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The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

\ light shower of rain, the first
in two weeks, fell here Monday af-
ternoon.
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Mrs. J. NJ. Bradley and Mre. Fl. c.
Sheffield were Arcadia's guests on
Saturday.
Col Chadman attended TO business
in the circuit court at Fort Myers,
yesterday.
Several Of the stores have received
their Christmas goods and have them
on display.
A. Rickenbach went on a business
errand to Tampa, Saturday night.
and returned Monday night.
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Born, at Charlotte Harbor, We'd
nesday night, 18th inst, to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ]. Bennett daughter.
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Umbrella repair shop near co'orcd
Baptist church. All work guaran-
teed satisfactory. 45-1t-TWS 6
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c. Potter Lucas Went TO ST. Peters
burg, Saturday, and enjoyed a visit
lasting till Monday night, when he
returned.
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Mrs. L. G. Mccormick, with her
baby, returned, Saturday afternoon.
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Oak
Crews, in Fort Myers.
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Judge Trabue celebrated Armistice
Day in Fort Myers and enjoyed it so
much that he stayed there till Sun
day afternoon before coming home.
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Charlie Chadwick arrived Wcdnes-
day night. on a visit TO his mother,
Mrs. d. J. Meadows. He has been
in Havana, Cuba, the past two years.
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J. l.. Vandercook, of Howell, Mich !
igan, regular and very popular win
ter visitor, arrived Saturday to spend |
another season and was given a cord
ial welcome.
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Mrs. NJ. c. Waldron, after an
visit of four days here to
her sister, Mrs. J. a. Williams, re-
turned to her home in Arcadia, yes
terday evening.
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Mir. and Mrs. W. D. Tripp arrived .
here Wednesday evening, and are
the guests Of the family Of the form
er's sister, Mrs. J. Y. Swinncy, They &
are visiting Avon Park today. :
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The national COlors were displayed >.
Saturday, from the dwellings and
business houses of a number Of local
which, with the closing OF =
he banks, was the only observance
If Armistice Day here. %
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A. p. Hatch, who is called Bortie :,
y multitude OF friends, will add .
We dollars to the prizes offered ~ -
be Civic Association for the most at ~ -
active lawns, provided that twenty
We owners Of lawns enter the Con-
'st. As yet not half that number .
as entered. ~
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Mr, and Mrs. l.. Oliver and thei
daughter, Miss Ethel Oliver, motora,
Ito Tampa, Saturday, visited tha fam
lily of their son, Charles L. Oliver
and returned Sunday evening.
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Johnnie Sands paid Fort Myers
short visit Monday, but he was ther,
Ions enough to ascertain that tn,
widows Of that city are as merry anC
fascinating as those of any Other
town in the state.
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\. D. Richards, of Sisterville, w
Virginia, who has spent five winters
here and enjoyed them, arrived Sat.
urday, and will spend another winter
while sojourning at the Blazer cot.
tage on Cross street
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Miss Effie Goulding, who is teach
ing school at Mccall, was the guest
! here of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. r. Goulding, from Friday evening
till Monday morning, when she re-
turned TO her duties.
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Mrs. J. X. McClelland went to
Green Cove Springs, Tuesday, to Wis
it her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 4. A.
Wyman, and other kindred. Before
returning, she will visit Jacksonville,
Saint Augustine and other places.
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Mrs. Dixon McLendon and her two
little daughters, after a pleasant visit
of a week here TO the formers moth
er, Mrs. James Jones, and her sister.
Mrs. A. f. Riley, returned, Saturday.
TO their home at Alturas in Polk
county.
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Mrs. Nina Steele and her son-in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
T. Schultz, returned from Moore
Haven, Saturday, and report great
Inconvenience to business there re-
from the failure of the
towns two banks.
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Mrs. G.. r. Atkinson and her son.
A. w. Atkinson, his wife and child
ren, after very pleasant visit of
week here to the elder lady's two
daughters, Mesdames A. NJ. Mathison
and Marion Lee, left this smorning,
or their homes in Griffin, Georgia. |
j. I. Swinney, cashier Of the First !
Bank. accompanied in his |
.utO by his family and Coe Allen.
notored to Avon Park, celebrated
Day there, and, with the
xception of Coe Allen, returned
unday evening. Coe went from the
'ark to Lakeland and returned by
all Sunday noon.
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About fifty young people induced |,
} street dance. Friday night. on
larian avenue between Smiths bak- =
ry and the Charlotte Drug Com .
any's store, and they evidently en- :
)yed it immensely. A large crowd .
people of both sexes and colore :
nd Of all ages were highly interest
j spectators of the function.
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The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hagan and
their daughters, Misses Bertha and
Mary Hagan, accompanied by Miss
Lillian Sheffield, motored to Avon
Park and Sobring, Saturday, enjoyed
the celebration at the former place,
and came back to Arcadia in time to
participate in the closing festivities
there. They came homo Saturday
night.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

About fifty young people INDUCED
IN street dance, Friday night, on
Marian avenue between Smiths bak-
cry and the Charlotte Drug Com
pany's store, and they evidently en-
joyed it immensely. A large crowd
Of people of both sexes and colore
and Of all ages were highly interest
ed spectators of the function.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

j. I. Swinney, cashier Of The First
National Bank, accompanied in his
auto by his family and Coe Allen,
mOtored to Avon Park, celebrated
Armistice Day there, and, with the
exception of Coe Allen, returned
Sunday evening. Coe went from the
Park to Lakeland and returned by
rail Sunday noon.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mrs. G. r. Atkinson and her son.
a. w. Atkinson, his wife and child
ren, after very pleasant visit of a
week here to the elder lady's two
daughters, Mesdames A. NJ. Mathison
and Marion Lee, left this smorning.
for their homes in Griffin, Georgia.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mrs. Nina Steele and hcr son-in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
r. Schultz, returned from Moore
Haven, Saturday, and report great
Inconvenience to business there re-
sulting from the failure Of the
towns two banks.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mrs. Dixon McLendon and her two
little daughters, after a pleasant visit
of a week here TO the formers moth
er, Mrs. James Jones, and her sister,
Mrs. A, f. Riley, returned, Saturday,
TO their home at Alturas in Polk
county.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Dial and Mr..
and Mrs. e. M. Mclaughlin. of
Topeka, Kansas; Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Adair, Of Knoxville, Tennessee, and
Mrs. Clara Hatfield of Lebanon, Ohio,
have arrived during the past week
and are pleasantly located for the
winter at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton Sellers on Cross street.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-11-17

Mrs. J. X. McClelland went to
Green Cove Springs, Tuesday, to Wis
it her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 4. A.
Wyman, and other kindred. Before
returning, she will visit Jacksonville.
Saint Augustine and other places.
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

'Tve an idea that George Brad
shaw knows more about what he
calls love than all OF US put to-
gether," said Jeanne Alison. "I've
also an idea that he dosen't tell It
all to Bonny."
ITS plain that we girls have got
to do something to counteract
Georges instructions" suggested
Mary Smith.
"Girl. Mary's right II Bonny
Tearle ever should make any mis-
takes, we'd have her sins on our own
soulsl"
One can never tell when Jeanne
is Joking and when she is abomin-
ably sarcastic.
stop giggling. Bonnyl Get ready.
girlsl Each in her turn, instruct
the infant! You begin. Mary!"
"Bonny TearIei say again and
it's all I'm going TO say. that girl
of your age ought not 20 discuss
love with men. Especially not with
old men. Only with women. And
when you're bothered. como to me,
dearl"
THANK you. old dearl" murmured
Bonny. Then with sudden alarm.
"But-then--I'd turn out Just like
you! Just like all OF youl And the
boys say that the reason I'm so in
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
srART THIs TODAY-

START THIS TODAY
The bride and her five girl
friends are expressing their
opinions on love and marriage.
The bride and her husband are
trying to live up to a pact under
which they maintain individual
freedom. Bonny, the fiapper,
has Just quoted the love doc
trines OF George Bradshaw.
42-year-old divorce court gradu-
ate.
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

The -Wasn't-There
acted in the alliest fashion.
First It stood on its head, then
after awhile. firing OF that, It spun
around dizzlly for several minutes.
When Il had righted itself It stayed
put for a few seconds, then sud
denly. without warning. st whizzed
by as though 1t were on rollers and
stood behind the Twins.
why, we're past IT," laughed
Nancy. I'VE must be IN the King
dom Of the Diddyevvers at last The
Fairy Queen said II was just beyond
the Seven Mountains and this is the
seventh"
But looki" pointed Nick.
The mountain had made a crazy
circle and swung around in front of
them again. Then 1t seemed to dis
appear altogether.
"I wish the old thing would stay
away for good" grumbled Nick.
Where do you suppose it's gomez"
Nancy pointed to a tiny speck in
the distance. There It Is" she
said
"sayl' said Nick, suddenly.
when this old mountain can move
around the way Il does how do we
know we were walking all that time
In the right direction7 We may be 10
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
The Night Life Of Paris

Russian. or even the German. who
was known in the slang Of the night
as bon micheton." IN other words,
good spender."
The Gentleman from Indiana"
has taken away the title and is hold
ing it against all comers.
This makes It easier for the pur-l
veyor Of amusement. He knows that
the visitor from the other side OF
the Atlantic has a very distinct, pre-
conceived idea OF what Partisan
amusement ought to be. He knows
what his customer wants and he
gives It to him in large gobs,
A little WhirI.
Let us, then, take a little whirl
around Paris after nightfalL Our
explorers have dfned and danced,
yes, danced, because they have GER
tainly not gone to a French restau-
rant where people like to make din
ing and dancing two separate opera
tioDs. Thus they have probably
struck up a passing acquaintance
dined ''petites dames," whose knowl-
edgs Of u. S. Army English Is wide
If not profound. This restaurant
closes at or 2 o'clock and naturally
that is just the hour for beginnlns.
Therefore the Joyseekers readily fall
in with the suggestion Of their com
panions that they jump into a taxi.
or two, and have some more.
It matters not to which one OF the
places in the Rue Pigaue. or the
Rue Fontaine. or the adjoining
streets they are piloted. Il will be
the Monastery. or Nelly's, or Char
ley's or the Dog Who Never Sleeps,
or the Smiling Pig. II will be the
original Of one of the places whose
names were introduced to New York
by the modern founders OF Green
wich Village, but at least II will be
real, as far as Partisan night life
can be real. 1t will certainly be in
Montmarte, because the post arm
istice mushroom resorts around the
Champs -Elysees or out In Neuilly or
Passy went right out of existence
when the Stars and Stripes were
hauled down for the last time from
the roof Of the Hotel Criilon.
ooh, give eem one louis" warbies
one of the blond guides as she hings
herself out Of the taxi on arrival and
one of the explorers hands over
twenty francs, saying, with an air
OF great unconcern: We'll, after all
it's only a dollar-sixty at the present
rate of exchange" If he had taken
a taxi on his own account for the
trip the chauffeur would have said
"merci" for five francs. The even
ing has begun. In the next article
we shall see how It continued.
END CHAPTER L
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

She said no more. He nodded in
answer and extended a hand to aid
her over a slippery stretch of Ice
coated granite. The snowfall ceased,
to give way to spasmodic flurries of
driving white. And It was in one OF
tho moments OF quiet that Medaine
pointed above.
Five splotches showed on the
mountain side-the roofs OF as many
cabins; the rest of them were buried
in snow. No smoke came from the
slanting chimneys; no avenues were
shoveled to the doorways.
| "Gonel" Houston voiced the mono
syllable.
YES. Probably 20 Crestline. 1t's
too late to turn back now"
She looked at him queerly. then
turned away. At last they reached
the cabins. There was no wood; ne
tore the clapboards from a nearby
cabin and the tar paper from the
wind-swept roof. Five minutes later
fire was booming; a girl tired.
ent-shouldered, her eyes dropping
from sudden desire for sleep. hud-
died near It. Houston walked TO the
pack and took food.
"I shall be in the next cabin
awake"
"Awake9"
Eyes. Ia rather-keep watch"
"But there is nothing"
"Illness-a snowslide-a fresh
drift. I would feel easier in MIND.
Good night"
Then with his snowshoes and his
pack of death, he went out the door,
to plunge through another drift. to
force his way into a cabin, and there
go soddenly about the duties of com
fort.
The wind-swept night became
dawn. to find him still
grim and drawn and haggard with
and fatigue. Then he
rose at a call from without:
Are you ready?"
He affixed the pack. Together !
hey went on again. graceless figures
n frozen clothing. she pointing the |
way. he aiding her with his strength,
n the final battle toward the sum-
nit of the range-and Crestline.
Noon. And a half-cry from both
of them. a burst of energy which
soon faded. For above was Crest
Uneven as the little settlement
had been-sm eless, Hfeless. They 4
had gone from here also. hurryinG
humans fleeing with the last snow
blow before the tempest, beings
afraid 10 remain, once the lines of
communication were broken.
Roohess houses met them, stacks
~ crumpled snow, where the beams
had cracked beneath the weight OF
nigh piled drifts; staring. glassless
windows and rooms filled with white
Gloomily Houston surveyed the DESC
late picture. at last to turn TO the
girl.
CONTINUED I'm Our Next Issue)
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

miles too far to the right or 10 to
the left. There isn't any path to
guide us here"
AT that the mountain made a
qufc1S swoop right toward them,
like a person on roller skates, or
like an enormous express train. II
looked as though the Twins would
be fattened out in another minute
like two little pancakes, but II
stopped right in front of their noses,
not a yard away.
Are you frightened7" asked the
mountain suddenly.
mo, II you mean us" answered
Nick, bravely.
Are you mad7" asked the noun
tain.
NO"
What are your"
Puzzled" answered the little
boy. I'VE think you've lost your
wits"
That's the answer" said the
mountain kindly. "Only I haven't
lost my wits. I'm wisest OF all. I'm
here to try peoples patience and you
didn't lose yours at all Here's the
path. You may go safely over.
children"
ITO BE Continued)
Copyright. 1922. NEA service)
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
OUR FIRST YEAR
CHAPTER XV-Who Teaches Flappers7
By Bride.

teresting is because I'm not like
other girlsl"
Sounds familiar! We've all heard
that. Bonnyl" Jeanne shrugged a
shoulder scornfully.
listen. all Of you'll II don't talk
about love with the men. they'll
never take me anywhere. I couldn't
keep a man friend II I didn't chat
ter sentiment to hfml"
Bonnie flushed as she confessed.
you certainly ought to knowl
You're called the most popular flap
per IN this end OF town." mourned
Mary Smith.
Conversation buzzed while I
changed the plates. Evidently my
luncheon, II informal. was no fail
ure.
I'VE giris have discovered big
fact, Peg!" whispered Mary. She
was helping mo in tho pantry TO
serve the sweet.
What It is?"
We've found why happers act az
they dol"
We'll. why do they7"
They will not listen 10 women,
Only TO men, They slde-step all
that teachers, mothers, sisters tell
them. And isn't It awful"
Girls learned about love from
older women for eenturles," I re-
piled as I arranged my beautiful
new Wedgewood cups on tray.
Isn't II time they had the other
side7"
''Welll II Bonny Tearie is an ax-
ample OF what men can do when
they educate their sweethearts-<'
The remainder Of Mary's sarcasm
was lost as the pantry door swung
behind me,
As soon as she and 1 had taken
our places at the table, the yeuag
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
Jim True Says
From the Boot & Shoe Recorder

THE NATURE LOVER.
April showers
Bring May flowers.
Dandelions. too,
For my home brew.
A pessimist sees the dirt on the
window pane; the optmist-only
the sunrise.
"Drive for 81 haircut" in New
York. Hurrah for IS shampoos-
with the accent on the sham" Next
Business paper says "Jazz Bust
ness Gone for Good" Good is right.
Flappers are shrinking little orea-
Tires. Hair and skirts. for instance.
Looks as II It would be a wireless
world before II is a warless one.
"s7 Murdered in New York in One
Month" Go East, young bad-man,
go Easti
The Guild OF American Humor-
lists should extend a vote OF thanks
to Henry Ford and Volstead.
"stock Market boils'-sure sign
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

fastenings OF her snowshoes.
IT know the way" came quietly
II have been over tin summer
and winter. 1 will show you"
you! Mcdaniel I-I-beg par
DON" The outburst had passed his
lips almost before he realized II.
Miss Robinette. you don't know
what you're saying"
II know the way" she answered,
without indicating that she had
heard his remonstrance. Il am glad
to go-for the sake Of" She nod
ded slightly toward the tenderly
wrapped bundle on the pack. Il
would not feel right otherwise"
CHAPTER XVIII.
An hour found them in the hills,
plodding steadily upward. following
the smoother mounds Of snow which
indicated heavy. secure drifts. AS
they went higher, and the wind beat
against them with its hail of splin-
tered ice particles, Houston saw her
heavily gloved hands go to her face
In sudden pain and remain there.
The man went to her side, and
grasplng her by the shoulder. stop
ped her Then. without explanation,
he brought forth a heavy bandanna
and tied It about her
as high as possible without
shutting of the sight. Her eyes
him. They went on
"A mile more"
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
Before and
After the War
BY JOHN O'BRIEN,
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
CHAPTER

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
CHAPTER I
PARIS, May 3 (United Press)@
There was a time. in the faraway,
| before-the-war days, when anybody
who wanetd to see Paris By Night"
could do so within two steps of the
Grande BouleYards.
Night life was a normal part of
the city's existence. None OF the big
cafe-restaurants thought of closing
as long as there was a customer who
wanted another drink. Montmarte,
now the home Of jazzjoy unconfined,
was a remote place where artists and
sculptors worked and lived and sang
in cabarets which were just what
the word ndicates-resorts where
drinking and singing went on to-
gether.
This is not the Paris OF today, or
rather of tonight. War restrictions
have been abolished and the closing
hour has been made later and later,
from the $50 p. m. of war times to
2 a. m. but the people-the French
inhabitants-have lost the old habit
Of staying up late at night. Besides,
most of them live in the suburbs
and they have to think twice about
the price OF a taxicab. as this mod
ern capital does not boast any other
method of transportation after mid
night.
The foreigner, therefore, is the
needed accessory of life IN the early
hours. And nowadays foreigner"
nine times out Of ten means Ameri-
can.
BY Special Appointment TO His
Majesty Americus," might be hoist
ed as a sign outside every night re-
sort in Paris. Formerly It was the
some one is going to get his fingers
burned.
Never too late 10 learn-and the
night schools are proving it. too.
The early bird catches the worm
and fishing seasons near, too.
There may be nothing TO the
theory of Evolution. but it's a sure
bet the politicians are making mon
keys Of US all these days.
Conscience-and tax reports
makes towards of us all.
Sign says Bermuda onions 1Oo
each''-read 'em and weep!
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

EGG HARBOR-Dance hall
where no admission is charged.
EIGHT MINUTEs-A very hard
boiled Egg.
FALSE ALARM-A girl who trys
to be a Scandal Walker.
FINAGLER-A person who stalls
until someone else pays the bill.
FINALE-HOPPER-A young per-
son who makes business of crash
ing in a dance after the ticket
takers have left their posts.
FLAT SHOE-Fight between a
Flapper and her Goof.
FLAT WHEELER-A young man
whose idea OF entertaining a girl is
to take her out for an Ankle Exour-
sion.
FLIPPER-A male Flapper.
FROGS TYEBROWS-Nic fine.
GERRY FLAPPER - A Barlow
who thinks she looks like Geraldine
Farrar.
Tomorrow From "Given'' TO
'TIalf"
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
JUST A MOMENT
DAILY STRENGTH AND
CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius
(The Sunshine Man.)

Heavenly Father. help us that
throughout this new day we may
walk in closest fellowship with
thee. and learn the secret Of Thy
Joy in the serving OF others. Forbid
that we should ignobly surrehder to
our peevish moods, and fret under
the love-sent discipline Of life. For
bid that we should pout and mur-
muir like spoiled children. Make us
more like the divine man, who.
when he was misjudged and
thwarted, was not embittered; and
who was kept in perfect peace by
staying his heart upon the Father.
w. ADAMS.
Evening journal., 1922-05-03

person who had oocasioned our dis
cussion demanded:
'Pegi The other girls have fln-
ished their lessons on love. And
they've nearly finished me. too. IT'S
your turn now. What are you go
ing to advise poor me7"
couldn't answer Bonny immedi-
ately. felt awfully solemn. It
seemed to me that beneath our fool
cry ran a vein of the serious.
It occurred 10 me that women
everywhere are asking what they
can do Co make love last longer;
what they can do to be happy when
love fails.
ITO Be Continued.)
Copyright, 1922, NEA Service)
Evening journal., 1922-05-03
oLn ROAD SOON mo- Go.

Equipment for the tearing up Of
the abandoned road through the
farm Of William G. Little, near New
ark, was taken to that place today
by John Tanning, to whom the con-
tract was awarded last Tuesday,