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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
STORES 70 Open
AND CLOSE one
HOUR Later
| BY The CLOCKS

The Merchants ASSOCIATION at their
meetirs last night decided, effective
Monday morning, to open their stores
at s a. m. by the clock, and close Of
1880 p. m. by the clock, which is the
seme time by the sun as at present
The Banks, as announced before
will open at 9 a. m. by the clock ant
close at 8 p. m, and the schools will
open Monday morning at $3.50 ant
close at 3:45 p. m.
A resolution was also adopted fixin,
the first Thursday after the 18th o
May to begin the half holiday clos
ing, same to terminate on the las
Thursday preceding September 18th
An effort will be made to have al
merchants cooperate with this propc
sition. i
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
|. |. BUzDEE KILLED
INSTANTLY IN
A. c. |. YARDS
This MORNING

A tragic accident occurred this
morning at 4:4O o'clock when l.. L.
Buzbee, hostler's helper. was in
stantly killed in the local Coast Line
yards when the engine on which he
was riding, crashed into a string OF
freight cars, which the young man
apparently failed to see.
The assistant hostler was riding on
the tank Of the engine, which was be-
ing turned on the "Y." and the hostler
W. G.. Hodges, who was in charge
of the engine, was running same from
signals he received from his assist
ant. A long freight train he'd Just
pulled into side track, and in pull
ing in had failed to clear the main
line, there not being sufficient room
on the siding to accommodate the
train and ten cars remained on the
main line. After coming out Of the
"Y" on to the main line, Mr.. Ruzbeo
evidently was not looking back and
the engine crashed into the rear
freight car, killing him instantly.
His body was rent in twain, his head
crushed and his limbs were picked
up nj different places-his entire
body being horribly mangled. y,
Mr.. Buzbee was So years of age
and leaves a wife, three children, Q
father and sister, RMS. Grimes. tt
mourn his loss. His wife is daugh
ter of Mr.. John Zebeden. pionee'
Of this section. The funeral will
take place tomorrow morning at L
, o'clock at the Galloway cemetery
The deepest sympathy Of the commun
ity goes out to the sorrow strickel
i, family in their great loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

This afternoon while just this side
Of Fort Meade, Mr.. e. 0. Flood, of
this city, and Jim Thomas, well
known colored man, had the exciting
experience of seeing an automobile
filed with people, crash into a moving
train the car being demolished and
not a person scratched. The accident
occurred just this side of Fort Meade,
and while approaching the track, which
was obscured by underbrush, the driv.
or failed to see the train until he was
right into it, The train was a freight
and Was moving slowly. The parties
In the car were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Lassuell, Jr., of Avon Park, and an
other lady and three small children
whose names were not secured. Mr.
Flood brought the party to Lakeland
and they left on the 3 o'clock jitne!
l0f Tampa whittier they were bound
all rejoicing that they made such
miraculous escape from death.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Mrs. w. r. Sneed
Hostess at Linen Shower
For Miss EsteIIe Rogers

A pretty social function occurred
yesterday afternoon when Mrs. W. r
sneed entertained at a linen shower
IN honor of Miss Estelle Rogers
about forty Of the latter's friends be-
ing in attendance.
The lower floor Of the Sneea home
was a bower Of beautiful pink and
white roses, the rooms being especi-
ally attractive for this pretty af.
fair. The guests were cordially
greeted in the reception hall by Mrs.
sneed and Miss Rogers. After each
guest had written her fsvorite recipe
for the brides cook book, the lovely
gifts, spread upon table, were on.
ened by the bride-elect, and the good
wishes with each read aloud. The
popular bride-to-be was showered
with many lovely and usefu, gifts
which she appreciates greatly. AT.
ter the gifts had been admired, dainty
refreshments Of cream and cake were
served by the hostess.
Those enjoying this pleasant affair
were Miss Estelle Rogers, Mrs. E. c,
Rogers, Mrs. E. M. Patterson, Mrs
c. 0. Wheeler, Mrs. Geo. Brantley
Mrs. F. Price Bennett, Mrs. F.. A
Grether, Mrs. Jno. Cason, Mrs. 3. H
Carter Mrs. G. A. Cole, Mrs. G
Daniel Mrs. H. E. Pritchett, Mrs. R
e. Lufsey,. Mrs. Buhman, Mrs. e. r
Trammell, Mrs. G. E. McMuller
Mrs. L. M. Futch, Mrs. Bloom, Mrs
! G. Ball, Mrs. R. H. Omohundro, Mrs
Hickey, Mrs. F. D. Mcdonald, Mrs
Dillon Graham, Mrs. Kate Bootl
Mrs. T., j.. Joyner, Mrs. W. F
Hampton, Mrs. E. H. Youngs, Mrs
J. D. Watkins, Mrs W. c. Norvel
Mrs. M. G. Waring, Mrs. N. A. Ris
gins, Mrs. N. e. Price, Misses Louis
Rogers, Freda Rogers, Minnie ReyI
olds, Alice Griffin, Effie Dick an
Fannie Blankenship.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
SOCK SOCIAL

SOCK SOCIAL
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Myrtle
Street church held very unique and
pleasant sock social last night at
the residence of Mrs. T. e. Smith,
on North Kentucky avenue.
The following program was given
Piano Solo-Miss Fannie Pope.
Reading-Cabin Philosophy. Mrs
L. E. Peacock.
Vocal Solo-Mamle Wood.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Joe Ellis.
| Vocal Solo-Mrs. l.. E. Peacock,
Piano Solo-Mrs. W. H. Dick!n
son.
A very interesting talk was giver
by Rev. J. D. Major.
After the program the "tiny" sock
were all pinned on large blue SAITH
j sock, made into a pin cushion an
suspended from the light. TO tn
one guessing the exact number, tn
large one was awarded as a prize
Mr.. o. j. Pope was the lucky win
ner, and left with 1t tightly claspe
in his arms. The BOBBY prize, pal
of cotton socks, was awarded to Mis-
, Sarah Funk. An interesting gam
of Breeding the Bear" was er1oye
: by the little folks.
- Marie Smith won the prize, q soc
filled with several different articles
The hostess, assisted by the ladit
!. of the Auxiliary, served refreshmenf'
j. of cake and hot chocolate. A lars
/, cake was auctioned and Mr. L. i
:. Ellis was the lucky bidder.
/, There were about one hundr'
y present and twenty-eight dollars WI
|, received in the socks.
a All left at a late hour, voting MI
Smith and the Ladies' Auxllla
= charming hostesses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
Community BUILDING
FROM THE TOURISTS
STANDPOINT

Lakeland, beautiful for situation
among the lakes, which gives 1t it's
name. Where in sunny Florida car
those from the north find choicer
spot in which to spend their winters
But when they reach here and are
located in comfortable but crowded
quarters, where, oh, where are they
to 60 to exchange stories or recipes
as the case may be? To the Park, y-u
say. Yes, when the sun shines
warm enough; but how many days
this year in January or February was
It comfortable there? The room gen.
erously provided for them was all
right as far as it went but WAS en-
tirely inadequate. In accordance with
the most progressive Ideas, NO more
!, fitting memorial could be made for
your brave soldiers than handsome
building In this park filing a need
not alone for the tourists but for
your call year" residents as well !.
Each season some of these winter Wis
itors buy valuable property and he
come. many of them, all year resi-
dents. Cannot the taxpayers sea
that the small amount added to their
taxes in procuring this building will
be returned to them one hundred fold
From business standpoint are not
these winter visitors worth caterins
to lust little? Suppose for one sea
son they should all 20 to another
city, where the band played in the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
8743

Mrs. Dick Moore writes that she
has a position with the Exchange
bank at Cordele, Ca, and will no
return to Barlow. Mrs. Moore also
states that Rev. j. H. Dew, Baptist
evangelist who held meetings here
last year, had just closed a reviva'
with Rev. Wallace Wear at Ccrdele
Ca, and there were 275 additions to
the church by Baptism. Rev. Dew
will hold his next meeting at Peters
burg, Va, and Miss Allie Wev will
have an opportunity to hear him,
Miss View has an excellent position
with a millinery store in that city,
Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Uy. G. D. Stoner received wire
Saas message from his son. Liauten
ant Gas. Stoner this morning. sent
from mld-ocean, stating that he was
snlolte home, which was joyful news
to his parents. The last letter they
had from Lieutenant Stoner he stated
he was going, into Germany and did
not know when he would get home.
and his message this morning came
as glad surprise. He enlisted in
the radio branch of the Signal Corps
soon after war was declared, and wa.
in the big st. Mihiel battle and other
ENGAGEMENTS at the battle front.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Rev. c. H. Trout has received a
letter from his son, Rev. P. H Trout,
who has been serving as a chaplain
with the American army in France, in
which ne states that he has been as
signed to the American University
Union at Paris, for a university
course. He expects to return to this
country by the middle Of the summer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Salway and
their daughter. Mrs. F. w. Salway,
will leave on Tuesday for Cincinnati.
At the same time Mr.. and Mrs. En-
tress. wno have been spending the
winter with the Salways-Mrs. En-
tress being Mrs. Salway's sister
will return to their home in Connec.
ticut. Mr.. Salway and his family
spend about half the year at theil
beautiiul home near the Hallam Club
house, on which there is one Of thu
finest groves in the county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Mr.. S. w. Fearrand has received
German gun, sent him by his son,
Edgar S. F'earrand, as souvenir
from France. Edgar is still at St.
M,hiel and is in the best OF health.
He says all Of his company are all
bomes,ck, and are anxious to re-
caive orders to come home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Mrs. N. A. Taylor. who has been
visiting her neice, Mrs. Rhoda E..
hodges. and family, and her nephew,
Mr. James T. Hodges, and family,
for the past month has returned to
her home in Knoxville, Tenn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Mr.. Hamilt on and family s'ter a
v,.,t NJ several weeks at the home OF
Mrs. Hamilton's parents Mr.. and
NJ. W. zIetlow, on Scott Lake
len today for their home In Baker
Montana. Mr.. Hamilton being a prom
inept business man Of that city
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
n M,Kee, Speaks On

DR., WcNetn oPVuN0
After War Y. NJ. c. A. Plans
Dr. McKeen Of Blue Ridge, n. c.
will speak in the First Methodist
church Tuesday evening at $3.50 on
After-war Y. NJ. C. A. Plans.
The nublic is cordially invited
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
CITIZEN VOTER

shall the U. s. Flags come DOWN.
Go to the Park and see. No need TOR
CITY Tax, or City Bonds, u all the cit
liens do their duty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
COL AND MRS. JOHN MINNlS
CELEBRATE THEIR 52ND
upnn1Nc ANNIVERSARY

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Yesterday Col. and Mrs. John B.
MINIS celebrated their Sind wedding
anniversary, and during the afternoon
and evening hours many friends
called to congratulate them Oh nav
ing rounded out so many years OF
welded happiness. Col. and MRS
MINIS came here from Knoxville
Tenn. as winter visitors, and were
en- n,eased with Lakeland that they
bought lovely home overi"oRlnF
Lake Morton-the Mayes properly
where they have decided to reside
permanently.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
CITIZEN VOTER

= Shall the U. s. Flags come down?
Go to the Park and see. No need for
City Tax, or City Bonds, II all the cit
liens do their duty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Misses Virginia Lufsey and Nell
pooth will reach home Monday from
na,,aud. where they have completed
their business course at stetson Uni
sity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
BANKS TO OPEN AT 9 A. M.
AND CLOSE AT p. M,

This is to notify our customers that
the Banks, will under the new time,
which goes into effect tomorrow, open
hereafter at 9 a. m. and close at 8
D. m. by the new time.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
THE STATE BANK s745
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Citrus Exchange Orange Plckers
please report at packing house Mon,
day morning, and Packers Tuesday
morning at 1880 by the new time.
E. M. PATTERSON, Manager.
Q7AQ
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
CITIZEN VOTER

sh,n the U. S. Flags come DOWN
Go to the Park and see NO nee "a ~
~ r.y. or City Bonds, Il all the cit
lxens do their duty
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
CITIZEN VOTER

Shall the U. s. Flags come down?
Go to the Park and see. No need for
City TAX, or City Bonds, IT all the cit
liens do their duty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29
Lakeland
LacOf1icS

Mrs. G. F. Roberts. Of Dade City.
10 visitor to the city. the guest o.
her sister. Mrs. Simms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

MnLERs sTUDIo-sss big adv. IL
this issue. es-'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

Shorts 1905, Cash Feed Store, cor
ner Rose st. and Mass. Avenue. Sill
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-03-29

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
N a n fy

n n ANTY is thin-there two Nays about
wi that-and she is not pretty under the cir->
curnstances she must to other means be-
sides personal charms attract her dinner Manly looks
like twg, she is thin and round and her dinner will
ofentimes walk right up to her, thinking she is twg
She let's them come toward her until they show signs
of distrus then Manly will herself up in the ati
tude shown in the illustration and from which she gets
her of Praying Mants Rear Horse think she
should be called Preying Man she lives on other
insects, don't you?
When she is erect and her prey has come within her
reach she suddenly throws herself onto the victim and
clasps him either side of the body stout fore
legs which are armed with strong, sharp spnes which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

in hurry, but he taken to the station house in
spite Of his protestations
1t scented the open season for black bags for tla
policeman had no sooner returned his beat than he
bag She answered all the description, but he
took no chances. In his inquiries she said
she was Sunday school teacher and that she had
prayerbook and Bible in the bag The Bible was
casped with lock and she would not open it, indig-
nantly claiming that had belonged her grandmother
aud she didn't purpose have desecrated by vulgar
hands. Very we'll said the "copper"" but I'm takn'
no chances. And he took her to the station house.
AT the same time another policeman rounded up
man who SAID that he lawyer and that his black
bag contained sealed package which, he said was
case which must be kept In another part Of the
town another woman apprehended. Her black bag
contained a lunch not in the least suspicious looking
except perhaps the BOTTLE which was STRANDED in
that locked When asked to Open it she
refused.
At this point Slick, who had heard of the case
jumped his wheel and rode to the Captains Office
Hello, son. said the Captain, 'youre little late but
still IN time for fall opening of black bags" The
prisoners were lined up and, Notwithstanding their
objections the contents of their bags were spread upon
the Captains desk, to wit: A bottle a Bible a
sealed packet of legal papers and doctors instrument
case
Suddenly the door opened and policeman entered
with young man who had at first eluded the law the
man with the frank blue eyes and the genial smile His
black bag forced from his hands and when opened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
JUST FOR FUN

disclosed dark lantern and an automatic which, he
said, he used in play in which he acted the role of
burglar
well" said the Captain to Slick, gin spite of YOUR
warning the bank has been robbed but have demon
strated the efficiency Of the Police Department and that
withoutthe services of expert Slick and he
smiled ndulgently upon that young
Slick smiled back "You have demonstrated the
efficiency Of the department, for you have the
thief this group, but have proved the bank is
easy break into and I'll bet you now that you can't
tell me which of these people is the thief
The Captain smiled again. "I'll tell you in minute"
(To be concluded IN mert weeks Tribuae)
"Slick" Announcements
THREE people, girls and boy, in correct
solution to the Slick Story No. g. "A Thief in the
House"-Olvia Edith Chapman, Long Beach, Long ISL
and Frank Reilly 1910 linton Avenue, The Bronx, N. Y.
and Anna Friedman 211 Halsey Street. Brooklyn N. Y.
To each sending animals in Art Stamps
published by the New York Geological Park, and
Thrift Stamp.
We are glad to find boy among the prize winner.
this time
Readers of the Childrens Tribune fifteen year. old
and younger invited to send in solution to the
Saturday. October IS, and special prize will be given
for best che1p 0xriII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

Readers of the Childrens Tribune fifteen year. old
and younger invited to send in a solution to the
mystery story The be mailed before
Saturday, October 49, and special prize will be given
for the best suggestion. George Mitches solution will
be printed in Sundays Tribune October 49, There
must not be than 200 words the suggested olu
ton of the Let all the young Sherlock
step up front Write to THE MYSTERY MAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

enter the body of her prey and it seldom gets away fror
her
Manly her resemblance to a twig as protection
from birds and other enemies, and very sue
cessfully, too. But must forgive Manly \
her deceitful attitude for she is very useful
in destroying harmful insects and really Ay
you know, body must eat So we will Al
think kindly Of Manly for the good EN<SG
she does. %NIII
1.-THE BUCOLOGIST" ENLN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

ANTY is thin-ther,
that-and she is no
cumstances she mus
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-16
SPECIAL ORDERS ARE NEEDED
ad;cal Agitators Seek Control of Strikers for
Big Industrial Revolt Which Would
Wreck Country.

nted Press Leased Wire Service.]
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. f6.-The
oIe army is prepared TO crush dis
~ In the United States, Newton
Baker. secretary Of war, told the
vention Of Ohio Federation OF
men's Clubs here last night. Baker
the aid Of troops has been
daed to every community at the
outbreak Of civil disorder.
Governors OF all states have been
ured that It 10 not necessary to
through the formaIity Of apply
to Washington for aid, Baker
III department. commanders have
IN notified to reply Instantly with
OBS for all requests for assistance,
said. "The army is on the side
order az against disorder" Baker
i the women.
Radicals Seek controI.
Hugh Baillie, United Press Staff
Correspondent J
WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.- Radical
tators are working to gain control
thousands OF men on strike In
berica today, and Of the thousands
bre who are threatening to strike,
Eording to information received by
government from confidential
hrces.
The purpose OF these radicals Is
ID to be to lead the strikers in an
iustrial revolt that would border on
political revolt.
Their propaganda is held responsi.
! for many OF the unauthorized
likes.
The fact that President Wilson is i'll
bt his confidential adviser, Colonel
Puse, is i'll, and that Samuel Com
rs, president of the American Fed
ftion Of Labor and foe Of extreme
dicalism is in very poor health and
Die to suffer breakdown. makes
e situation even more difficult for
government to handle.
The national industrial conference
w IN session in Washington was
Pked upon by many officials as a
m against the flood of Industrial diff.
uities. Even now that the confer
ce appears to be having some diff.
ity in marking progress great depen.
nce is being placed in it.. Admins.
ftfon officials predict that after
any clashes and when 1t looks as II
|ere were deadlock the delegates
aiizing the vital Importance Of
[mging forth something construc-
g; VIII get together at the finish and
(oduce remedy.
many strikes are being held up walt
y LOT the conference to do some
aug. It's collapse. therefore, might
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-16

draw from the race when his big
Martin bomber was damaged near
Yutan, Neb.. Tuesday.
Wahoo is thirty miles west OF
Omaha. It is the next station to
Yutan and Lieutenant Maynard has
wired Washington for permission to
transfer the motor from the Martin
machine to his own so that he can
continue in the race. He expects to
receive an answer late this after
noon. The accident occurred at
about noon and a forced landing was
made in field four miles north OF
Wahoo.
Neither Lieutenant Maynard nor
Mechanic Cline were injured.
Spatx Delayed by Rain.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Oct. 16s--At
noon today Major Spatz. west bound,
was still at Britton feld. 1t hae been
raining great part OF the forenoon
and the air Ia heavy. 1t is doubtful
If flying Ssill be, resumed today.
Til GO Miles Minute.
SIDNEY, Neb., Oct 16.--Lieut. B.
w. Maynard, leading the flyers in
the trans-continental air deby, start
ed the third day of his return flight
to Mineola when he left here ut
7:15:30 a. N. (mountain time) for
North Platte.
Maynard maintained nearly a three
mile a minute clip yesterday be
tween Cheyenne and Sidney. cover
ing the ninety-three miles in thirty
three minutes. He hopes to reach
his eastern goal Friday night.
It's Great Life.
IBy Lieut. Belvin w. Maynard,
Written for the United Press.1
RAWLINS, Wyo., Oct. 15.-This
life on the aerial wave Is great We
have had as fine trip so far as any
ship that ever sailed over land or
sea. The jaunt from Green River to
Rawlins was but a little jump over
smooth prairies. We felt as safe over
them as we would If we were down
on the ground.
Looking back over the eastward
trip, the hop over the Sierras has
been the only part to make us ap-
prehensive and it was distinct re-
lief to land on the field at Salduro,
Utah. The mountain flying, however
furnished us with beautiful scenery,
except the last lap from Battle Noun.
tain, New, to Salduro. which was
covered with fog,
The smoky region over Salt Lake
City was annoying. But we have no
complaint to make over our tour. 1t
beats land touring any time. l am
getting more and more enthusiastic
aroptJnrad IN Dapa 2N