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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
al Minutes
4 LAST Meeting
: City Commissioners
Lakeland. Fla. Jan. 81, 1919.

Adhtidlut II ld', jan. Oh, 1JASs
Call session of the City Commits
sioners pursuant to adjournment to
meet at call of chairman relative to
the bond and contract of the Alabama
Paving Company, all members met In
call session.
On motion reading Of minutes was
dispensed with. City Attorney sub
mitted his opinion which was read. .
The following resolution was in
troduced by Commissioner Keen, and
was duly adopted, all members voting
yes"
Be it Resolved by the City Commits
sioners of Lakeland, Florida:
Section 1, That the action taken In
the second resolution adopted in the
session of Jan. %, 1919, relative to
granting paving contract to VIM. p.
Mcdonald Construction Company, be
end the same is hereby rescinded.
The following resolution was, intro
duced by Commissioner Keen, but
failed to be adopted, Messrs. Keen
and Thompson voting "yes," and
Messrs. Flanagan, O'Steen and Pope
voting, mo-"
Be it resolved by the City Commits
sioners of Lakeland, Florida:
Section /, That the action taken
Jan. %, 1919, in multiplying the con-
tract with the Alabama Paving Com
pany as set forth in the first resolu-
ton of that date be and the same is
hereby rescinded. s.
Section g. That the city of Lakeland,
Florida, do now accept the bond ten
dered by the Alabama Paving Com
pany on Jan. %, 1919; and, that the
Alabama Paving Company be and are
hereby directed to proceed with the
work, provided, this action is ratified
by the bonding company.
The following resolution was intro-
duced by Commissioner O'Steen, and
was duly adopted, Messrs. Flanagan,
Pope and O'Steen voting Eyes" and
Messrs. Keen and Thompson voting
mo"
- ss .tjt asESsS ;&s Va ". n l.rl'.t
Be 1t resolved by the City Commits.
soners of Lakeland, Florida:
Section I. That the Commissioner
Of Public Improvement be and II
hereby instructed to advertise fol
bids on paving, icurbing and ether.
wise improving the following streets
and avenues in the city OF Lakeland
Florida: 81
Orange Park Drive from Lake Nor
ton Drive to higgins street.
South Boulevard, from Lake Mortor
Drive to Mcdonald street.
Massachusetts, avenue, from LAX,
Morton Drive to Lime street.
Walnut street, from Lake Mortor
Drive to Indiana avenue; also from
Florida avenue to Missouri avenue.
Cedar street. from Massachusetts
avenue to Iowa avenue. ftS,2s 3y
iowa avenue, from Lake Mortor
Drive to Orange street. also from
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
DID THE GROUND
HOG SEE HIS SHADOW AND
THEN SEEK HOLE?
Jacksonville Times unionl

Jacksonville Times-Union)
Throughout the country yesterday,
especially in country districts where
all signs of lore are observed the up
permost question was whether the
ground hog had seen his shadow.
For time immemorial 1t has been
the belief that If the weather was
clear and sunshiny, the animal
which is scheduled to come out Of
his hole February 2, would see his
shadow, and as 1t would be so ugly
he would scurry back to underground
quarters. And that meant about six
weeks bad weather to follow. If it
was cloudy he would not glimpse his
homely shape and would wander
about for time and good weather
would result.
Whether he saw his shadow in this.
section or not is problematicaI. It
depended on just what part OF
Florida the ground hog emerged,
There was a bit of sunshine in some
places and a lack of it at other places.
Good Weather Promised
But whether he saw his shadow or
not, presuming the former, he would
be at variance with the United States
weather bureau as that Office prom
ises good weather all this week, with
the possible exception of today.
A ground hog will fight and in
some sections of the country the rural
sports own and train dogs for the
purpose of tackling the animal and
the canine that has record Of ground
hog victories can hold its head and
tail high in his community,
The ground dog does not hunt trou-
BILE. It is wary and when out on a
foraging expedition has its eyes and
ears open and at the sign of danger
scurries back to it's hole. But some.
times 1t is cut off from home base
and cornered and then it gives bat
tie and puts up a good one. 1t does
not enter into any agreement to
throw the fight or draw. 1t is a fin
ish fight, winner take all.
A ground hog officially is known by
two other names, one high sounding
, and the other decidedly plebeian. The
first is wood chuck and the low sound.
Ing cognomen rodent, alias rat, al.
though the ground hog is heavy
weight, as compared to the pest,
about as much differnce in size as be-
tween Jess willard and Benny Leon
ard, two noted fistic artists in their
respective classes.
The ground hog is Is to Is inches
long, the color varying from black
ish to grizzled above, and chestnut
red below, the feet are always dark
and the tail blacklist, sometimes with
grayish rings. The form is thick and
clumsy, neck hardly apparent, head
broad and fiat, legs short and thick
and tail short and bushy, tho nose
is wide, lips full and feshy, eyes
small and ears short, feet large and
naked below, hair rather soft and
'whiskers long and stout, there are
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

Silhpiy' ~ hoo oH6heiy oASnoA'S
odor at times.
Found in Many Places tai
The animal is found from Hudson
Bay to South Carolina and west to
the neighborhood of the Rocky noun
tains. From its voracity and burrow-
ing habits it often times derives its
name of ground hog. 1t digs deep
holes in the fields, on sides Of hills,
or under rocks in the woods, in q
slanting direction, at first upward to
keep out Of the water, with several
compartments and usually with more
than one entrance. 1t passes the win
ter in the burrow in a lethargic state.
The food consists of various plants,
fruit and vegetables. They are es-
pecially fond of red clover, they fire.
quently make their incursions at mid
day, posting sentinels. They are
very vigilant and their sense of hear.
ing is remarkably acute. They are
very clearly and easily tanned. They
have five or six young at birth, fight
boldly and are more than match for
a dog Of equal size. The flesh is
rank, but is sometimes eaten.
In Pennsylvania they are also
known as whistle pigs" because Of
the peculiar whistling sound they al
times emit and in some sections OF
that state, among certain inhabitants
they are considered a good dish. But
to a person used to real game food
one look. at woodchuck, ground hog
rodent, whistle pig, ct ais, would
cause an upheaval in the lower re.
gions when the idea of eating it was
considered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
(For Final pisshar,.,,

IN rorrpr rlnsI uiSehargeO
IN =. SOGRI OF COUNTY JUDGE, STATE OF
FLORIDA, In re Estate Of M n Wa-,tt.
deceased--P0IK COUNTY.
Notice Is hereby given. IN all whom II NAV
concern, that on the 4tn day OF Augns. A n
1917 ] shall apply to the Honorable Felsey
Blanton, Judge Of said couri, as Judge II
probate, for final discharge as admlnistratrsx
q me estate Of NJ. G. Merritt, deceased: and
snas ~ me same time | will present TO said
said estate, and ask for their approval
Dated Jan. 81. A. D. 1919
MARTHA NJ MERRITT
ess4 Administrative
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
TETTERINE

an old tried and true skin remedy. II
positively removes ugly blotches and
scaiy patches. 1t cures eczema ring
worm letter, itch and all skin affec-
tons. It is really very meritorius
article. Sold at drug stores. shup-
trine Company. SavauaaA, Ca
(Ady)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
A vELvETY SKIN

Nothing is more priced by woman
than smooth, velvety skin. And 8
good, clear skin is something that Is
within the control of most women II
they will only use
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
Cedar street to oak street;

Cedar street to oak street;
North Kentucky avenue, from Oak
street to Parker street.
New York avenue. from Peachtreo
street to Magnolia street.
East Mcdonald street, from Florida
avenue to Ingraham avenue.
West Main street, from New York
avenue to Dakota avenue.
Dakota avenue, from Lemon street
to Lake Wire drive.
Hillcrest Drive, from Florida ave-
to Missouri avenue.
That said advertisement be made for
period Of thirty days, calling for
sealed bids accompanied by certified
check for one thousand dollars, and
reserving the right of the city to re-
ject any or all bids, taking into con.
sideration prices submitted and the
responsibility of the contractor, and
further that a surety company bond
in sum equal to fifty per cent OF
the amount Of the contract be re-
quired of the contractor to. be- entered
into within twenty days from the no.
tice OF the acceptance Of bid OF the
successful bidder; and that tina Com
missioner Of Public Improvement in
sert in said advertisement such other
matters that he may deem necessary
to safeguard the city's interests.
The following resolution was in
ltroduced by Commissioner O'Steen.
and was duly adopted, Messrs. Elan
agan, O'Steen and Pope voting Yves"
and Messrs. Keen and Thompson vot-
ing mo-"
Be it resolved by the City Commits
sioners of Lakeland, Florida:
Section /. That the City Engineer
in conjunction with the City Attorney
prepare at once instructions to bid
ders, plans and specifications, propos-
AL, plans and proflles, contract and
bond for distribution among prospec-
tive bidders.
On motion duly carried, 1t was or
dered that the city clerk offer without
liability to the city the certified checks
now held by him to each contractor.
and deliver same to him when he has
signed proper release as drawn by
City attorney. a
On motion the commission adj
journed.
e. G. FLANAGAN, Chairman.
Attest:
H. L. SwATTS, City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
NOTICE or ADmIHIsTRtIoi
FOR FINAL DISCHARGE
IN COURT on coTrNrv uncE

IN COURT OF COUNTY JUDGE, "
FLOkIDA,-In re Estate Of =
Brown, Deceased.-PoIk County. ii
Notice Is hereby given. TO all Ehs
concern. that on the 9Th day OF 4uES
1919. the executors shall apply %
orable Kelsey Blanfon, Judge Of SAD {
Judge OF probate, for final dischsrgs
tors OF the estate Of Albert B. Bn'
ceased; and that at the same time
present to said court their final q
executors OF said estate, and asa
approval.
Dated January 9th, 1919.
MARY T. BROWN, An =
Il. L. BROWN. Administrator win
nexed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

Florida produces more lons
cotton-the kind use dto make
and lace material-than doe
other state. It was worth D
more than rs cents 3 pound
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

The Main Street Garage has re
ceited a stock Of Starter and Gener.
ator Brushes for the popular starting
and lighting systems and are prepared
to give immediate and correct atten,
ton to the repairing and adjustment
Of the electrical equipment Of. the diff.
ferent cars. RS - tsw "a
Storage Batteries Re.Charged and
Repaired. ss T
Service Batteries to keep your cal
running while yours is receiving at
tenHOn. 2sag ,css.
Distilled Water and Battery Inspec'
tion Free, at ts'e'4 ss se sieI
'''9THE MAIN STREET GARAGE y
Distributors for the Philadelphia
Diamond Grid Battery.
ox1s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

rudimentary cheek pouches, stomach
simply. 1t has. a slightly offensive
odor at times.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Charles West Has Leg
 Shattered

One of the most deplorahle ac- cidents that has occurred in Wran- gell in a long time happened Sun- day afternoon when Charles A. West, wharfinger at the St. Michael Trading company dock, had his leg shattered by a bullet just as the Jefferson was coming into port.
 A Native who was booked for passage north had set a bundle of luggage on the wharf where it would be in the way when the ship tied up. West moved the luggage and when he set it down a revolver that was tied up in the bundle was discharged. The ball entered the leg between the knee and ankle. The tibia or shin bone was badly shattered. A local physician was called and West was given first aid after which he was put aboard the Jefferson and sent to a hospital at Juneau. Mrs. West accompanied her hus- band Fortunately, Miss Conley, a trained nurse in the employ of the Government was aboard the Jefferson and volunteered her ser vice.
 Word received from Juneau this morning stated that West's s condition is entirely satisfactory.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Hyder Now Has Newspaper

The miner is the name of a new paper just started at Hyder. w. R. Hull, the editor and puo- fisher is a pioneer in such camps as Republic. Wash. Grand Forks, and other camps of British Col umbia. The Miner is a newsy paper and a good booster for the town in which it is published. Although smaller in size than the Sentinel, its subscription price is $500 a year. The Senti- nel wishes Alaska's newest paper unlimited success.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

KETCHIKAN- N-The jury in the case of the United States vs. B. R. Sawyer was instructed to find a verdict of not guilty by Judge Jennings. District Attor- ney Smiser introduced a motion to dismiss the case against Saw yer on the grounds of insufficient evidence, but upon the objection of the defendant for dismissal the judge instructed the jury to find verdict of not guilty.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Enjoyable Dance at Rink

Otto Vieweg gave a most en- joyable dance at the Rink Satur- day night after the show. There was a good attendance and a lively time until 1 o'clock when Home Sweet Home was played. The music was furnished by Carl Stoeckel, Toby Harthun, and A. H. Fache.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Branch of American Legion
 to Be Organized in Wrangell

A branch of the American Le- zion will be organized at the Gymnasium on the evening of next Wednesday, November 19.
 The American Legion is an or ganization of American veterans of the world war. It is non-par- tisan and non. political. It is a civilian organization-not mili- tary or miitaristic. Nearly all of it's members are men who were civilians before the war, and are now again civilians. It makes no distinctions of rank and no distinctions between overseas men and men who did not get overseas.
 The American Legion was first organized in Paris, March 15 to r, 1919, by a thousand officers and men, delegates from all the units of the American EXpedi- tionary Force to an organization meeting, which adopted a tenta- tive constitution and selected the name, American Legion. -
 The action of the Paris meet ing was confirmed and endorsed by similar meeting held in St. Louis May s to 10, 1919, when the Legion Was formally recog- nized by the troops who served in the United States and con- stitution in conformity with the Paris constitution was adopted.
 The purposes and aims of the organization are set forth in the following preamble to its consti- tuition: For God and Country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitu- tion of the United States of Am erica; to maintain law and order: to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism; to preserve the memories and in- cIdentS of our association in the Great War; to inculcate a sense of individual obligations to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of jus tice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our com radeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. ,
 To be eligible for membership one must be a soldier, sailor or marine who served honorably be- tween April 6, 1917, and Novem- Der II, 1919.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

Leo Margoles, who runs the Northern Pool Hall at Seward was taken from the Alaska at Valdez because he had some liquid disturbance in his suitcase. The authorities convened a mid- night court and fined Leo $500 and costs, which he paid and went on his way with the pros- poets of a very dry trip south.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

Bessie, the 2-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maxfeld Dalton of Bayview, was brought to Wrangell the first of the week for the purpose of having her tonsils removed. Dr. Shurick reports the patient doing nicely. The family will return to Bay view tomorrow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

hing, and many more outfits will be secured in tine for use during the next fishing seaspn. These home canning outfits will also be brought into use to save the over- supply of wild berries which abound in that region.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
The Glenn Is Now the Jada

Oscar Case who recently bought the Glenn from the Matheson es- tate has changed the name of the yacht to Jada. Last Sunday Os- car was out cruising on the Jada for the first time since her name was changed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

Silas P. Silyerman, son of Sam Silverman and secretary of the Forty-Nine mining company has been in camp this week, having arrived on the Albert last Friday. He went up to the mine with Superintendent Harry Howson for a couple of days. -Hyder Miner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

The following citizens of Bay view are in Wrangell this week: MT. and Mrs. Maxfeld Dalton and daughter, Bessie, Peter An nieskett, John w. Annieskett, Arthur James, Charles Grant, Jim Jackson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

CENTRALIA- Captain David Livingston who was a marked man, but who escaped the l. w. w. bullets fired here on Armis- tice Day, is a nephew of the great African explorer and missionary.
 He has a valuable collection of African relics which were left him by his uncle. Captain Liv- ingston is a practicing physician and for several years prior to the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

CHARLESTON - The local sheriff, acting on orders from the Government, seized a quanti- ty of arms and ammunition in the express office at Dawes, a mining village in the cabin creek district. The arms were con- signed to miners.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

PARASITIC American delega- tion to the Peace Conference has informed the Supreme Council of it's intention to leave France.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
war he was captain of the Gen. tralia home guard.

Warren Grimm, the first vet eran killed, was about 30 years of age, and had grown up in Gen. tralia. When he attended the University of Washington he was noted as a football player; was over, six feet tall, and strikingly handsome. He was an amateur boxer and wrestler and an all round athlete. Owing to his membership in the home guard and his connection with matters athletic he was we'll known and without doubt the most popular young man in Centralia. When war was declared he was among the very first to volunteer. He returned from overseas only a few months ago, and there was a big local celebration in honor of his home coming.
 The other murdered men, while not as well known as Grimm, were all patriots who were in Europe. facing German bullets when the armistice was signed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

Brigadier Mclean of Vancou- yer will hold service in the Salva- tion Army hall tonight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Armistice Day
 Duly Observed In WrangeII

served in Wrangell. There was a holiday for the school and a half holiday for the town. In the evening there were pa triotic exercises at the Redmen's s hall, followed by dance. The hall had been most beautifully and lavishly decorated with the National colors.
 An appropriate feature of the occasion was the appearance of a group of returned service men in their military uniforms,
 It was also most appropriate that the address of the evening was made by d returned service man, Mr. Gordon c. Mitchell, re- gently an officer in the United States navy. Mr. Mitchell's re- marks were both patriotic and inspirational. After reviewing briefly the circumstances sur rounding the World War, the speaker touched upon the present strikes and unsettled conditions in some parts of the country. He urged great need for 100 per cent Americanism, and emphasized the importance of sane thinking and just actions. He strongly advocated that wherever evils exist in our country they be rem edied in the good American way by the ballot. In closing he made a plea for a quickened public con- science and righteous decisions in order that there may be liber- ty, justice, peace and freedom for all.
 Following Mr. Mitchell's ad- dress Misses Liberty Worden and Marjory Shaffner sang the Star Spangled Banner after which the audience gave the flag salute.
 The hall was then cleared and dancing begun, Seldom has there been a larger attendance at the Redmen's hall than on this occa- sion. On the lower floor the room was filled with dancers while the lodge room upstairs was filled with others who were enjoying a more quiet form of amusement cards.
 Delightful music was fur nished for the occasion by the following persons: Miss Mar garet Bronson, Miss Ruth Lind man, c. w. Upshaw, Toby liar thun, Lloyd Dalgity, John Jack son, Charles Sheayet, Peter John.
 During the evening a delight ful lunch was served in the ban quet room. Mrs. F. E. Bronson had charge of the lunch and was ably assisted by Mesdames Ma son, Campbell, Billion and Dal- gity.
 The committee of citizens who were appointed by the mayor to have charge of the Armistice eel ebration, and who carried out the affair so successfully was composed of E. A. Lindman, chairman, Thomas Dalgity, Wm. Patterson, F. E. Bronson. and J. G. Grant. While all the members of the committee discharged their tasks with credit we feel that special praise is due Chairman Lindman who was re- sponsible for the exquisite deco ration.
 The Finance Committee for the Armistice Day celebration dance, report following subscriptions: J. G. Grant ........... ............. .S5. % w. Patterson ..z...,..... ....... .......~. 3. OO C. M. Coulter .......... .............. 5. % Donald Sinclair .......... .........-. 5. % Charles Benjamin m ....... -..-. 5. % L. c. Patenaude ......... ....-. 1. 200 Bank of Alaska ............ :. ......... =. 5. %
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

For the shave and haircut of satisfaction go to Ed Grigwire's shop, opposite drug store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Merchant Finds That It Pays t(
 Can for the Market

Mir. K. J. Peratovich, one of the enterprising merchants of Bayview canned fish not only for his own private use, but for the market.
 One section of his store shelving contains stock of canned salmon winch was canned by himself and wife. We bought one of these cans in the open market, and it proved to be as fine canned salmon as we eyer ate, MT. Peratovlch says the home canred salmon is a good seller and he plans to put up a much larger quantity next season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13
Sawyer Acquitted

Wrangell Local No. 10, Alaska Labor Union, last night received a cable mes sage from B. R. Sawyer, which stated that the jury in his case had rendered a ver- dict of not guilty.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

CEN TRALIA = Many camp trains and automobiles are bring ing in armed soldiers in addition to the military which arrived within a few hours after the riot.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-11-13

FARGO, N. b. M. A, Hil- dreth, United States attorney for North Dakota, said today that the coal strike situation in North Dakota is to be considered by the Federal authorities.