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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17
The People Do Not Rule

The people do not rule in Flori-
da, so far as state legislation is
concerned. No one can say that
they do, so long as 97,247 people
in Baker, Brevard, Broward, Cal
houn, Citrus, Clay, Franklin, Her
nando, Lake, Liberty, Nassau, St.
Johns and Sumter have eight
times as many votes in the legisla-
|ture as 94,834 people in Duval.
But this injustice is fastened on
the state, and it could not be a.
voided by constitutional conven-
ton, for representation in such
a convention would be based on
the legislative apportionment. The
people of this state CAM acquire
their rights, unless the legislature
will permit them to do so, and
members even at the expense of
false swearing have refused to
permit hem.-Times-U Union.
1t is because of such outrageous
mJustices as the one of which the
Times Union complains that The
Herald has urged the abolition Of
the legislature and the substitu-
ton OF commission form of gov
|ernment. The Herald is seriously
nclining to the conclusion that
the best form of government is an
absolute despotism, such as that
of God Himself. OF this charac-
ter were the first governments,
which were established by divine
direction.
Government begins in the home,
wherein the head of the household
is the autocrat. Those newspa-
pers and educational institutions
which are under something Of alb
solute one-man government, a.
chieve greater success than those
by a multitude of |
counsel"
What are men but grown-up
needing parental control?
They are too easily fooled to be
with so-called self-govern-
ment. In fact, all history shows
that they are incapable of self
Many people imagine that they
rule, because they are permitted |
to vote for their rulers, and, in so
doing, elect men of their choice.
But, Of the men they select, some !
are incompetent, some are corrupt |
and the few who are good and ca
pable are in the minority and, con-
sequently, are unable to give the
people such government as they
ought to have.
Of the truth of this, Florida pre-
sents the horrible example.
Not only are a large majority of
the people denied their public
rights, but they suffer and have
suffered in their private rights un-
til the administration of justice
has become to a large extent
farce and scandal. All Of us are
familiar with the assertion that,
in Florida, the killing Of a man en-
tails unOn the offender less ex-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

In order to make room for some
thing like one-tenth of the matter
which we have on hand for publ
cation, we are having to print
some of it in small type, which we
hope can be read by those feeling
an interest in it.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

The Florida Grower quotes
John S. Taylor, county commits
sioner, as stating that the crop of
oranges and grapefruit in Pinel-
las county this season will amount
to 100000 boxes. A careless
proof-reader has thus made Mr..
Taylor a great exaggerator.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

All owners and managers of ho-
els, restaurants and cafes, wheth-
er large or small, are directed to
send their names and addresses
forthwith to Hon. Braxton Beach
am, Food Administrator, Orlando,
Fla.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

The Barlow Courier Informant
has advanced its price to two dol
lars a year At that price it is
cheaper than any other product
on the market.-Ocala Banner.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

A rest station is being operated
by the American Red Cross at the
new American Aviation Field.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

Cheer up! We shall have some
warm weather in less than six
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

The Venetian blinds are still
closed to the Germans.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17
Punta GOrda State Bank
PUNTA GORDA, FLA.

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wise 1t will be conuinued at the regular
rate of subscription until notice to
stop Is received.
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-17

ING REPRESENTATIVE
American Press Association, General Of
fees in New York and Chicago and
Branches in all principal cities.
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Copy for change in advertising 81
Tuesday noon Of each week.
changing at monthly intervals.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29
GAN NOW INSURE AGAINST LOSSES
 BY AIR BOMBING

PARIS, June 25 (by malD The German advance brought into Paris bardment insurance" The one company allowed to do such busi- ness will insure any given property only against damage from 5000 shells If the Germans were to reach a point wher" their huge 35o-ccntimetcr guns could effectively batter Paris and were 10 pour 5000 in without damaging any would have to rcinsure against the next 5000 shells
 The price of the anti.bombardment insurance has gone up to twice what the anti-arplane bomb policies cost IL means just francs per thousand of insurance if 1t is furniture and other hOuhehold goods that is being insured; francs per thousand if buildings. and l2 francs If anything else
 The insurance company also has drawn up a scale of insurance against personal injury from long, range and other kinds Of guns and airplane raids Thereby it is possible to in sure civilians up to 50,O00 at francs per thousand in the districts nearest the present front; at 2l2 francs thousand in Paris and it's immediate vicinity; at l franc in remoter de partments. and at 76 centimes in the most distant departments and in Al. geria
 The company, whose parent organ ization in England has achieved u rep utation in years past for taking any kind Of sporting" risk in the in SuranCc line, will not insure life for more than 50,O00 francs unless spe- cial premiums are paid.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29
LABOR OPPRESSED BY
 AUTHORITIES

NEW YORK. July 29-Repressve measures against Socialists are being put into effect by the German authori. ties, according to Socialist Deputy Bauer, who's" speech before he reich stag recently is quoted ih German newspapers received here Bauer said the Socialist newspapers were being held back at some field post stations by order of high officials, and that complaints made to the war minister were futile. Conditions in Breslau were worse than elsewhere. There. he said, the authorities have forbidden meetings Of the members of the So cialist party. The treatment accorded to the pacifists was unworthy and in sulting, said Bauer. while the propa- ganda Of the politicians of conquest" was not only allowed but promoted.
 While the Social Democrats in the Sixth army district in Breslau are Y, "the Fatherland party is allowed to hold meetings without moiestation and enroll new members Our party secretary in Breslau was disciplined by being drafted into the army be- cause he forwarded the complaints of the wives of soldiers"
 Bauer demanded that the minister Of war should prevent the general in command of the Breslau district from misusing his authority
 Attempts by labor unions to coop crate in the regulation Of wage con. ditions and working hours met with great opposition. Bauer said.
 Replying to Bauer's charges. Sec retary of the Interior Wallraf said "ln free America the press has to sut- fer much more.'
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29
ENGLISH MANUFA CTURERS
 LEARN MODERN METHODS

MANCHESTER. England July 29.- Before the war England. like the United States, preferred to buy cer. tain manufactured articles abroad rather than to make them. SyaEnetos and insulating materials were pur- chased from America. Germany and Austria. Lenses for field glasses were imported from Germany.
 Now these articles are being turned out in the munitions factories of this district, Field glass lenses have been giving better satisfaction to the army and navy than any of German manu- facture.
 Screw milling is another war de velopment in England. Not one in 1000 was made before in any other way than in dies by skilled labor Today almost the entire supply of screws used in the country is made by the milling process, the machines be. ing operated by unskilled workmen.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29
GREAT bR|TA|N'S KING
 GREETs AMERICAN BOYS

LONDON, July PA personal mes sage of greetings and good wishes from King George V was recently de livered to the men of the American battleships with the British grand fleet by the Duke of Atholl, who wis. tied the American ships as the per sonal representative Of the king.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29

NTED-MechanicaI work by man skilled in automobile, tractor and motor repairs. Breize l.. Babida. CordOva house 27.3
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-29

A new stock of 256 and 30-Caliber Newton rifles for your inspection T the Northwestern Hardware Co
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Pennington Normal School Notes

large audience welcomed Vernon
Stiles and Miss Harriet Mcconnell,
who with William r. Chapman gave a
fine concert in Merrill Hall, Thurs
day evening.
Iona Pray, whose home is in Nor
ridgewock. has been absent several
days on account of German measles.
1t is noted in the press, that Marion
f. Lord It, now a student at Wheaton
College, has been elected treasurer of
the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation of the school.
The Musical Clubs of the school
numbering over 40, and including
many Somerset County girls had a
group picture taken Saturday. The
clubs are busy with rehearsals for
their concerts to be given in several
places in Maine later in the season.
Owing to the unusual condition of
the roads there were many visitors
here Sunday. Among them were
Delbert Smiley and family, Mr. and
Mrs. G. w. Tobey, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Cover, Miss Hannah Page and Clar-
ence Mantor and lily.
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CANAAN

Mrs. Alton Rofe and little daughter
Marion passed several days with her
sister Mrs. Carl Holt at Skowhegan
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell OF
Benton and grandson Edward Lord
passed Sunday with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Penney. Mrs. Clifford
of Skowhegan is caring for Mrs.
Penney, who is in poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Nelson have NOV
ed their household goods from Fair
field Mr. Nelson has reopened his
barber shop. All are glad TO wei
come them back.
Miss Nellie Tibbetts has been the
guest OF Mrs. Raymond Pratt al
Skowhegan.
Many salmon are being taken from
Lake George.
Chester Nelson, who is employed at
Skowhegan, passed Sunday with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs Will Nelson,
Mrs. Addie Holt left Tuesday fol-
Pennington to visit her daughter Mrs
Frederic Lovejoy.
Sunrise Chapter o. E. S. observed
Past Matrons and Past Patrons night
Saturday evening, April 81. Mr.. Ad-
die Mason in behalf of the chapter
presented Mrs Belle Holt, past ma
tron, with a jewel and r. H. Harris
with a pin. Ice cream and fancy
crackers we're served. In two weeks
Patriots night will be observed
George Smith has purchased a new
Ford
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Death of Eli Wells

Mercer loses a prominent citizen
Eli Wells died at his home in Mercer
Friday, April &c, at the age of nearly
so years. Mr. Wells was born in
Mercer May 3, 1889, the son of the late
Israel and Cynthia (Boston) Wells
being one of eleven children of which
three are now left, the oldest sister
most of his life in Mercer In 1862
he was united in marriage with Miss
Laura Presley, who survives. He
also leaves one daughter, the wife of
Rev Herbert Mank of Lawrence
Mass. Forty-seven years ago Mr..
Wells and his wife became members
of the Methodist church at Mercer
Mrs Wells is now the only sur
vivor of the church as it was at that
time Mr. Wells had held all the Of
fees of trust and honor in the gift of
his church. He was also a charter
member of Quinnehassett lodge of
Odd Fellows of Norridgewock, the
members of which attended the flu
neral services at her late home. There
was also present many Of The friends
and neighbors who came to pay their
respects to the deceased who was a
good neighbor, firm friend, man
who lived up to his convictions, a
loss to the community, loved and re-
spected by all who knew him.
eve expect to print a picture of
Mr. Wells in our next issue).
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Mr.. James Hutckfns

Home is the sailor, home from the
sea.
And hunter home from the hills"
The sentiments of these lines in
variably suggest themselves to ones
mind when the remains of a friend
are brought to the last resting place
on earth-brought back home from
far and near. This last time ii was
the remains of one who carried the
name of the early settlers of New
Portland, Mr.. James Hutchins.
The deceased was born at Licking
ton. May 25, 1847. He was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs James NJ. Hutchins,
and a member of family of five chill
dren, of whom the most familiar
names are Mrs Green at Lexington
Mrs. Howe. who lives in Massachu
sets and Stillman Hutchins of San
derville.
Mr. Hutchins spent a few years at
Lewiston during his youth. In 1870,
Sept. 3. he was united in marriage to
Miss Cornelia Hutchins. There were
five children in the marriage. Charles,
Mellin, Edith { Mrs. Howe, Edna and
Everett He is also survived by his
wife, who is now living with one of
the daughters. Mr.. Hutchins passed
away at Mattapan, Mass He was not
afraid to die one of the most graft
flying reports left by the departed was
that he had only a comparatively
short while before death made his
peace with God. That religious ex-
perience gave him living hope and
heart assurance for better things be-
yond. The interment which took
place at East New Portland, April &c,
was witnessed by many relatives and
friends
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Senior Class Party

A library" party was given TO the
class of 1918, Saturday evening by
Miss Hannah R. Page and Miss Doro-
thy NJ Elliot, at the formers home
on High street
Promptly at eight o'clock all the
guests assembled to carry out the
lively program of the evening. The
comic element was introduced by the
members present, who were dressed in
fantastic costumes representing the
titles of books Each person kept
his representation a secret, so that
every one might have the opportunity
to guess the various titles, and this
interesting pastime took up several
minutes.
The following are the names of the
persons and the titles they represent
ed: Florence Beale, A Bow OF Or
ange Ribbon; Eva Blair. Florence
Nightingale; Lucille Bolduc, The
Clansman; Doreth Whitehouse, Vir-
ginia Hammond, the fiddling girl;
Lyle St1nchfeld and Lois Comber, The
Heavenly Twins; Gala Gordon. Re
becca of Sunny Brook Farm; Lillian
Horne, The Modern Priscilla; Nellie
Hamilton, Huckleberry Finn; Velma
Fogg, The Green Mantle; Christine
Pooler, Pocahontas; Philip Lessor
Rolling Stones; Ruby Dyer, Ivanhoe
Doris Wentworth, Cabbages and
Kings; Helen Whiteside, Freckles
Edward Roy, The Little Minister,
John Wads worth, Rip Van Wrinkle;
Montford Meader, A Bow OF Orange
Ribbon; Edwin Hobart. Tom Sawyer
Merlon Dyer, The Last of the Mohi-
cans,
Besides those above mentioned
other titles were represented by Miss
Page, who was The Lady in White
Mrs. r. W. Leighton, Black is White
Mr. r. w. Leighton, Ivanhoe; Mar
garet McGregor. Not Like other Girls
and Airline BARLEY. Red Pepper Burns
A delightful program was given
consisting OF two vocal solos, Good
night. Little Girl" and Absent, by
r. W Leighton, Smile and Show
Your Dimples" and Huckleberry Finn
by Nellie Hamilton; THE Sunshine OF
Your Smile" and over There by
Doris wentworth; two piano solos
by Airline BARLEY. and a reading Mrs
Snob at the Milliner's' by Velma
Fogg Previous to the departure OF
the guests, the hostesses served re
freshments of ice cream. fancy cook
les and candy. The happiness OF the
evening Was married by the absence OF
Francis Croteau. former member OF
the class OF 1918, who was expected
to be present. but he was in New York
on a business trip.
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Famous Song Was Written Here

Thru the courtesy of DR.. George Otis
Smith. we have received a clipping
from the New York Sun which speaks
of the origin Of the song "Shoo Fly.
1t seems that this was written in the
summer of 1868. Delehanty. OF the
theatrical firm OF Delehanty & Heng-
Ter, wrote the words and E. N. Catlin
the music. They were at the time
connected with show which was then
being played in Skowhegan. A lit
tie later, they returned to Boston,
where man by the name OF Rollin
Howard got hold of the manuscript
and had 1t published by White, Smith
and Perry.
Mr.. Catlin is now so years old, and
Is said to be in splendid health. He
Is the author of many other songs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Benefit Entertainment at the Grange
Hall

A crowd which more than filled
Grange Hall. assembled to listen TO
the program prepared by the local
Red Cross Chapter, last Friday even
ing. The committee in charge were
as follows: Mrs. Laura Twadelle,
Miss Maud Buteau, Miss Della Carri-
veau, Xaverine Bison. Florence Phil
brick. Sarah Snow, Elizabeth Macom-
Der, Dorothy Day, Marie Fletcher,
Mildred Beale. Allie Goodrich, Miss
Pearl Meader, Miss Verna Abbey and
Mrs Mildred Lewis Of this com
mittee. Miss Bison had especial
charge of the tables and chairs for
the card games, while Joseph Fluett
started the program, kept count of
the score and awarded prizes. At
man of the local Red Cross called the
audience together and explained the
plan and purpose of the evening.
The first number consisted of flags,
brought in one by one, Italian, French,
Belgian, English and American, the
latter accompanied by the Red Cross
emblem Each flag was displayed
by young woman, dressed in Red
Cross uniform, and, so far as possible,
of the nationality which the flag rep
resented As each flag was brought
in. the national anthem of its country
was played by Mrs. Mary Marston
Other numbers on the program were:
A song by Mrs. Wallace Lashon,
Three Wonderful Letters from
Home. accompanied at the piano by
II No oil
sung by Annie Scott and Fred Ray
ner; Hector Chabot played a violin
solo, accompanied by his sister. Miss
Eva Chabot: "Fhe Boys are There
but Their Hearts are Over Here" was
sung by Joseph Fluett, assisted in the
chorus by company of young ladies
in Red Cross costume. 1t is inter
esting to note that this song. compos-
ed by George Cohen was by him dedi
Gated to the American Red Cross, and
that all the proceeds from its sale are
given to War Relief Not the least
enjoyable number, if judged by the
applause of the audience, was some
clog dancing executed by Eli and
Joseph Vigue.
Thrift stamp books, each contain
ing one stamp, were used as prizes
for the card games, these being won
by Mrs Laura Perry and Mrs VIM
Dawson. Two other prizes, souven-
irs of the evening, went to Joseph
Chahot and Mrs Buteau.
Great credit is due for the success
Of the affair to the untiring efforts OF
Mrs. Laura Twadelle, who as chair
man of the committee had the matter
in charge
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
The Chapman Concert

Clad in khaki and army leggins
Vernon Stiles, tenor, appeared as one
of the soloists at the annual Chap
man concert which was held in the
Opera House on the evening of April
oath. He completely won the small
but appreciation audience by his pow
erful resonant voice and his soldierly
bearing Miss Harriet Mcconnell, the
other soloist also charmed the audi
ence with her clear contralto voice.
This concert creates another obi
cation which Somerset county owes to
Director Chapman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
CITY OPERA HOUSE
Week Of May 6
MONDAY-ARTCRAFT
MARY PICKFORD

MONDAY-ARTCRAFT
MARY PICkFORD
IN
THE POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL"
One of her best presentations
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL and
PICTAGRAPH
TUESDAY-BRADY MADE
CARLYLE BLACKWELL
IN THE
GOOD FOR NOTHING"
PATHE NEWS AND COMEDY
XEDNESDAY-FOX DAY
JUNE CAPRICE
IN
THE HEART OF ROMANCE
Society Drama
FOX 2-REEL COMEDY THAT is A
COMEDY
THTRSDAY-METRO DAY
ETHEL BARRYMORE
IN
THE ETERNAL MOTHER
A SIDNEY DREW COMEDY
and METRO TRAVELOGUE
FRIDAY PARAMOUNT
ENID BENNETT
IN
KEYS OF THE RIGHTEOUS"
And WHO is NO ONE
ATTRDAY-BRADY MADE
ROBERT WARWICK
IN
"A GIRLS FOLLY"
AND
A WILLIAM S. HART
WESTERN DRAMA
Subject to change only when abso-
lntelV necessary
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
TO THE PUBLIC

The town has an option on about
1000 cords of soft slab wood in lengths
varying from one to three feet TWO
or three sample cars will be shipped
in a few days. The price of $3.50 de-
lvered, for one and one-half cords not
TERED, is high, but this wood ought 10
make good summer fuel and will, OF
course, save our hard wood for winter
Please bring in your order il you
care to try load.
CLYDE H SMITH
HENRY DEMO
J. W. PACKARD
Selectmen
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Musical Entertainment and Social

The members of the SOdality of the
B. V NJ gave an entertainment on
last Thursday at Convent Hall for the
benefit of the Society. A short must
cal program was given consisting OF
piano solos by Miss Rose Lemieux
and Miss Hazel Dumont; a piano and
violin duet by Miss Eva Chabot and
Hector Chabot; and vocal solos by
Miss Lovina Murray and Miss Nellie
Hamilton. Lyons orchestra furnish
ed music for the dancing after the
musical program. The patronesses
for the evening were Mrs. Lessard
Mrs. Chabot, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs
Dumont
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Benefit Ball Game

Teams representing the Anderson
and the Arms Mills played a ball
game at Fairview Park Saturday. The
results in a financial way were ex-
ceedingly gratifying. s45, being turn
ed over to the local Red Cross Chap
ter as the net proceeds OF the game.
Great credit Is due to Earl Harrington
and Albert LIE Beau, the two young
men who arranged and promoted the
affair
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Reward Offered

A suitable reward will be paid for
information leading to the conviction
of those who have been peeling the
trees at Coburn Park or dumping
refuse on the river bank in that vi
cinity.
CLYDE H. SMITH
WALTER H. DEMO
]. w. PACKARD
Selectmen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Card of Thanks

We take this way to thank all those
who so kindly assisted us in our time
OF sorrow, for the words of sympathy
kind deeds and for the beautiful flow
ers, silent tokens OF affection. And
we wish to especially thank Rev. T.
b. HIATT for the kind words of remem-
brance spoken
Mr. and Mrs. Coney r. Sanborn
and other relatives 1w18*