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Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02

MR. RICHMOND has been resident of Colo
A'A rado for forty five years and actively engaged
in the practice of law during the greater part of
that time. He was presiding Judge of the Supreme
Court Commission and presiding Judge of the
Court of Appeals of Colorado. For many years
he has been connected with the legal department
of the City of Denver. He possesses, in marked
degree, the qualifications for Judge. He is
learned in the law, an afable, courteous gentle
man on and off the bench He believes in square
deal regardless of secs color, situation in life He
phlanthropic, charitable and and will makean
excellent Judge and in the past will if chosen and elected
prove equal his duties His record all labor questions
is clean His sympahies with the toers many
testify He declares that Justice be administered
political party lines.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-02
Candidate in the Republican
Primaries for District Judge
of the Second Judicial District

The best themselves and the country
by voting for him the primaries and the general
election. We thoroughly believe in and commend him
The Home news., 1916-03-03
Morton News

MT. and Mrs J. w. Ball were Augusta visitors last week.
 Mrs LeRoy Glenn left Monday for her home in Little Rock.
 H. L. Ball visited homefolks in McCrory Tuesday and Wednes- day.
 J. B. Mitchell was in McCrory Saturday and Monday on busi- ness.
 George Haralson of Augusta, candidate for treasurer, was in town Tuesday.
 Mrs. w. P. Dickson left last Friday for her new home in Shreveport, La.
 Grandmother" Cain is able to be out again after a severe at tack of lagrippe.
 MT. and Mrs Will Sharp of Penrose visited friends and rela- tives here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Romie Crossett, and son, visited the formers S father and mother near Tip Sat- urday and Sunday.
The Home news., 1916-03-03
Wiville News.

For a first-class hair cut see Leo Soles.
 T. A. Munns is on the sick list this week.
 N. M. Davidson was in Grays on business Monday.
 Wilbur Howell of Cotton Plant visited relatives here Sunday.
 Mrs. J. l.. Keith and Mrs. J. B. Clark are visiting relatives here this week.
 MT. and Mrs. E. B. Matkin of Gregory were the guests of rela- tives here Sunday.
 John Robertson and Roy Par nell do not think that work time is here as they are all blossomed out.
 We notice that MT. o. l.. Short was pricing hogs here last week and we wish to refer him to Lee Berry.
 We suppose R. l.. Bowers IS looking up a location, as he makes regular visits to see T. Ii. Merrill.
 The Two Sports.
The Home news., 1916-03-03
HOGAN OLIVER.
 Of Ashley County
 Candidate For STATE AUDITOR

MT. Oliver holds a clean and spotless record as county clerk for two terms and also two terms as sheriff and collector of his home county and will make us a good and efficient auditor. Adv.
The Home news., 1916-03-03
Somnambulist.
Election Proclamation.

By virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the Incorporat- ed town of McCrory, Arkansas, I hereby give notice that a general election will be held in the Incor- porated Town of McCrory, Ark ansas, on Tuesday the 4th. day of April, 1916, for the purpose of electing the following officers for the said Town of McCrory:
 One mayor.
 One recorder.
 Five aldermen.
 Signed.
 G. w. BARBER, Mayor.
The Home news., 1916-03-03
The Two Sports.

Roy Mitchell of Hunter, candl- date for county treasurer, was here the past week talking with our voters. MT. Mitchell comes highly recommended and will be one of the leaders in the above race.
The Home news., 1916-03-03
Grays News.

E. H. Wilson is in Memphis on business.
 Wonder where V. B. Huff went Sunday?
 Dewey Hayes was to home" again Saturday.
 Harold Holder, the ladies' man was in town Tuesday.
 For latest music see Mrs. N. C. Strickland. Also-for banjo solos.
 Policy Middleton of Little Rock was in our town Sunday.
 The automobile census of our city has a count. Watch us grow.
 Dane Angus was a guest of the "Egg-Roasting Club" last week.
 Miss Agnes Padgitt spent last Saturday night with Mss Gladys Holder.
 Bud Fisher has nothing on. our watch repairer, he can draw Mutt and Jeff too.
 H. E. Woods is substituting for our noted salesman, J. w. Mullens, this week.
 The waters are falling at a rapid rate and we predict our roads subject to traffic soon.
 For frst-class shoe repairing see Henry Dent Perkins, post master, road builder and fisher man.
 Dr. West is in need of a post hole digger as all of his leisure time is spent in moving fences off the road side.
 Paul Clifton had business in Bald Knob last week. We pre- sume the center of attraction was Miss Susie B. Mosley.
 Mrs. Vera Holler and two sis- ters, Fay and Cleo Strickland, of Gregory were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. N. c. Strick- land last week.
 The younger set was entertain ed with a party in the w. o. w. hall Friday night. A great time everyone had except T. c. Ange- To who was very much peeved over the absence of his feminine friend.
 Somnambulist. n
The Home news., 1916-03-03
Augusta News.

On last Sunday ana Ounudy night two inch snow and sleet fell in Augusta.
 Mrs. Pat Bonner and Mrs. Judith Campbell are visiting Mrs. Jack Marlborough in Memphis.
 Hon. Lewis Rhoten, candidate for Attorney General addressed the voters at Augusta on Friday last.
 Miss Ara Pat Conner of Angus ta is spending this week with MT. and Mrs. H. F. Roleson at Marianna.
 P. R. Andrews of Helena a former resident of Woodruff County and candidate for pros ecuting attorney was an Augusta visitor for few days during the past week at Court.
 The Augusta Musical Coterie met with Mrs. Tom Stanley on last Thursday night. The entire program was greatly appreciated and delightful refreshments were  served by the hostess.
 Miss Frances Fletcher who has charge of the 4th and 5th grades in the Augusta High School spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Fletcher at McClelland.
 The sheriff carried ten prison CTS over to the penitentiary last week, 3 for murder and the rest for larceny. Eight of the 10 were negroes. Cincinnati Pearson, Henry Stewart and Jim Pearson were the murderers.
 Judge Jimmerson Jackson ad- journed court Saturday morning after week of active work in Augusta. The Court finished much busin ess at lhis term and the Judge ordered three night sessions during the week in order to expedite business. Some of the civil business was carried over until the August term.
 The ladies of the School Im- provement Association of the Laura Conner High School of Augusta gave a party at the school house on last Friday night. The occasion was Mardi Gras and all of those taking part in the celebration were masquera- ders of course. It was very much enjoyed, appreciated and we'll attended.
 The Shakespeare Club of Aug usta met with Mrs. Blanch Mason on last Tuesday evening. The Club has been studying German history for the entire year and continued their studies very pro-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
Marshma low Toast
On Lake Morton

Last evening a few OF the high
school students and members of the
high school faculty enjoyed very
delisEtful marshmallow toast in the
park near Lake Morton
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Trexler chap
eroned the merry crowd and under
their direction many forms of play
and interesting games were enjoyed
by every one
Those present were Misses May
Tomlinson, Bertha Turner, Eliza
beth Meharg, Lillian Kaufman. Kate
Mcleod, Nina Chiles Ethel Cook
Ellen Baoot, Helen Shaffer. Gladys
Turner, Genevicve Dugean, Annie
Jones, Laura Getzen, Bessie Temple
ton, Jessie Mae Williams, Elizabet h
Dickarson. Emma Davis. Mary Hill
Ter, Doris Mayes, Rose Davis. Edith
Lasher and Nellie Davis Messrs.
Spence, Yoder, Hagan Raymondo,
Woods Friend. Templeton. Flanagan
Nicholson, Bagot, Melton Jr.. Cowles
st. John, English, Edwards. WHEEL
ply, Croft, stephens, Lasher and Get
zen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
Master Luke Flood
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. T.. U. FLOOD entertained
number of young people at her pref
ty home on East Orange street last
night in honor of her son, Luke's,
thirteenth birthday.
The rooms of this handsome resi-
dence were prettily decorated with
roses and nasturtiams, and tables
were arranged for Progressive Rock.
After the guests arrived, they en-
gagged in this pleasant game and
Knox McRae made the highest
score, securing the first prize, kew
pie. Claire Streater won the BOBBY
which was paper weight.
Miss Gladys Davis then gave two
readings which pleased the young
folks very much and Mr.. Kenneth
Warren favored those present with
several selections on the violin
which he rendered in his usual skill
full manner. The guests were then
invited into the dining room where
delicious refreshments Of roast tur-
key, sandwiches, pickles, olives, po-
tato Clips, and fruit cake and punch
were served. In the center Of the
table was huge birthday cake with
thirteen candles and each one was
asked to try his fortune in blowing
out candle.
Those who attended this charm
ing birthday party were:
Misses Evangeline Sammon. Sarah
Myers, Opal Lee Bulloch, Eddie Nc
Rae, Mortimore Haynes, Claire
Streater, Ailene Flood and Marie
Flood, Gladys Davis, Louie Layton
and Pearl Haynes, Messrs. Paul
I Sammon. Kenneth Warren, Dwight
Casun, Knox McRae. Oscar Eaton
Jr., Ernest Terrell, w. b. Ander-
son Jr., Harold Streater, William
Richey. Edward Withers and Luke
Flood.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
f. J. WILLIAMSON
SURRENDERS after
SHOOTING arm OFF
FOREMAN OF Mine

Pierce June s, (SpeciaD. ~
Z. j. Williamson an engineer at the
Pierce mines, who suddenly became
insane here yesterday taking two
guns and barricading himself i'll his
home, has surrendered after defying
the shelf and his deputies. who
who threw a Gordon around the b se
in order to prevent his escape, and
who have been on constant guard
since the demented man took refuge
in the attic of his home,
Williamson surrendered to Bur
dette Loomis, manager Of the Pierce
mine but not until after he had shot
Frank Monehan. foreman of the
Pierce mine, in the arm, which was
shattered to such an extent that am
putation of the member was found
necessary Mr. Monehan was sitting
on the porch of Williamsons home,
guarding the place against his escape
when the maniac opened fire on him.
This afternoon Mr.. LOomis, after
coaxing and persuading, finally in
duced the demented man to give up
his guns, and he was taken by Sheriff
j Logan to Barlow for safe keeping.
| Williamson became insane yester-
day at which time he took his guns
and waded into phosphate pool, Sc
creting himself under platform
He fired on crowd of boys who
gathered near, but did not injure any
6ne He later went to his home, cut
port holes in the attic and defed all
to come near. His wife and children
sought refuge at neighbors, fearful
for their safety. Sheriff Logan was
notified and with his deputies he soor
reached the scene. The house re
NAMED guarded until the surrender
of the maniac this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
CITY COMMISSIONERS
MET THIS AFTERNOON
Lakeland. Ella ,

Lakeland, Fla. Jan. 8, 1916.
Adjourned session of the City Com
missioners with Messrs. Cox, Bas-
sett, Flanagan and Weeks present.
On motion VIM. Greer was re-
tanned as plumbing inspector until
next regular session of the Com
missioners at which he was instruct
ed to present complete list of houses
in the sewer district that are not
connected to the sewer according to
ordinance.
On motion tbs City Attorney was
instructed to draft ordinance cover
ing license IN boarding houses, and
present at next session.
On motion the Commissioners ad
journed to meet in adjourned joint
session with the Medical Society a,
IL p. m. Monday, January 10.
JOHN F. cox.
Attest: Chairman.
II. l.. Swatts, City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
THE MAJESTIC THEATER
CHANGES POLICY

After a trial Of feature pictures,
the mana cement OF the Majestic has
come to the conclusion that the
j .ake}and people appreciate the hest
in motion pictures and bcginning on
Monday will inauguratc an all-fea-
turc Plan with the exception of Fri
day. the day of the Elaine serial.
While it is impossible to show all
the eood pictures. you may be as
surcd that, with the exception of one
or two large productions that are
now showing at 50 seat. YOU will
get the cream of best pictures. The
Fox, the V. l.. s. F.. and the Pathe
features are too well known to need
comment The prices will be five
and fifteen cents with the exception
of Friday when they will be five and
ten cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
CANVAS TO Be
MADE OF CITY TO
EQUIP MORREll
mem. HOSPITAL

The bond trustees would not let
the contract for hospital building as
planned until the physicians pledged
themselves to appeal to the citizens
of Lakeland to equip the hospital
when completed.
Lakeland is a growing, progressive
city and her citizens are progressive.
All united and working for public i'm
provements. Lakeland's future
growth is assured. The next most
important improvement is first class
hospital and training school for
nurses. 1t is badly needed for Lake
lands own citizens, for those with
means as well as the dependent,
Lakeland as growing city. attract
ing attention over the State. and at
tracing winter tourists cannot afford
to be without first class hospital adj
vantages.
tits badly needed for her own cit
liens. needed to attract influential
people to locate here. needed TO at
tract tourists i'll the winter knowing
they can get good medical and sur
gical attention if they should need
such. Loyalty to Lakeland means
liberal support to the hospital While
the physicians are united and giving
their time and support also eontri
buting to the equipment of the hos
pital. it is equally important that
business interests and every citizen
give their united and loyal support
With the cooperation and liberal
support of every citizen, in one or two
years the hospital can be made one
of the most valuable assets of the
city. All united and working to-
gethcr means successful city. all
united and working together means
a successful hospital. Every person
in Lakeland should have personal
pride and interest as well as civic
pride and interest in Lakeland's hos
pital. We confidently expect and de-
pend on every business man. every
professional man and every citizen to
have personal interest and part in
the equipment of the hospital. We
extend special and personal invita-
ton to every one in the city of Lake
land and any other friends to CON
! tribute to the equipment of the hos
pital. A plan for canvAssing the
city is being organized, but it will
be difficult if not impossible to see
every one. and if you are not seen
| personally we request you to send in
your name and amount of contribution
to one of our daily papers.
There will be a joint meeting OF
the Lakeland Medical Society with
the city commissioners, 2 p. m
Monday. January 10th, to discuss
plans of organizing the hospital, after
which an actual canvass of the cit,
for funds to equip the hospital will
be made.
This is worthy and much need
ed municipal improvement and W.
believe that Lakeland will equip Il
in way that will be an honor to thu
city and suited to efficient hospita
work.
PUBLISHING COMMITTEE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
REWARDS OF METHODIST
|IURCH MEET WITH REV. LOWE

The stewards of the First Metho-
st church held a meeting in the
tnday school annex last evening
L the purpose of making their
ans for the coming year. Much
kthusiasm was manifested and the
ltlook for a year Of continual and
alous devotion to the church work
encouraging
While the business session was be-
| g held at the church, the wives of
9 stewards gathered at the par
mage and enjoyed social hour.
rving refreshments of sandwiches,
ckiss. olives, cake and hot choco-
te upon the arrival Of the stew
Fds.
The affair was most pleasant
he, enabling the new pastor to be-
'me acquainted in DELIGHTFULLY."- in
prmal manner with those prominent
! the Methodist church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
HE SAYS THEY BEAT
CALIFORNIA ORANGES

In last weeks Florida Grower
-. NJ" OF Michigan writes: Last
week for the first time tasted a
Florida orange They were Exchange
ORANGES put up at Fort Meade. They
were not as nice appearing as the
California oranges, but the insides
were excellent They were very
much sweeter and better Favored
than the California oranges. The
trademark "Sealcdswoet' describes
them exactly believe that when
Florida oranges become better adver-
tised and better known. that the
consuming public will do their part
in preventing an over-production
Say. don't think that because |
never tasted a Florida orange before
that | live in the backwoods, be-
cause ! don't live in northern
Michigan where they have snow six
months in the year and do our chores
by the aid of the Northern Lishts'
sometimes. Michigan Is one grand
place to live in tho summer time.
Maybe I'll come down to live in your
country soon To this the Grower
adds this comment. we are clad
that at last YOU have become ac-
quainted with the best orange in the
world and do not ccnsure you for
your tardiness. but accept it as a
compliment to energetic distribu-
ton of our premier marketing
agency. Now that you have found
them it will be your fault if you do
not rass the clad news along to your
friends and let them share your
pleasures with you. Come on down
where it is summer time all the
1 time"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
REVIVAL TO BEGIN
At CUMBERLAND
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ON SUNDAY JAN. IS

The Cumberland Presbyterian
church is making arrangements to
hold revival beginning Sunday,
Jan. 16. They have secured Rev.
d. W. Fooks, pastor of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church at Fulton,
KY. to do the preaching. Rev.
Fooks is a very able man in many
respects, and can truly be called the
man with a message He has recent
ly been honored by being elected to
the office of state clerk and treasur-
er of the General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
In Society
Friends Sarprise

Friends Sdrprise
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrill, =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Morrill,, from
northeast Maine, who are occupying
the Sparkling residence on Ky. Ave,
were surprised last evening, when a
party of friends knocked for admit
lance. Among the callers were Rev.
and Mrs. R. A. Ward. Commander
and Mrs. Bryan, Mr. A. C.. Shaffer
and wife, Mr.. John Swearin gen,
Mrs. Eudd of Utica, n. Y, Mr.. and
Mrs Longnecker of Ohio, Mr.. and
Mrs. Noel of Wisconsin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Green of Indiana, Mr. and
Mrs. G.. T. Fleming and the Misses
Wilma and Margarine Burgess of
Barlow.
An interesting time was spent in
conversation, jokes and guessing
contests. with recitations by Mrs.
Fleming. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake was served
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

business was discussed. The second
part was the devotional meeting. A
splendid impromptu address was Civ
en- by ]. Hardin Peterson on the sub
ject, THE Unions Welfare"
Rev. Lowe of the NJ. E. church
and Rev. Wear of the Baptist
church also gave many good
thoughts and suggestions as to the
advancement of the Union.
A lively social hour was enjoyed
and. all declaring they had a fine
tims, the Union adjourned to meet
again on Jan. %.
UNION REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
NOTICE

Elenor Rebekah Lodge No. 4, will
|eet Monday night. Jan. 10, at 1880.
The omcers for the ensuing term
i'll be Installed.
Mrs. Davis, of ensacola, president
the Rebekah Assembly of Florida,
I'LL be here to meet with us. All
|embers are urged to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Mrs. j.. E. Ortagus, of Jackson
IL. is VISITING her mother, Mrs.
mic Butler, having come down to
We her little son operated on, The
Grafton, which was performed by
IS. Grower and Maynard, was most
ccessful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
LEAGUE PROGRAM

Tcpic--Epworth Era (Night.
Hymn.
Prayer-By the pastor.
Scripture Reading ~ Ephesians
|: S-21.
Prayer.
Hymn -.
Talk--Why Nicht Devoted to
be Era7 by Mr.. r. L. Kirk.
Talk-By Miss Minnie McCord.
Duet-By Misses Cloud.
Talk-Taking the League's Tenn
erature, by Mr.. J. II. Peterson.
Recitation Isn't Your League.
" Billie Norvell.
Hymn.
Benediction
Leader-Nerdie Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
Second Quarterly Meeting
Of Baraca Philathea Union

The Baraca and Philathea City
Union of Lakeland held their second
quarterly meeting last evening in
the new annex OF the First Baptist
church.
The first part of the meeting was
the business part. Of which all the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Thcda Bora appears Monday at
the Majestic in "A Fool There Was,
taken from Kiplings poem Theda
Bora is the most prominent screen
miss this picture.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Stoddard
Michigan arrived in Lakeland
|stcrday after four years absence
Id they note the rapid growth of
|e city with pleasure While here
ley are pleasantly located at the
sidence Of Mrs. G.. E. Hawkins on
|uth Virginia avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Rev. Smith Hardin. of Palatka,
en-, today in Lakeland, enroute to
inter Haven where he goes to con
let Quarterly Conference that
|vn being included in the district
which Rev. Hardin is presiding
Ter. 81 .
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs G Thomas Flem-
& have returned from fishing
[p to Pass-a- Grille and as usual.
|pt. Fleming had good luck. He
bught back large share of his
ola basket of fine fish with
hiCl. he graciously remembered the
|itor of the TELEGRAM
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Misses Lula and Susie May Clover
rived in Lakeland today after a
rec weeks absence spent in Mont
lilo. Fla, and various points in
|orgia, where they were the guests
relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
FOR SALE FARM See me at once

for a real. bargain in GOOD
small farm. including crop, horse.
buggy, two wagons, farming inn
PIGMENTS. etc. az 40 surprisingly
low price. 5. j. PERRY. city.
Phone 800 Green. 1890
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Miss Helen Hobbs goes to Winter
wen this evening where she will
END the week end with her mother,
rs. c. L. Hobbs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

Tho intermediate Epworth League
II meet tomorrow afternoon at
BIO promptly. All members are re-
ested to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
How About nat. Mether7

Teacher-Does your mother let you
go out doors ana SAY IN The dirt?
Tommie-Shc don't have 10. can
play in the dirt ia the house
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
YOU CAN GET the best gasoline at
the Lakeland Garage and Vulcan
ling Co. for 23c per gal 4918

STRAW'S INTERURBAN CAR will
not run to Tampa for ten days un-
til new radiator can be secured.
1924
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08

WANTED-Nice couple to room and
board in suburban home on one
OF our beautiful lakes. Address
Bx 500, city. 1913 |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
LAKELAND !
- LACONICS3
case of fire phone 5000

Mr.. Fred Cochran, of Palatka, is
Lakeland on business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-08
Uncle Eben.

Most sport said Uncle Eben, CON
sists in dom hard work v.ifout gittin'
oaid fu~ II .