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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
DELIGHTED WITH LAKELAND

Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Harris, their
son Carver and Albert A. Cummings
of st. Augustine were in Lakeland
during Thursday enroute to Tampa
and ST. Petersburg and other West
Coast points on a business trip that
has taken them over much of South
Florida since the middle of November.
The w. j. Harris Company handles
large line of hand water color SOU
'venir views of Florida and being a
Florida concern is being patronizea
extensively by local dealers through
out the state. While in Lakeland
and vicinity they arranged to take a
few special views to add to their gen.
eral collection. They were much i'm
pressed by the attractiveness and the
beauty of Polk county and commented
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
REV. c. F. BLACKBURN
WILL BE HERE SUNDAY

The presiding elder, Rev. c. F.
Blackburn, having been called away
last Sunday, the quarterly conference
at tile First Methodist church was
postponed. He has set the date fer
this Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, at 8
o'clock.
This being the last official visit Of
DR.. Blackburn, as the presiding elder,
and also the closing up of the con
ference year, he is DESTROYS of meet
ing all the official members. This
meeting will be open to the public.
The pastor of the church. Rev. J. +.
Bell, says that he will be able to
make a good report at the Orlando
conference next week. He states that
all his finances will be reported in
full, and that through the year one
have been added to the church roll.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
ASSISTANT TO DIR. WHEELER

Dr. Ruth f. Watson, OF Hot Springs,
Virginia, has arrived in Lakeland to
assume her work as assistant to DR..
Sarah Wheeler, the well-known os-
>teopath. DR.. Watson graduated from
the American School of Osteopathy at
Kirksyille, Missouri, and had five
years practice in her profession be-
fore going overseas, where she
served thirteen months. DR.. Watson,
in spite of her years of experience,
is still a,young woman, and of an I'M
usually attractive personality, and
will doubtless make many friends in
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
LIKES TO RIDE

Walter Lee Faison, well-known
colored deaf mute. who has recently
returned from a school for the deaf
and dumb, is said TO be fond OF riding.
and in the habit of borrowing cars
for short joy rides. This morning he
was arrested by Officer Whiting for
riding the bicycle Of another colored
boy without the owners permission,
and "Dumbie," as he is Familiarity
known about town, is viewing the
world from the other side OF the bars
at the city Jail.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
PERSONALS
LAkELAND's WEATHER

The promised showers indicated
Eby Yesterdays weather forecast
arrived in Lakeland during the
moon hour, developing into a heavy
|.downpour shortly afterwards. 1t
made sort of damp reception for
/ the ambitious auto and truck deal
ers of Tampa who were farseeing
|Senough to include this city in their
|motorcade itinerary and who have
been made thrice welcome, despite
the showers. The temperature up
to 2 o'clock this afternoon had
ranged from 81 to n degrees. Ac-
|cording to this mornings forecast
from Tampa, there is a probability
of unsettled weather tonight and
tomorrow. Unseasonably warm
temperatures are prevailing today
throughout the north.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
ELECTED OEElCERS

The annual election Of the officers
of Lakeland Chapter No %. Royal
Arch Masons, was held on Thursday
evening when d.. W. Bloom was
elected high priest. Geo. J. Tolson,
king; J. N. Merrill, scribe: H. l..
Swatts, treasurer. and Frank Sanford,
secretary. The trustees elected are
Frank Sanford for one year, w. w.
Chase for two years and Frank II.
Thompson for three years. These Of
ficers will be duly installed at the
customary public installation of ali
the Masonic bodies on the evening Of
st. Johns day, Tuesday, Dec. 81.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
TELEPHONE OFFICIALS HERE

w. G, Brorein, president; Carl Bro
rein, secretary; A. B. Jordan, super
intendent of equipment, and r. w.
Smeiner, traffic superintendent, of
the Peninsular Telephone Company.
and all Of Tampa. were in town today.
and expressed themselves as we'll
pleased with the working condition of
the Lakeland branch, although fur
thef improvements are contemplated.
they left here to inspect other
branches in the state after compli-
menting Manager Cook on local phone
conditions and service.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
RED CROSS SEALS

The Red Cross Christmas seals will
be put on sale in Lakeland tomorrow
morning in the banks and dMgstores.
under the auspices Of the health COM
mittee Of the Woman S Club. Of which
Mrs. H. NJ. Senior is chairman. \
rumber Of young ladies will act as
The sales force, under the direction
OF Mrs. H. e. Memminger. AS is
well-known the proceeds of the sale
Of these stamps goes for the preven-
ton and cure OF tuberculosis, and
local freeclinics Will be held for
each S125 worth sold. 1t is hoped to
secure two clinics for Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
coMMANDERY INSPECTION

One of the largest gatherings of
knights Templar of the year is ex-
pected tonight at the December con
clave of Lakeland Commandery
which will be called to order at 1880
O'Clock by Commander Geo. J. Toll
son. In addition to the comforting OF
the Order of the Temple on one can
didate, the grand captain-general of
the grand commandery of Florida, e.
Sir Erie L. Writ of Barlow, will make
an official visit of inspection.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
MOVES LAW OEElcE

II. c. Petteway. well-known attOr-
ney and mayor-elect, is now at home
to his friends and clients in his new
offices in the Gentry-Futch building.
Mr.. Petteway, who has been in the
Elliston building. has thus moved
nearer the city hall, convenient To-
cation after he assumes office Janu-
airy first.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
TEN YEARS AGO

December was Saturday. C. W.
Glendenning of Minneapolis, Mime
sofa, purchased ten acres in the Hol-
lingsworth neighborhood, known as
the George Warren property. Miss
Eileen Bracken of Miami was the
guest of Mrs. w. c. Noryell. The Fri
day Musicale met the day before at
the home of Mrs. S. r. Fletcher The
Daughters of the Confederacy were
getting ready for bazaar.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
RUSSIAN CHESS EXPERT
CHALLENGES CAPABLANCA
FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Havana. Dec. "A. A. Alechine,
Russian chess master, who recently
challenged Jose r. Capablanca, of
this city, worlds champion, will have
to wait until the completion of nego-
tiations regarding the previous chal-
lenge from A. X. Rubinstein, Russo
Polish expert, the champion an
nounced. If these negotiations fail,
he says, Alechine will be given an
early chance at the title; otherwise,
he must await his turn.
Rubenstein challenged Capablanca
early in August and the champion &C.
cepted, on condition that the match
be conducted under rules which he
had proposed to the United States
Chess Association. These would pro-
vide that the title be defended once
a year and that it change hands only
after six victories; also that play be
limited to five hours daily, six days a
week, contenders being allowed a five
day rest in case Of illness. hi
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
SPEEDING BRINGS RETURNS

That speeding pays the county, if
not the speeder, is shown by the fact
that during November Deputies Pur-
Wis, Hutchingson and Hughes, repre-
senting Polk county, brought in for
ty-four speeders, whose contributions
to the county Golfers amounted to
$1,026.40.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Lakeland friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter P. Gray will be interested in
knowing that since removing from
Lakeland to Washington both Mr.. and
Mrs. Gray have splendid church posi-
lions. They are members of the choir
of All Saints Episcopal church and
Mrs. Gray has the distinction of be-
ling the highest paid singer in Wash
ington. Mr.. Gray had the honor OF
being chosen one of the choristers
J who took part in, the burial service OF
the unknown soldier at Arlington on
stArmistice day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
CITY COURT

In the city court this morning one
or two speeders answered to the law.
All other cases, including those
against Willie Rabb and Minnie VIII
liams for possession of liquor, were
continued to the next session, owing
to the absence of witnesses and at
torneys.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

! Geo. w. Johnson and wife of Or
lando and Mr.. and Mrs. John Spores.
of Baraboo, Wisconsin, motored to
Lakeland Thursday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Will F. Wilder of 500 South Mis-
souri, Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,
previous to their moving to Orlando,
Were prominent residents of Storm
lake, Iowa. They spent the winter
[ere four years ago and their many
Lakeland friends were pleased to see
Bhem again this year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
G. A. r. TO MEET

The Lakeland Post, Grand Army of
the Republic, will meet tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, at the home OF
the commander, A. C. Shaffer, 100
Lake Morton Drive. Election of Of
ficers will be held. Visiting comrades
are especially invited to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
LncO1iCs
REAL ESTATE FIRM MOVES

j. o. Bloodworth and Company,
who have had their real estate office
in the Polk County Trust Company
building, have moved to Room l OF
the Dickson building, where they
have an office with r. L. Lufsey,
insurance agent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
EXTENSIVE BUILDING

W. G. Carroll, Of the Carroll Con
struction Company, of Detroit, Nichi-
gan was visitor to Lakeland, Thurs
day, the guest OF Zaek H. Douglas.
Mr.. Carroll is looking over this sec
ton with view to erecting a number
of beautiful and expensive houses. He
was much pleased with Lakeland and
expects to make this city another
visit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
ZEAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

T. r. Getzen, of 905 South Johnson
avenue, has traded his home to Mr.
Crews for ten acres south of Lake
HollingswOrth, and with his family
will move to his new property. while
Mr.. and Mrs. Crews will move to
their newly acquired city home The
exchange was made through the Of
flee of j o. BIoOdworth q Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
FOOD SALE TOMORROW

The health committee of the Wo-
mans Club will hold a food sale to-
morrow in Mum Park beginning at
9 o'clock in the afternoon. Bread,
cake, pies, doughnuts, salad and
other toothsome viands will be the
wares in stock. ard the public is in
vited to patroniza the sale.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
Mr.. and Mrs. SAVAGE Give Dinner

7ohoTIhg WITS. NoodrIch OF New YORK
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Savage, of SIS
East Lime street, gave a lovely din
ner Thursday evening at o'clock in
honor of their aunt, Mrs. L. NJ. Good
rich and Miss Ellen Goodrich, of
Floral Park, New York, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Savage of New York, and Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. LeVay.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
TO TELEGRAM SUBSCRIBERS

Telegram readers receiving their
copy of the Telegram by carrier are
equested to telephone 81 whenever
he paper is not delivered by 1880
-. m. Delivery of missed copies is
made not later than p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stubs have
taken an apartment at Alb South
Florida Avenue, where they are now
at home to their friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Mrs. Walter Stubs reached Lake
Z land Thursday evening from de-
lightful visit with relatives and
friends in Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

~ w. c. Germany and daughter, Mrs.
Joe Nichols, of Lafayette, Alabama,
are guests Of their daughter and sis
/. ter, Mrs. Carl Wilson, of 511 South
Kentucky Avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Arendell and lit
tile daughter and Mr.. Arendells faith
err, C. G. Arendell, sr., are now at
home to their friends in their pretty
new bungalow on the corner OF
Chiles Street and Michigan Avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

The many friends of DR.. 1. P. Tru-
man, of Vistabeula Street, will be
i.pleased to know that he has begun to
Improve after his severe illness Oh
the last two weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

The many friends of J. H. Gentry
are pleased to see him back at his
desk after his recent illness. Mrs.
Gentry, we are glad to state, is i'm
Proving and is able to sit up today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Mrs. Flora B. Corning is now at
home to her friends in her charming
new bungalow ON Vistabeula Street
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

DR.. and Mrs. w. J. Bolin, of West
Peachtree Street, are expecting their
sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Stubblefieid
and her two daughters of New York,
who will spend the winter here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
Commercial Travellers
Charity Dance Tonight

The charity dance given by the
United Commercial Travellers tonight
at the Elks' ballroom is not confined
to U. c. It's alone. The general pub
h lie is cordially invited and the pro-
1ceeds are to go to the charity fund
{of the organization. 1.-THE Girl in
Red" will give a beautiful toe dance,
and there will be other special fea-
Etures.
The music will be furnished by the
/. Warren-Wright orchestra of Cleve
land, which is wintering in Winter
Park, and it is said that the music
of this organization is something out
of the ordinary, being newer thar
jazz, and played by the boys in 6
!. style all their own.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

|. Chief Williams. of the police de-,
bartment is confined to his home by
illness today as his many friends will
regret, to know.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

particularly on the cleanliness of the
homes and grounds in all the towns
visited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02
WANTED-oRANGE PlcKERS AT
CITRUS EXCHANGE.

LOST--Bunch of keys near lunch
room on depot platform Finder
leave AZ lunch room and reeeIye
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-02

Junior Epworth League
Enjoys Pound Party
The bright group of youngsters who
compose the Junior Epworth League
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05

Guerber, principal at Brogan, spoke
enthusiastically OF the high school
work In that school. Superlntend-
ent Ager OF Vale gave a digest OF
educational legislation passed by
the last State Legislature. laying
special emphasis on the County-unit
system OF administration which any
county may adopt. The last topic
discussed was "The School az a
Center for Recreation" by Supt. Lus-
tie.
A report OF the meeting OF the
County Council would not be com
plote without mentioning the de-
lightfu, songs sung by the quartet
composer OF Mrs. G. G. Hunt. Miss
Jessie Reese. Mr.. Phillips. and Mr..
Hunt, and the piano duet by Mrs.
Dick Tensen and Mrs. G. G. Hunt.
Finally n set OF resolutions were
adopted and Mrs. Schweizer was
chosen as delegate TO attend the
meeting OF the State Parent-Teach-
er's Association.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society met at' the home of Mrs. A.
r. Roberts, Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. c. H. Blom's Bible Glass of
the Baptist Church had a business
meeting and social time at the VIM.
Kline home Friday evening. Solos
by Mrs. Albert Christensen, and
piano selections by Miss Skow were
much enjoyed.
The closing meeting of the year
was held last Friday by the Parent
Teachers association.
Between 25 and 30 Shriners and
their wives, IL they he'd 'em, or just
friends" II they did not have the
former journeyed to Vale Tuesday
to attend the second party given by
the Malheur County Shrine Club.
The banquet served by the Vale o.
r.. S. was the subject OF unstined
praise by the visiting fez men and
the tired look they wore on Wednes-
day betokened the good time they
enjoyed
Mrs. George X. Aiken entertained
at five tables of Auction last Satur-
day afternoon.
The Tuesday bridge club journey
ed TO Weiser Tuesday where they
we're the guests OF Mrs Henry Whit
worth.
w. j. Pinney served the dough
nuts and coffee TO the pinochle club
at It's regular semi-monthly session
last Saturday evening.
The Ontario Girls club held busi
ness meeting at the home OF Mrs. f.
NJ. Greig last Tuesday evening
The Ladies Altar Society OF the
Catholic church gave its annual
Silver Tea Wednesday afternoon
az the home OF Mrs Frank RAIDER.
Mrs. j. II. Rasmussen was the
hostess for the Wednesday bridge
club this week.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05
N,,0cieV1
Slpmn Clnh JonrneN % Cnldwell

Sigma Club Journey TO Caldwell
The Sigma Club of o. II. spent
the week end at Caldwell, Idaho
where they we're entertained at the
home OF Miss Christine Abbott. The
trip was made by auto truck, with
Ula Gramse driving. On Friday
evening the club was entertained at
a dancing party and on Saturday
n picnic at Liberty Butte near the
Snake River was enjoyed. Betty
Grammer, Blanche Wentz, Iva New
man, Alice Klinginsmith, May Abb
bott, Esther Klinginsmith and Dor
othy Grammer of Caldwell we're
guests at the picnic. Ontario girls
making the trip we're Alma Homan,
Marguerite Potter, Jennie Beers,
Hope Cochran, Dorothy Edwards,
Myrna secoy, Eyadine Cochran,
Daisy secoy and three teachers,
Miss Miles, Miss Cabeen and Miss
Abbott.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05
BEvY OF LAWYERS HERE TO
PRESENT INVOLVED LAND SUIT

From Spokane, Baker and Weiser
came whole bouquet OF lawyers
to try the case OF John Josephin
Bohrer Va. James Galloway and
II. U. Bradshaw involving the own
ership OF sos acres OF land in the
Crystal Irrigation district on Dead
OK Flat, which Is being heard by
william Walker as master In chan
Gerry at the city hall, II will take
several days more to Introduce the
mass OF testimony which the follow
ing lawyers have gathered In the
case: John T., Rand OF Baker for
Bohrer; Ed. r. Coulter OF Weiser
for Bradshaw; Nichols a Halleck Of
Baker for Galloway and Post, Rus
sell a Higgins OF Spokane for the
Hypothe Bank OF Spokane which has
Il mortgage on the property
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05

ship is used for most OF the scenes,
and this Vessel IL sunk far out in the
Pacific, after a series OF dramatic
incidents that are gripping in the
extreme.
The story Is that OF a man who
is hired to ship as sailor I'm
order to learn II the captain is
guilty, as suspected, OF souttling
his ships for the insurance. To
avoid suspicion Farnum, as Jim
Landers, allows himself TO be
shanghaied. He finds himself un-
der brutal first mate. and the
mate at once shows that he dis
llnkes Landers more than any one
else on board. Soon Erickson. the
mate, beats a boy and Landers
knocks him down-for which Land
ers is promptly put in irons. But
his position is not 30 bad as II
might be, because the captains
daughter. Laura-payed by Miss
Jaskie Saunders-comes to his aid
with food and file.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-05

have a County nurse.
6. That the County-unit plan OF
taxation for public school support
Is a more uniform aud equitable
form OF school taxation than the
present local district system and
should supplant II.
Z, That there is crying need OF
better motion-picture films OF real
educational and recreational value.
s, That every parent should visit
school az least once a year.
8. That more and better music H.
needed In our schools.
TO- That there should be a more
extended use OF lantern slides and
motion-pictures In actual school
work.
H. That these resolutions be pub
llshed In all the papers OF the
county.
In the morning meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year; Mrs, ]. b. Smith,
President; Mrs, Schweizer, Secre-
tary-Treasurer. II was also decided
TO divide the County into four dis
tricts, each OF which is to elect a
vice-president. In the afternoon
the meeting was opened by an ad-
dress OF welcome from Rev. Shields,
followed by a response from Mrs.
Will j, Roberts, yice-president OF
the Council, Mrs. Dick Tensen,
president OF the Nyssa Chapter, al
so gave a short talk of welcome.
Mrs Bruce Kester, vice-pTesident of
the State Parent-Teachers Associa-
tion, gave an illuminating report OF
the last State meeting. In a talk
on the Parents Part in School
Life" Mrs. +. NJ. Dean emphasized
the plight OF the country child in
his lack OF educational opportuni-
ties. A discussion led by Mrs. Rob
erts followed. Next the question OF
school attendance was taken up by
Mrs. VIII Beam and full and de-
tailed explanation Of the Compulsory
School laws OF Oregon was given
by Supt. j, NJ. Mcdonald OF Ontario.
The general discussion that follow
ed resulted in the general conclus-
ion that the laws are all right but
that they are not enforced. Mr..
County Club Leader, out
lined the progress made In club
work in Malheur County and urged
that farm life be made more attrac-
tive to boys and girls living on the
farm. MIR. f. NJ. Dean led the dis
cussion and, as one OF the men re-
sponsible for introducing the extern
sion work of the Oregon Agricul- |
iural College into the County, de-
Tended the work of the County Club |
Leader and of the County Agricul-
ural Agent. Next Mr.. NJ. l.. Par
sons OF Kingman Colony stated his
experience in establishing two
rear high school at the Colony and |
he progress already made. In the
discussion which followed, Miss !