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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20
LOYAL BEREANS ENTERTAINED

Miss Myrtle Helmly entertained the
Loyal Berean class Of the Christian
Sunday school Friday evening at her
home in the eastern part Of the city.
After a business hour Of electlng Of
ficers for 1916, progressive games
were played until a late hour. The
guests were served delicious refresh
ments, consisting of sandwiches, hot
chocolate, followed with ambrosia and
cake. Miss Ruth Edwards assisted in
serving.
Those present were: Misses Fay
Roberts, Ruth Edwards. Alene Mof-
fit. Jewel Baldwin, Mable Smith,
Agnes Ward. Julia Mae Ward, Irene
Mckinney, Mrs. p. Daniels, Mrs.
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert McKenney,
Messrs. willard Smith, b. r. McDan.
icls, Frank Powell, Garth Burg Or.
velle Burg, II. Johnson, Ernest DAN
iels, Iva johnson, Lee Daniels.
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tanning to the office.
Very respectfully,
CYRIL Baldwin
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNES

To the Voters and People Of Deso.
County, Florida:
The 1915 session Of the FlorA
Legislature created a county Com
for DeSoto County. 1t was nece,s
~ for the Governor to appoint
Prosecuting Attorney for said CON-
to serve from the date Of his Con
mission until the qualification OF a
successor, who may be chosen at ID
ensuing general election" On the IA
day of June, 1915, 1 received this a
pointment, With loyalty, PATRIOTS
fidelity, and with all the prudens
with which the Almighty has endor.
ed me, I have endeavored to fuln
the trust reposed in me.
1 hereby announce my candida
for the office Of Prosecuting Alto.
ney of Desoto County, Florida, SUI
ject to the action of the Democrat,
Party in the June primary.
Very truly,
HUGH G. JONES.
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FOR SHERIFF.

To the People of DeSoto County: ]
hereby announce that I am a candi.
date for reelection to the office Of
Sheriff Of Desoto County, subject &c
the action Of the Democratic Party
at the ensuing primary. My record
is before the people of this county,
and invite the most searching in
vestigation Of it. If again chosen /
promise to use the same diligence for
the conservation of the law and or
der in the future as I have used in
the past. Thanking you for your con.
idence in the past, and earnestly So
liciting your support in the coming
primary,
Sincerely yours.
j. L. DISHONG.
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FOR SHERIFF.

To the Voters OF DeSoto County: ]
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Sheriff Of DeSoto
County, subject to the will Of the vot-
ers In the Democratic Primary to be
held June 9th, 1915. II I am nunWcd
with the nomination and election TO
this office I promise to serve the pco-
pie faithfully and diligently, and shall
administer the duties Of the office to
the very best of my ability. I shall
very greatly appreciate the support
or all the people of the county.
THOMAS N. CARLTON.
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A BORN DDPLONIATESs.

"Harry, 1 am beginning to belleye
the baby looks like your
"Are you dear?7
yes; l notice it more and mon
every day. I'm so glad"
do you really want him to look
like me?r
"Of course l do. I've been sorry
ever since we had him chtlstened that
we didn't give him your name"
Sweetheart. you don't know how
happy you make me by saying that"
"And, Harry, dear, found the love
liest hat today. don't believe I ever
saw anything that was so becoming to
me. It's s25. Do you think I ought
to pay that much for a hat i'-Chicago
Record.
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MRS. DUNwODY ENTERTAINs.
tFrom Tuesdays Daily.)


Yesterday afternoon Mrs. W. f..
Dunwody entertained a few Of her
friends at an informal party in honor
Of her two house guests, Mrs. Dun
woody and Mrs Howard Cole, Of At
lanta. After spending sevearl de-
lichtful hours at games Of different
kinds, refreshments were served, and
then the following ladies, who were
present, left for their homes: Mes.
danes p. w. Poser, Robert Hern-
ron. A. L. Durrance. N. G. Couch
err, r. o. Turner. Tom Alderman. d.
G. Barnett, Frank Horton, Tomlin.
Ed. Green.
This party Is the first OF a series
that Mrs. Dunwody is to give in hon
or OF her guests.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

1 hereby announce that am can
dldate for reelection for the office Of
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
for DeSoto County.
Three years ago when 1 was hon
ored by appointment to an unexpired
term, I felt that I was charged with
a sacred trust, and 1t was with this
consciousness OF the responsibility
and Importance Of the office that l
rendered my name to the people for
election in the primaries of 1914 to
complete this unexpired term.
In three years we have heightened
the term from General School Fund
from five to seven months. Twenty
eight new school houses built, or I'M
der construction, which raised the
value of school property from $780,
900 to s325,OOO.
Beginning next year. by part pay
ment Of expenses, a high school edu-
cation will he placed within the reach
of every child completing the eighth
grade in rural schools.
Thanking you for your support in
the coming election, am,
Sincerely,
JAS. O. BICKIEY
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Voters Of Desoto County :
hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination to the office of Tax
Collector for Desoto County, subject
to the Democratic Primary. and re-
speetfully ask your support for such
nomination. For past kindness and
consideration I thank you very much.
and II reelected promise to give
my time and best efforts to the faith
rul performance OF the duties per.
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INFORMAL DINNER.

Mrs. f. A. Shore entertained Sat
urday night at a unique Informal
dinner in her beautiful garden. on
the table as a centerpiece was a huge
cabbage. In keeping with this the
buttonhole bouquets we're radishes
made into roses and tied to a green
leaf with ribbon, to which a place
card was attached. The tables were
Iii by many small candles, and the
whole scheme Of decorations was I'm
keeping with that of the garden. A
delightful menu Of fruits and vegeta-
bles grown in Mrs. Shores garden
was served. After dinner the guests
played auction bridge for quite awhile.
Mrs. Zeb Parker won the first prize
for the best playing and Mrs. Ida
Holcomb was a close second. The re-
ward for their excellency in playing
was large cabbage. which was d.
vided between these two ladies. The
following ladies were present:
Mesdames Stanage. A. Roe. Julia
Holcomb, A. F. Odlin. George Bun
ker, J. II. PEBBLES, ]. G. King,
Frank Smith. Zeb Parker, o. w.
Walter, J. W. Yates and Miss Ella
NJ. Polk.
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To the Voters Of DeSoto County:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for denomination to the office of
Clerk of the Circuit Court, in the
Democratic Primary to be held June
9th, 1915. If the people of Desoto
County in their wisdom, see At to
again honor me with their confidence,
I promise TO give them the same
faithful service and courteous treat.
ment as I have endeavored to do in
the past. With my experience as your
clerk for the past few years, I feel
that ] am thoroughly quaiined to
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20
FOR SHERIFF.
JAS. o. Buckley

To the Voters of DeSoto County: /
hereby announce that am a candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff Of De.
Soto County in the primary election
to be held June 9th, 1916. 1 feel that
with eight years experience as Sher-
if Of DeSoto County, that I am fully
qualified to handle the office to the
best interest Of the tax payer, and
If you elect me 1 will give you the
best service that is in me.
Thanking you in advance for your
support in the coming primary, I am,
Yours truly,
A. c. FREEMAN.
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FOR STATE COMPTROLLER.

To the Voters Of Florida: here
by announce myself a candidate for
the office Of State Comptroller, sub
ject to the action OF the next Dem
ocratic Primary Election. I have serv-
ed you as State Bank Examiner for
the past four years, and in this SER
vice have become intimately acquaint-
ed with the duties and requirements
OF the office to which I aspire. Your
support will be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
=. p. THAGARD.
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day.
Mr.. Reuben Carlton, who is employ
ed with the surveyors on the canal
route between Lakes Istokpoga and
Okeechobee, was back at home a few
days last week.
Mr.. Robert Eures made a flying
trip to Arcadia and return last week
in the interest Of the Red Hills Muir
sery.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B, Collins, Of
Hicoria, visited Mrs. =, Patrick, Of
Venus one day last week.
Our Sunday school opened up for
the new year last Sunday at the
Holloway place with a fair attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Crews are
camped on Parker Islands, stopping
on their way a short time visiting at
Mr.. JaJmes Cartoons, at Hlcorla,
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FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT,

To the Voters of DeSoto County I
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination to the office
Of Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton Of DeSoto County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic Primary to
be held June 9th, 1916. If the voters
see cause to honor me with the Of
fee, I promise to give my whole time
and best efforts to the performance
Of the duties Of the office, and the
advancement of the educational inter-
ests Of the county.
Sincerely yours,
p q. SHAyERS.
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

To the Voters of DeSoto County: I
hereby announce myself ms a candl-
date for nomination to the office of
County Judge Of DeSoto County in
the coming primary election to be
held June 9th, 1916. If elected to
this office I will make every effort
to discharge the duties thereof dill
gently and faithfully to the best Of
my ability. solicit, and will appre-
ciate, the support Of every voter.
Respectfully,
GEO. w, WHITFHURST
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OWENS.

OWENS.
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For some months Owens has had a
literary society in which the commu-
nifty has been given some very inter
esting debates. Last Friday evening
the subject was, Resolved, That Capt.
tai Punishment Should BE Abolished
from the state Of Florida.
The affirmative won by score Of
points. The speakers of the evening
we're: Negative, Miss Cynthia Hull
and Mr.. Luther Langford; affirma-
tive, Miss Elnor Thigpen and Miss
Mable Blackman. Miss Hull had a
very interesting paper in which she
stated that the laws Of Florida were
made and based on the Bible. Miss
Ttigpen agreed, but said she had new
or been able to find where 1t read,
"He shall hang until he is dead, dead,
dead" On the 2Sth another debate
will be given, when the president,
Mr.. Archibald Willingham, will be
on the program, also Mr.. Blackman,
Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Charlie Coulter.
Mrs. Walton Markette, and little
owen, of Arcadia, were visiting
friends and relatives last week.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Carl Hay
man gave large rock party at the
Owens packing house, where many
played until a late hour, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. z. Norwood chaperoned.
All reported a very enjoyable time.
and that Mr.. Hayman makes a very
charming entertainer.
Mrs. Harris has as her guests rela-
lives from Lowell, Mass.
The friends Of Mrs. r. r. Coulter
are very sorry to hear of her being
Ill.
Mr.. Wiley Bateman, of Wauchpla,
is stopping at the Bird Ridge Hotel
Mr.. Stapleton and sons have just
returned from very pleasant camp
hunt in Lee county. They report
very enjoyable time and plenty Of
deer and turkey.
Miss LEILA Simmons has just return
ed from an extended visit to relatives
in Plant City.
Harry Hayman. of Tampa, is visit
ing his father this week.
Mss Made Startling is making her
home with Mrs. Austin Brewer.
W. ]. Willingham knows a good
thing when he sees it, anyway, out in
the Owens district, as he has bought
another very fine twenty acres from
W. X. Link, which he will put out
in a grove this winter.
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There is always something new on
the Ford car, but the most recent
ole, at least the last that tive knows
Of" is the case last Saturday night
where a car, belonging to unknown
parties who had injured two citizens
of Plant City, was locked up by the
police, and that night the car broke
out of Jail and escaped. Nextl
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HICORIA.

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Mr.. and Mrs. Evans, IF ArcaI Tia,
visited at William Leonard .. in III
coria, last week, boxing over our
beautiful section.
Mr.. d. w. Hope. OF Hicoria, is
preparing to prove up on his home
stead.
Our mail car broke down last week,
delaying the incoming mail q whole
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FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

To the Voters Of DeSoto County: ]
Will be a candidate in the June pri-
mary for reelection to the office Of
Tax Assessor. At present this office
means something to you. I am IA
miliar with the work; give il an ear
nest thought. Your support will be
appreciated.
Very respectfully,
H. G. MURPHY.
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Mfr. l.. NJ. Fouts was a prominent
visitor yesterday who was register.
ed at the Arcadia House from Boca
Grande.
Mrs. L. NJ. Bennett, Of Lakeland
spent the weekend in this city with
he rhusband, who has recently &C
cepted a position in the clerks office
Miss Lottie Scharfchwerdt, Of New
Orleans, arrived in Arcadia last night
to visit Miss Mildred Morgan for
several days.
Mr.. Il. T.. Welsh, of Eton, Ohio,
was visitor at the court house this
morning. Mr.. Elton is heavily inter-
ested in real estate around Punta
Gorda.
Or. and Mrs. John r. Dowd, Jr.,
and DR.. and Mrs. Moody and small
son, made up a party Of prominent
IbIl OEhth HeNplC W NJ AhONpiNu W. "
this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Scott and
daughter, Josephine, Of Richmond,
Va, arrived in this city this morn
ing to visit the Scott brothers for the
next few weeks.
Mr.. T. r. Fletcher and wife, Of
Cordele, Ga, arrived in Arcadia yes
terday. They are stopping at the AR.
cadla House. Mr.. Fletcher is state
bank examiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson NJ. Lykes,
Of Tampa, arrived in this city last
night. They will remain here for
several days as the guests Of Mrs.
Lyke's father, Hon. T. p. King, and
her sister, Miss Hazel King.
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render you thorough and efficient SER
vice, and shall feel very grateful If
you will again honor me with this
trust.
Sincerely yours,
A. L. DURANGO.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

It Is with much pleasure that we
announce the fact that our young
friend, L. Grady Burton, has decided
to practice law in his home city. Mr..
Burton will at present occupy Of
fees with his brother, Col. ]. w.
Burton. 1t will he remembered that
he has been studying law for some
years both in the University Of viz
ginla and at Gainesville, having quail
flied before the supreme court Of
Florida early last fall. All who know
Grady are his friends, and we be-
speak for him a brilliant career in
his chosen profession. The News ex-
presses heartiest congratulations and
good wishes.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. Cecil Lamb returned last
night from Auburn, Ala, where he
has been attending the Alabama Po-
lynechtic school. Mr.. Lamb, who re-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. NJ. T. Halnes, of Paramount,
Mimi, is a visitor in Arcadia for a
few days. Mr.. Haines is a director
in the Southern Land Company,
which owns about $1,000 acres of land
lying eight miles east of the city.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. W. L. Carlton left this MORN
ing on a combined business and
pleasure trip to Tampa. Mr.. Carlton
will return in a few days.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

George Russell and DR.. Orling, two
citizens Of Fort Ogden, were visitors
here Saturday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Jones re-
turned Saturday night from a busi-
ness and pleasure trip to Tampa.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. Pede Barnhill, an influential
farmer Of Pine Level, was seen on
the streets here Saturday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

NJ. NJ. Archard left this morning
on a short business trip to Punta
Gorda.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. r.. T. Smith returned yester-
day from High Point, n. c., where
he went to purchase new stock of
furniture for the +. T. Smith Hard
ware Company.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Watson, Of
Clearwater, arrived in Arcadia Sat
urday night They will remain here
several days as the guests Of their
daughter, Mrs. d. L. McSwain.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Col. II. ]. Spence, an attorney of
Punta Cobra, is visitor in this city
today.
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Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. McBriue re,
turned Saturday night from Barlow,
where Mr.. Mcbride attended the edi-
tors convention. which was held in
that city.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. ]. o. Buckley left this MORN
ing on a short business trip to Lime
stone.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. Walter Plat, Of Lily, was greet
ing his many friends in this city Sat
urday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. W. W. Bateman, president Of
the wauchula Citrus Exchange, came
through the country in his automobile
Saturday to attend to business in this
city.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Scion Wilson, a prominent lawyer
of Barlow, was transactlng business
in this city yesterday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mrs. r. r. Guice left Saturday
night for Fort Meade to spend the
weekend with her parents. Rev. and
Mrs. r. F. Ley.
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Mrs. r. ]. Parker left last night
for Homeland to visit for a few days
her mother, who lives in that city.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Asked II she observed leap year. a
Tampa married woman pointed to her
husband and scornfully remarked:
Look what got the last time 1 OBJ
served itr-Tampa Tribune.
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Mr.. Paul Kensey, Harley johnson
end James Green spent Sunday In
Zolfo.
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DR.. s. L. Lowery, who has been
in this city for several days on bust
ness, left Saturday night for his home
I'm Tampa.
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j. L. Jones and wife, of Arcadia,
are among the guests registered at the
Hillsboro Hotel. They are doing a
weekend round of shopping in this
city. Tampa Tribune.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mrs. Tom Waldron, accompanied
by her daughter, Eula, motored down
Saturday from Brownville on a shop
ping trip.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. Bert Dowd, a leading pharma-
cist of Fort Ogden is greeting his
many friends in this city today.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. Paul Orchard, the field agent
Of the Coe-Mortimer Fertilizer Com
pany, spent Sunday here with his
mother, Mrs. Harry Orchard.
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Mr.. Cauley Langford, c. A. Par
ker, Ambrose Feigle, Pete McDer-
mond, r. Plat and George Duncan
made up a party yesterday who went
out to Lily to attend a combined
meeting Of the Lily and Limestone
churches with Mr.. White, OF Wau-
chula, preaching at Lily. While there
Mr.. McDermond delighted those pres
ent with several well rendered solos.
The party returned to Arcadia last
night.
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Mr.. Chester Dishong, city marshal
Of wauchula, and captain Of Co. II,
Of the National Guards Of Florida,
came down to this city today on a
business trip. While here he is a guest
o his brother Sheriff Dlshong.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. G. S. Gardner and George
Kirkland left this morning by way Of
Auto for the southern part Of the
county to advertise the DeSoto Coun-
ty Fair. which will he held in Arcadia
on January 27-2s-29.
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Mr.. l.. NJ. Fouts was n prominent
visitor yesterday who was register
ed at the Arcadia House from Boca
Grande.
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(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Mr.. Thad Carlton made short
business trip to Wauchula yesterday.
Mr.. r. T. Smith left yesterday on
a short business trip to Tampa.
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Gently finished his studies there, will
not return.
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Mrs. Jennie A. Bean left this
morning for Plant City on a short
business and pleasure trip. From
Plant City Mrs. Bean will 60 to Live
Oak to attend the Baptist state con-
vention.
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(From Mondays Daily.)

(From Mondays Daily.)
Mr.. Walter Plat, Of Lily, was greet
ing his many friends in this city Sat
urday.
Mr.. Pede Barnhill, an influential
farmer Of Pine Level, was seen on
the streets here Saturday.
George Russell and DR.. Orling, two
citizens Of Fort Ogden, we're visitors
here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Jones re-
turned Saturday night from a bust
ness and pleasure trip to Tampa.
NJ. NJ. Archard left this morning
on a short business trip to Punta
Gorda.
Mr.. Paul Kensey, Harley johnson
end James Green spent Sunday In
zolfo.
DR.. s. L. Lowery, who has been
in this city for several days on busi-
ness, left Saturday night for his home
in Tampa.
Mr.. Paul Orchard, the field agent
of the Mortimer Fertilizer Com
pany, spent Sunday here with his
mother, Mrs. Harry orchard.
Mrs. Tom waldron, accompanied
by her daughter, Eula, motored down
Saturday from Brownville on a shop
ping trip.
Mrs. r. r. Guice left Saturday
night for Fort Meade to spend the
weekend with her parents. Rev. and
Mrs. r. r. Ley.
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Mrs. L. NJ. Bennett Of Lakeland
spent the weekend in this city with
he rhusband, who has recently &C
cepted a position in the clerks office
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Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. e. ]. Yelvington, Mrs. GRAY
ems, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Yates for n
reception to be given Thursday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. r. T.
Bell. Some Of the invitations are for
the hours from to 4 p. M, some 2
to 3. and others from . to o.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-20

Mr.. John Callahan and Charles
Green left Saturday for Tampa to get
new Maxwell, for which Mr.. Green
is agent. They came back yesterday.
Mr.. Ed. Davis, who had been there
for several days, accompanied them
home.