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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
ALASKA MILITIA PROPOSED.

Cordova. Alaska. March 17.-(By
Mail-Enactment of laws creating a
territorial militia was urged in a res
olution adopted and forwarded to the
territorial legislature at Juneau by
the Cordova Home Guards at a meet
ing yesterday. Representatives F.. B.
Collins and A. J.. Nordale of Fair
banks were present at the meeting
and expressed belief that such a plan
could be worked out at this session.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
SEVERAL UNITS ARE
ASSIGNED TO EARLY
CONVOY TO AMERICA

Washington, April Army organ
izations assigned to early convoy were
announced by the war department to-
day as follows: Hath engineers and
train; 53rd pioneer infantry; base
hospital No. II: 372nd aero squadron:
ordnance casual companies Nos. 80
to 81. inclusive: transportation casual
company No. 8: 312th clothing unit;
336th butchery company; lord aero
replacement squadron.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
TO FILL BIG DAM.

Salt Lake City. April bids are
being received by the Utah board of
land commissioners on contracts for
$4,000 feet of earthern fill for the
Piute dam. which stores water which
irrigates a large portion of Piute
county, in the southeastern part of the
state. 1t is planned to strengthen
the structure to enable it to store wa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
HART MURDER TRIAL REsUMED,

Houston. Tex. April 1.-The trial
of William Mckinley Hart, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Pauline Nc
Connell. was resumed today. The
testimony yesterday concerned state
ments said to have been made by
Hart to police and others on the night
of the tragedy and of physicians who
examined the body of the slain
woman.
Hart is charged with killing Mrs.
Mcconnell. wife Of a Woodstock. ILL.,,
soldier, February S. At the time NC
Council was in a Chicago hospital re-
covering from wounds received from
overseas. ~"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
s,u, PUMPS DAMAGED.

Halifax, N. s., April 1.-THE Amer
lean steamship Jason, which sailed
from New York March % for Havre.
France, was towed in here today by
the British steamship Baygola. The
circulation pump of the Jason was
damaged several days ago and she
had a bad list when she reached here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01

ter I'M to the s5-foot water level In
stead of the 65-foot mark. as at pres
previous bids for the work were
thrown out recently because of alle-
rations of collision between prospec-
five bidders; it was announced ecent-'
Nv by Arthur Kuhn, secretary OF Inc
bond
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
Chiefs Have
Withdrawn Requests
To Be Transferred

Tutuila. American Samoa, March
31.-(By Cable)-British Samoan
chiefs withdrew TODAY their petition
requesting transfer to American rule.
They expressed dissatisfaction only
with conditions under Colonel Logan.
former British administrator Colonel
Tate. his successor. conciliated them
and gained their confidence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01
MANY WILL HEAR
DR.. HEADLAND AT
CORWIN TOMORROW

Much appreciation is being dis
Played by the women Of the city at
the opportunity which they have been
given to hear DR.. Isaac T. Headland,
who has spent 16 years as a professor
in Pekin university. DR.. Headland
has volunteered to give the women's
missionary clubs of the city some
knowledge of his experiences while
travelling and living with foreigners.
The women of the Baptist church
Missionary society will attend in a
body the meeting which will be held
tomorrow afternoon at Corwin hall.
Many other missionary societies and
women's organizations will be repre-
sented according to reports received
today. -,
After attempting to work for a
cause which means S much to the
foreigner, the missionary societies ap-
preciate any first hand information
Headland and Mrs. Headland have
been we'll and intimately known in
China. the women know that much
valuable information may be gained
from his talks.
DR.. Headland has agreed to hold
women's classes on Wednesday and
Thursday of each week from 2 to 3
o'clock, in order that other social obli-
cations will not be interefered with.
William H. Humphrey arrived in
the city Monday morning from over
seas. Mr.. Humphrey, who has spent
the past eight months overseas, will
visit with his sister. Miss Thelma
Humphrey, in the city for a short
time before going out to the home of
his parents near the city.
X X x
Miss Mable Green, a student at the
university, returned last evening from
her home in Milton. where she has
been with her parents for the past
week.
X X x
The Ladies' Aid OF the Swedish
lutheran church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at 8 o'clock in the
church parlors. MS. John Olson will
be the hostess and everyone is invited.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01

Native chiefs of Western Samoa,
under British rule, were reported
early in March as dissatisfied with
the British administration. They
were represented as ~favoring a trans
fer of the islands of Upolu and Savaii
to American jurisdiction. The agita-
ton followed the influenza epidemic
which exacted a heavy toll of lives in
the British section but did not reach
the American territory which was
quarantined against it with great
strictness.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-04-01

Miss Mable Green, a student at the
university, returned last evening from
her home in Milton. where she has
been with her parents for the past
uooE
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12
n, 14uI i. n, b CHURCH rorEs

N, KAUL A. n, II, CHURCH NOTES,
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12

MR., Gerald Essasr IF Ctsfar hR9lda
was q ptaiasar I'll 5ae hume III III. Ant
Mrs. jake Msianl.
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-12
Churches
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
FOB RENT

sOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
and garage, half mile south of city
Amits on South Florida avenue
IDEAL location for tourist with car
Terms reasonable. Mrs. J. M.
Stebbins. q747
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

IN the COUNTY COURT, IN AND FuK POLK
COUNTY. FL0RlDA.-Mary e. klnhfossh.
and J. W, Nmbrough, W The Lakeland Grain
ana Fruit Company, q Corporation.
NOTICE
Under and BY virtue or an execution issued
OUT OF and under the seal Of the County Court
Of Polk County. State Of Florida. under the
date OF September 30th, A. D. 1919. wherein
Mary Z. Kimbrough, and J, W. Kimbrough,
are plaintiffs and the Lakeland Grain 4 Fruit
Company. corporation. il defendant. I hava
the highest and best bidder for cash. At the
front door Of the court house at Barlow, Polk
County. Florida, on the first Monday In Sep
TENDER. A. D. 1919, the same being the h-st
DAY Of said month. and legal sales day, and
between the hours Of eleven q, m. and two ,.
N. OF the said day. the following described
PENDANT. the Lakeland Grain and Fruit Com.
pany. Corporation. TO satisfy said execution
and costs to-wit:
One t1) complete J. p. Campbell fruit wash.
or and drier.
One ~ J. P. Campbell gasoline engine
One ~ orange sizer
property belonging to and used in the opera
ton Of the said fruit washer, orange sizor,
and gasoline engine.
One ID orange box crate frame.
Eig ht(8) Ice hooks.
Ono (1) iron safe.
One ~ Pittsburg typewriter.
One ~ small desk.
Three (3) pairs Of scales
A stock Of groceries.
Three (3) push trucks.
Ono (1) block and tackle. with wire rope,
and about one hundred (1oo) orange field
boxes,
All OF which property Is now located 10
what mas been known ~ the Mayes building,
on West Main street, In Lakeland. Polk
County, Florida
JOHN LOGAN,
SAL Sheriff Polk County. Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

WANTED-To rent, furnished house
OF four or five rooms until next
May. Address T. E. Grubbs, City.
1854
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
CLASSIFIED ADVE R7ZSZ7VG
17-ACRE HOME, GROVE
AND TRUCK FARM

Within city limits, on asphalt road,
good Groom house, city water and
electric light. About acres in fine
bearing trees, 4 acres in woodland,
balance under pillow and adapted to
citrus fruits, corn and trucking, well
tiled. Plated into Is good-sized lots.
First class proposition for close-in
dairying, chicken raising and truck
ing. Can be divided, 10 acres with
house and acres with larger part Of
grove. Price $4,000, half cash, bal
ance in l, Q, or four annual pay
ments. This property offered for sale
for limited time only. For further in
formation See E. j. KAUFMAN.
Telegram Building, Phone 42S, Lake
land. a71a
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
Vacant Lots


64x13O Missouri avenue $1,000.
5Ox12O Bluefield avenue. Fruit trees
8 lots at 5000 each.
DIxIELAND
5Ox lao Success avenue, 8 lots at
$500 each.
50x145 Finney street 2 lots at $500
each.
5Ox130 S. Pennsylvania avenue S
lots $500 each.
LAKE MORTON DRIVE
1OOx15O, Bearing trees, $4,000.
1OOx2OS, Bearing trees, $4,000.
6Ox14O, bearing trees, $4,000.
CLEVELAND PARK ADDITION
Overlooking Lake HolIlngsworth)
5Ox140, Bearing trees in fine condi.
ton, 6 lots, $3.50 each.
5Ox14O, Bearing trees in fine condi.
ton, 5 lots, 1926 each.
1SOx14O, Bearing trees, Broom
house $1,000.
And lots Of lots in other parts of
the city from 5000 up. Lakeland lots
will be in great demand, better buy
now.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
EGG INCUBATOR, good as new at
New four-hold fireless cooker for
sale or exchange for first class
wood cooking stove with water at
tachment. 1872 South Florida Ave.
Also Ioo-pound Ice box. 973s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

sOR SALE-Beautitul, high-class, 2
story, Groom home, most convent
entity arranged and cool, in one of
Best and healthiest residence sections
q the city; also Groom cabin. Lot
WHO on street soon to be paved.
- large bearing orange and grape
nFuit trees. Price $500 cash. Fruit
VIII net between $500 and $500 and
WIN not be included in price after
November LIST. e. J. KAUFMAN.
Telegram Bldg. Phone 1923, Lakeland
9714
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

We have for sale some Of the most
desirable truck and farm lands In
florida. This property IL In Ia mile
ny limits and can be had ut the
KigAt price and terms. Let us show
- some fine 10. and 2oacre tracts.
Rsr particulars see q. @. Rogan.
mons and Q, Deem and. Bryant
Azilsing, Phone IL
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

CONTRACTORS address wanted, to
give estimate to build an Aladdin
house. Contractor, Box 419 Lake
iand' 9S9s
GENTLEMAN, stranger,
middle aged; good cash business:
desires to meet lady under So.
Could call on business, looking for
rooms. Would travel one to three
years or locate where my wife de-
sired. Address Marriage" Gen.
Del, Tampa, Fla. e74s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
JOIN THE FLORIDA HOME THRIFT
Society and borrow money at six
per cent. 100000 available soon.
For further information. write or
call at Room 10, Mum bldg. form.
ofiy Z. y. 6ldg. 9616
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

5OR SALE-Double barrel gun.
Nearly new; Edison talking ma
chine and 235 records, at 3O4 New
York Ave, at back Of hospital.
Call after five p. m. 1894
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Eclipse gas stove, S
burners and oven. In excellent
condition. Apply sos E. Orange st.
9746
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
Used Ford Cars

have several in first-class condi-
ZION. See me before you buy. FRED
WsOAN, West Main st. 9742
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

AUTO FOR SALE-Hupp 20 roadster
$l25. Will demonstrate. Call 274
"ieen' 9736
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

IMPROVED FARM of 20 acres. II
acres In grove-balance good truck
land in cultivation. Good Groom
house, barn and garage, horse farm.
ing tools, house furniture and chick.
ems, located on asphalt road. All
ready for occupancy. A real nice
home. Price $1,000.
NEAT 4-room Cottage, lot 1s6x4oo
feet, good grove with about rs
boxes fruit, rs chickens, close in
for only $4,000 with terms.
~ acres finest trucking land in Polk
county, 2 IL miles from city, all un.
der good fence, 16 acres in cultiva.
ton, 4-room house, barn stables
and packing house, Rotary pump
and gasoline engine for irrigation
purposes. This land produces the
finest truck and strawberries.
abundantly. Price $4,000, one.third
cash, balance one and two years.
LOT 100x135 covered with bearing
orange, grapefruit and other fruit
trees good Groom house, on as.
phalt street close in, finest loca-
ton. Price $4,000. Terms; $500
cash. balance monthly.
LOT 2oox13s with good four-room
house, close In. House could not
be built for money asked for prop
erty. Price for quick sale, only
$1,400 with terms.
NICE HOME Of rooms, modern
conveniences, large sleeping porch.
Lot 5Ox135, with bearing orange and
lemon trees. Corner lot in Dixie
land. A bargain for $4,000.
n WuYVArrC
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

SOR SALE, QUICK-ROw-BOAT, ST
cash or $50 on time. Owner leaving.
Phone 619-Blue. S751
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-10

GET YOUR HORSES AND MULES
clipped. Call up Phone 213 Red
Cleveland j. Williams will give
you good job. At Wilson Bros :
Feed Sale and Livery Stable.
$3.50
Smyrna times., 1919-02-19
DEATH OF LIEUT. HYLAND
His Death Received In Dover With
Great Sorrow Last Week.

Dover citizens were shocked when
it became known late Monday morn
ing that Arthur ]. Hyland, familiarly
known as "Jack Hyland, had passed
away during the morning at the home
of his father-in-law-, John Carrow,
on South Bradford street. "Jack"
had been away from home in war ser
vice for many months, and very few
of our citizens were aware that he
had returned to Dover, which fact
added to the shock caused by his
death. "Jack" came to Dover from
his home in Galena, Md, several years
ago as a student at the Wilmington
Conference Academy and later enter
ed the employ of Dover druggists as
clerk. He entered the chemical
warfare department of the govern
ment during the war and had been
stationed at a government chemical
plant in Michigan for some time. He
returned to Edgewood Arsenal, Md,
where he entered the government ser
vice, on the 31st of January, and was
mustered out of service on Tuesday of
last week. He returned to his home
on Wednesday night and Immediately
took to his bed with influenza, which
quickly developed into pneumonia.
"Jack" was married about five years
ago to Miss Mary Carow, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Carrow, of
Dover, who, with a mother and several
half sisters and brothers, survive him.
"Jack" was very popular in Dover,
and his loss will be felt for long
time. He was 81 years old. While
papers in the clothing of the deceased
were being looked over it was dis
covered that "Jack" had been COM
missioned as First Lieutenant on the
fourteenth of last month, a fact he
had not made known to any member
of his family. Funeral services were
held at the residence of his father
in-law, John Carrow, Thursday after
noon, at 1.30 o'clock; interment was
at Lakeside Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1919-02-19
TO ENCOURAGE FARM BUREAU.
House of Legislature Passes Bill to
Establish House Making Glasses.

The House passed a bill providing
for the establishment of farm bureaus,
home-making classes and boys and
girls clubs, The vote was 80 to 8, Rep
resentatives Gregg, Brooks and S. H.
Smith being the only members to vote
against it. Under this bill, aid will be
received from the Federal Govern
ment. Those who spoke for the bill
were Representative Soper, M. O..
Pence, leader of county agents; Frank
Yearsley, of New Castle county; F. M.
Soper, of Kent, and John Ponder, of
Smyrna times., 1919-02-19

During the absence of Dean Harry
Hayward of Delaware College in
Europe on agricultural reconstruction
work under the auspices of the Y. M.
C. A., the work of the Agricultural
Department in Delaware College has
been arranged by the board of trus-
tees as follows: Professor A. E.
Grantham will be acting director in
the Agricultural Experimental Sta
ton; Professor C. A. McCue, acting
dean of agriculture; Professor F. A.
Hays, acting superintendent of the
farm; M. o. Pence, acting director of
agricultural work.
Smyrna times., 1919-02-19
KENT TOMATO GROWERS TO
DEMAND PROFIT THIS YEAR
MEETING AT DOVER AUSPICES,
KENT COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Farmers Do Not Want to Take a Risk
Unless a Reasonable Remuneration
is Assured From Crops.

More than three hundred Kent
county tomato growers in the Dover
Opera House Wednesday afternoon,
gave notice that they would not grow
tomatoes this season unless they are
guaranteed fair profit on their crop.
The growers made it plain that they
held no grudge against the Gamer,
who met them half way, but that pre-
sent conditions made it imperative
that they could not take the risk of
putting out tomato crop unless they
knew that the returns would justify
them. The meeting was called by the
Kent County Farm Bureau in order
that the issue might be placed before
the farmers. Growers representing
sections of Maryland and New Jersey
addressed the meeting and explained
how they had been enabled to control
prices and cooperate to better ad-
vantage with the Gamers, by means of
local organizations. AS a result of
the instruction thus received, the local
growers voted to organize and thus
cooperate with the neighboring States
in stablizing tomato industry.
l. o. Taylor, of the Hurlock Associa-
tiOn, of Maryland, told of the success
of his association, which is in its third
year, and has prospective member
ship of 100 this season. He told how
they were able to get more uniform
prices, grade their product to better
markets through organization.
Harry Brick, representing the New
Jersey associations, told of their plan
of organization, and showed how, by
educational methods, they were teach
ing their growers not to over-produce.
B. L. Ross, of Seaford, told of the
recent successful efforts of the Sussex
county growers, in effecting an organi
zation, and urged the farmers of Kent
county to get in line that the three to-
mato growing States might act as
unit
By a unanimous standing vote, the
growers present agreed to organize
local associations in Kent county and
appointed A. d. Cobb county agent, to
make immediate arrangements to hold
organization meetings. in all parts of
the county that desired them.
The local bureau had previously Sc
cured figures from growers which
showed that it was costing $112.6O to
grow an acre of tomatoes, with an av-
erage yield of 28O baskets. The farm
bureau will attempt to verify these
figures in the various -ommittees and
where this will not pay the cost of
production, will urge that farmers
grow some other crop. The farm bu-
reau recognizes the value of the to-
mato industry to the county and hopes
to bring about cooperation between
the growers and packers, which will
preserve the industry.