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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03
THE MUSICAL EVENT
Tonight Is the Promenade Concert OF the
Opera House Orchestra at Arion Hall

Tonight Is the Promenade Concert OF the
Opera House Orchestra at Arion Hall
The Opera House orchestra has al
ways been one of the organizations
that has always reflected credit on the
city of Wheeling, for the reason that
its fame has gone abroad Now. that it
announces its annual promenade con
cert and ball at Arion hall. this, We'd
neSday evening, il behooves the friends
OF the organization to see TO it that the
attendance is in keeping with its old
time popularity
This event does not require the ex-
plOitatiOn of other musical functions
for the reason that everyone knows
what this masterful orchestra can do,
as per programme:
Narch-~The Goldbue'' .........V. Herbert
OVer,ure-"La Muette al POrtici' ....Auher
Vocal Solo-"Let All Obey" .......... Leach
Mr.. Chas. Zulauf.
bur.esque-' Merry Musicians Trick
Vocal Solo" Parla' Valse Chantee" .Ardlu
Mrs. Flora Williams.
Witmark
synopsis: II o'clock d. m.-Serenaders
g1ther-GOing 20 LuCiuda's Home-Joln-
81 by more Serenadeps-A little BANJO
Flunklng on the way-The Chief PUNK
plays some Varia LiOnS-They meet the
PiCkauinuy Band-Neariug the Place-l2
o'clOck-The Serenade-( Singers and
BanjOists) Whistle Quariet-Band and
All-The Old Man-"What am dis down
ear$'-kuockiug at the Door-'Dis am
Cinda's Serenade."
Vocal DueJ-"Calm as the Night ..GoetZe
Mrs. Flora Williams and Mr. Chas.
Zulauf.
"Intermezzo" for String Instruments
and two Flutes observation-disclosures pichs
Waltz-"\ight Larks" .Zeihrer
tBy reQucStl
The BAH. which follows the concert, will
De- under the supervision OF the following
committee: J.. b. Franzheim. J. II. Nc
Donald. j. A. Hess. Bent KrauS. Geo. r,
S..tcl. II. O. Reymann. r. 7. Haase. G.
Fred Schwcrtfegcr. r. Buchanan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03

The entertainment given by Miss
Katherine Oliver on Friday evening,
February 9Th. 1897, at the music rooms
of Milligan, Wilkin & Co, will be thor
oughly enjoyed by all who appreciate
the beauties Of Scotch character. Miss
Oliver is spoken Of as an artist of fin
ished culture and has complete mastery
of the Scotch dialect. Do not fail to
nhtain q scat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03

r..N Mary Walters. aged so years.
..r u. Robert Walters. of Fifth and
streets. was taken 20 the asylum ot
nE Miss Mamie MaIey.
.he Watrous Of that institution.
Eolcers adiudCed the patient inn
some time ago. but she was not taken
Weston NO the time because of lack of
so tho women's department there.
elton is filed to- it's utmost capacity.
't was necessary TO walt until a va
1-.y was created.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03
GROUND HOG DAY.

The Animal Did Not See It's Shadow.
Yesterday.
Yesterday was grounding day and
nearly every citizen observed the
weather with accustomed interest.
Despite the apparent superstition of
the idea, nevertheless, there are many
people who pin great deal of faith
in regard to the actions of this memJr-
able animal. If Mr.. GrOund-hog came
out yesterday at the schedule time he
must have been very much disappoint-
ed if he expected to see the shadows
of his funny body. The clouds did not
afford Old Sol an opportunity to let
his light shine, and thus people who
are suffering from grip and are long
ing for winter to end will be grateful
to know that the grounding did not
seek his hole. If the grounding pre-
diction is true we will have breakup
of the winter season very soon. The
weather was very cloudy all day, not
only here but over the greater part
of the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03
V N G A. ANNIVERSARY.

The twelfth anniversary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association will
he held at the Opera House at $50
next Sunday afternoon. An interesting
nrngramme will be presented. The
Services will be open to the public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03
HEALTH LECTURES.

HEALTH LECTURES.
Mrs. Emma Plat Guyton Will de-
liver three health lectures to ladies on
" in Odd Fellows hall, Thursday al
ternoon aud night, and also Friday
night. These lectures are free and al
ladies are invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03

Do not fail to attend the recital given
bv Miss Katherine Oliver on FRIDAY
evening. February 9Th, 1897, at the
music rooms Of Milligan, Wilkin q Co
The Ohio State Journal says MISS
divers recital was an artistic success
and a literary treat of high order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03

A-Get the Best,-A
HE WHEELING DAILY REGISTER.
1oc PER WEEK.
Telephone, ~"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-03
m ALLEGED COMMITTEES.
7..r We're Selected Without Authority
By Council

.,-,.---E'sct Butts, who Wash
,eve- Until Last Night, and
.-ssdeut Chew Had No Au-
shortly to Select Anybody TO
choose Council Committees, and
The Jag-Handled Result Ism I
Generally Satisfactory 1t was
.rD5as Over Again, Last Night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Baseball Tomorrow.

The game of ball on the South
Third street grounds tomorrow
afternoon promises to be very ex-
citing. The contestants will De
the famous j. p. G. 5 and a
strong picked nine. The young
sters will have their strongest
team on the field and will put up
their usual rattling game. The
picked nine will be captaiued by
attorney l.. y. Green, president
Of the Ocala Baseball Associa-
tion, who will select his team
from the following players:
Lloyd Chaille, Joe Cbajlle, kis-
sam, Joe White, Charles Cress,
George NanEchop, Sherwood,
Mark, Anthony and Bell. The
game Will be called at $50.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
PRACTICAL IDEAS ALWAYS WIN
How Three Young Business Men of the
Windy City Have Succeeded i'm Ia
Large Enterprise.

We were reminded the other
day that practical ideas when
honestly and practically applied
always win by receiving a 'Fbook-
let done up on the Is to l color,
from the house Of Montgomery,
Ward & Co., Of Chicag go, who
took this method Of reminding
the consuming world that they
were the inventors Of the mail
order and catalogue business a
quarter Of a century ago.
It IS interesting to note the fact
that from an unpretentious begin
nlng, three clerks Of the then and
now leading wholesale and retail
dry goods store Of Chicago con-
ferred, which conference evolved
the mail order and catalogue idea
Of doing business with the con-
sumner and saving them the pro-
fits Of the middleman. Out
this conference grew the firm Of
Montgomery, Ward & Co., with
small capital but large practi-
cal idea, honestly, conscientiously
and perseveringly applied.
1t succeeded wonderfully. So
much SO that then the three
young men of the firm could easily
and for a time did transact all of
their business, but it grew SO
rapidly that at the end Of twenty
five years their trade extended
all over the United States. They
employ 1000 clerks, 200 of whom
do nothing but enter orders. Forty
type writers attend to the CORES
pondeDce. From six to sixteen
thousand letters aud orders per
day are received. During the
holidays as high as 10000 letters
and orders per day are received.
Stamps alone cost them over
$500, 900 a year. Their stock Of
merchandise has grown from a
few hundred TO several million
dollars, and the? building covers
fifteen acres OF store room.
All this business has developed
from practical ideas, practically
and honestly applied, demonstrate
ing that ideas and brains rule
the business world. It is an Illus
tratiou worthy OF the considera-
ton CT our young men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
No Change in the Price.

In yesterdays Evening Star |
had published an article III regard
TO the Fraternal Union of Amer
ica. In this article | mentioned
that the initiation, or entrance fee
had been reduced from s. to S..
/ now beg to recall this reduction
and state that as yet no new
members have been taken in at
this price, nor will there be. This
reduction Is an injustice to the
present membership, some forty
five members, and in consequence
l recall the reduction.
Trusting that this misunder-
standing on my part OF my au-
thority will not deter others from
Joining our order, | remain
Yours very truly,
l.. G.. BROWNE,
Deputy Sup. Pres.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Lake Weir Notes

Mrs. E. W. Agnew Is furnish
ing her elegant home and getting
ready for the Northern visitors
Mr.. 7. F. Wright has pur-
chased the McIntosh place and is
putting it in good order. He has
just finished a substantial fence
in front of his yard.
Mrs. Fl. II. Tobey has moved
her cottage down and Joined it
on to her dwelling. 1t has been
thoroughly repaired, painted and
papered, and makes an imposing
appearance. Mr. B. Lydon Of
Gambler, did the painting and
papering in such neat and skill
full manner that it called forth
many handsome compliments
from our citizens. He is a skilled
and reliabl workman.
Hon. Alfred Aver Of Mcintosh
spent most OF last week on the
lake, looking after his groves
and other business interests.
He has a host of warm friends
here who are always glad to see
his genial face.
The society Of Ocala will be en-
riched this season by the presence
Of the charming Misses Margaret
and Mayme Eagleton. These
young ladies are domiciled for
the winter with their brother, H.
q. Eagleton, at the handsome
home Of Mrs. Alice Eagleton
Dunn, on FIT. King avenue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Catarrh Means Danger,

Because il unchecked it may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh
IS caused by impure blood. This
fact is fully established. There
fore, 1t IS useless to try to cure
catarrh by outward applications
or inha;ants. The true way &C
cure catarrh is to purify the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier, cures catarrh
by its power to drive out all i'm.
purities from the blood. Thous,
ands of people testify that they
have been perfectly and perma
nently cured of catarrh by Hood 5
Sarsaparilla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
POOSER'S BONDSMEN MEET
And Discuss the Probable Shortage of
Marion COunty's Tax Collector.

And Discuss the Probable Shortage of
Marion C0unty's Tax Collector.
The bondsmen of Tax Collector
Pooser held a meeting at IL a. m.
yesterday IN Judge Bullock's
office with the following present:
II. G.. Groves, S. w. league, S.
h. Pylcs, II. l.. Anderson, d. E.
McIver by Geo. Mckay, j. A.
McDavid, II. w. Long, Chas. L.
Gibson by w. s. Bullock, @. A.
Carmichael, G. w. Torrey, w.
5. Bullock, Z. NJ. Henderson by
Il BuiIock.i
Judge w. s. Bullock was elect
ed chairman and stated that the
object OF the meeting was to dis
cuss the best thing to Go as
bondsman of Mr.. Pooser. The
chair stated what several bonds
mcn had said and done, going into
details OF the same, and on mo-
ton the action Of these members
was ratified and affirmed. MIR.
Torrey moved that an executive
committee Of five be appointed,
one of which should be the chair
man, who would be authorized to
act in case of emergency. The
chair appointed DR.. Torrey, II.
w. Long, d. E. Mclver and 5. K.
Pyles. A general discussion then
followed as to the probable short
are of Mr.. PoOSer and what
course bondsmen should take in
the future. A resolution was
passed indorsing Len Dozier as a
competent and suitable man to
wind up the books of Mr.. Pooser's
office. and also unanimously in
dors ID him as a proper gentle
man for appointment by the gov
eruor to succeed Mr.. Pooser.
1t was the expression OF the
bondsmen that during Mr.. Poos-
er's further administration the
affairs Of the office should be
under the direction of his bonds
men.
The bOndsmen who were not
present are G.. j. Alfred, T.. b.
Mcconnell (deceased), J. w.
Pearson, S. IL Bitch, {. \. and
A. o. Liddon, J. S. Weathcrs, j.
w. Vogt, G. Carmichael and Jas.
HOEkirl;.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
More Light.

Who is able to enlighten the
people: Not prophets, bit he
who can make us "seers." This
is an age when science is brought
home TO us. Instead of going on
an extensive trip to New York,
Philadelphia or Boston to have
your eyes fitted with glasses of
wonderful efficacy and power, one
need only go to Condon's music
store where DR.. Mahony will re-
new your sight. 1t will not be
done by any surgical operation,
but by pair of glasses SO adroit-
ly suited to ones natural vision,
or so skillfully fashioned to coun-
teract any defect Of sight that al
most new world is opened to you.
The recommendations which
this gentleman has received from
the most expert and distinguish
ed members of the medical profess
sion, as we'll as from high func-
tionarieS of state and men whose
sight have been almost restored
by him places his record beyond
cavll.
DR., Nahony has in his posses
sion, as one of his most cherished
keep sakes, a large autograp phi
album. This book is filled with
thanks and recommendations
from distinguished men. There
are names from Canada to Texas,
including those of governors of
almost every state in the Union.
The medical fraternity of nearly
every city IN the Union have
given their high testimonials of
his skill. One of these, a cele-
bra ted physician, says the differ
ence between DR.. Mahony and
others is that "OtherS pretend to
do more than they can do; you do
more than YOU profess to do"
Although possessed of the high
est credentials, the doctor is on
his merit only. He feels that he
can confidently rely on his skill
and states that his work is me-
Chanlcal and done with the accu-
racy of a trained mechanic.
| DR.. Mahony's name and work
are not unknown to the South,
having practiced his profession III
the different states and enjoying
the highest recognition, and Is
/ travelling at this time for the pur-
pose of making known his theory
practice and methods to the medi
cal profession, clergy and public
being handsomely indorsed by tht
leading members Of the medica
profession Throughout the United
States. Though coming so highly
recommended AMI indorsed, DR.
Mahony does not rely upon tha'
for his patronage, but upon hi:
actual skill, work and merit. Hi:
superior knowledge and ability
will be recognized and his worl
appreciated and commended b.
those who give him d trial.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
County Teachers to Meet.

The following program has been
prepared and ordered published
by Chairman w. d. Carn. The
meeting will take place in the
Ocala High School building, Sat
urday at 1880 a. M. sharp, De-
cember Is:
"The Verb" with special ref
erence TO the properties in voice,
llode and tense, by Miss Donnella
Griffin Of the Ocala High School.
Discussion Of same by VIM. Cut
hill, Miss Irma Porter and w. w.
Smith, followed by a general dis
cussion.
temperance OF Accuracy" by
Prof. 2. Wilson Green of Nc
Intosh.
Discussion by Miss Sallie Yancy
Of Flemington.
"Neatness," by Prof. G. j,
Stroller.
Discussion by Miss Edith Mead
Ows.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
County Jail Birds.

Charles alias DIR. "..Smith, cur
efficient and faithful jailor, said
yesterday that he had twenty
five regular prisoners confined in
the jail and that eight registered
yesterday. They were in charge
of a. 2. Mal'oy, who was taking
them from StarEe to the turpen-
tine farm of Malloy, West & Kelly
at Summerlield One cf Mr..
Smiths prisoners was also sent
on with them when they left to-
day. There are only four white
prisoners in the Jail. Mr.. Smith
does the shopping for his guests
and never comes up town but he
has half a dozen commissions to
discharge. Most Of the men are
in some way Or another Supplied
with fairly good allowance Of
small change.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02

To make room :or new shoes,
| will sell Of part OF MY stock be-
low cost. \. ". uackett.
The largest stock of clothing
south of Jacksonville, closing out
at cost at J. J. Fuller's.
Mend your ways, but don't
waste time on your old trousers
when you can get a new pair at
the closing out sale al J. J. Full
ler's.
just received at Burnett's, q
beautiful line OF carving sets, also
pearl handle, silver-mounted
knives and forks. Big bargains
for all.
Before selecting your Christ
mas presents, be sure aud exam
Inc 4. T. Burrett's stock and
prices, as there are bargains for
everybody.
WANTED-To rent house ready
furnished. Good location and
reasonable rent. Apply at this
Office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Free of Charge TO Sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get a sample bottle
free Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and
colds. They do not ask you to
buy before trying. This will show
you the great merits Of this truly
wonderful remedy, anu show YOU
what can be accomplished by the
regular size bottle. This is no ex-
pertinent, ami would be disastrous
to the proprietors, did they not
know it would invariably cure.
Many Of the best physicians are
now using it IN their practice with
great results, and are relying OF
it IN most severe cases. It Is
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
T. e. Ajworth Y Co. 5 drag store.
Regular size % cents and 81.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02

Those desiring choice beef,
pork and mutton, should call at
Edwards Brothers, city market.
The stepping stone to health
is good groceries, and that is
what We have. Call in and give
us trial. Also country produce
is bought and sold. Walter
L. Jones, manager. Corner of
South Sixth and Magnolia streets,
Ocala, Fla.
Edwards Brothers are head
quarters for oysters.
r. A. Hall, the practical
painter, paper hanger, kalsominer
and glazier, viii be glad 10 DC
your work. Low estimates made.
Address Box 296, city.
Best Crystal River oysters at
2Oc. per quart at L. S. Blacks.
Fresh and salt water fish On
ice daily at L. s. Blacks.
-Children's jackets III the lat
est styles AID shapes at Rhei-
nauer's.
An experienced cook will
serve YOU oysters in any style at
the Home Restaurant.
A handsome new line OF shoes,
hats and gents furnishings for
cost at \. w. Hacket's.
For SALE-Twenty acres Of
land. Suitable for tobacco: two
miles south Of court house: 800,
one-half cash. Apply at this
Office. 1l-26d-lw
Cedar Key oysters always to
be found at Edwards Brothers.
/ A SO suit makes your wheel
look like a sl00 wheel ii bought at
the closing out sale 1t john ).
Flller's.
At Danes you ISill always
iad a stock Of fresh candies and
fruits.
Clocks and silverware, Jew
elry, watches and diamonds, nice
and new at Weihe $.
Clothing for everybody, and a
speciality in boys knee pants at
Rheinauer's.
! Evening Star, 'phoIe No. 63.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Racket Holiday Goods.

H. ID. Brier, manager of the
Racket store, has just opened up
his first consignment of holiday
goods and among them, conspic-
uous by their beauty and cheap
ness, are a number of toilet sets.
Their toy department is COM
plete. In a few days another
and larger assortment of holiday
goods will be opened up, making
the Racket store this year the
toy depot, and the cheapest place
in town to buy holiday goods.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
A Visit to Jacksonville
Florida Baptist Witness

Florida Baptist witness:
We left Ocala last Wednesday
night for Jacksonville where we
spent a delightful thanksgiving
day with Judge and Mrs. G. +.
Benson at their elegant and
homellke boarding house on West
Adams street. Judge Benson
and his family are well known in
Ocala and throughout Marion
county, having lived for a number
of years on Lake Weir. The
judge, being public spirited man,
was always prominent in political, !,
educational and religious affairs.
He always did his part in every
enterprise that was for the de-
velopment of the county and the
betterment Of the people. He has
a host Of friends in Marion county
who deeply regret his removal
from our midst and will most
gladly welcome him back, if cir
cumstances ever permit his re-
turn. We were glad to find him
doing good business in his
boarding house with the prospect
of a fine winter trade. Any of
our readers who may be in Jack
sonville will find it pleasant to
stop with Judge and Mrs. Benson
at 222 West Adams.
Jacksonville continues to grow.
1t is properly designated the
"Metropolis Of Florida. It's en-
terprising citizens, railroad facili-
ties, magnificent business build
ings, elegant hotels, paved
streets, electric street cars, fine
churches, good schools, ard wide
awake, up to date newspapers
place it abreast Of the leading
commercial cities Of the South.
While in Jacksonville we called
at the office of the Times Union
and Citizen, and were pleased to
meet Editor Wilson and his large
corps Of assistants. The paper
is set up on linotypes. The lin
otype is a recent invention and is
perhaps the greatest labor saving
machine of the age. One skilled
operator can take q linotype and
do the work of five ordinary
type settlers. Editor Wilson is
an able writer and a successful
newspaper man. He is thoroughly
acquainted with the needs of Flor
ida and is willing to cxpend his
splendid talents and irdomita bic
energy on anything that tends to
the upbuilding and progress of
our state. Under his manage
ment the Tim"s-Union and Citi.
zen has taken on new life and is
now recognized as one of the lead
ing metropolitan dailies of the
country. It is an example OF
clean, high toned journalism, and
We arc glad to know of its in
creasing prosperity and success.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
kindergarten Association.

Tuesday afternoon, at her
beautiful residence, corner OF
Pine and Fort KING avenues,
Mrs. D. E. McIver, ably assisted
by Mrs. J. NJ. Benton, entertain
ed the ladies of the Ocala Kin
dergarten Association as only she
can entertain.
During the afternoon most
delicious refreshments were
served.
The subject taken under dis
cusslon was: "fhe right and
wrong punishment Of children. "
Several of the ladies discussed
the subject very intelligently and
demonstrated by the careful
handling Of the subject that they
had given the matter much and
earnest study. Those present
were Misses Annie and Bette
Sharpe and Miss May Alfred, the
popular and successful young
teachers of the school; Mesdames
w. B. Fuller, r. A. Wcathers,
G.. j. Alfred. VIM. Anderson, F.
E. Bngbee, H. l.. Anderson and
mother, Baker; R. A. Burford, j.
G. Spurlin, Jake Brown, E. L.
Carney, D. w. Davis, R. g.
Blake, Brumby, Geo. Mckay, G.
S. Scott, w. K. Zewadski, E. G.
Smith, B. D. Hodge, S. 7. Sis
trunk, j. NJ. Benton aud Harry
Clarkson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02

We aim to please. And do
it. Davidson & Van Echop.
Fine carved beef at J. w.
Davis.
just try a 10C. box of Casca-
rets, the finest hver and bowel
regulator ever made.
DO You know our 5 hat:
Guaranteed. Davidson & Van
Echon.
-Neckwear in rich material
and elegant new designs. David
son & Van Echop.
i have q full line OF mando-
In, violin and guitar strings and
Will take orders FOR sheet music.
Karl Wclhe. at Nash ;.
Fresh bonanza fake: nice
candy for 20 cents 4 pound a:
Troxler
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
Home for a ,ionth.

r. c. Rogers, chief clerk Of the
Ocala House, with Mrs. Rogers
and daughter, Fannie, left at
2:4o p. n. Yesterday for their
home in Aiken, S. c., where Mrs.
Rogers and Fannie Will remain
until May and Mr.. r. until Jan
uary 1st. They have many
friends ii 0ca1a who VIII regret
their absence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-02
F. G. Il P. Special Rates.

Tampa-On Dec 1th tickets
will be sold at che fare round trip
limited to Dec. IA, '91.
Tampa-On account annual M.
E. conference tickets will be sold
Dec I5, 16 and l. at one and one
fourth fare round trip, limited to
Nov. 23, 90. JOHN DOzIER,
Ocala. Fla. Agent.