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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
J. R. WEEKS sewers
HIS CONNECTION
As CASHIER Of
FIRST NIL BANK

A change in banking circles took
place today when Mr.. Ray Weeks re-
signed as cashier of the First Nation
al Bank, his resignation being very
reluctantly accepted by the directors
at a meeting held this afternoon at
2 o'clock.
For the past thirteen years-since
the organization of the bank, Mr..
Weeks has been connected with the
institution, going in as bookkeeper.
from which position he rose to the
responsible Office of cashier, which he
has most capably and satisfactorily
filled. He has always been courteous
and accommodating to the public. and
has made many friends for the bank,
who will regret to learn of his de-
cision to give up active banking bust
ness. Mr.. Weeks makes the change
owing to the fact that he desires to
take much-needed rest for the next
two months, after which he has made
plans to enter the army. The sever
ance of Mr.. Weeks connection with
the bank is source of much regret
to President Clayton and the full d.
rectorate of the bank, as perfect har-
mony and good feeling has marked
his long connection with the institu-
ton. No successor to Mr.. Weeks will
be named at this time, a number of
applications being under considera-
ton.
The First National bank closed its
business for the first half of the year
with splendid record, showing
profit for the year of 26 per cent. A
six per cent dividend will be paid
the stockholders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
COMING SOUTH FOR WINTER
Is A COAL SAVER

1t is limited in dispatches that train
service to the south during the COM
ing winter may be eliminated, or at
least largely curtailed. It is assumed
that such action will be taken in the
interest of coal conservation. If so,
1t will be a very serious mistake. The
amount of coal that will be used in
bringing people south will bear but a
very small proportion to the amount
that will be saved by the Thousands Of
peiple who will come to a country
where the liberal consumption of coal
for several months in the year is not
a necessary part of comfortable ex-
istence. True conservation demands
that such travel should be promoted
and encouraged to the limit. Every
northern family that winters in the
south means the saving of at least
10 tons of coal. Multiply this by the
number of families that come to Flor.
ida every winter to enjoy its balmy
summer climate and you can see
what an enormous saving of coal
must result. Indeed, economy is one
of the prime motives for this annual
hegira of northern people to the
south Many of them have figured it
out closely and they know that the
expense of wintering in the south is
actually less than that of staying at
home, to say nothing of the great
gain in health and comfort.
III curtail this policy would be an
injustice to both north and south, and
would be against conservation, rath-
er than for it. Every member of the |
Florida delegation in congress should
make it his especial business to see
that the railroad administration is
fully Informed as to the facts in this
connection. We do not believe that
the authorities controlling the rail-
roads will take any such ill-advised
steps, with knowledge of the ac.
tual conditions before them. We
would suggest also that he big com.
mittee which we are sending to
to look after Tampa's in
terests in general way, give this
matter some attention. It is much
easier to head off detrimental action,
than 1t is to secure change after the
action is once taken.-Tampa Times
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
II. C. BRETNEY OF L. &
N. RESIGNS TO WORK ON
CONCRETE SHIPS

H. c.. Bretney, for the past twenty
ZONE years connected with the Louis
vile & Nashville railroad, has given
up his work to help Uncle Sam win
the war and according to commune
cation received here yesterday, will go
with A. Bentley & Sons, concrete
shipbuilders of Jacksonville. When
the war is over, the La N. will have
place for Mr.. Bretney again in their
office.
. Mr.. Bretney, who is we'll known
bere, has been stationed for some time
in Mobile and in speaking of his
change, said: "In doing this, I am not
only gratifying the desire of Mrs.
Bretney and myself to remain in Flor
ida, but also feel I will be doing
more in the war work in assisting to
put ships into the water than in steer
Ing passengers aboard trains Tam
pa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mr.. B. Jeffcott, who has been with
the Lakeland Phosphate Company for
the past five years, has severed his
connection with that organization, eff
fective yesterday, and has accepted a
position with the firm of Hook C Nor
gan, phosphate brokers with home Of
fees in Columbia, s. c. This firm
has purchased the entire output Of
the Lakeland Phosphate plan, and
will open Offices in this city. Mr.. Nor
gan having already acquired fine
home here-the handsome residence
of Mr.. A. B. Kibler. Mr.. Jeffcott
will continue to make this his home,
and today leased the attractive brick
bungalow at the corner Of South Mis-
souri, avenue and Palmetto street,
where he and his family will be at
home to their friends in the future.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
PLANS NOW ABOUT
COMPLETE FOR
Bis Fourth OF
JULY CELEBRATION

A meeting Of the Merchants Retail
Association, held last night at the
Chamber of Commerce, was largely
attended, and enthusiastic reports
were made relative to the progress OF
plans for the coming Fourth of July
celebration.
DR.. W. S. Irwin, marshal of the
day, reported quite number of civic
and fraternal organizations as signing
up for participation in the big pa
rade, which moves at 10 o'clock, and
also stated that many periodically
decorated cars and floats will be in
line. Organizations so far reporting
as desiring place in the parade are
as follows: City police, band, color
bearers, five companies of Home
Guards; Fire Department; City Of
ficials, Rotarians, Elks, knight Temp
lars, Odd Fellows, Woodmen Of the
World, Woodmen Circle, knights of
Pythias, Red Cross contingents from
all parts of the county, T. B. G.
Glass of the First Baptist Sunday
school, decorated cars, floats and
comic features. Other organizations
desiring representation should COM
municate with DR.. Irwin at once.
Sports VIII Amuse
There will be an abundance of
sports to amuse the crowds There
will be a creased pig race, a three
legged race, watermelon eating con-
test, wheelbarrow races and other
stunts pulled off, the prizes
being cash and thrift stamps. These
will be staged on Main
street and Kentucky avenues, in order
that The crowds may all witness
same.
Decorations Not Available
1t was found that it was impractical
Bile to cxpend funds at this time for
my elaborate street decorations, ow-
ng to war conditions, and that 1t
would DC more patriotic to Nss money
,hus expended in war work. 1t was
lecided and committee was appoint.
ID to call on all merchants and secure
heir cooperation in having special
window decorations and displays for
hat day. Decorations on an elaborate
scale are unobtainable, owing to the
great demand for flags, bunting, etc,
throughout the country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

the meeting here will probaly envolve
plan which will focus the energy
Of all those desiring to work to this
end upon the matter in such way as
to assure action.
The directors expected to partici.
pate in the meeting, who represent
every section and industry of the
state, are: G. G. Ware, Leesburg; F.
G. Grower, Jacksonville; D. G. GIL.
lette, Tampa; z. c. Chambliss, Ocala;
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mrs. Paul Gardner returned home
last night from Jackson, Mich.
whittier she went three weeks ago to
accompany the remains of Mr.. Gard
ner. She will continue to make he.
home in the country for time, at
least. Mrs. Gardner states that
Paul was laid to rest in most beau
tiful spot on a grass covered hillside
In Hillsdale, Mich, and that amid so
much beauty she was more easily re-
signed to leave him there, even
though she expects to make Lakeland
her home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
"GREATER FLORIDA" MEN
TO MEET IN LEEsBuRc

Leesburg, Fla, July 3-Of consid
cradle interest to the people of the
state is the meeting of the directors
OF the Greater Florida Association
which president G. G. Ware of this
place has called to be held here
July 20.
Mr.. Ware called the meeting after
a conference with some of the d.
rectors who came here to discuss the
present situation.
1t is understood that the meeting
viii be for the purpose of devising
methods of thoroughly cooperating
with other organizations in the state
In making such representations to
Washington as may be necessary to
secure positive assurance of proper
facilities for the transportation of
Florida's perishables next season in
their movement to the North
1t is said, that the matter of urg.
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of keeping open
certain tourist routes to Florida, also
may receive consideration. Estimates
OF the effect upon the northern coal
situation of the removal to Florida of
thousands of winter residents will
be presented at the meeting.
The matter of the movement of
perishable fruits and vegetables prob /
ably will receive first consideration.
Other organizations, notably the
Florida Citrus Exchange have the
same thing under consideration; and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mr.. M. F. Hetherington, of Lake.
land, Fla, former we'll known citi-
zen of this city, spent several days
here this week. He was en- route to
Michigan for a several days stay.
Mr.. Hetherington is the editor and
owner of the Lakeland Evening Tele.
gram and one of the best known
newspaper men in Florida. Although
1t has been many years since he left
Lebanon he has an unusually large
number Of warm friends here and
they are always glad to see him.
Lebanon (Ky.) Enterprise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

According to the statistics of rub
Der expert the world discarded 1885,
coo tons of automobile tires during
the year 1916. Added to this the large
number of bicycle tires thrown away
every year by their owners, it appears
that the world spends. every year, at
least s6O0,OOOOOO for pneumatic tires
alone. During the last automobile
exposition in New York it was pointed
out that nearly 100000 automobiles
are now in use in the United States.
TIC supply these with tires, nearly
$4,000 tons Of India rubber are needed
every year and the American automo-
bile owners pay every year as much
as s2OO,OOO,OOO for their tire BILL
Scientific american.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

DR.. F. d. Bryan and Mr.. o. M.
Eaton leave the latter part of the
week for Atlantic City, N. Y, where
they go to attend the National Con-
vention of Elks, which convenes there
next Tuesday. DR.. Bryan as retiring
Exalted Ruler, goes as delegate from
Lakeland Lodge No. 1891, and Mr..
Eaton goes as State delegate, being
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Of the Southern District of Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
In Society
Elks to Have Dance
Fourth of July Niuht

AS fitting close to the big celebra
ton to be held in Lakeland on july
Fourth, the Elks will give a Script
Dance that night in the beautiful
Elks. Home.
Hartzell's Orchestra will furnish
music and everyone is assured a
most delightful time, the Elks ball
room being large enough to accom-
modate a very large crowd.
Everyone is invited to this dance
Home Guards and out-of.town Wis
itors are especially invited, and no
doubt large crowd will be on hand
to enjoy the closing of the days
frivolities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Miss Mary Jackson left today for
New York City, where she will spend
the summer very pleasantly and prof
itably, going up to take a special
course in Domestic Science at the Co.
lumbia University. Miss Jackson
taught one year in the Lakeland
schools, and last year was Domestic
Science teacher in the Barlow school,
being reappointed for next year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Because Of closing all day on July
4th, 1918, the undersigned BARRIERS
will keep their places of business
open until p. m. Wednesday July 3.
|. Birk, G. T. Jones, T. l.. Monk, W. B.
c. O.. Wheeler. 1898
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mrs. Vim. Sammon and daughter
Miss Evangeline, leave tomorrow for
Asheville, N. c., to spend the sum-
mer. They have not definitely decid-
ed where they will be located, but in
or near Asheville. Messrs. Will and
Paul Sammon left several days ago in
their car, and they will be joined
Thursday by Mrs. Sammon and Evan
geline.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mrs. W. r. Grower and charming
daughter, Miss Mary, reached. home
last night from an extended stay in
Macon, Ca, where they went to be
near DR.. Grower, who is stationed at
the Base Hospital, Camp Wheeler. The
past two weeks was spent by Mrs.
Grower at White Springs, during
which time Miss Grower visited
friends in Thomasville, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
ELKS, ATTENTION!

All Elks are hereby notified to be
at the Elks' Club at 8 o'clock Thurs.
day morning In their white uniforms
to take part In the Fourth of July pa
rade which moves at 10 o'clock. The
entire membership Is desired in the
parade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mr.. William Pritchett, son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Pritchett, has been
honored by being given an appoint
ment to West Point, and has already
gone there to enter upon his training
and studies. His college record en-
abled him to enter without examina-
ton, which is unusual and therefore
highly to his credit, and his friends
know that he will more than make
good"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
ODD FELLOWS, ATTENTION!

All Odd Fellows are hereby request
ed to be at the Odd Fellows Hall
promptly at $50 Thursday morning
to participate in the Fourth of July
parade. COMMITTEE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Miss Hattie Patton left today for
New York City, where she goes to en-
ter Columbia University for the sum
mer, taking special advanced course
in kindergarten work She will return
in time to open her kindergarten Sept.
30th.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mr.. G. D. Colpin today received a
card announcing the safe arrival over
seas of his son, Sergeant Cecil McCol-
pin, who is with the 31Sth Laundry
Company.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
WANTED-Large, clean, cotton rags,
at Evening Telegram Office. 5000

H. T. Miller will make post card
views of the 4th July parade They
will be on sale at the studio and on
the streets at SC each. Will be ready
at IL o'clock. 1892
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

w. a. Blount, Pensacola; J. M Rur
suir'es' West Palm Beach; Frank
nay Anderson, Barlow; and J. p
Durler Villas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Mr.. William Park, having enlisted
In the naval reserve, left last Thurs
DAY for Key West, where he is now
stationed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Burma Is one of the very few lands
in which fat is not used for lighting
or industrial purposes. %
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

A collection of monograph records
|of all forms of speech is being made
by a Paris scientist.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

In twenty-eight days from Matching,
a silkworm increases 1000 times its
original size.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

Ammonia water which has been
used for washing may be further
utilized as fertilizer for plants.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
Lakeland LQCOnicS

Mrs W. E. Brannen, of Plant City,
was In the city Sunday the guest of
her granddaughter, Mrs. R. o. Park.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

WANTED-Pupils to coach in High
school work. Phone 3O4 Blue. 1894
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

A corporation in Denmark makes a
business of cleaning and disinfecting
telephones.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
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FOR RENT-6-room furnished house.
summer rates; close in. Mrs. John
oDonald, Phone 356-Blue. 1895
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
INTERESTING THINGS YOU
MAY NOT KNOW

A Mexican congressman recently
Hilled a Mexican general, but under
Ithe constitutional immunity from ar
Nrest, the murderer was allowed free
|aom until after the Mexican congress
adjourned.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
NOTICE COMPANY B,
HOME GUARD

All members are ordered to report
for drill at 500 p m. this evening,
July End.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-02

L. c. MOVES, Sr. End It.,
Commanding Company.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
NEGRO ARRESTED AC-
 CUSED OF HORSE THEFT

A horse was stolen recently from W. B. Barham of Prescott and taken to Guernsey and sold. Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Luke Steel came to Hope on hunt for the thief. The animal was sold to John Van Riper of Guernsey.
 Last night Bennie Green, negro who is employed at the Taylor livery born in this city, was arrested on suspicion of being connected with the theft, but Green was released this morning when MT. Van Riper came to Hope and failed to identify Green as the negro who had sold him the horse.-Hope Evening Herald.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
WEEK OF JAN. 14
 FREIGHT MOVING WEEK
Supreme Effort Should be Made to Remove Freight From Cars and Clear Decks For Efficient Operations of Railroads.

The Arkansas Railroad Commission yesterday issued an order, pursuant to the suggestion of w. G. McAdoo, di- rector general of railroads, designat- ing the week beginning Jan. 14 as Freight Moving Week.
 Local organizations" says the commission, "should be perfected and a supreme effort made during this week to unload freight cars, to remove freight from railroad stations, and to clear the decks for more efficient oper- ation of the railroads.
 "An earnest and united effort on the part of all will achieve wonders An immense amount of suffering will be relieved and the nation will benefit if the problem is attacked vigorously and in the true spirit of cooperation Railroad cars cannot be used or warehouse purposes without grave injury to the American people at this time. Railroad cars must be kept moving and they must be utilized tc their fullest capacity. Shippers should not order cars unless they are certain and ready to load same"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
WILL MAKE SPEECHES IN
 INTEREST OF GOOD ROADS

Little Rock, Jan. 11.-J. A. Roun- tree, secretary of the United States Good Roads Association, is in the city and called on the governor yesterday, and will accompany him to Fort Smith and Bonneville where they will make speeches in the interest of good roads. He came to consult with the governor, mayor, Chamber of Commerce and others regarding the annual meeting of the Association, in Little Rock April 15-19. He will also inspect the route of the Bankhead Highway from Little Rock to Memphis, and from Little Rock to Texarkana.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
MUST EXERCISE CARE IN RELEASING PRISONERS

Little Rock, Jan. 11.-Sheriffs must exercise greater care in turning pris- oners loose, according to an opinion given by Attorney General Arbuckle, at the request of Prosecuting Attor- ney Earle c. Casey of Batesville. It is held that
 Should sheriff wilfully discharge a prisoner without his first having paid the fine and costs adjudged against him, or secure the payment of the same, such sheriff would be liable on his bond for the fine and all costs accruing thereon.
 "When the sheriff accepts security for the fine and costs, instead of plac- ing the defendant in jail he should be careful to see that such note so ac- cepted is amply secured, as, if at the time the note is taken such security is not ample or responsible, then the sheriff and his bondsmen are liable on their bond for the payment of the fine and costs secured thereby, if the same be not paid, unless as indicated before such note has been accepted, is filed with the clerk of the circuit court, and the clerk should fail to issue execution thereon before the expiration of sixty days after the maturity of the same"
 The sheriff is therefore held respon- sible for the collection of both fine and costs; and the defendant shall be i'm prisoned until both fine and costs ac- crued in the case are paid. When ever the sheriff accepts security, he assumes responsibility for the collec- tion of the same.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
CHANGE TIE TIME
 OF HOLDING COURT
Impossible For Our Court to Transact Business With Dis match or Economy at this Time of Year.

The experience of this county for the last three or four years ought to be sufficient to secure a change of the time of holding our circuit court from mid-winter. It is impossible for the court to transact the business either with dispatch or economy. It is ex- nensive to the county that much of inc criminal business must be con timed from term to term on account of the weather.
 It is disappointing to litigants that so much of their business can not be disposed for the same reason.
 It is hazardous to the health of all who must attend the court.
 Elect some one to the legislature who will secure for the county time when officers, jurors, witnesses and litigants can attend without danger and discomfort-a time when the court can economize both in the time and money of the people, by disposing of the business as it is presented. Janu- ary is no time for court in a rural county.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
CHARTER GRANTED TO
 FARMERS BANK OF CASA

Little Rock, Jan. 1.-The Bank commissioner has approved the appli- cation for a charter for the Farmers Bank of Casa. A meeting will be held next Monday for the purpose of or ganization. The capital stock will be $15,O00s and the surplus $1,500. J. j., Scroggin of Morrilton will be presi- dent, and George w. Mcconnell will be cashier.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-11
WHAT RATION WILL
 PRODUCE WINTER EGGS?

Columbia, Jan. 11.-How can poul- try be fed without the use of wheat ?
 What ration will produce winter eggs? These two questions are up- permost in the minds of poultry keep CTS at this time, reports to the Uni versity of Missouri show.
 A report received by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture from one Missouri farmer who feeds nothing but corn to his chickens, shows that he received only six eggs from eighty-four hens and bullets during November. Another farmer in the state received 112 dozen eggs from 430 hens during the same period. This, man feeds corn, oats. bran, shorts and meat scrap to his birds. Univer, sity experts say this difference in egg production is due to the difference in the method of feeding. The man who feeds only corn is not furnishing the proper materials for egg production and consequently his hens do not lay To produce eggs, the hen must have protein material to form the white portion, and when the supply of bugs and worms is shut off by cold wealth CT, this white building material must be furnished in the ration or but few