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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
ANNXILLE

Master Alfred Shenk spent a short
time at Bachmansville with his
grandparents.
Mrs. S. Elizabeth Henry spent
Tuesday at Lebanon.
Miss Arabelle Kelchner will re-
turn from Cornell University, Ithaca,
n. Y, where she is a student. to
spend the Christmas holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G..
Kelchner. Sasr.t..-
Miss Nancy Kreider student at
Wellesley College, will spend the hol-
idays with her parents, Congressman
and Mrs. A. S. Kreider.
. Miss Elizabeth Fencil is i'll with
influenza.
Mrs. j. E. Gilman and son, David,
were recent visitors at Lebanon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Florence and
daughter. Margaret, spent a day at
Lebanon.
Miss Elizabeth Kreider, of Walnut
Lane school. Germantown, is spend
ing the holidays here, the guest of
ker parents, Congressman and Mrs.
A. S. Kreider.
Lieutenant Calvin Fencil, of the
University of Pittsburgh, will spend
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Fencil.
Frank S. Attinger, of Port Trevor
ton, who was awarded the French
CroiX De Guirre for his bravery in
France, was at the time of his en-
listment student in the Junior class
at Lebanon Valley College.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
MISS CARRIE WATTS BURIED

DuncnnnOn. Pa, Dec. 19.-Funeral
services were held yesterday after
noon from her late home for Miss car
,ie watts, % years old. of Covallen,
who died on saturday morning at Pal
myra after a brief Illness of influenza.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
MAsoNs CHOOSE NEW OFFICERS

Northumberland, Pa, Dec. Iv.-4u
reka Lodge. No. A. Free and Accepted
Masons. at itssannual meeting elected
these offers for this year: John q
Hilbish, worshipful master; the ReV.
l.. w. Leidy. senior warden; chester
u. Herman. junior warden; 5. Homer
Derk, secretary; Harry Steele treas
urer; G. Leslie VanAlen, representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge; Adam Seid'
Richard McNally and T. Il. Freeburn'
trustees
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
FATAL FALL FROM ROOF

Milton, Pa. Dec. 19.-Falllng from
the roof of factory pullalhs heae
yesterday. William A. Derck. aged 90
wears. was killed. He lived at Sha-
mokin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19

BInin, Pa, Dec. ia cottage pray
or meeting was held last evening. at
the home of Mrs Eleanor. l.. Martin
in this place. led by the Rev. Edward
V. Strasbaugh pastor cf the Blair
Zion Reformed Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
EvERYBODY HAS INFLUENZA

WnynesborO, Pa, Dec. 19.-Horse
Valley, which comprises a population
of little more than one hundred, has
been hard hit by infiuenza-one hun
dred cases are now reported.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-19
HALIFAX

John II. Prenzel, who has been in
military training at Camp Lee, Va,
for several months, returned to his
home here Wednesday, having been
discharged.
c. C. Bender visited at Sunbury
on Tuesday.
Halifax Fire Company No. 1 has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, j. c. Mil
Ter; vice president, w. j. Jury; sec
retary, L. E. Eby; financial secre-
tary. +. G. Pottiger; treasurer, Harry
S. Noblet; chief, L. r. Eby; foreman,
i. G. Pottiger; trustee, H. +. Mat
ter.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school will hold their Christmas en-
tertainment on Sunday evening at
7.30 o'clock. A good program has
been prepared.
The following have been nomi-
mated by the local p. o. S. of A. as
officers: Past president, /. b. Zim-
norman. president, Ross thinner
man; vice. e-president, John II. Chubb;
master of forms. Myles Matter; con-
ductor, Joseph Lands; inspector, Le-
roy Enders; guard, Milton Spahr;
recording secretary. II. l.. Potter; fl
nancial secretary, p. c. Fox: treas
urer, w. ID. Straw, and Ross E. Zim-
norman; trustee, II. s. Potter The
lodge will initiate a large class of
candidates on Tuesday evening, jan
uary 7.
The II. A. c, Club was entertained
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
A. II. Prenzel, in Third street.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. B. Ell. Mobley visited Area
dia, yesterday. \
666 cures bilious fever.-27,
The county commissioners held
a special session yesterday.
666cures malarial fever.-27.
Fl. w. Smith, proprietor of the
City Bakery, went to Tampa on a
business errand, yesterday.
666 cures by removing the
cause.-27-10t. adv.
T. B. Stephenson, who is doing
construction work in one OF the
Arcadia aviation fields, came
home Saturday night, to rest up
for a week.
Painting and decorating-inter,
Tor and exterior work. | have had
years of experience and will give
you honest service at right prices.
j. Harvey Miller. (adv.0
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
News from Linly Curry

A note from Linly 0. Curry,
written on the 10th inst. and re-
ceived yesterday, states that ne is
pleasantly located in Vancouver
Barracks, Washington (state),
and is a member of the first COM
pany of the casual cantonment.
He says: eve have a dandy
camp out here, with capacity for
over fifty thousand men.
"The climate is somewhat diff
ferent from that of Florida. An
overcoat is quite comfortable ev-
cry morning and often all day.
"Would like to have The Her
aid sent to me, as | would like to
keep up with the old town"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
Married in Cleveland, Ohio

Oscar Thomas, one Of Punta
Gorda's well known young men,
who is earning fine wages in
Cleveland, Ohio, was married in
that city on June Oath ult., to
Miss Bessie Smith, a charming
young lady of that city. The we'd
ding was celebrated at the home
of the brides parents, 720 Wade
Park Ave-, by Justice Of the Peace
Foul. Many friends were present
and enjoyed a sumptuous supper
that was served Immediately af-
ter the ceremony.
The groom has many friends
here, who congratulate him on his
success in winning such a treas
ure.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18

DR.. G. M. Afford will preach in
the Presbyterian church next Sun
day morning and evening-at IL
a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning theme :
"Love, the Revealer of God. "
Evening subject: Parallels from
Central and South America. "
This will be DR.. Affords last Sab
bath in Punta Gorda for the pres
ent, as he returns home next Mon
day to Jacksonville, and the first
of August goes on his vacation to
Philadelphia, where he will fill
several Presbyterian pulpits.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
He Bought in Fort Myers

We regret to say that we do not
know, nor have we ever before
heard of the gentleman mentioned
in the following from the Fort
Myers Press ofSWednesday, July
10th inst: :
~. j. Jones of Punta Gorda
was Fort Myers caller yester-
day and among other business
transacted purchased a large in
voice of furniture Of the Cox Fur
niture Co., amounting to several
hundred dollars. Mr.. Cox says
that it is the largest cash order
placed with his company this sea-
son.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
Red Gross Notes

Last week we sent in call for
workers to come to the rooms and,
like Smarty s. party, nobody came.
Now we repeat the call and say
the ladies must come and work on
Tuesday and Friday from 3 to S
p. NJ, as these garments must be
made.
Report of our June allotment
has been received and states that
our jackets were very nicely
made. REPORTER.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18

| Miss haJheflne Carr, after a
short, but pleasant visit to friends
here, returned to her home in Ar
cadia, yesterday.
j. Henry johnson, a progress
i've citizen of Fort Ogden, was
transacting business here yester-
day.
The Fort Ogden district, Tues
day, voted % to II in favor of is
Suing 100000 of bonds for
building good roads.
Mrs. Roy Saxon of Brownville,
was here from Monday till Tues
day evening visiting her mother,
Mrs, U. S. Whitaker, and her sis
ter, Mrs. G. H. Cleveland.
Mrs. j. B. Holly of Miami, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H. M. Davis, went to
Tampa, Tuesday evening, to
spend few days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Hewitt, ac-
companied by their guest, Miss
Ruth Brown, and Mrs. j. N. Skies
and daughter, Miss Anna Mae,
motored to Carlstrom Field and
back, Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Stone and little
Miss Yvonne left Tuesday even
ing, on a trip north, during which
they will visit relatives and
friends in Washington, Philadel-
phia and New York. They will
be absent till the end of the year
Norman Stone, one Of the sons
of DR.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Stone, who
has been working for the South
ern Railway in Chattanooga, en-
listed in the army on the 9Th inst
His parents have not yet learned
to what branch of the service h
has been assigned.
E. O. Willis, a gentleman who
with his brother, lived here thir
ty-two years ago, but who is nov
an army quartermaster with head
quarters in Charleston, S. c.
spent Saturday here looking VI
old friends. He found but few o
them, for most of them have Ell
Their died or moved away.
jamie Sandlin, who has been
} student in Taliaferro Field of a
Walton at Hicks, Tex, received OF
july 3rd inst, his commission a
: second lieutenant and, when las
. heard from, was awaiting order
to transfer to another field. Hi
| many friends hope he will be sen
| to one of the Arcadia fields.
A. H. Phinney, writing from
| Highland Park, Mich, to exten'
his subscription to The Herald
| SAYS that he "hopes to have
| hook in the water of Charlott
Harbor by Oct. 10th this year.
1 There is always general and cor
dial welcome here for Mr.. Phin
new and his accomplished daugh
! ter, Miss Mary.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Dreggor
| and two children returned, FIR
| day night, from a six-weeks aut
l|tour through Georgia and Ala
bama. They had a very interest
| ing trip, with some adventures
| which it is entertaining to hea
| them describe. Their Dodg
| proved to be somewhat of deac
lily weapon, for, at different time
| and places respectively, it kille
| one cow, seven hogs, sixtee
| chickens and four geese. The owl
| nrs of the slaughtered creature
L IN 100
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Leitner and
Mrs. A. j. Dozier of Arcadia, ac-
companied by Miss Annie Damon
of Tallahassee, ran down here in
the Leitner car, yesterday after
noon, to enjoy a saltwater bath
and get some of our artesian wa
ter.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
Club Meeting

The Married Ladies Social Club
met with Mrs. Bowman, Thurs
day, July 18th. After the regu-
lar business, the afternoon was
spent in games and music. Club
adjourned at 5:45 to meet with
Mrs. +. B. Hewitt, Thursday, July
25th,-MRS. V. X. BOWMAN,
Secy.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18
Fish Wanted

We want you to write US, if you
have skinned groopers, hcadless
red snappers for sale, or drawn
pike (snooks), one to ten barrel
lots, steady trade all summer and
fall. We pay cash. MILLER 5
MEAT MARKET, Columbia, S. c
27-6t*.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-18

Commissioner Written and EN-
NETT Perkins visited Arcadia, to-
day.
Mrs. Geo. L. Bryant, accompan-
led by her two little daughters,
went up to Zolfo, this morning, to
visit a sister there until Sunday.
One, lone airplane circled over
Punta Gorda this morning, the
first airplane visit we've had in a
week.
Mrs. A. j. Kinsel and little
daughter Anna, and Mrs. May
Rice, visited Arcadia yesterday
evening. f"
Mrs. j. Fl. Hancock left by boat
this morning for Punta Rassa,
where she will pay a visit of a
few days to one of her sisters,
who lives there.
Mrs. N. N. Wakefield and
daughter, Miss Hazel, of Jackson
willie, are expected to arrive here
today to spend two months visit
ing their many Punta Gorda
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j, Meadows,
who have been living on the McA-
dow farm south of town, yester-
day moved back to their town res
idence on Sullivan street, and
Mrs. Josephine Jones, who had
been occupying their residence
moved into the Van Huss cottage
near HI. l.. Blakely's place.
Mrs. Mary Sellars of Pine Level
J and Mrs. Jno. Hagan of Char
lotte Harbor, were guests here
: Saturday evening, Of their broth
err, Hon. Joshua Mizell. They re
/, turned, the same evening, t.
Charlotte Marbor and, on Mon
day, Mrs. Sellars came back anC
is spending the week with he
, brother and Mrs. Mizell.
: Any one who may be inclined t.
y imagine that the old town is dead
: should go to the Nesbit stree
: crossing of Marian avenue AM
: take look at the huge garage be
! ing built there by Hewitt Broth
: ers. The brick work on it is pro
crossing rapidly and the building
is beginning to put on fine ap
: pearance.
DR.. Honeywell is raising GRO
, of sweet potatoes in the drainag
: ditch in front of his home oppo
site the Episcopal church. Yes
; terday, Mrs. Honeywell went on
to dig some potatoes for dinner
and she unearthed one tina
. weighed three pounds, fourteen
! ounces, which was enough for sew
|, eral dinners.
That genial gentlemap, Gu
), Hart, who has lived here in day
gone by and has many friends il
Punta Gorda, writing from Phil
adelphia to renew his subscrip
: ton to The Herald, says: cit i
always a great pleasure to me t.
3 receive my former home pape
/ and read about the doings Of m.
0 old friends. The town must hav
I very much improved in looks
! judging from reports of improve
;, ments made and to be made. Civ
Z my best regards to your famil
e and all my other friends in Punt
/ Gorda."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR ] SENATOR bANKHEAD
Majority As Great As 4,O0O. Bob Hiliard Claims Not Less Than 63 of 67 Coun- ties. People Almost
 Unanimous.

In the first address of this commit tee sent out to you, we expressed an abiding faith in your wisdom, grati- tude and patriotism, and confidence in your purpose to reward Senator John H. Bankhead with your indorsement
 A canvass of the county confirms our confidence in you as intelligent voters, always ready and willing to recognize ability, honesty and faithful service; for in every beat of the county we have found noble response to our re- quest for organization and for work in the interest of Senator Bankheads candidacy.
 i This county may now be accounted well organized and ready to render it's verdict in favor of our senior senator, whose record as a public servant fur nishes invincible testimony as to the merits of our efforts in behalf of his candidacy for reelection. 4
 Almost unanimously the voters of Jefferson agree that the present na- tional administration requires d re- tention of the services of Senator Bankhead in the United States Sem ate; that the success of our efforts to win the great war depends largely upon the ability, wisdom and patriotism of senators close to President Wilson, upon whose co-operation judgment and patriotism ne, so much QepenQS. UT tnlS class of patriots Senator Bankhead stands pre-eminent. N
 This committee sends greetings to you today with the statement that we believe, from reports received from the different beats of this county, that Jefferson will roll up a majority of not less than 4000 for Senator Bank4 head, and that from reports coming in to us from all over the state, he will carry at least 63 of the 67 counties.
 Reminding you of the importance of continued vigilance and activity in be- half of the great cause you and we represent for the next few days; and commenting you for your valuable and patriotic service in behalf of Senator Bankhead's candidacy and. therefore, in behalf of your county, state and na- tion, I am, very respectfully,
 w. R. (BOB) HILLIARD, < Chairman Bankhead Campaign Commits
 tee of Jefferson County.
 (Paid political advertisement by Bankhead campaign committee. 517 Jefferson Couny Bank building.) 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
Fayette Merchant Attacks County Food Administrator

Fayette, August s.-CSpeciaI. About 10:S0 this morning, while T. A Wilson. county food administrator for Fayette county was in the place of business of w. M. Cannon, a local mer- chant. on official business of the United States food administration. a difficulty arose which came very near being serious. In the discussion of the matter under investigation it is alleged that Cannon became enragcd and assaulted the administrator with a large knife, inflicting a wound in his right arm.
 Cannon is the same party whose place of business was decorated with yellow paint few weeks ago because of his refusal to contribute to the Red Cross
 The food administrator is also secre- tary of the county council of defense and editor of the Fayette Banner It is not known what action will be taken in the matter, but it is estimated that it will be referred to the department of justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
|SHRINERS PLEDGE
 LOYAL SUPPORT TO PRESIDENT WILSON
Local Temple Adopts Amendment to Bylaws Raising Initiation Fee
 at Called Meeting

Amendment to the constitution and bylaws, raising the initiation fee to s75, was adopted at called meeting of Zamora Temple, Nobles of the Mys- tic Shrine, held last night at the Ma sonic temple. Potentate Frank C.. Shepard, Jr., presided over the session. which was well attended. After the other routine business had been trans acted, Potentate Shepard read a tele- gram, pledging the loyalty of the Shriners, sent to President Wilson from the imperial council at it's recent meeting in Atlantic City, which aroused great enthusiasm.
 The telegram follows:
 Hon. Woodrow Wilson. President,
 Washington, D. c.
 Two hundred and sixty thousand Freemasons, who are Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of the United States and Canada, assembled in it's imperial council at Atlantic City, New Jersey, by unanimous vote of it's 500 repre- sentatives, send greetings to you, tie President of the United States, with deep appreciation of your unselfish de- votion to the cause of the world de- mocracy and your ardent and efficient labors in guiding the sentiment of the world in the direction of univer- sal freedom, plecge to you our indi- vidual and enthusiastic support We pledge our treasure, our lives, and our sacred honor, and commend you and our sacred cause to Almighty God for complete victory which shall usher in everlasting peace. with the destruc- tion of tyranny and the establishment of federation of the world
 CHARLES E. OvENSHIRF,
 Imperial Potentate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
School Authorities
 ApportiOn County Funds

Yesterday was a busy day with the school authorities. Conferences between the county board of education, the Bir- mingham board of education. the Besse- mer board of education and the city commission of Birmingham were held in the office of the county superintendent. N. R. Baker, at the courthouse.
 The chief matter under discussion was the apportionment of county funds for the payment of teachers salaries.
 The per capta appropriation for the en- tire county is SIP, .36. Birmingham has ben apportioned s6S5 for each of 700 teach CTS, Bessemer s9oO fo. each of 75 teachers and the county districts $oS5 for each of the s6sO teachers
 It was decided to let the same distribu- tion remain for the coming year.
 Among those taking part in the dis cussions of the conference were Dr. N. A. Barrett, Commissioners Burruss and Hornady, Dr. J.. H. Phillips. Dr. E. F. Hogan. Mrs. D. A. Echols and A. c. Mitchell of Bessemer.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09


 gently while in conversation with the Plant Juice Man, who has his headquar- ters in Norton's Drug Store, corner Sec ond avenue and 20th street.
 T have been a chronic sufferer from
 'I have been a chronic sufferer from stomach trouble, indigestion and dyspsp- sia," he continued, "and about four years ago was taken down with bad case ct malaria poisoning. My food did me no good but fermented on my stoma"h. what little I was able to eat. I was always constipated and never seemed able to get any relief
 Many day passed that I was un- able to eat a bite of food and I con- stantly lost weight. I was nervous and restless and at night could scarcely ever get good nights sleep Frequently suffered from cramps throughout my body and in my feet and legs. I prac- tically lived on quinine for IS months. Many day passed that could not eat bite of meat or vegetables; these at tacks would last for at least two weeks at time. became so bad that it was with difficulty that I could breathe
 T had tried all kinds of so-called 'cures' and had treated continually but never received any help from any of them. Fin ally, after reading where man who had been cured by Plant Juice that suffered from the same symptoms that had 1 decided to give 1t trial. I have now taken only one bottle of Plant Juice ana I am able to eat anything that is put on the table and do not have any bad after effects. I sleep we'll and do not have an ache or pain It certainly is wonderful medicine and I am telling all of my friends about it.
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton's Drug Store, corner Second avenue anu 20th street, in Birmingham, where he is daily meeting the local public and intro ducing and explaining the merits of Plant Juice. Free samples given.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
OVERSEAS MAIL NOT PROPERLY ADDRESSED

Mail intended for soldiers overseas should be properly addressed to the person for whom it is intended and should carry on the address side of the envelope the name and street ad- dress of the sender.
 Postmaster Smyer stated yesterday that scores of letters remained in the Birmin ngham postoffice because of the insufficiency of the address and the absence of any information as to the writer.
 Postmaster Smyer also stated that While users of gasoline had been re- quested to use as little as possible, there have been no restrictions placed on its sale. Gasoline is now under the control of the fuel administration, having been placed there by an order of the President issued on July 31
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
SHALL FORCE VICTORY

Paris, August S.-General Petain, com mander-in-chief of the French armies, has issued the following order of the day to the French troops:
 -Four years of effort, with our staunch allies; four years of trials stoically en- dul ed, begin to bear fruit.
 His fifth attempt in 1918 smashed, the invader retreats, his manpower de- creases and his morale wavers, while at your side your American brothers have no sooner landed than they have made a baffled enemy feel the weight of their blows.
 "1ncessantly placed in the advanced guard of the allied people, you have pre- pared the triumphs of tomorrow.
 Not long ago I said to you: Alone gation, patience; your comrades are ar irving
 Today say: 'Tenacity, audacity; you shall force victory
 Soldiers of France, salute your ban ners illuminated with new glory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
Local Data
8 "A hours ending at 7 D. m.,
JUDGE BRANDON TO
 HOLD FINAL RALLY
 AT CAPITOL PARK

Judge w. w. Brandon, candidate for governor, will hold his final Jefferson county rally at Capitol park tonight He will make a speech in which he win present his claims for the nomination.
 II. R. Foster and Ed DeGraffenreid Will also make speeches in advocacy of the nomination of Judge Brandon
 Judge Brandon will make statements With reference to certain charges thar have been made against him during the campaign and pay his respects to his opponents and those responsible for ths charges
 The meeting will be called to orde. promptly at 8 o'clock.