The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-18
Barlow, the County Seat Of Polk

this year 1000, 900 plants ell told, with
900, 900 lemon plants that will be
budded within the next three years.
The 1850 trees produced this year
are practically all sold and the COM
pany will move more than 10000
boxes of fruit.
Mr.. w. B. Coarsey of Tampa, man
of great experience and with thorough
knowledge Of the citrus fruit business
for more than thirteen years, is pres
ident and Mr.. r. L. Bryan, secretary.
The Barlow office is in charge of
Vice-President and General Manager
| Vet l.. Brown, man who is cour-
teous and accommodating and ever
ready to show and tell the interesting
story Of the undergoings Of the citrus
business from the seed to fruit The
weekly payroll Of this company is
more than $1,000 the yearsround. y
Plans are now underway for new
office, to be large three story brick
building on Central avenue. across
from the post office, to begin about
the first of April.
Also a new six-car capacity pack
ing house to be erected at the en-
trance of the Garfield tract on the
Seaboard railroad to be in operation
by another fruit packing season.
! Alturas, in this section on Star
Lake, is being rapidly developed with
beautiful homes, Exchange packing
house, depot, etc. Here also is found
large crate and lumber mill with
weekly payroll of $1,100 and an addi-
ton to the mill is now in course Of
erection.
Mr.. w. P Read, proprietor OF the
Read Shoe Store, since moving into
this stand four years ago has in
creased the busineas to $4,000
stock and has been active in the pub
lie affairs pertaining to the progress
and growth of Barlow and is much
interested in the young manhood OF
the city, Organizing an active troop Of
boy Scouts the past year and assum-
ed the responsible leadership as
scoutmaster, with Mr.. R. Borden Will
son assistant
Mr.. Wilson is actively engaged in
the real estate and insurance BUSH
ness and is q natural born Polk Cour-
ty Booster for 80 years, speaking in
ty has in cattle raising and dairying.
Everybody enjoys a dinner at the
Florida Cafe. An ample supply Of
well-cooked food dainty served and
reasonably priced is quite appealing.
Proprietor Nick Pellettier and his
good wife are to be commended for
1 the systematic way they have Of Civ
ing, by setting apart the proceeds of
one day at stated intervals for an or.
phan home or other good cause.
Upon visit to the Barlow Groce-
terra one IS impressed with the clean
liness of the store, the attractive ar
rangement Of the goods and the cour-
teous service extended by the jolly,
good,natured proprietors. Their
motto, ITO serve goods of quality at
reasonable prices
The Barlow Printing Co. changed
hands about a year ago and is now
under the management of the Asso-
ciated Publication Corporation and is
thoroughly equipped for job printing,
handled by printers of 49 years ex-
perience who give every order care
full attention.
The story CT Bartow's growth and
Zig Improvement within the past four
years is interestingly told by Mr.. j.
| /. Walsh, proprietor of the ]. l. Walsh
Jewe.ry Store. With his optimistic
spirit, town boosting, square dealing
and great faith in advertising, it is no
J surprise to learn of his success and
lucrative trade.
The Barlow Lrug Store is enc OF
; the land marks of the city, which