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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
STATE BApTBTs MEETING .ur,
OPENS JANUARY 18TH


gram Of interest has been provided
and is Given out by the secretary
Rev C, L. Collins y, D., of Delanu'
as follows
TUESDAY NIGHT
ZOO Devotional, Rev. R. W. Ihiol'
Eustis.
1880 Organization,
7:45 Welcome addresses.
500 Sermon, Rev. E. 7. Poulson'
D, D., st, Petersburg. Alter
nate. Rev. r. E. Reed, Bar
tow.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
500 Devotional, Rev. n. B. Okel-
ley, Gainesville.
9:15 Reading and referring OF re-
ports of boards:
The State Board of Missions.
The trustees of Florida Bap-
fist Orphanage.
10:45 Foreign Missions. Rev. Bun.
yam Stephens, D. D., Ocala
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
200 Devotional, Rev. A. T. Camp.
Chipley.
2:l5 Reports of Nominating COM
mittees and Committee on
Time 1and Place of Next
Meeting.
2:45 Religious Literature, Rev W.
A, Burns, Quincy.
3;15 Report of Committee on State
Missions, Rev. A. j. Holt, D.
D., Arcadia.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ZOO Devotional, Rev. II. S. Right
mire, Daytona
715 State Missions, Rev. C. w
Duke, D. d., Tampa; Rev J
Il. White, D. D., Miami, Rev
S. B. Rogers, D. D., Jackson
vile.
THURSDAY MORNING.
800 Devotional Rev R. T. Jones
D. u Winter porly
S:l5 Education and the Seminary
Rev Wallace Wear, Lake
1000 Florida Baptist Orphanage
lo:45 Home Missions, Rev. ]. s. Nc.
Lemore, Bradentown.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
200 Devotional Rev. J. W vesev
Jacksonville
2:15 Report of Executive Com.
mittee.
&@5 Temperance, Rev. W. D Turn
ley, Fort Meade
$3.50 Aged Ministers and M,n,s.on
lal Assurance, Rev. A. w La.
mar, D. D., Clearwater,
THURSDAY NIGHT
700 Devotional
80 Woman's Work, Mrs. H, G
Peelman, Jacksonville
"45 Education, A. p uon.o
LII, D., Lake City.
FRIDAY MORNING
800 Devotional, Rev. J. F.. sa
velle, Palatka.
$3.50 Sunday Schools, Prof c NJ
Britain, Lake City.
B. Y P. u, Rev. w. W.
William, Jacksonville.
1890 Report of BUDGET Committee
1900 Sermon. Rev. F. D. King. Fort
Myers.
Adjournment.
trains leave Jacksonville for Tai.
lahassee at $40 m. and $40 n
n' The morning train out of JacA
'onville reaches the capital civ
early in the afternoon and is the
pest train to take. Passengers who
cave Jacksonville in the evening
Shouid secure space in the ITALIA.
nAssee sleeper, which they NAV oc-
'ppy there until Z o'clock the next
morning The entertainment commit
&c will not meet the train which
arrives in Tallahassee about mid.
hight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
MADAME OLGA PETROVA
AT MIAMI TO TAKE PICTURES
OF THE DEERING ESTATE

Madame Olga Petrova. the noteu
actress arrived in Miami early yes
+erdav morning, accompanied by a
rumber of other motion picture
n,ayers, for a short visit. Nine. Pc
troya and her company came here
from New York for the special pur-
nose of taking pictures of Viscaya,
the magnificent estate Of James
Leering, who has given his consent
fer her company to use such pic
tues as she desires.
Nine Petrova is registered at the
Royal Palm, and the other members
Of her company, J. Burns, Miss Hin
XII, Miss Buralle, P. Whalen, Fan
els Slater, H. Goldstein and Mrs,
Gilmore, are stopping at the Ora
lynn.
IT, noted actress enjoyed rest
fnl day yesterday, although she says
il was unintentional, and was due
entirely to the fact that their
equipment had not arrived.
Miami is very beautiful place,
and I only wish that l could stay
here all winter" she remarked.
Questioned as to what she thought
of Miami as field for the motion
picture industry, she said that 1t is
splendid locality to make pictures
dealing with the tropics.-Miami
Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
WaveletS
From
The Deep
C.. Gre e n

Some day the Kaiser is going to
get so bad he will kill himself
TIT fellow who comes home at 3
a. m. and finds his wife waiting for
him with a rolling pin and fat
iron reminds me of New York City
last week, for he is in the GRASP
OF A STORM.
The italian government considers
our baseball bats as toys and
want duty paid on them. If the
"1CI KID or whatever they call the
CHIEF mogul over there Ever re-
ceived enc Of those aforesaid toys"
on mis- Uranium, he would change
his mind or lose it.
"St. Petersburg Times states hy-
pothetical case about a stalled auto
five miles from home on cold
night and asked, What would you
do We bite. WHAT did you do?"
Tampa Tribune. 'Scuse me for
buttin' in, Mac, but l understand
This has happened a number of
times but have never been abla to
find out who the party was along.
side.
Early to bed, very late to rise;
One meal day, Hooverize.
The poor fellow who had hotb \,
lesS taken off in that wreck in
Maine will have to spend marv .
FEETLESS day.
lhey say our ticket agent At Tho
railroad station is a fast liver :
noticed lately that he has been tear
ing off mile after mile
why not send Doe Irwin ia tbe M
s'heer Corps at the front? He opgbt
o DC good at making BRIDGES,
n
20 your bit, don't eat GERMAN
fried potatoes. ~ "a ~
,nN YEARS AGO IN LAKELAND
-'hermometer took the rr1npD
DEGREE below zero NM
iHAhS AGO IN LAKELAND
lied stockings caused a man 70
lose his eyesight. 70
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

Most of the folks who come to town
wander into the Telegram of1ice-pos-
sibly, because as one nice old ladv
put it, ut seems friendly in here.
We are amused at some, much pleased
with others, and try not to be grouchy
with any. But there is marked DIFF
ference in the manner of their zap.
proach" One gentleman from Mich
igan came in today, and In subscrib.
ing, remarked, "They tell me l can't
live in Lakeland without the Tele
gram" Just before him had come
another gentleman from the same
State who after allowing us to gaze
upon and hope to obtain dime in his
possession, cruelty withdrew the
same because we wouldn't solemnly
pledge and covenant that the carrier
boy would leave the paper on a Ger.
tain spot on the porch We felt re.
ieved that he did not bind us to read
1t to him, and afterwards arrange it
in suitable form for his wife's hustle.
But they're nice lot, take 'em by
and large, these friends from the
North, and we're always glad to greet
them and give them whatever help
and information we're able.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
THOSE Who HAVE
CONTRIBUTED TO THE
TOURIST HEADQUARTERS

Allen, to cover the rental OF the
:ourist headquarters. which consist
If three nice office rooms in the
Chamber of Commerce building. No
over 50 was asked for or
subscribed. THE total amount col
ected is $751;. The rent for four
months will be $140.
w. j. Allen.
Mrs. M Staten.
fremont Hotel.
l.. M. Futch.
G. Henley.
Miss Trammell.
J. C. Owens.
A. P Shaw Georgia Dining Room
Miss Roseberry.
Mrs. L. J. Eisenhart.
Mrs. Gus Daniels.
Peoples State Bank.
First National Bank.
State Bank.
F. d.. Bryan.
O'Steen Jewelry Co.
NJ. F. Hetherington.
Florida & Georgia Land Co.
Mrs. Kate Booth.
Puritan Bakery
Melton-Ott Clothing Co.
Hub Clothing Co..
LaMode.
Straw Shoe Co.
c. w. Weeks Dry Goods Co.
Lakeland Book Store.
Ford Shoe Store.
Smith Brothers.
w. B. Marcum.
j. w, Lanier.
Casino Theater.
Z. G. Tweedell.
Cut Price Store.
WdIHer hardware Co,
Cash.
Magnolia Pharmacy.
R. W. Weaver.
Model Hardware Co.
D B. Dickson.
Famous Department Store.
Postoffice Cafe.
c. 0. Wheeler.
Mckay Furniture Co.
KILLER Hotel.
Florida Furniture Co.
Sloan Garage.
Herman Shapiro.
W. B. Weaver.
Reynolds Millinery.
Cash.
5. M. Stephens.
white Line Co.
Beauty Shop.
wilson & Boswell.
w. l.. Thompson.
Dr. R. R. Kline.
wilson Hardware Co.
+. H. Callahan.
Lakeland Hotel.
CIR. Ford
orange Hotel.
l. V. Stevens.
Silver Palace.
Cash.
Dixie Garage.
City Garage.
E. G. Flanagan.
Cash.
Mrs W. F. sneed
j. c. Swindell
loyal Hotel.
j. B. Norton.
buchanan & Son
Fl. ]. Drane.
E. Bryant.
H. c. Edmonson.
Warning Grocery Co.
Miss M Tomlinson.
w. F. Nichols.
Interstate Land Co.
]. F. Cox.
Lake Region Land Co.
c. o. Pinch.
e. M. Watts.
IN addition to the above cash sub
cripttons, the following articles o.
''rntture have been loaned:
chair and couch, by DR., Sarah
Wheeler
chair by Florida Furniture Co.
Rue by M. F. Hetherington,
RUG by Red Cross Chapter.
Six chairs and settee by Order Of
'ailroad Conductors. /
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
NOTICE TO BOY SCOUTS

Every Scout belonging to Troops
ono and two Of Lakeland are re-
cuested to be at the City Hall Fri
day night at z O'Clock. There are
several things of Importance to come
up and full attendance is desired
ALVA R. CARVER,
Scoutmaster Troop No. T.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

Jeems Alexander, fairly compo-
tent political prophet, predicts that
Doyle Carleton "can be Governor II
ne will run" So far as Doyle is
concerned, doubtless "Barkis is will
III. but into whose hat the guber-
Material plum will fall next is mat.
ter OF the haziest speculation. Thera
are lots of political lightning rods
al over the State, and it's too early
10 even conjecture where the bolt
will strike.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

Tourists, we note, frequently be-
come so charmed with Florida's eli
mate, scenery and other attractions,
tIat they have occasional attacks of
poetic desquamation; but the affec-
ton is quite harmless, and serves
merely to mitigate the fine FRENZY
OF their enthusiasm. Huh?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

The Philathea Glass of the BAPTIST
church will hold their monthly bust
ness meeting at the home of Mrs,
T. G. Flanagan Thursday evening
at o'clock. All members are urged
to attend as there will be an cleo
tion of officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

Every member of Class No. s of
the Christian church is urged to be
at the church tomorrow evening at
6:15, Business of importance is to
come before the class.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

State Board of Health warns us
ttat some diseases are most "ketch-
in when the patient is "deslua-
mating" When we see anybody do.
ing anything like that we're sure
going to turn the other way.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

People love an old friend. That's
why it is that the joke at the minstrel
show, or from the speakers plat
form, that has the longest whiskers.
gets the loudest applause.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

Trib. says: "The Lakeland News
calls our attention to the fact that
most pianos are upright And the
rest of them are square. This
makes many of 'em grand"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10
us,hodist Ladies to Work

Methodist Ladies' to work
A. Red Cross Rooms Tomorrow
An ladies of the Methodist Mission
arv Society are requested to be at the
nod Cross rooms tomorrow morning
ready for work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-10

THE LAKELAND NEWS
A weekly newspaper giving q resume
Of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
YOU

Should right now be thinking, plan
ming and buying for Christmas. You
know you'll buy quite lot Of Candy
don't you every year? This year is
different. You1l have to buy early
tho government asks it. No stores
will be open late for your convent
ence.
In our line we now have all the
bulk chocolates we're going to have,
Also all the high grade stuffed fancy
Candies. Sugar will be scarce Christ
mas because Of the extra demand for
sweets. So why not order your
cakes now? Have them off your
mind because Wen take care of all
orders given early.
Have a look at our line Of novelty
baskets. We have baskets for every
thing. A nice selection Of empty
boxes and Christmas cards. Cigars
on hand now cannot be bought Christ
mas for the price you pay today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved BY EaFaIia's
Wizard oil

Hamlin's Wizard Oil is a simple
and effective treatment for sore
throat and chest colds. Used as a
gargle for sore throat it brings quick
relief. Rubbed on the chest it will
often loosen up a hard, deep seated
cold in one night.
How often sprains, bruises. cuts
and burns occur in every family, as
well as little troubles like earache,
toothache. cold sores, oanker sores,
stiff neck, and tired aching feet
Soothin healing Wizard Oil VIII al
ways bring quick relief
Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
IF not satisfied return the bottle and
get youT money back
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, SO
cents, Guaranteed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
MRS. SMITH RECOMMENDS CHAM.
BERLAIN's TABLETS

"I have had more or less stomach
trouble for eight or ten years."
writes Mrs. C. II. Smith, Brewerton,
N. Y. when suffering from attacks
Of indigestion and heaviness after
eating, one or two of Chamberlain 5
Tablets have always relieved me.
( have also found them a pleasant
laxative" These tablets tone up
the stomach and enable it to per
form its functions naturally. If you
are troubled with indigestion give
them a trial, get well and stay well.
dSw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
state of Ohio. CITY of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
IS senior partner Of the firm OF +. ].
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
Of Toledo, County ond State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 20 before me and subscribed IN
my presence. this 9th day OF December.
4. u. 1856 4 ". GLEASON,
lSeaD Notary Public.
tails Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternaily and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System Send
FOR testimonials free
r. J. CHENEY s. co. Toledo. o.
sold tly al druggists. Be-
ualfa t4mily PiNa far constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. G. r. Gerard OF Ninnekah, will
be at the offices formerly occupied
by Dr.. Gordon, room 204 Tye build
ing, Chickasha, Monday and Thurs
day afternoons from to 5 o'clock
every week. to continue the work
started by Dr. Gordon for treatment
of rectal diseases
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
GROUP

II your children are subject tc
Group get a bottle Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and when the at
tack comes On be careful to follow
the plain printed directions. You
will be surprised at the quick relief
which it affords. d&v
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29

Our special for Saturday and Mon
day: Japan coal hods, No. lG. Ace
No. II, 50 cents; No. II galvanized
70 cents; No. Is, so cents Chalfant
Hardware Co. 29-2i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29

Notice Tignor's ad on page five 1t
Watch that Kozy show today Can't
beat it.
VIM Eagle spent Thursday in Law
ton, the guest of friends.
Madge Kennedy in "The Service
Star a Goldwyn feature. sugg to.
night
Variety show that's keen Kozy
today.
C. A. Chincholl, after an extended
illness, has resumed his work as
boilermaker in the Rock Island
shops.
O. Henry story, "Transients in Ar
cadia. Kozy today
Tom Floyd and family expect to
leave in the near future for an ex.
tended visit in Kansas City and 9th.
er points in Missouri.
VIM Whitaker and daughter, Miss
Minerva, and granddaughter, Mary
Agnes Bennett, were visiting rela-
tives in Tulsa yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke and daugh.
ter Miss Mabel, are in Little Rock,
Ark, visiting Mrs. E. A. Revielle,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Burke.
Herbert Miller and Earl Derrick
employees of the Rock Island shops
spent Thanksgiving in Rush Springs,
the guests of Miss Flora Huntley.
Our special for Saturday and Mon.
day: Japan coal hods, No. lG. Acc
No. II, 80 cents; No. II galvanized
70 cents; No. Is. so cents. Chalfant
Hardware Co. 29-2i
Wormy children are unhappy, pu
ny and sickly. They can't be other
wise while worms eat away thsil
strength and vitality. A few doses
Of WHITES VERMIFUGE performs
marvellous transformation. Cheer
fulness, strength and the rosy bloom
CT health speedily return. Sold b.
Wren Drug Co. d&V
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
FOR SALE
APPLES AND POTATOES

A nice variety of nice Roman beau.
ties, Arkansas Blancks, Winesaps,
Black Twigs, Ganos, Ben Davis and
White Winter Pearmanes, Also a
car fine Idaho Russell potatoes See
us for best prices. Chickasha Apple
House, 1913 S. 9rd St, by Early hotel.
25-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
THANKSGIVING DRIVE

NOV, 20 7 Q Dc, Z,
You promised the secretary of the
treasury he could depend on you for
a certain loan to the government each
month. Keep your promise without
fail.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29

When your food does not digest
well and you feel "blue," tired and
discouraged, you should use little
HERBINE at bedtime. 1t opens the
bowels, purifies the system and re-
scores a fine feeling of health and
energy. Cold by Wren Drug Co.
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Aubyme Oil & Gas
Co. will be held at the office of the
company in the Enid National bank
building, in the city of Enid Okla,
at o'clock, p. m, on the 5th day
Of December, 1918, to elect board
of directors for the ensuing year,
and to transact such other business
as may legally come before said
meeting.
The books of the company will
be closed for transfer of stock from
. O'Clock a. m, Nov 25th, until Fri.
day, Dec. 9Th, 1918
w. w BYNUM,
ll-23I0t, Secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
personal
i Mention

\
--@-~--~-~-~-~--------
See Tignor's ad on page five. i
Good lump ccal $500 per ton, de
hvered. Phone 7S9. Linton Grain
Co. Iii
b. o. Leidocker is reported Ill to
day.
Brass Bullet, thriller Kozy to
day
Get your moneys worth by buying
Capital tire. Cor lth and Kansas
Southwestern Auto Supply Co. 26.St
Watch and wait for our Christmas
opening Dec T. ChaIfant Hardware
Co. 29-2t
Charlie Chaplin in his funniest pic
ture, "A Dogs Life" Sugg tonight
Slippery Slim comedy. Kozy
today.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Nall were Thanks
giving guests of Mrs Nails parents
in Dallas, Tex.
Phone S4S, Cox and Son, for coal
Lump coal delivered, 1925; nut coal
delivered, $500. 9.1-3Ot
Read Tignor's ad on page five. 1t
Watch and wait for our Christmas
opening Dec. Z. Chalfant Hardware
Co. 29-2t
Mr. and Mrs. Lester 0. Blake and
small child, were guests of relatives
in Lubbock, Tex, Thanksgiving.
Southwestern Auto Supply Co., dis
tributors Of Capital Tires. X. of p
Bldg, corner 4th and Kansas. 2G-3t
Watch and wait for our Christmas
opening Dec 7. Chalfant Hardware
Co. 29.2t
Corley Patterson spent Thanksgiv-
ing day as the guest Of friends and
relatives in oklahoma City.
Just ask your friends if they saw
Charlie last night at the Sugg They
will tell yop the rest.
Capitalize best tire on tho mar.
ket. Southwestern Auto Supply Co..
cor. 4th and Kansas. 2G-3t
Our special for Saturday and Mon.
day: Japan coal hods, No. lG, 40c;
No. II, so cents; No. II galvanized,
70 cents; No. IS, so cents. Chalfant
Hardware Co. 29.2t
Introductory prices on Capital tires
this week by Southwestern Auto SUB
ply Co., cor. 4th and Kansas. 26.3t
Can use Aubyme, Oil State, Cool
Cola, stockok and pay cash. Clyde
Kelley, phone 1850 29-0t
Mrs. Flora English aud little
daughter, Francis, Of Wichita Falls,
Tex, are visiting Mrs. Ollie Johns.
Mrs, English and Mrs. Johns are sis
ters.
Our special for Saturday and Mon
day: Japan coal hods, No. 16, 4Oc
No. II, 80 cents: No Il galvanized,
70 cents; No. IS, so cents. Chalfant
Hardware Co. 29-2t
Don's miss seeing Charlie in "A
Dogs Life, way funnier than any
thing he has ever previously done.
Sugg tonight.
Mrs. Leo Groasby and daughters,
Blanche, Elnor and Crystal, are
spending the weekend visiting friend
spending the weekend visiting
friends in Altus.
Mrs. E. F. Flagler and sons, Leon
ard and Forrest, are in Indiahoma
where they were called by the sori
Gus illness of Mrs. Flaglers mother
Mrs. Harrison
Sore Throat, Colds
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-29
THANKSGIVING DRIVE
NOV, 29, 70 DEG. z.

IVOF1 eO1 y GIOa y
We kicked the kaiser from the no
tion
That the Hohenzollerns ruled the
Ocean,
But we'de still buying Stamps
To bring our boys home from France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04

tContinued from First Page.[
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-04
UHLER NAMED AS
ORDNANCE MAJOR
States Chief Highway Engi-
neer Will Be Given Leave
of Absence by Governor

William d. Uhler, chief engineer
of the Pennsylvania State Highway
Department, has been commissioned
a major in the Ordnance Reserve of
the United States Army and has or
ders to report within the next two
weeks. AS provided for in the act
approved June Z. 1917, Mr.. Uhler
has requested leave of absence from
granted by Governor Martin G..
Brumbaugh. 1t is Mr.. Uhler's in
tention. as far as possible, to keep
in touch with the work of the State
Highway Department.
William ID. Uhler, who is conced-
ed to be one of the best road en-
gineers in the United States, was
appointed chief engineer of the
Pennsylvania State Highway Depart
ment on April Z, 1915, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Samuel ID. Foster. Mr.. Uhler was
born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. No
vember s, 1872. From 1890 to 1895
he was connected with the Engineer
ing Department of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. leaving there to enter the
employ of the Queen Anne's Rail-
road, where he remained for eight
years in various capacities from
assistant engineer to general man
ager and chief engineer.
In 1904 Mr.. Uhler became county
roads engineer of Caroline county.
Maryland, serving four years, after
which he was appointed to be en-
gineer in charge of maintenance of
the Maryland State Roads Commits
sion. He resigned this position in
1912 to become principal assistant
engineer of the Bureau of Highways
in the city of Philadelphia. 1t was
while serving in this capacity that
he was selected by Governor Brum-
baugh to become chief engineer of
the State Highway Department,
Mr.. Uhler is a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers
the American Road Builders Asso.
citation, the Engineers Club of Phil
adelphia, the Engineers Club of Bal
timore, the Engineers Society of
Harrisburg. the American Society
for Testing Materials. the American
Society of Municipal improvements
and the American Concrete Insti-
tute.
At its recent meeting in Rich
mond, Virginia, Mr.. Uhler was elect
ed president of the American Asso-
citation Of State Highway Officials.
f. f. Winter and C. e. Myers. as