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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31
In Defence of Mr.. Sauls
Bowling Green, Fla
October Dist. 1918.

Bowling Green, Fla
October 21st. 1918
Editor Herald, Punta Gorda, Fla
| Dear Sir:-I notice in your is.
sue Of the 18th, under the caption
'Misstatements Corrected" an
article from this town over the
signature of w. j. Case, a candi-
date for county commissioner
adopts the mud-slinging tactics of
the common ward politician in
his opposition to Mr.. w. T, Sauls
candidacy for the same office from
this place.
In his statement, which is a
copy of a circular he is distribut-
ing, he would by insinuations have
you believe that Mr.. Sauls is a
republican. He would have the
voters believe that Mr.. Sauls is
not loyal to the present admins
tration. He would also make it
appear as if Mr.. Sauls had been
talking in favor of Kaiser
Bill" He would also like to
create the impression that Mr..
Sauls home town is not support
ing him.
There are several other insinu-
atoms that are used simply to
muddy the water" whereby he
hopes to get into office before it
clears up and the voters get their
eyes opened.
l can speak with authority in
what | am going to say, for / am
the oldest citizen in the town of
Bowling Green, having home
steaded the land in 1886 on which
the town is located, and have
lived here ever since.
! have known w. T. Sauls for
the past 80 years. He was living
In this vicinity when ! first came
here. | have known him as boy
and as a man; he has always been
a loyal, true democrat, and there
is no more loyal, faithful support
er OF the present administration
in DeSoto county than w. IT.
Sauls. 1t is a well known fact TO
the citizens of his home town
that Mr.. Sauls has no sympathy
for KAISER Bill" or his military
ism that has brought on this war
and his remarks in reference
thereto have been of condemna-
ton.
Mr.. Sauls has always and now
holds the respect, esteem and con.
fidence of the people of his home |
town and elsewhere he is known
The best men of our town are SIM
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31
Farabee for Commissioner.
paid advertisement

Though it may be rather late, /
wish to say to the people of Pun
ia Gorda in particular and of the
county in general that my motive
in being candidate for county
commissioner is simply and solely
to do the best ] can for the tax
payers and citizens of the whole
county. Having served four years
as county commissioner, during
which time | never missed a meet
ing of the board, | feel that my
experience well fits me to serve
the people to their best interests.
In those four years, the board of
which | was a member, built six
steel bridges and started the great
work Of bodybuilding throughout
the county. If elected, / intend
to strive with all my ability to
keep the county in the front ranks
of progress and, at the same time,
look carefully after the interests
of the taxpayers with a view to
relieving them as far as possible
of some of the heavy burdens I'M
der which they are now laboring.
/ think it proper to say that my
democracy has never been ques-
toned nor has my loyalty to the
government in its prosecution of
the war ever been doubted. Those
who know me have always known
where to find me.
Finally, | wish to say that | am
in favor of fair division of the
road funds and will continue to
favor it.
Soliciting the support of all
who desire a fair, just and Geo.
nomical administration of our
county's affairs, / am,
Truly and sincerely,
d. j. FARABEE.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31
L. w. WHITEHURST
paid advertisement
Corrects Wrong Impression Pre-
vailing in Some Sections

To the Citizens of DeSot6 Coun-
ty, Florida:
am the present county COM
missioner from District No. 1, and
| became candidate to succeed
myself at the solicitation of many
friends in this district and
throughout the county. had un-
|derstood that there would be a
candidate in the primary, but no
one qualified. Those who urged
me to become a candidate did so
for the professed reason that it
would be unwise to have the af-
fairs OF this county in the hands
of an entirely new board, with
the exception of one member; and
for that reason felt that / should
be a candidate to succeed myself.
| have represented this Dis
trict for the past four years con-
inuously, in an honest and con-
scientious way. When / became
hartman of the board in January,
1915, DeSoto county was more
than $27 100000 in debt and, in
less than two years, we had sue
eeded in paying it down to less
than 100000 and had carried on
during this time the business of
the county. During my term.
and at the present, | have under
my supervision and direction
great number of miles of hard
roads and good bridges; and, be-
ing thoroughly acquainted with
every detail of this work, / can
save the people money that could
not be saved by any man unfa-
miliar with the work.
Various reports have been cir
culated by some of my political
opponents, one of which, at least, |
feel it my duty to correct. This |
is with reference to the division |
Of the road funds. There was a
time when an equal division of |
the road funds was practical, but
the rapid development in roads
throughout the various road dis
tricts requires more and more
funds for road improvements, ac-
to the size of the district
and the amount of roads. | am,
therefore, not advocating any
such division of road funds equal (,
y among the districts, as my OPP
oonents have said, nor would /
1ote for such division if | am
elected.
There are five candidates, and
{ is not my purpose either now.
'r hereafter to say one word a.
sainst any of them. | am seek
ng reelection on my merit and
ny record, and with the belief
hat | can be Of far more service
N this board of commissioners ]
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31
NOTE FROM MR.. WRITTEN
Argues for a just Division of the
Road Funds
paid advertisement

Punta Gorda, Fla, Oct. %, 1918
Editor Herald Il desire to call
the attention Of the voters and
taxpayers in this district to the
Importance of electing fair-mind-
eel men for county commissioners
at the ensuing November election.
By fair-minded men, | mean
men who will not rob or attempt
to rob one district for the benefit
OF another district.
During the last three years, sew
eral attempts have been made
Cone of which was very nearly
successfully to rob District No. 3
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31
Discount on Town Taxes

The town tax collector gives
notice that he is authorized by the
council to allow discount of two
per cent. on all taxes due the
town that are paid during the
month of November. State and
county taxes also may be dis
counted, but must be paid to the
collector in Arcadia.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-31

.ers in District NO. 8 can VOL
against robbery OF the distris
road fund if they desire to do SO
And l will say in conclusion &
i believe it to be their duty so to
vote.-W. M. WRITTEN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
WITHIN THE TOWN

The voluntary prayer service in
behalf of Divine guidance and assist :
ance for the Allies in the great world
struggle. continues in the Presbyterian
church this week. beginning each
evening AT 6.1O o'clock. This service
Is on-denominational and all who de-
sire to attend are welcome.
- Mackey chapter No. Is, Royal Arch
Masons. has purchased $3.50 worth OF
the third Liberty loan and Absolom
Cody council. Royal and Select Masons
has purchased 500 worth OF the loan
This is in accordance with resolutions
adopted last Thursday night.
The Yorkville- Chester automobile
line has not been doing rs well as il
ought TO have been doing. There Is
fair patronage on some days: but not
so much on other days, and upon the
whole not enough to warrant its con-
|tinuancc-not unless business grows
better. That the line Is OF Importance
anybody ought to he able TO see. II is
important to Yorkville. important Ia
Chester and important to the country
between. II would no doubt become
profitable in the course of time: but
until IL does become profitable II Will
need the help and encouragement OF
all the people Interested. Private indi-
viduals cannot justly he expected TO
invest a considerable amount Of mon
ey in building up business like this
that would have so little protection
after having been built up.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY

Official notice has already been Civ
on of the fact that the Democratic
party OF York county Is to be re-or-
eanized on the first Monday in May
following preliminary proceedings to
be commenced next Saturday after
noon.
All the members of the party In
terested, and that ought to include all
are called to assemble at their re-
spective voting places on next Satur-
day afternoon between the hours oi
, and p. m.
by the respective precinct chairmen,
or in the absence of the precinct
chairmen, provided there Is reason
able assurance that he Is not coming
organization may he effected in ac-
cordnnce with common usage by elect
ing q temporary chairman. and being
governed BY the will Of the majority
as to permanent officers.
Each precinct club Is entitled 10
elect n president. secretary treasurer
executive committeeman and one dele
gate to the county convention toT
each twenty-five votes or majority
fraction of twenty-five votes cast In
the first primary Of 1916.
The county convention Will elect q
new county chairman. secretary, treas
urer. state executive committeeman
and two delegates to the state conren-
tion for each representative In the
general assembly-ten in all for this
county.
The county convention also has the
mower to instruct the county execu-
tive communities as to rules and regu-
lations governing the party provided
such rules and regulations are not in
consistent with the state constitution
of the party.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23

out the following statement relative TO
nitrate from information printed from
the department Of agriculture: To
date 2l.536 tons have been delivered
and unloaded al Savannah. Charles
ton and Wilmington. and more than
900 tons have been shipped to the
farmers On account Of port condi-
tions. the railroads have not been able
yet to move about 2,S22 tons for which
shipping instructions have been given.
but will do 80 very soon. The remain
ing 1000 tons will be delivered to tho
farmers very soon. Two ships, carry
ing l6. 900 tons, will be discharged this
week at Mobile and Norfolk. and five
additional ships. carrying 26,500 tons.
are on their way to Chilli for loading.
and sixth ship, OF 1000 tons. has
been assigned for carrying nitrate,
making total OF 1900 tons, either
delivered or for which transportation
has been arranged for this country.
The department has assurances that
the remainder Of the 10000 tons con-
tracted for will come forward rs
speedily rs possible. War demand for
shipping has been very great hut II ~
now believed that the arrangements
which have been made will enable the
department substantially TO meet all
orders received from farmers up TO the
date when applications were closed,
and II Is believed that. in the absence
of unavoidable developments. all the
nitrate contracted for will be secured
and delivered Any representations
TO the contrary are said by the depart
ment TO be unwarranted and mislead-
ing"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23

promises 10 be a rather busy week OF
jury trials. provided Of course, there
shall develop no hitch that will resul,
| I'm q aIdden breakdown.
The following jurors were excused
jby tho court: X. l. Sherer. X. +. Bold
IA, mond Whitesiues. X l. Bennett. j.
| r. Watson. Vim. McCloud, Z. .. Simp-
son. Sianey Fricdheim.
Inc following extra venire was
drawn TO complete the panel: John
NJ. W,IIiford, }. b. Love, }. r. Neil
wee r. +. smith, W. J. L. Wylie. j.
10. Wray. J. NJ. Ramsey. o. l. Sanders
| n. r. Ferguson. }. +. Jackson. +. W
Sanuifer T.. Meek Dickson
The first case taken up ycsterda
morning was that OF Miss Olive Perry
against Mrs. n. 4. Miller-Messrs
DUNLAP & Dunlap and Wilson x Will
son. This case involved an accounting
over The sum OF $500 which the plain
tiff had paid to the defendant under
an alleged arrangement whereby the
defendant was TO give the plaintiff and
her sister 4 home during the balance
of their lives. Because Of later dis
agreement there was q termination OF
the arrangement and the suit involved
the disuosition Of the remainder OF the
$500
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
A Record of Honor

Steps have been taken 10 make 4
state wide honor roll uf all the sub
srrihcrs 10 the third Liberty loan IN
South Carolina.
T.. W. Robertson. chairman Of tn,
Liberty loan central committee. has
requested the bankers of this count!
and of the other counties 10 plrpar,
complete lists Of all subscriptions com
ing through their respective irstitu-
tions.
The county ch;lirmcn are urged to
exercise the most scrilpulous care In
giving the correct names and initials
of all subscribers. and also to see to
il that no single name is omitted.
Il is the purpose OF the state COM
mittcr 10 have all subscribers listed In
alphabetical order and posted in the
state capitol in Columbia. and dupli-
cate copies ot each county lists Will b,
posted with clerks OF the court and
Judges of probate as well as in pub
lie libraries OF the various counties.
The reason OF all this care is to en-
sure the preservation of the record for
future generations when il mar be 4
matter OF Importance TO descendants
to know that their forbears did what
they could in helping to establish the
liberty OF the world In accordance
with the principles OF civilization.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
The amounts as reported from th'
HERE AND THERE

The department Of agriculture has
announced that large consignment OF
nitrate of soda has been received at
the docks at Norfolk, Va. which will
he shipped to southern farms at once.
The director-general Of railways has
given orders that the nitrate be given
right of way so that there will be no
delay in delivery owing to congestion.
Because OF the heavy rains of Fri
day and Friday night there was some
apprehension in Southern railway cir
cles as to the safety Of the temporary
bridge across the Catawba below Ca
tawba Junction, owing to the rapid
rise OF the river Saturday afternoon
and night. A WORK train was sent to
the river to take such measures as
might seem necessary for the safety OF
the bridge. The river began falling
In the early morning OF Sunday and
during the day had fallen as much as
ten feet, leaving the bridge without
material damage. The new iron bridge
that has been under construction for
about a year has not yet been COM
pleted and II will probably be eight
months or q year before the new
structure can be put into service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
The Fiuhtinu in France.

There has been lull in the fierce
fighting in France and Belgium dur
ing the past few days: but this is not
taken to mean anything other than a
brief breathing spell while both sides
are preparing for renewed and fierccr
efforts.
The British, with inferior numbers
have been able TO hold back the Ger
man hordrs in a manner that has
commanded the highest admiration
and during the past few days the!
h6vr been reinforced by French anu
End Americans: hut to just what en-
tent Is not known.
The Germans are described as occu-
pying positions in a great basin Of low
grounds. while the Allies hold the
higher ground around, and the Ger
mans must make desperate efforts to
better positions which cannot be held
as they are.
There is a very general expression
OF expert opinion to the effect that
Gen. Foch is now ready to make a
counter attack on the Germans; hui
as 10 this. OF course. nobody pretends
to know how. when or where. because
il is evident that Gen. Foch would
hardly advertise such information.
There is no use trying to deny the
fact that the Germans have made
considerable Roadway during their
great drive, and II is possible that
they may make still further headway:
but the fact remains that they have
not accomplished anything like what
they set out to accomplish and all the
Allies feel that there will be turn in
the situation before many more days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
LOCAL. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

S,.r .rbeatre-Has interesting programme ,for
| today. Another good picture for thursday
| and a third one for Saturday. new senAAs'
] NJ Struup--lalks about correct furnishihgs
| for men. including everything necessary Tor
! able and satisfactory mems wear.
Inrn and Salngs Bank-SugKests that you
| ,,,,t your dollars 10 work instead OF letting
| :t,.Iu tt siackers or Iuaiers- It's saving de-
pa.rn.ent pays iour per cent inleres'
X, ,n:lr,rk. ttelk Co.--Says that day by day
| n is letter prepared TO serve ITS patrons.
| Today II invites attention 10 big lines of Ia
| dies shIIl waists at pleasing prices.
| rIrsl National pank. iork-Points 10 the ad'
,ui:,uges that comes 10 hm VINO prsetices
.runo,ny |; wants 10 serve you IN banking
! John r Carroll, Supt. Ed--Gives notice that
| tn,. regular spring examination Of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held In the
courthouse on Friday. May 30:
Miss Elliott Quinn. Principai-ln'ioes tne
| public 10 the closing exercises oi irZan
school next Friday evening.
| ,.st Bird, Clover NO. Warns all persons
! ma, IN employ or harbor his minor son, Er-
| nest Bird, who left home without consent
A. T. Burns Smyrna No. 2-Hss fresh
| Guernsey milk COW Ior sale.
J. H. Save. Secreiary-Gi Gives notice that the
pemocra,ic clubs will meet for organization
| p.x, Saturday afternoon at TO o'clock
York Drug Store Can supply best varieties of
watermelon and cantaloupe seeds and sus-
yes,s that sou plant good patches or\melons.
| Shep<r & Quinn--Want 10 supply you Win
vood variety OF cornfield bean seed and tells
YOU to plant plentifully. Dry beans.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co. Donates space to
urge you to do your duty in the matter OF
buyiny Liberty bonds now.
Merchants of Rock Hil--Extend an invitation
m shoypers throughout the county TO visit
Rock Hill next Thursday to take advantage
of "Dollar Day" bargains. See page four.
First Baptist Church of Yorkville,Adds It's
voice TO the arguments already made that u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
ABOUT PEOPLE.

F.. A. Carroll OF Fort Mcpherson
Ga. is visiting relatives in forkville.
Mrs. r. B. Caldwell OF Atlanta. Ga.
visited relatives in Yorkville last week
John X. Logan, Jr., Of iorkrillc. has
been commissioned us second lieuten'
ant OF infantry.
Miss Sallie Craig OF Rock Hill, Wis
tied Mrs. j. l.. Williams in forkvillt
this week.
Mech Stewart of Camp Sewer
Greenville, spent several days last week
with relatives in Yorkville.
Rev. and Mrs. W. s. Patterson o
Lancaster. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
J. NJ. Stroup in iorkville.
CORPORAL. James d. Grist. Co. +
1l9th infantry, Camp Sewer. has beer
transferred to the QuartcrmasteI
corps, National Army in Greenville.
Mrs. r. NJ. Bratton. who has beer
spending several weeks with ne;
brother, DR.. c. $. Bratton, in Palestine
TexaA has returned to her home Il
Y9rk lie.
-6fAarJarhcs r. Robinson Of Tork-
vile, b member Of Co. q, 1lSth in
fantryat Camp Sewer, has been trans
ferred to Co. a. llSth infantry CAM
Sevidr.
Friends OF Private A. Saye Pltxico
OF Sharon, a member Of Co. h, ISL
infantry, at Camp Sewer, Grecnvillc
will be interested to learn that he j.
ircuperating after an operation for q
serious eye trouble at the base hos
pital at his camp.
information has been received her
to the effect that Lieutenant Baxter {
Riddle, formerly superintendent OF tn
Yorkyille Graded schools. who ma:
been in France with the American eN-
peditionary forces. has returned to th'
United States. and passed througi'
Gastonia yesterday on his way to AT
lanta, Ga. he having orders TO report
at TINT place.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-23
LOCAL lACONICS
Thrift Stamp Subscriptions.

Thrift Stamp Subscriptions.
During the week ending April 13.
York county bought s2.O5S.75 worth OF
thrift stamps. raising the total of the
county up to that time to s21,9ST.50.
Paroled by the Governor.
John Currence. colored, who about
five years ago was sentenced to eight
years in the penitentiary for killing
Jim Lindsay also colored. has been
paroled by Governor Manning. Lind
say, the negro killed by Currencc, had
been paroled by Governor Blease.
Sentenced to Two Years.
Wash Harlowe, who was tried last
| week in his absence and convicted Of
violation OF the prohibition law, was
arrested Friday and turned over to
the sheriff. Upon opening the sealed
sentence that had been placed In his
hands by the court. the clerk found
that Harlowe had been scheduled for
two years on the chaingang.
Correction.
Through inadvertance in the report
OF the court proceedings In the last Is
sue of The Enquirer, 1t was stated
that Nv. c. Hood had been acquitted
| OF the charge OF statutory rape" This
was an error. Hood, young white
man, was charged with breach or
trust and larceny. Of which charge he
was acquitted. II was w. c. Meeks,
negro. who was charged with statu-
tory rape. His case was continued.
Help of the School Children.
The Peoples National bank Of Rock
Hill has Just entered upon a broad and
liberal campaign 10 enlist the school
children OF Rock Hill In behalf OF the
sale of thrift stamps. Under the plan
the bank has distributed among the
school teachers OF the city a large
number of thrift cards, each with one
thrift stamp attached, and the teach
ers are requested to give these stamps
to such boys and girls among the pu.
pills as will volunteer to advance 20
cents each and look to their own en-
terprise and selling ability to get the
cards into the hands Of others or the
community who will pay for the ini-
tfaI stamps and undertake to nii out
the cards. To the boy or girl VINO
thus distributes-the largest NUMBER OF
thrift stamps among the largest mum.
| ber of individual buyers, the bank VIII
give a large American flag. SIX by ten
feet
Status Of Nitrsts Orders.
Representative Stevenson has given