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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
MISS EMMA FUCKERS
OPEN AIR SERVICE,
Over Three Hundred People Attended
The Meeting a Success.


AS was announced in this paper
Tuesday morning, promptly at four
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon Miss
Emma Tucker, the devoted evange-
list, and her colleague, Miss GOdbey,
the sweet singer, began an open air
service under tue oak trees in front of
the east door of the court house.
Through the efforts of Messrs. ]. X.
Wilson, w. X. Zewadski, w. J.
Chambers and others, an organ and
two hundred chairs were provided.
The chairs were quickly occupied
aud perhaps as many as two hundred
people were standing during the SER
vices.
Early in the day tue following Pc
! tition was circulated:
"Ocala, Fla, May l9, 1903. We the
| pastors of the various churches in the
! city Of Ocala, respectfully request the
/ merchants and business men of the
city TO close their places of business at
1 O'Clock this afternoon for one hour
that their employees may attend the
open air service TO be held 10y Miss
Tucker at that hour. signed: j. A.
Hendry, pastor M. +. church; l.. B..
Warren, First Baptist church; Vim.
c. Lindsay, pastor Presbyterian
| III.
Episcopal church; ID. E. Hannah,
Christian church; ID. A. Cole, p. +.
J. p. Hilbrrn."
The petition WAS signed by the fol-
lowing merchants and business men
of the city: T. b. Snyder, W. J.
Chambers, G. a. Nash, >. r. Pyles,
Ocala Furniture Company, E. G..
Smith, Chas. Crutchfield, c. r Hen
bricks, A. T.. Delouest, Strauss & Co,
J. A. Pittman & Son, Ocala Seed
Store, McIver & Mackay, Mrs. ID. NJ.
Hick, Mrs. l.. Il. Tompkins, f X.
Nelson d Co.. Ocala News Co., Il. r
YOnge.
L
delighted with the large number
present and thanked most sincerely
the young gentleman who first sdg-
gested having the open ;iT service,
and she particularly thanked those
who signed the petition and closed
their places of business during the
| b,nr of rI.Sa S.rvioaS Sha S.id Sba
was especially pleased when told that
some who signed the petition were III
the liquor business, and through heI
ten Years of service IN this line OF
work this WAS the first instance OF
this sort that had come under her oh.
servation, AMI she hoped that the
meeting would be "A blessing To them
Miss Godbey then sang, What a
Friend We Have in Jesus" Mis-,
Tucker then took for her theme
Love" aud handled it in most
lovely manner. she spoke very feel
ingly aud very etfecIilgly for at least
an hour and commanded the most
earnest attention. Ii WAS one of bel
most successful meetings since hel
visit to Ocala. After she had finished
Miss GOdbey sang another mos
beautiful and touching hymn, AND
the meeting ended.
A great number pressed forward
and shook Miss fuckers hand, con
graduated her on her work and TOLD
her that they had been greatly bene
fitted by her readings.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Two More AsssssinstionS.

This paper noted the assassination
Of Mr.. John T.. Howard, OF G4dsden
county few days ago. IL \ now
panied TO chronicle the assassi alton
of the Messrs. Stafford, father AMI son,
in Manatee county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Rollins Colleges Scholarship.

A scholarship, known as the Bishop
Whipple scholarship, and open to a
boy or girl of Protestant Episcopal
family in Florida is announced az
Rollins College. 1t is given by Mrs.
Evangeline Whipple, widow of the
RI. Rev. Bishop Whipple, d. D.,
bishop of Minnesota, who was much
interested in Rollins, where he fire.
quently addressed the students.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

though it has been reported Il must
be discontinued we hear nothing more
concerning it. We intend To have
this Wednesday night prayer meet
Ing, and would be glad to have some
of the church members with Us every
night. Come out and lend a helping
hand to those who are trying to do
their duty in this way.
UNCLE JOE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Florida Pines.

The Chicago Packer says that FlOri-
da pineapples are the only fancy ar
ticles in sight for the next three
months and the demand is usually
give satisfaction to the trade.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Made travelling Agent.

friedrich Pfeifpr, who has been con-
nected with the Mallory Steamship
Line as freight and passenger agent
for The city of JAG k5Onviile, has been
promoted 10 the position of travelling
freight and passenger agent for FlOri-
da, with headquarters in this city.
He is to report 10 Arthur w. Pye,
agent for the Mallory Line in Florida.
The promotion of Mr.. Pfeifer is one
which viii! be received with pleasure
by the many friends of that gentle
man in all parts of the state. He has
filled responsible positions in the past
which have brought him in contact
with the people of all parts of the
state, and be will prove valuable
man for his company. Mr. Pteifer
WAS prominently connected with the
Omaha Exposition, when he secured
a creditable exhibit for his state, and
was complimented for his efforts by
Governor BlOxham Times Union.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Another use for the Orange.

4 hard drinker claims that when
the thirst takes its hold on you for a
stimulant that you suck a Juicy, deli
ciOus orange instead the craving for
liduOr will soon cease.
The remedy is delightful enough to
warrant a trial.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Made Young Again.

zone of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again" writes ID. Ii.
Turner of DempseytowL, Pa. they're
the best in the world for Liver,
Stomach and Bowels. Purely vege-
table. Never grippe. Only pc at
Anti Monopoly Drug Store & Tyding's
* Co. druggists. III
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
You know what you are taking.

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
IN tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay
Price 80 cents.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Aess:s. STANDBY & Company are
now boarding two race horses at their
stables belonging TO Mr.. W. b. Como
ley, prominent turpentine man of
BrOOksvIle. The completion of the
race track is several weeks of, yet
this shows what We may expect as
soon rs il is gotten into proper shape.
Many prominent horsemen are al
ready looking forward to bringing
nne stock TO Ocala this fall and winter
all on account of the fact that ex-
perts say our track will he one of the
nnest 70 be found in the south.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
70 cure cold in one day.

Take Laxative BrOmO Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it failes to cure. f.. w. Groves
signature is on each bOx.-25c
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Capt. Keith. conductor on the A.
c. l.. railway between Albany and
Brunswick, Was a visitor 10 Ocala
Yesterday and attended Miss Tucker's
open air revival meeting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. r. G.. Sampson returned TO his
home at Bosrdmsn yesterday from a
visit 10 his lennon grove in Hills
borough county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. J. o. La FOntisee, city editor of
the Jacksonville Times Union, was a
visitor to Ocala Monday and in a
few days will give write-up of the
watermelon and cantaloupe industry
of this section which leads the state.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Notice.

The next regular meeting % the
Medical Examining Board az the
5th Judicial District OF Florida, VII be
held at Ocala House IN Ocala on Nay
9th, 1903.
GEJ. f.. WEIGH, NJ. l..
Secretary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Messrs. H. Norris, H. C. Gates and
Clifford Livingston left Monday for
New Orleans 10 attend the COnfeder-
ate reunion. Messrs. Norris and
Gates were Confederate soldiers and
fought through the war with distinc-
ton. Mr.. Livingston is the sou of a
Confederate Veteran.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
colored People Celebrate Odd Eel.
lows 0ay.

"Wednesday gas big lay in Ocala
among the cOlored Odd Fellows.
The occasion of the demonstrate on
was the twentieth anniversary of the
order i'm this state.
A large number para1ed the streets
those who were members of the
order wore uniforms and large
number of others who were not Odd
Fellows followed the procession
through the streets. The parade was
headed by the Ocala Union COrnet
Band.
The celebration attracted a large
number of colOred people TO the city
and il was big day amongst them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
That
Tired Feeling

10 a Common Spring Trouble.
It's sign that the blood Is deficient
in vitality, just as pimples and other
eruptions are signs that the blood
La impure.
It's q warning, too, which only the
hazardous fail to heed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. J. w. sylvester and daughter,
Miss Leafy, will leave in a few days
for visit To their old home IN Hi
nOis. The former will return an about
month, while Miss Leafy will re-
main during the summer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Arkansas Chill Tonic is the best
chill medicine on the market. Tyd-
ings q Go. have sold during the past
nine months 1855 bottles Of this ex-
,.ellent tonic.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

A full line of Writings fine station
cry may he found at Tydings n Co.'S
drug store. All shades and qualities
are included in our stock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Pc. Setter, editor of the High
Springs Hornet made US a pleasant
call Monday. Brother Setter was
on his way home after very pleasant
visit to his friend, ex.EditOr {. Y.
Miller at Leroy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Misses Eloise Miller and Louise
Harris left yesterday afternoon for
Gainesville To attend the commence
ment eXvrcis-s of the East Florida
Seminary. They will be the guests of
Miss Christine Richards.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
sgsA ELIZABETH HARRIS. Local Editor
HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN.

MIR. Harry LeavengoOd came up
yesterday from Orlando.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Miss Genevieve Fosnot, of Lake
Weir, is q visitor 20 Ocsis today.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

For SALE.-Brautiful winter home,
two story house, hot and cold water
bath, fifty five acres hammock land,
1000 bearing trees. Situated on Or
ange Lake. Address. e.. e.. ANLINE,
Island Grove. Fla. ) / 7tw
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Godfrey Meyers and little son,
George, returned yesterday from two
weeks visit 70 relatives in Gainesville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. c. r. Herrick and little daugh-
ter aud Miss Eunice Williams, of
Crystal Rives, came up yesterday and
will return home this afternoon.
They are guests at the Ocala House.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Charles Bard, of Asheville, y.
G, formerly of Lake Weir, passed
through the city yesterday afternoon
with the remains Of his brother, who
died NJ south Lake Weir Tuesday
night.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Pleasant Hours at the High School.

The first grade will entertain their
parents and friends this morning
from 9 80 to L o'clock in their room.
A good time is in store. Beginning
at II O'clock the 4th and 9Th grades
will have their nature day program
in the 4th grade room.
All are most cordially invited to go
and share the pleasures of these hours
with the children.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Ben RzysOr returned yesterda.
from a brief visit to New Orleans.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Rev. J. G.. Porter returned yester-
day afternoon from d trip to Italia
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Geo. X. Robinson and daugh-
ter, Hope, went up TO Gainesville
Yesterday afternoon, 10 spend COM
mencement week with Miss Ethel
Robinson At the East Florida Semi
nary
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

w. NJ. Dale, formerly chief book
keeper for Ford * Hitler, phosphate
operators of Ocala, who recently sold
their interests To the Dutton PhOs-
pnOse Company of this city, has ac-
eepted a similar position with DuttOn
q CO., and has removed here. EIr.
Dale Is a clever young man and will
prove a great acquisition to Gaines
vile sOciety.-GainesvilI Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

The papers say that Senator Brown
h opposed TO boarding house hash.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Ralph Burton, of Washington,
D. c., and Miss Nellie Davis were
quietly married at the home of the
brideat Palatka Tuesday afternoon
at O'Clock. The bride is the young
est daughter of Congressman Robert
w. Davis and is a young woman of
many charms. The groom is prom
inent young man of Washington and
is the manager of the Oxford Hotel
in that city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

An interesting meeting Of the read
ing club WAS held Tuesday afternoon
Nth Miss Lila Brumby. Darwin
and Huxley were studied, a sketch of
the former being read 10y Mrs. F. A.
league and the latter toy Miss Brum-
by. The meeting of the club next
week will Toe the Misses Bullock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22
Lvnched at Madison.

Wash w. Jarvis white who killed
his cousin, John WaldrOp and who
had been committed to bail for s., 600
was taken from the Jail at Madison,
Fla, Tuesday and lynched.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Between Ocala aud Bellevicw Sat-
urday, May 9, the sum of $40, one
500 bill, one $50 bill and two tens.
Twenty dollars reward to- finder II
returned to G. w. Smith, Belleview,
Flo
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-05-22

Mrs. J. w. Crosby and daughter,
Ethel, left yesterday afternoon for
Baxter, TIA, having received the sad
intelligence Of the death of Mrs.
Crosby's brother. Mr.. J. r. Dean, a
prominent young man of that place,
who Was engaged in the turpentine
business. Mrs. Crosby and daughter
will probably remain away all sum-
mer.
Mrs. &. r. Benson died at her home
IN Atlanta Saturday night of heart
failure. Mrs. Benson, with her hus-
band, Judge Benson, and her sons
aud daughters, resided at Lake Weir
until a few years ago. She was a
woman Of lovely character and her
death will be greatly regretted 10y
her numerous friends i'm this city and
vicinity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
EnneraI Train a. Ronte.

Chicago, Jan 1.-THE committee of
the house of representatives appointed
to accompany the remains Of Congress
man Thomas H. Tongue to Oregon, due
here last night at O'Clock. did not
arrive till 4 this morning The party
under direction Of Representative
Moody. and accompanied by a son and
daughter OF Mr.. Tongue ate breakfast
this morning at the denot. where their
special car was switched to the track Of
tae Chicago, Milwaukee s. St Paul. At
Omaha the car viii be transferred to
the Union Pacific. The party is due at
PORTLAND Saturday morning. and win go
On directly to Hillsboro- Members Of
tne committee. except Mr. Moody, will
return Via California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
A Remarkable Record.

It is an interesting fact that in Oc-
tober of the year 7Tse-iust year be-
fore CORVALLIS surrendered at York
town. twenty-seVen years before Full
Hudson river, and ffty-seven years be
fore the electric telegraph came into use
the Baker Cocoa and Chocolate fac
tory was established in Dorchester on
the site now occupied by one of the
large mills OF that company
Over one hundred and twenty-five
years of uninterrupted success. Think
of it. What other manufacturing con-
Germ in this or. indeed. in any country
can show such an extended record OF
business prosperity
What IS the secret of their great sue
cess2 Tt IS very simple one. They
have won and held the confidence Of
the great and constantly increasing
body Of consumers by always maintain
ing the highest standard in the quality
of their cocoa and chocolate oreDara-
tions. and selling them at the lowest
prices for which unadulterated articles
Of good quality can be put upon the
market
They receive numerous letters from
housekeepers who have used their cocoa
and chocolate for many years. stating
that lately. when ordering the Baker
goods. other goods of greatly inferior
quality have been sent to them They
find it necessary therefore, for the pro-
lection q those who want their cocoa
and chocolate. to issue an emphatic
warning against these fraudulent grae-
tices. and to ask buyers to examine
every package they receive, and see that
I It bears the well known trademark OF
La Belle CEocoIa there and the correct
name e Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. I'm
/. der the decisions Of the United States
courts. no other cocoa or Chocolate i
entitled to be labeled or sold as Bakers
+ Cocoa or Bakers Chocolate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
BRIGHAMHAs MOVED.
Kansas Exposition Manager May
Now Be Found on Ground

Manager R. s. Brigham is today moving
his office headquarters from Kansas ave
nue. to the Auditorium and for the next
three weeks he viii conduct the affairs OF
the exposition at the latter place. His
desks and telephones are being arranged
there and he will remain for the most
of the time about the building where he
can supervise the preparations for the big
show. These are going on rapidly. as can
be seen by a glance through the door Of
the big hall. although only the elect are
permitted to pass in because visitors get
III the way of the workmen. Already the
outline Of the booths can be made out.
The bare skeletons Of them only are in
position. but the general plan of arrange
ments for the displays is visible.
Aside from the work in the Auditorium
the only thing that is holding the attention
of the manager long at n time is the adj
vance sale. Today the last installment Of
the advance sale Is being put on the mar
ket. Three or four thousand have been
reserved for Santa Fe pay day business
The storekeepers on the east side have in
formed Mr.. Brigham that their patrons
have asked that a reserve be held for
them until after January IS. and Mr. Brig
ham is complying with the request. At
the uptown stores the sale is nearly ex-
haUSt ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
Bigeest sign IN the WorId.

New Workers who are used TO big
things, have been astonished during the
past week by a painted sign at the cor
ner Of Broadway and Spring street, Gov
ering the north side of two eleven-story
buildings. This sign covers IS 16 square
feet OF space and is by FAR the largest
advertising sign ever painted The pic
ture IS the weil-knoyxn figure Of sunny
Jim, who for so many months has tes-
titled to the goodness of Force. not
only over the entire United States. but
in the United Kingdom as we'll.
IN this picture. Sunny jim" IS IL
feet inches in height His hat is Il
feet inches tall and Is feet broad. His
nose is 10 feet long. His ear is 3 feet 8
inches high. His arm is IL feet long;
his legs 80 feet long. His thumb extends
over a space Of > feet The height of his
collar is L feet s inches. and his tie IS
feet s inches in height His cuffs are
S feet 3 inches wide. The buttons on the
coat are feet inches in diameter. and
his cuff buttons are 3 feet inches IN
length. sunny Jim's' feet are 20 feet
long. and the cane which he carries is
80 feet in length. His dog, which sports
along at his side. is q feet inches in
height
With this enormous sign. the reading
matter Is very brief and fills but a small
part Of the space. It is as follows:
Visor. Vim. Perfect Trim.
Force made him Sunny Jim :.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
BANKS ELECT OFFICERS.
Few Changes Made in the Directo-
rates This Year.

The annual meetings of the Mer-
chants National and the Central Ma
tional banks were held yesterday and
directors were selected by each for the
coming year. There was one change
IN the directorate of the Merchants
bank in the withdrawal Of G. B. Mer-
Ram and the election of Vice Presz-
dent H r. Nickerson of the Mexican
Central railroad The other directors
were reelected as follows: ". A. =.
Thompson, w. w. Mills, q. 3. Smith.
r. T. Wear, c. II. Pattison, Robert
Pierce, ". w. Manspeaker and F. ".
Freeman
In the organization Of the new board
the following officers. all of whom
served last year, were chosen. Presl-
dent, ". A. L. Thompson; vice presl-
dent, W W. Mills; cashier, F. W Free-
man; assistant cashier, l. G. Bronson
At the Central bank the new dlrec-
tors are. P l. Bonebrake, G. $. Down
ing, Charles ]. Devlin, A S. Johnson
]. d. Merton, H. P. Dillon. c. S. Gieed,
c. Hood and z. F. Ware.
The officers elected are: President,
P. T. Bonebrake; vice president. g. 8.
Downing, cashier. Edwin Knowless
assistant cashier. T. n. Bonebrake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
BOERs PAY COMPLIMENT.
Stars and Stripes Out for Mrs. Cham
berlain in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg. Jan. 14.-When Colo
NAL Secretary Chamberlain arrived
here he traversed an avenue overhuns
with union jacks interspersed with the
stars and stripes. the latter a compli~
ment to Mrs. Chamberlain, who was be-
fore her marriage Miss Endicott of
Boston.
The largest crowd ever seen in Jo-
hannesburg awaited the secretary.s
arrival He made a speech in which he
paid tribute to the men Of the town.
He said he did not agree with those
who We're saying that they had foment~
ed the war in order to fill their pockets.
They had proved by their conduct in
the field that they were prepared to risk
everything for their rights
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-14
NEWSBOYS HOME.
Reception in New Quarters Attended
by goo Lads Who Sell Papers.


The eight room house at 1I2 South
Eleventh street has been fitted up for a
newsboys' home The first reception
was held there Thursday night. Two
hundred newsboys were present. Those
in charge of the home are: Mrs. Jose
phine Thiele. matron: Miss Margaret
Bradford, associate matron: Mrs. T.. B.
H. Brown, secretary; Mrs. Edna Merrill.
treasurer
Boys VINO have no other abodes win be
allowed to sleep at the home One room
has been fitted up as a reading rooms
another as class room, another as a
gymnasium over the door is an Amer
lean flag. which was bought by thE1Doys-
The home will publish monthly news
paper called the St. Louis Newsboys'
Journal
Subscribers to the paper will be given
advertising space in Il. Each month
the reports of the home win be publish
ed in the paper. Mrs. T. H. B. Brown.
room $50 Mermod & Jaccard building.
will be the editor of the paper. All sub
scriptions and donations will be received
by her Later in the season the man
ayers of the home expect to have a
lunch counter.-Post-Disp tch.