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News-Press from Fort Myers, Florida • Page 4

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Fort Myers, Florida
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rotra TIIE FORT MYERS PRESS. FORT JIYER TUESDAY OCTOBER' OUT OUR WAY By Williams mapping; square' miles on the Olyaipia peninsula, Washington. Miyil'' utitlif II Expectant -Mother Is Taken By Kidnappers From Missouri Ranch crack he does not thews to accept. A camera which photographs IS square miles in a single- exposure will be used by fliers in WELL KIOVM, 1 TROT" October is National Dough month. Let us all give dunks.

IX SHOOTER But wait shotgun, Sheriff Olin Killings-worth said, entered the Wilson borne where Mrs. McKinley and her mother were alone. According to the sheriff, he demanded money, but was told there was none in the house. He then forced the girl to accompany him in the family car, alter binding and gagging her mother. Mis.

Wilson freed herself after half an hour, and notified officers. The car was last reported seen at Aldrich, about twenty miks northeast of here. Observers said the machine, a sport if iMOkjOER A RATTER GOT HERE. OMtTlME. nROoCit-A MW GI'EENTIELD, Oct.

14 OP) Kidnaping o' Mrs. Alma Wilson McKinley, 24-year-old heiress and expectant mother, stirred southwest Missouri today. Enraged friends joined officers of a sear of cities and towns in a patrcl of, highways from the foothills Ozarks to the Missouri river, seeking a small masked man who abducted the girl last night from the ranch home of her father, Benton Wilson, oil millionaire. The kidnaper armed with Pl4r TmtT A THAR lTb OKii-V 1 ESTERO (H. D.

SIWerfrirxM A party was given in honor of Ernest Fernandez fourth birthday at tiie home of Antone Fernandez. Estero children were present to enjoy the refreshments. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles MeKeown a boy weighing 8Vj pounds.

The mother and child are getting along as well as can be expected. George Hunt, who lias been suffering from a severe told, is now much improved. II. D. Silverfriend returned Monday afternoon by bus from Miami.

He met Mr. and Mrs. Carl llanton of the Tropical News on Flagler street, Miami, Monday morning. Last Friday Mr. Silver-friend attended the Masonic Acacia Club luncheon in tae Congress Building, where some notables of the order were present and made toasts.

He was also called upon A HOMEY PLACE Our food Is prepared and served 'Jie homey way. Why not give over the preparation of meals at home these hot days and let us serve you. The "out-door" dining room under the trees is so comfortable, and you have a much wider range of food selection than you would have at home. At our prices you will sa7e money, too. Try it coupe, was followed by anotner 1 car.

Wilson and his two sons, Everett and Earl Wilson and the girl's I I I I 9kW I I I UH "SI CONTINUOUS SEBY1CE 7 TO 9 husband, Harold McKinley, were in Kansas City with a load of cattle from the Wilson estate when the kidnaping was perpetrated. and gave a short talk. He was the guest of C. K. Hilty, publicity man of the Miami Power and Light company.

Miami welcomed the Legion boys who "'brought home the bacon" from the Boston convention. Harvey Seeds drum and bugle corps are now the world's champions for the third time. The Garden Spot Jackson Street at First A Chicagoan has willed a box of candy to the Coolidges. It is a question now whether Cal will come out in his column with the Collier Building lip" 5-" 111 111 HAS EVERYTHING FOR MAN, BIRD, AND BEAST ANTIQUES. i 1930 BY NLA SERVICE, INC.

en a a side Drive, the house formerly occupied by F. J. Frankenhoff. Mrs. T.

G. Walker and the to have their home in a houseboat, the other being Mr. and Mrs. C. H.

Winter whos? house IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIMlfllllllllfllllllllllllF EVERGLADES (Mr. Fraiik 8. Lewis) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Powell and MissfeBirdie Collins were dinner guests "of Jeff Riley Saturday KEEP YOUR DOLLARS IN FORT MYERS To be spent in building up your own community.

Don't send them to Lakeland, Tampa, Wall street or some other foreign port, NEVER TO COME BACK. We are 100 PER CENT AMERICAN and we believe in spending our money at home. boat is anchored in the yacht ba-1 sin, below the power plant. George VV. Butler, project tn-gineer, of the state road depart Misses Neal and Friday spent th day in Miami, Saturday.

F. J. Frankenhoff left for Fort Myers Monday morning on a short business trip. PRESS WANT ADS PAY ment, is staying at the Everglades Inn, They are working on the proposition of drainage for the Tamiaroi Trail and adjacent territory between Royal Palm Ilam-moci and Turner's River. It is expected a dragline will commence operations next week open 666 1 evenh'ig' at the Lverglades Inn.

After dinner they enjoyed the evening playing bridge. Friday evening some of the youngs-people of Everglades, spent a most enjoyable time on a boating isarty out to Indian Key where they danced on the beach andAad a weiner roast Those of the party were Arden" Doss, Miss Dorothy Bulloch. Miss Constance ing up the ditches, lhis work is Kellere a Headache or Kenralgla lu St minutes rht-rks a t'ol'l (lie first Jay. and rtii'vU Slalurla In Ibrm tiajrs. 66G also in Tablets, much needed and will be of great benefit to those engaged in farm- ing.

The party will be increased shortly as the preliminary- work progresses and the job will take Tindall, Thomas E. Jolly, Lonnie vvarren, Robert FTazier, "Dunks" I probably two months or more. SI Uoggess and Mr. and Mrs. Guy G.

Johuson who acted as chaperon. of Boca Grande ar-prhsed in Everglades Saturday afternoon spending the week-end with -his wife, Mrs. Agnes Ivey. H. J.

McGill, carrier for the 1 a s-Chokoloske3 mail route," -was in Fort Myers Satur-day'-'on a (business trip. The work includes the deepening of Turner's River, making it navigable. Misses Rosalund Campbell, Constance Tindall and Messrs. ''Jim-mie" Howell and "Pete" Priest spent Saturday in Miami shcip-iping and attending the theatre. Brandt Conklin of Palm Beach spent the week-end with Sheriff and Mrs.

Louis Thorpe. lie returned Monday morning accompanied Iby Mrs. Conklin who has been the guesfof her sister, Mrs. Thorpe, for a few weeks. Superintendent T.

George Walker and Mrs. Walker are now living in their new home on River KINZIE BROTHERS Steamer Line Steamer from Fort Myers Daily, Except Sunday at 8 A.M. Ferry from Punta Eassa Daily 8 A.M., 4 P.M. Seven Days a Week Returning From Sanibcl One Hour Later Join the army Let's make Fort Myers look like Mrs. W.

McLeod and her twov children and sister-in-lawt itself. Mowing Scythes, Cycles, Shears, Hoes, I Rakes, Weed Cutters, $1.00 up. DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT? Long Sleeve Dresses, Sweaters and heavier piece goods are making the season more noticeable. REMINGTON U. M.

C. Gun shells like an old friend. That name needs no introduction. Stock complete. 171 y-a I'll trMiit Mwa A AWNINGS Mr.

II. Pagh in Charee Co. Sis' When You Need TITLE SERVICE ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TITLE INSURANCE or FEDERAL RECORDS SEARCHES SEE LEE COUNTY TITLE CO. Telephone Bldg. Phone 28 Miss Emma McLeod, returned from-' Boca Grande Saturday afternoon after spending a most delightful week there visiting.

Rob Thompson of Chokoloskee was in Everglades Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Nelson wePS-in town Saturday. Mr.

Nelson, it -will be recalled, was at one-time manager of the Everglades Laundry, flaw that the rainy season seems to be definitely over the farmers who have put in seed beds and have plants large enough arejdanting their acres to peppers, tomatoes and eggplants. At thearms along the Deep Lake road much activity is seen and alon the Trail it will soon be in evidence also as the land becomes dryer and the planting begins. There is much optimism felt by all the farmers. Mrs. G.

Washbon and little daughter, Elizabeth, returned Saturday from Boca Grande after spending a week with Mr. G. Washbon. Mrs. W.

R. Washburn of Fort MyftV is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edmond Scott of Deep Lake. Miss Mabel Lopez of Chokoloskee. was In Everglades Saturday visiting friends.

I. Riggs was' in Chokoloskee onefiay this week attending to the business' of getting oyster sheriff to be used for the foundation of the new fish house at Port DufJoiit which will house the South Fish comnanv. This Is nn CALL THE POSTAL For Messenger Scnlce. Telegrams or Cables. Messengers furnished for delivery of Messages or Parcels to any point in the city reasonable cliarg Postal Telegraph Cable Company 1129 First St Phones 016-91; VITLES INSURED BV MEN'S WEAR Hamilton Browni Shoes i Stetson Hats Jefferson Hats Phillip-Jones Shirts GAME TRAPS Season will soon be here.

Preparq now while you can have choice. NEW YORK TITLE no MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 Turning Plows, Planters, have had their round Now for Shapes and Pepper Hoes. rrmrmmrmmr fa? Q9UTaBaV9SSEBKsVSBSSB3HBBBaW Pee-Gee Pairits Another direct factory shipment just received. Mastic Outside 4v TAMPA-FLO R.IOAJ -t HOTEL HILLSBORO TAMPA, FLORIDA Double-Thick Outside Flatkoat Inside Varnishes, Trims Walnut 75c OFFERS ITS GUESTS Free Auto Storage BarVon's rivcf ustbji of the power plant, and ill be the headquarters of thfirhing belonging to Mr." Riggs. Mivand Mrs.

J. w. ifoan and their children motored to Sara-loUfSunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hobman as their guests on the ri.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scott and their two children and Mrs. W. U.

WashlMirn and Mrs. Lybass of Port Myers made a party lrom Deep Lake that 'motored to Miami Friday for a day's shopping. MUs Emma McLeod accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Ncl-on on their return trip to Punta C-orda.

Hob Crsntham of Boca Grande Soft Lights Radios Central Location 82S Rooms Large Rooms Large Windows Free Electric Fans Large Sample Rooms i SI mm EXCELLENT DINING ROOM And Other Advantages Bat NO Increase In Rates Hotel Hillsboro SQUARE DEALING A Home-Owned Institution FO MYERS' BEST MERCHANTS FOR 44 YEARS liQUARE i DEALING arrived in Evergadcs Saturday afternoon remaining over Sunday. Alphonse Lopor of Chokoloskee lias moved his family here and are occupying the house boat he Mr. Daniels used to live. This the second family her? Mit-- ii irynnp miii)ni'i A)( Tampa, Florida fiii'fmnm 1.

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