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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31
A Successful Entertainment

Notwithstanding the impending
rain, which fell about 8 pm, the
charity entertainment given i'll the
high school auditorium Tuesday
night, was well attended and the
proceeds were satisfactory. The
entertainment was prepared on
the initiative of Mrs. A. j. Haw-
kins and her Sunday school class,
and consisted Of several very in
teresting features, the leading one
being a short comedy entitled Isl
Slocum's Country Store, IN
which local amateurs displayed
the talent of professionals.
Previous to the presentation OF
this comedietta and, also, follow
ing it, the audience was entertain
ed with both vocal and instru-
mental music, as well as beauti-
full tableau representing an Indian
scene.
In the matter of pleasing the
audience, the entire entertainment
was a pronounced success, and ev-
cry participant merits special
mention, but the limitations of this
little weekly prevent giving de
served credit to each one who took
part. We can, therefore, only
name the following as the partfci
pants in the entertainment, to
whom the public is indebted for
delightful evening;
Jack Waltmire, Raymond Reed
Sam Cornwall, Nevin Waltmire
| A. J. Hawkins, Bonnie Lee Earn.
est, Paul Hayman, Ferguson
Jones, Charles Bedford and Bry.
an Cornwall, and Misses Thelma
White, Elise Blount Anna Lau-
bach, Bessie Sandlin, Maud Nor.
gan, Josephine Reid, Henrietta
Harrington, Hazel Baldwin ano
Alta Everton-composing the cas-
of the comedy.
The Dixie Orchestra, composed
of Harry C. Goldstein, Mrs H. c
Goldstein and Misses Lillian Cor
bett and Ruth McWilliams fur
nished the music, in addition Il
which individual selections wer'
beautifully rendered by Mrs. R
Il. Doty and Messrs. George Dew
ey; and Frank r. Blount, Harr,
Bolts, NJ. w. Sturdy, and DR.. D
| n. Mcqueen sang a quartette.
The Indian tableau was present
ed by Misses Helen Harrington
Grace Laubach end Helen Huff
man.
The gratitude Of those who OF
iginated and planned this delight
full entertainment is expressed il
the following card -
We wish to thank the patrons
our advertisers, the participant
and the general public for the 10y
al support to our little play rs
Slocum's Country Store"
clear profit of almost ffty-thre
dollars was realized, and thes
funds viii be spent for ~'othin
for the poor children Of the tow
who desire to attend the variou
Sunday schools, but are prevente
from doing so on account of tn
want of the necessary clothing
Mrs. Al. Hawkins Sunday SchoC
Glass.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

am getting up class in piano;
all those wishing to take from me,
call at my home, corner Olympia
Ave. and Sullivan St.-Lillian
Corbett.-33-3t.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

w. d. Wilson of Wauchula, this
week bought and, on Tuesday,
took charge of the coca-cola bot
Ting plant here. We have not
yet learned what the former man
ager R. T. Hawkins, proposes to
do, but we hope he will find salts
factory inducements for him to
remain here. We have many pref
ty girls, you know, and one OF
them might prevail upon him to
stay in Punta Gorda.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31
NOTICE or ELECTION

To the Sheriff Of DeSotO County. Of the
state Of Florida:
Re ID Known, That I. II. CLAY CRAW-
FORD. Secretary Of state Of the state
~ FLORIDA. DO hereby give notice that
GENERAL ELECTION
VIII Be held IN DeSoto County. state
n FLORIDA on Tuesday next succeeding
ths arst Monday in November, y D.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Mrs. r. C. Addison, her son Joe
and her sister, Miss Maude Coch-
ran, went down to Boca Grande
this morning to spend the week.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Since that little item appeared
in The Herald last week about the
impending marriage of an eminent
citizen, it has transpired that no
less than four of the finest old
gentlemen of Punta Gorda con-
template two-icide this side of
Christmas. The Herald wishes all
Of tbom the greatest success, and
would admonish them that, if they
find the matrimonial market in
the country too depressed, they
cen send to Europe and get nine
wives apiece.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Page and
daughters, Misses Effie and LESSEE,
moved back this week to their
home in Wauchula.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

DR. Archer Smith and Attorney
Paul Mobley went up to Arcadia
this morning to spend a few hours.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Clothing, shoes and hats latest
styles-for men at r. G. Blount's
iadv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

If it's dry goods or shoes YOU
want. try Kinsel's Dept. Store
(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Vegetables and fruits in their
season and at right prices at
Griggs grocery. (adv.) tt.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

At the age Of % a girl s. birth
day occurs every third year.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

When the passenger train from
FIT. Myers arrives here next Mon
day morning, it may have to stay
here until the United States au-
thorities take possession of it. 1t 5
the strike, you know.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Mrs j. j. Haslett recently suf-
fered painful injury, which has
kept her in bed for two weeks
past. While her condition has
shown some improvement this
week, it is still regarded as seri-
Gus. Her many friends arc great
" distressed about her
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

No war prices here. We are
neutral. Kinsel's Dept. Store.
(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Born, last week, to Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Driggers, son.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Thousands of old newspapers
for sale cheap at The Herald of
fce.-tf.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31
INTERESTING
HAPPENINGS
Events Transporting in and About
Punfa Gorda---Personal
Mention

Fine rain here yesterday even
ing.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Gasolene is acting positively
flirtatious.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. j. Alderman,
who, for the past fifteen years,
have lived here, have disposed of
their Punta Gorda home and other
interests, and this week they NOV
ed to Fort Meade, where they have
a home and other valuable prop
erty. Their home place here, on
the corner Of Sullivan street and
Virginia avenue, has been acquir-
ed and will be occupied by c. M.
Cummings and Marion Caldwell
with their families, who have
heretofore resided at Fort Meade.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Quarterly conference of the
Charlotte Harbor Method S
church tomorrow. Rev. NJ. H.
Norton, P. E., will preside. He is
expected to preach in the Punta
Gorda church Sunday, either
morning or evening, or both.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Mrs. j. n. Skies and daughter,
Miss Anna Mae, returned last
might from a ten days visit in A
Won Park.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Griggs can supply you with
most anything in the eating line.
Phone orders given prompt at
tention. (adv.) tt.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

Capt, w. R. Hodges, shell fish
commissioner, spent yesterday
here on official business. He left
by rail yesterday evening for 9TH
err points.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31

s. E. Johnson went over to Tam
pa, Sunday, and is spending the
week on business.-He returned
last night.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-31
For Constable in and 70

In Testimony Whereof. / have here
unto set my hand and affixed
MSD the Great Seal Of the State Of
FLORIDA, at Tallahassee. the Cap
ital. this the twenty-fourth day
Of August, A ID. 1916.
II. CLAY CRAWFORD,
Secretary Q State
To J. l. Dish0ng.
Sheriff, DeSoto County.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-19
We're in it, too!

Bemidi believes it good thing boost 1t
everybody If have against this establishment,
bring it and 1t is here waiting for
We're not employing cashier but regular cashier will
cheerfuly change have
unfortunate hello,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

Ohio's June crop report places the
condition OF wheat at IS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
IN WAR arena
OF NICHOLAS ARMIES
OF NICHOLAS ARMIES

LONDON, Eng, June 24-RepOrts
from Mesopotamia and Persia, COM
ing through official sources at Con-
stantinople, are cheering for the Cen
trail Powers. The reports announced
that the Russians have been attacked
by the Turks and forced back to the
Persian border, having lost their con-
troll of the Paitiak Pass. one of the
main points of entrance to the Tigris
valley from Persia and a famous old
caravan route.
Take Trenches at Verdun.
On the western front the Germans
are also making gains, according to
last nights dispatches. The Teutons
evidently have gained another step in
their attack upon the former French
fortress. On the right, or eastern
bank Of the Meuse river, they succeed
ed yesterday in forcing their way into
the advanced trenches protecting Thi-
aumont Farm, about FIVE miles north
west of the outskirts of the city, and
lying between Hills 344 and 345.
Other attacks were, made on the
trenches protecting the lines at Flu
cry, but. the French lines held there
despite the repeated and desperate
attempts of the Germans to force a
passage. The French counter-attacks
even succeeded in Wrestling certain
ground from the attackers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
BIJOUPRESENTS
clever Theme

In Souls in Bondage" the feature
at the Bijou theater, Nance O'Neil
has part that suits her talent from
the ground up. She is seen as a
young woman of exemplary character
whose younger sister is maynard and
incorrigible. To shield the younger
girl the older sister assumes the par
entage of the formers child, and
thereby keeps the father from sorrow
and sadneses over the downfall of
his favorite child The older girl
however, is banished from the family
roof tree.
She meets and weds and after a
few years roll by she realizes that the
love OF her husband is cooling She
follows him and learns that the wiles
of her younger sister have ruined her
home. Murder is in her heart and
she would have killed the sister but
for the memory of their father In.
stead she spares her life and gives
her husband to her
Given an opportunity to become a
red cross nurse the disappointed wo
man grasps the opportunity and the
end finds her happy in death on an
European battlefield.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
WHITE HAT KCARTY SAYSAKOz
QUICKLY RID HIM OF ailments
Owner of Famous Racers Tries
New Mineral With Great
Success II.

lSan Diego Union, Jan. IA, 1914.)
white Hat" Mccarty, who claims
to have owned more trotters and run.
ners than any other man in the world,
is busy telling his friends around the
court of the Palace Hotel, San Fran
cisco, where he has been almost a
fixture since the early days of the
old Palace. is shouting the praises Of
Akoz, the new medicinal mineral dis.
covered by John d. Mackenzie, be-
cause -of the prompt relief it gave
him in treating rheumatism, neuralgia
and stiff neck. - Ill.,.
When white Hat" isn't tellins
about having owned G. H. Todd, the
winner OF the American Derby in
1887; Sorrento, who finished second
in the same classic in 1889, and Dex.
ter Prince, for wSom H. refused $780,
600, he is talking about the marvel.
Gus work done by kkoz. -
-.Akoz is surely the goods" said
he. ut cured ME &C rheumatism, neu-
ralgia and a stiff neck. II there had
been anything else the matter with
me am SIRE AkoE would have cured
that Ny neuralgia was so bad that
] was nearly wild and could hardly
speak. Akoz took all The pain out
IN a day. rheumatism in my fort
was also EnOC Kth unt IN a hurry \
vi neck Responded Ger night to al
then of the Akoz compound
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
KILL COCKROACHES
Easy Matter to Exterminate These
Filthy Pests.

Even a feeble imagination can think
of the germs the cockroach must bring
as it crawls around the kitchen and
pantry, communicating and spelling
food Now is the time to kill off the
cockroaches and free your home from
The repulsive' insects A dozen cock
reaches killed now is better than kill
ing hundreds later.
A two-ounce box of Stearns Electric
Paste. which you can get for % cents
from any druggist, will rid your home
of cockroaches or water bugs. 1t is
much better than powders, as it can
not blow away and get into the food.
Easy to, use and an absolute extermi-
1atoT. Directions Ia is languages il
every package.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
Theatrical
FAREWELL week
PROGRAM GOOD

In the farewell weeks performance
Of the National theater, beginning this
afternoon. Bob Cook and Dot Oatman
will present rural comedy act, with
entirely new songs, one of which will
be "You Remind Ne of the Girl that
Used TO go TO School with Me-" Har.
~ DeCoe. big time" equilibrist act,
one OF the best in the vaudeville bust
nefs, will not be the least feature OF
the bill
in the presence of select audience
Casey and Biz, the chimpanzees ar
the National theater, gave a dinner
scene on the stage of that playhouse
yesterday which may or may not be
Incorporated as new feature of their
performance the coming week, but
which certainly convinced thei.
friends that these apes are astonish.
ing creatures
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
new film STARS
GROW POPULAR

With regulations firmly established
as screen stars, Cleo Ridgely and
Wallace Reid close their initial stellar
engagement at the Liberty theater
tonight. having scored success from
their first appearance. However, it
was to be expected that this pair
Of artists would prove popular in lead.
ing parts, their work in secondary
roles having won for them :he highest
praise and fitted them to reach the
headline in Lasky casts.
The Golden Chance" is a drama
filed with action which at no time is
Inclined to lag. AS matter of fact,
there are times when melodrama is
reached and In these scenes all of
the artists are good.
THE Broken Coin" is a rip-snorting
melodrama OF the old school, done
over for the films, and it should
prove one Of the bright lights in the
splendid serials that are presented at
the Liberty theater
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
TWO0RPHANS'
FINELY STAGED

Theda Bara is probably the most
talked-of screen artist in Honolulu
today She is appearing at the Ha'
waii theater in "The Two Orphans
and that is the reason that she is
the subject of so much conversation
The role Of Henrietta in this play is
one that calls for sweet, lovable
and sympathetic character and
strange to relate, Theda Bara gives to
her Characterization all of these quail
tiles. It is rather difficult to imagine
this clever actress in such role, and
her many admirers are pleasantly sur
prised to learn that their fayorite is
vampire Woman" only on the
screen. So naturally has Theda Bar
handled these parts that she has been
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
HAIR RAISING
EPISODEsSEE

Again Helen Holmes, the daring he.
rome of many railway dramatic Of
ferings, appears in a series of hair
breadth escapes when as the girl
operator at Lone Point, a fiagstation
on a Western railway line, she foils
gang of criminals who had planned
to wreck limited train because their
demand for money had gone unheed.
ed. @". T.. %t,
Miss Holmes, who has become uni
versal favorite with patrons of the
screen drama, will return to the EN-.
pire theater TODAY in an intensely in
teresting production. The Fate of
No. 1" is the vehicle in which this
courageous girl displays her marvel
Gus ability as an artist. The play
has to do with the outlaws who sent
the train into a ditch as a warning
that they meant business, and when
they discovered that the railroad was
determined to fight their demand for
blackmail they laid plans for sec
ond wreck. Miss Holmes at the risk
of her life brings the desperadoes to
Justice
The care-free life at a modern min
ing camp is we'll depicted in the pre-.
sentation of the gripping two-act melo
drama, The Wives of Men"
The Empire program today will in.
clude two clever comedies. The pop.
ular Snakeyille series has been reviv.
ed. withdrawing William" is a
roaring travesty on the suffragette
campaign waged in a western state
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

believe Akoz viii cure almost any
thing" .. 49,: ...... 49,.
,Akoz has given exceptional salts
faction in the treatment of rheuma
tism. stomach trouble. eczema, ca
tlrrii. piles. ulcers dnu other ailments
Akoz is being introduced in Homo,
lulu by the HolliSter Drug Company.
Fort atr',et Il, ph0ning. calling or
writing further information may De
had regarding this advertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

The absolute purity and freedom
from personalities of any kind in
sures only beneficial effects.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24
AUSTRIAN AEROPLANES
ATTACK ITALIAN CAPITAL

VENICE. Italy, June 24-This city
was the target for fresh aeroplane
attacks by Austrian battleplanes yes.
terday. A number of bombs were
dropped, killing six persons but do
ing small material damage.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

A Polish scientist is the inventor OF
a motion picture camera which can
be carried in the hand and which is
operated by compressed air as long as
button is pressed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

The fact that maple sugar produc
ton in the province of Quebec. Can
ada, is increasing rapidly is due 10
establishment there al three schools
devoted to teaching farmers hcw &c
make this toothsome natural dainty.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

judged incapable of handling other
parts. This she disproyes in good
measure in The Two Orphans" -.
The scenes of this offering are laid
in France, mostly in Paris, and the
photo-play is very nearly along the
lines laid down by the famous drama
of the same name that has held mum.
erous thousands spellbound during the
past several decades. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-24

Los Angeles newspapers received in
the last mail tell CT the visit TO that
city of Sheriff Charles H. Rose and
Joseph Ordenstein while on their way
to Newark, \. J.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-30
They Can Get Bargains
From Tulsa Merchants
Plus r. R. Fare.
STARTS FEBRUARY 5
Will Last a Solid Week;
Special Values in the
Big Stores.

The World desires to repeat its
suggestion that its subscribers make
mention of the big cooperative fare
refunding sale when writing to
friends and relatives within IS to a
hundred miles of Tulsa. This city is
splendid shopping center and your
friends and relatives can make visit
to this city at the expense Of the
merchants, at the same time getting
splendid value for their money.
This will be absolutely the biggest
trading event ever known in this sec
ton. So let your slogan be, come TO
Tulsa TO trade" from Saturday, Feb
ruary 5, to Saturday, February Il.
The big special edition of The World,
published in connection with the big
cooperative sale, will appear in a few
days and will be well worth waiting
for and preserving. II you have
friends or relatives whom you would
like to see in Tulsa during the big
sale, send their name to The World
office and a copy Of the Zig special
edition will be sent to them without
cost to you.
Tulsa merchants not only handle
up. to- minute goods. but the i'm
mense stocks carried gives one an ad-
vantage in making selections Any
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-30

-,
lhIhI from paper Oh pms /" Iu'
I.h'Sl S'' Oh furniture can ne pII-
chased from IIrms ''-oPei'l'hE Ih 'n'S
hoNe"cul
Ihe Dig spr'l'l VIII 'oN''I" Int
Improvements ol every merchant
VINO rs cooperating II i'r IaI'-
I'i uhulnI sdIo' ana lu'Io VIII Do MOI
SNl'huIu, InlrN 'aIutS on gI'u IN
every me OIL m'r'hahul5e. ms ls
nut natural Tor never neI"re nave
the merchants Of this city combined
lI 7u'h DIG 'Iaur HloN oI,'ul ioI
the benefit of tn" out-oi,-t2wn buyer.
Ihe iuII p3iil'uI9IS "I lnC way IN
which the railroad fare Of visitors VIII
be refunded VIII De explained IN me
big special hc,"W Us a ,Is' OF ihe
stores Whl'h VIII JON III lng ItI unu, l.,
ing Of fares cut it out ana send II
io your relatives ana friends ou'Side
of the city:
Harlow Dry F@odS company.
ManaeN'I pIS Po"us company.
wright NIolhinE company, men =
clothing ana furnishings.
Hunt department store
kahn'S department store.
Tulsa Garment factory.
Mayo Furniture company.
Nalk-oNcr Boot Shop.
MODEL CI"lhlhE company "l'u
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-30

NOTICE Should any merchant
who is not herein listed wish to unite
with these i'm making this sale still
greater success than is already as
sured and at the same time reap a
portion Of the harvest, call up The
World office and a representative
will call and explain the proposition
in detail and arrange for your CO.
operation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-30

Lost anything? Put a want Ad In
The World and get in touch with the
finder. Call 26O1-after $50 p. m.
1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-04
SAID SHE WAS wKIDDING"

Mrs Lucille Phillips, aged 20, of
Bunker Hill, kans., is under arrest
at Kansas City, Mo-, as the result Of
the story Of murder plot she told
her schoolmate, Miss Mona Riley. Mrs
Phillips story was OF a plan for her
sweetheart to kill her elderly husband
either Saturday or Sunday, She was
to give him $4,000, and after the cx-
element Of the murder died down they
were to be married. Mrs. Phillips is
the wife of David Phillips aged GS.
The two have been married one year.
The young wife admits she told the
story, but says that the tale was in
vented to "kid' her friend.