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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08

1t hard to persuade you that his lie was
worth living. Neither would find 1t hard
to persuade you that the life OF Susannah
Wesley was worth living. She sent out ono
son to organize Methodism and the other son
to ring his anthems all through the ages.
would not find 1t hard to persuade you that
the life of Frances Leere was worth living:
as she established in England school for
the scientific nursing OF the sick. and then
when the war broke out between France and
Germany went to the front, and with her
own hands scraped the mud off the
bodies OF the soldiers dying in the
trenches with her weak arm, standing one
night in the hospital, pushing back Ger
man soldier to his couch as, all frenzied with
his wounds, he rushed toward the door and
said: "Let me go! Let me 90 to my 'ltebe
mutter.'" Major-Generals standing back to
let pass this angel OF mercy.
Neither would I have hard WORK TO per-
suade you that Grace Darling lived life
worth living-the heroine of the lfeboat.
You are not wondering that the Duchess OF
Northumberland came to see her, and that
people of all lands asked for her lighthouse,
and that the proprietor Of the Adelphi The.
lust to sit in the llfeboat while some ship
wrecked scene was being enacted.
But know the thought In the minds OF
hundreds who read this. You say, "While
know all these lived lives worth living. I
don't think my life amounts to much" An,
my friends, whether you live life con-
spicious or inconspicuous, 1t is worth living
iiyou live Alright. And want my next sen, d;
tence to go down into the depths OF all
your souls. You are to be rewarded, not
according to the greatness Of your work,
but according to the holy industries
with which you employed the talents you
really possessed. Tne majority or tne
crowns ofheaven will not be given to people
with ten talents. for most OF them were
tempted only to serve themselves. The vast
majority OF the crowns Of heaven will be
given to people who had one talent, but gave
it all to God. And remember that our life
here Is Introductory to another. 1t Is the
vestibule to palace. but who despises the
door of the Madeleine because there are
grander glories within? Your life II rightly
lived Is the first bar OF an eternal oratorio,
and who despises the first note OF Haydn's
symphonies? And the life you live now Is
all the more worth living because 1t opens
into life that shall never end, and the last
letter OF the word ''time" Is the first letter
OF the word "eternit-!'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
BUSH VERSUS POLE LIAIAs.

= The dwarf or bush Lima beans can
how be purchased at such a reasonable
price that cultivators should be able
the present season to determine their
relative value for market purposes.
We have heard several gardeners in
charge of private places express it az
their opinion that the pole Lima
would soon be "bean of the past, +"
but we are not yet convinced that they
will disappear from the grounds of
those who raise beans for market, for
long-established practices and habits
are not readily obIiterate6 or
abolished. But every one who has
garden should try the bush Limas
and endeavor to determine their rela-
tive value with the pole varieties -
American Agriculturist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
The NIinueapoIis's Speed.

The cruiser Minneapolis did better than
the first reports indicated on her trial trip.
Commodore Selfridge telegraphed then to
the Navy Department that she made %. O5
knots, subject to tidal corrections. Tho
corrections we're made, and the Commodore
reported that, after making all allowances.
the average speed was 23.073 knots. By the
contract the builders wereto receive honus
for excess speed on the basis OF $50, 900 for
each luarter-knot over twenty-one knots, SO
that, according to Commodore selfridge's
figures, the premium earned Will amount to
S414, 900. the largest ever earned By vessel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08

farm as business. We ought to do
our best to make it pay. But it will
not do to make money the sole object
of our labor. This is especially true
if we have children. To bend eTsTJ
energy from daylight to dark, from
weeks end to weeks end and from one
years beginning to the other, to the
getting of money, is demoralizing to
the farmer, to his wife aud doubly so
to his children. Life's beginning is q
most important era. If to the young
it be clouded by the gloom of home
where the only object in living is to
get money, the shadow rarely ever
lifts. The whole life will be tinged
with the memory of those earlier days
on the farm.
I believe that is one great reason
why SO many leave the farm. Their
lives in the old home were a ceaseless
grind, unrelieyed by anything which
touched the tenderer side of nature.
What, then, should we do to remedy
this? Make home as beautiful as
possible. Suppose the house is old
and you are not able to build another.
Beautify it as much as you can. Set
out trees around it, clear away weeds,
tumble down fences and all unsightly
objects. Let grass grow fresh and
green all about it. Plant flowers in
pleasant places. And so all over the
farm. It will cost only little time
to make it beautiful. Inside make the
house home-like. A few books and pa
pers; music if you can afford it; at
e7entide let there be an ingathering
CT all the children. Read aloud to
them and have them read also. Be one
o. them and have a share in all that
interests them. Study nature with
them.
How many know the names and
habits of the birds which fit about in
summer? Who of us can tell the
names of the flowers which spring up
everywhere on the farm? This may
seem to some farmers all "nonsense.
From such decision Imust earnestly
appeal. The little lives intrusted to US
are the most precious of all Gods
gifts to us. It lies in our power to
dwarf them or help them unfold and
reach heights of success we ourselves
may never attain. We have no right
to entail upon our children the heri-
tage which many parents do when
they teach them to hate farm life.
There is no place on earth which is
nearer to natures heart than the
farm. We ought to love it and teach
our children to love it, too. Farm
life pays if it leads him who follows it
one step higher than he was at first.
No matter whether we die rich in
money or not if at the last our friends
can says of us that we loved nature and
natures God, and pointed the way up
to them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
HEATING OF Hay IN THE BARN.

Hay frequently heats in the NOW or
stack from the careless habit ofaaking
up the bottoms Of the hay cocks with
the rest of the hay. This part of the
hay takes moisture from the ground
sufficiently to start the heating, which
quickly spreads through the mass.
10 avoid this the bottoms should be
left on the ground and spread so that
the lay may dry, which it will do in
an hour, and may then be taken up
with the after loads. 1t is good
plan to scatter one pound of salt on
each load as it is put in the NOW or
the stack. This greatly tends to pre-
vent the heating by moderating the
fermentation of the new hay.-New
York Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
THE BEAUTIFUL IN FARM LIFE.

There is some danger that farmers
will become so intent on making their
lands pay money return that they
will lose sight of much that is beauti-
ful in country life, writes Edgar L.
Vincent. 1t is not all of life to be
be able to say at the end of each year
that there is good margin on the
right side of the farm account. This
is ali right, Of course; We are on the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
for an Unusual Act.

Charles o. Cedarquist, private, Company
A, Second United States Infantry, Omaha,
Neb.. was court-martialed and sentenced TO
imprisonment at hard labor for six months,
with forfeiture OF $40 per month OF his pay
for the same period.
Cedarquist refused to 20 to target practice
on Sunday on the grounds that his religious
scruples would not allow him to violate the
Sabbath day by dIscharging firearms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
Had an Ossified Heart.

An autopsy upon the body Of George o.
Carkins, who was found dead In 4 field in
Newington. n. H., and who was thought to
have been murdered. revealed that death
was caused by an osslfied henrt. Physicians
say that the organ showed one of the most
remarkable cases Of the kind ever seen. The
valves we're so thoroughly incrusted that 1t
did not seem possible for them to have
closed. The heart will be preserved for the
New Hampshire Medical Society.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08
The Strike and Uncle sam.

The cost to the United States OF putting
down tho railroad strike in the West Is estt-
mated by Government officials as fully $l,-
0OO. .0OO
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-08

thence into legislative halls, and after
while he commands listening senates as he
makes plea for the downtrodden and the
outcast. One OF 1.-THE younger boys becomes
8 merchant, starting at the foot OF the lad
der, but climbing on up until his success and
his philanthropies arerecogntzed all over tho
land. The other son stays at home because
he prefers farming life. and then he thinks
he will be able to take care OF father and
mother when they get old.
Ofthe two daughters. when tho war broke
out ona went through the hospital OF Pitts.
burg Landing and Fortress Monroe, cheer
ing up the dying and homestok, and taking
the last message to kindred far away. 20 that
every time Christ thought OF her He said, as
of old, 1.-THE same is My sister and mother"
The other daughter has bright home OF her
own, and In the afternoon OF the forenoon
when she has been devoted to her household
she goes forth to hunt up the sick and TO
encourage the discouraged, leaving smiles
and benediction all along the way.
But one day there start five kilograms from
the village for these five absent ones, saying,
"Come mother Is dangerously ILL.," But be-
fore they can be ready to start they receive
another telegram, saying, "Come motheri is
dead" The old neighbors gather In the old
farmhouse to do the last offices OF respect.
But as that farming son. and the clergyman,
and the senator, and the merchant, and the
two daughters stand by the casket OF the
dead mother. taking the last look or lifting
their little children to see once more the
face OF dear old grandma, want TO ask
that group around the casket one question,
"Do you really think b er life was worth liv-
ing?" A life for God. life for others. a
life Of unsslashness, a useful life, a Chris.
tian life, is always worth living.
would not find it hard to persuade you
that the poor lad. Peter Cooper, making glue
for q living and then amasstng q great for
tune until he could build a philanthrophy
which has had Its echo in 10000 philanthro-
pies all over the country-I would rot find
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
The King Of Bibulous Fountains.

1t may or may not be the ambition
of Mr.. s. f. Rowe to be at the head CT
Ocala's municipal affairs, but there
can be no question that in his line he
stands at the front, and there is none
to dispute his title to the name of
King of Bibulous Fountains in the
Brick City. The best is none too
good for his counters. The corn juice,
the essence Of rye. the extract of malt,
the fermented harley, the distilled
sour mash, the finest and ripest juice
of the grape, which he dispenses at
his Montazuma wine rooms, attest the
soveignty OF his reign in the domain
of liquids and fluids, and the fact that
he has in store the famous Tennessee
Yannessee brand Of a liquifed cereal
Of the vintage Of 1923, the finest me-
dicinal product to be found IN Ocala,
attests superatively that Rowe Il the
saloon king Of ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Cadet Bugle.

The Banner acknowledges witt.
pleasure the first copy of the Cadet
Bubble, monthly periodical, the out
come of the wisdom and thought of
the students of the Florida State Agri-
cultural College at Lake City. Il is
full of interest to the students, patrons
and friends of the institution. The
little monthly has decided merit.
Geo. r. Mexican and Frank D. Jack
son are the editors. Success to them
and the Cadet BugIe, is the wish of
the Banner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Travel Floridaward.

+. T. Bugbee, than whom the state
has no more appreciative immigrant
agent, returned from Chicago last Fri
day and was largely instrumental in
bringing several hundred excursionists
into the state.
He said two sections left when he
did over the fonon Route, three Sec
lions over the Eastern Illinois, and
the Illinois Central railroad people
claim as many sections over the other
two, all of which travel came into
Florida to look the country over with
a view to seeking homes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
EOCALA BANNER
Q. L. BTTTTNeER. City Editor.
Unprecedented Newspaper Combine.


THE OCALA BANNER and Twice
a Week WORLD one year, for only
$1.65. The BANNER and World AL
manac, sl.2O. Address,
0CALA BANNER,
Ocala, Fla.
The OcALA BANNER and the Allan
ia Weekly Constitution, for ONE Doll
Ian AND FIFTY CENTS year to CASH
subscribers. The Con .liiution is the
best weekly paper in the country, and
is emphatically thepeople's paper.
The Banner and Weekly Citizen,
Jacksonville, one year for only one
dollar and half cash, i advance.
Banner and Cincinnati Weekly In
qulrer for only one dollar and fifty
cents year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

These are strange times in which we
1--we. The Tallahassee Floridian is OPP
posed to any interference with the
present election law because it argues
that it is possible to have honest cleo
tions under dishonest laws or dishon-
est elections under honest laws. We
vote the leather medal to the Floridi-
an. It's editor should become an
ex-officio member of the state cam
wasting board.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Be sure not to fail to call at once BE-
fore it is too late, and look at those
justly celebrated riding and hunting
boots. Hand sewed, calf, black and
russell. The only place III Ocala We're
they can be obtained, and also per-
feet understanding shoe is for sale at
the Sand-Dodger Shoe Store, Miller's
block, Magnolia street.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soOthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoa. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. 25c bottle.
Be sure you ask for "AIrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Minus Chickens,

Jeweler Burnett has been caring
with fatherly eye for three mann
moth young ROSTERS, which he ex-
pected to havesdone done up brown for
a Christmas feast. Monday night a
thief entered his chicken coop and
now he mourns his three pet roosters.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Pit in Musical Language.

Mr.. Charles Coleman, a most prom
ising young musician, has been busy
for the past month in setting Mrs.
Marean's play of the 'Fireman's
Heart" to music. Mrs. Marean has
also written a lovely little play known
as "Santa Claus Apology" which Mr..
Coleman is now busy setting to music
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Nj. Thos. Eggers, l39 Florida
ST., San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, of which
these are SAMPLES, that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles
at ]. B Carlisle's Drug Store. Regular
size SOC and 81.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

The ocala Post Of knights Of Honor
at their last meeting elected the fol-
lowing new officers: Past Dictator.
William Fox; Dictator, IS. 81
Savage; Vice Dictator, Jacob
Brown; Assistant Dictator u
r. Maiteland; Financial Reporter.
L. Dozier; Reporter, Joe ii. MaIlet:
Treasurer, B. D. Hodge; Guide, W.
q. Massey; Gard, r. z. Dozier; sentI.
mel, J. =. Rarganheir; ChapIain. Z.
I. snowden medical examiner, A. II.
r. Frederick
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Used and Abused.

The human eye student in optics is
now in Ocala, and can be found at the
'Sand-Dodger" shoe store, Magnolia
street. We cannot work miracles, but
we can accurately aud perfectly fit the
eyes of any man, woman or child
whose sight it is possible to be bene.
fitted by the use of glasses.
Respectfully,
G. H. FULLER,
11-22-1m Box pa, Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
w. O. T. u.

The w. C. T. u. will hold their reg
ular meeting IN the Methodist church
on Friday afternoon at 8 p. m. As
there is very important business to be
transacted all members are requested
to be present, and the ladies in gener-
al are cordially Invited to attend.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Shoveling Sand.

The enterprising firm of l.. ]. Hais-
ley q Co. have disposed of during the
past week twenty acre orange grove
near the city and six cottages and lots
on the outskirts of the town for Sl2,-
900. It was good deal and 6ne only
that enterprising and wide awake men
can make.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
From Groceries to Tobacco.

Mr.. Palfreeman, who for number
of years ran grocery store, next to
the city marke', has disposed of same
to Mr.. W. M. Gray and has gone into
the manufacture of cigars in the
Thompson block.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Strictly a Cyclone.

A terrible storm swept over sec
ton of country four miles north Of
WestviIle, Florida, Monday, danger
ously injuring J. N. Skinner, represen-
tative-elect, wrecking his place and
wounding every member of his fami-
IT, All his corn. fodder ETC., was
blown away.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

People who havcstried it, say that
there is no better medicine for dyspep-
STA than Ayers SarsaparilIa. 1t may
not give one the stomach Of an ostrich,
but it is so strengthens the aiimentary
organs that digestion Of ordinary food
becomes easy and natural.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Prospective Bliss.

The approaching marriage of Mr..
Fred Veal, of the s. S., o. & G.. rail-
road Office, at Ocala, is set for Decem-
Der Goth. His fair bride-to.be is Miss
Fuller, of LEROY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Lost or Stolen.

A red hound bitch, with black
mouth, seven months old, disappeared
about the first of September. A re-
ward of ten dollars Will be paid for
her return to the Banner office.
1O-12-tf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Don't buy lamps or fancy lamp
shades before inspecting the stock at
the Anti Monopoly Drug Store, next
door to the First National bank.
Prices lower than ever.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
For Rent.

A nice suit of front rooms, fresh and
tidy, once occupied by Judge Bull
lock. Also the front room in Banner
block, once occupied by DR.. E. Van
Hood. Also an Office two rooms) in
Legal Row. Apply to
ID. w. DAVIS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Meeting Of County Teachers.

The Marion County Teachers assoc
citation white) will meet Saturday
December 18th, at the Ocala Graded
High school. Every teacher in the
county is earnestly invited to attend.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Residence for Sale.

Situated in the most desirable part
of Ocala, two acres of ground highly
improved bearing orange trees, shade
trees and shrubbery. Also a number
Of fine building lots adjoining.
Address, r. AIcCoNATHY.
1Rtf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
Xmas Goods,

While its stock of dry goods, notions,
shoes, ETC., etc., is as complete as any
in town, and at prices that always con-
vinces.
Again we respectfully invite you to
call.
OCAI4A COMMERCIAL & Bazaar Co.,
F. P. GADsoN, Bus. M'n'gr.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Mr. j. Sinclair, of Benwood, West
Virginia, and owner of fine organge
grove property at Kendrick, is with us
for the winter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Mr.. ]. r. Withers. of Jackson, Ten
nessee. is visiting Rev. G. NJ. Gray and
family.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

The trouble with the orange buyers
of Orange Lake is that they can't get
cars enough to forward their fruit as
fast as it is called for.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
What Ali FlOridlans Should Know.

Jacksonville, Fla.
have been troubled long time
with bilious attacks and sick head
ache. Having tried almost every
thing that could be obtained from
druggists without any permanent
benefit, concluded to give Simmons
Hepatine trial, aud lind that it did
for me all that you claimed it would
do. Yours truly, w. B. YOUNG.
For sale by Jas. b. Carlisle, Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
cAARI Es col EMAN

Pianist and composer. Pupils taken
for piano or organ. Engagements for
playing taken. Write Charles Cole
man, Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Owing to increase of patronage the
Tampa Times increased its size from
five to a six column paper.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

The prerequisite to citizenship in
Marion county is to become sub
scriber to the Ocala Banner. Good
citizenship requires this.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Mr.. Earnest Spar, who has spent
the past two years with his mother at
Ventura, California, returned last FRI
day, and his pleasant face can be seen
at Mccall & SPARKS furniture store,
where he is the leading salesman.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

The dredging machine in Orange
lake, near Citra, is doing splendid
work and several miles of the canal
are completed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Mr.. F. F. Koonce is here from jack
sonville and may again take charge of
the Frederick House.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

w. w. Condon,s millinery depart
ment Is one Of the most complete de-
partments in Ocala. Lookout for their
display ad in next weeks Banner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Oysters in all styles, also light
lunches served at Smiths, with special
regard to the wants of ladies and
children.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14
The German.

She Ocaia Rifles will give German
at the Ocala House on the night of
December 31st.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

The only place TO get solid leather
shoe, warranted, for Sl.10, is at the
Sand Dodger Shoe Store.