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Tim EVENING TELEGRAM, LAKELAND? FLA., THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 1918 weland Laconics nd Mrs. Angelo Raymondo Eie proud parents of a lovely lit ughter, born yesterday. and Mrs. J. B. Hannah leave day lor Kansas City, Mo., where ?go to visit Mrs. Hannah's par- They expect 10 De away iwo tee weeks. W. Beyerly and ytamlly, of kukee, Wis., arrived last night kill make Lakeland their perma- home. They were accompanied r. A. Wittenberg, who will also b here. They are temporarily their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wick- sign Wallace Rigglns will reach iland this afternoon from Pensa- to spend a four days' furlough his wife and other relatives, h will be pleasing news to his r friends. From here he will 30 iaml where he will be stationed j k time. Mr. Schools, Churches And Theaters To Close For Ten Days Beginning Friday Night As a precautionary measure, al though the Spanish influenza has de veloped to no alarming extent in this community, it was determined by the local authorities last night to close all churches, schools and theaters ana to put the ban on indoor gatherings, for a period beginning tomorrow af ternoon, Oct. 11, at six o'clock, and ending Monday morning, Oct. 21, at eight o'clock. This will allow the completion of the present school week, and will Involve only five days' interruption of school work. It la planned by the school principal that this will not Interfere with the sched ule of school progress as lessons for the five days will be assigned and the pupils will be expected to bring up this work on the Monday follow ing. Of course, if in the meanwhile there should be such developments as w'l! warrant extending the period of - . m r a. 1. i 1 ... many inenas 01 Mr. ecou closure, tnis may be done. It is Iby will learn with deep regret of hoped, however, that by the end of Heath, which occurred last night the period designated the situation ort Tampa City. Details are un- j will be such as will leave no further Unable. His parents, Capt and cause for uneasiness. L. W. Malsby were at his bed- j The closing of the institutions here when the end came. They have was not done because of any present deepest sympathy of their many : condition, as there Is no epidemic lids in their great loss. 1 here; but in view of the fact that 1 these precautions are being adopted Jr. and Mrs. A. U. McKay were ; eittewuere, aim on me recommenaa- Be happy last night by the arrival , tion of trie State Health Board. I: their sons Kirk and Clint McKay, v' thought best to close for a time. former having just returned from tbus satisfying the demands of some third trip to France and the lat has just rounded out a year's ser i in the Army, being stationed "t ttsburg, N. Y., where he is in the irtermaster's Corps. Both young in have a wide circle of friends in fceiand who are giving them a most dial welcome. LARGE CSflffl Hffl SPLENDID IBWT LOAN ADSSESSES who seemed unduly alarmed, and for the sake of leaving nothing undone that might conserve the public health. Outside gatherings, it is understood, are not prohibited; hence the Liberty Loan parade on Saturday, it is pre sumed, will be held as planned. One of the ministers tells us that he is considering holding church servicer in the open on Sunday. It might that all the people could meet in a union outdoor service. Health Officer Letters has been re Mr. H. C. Petteway, one of Lake-i s leading young lawyers, has 1 ined up with the Y. M. C. A. forj K ice either in this country or "over re." and expects his call at any , Mr. Petteway, on account of i 'inestert to furnish the newspapers hsical disabilities, has been unable ; the number of cases that develop from get into the army, and he feels j day day and the to1 number in bt the Y. M. C: A. will give him i lne community, anu mis paper ex- opportunity to be of some real Peca to give that information rtnilv. price, and he nas decided to close ; 1 f law offices and go. Walter Wilson, son of Mr ilson, the contractor, last night sus- iined a relapse of, his injury Jn the ppyards in Jacksonville, when he Iddenly became weak and fell to the wind In an unconscious state. A pysician was hurriedly summoned lid he was finally revived, and. while t is much better today and Is able he up, he has never been able to jeak. The physician states that hen he fell the nerve which con "ols the speech was impaired and lis has now temporarily given way. 1 is believed; however, that withit. B hours he will regain the power of linpch. which Is the earnest hope of lis many friends. CASINO THEATER 0 Better Pictures 0 fooooooaaooooo f J i Pupils To Prepare Lessons Each Dry iTo the Patrons: Walter! The Lakeland public schools will be closed beginning 6 p. m., October 11 and will remain closed until 8 a. m.. October 21, 1918. I voice the sentiment of the phy sicians. Local School Board, County School Board, City Commissioners, City Health Officer, Faculty of the Lakeland schools, and the press when I say there is no cause for alarm at this time, but due to the fact that practically all schools of the State have been closed, it was thought wise to close the schools for one week in case serious sickness might result. Pupils of the Lakeland schools will be assigned lessons for next week and will be expected to prepare them in order to be ready for work Mon day morning, October 21, 1918. All teachers in any matter relating to ni's are instructed to go to their teachers in any matter relatinfl to their lessons that they do not undor- j stand. The assistance can be given over the telephone in most cases, i LiaKeiana people were given a great oratorical treat last night whon . two remarkably fine speakers trav eling under the direction of the Fed eral government, delivered magnifi cent addresses to a large audience in IS the Park. One of the speakers was Miss Katherine Ridgeway, a very talented lady, formerly on the Chautauqua platform, but who placed her talents' at the disposal of the government during almost a year past. She was accompanied by Major Lowery, a Canadian officer, who saw three andj a half-year's active service, was i gassed in action, and was Invalided home. Together they present the the Liberty Loan argument in such1! unanswerable terms that any one hearing them can have no vestige of doubt as to his duty In this respect. The speakers are touring the State under the auspices of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, and the State Chairman of the organization, Mrs. W. S. Jennings, of Jacksonville, wife of ex-Gov. W. S. Jennings, ac companied them here. Mrs. Elmer Varn, of Bartow, County Chairman was also with the party; while the arrangements here were In charge of Mrs. J. B. Hannah, Local Chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan Com mittee. The latter opened the meet ing, and in her usual graceful man ner introduced Mrs. Jennings, who made a brief talk, explaining the part CuV TflX llflte ll n WAmAn n.n , i 1 - i .ww . 1. -.1. nrwmt-u aic lanuig ill me wuifl, and she, in turn, then introduced Miss Ridgeway. I The latter is a finished elocutionist' having a voice of much power and! range, splendidly modulated, and her( delivery was very graceful and Im- pressive. Aside from this, however, the matter of her speech was very forceful and inspiring. She coun-' selled against paying too much at tention to peace talk at this time, and , said that our victories should not make us too optimistic; we are still some 200 miles from the Rhine, and it's a long ways to Berlin. She re-, cited a beautiful poem consecrating i the service flag; urged the people to support the government, and back up the boys in the trenches to sacrifice and to give. Major Lowery followed in an im passioned address, which brought vividly before his audience the scenes l.c haa witnessed during his service; the sufferings and discomforts of the soldiers, the waiting and suspenso of the hours preceding the going over the top; the final charge over No' Man's Land, the hunt for the Huns ir, the trenches, the demoniac flghtlug that follows, the capture of the Ger-j man prisoners, and many more Inci dents depicted with eloquence and passion, but without egotism. It , is seldom that any speaker is accord-! ed such breathless attention as was ' given to Major Lowery. . j At the conclusion of the speaking a call for volunteer subscriptions was made and several thousand dollars' worth of bonds were sold, a list (if which appears In this paper. Major , Lowery worked actively with the com- j mittee In securing the subscr'ptlons. mm 7 ffiancy .Petwit, am SA WaW a9 aW aW aW 1 -rfO 1 7 18 1-2 Mills For Current Year Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 8, 1918. Adjourned session of the City Com missioners with all members but Mr, Thompson present. The matter of setting the mMlage tor the 1918. taxroll was taken up. On motion one-fourth mill was ordered levied for advertising pm poses to be spent as the Commission ers see fit. The following resolution was intro- ! duced and was duly adopted, all mem bers present voting, "yes:" Be It Resolved by the City Commis doners of the City of Lakeland, Flor ida: i Sec. 1. That the total millago for 1 the 1 1918 tax roll be fixed at 181-2 mills for all purposes, and that said millago be levied against all real and personal taxes; and that the City ' Assessor is hereby authorized to cal- c i1 late and set Opposite all assess ments for said 1918 taxroll in the ' proper column therefor the amount . of such millage against same; and ! the City Tax Collector Is hereby au thorized to calculate and set opposite xtll assessments for said 1918 taxroll i in the proper column therefor the amount of such mlllaga against same; and he City Tax Collector is hereby ' authorized to collect such amounte when said taxbook Is turned over to him for collection by the Assessor. On motion the Commissioners adjourned. E. C. FLANAGAN, Chairman. Attest: II. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. In Society FITTING MEMORIAL m BERT 1M Last night a beautiful and impres sive ceremony was held In the Park in honor of Bert. H. Lane, who lost his life with all others aboard the cutter Tampa, when that vessel went down in the English Channel. At 7:00 o'clock the Lakeland Band, of which young Lane was a member, rendered a concert of beautiful and patriotic airs, following an Invocation Large Crowds Enjoy Fashion Show Yesterday at Reynold's Under the title, "The Gate of Fash ion", Reynolds Store put on a de cidedly unique fashion show yester day afternoon, In which patriotism, society and fashion cleverly blended. Hartzell's orchestra was stationed in the balcony and rendered a pro gram of patriotic airs, and Miss Ellz-by Rev. R. A. Ward. It had been ar abeth Prltchett, accompanied by Mrs. I ranged that a tribute to the dead R. N. Skipper, gave several vocal numbers during the afternoon. The store was decorated in ferns and golden rod with ribbons of the sailor be pronounced, but the person who was expected to provide this feature was unavoidably prevented ' from being present, nnd at the last national colors defining the area. From the white lattice gate emerged matrons and maids of Lakeland's most prominent families attired in fashions latest conceits, and cleverly enacted little pantomine scenes de signed to display the garments and hats thoroughly and gracefully. display' moment Mr. A. J. Holworthy was nuked to make an address. Although wholly unprepared, Mr. Holworthy made a very earnest and touching talk, dwelling on the boyhood and life among us of this young man who has laid down his llfefor the cause of his country, and urging his auditors to cheerfully make the sacrifices asked Shriners Ceremonial Is Postponed j Indefinitely Local and out-of-town Shrinks nr" The government has instructed me to i here last night to make plans f'r the intensify the training of the young j forthcoming ceremonial on O' t. 21th men between 17 and 18 years of age but after discussing the matter, it in order that they may finish school was decided to postpone the r.wAi'.r., as soon as possible and for this rea-1 until In November or proisatily later son I do not rare to lose any time. I at least until all danger from the It would be advisable to keep the ; Spanish influenza is past. Precediv; children off the streets as much as.j M.e meeting at the City Hall, i Yn possible in order to avoid spreading I mr was enjoyed at th Elks' H iV. ' this contagious disease. ! About forty Shriners were i ntenf!- We expect each child to be well j rnce. ten of whom were from Tw prepared for work when he returns i nnd eight from Bartow. to school. In order to do tnis, coop-, p eration is needed on the part of the ; parents. Minutes of Oct. r Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 5. 1918. Joint session of the ministers of the city, the local school board oi trus tees, and the City Commissioners to consult relative to the proposed clos ing of schools and places of public gathering on account of a fear of ' the spread of Spanish influenza in the c;ty. Messrs. Flanagan, Pope, O'Steen ' and Thompson were present and the The first of the amatuer models to of them so trifling in comparison appear were the younger gifls in with the supreme sacrifice made by Hofflin middies executing a flag drill, young Lane and others. They were followed by their big sis- At the conclusion of Mr. Holwor ters in coat3 and furs. Coat-suits ofth's remarks, a squad from B Corn velvet and cloth were displayed In a Iany, Home Guards, under command shopping scene, during which under-1 of Acting Corporal Walter Collins, garments were purchased. Serge and jersey dresses were shown in a pantomine of thrift stamp purchasing and the afternoon gowns appeared in a charming tea parly. The display of beautiful neglige cos tumes was the final part of the well planned and skillfully executed show, which had all the atmosphere of the elaborate fashion shows of the big cities. Those taking part were: Mrs. C. M. Clayton, Mrs. Barnell Fuller, Mrs. fired a salute of threo volleys In honor of the dead boy, and the exer cises were thus brought to an impres sive close. T. B. O'Steen, Misses Josephine Diane, Mary Groover, Gladys Wilson, Nanette Gllmore, Marjorie Hether Ington, Evangeline Sammon, Grace McKay, Ellie Armistead, Frances Grether, Ruth Bryan, Dorothy Cason, Mabel Claire Henley. Mayor called the meeting to order, and Invited all persons present tc dis- Yours truly. CHAS. M. JONES, Superintendent . P. U. Social Postponed On account of the action of the Health authorities, there will be no P.. Y. p. u. social tomorrow night as been planned. Big Special "MISSING" From the Book by Mrs. Humphrey Ward Cramatized by Col. J. Stuart Blackton Also A 2-REEL SENNETT COMEDY .. HER BLIGHTED LOVE Admission 10 and 20 Cents FRIDAY MATINEE ONLY Last Episode WOMAN IN THE WEB PATHE NEWS Dinner Party Mrs. J. B. Hannah, chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, entertained the visiting Liberty Loin speakers and some other euests at dinner at the Elks Club last evening. A splendid menu had been arranger1 i Manneer Lizotte. Those enjoying the pleasures of the occasion Mian Katherine Ridgeway. Lowery. Mrs. W. S. Jennings of Jacksonville, Mrs. Elinor Yam, of Bartow, Mrs. J. B. Hannah. Mrs. George M. Wright. Mr. C. W. Deen. Mr and Mrs. M. F. Hetheriiton. O. E. S. T!i" Eastern Stars will meet in regular session tonight at 7:30 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. were: a requer.t from T,-"!-,t church the A ISSOflATION MEET. ING POSTPONED To the Churches and Pastors of the South Florida Association: Dear Brethren: After some consultation and in a. cordance with Vint"r Haven T,-",,-,t church nn community, where we are to meet, It as been decided, due to the nreser.' epidemic of Spanish influenza to Major postpone the meeting of South Flor ida Association of Missionary v,?n t!sts from Oct. 1.". 1fi to Nov. f nnd 7 (Wednesday and Thursday). The churches will prepare their letters, a our custom is. up to Oct. 1st. elec: their messengers and hold same in readiness for our meeting on Nov G and 7. All standing committees will prepare their reports for Nov. fi and 7. R. E. REED, Moderator, V. I. TFRNLEY, Clerk Pro Tern. several ministers, Doctors S. F. , Smith, Holmes, Sullivan and City j Health Officer Dr. R. Leffers, and ! Principal Chas. M. Jones. It being j the consensus of opinion that there i was no great danger of nn epidemic ; in the city, and that the situation ' ould be controlled by the ordinance!-. , ol the city relative to contagious and Infectious diseases. ! The following resolution was intro. ! duced, and was duly adopted, all i :r.embers present voting "yes:" j Be It Resolved by the City Commis-; sioners of Lakeland, Fla.: Sec. 1. That the City Commispion-! crs recognizes that the Spanish In-: fiuenza Is an Infectious and contagi-1 oub disease; and that the doctors of the city are hereby directed to re- i 1 ort all cases of said disease to the : City Health Officer as directed by city ordinance governing contagion:' j r.nd infectious diseases already in i force. The Mayor was requested to make proclamation of the condition of the c'ty, and direct parents rnd all per sons to assist the City Health Offi cer handle the situation which could be done without quarantining the city and closing public places. 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