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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LAKE LAN D’SWEATHER More welcome showers visited this section of Florida during yesterday af ternoon . Here in Lakeland the rain fall was only one-fifth of an inch but it helped a lot. Other portions of Polk county report as much as an Inch of rain. While the morning was fair, prospects are good for some more moisture later in the day. Last night the temperature dropped to 67 de grees and at noon stood at 85 degrees. Walter Bishop, brother of Clarence T. Bishop, is ill at the Morrell Me morial Hospital, and his condition is considered serious. Mrs. S. M. Allen of 409 South Mas sachusetts avenue is recovering from her recent illness, as her many friends will be pleased to know. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ridley and son Leon, Jr., left Wednesday for their home in Murfreesboro, Term., after spending the last six months in Lakeland. Mrs. W. ,M. Smith of West Patter son street is seriously ill at the Mor rell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. H. J. Anderson has left for Inverness, called there by the illness of her son’s wife, Mrs. Bert Ander son. Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner and children, Stanley and Dorothea, of South Tennessee avenue, are to make their home in Tam- their many Lakeland friends 'regret their departure. IMrs. L. F. B. Eaton, formerly of Lakeland, who has been living in Or lando, has purchased a home in De- Land, and is moving to that city. E. B. Snead, representative of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Cos., ar rived in Lakeland Wednesday and is located at the Elks Hot^l. Mrs. G. C. Rogan of 804 East Lime street has left for New Orleans, La., where she will be the guest of her mother and other relatives. Frederick Van Roy of Crystal Riv er, a candidate for the state legisla ture from Citrus county, is attending the convention of the State Horti cultural Society and shaking hands with his friends n Lakeland. R. L. Cline, who has been taking post-graduate work in the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases in New Orleans, is expected home Friday morning. Mrs. E. W. Conant has left for Or lando to attend the state convention of the United Daughters of the Con federacy, to which she goes as a delegate. Mrs. W. E. Brown has returned to her home in St. Petersburg, after a month’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Livingston, 310 South Ten nessee avenue. Mrs. Brown was ac companied by her grandson, Delbert Livingston, who will be her guest for some time. Mrs. C. Livingston, and son Clifford, Jr., and Mrs. M. Thomason and daughter Grace, left today for a stay at Daytona Beach. • r—. ■ ■ Mrs. Leon Howe and little daugh ter Leona are leaving for their home jn Tampa after a short visit with Mrs. Howe’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Housely and children of 307 West Peachtree street have left for their northern home in Cuyahoga Falls, N. Y., where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Alice Holt and Mathew Tarbell returned to their homes n Sanford. Wednesday, after a brief visit with Mrs. Holt’s daughter, Mrs. W. D. Gil len, of South Kentucky avenue. They were accompanied on the return trip by Billie Gillen, who will spend a week or so with hts grandmother. Elks’ Social This Evening Ab the first of a series of monthly asocial evenings for Elks and their laafes, arrangements have been made SHOCK ABSORBER If you have ever ridden over a rough road in a springless vehicle you will appreciate the usefulness of springs which absorb the shock. Life is generally conceded to be a pretty rough road, and there is many a shock coming to the man who is trying to get along without shock absorbers. There are numerous shock absorbers on the market for such an individual, but the best is a bank account. Ask any man who has one and he’ll tell you. r * ' •• Central State Bank for both cards and dancing at the Elks’ Home this evening, beginning at 8:30. The lodge will convene at 8 o’clock for a short session. Electa Club Picnic Postponed. The picnic which had been planned for Friday afternoon by the Electa Club has been postponed, and instead of this feature the club will be enter tained on Friday of next week, at 4 o’clock, by Mrs. A. Y. Oates, Mrs. R. C. Corley and Miss Elvah at their home, 1015 Orange Park avenue. Legion Canvassers to Meet Those who can take part in the Ser vice Canvass to be conducted by the American Legion and the Legion Aux iliary are asked to meet at the office of Dr. Kutrow’s office in the Deen- Bryant building, at 7:30 Friday even ing, at which time plans for the can vass will be perfected. Sorosis Club Meets Tonight The Sorosis Club will meet tonight at 7:30 at the club house to consider some of the most important matters on hand. The meeting will be short in order to allow members to attend the Horticultural Society’s session, or the Elks’ social. The club will hold a “white elephant,” or rummage sale, Saturday evening, and the members are asked to bring their contributions to the club house this evening if pos sible. Mrs. Gainey Is Honor Guest Of Party at the Conibear Home Mrs. Norbert Gainey, who is to leave soon to make her home in Des Moines, lowa, was the charming guest of hon or at a lovely party given Wednesday afternoon at the Conibear home on Lake Hollingsworth Drive, the host esses being Mrs. H. D. Mendenhall and her sisters, Miss Florence Coni bear and Miss Helen Conibear. This beautiful home was made more lovely still with masses of pink olean ders and vases of other flowers of the season, including roses, asters and cosmos, with bowls of on the porch. Tables were arranged for bridge and Mrs. J. J. Gilliam succeeded in making the high score, for which she received a box of lovely stationery. Mrs. Roscoe Skipper made the low score and was presented with a set of pretty bridge pads. Mrs. Gainey was the delighted recipient of a pair of lovely silk hose. The delicious refreshments consist ed of chocolate sundas, home-made cake and salted almonds. Punch was served during the afternoon. The guests invited were Mrs. A. J. Pruitt, Mrs. W. S. Moore, Miss Kate Reynolds, Miss Minnie Reynolds, Mrs. R. R. Sullivan, Mrs. G. D. Menden hall, Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mrs. C. A. Cole, Mrs. John S. Edw-ards, Mrs. W. H. Munn, Mrs. C. O. Beckham, Mrs. J. Sandford Jewett, Mrs. R. N. Skip per, Mrs. H. M. Richards, Mrs. Wil liam Steitz, Mrs. John Patterson, Jr„ Mrs. Barnwell Fuller, Mrs. C. H. Wil lians, Mrs. Leon Howe, Mrs. J. P. Get zen, Mrs. E. R. Biddings, Mrs. Paul Henderson, Mrs. J. R. Weeks, Mrs. Blondin Goodwell, Mrs. J. J. Gilliam. Mrs. Paul Collins, Mrs. I. Dale Wil liams, Mrs. W. H. Chandler, Miss Co i rinne Patterson, Mrs. Edgar Thomp son, Mrs. Herman Watson, Mrs. W. F. Reid, Mrs. Richard Cornelison, Mrs. Paul Calvin, Mrs. A. B. Taylor, Miss Mabel Taylor, Mrs. W. R. Payne, Mrs. H. F. Pearson, Mrs. W. L. King, Mrs.' G. T. Hickey, Mrs. C. M. Clayton, Mrs. Wallace Riggins. Mrs. C. D. Moore Gives Delightful Luncheon Mrs. C. D. Moore, of 504 East Orange street, was hostess to a lovely lcncheon Wednesday in honor of three charming young ladies, w-ho are leaving for their homes after a stay in Lakeland. The honorees were Miss Beulah Dickert, of Washington, D. C., who has been the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. R. S. Chappell, of 519 East Orange street; Miss Nelle Coogle, a teacher in the Lake Mor ton school, who will spend the sum mer at her home in Iowa; Miss Ollie Dobson, a primary supervisor of the Lake Wire school, who is leaving for her home in Gaffney, South Carolina. A basket of lovely pink oleanders andferns made the centerpiece and covers were laid for seven. Tiny cor sage bouquets were used as favors and each guest of honor received a box of lovely stationery. A delightful luncheon was served. Mrs. Moore's guests were Miss Dickert, Miss Coogle, Miss Dobson. LAKEUNp EVENING TELEGRAM, THURSPAY. MAY 4. 1922 Mrs. J. Lawton Moon. Mrs. Olin Charles and Miss Evie Key. Ala thean Class Holds Enjoyable Meeting The Alathean Class rf the First Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesdav afternoon at the home of Mrs. Holmes on the Medulla road. A short devotional session was I held, followed by the transaction of! business and a social hour. Ways and means of obtaining new! members were discussed. The resign ation of Mrs. Frank Eades from the j office of third vice president having; been accepted, Mrs. O. W. Childers i was elected to fill the unexpired term, i Mrs. C. B. Stearns, correspond ing secretary, also resigned on ac count of plans to leave soon for the summer, and Mrs. D. C. Avery was elected in her place. During the social hour a cafeteria style luncheon was served. Mrs. T. W. Getzen will be the next hostess of the class. Myrtle Street Ladies , Have Pleasant Meeting The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Myr tle Street Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. R. R. Blair on North Florida avenue. The meeting was called to order by the president, and an interesting de votional meeting was conducted by Mrs. W. B. Bennett. A short business! meeting followed. At the close of the business meeting refreshments of home-made cake and pineapple ice cream were served, the hostess being assisted by Miss Grace Pope and Miss Allie Blair. At the close of the pleasant social hour, the meeting adjourned to meet June 3 with Mrs. E. A. Claus. | I Circles No. 1,2, and 3 to Meet Circles No. 1,2, and 3 of the Wo man’s Missionary Society! of the First Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon at 3:30 with Mrs. W. F. Johnson at her home on South Florida avenue. CHARTER BOARD IN SESSION A majority of the membership of the charter hoard working on anew charter for Lakeland, met at the City Hall on Wednesday night, remaining in session until almost 11 o’clock. Considerable progress was made in the drafting of anew document which will have to be completed and then submitted to the people for their ap proval or rejection not later than June 10. The board was addressed by W. F. Trout, of Orlando, special field rep resentative of Community Service, who urged that provision be made in the new charter for playground and recreation facilities for the children of Lakeland. The members of the board promised to give the matter due con sideration. ORLANDO DELEGATION The Orlando delegation at the State Horticultural Society convention are proud of the number of representative citizens of their community in the party, which consists of the following: F. L. Skelly, R. B. Woolfork, Charles Kime, W. W. Yothers, Bruce Floyd, R. H. F. Dade, L. Wichtendahl, W. G. Geier, A. B. Michael, J. R. Winston, Bayard F. Floyd, W. H. Brokaw, G. B. Hurlburt, Lyman Twins, Harry Bourland, J. G. Grosenbacher, Albert Martin, Mrs. A. B. Whitman, H. Lun gren, F. J. Chapman, Mrs. C. L. Mor ton, Miss G. P. Morton, John A. Smith. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO REPORT The Lakeland delegation to the an nual conclave of the Grand Command ery of Florida at Palatka and to the Triennial Encampment of the United States at New Orleans, will present a report at the May conclave of Lake land Commandery No. 21, to be held in the Masonic hall at 7:30 o’clock Friday evening. OPENED BIDS The city commissioners held a short meeting Wednesday afternoon, ad journing to meet Thursday morning at which time bids were opened for the pumping equipment of the pro posed new well for the water plant. There were six bidders. The bids were taken under advisement. The new well is to be located at the new plant, which is 400 feet from the location of the two present wells at the old plant. TO CAR OWNERS Car owners are requested to lend their cars for the motorcade tomorrow for the State Horticultural Society. Start will be made at 8:30. C. E. TODD, L. P. BROADFIELD, H. D. MENDENHALL, Committee. Fraternal Cards KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Lakeland Commandery No. 21, Knights Templar, will hold the regu lar May conclave on Friday evening, May 6, at 7:30 o’clock. Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited. S. G. KENNEDY, FRANK H. THOMPSON, Recorder. NOTICE TO ELKS Lakeland Lodge No. 1291, Benevo lent and Protective Order of Elks, will meet in regular session at eight o’clock this evening. Business of im portance requires the attendance of all members now in the city. W. F. SNEED, Exalted Ruler WM. STEITZ, Secretary. UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS Lakeland Council No. 587 will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock in Elks' hall. Visiting members are invited. H. L. COLLINS, S. C. W. P. PILLANS, Secy. MISS LOUISE FLOREUS Announces The Opening of Her KINDERGARTEN May 8, 1922. 1002 6- Boulevard. Phone 427 Blue. GENERAL J. A. THOMAS APPOINTS STAFF FOR VETERANS’ REUNION The following order ' naming the; general staff for the Confederate Vet-1 erans’ Reunion to be held at Rich-j mond, Va., has been issued: j General Order No. 6 i Ordered that the following named i | ladies, comrades and gentlemen are j hereby appointed on the general staff |of the Army Tennessee . Department IT. C. V. for the reunion at Richmond, Va., June 20, 21, 22. 1922, and they will be obeyed and respected as such.j Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff—j Hampden Osborne, Columbus, Miss.. j Brig. Gen. Ist Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of; Staff —W. A. Rawls, Tallahassee, Fla.,! Col. Asst. Adjt. Gen.—B. F. Brimberry. Albany, Ga., Col. Asst. Adjt. Gen.—Wm. Martin. Sparta, Gn., Col. Quartermaster Gen.—Alfred Ayer, Ocala, Fla., Col. Inspector General—Felix G. Terry, Cadiz, Ky., Col. Commissary General —E. C. Mere dith, Eutaw, Ala., Col. Judge Advocate Gen.—Jas. T. Har rison. Columbus, Miss., Col. Chief of Ordnance —C. L. Lincoln, j Columbus, Miss., Col. j Chief of Engineers—M, T. Judge. | Sr., Mobile, Ala., Col. Surgeon General—Dr. J. 11. Bui- 1 lard. Machen, Ga., Col. Chaplain General—Rt. Rev. Edwin j C. Weed, Jacksonville, Fla., Col. Personal Staff. Rank of Lt.-Col.: John W. Clark. Augusta. Ga.; Henry; Moorman, Owensboro, Ky.; Surge i Subers, Donaldsonville, Ga.; David Fentress, Memphis, Tenn.; W. \V. Mains, Bachelor, La.; G. W. Wessin- ; ger, Doddsville, Miss.; John M. Ad- j ams, Augusta, Ga.; Walter P. Cor ; bett, Jacksonville, Fla.; Q. S. Adams, Mobile, Ala. Ladies' Staff —Miss Agnes Person, Orlando, Fla.. Sponsor. Maids to Sponsor—Miss Frances Woodard, Columbus, Miss.; Miss Lil- ! lian Rose, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Miss Eu dolie O. Matthews, St. Francisville, ! La. Matron of Honor —Mrs. W. J. Stone. Frankfort, Ky. Chaperone Mrs. Adele Lowry Lamb, St. Elmo, Tenn. Chairman Reception Committee— Mrs. E. L. Carney, Ocala, Fla. Matron Honorary—Mrs. Hampden Osborne, Columbus, Miss. Chaperone Honorary—Mrs. Pa'rick H. Odom, Jacksonville, Fla. Aides, Rank of Lt.-Col—Corbin Braxton Valentine, John Gordon Wal lace, Landen Funslen. A. Churchill Young, Jr., Ellis M. Talbott. By order of JAS. A. THOMAS. Com. Army Tenn. Dept., U. C. V. I HAMPDEN OSBORNE, Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff 1 Economical Haulage Equipment: Pneumatic Ti rci —and Demountable Rim*. Your choict of either the spec ial gearing of __ 5 1/6 to 1 for Do you realize that the RT inf of 7 1/4 to I Ford One-Ton Truck '*—*** ft at $430 is not only the most wonderful truck value ever offered but the most economical means of solving your haulage and delivery problems, whether you are a farmer, merchant or manufacturer? Let us give you all the facts. C.MIZELL FORD AND FORDSON DEALER Lakeland, Florida MAKING OFFICIAL VISIT Lakeland Chapter No. 28. Royal I Art'll Masons, will have the honor of | receiving Companion Erie L. Wirt of I Bartow, the grand king of the Grand Chapter of Florida, who is coming to Lakeland this evening to make jan official inspection of the local ! chapter. The Royal Arch degree Is | |to he conferred and the officers oL the chapter announce that all visit-J 'Chapter Masons in the city will be j j given a cordial welcome. I POULTRY ASSOCIATION NOTICE The Polk County Poultry Assoeia-; tion will hold tlieir second monthlyj meeting in the Men's Bible Class; Irooni of the Methodist church of, iLakeland on Tuesday. May 9th at' ; 2: JO P. M„ when it is the purpose I Ito make the organization permanent. | All persons interested in poultry cul t jture are invited to he present. At tend this meeting and join the asso ciation. GEO. E. COX. Treasurer. RECEIVES SAD NEWS. I Mrs. J. E. Sumner, of 210 West: Lemon street, received this morning |the sad news of the death of her mo-1 jiher. Airs. Mary Harry, of Providence,! j Rhode Island. Airs. Sumner return j led from visiting her mother only two! j wicks ago, having at that lime no in-1 timation left death was near. Mrs.! !Sumner will have llie sympathy of! many friends in her bereavement. Miss Janie Harrell, who has finish ed her third term as a teacher of the seventh grade in the Lake Morton school, has left to spend the summer [ lat her home in I’uitman, Georgia and I jwill visit in Jacksonville on her way I I home. ! N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNIT-: ED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DIS TRICT OF FLORIDA; IN BANKRUPTCY; 11\ Till: MATTER OF; :.l W. RAMSDELL AND J. \Y. COFFEY FOR MERLY ro- PARTNERS TRADINC AS .1. \V. RAMS- j DELL COMPANY. | To the creditors of -I \Y. Ramsdell and .1. 1 i AY. Coffey formerly cf-partners trading as .1. \V. ! Ramsdell Company, of Lakeland, Polk County land district aforesaid;- j NOTICE is hereby riven that the above | name.: .!. \Y. Ramsdell and .T. \V. Coffey, in i dividtially and as eo-partners trading ns .1. W. Ramsdell Company were duly adjudicated ; bankrupt on to-wit. the 10th day of Febru ary. and tliat tin* first meeting of their ’creditors will be held at the office • ( the un -1 tierdefied referee, rooms X and !i First Na tional Bank building. Tampa. Fla., on the KICHTEr.NTH DAY Ot APRIL. 1!22. at TEN O’CLOCK in the forenoon, at which time the creditors limy appear, prove their claims. examine mo bankrupt, eleet a trus tee and transact such other business as may pr'iterlv come before said meeting. Dated Tampa. Florida, this ath day of • : Ap: il A. D. Vj'22. H P. BAYA. REFEREE IN BANK RI’PTCY. WANT I'D—Men or women to or tiers for genuine guaranteed hosiery for men. women ?r<l nr idre*:. Elim j iiates darning. $40.00 per week full : time, SI.OO an hour spare time. Ex i perience unnecessary. Interna ! tional Stocking Mills, Norristown. Pa FOR REAL SERVICE CALL 298 Open day and night. Complete machine and repair shop. Our work is guaranteed and charges are right. Complete line of tires and accessories. OFFICIAL DIXIE HIGHWAY GARAGE Friday and Saturday Specials 4 Yards of 40 fl Voiles regular 50c values $1.50 Myricks of Lakeland Late Model Used Cars For Sale 1922 Reo Speed Wagon, cord tires, cab and delivery body. Used only 6,000 miles. 1921 Light Six Studebaker, 5 cord tires; car has been driven only 6,500 miles. Looks like new. 1921 Oakland Six, 5-passenger, re painted, cord tires; in excellent shape. Bargain at price asked. SAMMON-WEEKS AUTO CO. 221 South Florida Ave. Phone 65 READ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE THREE