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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
F. NJ. PRATT LEASES
SPEAR SERVICE STATION

The Spear Service Station on North
Florida avenue has been leased by Mr.
r. M. Pratt and will be conducted by
him in the future under the name Of
the Seminole Garage. Mr.. Pratt is
making extensive improvements to the
garage. He already has had built a
large addition onto the rear OF the
building, forty-two by forty-tive feet,
which will be used for storing cars.
He also will furnish ladies rest
room and make other changes and i'm
provements. The building has sew
enty-two foot frontage on Florida ave-
nue. and it'll the addition gives the
business building of seventy-two by
ninety feet The business under the
management of Mr.. Pratt will carry a
full line of auto accessories, gas oil.
oil and greases and will make spec
ialty of washing. polishing. greasing
and storing cars Mr.. Pratt expects to
be able to give the automobile owners
of Lakeland the best service possible.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
Directors and Officers
Central State Bank
Are Appreciatiye

The directors and officers of the
Central State Bank wish to thank the
ladies' and girls who so gracefully as
sisted at the opening Of the Bank on
Saturday, those who aided Che officials
in caring for the throngs being the
wives of the directors, daughters OF
the stockholders and the ladies who
hold stock in the institution. All con-
tributed much to the occasion by
serving the refreshments and making
all welcome. and for their valuable
assistance the officers are extremely
appreciative.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Mr.. Schmidt, who purchased the
Palmer property on Ingraham avenue,
informed Commissioner O'Steen today
that he was much interested in the
City Beautiful idea and that he had
about one thousand zennia and petunia
rlants at his place which he would
divide with anyone calling for same
the only condition being that the
parties wanting the plants would come
for them. This is very patriotic step
for Mr.. Schmidt to take, and we feel
sure that many persons will avail!
themselves of his kind offer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
FOR SALE

The following articles, which are
practically new and in first class con-
dition must be sold Immediately, as
house must be vacated:
One IcycIe refrigerator, good as
new.
Gas stove, three burner with broI.
err, almost new.
Small Mission Library Table.
Ten SO inch and two AZ inch win
dow shades.
Large Mission Library Table, two
rockers with leather bottoms and set
tee to match.
Gold enamel bed, with box springs
and felt mattress.
Small kitchen table.
Axe rug, blue bedroom rag rug,
Gotham Velvet rug, ex12; Mahogany
coIored rug, 9x12.
Dining room suite of fumed oak in.
Guiding large buffet with beveI glass
mirror, large 81 inch round table with
two leaves, and six chairs.
Mahogany table.
Seventy-five feet garden hose
Westinghouse Hot Spot.
These articles are priced resaon.
ably as they must be sold or stored.
Apply sig South Florida Avenue, or
phone $50.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Robert Boulware's many
Twill regret to learn that he is
hg home tonight from Gaines
here he entered the University
Two weeks ago, it being neces :
h him to come home because OF
It will be remembered that
months ago he was confined
home for two months by an
to his limb, sustained during o
ball game, and this limb is now
him further trouble, and an
lon on it may have to be per-
|. The many friends of this
Id. young man trust that his ILL
1ill not be Of long or painful
IN, and that he will soon be
return to school.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
PICKARD BROS. co. SPECIALS

7-room house, modern, lot 75x124, !
blocks from depot. Price $4,000.
one-half cash, balance two years.
&c acres miles from Lakeland, close
to paved road. 10 acres youne
grove s acres truck land, 5 acres
uncleared, all we'll fenced. Pric.
$4,000. Terms.
Groom house, modern, lot 6Ox12o
garage, some fruit trees. Price
$2,750 cash. BITS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
! o o o q q q q % q o . q q q
; IN SOCIETY q
d n q q y @ q q q Q q O 9 q t
DR.. s, A. Sylvester Welded
To Mrs. L. v. Pullman

~ NJ NJ NJ ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - - ~ - -
DR.. s, A. Sylvester Welded
To Mrs. L. v. Pullman
A wedding of unusual interest was
solemnized Saturday evening at
1880 o'clock at the Presbyterian
Manse at All South Florida avenue,
when Dr.. Stephen Alden Sylvester
and Mrs. Lucia Vertrees Pullman
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony, DR.. G. I. Stacy performing
the ceremony.
The bride is a charming woman OF
superior intellectual attainments,
having taught in various colleges Of
the North, and is also poetess and
authoress of note. She possesses a
most engaging personality, and has
won many friend during, her residence
in Lakeland who are much interested
in her new happiness. She owns val
liable property in the Hollingsworth
neighborhood, her home being near
that of the groom.
DR.. Sylvester came to Lakeland q
number of years ago from Boston,
Mass, and engaged in scientific farm
ing in the Hollingsworth neighbor-
hood, his farm being one of the show
places of this section. He is a gentle
man of the old school, enjoys the
highest esteem and respect of his
many friends, and all will join in
showering him with warmest con.
CALCULATIONS over winning the heart
and hand Of such charming help
meet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Rev. John B. Culpepper closed J
most successful revival at Myrtle st.
Methodist church last night. Many
persons became interested in matters
religious, and much good resulted
from the meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

/. w. Jacobs reached Lake
morning and will be here for
|er, handling the strawberry
las been his custom for years.
been in all of the eastern
bring the past summer, and
would rather be in Lakeland
lii of them. Mrs. Jacobs will
lin about two weeks, and they
BIT the Kibler for the winter,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

AS usual, the Evening Telegram
will vary the world series report and
any one desiring to learn the progress
OF the game may phone the Office af-
ter the game starts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

b. Wicker, sales-manager of
kless Engine Co., is in the
b Jacksonville comforting
Id. Boring, who has the
/ this section, and is interest
prospects in this new inven-
\ Wicker found a number OF
Reorgia friends in Lakeland,
lie number being w. Fl. OFT,
elton and DR.. Richards. 4
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
Methodist Philatheas
TO Meet Tonight

with Mrs. W. c. NOrvell
The Philathea class of the First
Methodist church will meet tonight
at 1880 clock with Mrs. W. C. Nor
veil. A full attendance of the mem
bers is desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Mrs. e. J. Kaufman and charm
ing daughter, Miss Katherine, re-
turned to the city Saturday evening
after several months visit with rela-
tives and friends in Illinois and other
northern states.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
STORAGE BATTERIES

We repair and recharge any and all
types. Hxide Batteries in stock.
Lakeland Battery Service Co.
203 West Main Street
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
akeland LacOniCS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Edwards are
at home after pleasant two months
trip, which included visit to Bre-
ward and Hendersonville, N.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Eobt. Thompson left on the
|n yesterday for Houston,
Etoke in the Confederate Vet
mnion and incidentally visit
md relatives, the family
we'd a number of years in
TNl5i .T~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

congregations heard Rev. W.
j at the First Baptist church
", and all were much pleased
Dir new pastor. There was
music at both services and
|ditions to the church member
y the record for the day. Rev.
i: Bolin are receiving a most
welcome into the hearts and
pf the people of Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Mrs. Alonzo Trueblood has accept
ed a position in the Lake Wire school
as teacher of the 9Th grade and en-
tered upon her duties this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

ra Lassiter, Of Dunnellon,
/ to the city the guest Of
Brockman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

IL. Epson and family are
bme to their friends at SO2
rida avenue, which property
htly purchased.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

Any of last years graduates who
have French books for sale are asked
to phone Mrs. A. B. Lowell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04
ADDITIONAL CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENT Two modern rooms, also
sleeping room and garage. 200
North Gilmore Ave-, phone S6-Blug
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

BAKERY FOR SALE-The best-pay-
ing business in a live, hustling
town. For price and particulars see
Kaufman. Haldeman Co. Evening
Telegram Bldg 1886
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-10-04

She married gay dog 10 make
him one-woman man. But he broke
his leash and went trotting around with
a pretty manicure lady and a bold bad
beauty with black bag.
What did Wife dop
lp:!pp***!--p: ***l And then
somel
Now, at her slightest word. he sits
right up and says 'Woof'l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
RIGHT OF SEN. EDGE
ON SENATE PROBING
BODY Is QUESTIONED

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Sept. "a
The right Of Senator Edge. republican
or New Jersey, to participate In anq
investigation by the senate campaign
investigation committee into the po-
'iitical activities of soldier publica-
tion, Stars and Stripes. was chal-
Ienged before the committee today BY
Joseph T.. Heffernan, secretary OF the
publishing company.
He said he had information that
Edge was interestedin some scheme
against u.s." He added hc had informa-
tion that Edge recently participated
in conference Of mer interested in
preventing STARS and Stripes" from
obtaining advertising. Senator Edge
demanded the name Of ne person who
informed Heffcrnan. He was told
that Richard $. Jones, on associate in
the Stars ard Stripes office, was the
man. Jones was ordered subpoenaed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SPACE Ar SAN ANTONIO
TO BE WE'LL DISPLA YED

The Brownsville Chamber of Com
merce's space in the exhibit hall of
the San Antonio Chamber Of Com
merce soon will be beautifully dis
played with Brownsville grown pro-
duets, as well as with set Of twen-
ty-five photographs Of local scenes
and local products
Secretary Jack j. Hott of the
Chamber Of Commerce has already
selected the twenty-five photographs.
and i now making arrangements for
displays Of citrus fruits. including
grapefruit, lemons. oranges and the
ronderosa lemons, all or which are
now about to come or the market,
with many ripening. Mr.. Hott has
succeeded in interesting number
of growers in the exhibition space.
Nice-President &. l.. Jessnp, Mr..
Hott and III. w. Ross. exhibit man
ager for the San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce. Thursday afternoon
made an automobile trip in the farm
ing district to the east OF Browns
vile, visited the I'll Jardn tract. the
Johnson-Stiles Plantation and other
points TO see the district and to secure
additional products for the San An
tonic exhibit.
Mr.. Hott requests that any person
having products that might do for
display purposes communicate with
him. or send them III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
BALL JURY GOES
over, INTEREST
NOW in CONTEST
Investigators and Magnates
Watch Outcome of Chica-
go-Cleveland Game.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Sept. 24.-lnterest
lin the grand jury investigation Of al
legged throwing OF baseball games
by dishonest players switched from
Chicago To Cleveland. With the grand
jury adjourned until next Tuesday, in
vestigators and baseball magnets are
watching the White Sox for victory
or defeat in the game today with the
Indians at Cleveland. which may de-
eide the future course Of the investi-
cation. II the White Sox win today,
they will displace the Cleveland lead
by half game.
Ban Johnson il reported 10 have re-
ceived rumors that gamblers are try
ing TO create the imrrcSsissa that the
White Sox do not dare win the league
pennant. According u stat, ments
quoting Johnson. Il syndicate of pam
blers threatens to expose a plot Of
Chicago wins.
Johnson was recalled by the grand
jury next week to tell If an alleged
blackmail plot.
Investigation Of a report that
George u. Cohan. the actor. and Mont
Tennes Of Chicago los. large bets on
last years world series is understood
to be under consideration BY the Cook
county grand jury which will resume
next Tuesday the gathering of testi-
money in charges that the series was
fixed" in favor Of the Cincinnati
Reds.
The inquiry will be pushed to the
limit, according 10 a statement BY
Henry H. Brigham, foreman of the
grand jury. He declared that he was
shocked at the rottenness 50 far re-
reaveld" and added that Chicago, New
York, Cincinnati and ST. Louis gam
blers are bleeding baseball and cor
rupting players.
States Attorney Hovne, according
to a statement. declared that he had
no doubt that the 1919 series was
crooked and that at least one Chi
cago player was crooked Hoyne adj
ded that the report that Cohan and
Tennes had incarnation b the alleged
crookedness will be thoroughly in
veStigated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
FORT WORTH MEN WILL.
MAKE MEXICAN TRIP

FORT WORTH. Tex, Sept. "a
Arrangements for trip through Mex
leo in special Pullman ear BY Fort
Worth business men, are practically
complete. according to Milton Everett.
who recently made q trip 70 Laredo to
arrange an itinerary with Mexican
railroad officials. The excursion will
start some time between October 2
and October 10. the exact date to be
decided later.
The party will go fram Fort Worth
20 MNeico City by way of Laredo,
Monterrey. Tampico. and San Luis
PotoSi. and viii make j side trip from
Mexico City u Vera Cflz. and return
by way Of Aguascalientcs, Torrcon
and Saltillo. Two days will be spent
AT Tampicc. three days in Mexico City
and two days at Vera Eruz. The trip
viii he made entirely in daylight
through Mcxiro ~ order that the vs.
itors may " al cf 1he country 10
~ travcrscd. The trir will consume
twenty-five days and cover 3,645
miles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
WILL ORGANIZE TO
RUSH CAMPAIGN FOR
DISPOSAL OF BONDS

With +. NJ. Lamberton and Jack
Rcwe in charge, the campaign for the
sale OF $i0i .0O0 wort OF the Rio
Grande railways second mortgage
six per cent bonds. VIII he fully or
ganized az a meeting at the Com
munity House al o'clock tonight
The campaign workers will be or
ganized along the lines of the Cham
ber Of Commerce membership cam
paign. the participants being formed
into teams. each team 10 have Il cap
tain.
Coincidentally with thc Brownsville
meeting there will be "A Valley-wide
meeting at Harlingen at s o'clock to-
night. which will be attended by G.
l.. Jessup. county chairman or Cam
eron county, and others. who will dis
cuss the campaign throughout the
Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
LEGION CONSIDERS
NEXT COMMANDER
Question of Next Chief is Re-
ceiving Much Attention
Convention Sept. Il

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 24.-Who
Is to head the American Legion the
coming year IL receiving attention
In anticipation OF the second annual
convention Of the Legion opening in
Cleveland September 27.
Among those mentioned here for
the office of commander are Milton j.
Foreman of Illinois, Emmett O'Neill
of Kentucky, Hanford McNidder Of
Iowa. and r. w. Galbraith Of Ohio.
Foreman was colonel and state
commander. When he took charge
Of the Illinois department it was 21st
In Legion membership. Now il is the
first Foreman. who il more than 60
years old. served also i'm the Spanish
American war.
kentucky i boosting O'Neill for
The leadership because Of his activity
IN Legion matters. especially as an
organizer and leader.
MacNeider II said to have more
decorations than any other American
with the exception Of General Per-
shing. Nine Of them for valor. He il
bank president in Mason City, Iowa
and vice-commander Of the Depart
ment of Iowa.
Galbraith was colonel and a state
commander like Foreman. He was
commander Of the Ohio department
until the Ohio convention al Youngs-
town elected his successor last month.
Colonel G. G. Chambers of Cleve-
land. convention executive chairman,
predicts that the convention will sur
pass in numbers any ever held in the
country, not excepting the great
gathering Of the Grand Army or the
Republic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
GOV. COX AGAIN
DEFINES STAND
ON THE LEAGUE
Proper Reservations Offered
in Sincerity Will Be Met
I'm His Election

ALBUQUERQUE, ". W., Sept. "a.
His position on the league Of nations
was defined i'm further detail by Gov
ernor Cox of Ohio, democratic presi-.
Dental candidate, in an address here
last night TO large audience at the
Armory.
II have no doubt that democrats
and republican senators alike will law
ally fulfill the peoples mandate which
my election signifies. | shall endeavor
to meet all reasonable desires for
proper reservations which are offered
i'm sincerity md not merely presented
as trumped up for political purposes.
My heart j. in this fight and will
put forth all effort and make any
reasonable concession to win IL that
we may secure membership in the
league for America" he said.
To local newspaper question on
prohibition, the governor also reiter-
ated his position, stating:
mo liquor organization has ever
donated dollar TO any Of the cam
paigns TO my knowledge; nor have
ever owned share ~ stock in any
brewery. suggest that this question
he asked Of the reactionnry candidate
The 18th amendment IL part of the
constitution. The president takes AID
oath to uphold the constitution and
the law. will not violate my oath
Of office, but win enforce the law.
Governor Cox said in conclusions:
II am going back east after visit
ing the west, carrying this assurance
10 friends and foes--the west is alive,
the west il alert and the west il with
me i'm my fight for the peace of the
world and the progress and peace Of
our land-and the west cannot BE-
bought
Governor Cox will ignore proposals
from the prohibition party for retire
ment Of Aaron $. Watkins, presiden-
tial candidate OF the prohibition party,
from the race if the governor will
pledge himself 10 certain measures re-
garding the Volstead law. Governor
Cox gave this announcement upon his
arrival here. Ii was understood that
a similar proposal was made 70 SEN
ator Harding, the republican nominee.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Sept. 24.--Gov-
ernor Cox's campaign i'm Colorado be-
gan today. Speeches will be delivered
at Pueblo at noon and Denver tonight.
En- route to Denver several speeches
are scheduled. Affairs peculiarly
western will be linked with the league
Of nations and other democratic doc
trines Of the candidates. Colorado
campaign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
POST MORTEMS
RESULT IS new
death MYSTERY
Body Of Jacob Charles Denton
Buried in Sealed Cellar
Room of His Home

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. "a
Preliminary post mortem examination
Of the body Of Jacob Charles Denton,
found buried in sealed room in the
cellar Of his home, disclosed no marks
of violence. Detectives seek evidence
Of howe he met his death. The pre-
vious thory was that Derton was shot
or stabbed. The shoot ng theory is
favored because loaded revolver was
found in Denton's room. Stories Of
when Denton was las. seen differ.
Some say. June and others August
is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
STEAMER BATTLES FOR
FOUR DAYS WITH STORM;
CAME WITHOUT WARNING

NEW ORLEANS, La. Sept. "a
Bringing a tale OF four days fight
with the tropical hurricane in the gulf
Of Mexico, the first part Of the week,
the Cuyamel Fruit comrany's steam
er Omoa, carrying passengers and
cargo arrived in New Orleans Thurs
day.
The Omoa, which flies the flag Of
Honduras, is 1894 net tons and left
Port Cortez, Honduras. with twenty
passengers and full cargo Of fruit
last Saturday. According to the story
Of Captain Wermund Haupen, the
vessel had no warning Of tropical
storm and the weather seemed fair
for a quick run to New Orleans.
Sunday, according to the captain,
the wind freshened, light rain came
up and the barometer started falling
The ship continued on ker course and
by Monday morning the waves were
breaking over the decks. The engine
room was loaded and the pumps were
started. The wind continued TO in
crease until it reached velocity Of
seyenty-five miles an nour and the
seas were breaking owe, the steamer.
State rooms were flooded and the
captain says his room was swept clean
Of everything.
One Of the pumps became clogged
shortly after noon Tuesday and 1t was
necessary 10 stop the engines In order
TO clear il. When the pump finally
was cleared there was four feet Of
water in the engine room. IL took
three hours after the water was pump
ed out to get up head Of steam suf.
Ificient to move the engines.
1T was trying experience, said
Captain Haupen. for scafaring men,
10 say nothing Of the passengers. We
could prepare nothing 10 eat and no
one wanted TO sleep. We arrived off
the mouth of the Mississippi Wednes-
dav morning but the rain was falling
SO heavily that we could not navigate
the passes and SO cruised around in
the gulf until night. The wind still
was blowing but had moderated great
~ "
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
COL. R. H. HICKOK IS
HERE TOCOMMAND
FOUTH CAVALRY

Colonel X. III. Hikok tas arrived nj
Fort Brown from Washington. ID. c.,
to take command OF Fort Brown and
the military patrol district. relieving
Lieutenant Colonel McCee. who has
been serving as commander since the
departure of Colonel DeRosey G.
Cabell on leave of absence.
Colonel Hickok, VINO is assigned to
the Fourth Cavalry. has been on duty
with the general staff y. Washington.
He has served at many points along
the border, but this will be his first
service at Fcrt Brown in many years
Colonel CabeIl continues as senior
colonel of the Fourth Cavalry, so far
as is known at Fort Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
NAVAJO INDIANS AGAIN
MAKE RUBBER BLANKETS
IIiy I.he Asso,Iare.I l'rrse.

FL PASO. Texas. sept "a Navajo
Indians IN Northeast Arizona have re-
turned to rug making after several
years during which the supply has
greatly diminished. according to trav-
elers from that section II the country.
During the last several years Indians
have refused TO weave the famous
Navajo rugs and blankets because OF
the hign price of wool and dealers
have had difficulty in supplying the
demands rf tour sts
With the present low price Of wool,
however. the Indians prefer TO work
up their wool into rugs rather than
sell il. according to persons familiar
with the situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-24
GOVERNOR HOBBY'S
PORT BILL TAKEN
U P B Y SECTIONS

AUSTIN, Tex, Sept 24.--The
house committee on state affairs i--
the Texas legislature renewed its cor
sideration of the governors bill pro
posing more stringent laws for deal.
ing with industrial troubles In Texar
ports today. The committee decide |.
to consider the bill section by sectior.
Several members say they will
tempt "a amend ID.