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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17
A Simple Home
Wedding
Described by Circus Publicity Man

Last night, at the glittering and gor-
geous home OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs William Henry Hicks. 800
Ninth Plane, Miss Mary Gladys Hicks
and Mr.. Adelbert Smithers were unit
ed in the sensational, awe-inspiring
bonds of matrimony. The wedding SER
vice was pronounced in PEERLESS and
poppy manner by the Spiritually Rich
and Right Reverend Doctor Morton
s. Duds, rector of the exceptionally
expensive and exceedingly exclusive
Saint Croesus.in-the-Fields.
The bride entered upon the massive,
muscular and marvelously moulded
arm of her father, passing through an
avenue of the largest longest and lati-
tudinest tropic palms in captivity,
while the air about was heavy with
the shimmering, see.hing scene of pre-.
cious and overpowering petals of the
spring, ranged in racy and rollicking
array about the handsome and har.
monious Hicks home n orchestra of
four--count em!-clever, comic and
delightfully."- daring musicians supplied
the mushy and melodious music to
which the bridal party modestly and
morally marched The grand gigantic
and brobdignagian groom, accompan.
led by his bald, brave best man, Mr..
w. Perry Smithers, awaited them at
the improvised, but otherwise faultless
altar.
See the solemnly spectacular meet
ing Of the Bride and Groom, See the
merry and meritorious Maid of Honor,
See the four-count them -beauteous,
beaming and brilliant Bridesmaids?
See the innocent. infantile, ininitesi-
NAL Flower Girl, Miss Teenie Hicks. in
her fearless, fascinating, but foolish
act Of scattering fair freakish fragrant
flowers In the path of her sister, the
Bride See them ALL! They are All
Included, all under one roof! One In.
vitation, remember, admits them to all.
including the concert after the wed.
ding.
The Bride was attired in a silvery and
silken something of extreme simplicity,
surmounted by vaporous vail, fasten.
ed to her polished and perfumed hair
with the bursting, emblazoning bios
SONS of the orange. Elsewhere upon
her proud but in no sense ponderous
person was slick. Snowy and scincil-
lating diamond and bedazzling sun
burst, the graceful gift of the generous
and godlike groom. And remember
everything absolutely nav
After the affecting and effective cere.
mony, real. roaring reception was
held, fun furiously fast taking the
place of rigid and rigorous restraint, In
the precious and palatial Hicks par
lors. See the sinuous smiles tripping
through the torrents of tears, Wit.
ness the cute. cunning and comedy
kisses. Hear the conglomerate and
contradictory congratulations Hear
the silly and simian shippers! See the
fiippant and frumpish friends of the
family, Listen to the glorious gurgle
of the able and absolutely alcoholic
punch! And remember-one invita-
ton admits to all,
The grand exit, AT II o'clock. amid
scenes of astounding and unparalleled |
lmpertinence, and heelish, inhuman
hail of ancient and antiquated shoes.
mixed and mingled with ribald rice.
the young couple left on desperately |
dangerous and delightfully."- demonstra-
tive bridal tour. They will be gone for |
three-count them weeks. - Cor. |
toons Magazine.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17

Florida's roads comprise 4,15S miles
OF graded earth roadway, 664 miles
of asphalt, 4S3 miles Of brick, 35
miles Of concrete, 1883 miles Of oil
treated rock, 53S miles of she'll and
1874 miles Of sand clay, a grand to
tai Of 9,224 miles. More roadway
constantly is being built.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17
Methodists, Rally to the Flag Of the Cross

you do?'
Il tends de do replied the negro
"Ah opens de do an a man puts in
dc she'll. Men a man pulls de lonyard
and de gus has its little say"
"Then what happens?"
1--WE all step back an says, Kaiser.
count yo' soldiers. Service senti-
mel.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17

The summer warmth of Florida
never prostrates man or animal, the
temperature seldom attaining 1G0 de-
grees above zero. Sultry nights are
unknown, Trade winds constantly
blow over the state from the Gulf of
Mexico and the Atlantic ocean.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17

Lee is the largest county iu Flor
ida with 4'641 square miles. It is
1,O23 square miles larger than Rhode
Island and Delaware combined and
is nearly as large as Connecticut.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17

Florida produces more than sew.
enty-five different varieties o, f.rm
products.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-05-17
We Have Nothing To Fear

downtrodden of play
DEAL that the little children community
ton intelligent great questions
which Of surely
The Centenary Campaign Of the Methodist Episcopal
South May raising Of
Methodsts among
things, foreigner,
opportunities
United
South For the
give permeaed the spirit
anyhe religion which greatest
world has known.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
CHAPTER ix-Continued.
II

as it? Well, no, they didn't tell me
that" admitted the visitor, cor I'd not
started SO late. You see, / come up on
a schooner. This here lake boatin'
amt in my line. I'm deep-water, ]
am"
$50 1 should s'pose," said Mr.. Par
low. How'd you git up here, any
way?"
'"The war;" said the visitor. "The
war done it. Couldn't git a good berth
in any deep-water bottom. So 1 thought
I'd try fresh-water sailin'. l tell you,
matey, / been workin' as quartermas-
ter's mate on the old Cross and Cres-
cent line, a-scootin' cross to Naples
from N'York-there and back-goin'
on ten year."
what did you leave your boat for?"
asked the carpenter curiously.
s:She was sunk. There's things hap
PENN yer to the other side Of the
ocean, mate" said the injured man
earnestly, that you wouldn't believe
no. sir! The Cross and Crescent
lines give up business till after the
wars over, / reckon"
You'd better not encourage him to
talk any more, father" interposed Miss
Amanda, coming into the room again.
"The best thing be can do for himself
is to sleep for q while"
THANK We, ma'am," said the sailor
humbly. "Ill try"
Darkness came on apace. The sky
had become overcast, and there was
promise Of a stormy night-more
snow, perhaps. But Miss Amanda
would not allow Carolyn May and
Prince to start for home at once.
watch for your uncle, Carolyn May,
out Of the front-room window, and be
all ready to go with him when he
comes along" said Miss Parlow.
When Uncle Joe came along, Carolyn
May ran out and hailed him from the
porch.
"Wait for me, Uncle Joe! Wait for
me and Princey, please! Just let me
get my mittens and Princes harness
and kiss Miss Mandy"
That last she did most soundly, and
Ia full view Of the man waiting in the
white road.
"Oh, Uncle Joe, I've got just the Won
derfulest story to tell you! Shall we
harness Prince up again. or will you
II can't wait for the dog, Car'lyn
May. I'm in a hurry. You oughtn't to
be out in this wind, either. Get aboard
your sled, now, and I'll drag you my
self" Mr.. Stagg interrupted.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs "a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, l~istleSS, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrh@a. full Of cold, give a
~teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in q few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
II sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have q we'll, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative -
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for Il bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of cOunterfeitS sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
CHAPTER xI.
VIII Wonders Never Cease2

Again 1t showed all night.
1t was on the next day, and at noon
time. when Mr.. Stagg was returning to
the store, that q most astounding thing
happened.
Mr.. Stage was walking briskly to-
ward Sunrise Cove in his big felt snow
boots, such as all men wore In that To-
cality. and va abreast of the Parlow
shop and cottage-which he always
sought to avoid looking at-when he
heard a door open and close.
He tried not to look that way. But
his a told him instantly that the per-
o who had come out was Miss Aman-
da, rather than her father. Knowing
this, how could he help darting a
glance at her?
: Miss Amanda stood on the porch,
looking directly at him.
"Mr. Stage" she called earnestly. IL
must speak to you
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Save on the Sunday when Prince huo
killed the blacksnake, Miss Amanda
had not spoken directly to the hard.
ware merchant in all these hungry
years. 1t rather shocked Joseph Stage
now that she should do SO.
"Will you come in?" she urged him.
her voice rather tremulous.
There was a moment of absolute ST.
lence.
'Bless me! Yes!" calculated the
hardware man finally.
Il assure you, Mr.. Stagg," Miss
Amanda said hurriedly, sit is no per-
sonal matter that causes me TO stop
you in this fashion"
"No, ma'amT responded the man
stifly.
81 want you to come in and speak
with this sailor who was hurt" she
finally said. "There is something he
can tell you, Mr.. Stagg, that 1 think
you should know"
The big rocking-chair by the window,
in which Miss Amanda's mother had
for several years before her death
spent her waking hours, was now oc-
cupied by the sailor.
'"This is the little girls uncle, Rem
jamin," Miss Amanda said quietly. "He
will be interested in what you have al
ready told me about the loss OF the
D%unraven. viii you please repeat IL
all?"
"The Dunraven" gasped Mr.. Stage,
sitting down without being asked.
"Hannah-"
"There is no hope, Of course" Aman-
da Parlow spoke up quickly, that your
sister, Mr.. Stage, and her husband
were not lost. But having found out
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

that Benjamin was on the steamer
with them, l thought you should know.
l have warned him to be careful how
he speaks before Carolyn May. You
may wish to hear the story at first
hand"
THANK you," choked Joseph stagg.
He wanted to say more, but could not.
Benjamin Hardy's watery eyes
blinked, and he blew his nose.
AYE, aye, mate !" he rumbleo, "hard
lines-for a fact. / give my testi-
mOny fore the consul when we was
landed-so did all that was left Of us
from the Dunraven. Me bein' an IN
lettered man, they didn't run me very
clos't. I can't add much more to it.
"As I say, that purser's boat your
sister and her sickly husband vas In
had jest as good a chance as we had.
We nigh bumped into each other soon
after the Dunraven sunk. SO, then,
we pulled off aways from each other.
Then the fog rolled up from the Afri-
car shore--a heap O. fog, mate. 1t
sponged out the lamp In the purser's
boat. We never seen no more Of 'em
nor heard no more"
And were Hannah-were my sister
and her husband in that boat?" queried
Mr.. Stage thoughtfully.
II am sure, by the details Benjamin
has given me-" said Miss Amanda soft
ly, "that your sister and Mr.. Cameron
were two of its passengers"
"Well, ito a long time ago, now"
said the hardware dealer. Surely, il
they had been picked up or had reached
the coast Of Africa, we would have
heard about it."
ut would seem So" the woman
agreed gently.
"You know what may happen
at sea, mister, till it happens" Benja-
min Hardy declared. "What became Of
that boat"
He seemed to stick 10 that idea. But
the possibility of the small boats hav-
ing escaped seemed utterly preposter-
u to Mr.. Stagg. He arose to depart.
Miss Amanda followed the hardware
dealer to the outer door.
I'm sorry" she said simply.
"Thank-thank YOU" murmured 10.
seph Stage before she closed the door.
He went on to town, his mind
strangely disturbed. 1t was not his
sisters fate that filed his heart and
brain, but thoughts Of Miss Amanda.
She had deliberately broken the
silence Of years! OF course. 1t might
be attributed to her interest In Carolyn
May only, yet the hardware dealer
wondered.
CTo BE coNTINUED.)
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
The Flu"
Fever. or Cold
Clean the Acidity and Toxic Poisons
Out of the Digestive Tract

Millions are now suffering from the
after effects of the deadly 'fu," a
fever or q cold. Their. appetites are
poor; they are weak, and they are
waiting for their strength to come back.
Ii these people could only realize
that the return to health and strength
would be greatly helped by giving at
tention to the s~tOmach-that is, remov-
ing the acldity and toxic poisons from
the entire digestive tract, making it
act naturally, SO that the body will
receive the full strength Of the food
eaten-a.great deal OF suffering would
be saved to humanity.
Everyone knows that the disease it
self, and the strong medicines that
have been taken, upset the stomach,
leave ii hot and feverish, the mouth
dry, the tongue coated, a nasty taste,
and no desire to eat. This is a poor
foundation to build new strength on.
Now, tens of thousands of people all
over this country are using EATONIC
for the purpose Of cleaning these
poisonous a~fter-effects right out of the
system and they are obtaining wonder
full results - SO wonderful. that the
amazingly quick benefits are hardly
~believable, just as shown in the re-
markable letter which is published
upon the request of this sturdy old Civil
War veteran. He is II years old. Read
what he says EATONIC did for him:
~ am an old soldier past sey,
y enty seven years. i had the Span
isb influenza and IL LETT my stomach
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
APT x.
A SaIt.Sea Flavor. r

Swiftly Joseph Stagg trudged to-
ward home, dragging Carolyn May be-
hind him.
"Oh, dear met" exclaimed the little
girl with exultation, "we're all so ex-
cdted, Uncle Joel"
II can see you're all of a-twitter,"
he returned absent-mindedly. whats
the matter?
"Oh, you eve could guessl" was
Carolyn Mays introduction, and forth
with, in breathless sentences, went on
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Not in Vain.

They had arrested him on Broadway
for profanity.
Don't you know that it is against
both the religious and civil laws TO
take the name of the Lord in vain?'
demanded Judge White.
"Wal, ii warn't 'zactly in vain,"
drawled the man you see, yer honor,
a yaller cuss had just started to steal
my ~flivver, but when l unloads my yo.
cabulary, you orter have seen him
run -"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

medicine for woman's ailments / ever
saw" Mrs. SARA SHAW, Il. No. l,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit Of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did,.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard to such ailments write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience Is at your service.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Relieved.

At Camp Dodge m night q Swede
was on guard duty. Being new to the
business, time dragged slowly, but
finally the officer with relief came
nlong. The Swede said: "Halt." They
halted, and next he said: "Who was
datT The officer replied: "OHicer
with relief" The sentry. after wait
Ing several minutes in a vain attemp,
to recall to mind what he should say
brought forth this startling command
DISMISS yoursAfs and be reconciled.'
Needless to say the stiffness Of tn,
night was broken BY q roar CT laugh
ter.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, q small box of Barbo Compound,
and Y OF. of slycerine. Amy druggist can
put this up OF you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. ADV.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

I'm an awful shape. 7 tried three :,
different doctors hut got no relief.
As q last resort ! sent and spt a
box Of and to my great
est surprise the very nryt tahbet I !.
took helped me. i can nov eat AIRY
thing j want, and feel fine"
Yours thankfully,
Fowler, Indiana
Dec. 4, 1918 c. & Martin
T.. D.: N you can maze amy --s
OF this letter for suffering huunan-
tty, you are at liberty to do Nd
c. g. NJ
This is only one case out OF thousands.
You should make the EATONIC test.
In your Own cas- mt once. You have
everything to gain-not Il penny can
you lose, for we take all the risk. Your
w common sense, your own feelings,
tell you that a good appetite, good d.
gestion, q good stomach, with the fever
poisons and effects of strong medicines
out OF your system, will put you on the
road to strong, robust health again.
You want to enjoy life again after
you have battled with the @gu," fever
or colds, or any other illness that has
taken your strength. You want to get
back your Old-time vigor, be full of pep
and enthuSiasm-be able to work with
case, instead Of ~listlessly, half-heart-
edly dragging out a mere existence. +,
So be sure to take q box Of EATONIC
home with you today. We cannot urge
this too strongly. III EATONIC fails
to give you positive beneficial results,
1t will not cost you a penny. There is no
risk-the benefit is surely all for you.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Art OF Oratory.

Didn't you ever catch yourself talk
ing nonsense when you were making Il
spcech2"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
You have to give some audiences a
few sentences they can't understand.
1t impresses them with a sense Of ig-
Iorance and tends to make them sort
of dependent"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Dividino the Bird.

ITO be happy a man needs q won
derful digestion and q woman needs
beautiful attire" said Mr.. Jones.
yes" commented Miss Brown
tone wants the stomach Of an ostrich
and the other wants the feathers.'-
London Answers.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

so weak at tunes i
could hardly get
around to do my
work, and as [ had
four in my family
and three boarders
it made it very hard
for me. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. I took it
and it has restored
my health. It is
~cortainlv the hest
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

TO tell Of her discovery In the snow
and about the old sailor now lying
asleep on the Parlow couch.
OF course, when Carolyn May or
rived at home. the story had to be told
all over again to Aunty Rose Ken
nedy.
"A mighty plucky youngster, this
Car'lyn May Of ours" Uncle Joe re
marked. "What do you say, Aunty
RoSe7"
"She Is, indeed. Joseph Stage"
agreed the woman.
Carolyn May insisted on going to the
Parlow house herself after school the
next afternoon to inquire about he,
sailor man." q
When she had been kissed by Miss
Amanda, and PRINCE had lain d0Wn by
the kitchen range, the little glTl ae'
handed:
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Dent FORGET cuticura TaIcurn

When adding 10 your toilet requisites.
An exquisitely scented face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem.
dering other perfumes superfiuous.
You may rely on it because one Of the
Cuticura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Cynical Younqster.

Isn't my picture that D made pref
tyr asked Robert of a little girl next
door.
"Oh, it is very pretty" she said adj
m%iringly.
well, sister Mary says it isn't a
Bit" said Robert.
well, what Of it," remarked the
next door II You can't expect
praise from one Of your own fambly."'
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Financial Advancement.

what does nature do when mois-
ture falls due?"
II suppose she collects it by means
of grassy banks"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Children's handkerchiefs often look
hopeless when they como 10 the laun-
dry. Wash with good soap, rinse in
water blued with Red Cross Bali Blue.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Men know that men are not born
equal, but nobody will admit 1t.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Probably the most dangerous men
are those who have honest motives
and dishonest practices.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Not Much.

Recruiting Sergeant-"Are you sins
gle?" WILDE Rookie-"DO l look like
twins ?"-Leatherneck.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Some men are quite regular in their
habits-but their habits r bad.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
Betrayed His Weakness.

Is ne Z lIBHlWdu
rs he? Say, listen: When he came
to propose to me he thought he'd have
to get down on his knees, and, would
you believe it, he came in the oldest
pair of trousers he had !"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Many q girl with teeth like pearls is
as stupid as an oyster.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17

Headaches, Bilious Attacks. Indigestion, ars
cured by taking May Apple, Llee Jalap made
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
best MEDICINE
FOR women"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Did
For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio.-"I suffered from
irregularities, pains in my side and was
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-17
important to Moth era
A Good Haul.

A Good Haul.
Did Miss Port catch anything on
that fishing party?"
"Sure! She caught q beau"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-21
Two tn,rr-,inr Wells

In township la and iu ranges l
and - Two interesting wells are re-
ported klmhloN a cook have well
making IS hNitcls per day In the
south half of the northeast quartet
~ q-ig-li Tho well is Hl n total
depth ~ 1850 feet With 10 feet ~
sand aud is cuiuulr'r1 IN tho snuth
wcst toft, acres uf tho uorthWeft
quarter ~ t.lg.tl the Kimhlrv uil
a Refining co hrs hu oN. client show
inE iiEhi ON the tor ct sand found
at i,i2p feet This VOL ia shut down
over SUNDAY and VIII ho drilled IN
early I'm tho week
\ well t'nf rts been watched " M
Interest. hut which has not produced
much oil siu,r hcipE drilled IN about
Two months uro, WAS ctaed of and
cleaned nut .tsfcrdlN ana IL reported
making 100 Itrr"l- per dal II is
the we'll - the Producers a re
flucu corporation ana others. ou the
johnson land ~ ao.i,.ig I. T..
Itoh nsou ~ the Robinson Packing
COMPANY NJ Duffry,illc. Kan SUI
ceedrr Yesterday ln packing tho we'll
and cleaning n out aftor the pnHiur
hat been pulled six or seven times
in ft.lr atiru pts ~ rot ~ the ON
which was found "a the 800 foot
sand