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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Oshkosh-A Boys Pig club has been
organized here under supervision of
the director of agriculture in the pub
tic schools, T. G. Brown The city
authorities have promised not to
prosecute boys for raising pigs inside
the city limits for the duration of the
war, although there is an ordinance
against it. Prizes will be awarded the
boys getting the best porkers by Dec
1, 1918. There are now in the city
schools a pig club, corn club, war
garden club and a poultry club.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Neenah-C Charged with having in his
possession the spawn of sturgeon,
commonly called caviar, Paul Sielaff
of Hortonville was arraigned in munic-
ipal court. Upon pleading guilty he
was given the alternative of six
months in the workhouse or paying
fine and costs of $3.50.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Oshkosh-Local cafs on the Eastern
Wisconsin Elec tric company's lines
will be operated by one man beginning
May &c The charge is explained by
the company as a necessary economy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Racine = An award of $4,000 and
800 funeral expenses was made by the
state industrial commission to the
widow of Thomas Long, who as watch
man in the Fugh coal yards, fell from
ladder and sustained fatal injuries
last November.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Birchwood-Francis N. Grubb, Dick
insin, n. D., a former resident OF
Brentwood. was among the American
soldiers recently cited in French dis
patches for special acts Of bravery on
the battlefield. He viii be decorated
by the French government.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Portage-Old Fort Winnebago, near
this city, historic fur trading post, flies
an honor flag for the third Liberty
loan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Marinette - Four hundred German
text books will be publicly burned on
June in Menominee, the school board
having determined to suspend teach
ing of that language.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Phelps-John Price, the Indian, who
deserted from Oneida county's first
contingent of drafted men just before
departing for Camp Grant on the night
of April 25, was captured few days
ago by ]. G. Holland, postmaster of
Phelps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

La Crosse-Shippers in La Crosse
have filed complaint with the Mime
sofa railroad and warehouse commits
sion asking for better service over the
Southern Minnesota division of the
Milwaukee road from here to jackson,
Mimi
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

WATERFORD Henry Kempkin, Ga, was
gored and tramped to death by bull
at his brothers farm west of this vii
lage.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

De Pere-A patriotic pageant will
be produced at the fair grounds, July
4, under the auspices of the Brown
County Fair association.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Oshkosh - That Winnebago county
is one of the states richest counties is
indicated by the county treasurer's
report for May 1, which shows total
of $3O9, 477.54 in the regular funds of
the county. Of this s2S4,607.22 was
cash in bank.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Birchwood-T clipping of three
long wooded sheep at Brentwood, pur-
chased last fall, showed an average of
$3.50 a head.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Oshkosh = Farmers in Winnebago
county have contracted to raise 1000
acres of hemp. A company has been
formed with headquarters at Pickett
to handle the crop. 1t is planned to
build a spinning mill at Oshkosh as
soon as machinery can be obtained.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-04

Richland Center-The last piece of
plank sidewalk in this city disappear
ed the other day when concrete walk
was laid in front of the Toms furniture
store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
COL D. 0. ROGERS
is APPARENTLY
SAFELY ELECTED
STATES Attorney

Reports from DeSoto and Lee coun-
ties today show that Col. d. O. Rog-
ers is leading his nearest opponent,
Mr.. Timberlake, by 1856 votes for
States Attorney, and it is therefore
safe to congratulate the gentleman, as
Mr.. Timberlake would have to receive
70 per cent. of the second choice votes
to defeat him for the office The out
lying precincts in Lee and DeSoto re-
port so slowly that it is difficult to
get any complete figures, but the
larger points have reported, and show
that Col. Rogers has safe lead
which is matter Of great gratifica-
ton to himself and his many friends
=
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

A runaway which caused consid-
cradle excitement occurred last night
ABOUT $3.50 when the old family horse
belonging to Mr.. A. A. Fuller, of
Lakeland Highlands, decided that he
would quit the white lights of Lake.
land instanter, and starting near the
city Hall he ran the three miles to
the home of Rev. Callahan in less
than hve minutes, according to re-
ports. Mrs Fuller was driving and
was accompanied by her young son.
Neither were injured, nor was the
buggy damaged. The horses left
hind foot showed signs of wear from
too constant and rapid contact with
the asphaltum, otherwise there was
no serious consequences as a result
OF the wild, night ride. People on
South Florida avenue rushed out al
various points to try to stop the
horse; the police were called and re.
sponded in a car immediately, but
the horse was too rapid for them
and was not stopped until he reached
the Hill Top Farm, owned by Rev
Callahan, who had been telephoned
to be on the lookout for the horse
|and who tagged him down successful-
ly with lantern. Regardless of her
exciting ride, Mrs. Fuller still had
faith in the old family mare and
wanted to drive her on home, but she
was finally persuaded to be taken
home in machine and Mr. Fuller
came into town and took the horse
out 1t has been decided that if a
Paul Revere ride is necessary the
Fuller mare will be called into ser
vice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
ElkS To Conduct
War Savings Drive;
Lakeland'S Quota
Is $l85,OOO

A great and patriotic work il to be
by the Lakeland Elks, who
have taken upon themselves the ire
task of conducting the War
Savings Stamp drive which will be
put on between this time and June
2Sth, according to the proclamation
of the President. Polk county's quo.
ia is $S50,0O0 and Lakeland's part is
$1S5,0O0, or about 500 for each person
of our population.
The Elks agreed to take this great
work upon themselves after an elo
'quent plea was made at their meet
ing Tuesday night by Congressman
Drane. They will organize and sys
tematize the work and will announce
details of their plans as soon as they
have been perfected.
Something like 100000 worth OF
stamps have already been purchased
locally, which amount will be sub
tracted from Lakelands quota, leav-
ing about $125,OOO worth still to be
sold. The sales may be made on
monthly payments covering the re-
mainder of this year. and as they rep
resent the safest character Of invest
ment and afford the best means of en-
couraging saving, the proposition will
be put over with the enthusiasm that
characterized the Elks in all their un-
Mertakings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
FIRST RED CROSS WAR FUND

The executive secretary makes an
other urgent appeal to the subscrib
ers of the First Red Cross War Fund
to promptly meet the courteous re
quest of the Red Cross War Council
by paying up the balance due on un-
paid pledges.
Lakeland was particularly favored,
in that while other cities were given
from four to six months in which to
pay their subscriptions, we were al
lowed whole year. That year has
now expired. The needs of the Red
Cross are urgent and ought to b.
promptly met by those of US who have
pledges not yet redeemed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

gave me is an expression Of approval
of the work | have tried to do in pub
lie positions l have heretofore held
and | hope in this larger opportunity
for usefulness you have so generously
given me, to be able to serve you so
that shall continue to merit your
approval. earnestly ask the CO.
operation of every citizen in my eff
forts to accomplish the best results
for Polk county and for the people OF
the State in whatever part ! may have
in legislative work.
Again assuring you of my profound
gratitude, I am
Sincerely yours,
Mo JOHN M. KEEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
Geo. HAlDfNAN WRITES
Interestingly Of
HIS FIRST FLIGHT
ALONE N AlRP{kNF

George Haldeman, a popular Lake
land boy, who is now in the aviation
branch of the service, at Memphis,
Tenn, and who recently made his
first flight alone in an airplane, has
written his father, Mr.. ]. ]. Halde-
man a very interesting letter, which,
with his kind permission, we are
passing on to our readers for the in
terest it will have for them. The let.
ter follows:
Yesterday was Memorial Day and
a holiday in the army and didn't
do much but write letters all day. I
had about dozen to answer. sure
don't get much time to write and
when l do get a day off it keeps me
busy.
Father, | have been just like the
lieutenant told in his speech have
been prepared for the unexpected
thing to happen and, believe me, I
have had my first thrill.
Don't get excited now; there is
nothing wrong. think | have writ
ten you that we get an average OF
about 7 to 8 hours with the instru-
ments before he gives us our first
solo"-first tap alone.
was next to the last man up Wed
nesday and our instructor had beer
giving all the fellows regular be
double 90 for not flying good and not
making good landings. When my
turn came I was prepared to get an!
kind of a blessing out. Believe ms
they don't mind giving you cussinf
here. ',Tyv
He told me that he wanted me {;
| fly her around the course and lane
it and he said, Nov, Haldeman, give
ne your best" That made me wan
to do good and I did the best could
Il made a good landing and he said
"All right fly around again" ] dit
that Well, the first encouragement
t, amount to anything | got when h
turned around and said, "Haldeman
that's damn good" OF course tina
made me feel pretty good.
Then he started to tell me how tn
ship would handle bit different witt
only one man in it couldn't grasl
what he meant at first, but then
understood when he got out and tie,
white handkerchief on the tail o
the machine. I guess. father, ma
was the first thrill have had in tn
flying.
He told me to take it around an
make three landings. The first on
I made was a peach. He came cut t
the ship after I had stopped and toll
me if | would lay down two more lik
that there would be nothing said.
brought her down twice more wit
pretty good landings.
You know what made me feel tina
Away was that | was taken completed
by surprise because 1t. Shappell usu
ally gives his men about or hour
and I had only had hours and /
minutes. There are four men in tn
Continued on Page S.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
JOHN NJ. KEEN THANKS
VOTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

To the People of Polk County:
l cannot express in proper terms the
appreciation and gratitude feel for
the confidence you have shown in me
by honoring me with election as your
Representative in the Legislature.
can only say that | shall endeavor
never to abuse your confidence; nor,
insofar as my ability and my most
earnest efforts will permit, to disap-
point your expectations of me.
feel that the flattering vote you
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Ferrell st. Johns, the son OF Mrs.
W. st. Johns, underwent an oper-
lon this morning in the Office of DR..
F. Smith, having his tonsils re-
wed Ferrell, who is one of Lake
Ids finest young boys, has been
mined to his home by illness the
st six months, and during this time
has undergone great suffering, but
Is earnestly hoped that after the
Grafton Of today his condition will
greatly improved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

rMr. and Mrs. W. M. Lindsey leave
morrow for Louisiana, where they
to see Mrs. Lindsey's brother, be-
Re he leaves for France. Mrs. Lind
y and little Avis will accompany Mr..
lindsey north for the summer. The
tter is with the Florida Natal Hay
ssociation and will interest north
n and western investors in this
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
NOTICE, KNIGHT TEMPLARS

There will be work for the Com
at o'clock Friday afternoon
to confer degrees on some of our boys
who are to be called to the front.
Lunch will be served at $50 o'clock.
All Knights urged to be present.
W. W. CHASE, E. C.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

r. T. J. Marshall has been a well
: visitor to Lakeland from Day.
ort coming down to cast his vote
sood gvernment. Mr.. Marshall
many warm friends here who are
avs glad to see him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Georgia peach growers are calling
for relief to harvest and market their
crops. 1t is estimated that $3,000,-
900 worth of fruit is involved on &C.
count of labor scarcity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
NOTICE TO ELECTRIC
LIGHT CONSUMERS

alter June 10 we will be forced to
collect cash 10c for each fuse-plug
furnished to electric light consumers.
Advanced cost of these plugs forces
us to make this charge.
F. H. THOMPSON.
Commissioner of Municipal Activities
1917
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

: I. O. Cason and little daugh-
norothy, left yesterday for Way
;, where the former went to en-
the A. C. L. Hospital to undergo
oneration, and the latter to visit
Grandmother. Mr.. Cason's many
nds trust his operation will be a
,ess and that he will soon be en-
NO his usual fine health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Judge W. O. Williams, Of Fort
,ade successful candidate for Rep
tentative from Group No. 2, was a
,itor to Lakeland this morning, and
Is cordially greeted and congratu-
led by his many Lakeland friends.
accompanied Mrs. Williams this
on her way to Mississippi, where
goes to visit relatives for the next
b months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

|. fine sample of the splendid mel
now being shipped by the Florida
tai Hay Association from Brooks
E, was presented to the Telegram
ay by Mr.. ]. ]. Haldeman. The
Ions are of the finest, and so far
,ut IS carloads have been shipped.
is company has 200 acres planted
melons.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

wire to the Evening Telegram
m Erwin Wyatt, one of the selects
. left on May 2Sth for Camp,
tod that he will reach Lakeland
Train No. S. tonight. He was
,sically disqualified for the army
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
MOTHERS MEETING

There will be mothers meeting at
the residence of Mrs. H. B. Morse,
AS South New York avenue, tomor-
row afternoon at 4:30
Mrs. H. j. Anderson will be the
leader. All women are cordially in
.y}kod
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
~ 81. Johns has returned from
=, ENJOYABLE vacation, which he
:. nth friends at Camp Wheeler,

: wallace Wear is conducting a
S,.sful revival meeting at Hope
near Plant City, where he will
,ar ten days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
NOTICE, ROYAL ARCH MASONS

Regular meeting of Lakeland Chap
ter No. 20, R. A. NJ, tonight, at 1880.
All Companions requested to be pres
emit. Work in NJ M. degree.
FRANK H. THOMPSON, H. P.
G. e. McMULLEN, Sec'y.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

The silo is the key to profitable
milk production. There are no
weevils in the silo Can the corn
crop for stock feed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

MONEY TO LOAN at per cent on
improved Lakeland real estate.
Must have first mortgage security.
Phone 226 Black. 1923
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
MAKES UNUSUAL SACRIFICE

Miss Margaret Cockett, Y. M. c.
A. canteen worker in France, cut her
hair short because her work left her
no time to care for it properly
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

FOR SALE-120 acres IS in cultiva-
ton; 10 in bearing grove; tools,
horse, cows. hogs, chickens and
bees. Route B, Box 1874. 1921
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
SERVE CHINESE LABOR ARMY

China is making contributions to-
ward the six Y. M. C. A. huts that
are maintained in France for the Chi
nese labor army.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
Lakeland LacOnic.s

proposition while in the north. Thew
lwiii return to Lakeland in the early
fall.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
MIR. WILLIAMS APPRECIATIvE

desire to express my heartfelt
thanks to my many friends and sup
porters for their splendid support,
and ! wish to say that ] will be found
ready and willing at all times to serve
the whole people to the very best OF
my ability
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

w. o. WILLIAMS,
Representative ELECT from Group No. 2
The Robesonian., 1918-03-18
Enemy Alien Arrested and Fin.
lshed Mystery Suppressed.

Wilmington Star, 10th.
Yesterday was somewhat strenu-
ous day with the officials Of the Unit
&c Mates secret service here. One
e.,enly alien. A. F Steffin. q Hunpa-
rian employed at the Cushman shin
yard N the southern part of the citv
was taken in custody by Deputy Mar
shal A. L. Kelly on presidential
Warrant, and 1S5 copies of "The Fin
is ned Mystery," book published by
the international Bible Students as
soc!at!on and distributed by the local
ecciesla Of the association were con-
1iscated by the government.
The Finished Mystery' has been
much IN the public notice for the past
few weeks. Associated Press dis
patches have frequently told of the
SEIZURE of the book in different sec
tons of this country and Canada. #
has had considerable circulation To-
caily., upwards of 500 copies being
alstrlbuted among local followers Of
husseiilsm,' and others who have
bought it out Of curiosity.
The book is violent attack on mill
tarlsm, and upon Americas participa-
ton IL the present war. It has been
popularity supposed to be pro-German
since the government has taken meas
ufes to suppress it. The German r,v
eminent IS denounced. The author
does not spare any government but
oenounces alike all participants :
IN the war. The book takes up Reve-
!atlons verse by verse and UPON this
1ncerpr fatlon bases his attack on the
eAlstlI order of government.
The Robesonian., 1918-03-18
WE ARE GOING TO WIN.

Germany has never yet bea ten the
Allies when she has gone up gainst
anything like equal numbers and equal
equipment. The French beat the Ger
mans on the Marne with tremendously
inferior forces. The French and Eng
lish whipped them on the Sonme.
For three years they have been steadi-
ly beaten back on the western 'front.'
Baltimore Sun.
True as gospel On the Marne the
Germans, who had been preparing for
that hour for half a century, out
numbered the French to 5 land yet
the French beat them. LET US keep
this thought firmly in mind" says The
Sun. 1--WE are going to win. But let
US be careful not to let this thought
exclude the other, that in order tc
win we have got to put forth our
best efforts and keep at it until our
victory is conceded'
The Robesonian., 1918-03-18
LUDENDORFF BOASTFUL.

He Says Germans Are Stronger Than
Enemy in Every Way-Britain Not
Considering Peace Proposals-Ser-
bia Refuses to Consider Peace
Terms.
From Associated Press Summary,
March 16.
The peace terms have been offered
Great Britain by Germany may pos
sibly be inferred from several signi-
icant statements given out Friday.
Lord Robert Cecil, British minister
of blockade, when asked if proposals
had been received for peace "at the
expense of Russia" answered mo
such proposals are being considered
or will be considered'
A little earlier in the day an AM
sterdam dispatch quoted Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg as saying that
"the Entente has shown an unrespon-
sive attitude toward Germany's peace
intention and the great German Of
! fensive must, therefore go on"
! Later in the day General Won Lu-
F: dendorff, the German quartermaster
! general, was reported as saying:
| "Since the enemy is not inclined to
make peace, he will have to fight, and
+; his fight will, of course, be the most
tremendous Of the whole war"
General Won Ludendorff continued
eve are stronger than the enemy as
regards men, material, aerial forces
tanks. Everything, in fact, of which
he boasted is standing in readiness or
our side in the greatest abundance"
! It is admitted that offers of peace
! have been made to Serbia, by Austria
Hungary and Belgaria, but it is statee
that Serbia has absolutely refused tt
consider them.
The Robesonian., 1918-03-18
ARE THE LISTS CLOSED?

In this issue Mr.. c. 3. Sellers Of
Nayton announces that he is a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for the lower house of the General
Assembly to succeed himself. Mr..
j. s. Oliver announced his candidacy
i'm the last issue Of the Robesonian, and
MIR. H. E. Stacy came out with his
card last Monday.
These three gentlemen are well and
favorably known to the voters of
Robson. Messrs. Sellers and Oliver
have served in the lower house more
than once, and while the stand they
have taken on some matters has not
met with the approval Of some of
their home-county folks, still the peo-
with the service they have rendered
They did not vote to give newspapers
simple justice in the matter of legal
advertising at the last session of the
Legislature and The Robesonian hopes
they will look at the matter in diff
ferent light next time. Mr.. Stacy
has not held Office or been candi-
date before, but he is we'll and favor.
ably known all over the county and
will receive hearty support.
Whether this closes the list of can
didates for the Legislature or not re.
mains to be seen. 1t is to be hoped
at any rate, that there will be nc
hitter intra- party fight this year
There is no time to waste in fighting
in our own ranks now: the most i'm
portant thing is to present a united
front in the fight against the arch
enemy of mankind.