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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Capt. w. G. Norvell left yester-
day for Miami, where he was going
to attend the Methodist Conference.
When he reached Sanford he received
a wire from Supt. J. F. Council call
ing him to Arcadia to appear as wit
ness in a law suit in which the At
lantic Coast Line Railway is involved
He was forced to return, and there
fore was unable to go on to Miami
Being notified so late, it was then i'm
possible for another delegate to be
appointed from the Methodist church
here.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
Regular Weekly Dance
At Francis Beach
Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night Mr.. and MT" ). L.
Francis will give their regular week
liz dance at Francis Beach, to WHICH
Ahey cordially invite the dancing SCI
of Lakeland. These affairs viii D,
held hereafter every Friday night
and the splendid floor and exceiieh
music, with the delightful sur
lroundings. always make these dalce
Looked forward to with pleasurapi'
anticipation.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
v. 0. v. HELD
annual ELECTION
OF OFFICERS

A large number OF the members oil
w. o. w. met. in their new home
over the postoffce building, Tuesday
night and this being the time for the
election of officers, the following were
unanimously chosen for the ensuing
year:
Consul Commander, L. G. Yarley.
Advisor Lieutenant, E. H. VanSick-
Ter.
Banker, j. R. BOulware.
Clerk, w. B. Marcum.
Escort. E. NJ. Barton.
Watchman, A. B. Names.
Sentry, J. B. Mercer.
Manager, DR.. w. S. Irwin.
Camp Physician, DR.. II. M. Rich
ards.
Mr.. w. B. Marcum has held the
position of Clerk of this camp for sew
eral terms and has given such splen-
did satisfaction, that he had on op
ponent, all taking it for granted that
he is the right man in the right place
for this most important office, while
Mr. Barton fills the office of Escor,
with such dignity that he, to went in
without opposition.
The board of managers received
fine addition in the election OF Or
Irwin, although it was regretted tha
MIR. T. ]. Fraley's time in office hat
expired. The other newly electe'
officers are gentlemen who have tn
interest of Lakeland Camp at hear
and who will be benefit to the order
The meeting night having bee
changed to Tuesday, and the hom
moved to better and more convenlen
quarters, this Camp should soon D
the largest in Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

A new legal firm Lakeland will
have on January l will be that OF
Wilson & Boswell. of Barlow, rec
ognized as one of the strongest firms
in South Florida. Hon. Solon G..
Wilson, Senior member of the firm,
was in Lakeland today making ar.
rangements looking to the establish
ment of law offices in this city. and
Gated here by the first of the year
The law offices in Barlow will contin
ue to be maintained. Whether Col
Wilson or Judge Boswell will move
their families to Lakeland has not ye
been decided.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

her birthday. The dining room was
decorated with beautiful crimson
roses and bounteous supper was
served at $3.50.
Those present were MI ana MIS-
French of Asaka, Mimi; Mrs Jessull
or indiana, Mrs. Gould and Daughter
Nyra of Chicago. daughter ant
granddaughter of Mrs. French: MIR
and Mrs. Will F. Wider aud so.
Smart of Sioux Falls, S. D.; Mr.. an
Mrs Altar of Illinois. Mr.. and MRS
! ilson, and Mr.. and Mrs. Barhite o
! ,akeland Cards and musi" wer
later enjoyed by all.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Mrs. John Staten has received the
Gold Seal for the Hotel Staten. This
hotel has always been quite popular,
and it's patrons will be Interested to
learn that the dining room. which over
looks Lake Mirror, will soon be
opened. Mrs. Staten has added sew
eral conveniences for the comfort oi
her guests, which will no doubt be ap
preciated.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Mrs. Robert F. Rathborne
zen. of Cincinnati, are new
the city who are down for
/, and who. if they like 1t
they are bound to do. Will
\ permanent settlers. Mr.
owns a fine three year old
rove in the Highlands across
slrom ]. S. Tompkins, and his
6wns the ten acres adjoining
u Carter property. Mr.. Rath'
u family are located for the
q the home of Mrs John Ca
South Tennessee avenue
Hey have rooms.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

,ndSl of Col. Thomas Bryant,
1nber of the firm of Whit
~ o0r & Bryant, will be inter
a I'm that he has enlisted in
\ training camp, and will
Ihuary 5th, when the next
y frained for officers, will be
Bryant received military
the University of FLORIDA
y 1e of 23 men recommended
Z t1tution to the Government
~ eers' training camp.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Mr.. Walter H. Bates will arrive to-
night after a three months absence
during which time he has been trav'
cling over the Southern States in the
interest of the Alabastine Co. He will
be here for several weeks before bo
ing back on the road, which will bt
pleasing news to his many friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

! Swanson. proprietoress OF
= Hotel, has just opened
;for the winter heason and
iird time has just been
he gold seal by tho State
ector. Mrs. Swanson has
len her personal attention
Use. and has enjoyed an eX'
ktronage, her patrons ap
the cleanliness and higl
|Df her house, which is 10
Pine street.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Mrs. A. T. Waru and daughter Mil
dred, of Buffalo, N. Y. daughter-in-law
A. Ward arrived in Lakeland today
and will spend the winter in Lake
land to the pleasure of their many
friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
LkelQnd LQCOniCS

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Kern are now
az home to their friends at the at
tra1tive Clark home at 7O7 East Or
ange street.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

Cara Smith.
Union Signal Leach
Reading-White Ribbon.
PRAYER Miss Lutte Gracey
Everybody cordially invited, es-
recauy all new members and visit
ing w. G. T. u. ladies.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

frst time the fremont ho-
. been awarded the gold
State hotel inspector.
uelden has set this hign
lis going to maintain it In
II The fremont has recent
Sainted and has undergone
improvements, which
Il very attractive hostelry.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

f. Key and family. OF
~ Ark, are expected to
! &1161and about the l5tn, and
|snsIrS fheir handsome home on
I rI13l6a avenue. This excel
kar11{Y have many friends in
and who are always glad tt
|no them each winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

y Norvell leaves tonight
where she goes to visit
ss sister, Mrs. c. M.
'lqorvell goes up to hear
81 She will be away
1eks.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
harrow and family, OF
Il arrive next week in
Send the winter at their
6rner of Kentucky ave-
Dtreet.

John O'Donald are now
eir friends on South
niue in the house re-
by Mr.. Roper and
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
,ol;nhtfnl Snrnrise Party

merry party of neighbors anu
friends surprised Mrs. John u
F.ench at her home on South i'ouie-
vard last evening, the occasion being
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

IN Circle will hold their
g at the Hall tonight.
I'm of officers and all
urged to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06
a ~~~v~ TODAY
.SllNO Big Triple ShOzV

A story of the Belgian outrage
Ambassador Gerad's articles about
This event are being read by millions
of people and all of them Will want
to see it brought to life.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
THE MAMN
~ ~ EEE \
ClA(IE. MWE
MM E
MAJESTIC.

ION Record. new photopiay j.
with Mae Murray and a. splendid cast
delighted unusually large audiences
IN the Majestic sunday. with n story
that holds the interest thruout St
length. IL IL story 81 the aviation
nsld. the night police court and So
riety. With Miss Murray a. beRuti-
fui and winsome country girl who
ind. herself arrested a. quickly at
ter she arrives ia the metropolis that
she doesn't know what ~ SAL about
tax IN before she 4. released and ~ .
TINS record which forms the basis 81
the plot
Miss Murray has previously sh0Nn
that she - one OF The most versatile
~ the younger actresses on the
screen and her reputation for thoro-
ness and general Abiutg ~ borne out
in her new production She can BE
smotlonal without OVERRIDING 70 aud
Humorous the next instant The plot
concerns a young girl hbittous 10 SO
into business She goes % New York
and obtains place ss privat" s~crs-
tary only 10 be arrested BY an over
Jealous detective and taken into the
leased after her "record" ia made &C
C7rdIng 90 the Bsrtlllou system An
INSCRIPTIONS attorney learns % this
AMI seeks 10 use this know @ 3 ~
when he later tries - ruin her hance
The NaJestfr program this week
also includes some new and wonder
ful animal pictures. American
Bears being inc subject a tTatsl o-
Ege. the topical review and ca ni-
eds Henry sAntrey sings and ther~
are other musical features
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26

Juni. M~-ree FOR the two burlettas
The family trenches and Helped
by the Enemy, are far above the
average 81 tho usual burlesque.
Those who rad not seen Martelle
previously In productions ~ various
RehnAu shows here were more than
mildly surprised when he removed MS
wig after the second number In
addition TO being able TO impcrsonsts
n young circus girl 50 as 20 deceive
the spectators Martelle Possesses a
pseudo feminine voice that adds
greatly 20 tho Interpretation % the
part
wilbur DcAds John y. Cain. Sam
Hyams. Ameta pyn-s. Lucille Man
ion and blanche NewcOnbe are prln-
cipals In the cast. ~ho with Mar
t-lle. make the performance a most
enjoyable one.
Miss New rouahe made the real hit
~ the hrst act when she sang the
new song Pet on your slippers.
ore that hit home "a rticularly 90
fhe married men I'm the su1irr~~.
Sh~ Was compelled 90 respond 80 four
encores CEn and bodds are the
comedians and Miss Aanion assisf p
them admirably
During the performance ar" set-
eral srecisItisr ~ MisS Pynss ard
Bert McCAFty. Marf@iis Rluch Ian
doif uyams and the Mssca New 81
combe. Pyrss. ani Manton. all OF
which serve ~ round cut show
that 10 good IN every particular
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
CITY no INSIST
ON DEPRESSION
OF G. 4. TRACKS

xhrUs well defined plans for the
Gm1nation Of crossings on Dequin-
49, win be submitted to the state
So1lresA commission In Lansing.
1hu5u1ay. when John Reid. OF the
Gey sngfneers once. will explain
Gnseehes Of the proposed work to the
eommissioners.
Only two OF these plans meet with
- approval OF the aldermen
One contempiates depressing the
ro1way tracks az far as Milwaukee
51Dcfion and Clayave.. and the 9th
- 6spression OF the tracks TO Ferry
ovs. Either OF these. in the opinion
- the members OF the committee
- grade separation, are worthy OF
~ public's approval.
The third plan. and the one that
n fostered by the Grand Trunk rail
wy, proposes the elevation of the
tracks.
This latter plan IL out OF the
question said Aid Tom Gilman.
chairman OF the committee on grade
separation. Monday. Il do not be
Hove that the railroad commission
sAouid even consider IL. In the nrst
place. the elevation OF the railroads
tracks will mar the city's appear
ance. whereas the depression OF the
tracks can be accomplished AT no
great difference in oosi. ana without
in1urying the adjoining property
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
ARLINGTON

There - no abatement In public
Interest IN "g00 600 Leagues nder
the sea- the marvellous series 81
= .eturra ~ underaea life which be-
Ean the fourth week % it, stay, sun
day. IN the Washington theatsr.
The story which strings the pic
lures together. - founded on two o.
jules Nernss remarkable novels.
There are many exciting adventure,
srrring deeds romantic episodes add
thr Hing incidents. most 81 the &C
ton taking place In submarine
craft and on a desert Island
Thru the invention ~ the william
son brothers u has become pofSibie
~ take pictures ~ undersea life. and
in 80 0oq League Under the Sea
there ls revealed a remarkable series
~ photographs - shark hunting, &C.
topuH Staying. the wonders 81 coral
reefs and the delicate lacewcrk ~
s~aWe~d beds The inhabitants 81
tho ocean are shown In their native
environment 40 that Tho pictures are
not only interesting. but scientific
and eiucationRi
THE submarine r. n vonder-eraft
that reveals thru lts magic window
unusuai sights % fhe deep. and AZ
the last sends It's death dealing tor
pedo 70 the conn~Iete destruction OF
che palauai yacht OF its owners en-
envy
Accompanying the pictures ts a
specially written musical score play
"a by a large orchestra
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26

MARX PLAN
IS ASSURED
Over 1000 Acres Now
Available For Gar
den Patches
COMMITTEE
is ORGANIZED
New Civic Body viii
Work Out Details of
Planting Scheme

Owners Of land. both large and
small. are extending their aid to
Mayor Marx in the furtherance 81
bis plan for garden patches Aerin-
the coming summer In add4si on.
the MAYOR receives daily many Jet
tiers and telephone messages com
mending the step be has taken In
reference 10 aiding the solution &C
The food problem.
In addition 10 the tracts approx
inating 1000 acres that ALREADY
lave been offered 10 hlu during the
last -fes days the mayor Monday
was assured In person AMI b. le'.
ter that AZ least 6oo acres 10 l~d.
ton were forthcoming
Stewart & Fry A real estate srn,
offered the city executives 400 acres
Tor GARDENING purposes and The
members promised 20 use their in
auence With their clients 10 turn
over for the mayor purpose lots
that have Been sold. bar with Atcn
nothing Will be doue during The
summer months
Father Joseph Ful'a. pastor ~ the
Sacred Heart Of Mary church. Can
feId-aye and Russell.st. informed
the mayor that he had 100 acre. ~
excellent land within reach ~ street
cars tha, he would turn over for The
summer Frank p. Mehn offered SD
acres near that q Father FllH
And in addition 70 these the MAYOR
received many offers q small tracts.
all totaling an area sufficient 20 as.
rure the success OF bis plan
Al o'clock Monday afternoon a
meeting Of Representatives Of civic
Organizations was held In the
may or's Office. 10 perfect The organ.
ration OF a permanent civic com
mittee Represented az tho meet
ing were the netroi; Board 81 com
mere, The Detroit Real Estate
board. the Builder a. &Traders' az.
change. the Twentieth Century club.
the Federation OF Women's oilbs
and others.
The first work Of the civic CON
mittee will be 20 work Out the De-
tails q the mayor garden patch
Plan II will be- one n the cor--1it.
tees duties 10 determine The amount
q ground to BE allotted 10 each
person that applies
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
900 have
NOT FILED
RETURNS
Many Corporations
Will Pay Penalty to
u. S., Is Outlook
ONLY THREE MORE
DAYS REMAIN
Revenue Collectors
Force Swamped By
Incoming Mail

IN order 10 escape a penalty OF 30
per cent and a specific fine varying
mon $40 10 81 900. 5000 corpora
tions and individuals must ole their
rsturns for 1916 with James J
nrady. collector % internal reve-
nue within the next three days.
March 4 II the last day on which
returns may be made without the
payment OF the penalty.
with only the three days remain
M, the collector estimates that
more than 5000 corporations AMI
in6iyiduais have failed TO meet the
Souuirements OF the law. and warns
them to make their returns imme-
1iafely. In due time the collector
VII send out notices Of assess
meuts 10 those who must pay taxes.
\ A. the last day approaches for
1llng the returns. the volume OF
nnG that reaches the collectors OF
- 4 tremendous. A force OF dep
oGSes and clerks Is required TO re-
pegt ct an early hour OF the morn
~ 70 prepare the mail. Monday
uorning more than 1000 returns
vsre received. and this was al
ouvted and distributed 10 the vari-
90 ds0artments before the begin
~ o. once hours.
Y uvsry corporation that engaged
= business In 1915 IL required 10
maks . return. regardless OF wheth-
- IT. operations were profitable. or
WASHES II completed full years
X lDany corporations penalIzed IN
- pnst have been In error IN
ln1nn1ng that no return was neces-
~ n cases where a years bust
- vns not completed The only
dbrp6Uof1onr which may nle for the
noon1 year are those which make
oDoncn1 aErongements with the col.
oou1GE An othsss are Submitted for
- calendar year.
10y Individual whose net In
oono n $1,000 or more must make
, suo1Ea a. Mt income. whether
unUooG o. single. or Whether the
InDonD n derived from DIVIDENDS or
- scnsr sssrce.
UVogy evaporation or individual
- pnys rents or salaries amount
- - os.eeo Or more to individuals.
- nnnhs . report to the collector
= - amount of tar withheld
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26

The wrench Frolirs admitted by
the management 10 30 "ths fastest
show on earth had ~ least one
NsaRon pr assuming the modest de-
srrtptton " arrived in Detroit ~
time - permit the curtain 60 20 10
IN the Cadillac thester az the APP
pointed firNa which ~ some novelty
re entity the Sunday matlnecs in pr-
froit have been delayed all the way
from y hair hour 90 two hours boo
csuFe - late trains ALSO the com
pauy crev dcd into the time iron
.if o'clock sunday afternoon untH
as rrr4ch hurl~squs 20 last N
aFerhgr ran nll week
IN addition O. being fast Tho o. 70
fnrnanre ~ quite oredltabie from fne
viewpoint - merit. There are SOS .
eral ind vtdlAiN who are well "a haWf
the average buriesque performHr
while the chorus 10 on~ ~ the YER
hest - rs kind seen on lorat
barbecue stage during the present
FsaHhn The girls run 10 beauty
rather than 10 beef which add
much e. the aftFartlVeraEH ~ the
drills ard dane IN fact the eun-
day audience liked the chorus best
az al and kept u working hard all
afternoon.
There arr several good prin pals.
however among them being Harry
Fields. ne chief comedian. srd Lena
DALEY. who laoks % the lRurels -
the female contingent Others who
Adde6 90 the enjoyment ~ the per
foruance were Charles giick. Edna
Raymond walter Parker. Harry
NorriseY and John q Grant.
The star part. however. ~ taken
BY Ford automobile ~ the vintage
~ 1912 apparently. ~ which pair
% comedians make their nrHt On
trance The machine does heroic
stunts In holding together At All.
even tho ~ does shed It's lamps. mud
guards. wind-Hhieid. horn. MOOR. car
bure'ter and few othsr vital or
ganF
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
AVENUE.

Th~ old favoritss In the Avenus ap-
pear In show that IN we'll MP 20
the Dunn standard this week. thanks
20 tho hard work and the versatility
OF the principals and the elaborate
sittinKs 81 Manager Dunn
The Merry MaidsnS give q skit
billed az cha sing villa" The bevy
% girls In the chorus wear military
costumes in several numbers. while
Frank cum nninEs az Tom Brown. cor.
porai and Leroy Boomer an General
Tahasco do good work IN straight
burleEque parts Matt Koib and Jim
Bennett are again at the forefront
with their usual funny stunts. both
% them having soldier comedy roles.
Mabel Faleer IL chic and fetching
as Owendoilne AHtorhllt. Hailie Bay
ius and Ruby Davis make severaf
song hits
One 90 the chorus hits IL q posing
ensemble that gives the girls a
chance 90 show on their shapes 20
the audience. each taking her turn
before an easel.
on Friday night the amateurs hold
forth at the Avenue
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
TELLS NEWSBOYS
OF GEN. FUNSTON

A. = Tull. president OF the Bust.
ness institute. addressed the News
boys association In their hall. No.
40 First-st.. Sunday night. and told
OF his acquaintance with Gen.
Funston and the career OF the gen.
eral In the Philippines An orator.
cal contest between 10 OF the boys
on the life OF George Washington
followed the following awards be
ing given the debaters Leo Mellen.
nfst prizc Maurice Mellcn, second.
and Abe Abramovit<. third. Hora.
ITO Earle presided At the meeting
and a musical program was rem
dercd by Herman Rsskin. viollnis,-
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26

The Sixteenth Ward Republican
club will hold iis annual banquet in
the Harf-Gari hall. ThIrly.hfthEt.
and Michiganave. az .730 O'Clock
Tuesday evening II IL expected
that many OF the candidates will at.
tend on account OF the near ap-
proach of the primaries. Plans have
been made for the reception Of near
~ 600 guests. Entertainment will
b. furnished by number OF profes
sionai entertainers.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
POLICEMAN DIES
AFTER OPERATION

PatTolman William Eckel. at.
tached 20 police headquarters. died
early Monday morning. following an
operation for appendicitis Eeksl
vas taken 20 the hospital last Fri.
day and until Sunday evgning. he
appeared 20 be doing well At that
time. however. be suffered a sud
den relapse Eckel resided at No.
900 NJ. ElIIottave. and had been
member % the police department
since Aug 20. 1911.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
NEW ESTIMATES
BOARD TO MEET
NEXT MONDAY

The new city board ~ estimate
will hold It's organization meeting r.
week from today. and viii adjourn
until April ~. when II viii take up
the departmental estimates a. they
come from the council committee
The board now T. composed ~ he
mayor. city treasurer. corporation
counsel, controller and city clerk
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
Alex. Gets An aEyeopener.-

Alexander Borrow always was OF
the opinion that the drinks were
ION the house" until he was called
before Justice Narschner Monday.
In answer 20 q suit started by Stan
ley Grndinski. a saloopkeeper TO
obtain 5000 for a whisky bill. The
court didn't take much stock In
Alexander's story that he went into
the saloon TO pIvy pitch" and that
drinks always were put before him
and that no pay for them was
asked. Justice Marschner awarded
a Judgment In full 70 Grndinsh.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
psrt ST. Up Again

Another attempt will De made In
tho common council meeting Tuss.
Cay night 10 have the city accept a
park site on Burlingame DO
tween Twelfih-s, and Hamilton.
blvd. 4 deed - the land psr ~
f.red 70 iae city year aso on con-
dillon that Tho ely Improve .he
place a. a park, but Wa rejected by
The aldermanic body = co1munI
cation Offering the site 20 the r,y
viii Be presented by AID Joseph s.
Walsh. % the Sixth ward
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26

TIE Wea, Siders and The East
slders in the council have arran ged
n bowling match for Tuesday after.
noon a. $50 o'clock, ~ the Swee.
'ey Huston alleys The aldermen
lo viii tako part i1 be contest arc .
West sldsrs burton. Mitter. Kronk.
CoEan and WiIson Fast siders--
Mlotke. Hindie Dodt. Bahorski and
s,srkey.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
I.rCEUM

While walter Lawrence has en-
tertainsd many thsatergoers IN fnu-
seal comedy roles. his entry into
Erin" showing this week in the Ly-
csum. 10 particularly felicitous, pos
sibiy because Lawrence 10 an Irish
man. Lawrence appears TO have
been kissed by fairy AZ his birth"
The Low Backed Car" and othar old
irish favorites. he siirs the senti-
msnt in way impossiols for any
one but . true Hibernisn. his com
the frishman a natural entertainer.
There IL plenty Of romance in
umph % virtue and the dissppoint-
ceum audiences
Dan Masuirs. who IL played by
walter Lawrence. 10 the grandson ~
the Earl 81 Dunmors. Who has dis
against hts wishsG After meeting
Kathleen Donald. played by Miss
Phyllis Gray. he goes 20 America and
makes hts fortune In the rnasterful.
returns 20 win Kathleen and nnds
that she IL being courteG BY Capt.
Clement Fairlsy. an indirect heir %
the ears title.
Rathie-u's father. rairiey has hal a
chance 20 dissipats part Of &C. a
ailn which he hopes 20 make rtght
by marrying his ward when nan
arrives on the scene and oaptivRtes
Kathleen. Farley brands him ~ an
lli'gitlmate son.
Thsn comes a neiodramstic clash.
followed by tho prOTsrbial happy
ending
The play IL produced by vaughn
Gisssr and George ". Nicolsi n has
striking scenic effects A donkey and
an Irish cart are among the props"