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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
TWO CARS SMASHED UP
IN AN ACCIDENT SATURDAY
One Car Upset But All Occupants of
Both Cars Escape Without
Serious Injury

An Oakland automobile was upset
and badly damaged and wheel torn
off a Ford car when the two cars
came together shortly after noon Sat
.urday on the Arcadia road almost
directly in front of Jackson's store.
The Oakland was occupied by VIM.
Mzell and Henry Quednau, Mr.. Mizell
being at the wheel, while the Ford
was being driven by Mr.. Mullholland
and was occupied by a number of
other gentlemen whose names were
not learned. Mr.. Mulholland, it
seems, was the only one who was
injured in any way, he being thrown
out with considerable force, his head
striking on a rock in the road, in
fiicting a painful but not serious
wound.
AS near as can be learned, Messrs.
Mizell and Quednau were driving in
the direction of Arcadia on the main
road when Mr.. Mulholland drove out
of side road just at the moment
Mizell and Quednau were passing.
The cars came together. The Mizell
car appeared to have been struck
from the side about the middle and
the Mulholland car appeared to have
been struck on the front left-hand
side The Mizell car was turned over
and was badly smashed up, while the
extent of damage to the other car ap-
peared not to be nearly so great.
Wonder was expressed by everyone
who saw the Mizell car that neither
of the occupants received so much as
a scratch.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
COUNTRY CLUB FIXES fees
FOR MEMBERS AND PLAYERS
Fix S25 as Annual Dues and VIII
Make Charge of soc Day
for Playing

A special meeting of the board OF
directors of the Punta Gorda Country
Club was held at the Punta GOrda
State Bank February third, when the
following memers of the board were
present: C. w. Hewitt, F. R. Blount,
]. S. Golf, F. E. Mason, r. X. Seward
and w. r. DeLoach.
1t was decided to make the annual
membership fee $25, payable lin ad-
vance, which fee would entitle the
member to all privileges of the club.
For those who do not wish to take
membership, there will be charge
of soc a day for playing, but this fee
will only hold good until November
/, 1922.
There is still considerable
amount of money due on stock which
is needed now to put the finishing
touches to the course, which is not
only playable but nearing completion.
One of the guests at the Hotel Punta
Gorda agrees to subscribe $1,000 to-
ward a club house if all the money
due on stock is paid in during tie
next few weeks, and an effort will be
made to get all subscribers to pay up
lust as soon as possible. Messrs. de-
Zayas and Garrett have been appoint
ed as a committee to call on sub
scribers,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
COMMITTEE OF CITIZENS PUTS 0. X. ON
PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR GOOD ROADS.
To Discontinue Field at
Arcadia in Six Months
This is Information Gathered by Con-
greSsman III. J. Drane in
Washington

The following dispatch from Wash
ington was published in the daily
press February fourth:
In view of conflicting reports as to
whether or not the government con-
templates closing Carlstrom aviation
field at Arcadia, Congressman Drane
was interviewed today and said
Before giving out any information
as to the proposed closing of Carl
strom field l had an interview with
high official in the Office of the chief
of air service. The official gave me
the information in much greater de-
tail than l gave you as much of the
information was not necessary to the
Carlstrom field story. l then inter-
viewed a prominent member of the
committee on military affairs and got
the same information from both gen.
tlemen. 1t was learned that the pro-
posed action was without prejudice
to Carlstrom field but was simply a
matter involving policy of concentra-
ton.
Il also visited the committee rooms
of the military affairs committee and
the same information was given me
there. With the statement at the
private hearings including the testi-
mony and recommendation of the
chief of air service have not yet been
printed.
This morning l am again assured
by the highest authority in the office
of the chief of air service that my
understanding is correct. 1 have been
working on the matter very actively
and will continue to do so. 1t is not
proposed to sell the property, but
to cease activities there when the
present class is finished which will be
within six months"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
FiUUer in Exciting Race
With the Death Anqel
Twas Nip and Tuck From Murdoch
to Punta Gorda, But Fliyver
Won as Usual

With a great splutter and roar
she crossed the bridge, swung into
Marian avenue on two wheels, right
ed herself. and then swung around
in circle in the street-said pro-
cedure being against the laws and
ordinances made and provided
Hey, what do you mean by this
business?" asked Chief Adams, walk
ing up to the car and peering in, it
being about eight o'clock Saturday
or one night recently.
"Oh, Lord, Lord, have mercy on
me; have mercy on me!" came from
the car, in reply to the chiefs query.
Looking closer, he saw a colored man
supported in the lap of woman, who
was his wife.
He am shot with a high powered
rifle and can't last long" explained
the woman, her statement being fol-
lowed by more loud groans and pleas
for the Lords mercy.
Where is he shot?" asked the
chief
Through de arm and de side
here"-said the woman, indicating a
point high up in the mans side.
Where was he shot?" inquired the
chief.
I'm de side" was the reply
Eyes, but where did it take place."
I'm de side"-and that was as near
as he could come to learning where
he shooting took place.
The dying man was hurried to the
nearest physicians office and as hur-
liedly placed on the operating table,
but when his side was examined to
ocate the deadly wound inflicted by
the high powered rife no wound
could be found. Further eXamina-
Continued on last page)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
Boy Scouts Celebrating 18th Birthday

Yesterday was the twelfth
birthday of the Boy Scouts of
America. incorporated Febru
airy 8th, 1910, chartered by
Congress June 18th, 1916.
$4,000 boys and men are to-
day enrolled as members. More
than 100000 boys have been
committed to the following OBJ
legation during the last twelve
years:
The Scout Oath: con my
honor | will do my best. To
do my duty to God and my
country, and to obey the scout
law. 2. To help other people
at all times. 8. To keep my
self physically strong, mentally
awake, and morally straight.
Following is the scout law,
which every scout, in the oath
he takes, agrees to obey:
l. A Scout is trustworthy.
A Scouts honor is to be trusted.
If he were to violate his honor
by telling a lie, or by cheating
or by not doing exactly given
task, when trusted on his hon
or, he may be directed to hand
over his scout badge.
2. A Scout is loyal. He is
loyal to all to whom loyalty is
due: his Scout leader, his home,
and parents and country.
8. A Scout is helpful. He
must be prepared at any time to
save life, help injured persons,
and share the home duties. He
must do at least one good turn
to somebody every day.
4. A Scout is friendly. He is
friend to all and brother to
every other Scout.
5. A Scout is couteous. He
is polite to all, especially to
women, children, old people,
and the weak and helpless. He
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

Responding to an invitation to
meet for the purpose of discussing
the proposed bond issue or roads, E.
w. Smith. ]. T. Swinney, w. L. Koon,
Clay ChadwI3H [. T. Boyd, D. E.
Youmans, T. S. knight, C. w. Hewitt,
John Hagan, A F. Dewey, S. F. j.
Trabue, A. G. Grunwell, H. L. Blake
ley, H. w. Smith, r. X. Seward, w.
II. DeLoach, H. r. Dreggors, E. w.
Rountree, c. C. Carleton and w. H.
Johnson met at the Punta Gorda
State Bank Wednesday night, and
this meeting put it's o. k. on
the proposed bond issue for the
district bonds and enough in ad-
Idition to build Charlotte county's por-
ton of State Road Number Five, the
meeting being harmonious through
out and marked by a unity of feeling
seldom seen in such meetings.
According to those who were there,
who were interviewed for the purpose
of getting the information for, this
story, there was no discussion as to
whether this county should issue
bonds, everyone seeming to be agreed
that bonds should be issued and the
discussion was confined entirely to
the best method of proceeding with
the matter.
The meeting Wednesday was a re-
suit of the sending of letters to rep
resentatives of every section of the
county, requesting that they be pres
ent to confer on the subject of bond
ing, and while some sections were
not presented, due, perhaps, toN the
nature Of the weather and the re-
moteness of these sections, the meet
ing as of representative citizens and
many of them are large property
owners.
J. T. Swinney, w. r. DeLoach and
j. E. Skipper, cashiers of the three
banks, were appointed committee to
the nature of the outstand-
ing district bonds and whether they
can be retired with bonds of the
county.
Another committee composed of w.
H. johnson, A. F. Dewey and John
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
COMMISSIONERS TRANSACT
CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS
Employ Attorney to Represent Coun-
ty i'm "MurdOck Middle"
Lawsuits.

The county. commissioners met in
regular session Monday morning
Members present were Chairman
Windham and Messrs. Knight and
Hobson. Later, Commissioner Whit
| ten came in and took his seat. Otto
Gottfried, the newly appointed mem
Der for district five, was present; but,
owing to the fact that he had not
received his commission, he did not
participate in the proceedings. His
bond was presented, approved by the
board and ordered forwarded at once
to Tallahassee.
After the reading and approving of
the minutes of previous meetings, a
motion was made and carried to
transfer $500.00 from the fine and
forfeiture to the road fund.
Dr. w. S. Turner, chairman of the
Lee county commissioners, appeared
and was introduced to the board and
made a short talk commencing the
board for the work done on the di-
rect (shorD road from here to Fort
Myers, and he gave assurance of the
cooperation of his board in the steps
taken to complete the road, saying
that they would do their part, and
that, very soon. He stressed the
importance of cooperation between
the two boards.
Mr. Whitten assured DR.. Turner
that he could depend upon the Char
of the work, and that it would be
done as quickly as possible. Chair
man Windham joined Mr.. Whitten in
this assurance. A communication
from the federal and state roads de-
partments asking much detailed in
formation about the public roads in
this county, was referred to the road
or answer.
The clerk reported the amount of
taxes collected during January.
Notary bond of H. ]. Spence was
presented and approved.
The clerk was given permission to
buy a special record book for record
ing discharges of soldiers and sail
ors engaged in the world war, and
he explained the Importance of such
a record.
A bill for $1,O52.63 from DeSoto
for interest on the bonds of
the Punta Gorda special road and
bridge district was presented and re-
ferred to the finance committee. The
clerk reported that there was $4,-
10000 in the funds of that district.
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

must not take pay for being
helpful or courteous.
6. A Scout is kind. He is a
friend to animals. He will not
kin nor hurt any living crea-
ture needlessly, but will strive
to save and protect all harmless
life.
7. A Scout is obedient. He
obeys his parents, scoutmaster,
patrol leader, and all other duly
constituted authorities.
s. A Scout is cheerful. He
smiles whenever he can. His
obedience to orders is prompt
and cherry. He never shirks
nor grumbles at hardships.
8. A Scout is thrifty. He
does not wantonly destroy pror-
erty. He works faithfully,
wastes nothing, and makes the
best use of his opportunities.
He saves his money so that he
may pay his own way, be gen
erous to those in need, and
helpful to worthy objects. He
may work for pay, but must
not receive tips for cOurtesies
or good turns.
10. A Scout is brave. He has
the courage to face danger in
spite of fear, and to stand up
for the right against the coax
ings of friends or the jeers or
threats of enemies, and defeat
does not down him.
IL. A Scout is clean. He
keeps clean in body and thought
stands for clean speech, clean
sport, clean habits, and travels
with a clean crowd.
~. A Scout is reverent. He
is reverent toward God. He is
faithful in his religious duties.
and respects the convictions of
others in matters of custom and
religion.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
SARASOTA CO. TO SPEED
WORK ON TAMIAMI TRAIL
Good Progress Being Made But New
Machinery Will Hasten
the Work.

According to the Sarasota County
Times, good progress is being made
by Sarasota county in hardsurfacing
that county's portion of the Tamiami
trail and still better progress will be
possible when a lot of new road ma
chinery arrives. Says the Sarasota
County Times:
'If there is any one thing which
Commissioner Walpole believes in it
is good roads. Just at this time he
is putting his best efforts into seeing
the Sarasota county portion of the
Tamiami trail completed, and he
never loses an opportunity to ask for
additional material to aid in this
work. In these efforts he is being
ably assisted by Commissioner May.
Work on the Tamiami trail is pro-
crossing very satisfactorily; one and
one-half miles having been hard sur
faced last Saturday night. When the
additional equipment arrives it will
be possible to carry the work on nue.
faster.
"As soon as the nine-mile stretch
between Venice and the EnglewoOd
district is completed it is the inten-
tion of the commissioners to go ahead
with the remaining portion of the
trail which is uncompleted in this
county, from the eastern boundary of
the Englewood district to the county
line.
Arrangements have been made
whereby the county commissioners
cooperating with the State Road De-
partment, will use several carloads
of Ocala lime rock to hard surface
the shoulders of the Tamiami trail
beginning where work was left off
last year in Sarasota Heights, and
as far as the material will
last"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

The planting of fruit trees has
been going on around Bombay for the
past two or three weeks, many having
added few peach, satsuma, pecan,
fig and other varieties to their home
orchards. This section is well adapt
ed to the growing of most all kind
of fruits, and if the trees are properly
cared for, will yield handsome re-
turns to the owners in a few years.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

The history section of the Civic
Club of Clermont will endeavor to
create sentiment throughout the
state in favor of commemorating the
four hundredth anniversary of de-
Narvaez, by the holding of worlds
fair, at Tampa, during the winter OF
1928-9.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

A monster crawfish measuring 3
feet and two inches in length and tip
ping the scales at eight pounds was
captured near Sarasota Friday after
noon by Dr. F. ]. Mcclure, of Bing-
hampton, n. Y, and Capt. E. H. Nc
CURE, of the yacht Willada.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
The Herald

Is the oldest newspaper
published ON the lower
southwest coast and the
only one in Charlotte
county.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10
Punta GOrda

Is the county seat of
Charlotte county. Popu-
lation of town, 1920 CEN
sus, 1895. Increase for
10 years 28 percent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30
Fifty Years Ago, 1872.

Married, at the hotel of A. jenkins,
in this city. March 10th by Rev. Isaac
Springer, Mr.. Edward Vickerman and
Miss Asenath G. Batten, both of Linden.
Married, by Rev. p. f. Knox. March
2lst, Mr.. John S. Rundell and Miss
Hannah Livingston, both of Miflin.
Died, in the town of Mfflin. March
18th, Mrs. Mary Biddick, aged rs years.
Mrs. Isaac Tamblyn died suddenly
of heart disease in this city March l9
Died, in this city, March 23rd. Hamil-
ton Van Dyke, son of j. NJ and Jennie
Smith, aged z months.
Efforts are still being made to es-
tabllsh in Chicago yard of the beauti-
full building stone of Mineral Point and
prospects of success are cheering
Next Monday there is to be meeting
of parties who take an interest in this
matter at the quarry of the Mineral
Point Mining Co., when it is hoped
something may be done to insure the
success of the enterprise at an early
day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30
Ten Years Ago, 1912.

Fire originating in the basement OF
X. +. hall on Thursday did considerable
damage
Milo b. Treweek and Miss Minnie
Brown, both of this city, were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
father March Goth, Rev. W. j. c.
Bond officiating.
One of the most disastrous fires thar
has ever taken place in Iowa county
occurred last Friday night on the farm
of George Harker. five miles west OF
Dodgevlle. The loss is estimated as
between $25, 600 and $50, 900. The Har
ker farm is said to be the largest In
in the county and contains 2, 100 acres.
Mr. John Lawinger died at his farm
home, four miles south of this city,
March 25th, aged So years
Word comes from California THAI
Rev Il. r. Clough, formerly pastor
of the M. Il. church Of this city, is dead,
aged II years.
Miss Bertha Day and Mr. Lawrence
Reed were married in Freeport, March
l6. The bride was recently of this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30

On WEDNESDAY evening last this region
was visited with another severe snow
| storm. Every avenue leading to the
city was cut off and we were. for the
time being, shut out from "the rest of
mankind "
The winter terms of the public schools
were closed on Friday last. On Monday
next private schools will be opened in
the high school building. under the su.
perintendence of Mr.. Pillsbury. princi-
pal of the public schools. assisted by
competent teachers.
Married, in this city. on the 10Th inst
by Hon. M. NJ. Cothren, MIR. Frederick
Moeller, Jr., to Miss Bertha Ehrmann.
Married. in the town of Waldwick.
on the Goth inst, by Amos Hayes, Esq I,
Mr.. VIM. T. Smith to Miss Rupheno
Gordon, both of town of " sldwick.
In the midst of our rejoicing over the
victories of our noble army. it is inn
possible to hide the heart burnings at
the terrible suffering consequent upon
"a bloody battle, Accounts of scenes
which chill the blood with horror are
presented to view after each hard con
test. In contemplating this sad picture.
let Gs bear in mind that slavery has
demanded this bloody sacrifice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30
FROM TIE TRIBUNE FILES


BY letter from the Northwes teri
Telegraph Co. we are informed they
expect to soon put the line from Madi.
son To this place and Galena in good
working order again
If we are to credit the latest reports.
the Illinois Central railroad is to be
built from Freeport to Galena with but
little delay.
Died. in this village March 2lst,
Mrs. Margaret Ann, wife of Or. II. Van
Dusen. aged 40 years. BY her attention
upon those in distress she had won the
esteem of all who knew her.
Died in Waldwick, after an illness of
only eight hours, Ann, daughter of Mr..
Orrin Henry, aged Is months.
Mr.. Robert Dyer has discovered de-
post of mineral a few miles east of
this village which is little ahead of any
of which we have seen an account. He
has cut through over thirteen feet of
solid mineral.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30

A happy wedding occurred in this
city last Thursday evening, Miss Ellen
Mitchell and Teasdale Grange being
the contracting parties. Rev 7. Allen,
ST., officiating.
David Humbert of Waldwick is to
build barn SO x 70 for r. J. Van
matre Of Fayette, the large timbers
for which Uncle David hewed from
some of T. Us. tall oaks last summer.
At meeting Of the executive com
mittee of the fair. steps were taken
for the removal of the buildings, sheds,
etc, TO the new graunds. west Of the
Graceland cemetery. A track and
several other committees were APP
pointed
The death of Uriah, son of Henry
and Mary Ann James, again fills that
household with grief almost unbearable.
for Uriah is third child these parents
have lost during the last three years
While mounting horse, he fell forward,
receiving internal injuries. This oe-
Cured on the 18th and he died on the
23rd, aged 10 years,
Poet Longfellow died at Boston on
Friday, aged rs years. The news OF
his death was received with universal
sorrow. as he was undoubtedly. after
Bryant, the greatest Of American poets.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30

Early last Saturday morning the
comfortable home of Joseph Gordon.
seven miles southeast of this city, was
completely destroyed by fire. The loss
is reported to be about SIS, 600.
DR.. II. ID. Ludden skipped from our
midst last week and HE'D himself TO
Boscobel, where he was married on the
Goth to Miss Mabel McWilliams,
highly esteemed and accomplished young
lady of that place
1t is doubtful if, since Mineral Point
has been incorporated as a city, the
lack of interest in and desire for city
office has been so clearly portrayed as
thia spring.
The remains of Thomas Pearcs
Rod ,ers were brought to this city for
inte -ment on Monday, He was born in
England aud lived over ninety years.
Wiki his emily he came to this coun-
try ~ 1866, making their home for
short time il Pennsylvania, then coming
to Minera, Point and resided here until
four years ago, when he moved to
Kingston, Ill
William Perry died at his home in
this city on Tuesday morning. aged "
years. He came to America from
England in l847 and settled in Mineral
Point. With the exception of a few
years spent in mining. he was a CON
slant resident
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Ross buried
their three months old babe Sunday
This is the third precious link of their
family circle severed by death within
the last six months, the other two being
of tender years.
Mrs. Bessie Simmington, formerly
Bessie Massey OF this city, died in
Chicago March 26th. aged about so
years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30
GOING 1T TOO HARD ?

Overwork, worry, overeatiDg and
lack Of exercise and sleep are RESPONSE
bic for much kidney trouble. If your
back aches and the kidneys seem weak,
rest up and use Doan's Kidney Pills.
r. N. Parkinson, farmer, r. f. ID.
No. 4, Mineral Point, says: II do the
heavy work on the farm all the time
and one day while lifting heavy rack.
got a catch across the center of my
back 1t hurt me past going for sew
eral days and my kidneys were in bad
shape ! knew something would have
to be done 70 check the disorder 80 !
got Doan's and used them as directed
They drove every symptom of the trou-
bic away and gave me more strength
and better health generally. Ny Kid
neys have never bothered me since and
| feel as though | am doing the right
thing in recommending Doan S to others.
Price 60 cents. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Piils-the same that
Mrs. Parkinson had. Foster Milburn Co.
Mfgrs.. Buffalo. n. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-03-30


A caucus held Saturday March 18th,
in the Town Hall on Commerce street.
resulted in the following persons being
placed in nomination for the several
Offices of the town to be voted for
April 9TH.
Chairman j. S. jackson
Supervisors Geo w. Phillips
Nicholas Ley
Ben X. O'HIarra
Clerk j. r. Wallis
Will X. Holman
Treasurer w. II. Mitchell. Jr.
Assessor Frank Cooking
Caucus Committee r. ID. James,
M. j. Laverty, w. Nj. Proctor.
Later a written resignation of the
nomination for clerk was filed by w
II. Holman.
For Rent The excellent pasture
and hay meadow, known as the West
40 acres. Apply to T. M. Priestley.
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