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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06
From DR.. and Mrs. Albert

Editor Herald We want to
thank you for so timely publish
ing the names and location OF the
young men from Punta Gorda,
who are in the army. We are ac-
quainted with nearly all of them
We shall not forget them, nor
cease to follow them through all
the stormy days to come. We
have talked of them often. and
wondered where they were. Your
list lifted the veil, and gave a
glimpse of them, scattered over
the United States with the van
guard already somewhere" in
France and all pressing on to-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06
A Roll of Honor

An artistic handpainted Roll OF
Honor presented to the Church of
the Good Shepherd by Miss Helen
Yarwood of Niagara Falls, will
service next Sunday, the 9Th
be dedicated at the eleven o clock
inst.
The following names of men,
bers of the Episcopal church in
the United States service publish.
ed in last weeks Herald were
neatly inscribed by Postmaster
Rhode on this Roll of Honor:
Sergeant VIM. E. Vecqueray
Engineer Corps, in France.
Sergeant Geo. 0. Dewey, Z. S
aviation, Dayton, Ohio.
Corporal Albert F. Dewey, U. 5
aviation, Dayton, Ohio.
DR.. Archer Smith, U. S. Medica
Corps, in France.
Harry V. Barrow, u. s. n
Training Station, Newport, r.
-Wm. L. f. Demere, U. 5. Ma
rine Transport at sea.
The public is cordially invited
to the above mentioned service.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06
LOCAL ITEMS

Tim Stephenson visited Arcadia
on business, yesterday.
Mrs. C. G. Davis visited Arcadia
Tuesday.
Mrs d. L. Willis of Charlotte
Harbor, was a guest OF Mrs. d. D..
Meadows, Tuesday
Mrs. Clara Davis and Mrs Fl.
P Blazer visited Arcadia, Tues:
day.
Monday being the birthday OF
Jefferson Davis, the banks were
closed.
Wrappers for egg-plants-hun-
dreds of old newspapers at Zoe. a
hundred at The Herald office.-tf.
Miss Mary Pexa of Tampa,
spent several days here last week
visiting Miss Elise Blount.
Mr.. and Mrs. John IL. Blanchel
of Olga, arrived here Saturday on
a visit to Mrs. Blanchet's parents
DR. and Mrs. G. r. Blanchet.
HI. Dotson went to Plant City
and Tampa, Tuesday, on business
requiring his attention for seVera
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd P. Davis
and children Of Arcadia, were
guests here Sunday of the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Clara DAVIS
J. H. Allen, after spending
few days with his family here re
turned, Sunday evening, to hi
work at Center Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. K, Bowman
went to LaBelle, Saturday night
and spent Sunday and Monda'
with Mrs. Bowman parents, MI
and Mrs. J. R. Doty.
Painting and decorating-lntel
Tor and exterior work. ! have ma
years of experience and will CIV
YOU honest service at right prices
j. Harvey Miller (adv-l
Mrs. C. G. Davis and Mrs
Alice NJ. Eaton left this morning
for points in the far East, wh 1e,
they will spend the summer. In
former goes to Melrose, Mass
the latter to Warner, n II.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06
That Blessed Red Cross

The Moore Haven auxiliary of
the Punta Gorda chapter of the
Red Cross was assessed $4,000
for the late drive and sent in
$76400.
Citrus Center was assessed
$4,000 and contributed $4,000.
These were not promises to
pay" but actual cash.
When it comes to patriotism
and benevolence, this south half
Of DeSoto county can be depend
ed upon to go lover the top" ev-
cry time.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

y
and friends. From there, she will
go to Okcechobee City to visit kim
folks and friends she has there.
Mrs. Thomas Hartigan left
Tuesday morning for her former
home in Charleston, S. c., where
she will spend the summer with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. B. H. Mobley and her
daughter, Miss Byrdie, went to
Arcadia, Sunday evening, and
spent few days with friends
there.
Mrs. G. E. Lanier and baby, af-
ter a pleasant visit of few days
here to the formers mother, Mrs.
E. N. Brown, returned home to
Avon Park, Sunday evening.
Well, there are several of us
who haven't money enough to go
off on a summers trip; conse-
quently, the town will not be COM
|pletely deserted.
The Woman s Civic Associa-
ton will hold its regular monthly
meeting, June 7th, at 4 p. M, at
the town library.-MRS. M. A.
MEADOW, Secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Mann of
Cortez, and Mrs. E. G. Ayers of
Manatee, arrived here in an auto
Saturday, and were guests until
Monday afternoon of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. j. Meadows.
Ex-Gov. Gilchrist came in from
IWaycross, Ga, Sunday, and will
remain until tomorrow, when he
will return to Waycross. He is
looking well, and his many
friends were delighted to see him
Mrs. B. Il. Wilson and baby OF
Miami, arrived here Sunday on
weeks visit to Miss Undine Jor.
dan. Mrs. Wilson is well remem-
bered here as formerly Miss Bea
trice Meshaw. She is looking as
young and as attractive as ever
A large lot of beautiful wasf
silks of all colors and latest styles
has just been received by A. j
Kinsel & Co. The ladies are in
lvited to call and see them, wheth
err they wish to buy or not. NJ
trouble to show goods. -advt If
Stated meeting of the Ordel
Eastern Star tomorrow FRIDAY
evening at seven thirty. All mem
bers are urged to be present TO
special work. All meetings afte
this week will be suspended unit
september.
The brothers, d. w. and L. I
Wilson of Wauchula, accom-
panied by their friend P. c
Boney, came here in the Wilson
auto, Monday night, and mex
morning, after being greeted b.
! Dan Wilson'S many friends, LET
on their return trip.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Harry R. Dree
gors and their two children start
: ed Tuesday morning, in their al
Ito, on two-months trip to point
abroad. They went first to Tan
pa. thence to Orlando, Jackson
] Vile and so on. The trip wi
a end at Tallulah Falls, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. McAfee,
most agreeable couple who cam
here about last Thanksgiving anc
during their stay, won the esteei
2 of all who became acquainte
9 with them, left, Tuesday morn
ling. for their home in Harrod'
burg, KY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

ward the same goal. We know
them, and know too, they will
make good in this war against
barbarism. I'VE trust too, they
will also eight that good fight"
to which we are all called. I'll.
and ELLA b. ALBERT.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

The diet Of the japanese farm
err or laborer costs 6 cents a day
and is made up of rice, barley, fish
and vegetables.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

Iona farmers report the best
crop of sweet peppers they have
ever produced. Some Of them
cleared as much as 81 200 an acre.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

Many friends were glad to
greet Rev. T. r. Woodson of Zol-
TO, when he came here to vote on
Tuesday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-06-06

Wauchula is being visited today
lby Dave Warren.
| Will Adams of Fort Myers, was
greeting his friends here, Monday.
Attorney Chadman is having
an interview today with Judge
Edwards in Lakeland.
Arcadia is frightened with a
visit today from Mrs. B. HI. Mob
ley of this place.
L. A. Hawkins, well known
trucker, spent Monday night in
Fort Myers.
Capt. E. V. Willis was here for
only a few hours, Tuesday He
was on his way to New York to
accept an official position on one
of our new merchant ships.
Lee Rhode came down from
cleveland, Ohio, Friday; went to
Arcadia today to see the county
Ienrolling board about army serp-
lice.
| Quit killing the snakes, people
lquit killing them! All of them
eat mole crickets and other bugs,
and only rattlesnakes and moe
casins are dangerous.
i A fleet of ten airplanes lowered
over Puntna Gorda Tuesday. The
1.-TWO that captured the Herald
lscribe on the sand-fats were not
Included.
Arcadia News, Monday Mr..
and Mrs. j. l.. Livingston and Mr..
and Mrs. j. B. Poston, motored
; down to Punta Gorda yesterday
afternoon.
, Arcadia News, Monday-A par
| ty of young people enjoying a
dinner party at Punta Gorda yes
terday were Misses Martha and
Julia Livingston and Lieutenant
! ISnyder and Mr.. Rivers from
ICarlstrom field.
Patriotic services in the Metho.
: dist church last Thursday were
well attended and highly appre
ciated by all present. The presi-
dent s proclamation designating
, the day as one of fasting and
prayer was read and other APP
r A little political rally in front
, of the Seminole Hotel, Saturday
night aroused considerable IN
r terest, Speeches were made by
, Written and Stewart, candidates
| for county commissioner, and by
Hon. j. A. Undertake, candidate
, for states attorney. All Wof
Votes for themselves.
Capt. Ernest f. Miller of the
! steamship Elizabeth Monroe
! Ismith. spent few days here the
: past week as the guest OF his Sis
I ter, Mrs. Joel Bishop. He was or
his way to Cartagena. United
States of Colombia, S. A. He Is
most agreeable and interesting
gentleman.
: Visiting soldiers from the Area
!. dia aviation camps were treated
! Thursday night, to a feast OF
Il wagon load of watermelons, at TIN
Soldiers Club Room in the Ma
! sonic building. The melons Wer'
: contributed by that patriotic CIT
] izen, P. w. Meadow, through hi
!, farm manager, d. j. Meadows.
4 We are beginning to think tea
J. electricity is just about as unre
! liable as gas and politicians. Yes
terday morning, when we were Il
perfect fidget" to get election
-lnews set for the first page, "some
3 thing" happened at the powe
, house, and it was two hours be
/ fore we could operate our type
setting machine.
= Geo. e. Bryant was exhibiting
e on the streets, Tuesday, a hea'
! of milo-maize, a small patch 0
4 which is growing on his place. I'll
) says that it is easily grown and
I fine food for horses, COWS an
! chickens. The head shown b
1 him fully supports his claim an
3 argues that this valuable forag
4 plant should be extensively cult
! waited in this county.
L.. Al IL 49,;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
PRELIMINARY TO PEACE PARLEYS
 TO BE IN PARIS Only Formal Session of Peace Conference to Be
 At Versailles Palace. JOINT ARMISTICE
 COMMISSION AT SPA Marshal Foch Turns Down Pleas of Germans For a
 Modification of Terms.

Paris, Nov. 25.-By the Associated Press-The conferences on the pre- liminaries of peace probably will be held in Paris instead of at Versailles, owing to the superior accommoda- tions and conveniences in the capital. Only the formal sessions at conclud- ing sessions will be held at Versailles. The only active sittings now going on are those of the joint armistice com mission which holds daily sessions at Spa. French, British and German delegates attend the meetings.
 Some of the meetings are described as having been very animated over the efforts of the Germans to secure modi- fications of the terms of the arnistice. Marshal Fochs reply was a refusal to consider change and a dispatch from Basel gives the text of the marshaFs reply, which says:
 NO attention can be given to the demands presented in General von Winterfeldts letter of Nov. 21".
 While the joint armistice commits sion's duties are restricted to the ex- ecution of the armistice, it is one of the preliminaries which will merge later into the sessions of the inter Allied conference and the peace con- gress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
BOSNIANS ASK FOR REUNION
 WITH SERBIA
Would Unite With King dom Under Sovereignty of Kara Georgevitch
 Dynasty.

Basel, Nov. 25-The Bosnian na- tional government has addressed a note to Grown Prince Alexander of Serbia, asking for an immediate re- union of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Serbian kingdom under the sov ereignty of the -Georgevitch dynasty of which the Crown Prince is the ruling head.
 Kara -Georgevitch (Black George), Petrovitch was the founder of the reigning dynasty in Serbia. He was murdered in 1917, leaving two sons, one of whom, Alexander, became the reigning prince in 1842. The title of Alexander to the throne was confirm ed, but the dignity is not hereditary. dicate and was banished. The Obre- novitch dynasty then became the reigning house of Serbia and continu- ed until 1903 when King Alexander and his queen were murdered. Then the Kara -Georgevitch house returned to power King Peter I. becoming monarch. His older son, Prince George, renounced succession to the throne in 1909 and Prince Alexander, his younger brother, became the heir apparent. Prince Alexander fought with great distinction during the re- cent Allied offensive in southern Serbia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
CANCELS ORDERS FOR SUPPLYING
 AMERICAN ARMY
Gen. Pershing Putting Force on Peace Basis As
 Rapidly As Possible.

Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 20.---Gen- eral Pershing issued orders following the signing of the armistice with Ger many for the prompt reduction of the extension system for purchasing sup plies for the United States army in Europe and for the speedy transition to a peace basis. Acting on this or der, military authorities have given notice of cancellation of contracts so far as possible, with a view to rapidly diminishing the inhowing stock of supplies required for an army of two million men.
 An officer who has had much to do with this branch of the service sums up the situation as follows:
 "A bureau of contracts and adjust ments was established with a view of simplifying international and inter allied obligatgion. A system of inde- pendent departmental action was ere ated and placed under the supervision of this bureau. The coordination of the purchase and supply activities of the American army with it's allies covers all Europe and was one of the first things given attention by Gen eral Pershing in the business organ iZation of his army
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
CHARLES
 SEES DANGER FROM
 AUSTRIAN BOLSHEv|K|
Says There is Pressing Need of Aid From Amerl-
 ca and the Allies. ASSERTS NO TIME
 SHOULD BE LOST Sovereign Appears to Feel Keenly Tragedy in Col
 lapse of Empire.

Vienna, Sunday, Nov. 24- (By the Associated Press)- Declaring there is pressing need in Austria for assistance from America and the Allies, former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary insisted today that the danger of Bolshevicism is very great in his country. It was in conversation with a correspondent of the Associated Press that the former sovereign told of the peril which is inn pending.
 The former emperor, his wife and five children are at Eckertsau castle. With them are a few faithful men and women, including Count Alex ander Esterhazy, former chief of court to the emperor, and Naval Cap tain Seedank. An interview with the former Emperor was granted after the request had been transmitted through the President of the council of the German-Austrian republic. The correspondent then was permit ted to motor some 25 miles to the castle. which is located in the center of a vast plain devoted to farming. This plain is dotted here and there oR long, low one-story houses not unlike the settlements in Dutch" Pennsyl- vania. Men and women were busy in the fields digging beet roots when the correspondent passed by Eckertsau castle is constructed of stone and is surrounded by trees. It is guarded by few soldiers, although there are scarcely any callers. The building dates from the Twelfth century, but its large rooms were remodelled a century ago and later handsomely furnished 50 that the castle now ap- pears to be merely luxurious coun. try place.
 As the correspondent entered the gates he was met by captain Seedanl and conducted through a lofty hal to the second story of the castle where he was received by Former Emperor Charles.
 The former emperor wore gen erals uniform and apparently wa vigorous, but lines about his blue eye gave signs of the stress of recen days. He appeared to feel keenly tn great tragedy that has come througl the collapse of his empire, but h cordially greeted the correspondent shaking hands with a strong, friendl grip.
 Motioning the correspondent to
 chair by a center fable and takin another himself, the former empero spoke first in English and lapsed int French.
 T authorize The Associated Pres to say that not single day should b lost by America and the Allies i helping the people here, so grave i
 (Continued on Page 12)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
RADIO CONTROL BY GOVERNMENT
 BEING PLANNED
Hearings on Bill December 12 to Make Radio Mes
 sages Federal Monopoly.

Washington, Nov. 25-Hearings will begin before the House n0erchant ma rine committee Dec. 12, on an ad- ministration bill which provides for permanent government control of radio communication through the pur- chase and operation of all shore sta tions in this country used for com mercial purposes.
 The bill makes provision for the handling Of commercial business through the government plans, which would be operated by the navy de- oartment. Rates for such messages would be fixed by the Secretary of the Navy who also would provide special rates for press despatches.
 Development of wireless telegraphy by scientists would be encouraged, and the measure, would not apply to ex- perimental and training school sta tions which would continue to operate under government licenses.
 Officials of the navy department hold that practical government mo- nopolv in radio communication is necessary in. order that international agreements may be executed properly and that government business such as communication with the ships at sea, shall not be inteferred with through the operation of private plants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
INCORPORATE TO
 START CAMPAIGN FOR GEN. PERSHINC
Former U. $. Sen. Dick and IA Prominent Republicans
 Sponsor Movement.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 25-A cam John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in France to the presidency in 1920, was formally launched in Ohio today by the incorporation of "the Pershing Republican league"
 Former United States Senator Chas. Dick, of Akron, and IA other promin- ent Republicans of Akron and Sum init counties are sponsors for the movement. Mr.. Dicks name heads the list signed the articles of incor- poration which were issued by tho Secretatry of State today.
 The Pershing League will be for mally organized tonight in Akron. It is said that MT. Dick will be made president.
 As set forth in articles of incor- poration, the purpose of the league is to "crystalize the already existing sentiment for General John J. Persh- ing as President of the United States in 1920, and to work for his nonina- ton and election"
 With the organization of the parent league, other leagues are to be form ed immediately in every state ana district in the nation.
 "We do not know whether General PerShing wants to be president or not" said MT. Dick. But we do know that there Is a great sentiment throughout the nation for him to be and the organization of the leagues is to crystalize that sentiment. If it Is sufficient to nominate him, am certain he will consider 1t his duty to accept the nomination"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
FULCHER HELD
 CAPTIVE ON A GERMAN U-BOAT Was Well Treated By His Captors After the Sink
 ing of Ficonderoga. QUESTIONED ABOUT
 AMERICAN FORCES Says Man Who Gan Stand 25 Days on Submarine
 Can Stand Anything.

London, Nov. 25-Lieut. Jules H. Fulcher of Frisco, N. C., who with Lieut.. Frank L. Miller, of Oakland, Gel, was taken on board the German submarine Deutschland from the tor pedoed American cargo snip Ticon- deroga on Sept. 30 and was brought to Harwich yesterday by the U-boat, was wounded severely in the thigh when the Tfconderoga went down, according to the Harwich correspondent of the Daily Express.
 He escaped on a raft and was picked up by the U-boat.
 "They gave me a drink of brandy and questioned me about American troops and other things" said Lieut.. FulcHer. q then was taken to the forepeak where I had to sleep with not less than 35 German sailors who lived in this dungeon. The first bath l had was when rain squal hit the sub- marine while I was on deck.
 "On the eighth day of my captivity Germany sent a peace note to Presi- dent Wilson and on the 11th day the submarines were recalled from the American coast. On the 18th day we encountered a Norwegian vessel from New York to Australia. She was cap- tured and sunk after her provisions had been removed and the crew turn ed adrift in small boat 1000 miles from land.
 I've fired SO shots at an English sailing ship two days later but two British cruisers appeared and we sub- merged to depth of 150 feet. The cruisers dropped depth charges and the submarine -trembled.
 "On Oct. 26 when the U-boat was recalled, I had been on board 25 days. When I arrived at Kiel l was told would be seEt home by way of Co., penhagen but later two officers came and told me I could go to England on one of the surrendered submarines if I wished. I accepted gladly and found that the U-bout was the same one which had torpedoed my ship. The Germans treated me very well but have come to the conclusion that if g man can stand 25 days Imprisonment on a German U-boat he can stand anything"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25

London Nov 25-The latest reports received in London from Germany indicate that the internal there has reached critical stage Although proclamation been sued declaring that all political power the hands of the German Socialist republic soldiers and workmens council opposition to such government is growing Berlin.
 greater part of South Germany including Wurttembero Baden and Bavaria has declared submit to the ter rorism of the dctatOrs in Berlin who replaced K T and miIarisn An independent republic has also been formed in northwestern Germany with Hamburg as the cap ta Even in Prussia according to the reports feeling against the Berlin soldiers and Workmens council qannq around
 The Neuese Nachrichten of Munich maintains that the present rulers in Berlin unable democracy and unwilling that the authority in the empire shall be given to Germans appointed by national assembly rest of the empire should detach itself from Berlin create Independent in place beyond reach Of the arbitrary action of minority inclined
 Berlin Sunday, Nov 24-(By the Associated press)-Dr Karl ebknech the Radical leader devoting him. self primarily at present to effort influence the men re- turning from the front His henchmen comprise small army of Red soldiers who accused of packing meetings sufficiently to the majority necessary push through resolutions and other embarrass the present government
 Dr. Lebknechs agitation in it's entirety the official pro- paganda the SParatcus group extreme radicals He chiefly directs his attacks at the proposed national assembly, The indications far however that his the returning soldiers has failed absolutely yesterdays meet ing marked by the violent opposition who are declared have attracted the meeting under false pre- tences
 The radical leaders oratory is forceul and vindctve His principal appeal is to the proeariat Did Bour- geoise while in power permit to have voice in the gov ernment?" he will ask
 "NO," he "Then you workngmen must not al- low it to have say We need government soldiers and worhmen, one ypying the proeariat which will not have to bow down before the entente
 "There must be pickering entente imperialism We will dispose of that just did of the racy The revolution bound the entente couns tries but we who made the Russians years are demanding that the revolution break out in England and France within 24 hours"