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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-14

~ THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY,
FLORIDA-EN PARTE, CALIFORNIA STE
rIiENS, A MARRIED WOMAN. PETITION
TO REMOVE DISABILITIES
FINAL DECREE
This cause coming ON 70 be heard upon the
report of the Special Master heretofore ap-
pointed to take testimony and TO report his
findings as 10 the capacity. competency and
qualification OF the petitioner TO take charge
- and manage her own estate and property
and TO become eedealer, and upon the
others papers and pleadings filed in the cause.
and the court being fully advised In the prem
iSes Il is ordered that the report Of said
Special Master be, and the same Is, hereby ap-
proved and confirmed
And the court being satisfied in the prem
ises II is ordered adjudged and decreed that
the said California Stephens be, and she Is
hereby granted license TO take charge OF
and manage her own estate and property and
Is made a free dealer In every respect, sd-
tnorized TO contract and be contracted with.
t. sue and be sued and bind herself In all
respects as fully II she wereunmarried
Copy Of this decree TO be published as pro :
,ided by law and the clerk to tax the costs
OF this proceeding
Ordered and done this 9Th day of April.
1917.
Copy, JOHN ;. ED"hhpS' Juoge
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-14
IN IHE CIRCUIT COURT or fHE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK

IN IHE CIRCUIT COURT OF fHE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK
COUNTY: FLORIDA. I'm cHANcERY.-
o. X. PAS. administrator of the estate of
4. J. YATES. deceased, versus p A. BRAN
NON AND ElD0RA BRANNoS his wife /.
hUTTIG SASH h DOOR COMPANY. a. cor
roratlon: BARRETT MANuFACTuRING
COMPANY. corporation. and THE ARCa
COMPANY, a corporafion--FoRECl0S
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
II appearing from affidavit Of the solicitor
tnat the defendants. HUTTIG SASH & DOOR
COMPANY. BARRETT MANUFACTURING
COMPANY. and THE ARCO COMPANY. all
corporations are non-residents Of the State Of
Florida and have no office or place OF busi-
ness in the said State. and that there Is no
! trson or persons residing in the State OF
Florida service OF subpoena upon whom would
hinu said defendants. and that their residence
and places OF business are unknown but be-
heved 10 be residing and doing business in
the United States
1T Is THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED
AND DECREED. That said defendants. HUT
TIC SASH & DOOR COMPANY. BARRETT
ARG0 COMPANY, be and they are hereby re-
uured TO appear 10 the bill Of complaint filed
in the said cause on or before the 2eth OF
June. A. u. 1917, otherwise the allegations Of
the said bill shall be taken as confessed by
the said defendants.
1T is FURTHER ORDERED. That this order
he published once a week for eight consecu.
tlNc weeks IN the Lakeland Evening Telegram.
newspaper OF general circulation. published
in Polk county. Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED at Barlow. Florida.
this 18th day OF March. A. D. 1917
j. A JOHNSON.
Clerk Circuit Court Polk County
d. o. ROGERS.
Solicitor for Complainant.
STATE OF FLORIDA
cot NTY OF POLK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and
foregoing is a true copy OF the original made
il said cause and filed In my office at Bar
tow Florida. March the l1th. 1917.
WITNESS my hand and official seal the l7th
dd, of March, A. ID. 1917.
T. A. JOHNSON
654s Clerk Circuit Court Polk County.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-14
LOCATION OF FIRE BOXES

IL Main and Kentucky
10 Pine and Kentucky
IL Main and Tennessee
IS Main and Missouri
81 Bay and Iowa
% Oak and Kentucky
"a Magnolia and Iowa
rs Plum and kentuey
81 Say and Florida
80 Peaehtree and Florida
"a Magnolia and Dakota
IS Parker and Florida
Al Main and Dakota
AZ Lemon and Ohio
43 Orange and New York
as Lime and Florida
81 Palmetto and Florida
So Mcdonald and Florida
So Lime and Indiana
50 Orange and Massachusetts
is Lemon and Florida
2e North St. and N. Vermont Ave.
SO North ST. and Florida Ave.
81 North st. and Lincoln Ave.
46 Lemon and Lincoln
AZ w. Prospect ST. and A. c. L. Shop
81 Lake Morton and S. Kentucky
81 New school house, Lake Morton
62 Palmetto and Ingram
63 East Morton and r. r. crossing
"a New Light and Water Plant
II Mcdonald and Mississippi
~ Patterson and South Florida
FIRE OUT SIGNAL No. %
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
GARDENS
SHOW PROGRESS.
Back Yards and Vacant Lots
Are Being Plowed Up to Aid
in Defeating H. c. L.

In an effort to aid in the production
of foodstuffs in, order to sci the
nations supply and to cut the H. c. l..
to a minimum. East Grand Forks
residents are now engaged in plow-
ing up their back yards. vacant lots
and u%noccupied tracts Of ground with
in and without the city limits.
Flower Gardens Missing.
Flower gardens In the city will Re
missing this summer. One local citi-
zen, who in former years has raised
fine ''crops" of. s~weetpeas, and other
flowers Of this nature about his mouse,
has declared his intention of planting
1t to radishes, lettuce and spudo.
A number of local residents have
laid in supplies Of tubers as reed.
Enough seed potatoes to take care of
the demand of all Minnesota buyers
have been listed in the clearing house
of the University Farm, which il be-
ing conducted under the supervision
versity of Minnesota.
Plenty Tubess for Seed.
The holders of seed potatoes and
the number of bushels which they
have for sale have been listed, fol-
lowing a query sen out by the ex-
tension division recently. The clear
ing house puts the buyers in touch
with the sellers.
Seed potatoes are now selling for
$3.50 per bushel, according to 4 hull
letin issued by r. S. Mcintosh Of the
extension division.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
RED CROSS CHAPTER
TO ORGANIZE MONDAY
Mass Meeting Win Be Held 1t the CITY
Hal far the Purpose Of Launching
local Organization.

A local chapter Of the American
Red Cross will be organised at a mass
meeting to be held Monday evening at
8 o'clock in the city hall.
Mayor James A. Dinnie called the
meeting 10 a result Of a committee
meeting hold Monday afternoon by a
number of patriotic men and women.
Though this chapter is to be formed
for the direct purpose of preparing
for the emergencies of war, it will be
a permanent organization, and will
take up n carry Of the general lines
of work recommended by the Nation
al Red Cross association.
DR.. A. M. Beard. pastor of a Con-
gregational church at Fargo. said to
be an excellent speaker and an en-
thusiastic worker along Red Cross
lines, has been secured to address the
meeting. DR.. Beard was active in or
ganizing the Fargo chapter of the Red
Cross.
All residents of Grand Forks who
are Interested in the establishment Of
a local Red Cross chapter are invit-
ed to attend the meeting Monday
night. Pastors of the various church
es in the city have been asked to an
nounce the meeting from their pull
pits.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
WOODEN GUNS
ARE ORDERED
Sixteen Squads Of 100 Men Are
Already Taking Military
Training at University.

Drilling by the students Of the Uni
versity Of North Dakota each evening
for five evenings a week 10 beginning
to produce results already, and the
men r rapidly acquiring, a knowl-
edge of military tactics.
Up to the present 100 men, divided
into 16 squads, are taking the train
ing, together with several members
Of the university faculty. Faculty
members with military experience are
giving Instructions to the mon, and
considerable Interest is being shown.
o. Supplies Ordered.
Applications have been made to the
government to furnish the university
with wooden guns and uniforms, but
1t is expected that such supplies will
not be forthcoming for some time on
account Of the big demand.
The drills are being held each even
ing, excepting on Saturday and Sun
day, between the hours of s and 6
O'Clock.
Y. M. O. A. Scheme.
Although the civilian drill classes
to be held at the local Z. M. G. A.
have not started regular drill on the
Y gymnasium foor as yet, Physical
Instructor c. G. Carpenter Is rapidly
completing arrangements for the
holding Of such classes, and it is ex.
pected that the first Of the drills will
be held next week.
Citizens of Grand Forks are show
ing much interest in the scheme, and
1t is anticipated that quite a large
umb will take part in the drills.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
MUCH SEED IN
The VALLEY
Very Little Surplus After Seed
ing, According to Reports
Received by Station.

The largest acreage in the history
Of the Red River valley will be seeded
this year, but a very small surplus Of
seed will be left, according to infor-
nation anent the 1917 crop situation.
which is being gathered daily through
the Northwest Experiment station ut
Crookston.
Large Acreage.
Reports from GOnvick, Warren, and
other places show a large acreage he
ing planted. and most of the farmers
supplied with seed, but no surplus. At
Ada, a shortage of tuher seed is re-
ported, as we'll as in st. Vincent and
Oslo. At Greenbush, the farmers are
short Of oat seed.
According to information from
Moorhead, there ia no surplus seed en-
hand; at Mahnomen. seed is being
shipped in from other places to sup
ply the farmers. and at Lancaster.
every inch of ground will be seeded,
according to reports.
Spuds for Sale.
From Detroit, ONE a plea for
more farm help, as labor is excep-
tionally short. At Plummer, the
farmers are In good condition as le-
CARDS seed and labor. Warroad has
several carloads Of seed potatoes for
sale, according to the reports.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
COUNTY BODY TO
MAKE FOOD SURVEY
A. d. Stephens Names Committee to
Aid in Mobilization Of Food
Resources OF County.

To aid in schools and churches.
through acreage increase. in the
homes, and by all increase in live
stock and poultry and to prepare for
a labor shortage, Senator A. D. Ste
phens of Crookston has appointed the
following board to act IN FOLK county.
Crop Increase and Seed, c. L. Nc
Nelly. Mcintosh; Labor, Martin
O'Brien; Home Economics, Mrs. r. A.
Sewall; School and Churches, N. A.
Thorson and Rev. Paul B. Albert;
Live Stock and Poultry. Professors
William DIETRICH and c. e. Brown.
A survey of the county will be made
in a short time to find out what the
county can offer in the way Of grain
and supplies.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
HILL URGES USE
OF BALL R F.,
FOR GARDENING

st. Paul. April 21.-Use Of baseball
par3n. golf links and all greenhousea
for the growth Of garden produce was
recommended by L. w. Hill, president
Of the Great Northern railroad, who
returned today from California. They
are not playing golf in Berlin nor
spending the afternoons shouting at
ball parks" he said. He suggested
that st. Paul set an example to the
country in the matter.
Il was announced that operating Of
ficials Of northwestern railroads have
begun inspection Of their lines 10 soc
what changes and Improvements will
be necessary to handle business de-
vofv1ng or them through the wal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

years. In his fighting days. Cardiff
met nearly all OF the contemporary
heavyweights. including John L. Sui
livan with whom he fought a six
round draw in Minneapolis, January
IS, 1887. Since his retirement. Cardiff
has lived in Portland until a few
months age. when he suffered a phys
ical and mental breakdown and. was
brought here for treatment. He leaves
a widow at Portland and three daugh-
tiers, two Of whom live in San Fran
cisco and one in Spokane, Wash.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
sent TO ASYLUM
AFTER TRYING TO
WRECK G. n. TRAIN

Hillsboro, N. D.. April 21.-Otto
Schmidt. a German, who confessed to
H. @. Harmon, special agent for the
Great Northern. hat he attempted to
wreck q passenger train a mile and 4
half south Of Hillsboro. this after
noon, was committed to the insane
asylum at Jamestown. According to
the special agent, Schmidt placed
they not been discovered, either No.
10 or No. 80. the latter a fast mail
train, would have been wrecked.
Schmidt declared his morning that
"he was trying to get wen with the
ties" because he once had stumbled
ove them. :,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
East Side
fine PROGRAM
IS PREPARED
First Concert Of Season to b.
Given by East Side Band on
Thursday Evening.

An exceptionally fine program has
been arranged by the East Grand
Forks Military band to be given in
the auditorium of the Central high
school on Thursday evening at s
o'clock. The concert is the first to be
given this year, and no admission
will be charged.
Band Recognized.
The Military Band has been entire
ly reorganized, and Prof. De LaMora
has been directing 1t. Plans are be-
ing made to give q large number OF
concerts in the city during the year
Following IL the program which
will be given in the high school audi
torium on Thursday evening:
Philo Senate March. Hal
Overture-"The Huntsman. ...McFaI
Valse Elaine Baxter
Medley Overture. Won Tilzel
March-The New White House
Taylor
vdlSe juno bdAlei
SSloCtlOu Berry
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
HAD SHORT RESPITE.
BUT PAID PENALTY
IN DEATH CHAIR

ossining. N. Y, April 21.-Just as
Petrius Won Den Corrupt was about to
be led from the cell to the death chair
In Sing Sing prison today. a telephone
communication from Justice jerks in
New York announcing that he was
hearing arguments on a writ of ha-
beas corpus staid the execution.
Won Den Corrupt, however, was put
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
PREDICT COLLAPSE
OF GERMAN MILITARY

Philadelphia, April 21.-The exit Of
Turkey from Europe and the early
collapse of German militarists were
predicted by speakers at today's ses-
sion Of the annual meeting Of the
American Academy of Political and
Social Science.
The general subject for discussion
was "America's Relations to the
World Conflict and to the Coming
DoooaD
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
MEX]CANS HISS
U.S.. MINISTER
German Ambassador Escorted I.
Seat in Congress and Given
Big Ovation.

IA PasD, Texas. Apsil al.-Henry
Fletcher. the American jAznbassa-
dor, was Missed In the chamber Of
deputies Sunday when he appeared
for the opening Of the Mexican con.
gross. according to . report re-
cedved here from MEXICO City by
government agents.
The report stated that German
Minister Won Ec1khardt was escoPt-
Cd to his seat by NIX deputies and
given ovation when he appeared.
and annEher when ne len.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
FRESH VEGETABLES
IN CHICAGO BRING
LESS THAN CANNED

Chicago, April 21.-The anomaly of
grocers selling fresh vegetables at re-
tail considerably below prices quoted
for the canned counterpart was pre-
sented in Chicago today and many
dealers predicted that the next few
days would see a lowering Of prices
and a halt In the scramble to hoard
ers.
The arrival within the last few
days of the vanguard Of the spring in.
1ux Of vegetables has brought about
this condition.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
HEATH KILLS
LYNX ON HIS FARM

Frank Heath. q farmer residing sew
en- miles southwest Of Grand Forks,
this morning killed q large lynx,
which was lurking in the woods near
his home.
The animal first was seen in the
ditch alongside the road by a neigh
Dor, who informed Mr.. Heath. Tho
latter then went out and killed the
animal.
The animal was fve feet long when
stretchedl out and measured three feet
from tip to tip. He stood two feet
high.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
GERMAN DESTROYERS
SUNK IN RAID ON
DOVER, SAYS REPORT

no0don. April a1-Hhs Admiralty
announces that two German destroy
era possibly three, have been sunk
in the course Of q German raid near
Five Gersnan destroyers took part
IN the Dover raid. They were sngag-
cd By two Dover patrol vessels. The
British suffered no material damage.
The British casualties are slight in
comparison with f11t result obtained.
One hundred and nve Germans were
saved.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
OUTPUT OF HONEY
in GREAT BRITAIN
IS CUT IN HALL

London. April 21.-The output of
honey in Great Britain has been cut
in half since 1910 by the ravages of a
scourge known to bee-keepers as the
Isle Of Wight disease. 1t has been
known to kill millions Of bees within
a few days. The board of agriculture
declares itself helpless until 1t can
obtain power to order the prompt de-
struction Of infected hives.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
ElGHT-HOUR A
LAW PASSED BY
ALASKAN ASSEMBLY

Juneau, Alaska, April GA bill
establishing q universal eight-hour
day In Alaska passed both houses Of
the territorial legislature today. The
bill would make 1t a misdemeanor for
an employer to work employees wheth-
or on salary OF wage, more than eight
hours q day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

to death in the electric chair here this
efforts to a v his life had failed. He
was convicted of the murder of Bar
bara Wright in New York city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
Special Rehearsal.

A special rehearsal, of the East
Grand Forks Military Band will be
held in the Commercial club rooms on
Monday evening, to prepare for the
first concert of the season to be given
in the Central high school auditorium
on Thursday evening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
"PATSY" CARDIFF.
FAMOUS FIGHTER.
DIES IN WEST

Salem. Ore. April 21.-Patrick
Patsy" Cardiff, once famous as a
heavyweight prize fighter. died today
at the Oregon state hospital, aged SO
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Pembina Vidt0r%. H. Lowe Of
Pembina arrived In Grand Forks to-
day on q combined business and pleas
ure trip.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Big Dance ut Mallory. Monday.
April IS. Ffnley's orchestra. Good
time assured. Good roads and best
Of music.-Adv,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

The Best Sunday Dinner will be
served at Hotel Dacotah, Of course.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Hero from Drayton-N. bpham ana
wife Of Drayton arrived in Grand
Forks last evening on 4 visit with To-
cal friends.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Funk in City-G. W. Funk Of Far.
go was transacting business and visit
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
Judge Bye Here-Judgs c. G. Bye
Of Fargo was in the city today IN .
brief business visit.

Back in. Omco-Dr. Fletcher wishes
to announce that his Office IL open for
business.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
MINNESOTA STATE
CAPITOL CLOSED:
RID OF CRANKS

e. Paul, MIMI, April 11.-Minns-
sofas new state capitbl was closed to
visitors and tho Inauguration Of q sys-
tom 4 ,passes to admit to the building
only state officials and employees and
persons having urgent business. with
them Is being considered as a further
safeguard against cranks.
Ad5utant General Wood announced
the closing to visitors effective hi
noon today and said that q decision
will be reached later ON tho ppss sys-
tenn proposal .Npf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

NinoE vlato~-Miss Florsncs and
Genevieve Vandenoever Of Minot
were arrivals in the city today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Back from crookston.
T. A. Sullivan, aliocal realty man,
has returned from 'C%rookston after
spending a short time in that city at
tending to business matters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Begin Now and enjoy yourselves by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
Dacotah. We cater to the tastes of
all.-Ady,-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Good Service is one Of the strongest
standbys in making q bid for popular
favor for our cafe. Take Sunday dim
ner at Hotel Dacotah.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Concert Observation-Disclosures con-
cert Sunday. Reserved sea tickets
for sale at music stores and Dacotah
Pharmacy. No tickets sold on Sun
day,-Ady,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Be Patriotic-wear an America
First" belt and buckle. Given free
with a $40 or $25 suit. Belt to match
suit. Fit guaranteed. See N. Nord-
lund, the tailor, % South Third street.
ADV.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Reserved Seat Tckots for Philhar-
monic concert Sunday on sale at usu-
al places, No tickets sold Sunday.
Must be purchased during week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

' Secure a Wedding Permdt-Andrsw
j. Molenaar Of Larimore and Miss Nell
lie Uitermarkt Of Honeyford secured
fee Of County Judge l.. K. Hassell.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

Now Is tne Time to plan your spring
%.planting of trees. Send for our illus
trated catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. Oscar Wick,
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks, Minn.-Adv.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
BIG TIM Der
.(Oontinued from Page Three.)

was packed with the silver horde,
thrcshing through shoal and rapid to
reach the spawning ground before they
died. or every creek mouth and all
along the lake the seal followed to
prey on the salmon, and sea trout and
lnkcrs alike swarmcd to the spawning
beds to feed upon the roc. The days
shortened. Sometimes n fine rain
would drizzle for hours on end, and
when II would clear the saw toothcd
ranges thanking the lake would stand
out all freshly robcd in white-a man.
tic that crcpt lower on the fir clad
slopes after each storm.
Early in October Charlie Benton had
squared his ncighborly account with
Jack Fyfc. With crow and equipment
he moved home, to begin work anew
OIL his own limit.
Katy John and her people came bnclS
from the salmon fishing. Then Charlie
whccdlcd Stella into taking up the cook
house burden again. Stclln consented.
III truth she could do nothing else.
Charlie spent little of his contract
profits In piping water to the kitchen,
IN few things to brighten up and
make more comfortable their own quar-
ters.
Just rs soon rs I can put another
boom over the rapids, Stcll," he prom
1sed, I'll put cook on the job. I've
got to sail n little close for awhile.
with this crow ought to put million
feet In the water In six weeks. Then
IL be over the hump, and you can take
1t easy. But till them
It'll then l may rs we'll make my
self useful" Stella interrupted caustic-
ally.
"Wcll, why not?' Benton demanded
1mpaticntly. "Nobody around here
works any harder than 1 do"
And there the matter rested.