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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
COURSE WOULD BRING
TOURISTS TO PUNTA GORDA
ACID TEST HOLDS
Decision of Circuit Court in LeJeune
Case is Upheld

The Supreme Court of Florida has
affirmed the decree of the Circuit
| Court of Dade county last fall In a
case against Charles LeJeune, which
held that the acid test should take
precedence over the color regulations
In determining the maturity of cit
rus fruit LeJeune, grower of cit
rus fruits in Dade county, under
took to ship 596 boxes of grapefruit
that showed an average on the trees
of more than one-half color, indica-
| ting ripeness, according to testimony
in the case. 1t seems that one of the
state citrus fruit inspectors tested
one crate of second grade fruit out
tof car containing 372 crates and
number of grapefruit from a pile
which had not been placed in crates
and were not ready for shipment and
that upon a chemical test the in
spector reported that they fell be-
low the requirement of the statute
and thereupon Sheriff Moran seized
the fruit as immature under the laws
of Florida.
In this case the state authorities
claimed that the color test is second
ary to the acid test and no matter If
the fruit on the trees show natures
proof of ripeness, that they shall not
be shipped if they do not come up to
the acid test prescribed by the
statute. LeJeune contended that
color is the primary test and if, in
the language of the statute, the fruit |
show IAN average on the trees of
one-half color, indicating ripeness," |
they shall be deemed to be mature !
and fit for consumption and may be
or sold without first being /
to the acid test provided |
for in this act" The Supreme Court |
held in Chief Justice Brownies opin-
ion that there are few instances
where nature does not indicate ma
turity, by color, and the legislature
in effect said that when nature has
performed one-half or her process, |
it shall be accepted as conclusive of
ripeness. At the same time the leg |
islature recognized another condi- !
zion that nature sometimes delays
the application of her paint brush !
until after the fruit are fit for con-
sumption, and gave the grower an op-
portunity to show that condition by
the acid test provided for in the
statute. In other words, the legisla-
ture said, when nature proclaims
the maturity of the crop, we will ac-
cept her mute demonstration, and
when she remains silent we will per-
nit the shipper to prove by another
test that the fruit is mature and fit
for consumption"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Heavy Mails

During the three days before
Christmas between 80 and 81 bags of
mail were dispatched from the local
ofiice each day and an equal or larger
amount of incoming mail was hand
led. The force of assistants allowed
the postmaster is none too large to
handle the business of the office un-
der normal conditions and as a re-
suit OF the rush there was some con-
1usion In handling and sorting mail,
causing some dissatisfaction among
patrons.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
A Distinguished Family

The Rodriguez family from Porto
Rico, according to the files of the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance, sent
S94 men into the American forces
and among this number, which was
almost large enough for battalion
there were but seven first names, as
follows: Domingo, Francisco, Jose
Juan, Romon, Tomas and Antonio
The serial number of each man wa
in the 100000 class.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
recnnerav.Fifz-Gerald

william e. vecqueray and Miss
noes Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald. both
|punta Gorda, were united In mar
Es AZ the Episcopal church last
n, a. 1880 O'Clock. Rev. c. T.
knhat rector in charge, officiating.
sh,,rcb was tastefully decorated
= occasion, which was a mill
ra,r the decorations and color
h..ing khaki. and a large
- the young couples friends
.,.os were present to witness
pmony and wish Ehem we'll
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Dishong INDICATED

In the case of Mrs. l.. M. Noble
VS.. Sheriff Dishong a verdict has been
rendered in favor of Dishong The
case grew out of the arrest of Mrs
Noble by Dishong about year ago
Mrs. Noble asked for $4,000 dam
gaes, alleging that her character had
suffered as result of her arrest
amid what were alleged to be rather
sensational circumstances.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
TRUCK In Good condition

Generally speaking, all truck
crops in and around Punta Gorda are
looking fine and promise large yields.
Peppers, eggplants, beans and small
quantities of pineapples are being
shipped and bringing satisfactory
returns in most cases. Reports
from Fort Myers say that the pepper
crop in Lee county is the best in his
tory and twenty-odd cars have been
shipped during the past few days.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
County commissioners Met

At recent meeting of the county
commissioners, called to canvass the
returns from special bond elections
held at Moore Haven, it was found
that both propositions, one for $685.
900 and the other for $115,000, car
ried unanimously. The clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids for
purchase of the bonds February 2,
1920.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Everybody Invited to Meetin|
Held in Masonic Hall
Organize Club.
CLUB WILL BE PERM
Committe Appointed to
Town for PROSPECTIVE
Members

About twenty were prese
meeting held in the Masonic
Friday for the purpose of oil
a tourists club and lively
was shown in the proposal
present, about three-fourths(
were winter visitors. 1t Id
that many more would hal
ed the meeting had it
thoroughly advertised.
After an informal disct
committee was appointed 4
both the tourists and res
behalf of the formation of
and 1t is hoped that the next
which will be held at the
hall Saturday afternoon,
3rd, at 8 o'clock, will be lal
tended by business men, towI
and members of all fraterna
and clubs, as well as all toul
winter visitors.
Rev. C. T. Blanchet was|
president and Mrs. j. F. Stod
tary of the organization fol
the meeting held last Frida1
noon. Short talks were mad
Vandercook, of Howell, Mi
and Mrs. Goldie, I. w. N
others. Mrs. p. C. Cd
Vandercook, l. w. Miller
Skies and Mrs. NJ. A. McA
chosen to serve on the conl
canvass for members and
choose such others as they
assist.
1t is hoped that the meeti
urday will be largely attent
that sufficient interest will b!
to justify the formation of
lists club and make it a PEI
institution.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Big Load of Mackerel

One of the largest catches of mack
erel made this season was brought in
few days ago by the r. w, Powell
for the West Coast Fish Co.. $4,000
pounds being brought in from the
lower islands.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Revival at Baptist Church

Rev. H. G. Kenney, pastor of the
local Baptist church, has announced
that beginning Sunday, January 18th,
special services will be held in his
church and will continue for two
weeks. Rev. r. w. Thiot and his
singer will conduct the services.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01

Miss Blanche Glenn, instructor in
home economics in the DeLand high
school, is spending the holiday vaca-
ton in Punta Gorda, to the delight
of her many friends here. She is
She guest of her aunt, Miss Blanche
Blake, on Sullivan street.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Stephens-Futch

A wedding in which general inte
est is felt locally took place in Alalcl
ua. when Thomas Moody Stephens |
Jacksonville, and Miss Futch wei
united in the bonds of holy wedloc|
Mr.. Stephens, who holds a respond
BILE and lucrative position in the e|
gineering department of a big
company, is the son of Rev. and
T. A. Stephens of Charlotte Hs
and graduate Of the Punta G
high school as well as of the III
sity of Florida. His bride is
known young lady of A.
complished and endowed
loyable traits of charact IL
make her treasure to her husbarv
Many friends here and elsewhe|
congratulate Mr.. Stephens in h|
present happiness and wish for hi
and his charming bride a long an
prosperous welded life.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
THE HERALD is THIRTY-TWO
YEARS OLD TODAY

is 3rd of continuous
territory
a eff miles as
never been
worth
SO S has o. during
oldest business
this Othefbusines snr,no
Herald established
without the loyal the "
for co ~
years. and thank every Aienfs and natrors d
the hope that fru su.nont 1
approval communit ne W
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Buy a Tractor

Carter brothers, of Captiva, have
purchased large tractor of the cat
erpillar type which they will use for
farm and grove work on Sanibel is
land.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Painfully injured

John Straughan is suffering from
painful injury sustained Saturday.
when he had the misfortune to step
on a large nail. which went entirely
through his foot.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
New Year Exercises

The New Year exercises of the
Punta Gorda private school win be
held in the Seventh Day Adventist
church tonight, January 1st. at 1880
o'clock.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Here,s Yom Chance. GirIs!

! Orlando Silcox wants any young
lady, between the ages of IS and rs.
and in good standing, who wishes to
marry, to call on or address him at
Punta Gorda, box 25S, but does not
care to be bothered with trifers.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01

Roy VanCamp. civil engineer on
Polk county roads, was at home here
for the holidays.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01

The public school, after a holida,
recess of two weeks, will open agaid
on Monday. -
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Naw One

|SN titles. a tolored citizen,
M because Of his eccentrici-
Aablished a new enterprise
Aorda. Bfore his estab-
Aas a laIge sign which
!: Athat 0s Little's Dog
49, lI be boarded
nd hunting.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Us Course Along Bay
Us 1t Would be
Attraction.
re INTERESTED
Bsistance Has Been
~ a Number of
his Big Men

B Manager Schmidt, OF
tia Gorda, one of the
Gorda needs to make
ictive to the tourist is
and he says that it
very easy and inexpen-
to lay out one of the
bst attractive courses
he extensive stretch of
,along the bay front.
Edt is very enthusiastic
'ospects for Punta Gorda
stown and is more than
j the outlook for the
|on, but says that our
|'pep" and vision, appar-
,alizing our possibilities
zing the. opportunities
themselves to make the
the most beautiful and
be found in the state.
I
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01

purse along
b attraction
DIS of tour
come until
g the main
the states
ps. He has
the town s
nd is graft
Interested in
the course,
ed substan-
|ourse is only
Mr.. Schmidt
tes to see ac-
Re. but because
the ease with
he hopes that
N be done i'm
proposed golf
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Irt Notes

uit of Grace Z. Davis
Hendry and John P.
ntiff was awarded
tng to S1,783, being
interest and attorneys
|es. A true bill was found against
M. Langford| for issuing worthless
ecks. = *True bill returned against
M. Cromwell on same charge. "*%
Lse of r. S. Windham versus Punta
brda Ice Co., went by default as
|aintiff failed to appear when case
hs called. ss Ella Addison, admin
ratrix of the estate of r. c.. Ad-
Son, deceased, versus l.. A. Addison |
u r. G. Williams, was awarded |
495.O7 and s235.75 attorneys
.+s*Case of Ebert o. Corsa ver-
Adam Silcox was continued.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
Seasons Goes to Marion

William A. Seasons. formerly de-
monstration agent for DeSoto county,
mas accepted position as demonstSes
'lon agent for Marion county. &x
SONS is considered one of s 8 a
men of his profession ia y
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01
SMELL EN-

Bureau of War
from the card
Sans fighters
Fsius" is spelled
bnt ways, and
n ways. Even
John" is spelled
las follows: John,
Tack. Jackie, Jac-
ans, Jean. Jno.,
lann, Johannes.
Johnnie, Jonny
bit White Fathers
re melodious, II
ptive names. A
| ry-Cries-for'
[from-House, Ben
ear, David Drops
lies Owl Walks-in
hay Clouds, Isaa'
non, Idaho, fur
with five giver
Nh Thomas Rich
tx.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-01

Col. Wallace Chsd
itor to Arcadia
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
TEMPTATION SUBJECT
 OF SUNDAY SERMON

At the service in the Methods church last evening Rev. Carter req, for the Scripture lesson the first If teen verses of the fourth chapter C L1ke's gospel, which gives an accoun of the temptation of Jesus.
 The sermon was largely in explln ,tion of the account of the temptation Jesus" said Rev. Carter, "WaS ,potlcss character. As compared wit' Buddha, COnfuciuS and Mohammed He was superior in the fact that n claim of spotlessnesS of character w&' ,ver attributed to them"
 Referring to the tempte's Suggr' ion that Jesus, if he were hungry should turn the stones into bread, hing which is done every time ; grain of wheat is grown. Rev. Cart said, Jesus never used his powr whatever it might be, for selfish pur poses"
 "Thc temptation to be spectacular said Rev. Carter, by leaping off th" temple to see if God would let hiI yently to earth was thing that q not appeal strongly to Jesus, and "" pushed aside"
 The third point mentioned was t ;emptation which has come to ma" m ambitious man, namely, to be SrE Iervient to the forces of evil for th purpose of gaining the world. This too, was rejected by the Master.
 "Men are drawn by the heroIa, said Rev. Carter, land the charactc jf Jesus is full of heroism, and whc, tightly presented and intuitively g. we'll as intelligently understood, is {; character; when lifted up in the liv' # true Christians, never fails to Ira nen out of their selfishness and ava rom their vulgar ambitions"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
PASSING OF THE AGITATOR

Among the evidences of rrorre 7" during the last sixty days is the d. ference in the air of those radi'a who were going to run the count? and change it's character through t.c general strike and other forceful .''. .hods. No longer is the arrogant pr '' ,0otcr of strikes marching up '" town the land. giving orders like Iso master of a pirate ship, and mavl,i' industries for confiscation.
 And the most gratifying thing abe the whole situation is that the wor. fngmen of the country have been
 tent in putting a stop to the activitil of the agitators. The same, ind" trious. home-loving wage-workerS G the country are asserting themselves They are making it plain that they have nothing in common with the man
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
ALASKA SAILS souTHBoUND

After being in port from 6:30 O. clock Saturday morning, the steamer Alaska sailed southbound Sunday morning at l2:30 o'clock with the fol. lowing passengers, for Seattle Mrs H. Hanson, w. Fl. Collins, F.. A. Dun clllee, Walter s. BatSchi, l.. N. Ja@k~ son. Mrs. Katherine Seeley, NJ. J. Ger bcr, Mrs. A. F.. Ashton, w. T. Marsl. Mrs. Alice Lipke, A. Terbo and Kmi Burk. For LaTouche--- Dr. H. w. Blyth, Edna Jarvis, Paul Morris ant Edna Roice. For Juneau A. w L;pkc. For Valdez l. Hambcrgcr,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
MUCH TRAFFIC IS
 SENT THROUGH CANA!

PANAMA, Jan., 19- Traffic throug he Panama Canal in 1919 exceede that of any previous year, 2,396 ship, ,f 7,12S,000 net tons, in addition io naval ships displacing 100000 tons passing through the waterway. The cargoes of the merchant ships aggre- gated 7,711,0OO tons. Ships measu. ing 1000 tons carrying 10000 tol ,f cargo were two per cent grea7A than in any previous year. December broke the monthly record, 2SS ships If 957,0O0 net tons, carrying cargoes f 95S,000 tons, traversing the canal. The total tolls collected amounted to ss91 ,S73, for December and S6,s720LQ 'es the year,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
NEW FRENCH CHAMBER

Lawyers predominate again in the newly elected French Chamber. Of its 626 members, l54 are professional barusters or solicitors. Farmers como next with 52. The army and navy are represented by 2S deputies, Of whom two are generals, one a vic"-al- miral and two aviators. Fifteen mem bers are clasScd as working men and only five are bankers.
 The churches are represented 'y four Roman Catholic priests and Ly three Protestant pastors. Twel", members are of the Jewish faith.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
GRIP, INFLUENZA
HamlIn's Wizard oil a Reiiable'
 Antlseptie Preventive

During influenza epldemics spray the nose and throat several times a day with one part Wizard OH and two parts water using an atOmIzer if you haven't an atoWizer, gargle she throat and snuff the mixture up the nose This treatment sets up an lu,isrpuc wall Ot defense agaius, Flu" germs.
 Chest colds and sore throat lead Co grip Stop them at once with Wizard Oi' before thev can develop into dangerous influenza
 Get it from druggists for soc. I{ no; satisfied, return the bottle and get your money back
 Ever coustipated or have sick head ache sN lust try Wizard Liver Whips. pleasant little n'ul, pills Soc ot drug, giStS Guaranteed
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
GENERAL K0LCHAK FACING
 CRITICAL SITUATION NOV

LONDON, Dec, 27-- A dispatch from Moscow says General Kolchak l.. facing critical situation. The BolShc. wiki forces are advancing along ta. trans-Siberian railroad from OmSD They have captured Tomsk.
 A new social revolution government has been established at several capt ured towns in rebellion to Kolchak.
 It is possible Kolchak's retreat wi! be cut off.
 An opposition government has hcer established at IrkutSk when KoiraaR has established his headquarters.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
wICKERSHANrS WITHDRAWAL

The withdrawal of James Wlekcr- sham from politics m Alaska, as he has announced according to Assc-- ated Press dispatches from Seattle, clears the air considerably for A.,SNy Republicans. There Is no use djspuung the fact that the Republicans hay, been split in Alaska, Wickersham and anti WjckorSham. Neither the Repub icans nor Democrats inAlaska or any where for that reason, should have splits at this critical period. lt eithc party las a split it means that Bol shcvikjSm win win in the end and hu cannot be allowed in America
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
II. $. CIVIC CLUB MEETS

The High School Civic Club held it. 'egular meeting Friday afternoon. Tn, lew officers, Filmer Carter, president md Meryl Towle, secretary took theH .hairs and conducted the meeting. Th' discussion was on the current topic. of the week, and the following pro gram was carried ont;
 Alaska News FiImer Garter
 Foreign Topics Paul Guy
 Events in the States, Meryl Towlt
 Local Happenings Elsie Leslit
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

quoted all number one pest '" grades including pale skins priced in proportion. ARE THE DEALERS IN RAW AND MANUFACI- URED FURS IN all ask Mr. Shipper trial shipment and will convince you that make quicker than get Alaska 36 and trade We sell manufactured furs all European Cities By Alaskan industry build business that belongs Alaska We eliminate the middeman entirely buy direct from the trap
 
 better than get elsewhere WE MAKE RETURNS THE SAME SHIPMENT Is RECEIVED.
 If desired when shipment amounts $00O0 will bid entirely satisfactory wire and We will ship q any place you designate.
 All to he yourself make trial shipment, will shipper Referenes Any Bank Alaska The D. M Behrends Bank National Bank of Seattle.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
CLEMENCEAU'S DEFEAT

The defeat o' Clomcnceau fo President of France Is one of thos. tragic moments for prominent m"r Clemcnceau has been the man Q. France, with Foch. It is a queer tr'n, of affairs when the really great mcr
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
EATnER REPORT

The following is the woatic" pcro't for the 2l hours ending al 2 o'c'o"h his wornGg:--
 SEWARD, 10 above Clear, North Anchorage l4 below, Foggy South Nloosecreek 24 below, Clear, Calm Chickalcon 14 below Clear, Calm. Wasilla 24 below, Clear, Calm.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
NEW CONSUL TO REPRESENT
 HOLLAND IN NORTHWESI

The Collector of Customs at Junea' has been notified of the appointmcn of J. c. J. Kempecs as Consul of tho Netherlands at Seattle with jm'ish' tior over the Territory of Alaska.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
CINS COLDS I E. &Co Mt |"
 JUNEAU, ALASKA.

nv TIiT roy OF TIE WORLD PAYING ThE TOP ot lnh M in pre,enne the following quotations we want you 'o pay ~ Li, he bcnc if of the Upon request "e ,,l , pleased to keep adviscI of market changes
 Rear in mind that policy o dealing aireea r " ,d,~ and trapper we can and do PAY HE hA"'A FADE L
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

are turned down for unknown men with unknown and untried principals.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

who seeks to capitalize discontenI whether he operates in the name ol labor or otherwise. Duncan Empire.
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T R A P P E R s
T R AID E RS
SHIP TO GEORGE R. GOSHAW, ING, DEALERS IN RAW FURS
Seattle, Alaska Building.

Seatle NewY Alaska Building 127 w. 2h
 Ship direct to New York for highest shipments handled graders paid grading that approved Providing valuation satisfactory returned VOL transportation charges prepaid Ship Exp Ship of contents with name and address All Seattle National Bank or Tn any other manner desired Special instructions any, accompany shipment
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-09
II The Superior Court

y
In The Superior Court
Halifax County.
John A. Clark,
vs.. Notice of Summons
Mary Eliza Clark
The defendant above named vii
take notice that an action entitled
rs above has been commenced in the
Superior Court of Halifax County to
have the Bonds OF Matr;monv exist
ing between plaintiff and defendant
dissolved: and the said defendant
viii further take notice that he is re-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-09

FOR SALE-Twenty (2O) Barrels Of
Corn for sale Apply to Mr. II. Il,
LYMAN. Scotland Neck. y. G. l-o-2
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-01-09
Report Of the Condition of
THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK,

SCOtIand N eek, N. Z.
II the close 81 business. December
1919:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-10-21

eevning for Short visit, leaving Sat-
urday for Omaha, Neb. They will be
at home after Dec. 1, at Colon, S. D..
where the groom is engaged in bust
ness.