The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-04-13
acres was alternated. one row in corn

Oats as a whole are good. There is
an abundance of vegetables, with q
limited demand for the surplus.
In fertilizing about one fourth of ar
acre in the garden last Fall with sta.
Bile manure, a good stand of oats came
up. and was left. which is in full
head, and averages feet high.
The horses are fed one bundle per
day as a change of feed. Our cook,
who has been with us over a year,
was an excellent woman, but in deli
cate health, finding lighter work at a
boarding house in Ocala, has accept
ed position there Her place in part
has been supplied by an inmate of the
farm. A fine well developed mare colt
was folded March 18th. Hogs and cat
tie are doing well.
Nelson White of Santos, who left on
leave of absence in December, has
returned to the farm.
Andrew Stephens, who left without
months ago, and cheerfully did such
light work as he was able the first
month, whom found in a grumbling
complaining mood. He was informed
that he was at liberty to abide by and
submit to either of the following nam
ed alternatives, to-wit: To cheerfully
do such work as he was able, and in
the event of failure to submit to
wholesome discipline, or leave the
farm.
Herewith find financial statement of
expenses for the past month.
Respectfully submitted.
H w. LONG,
Commissioner in Charge
Upon motion it was ordered that the
following information be given to cit
liens of the county who may wish to
qualify and vote at the ensuing pri-
mary election: That the Tax Collec-
tor will keep his books open for the
reception of poll-taxes from April
goth. 1906, to May 5, 1906. The clerk
is directed to give notice Through the
papers.
The matter of public road through
the Ocklawaha Fruit Cempanys pro-
perty was discussed pro and con by
Messrs. w. j. Crosby and d. H. Ir-
vine; after which the matter was de-
ferred until the next regular meeting
of the Board.
Mr.. Wartmann appeared before the
board and requested the board to ex-
empt taxes on Block Five, Town of
Citra, Harris plat.
The said property being owned by
the Citra Improvement Society; the
request was granted.
Thereupon the board adjourned to
meet tomorrow morning.
April 5, 1906
The board re-convened. Full board
oeing present
The matter of difference between the
Poor Farm and Mr.. Chappen having
been settled through Mr.. Long, the
Chairman; the action Of the said
Chairman was ratified by the board.
The board, upon motion, fixed the
per-diem of the district registration
officers at $500 per day. and FIVE cents
per mile each way for receiving and
returning the registration books.
The said district Registration Off
GERS are requested to keep their of
fees open during the days OF April
eth, April 14th April 21st and April
2Sth only
Three dollars were appropriated to
be used by Mr. n. A. Fort for a Pau
per.
The board fixed the hour OF ten
o'clock A. NJ, on Friday. April 9Th, A.
D., 1906. for the joint session with the
Citizens Committee. with reference to
the Construction OF court house.
The board Of county commissioners
received from the president of the
Florida state Midwinter Fair Associa.
ton. diplomas as follows:-
For the county making the largest
and best exhibit of livestock, and. hav-
ing the largest number of entries in
the different classes:
For the county making the largest
and best display of homemade lard.
ham and bacon;
For the county making the largest
and best display Of native wood;
For the county making the largest
and best general display of Citrus
Fruits, Agricultural Products, Vege-
tables, Cereals. Horticultural, Cotton,
Tobacco, Preserve products. Minerals,
Forestry, Live Stock and Poultry;
For the county making the largest
and best display of Agricultural pro-
ducts;
For the county making the largest
and best display of Mineral products;
Which Diplomas were ordered by
the Board framed, and hung upon the