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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-07-18
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Hattie Kovarik, Of Chicago, arrived
here last week for visit with relatives.
Mrs.. Robert Heuser and daughter,
Mrs. Jerome Huber, autoed to Cresco,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Welsh left for
Mason City, Sunday, after few weeks
visit here with relatives.
Elizabeth Moravetz. of Cresco. is Wis
iting relatives here this week.
Jerome Huber autoed to DEBORAH,
Wednesday. .nA.I
John Klemish returned to bis home at
Cedar Rapids, Mosday. His wife and
family remained hare for . longer visit.
Robert Klemish was business caller
at Calmar. Tuesday. ...,$
Lewis Smith assisted Fred Fisher
with draying. Wednesday.
Joe Vitoushek Sr. was . business
caller near Protivin, Friday.
George Kovsrik left Saturday for
Cedar Rapids to resume bis studies at
the Cedar Rapids Business College,
after q weeks visit with home folks.
Steve Bush. of Fort Atkinson. was q
business caller in town, Friday.
Stella Bens, . trained nurse, is
employed 1t the John Humpal home.
near Conover, where she 10 taking care
Of Mr.. Humpal who is very i'll.
Mrs. Pletka recently sold her 40-acre
farm near SpiIlville for $500 IN acre to
will Wagner from near Ridgeway.
Herbert Bernstz and children, of
Lidgerwood. N. D., arrived here last
week to visit relatives.
Will Wagner, from near Ridgdway.
Vas business caller in town, Wednes-
day.
Jerome Huber and Fred Herold were
business callers at Fort Atkinson,
Wednesday.
Chas. Swscha and family left for
Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, after q brief
visit at the Frank Kovarik home.
Mrs. Hutchinson and daughter, of
Elgin, arrived here on Wednesday for
q visit at the Frank Kspinos homo.
Frank Mashek and family. of Lidger-
wood, N. D.. arrived here recently for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. John Bernatz.
NORTH KENDALLVILLE.
Ethel Fifield returned home Thursday
from Lacrosse, Wis.
Will Owens and Walter Martin, of
Cresco, were Harmony business visit
ors and called at the l.. Flemming
home, Tuesday.
The storm Sunday was very bad but
no damage was done around this local.
ity, but north of here on the W.
McKenny farm the wind blew so hard
it ruined their hay loader 80 it is beyond
repair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Todd. of Salem.
S. D., are visiting at the Ed Barnes
home and other relatives. - ..
Pearl Barnes spent q few days. the
end of the week, At her home ia Ken
dallville.
The Todds went to DEBORAH. Sunday,
for family picnic in the park. 49,.
Ruth Barnes, of Kendallville, has
been helping Mrs. Joe Goldsworthy pick
berries and with household duties, the
past week.
The "Worker" Glass were enter.
tanned at the W. C. Fifield home, Sat-
urday morning.
A. Moore and family autosd to
DEBORAH, Sunday. " = t'.''s|
Bessie Williams, who is visiting at
the Moore home, will return to her
home in Minneapolis, this week.
Mrs. Burt Yates and children, from
Canton, are visiting her sister and
friends near Kendallville. .,I..
Fred Todd called on Chas. Lemon,
Tuesday morning. a,+.
Vesta Fiield has taken the same
school that she had the past year.
Chsutauqus begins in Harmony,
Minn., on the 23rd day of July r
Sam Moore has been helping at home
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-07-18
Houston and Fillmore 81 Go:
"a u.s. o."
Minnesota t *"..,
Farm Bargains

Mr.: Iowa Farmer, why pay $500 per acre when
you can buy as good land for less than one half?
Houston and Fillmore Counties join the Iowa
line in the South Eastern corner of Minnesota
with as good soil and climatic conditions as Iowa.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15

bilty to which this corporation can az any
time subject itself shall be One Hundred Thou
sand Dollars t$1O0 .0Ol:
SEVENTH
The following are the names and residences
of the snbcribers and the number Of shares OF
stock subscribed for by each:
Name Residence, No Shares
George E. Google, Lakeland, Fla.---------lo
c. NJ Clayton, Lakeland Fla.------------lt
O. w. Drane, Lakeland Fla.--------------: :
A. Is. McNIullen, Tampa, Fla. -----------lo
W. Montgomery, wauchula. Fla. ----"
GEORGE f. GOOGLE
c. NJ CLAYTON
0. W DRANE
A. b. McMULLEN.
W. MONTGOMERY.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF POLK. s. s.
HFREpy CERTIFY that before me, the
undersigned authority, personally appeared
George =. Google, c. NJ Clayton and o. W.
Drane known to me and known TO be thres
Of the persons who signed the foregoing In
strument andseverally acknowledged the sig
natures thereof to be their true and lawful
signatures.
WITNESS my hand and official seal on this
18th day Of October, AID. 1919.
tNotarial Seal)
GERTRUDE OvERsTREET
Notary Public.
| NY commission expires May IL, 1921.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, s. s.
] HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 14th da,
Of October, A.. D. 1919, before me. the un
dersigned authority, personally appeared A.
McMullen and W. Montgomery, known to m
and known IN ho two Of the persons VIII
signed the foregoing instrument, and SEVERAL,
acknowledged the signatures thereof to b
their true and lawful signatures.
WITNESS my hand and of1cial seal IN
date aforesaid.
(Notarial. Seal)
LOUISE c. FLISCH.
Notary Public
My commission expires August Sth. 1873
IA B. McMULLEN, Attorney. 9TS
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15

heirs OF A. /. Smith, deceased, to sell at prl-
vate or public sale the following real estate
belonging to the estate OF said minors, same
being In Polk county, Florida, to-wit:
Thirty-fve acres off Of the north half OF
lot (S) three, out OF section twenty-one t2l),
township twenty eight (2s), range twenty-four
t24), Of Polk county, Florida, (accordng 70
the government survey. Also roadway OF
twenty (20) feet wide of OF the east slde e OF
the south half Of lot three (3) from the
northeast corner to the southeast corner OF
said south half Of lot three t3).
Said minors have an undivided Interest ",
said property Such application to be based
upon petition nov v;l file In the Office OF SAID
Judge.
This 9TH day OF November, 1919.
9S87 LoTTlE M. SMITH. Guardian
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15

of more than seven passenger capacity In Lake-
land shall pay the city license tax OF one-
half Of the license tax required by the stah
law.
SECTION V.-Any person or persons vio,
lating the provisions OF this Ordinance shall
be fined twice the amount OF the license, W
imprisoned not to exceed ninety days.
e. c. FLANAGAN,
Mayor or Commissioner Large
Attest:
H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk.
/, II. l.. SWATTS, do hereby certify that ths
foregoing Ordinance No. 244 was duly passed
by the City Commission Of the City Of Lake-
land In regular session assembled, on the Sth
day of October, A. ID. 1918.
Corporate Seal.)
H. L. SWATTs,
$500 City Clerk
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15
ORDINANCE NO. 244
An Ordinance Providing for License Tax Tor
t,,s nne.,ation NJ Automobiles and Trucks for


An Ordinance Providing for License Tax Tor
tire Operation OF Automobiles and Trucks Tor
Hire In the City Of Lakeland by Mon Resi-
dents and Providing a Penalty Therefor
EE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission
~ riie City Of Lakeland, Florida, In regular
session assembled
SECTION I.-That from and after the pass
aee oY this Ordinance all nonresident persons
operating cars or trucks for hire In the trans
Ter Sf passengers or freight In the City OF
Lakeland shall pay license tax Of One Hun
dred Dollars t$100.00) per year. or any frac-
,ionfl part thereof, such license being due
aud payable October lst Of each and every
veal
SECTION IA nonresident under this
act shall be any person who has not resided for
aL least six months in the City OF Lakeland
and in the State Of Florida one year
SECTION lII.--All persons. firms or cOrpor
ations operating busses or automobiles for hire
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15
SUNDAYS BIRTHDAYS

Minnie Hauk, the once-famous op,
era singer who has recently been re-
ported in needy circumstances In
Switzerland born in New York City,
67 years ago today.
Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss, who
was in command of all the American
mine laying in the North Seat born
at Mt. Morris, N. Y, So years ago to-
day.
William F, Kirby, United States
senator from Arkansas, born in Miller
County, Ark, So years ago today.
DR.. Lemuel II. Murlin, president Of
Boston University, born at Mercer, o.,
So years ago today.
The population of Canada taken as
a whole is about equally divided be-
tween town and country.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15
EUTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
LEAVE TO SELL MINORS LAND

Notice Is hereby given that on the Sra dav
of December, A. u. 1918. [ will apply TO Hon
UrabIe Kelsey Banton county judge In and
Tor Polk county state OF Florida, at his oftlct
N Barlow, in said county. for an Or6er all
thOrizing me, as Guardian of MiIlarH Bea'e
Smith and Catherine Lois Smftt, the minor
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-11-15
The Town GOSSIP

THEY WE'RE from out of town WAITED for applause.
AND CAME into the Office. AND gave it,.
TO TAKE the paper AND THEN the Cd! daddy said
AND THEY had = banv WHAT DOES the say?'
AMI THE mother carried it. AND THE baby said
IN HER arms "GEw-UMP-oo-AH!'
AND AFTER the man. AND OF course,
HAD ATTENDED to business. HAD to com. across.
SAID something WITH MORE applause.
ABOUT THE baby. AND THEN
BEING bright looking kid. As final test
AND THE mother smiled THE MOTHER asked it.
AND DADDYs chest. NOV. TELL me.
EXPANDED A couple of inches. WHO YOU love the best"
AND HE up and said: AND THE baby said;
HE'S THE brightest younger "eBwuMP-oo-AH''
THIS SIDE California AND let forth
AND HE baby WHOLE COOLIES of applause
AND SAID to it: HAD to do it..
TELL THE gentleman. AND AS they went out.
"How you THE FATHER told me-
II AND THE baby THAT THE kid knew
| LOOKED AT me. BUNCH of other words
/ AND CALLED out AND told him
"cHw-unpooAH', THAT | didn't doubt him
AND THE proud parents. IN slightest,
LOOKED AT me. THANK you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02
SEVEN BARkS

II may be possible that you don't
know what SEVEN BARkS STANDS
Tor, so We Will eniighten you: II is a
safe, remarkable remedy. made from
the extracts Of seven different KINGS
Of roots and Herbs, every one of
which has great medicinal value. SCI
entihcally blended and for nearly 30
years has been reliable remedy for
Indigestion. Constipation. Kidney
and Stomach disorders.
SEVEN EARKS has never been ez-
tensiyely advertised, but has enjoyed
wonderful and steady sale for near
~ half century. and purely upon its
merits.
SEVEN Banks has saved thou
sands Of families doctors bills, az
well as untold suffering. 1t il mex
pensiye, only 50 cents per bottle. and
The dose is from 10 TO 20 drops in 9
little water after meals.
There is hardly a family but what
some member is more or less fire.
quently troubled with Biliousness, In
digestion. Liver 0" Kidney trouble
II you have never tried SEVEN
15.ARKS, 90 not fail 70 Go so. and
watch the rapid and wonderful re-
suits.
Don't put of asking your druggis!
for SEVEN BARKS; il he does not
happen TO have il, he will get il for
Nou.-AGY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

manner in which the Maine Baptists
handle affairs in their conventions.
Welcome to Churches and Homes
Last years cabbages are too old
to throw" were the opening words
of Rev. Z. S. PhiIbrook. pastor of
the Augusta Winthrop Street First
Baptist church. in his words Of well
come to the delegates Of the conven-
ton TO Augusta homes and churches.
And he explained his statement and
his further timidity in appearing as
being due TO the, TO him. inadequate
facilities Of housing delegates while
in the city.
The entertainment committee has
done the best it could with what It
had to do with. Hearts are larger
than homes. Folks are living as
closely as they can. You are really
welcome to homes, churches and
convention" But conditions are
confined.
A Baptist deacon put off shaving
until Sunday morning, Rev. Mr..
Philbrook said. He wished the Lord
hadn't made whiskers for men. He
begrudged the time passed before
the mirror. Anyway. the deacon did
his Sunday morning shave in a hurry.
He cut his nose. He asked his wife
for some court plaster. In my work
basket" The deacon grabbed what
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

Thinking. prayerful, highly inspir-
ed Baptists from all over the Pine
Tree State. under the head Of the
United Baptist convention. opened
their annual session. formally, on
Wednesday morning at the Penney
Memorial church. After war pro-
blems, coming out of the chaos and
strife OF the present day, problems
to be solved In our very neighbor-
hoods in our state. our country and
the world at large, are being tackled
at this meeting Of representative
Baptists Of the State. 1t is a won
derful session. for here are gather
ed the keenest and the wisest heads
OF the state churches. Each idea, as
presented, IL expounded, is examin-
ed and re-examined. each and every
angle is fully explained, before any
matters are allowed to pass over and
be voted upon. Many civic and gov
ernmental bodies might well take
pointers from the thorough. fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

II ID neither necessary nor desirable
that yoUr president should make an eA-
tended address at this time. His duties
lie, rather. in the direction of assisting
you TO transact the business of this
convention in such a fashion as TO
economic time and still conserve our
democratic organization SO that the ex-
rei,nce, wisdom and judgment of each
ms rn5tr may be brought 20 bear upon
all questions that shall come up for
cons reration.
The work already accom- plished by the
body represented here will be set be-
fore you in the reports which will be
presented by the proper offic ais in due
time. To these reports you will. l am
sure. give the attention which their i'm
rortance merits.
The task ahead of US is so great and
so complex. and its issues are SO i'm
portant and far-reaching that / shrink
from even attempting to outline it. II
is nothing less than relating the 400
churches and the $500 Baptists of
Maine TO the great world-movements. to
each other. to the whole denomination
10 the broader fellowship Of all Chris
tian communions and 10 the local needs
SO that they shall render the maximum
service in the promotion of the King
dom OF God in this supremacy critical
period of human history.
The World 10 Sick
One yea ago the meeting Of this
convention was twice pcstrone1 because
of world wide endemic OF disease.
We meet here today in the midst Of
worldwide unrest and suffering In
some instances the social fabric Of
great =ations is in chaos and mill ons
Of people, cropping for the light Of \
new Gay. are menaced by starvation
Ofher powerful nations, our own anon,
them. hare experienced woeful loss Of
life. wholesale destruction of material
property. and the sinking Of immens,
sums Of money In the Great War.
The war il ended. For that blessed
fact We are profoundly grateful to
Almighty God. But there remains
serlous Industrial disorder. an ominous
social discomfort and Widespread Bit
terness Of feeling at home and abroad.
The fact that it 10 more difficult to
make peace than to make war is being
demonstrated before our eyes. Our So
cal and industrial institutions are PUG
t. a greater strain in the process of
getting hack to a peace basis of opera
tons than they were in shifting over
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he thought was piece OF court
plaster and placed il on the cut. He
went 10 church. He acted as usher.
they laughed. They said because Of
something he had on his nose. He
took il off and found il TO be spool
sticker bearing the inscription. Full
length. 200 yards" 50 the welcome
Of the homes and churches may be
crippled but it is fun length
Four hundred and five United Bap-
fist churches Of Maine. representing
$4,000 people and 100000 constituents
are gathered here in Augusta for
this convention. said Mr.. Philbrook.
He expressed the devout wish that
the work may prosper.
Mayor Martin
Welcome to the City to the United
Mayor Burleigh Martin. The union
of the Baptists Of Maine is indicative
Of the great hope Of Christianity
union. One Of Augustus citizens.
Hon. Charles L. Milliken was the
first president and wise choice it
was. Rev. Orlando Frost Of Belfast
was the second president; the third
and present president, Rev. William
Wood of Augusta is dearly beloved
by the city as well as the conven-
ton.
I'VE hope you will like Augusta
and we hope you will come again"
were the closing sincere WORDS of
Mayor Martin.
Address Of President
Rev. William r. Wood, d. D.. presi-
cent. spoke as follows:
Members Of the United Baptist Conven-
ton Of Maine; Brothers and Sisters:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02
MASTER OF flute
To Be Accompanied Of
Miss Yorke

Mr.. Brooke. Famous Artist Of Bes.
ton Symphony Orchestra, Has
Twice Before Appeared in Ausus.
ta-Has Played mad Scene" Oh.
iissto with All the Great Prima
oonnas
Mr.. Arthur Brooke. the nutist. who
appears IN the concert on Friday eve
ming at the City hall with Miss
York, is no stranger TO Augusta. He
has appeared here twice within the
last four OF five years: one with his
Elite quartet Mute, violin. cello and
harp, and also as conductor with
his Boston Symphony. Players Club
He was well received beth as a con-
ductcr and as a soloist.
Mr.. Brooke has an international
reputation as a flute soloist. and
was well known in England before
coming 10 this country. He has toured
the United States. Canada and Mex
leo, both AZ a soloist and with vari-
Gus Grand Opera companies arr.
orchestras. He has played over 100
grand operas and has pla yed the flute
obligato 10 Lucia" (which will be
sung by Miss York; with all the well
known prima donnas Of Europe and
America.
Mr.. Brooke has been a member Of
the Boston Symphony Orchestra for
y number of years and his flute solos
at the Pop" concerts OF the SYM
phony orchestra. have always
aroused the greatest enthusiasm of
the audience and won the unstinted
praise of the press and public. He
Is noted for his brilliant technic and
the richness Of his tone. His playing
is full of expression. without afYec-
tation, and he has none OF the man
nerisms that 80 often mar a play.
cr's performance.
Sar. Brooke is alko COMPOSER of
repufe and has written a number M
songs. mute solos and orchestra pieces.
ne ~ the author Of flute method
that liz used all over the English
speaking world. He is director at
the Brooke trio. Elite quartet. SYM
pnohy sextet and Boston Symphony
Players Club. two OF which organic
atoms have appeared In Augusta. He
IL also professor Of the flute at the
New England Conservatory Of Mu-
sic IN Boston.
The mute In. without doubt, the in.
stroment that biands pes, with the
voice. and when heard in company
with the beautiful tones OF Miss
York will be thoroughly enjoyed by
everyone. Mr.. Brooke will also be
heard In two hute solos and while
those who heard him before will
know how he will acquit himself,
those TO whom he is q stranger will
hear the instrument played as only. a
serious musician and a master can
play it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

With the opening Of the big game
hunting season yesterday in the eight
upper counties Of the State, there was
noticeable amount Of travel for the
big game regions. both on the trains
and by automobile. Several cars "a
which We're parties Of hunters ani
their paraphernalia were noticed
passing through the city on Tues
day and others went yesterday. all
Of them headed for Gamelant. MaLy
hunters go the first Of the season but
others wait until later, when the
foliage is off the trees and hunting
conditions are better. Another season
why many hunters wait until later
in the season is because Of the deer
that are killed early in the season,
the majority Of them are does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02
JUDSON LIBBY is FINED
$40 AND COSTS-PAYS
Municipal Court Finds Him Guilty
of Assault and Battery, for 1Pekins
3. Franklin Chase in Eye with q


Judson Libby was before the NUM-
cipaI court Wednesday morning in
answer TO warrant for assault an ]
battery which was sworn out against
him by y. Franklin Chase. which
assault was alleged TO have been CON-
mitted on Aug. .. last, at Togus,
where both men belong. Chase has
no counsel but the respondent
was represented by NJ. z. Saw
,elie, and by advice Of bis coun-
sci pleaded not guilty. Chase
claimed that the respondent poked
him in one eye with cane, that or
gan being seriously injured. The re-
spondent claimed that the injury done
was the result OF an accident-that
ne poked at Chase with q cane and
that the latter put UP his hand and
the cane hit him in the eye. The
court found Libby guilty and i'm.
posed a sentence Of SO and costs or
30 days in Jail. Libby paid. Both the
principals in the case were old men.
and veterans OF the Civil war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

Mrs. G. W. Jones, regent Of Kous-
since Chapter. ID. A. r., also State
chairman Of the committee in re-
search Mrs r. s. Reid, chairman Of
the committee Of genealogical re-
search, and Mrs. z. c. Carl State
librarian, have returned from d
meeting of the State advisory bpar1,
held recently in Waterrille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

ia war basis All our problems have
suddenly become acute and uenacing.
The world Itself Is SEX IL suffers
from the effects Of the war fever thai
ragged through It's veins during four
years Of dreadful conflict. And while
il has been suffering the ravages Of war
startling constitutional changes have
taken place within lis body. 50 that the
world now approaching convalescence l.
a different world than that IN which the
wcr broke out. ! am not prepared TO
say whether it is a better world or
wore. / thinl: that remains 10 he seen.
1t depends largely upon the treatment
administered in the present crisis.
The raging fever has ahated but the
world is by no means out Of danger I
DO not know whether il is in greate-
danger from the normal course of its
malady. or from the multi far.ous RENE
dies proposed for its cure: but evident
~ the world has not yet recovered its
health.
The Remedy
! am sure you will agree with me in
the statement that the Gospel Of Christ
is the only remedy that can restore this
world. This is The Tree of Life whose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

Levi r Williams. local agent Z. a.
Strout Farm Agency, has sold the
Hattie L. Hammond farm in Real
field to Rev Geo. ". Love Of West
Springfield, Mass, who will take
possession in the early spring of
1920 Mr. and Mrs. Hammond viii
carry On the farm until that time
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

AUGUSTA LOCALS

MIR. and Mrs. Henry II. Rtsley Of
Weeks Mills were business callers On
Wednesday IN Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02

The annual meeting for the election
Of officers Of the Friendly League will
be held at 7.38 this Thursday evenirs
A large attendance is earnestly de-
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance. Library hall. Gardiner. FRI
day night. Oct. 3. Moneghan's ban
10 jazz orchestra. oct2dlt
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maine BAPTISTS DISCUSS
WAYS AND MEANS SOLVING
PROBLEMS INCIDENT TO WAR

Convention Formally Opened on Wednesday
Morning with Address of Welcome by May
or Martin-Annual Sermon by SacO CIer-
gyman = Free Baptist Association Elects
Officers in Afternoon - Governor Milliken
Presides at Laymen's Session in Evening