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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03
A GREAT ESTABLISHMENT.
A Business Firm of which
0cala is Justly Proud
Il Is TIE z. ?. clasiiin 81 this Par. .:
Florida Has ker: Even Growth with
the Growth Of the city-Eas wen
Success By Pursuing Modern
Srsi-ess Nethcis


Business Methods.
The very fact that the great depart
ment store of II. Il. Masters is under
the direct control Of Mr.. Il. y. Wealth
ers is enough to give it prestige, and
standing, aud popularity with the peo-
pie Of this county who have known
him so long. He grew up in this store.
IL Is his alma mater. More than thirty
years of his life has been spent behind
its counters and it, desks. He early
developed a taste for the business and
is one Of the few of the many who
have tried it who has mastered it
thoroughly. Under his direction this
store was quickly transformed from a
crossroads affair, kept as cross-road
stores are, into the modern depart
ment store that it is to-day. For a
long time it out-classed any store of
its kind in this section of Florida.
When Mr.. Weathers first obtained
control of it, nearly all its supplies
were purchased in Savannah. the or
ders being made through the mails,
and the goods were sold on longtime
with the Dutchmans ten per cent
added for profits.
Mr.. Weathers early conceived the
idea of buying aud selling close and
ON short time, and in order to do
which began buying in New York.
His business acumen soon led him di-
rectiy to the mills where the goods
were manufactured, and he was soon
recognized as the shrewdest Of south
ern buyers. For instance, he go
longer thought of buying shoes in
New York, but went direct to Boston
and Lowell, the markets for the man
ufacture of these goods, and for prints
and carpets he sought also the mills
where they were manufactured. This
enabled him To sell at such exceeding
~ low figures that it gave his firm q
reputation throughout all Florida
which il has enjoyed for many years
and continues still TO enjoy.
OuG vi AAtE ANl0t AAA0 ~
Weathers inaugurated was 10 put an
experienced man at the head Of each
department, holding him responsible
for its success or failure and requiring
him to familiarize himself thoroughly
with its details. So at the head Of is
departments he has well trained and
experienced statesmen.
At the head of the ladies Dress
Goods Department is Mr. +. I. He
venstOn. To use the vernacular Of the
trade, this gentleman has held
down" this position for nearly fifteen
years and is as familiar with its de-
tails as it is possible for one TO become,
10 is able to sell the best quality OF
goods at the lowest margin Of prices.
There are no bargains that would
please a lady that escapes his vigilant
eye. We may remark, in parentha-
sis, that Mr.. HelvenstOn i an artist in
his line, and knows exactly how to
cater TO the exquisite taste Of his fair
customers. All the ladies unite in
pronouncing him a connoisseur.
Mr. Geo. w. Martin is at the bead
Of the Hardware Department. He,
like Mr.. Helvenston, has been with
the firm for q number of years. He
knows nc other line of business but
his own. In the dress goods depart
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03
Le-oT ia:ea:es.

Special Correspondence Ocaia Banner.
The Leroy literary society held
very interesting meeting Friday even
ing. The programme was well rem
dered and many of the participants
deserve much praise Miss Lena
Phillips, one OF Fellowship's fairest
maidens, was the guest of Mrs. :. H.
Brown the past week Miss Rosa
Belle Barco visited relatives in Leroy
this week Or. Veal, our worthy
physician, was called to Dunnellon
twice the past week to see the sick.
Others appreciate his great skill as
well a. those who have known him
for many years We are sorry that
50 many Of the Banner correspondents
have such hard feelings toward their
fellow-men as TO be always speaking
unkindly Of each other, as in the case
of Silverite and Hector and Andro-
manche. PEACH BLOST0M.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03

on their farms the coming season.
Several Of our truck growers are
experimenting with growing their
own seed potatoes for spring planting,
and should they prove IA success It will
be n great saving To farmers The
potato crop in this vicinity the COM
ing season viii be a large one, a. over
one hundred acres will be planted
Mr.. and Mrs r. NJ. Moore, who spent
the heated term at Columbia :. C.,
have returned. as dis also Henry Ray
sor. who was summering at Charles
ton. FARMER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, sOftens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
js the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03

The intense itching ami suarr.u- Incl
ient 70 these diseases. Is Christianity al.aret
by applying Cham Slaiu Eve an1
Skin Ointment. Many v-y hs3 cases
have been permanently cared tv IS. II
is equally efficient f1r it:i1i1-r piles ana
a fav0rite remedy far sure nipple
chapped hands chilblasn7, tros- t.-e@
and chronic sore eye - cs i@r
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03

Educate Your BoWels With Cascarcts.
Candy Cat1arsic- cure constipation f1rcser.
l9c, *. II G {. faIl, druggists gcsa1d mo1cy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-09-03

Suits 10 order SIS and upwards, at
J. J. Fuller's.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
Railroad Arrangements

The Central Passenger Association has
granted the usual reduction in rates to
persons attending the Ohio Universalist
Convention at Manchester, Clinton Co.
Ohio, June "a 1897.
Tickets going can be obtained with GER
tificates, not to exceed three days before
June 3, mot including Sunday provided
the fare going is not less than seventy
five cents. Tickets going with certifi-
Gates, can also be secured three days
after the Convention assemblies. This
includes the opening date of the Conven-
tion.
These certificates will enable the hold
ers thereof to purchase return tickets by
same route travelled in going to the Con-
vention at one-third first-class limited
| fare, if presented within three days (not
| including Sunday, after adjournment.
In order that these certificates shall be
valid to secure reduced rates returning
from the Convention, the secretary must
certify upon each certificate, to the spec
| ial agent of the Central Passenger As
ISOLATION, that one hundred persons, or
more, have presented certificates showing
that they have paid full fare in going to
| the Convention.
| Strict as these rules are, we can secure
| the advantages of reduced fare, provided
| that all ministers and others will co -oper-
| ate in securing full attendance
The through tickets and certificates
must be secured from some ticket Office
where through tickets to Manchester can
| be obtained.
We suggest that persons intending to
| go to the Convention inquire at local rail
road stations if the agents are supplied
with certificates.
| Any information further than that con-
tanned in the foregoing will be cheerfully
given, if within our power.
J. w. HENLEY, Secretary
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
MRS. JENNIE CHAMBERLAIN.

With sorrow we record the death, March
27th, at Little Hooking, O., of Mrs. JENNIE
CHAMBERLIN. Her health had been fail
ing for several months, but patiently and
bravely she bore her sufferings, exhibiting
a cheerful spirit to the last. She leaves
husband and three small boys, with many
other friends to mourn her loss. She was
loved by all who knew her, both young
and old, and her home was a place to
which all could go to. She was a good
neighbor, always ready to lend helping
hand in any trouble, and had good word
for every one. She was a member of the
Universalist church, and was a teacher in
the Sunday-school, also member of the
Missionary Alliance, and was a faithful
and willing worker in all, always evincing
her firm belief in her faith. Her help
and presence will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services were conducted in the
church March 3lst, by Rev. Carrie w.
Brainard A large number of sympathizing
friends were present.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
MRS. Ia. p. NORTH.

Mrs. LUCINDA PACKARD NORTH was born
in Brimfield, Portage Co., Ohio, Nov. 2S,
1915. Married Yelotes North, Jan. %,
1885, when they moved to Huntington,
where she lived until her death Mrs.
North was the mother of fourteen chill
dren, seven sons and seven daughters, only
five of whom are living. She cared for all
in their last illness except one, who was in
the far West, and all lived to manhood
and womanhood except two. Her hus band
joined the family above, Sept. II, 1887. April
8, 81, she followed him went home because
the hands that had done so much were tired
and the body worn out. She was tenderly
cared for by daughter and husband
while waiting for the summons The
faith that had sustained her in so many
trials bore her peacefully to the unknown.
The funeral was conducted by the writer
at the Universalist chulch of Huntington.
where she and her family found church
home May her rest be sweet.
ABBIE E. DANFoRTH.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
KENTUCKY CONVENTION.

The Kentucky Universalist Convention
will meet in annual session with the
church at Good Hope, Hopkins County, on
Friday, May 2Sth, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to
continue in session three days. All the
churches in the State will please elect
delegates who will be in attendance. All
ministers in the State who are in fellow
ship with the Convention, as well as min
listers from adjoining States, are cordially
invited to be present. Our efficient mis-
sionary, DIR. Q. H. Shinn, has been spec
tally invited and we hope he will be with
us. Rev. G. F. Dykeman, of Minnesota,
arrived in the State on the Sth of this
month to assume pastoral charge of some
of the churches and will attend the Con-
vention.
Good Hope Church is situated near the
line of the L. & N. railroad, three miles
south of Nortonville, the crossing of the
C. & o. road.
Warrington is the nearest station where
vehicles will be waiting for any who may
desire to come by rail.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
who may desire to come and help us in the
glorious work
POLK CANsLER, Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
CHARLES III. SHEPHERD.

CHARLES H. SHEPHERD, son of William
and Catherine Shepherd, was born in Ar
canum, o., March 4, 1857, died April 10,
1897; aged forty years, one month, and
eight days. His father preceded him long
years ago, while the mother still survives.
He was married to Miss Luanna Roberts,
of New Madison, O., Sept. 10, 1882. His
early childhood was spent in New Paris,
O., and the remainder of his life in Area
nun. He was a dutiful son and an affec-
tionate companion, and a father to his
niece, who was left TO his care. He was
been honored by the community of Darke
County, and he was ever upright in all
business relations. He believed with the
poet that Fan honest man is the noblest
work of God.' For years past he had
been a subscriber to THE UNIvERsALIsT
and believed in the Fatherhood of God
and the brotherhood of man. Honor to
his memory and peace to his soul is our
prayer. The Odd Fellows, with which
order he had been associated since early
that fraternity, assisted at the funeral
services and at the grave. He was beauti-
fully laid to rest in the cemetery at New
Madison, o.. and was followed to Lis mar
row bed by host of relatives and friends
who deeply mourn his loss Funeral SER
vices conducted by Rev. T. S. Guthrie, of
indianapolis, at the home in Arcanum
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
VACATION DAYS.

In the Lake Regions of Wisconsin
Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and
South Dakota, along the lines of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway, are
hundreds of charming localities preemi-
nently fitted for summer homes, nearly
all of which are located on or near lakes
which have not been fished out. These
resorts range in variety from the ''full
dress for dinner to the flannel shirt cos
tune for every meal. Among the list are
names familiar to many of our readers as
the perfection of Northern summer re
sorts. Nearly all of the Wisconsin point
of interest are within a short distance
from Chicago or Milwaukee, and none of
them are so far away from the s'busy
marts of civilization" that they cannot
be reached in few hours of travel, by
frequent trains, over the finest road in
the Northwest-the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway. Send a two cent
stamp for a copy of ''Vacation DAYS"
giving a description of the principal re-
sorts, and list of summer hotels and
boarding houses, and rates for board, to
Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15

stamp and signature Of special agent OF
the railway association. A violation of
the rules in certifying that the stipu-
lated number was in attendance, when
actually less number of standard Ger
tificates were presented, will debar
the offending organization from the fur
Their courtesies of this Committee.
SEvENrH.-The certificates are not
transferable, and the signature fixed at
the starting point compared with the
signature to the receipt will enable the
agent to detect any attempted transfer.
A transfer or misuse of certificates au-
thorizsd under this rule will forfeit all
privileges granted.
E1GHTH.-A guarantee has been given
the Central Passenger Committee, to re-
deem at full fares any return tickets pro-
cured by persons in attendance at this
meeting that may be found to have been
transferred. misused or offered for sale.
N. B.--Please read carefully the above
instructions, be particular to have the
certificates properly filled and certified
by the railroad agent from whom you
purchase your going ticket to the place
OF meeting. as the reduction on return
will apply only to the point at which
such through ticket was purchased.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
The Pastors Invitation.

The Manchester Universalist church
invites the State Convention of Univer-
salists and auxiliaries, June IA. Ours is
a thriving little city, having many new
buildings, and new electric lights and
waterworks. You will be welcomed to
the city and to the homes of our people.
You will find our beautiful church one
block north and one block east of the
depot. All delegates and visitors will
come direct to the church, and there be
assigned for entertainment. The ALI
ance will provide for dinners and sup
pers at the usual rate. Please send
names in early to committee for enter
tainment, stating what days you are to
be here, Sincerely,
o. G.. COLFGROyE
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
MINNESOTA CONVENTION.

The thirty-second annual session of the
State Convention of Universalists of the
State of Minnesota will be held with All
Souls Universalist Church at Minnea-
polls Mimi, on Wednesday and Thursday,
June 10th and nth, 1897 The Conven-
tion will be called to order at 10 A. NJ, Wed
nesday, June 10th. Rev. J. M. Atwood,
pastor of futile Universalist Church, Min
neapolis, will preach the occasional SER
mon.
The Convention will consist of the or
dained clergymen in fellowship of the
Convention residing in the State of Min
nesota; of four lay delegates from each
Society, and from each Sunday-school in
it's fellowship; of the officers of the Con-
vention and of all holders of certificates
of Honorary Life Membership.
JAY w. CRANE, Standing Clerk
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15

The Ohio Universalist Convention will
hold it's seventy-second annual session at
Manchester, beginning at Z P. NJ, We'd
nesday, June 2, 1897, and continuing until
all business has been transacted.
The Convention will be composed of:
~ All ordained ministers in fellow
ship with the Convention.
(2) OF delegates duly elected by the
churches in fellowship with the Conven-
tion, and whose names have been duly
certified to the Secretary.
Each church is entitled to two dele
gates, who shall be members of that
church. and for each one hundred men,
bers to one additional delegate.
The following amendment to the con-
stitution, by vote of the trustees, will be
submitted to the Convention, for adop-
tion or rejection, viz. Change Section 2
of Article ", that it shall read:
1.-THE Board of Trustees shall consist of
seven members, of whom the President,
Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer
shall be members ex-officio. Of the
other three members one shall retire
each year,
No delegate whose name has not been
certified to the Secretary and entered
upon the official roll can participate in
the business of the Convention until duly
approved by the Committee on Creden-
tials.
Address all credentials to the Secre-
tary at Fountain, Fountain Park, -
Champaign Co., Ohio, until May 2s, 1897;
thereafter to Manchester, Clinton County.
]. w. HENLEY, Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
MRS. c. S. KISTER.

Died, in Canton, Ohio, April 1, 1897,
Mrs. C. S. KIsTER, of Bloomfield, Iowa.
Her funeral was held in the Universalist
church in Bloomfield, April 3rd, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. John Hughes
She was born in Pennsylvania, April 6
1925; came to Bloomfield when young wo-
man and.after a few years was married to
Israel Kister, who died several years ago.
She was one of the charter members of
the church here and has ever been loyal
to the church and its teaching. 1t was
truly fitting that the closing scene of her
life should be consummated in the church
and conducted by Bro. Hughes, who or
ganized the church and gave the hand of
fellowship to all the earlier members
The Kister home was many years the
home of the ministers.
In January, 1896, she had light stroke
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is
only one way to cure Deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the mu-
cuous lining of the Eustachan Tube
When this tube gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free
F.. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props.
Toledo o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15

of paralysis from which she never recov-
cred. AS she lived alone, her niece came
and took her to the home of her brother in
Canton, April 1896, where she spent the last
year in very feeble health. Her last sick
ness was pneumonia and the day before
she died second stroke of paralysis. For
two weeks she thought her life was near
ing its close; was perfectly resigned and
several times hummed the song, ''Some
Sweet Day." The body was accompanied
home by her brother, Robert Douglas, and
niece. The church was filled with old
time neighbors and friends, who came to
pay their last tribute of respect to one
who long lived among them. F. j. NJ.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
The Spring storms strike

The Spring storms strike
hard those who are thin in
flesh, whose system is weak
and nerves irritable. The
sharp, cutting pains of neural
gia tell when the blow has
taken effect. Why wait for
the signali SCOTS Emul-
sion of Cod-liver Oil with
Hypophosphite8 i'll feed and
strengthen weak nerves. 1t
should be taken as a preven-
tive in every case of weak
ness and nerve exhaustion.
Early prevention is better
than cure" So says the
wise man. For sale by all druggists
at 50 cents and $I.oo.
SCOTT d BOVINE, Chemists New York.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
Ohio woman's Missionary Alliance.

The eighth annual Convention of the
Woman's Universalist Missionary ALI
ance, of Ohio, will meet at Manchester,
Tuesday, June 1st, 1897, at $3.50 A. NJ. This
convention is composed of the officers of
the State Alliance, the Superintendent of
the Alliance at large, the presidents, or
in their absence, the secretaries of the To-
cal Alliance and one delegate for every
twenty-five members or fraction thereof
All Alliances are not only requested but
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
An Important Amendment to Article XI
w. q. A. Constitution, Increasing
Delegates.


At present Article XI reads as follows
"Ihe Annual Convention shall consist of
the officers of the Executive Board of the
National Society, Presidents of morgan
lied States and Presidents of State Mis-
sionary Societies, with three delegates
from each State, District of Columbia, or
other territory within the Jurisdiction of
the Society"
The amendment proposed is TO omit the
word "three" in the fourth line and to
insert the following clause Tor words),
lone delegnte for every nine members Of
any Mission Circle or any, and insert
them after ''from each" at the beginning
of the fifth line.
As amended Article X win read: "The
Annual Convention shall consist of the
officers of the Executive Board of the
National Society, Presidents of morgan
lied States and Presidents of State Mis-
sionary Societies with one delegate for
every nine members of any Mission Circle
from each or any State, District of Co
lumbia or other territory within the
jurisdiction Of the Association, ("
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15

Messiah, Philadelphia, extends a cordial
invitation to all delegates and friends of
the Woman's Centenary Association to at
tend the Annual Convention, May 1879 Goth.
Those desiring entertainment will please
address Mrs. S. A. Russell, 1434 North
18th ST., Philadelphia.
SARA d. STRICKLER,
Secretary Mission Circle.
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appointments.

REV. SARAH L. STONER will preach
monthly as follows:
First Sunday, Centrefeld, o.
Third Sunday, Jacksonville, o.
ly as follows:
First Sundays, Ireland, Ind, morning
and evening.
Third Sundays, Pleasant Hill, Ind, IL
A. NJ. and 2:30 P. NJ.
REV. w. S. BACON expects to be in at
tendance, May 22nd and 23rd, upon the
meeting of the Scioto Association at
Centerfield, o.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15

urged to send their full quota of delegates
that the best interests of the work may
be furthered. The delegates to be elected
and their names, with proper credentials,
forwarded to me not later than May Goth.
A revised constitution will be presented
for your consideration and action by the
Executive Board who were Instructed to
prepare the same.
FRANCES A. WILSON,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-15
THE woMAN'S CENTENARY ASSO-
CITATION.
1.-THE Woman's National Society of the Univer
salist church,

The twenty-eighth annual Convention
of the Woman's Centenary Association
will be held in the Church of the Mes
siah, Philadelphia, Or. E. c. Sweetser,
pastor), May 10 and 20, 1897.
The session will begin at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning, and it is urgently
requested that all auxiliary organizations
be well represented.
Members of sister organizations of our
church are cordially invited to be present.
Notice of entertainment of delegates
and friends will appear later.
ELLA E. MANNING, Rec Sec.