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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
Patriotic Club Meeting

The Fortnightly Club met
Thursday, Sept. 18th, at the home
Of Mrs. f. D. Robinson, but imme-
diately repaired to the Red Cross
rooms and spent the afternoon
working on this months allotment
Of pneumonia jackets.
The program was carried out
while the ladies sewed, and the af-
ternoon was pleasantly and profit
ably spent.
The responses We're "Heroes of
the Old Testament" and the fol-
lowing numbers were well render
ed and appreciated:
Abel, the Pioneer Saint, Mrs.
Hancock
Abraham, an Old Time Prince,
Miss Norma Pepper.
An Eastern Love Story, Mrs.
Rankin.
Solomon, a Study in Irresolu-
ton, Mrs. Blanchet.
During the business meeting
the program committee for the
new year was appointed by the
president, as follows: Miss Nor,
ma Pepper, Mrs. Grace Davis and
Mrs. Frances B. Hewitt.
The next meeting will be a con.
tinuation Of the study of the Bi
BILE, responses to be "Words OF
Christ. - Mrs. Mabel Weeks will
be hostess at that time.-MRS
F. B. HEWITT, Sec. of club.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
In the County Judges Court in and I

In the County Judges Court in and for
DeSoto County, Florida, Sitting as a,
court of probate:
In the matter of the Estate of w. T..
Downing: ]. Henry Johnson, Admnistra- g.
tor.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th,
day of Sept. 1918, / the undersigned ad-
ministrator of the estate of w. =. Down -
ing deceased, will present to the above
court, my final reports and account to-
gether with vouchers as such admins
TRAITOR and will at said time ask said
court to approve and confirm said final
report and issue to me letters of final dis
charge in said estate.
Dated this 2Sth day of March, 1918.
15-26t J. HENRY JOHNSON Admin
lstrator.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
m THE DeSoTo COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA. IN CHANCERY.

Jennie E. williams, complainant, VS..
David C. Williams, defendant. Divorce.
1t appearing from the affidavit made
and filed herein by S. f. j. Trabue of
counsel for the complainant herein, that
the place of residence of the defendant,
David c. Williams Is unknown, and that
the age of the said defendant is over
the age of twenty one years, and that
there is no person or persons within the
state of Florida the service of subpoena
upon whom would bind the said defend
ant.
1t is therefore ordered adjudged and
decreed that the said defendant David =.
Williams be and he is hereby required to
appear to the Bill of Complaint filed here
in at the office of the Clerk of the above
Court, in the Court House in the City Of
arcadia, Florida, on or before the 2lst
day of October A. d. 1918, else the saii
hi Il will be taken as confessed by the said
dci endant
It is further ordered, adjudged and de-
creed that a copy of this order be pub
lished once a week for eight CONSECUTIVE
weeks in The Punta Gorda defalI a
newspaper of general publication ,,ih-
lished in Punta Gorda, DeSoto County,
Florida.
Witness the Hon. John s. Edwards,
Judge of the said Court as well as the
Hon. A. L. Durrance, Clerk of the said
Court and the seal of said Court, this
the 14th day Of August, A. ID. 1918.
(SeaD A. l.. DURANGO, Clerk.
S. F. ]. TRABUE, Solicitor for Com
plainant
State of Florida
County Of DeSoto.
I, A. L. Durrance, Clerk OF the Circuit
Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of the
State of Florida in and for DeSoto Coun-
ty, do hereby certify that the above Is
true copy of the original order ofSpubh
cation made in the above styled cause
on the 14th day of August, A. D. 1918.
Witness my hand and seal of our said
Court, this the 14th day of August, A. d.
1918.
(SeaD A. L. DURRANCE, CLERK.
34-8t
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that T. ]. Wat
kns purchaser of Tax Certificate No. POI
dated July 3. 1911. has filed said certifi-
cate in my office, and has made appica-
tion for tax deed to issue in accordance
with law. Said certificate embraces the
following described property situated in
DeSoto County, Florida, to-wit: VIZ of
SEA of NWA, Section 10, tp So, r. 25 E.
the said land being assessed at the date
of the issuance of such certificate in the
name of Mcneil & Company. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord
ing to law, tax deed will issue thereon on
the 4th day of Oct. A. ID. 1918.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the Goth day of August A. d. 1918.
(SeaD A. L. DURRANCE, Clerk Cir
cult Court Of DeSoto County, Florida.
BY l.. M. Hays, ID. c. 36-5t
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
Women Organize for Drive

Mrs. A. P. Jordan, who was APP
pointed by Mrs. w. S. Jennings
chairman for DeSoto county of
the National Woman's Liberty
Loan Committee, has been busy
this week trying to organize the
women Of the county for the great
drive which begins on the 2Sth.
She has addressed letters to lead
ing women in all the precincts of
the county urging each to accept
the Craftsmanship Of this commit
tee for her precinct and to forth
with organize the committee.
Mrs. Jordan has appointed Mrs.
D. N. Mcqueen vice-chairman for
the county, Mrs. J. N. Skies chair
man of the Punta Gorda commit
tee and Mrs. G. W. Hewitt public
ity chairman. These ladies have
accepted their appointment and
nay be relied on to do their FIJI
duty.
AS soon as the organization
throughout the county is com
pletcd, Mrs. Jordan will give to
the local papers the names of the
various precinct chairmcn. The
ladies can be depended on to DO
good work, and every man should
give them all possible assistance.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS =

To the voters DeSot3 County :--BeleV-
Ing that II would be to the best interest
of the county TO have at least two mem
bers of the present Board of County Com
missioners serve On the next board; ana
there being no nominee for commissioner
in District No. one, the friends of Hon,
L. W. Whitehurst of Wauchula, take
pleasure in announcing him as q candi-
date for recollection to the office Of Coun-
ty Commissioner for Dist. No one, to be
voted for in the county at large in the
November General Election.
Your support for Mr.. Whitehurst is So
licited and will be appreciated by his
friends.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

A good rain fell here Tuesday
afternoon. Buy 4War Savings
Stamps.
The Wednesday afternoon holt
day is no longer observed by the
local banks.
Several columns Of very inter
csting matter are crowded out of
this issue of The Herald.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
IN THE DeSoTo COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN CHANCERY

e. E. Welsh VS.. Stella b. McLane and
Charles A. McLane.
Under and by virtue of a final decree
rendered in the above entitled cause by
the Honorable John s. Edwards, judge of
the said court. / shall sell at public out
cry in front of the court house door in
the City of Arcadia, DeSoto County,
Florida, on Monday the 7th day of Octo-
Der A. D, 1918, between the legal hours of
sale on said day, to the highest and best
bidder therefor for cash, the following de-
scribed property. situate lying and being
in the County of DeSoto and State of
Florida. to-wit: Lot S. of Block 81 in the
town plated Trabue. incorporated Punta
Gorda, as per recorded plat.
Purchaser to pay for deed.
w. D. BELL, Special Master in Chan
Gerry.
Leitner & Leitner, Solicitors for Com
plainant-36-5t.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
Boost-don knock.

Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey Belor and
Tony Ruden, of the Willow Pens
section, We're attending to bust
ness here Tuesday
Maj, L. B. Babcock, who is a
regular winter visitor here, win
return from Pittsburg, October
list, and spend the winter here.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

WEDDING INVITATIONS you are
going TO get married, let US talk with you
will compare favorably with the most ex-
pensive engraved ones and they will NOT
cost near so much--THE HERALD.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

Surgeons agree that in cases of cuts.
burns, bruises and wounds, the first
treatment is most important. When an
efficient antiseptic is applied promptly,
there is no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once For use
on man or beast. Borozone is the ideal
antiseptic and healing agent. Buy it
now and be ready for an emergency.
Sold by--all druggists. (adv).
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE - Choice location on the
new hard-surfaced county road in So
lana, facing zee feet on Marian Avenue
and having a depth of COG feet--streets
on. three sides-splendidly fenced, very
growth--well built small dwelling Moth
ing can excel the opportunity for re-
turns on vegetables, fruits and poultry.
Apply TO Dr.. BURLAND, Box 26, Punta
Gorda, Fla.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE-Four-room house with four
large lots ready for cultivation, fenced
with barn and outhouses, one block from
town limits; several bearing fruit trees:
only $4,000 cash, if sold at once.-See
ADAM SILCOX, 2tf.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

LOST-Sunday. 8th inst, between FIT.
Myers and Punta Gorda, spare tire and
rim from Buick car.--Reward will be paid
finder by Lieut., p. Provost, Dorr Field,
Arcadia.--37 If.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
CLASSIFIED

e. Advertisements inserted under this
head for cents per line each insertion,
six words counting a line.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

WARNING NO1ICE-This is to notify
tho public not to buy any cattle in tho
following marks and brands: crop. under
slope in each ear and branded E. S.
EVELYN COLCLASURE. 25-2s
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LOST

LOST:--An automobile tire,-betweeu
Fit. Myers and Punta Gorda, on Saturday
evening. Finder please notify HEIT-
MAN-EVANS CO.. Ft. Myers, Fla, and
receive reward.--1t.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

People of this town are hungry
for turnip "greens, which are
scarce and not easy to obtain.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

FOR QUICK BuYER-1 Maxwell tour
ing car. new batteries; / piano as good
as new; horse, wagon and buggy, farm
implements. Address Mrs. ID. e. COL
CLASURE, AcliIe, Fla. 27tf
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19

FOR RENT--Furnished five-room cot
tage with sleeping porch and bath
Address MISS BLANCHE BLAKE, Pun
ia Gorda, Florida. 36-4t@
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Chinese Cabbage Seed, a
bout ten pound. $500 a pound.-JnO.
A. WEIGH. First National Bank, Punta
Gorda. 3S-4t.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
MISCELLANEOUS

HAIR DRESSER-AIadame Pauline
Coleman, having returned to town. will
do hair -dressing-make combings into
switches, do scalp work and beauty cul-
ture. p. o, Box 95. 31tf
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Oflice Rooms, neat large
and well ventilated--over Coopers Hard
ware Store. Apply to THE HERALD. tt
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
THIS TROOP DID
SOME BIG THINGS

Chief of Police E. H. Swanson led
bunch of storm troops out into the
country last week that certainly put
up some speed and accomplished
great results. In the crowd were 10
men and they shocked about 100
acres in five hours. They went to
the farm of Mrs. Ole Esby, five and a
half miles north of town. In the party
were E. H. Swanson, who was gener-
alissimo, l. j. Moe, E. J. Pegg, C. A.
Bonhus, Oscar Dahl, Louis Gillette,
Herman Stern, Con Foley, w. j.
Brown, M. P. Krogh, V. C. Swanson,
O N. Bergman, Martin Peterson, R.
Jorgenson, O. ANDERSON, Ralph
Krogh, E. M. Harding, M. J. Boyd.
There are too many in this bunch to
write up individually, but each and
every one of the boys went cover the
top" in fine shape, so we will have
to give them all great boost as be-
ing frst-class in every respect when
it comes down to shocking grain. The
boys worked hard, but they liked it,
and were perfectly willing to go out
and show that they could make good
when it came down to a pinch. Their
work was greatly appreciated by the
farmer for whom they worked and the
good words we are hearing about this
bunch would fill a big book. It goes
to show that the city fellows can make
good at any time in any place and not
only that-they are showing a spirit
of community harmony that is mighty
good.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
C0OPERST0WN Of.
FlCIAL PASSES AWAY

Chief of Police Anton Christensen,
of Cooperstown, passed away at To-
cal hospital in Fargo Aug. Z. For
great many years Mr.. Christianson
has held the position of police officer
of Cooperstown and we want to say
that he was a fine officer. The editor
of the Times-Record can we'll remem-
Der years ago when many tough char
acters were floating around the coun-
try, many of them visited that town,
and there were some real tough ones,
too, and he showed conspicuous brav-
cry on many occasions in arresting
some of these men. He was also a
law enforcer to the letter and knew
neither friend or foe in the discharge
of his duties, but was fair and con-
scientious in his work and we feel that
we are not saying too much when we
do say that Mr.. Christensen was a
fine officer and a good citizen and in
his passing away Cooperstown loses
one of the best of it's citizens and off,
Gals.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
TOWN CHAPS
MAKE GOOD

A bunch of storm troops went out
to County Treas. Nelson's farm last
night and succeeded in convincing the
owner that they really were pretty
good men, after all. Henry hired 'em
to go out to do some shocking, and
when he hired them, knowing them
as we'll as we do, he had very serious
misgivings, but when they completed
the task there was not more tickled
landed plutocrat in Barnes county
that that same Henry Nelson. Just
look at the personnel of the shock
troop that went out to the Nelson
farm: Olaf, Roe, Chas. Moordale,
Orson Tooley, Henry E. Nelson and
Of course the boss had to 60 sit on
a shock and see that the men did the
real work. They did it. But you
wouldn't think it, would you after
looking them over. Well, to make a
short story of it, these boys shocked
80 acres-as we'll as Nelson-in four
hours. Can you beat it. You cannot.
The boys are dandy workers and
the owner of the farm was tickled at
getting so much done in four hours,
which is something regular farm
hands never do, that he could not
sleep all night for laughing, he was
so pleased. He paid the boys fifty
cents an hour and says they are we'll
worth it. Some of 'em have sore
wrists today and a lame back but they
are game and will 60 out again TO-
night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
BUY FUEL and
SUPPLIES NOW

The public generally should thor
oughly understand that it's health and
comfort during the coming winter will
depend upon merchants and families
getting in their supplies of fuel, food
stuffs, clothing, etc.; now, during the
summer when rail transportation is
easily available.
In order to relieve Transportation
facilities of as much traffic as possible
next winter and to prevent recur-
renee of the conditions which existed
last winter due to the great demand
upon carriers, it is desirable that mer-
chants, manufacturers and families
lay in all seupplies of fuel, wood, oil,
or wood, and household goods and
store them, before the railways are
crowded with freight trains carrying
grain, munitions, timber and other
things needed for prosecuting the war
effectually, and to, the absolute ex-
clusion of everything else. In this
way you not only actually insure
yourself and family against want and
discomfort but help the soldiers in
France 60 cover the top" just the
same as in buying Liberty Bonds and
War Stamps. This warning has a
real meaning and is meant to arouse
every one to sense of the necessity
of following out this plan at once.
Otherwise more or less suffering and
sickness is very liable to occur.
With fuel in the cellar, you may let
the other fellow-the slacker-do the
worrying and walking the floor while
you and yours are enjoying the win
ter days and nights in warmth and
comfort.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
M. H. DREYER
RETURNS HOME

M. H. Dreyer, proprietor of the
Dreyer Ready-to-Wear store. returned
home last Thursday from his New
York, Chicago purchasing trip. Mr..
Dreyer says that new fashions for fall
and winter are coming out all the
time but the prices are also soaring.
He has purchased heavily of all the
newest creations in ladies wear and
says he is going to have the finest lot
of ladies' suits, coats and dresses
that ever came to Valley City. Mr..
Dreyer is very progressive and has
worked up a fine business since he
came to Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
OF MRS.
NANCY HENRY

The funeral of the late Mrs. Nancy
Henry was held at Fingal Sunday aft
ernoon, Rev. E. P. Getchell, of this
city, preaching the funeral sermon:
A quartet from the city consisting OF
Mrs. w. T. Craswell, Miss Dorothy
Mcfarland and Messrs. L. B. McMul-
len and J. B. Meyer furnished special
music. The interment was made in
Woodbine cemetery in this city. c. A
Olsen, of the Valley City Furniture
Company, had charge Of the funera
arrangements.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

Saturday Tower City was we'll rep
resented in our city. Theparties came
down to take in the show given at the
Grand theater, 'The Unbeliever.'
Those present were Mrs. Sansburn,
Mrs. Geltman, Mrs. Slime, Mrs. Mink,
Mrs. Couren, Mrs. Lockard and
daughter Mae, Mrs. W. E. Clark and
Mrs. Frank Berry. The above named
named have boys now in France, and
such pictures as "The Unbeliever" are
of interest to them.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
AUTO THIEVES
ARE CAPTURED

During election Engebret Larson
had his Ford car stolen and until yes
terday the thieves had not been
brought to justice, but through cards
sent out by Sheriff Kelly the thieves
were apprehended in Ramsey county
where they had broken into place
and stole tire. The two men were
brought from Devils Lake last night
by Sheriff Kelly and will plead guilty
to the charge and get a sentence from
the district court in the near future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
ALLIES TAKE WEST EDGE OF BRAY

London Aug. 12-l:50 p. m:Allied troops have TAX
nthe west edge of Bray it learned this afternoon
Bray five miles southeast of Albert and the most import
ant point the Somme west of Perrone The Germans
the French have taken Echee three miles west of Roye
The French made further advance Is mile front
between Avre and the Ose While the situation between
Roye and the Somme is startegazed necessary to
the enemy resistance. The British have taken Lhons
They reported to have taken that city before but
evidently driven out by the German counter attack The
report that Chaumes and Roye have been captured is in
correct.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

DR.. w. B. Thomas, of jamestown
College, wife and daughter, were in
the city Saturday and made hurried
trip to the Getchell farm north of
the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Craswell went
down to Fingal Sunday to attend the
funeral of the last Mrs. Nancy Henry
Mrs. Craswell going down to sing:
They were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Dedrick, and after the fu-
neral they took ride to Fort Ransom.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
NOTICE

Any one wishing high grade or reg
istered breeding sheep, should get in
touch with L. A. Wood. I also have
four Red Polled bulls of serviceable
age. L. A. Wood, Valley City, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

Mrs. J. D. Jones, VINO has been
spending some time in the city visit
ing friends and relatives, left on No.
2 Sunday night for St. Paul.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

Dell Link, one OF Tower City's
prominent farmers spent Saturday in
the city on business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

John Anderson and son were In
from Cuba yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

Did you write 20 your soldier, al
you promised to write. this week?
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15
SWEDISH STEAMSHIP SUNK

At an Atlantic Port, Aug. 1.-THE Swedish steam
ship Sydland sunk by submarine 120 miles southeast
of Cape Sable Thursday afternoon it became known to-
day. Thirty survivors have landed here Captain Larsen
of the Sydland said the ship sunk Thursday after
shot the bow but the crew time to take to the
boats The ship sunk by placing bombs in the hold
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-08-15

SITUATION REPORTED UNCHANGED
Paris Aug. 12-The French office reports the sit
uato nbetween the Avre and the Disc unchanged Dur
ing the night Marquivers and Grveers region six miles
east of Montdidier were bombed.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-09-27
ATLANTA LANDLORDS
ARE PR0FiTEERiNG

Atlanta, Ga, September 27-That
Atlanta landlords have been guilty
of profiteering in their rents is the
charge that has been made recently
against house owners Of the city and
committee has been appointed by
the Atlanta Federation of Trade to
make an investigation of the situa/
tion.
Sensational charges have been
made against some of the landlrds,
who are charged with collecting ex-
orbitant rents out of ali proportion to
existing conditions The influx of
visitors incident to the centering of
so many soldiers at the two camps has
crowded housing Conditions IN At
latina to a marked extent, very few
places being available.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-09-27
SPLENDID GIFT
FOR BELCIANS
j. r. WESTBRoK AND BRO. GIVE
$1,000 WORTH OF THEIR STOCK

J. T. Westbrook and Brother have
possibly done the first giving as
business concern in this section OF
Georgia 10 the Belgian clothing fund
that may be considered an unusually
y",e ond lber al one. From the r
stool! of clothing they took iui!v 5000
worth vest srday ofternoon "d h'd
~ rafde rt 81 u -
charge of the Belgian clothing cam
psigH
These cone ated Of good th"' we're
etil Of cons lerable Va'ae, but style
had passed them on &c the o'd stocks
and they VIII now be seat to Belgium
where not style but comfort Is the
word. This gift was appreciated no
little.
1t is an example all Georgia big
stores can weel afford to follow