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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
READING CIRCLE

On Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. II. b. Morse, on New York
avenue, the Ladies Missionary So
cietv of the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian church held very interesting
meeting, it being the regular month
ly reading circle, combined with Il
free will thank Offering meeting
Notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather, quite number were
present After the devotional exerci
present After the devotional ex-
ercises a portion of the study book
was read by Mrs. H. J :. An n1erson
and Mrs. n. A. higgins. very lib
eral offering was taken, after whicn
a most pleasant social hour was
spent. Refreshments of puch and
cake were served and at q
late hour the ladies left feeling more
than repaid for having gone.
Those present were Mrs. II. J
Anderson, Mrs. A. B. Newman, Mrs
II II. Gracy, Mrs. L. A. higgins
Mrs. NJ. B. Waggener, Mrs H. P
Cox, Mrs. T. ]. higgins, Mrs. Dun
/ tar. Mrs H. B. Morse, Mrs. NJ. f
Cracy, Mrs. E. o. Morse, Miss Luti'
NJ. Gracy.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
FINE CHICKENS
STOLEN; Later
RECOVERED

Mr.. II. l.. Kelly, one of the leading
poultry fanciers of the State, whose
home is at Griffin, lost thirteen fine
birds last night, the value of which
is hard to estimate as they have TAX
en- prizes at shows all over the coun-
try, and prize money is due on them
at the present time. Mr.. Kelley
tracked the thieves to town, and re-
ported his loss to Marshall Tillis,
and in thirty minutes after Mr.. Til
lis heard of the matter he was able
to present Mr.. Kelley every one OF
the thirteen fowls With the informa
ton he received from Mr. Kelley and
other circumstantial evidence he had
he laid hands on the thieves at once
and Mr.. Kelley is very much pleased
with the promptness with which the
matter was handled by Mr.. Tillis
The chickens were stolen by two
young men from the Socrum neigh
borhood, who sold them to Smith!
Grocery for $3.57, little over 2!
cents each.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
RED CROSS WORK
ROOM OPENED
"' iHIS MORNING

The work room of the local Chap-
ter of the American Red Cross was
cpened this morning. Mrs. Ritchie'
the vice chairman, was in charge
and further perfected the plans for
the work to be done. Mrs. c. V.
Turner, assisted by Miss Mcintosh,
explained the use of several surgi-
ca, dressings which were on display.
and which later will be used as sam
ples. Mrs. VIM. Steitz. secrtary Sc
cured new members and gave regis
tration blanks to be filled by those
who intend to work and take the
courses of instruction offered by the
Red Cross. The filing Of this regis
tration card does not obligate one te
active field service; 1T is merely
device of the local Chapter to sys
tematize it's work-to record those
willing to make supplies and to ar
range students into classes.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

On account of his extreme popu-
larity. the friends of Mr.. T. b.
O'S,een. who is soon to wed, decided
tnat they would make an exce ption
in his case, and instead of the bride
receiving all the showers, the bride
groom should come in for his share
of attention also, and last evening
they entertained him with sump-
tuous dinner at the Golf Club fol-
lowed by a shower of gifts of many
frseful and ornamental articles,
A magnificent spread was enjoyed
by the young men, and at the close
of the dinner, DR.. R. f Holland,
as toast master, introduced the
sneakers of the occasion, each OF
whom gave the honoree some splen-
did advice along certain lines, but
like many people, they were not eX-
sctlv speaking from experience bu'
rather from observation. The gifts
were articles of wearing apparel, the
taste of the groom-to-be being care
fullv adhered to. and all were very
handsome and much appreciated by
the recipient.
In presenting the gifts, Dr.. Hol
land said:
Gentlemen: 1t is with great pride
on this singular and rare occasion
that | accept the opportunity o.
saving a few words for and IN be
half Of our frlend' MI iroo'
O'Steen.
Truby, you are boy that we al
love, we are here tonight to Joll.
YOU. and to cherish you, and W.
will perhaps say and do things her
in fun that you will in the futur
think over in serious manner
We boys think in these times
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
A PROCLAMATION
=" "'''"''"''iy BY THE MAYOR

The Evening Telegram is in re-
cCipt this morning of the following
proclamation from the Mayor, with
an explanation that it was intended
to have been sent earlier. This is
the first and only information from
any authorized source that has been
offered the Evening Telegram with
reference to any proposed observance
CT the Fourth of July. We would be
Ipieased to publish the program, but
those in charge OF same have not
seen fit to furnish us with copy.
We are always glad to provide full
and free publicity for every move
mcnt that has any claim to merit,
but we can not do So if the informa-
tion is withheld from us.
The Mayors communication fol-
lows:
PROCLAMATION TO ALL THE
PEOPLE OF LAKELAND:
June ~, l9ll.
To show the proper respect to our
national holiday on July 4th, the
1i1st birthday of our republic. let
us decorate our homes and places of
business with flags and bunting.
Let us close our places of business
at least for two hours from 8 a. m
to II a. m. and join in the parade
ard flag raising exercises.
Lakeland has peculiar right to
celebrate this occasion. Let us turn
out and make the day red letter
day in the history of Lakeland.
Yours for the best town in the
State,
JOHN F. cox, Mayor.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
Cottage Prayer
Meetings Announced

In preparation for the series of
Laymens' meetings to be held each
night next week at the First Metho-
dist church, cottage prayer meetings
will be held daily at various homes
in the city, to which the ladies of the
congregation and members of the
church are invited to attend. On
Thursday afternoon meetings will be
held at the homes of Mrs. G. B. Muir
rell. Mrs. G.. p. Webb, Miss Gertrude
DeRieux, Mrs. NJ G. Waring and
Mrs. B. II. Carter
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
IN SOCIETY
T. B. O'Steen Given Royal Spread And
Showered With Gifts, Good Wishes and Advice

national difficulties, and with the
continual increase of not only silk
hose and food for the older, but
matted foods as well. A man who
takes upon himself additional obli-
cations, has done mans part; no
one can do more.
We have here warm body Of
friends, close personal friends,
among whom are doctors, druggists,
bankers, railroad men, grocery men,
and various other lines of profess
sions. And, Truby, wager you that
you will have an occasion in the fu-
ture to call upon each one of them
fer not only assistance but advice.
And let us hope that we will be as
eager to render the assistance or
give the advice as we are to jolly
1 him tonight.
AS | have said we are here to
! jolly NOu, W duNlot sOus anu W oSS'S'
YOU and when you return to Lake
lane with the future Exalted Ruler
of Domestic lodge we will all be here
to welcome you.
Mr.. Osteen, in token of your sin
cerity | now take great pleasure in
presenting to you package that we
boys have prepared for you, ant
while it is not an emergency pack.
age YOU may so use it if you desire
thank you,
The following guests enjoyed thi'
pleasant affair: Messrs. T. B
O'Steen, Will Sammon, Herman w
Watson, R. F. Holland, w. l.. King
r. T. Benford, John Patterson, w
l.. Everhart, Barnes, William Reyr
olds, Bennett, Albert Smith, Car
!, Fern and Malcolm McMulien
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
NO ISSUE OF THE
EVENING TELEGRAM
TOMORROW

In accordance with the unvarying
custom of this paper since its cstab-
lishbent, no issue will be published
ON July 4th Telegram readers will,
therefore, understand why the usual
asst of the paper will be omitted to-
morrow afternoon.
Thursday afternoon the paper will
appear as usual-that is, without a
crouch, without knock, without an
insult to decency, but with all the
news of the world, the State, the
equity, and the city-that is fit tC
print.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
w. o. w. ATTENTION

Every member or as many as pos
sibly can. are especially requested to
meet at Woodman Hall tomorrow
morning at $3.50, to join the parade,
celebrating our great 4th OF July. We
have nearly $50 members. and out
of that number we should make a
fine showing Demonstrate your pa
triotism. help boost our camp, turn
out promptly at $50 a. m.-and
don't be a Stacker. Yours fraternal
ly for big parade,
w. b. MARCUM, Clerk,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
U. D. C.'s to Give
Porcel Post Sale

On Friday night, at the hospltaoie
home of Mrs. A. H. Darracott, the
daughters of the COnfederacy VIII
hold Parcel Post Sale, the proceeds
of which will go towards the fund
being raised to equip the members OF
Comnany d with toilet articles. This
organization has pledged itself to
give each member of the company
two towels and a toilet set, and the
sale is put on to help out this funo
Packages will be offered for 10 centS
and the purchasers will not know the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

DR.. and Mrs G.. D. Stoner, en-
route in their Ford from Grand Rap
ids, Mich, to their home at Lake
land, Fla, are guests of their rela-
tive. Mrs. Bertha Van Swearington,
on Randolph street, for short stop
and rest, and incidentally to take in
the sights Of the far-famed Monte
Sano and Huntsville They are
equipped with camping outf. and
are enjoying the trip to the fulles.
extent. They say we have a great
country down here Huntsville
(Ala.) Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Immediately after the speaking in
the park tomorrow an effort VIII be
made to form company of Home
Guards. A large number of persons
are interested in this movement, but
on three different occasions when
meetings were planned rain has in
to- !ered. 1t is hoped that better
lncn will attend the effort tomorrow
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

r.. r. Holland has resigned
sitiOn- with the Lake Phar-
as pharmacist. and leaves to-
for : ten days trip to New
.ity. At the end OF that time
return to Lakeland and con-
ties making his city his home
a his friends will be glad to
His future plans have not
alized sufficiently yet to an
;, but all will be glad that M
plates continuing a citizen Of
nd,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

BET. B. O'Steen leaves tonight
Donald, Pa, where on next
he will wed Miss Susanne
rs. From there they will go
ntton on their wedding trip, Mr..
Pcl going up as delegate from
nd Lodge No. 1891 B. P. 0. E.
r.. National Elks Convention. AT,
q . bridal trip, which will include
ars cities of the East they will
,as to Lakeland to make this city
20 lome and to be showered with
Id shoes and good wishes.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

.!rs. G.. II Alfield leaves tonigh.
for Jacksonville where she is called
by message that her father, who is
81 years of age, is dying. The latter
sustained a stroke of paralysis yes
terday and no hopes are held out for
his recovery. Mrs. Alfield has the
sympathy of her friends on this try
ing time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Judge John S. Edwards has bought
six acres of the Bruce property on
South Florida avenue, which adjoins
the Bruce grove on the south, and
will within a short time erect an
ideal home on the lake front. The
site for the home is one of the pret,
tiest in this section, the lake shore
of this property being bordered by
some fine old oaks, and leading from
South Florida avenue down to the
lake Judge Edwards will make q
driveway. This promises to be q
show place when it is finished
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
Miss Minnie hane Welded
To Mr.. W. G. Ball

A marriage of interest occurred TINS
morning at 1880 at the home of the
bride when Miss Minnie Hane pe'
came the wife of Mr.. w. G. Ball. OF
Lake Butler, Rev. c. ]. Stacey per-
forming the ceremony.
The bride has made Lakeland her
home for many years, her family be-
ing among the pioneers in this Sec
ton. She is woman of fine traits
Of character and will make her nus
hand an ideal helpmate. Immediate
ly after the wedding the happy cou
ple left on the S:20 train for their
homo in Lake Butler. They carry
| with them the good wishes OF many
friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

c.. X. Murdock has returned
J, pleasant months vacation
with relatives in Monticello,
again smiling across the coun-
Buchanan's Restaurant, where
again waiting on the trade of
,pular establishment.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

r. DeKoven and Mrs. w. E.
returned from a ten days
trip to Miami today and report
oyable outing, with much brisk
II activity noted along the
Coast. They experienced con-
,le shedding and skidding along
ad.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

contents until the package is opened.
A pleasant evening is in store for all
who attend and the public is cordial
ly invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
GROCERIES TO
DRY GOODS 9 TO II
TOMORROW

The groceries will be closed all
day tomorrow, and the other stores
will be closed only from 9 to II.
These latter stores. will observe the
regular half holiday on Thursday.
while the groceries will be open on
that afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

John Patterson and Mr..
Deem leave today on a two
auto trip, covering various
in Georgia, the Carolinas and
,see.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

The Casino will open at 10 "a m
tomorrow. The Voice on the Wire
serial will be the bill at the Casino
all day Wednesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
Auction Party
For Company D

Mrs. o. NJ. Eaton will be hostess at
an Auction Bridge party at the Wom-
ans Club building tomorrow after.
noon, the affair being given for the
benefit of Company d. The doors
will be open for invited guests al
3 o'clock, and playing will begin
promptly at $3.50.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

and Mrs. Ellis A. Hauffpaur,
mi, are the parents of a fine
William Ivey, born yesterday,
ing to advice received today
9 May Tomlinson, aunt of the
=. The latter before her mar
was Miss Edith Tomlinson Of
'ty.,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

The members and officers of the
Woodmen Circle are asked to meet
at the Woodmens Hall at $50 to-
morrow morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Poinciana Club held it's regu-
siness meeting last night in
ub rooms. Besides the usual
Of bdSiness, it was planned
ke several changes in the
which will materially add to
pearance as we'll as giving
.oom.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

The Casino will open at 10 a. m
tomorrow. The Voice on the Wire
serial will be the bill at the Casino
al, day Wednesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
Additional Locals
@SNNfIE0N 1H Ii1 1Ii0 0f0 M1IE0lf0

In the rain storm yesterday, light
ming struck the home of Mrs. G. W..
st. Johns corner Of Lemon street
and Missouri avenue. Other than a
few shingles being knocked off, no
damage resulted.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

WANTED-Prescript bottles. We
will pay you to bring us clean
bottles. HENLEY'S DRUG STORE.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Mrs. John S. Edwards and children
left Sunday for Atlanta, where they
will spend several weeks the guests
of relatives and friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Ford cars for sale: One 1917 prac-
tIcally new; two 1916, wide tread,
good as new; low price. Come and
see them Perry's Garage.
656g
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03
AKELAND
LACONICS
H. B. Mayer, and daughter,
q, leave tomorrow at noon for
ulphur Springs, w. Va, for the
er.

and Mrs. w. F. Cassidey have
d in the city from Sumpterville
e the guests of Mrs. E. l.. Kim
l on Dakota avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

Go to Perroy's Garage for Fisk
tires, tubes and general repairing
Prompt and reasonable service
56s
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

. w. e. Pugh will deliver the
pal address at the patriotic
lg in the City park tomorrow
lg.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

The Casino will open at 10 a. M.
tomorrow. The Voice on the Wire
serial will be the bill at the Casino
all dav "Wednesday. -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

butcher, at once No
unusual amount of experience nee
essary. Apply Smith Bros Groc-
cry. 6571
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
WILL LEAVE INDIANS
TO JOIN TROOPERS
Glenn Kivett Believes He Will
Help Win War When. He
Plays Cornet Solo.

Glenn Kivett wants to do his bit for
the country and he proposes to go 10
France and "blow" the Germans out
of the trenches. He would train his
trusty cornet on the Hindenburg line
and thus create CONSERVATION in the
German ranks and send them scam
pering to the rear.
kivett is field clerk in the Indian
service with headquarters in the fed
eral building. He was formerly a
member of the First Oklahoma regi-
ment band, being one of the cornet-
lists. He severed his national guard
connection last spring, however, and
has been devoting his time to the In
dams. But he has heard the beating
of the drums at the army camps and
is eager to join the boys.
Yesterday he wrote Gabe +. Parker.
superintendent OF the five civilized
tribes at Muskogee, and asked for
permission to go to ;he front. His
position is under the civil service.
81 have no one dependent upon
me-" he wrote his chief, and l feel
that l should GO"
lie expects to receive favorable
reply within a day or two and II he
is granted a leave of absence will
start Wednesday for Camp Bowie.
Fort Worth. Texas. to join the band
of the First Oklahoma, stationed
stationed there
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
FARM LOAN IS FINE
THING FOR OIL MEN
Republican Floor Leader in
Legislature Gratified at
+ Bankers Action.

The decision Of the Tulsa Clearing
House last Saturday to send 100000
TO western Oklahoma TO aid them in
buying seed wheat for fall planting,
Is the best thing that ever happened
for the oil men OF eastern Oklahoma,
In the opinion of State Representative
a. II. Craver, of BartlesVille, who was
here last night.
II read in The World today" said
Judge Craver. who by the way, was
republican floor leader in the last ses-
sion of the legislature, that local
bankers were going to loan the funds
necessary to enable the farmers In the
drouth section of the wheat belt to
buy seed wheat for fall painting.
realize that these Tulsans are doing
this purcly from patriotic motives,
but the fact remains that their act
is going to have a tremendous effect
upon sentiment toward oil men. In
the legislature we were unable to get
a square deal for the oil ind dbstry, in
the matter of taxes, simply because
the farmers In western Oklahoma felt
th1t the oil men should pay all the
expenses of government. Now that
they are in dire straits and oil men
are sending capital to them to keep
thcm from being ruined, they will un-
doubtedly change their opinion about
the east side OF Oklahoma. The
100000 that will be loaped in the
wheat belt is the best Investment
Tulsa ever will make"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
INSIDE INFORMATION

Az The World hopefully predicted i
a few days ago, the forcible investi-
cation OF the /. w. w. by the govern
nient is clearing up many disputed
! Joints. Among other things, The
| Worlds assertion that the various ac-
| tlvlties OF this organizatiin as mani
Tested I'm obstructive tactics in yari-
Gus parts of the country was inspired
and financed by German agents has
been proven true. tho II may be
added In justice that many OF tntso
who undertook to carry out its pur-
poses were individually ignorant OF
where the inspiration and the money
came from. Not all those who took
up the /. w W. cause were inten-
tional enemies of the country some
even may have been sincere in the
belief that they were agents I'm the
liberation Of humanity from it's al
legged thralldom but be.sd each
leader, If not in his person, lodged
the hidden purpose OF Germany 10
cripple the American efficiency in
American citizens. Even the upris-
ing so much talked about in part OF
oklahoma was a unit in the plans OF
a syndicate at Chicago, ana that syn
dicato was secretly supplied with
funds from German sources.
We are glad that the government
has undertaken 10 grapple with this
great evil. We are only sorry IT did
not do so sooner But perhaps, while
waiting has done some injury, we
are thereby euabled to learn that
much more about this foe that would
strike us from behind. this organi-
zation o. people VINO would enjoy the
benefits of American citizenship and
We are glad. too. that the head of
the viper has been definitely located
and we have confidence that this
knowledge will mean that shortly the
serpent will be decapitated and rem
dered powerless for further harm.
Most Of all. tho, we are delighted to
find that organized labor was in no
way responsible for the disloyal ex-
hlbitions which have been staged mere
and there thruout the country Some
times and some places labor has oeen
deluded into listening to the song OF
this Teutonic siren and have felt that
It's progress was helped by despicable
means but these instances have been
few, and now that the plot Is eX-
posed, there will be no more OF 1t.
The laboring man is a steadfast sup
porter OF loyal devotion to the Stars
and Stripes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
THE COMING ERA.

It is folly to shut our eyes TO the
fact that the world is on the eve OF n
great renovation. Problems social,
political economic and religious are
destined to get consideration from a
new and clearer viewpoint. Many
great changes have already taken
place as necessitated by passing emer-
gencies Some of these will pass with
the emergency that called them into
being. but many things that are now
tried as experiments or expedients
will be crystalized into future poncy
and conviction. Conservatism is due
to receive n hard shock in many ways.
II will be well to bear in mind in tpls
contingency that principles must not
change, altho there may be the ut
most latitude as to the manner In
which those principles are applied to
practical things. Truth IL eternal ana
must prevail but people have an ever
changing conception of truth and
methods change with facility under
the stress OF great emergencies The
prominent thing about what Is c1-
pected to occur in the next few years
is that the changes involved include
practically the entire world. The
lines between what the old geogra-
phies OF our school days used to class
ify as civilized semiciviized and bar
barous peoples are fast being obliter-
ated. Nations and races that we useu
to scorn to consider In Il worldwide
view are now showing themselves
worthy OF being taken into account.
We can TO longer count the destinies
of the world by feeling the pulse Oh
few leading nations.
a prominent newspaper boots at
the idea that the el.d OF the war viii
witness q startling readJustment Of
human views. 1t holds that the agon-
les OF rcha blitation will be so insist
ent that people will lose sight OF re
FERNS In the anxiety TO get things on
their feet again. Partially no doubt
this is true, but nevertheless we can
not count on everything being put
back In the old rut. Peoples eyes are
opening to many things that hereto
fore they have been Indifferent t.,
and improved methods made neces-
sary by the war are showing them