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The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

"A tea-spoonful of rain fell her
Saturday afternoon; a pretty goo,
shower fell four miles south of town
James Merryhew and George Will
hanson started on an extended motto,
trip northwards, Monday afternoon
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LOST-Bill fold containing 5000
Has name, Big Jack Co. Bristol
Va" inside. Reward if returned tc
tLlS ONCE. 17-*1t
The local market is virtually glut-
ted with watermelons. which. never.
theless, are held at rather high
prices.
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S. P. Bruton, and eminent business
man of Fort Myers, was distinguish
ed visitor here Saturday evening and
Sunday.
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The Punta Gorda relatives and
many friends of Miss Henrietta Far
rington of Arcadia, enjoyed a visit
from her, Sunday.
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Mrs. E. A. Lowe left, Tuesday
for her summer home in
Louisville, Kentucky, where she will
spend the summer.
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Miss Virginia Rugg of Estero, came
here in car, Saturday afternoon, and
accepted position in the Palace Cafe,
where she is now at work.
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DR.. and Mrs. V. j. Jordan, Miss
Helen Anderson and A. C. Jordan en-
joyed an automobile trip, Sunday, to
Avon Park, Sebring and Barlow.
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The family of James F. Corbett.
who is engaged at Useppa, enjoyed a
visit from him from Saturday after
loon till Monday morning, when he
'eturned to his duties.
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Manly Rogers, bright and courte-
,us boy who has been staying at the
lome of Mrs. Marian A. Meadow
ince last fall, left, Monday, for his
lome in Brampton, Michigan.
Mrs. Nette Yeomans and her
laughter Annabelle left, Tuesday |
morning, for Reading, Pennsylvania,
o visit relatives and seek employ
nent. Many friends wish her sue
ess.
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J. H. Topper. having rented the
lidkiff home on Goldstein street,
Irs. Topper will have her music
tudiO there, and after giving her
arge class a much-needed months
acation, will begin teaching again
lay first. 17-#1t
Mr. and Mrs. c.. +. Wilson, after
six-months sojourn at their winter
ONE on Virginia avenue. which they
realty enjoyed, left, Tuesday morn
AZ, for their summer home at West
Iiddleton, Indiana. They will re
lrn next fall, when a cordial well
)me will be given them.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For State Senator

announce my candidacy for the
office of state senator for the Twenty
seventh senatorial district, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of the
late Senator Frank Cooper. | will
appreciate the support of the voters
in the coming primary election in
June and if elected to the position
will serve the entire district to the
best of my ability. E. j. ETHER
EDGE.
CPaid Political Advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

| hereby announce my candidacy
for clerk of the Circuit Court of Char
Iotte county, Florida, subject to the
Democratic primary. IF elected
promise an honest, careful and effici-
ent administration of the office. /
will appreciate your support. r. c.
BLOUNT,
tPaid Political ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For CIprk

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for clerk of the Circuit Court of
Charlotte county, Florida. subject to
the Democratic primary. My six
years in office as city clerk peculiarly
fits me for the duties of this office
and if elected | will administer the
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

| wish to announce myself a candi-
date for nomination as tax collector
of Charlotte county, the office / now
hold by appointment, subject to the
Democratic primary. ! believe | am
qualified for the position and if
honored by election | shall continue
to give the duties of the office my
close attention. | solicit your ac-
tive influence and vote. A. f.
DEWEY.
Paid Political Advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For Representative

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for representative of Charlotte
county, subject to the Democratic
primary. | will appreciate the honor
of election to this office if conferred
upon me and will represent the coun-
ty and its interests to the best of my
ability. l solicit your active infiu-
ence and vote. SANKEY F. STE
PHENS.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For Sheriff

The friends of j. E. LOCKLEA r
herewith announce his candidacy for
the office of sheriff of Charlotte coun-
ty, subject to the action of the pri-
mary, June 9Th. If nominated he
pledges strict enforcement of the
laws and efficient service FRIENDS
Paid PolitLcal AdvertisemenN
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For school BOARD

| hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination as a member of the
Board of Public instruction of Char
lotte county, for District Number
Two. | solicit and will appreciate
your vote and active support. T. S.
KNIGHT.
Paid Political ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

Miss Helen Anderson, teacher OF
home economics in the high school
during the term just ended. left,
Tuesday afternoon, for her home in
Chillicothe, Ohio.
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That genial gentleman, j. l.. Mad
den, after enjoying the season while
looking after his valuable property
south of town, started, Monday morn
ing, for his home at Shinnston, West
Virginia.
The fertility of the soil hereabouts
is proved by the fact that Frank
Blount planted ten pecks of Irish
potaties and reaped from that plant
ing over thirty-three bushels. And
not bit Of rain fell on the crop.
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Walter A. Kaler, the lively and
progressive owner of Pine Ridge
Farm in the southeastern part of the
county, was here attending to bust
ness and mingling with his friends
from Saturday morning till Monday
afternoon.
j. E. Skipper, cashier of the Fidel-
ity Trust Company, accompanied by
Robert Carlton, went to Jacksonville,
Saturday night, and returned Mon
day, each bringing an Overland au-
tomobile, one of which Mr. Skipper
had sold to Professor j. w. Shelley
of Charlotte Harbor.
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Many friends were at the railway
station, Saturday morning, to bid
adieu to Captain and Mrs. j. S. |
Adams Mrs. l.. j. Saffold, and Mrs. |
E. d. Hendrickson and her son Ed, |
who, after enjoying six-months sea-
son here, We're leaving for their
homes at Demorest, Georgia.
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Mr.. and Mrs. FM. Jones, who have
been occupying Miss Blanche Blake's
cottage on Sullivan street for the
past month, started, Tuesday morn
ing, for their home in Wilmington,
Delaware. En- route, they will stop
over in Lakeland, Jacksonville and
other places.
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The first really good rain in over
two months fell her between | and
II o'clock, Wednesday night. Pre-
ViOusly during the week. there were
several sprinkles, only one of which
was heavy enough to run off the roofs
1f houses. Good rains have fallen {
east and south of town as far as
Fort Myers.
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The National Hotel at Cleveland
lfter successful season under the
EXCELLENT management of c. G. CleVe- .
and closed last week, and the few i.
guests took their depart :;
ire. Senator George Chahoon, Dr.
emma B. Hale and Mrs. Eva Lyman
eft Saturday, for their homes at Au-
sable Forks, New York, and on Mon
lay, Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Westcott
departed for their home at Lake
unaluska, North Carolina.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


| hereby announce my candidacy
for Circuit Judge Of the Twelfth Ju-
dicial Circuit, succeeding myself; sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary of June 6, 1922. GEORGE
w. WHITEHURST.
(Paid Political Advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

affairs of the office, in a courteous
and efficient manner. Your vote and
support will be greatly appreciated.
LAURENCE f. ROBINSON.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For Tax Assessor

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for nomination as tax as
sesgor Of Charlotte county, subject 10
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

J. H. Topper, having rented the
Midkiff home on Goldstein street,
Mrs. Topper will have her music
studio there, and after giving her
large class a much-needed months
vacation, will begin teaching again
May first. 17-%1t
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Z. Wilson, after
a six-months sojourn at their winter
home on Virginia avenue. which they
greatly enjoyed, left. Tuesday morn
ing, for their summer home at West
Middleton, Indiana. They will re
turn next fall, when a cordial well
come will be given them.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-05-05
For Clerk

Paid Political Advertisement
The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-16
The
King of the Hill
BY Christopher c. Hazard
(p, 1922, Western Newspaper Union.)

10, 1922, Western Newspaper unionp
THE long hill glistened in the win
L ter moonlight like frosted cake.
The road that ran down 1t like
silvered ribbon, reaching across the
railroad track and on through the val
ley, lost itself in shimmering haze
of snowy whiteness. The wind, as II
afraid of awakening the sleeping
town, had hushed itself into stiffness,
waiting along the way and under the
shadows of the quiet trees for the Sig
nal OF dawn. The scene was an invita-
tion to sport now largely displaced
by rushing motor cars. but then one OF
the chief delights of the Christmas
season. The bobsled Of those days
and nights was the pride of owners
and the prize winner of competitions.
The annals of the Slater Hill race
course registered triumphs as real and
momentous as those Of any race track.
The moon had watched with an ex-
pectant eye until ten Of the clock and
was about to retire under passing
cloud in disappointment, when the
clamor and shouting of an approach
ing crowd renewed its spirit From
side street they came, merry lads and
lasses. with those of later years who
had not forgotten how TO be young.
Soon the head of the hill was crowded
with competitors and the air rang
with the bustling preparations for the
first race.
The sleds of that time were no or
dinary affairs. Large enough to hold
from four to six passenger, they re-
| joiced in significant titles and all the
beauty and comfort that their makers
art could put into shape, paint and
upholstery. When loaded and on
The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-16
Competing sIeds Dashed Away.

competing SicOS DdSnSo away.
steep and icy road they were swift
enough to distance the wind, and, un-
controlled by bit and bride, they could
not be stopped before reaching the
foot of the incline. There was thus
enough of adventure In their trips to
| furnish the tingling excitement that
kept out the winter cold. The good
natured rivalry, too, gave interest TO
the sport.
This year there was special reason
for the gathering, for Tom Atkins
having received Christmas present
of sled of the latest style and named
"The King of the HILL" had been
boasting that the title was just one
and arousing all the determination
that the others had to prove him
wrong. The Dart" the Racer" the
"Dauntless," the Peerless" and
others as glorious were eager TO beat
the untried and vaunting newcomer
The first race was inconclusive, for
Atkins got false start and tipped his
load over into a snow bank. The sec
ond and the third races gave the lau-
rels to the Dart" and the Peerless"
respectively, and left Atkins heart in
his boots; but the fourth attempt end
ed with "The King of the HIP a rod
ahead and with its owners chin pro-
tuberant ard uplifted. Then time went
by with varying fortunes until the
concluding and deciding contest. 1t
was agreed that the winner of this
final should be crowned the king of
the hill indeed, with none to dispute
his right.
Amid the hubbub of these last ar
rangements no one had heard the dis
tant whistle of THE Flyer" as the
night express for Boston was called,
and the competing sleds dashed away
down the long descent without
thought of danger, nor, until half way
down. did any danger appear, but then
the locomotives headlight flashed
around the curve and upon the cross
ing, now but a short distance away,
with baleful and threatening glare.
The other sleds, somewhat In the
rear, were steered into the roadside
snow or left to take care of them
selves as their riders rolled off, but
"The King of the Hill" kept on, in
seeming ignorance of the imminent
collision. Not until the warning blasts
of the engine whistle seemed to
startle him into action did Atkins
move to save himself and his load.
Then, with a wrench of his steering
gear and a sturdy leg-sweep, he
brought his sled about, throwing II
over upon its side and upon its fright
ened load as the train swept by, al
most brushing them on its way.
1t was what the barber called "a
close shave" and what Atkins called
"as good as mile" but the boys
called it victory and rode Atkins
home on THE King Of the HIP with
their full Endorsement of the title.
The old hill is still there. 1t glitters
yet in Christmas moonlights. But the
boys and girls of the bobsled time
have grown old, the later generation
has new toys, and the glorious fun of
Slater's Hill is but a memory. A
pleasant memory 1t is, though, and
that is a brave, bright spot in it that
registers the night when Tom Atkins
got a double score in beating both the
racers and the train on his king of
the HILL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-07
Pen Made Of % Pieces
Used in Signing Pacts
IBy United Ncws.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-The pen
used by the American arms dele
gates to sign the five treaties at
the final session of the conference
was made OF twcnty-cisht pieces
OF wood grown in twcnty-eight
states and presented to Secretary
Hughes by Samuel Gompers. pres
idcnt of tho American Federation
of Labor.
1t WAS made by David Fair
banks. tourneymRn painter. of
Chicago. who. as member OF the
Painters Union. turned II over to
President Gompers last December
as Il gift To the American dclcEa-
ton. Fairbanks brought the pen
10 washington and. with Gompcrs.
formally presented II to Secretary
Hughes December u. with the un-
Outstanding that II was to be used
I" sign the treaties resulting from
the arms conference.
The pen is about twelve Inches
long. mounted in gold. with gold
eagle on one end and gold pen
point on the other. 1t was draped
with miniature flags of the ma
lions represented at the confer
cncc.
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Permits Given for Dwellings.

building Inspector Butler yester-
day Issued permits to the CRANKY
building Company to erect four brick
dwellings ut i02. 404. 4O6 and 40S
South Allen Avenue. to cost $4,000,
and to John Berry to build n frame
dwelling ut 1910 Decatur Street. to
cost $4,000.
Applications were fled by tho La
burnum Corporation to build n brick
and frnme dwelling ut the northeast
corner of Confederate Avenue and
Gloucester Street. to cost $4,000. and
by l.. a. Smith to build brick
dwelling at 1904 Monument Avenue,
To cost $4,000.
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and Tric0tineS, too!

Straight OF line, smary beed, neatly coared,
with just the right OF them dis
tinctve, these manufactured Tricone make
frocks for to business shopping visiting without
topcoat
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to build up u national togagy of an
In the Pacific. and In the four-pow or
Pacihc pact. the Japanese delegates
believe they are taking homo pow
erfui weapons with which to check
the Efforts of the miiitaris,ic party
TO build up II national DOGGY OF an
american aggressive war in the Far
East.
The japanese are said to- feel that.
although they entered the conference
tearing that Japan might be placed on
triai before the world for incidents
III which she took IL hand in the past.
nothing of the sort took place. and
that they can return to Tokyo not
only without loss Of prestige. bu:
with new pledges OF peace In the
Orient.
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treat. Viewpoints We're exchanged,
differences composed and YOU came
to understand how common, after all
are human aspirations: how alike. in
deed and how easily rcconcilable, are
our national aspirations: how sane
and simple ana satisfying to seek
the relationships OF peace and Sc
curity.
when YOU first met told YOU
of our Americas thought to se.k
less Of armament and none OF ;. war;
that we sought nothing which Is an
others. and we were unafraid, but
that We wished to join YOU in doing
that finer and noblcr thing which no
nation can do alone. We rejoice IN
the accomplishment
Torches OF Understanding Lighted.
1t may he that the naval holida v
here contracted will expire with the
treaties. but I do not believe il.
Those OF us who live another decade
are more likely To witness a growth
OF public opinion. strengthened by tho
new experience, which will make na :
lions more concerned with living to
the fultillment Of Gods high intent
than with agencies of warfare and
destruction. Since this conference OF
| nations has pointed with unanimity
TO the ways OF peace today, like con
pirate conditions and with aims both
we'll conceived and definite. may IL
lumine the highways ana bywnys
OF human activity. The torches OF
understanding have been lighted, and
they ought To glow and encircle the
globe
Again gentlemen or the ionfer-
encc. congratulations and the graft
tudc Of the United States. To Belgium.
to the British empire, to China. TO
France. 10 Italy, to Japan. to the
Netherlands and to Portugal--I can
wish no more than the same feeling,
which we experience, OF honorable
and honnrcd contribution to happy
human advancement and a new
sense of security in the righteous
pursuits of peace and all attending
good fortune.
Praises L. y. Delegates.
From our own delegates. have
known from time to time OF Your ac-
tiritics, and OF the spirit of concil-
iation and adjustment. and tho cheer
ing readiness OF all Of YOU TO strive
for that unanimity so essential to
accomplish. without it there would
have been failure: with it you have
hcartened the world.
And know our guests will par
''i' inc, WHlIc make Er3Ceful ac-
acknowledgements to the American del :
cSatton-to YOU. Mr.. Secretary
hughes: to YOU. Senator Lodge: to
you. Senator Underwood; To you MIR.
Root: to al! Of you for your able
and splendid and highly purposed
and untirinG cndcarors In behal. OF
our government and our people, and
to our excellent advisory committee,
which gave To you so dependable a
reflex OF that American public opin-
ion. which charts the course of this
republic.
III is all SO fine. so gratifying. so
reassurinG. so full OF promise. that
above the murmurings OF world OF
sorrow not yet silenced, above the
Eroans which come of excessive bur
dcns not yet lifted, hut now to be
l!Ghtencd. above the acknowledgements
of world yet struggling to find il :
SELF after surprising upheaval, there
is the note of rejoicing which Is not
alone ours or yours. or Of all Of us,
but comes from the hearts of men
OF all the world"
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M'CLURE PLEADS FOR
OBEDIENCE TO LAWS
Publisher, Speaking a, Wo-
mans Club, Says institu-
tons Breaking Down.

Emphasizing the fact that law
-hreakcrs are destroying the charter
-of their own and thcir children's
liberty and tearing down the great
institutions which make the United
states tho world power which IL is.
:. :. Mcclure. publisher and pub
licist lcCturing last night in tho
Woman's Club. urged respect and
obedience 10 all laws.
The speaker gave II as his opinion
that America is the only land where
laws are SO badly enforced that war
with other nations is possible as a
result. Nothing Grievcs me more. "
he said. than the knowledge that
lifc and property is more unsafe
In the United States than in any
other nation" He urged we have
the richest land in the worls, the
greatest duty ana opportunity. and
that OF al the nations who have
emerged from the cruc!ties and tor
lures OF the past We have the best
chance,
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,,l,l,,hrrl, Wn,nin. I..u,J

b. {. G. Hudson CITY Health Of
NcHr, issues warning TO all citizens
Immediately 10 report 10 the Health
Burrau and to "A physician all cases
81 suspected diphtheri.. The main
symptoms arr bleeding nos ana sore
throat Dr HUDSON says i,pnthcria
can be prevented or cured by PROMPT
attention. Otherwise IL is usually
fatal Thern have been four deaths
This year. al % which. said Or. uud-
son. might have been prevented
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PRESIDENT VOICES
HIGH APPRECIATION
OF ACHIEVEMENTS
continual From First parnl

'oN''iut" FROM first IaRcO
instruments to which the plcnipotcn.
t.aricS affixed their names were tho
f"ur-powcr Pacific treaty supplc-
ment. excluding the principal lap
ancsc Islands from the scope OF the
pact. the hvc-powcr naval Limitation
treaty; the five-power submarine and
poison gas treaty: the nine power
general Far Eastern treaty. and the
ninc-power Chinese tariff treaty
or the three other treaties result
ing from the Washington ncsotia
tons, tina; relating to Shantung was
signed Saturday, and those dealing
with cable rights In zap and alloca
ton OF the former German Pacific
cables are yet TO he put into final
form by direct exchanges between
tho Interested governments. The
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horsepower Pacific treaty was signed
| December l3.
The signing took place at the desk
| OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in the cen
ter of the great hollow square
formed by the green baize table
about which all the plcnary sessions
| OF the conference were held Only
ono delegate sat at the desk ut Il
time. but. TO shorten the ceremony
| IL was arranged that each should
| Sign in immediate succession all tn,
documents to which his government
was party.
Amid applause from the hundreds
who had crowded into Continental
Hall to see the wind-up OF the con-
ference. the American delegation filed
| around the table and into the hollow
! square few minutes after the scs-
sion began. One after another. Sec
rotary Hughes, Senator Lodge. SEN
ator Underwood and Ellhu Root
wrote their names to the five agree
| mcnts. each touching lightly as Il
token OF approval, the seals already
set opposite the spaces left for his
! signature.
All Delegates AppInuded.
y mum of conversation kept up
throughout the hall. interrupted 10y
applause as each OF the American
| delegates rose and gave way for the
next 10 sign. All OF the foreign dele
gates were applaudcd. too. as they
came up. in turn, to give the con
summarizing approval of their govern
mentS to the achievements of the
| conference.
Called in alphabetical order. the
| Belgian British, Chinese. French.
Italian. Japanese. Netherlands, and
Portuguese delegations followed the
Americans. and the and-clapping
which followed conclusion of the cere-
| mony, scarcely had begun to die out
| when IL was renewed at the appear
ance of President Harding
Many times during his address he
was applauded. and when he finished
the delegates and spectators rose and
joined in demonstration whIc.,
ended only when Rev. william s.
Alternately, standing ut the head OF
the table, raised his hand and began
the final prayer.
All Treaties for SENATE In bunch.
AS the concluding act of their
| twelve weeks of labor, tho American
! delegates. will unite within fe,y
| days in report to the President
formally placing In his hands the
five treaties for Senate ratification
| and record OF the negotiations lead
ing up 10 them. 1t Is expected that
all will he submitted TO the treaty
ratifyinS body at one time. and they
may be taken TO the. Capitol by MIR.
| Harding In person before the end OF
the week.
Viewing the conference In retro
spcct. all the delegations renewed
after today's meeting their express
SIGNS OF qualification over the re-
suits. The burden Of their comment
gave procedure To the naval readujst-
ton agreement and the readjus:-
ments affecting China as constituting
the GROWING achievements OF the no
Eotiations.
Jnpnnrse Show Qualification.
The plcnipotcntlarics OF Japan, who
alone among the nine nations came
into the conference with reservation.
and with apparent popular appre-
! hension as TO the outcome, joined in
the general manifestation OF salts
| faction.
! In the naval treaty provision csta3-
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Kiwnninn pnrodlcs rlenxe.

The kiwanis club held an interest
ing meeting yesterday mt Murphy's
The vocnlists introduced II number o!
new PAROLES. which were very
popular. short talks were made by
Leading members Of the club. and
the glad hand OF welcome was cx-
tended Frank Talbot. president OF
The DHnNillc cluh