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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-04-13


Hon. c. NJ. Brown, ST., will be
married to Miss May Underhill
Crofford, of South Carolina, on
the Goth of this month. Col,
Brown looks ten years younger
than he did a few months ago.
His 76 years sets lightly on his
shoulders. The Sentinel congrat-
ulateS him on the happy outlook,
and hopes that he may leave
many of his name when he de-
parts from this world. The Col.
is an old confederate veteran and
has been a man of Importance in
Florida for fifty years.-Ft. Lau-
derdale Sentinel,
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NOTICE OF SALE OF RoNns

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners of DeSoto
county, Florida, will receive bids for the
purchase of Fort Ogden special drainage
district bonds at the clerks office in said
county on or before the 18th day of April
1916. The amount of bonds hereby offer.
ed is $2,S00.00, bearing per cent. inter
est. payable semi-annually on the LIST
lays of July and January Said bonds
shall bear date of May list, 1916 an6
have interest coupons attached thereto
md shall be in denominations and of ma
urity as follows:
One $500 bond maturing January 1st
91S; one $500 bond maturing January Is
,919; one $500 bond and one 500 bono
Maturing January |, 1920; one $500 bono
nd one 500 bond maturing January
92l; one $500 bond and one 500 bond
laturing January 1, 1922
The interest and principal of sal
onds to be payable at Arcadia. Florid'
"A certified check for S25 payable to II
')unty Treasurer of DeSoto county &
"ovtded in section 793 Of the gener.
atutes of the state of Florida, must ac
uDany each bid
l1v. order of the board Of county cor
issiOners
'pl16. A. L. DURANGO, Cler'
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THE OLD HOMESTEAD"
Famous Players-Para m o u n t.
Five Reels)
Reviewed by Harvey F. Thew

Says the program; Daniel
Froham presents a faithful pic
turization of Denman Thompson s
immortal rural classic" The
phrase deserves quotation because
it is fairly apt description of
the picture. 1t is the old classic
to the life, and so faithfully has
the original been followed, that
the atmosphere is with us on the
screen to greater extent than is
usual in such offerings.
But Denman Thompson is gone I;
"Thc Old Homestead" without
him is like a wistful memory, and
no matter how capable the acting
or how careful the settings, there
can never again be complete
presentation of that which hung
so much upon the personality of
one man.
The countless thousands who
knew Denman Thompson as Josh
ua Whitcomb, however, will want
to see the picture, and most of
them will be well pleased. So
many things have been possible
to the camera which were imprac-
ticable on the stage. For instance,
the real Grace Church is used for
the famous meetings of the old
man and his son, and other actual
views about New York are en-
ployed where on the stage these
could be merely suggested.
The story of the play hardly
needs repetition to any American.
The peaceful country life which
is broken up when the son leaves,
and the old mans weary search
for him, which is rewarded on
Christmas eve, are a Hans Christ
ian Anderson story in many a
home. 1t is for this reason that
the picture version should have a
strong drawing power all over
the country. At the Dixie Thea
tire, Tuesday, April 18th. (adv.)
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To the Voters Of ReSoto County:
l hereby announce that am a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of DeSoto
County in the primary election to be
held June 9th, 1916. l feel that, with
the eight years experience as Sheriff Of
DeSoto County, ! am fully qualified to
handle the Office to the best interests of
the taxpayer, and, if you elect me l
will give you the best service that is in
me. Thanking you in advance for your
support in the coming primary,
! am, yours truly,
A. C. FREEMAN
[Paid advertisement
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How long will Florida continue
to ship her vegetables to northern
markets and feed her visitors on
canned stuff from the north and
from California This question
keeps coming up, but no one
seems to have an answer for it
The main reason for such state
of affairs is that Florida farmers
will not furnish stuff to cannerles
cheap enough-perhaps that is
the answer.-West Palm Beach
Sun.
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IN THE pEsoTo COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN CHANCERY.

Charles e. Lanier vs. Robert Thomp-
son, and all Parties Claiming an Interest
in and to the Lands Hereinafter Men
toned.
1t appearing from the affidavit, append
ed to the Bill of complaint in the above
entitled cause that there are some per-
sons Interested in the land mentioned
and described in the Bill of Complaint
wit. Lot of Block Section o. in
township SO south of range 2S east. De-
soto County. Florida, and that it is be-
,iieved that certain persons are claiming
as heirs devisees, grantees. or other
claimants under the above named de-
PENDANTS. to-wit. Robert Thompson, or
otherwise and that the names and places
of residence of such person or persons is
and are unknown.
II is therefore ordered, adjudged and
decreed that all parties claiming an in
terest in and to the land under the above
named defendant, Robert Thompson, as
heirs, devisees, grantees, or otherwise
claiming an interest in and to the said
land, be and they are hereby required to
appear to this Bill of complaint in the
said cause at the Clerks office in the
Court House in the City of Arcadia, De-
Soto County. Florida, on Monday the 18th
day of August, A. ID. 1916. else the bill
of complaint will be taken as confessed
1t is further ordered that a copy of this
order be published once a week for
twelve consecutive weeks in the Punta
Gorda Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the County of
DeSoto and State of Florida.
Witness the Hon. A. L. Durrance,
Clerk of the said Court. as we'll as the
Hon F. A. Whitney, Judge of the said
Court. and the seal of the said Court.
this the 18th day of April. A. n. 1916.
(Seal) A. l.. DURANGO. Clerk.
Circuit Court, DeSoto County Fla
LEITNER & LEITNER, Solicitors for
Complainant.
| hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy of
the order made herein by me in the
above cause This April 18th. 1916.
CLERKS SeaD A. L. DURANGO. Clerk.
(taug7) Circuit Court. DeSoto County
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FOR COUNTY. SUPERINTENDENT

l hereby announce that l am a candi
date for reelection for the office Of Sup
erintendent Of Public instruction for De-
Soto county.
Three years ago when l was honored
by appointment to an unexpired term. |
felt that ! was charged with a sacred
trust, and it was with this consciousness
of the responsibility and Importance of
the Office that / 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 under con-
struct!on which raised the value Of
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To the People of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce that ! am candi-
date for re- election to the office of Sher-
iff of DeSoto County, subject TO the ac-
ton of the Democratic party at the en-
suing primary My record is before the
people of this County, and / invite the
most searching investigation of 1t. If
again chosen l promise to use the same
diligence for the conservation of the law
and order in the future as / have used in
the past. Thanking You for your conf
dence in the past, and earnestly solicit
your support in the coming primary.
Sincerely yours,
]. L. DISHONG.
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For clerk of Circuit Court

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for denomination to the Office OF Clerk
of the Circuit Court, in the Democratic
Primary to be held June 9Th, 1916.
If the people of DeSoto County in their
wisdom, see fit to again honor me with
their confidence, l promise to give theni
the same faithful service and courteous
treatment, as have endeavored to do in
the past.
with my experience, az your Clerk for
the past few years, ! feel that i am
thoroughly qualified to render you thor
ough and efficient service, and shall
feel very grateful if you will again honor
me with this trust.
Sincerely yours,
Ipaid ndVarti Sementl
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IN RE ESTATE OF C. II. CHADWICK
DECEASED. MiNISTRATRlx'S
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that all persons
having any claim or account against the
estate of c. Herbert Chadwick, deceased.
do present. and they are hereby warned
to present. them to the undersigned Ad-
ministratrix of his estate within the time
prescribed by law. or they will be forever
barred of recovery. All persons inbedt-
ed to the estate are requested to make
immediate payment to me, the under
signed.
Dated and signed at Punta Gorda
Florida, this 3rd day of February, A. d.
1916.
JULIA A. CHADWICK,
st6 Administrators of said estate.
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FOR COUNTY PROSECUTING ATToR-
NET

To the Voters and People of DeSoto
County, Florida:
The 1915 session Of the Florida Legis-
lature created County Court for Desc
to County. II was necessary for the
Governor to appoint Prosecuting At
torney for said court, to serve from the
date of his commission until the qualiti-
cation of his successor, who may be cho-
sen at the ensuing general election" On
the 2nd day of June, 1916. I received this
appointment With loyalty. patriotism.
fidelity, and with all the prudence with
which the Almighty has endowed me, ]
have endeavored to fulfill the trust re-
posed in me-
l hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Prosecuting Attorney of De-
Soto County. Florida, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Party in the June
primary.
Very truly.
HUGH G. JONES.
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IPaid advertisement
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County. Florida:
| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination to the office OF
County Surveyor of DeSoto County. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary of June 6, 1916.
Having had considerable experience
pertaining to this office, / am familiar
with the work connected with same. and
feel fully capable of performing the du-
ties of the Office in an efficient manner.
and if nominated and elected will give
my time and best efforts to the discharge
of the duties of said office.
l will appreciate your support.
Very truly yours,
C. L. CRAVENS.
IPaid advertisement
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paid advertiser
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

To the Democratic Electors of DeSott
County:
l hereby announce my candidacy to,
DeSoto County, subject to the Demo
cratic nomination in the ensuing pri
mary.
I realize the Importance of this offic
as a financial asset of the County
well as means to the enforcement .
law and the preservation of order Their
IN. The success of a County Court q,
is benefit to the tex pa"er may
measured by the dilligent energetic .
IMPARTIAL administration n tive duties
is Prosecuting ATTORNEY
If nominated and appointed I 81
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EOR SHERIFF

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
hereby announce that l am candi-
date for the Democratic nomination to
the office Of Sheriff of DeSoto county in
the primary election to be held June 6,
1916. l feel fully capable of discharging
the duties of this office in an efficient
manner; and. If elected, will use my best
efforts to that end, endeavoring to
maintain peace and order and a respect
for all laws, in the best interests of the
county.
THOS. N. CARLTON,
Wauchula.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No. 013O54

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Gainesville, Florida. Mar. IS,
1916.
Notice is hereby given that Claude C.
Bovay of Fort Ogden. Florida, who on
August 20, 1914, made Homestead Entry
No. 01S054. for Northwest quarter, sec
ton II, Township IL South, Range 25
East, Tallahassee Meridian, has filed no
tice of intention to make Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the land a.
bove described, before Clerk of Circuit
Court. at Arcadia, Florida, on the 4th
day of May. 1916
Claimant names us witnesses:
larry Collins. of Cleveland, Florida
Fred Johnson, of Cleveland, Florida, Os-
car Kahl. OF Cleveland, Florida, Glenn c.
Bovay, of Cleveland, Florida.
ROBERT w. DAVIS, Register
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[Paid advertiser
EoR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination to the office OF
Superintendent of Public Instruction Of
DeSoto County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary to be held June
9Th, 1916 II the voters see cause to hon
or me with the office, 1 promise to give
INV whole time and best efforts to the
performance of the duties of the office,
and the advancement of the educational
interests of the county.
Sincerely yours,
p. G. SHAVER.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ am a candidate for Representative
from DeSoto county in the State Legis'
lature, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic voters in the approaching pri-
mary election. II elected / shall repre-
sent the whole county impartialiy, with.
out fear or favor. carefully studying the
needs of the people, the old laws, the
mischief and the remedy. Soliciting
your support, ! am
Yours sincerely,
s. F. ]. TRABUE
[Paid ADVERTISEMENT
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FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
/ hereby announce my candidacy TOT
re nomination to the office of Tax Col
lector for DeSoto County, subject to the
Democratic primary, ana Respectfully
ask your support for such nomination.
For past kindness and consideration
thank you very much. and II reelected
promise to give my time and best efforts
to the faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to the Office
.s -. Very respectfully,
CYRIL BALDWIN.
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EOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce my candidacy to
the Office of County Tax Assessor in the
Democratic primary to be held June 9Th,
1916. ] feel that / am fully qualified to
handle the office to the best interest of
the tax payers as whole and II elected,
will endeavor to serve the people to the
best of my ability.
Thanking you in advance for your sup
port, | beg to remain,
Yours for success
WILLIAM c. HOOKER.
IPaid advertisement
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school property from 100000 to sS25.00o.
BEGINNING next year, by part payment
of expenses, a high school education will
be placed within the reach of every
child completing the eighth grade in ru-
raj schools.
coming election, / am
Sincerely, - -
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FOR MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

To the Voters of County Commission
ers District No. 3. DeSoto County
Florida:
l hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner from district
No. 3, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary in June. 1916.
Yours very truly,
j. HENRY JOHNSON
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE

l hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination to the office of
County Judge of DeSoto County in the
coming primary election to be held June
9Th, 1916 II elected to this office I will
make every effort to discharge the duties
thereof diligently and faithfully to the
best of my ability. ! solicit. and will ap-
preciate the support of every vote
Respectfully,
GEO. w. WHITEHURST
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the directors and stockhold-
ers of the Punta Gorda Pineapple Cor
poration will be held at its office in Pun
Ia Gorda, Florida, on Saturday, April
22nd, 1916, at IL a. m. for the purpose
of electing directors for the ensuing
year, and for the purpose of transacting
any and all business that may be proper
". brought before said meeting
II. S. GLICKAUF, Sec. and Treas.
14-2t Punta Gorda Pineapple Corporation,
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Fresh vegetables of all kinds
'eceived daily by R. NJ. King. SO
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No. 09S63

Department of the Interior, u S. Land
Office at Gainesville. Florida Mar. 1876
Notice is hereby given that John
Nendlocher. of Punta Gorda, Florida.
tead Entry. No. 09S63, for Southwest
uarter, Section 20, Township Al South
'ange 25 East. Tallahassee Meridian, has
led notice of intention to make Three.
ar Proof, TO establish claim to thu
nd above described, before Clerk of
rcuit Court, at Arcadia, Florida. on
27th day of April, 1916.
'iaimant names as witnesses: Fred 7
Nnson, of Bairdville, Florida; Micbae,
f'nan, of Punta Gorda, Florida. c. W
tt OF Punta Gorda, Florida; A. c
10" nf punta Gorda Florida
ROBERT w. DAVIS, REGISTER
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce that ! am candi-
date for the Democratic nomination to
the office of Tax Collector of DeSoto
County in the primary to be held June
9Th, 1916 l promise, if elected to fill the
office in a way that will merit the ap-
proval of all the people.
Very respectfully.
c. p. DURANGO,
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FOR STATE SENATOR

To the Voters of the eth Senatorial Dis
trict: AZ,
| am a candidate for Senator, and Will
appreciate your votes in the June prl-
mary l have had ample opportunity 70
of the district, and, If elected to. the SEN
ate, / will faithfully discharge the duties
of the Office without fear or favor:
A. NJ. WILSON.
[Paid ADVERTISEMENT
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[Paid advertisement
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

hereby announce that I am candi-
date for County Commissioner from Dis
trict No. 3, subject to the Democratic
elected, / will give earnest and faithful
attention to the duties of the office and
use every effort to discharge them to the
satisfaction of the people of the district.
Soliciting your support, / am,
Very truly yours,
NORMAN G. HEWITT.
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EoR cIRculI JUDGE

To the Voters of the Tenth Judicial Cir
cult Of Florida:
/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Judgeship of the Circuit Court OF
the Tenth judicial Circuit of the state
of Florida, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary If nominated and
appointed / shall discharge the duties of
the office fairly. impartially and to the
best of my ability. / shall appreciate
your. support.
4. E. BROWN.
IPnid M VartiSemantl
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SE SAFE. MM4AuAee5EMeN1ts c HfwTLss,
TON, ETC, REQUIRED sY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST "a,
1912.
Of The Punta Gorda Herald published
weekly at Punta Gorda, Fla, for April /,
1916.
State of Florida. County of DeSoto, ss:.
Before me, notary public in and for
the State and county. aforesaid, personal
ly appeared A. c. Jordan, who, having
been duly sworn according to law, de-
poses and says that he is the business
manager of The Punta Gorda Herald
and that the following is, to the best of
his knowledge and belief a true state
ment of the ownership, management land
If daily paper, the circulation) etc. of the
aforesaid publication for the date shown
in the above caption, required by the Act
of August "a, 1912, embodied in section
443, Postal Laws and Regula lions, print
, ed on the reverse of this form. to-wit:
l. That the names and addresses of
the publisher, editor, managing editor,
and business managers are:
Publisher A. p Jordan Son. Punta.
Gorda. Fla; Editor A. p. Jordan Punta
Gorda, Fla. Managing Editor A. c. Jor-
dan, Punta Gorda, Fla; Business Manag-
er A Q. Jordan, Punta Gorda, Fla.
2. That the owners are: (Give names
and addresses of individual owners, or.
| If corporation. give its name and the
names and addresses of stockholders
the total amount of stock.)
A. p. Jordan, Punta Gorda, Fla. A. c.
Jordan, Punta Gorda, Fla
3. That the known bondholders. mort
gagees, and other security holders own
ing or holding l per cent. or more OF to-
tai amount of bonds, mortgages, or other
securities are: Of there are none, so
state.) p w. Meadow. Punta Gorda, Fla,
4. That the two paragraphs next a
| bove, giving the names of the owners,
| stockholders. and security holders, If
any, contain not only the list of stock
pear upon the books of the company but
also, in cases where the stockhofder or
security holder appears upon the books
| of the company as trustee or in any other
| f1duciary relation, the name of the per-
son or corporation for whom such truss
| tee Is acting, is given also that the said
| two paragraphs contain statements en-
bracing atlantis full knowledge and be-
| lief as to the circumstances and condi-
| tons under which stockholders and Sc
curity holders who do not appear upon
| the books of the company as trustees.
] hold stock and securities in a capacity
other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason 20 believe
| that any other person, association, or
corporation has any interest direct or In
direct in the said stock. bonds, or other
securities than as so stated by him.
| 5. That the average number of copies
| of each issue of this publication sold or
| distributed, through the mails or other
wise. to paid subscribers during the six
months preceding the date shown above
/ is........-....,. (This information is required
| from daily publications only.)
| A. c. JORDAN, Business Manager
| Sworn to and subscribed before me this
LIST day of April 1916. ,.
| (SeaD f. WOTITZKT.
| (My commission expires July 22nd, 1870
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FOB PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in
and for DeSoto County. subject to the
action of the Democratic primary. In
1911 l was elected to this position, but
the County Court was abolished shortly
thereafter and before / had chance to
show the people of DeSoto County my
appreciation Of their support
If again elected to this position. as
sure you that the duties of the office
shah receive my best and closest atten-
ton. GEORGE LEITNER
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FOB TAX COLLECTOR

| / announce myself candidate for the
position. of Tax Collector of DeSoto coun-
| ty, subject to the action of the Demo-
critic primary of June 9Th, 1916, and will
| appreciate your support
| Venus, Fla. Il. 5. JOHNSON'
| IPaid adYertiSementl
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give to the duties imposed upon me con-
scientious, energetic and undivided serv-
ice. Most respectfully,
l.. GRADY BURTON.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

To the Voters of District No 3 DeSoto
County:
/ respectfully announce that l Will be
a candidate for reelection as County
Commissioner of District No. 3, subject
to the decision of the Democratic voters
at the primary election in June.
WIN. M. WRITTEN.
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