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The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08
Birthday Party

Mrs. E. A. White passed
another milestone in, her life s
journey Sunday, and the occasion
was observed by a party of the
friends of Mrs. White and her
daughter, Miss Thelma, who had
come from Jacksonville to at
tend.
There were about twenty-five
present and they were entertain
ed from 3 to 5 o'clock that after
noon.
There were several good musi-
clans and singers among those
present, and vocal and instru-
mental music added much to the
evening.
Refreshments Of ice cream were
served.
Mrs. White received many tok-
ems of remembrance of the day.
The Herald joins with her many
friends in wishing her many hap
py returns Of the day.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08
A Very Pleasant Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Huckeby of
Cleveland, last week gave a din
ner to their children, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Corbett of Fort Meyer.
The young couple will leave soon
for Norfolk, Va, where they will
make their future home.
The splendid dinner was served
under the orange trees and was
very much enjoyed by friends and
neighbors there; also by people
from Punta Gorda and Fort
Myers. So far as the people here
are concerned, they believe the
young folks are making mis-
take, for Florida is good enough
for anyone to live in; but, never
theless, all wish them well wher-
ever they may reside. GUEST.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08
A Week of Festivities

This is a festal week in Punta
Gorda. The closing exercises Of
the high school have been supple
mented, so to speak, by round of
social functions, which were en-
hanced by the wedding of one of
our loveliest .and best beloved
girls.
On Thursday night, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. $. Burnham. a
recherche buffet luncheon was
served in honor of the senior class
of the high school. The sopho-
more class and Miss Gladys Mar
tin were also among the invited
guests. All the rooms and halls
on the lower floor of the Burn
ham residence were beautifully
decorated with the senior class
colors, red, blue and green. Be-
sides the four-coursc luncheon
that was served and highly en-
joyed by all, the guests INDUCED
in various pleasant amusements
and were entertained with charm
ing music.
Friday evening, the seniors
were again delightfully."- entertain
ed, this time at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. N. Skies. Here also
the class colors were conspicuous
ly and beautifully displayed in
the decorations. Games, con-
tests, music and dancing were in
dulged in and, delicious repast
of cake, ice cream and other
choice viands was served. The
daughter Of the house, Miss Anna
Mae Skies, one of the seniors, as
sisted her mother in entertaining,
and the two made the occasion
one that will long be remembered
by all who were so fortunate as to
be present.
Saturday night, a very pleasant
dance in honor of Miss Thelma
white of Jacksonville was given
in Hotel Punta Gorda and it was
largely attended and greatly en-
joyed by the younger people. and
a few not SO young.
The last of these delightful
functions was given on Tuesday.
night and is thus reported by one
who had the pleasure of being
present.
The seniors and high school
faculty were most delightfully."-
entertained, Thursday afternoon,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T..
G. Crosland at six-o clock din
ner. Covers were laid for six
teen. The class colors, red,
white and green, were artistically
carried out not only in the decor
ations, but also turnout the lovely
four-course dinner.
During the evening the guests
were entertained with music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crosland and Mrs
Laura Reed took this occasion to
announce the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Black. Mr.
Crosland has been an honored
member of the school board for
several years and has always
taken a very lively interest in
school affairs.
The event will be long re-
membered' as one of the most de-
lightful of the school year.
Toasts to the seniors were offered
by Prof. Bell and Prof. Donoho,
and were neatly and appropr;-
ately responded to by Miss Anna
Mae Skies.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08
COMMENCE
MENT WEEK
is NOW BEING OBSERVED
Punta Gorda Has a Glass of
Pretty and Intelligent Young
Ladies Who are Beginning
Their Future Lives and Careers
This Week.

The annual commencement of
the Punta Gorda High School
began at the high school audi
torium Sunday morning and the
seating capacity of the building
was taxed to hold those in atten-
dance.
The two anthems by Fred B.
Hatton were well rendered and
the audience greatly appreciated
them.
Rev. C. T. Blanchet invoked the
blessings of the Giver of all good
things on the graduates and all
present.
The singing Of the two hymns,
Come, Thou Almighty King''
and Coronation" by the choir
and congregation was spirited
and well done.
The lesson read from holy writ
was very applicable and timely.
George o. Dewey sang in his
usual good form to the gratifca-
ton of the audience.
The baccalaureate sermon by
Rev. 0. E. Rice was, Of course, the
big number on the program. We
have heard nothing but praise for
his sermon, which was most Inter-
csting and instructive and well
delivered.
After the benediction, the au-
dience dispersed to their homes.
Our commencement Exercises
this year are of the highest order
and the humber Of graduates
show well for the corps of teach
ers employed. Tuesday night the
program of the music depart
ment at the high school auditor
ium was greatly enjoyed by those
present. The program was under
the direction OF Miss Clara Carl
ton, director Of music, of Fort
Myers. Tonight there will be
class exercises as printed in last
weeks Herald
The musical program is as fol
lows
Mocking Echo, A. Small, Max
inc Chadwick.
The Little Shoemaker, Jesse j.
Gaynor, Song by the children.
The Trout Stream, (Scherzo Ca
price) Carl Wolf, Alma Moger.
Duet, Carmen Overture, Geor-
ges Bizel, Louise Gautier and
Edith Herndon.
Pensee Poetique, Arnold's Sar-
torio, Alma Rowland.
Duet, Some Day I'll Wander
Back Again, William A. Huntley,
Miss Grace Laubach and Mr.. Geo.
0. Dewey.
Berceuse, (Lullaby) A. Iljinsky,
Miss Edith Herndon.
Chorus, Out With the Tide, Fran
cesco Berger, Glee Club.
Rondo Capriccioso, Mendelssohn,
Louise Gautier.
Selected Music, Orchestral H. c.
Goldstein.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08

Misses Beatrice and Marian
Corbett frightened Arcadia with
visit, yesterday.
Nearly all the phosphate min
ers in Polk county are on a strike ;
$500 of them are out.
The first carload of water
melons ito leave the state was
shipped from Fort Myers, April
Both. The melons were grown
by E. H. King and sold for 800.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-08

1t is estimated that approxima-
tely 100000 worth of produce
will be shipped from the Ever
glades this season.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

what we are trying to do, and wher
we have succeeded in this then ne
further argument will be necessary
so far as you are concerned.
This proposition is so absurdly
simple, and yet so stupendous that
it is little wonder that you at once
jump to the conclusion that there is
something behind it which the pub
lie isnot supposed to be acquainted
with. But there is not. Here is the
proposition in nutshell.
The Daily Morning Oasis wants
to increase it's circulation by secur.
ing new subscribers. We figure we
can do it much quicker and better
by having our friends do it for us
even if we have to give them in re-
turn a number of prizes and cash
commissions aggregating almost
$4,000 in value.
1t is very simple when you have
it explained to you. We will be glad
to explain it further if there is any
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
DISCHARGED
SOLDIER SHOT
ATTEMPTING
To ROB SAFE
Was Member Medical
Corps Stationed at Kear-
ney.
UNABLE TO FIND JOB
Omitted Press service.)

OAKLAND, Feb. 26.-While at
tempting to rob the safe of the
Western Motor Car Company Thorn
ton Undrich Rollins, former instruc-
tor of Psychology at the University
of California was shot and killed by
Specimal Policeman E. H. Peters.
Rollins had just been discharged
from the army Medical Corps at
Camp Kearney, where, according to
reports he had been in excellent
standing
The soldier was still wearing his
uniform under a suit of overalls
whemn his attempt to rob the safe
of the Motor Company was discover
ed.
Officer E. H. Peters, suspicioning
that something was wrong, entered
the office: Rollins turned and began
firing. Peters then discharged his
own gun, hitting the robber in the
abdomen.
Rollins had been seen hanging
around the office of the Western
Motor Car Company's establishment
and had been watched by the police.
He was penniless, and was unable
to get work according to story he
told several people last week.
Police investigation showed that
Rollins had been leading dual
life. Two hand bags were found in
his room containing much jewelry
together with hundreds of dollars in
money. The police believe that the
articles found were stolen from
Berkeley homes, as there have been
many reports made to the police in
that city notifying them of robberies
in the residential districts. 1t is
thought possible that Rollins was re-
sponsible for the mysterious rob.
berries of the fraternity houses of the
University of California.
Professor Brown, head of the Uni.
versity of California's psychology
department said that Rollins had
been brilliant student and gave
promise of attaining high honors a.
psychologist. He had given sew
eral big talks on crimnology.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

If you live in one of the two dis
tricts included in this campaign and
wish to compete for one of the prizes
to be awarded Wednesday, April
9th, you should see that your name
is sent in at once.
A nomination blank is printed in
each issue of the Oasis, and all you
have to do is to cut out, fill it in and
send it to the campaign manager OF
the Oasis.
1t may be that some of you have
thought seriously about this CAM
paign. Perhaps you are laboring
under the false impression that it
may take some of your time away
from your business Disabuse your
mind at once of such an opinion.
The prizes may be won during your
leisure time. 1t is not like work
it is pleasant, enjoyable and in this
instance vastly profitable. You will
enjoy it if you will only permit your
self to get into the race. That is
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
EBERT WOULD
GIVE SOv|ETS
VOICE IN ALL
CIVIC DETAILS
Believes Soviats Can Be
Crushed. Won't Be Paci-
fled.
CABINET SAYS mo-
tcoDvrighted by United Press)

Copyrighted by United Press)
WEIMAR, Feb. 26.-President
Ebert of German favors the retain
ing of the National Workers of the
Soviets as the lower Legislative
branch of the government. Ebert
SAYS that he knows that the Soviets
cannot be pacified with a formal
recognition, but must have voice in
the government. The plan suggest
ed by him would give the socialistic
faction the power to deal with all in
ternal questions but no power to
veto the measures passed by the
Reichstag. Schiedemann. and other
members of the cabinet were not in
favor of Ebert's plan, and denied the
necessity of recognizing the Soviets
40 part of the government.
Schiedemann said the "socialistic
outbreak" that was now prevelant
throughout the country could in time
be bested. It would take time and
hard fighting, but that support OF
the present government by the peo-
pie of Germany would place the pres
ent government directors in control
of all matters dealing with either
civic or national questions.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
MASTER THOMAS is TALL
AS MOTHER AT BIRTH

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Young Mr..
Thomas B. Wollmer should be some
what of phenomenon. His birth
was phenomenon, at least. Upon
viewing the world for the first time
at the American Hospital here re-
Gently young Mr.. Thomas proved to
be nine pounds in weight and almost
as tall as his mother.
But that is not so tall at that. His
mother is only three and half feet
in height-a midget mother of a child
OF better than normal length and
weight
Both mother and child are "doing
excellently," says the six-foot father
of the remarkable family.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
|0WAIN SAYS
PEOPLE.0FU. S.
MUST REJECT
LEAGUE WORK
Says Arbitration is Only
Means Solving Present
Problem.
is IMPARTIAL WAY
Omitted Press service)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In a
lengthy discussion in which he great
ly scored the work of the League
of Nations, Senator Cummins of Iowa
today stated that the League was
against the principle of the United
States.
Senaor Cummins spoke, in part, as
follows: 1.-The League of Nations
is the most destructive, the most un-
just, as well as the most reactionary
proposal ever submitted to patriotic,
intelligent people. l predict that
the people of the United States will
reject the Leagues constitution"
Mr.. Cummins outlined what he
called an international compact" as
a substitute. His plan provides for
the settlement of international dis
putes by arbitration, the nations
agreeing not to make war until all
parties had had a fair opportunity
to discuss the question involved.
The senator said that it should
mean ostracism for any nation that
refused the arbitrary measure.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERS ARE EN- ROUTE
HOME-EvERYBODY WELL

GUAYMAS, Feb. 26.-Nogales
Boosters, homeward bound, arrived
here late this afternoon. They have
not vet determined whether they will
stop in Hermosillo on the way home
or not, but it is thought that they
will. This will bring hem to Noga-
les tomorrow morning.
The party is at loss of words to
express their appreciation for the
kind hospitality extended them by
our southern neighbors and it looks
like Mexico should respond to the nu-
merous invitations extended them by
the members of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Many points of interest have been
visited by the party while in Mexico.
Tomato and sugar plantations, as
well as other commercial and indus
trial enterprises were visited. The
party went down the valley of the
Fuerte river over the line of the
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient
Railroad Company's line to Topolo-
bambo. The Palacial Mansion OF
Mr.. B. johnson, president of the
United Sugar Company was visited
by the excursionists, guests of Mr.
johnson. A trip was taken to the
plantation of the Richardson Con.
struction, which proved big educa
tional feature, many of the party
never having seen such vast acreagt
under cultivation.
All of the members of the party
are well.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
CHAUFFEUR Is
SLASHEDWITH
RAZOR BLADE
AT Tackled
Los Angeles Chauffer Dies
From Ugly Razor Cash
From WOman's Hands.
HUSBAND ARRESTED
Omitted Press Service)

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26.-Charlei
Kampling, chauffeur died here to
day as the result of razor wounds in
flicted by Viola McCleney of this
city. Leon McCleney, the husband
of the woman was arrested.
1t is thought that he was impli.
Gated in the affair.
Chauffeur Kampling received a
twenty-three inch razor cash whicli
encircled his body from the left ear
to the pit of the stomach.
Mrs. McCleney told the police that
she was attacked by the driver and
gave that as the cause for her ac-
ton.
Investigation on the part of the Of
ficers shows that the woman had
been seen with Kampling.
The affair will be given severe in
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
MARY PICKFORD IN
REMARKABLE PHOTOPLAY

Discussing her photoplay, "The
Eagles Mate" Mary Pickford, the
celebrated star therein, recently said
it was a remarkable picture-one of
the best from every standpoint, of
her long and varied repertoire. The
story deals with young girls ad-
ventures among moonshiners and the
action is rapid, dramatic and thrill
ling. "The Eagles Mate" will be
shown at the Nogales theatre today
and it is needless to say that record
making crowds may be expected. !,
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
ST. LOUIS BARS GRANTED .
ONE MONTH LICENSES

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Saloon-
keepers may take out licenses for one
month at time now, according to
announcement by the assistant city
counsellor. Heretofore it has been
held that no dramshop licenses could
be issued for a period of less than
six months. Under the new ruling
many saloonkeepers will take out
licenses to continue in business until
July /, when the "bone dry" law
goes into effect.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

A novel beet harvesting machine
loosens the earth from around the
roots as it is drawn over field and
sharp points carried on a wheel pen
citrate them and carry the INTO a con-
veyor.
A patent has been granted De-
and connected with a current supply
on the ground.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
TOOK PISTOL TO BED;
SHOT HIMSELF IN LEG

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26.-Carl
Foley, aged thirty thought he
had better go to bed with revolver
under his pillow, he being the mana
ger of small hotel in the suburbs
of Columbus. 1t became entangled
in his pillow during the night and
was discharged. Foley is in the hos
pital with a wound in his leg.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
WILSON ANXIOUS
CONCRESSO. K BILL
FOR VICTORY LOAN
AND WATERPO
Will Speak in New York
March 3rd or 4th, on the
League of Nations.
BIG MEASURES
Omitted Press serviee)

WASHINGTON Feb. l2e,-Presi-
dent Wilson will probably speak in
New York on March 3rd or 4th on
the League of Nations.
1t is expected that he will go to
the Capital this afternoon to confer
with party leaders on speeding legis-
lation. Secretary Tumulty said that
the President was anxious to have
congress pass the Water Power Bill,
Oil Leasing Bill and several other
important measures.
(Later)-Victory Loan Bill passed
by big majority.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
HUNDRED MILLION
is APPROPRIATED
FOR RECLAMATION
LAND FOR SOLDIERS
Secretary Lanes Bill
Makes Favorable I'm
preston With Senate.
CARES FOR SOLDIERS
Omitted Press service)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Secre-
tary Lanes bill appropriating $780,
0O0, 900 for reclaimed land for re-
turning soldiers received favorable
commendation from the Senate to-
day and was highly endorsed by the
Public Lands Committee. The Sem
ate and Naval Committee voted to
report out the Naval Appropriation
bill containing an increased building
program, empowering the president
to cancel the program if the League
of Nations makes this course ad-
visable.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
TRANSPORT GRANT
ARRIVES WITH
5000 MEN
Omitted Press seryice.)

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-More than
5000 soldiers arrived on the Trans
ports Grant and Polar Bear which
reached this port today. The men
included those from Supply Company
"K" of the 9th Infantry.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
POR UCAL IS IN
HANDS OF SOv|ETS
GOVERNMENT NOW
SOC|AL|ST|C RULE
.Soviats with Many Men
Hold High Hand In Par
liament-Report
POLICE ARE BESTED
Omitted Press service)

MADRID, Feb. 26.-Travelers
who. arrived here today report that
the Bolshevists have been controlling
Lisbon since last Saturday. The
government has disbanded parlia-
ment by decision of ultimatum. All
of Portugal is thereby placed in the
hands of the Soviats.
Bloodshed and frequent street
fighting is reported Many of the
officials of the Lisbon city govern
ment have been arrested.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
CUMMINGS is MADE
PEACE ADVISOR
Omitted Press Service.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Homer
H. Cummings was today elected
Chairman from Connecticut by the
Democratic National Committee to
succeed Vance Mccormick who re-
signed when he went to Europe as
Peace Advisor
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
ANNUAL RAILROAD
RENTAL SIGNED
Omitted Press Service)

Omitted Press Service)
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-Direc-
tor of Railways Hines today signed
an operating contract with the
Southern Pacific railroad providing
for a payment of 47,959, ,000.98,
which represents the annual rental
from that company to the United
States.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

Chinese government agents have
been sent to several countries to
study the manufacture of telegraph
and telephone equipment with view
to producing all such apparatus at
home.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
LIST OF PRIZES FOR
MEXICO

l $6O5.5O Ford Touring Car.
/ $4,000 Talking Machine.
1 $4,000 Mdse. Order.
l $4,000 Mdse. Order.
l $500 Mdse. Order.
Five Elegant Gold Watches.
2O3o; Cash Commission.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

thing that you do not thoroughly
understand.
WHAT CANDIDATES WIN
Two $6O8.5O Ford Touring cars;
Two $100 Talking Machines; Two
$50 Merchandise orders; Two $40
Merchandise orders TWO $25 Mer-
chandise orders; Ten elegant gold
watches; And 20ae cash commission
to all non-prize winners according
to the campaign rules.
WHERE THE PRIZES GO
Half of the above list of prizes
will be awarded to the candidates in
Nogales, Arizona and vicinity, and
the other half to Nogales, Sonora,
and vicinity. This means that one
of the Ford Touring cars and one
each of the other prizes will be
awarded to the candidates in Mexi-
co.
DIVISION OF DISTRICTS
To equalize competition the terri
tory covered by the Daily Morning
Oasis has been divided into two dis
tricts. An even number of prizes
will go to each district.
District Nd. 1-InHludes Nogales
Arizona and all territory on the
American side of the border.
District No. 2-Includes Nogales,
Sonora and all territory on the Mex
ican side of the border.
CANDIDATES MAY TAKE
SUBSCRIPTIONS ANYWHERE.
ANYONE ANYWHERE MAY AS
SIST CANDIDATES.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
Victory Loan
Bill Is Passed
Authorizes Issuance
Short Term Notes.

Omitted Press Serviee)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The
house today passed the Victory Loan
Bill authorizing the issuance of
$7,000,000 worth of short term
notes.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

The Army Relief Association (1Oth
Cavalry will give a benefit dance
at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on Sat
urday, March 9Th, 1919. Admission
Gentlemen One Dollar, Ladies
Free. Refreshments will be served.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

y WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-- =
y E. G. Hoffman ofFort Wayne, =
+ Indiana was named secretary, q
= w. G. Hollister of Missouri =
\ chosen Executive Secretary and 4
= w. d. Jamisson Of Iowa was 4
y made Financial Director of the .
= Washington National Commit =
= tee today. 8
4 4 X x X 4 4 K x X X 4 4 4 4
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
FRENCH AMBASSADOR
Omitted Press service.)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2e.-Presi-
dent Wilson today appointed Hugh
Wallace of Tacoma, WASH, as AM
bassador to France succeeding Will
liam Graves Sharp, resigned.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
AUTOMOBILE OR CASH COMMISSION
i'm "THE OASIS" $4,000 CONTEST
Two Ford Touring Cars Together With 18 Other Costly
Prizes and Cash Commissions to be Awarded
Wednesday, April 9th.
THE CAMPAIGN OFFICE

The Campaign Dept of the Daily Morning Oasis
is located in Room g. Building Call and see the
Campaign Manager and let his explain the you
and help you get started. Telephone sO2
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
LIST OF PRIZES FOR
NOGALES, ARIZ.

1 $6OS.50 Ford Touring Car
l $4,000 Talking Machine
l $4,000 Mdse. Order.
/ $4,000 Mdse. Order.
l $25.OO Mdse. Order.
Five Elegant Gold Watches.
2$9o Cash Commission.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27
= = ** ** ** * So y
= TWENTY-FOUR YEARS AGO y

Mr.. T. D. Morris %of Wilcox,
now employs fourteen men on
: his mine about twelve miles
: north of that place and it is be-
: coming quite a camp. Steps are
being taken to establish a post
office and a mail route from
Wilcox.
+ About one o'clock Monday
= night F. L. Smith of the King
: man Mercantile Company, was
= awakened by noise as though
+ some one was trying to break
F into his residence, grasping his
= revolver, lie started tOinvesti-
= gate and in opening the door,
= the weapon was accidentally
= discharged, the ball passing
= through the muscle of his leg
= below the knee, inflicting a pain
= full wound.
y
= Mr.. E. ID. Crumb, route agent
= for Wells Fargo Express Co.,
= passed Nogales Tuesday en-
= route to Guaymas.
= Last week Mr.. Prosper San
y doval went to HermOsillo, re-
= turning to Nogales Sunday
= morning. with Mrs. Sandoval,
= who has been visiting in the
u Sonora capitol.
4 4: 4. X 4 4 X 4 K 4 4 4 + 4
The daily morning oasis., 1919-02-27

thing that you do not thoroughly
understand.