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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
THOUSANDS OF FISH
IN Lake MIRROR
DEAD; INVESTIGATION
HAS BEGUN

A phenomenon, pnwelcome as IT is
mysterious, has puzzled the people Of
Lakeland since it was found this
morning that apparently the greater
portion of all the fish in Lake Mirror
are dead from some unknown cause
the water near the shore line being
III many places almost covered with
nne specimens, mostly bass, popular.
~ put incorrectly called trout. MANY
Oh the fish are foot or more in
length.
I me first evidence of the trouble
was observed yesterday when manv
fish were seen gasping on the surface
OF the water. By morning these had
died, and 1t was necessary to take i'm.
mediate steps to dispose of them. and
several truck loads we're removed.
What caused the death of the fish
is matter of conjecture, and while
there are numerous theories, none
That we have heard advanced seems
plausible. The favorite idea is that
poison of some kind was deposited
in the lake by some person-presum.
ably German; but we do not think
there is any ground Whatever for
such a belief. Then, some think that
the light and water plant is in some
way responsible for the trouble; but
there is nothing very definite on
which to hang that theory, either.
Some of the dead fish have been
sent to Tampa for analysis, and if any
mineral poison is responsible il
doubtless will be detected.
Lake Mirror has never had the
clear, potable water our other lakes
possess, and there is a possibility
that the trouble may have come
through some subterranean channel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
PLANS NOW UNDERWAY
FOR WAR SAVINGS
drive WHICH OPENS
HERE JUNE q

Upon the invitation of Mr.. c. W
Deem, chairman of the Elks' War Saw
ings Executive committee, several
men met last evening in the Elks' Club
for the purpose Of consideration OF
the plans adopted for the coming
campaign.
Briefly, the plan Of campaign is as
follows: A Flying Squadron will
secure memberships in the 100000
Club previous to the big drive. The
big drive will begin on June oath and
continue through war Savings Day."
June 2Sth. For this drive, the city
will be divided into districts, and the
members Of the "Flying Squadron
will act as captains of teams in re-
spective districts.
The government expects Lakeland
to purchase by Dec. 31st, $1S5, 100000
in War Savings Stamps. BY June
2Sth, the Elks and those assisting
them hope to put Lakeland cover the
Mop" by securing pledges to buy upon
delivery at dates to be specified
stamps in excess of this amount. For
successful conclusion Of the cam
paign, it will be necessary that Lake
land have many members in the ST.
100000 Club. In addition, every men,
Der of every family in the city should
have $4,000 in stamps, as this Is what
the government expects of every man,
woman and child in the United States
The War Savings Stamp offers ev-
eryone an opportunity to loan money
to the government to carry on the
war, an opportunity to shoulder and
share a portion Of the burden of the
war, an opportunity to SAVE and to
learn the useful lesson Of THRIFT.
The committee wishes that every per-
son having telephone would take it
upon themselves as patriotic duty
to call upon their neighbors and adj
yertise "War Savings Stamps" pre-
vious to the campaign. Every person
in the city will be expected to pledge
himself or herself to buy; and an hon
or roll Of the 100 per cent families
will be posted
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
TAMPA ELKS COMING

Between rs and 100 Tampa Elks
will leave this afternoon at 2::3O in
automobiles for Lakeland, where they
will attend the dedication of the new
Elks' clubhouse there and assist in
the initiation of ia candidates, one OF
the largest classes to be initiated ev-
er known in Florida. The Tampa Elks
Band will make the trip and will take
a prominent part in the festivities
which will include a street parade.
The Lakeland Elks recently COM
pleted one of the finest clubhouses Of
that order in the country, and the
building has been greatly admired by
all who have seen it. The ceremon.
les today will be on large scale
and among the most elaborate ever
held by the Elks in this State Tam
pa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
Flag Day Program
To Be Given In
The Park Friday
Afternoon At $50

A telegram was received this after
noon by the ladies of the W. G. T.
U. from Mrs. Mabel Guam Stevens,
OF St. Augustine, advising that she
would be here and speak at the Flag
Day exercises in the park at $50 to-
morrow afternoon. Mrs. Stevens is
well-known in Lakeland and our peo-
pie will be delighted at the opportun-
ity to hear again this distinguished
and eloquent lady.
The following is the program:
Song, America and audi
ence.
Invocation-Rev w. B. Curtis.
U. S. A.'ism"--Dr G. l. Stacy.
Patriotism Mrs Mable Guam
Stevens.
"Your Flag and Mine"--M. F. Heth-
erington.
Flag Salute and Pledge-by the au-
dience.
FLAG SALUTE
81 pledge allegiance to my flag
And to the Republic for which II
stands;
One Nationa indivisible
With liberty and just for ALL"
Star Spangled Banner-Chorus and
audience.
Prayer-Rev. Chas H. Trout.
There will be plenty of seats pro
vided for the crowd, and the public
is cordially invited to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
Guard Mount Drill
At Winter Haven
Sunday Afternoon

The following orders for Guard
Mount drill at Winter Haven at 8
o'clock next Sunday afternoon have
been issued by Major T. W. Gary, Of
Barlow:
Battalion Headquarters, Polk County
Guards, General Order No. 8.
To the Officers Commanding Com
Companies A, B, c, and LIST and End
Platoons Of Company D, Polk Coun-
ty Guards:
Gentlemen-You are hereby ordered
to report with your respective COM
mands, in full uniform and equip
ment Except bayonets) at the City
Of Winter Haven, on Sunday, June
18th, 1918, at 800 p. m, for battalion
parade and review.
T. W. GARY,
Major Commanding
BY E. L. Mack. Adjutan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

Mr. Chas. M. Gray, of st. Peters,
|rg, has resigned his position as
|shier of the Central National Bank
that city and has enlisted in the
lval reserves. Mr.. Gray is we'll
lown here, having visited Rev. w.
Curtis at various times. Of his
llistment the St. Petersburg indie
lndent says: c. M. Gray, cashier Of
(ntral National Bank, has enlisted
the naval reserve and expects to be
|lled to duty at Charleston in the
(1t two weeks. He returned this
Prning from Jacksonville, where he
LISTED. He is perhaps the best
Pown young man in st. Petersburg
d is son of former rector of the
Piscopal church here. He is the
prth employee Of the Central tank to
n the active service since the war
|th Germany began.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
Knights of Pythians
Elect Officers
For Coming Year

The Knights of Pythias held an
important meeting last night at which
time the annual election of officers
took place. The following were
elected to serve the ensuing term:
R. @. Richards, Chancellor Com
mander.
I. G. Melton, Vice Chancellor.
Lloyd Adams, Prelate.
G. E. Cumbee, Master at Arms.
H. G. Shocks, Master Of Work.
]. r. Boulware, Inner Guard.
L. w. Yarnall, Outer Guard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

DR.. c. l. Stacy united two fond
arts last night at his home on South
orida avenue when Miss Erma
rain became the bride of Mr.. David
Ugh Warn. A party of friends ac-
mpanied the happy couple here, and
Ter the ceremony, performed about
30, the bride and groom left in a
j for Tampa to enjoy a wedding
b on the West Coast. Mr.. Warn is
E proprietor of YARNS Pharmacy
Fort Meade, and the bride is q
ember of one of that towns leading
miles. They have the cordial good
shes of many friends for long
d happily welded life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
NOTICE

DR.. G. Nelson Davis, dentist, will be
at the Ford House for 10 days, from
the 18th to goth inclusive. Riggs dis
ease (pyorrhea -alvolaris), and ether
diseases Of the mouth, crown and
bridge work, synthetic filings my
specialties Examinations free. All
work guaranteed. Give me call.
Lady attendant
1886 DR.. G.. NELSON DAVIS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Whereas Almighty God in His wis
dom has taken a life of pain and sui.
fering, the little daughter Of our es-
teemed brother, A. d. st. John, be
it hereby resolved that we bow in
humble submission to the Divine will,
knowing that He doeth all things
well.
Be it resolved further that we ex-
tend our sincere sympathies to our
brother and his family in their sad
bereave mt; and that copy Of
these ions be sent the family,
copy ent the local papers for
publicatic nd that copy be spread
upon our minutes.
REID ROBSON,
J. R. BOULWARE,
l. c. MELTON,
Committee
Lakeland, Fla, June IL, 1918.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
sTEREoPTIcAN VIEWS
FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday night at 500 o'clock stere-
opticon views of our mission fields
will be given in the First Methodist
Church. An address will be made by
member of our General Missionary
Board from Nashville, Tenn.
DIR. Patterson, our Missionary Sec
retarv. will be present also. These
views and the address were given in
Atlanta, Ca. during our recent ses-
sion of the General Conference. Ad-
mission will be free, but an Offering
win be taken. The public is cordial
ly invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

AUTOS FOR SALE-1917 Cadillac
Eight: run 5000 miles; new tires;
ofour-cylinder Cadillac Touring; Ov-
gerland Four Touring; Buick Four
Roadster, Dodge Four, wearing the
first tires; all in first class shape.
Will sell cheap; easy terms or ex-
change. J. r. Davis, Barlow, Fla
7640
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

On page of this issue appears a
full page advertisement of the Lead
er, which store will open their big
annual sale tomorrow. which con-
tinues through Monday night to 7:3O
o'clock. Big bargains may be secured
by patronizing this store on this oc-
casion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

Mr. G. L. Richardson, Jr., Of the
,hster Farms Company and the
rida-Georgia Land Company, leaves
,igbt for Toronto, Canada, where he
ps on a months business trip in
interest Of the concerns he rep
tents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

hrs H. H. Register and children
Ike gone to Inverness and there Mrs.
|ejster will join her sister and they
4 nroceed to Spartanburg, 8. c.,
nleasant visit with friends and
|atives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

frs. C. Livingston and children
re returned from a pleasant two
,ks' visit to st. Petersburg, where
v we're guests of relatives. Mrs.
ingston was accompanied home by
sister, Mrs. E. M. Miller, who will
her guest for some time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

,,be Farmers Club meets Saturday
the home of Mr.. ]. G. Swindel. A
rdial invitation is extended all the
,mbers and others interested to
me their dinner and enjoy a pleas
| day. The annual election Of Of
ers will take place at this meet
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

FOR SALE-A good No. 9 wood stove,
and small gas stove; both In good
condition. Phone %, or call at 712
South Florida Ave. 1884
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

trial of an action to recover physi-
clans fees. The witness was held on
the lap of one Of the doctors in the
case and presented CHASTITY sight.
It was the skeleton of a woman. =
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

Sarasota will soon be designated
as landing place for airplanes. This
is in accordance with plans mapped
out by the signal corps in Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
Lakeland
-LQcOniCS

,,ro l. P. Thompson returned home
|, night from a pleasant three
LIS visit in Jacksonville where
4 WAS the guest of her daughter,
4 T n. Delcher.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
SKELETON AS WITNESS

Albany, N. y, June IA silent
witness in a court case caused ex-
element in the court room during the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13


PURITY BAKERY
Advance in Wholesale Prices
Friday June 14th Wholesale Prices
will be as follows:
Bread, per loaf ................. &c
Buns and Rolls, per dozen ...... lie.
Pies, per dozen .............'.. 5Oc
Increased difficulty in obtaining sup
plies and with Bread Substitutes re-
naming at 80 per cent. over the price
Of -four compels an advance as above.
PURITY BAKERY
Lakeland, Fla.
June 18th, 1913
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13
WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN
ATTENTION, BOY SCOUTS

Please assemble in City Park at
6:15 p. m. tomorrow friday evening
to control traffic around the square
during Flag Day exercises.
H. G. PETTIWAY,
Scout Master.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-13

fob. Owner may have
same by identifying at the Telegram
office and paying for this advertise.
ment. 7646
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
HOME SERVICE ID
 AID SOLDIER BOYS
Men Suffering From Shell Shock
 to Receive Help

One of the most important meet ings held in this city was the meeting of the Home Service bureau which was held in the office of the war bu- reau last evening. Chairman w. w. Leland presided. The meeting was most interesting in that it dealt with the work of the home service depart ment now that hostilities have ceased. Up to the present time the Home Service department has been organ 1zed on a war basis.
 The meeting last night was to dis cuss the postwar status of the Home Service bureau. Last week there was held in New Haven a conference which treated on the after war care of soldiers and sailors. Miss Avis Kemp and Earl Kisselbrack repre- sented New Britain at the conference and they reported to the meeting last night the work which the conference feels will have to be done
 AS everyone knows the bows from France will in many cases be phyei- cal wrecks and it is the special care of these men that the Home Service will have to look after. The many boys who have been wounded will need care and attention and they will have to see that they have the serv- ices of the city at their disposal in their attempt to regain their former physical condition. The cases that will have to receive special care, how ever, are the cases of shell shock and boys suffering from de1usions.
 The first step taken to provide for their home coming and after care was the appointing of Clarence Barnes as the man to have charge o1 looking after the work of receiving the boys.
 The appointment of MT. Barnes will certainly meet with hearty ap- proval from the entire public.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Financial
]. s. STEEL SHOWS
 SOME SLIGHT GAIN
American Gan and Motor Stocks
 Also Go Upward

Wall Street-Resumptio of pres- sure against coppers and rails inn parted an uncertain tone to the early trading on the stock exchange today. Utilities, including Brooklyn Transit, Philadelphia Co.,, Twin City Transit and Mackay companies also register ed losses of one to three points. Off setting features included shippiags, tobaccos, distilling issues, American Can and several of the active motor stocks, in which advances ranged from fractions to two points. T. s. Steel also improved later with other leaders. The closing was firm. Sales approximated 200,00 shares.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
MAKES TROUBLE: FINED.

Adrian Burgess caused some trou- ble at his boarding house last night and was fined s3 for drunkenness and $5 for breach of the peace this morn ing in the police court. Burgess ad- mitted that he was drunk, but in re- gard to the breach of the peace charge, he said he became abusive only after he found that the daughter of his boarding boss was going to floor" him. Burgess weighs about ITO pounds, while the girl weighs scarcely 100 pounds. Officer Joseph Kennedy made the arrest last night after two complaints had been made to him.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
COMMUNITY SINGING
 AGAIN TOMORROW
American Hosiery Employees to Pro- vide PrograIn-Next Meeting
 Not Until January 5.

Tomorrow the regular community song service will be held in the after noon at the Elihu Burritt school, be- ginning at 3:30. This meeting will be the only song program held for that day. It will also be the last one held until after the holiday vacation, due to the fact that the schools will be closed and the building unheated in the meantime.
 The special features of Sunday s program will be provided by the American Hosiery company. This program is in addition to the general community singing by all those pres ent. The program prepared by the talent from this company follows: Vocal solo, Miss F. Olson; vocal solo, MT. Vogel; vocal solo, Miss Buc- cholz; accompanist, Miss Sharff. G. B. Matthews will direct the group sing ing.
 When the community song meet ings reopen in January, Landers, F'rary & Clark are expected to pro- vide the program features for Sun day, January 5, and the following Sundays program will be under the direction of the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14

have permitted the hope that no gov- ernment, however autocratic, would have succeeded in hurling armed nations upon Belgium and Serbia.
 "Without lending ourselves to the illusion that posterity would be for ever more safe from these collective follies, we must introduce into the peace we are going to build all the conditions of justice and all the safe guards of civilization that we can embody in it.
 ITO such a vast and magnificent task, MT. President, you have chosen to come and apply yourself in concert with France. France offers you her thanks. She knows the friendship of America. She knows your rectitude and elevation of spirit. It is in the fullest confidence that she is ready ito work with you.
 'I lift my glass; MT. President, in your honor, and in honor of Mrs. Wilson. I drink to the prosperity of the republic of the United States, our great friend of yesterday and Of other days, of tomorrow and of all time."
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
HINTS BLACKMAIL
 IN CIVIL LAW SUITS
Attorney A. w. Upson Makes Startling Claims in the Case Against
 Dominic SomneSc.

In the city court yesterday after noon, before Judge J. T. Meskill, eight cases were heard. In the suit brought by Frank Maietta against Dominic Somnese, Lawyer Upson, ap- bearing for Somnese, intimated that evidences of blackmail could be found by thorough investigation of the facts of the case. An amendment was sought ito change the money in question from S1,062.50 to somewhat less than $150. The case was con- tinued to allow Attorney Alling to file papers in the case. It will come up again before Christmas.
 A bill of particulars was ordered against Annie Matis. Lawyer Rachlin represents the plaintiff and Lawyer Woods is counsel for the defendant.
 Judgment for $SS.55 and costs was ordered entered in the case of the Shuttle Meadow club, Incorporated against Frank Rose. Lawyers Cooper and Mink appeared for the plaintiff and Lawyers Schultz and Edwards for the defendant.
 Judgment for the defendant to re- cover costs was ordered entered in the case of the Wilson company against the New Haven" railroad. Lawyers Cooper and Mink appeared for the plaintiff and N. s. Buckingham repre- scented the railroad.
 The case of John Eshoo against M. Domanski was set down for trial next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Church.
 Notices
Stanley Memorial Church.

On Sunday morning service at 10:45, the pastor, Rev. G. M. Missir- ian will preach. His theme will be, 'Christianity-a Religion of Convic- tion." Sunday school will meet at 12:15. Y. F. society at o'clock. The topic is ''Missions-What and Why?" Leader, the pastor. Boy Scouts will meet at the church at 7:15. La- dies Aid at 2:30 on Wednesday aft ernoon. Girl Scouts and choir re- hearsa1 at 7:S0 o'clock, on Thursday evening. Endeavor Circle on Friday at 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
CITY ITEMS

Joseph Andrews, while returnin g from Hartford in his automobile last night, struck a team on the Hartford road. Because of the dense fog, the accident could not have been averted. The damages were slight.
 Miss Zoe LaHar entertained a party of friends at her home last evening, the occasion being 8 farewell party to several men who have been engaged here on ordnance work. Corporal Clark Pickering, Corporal Joseph Biene and Private James Cooney were among the guests Miss Flor ence Farr rendered several vocal se- lections, accompanied by Miss Grace Fletcher. A buffet lunch was served and dancing was also enjoyed.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
UniyerSaIiSt Church.

The Rocky Mountain National Park will be the subject of lecture to be given at Red Cross hall, 426 West Main str eet, Sunday evening at 7:30. There are many magnificent colored views of the wonderland of Am erica, the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. The views ex hibited at these illustrated lectures are colored by some of the best art ists in tte country, every one a work of art. All are welcome. Mrs. Mar shall VIII sing. Silver offering.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Emmanuel GosneI Church.

Rev. and Mrs. LeRoy F'arnsworth will speak and sing at 10:45 a. m. and p. m. MT. Farnsworth has been the pastor of the Baptist church at Strafford, N. H., for several years. He and his wife sail as missionaries for Africa in a few days under the Africa Inland Mission. Bible school at 12.15 D. m. Young People meet at 5:3o D. m. Evangelistic meeting at D. m. Bible study Tuesday night and prayer meeting Thursday night,
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
BOYS MISSING FROM HOME.

Irving Conklin, aged Is, is missing from his home on City avenue, and his parents believe that he has gone to New York. Another boy, smaller than Conklin, was seen with him yes terday and it is probable that the two have gone to the 'Tbig city, together. Conklin Is unusually large for his age and although only Is would pass for at least 1S
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
BOYS GET MONOGRAMS.

Monograms and sweaters were pre- scented to 6 members of the 1918 football team in the N. B. H. s. au- ditorium last evening. Second team letters were given to 6 members of the second string team. Those re- ceiving the first team letters and sweaters were: Charles Vibberts, eX- captain; Howard Crane, captain-e elect John Dunnigan, William Burns, Francis Griffin, Clifford Faulkner, John Elliot, Jesse Tomlin, Albert Doerr, James Renehan, Philip Sparks, Elmer Wallin, Orlando Swift, Russell keefe, Carl Brink, William Wells.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
TO SING IN NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. Mary T. Crean of this city will sing at the mass meeting tomorrow afternoon in Polls tneater, New Ha- ven. The meeting is one of those be- ing held for Irish freedom. A large delegation from this city will attend. Mrs. Crean is soloist in St. Mary s church and is one of the many who will taKe part in the program tomor- TOW afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Advent Church.

Services in charge of L. B. Giles, pastor, at usual hour. Morning serv- ice at 10:45, topic, Importance of Being Identified With Jesus Christi. Bible school and pastors class at 12:15 D. m. Evening service: "Evi- dences of Decline of Spirituality. At 6:30 p. m., business meeting of the Sunday school
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Trinity Methodist Church.

Sunday services: s:45 a. m., church Sunday school; 10:45 a. m., morning worship, sermon by the pastor; 6:15 D. m., Young Peoples meeting; 7;30 D. m., sermon by the minister. Sub- ject: "The Things We Should Not De- mobilize"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-14
Christian Science Church.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner West Main street and Park Place. Sunday services at 10:45 a. m. Subject. God the Preserver of Man" Sunday school at 9;45 a. m. The reading room, Room 5o4, First National Bank building, is open to the public daily from 12 m. to p. m.