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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-01-10

Cold again, Tuesday morning
hang it! Temperature 46.
George P. Tibbetts of Belgrade
Me, is a recent arrival who has
come to spend the winter. He is
comfortably located in the Conol.
ly cottage on the corner Of Tay-
lor street and Olympia avenue.
Col. and Mrs. Holderby and
their daughters, Mrs. Mcqueen
and Miss Nellie Holderby, Mrs. j
N. Skies and Master Nathaniel
Mcqueen, spent few hours in Ar
cadia, Tuesday. They went there
in the HOlderby car.
AS usual, much interesting read
ing matter put in type for today S
paper had to be left out, for want
of room. A little weekly like this,
is put to it these days to give its
readers even one-tenth of all that
is of interest and value.
Lieut.. Roy VanCamp, who left
here only three weeks ago, has al
ready arrived in France, making
the quickest trip we have yet
heard of. He sent his parents
here a cablegram to notify them of
his arrival, which occurred this
week.
B. Fl. Mobley, after enjoying the
holidays with his family here,
started, Sunday evening, on his re-
turn to Nicholson, Miss, where he
is largely interested in big turpen-
tine and lumber properties, the
management of which requires
his personal attention.
f. S. Keller of Highland, Mich,
and A. w. VanHorn of Leslie,
Mich, arrived here last week and,
this week, they were followed by
Mrs. Keller, her daughter and
and the five are occupying
the r. G. Blount new cottage,
which they have rented for the
season. They are fine people and
Punta Gorda extends them a cor
dial welcome.
After spending the holidays
with home folks here, all of the
young ladies who are teaching at
other places, returned to their
work last Week.-Mrs. Sallie
Jones, to Buckingham; Miss Pearl
McGehee, to Zolfo; Miss Alice
Goulding, to Alva; Mrs. Chas. r.
Swartz, to Fort Denaud; Miss
Ruth McWilliams, to Bonita
Springs.
Raymond Reed, in obedience to
orders received, left Tuesday
for Fort Screven, Savan-
nah, Ga, where he will Undergo
final examination for appointment
to the Signal Corps of the regular
army. Being under age, special
permission was given him by the
army authorities to take the pre-
Scribed courses preliminary to ap-
pointment in the signal service.
Though but mere boy, Raymond
has attained a remarkable degree
of proficiency in radio work, the
study of which he took up of his
own volition year or so ago.
Agent E. w. Rountree of the
Coast Line, went to Tampa Sun
lay, and remained there till Mon
lay evening, when he returned. |
Ills object in going there was to be
present when an operation for
,rachoma was performed on one Of
lis little sons. Ether was the an
used in the case, and the
10Y stood the operation finely and
S now all right. This reminds us
hat, several months ago, The Her
Id gave warning that trachoma
lad attacked school children at
everal places in the state and that
'unta Gorda had better guard "a
,ainst it. 1t is not too late for a
medical examination to be made
# the school children here.
Russell j. Coles of Danville, Va,
1ade very practical talk, yes !
erday afternoon, to our whole
ale fishermen, a synopsis of which Z
W hone TO print in next week 3
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
Red Gross Auxiliary Organized by
Indians at Mcdonald.

To the Editor of The Robesonian.
On the 4th Sabbath in January
Miss Mckenzie and Mrs. Smith, from
Rowland, and Mrs. Price from Nc
Donald came to our church, Reedy
Branch, to explain the needs and work
Of the Red Cross. After hearing it
fully discussed we decided to organize
an auxiliary to the Red Cross chap
ter at Rowland with the following Of
ficers: Ed Hunt, chairman; Mrs. At
telia Morgan, vice-chairman; Johnnie
Oxendine, secretary; Luke Bell, treas
urer.
We organized with thirty members
and since then we have enrolled sew.
eral members.
Our people are very enthusiastic
over the work, for we have realized
we must make great sacrifice to wiz
the war. For this reason we have
organized with the determination tx
do our "bit."
We all extend our heartfelt thank:
to the ladies who have manifested s.
much interest in our organization.
ED HUNT,
Pastor Of Reedy Branch Church.
Mcdonald, N. c., Feb. 4, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
News Notes and Personals From

AsSNeS AEotCo d11C { rem
Lowe.
Correspondence of The Robesonian
Lowe, Feb. 4.-This section was
badly shocked when we heard OF Mr..
Frank Parnells wife's death.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Tyner and
daughter spent Thursday afternoon
in Lumberton, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Ellis of near Buie.
Mrs. A. S. Tyner is still unimproved
Mr.. M. A. Odum spent Friday in
Lumberton.
Misses Vonnie and Beulah Smith
We're Lowe visitors Friday afternoon
MIR. Humphrey Odum was severely
hurt when cow kicked him on his
leg Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. w. E. Baxley of Buie route 6
spent Thursday afternoon at Lowe
on business.
Mr.. Giles Davis, while out hauling
wood, ran over bee gum the othel
day and was badly stung.
Mr.. j. G. Prevatt is still holdine
fort at Lowe.
Sorry to learn of the death of thu
late Richard R. Smiths widow, "aun
Harriet"
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07

this was fine, especially when We note
the severity Of the weather for much
of the month.
The teacher gave a half holiday
Friday for the purpose of cleaning up
the grounds, which the children eager
ly engaged in with much interest
and the appearance has been much
improved. Messrs. Herod Allen, w.
H. Bulluck and Mike Griffin came with
shovels Thursday afternoon, and made
beautiful path from the house to
the road, which was a felt necessity
1t will be remembered that our school
is young, and the house is new ard in
the woods.
We may be a little old-fashioned
and possibly selfish, but we naturally
associate the school house and church
house together. They are an index to
the community spirit, and all people
like compliments. We all appreciate a
nice school and church.
Mr.. John L. Hall Of Abbottsburg
! was welcome visitor recently. Some
part of his gasoline engine had gone
wrong and he was on his way to Lum-
berton to consult specialist.
Misses Caralyne Shooter ef
| bertvn and Edna ACKlnSOn OF FT0C
| torville visited Miss Emma Fleming
last week.
| Mr.. A. E. Fleming, who for the pas
several months has been salesman
in Mr. NJ M. Rozier's store, resigned
his position last week and returned
home on R. 2 from Conway, S C. t.
| say goodbye to homefolks before go
ing to the training camps.
Mr.. Editor, your editorials are al
ways interesting, but that enc in
recent issue of The Robesonian O
the way that british negro in vii
mington was allowed his freedom al
ter his assault upon little white 81,
who died as a result of the crime
I was especially to the point. Just sue
as that fosters mob-law. It is a pit
our laws are not carried out in a NOR
drastic manner, especially in case
like that We are slow to believe thu
men as rule want to avenge then
selves, but when the so-called stron
arm Of the law shows its inpotency
vipdicating honor and virtue they WI
do things they would not otherwis
do. They should be saved rom sue
deeds.
j. NJ. FLEMING.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
COULDN'T HOLD
DOWN HIS JOB
Blood Got So Bad Was Almost
Paralyzed on One Side-Leg
Swelled Up.
LAYED OFF WORK FOR
NEARLY FIVE YEARS

After suffering for years and being
unable to work | am glad to say that
once more l feel like my old self and
am back on the job," declares another
of those many men who had to give
up work through poor health.
Miners, trainmen, mechanics, and
men of all kinds who spend most Of
their time out Of doors, often layoff
and can't even hold down their job
because Of some blood trouble that
gradually and like thief in the night
steals their strength and health away.
Read what this we'll known Princeton,
W. Va, mans ay about it:
81 suffered from blood poisoning on
my leg and partial paralysis of one
side Of my body and had stomach trou-
bic bad. l would wake up with a
numbness in my whole left side. Ny
| leg swelled up and turned purple and
! it got so bad | was unable to work
/ for nearly five years. Then friend
of mine advised me to get some Acid
Iron Mineral and in three days af-
| ter all those long years of suffering
my leg healed except tiny spot and
that was gone soon afterwards. The
numbness and paralysis left me and
I feel better than 1 have felt in many
i years. IL CUI0u HE VI oil lIIJ tIOQ-
bles and boosted me up so good / am
back at work for the first time in
years." writes w. H. Richards, Sr.
Princeton, w. Va.
If a man lets his blood go until
it is sluggish and full Of acids and
} poisons he can hardly walk, much less
| keep up with the times. Many 9
; man is plugging along hardly max
ing both ends meet bec~>i.,e health
holds him back. The fellow who gets
over the top of these high cost O
living days is the fellow with speed
real health, rich red blood, good di
gestion, and appetite and for thi:
/ thousands Of people right here in thi!
state endorse Acid Iron Mineral. &c
dollar bottle of the nearest drug
store, see interesting folder wrapped
in each bottle.
Sold in Lumberton by The Pop
Drug Co., and by good stores every
: where.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
w. JEROME STEVENS.
Lumberton, N. c., Feb. 9TH, 1913.
Put Off Building Until War i.
Over If Possible.

An appeal to the public not to build
new homes during the war except
when the need is urgent, in order to
save capital, material and labor for
essential war enterprises, was issued
Monday by Secretary McAdoo.
Home building is an excellent
thing in normal times," said his state
mente "but at present, unless there is
a real shortage of houses for war
workers, | strongly advise that ma
terlals, valuable labor and credit he
not utilized for this purpose. Wheth.
er homes should be built should be
determined by urgency of the need"
The secrtary explained that the
trasury is observing this rule BIZ re.
fusing to let contracts for federal
buildings except in cases of absolute
necessity.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENT
Church Services-School at Cedar
Grove Making Good-A Condi-
ton That Fosters Mob Law
Personal.
Personal.

Correspondence Of The Robesonian.-
Lumberton, r. 5, Feb. 6.-The
weather was bad Sunday but fair
sized congregation greeted us at Ce-
aar Grove. 1t was the occasion Of the
funeral of the late Mrs. Lucy Annette
Pitman, which, on account Of the Sc
we're cold at the time of her burial
in December, had to be postponed.
Among the visitors from a distance
besides the relatives who live near
Bellamy, Rockingham, and other
places, we were pleased to welcome
Mr.. James Kitchen of R. from Max
ton.
We count it misfortune to have
missed our appointment altogether at
Sipgletary's Cross Roads, but we were
mot equal to the task on account Of
sfha - s.ii,, Daa 1vads, s...d SICKNESS, IN
the. family. The brethren over there
are wonderfully endowed with the
gift. of. endurance, and therefore we
rest the case with them.
Our school at Cedar Grove is max.
ing good. There are 55 OIL roll and
the average attendance during the
month of January was 80. We think
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
Navy Can Take 100000 Troops to
France Soon.

Secretary Daniels Monday autioriz-
ed the statement that the navy is as
sured of enough transport facilities
TO make sure that there will be 5O0,-
600 American troops in France early
this year as was stated by Secretary
Baker recently before the Senate mil
itary committee.
Mr.. Daniels made the statement
when Informed that Secretary Bakers
forecast Of the number Of men to be
sent abroad had oeen challenged in
the senate by Senator Hitchcock. He
would not say whether the Navy De
partment's outlook for ships was such
as to warrant the expectation of hav.
| ing 100000 more men in France BY
| the end of 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
Catarrh is Real Enemy
and Requires Vigorous Treatment

Throw these makeshift remedies To-
the winds, and get on the right treat
ment. Go to your drug store to-day,
get bottle of S. S. S., and commence
treatment that has been praised by
sufferers for nearly half a century.
S. S. S. gets right at the source Of
Catarrh, and forces from the blood
the germs which cause the disease.
You can obtain special medical advice
regarding your own case without
charge by writing to Medical Direc-
tor, 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
BROAD RIDGE BREEZES
Sad Mishap Of q Sparkling Swain
Farmers and High-Prlced
Fert;l;zars-Cood School
Rabid Dogs-Personal.

Corresnondence of The Robesonian.
Broad Ridge (Lumberton, Z. a.
Feb. 4-Farmers are busy hauling
fertilizer and plows are running.
Mr.. Dave Collins, who moved north
of the Ridge not long ago, has re-
Gently moved back down south
"Sure the pixies would not bite for
Mr.. Collins"
A Young gentleman Of Mt. Elm
section thought he would go out to
see the young ladies one night not
very far away, SO he harnessed that
old mule and started. About mile
and a half away he had to cross the
head of the mill pond and the water
was high Or at least this young gent
| thought so about the time that Old
mule backed him off that dam road
across that pond Oh! How cold! So
as he climbed up the steep hill out OF
! that cold stream he had decided, like
the mule, to go back and put him in
as possible. Well, he did regret that
he could not get to see those pretty
girls near the equator of the Ridge.
tilizers. Some are buying and don't
know what the prices are, while some
are buying 8-2-2 at very high price
way up to about $50 the ton, and 8-3-e
at $50 per ton.
i Now if any one in the city wants
to come out and try the plow l viii
get them a farm or give them mine
for a small rent and also give then
the high priced fertilizer to star
them off quick at the same price
paid.
We want justice and want to Civ
Justice, but it seems hard to do it
II the farmer had profit on his prod
ucts equal to the manufacturers ant
other concerns there would be n
mortgaged farms. The farmers ca
raise some manureS, but can't rails
enough of the right kind far the diff
ferent soils.
: When the farmers try fer5ilize
= such as soda at 500 the ton it take
\ a lot Of labor and stuff to pay fo
:. it. Labor is high and out Of reach, S
/ can't see fortune in forming ye
at the present prices; but it won't d
to stop the ploW now, as | see it.
; Farmers, buy very economically an
raise food stuffs for yourself ard th
I allies; and that is the way to get th
Kaiser.
Dear farmers, we have got job be
fore us and / tell you it looks lik
l we've got to curtail our rations, bu
, don't refrain from duties, and obe
e our President, for he knows what w
4 must do. So be loyal to him, you
country and Jehovah the Supreme.
3 Miss Jennie Ivey Of Orrum sectio
e spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mr.:
e j. H. Ammons of this section.
s,~son had go to the hospital |
aergo an operation for append
= CHS.
g Glad to hear that Mrs. Sampse
Cox Of this section, who underwel
IT an operation for appendicitis
n Thompson hospital, is getting alor
d as we'll as can be expected.
d School is progressing nicely und
% the management of Misses Marjor
D Steele and Mamie Thompson of Luz
berton.
i Rabid dogs are running at large
a this section.
IN Best wishes to the grand old Rob
H. sonian.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
THE MEADOW LARK.
A Bird That Plays Havic With
Young Corn.

To the Editor of The Robesonian.
The bird law, I think protects the
meadow lark, better known by old
field lark. I think this mistake The
bird each year has his share Of oats,
wheat, rye, barley. In Robson
county he is the most expensive bird,
always up with the sun, in some mis-
chief. Corn is its greatest prey. Ear
ly planted corn sometimes has to be
plowed up on account Of this bird. I
don't believe l would miss it much if
were to say that it costs each farm
er in the county S6 head each year
They never bother corn until it
sprouts and then they go down after
the soft grain, breaking the tender
sprout in many pieces.
If this is true, why not change the
law and let the county pay for then
to be killed till not one is left? I SAY
it is so.
w. JEROME STEVENS.
Lumberton, N. c., Feb. 9TH, 1913.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
Do Not Neglect It.

When you use medicated sprays,
atomizers and douches for your Ca
tarrh, You may succeed in unstopping
the choked-up air passages for the
time being, but this annoying condi-
ton returns, and you have to do the
same thing overland over again.
Catarrh has never yet been cured
by these local applications. Have
you ever experienced any-real benefit
from such treatment
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
About COnstination

Certain articles Of diet tend to check
movements of the bowels. The most
common of these are cheese. tea and
boiled milk. On the other hand raw
fruits, especially apples and bananas
also graham bread and whole wheat
bread promote a movement Of The
bowels. When the bowels are badly
constipated, however, the sure wav IS
to take one or two of Chanherla;n,s
Tablets Immediately after supper.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
MOTHER GAVE
THIS DELICATE
CHILD Y|N0[
And He Got Well and Strono.
That's True

Monaco, Pa.-"My little bov. who
IS the youngest of three. was w"aI ~
nervous and tired all the time. SO he
was most unfit at school, and moth
ing seemed to help him. I learned
OF vlnol and gave it to him. It has
restored his health and strength and and
ne mas gained in weightS-M
WHGerick W; Sommers, Monaco, Pa.
vlnol IS a constitutional cod i've
sna IRON remedy for delicate weaL
alnng children. Formula on svar,,
oote!e, so you know what voii are o;,;
'ne them. Children love it, "
:. -. MeMlilan & Son Drug Co.
Lemberton. N. a wv
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07
STATE NEWS.

Waiter Watson, 80 years old (born
= England 1866, gun-maker to the
Confederacy, retired manufacturer and
hardware merchant, died at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. Ed. C. Smith, at
Fayetteville, Thursday.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07

The minister of war has recalled
Argentina's military attaches from
Berlin and Vienna. In political circles
this action is regarded as significant
ana connected with the sinking of the
Argentine steamer Ministro irriendo
January 26
The Robesonian., 1918-02-07

Twenty-Five lawyers were passe
and 10 thrown by the State ST.
preme court Friday in the smalIes
loI or barrlsters sch. into practice il.
rs years. The list includes Danie
Monroe jolly, Vineland; Henry Lee
Williamson, Elizabethtown; none frou
Robson.
The diamond drill., 1918-04-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Crystal Falls. Michigan, April 10.
A regular session OF the common
council OF the city OF Crystal Falls,
Michigan, was called 10 order on the
above date at 8 o'clock y. m. by the
mayor, the Hon. j. J. Gaffney-
Roll call. Members present: Peng.
lase. Shells. Nelson. Axelson, Meis-
Ter and Klesges. Absent: none.
Minutes OF April End and 4th, 1918
read and same approved.
Moved by Penglase and seconded by
Meisler that the meeting be adjourned
TO Thursday the 18th day of April, A
d., 1913 at s o'clock y. m.
w. j. GRIBBLE, Clerk.
The diamond drill., 1918-04-27

Crystal Falls, Mich. April IL. 1918.
Meeting OF the Board OF County
Road Commissioners held at their Of
fee in the court house at Crystal
Falls. Michigan, this l7'h day of April,
1918.
The meeting was called TO order by
William A. Holmes, chairman. with
the following commissioners present:
James 5. Wall. J. T. Gibson.
The following bids were opened for
the grading and macadamizing OF the
road known as the Crystal Falls
Paint River road
Holmes & Barnum. iron River
Clearing. per acre. $5l 90.
Grubbing. per square 45c.
Earth exc. per Gu yd.. 45c.
Loose rock exc. per Gu yd., 95c.
Solid rock exc. per CT. yd.. S145.
Overhaul. 25c
Top course rock az Gu. yd.. 1926.
Top course binder at Gu. yd.. $500.
Bottom course rock, al Gu. yd.,$2.S0
Bot course binder, AZ Gu. yd. $3.50
Rock at crusher for bridge. per Gu
yard. $3.50
Emil Helgemo. Iron River. Michigan
Clearing. per acre, $4,000.
Grubbing, per square, 60c.
Earth exc. per Gu. yd., 39c.
Loose rock exc. per Gu. yd., Acc.
Solid rock exc, per Gu. I'd, Sl.00.
Overhaul, 4c.
Top course rock. per GU. yd., $500
Top rock binder, per Gu. yd., $500
The diamond drill., 1918-04-27

Bot course rock. per Gu. yd., $500.
Bot. course binder. per Gu. yd., $500.
Rock at crusher for bridge. per Gu.
yard. 90c
Herman Holmes, Crystal Falls.
Clearing, per acre. $4,000.
Grubbing, per square. soc.
Earth exc, per Gu. yd., 43c.
Loose rock exc. per Gu. yd., soc.
Solid rock exc. per Gu. yd., $l.25.
Overhaul. Sc
Top course rock per Gu. yd. 1925
Top course binder, per Gu. yd. 1926
Got course rock. per Gu. yd., $3.50.
s.flfot. course binder. per cu. yd. 80 90.
K xpck al crusher for bridge, per Gu.
yd., cost plus 20 per cent
Hicks Engineering Co. Vulcan, Mich.
Clearing, per acre, $4,000
Grubbing, per square. Ace
Earth exc. per Gu. yd i0c
Loose rock exc, per Gu. yd 65c
Solid rock exc, per Gu. vd., $3.50.
Overhaul. 25c
Did not bid on the rocking job
Emil Helgemo having withdrawn
his bid. IL was moved by Commission
er Gibson and seconded by Commits
sioner Wall that the contract be
awarded 10 Herman Holmes. Ayes
Holmes, Wall and Gibson. Nayes
none.
There being no further business "a
come before said meeting, on motion
the board adjourned
JOHN WALL, Secretary.
The diamond drill., 1918-04-27
AprII 49, 19lS.


A regular statutory meeting OF the
common council Of the city OF Crystal
Falls, Michigan, was called TO order
on the above date by the mayor the
Hon j. j Gaffney
Members present: Shells, Nelson,
Axelson. Melsler and Klesges.
The following resolution was offer
81. by Meisler. who moved its adop-
~, seconded by Nelson:
= WHEREAS. il appears from the
statements and returns OF the sever
al precincts OF the city of Crystal
Falls. Michigan, that at the first elec-
tion OF officers 10 be elected under the
Charter OF said city, as adopted March
11th, 1918, held IN and for said city
OF Crystal Falls, on Monday, the 18th
day OF April. a. d., 1918, the whole
number OF votes cast FOR the various
offices OF said city, and the respective
number OF votes cast for each at said
election were as follows, namely:
The whole number OF votes cast for
the Office of mayor was 1870, Of whicl
Sam Bridges received 1870.
The whole number 81 votes cast foe
the Office Of Commissioner for two
years was 1T. OF which David NJ
Ross received 1T.
The whole number OF votes cast for
the office Of Commissioner for one
year was llG, OF whicn Arvid Blork
received 116
The whole number OF votes cast for
the office Of supervisor was 343 Of
which Charles A. Robinson received
1l6. John Edward Udd received ia
and James r. Flood received 49,
The whole number os votes cast
for the office OF Constable was 202. OF
which ELI Massie received 81, William
Broad received 6S. Ernest walback
received %, r. n. Mullen received %.
and Sam Jacobs received l.
THEREFORE,, the council OF said
city in pursuance OF tho statutes I'm
such case made and provided and I'm
pursuance OF the Charter OF said city,
does hereby determine that said cleo
tion resulted as follows:
Sam Bridges was duly elected 10
the Office OF mayor Of said city under
said charter
David NJ. Ross was duly elected 10
the office OF commissioner for two
years under said charter.
Arvid Bjork was duly elected TO the
office OF commissioner for one year
under said charter
Charles A. Robinson. John Edward
Udd and James r. Flood were duly
elected to the Office Of supervisor un-
der said charter
Eli Massie and William Broad wore
duly elected 10 the office Of Constable
under said Charter
AND TT rs HEREBY ORDERED
that tho city clerk make certificates
forthwith according 20 law and I'm
accordance with the foregoing deter.
mnati0n.
There being no further business on
motion, meeting adjourned
w. j. GRTBBLE Clerk