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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
Mrs. Lewis Pelham Is
Hostess to Friday Bridue Club


Mrs. Lewis Pelham entertained the
bridge club of which she is a mem
Der Friday morning at the home Of
Mrs. F. 2. Bennett on East Lime
street.
Yellow jasmine ard water lilies
were used effectively in the lovely
decorations.
Miss Georgia Lanier received the
high score prize among the club men,
bers and was awarded dainty hand
made handkerchief Miss Julietta
Patterson received the cut prize, 4
bunch Of organdie flowers, and the
consolation prize. a satin needle book
went to Miss Gladys Wilson, Mrs. c..
. H. Holderman. Mrs. Pelham's sister
from Cocoa, received the guest prize
q daintily embroidered handkerchief.
A delicious salad course was serv-
ed at the conclusion of the playing
Among those present were: Mrs.
G. H. Holderman, Miss Mildred
Hampton, Miss Julietta Patterson,
Miss Georgia Lanier Miss Hazel
Padrick, Miss Evelyn Cowdery, Miss
Georgia Pelham, Mrs. Alfred Chiles,
Mrs. C. B. Williams, Mrs. John Gar.
rem, of Tampa, Mrs. William Hether-
ington, Miss Gladys Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key
West. the terminus OF which was ks
simmee His instructions were to
proceed west from Kissimmee, fol-
lowing Il blaZed trail through the
forest until he came to what was
known as the Gapway. This gapway
was Il wide eXpanse Ct shailow va
ter which had to be forded before
further progress could be made.
Those who are familiar with the site
of the present Lakeland Country
Club grounds can scarcely realize
that stretch Of water over this
present site formed connecting link
between lakes Parker and BOney. In
fact the two lakes were one and were
rot separately named until the Acton
colony lowered the level OF what is
now Lake Parker by drainage into
Saddle creek. thus forming two Sepa-
rate lakes and retaining a consider
ohIa nrea Mr.. Dranes instructions
were 10 proceed westward from the
Gonwav. observing closely the tran
through the forest until he shCulu
discover an overhead wire running
north and south across the tran. Inc
wire would be found on the east
shore of small lake, and here IS
where Lake Wire received its name.
This telegraph line was govern
ment wire extending south TO Fort
Meade and was used by the war de-
partment.
Several requests were made of Mr..
Drane to write a story of Lakeland S
early days. and he promised those
present that he would do so at some
convenient time.
Mr.. Drain also paid warm tribute
to the memory of the Rev. j. II. We'd
dell. the first rector of All Saints
parish. who did wonderful work in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
OFFICER BROWNING REWARDED

W. E. Browning. impounding off
Ger, is as smiling today as if he had
rounded up a big drove of invading
cattle, the reason being that Mr.. Bar
rett of Lake Hollingsworth Drive,
whose missing car was recovered by
Officer Browning Sunday morning,
has paid the officer the reward offer
ed for it's return. Mr.. Barratt's car
was taken from near the First Pres
byterian church Saturday night and
left on South Missouri avenue some
time later before officer Browning
started out on his early morning trip
of inspection.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
Editors E1iOv a Care-free
Frolic at Hetherington Home

Mr.. and Mrs. M. f. Hethcri:, IS
entertained the members Of the Sen It
Florida Press Association informally
at their home on South Missouri ave
nue. last evening with about forty rep
resentatives of the organization pres
emit
Arriving guests were welcomed by
the hosts after which they were con.
Quoted to the punch bowl on the front
veranda where they were served with
a refreshing fruit beverage by Miss
Gail Binkley. As soon as all had as
sembled, an impromptu program was
inaugurated with Jack WOrthington in
the role of master of ceremonies. In
order that the office should be prop
erly dignifed, a diaZ was hastily con-
structed and Mr.. WOrthington duly in
stalled upon the throne where he as
sumed the robes Of state. comprising
an embrodery-hoOp halo and a navajo
blanket-rug, with all the solemnity
due to such an important rite and al
though the general effect was rather
bizarre something like a "HasheeSh"
dream. in fact, he succeeded in bring
ing the gathering to order without any
difficulty by vigorously ringing a din
ner bell which had been resurrected
from obscurity for this special occa-
sion. The sovereign thereupon desig
mated Willis Powell as his body-slave
and sergeant-at-arms, and that per-
sonage Immediately attached himself
to the throne never to leave it except
upon the express command of the king
who kept him busy paging the various
l..
of the God of Stunts. These were con-
Quoted before His Majesty in true
oriental manner, many salaams and
PROSTATE postures being necessary to
placate the monarch.
The first to approach were Mrs. Will
Steitz and Mr.. BENZ. Getzoff who
gave a burlesque on Miss Binkley's
column in the Barlow Record called
Me and My Dog" with Mrs. Stetz as
Me" and Mr. Getzoff as Buster
This comedy consisted of a dialogue
modelled along the conversational
lines of the column but the replies
being rather irrelevant yet particu-
larly apropoS to the situation pro-
vGked Il great deal of mirth and Mr.
Getzoff in his canine impersonation
left nothing to be desired. This skit
was the clever work of Mrs. Steitz
and Mr. Getzoff and was one of
the hits Of the evening. Mr. Rube
Allyn then told one of his inimitable
stories and was so successful in the
role of raconteur that he was called
on at intervals to make an assist"
Gas they say in basebalD and he never
failed to deliver. He was relieved at
the psychological moment by Mr. Pow
ell. who won the dog" for some of
his stories and held all in suspense
with one of his narratives concerning
night he spent in a loft with so
pounds of gold in his belt, introducing
an embryo murderer at the opportune
moment, who stole up into his lair
with a wicked dagger to-cut a slice
of ham! After every body had suf-
ficiently recovered from the effects of
Mr.. Powel's effort, Madame "Shrdlu-
Shrdlu" was then presented by Serf
Powell and after many gestures and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
The Straw Shoe Store
Sc GEs,t ~

this community in these early days.
AS former close friend OF the new
rector. a splendid tribute was paid
him by W. S. Myrick, who was asso-
ciated with Mr. Hitler in Mlledge-
vile. although not member OF the
Episcopal church. Mr. Hitler ac-
knowledged the many nice things said
about his coming to Lakeland, asking
for the cooperation of all members OF
the parish in carrying out a useful
work in this community.
A committee of ladies from the
Womans Service League, consisting
of Mrs. Carl Won S2uter, Mrs. For
rey. Mrs. r. J. Appleyard and Mrs.
Harry Brown, served refreshments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
ON WALL STREET

New York. May 20.-Rails. oils and
steels featured the further advance OF
prices in the stock marNet at the OPP
ening of today's brief session. new
high records being established by
United States Steel and New Haven.
The one conspicuous exception to the
upward trend was Republic Iron and
Steel which fell Az points. Other
independent steels were not adversely
affected by the withdrawal of the
Youngstown Sheet and Tube COM
pany from the proposed six-company
merger Among rails. Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western soon added
3 points to yesterdays advance and
Canadian Pacific gained 3-S, Mexican
Petroleum rose 212 points and the
leading motors and their accessories.
as well as sugars. chemicals and met
ais, continued to strengthen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
FORMER PASTOR WILL
SPEAK BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. l.. B. Emtzminger OF New Or
leans, Louisiana, who was announc'
ed to preach at Springfield Sunday
morning afternoon and evening, will
preach there tonight instead of to-
morrow night, and will preach Sun
day evening at the First Baptist
church in Lakeland where he was for
some years a popular and successful
pastor, and his many friends will wei
come the opportunity of hearing him
again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
Intermediate League
Has Delightful Picnic

The intermediate Epworth League
of the First Methodist Church had
delightful picnic Friday afternoon
when the members motored to Eagle
Lake and enjoyed swimming and 9th
er diversions, followed by a lovely
picnic lunch
Mrs. c. X. Murdoch, superintendent
of the intermediate League, had the
matter in charge and was ably as
sisted by Mr.. Murdoch, Mrs. w. T
McIlwain, R. E. Lufsey and Henry
McRae and Mr.. and Mrs. Everett.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
DEATHS
MRS. JOHN A. STITT.

Julia NJ Stitt, wife of John A.
Stitt. died Friday night at 1890 at
her home. $40 Wst Hunter street, az
ter long illness.
Mrs. Stitt, who was past SO years
of age, was born in Pennsylvania
end came to Lakeland from that state
seven months ago.
A short service will be held Sun
day at the Gentry-Futch chapel. pre-
ceding the shipment of the remains
to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, fornter-
ment.
Mr.. Sttt, who will accompany the
body, has the sympathy Of the com
munity in the loss of his devoted
wife.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
Bee-Rhoades


The many friends of Mr.. John Bee
of Savannah, Georgia, and Miss Thel-
ma Rhoades of this city, will read
with interest of their marriage which
occurred quietly in Tampa May 10.
The young couple kept the wedding
a secret until today.
Mr. Bee is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. p. Bee of Savannah, and is a very
estimable young man.
Miss Rhoades is the eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Rhoades Of
this city, having lived here all her
life.
The young couple will make their
home in Savannah, where Mr.. Bee
is in business with his father.
They have the best wishes OF their
many friends for life time of happi-
ness and prosperity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
LAKEuANp's WEATHER

High temperatures betoken the re-
sumption Of summer showers. Late in
the night bank of Iow-Iying clouds
was Illuminated by incessant lightning,
showing that storm was in progress
probably fifty miles or more away
from Lakeland. This mornings re.
ports Indicate rain throughout the
Punta Gorda section during the night.
The temperature soday has ranged
from 81 to 81 degrees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
TAKES POSTGRADUATE WORK

DR.. w. A. Cardwell, of 512 East
Lime street, left today for Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania, where he will take
postgraduate work and special in
struction at the Universal College of
Chiropractic. DR.. Cardwell will take,
in addition to postgraduate work in
chiropractic, courses in X-ray and
electrical therapeutics. He will be
away until October, Mrs. Cardwell re-
naming in Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. c. White, formerly of
Lakeland, are visitors to Lakeland
today from Zephyrhills, attracted here
by the South Florida Press Associa-
tiono, Mr. White being editor of the
Zephyrhills Colonist. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Low
EFT and Mrs. Flora Skogstadt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
AIRPLANE RIDES TO
REWARD HOME RUNS

George Haldeman, the well-known
Lakeland aviator, offers free ride in
his airplane to any member of the
Lakeland baseball team who knocks
a home run this season on the Lake
land grounds. An air trip is won
derful experience. and all any Lake
land ball player has to do to get it
is to hit hard enough and straight
enough.
MRS. GUNTER INJURED.
The many friends in this section
Of Mrs. J. H. Punter will regret to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
NEW CLAY STREET.

The residents of West Hancock
street in New Dixieland addition are
rejoicing in the claying of the street,
recently completed. and the clay in.
let to the home of Mr.. and Mrs
George Fidler.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A ]. Trueblood, for
rNer residents of this city, have been
visitors here during the convention
Of til Youth Florida Press Associa-
tom Trueblood being one of the
repr ives of the Barlow Rec
ord.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

know that she IVES seriously injured
last Sunday near Jacksonville when
ed over. Mrs. Gunter has been. Il
resident of Deland only a short time,
moving there from Winter Haven,
where she is we'll known.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
Mrs. r. L. Cline
Entertains at Bridge

Pink oleanders in profusion form
ed the pretty decorations at the
bridge party given by Mrs. r. L. Cline
IN her home on South Boulevard Fri
day md y at 10 o'clock.
\ Five 5 were in play, and at the
conclusrnirit was found that Mrs. w.
III. Pickard had made high score, for
which she received a beautiful irri-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
.sald friends of Mr.. and

seld friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Coming, formerly of this city
and how of Orlando, where Mr.. Ban
ming is manager of the McCrory
store, will be interested to hear that
they have leased new bungalow
belonging to w. Price of Orlando.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

DR.. w. D. Nowlin of Kentucky is
expected in Lakeland today to be
guest at the home of his brother
r. E. Nowlin, of 1OS West Magnolia
street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion D. Sinclair
of Tampa and Mr.. Sinclair's mother
Mrs. Dickson, spent Friday in Lake
land, the guests of friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

Miss Marguerite Cloud left this
afternoon for a weekend trip to
Tampa where she will visit relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Reynolds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20
cITV COURT.

CITY court was very light Friday
only Il few small cases being on
hand. \ total Of $50 was assessed
in fines
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-05-20

C. c. Hardin of 3OS East Oak street
has left for a weekend trip TO Jack
sonville
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
NEWS REVIEW
CONTINUED from Page One)

had not been formally extended.
Foreign Minister Tchltcherin wired the
council that the central executive com
mittee would proceed to select the
delegates and would give them the
most extended powers. OF course
there was no doubt that Germany would
accept the Invitation Of the council,
and the japanese delegates to the
Washington conference announced
that japan also would be represented.
Already steps have been taken to
start the rehabilitation Of Europe. The
economic committee Of the supreme
council has decided upon an lnterna-
tional corporation with n capital OF
f2VO.OOO tahout- SS.pn.OOO) with It's
seat In London and with board OF
directors nominated by affiliated com
panies IN each Interested country.
These countries. including the United
States, will organize corporations for
promotion only with n combined CAPT.
tai equivalent to f2OWpUD tabout
SSo,BDGD) These corporations viii
actiouS and to facilitate the activities
Of private enterprises In all countries
where the business field now Is OBJ
Structcd by lack ~ credits and dis
organized finances This plan pre-.
supposcs the organization Of affiliated
companies In Germany as well AS in
the United States.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19

whose ready smile displayed perfect
,et Of even white teeth She was M
actress. follower Of the stage sine,
early chidhuod and bosom friend OF
little Lois Nardc
Traces Of tears were still apparent
on Iois'S face when she received her
guest Alice tilted the girls face w
wards and looked AT II.
IT'S high time the show struck
town See where Alice must get busy
What's the trouble. out with IT."
And 50 the little drah tale was told
aud Alice's fine eyes narrowed rs sh,
listened when It had ended. she seized
the girl trtle roughly,
"Now klddie that's a fine yarn. And
part of it's your fault. hut not much
Now Wen Just fix that fine lad OF
yours, and fix him right"
The golden head and the raven head
were close together for long while
The tasty little supper was eaten amid
much laughter and chuckling. and the
eyes once dimmed and Clouded with
hopeless tears. now sparkled with mis-
chief and cunning Alice departed nj
a very late hour, and Lois had barely
enough time To uudrcSS and slip into
he'd and assume n Sound sleep" ex
preston before her truant husband tip
toed In
The next morning Lois was singing
merrily In the tiny kitchen long befor,
Arthur was up. lie listened I'm sur.
prise. Lois had nice voice and she
certainly seemed happy. Wonder what
all the Joy was about anyway lie
rose and dressed with unaccustomed
haste. Lois was dressed In crisp
little morning gown of blue which
matched her eyes and her golden hair
skIllfully arranged, perped out from
under a bewltching blue cap.
"Good morning, Sir Arthur Did you
sleep wellT Her voice fairly ooZed
happiness and suppressed joy
Fair" was the somewhat surly
answer. whats for breakfast"
lie drew his gay silk dressing gown
about him, aud seated himself AT the
dainty breakfast table.
"Whats all the celebration aboutf'
ne asked. as she settled nj last In the
seat opposite him.
"Celebrationi Oh. Alice turned up
last night. aud we've got great plaas
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
Sauce for the
Goose
By GRACE o. WETHERBY
i'2i. BY Moclur. Newspaper syndicate

o 1871. by MoCiur. Newspaper syndicate
The telephone tlnkled. Lois Wnrde
paused In the beating Of her husbands
favOrite cake aud listened. OF course
II was Arthur. II was getting To- be-
q habit with him lately to call up and
say he was not coming home until
late. She walked into the hall u trine
wearlly, not needing the insistcnt ring
Ing Of the phone. She picked ny the
receiver.
"IIellow
"Oh, hello. Lols1 Well listen girl.
Tn not coming home tonight until
late" lie paused. but there was no
response from his wife.
I'm sorry, dear, but I've got mn aw.
fully important engagement, and
cant break II. BE home about twelve,
guess. Slong,"
The girls shoulders 1rooped defect.
edly, and the tears rolled down her
checks Scarcely three years married
aud already he was straining at the
leash. What was the engagement For
little while 1t was very quiet save
for her broken sobs. Then suddenly
she Strengthened.
II don't care, don't ! don't
But owing to the fact that she did, III,
tears again flooded her eyes. At this
crucial moment the tclcphou" again
tlnklcd Mechanically Lois lifted til,
Receiver.
Hello" brokcnly.
Lois. Nhntsa matter honey girl
why that mournful hrllo?' musical
CHEEKY voice came singing over the
wire. II effectively stuprrd the tears
"Alicr' Is II yonf oh. you OAR
ling when did you get In. Come over
quick. Hustle, I'm alone this @ening
AMI | want YOU Hurry VIII your
"Wcli owing to the fact that In
downstairs In your own apartment
building shnn't be- very long 80
Alice presented herself nj th'
Wurdc's apartment In three minutes
She was tail very attractive woman
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19

addition ~ clause to the resolution
seating him, critlcisng the acknowl.
edged expenditure Of $4,000 In. his
behalf and conforming the lavish use
Of money In political campaigns. This
brought into line number ~ Repub-
licans who had been wnvering. Sen
ator In Toilette ~ Wisconsin init
mated that he would reopen the case
nj some future date.
Mr. Newberry appeared 10 speak
In his own defense, breaking the
silence that he had maintained for
the three years since his election.
lie read carefully prepared address
the substance Of which was that when
the Michigan primary and election
were held he was absent from the
state performing his duties as q
lieutenant commander In the navy (;
that he had no personal knowledge Of
the expenditure NJ money by his
friends In his behalf. and that he was
astOuiShed and grieved when later he
learned that about S19j.OO0 had been
spent In securing his nomination and
election. lie closed thus:
AS God is my witness. am not to
this day and hour conscious Of having
done, IN connection with either the
primary campaign or the general cleo.
ton In 1918. a single oct that was or
Is IN any way unlawful dishonorable
or corrupt and this ! say to the
senate without reservation or qualif.
cation"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
Kind Words.

Artist ilatter myself this last pic
ture OF mine is an excellent one.
Critic-My dear fellow, you don't
fiatter yourself as much as YOU fiaiter
the picture.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
When Skirts Are Scant.

"Can your husband describe the way
other women are dressedY
"Certainly not
"One of these unobseryant menT
at isn't that he's unobseryant. He's
too polite"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
Does SO.

"How do you like this patent-leath-
er hairT
~ wish | had gotten some when u
boy" declared the baldhead. 1T looks
very durable"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19

Dealer IN secondhand garments Ito
assistanD We can't mark this suit
Questionable" it's too shabby.
Assistant No but you might mark
II. Every much worn"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
Just Remember This.

No one can knock you on the sly.
And do so with impunity.
The only knocker who gets by
Is known as Opportunity.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
TRUMAN II. Newberry is rlghtrury

TRUMAN II. Newherry Is rlghtfuily
United States senator from Mich.
igan, hut he spent too much money
In winning the place. Such is the de-
cision of the senate. reached by vote
Of 40 to Al, The Democrats were solid
ly against Newberry and nine Repub
licans voted with them 10 Dust him
But the day was saved for him by the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19
Lonesome.

There's no use. | must take up
golf"
Need the exerciseT'
mo; want to understand what my
friends are talking about"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-01-19

CENATOR PENROSE'S seat has
- been filed by the appointment Of
George Wharton Pepper Of philadel.
phia and this selection 10y Governor
Sproul has met with general approval.
Mr.. Pepper. who is n lawyer Of dis
tinctlon, has been prominent In the
councils ~ the Republican party, hut
has not before held public office. He
will be- n candidate for election for the
complete term I'm November
III accordance with the rule Of
seniority. senator McCumher of North
Dakota has been made chairman of
the senate finance committee to sue.
coed PeuroSe. and the vacancy on the
committee was filed 10y the selection
Of Senator Freinghuysen of New
Jersey That committee is still work
ing on the tariff measure. especially
the American valuation feature. A
delegation of southerners appeared
before the committee To tell It that
southeun business men had become
convinced that prosperity was pos
sible only under high tariff.