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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-03-15

To those who are purchasing tickets
for this Recital, it may be of interest
to know that the proceeds are to be
used for the benefit of the school.
These ladies are well known in must
cal circles, and cannot fail to make
the evening one Of exceptional pleas
urp
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-03-15

OWN THE HOUSE YOU NOW
RENT. Consult T. B. WoOtton. sue.
cessor to Campbell & Wootton, 10 n.
''air ST., Pleasantville,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-03-15

Lieut.. North, referred to in the arti-
Gle, is Lieut.. Stanley {. North. son of
DR.. and Mrs. J.. H. North, of Pleasant
vile. The Lieutenant has received
several tempting offers to remain in
Lancaster, in Y. NJ. c. A. work. but
has decided, as soon as he is discharg-
ed from the service, to return to Union
Theological Seminary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-03-15

The entertainment committee has
secured some wonderful talent, and
promises a grand entertainment for
young and old, in the very neal fu-
ture.
The new Councillor and his staff are
greatly enthused over the increased at
tendance every week and hope every
brother of the order will come out and
lend a helping hand in the drive for
the hundred new members.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
A NEW KIND OF A TRAMP

Editor Leach, of the Leesburg Com
mercial says that he found some
thing new the other day, but he isn't
particularly pleased over the discov-
cry II was an automobile tramp. y
THE man had ridden over nearly AL
of Florida free Of charge says the
Commercial land he was enjoying his
tours very much. He had money to
pay hotel bills and merely started on
a road and asked the first conner to
give him lift. In that way he trav-
eled free" There doesn't seem to be
any way to avoid helping along a
."beat" of this kind. II motorists re
fuse to help anybody along great
hardships would be done-and the
beat" must be allowed to continue
until found out and labelled. What a
man of this kind must think OF him
self, when alone. is probably punish
ment enough, and there is no law to
touch him and no way to guard against
his peculiar species of grating
Times-Union
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
Wilbur RIDDLE
SUSTAInS PAINFUL
Injuries IN FALL
FROM HIS WHEEL

Wilbur Riddle, carrier for the Eve
ming Telegram on South Florida ave-
rue and West Dixieland, was pain
fully injured about three o'clock this
afternoon when he fell from his
wheel near the coyner of South Flor
ida avenue and Walnut street, cutting
a deep cash in his head and breaking
his shoulder and arm. He was taken
into the home of Mrs. r. j. English
at 606 South Florida avenue, where
his injuries were given immediate
surgical attention, and was later re-
moved to his home near Lake Hunter.
1t is not known what caused the lad
to fall, but it is supposed his wheel
skidded on the wet pavement, and he
was thrown heavily to the ground.
Wilbur's father who works at the
Coast Line Shops, was Immediately
notified, and went at once to his side.
Wilbur is fine boy and one of the
kilograms most faithful and valued
carriers, and with his many other
friends. trusts he will soon be entirely
recovered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
MAN WHO WAS SENT UP IA
FOR LIFE ON MANSLAUGH.
TER PLEA is PARDONED

That a man should be condemned
for life upon plea of manslaughter is
contrary to the law in this State, but
that is what happened, according to
the following from the Kissimmee
Valley Gazette Of the 3rd: X
"A story containing bit of home
interest was brought to the notice %
the Gazette this week, concerning "a
negro named Ben Bingham, who had
just been pardoned from the State
penitentiary. Bingham, and another
negro were both employed in a tur-
pentine camp in Pasco county il. 1906.
and when in the heat of a quarre;
Bingham killed the man. Bingham
ran away and when he was appres
hended at the close of the second year,
he was brought to trial for murder
and pleaded guilty to manslaughter. /,
He was given life sentence and had,
served ten years. of this sentence. Not
long ago the matter was brought to.
the notice of one Of the local attor-
neys here, Mr.. Pledger, with the OBJ
ject OF obtaining pardon for tho
man. Mr.. Pledger sent for a copy of
the indictment and of the judgment,
then appeared before the State Board
of Pardons, calling the attention of
its members to the fact that Bingham
had pleaded guilty to manslaughter
and could not be sentenced to life i'm
prisonment, but the maximum term
is twenty years. Bingham had made
good prison record and the board
granted the pardon without hesita-
ton. He is now employed by E. l.
Lesley, who seems satisfied with bis
work -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
PLANT CITY WILL GET BUSY
WITH PAVING NATTER

Much of the time of the monthly
meeting OF the City Council, yesterday
afternoon was taken in discussion OF
the work that is to be done in paving
Reynolds street, east, to connect with
the county road that is to be paved
from the city limits to the Polk coun-
ty line. The matter was brought UP
by Mayor G. B. Root, but no definite
action will be taken until later, be.
cause of the desirability of reaching
decision as to whether the route to
Coronet is to be paved in the near
future, and if it is decided to include
that in the proposed bond issue for
Reynolds street, which route to con-
meet with the Coronet road is to be
laved Plant City Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

pro rata share of the general road
fund from year to year, that the coun-
ty owes $12S.60S.64, which has been
paid with time warrants or agree
ment made to accept same. TO take
care Of this Indebtedness we have as
sessed in the general road fund $780,,
900 and in the outstanding indebted
ness fund the balance to meet this
shortage still due; however, some Of
this has already been paid out of the
taxes collected in November and De-
cember.
As to the road situation in my own
district, when was appointed to fill
the unexpired term of Mr.. Holbrook I
found the Lakeland district about
100000 in debt. I have built nearly
all the roads now in evidence in my
district and have to our credit $4,000
approximately which I have saved up
to build a road around Lake Hollings-
worth but because of the shortage in
the bond fund we were compelled to
use our surplus in the general road
fund. My district still has the credit,
which will be available and trust
that my successor will carry out this
project which had hoped to com
plete.
In conclusion, want to thank each
member of the old board, the good
people Of Polk. county, the Jaudor
Engineering Company and the con
tractors for their sacrifices and co
operation which has been the mair
essence in bringing this great under
taking to a successful finish. ~
I aaa.st& H. ;. G. sWTNDELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
SUDDEN DEATH OF III
DIR. B. C.. ABERNETHY GREAT
SHOCK TO ORLANDO

Death claimed one Of 0rlando's best
men and useful citizens shortly after
! o'clock this afternoon when it laid
its icy hand upon the form of DIR. B..
c.. Abernethy. This announcement
will bring genuine regret to thou.
sands of friends not only in Orange
county, but from one end of the State
to the other. Not only has the city
lost one of its best known citizens,
but those of US whose privilege it was
to claim him as friend are depressed
today by deep-seated emotions that
come only with those visitations of an
All-Wise Providence which brings to
us personal bereavement Il
His death was rather sudden. Last
evening he sat about his Preside and
chatted with his wife and mother. re-
firing about 10 o'clock. This morning
he complained of feeling little nau-
seated and remained in bed, but dur
ing the day grew worse and medical
attention was Immediately summoned
but he passed away at Ills from bull
bular hemorrhage of the brain, aged
80.
He was very prominent in frfater
nal work, being a member of the
knights Templar, Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellow, Order of Elks and other
orders. Represented Orange county
in the legislature, was chairman of
the county Democratic executive COM
mittee, and held many other positions
of trust. He was courteous. he was
kind.
Peaceful be thy rest from the trials
and turmoils of this world. dear
friend! We shall miss you.
He is survived by his wife, mother,
Mrs. B. G. Abernethy. one sister,
Mrs C. V. Whitaker. of Tampa: two
brothers, Mr.. T.. C. Abernethy, of
Orlando; DR.. John Abernethy. Of Chi
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
THREE CARS OF CELERY
SOLD FOR NEAT SUM. $4,000

Manatee county celery is coming in
to it's own again. This was demon
strated Tuesday when s. A. Edmond ).
son received $4,000 for three carloads
of this tempting product, or about
$4.O5 per crate. The sale was made
through the Manatee County Vege-
table Growers Association and is an
evidence of the value of cooperation
in marketing Manatee county pro
duce. Mr., Edmondson is one of the
county's most successful celery grow
ers and for several years past has
been among the first to furnish car
lot for shipment after the seson OPP
ems. -Bradentown Journal, End. /
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
HUNTERS BACK FROM 'GLADES.

W. B. Germany, Larry G.. Dormany,
Yves Blocker, Dennis Sullivan and
D. M. Whilden returned Saturday from
a weeks trip to the hunting grounds
OF the Everglades. They found game
plentiful, especially quail and other
small game. Two deer were killed,
also a turkey. Mr.. Whilden had the
novelty of a shot or two at a huge
panther, which, he declares, was Suf
ficient to repay him for the trip. m
Plant City Courier. III II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
AUCTION SALE OF TWO
RESIDENCE LOTS

50x200 feet each, fronting On East
Lime Street. Extra large, high, beau
tiful lots. On paved street. In 900
block. High class lots Will be sold
at auction on easy terms, Friday.
Jan. 10th, at 2:30 p. m.
Go out East Lime to cloth sign on
the lots.
B. II. HARNLEY,
Auctioner
Phone 4S6 Blue. 1925
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Mr.. u. g. DeMilley's many friends
~ re- pleased Ia We him back OH Lake
I...-ud y streets yesterday from Sanford
ere he Nas sent by the Southern
!. .llities Co 10 manage the plant at
Il point The homesick lock he
'h'4re up there was too much for the
|, oss'' md M shipped him back to
1kelxrlI y etSy, to the satisfaction
himself, III friends and ice con-
il ners generally. :
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

cag0. -...
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the fam
lily home, $40 East Central avenue,
Dean Glass of st. Luke's Cathedral,
officiating. The remains will be laid
to rest in Greenwood cemetery under
the supervision of Undertaken Hand.
The funeral will be under the direc-
ton of the Knight Templars. --0rlan-
do ReporterStar of Jan. 7th.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

MI. q. H. Davis, late of Miami, is
mong the new residents off Lake
md. having located here permanent
and purchased the Speth place OF
limo street Mr.. Davis was engaged
/ the building business at Miami.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Mrs. j. A. Miller, of sos South
Florida avenue, who recently under
went an operation at the Morrell Hos
pital, is improving nicely, her friends
will be pleased to learn, and hopes
to return to her home the latter part
of the week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward DENLY, Of
Carlinville, Ills, reached Lakeland
yesterday afternoon and are guests of
their friends, Mr.. and Mrs. H. o.
Talley at their home on South Flo:.
ida avenue. They are making tour
of the South and are much pleased
with Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
BE PATRIOTIC!

Turn your back on hot air and
cheap barber service at high prices.
Shave at the A. @. l.. Barber Shop
and buy thrift stamps with the differ
ence. One hundred per cent Ameri-
can, ]. w. BOWERS & SONS, Props.
S3to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

mi. and Mrs. George B. Morgan
8 the parents d p fine l1-pound son,
IN last night at their lovely home
Dixisland Mr. Morgan is a men,
i of the Hook-Morgan Company
arners * The lakeland Phosphate
int.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Little &. r and Camille Owens.
no have been quite ill of the flu, are
ported ID ~ much improved today.
Atey IN under the constant care of
Mute H. s. Wilder, their
usin. Who reached Lakeland Sunday
-,ht from Norfolk, Va.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

The Telegram Is in receipt Of card
ON Lieutenant Herman W. Watson.
no il now stationed at Brest, France.
\. Watson il y member Of the Medi-
il Corps and went across last sum-
er.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

After successful years term as
teacher at the Bradley Junction
school, Miss Brunch Swindell has
returned home, to the delight Of her
many friends,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

A steady, drizzling rain started this
morning before daylight and has con.
tinued throughout the day, making it
disagreeable outside. The prediction
is for cooler weather tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

kMr g b. Owens, Of Abel, Ga, Mr.
A. owens and Mrs. L. P. Booth
Moultrie. ca. who were callel here
\ the death " their brother and son,
L. C. IA. Owens, returned to their
,1nes yesterday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

The funeral services over the re-
ns of Miss Hattie Patton will be
4 Quoted tomorrow afternoon az 2:3a
''ock, having been postponed from
morning owing to the Indictment
Their.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

II. s. wilder. pharmacists mate in
he NAVY stationed at Norfolk is at
lone 81 ! ten days furlough, the
|uest of hts aunt. Mrs. 7. ]. Faulk-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
BONDS STOP CLOCK
Secret of Missing Liberty Collateral
Is Then Solved

Fostoria, Ohio, Jan. S.-Frank Gott-
wales, an old resident here, tucked
away somewhere in his home $4,000
worth of Liberty bonds. He could
not remember where he had put them
and searched frantically In his home
but Of no avail. When his clock
stopped he found that the bonds were
hiddne away inside the timepiece,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

DArs N n. \ Bruce, of Bethlehem
\ IIanpshire. delighted her many
,nds ~ reaching Lakeland yester-
~ morning ~ spend the winter
ling rooms ut the Kibler. Mrs.
Ice III Ia splendid health this year
'*fCh IN 4 iGAfter OF qualification to
mssy sfIe6ds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Lakeland district, rendered the fol-
lowing communication and report to
the Board, which was spread upon the
records of the county:
Barlow, Fla, Jan. Z, 1919.
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners, Barlow, Polk Coun-
ty, Florida.
Gentlemen; want to say to the
Board of County Commissioners, some
of you whom it has been my pleasure
TO serve with for over five years, that
| am proud Of the kind feelings that
have always existed between us.
While we have not just always agreed
on all matters coming before us while
trying to serve the people OF our
county, feel sure that each member
CT the board has always had the best
interest of the county at heart and
that each of us was unselfsh and hon,
est in what we stood for.
shall ever be proud of the fact
that it was my lot to have hand in
the building of the greatest system Of
roads for the amount of money ex-
pended, that has ever been built ii.
the United States and which stand as
glorious monument to the enter
prise of the people of Polk County
We have suffered great deal OF very
unpleasant and unjust criticism while
trying to accomplish this great work
but all this has come from people who
have no interest in our county. whose
stock in life seems to be only to dis
rupt and tear down what progressives
try to do. want to thank my friends
for the privilege given me of seeing
this great road system completed and
still remain member of your hon.
orable body until ! saw fit to retire
As ! have the honor of being ar
pointed by your honorable body, or
the finance committee, ] deem it my
duty to the new board and to tn,
4 people, to make financial report o.
the road situation. We, Of necessity
had to connect roads through towns
4 that were left out of the original es
eliminates and as the work progressed
there were great many changes nee
4 essary, which cost money. We foun'
II necessary to leave out about fou
4 miles between Auburndale and Flor
ence Villa but we are now building
4 clay road over this stretch with con
4 yicts.a N
After making settlement for all tn
bond road work We find on Decembe
LIST, 1918, we have $157751,03 owing t,
the county by incorporated town
which will be paid back out of theil
Jhgs' s.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
lakeland LacOnics

Tommy Hooks, son of Col. and Mrs.
!. Hooks. who has been very i'll
pneumonia. Is much improved to-
az, W. ars clad to state.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

Christian Sunday School Teachers
And Workers to Meet
Tomorrow Night
There will be business meeting Of
the teachers and workers of the Chris
tian Sunday school at the Christian
church tomorrow night at Z o'clock.
A full attendance is desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
Christian EndeavOrers
To Meet With Miss Florrie Sloan

There will be- d business meeting Of
the Christian Endeavor this evening
at 7 o'clock at the home of Miss Flor
RE Sloan, All members are cordial
ly invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

The dasheen. having food value
in excess Of that Of the white potato
and making larger yields, is pro-
lifiic Florida crop.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08
Com. ]. c. SW|NDELL
REVIEWS ROAD WORK
AND THE FINANCIAL
SITUATION

Yesterday the old Board of County
Commissioners retired. and today the
new board composed off A. T. Mann,
JAG. Durrance, j. L Robson. E. G..
Flanagan, and s. G. Sloan, assumed
office. MIR. j. G. Swindel., of the
Lakeland district, rendered the fol-
lowing communication and report to
the Board which was spread upon the
records of the county:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-08

After making settlement for all the
bond road work We find on December
LIST, 1918, we have $157751.03 owing to
the county by incorporated towns
which will be paid back out of their
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
AL kREiG GETS
BRIDGE CONTRACT

At a session last week the county
court awarded to Al krieg the con-
tract for construction of a wooden
bridge across Rail creek on a main
highway in the East Barrett district.
The lowest Of four bidders, Mr.. kTieg
proposes to construct the bridge .fog
81, 1910 Other bidders were Straaa-
ban & Slaven, H. j. Frederick and L.
~ Bentley.
The members of the court, accom-
panied by ROadmaster Nichols, last
week made a tour of the county high
ways ani the Columbia Highway.
They state that all highways are in
fair shape While at Dee the officials
inspected deposit o. gravel and small
rock. which the Oregon Lumber Co.
has offered to donate to the county. Ii
IS proposed to place a portable crusher
at Dee and to use the material In sur
facing a mainly Travelled stretch of
county highway from Summit to Dee
IL is said that the small rock can he
crushed for 40 cents per yard, whereas
the large stones usually available IN
quarries cost Sl.60 for crushing.
The county mas Just purchased a new
% horse power portable gas engine tC
be used for driving large crusher or
Neal creek. Indications point TO the
best roads the coming summer the
county has ever had.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
Doe PREDICTS fine
UPPER VALLEY CROP

NJ. o. Boe. prominent Upper Valley
orchardist, who has been undergoing
treatment at the Cottage hospital.
predicts an increase of tonnage Of
more than rs per cent for the new
fruit district. Except for few old
backyard orchards of homesteaders.
the orchards of the Upper Valley are
Just reaching the full bearing stage.
With the new tracts free from all dis
ease pests, the Upper Valley fruit is
of high quality. Ninety per cent of
the Upper Valley tonnage is handled
through community packing house
maintained at Parkdale.
While Mr.. Boe expects heavy yield
of strawberries, he says the acreage
has been reduced slightly the past year
because of the scarcity of pickers at
harvest time. With the return of good
labor conditions, the Upper Valley
orrhardist predicts an increase in berry
planting.
II do not believe the berry prospects
for this district were ever better. he
says. "and we have heavy acreage
of hay and grain.
The Upper Valley also produces a
fine quality of potato, most Of which
are shipped at fancy prices to Califor-
MIA
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
Snow DELAYS Lumbering

The Dee mill of the Oregon Lumber
Co. will resume operations for the
summer between now and April /. 1t
had been planned to start the mill by
March l. but heavy SHOWS in the Cas-
cades in the southwestern part Of the
county, where the lumber concern is
now logging rich tracts of fr and ce-
dar, have been too deep TO permit log
gng. The snow was reported Thurs.
day to be two feet deep in the vicinity
of the logging camps.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
Roads are Good

Despite the severe winter weather,
said to have been the worst on roads
the valley has had in recent years, j.
F. Thompson, Upper Valley rancher.
who was here last week, says the
highways are being put in excellent
shape by the county's road crews.
"The roads have been scraped regu-
larly." says Mr.. Thompson, and we
motored in over smooth and pleasant
routes. We experienced no difficulty
until we arrived within sight of the
city, when we had to detour over soft
earth as a result of the work being
done on the new stretch of the Colum-
bia Highway east of the city.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
NIGHT BOAT WILL
CARRY VALLEY FRUIT

The Dalles-Columbia line. according
to 5. r. Sorenson. Just arrived from
Portland TO succeed l. U. Lethbridge
as agent. has inaugursted an innOya-
tiOn in mia Columbia river tranSporta-
tion by putting on night service be-
tween here and Portland. Boats will
leave Hood River at p. m. arriving
in Portland the next morning IN time
for the early morning markets.
We expect" says Mr.. S0rensOn.
THAT this service will appeal 10 Hood
River berry and produce growers. By
waiting until nine o'clock to leave
Hood River. We will accommodate
strawberry growers. many Of whom
cannot get their days picking TO town
before that hour. We are looking for
one of the best years business We
have ever had.
Mr.. Sorenson was accompanied here
by his wife.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-03-27
FASHION WILL BE-
GIN BUS SERVICE

a hsrbinger Of spring, the Fashion
Livery Co. announces that II viii re-
sumo its regular motor stage service
between here and Parkdale April l.
The concern has Just secured large
four seated bus which will be put into
commission on daily run between
here and Portland simultaneously. Bert
Head. who has been al Camp Lewis IN
army motor service. will drive the big
Portland bus. Bert Strsnahsn viii
drive the ParSdale stage
When the Cloud Cap Inn is opened,
as early in the summer as the snow IS
melted from the mountain highway.
the concern Will start a motor stage
between here and the hostelry