Mrs.
Ellis, Mrs. E. C. Angel, and other Of
ficers of the Union, who are dele
gates ex-oficio.
Superintendent for the various de-
partments of the Unions work were
appointed, as follows:
Evangelistic Work-Mrs. J. W.
Layton.
Union Missionary society-Mrs. A.
H. Darracott.
Flower Mission--Mrs. ]. w. Tur-
ner.
Mothers Meeting-Mrs. R. Paret.
Anti-Narcotics- r. X. Clark.
Social Meetings and Red Letter
Days-Mrs. HI. j. Anderson.
Literature-Mrs. VIM. Felts.
Scientific Temperance Instruction
in the Schools-Mrs. H. B. Morse.
Medical Temperance-Mrs. Grace
Hanna.
Finance-IMrs. T. NJ. Booth.
Other superintendents will be sup
piled later.
A rising vote of thanks was given
to the officers and congregation OF
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
for the use of the church in which
to hold the Unions meeting during
the past year.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

The news of the decision in the gov
ernorship contest yesterday was car
ried by the Evening Telegram, though
neither the evening papers of Jack
sonville or Tampa reaching this city
had the final result. Day after day
we do just such stunts, telling the
news from twelve to twenty.four hours
earlier than any other paper that
reaches Lakeland so frequently that il
is regarded as a matter of course
Today, and every day during the series
we give full and accurate reports OF
the great ball games. The people
have learned, from years Of conscien
tious service, to depend upon this pa
per for the news, and it never disap
points them.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
"Do IT AGAIN"

Last Sunday morning at nine-thirty
we had about fifty men present at the
Mems Bible Glass, First Methodist
Church, and enjoyed the lesson. We
want you to do it again. Come every
body. We can take care of two hun
dred. We especially invite all stran-
gers in town to be with us. We have
our separate class rom back of
church.
PRESIDENT.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the many
kindnesses shown us and assistance
rendered during our great trouble,
caused by the death of our son and
brother. Also for the many beautiful
floral offerings sent us by our kind
friends. We invoke upon them many
blessings, and trust that we may be
able to be of comfort and aid should
they need US. Our loving friends, we
will ever remember your noble deeds
and your always occupy a warm spot
in the hearts OF
Mr.. and Mrs. M. n. Moore and family.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Hull and the
tiers mother, Mrs. M. E. WINERY,
A1rived Monday evening from Lake
JIud ana expect to make Plant City
cir home. They are domiciled in
oDi . Alexander bungalow on Reynolds
-, 'eet. west. until recently occupied
G. G. Woodward and family. Mr..
ty Ill 10 one Of the most widely known
bou. xelers IN this section, being. un-
81 quite recently, a member OF the
;. m Of Cole & Hull. Lakeland. He
II open . jewelry establishment
re in the near future. Plant City
,lcomes this family.-Plant City
,i- surier. The home Mr. and Mrs.
~ I'LL are occupying is the first at
ictive bungalow after leaving the
lin street Of Plant City, turning in
hoes the road to Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
N. NJ. club-O. e. s.

One OF the pretueSt events OF the
past week took place at the hospitable
home of Mrs. E. R. Trammell Friday
afternoon, when her daughters Misses
Lola and Irma received the M. M.
Club, Order of the Eastern Star. The
hostesses, with their mother greeted
each guest, then ushered them into
the reception room, where Mrs. Wight.
man Beckwith, in her own gracious
manner presided at the punch bowl.
Soon all were busy with their needle.
work as usual. The principal topic
of discussion was the Mock Marriage; /;
Friday evening" Oct. 18th was the date
decided upon, and invitations will soon
be in evidence. Delightful refresh
ments consisting of lemon sherbet,
fudge cake, and marguerites were then
served, after which the following
ladies wended their way homeward,
voting the Misses Trammell charming
hOstesses:
Mrs. Richard LETTERS, Mrs. j. M.
Keen, Mrs. ]. R. Duggan, Mrs. A. w.
Corneilison, Mrs. w. B. Moon, Mrs. E.
W. Sanderson, Mrs. E. L. Hinckley,
Mrs. j. w. Scally, Mrs. P. D. Good
year, Mrs. w. ]. Perkins, Mrs. C. E.
McNullen, Mrs. Elizabeth Beebe, Mrs.
c. F. Bowen, Mrs. T. L. Meyer, Miss
Vera Meyer, Miss Portia Pattison.
One visitor was welcomed, Mrs. j.
E. Moss, of Ft. Meade.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Mr.. Frank Fades, who has been
ployed as an electrician at the
keland Phosphate Co.'S plant,
yes tomorrow for Akron, Ohio.
ere he has been offered a position
q rubber factory. His wife, nee
20 Georgia FAnnin, will join him
q short time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
CASINo-LYRIC
Animated Program e. !.
CASINO TODAY

mething new for the lovers of the
1ost noted writer of the present day
nATRIX FAIRFAX
!, feature series of picture drama
lth Grace Darling and Harry Fox in
THE sTORY OF THE MISSING
WATCHMAN
complete story every week in two
els. Also Paramount Photographs,
The Magazine of the Screen With a
lnch." and
MPPY HOOLIGAN
OUT AGAIH, IN AGAIN
3loffouas Golf as played by Krazy
! Kat, and
4 S&IESLADYS DREAM
a Fashion Playlet
10c-10c
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

'diss Ruby Turner is expected to
tch home this afternoon after an
>ence Of i've months spent with
.tives and friends in Pennsylvania
4 Ohio. Her many friends will
>dly welcome her home.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Mr.. and Mfs. Gresham Causey, Mr..
w, d MrS. Louis Tucker, Mr.. and Mrs
l'Acar r Stone and Mrs E. D. Vestel
w bre members OF a congenial party
\ no motored to lakeland Wednes-
y y evening. They carried a dainty
EGh. ana passed several hours at
l22ol4 Beach with bathing and dan
Z1g e 3iversions Plant City
urier.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
WOMAN PHlLANTHROPlST
GREATLY AFFLICTED
BURIED TO-DAY

Fennville, Mich, Oct. 7.-Florence I.
Duncher, aged 81, an invalid of nation
al fame was buried today. She was
IA wealthy philanthropist. She was
blind. paralysized and unable to open
her mothe tooth had been broken out
to admit of nOurishment.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Rev. T.. II. Callahan is confined to
! home BY Illness but is reported to
improved today and will probably
able TO nit up for a while tomor-
II. He was taken i'll Thursday
rning and was very sick all that
y and yesterday, suffering from au-
intoxication His many friends
ist no will soon be entirely recov-
ID.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Miss Violet Roseberry announces
that within a few days she will open
the Peacock residence, 406 South
Tennessee avenue, for boarders and
roomers. Those wishing to secure
rates phone 421 Black. 1927
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

FOR SALE+Furniture, and lease
thirty-room hotel, second floor
brick building; good location; or
would lease place furnished. See
or write d. H. Sloan. 5731
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Miss Heloise Bowyer expects to
We Monday night for Virginia,
ere she will spend the next three
nth visiting friends and relatives
various points, going first to
ntington, w. Va, where she will
nd some time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07
LAX LAND
= LACONICS
case Of IRE phone 5000

.,arl Kern waS able to sit up for a
rt time yesterday, which is graft
g news to his many friends.
are Glad to know he is recover
from his recent severe illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

bird pup about five
months old; white and black spots.
Black head and ears; white mark
down center of head Notify o. I.
Chiles, at Melton & Browns. Re-
ward. 5935
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Mr.. Jos. LeVay writes from Phila
.phia that he and Mrs. LeVay had
rted home in their car and were
wing there Thursday morning for
ltimore. Here's hoping they meet
III less trouble on the way back
IN on the journey up.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

ltv Mr.. C. 8. Balm spent this morning
ceiVrs enroute from Clearwater to Kis-
d uumee., whore he will spend some
b,s ae with his daughter, Mrs. B. M.
I ,sdder. In speaking of his visit to
ssimmee, he said MY daughter
,r,.'t the biggsst drawing card there
It's that grandbaby of mine"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

othdr. T. J. Marshall and family left
ay for Davenport, where they will
ke their future home. Mr.. Mar
II will engage in farming there
the many friends of this estima-
family wish for them much sue
8.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

Mr.. M. Agress and family went down
Ito Tampa today to participate in the
observance of Yom Kippur. or the
Feast of Atonement.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

WANTED-Wdll the writer of the
mysterious letters, please write
full name on the next. Anxiously
waiting. 5936
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

The l. B. S. A. Glass of Bible Stu
dents meets every Sunday at p. m.
a: No. 1907 South Florida avenue.
All Bible students cordially invited
to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-10-07

SECRETARY OF CLASS.
, 1916-05-25
Saratoga Chips

James Widner lost his barn by fire
at the coal bank yesterday. 1t was
believed to have been caused by a
spark from the house stove.
We have noticed that the stock
men have a pleasant smile on their
countenaDces since the big rain,
which fell the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. F. Fl. Lyons and family leave
today for California, where they will
probably make their home in future.
She has recovered her health until
she is again quite we'll.
Otis Mowry came in from Rawlins
Monday with a new Oakland sc"
which is about the best looking car
we have seer this season for its class.
Mr.. Mowry has the agency.
Prof. Hascb, in company with Al
bert Nixon, visited the Yoakum and
Blackman families on Brush creek
last Friday to Sunday evenings. They
report a most enjoyable trip.
Miss Clara Purvis and Miss Mary
, Want returned home from Medicine
Bow Saturday. They have both been
teaching school there the past winter,
school closing last Friday.
The 9Th annual strawberry festival
and dance will he given by the St.
AIMS Altar Society in Jensen Hall
Friday night, June 9th, 1916, com
menclng at 9 O'Clock p. m. Straw
berries, ice cream, cake and coffee
will be served on the stage all during
the evening.