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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
The Messrs. Taylor Give Watermelon
Party.

Messrs. John, Will and James Tay-
lor celebrated the Fourth Of July sea-
son in a most happy and felicitous
manner. At the ice factory Tuesday
night they gave an old-time southern
watermelon party to which were bid
den about seventy-five of their friends
of both the older and the younger
crowds, and also quite a number OF
the young married people.
Dozens upon dozens of ice cold, de-
licious melons were cut and were
heartily enjoyed by the crowd of
young folks.
The Messrs. Taylor turned over the
cold storage plant and factory to their
guests and did everything to give
each person a big time and they sue
ceeded admirably, as everybody pres
ent had the time of their lives and
Toasted on as fine melons as can be
found anywhere.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Death of Mr.. Henry T. spooner.

News reached Ocala Tuesday morn
ing that Mr.. Henry T. Spooner, who
had resided on Lake Weir near Stan
ton for many years, had died sudden
ly at his home Monday night at 8
o'clock
Mr.. Spooner came to Florida from
Boston, Mass, a number of years ago
and chose the shores of this beauti-
full lake for a residence He set out
an orange grove and saw it come to
maturity and what is more, saw it es-
cape the disastrous freeze of '95 Zone
among a thousand that did so.)
Mr.. Spooner had a wife and son
living in the north, but for some cause
he lived alone at the lake and seemed
to have greatly loved his beautiful re-
treat there. He was a man of extern
sive learning and great. cultivation
and refinement, and is supposed to
have been quite wealthy. Besides his
orange grove he owned a large body
of round timber land near Lake Weir,
mortgages on property in this city
and a number of houses in Jackson
vile.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Hon. A. s. Mann, who is perhaps
better known than any other man in
this state on account of his connec-
ton with the good roads movement,
having travelled and spoken in every
state and territory in the Uuion was
in this city Wednesday. Mr.. Mann
came to Ocala from Maunchunk, Pa,
in the early 70's, went from Ocala to
Crystal River, then in fernando coun-
ty, and was sent from that county to the
legislature. Since that time his histo-
~ has been of common fame. He is
a good and fast friend to Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
SOMETHING DOING.

On Tuesday friend from the coun-
try had some business with Messrs.
Lang, Swartz & Co., and asked us to
go with him to this firms place of
business. In going there we went
through the Foundry and Machine
shops (now the Ocala Iron
Worksl - Gentleman opened his
eyes in amazement at the immense
size of this building and at the
amount of work being done. Moul-
ders, draughtsmen, pattern makers,
drillers, planners, boiler makers and
all kinds of toilers and automatic ma
chinery were at work. These are the
largest shops south of Jacksonville
and most any kind of iron can be turn
e out from them. We believe the
number of men on the pay roll are
now between eighty and one hundred
Messrs. Lang, Swartz & Company
occupy the building formerly occupied
by the Foundry & Machine Works
and have it "chock-a-block" with
goods. The floor space of this build
ing is immense and this firm is doing
a constantly increasing business.
They have a sign on the outside
of the building, the letters of which
measure six feet in length and when
finished will cover the entire front
of the. building.
The ice factory is busy also and is
taxed to it's fullest capacity to sup
ply the demands made upon it.
The mill and crate factory of
Messrs. Meffert & Taylor, the
Ocala gas plant, all located in
the same section, are kept con-
stantly busy and employ a full force
of men.
We also went through the whole
sale establishment of the Teapot
Grocery. II is a two-story brick
structure and both floors are packed
with goods from floor to ceiling. The
Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard
Air Line each have tracks running
to all of these establishments, which
makes the loading and unloading most
convenient.
Mr.. H. B. Masters also has large
warehouse at the junction of these
two roads, which, like the others,
handle an immense quantity of
goods.
If anyone thinks nothing is do
ing in Ocala," they have only to WIS.,
it the section named above, to be con-
vinced to the contrary.
Messrs. Cline & Yonge, located on
the A. G. L., in the southern part of
the city are liekwise doing an increas-
ing business and frequently have to
work at night in order to keep with
their orders.
Indeed, there seems to be some.
thing doing" everywhere ia Ocala ex-
cept at the doctors Offices. They re-
port that the health of the city is
Extremely fine and that there is very
little doing. along medical lines.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Wants Col. Bob to Have a Fat once.


1t was ten years ago today that Hon.
Robt. w. Davis received his first
nomination for congress from the Sec
two things he was nominated for
two things-he was nominaed for
congress without being a candidate
therefor and he retired of his own free
will Before many days elapse the
people Of Florida will refuse to per-
NIT Colonel Davis to remain in pri-
vate longer and will again elevate
him to some position of trust and hon
or. Men of the Bob Davis stamp are
too scarce in public ofice.-Tampa
Tribune.
Altogether too scarce. No Office is
too big for the distinguished and wor-
thy gentleman.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

DIR. Sheldon Stringer left for Phil
adelphia Monday night ON sad mis-
sion-that of carrying Col John Saw
yer to private sanitarium, where he
will undergo treatment for mental
alteration. Col. Sawyer, who is one
of the brightest young lawyers in the
state, recently ran against Col. v.
Harris. of Key West for the position
of solicitor of the criminal court of
Munroe county and was defeated. Ow-
ing to the strain he underwent dur
ing the campaign the brilliant attor-
ney was collapsed entirely. dis many
friends throughout the state hope for
an early recovery.-Tampa Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Miss Chase to Wed Mr.. J. c. Hoover


The announcement has been made
of the approaching marriage OF Miss
Eta Chace and Mr.. Joseph Cremin
Hoover. the marriage to take place
at three o'clock in the afternoon OF
July the twenty-third at st. Marks
Episcopal church at Starke, Florida.
The announcement will be pleas
antly received by the brides friends
in Ocala. She is the daughter OF DR..
James Chace, of Jacksonville, and a
sister of DR.. Edward Chace, OF this
city. Miss Chace made her home
here with her parents during her ear
" girlhood and in the past few years
has visited here on number OF oc-
casions.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. G.. J. McCraney, game warden
for the county, was in Ocala Tuesday.
he requests US TO say that where
persons want deputy game war len
appointed that he will take pleasure
in complying with the request but
The names of suitable persons must
accompany the request with a proper
" signed petition. Mr.. McCranev viii
soon move from Higley to Stanton
lie gives evidence OF making very
fine official
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Ocala has had larger number of
visitors this week than we have seen
on our streets in good many months.
Among the visitors noted on Tuesday
were the following: Mr.. Robert Mon
roe, of Pine. who was accompanied by
his interesting family; Mr.. G. W.
Mills, of Fellowship: Mr.. Pat Randall,
of Common; Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Strick-
land, Miss Jessie Owens, Mrs. Hooker
and Mrs. Lowell, of Spar; Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. M. Condrey and Mr.. and Mrs.
M. S. Hill, of Coleman; Mr.. Sebastian
Lehman, of South Lake Weir; Messrs.
Robert and Donald Ferguson, of Ber-
lin; Mr.. M. Atkinson, of Oldtown; Mr..
]. B. Malloy, of Anthony, Mr.. F.
Bitch. of Carter's Pond; Capt. Frank
Lyttle, of Stanton, and a large mum.
Der of others.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

3. L. Patterson and small
n.er' Annie Lester, of Miami, who
peen spending the past two
IN "a Ocala with Mrs. Patterson's
~ ms w. X. Zewadsk, and near
n Plant with her parents, Mr..
~ J. M. Barco. left Tuesday
1oon for Gainesville. They will
N several weeks in that city with
N before going further north
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Referring to the berry crop in Ar
kansas, the Gazette of Little Rock
says: I'm the season just closed
Washington county growers sold
some ESQ cars of strawberries for
$175, 900. Advices from Rogers say the
growers have all made some money,
but that the greatest gain has been
to the pickers. who received about
$4,000 for gathering the crop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Twenty Year Battle.

81 was loser in twenty year bat
tie with chronic piles and malignant
sores, until / tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which turned the tide, by cur
ing both, till not trace remains. "
writes A. NJ Bruce, of Farmville, Va.
Best for old ulcers, cuts, burns and
wounds. 25 cents at Tydings & Co.,
druggists. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Only 81 Years Old.

81 am only SO years old and don't
expect when ] get to be real old to
feel that way as long as l can get
Electric Bitters," says Mrs. E. H.
Brunsen, of Dublin, Ga. Surely there
is nothing else keeps the old as young
and makes the weak as strong as
this grand tonic medicine. Dyspep-
STA, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys or
chronic constipation are unknown af-
ter taking Electric Bitters a reason
able time. Guaranteed by Tydings &
Company druggist. Price so cents.m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Take the postmaster,s Word for It

Mr.. M. F. Hamilton, postmaster at
Cherryvale, Ind, keeps also a stock
Of general merchandise and patent
medicines. He says: Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoeae Remedy
is standard here In it's line 1t
never fails to give satisfaction and
we could hardly afford to be without
it." For sale by all ruggists. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

PARKWAY Moses" our facile core
spondent at Daisy, was in OcaIa Tu.
esday. He will leave Daisy for
a few weeks having contracted for a
piece of work at Grahamville. He is
an excellent citizen and any neigh
borhood is lucky to have him for
citizen
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
A Hard Lot.

of troubles to contend with, spring
from a torpid liver and blockaded
bowels. unless you awaken them to
their proper action with DR.. King
New Life Pills; the pleasantest and
most effective cure for constipation.
They prevent appendicitis and tone
up the system. Is cents at Tydings
e. Company's drug store. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. Allen Gibson, of Leesburg, cap
tain of the Alligator, was in ocala
Tuesday. He says the contemplated
canals. connecting the lakes of Lake
and continuing the canals to Lees
burg, making it a port, will speed its
growth immensely.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Miss lola Liddon, who has been
making her home at Wauchula for
the past year and half, came up
Tuesday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Liddon. Miss Liddon has
very successful music class at wau-
chula.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Instead Of Kissimmee as stated in
our columns we should have said
that nr. H. A. Reeves, formerly of Lee
Won, has purchased saw mill at In
veness and left Sunday for mat city
10 make his home there.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Cation, of Pine street,
are visiting at Ocala. Mr. Gator is
j'.~ covering from vere attack
of typhoid fever and it is hoped that
the or,rge will assist him to recover
his strei.Sth.-Tans,a Times
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

BUCK Clarke. OF Dunnellon, has
position with the city electric light
s1', and will help at our city bas-
Y 'oys occasionally when there is
s.ne on hand. He is said to be AL
behind the bat.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

MISS Susie Walton, of Palatka, Miss
sophie Howard and Mr.. Charles How
sn' Of Grahamville. were the guests
y MIS-. Frances Howse and family on
oeklawaha avenue Tuesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

misses Shelly and Pansey Souter,
4 SPAR. came down to ocala Tues
y afternoon form their home at that
s'sce and are the guests of their aunt,
Mss Fannie Clark.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. J. W. Bridwell, one of the best
aliround electricians in the state, ar
rived in the city Monday, and is now
assisting H. w. Tucker in his cleo
trical construction work. i
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

DR.. B. F. Lisk, of Conner, was in
ocala on professional business Tues
day. He has quite an extensive prac-
tice, practically covering the county.
He belongs to the "old guard"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Present Will Deliver Grafton at Oys-
ter Bay-BeIl in independence
Hall ToIIed Last Night-Some
Cities Will Not Permit Fireworks
Georgia "Pops" Meet Today.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Special to the Ocala Banner:
Washington D. c., July 3.-The
glorious Fourth, the anniversary Of
the signing of the Declaration of indie
pendence, will be celebrated tomor-
row throughout the country and also
in foreign countries, wherever there
ere Americans. The main features of
the celebration will be practically
the same everywhere; firecrackers,
flags, bunting, parades, patriotic
speeches and general jollification. On
ly in a few instances there will be
special features in connection with
the celebration. President Roosevelt
will oo to Oyster Bay, where he will
'~''~er the Grafton of the day at pub
lie meeting. He will return here on
Thursday.
Philadelphia. Pa, July 3.-One hun
dred and thirty strokes of the bell at
midnight will usher in the anniver-
sary of independence Day in this city
There will be the customary cele-
N-ation with patriotic speeches, sing
ing by school children, etc., in indie
pendence square. There will also be
celebrations in all the parks and re-
getta on the river.
Baltimore, Md, July "a law hav-
ing been passed prohibiting the FIR
ing of crackers, cannons, etc., in the
city tomorrow's celebration will there
fore be unusually quiet. The police
have strict orders to arrest any per
son violating this rule.
Des Moines, Ia, July ga law hav-
ing been passed prohibiting the dis
charge of crackers, cannons. pistols,
etc., in this state, there is some pros
pect of a more subdued and less noisy
celebration of the nations holiday
tomorraw.
Guthrie, Okla, July 3.-For the
first time in its history Oklahoma will
celebrate the Fourth rs state. Flags
with the forty-sixth star added will be
displayed everywhere and the day
will be undoubtedly celebrated with
more than ordinary enthusiasm,
Governor Frank Frantz viii deliver
the principal address at Hobart.
Worchester, Mass, July S.-The
special feature of tomorrow's cele
bration of the Fourth of July will be
the dedication of the Worcnester
county memorial statute of General
Chas. Deveps. 1t will take place in
front of the court house in the fore
noon. Charles Devcns Osborne, a
grandson of the general will deliver
the address add unyiel the statute.
Elizabethtown, n. J., July Sow.
ing to the unsettled state OF affairs
in the city the usual noisy cele5ra-
ton of the Fourth of July will be
omitted tomorrow. There will be nc
fireworks and all saloons will remain
closed.
Taris, July 3.--Uuder the auspices
of the American Chamber of Com
merce the Americans in this city
will hold grand Fourth of July cele
bration tomorrow. Senator Bever
ige. a member Of the foreign rela
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mrs. B. A. Weathers, Miss Janet
Weathers and Master Paul Weathers
vent to Wekiwa Springs Tuesday
afternoon to spend week enjoying
life at that resort.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. j.. ]. Williams, at the head OF
the Williams Fish Company, of Homo
sasa, was transacting business in
Ocala on the Srd.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. Allick w. 1nglis was in Ocala
tuesday returning to Rock Springs
from visit to his parents, Capt. and
Mrs John L. Inglis in Jacksonville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

MI Norman A. Fort. of Lynne. has
gone to Daytona, where he will en-
%' short visit to his daughter, Mrs.
p 6. Clifton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

It's the blue Ribbon Flavor" that
that touches the exact spot. Ask fol
Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla. Alb
solutely pure, goes twice as far ant
the flavor is perfection.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Aessrs. Jackson and Deveneaux
vent up to Gainesville Tuesday to
spend the GLORIOUS fourth" with rel
atiyes in that city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

MT Leland Smoak, who now makes
ms home at Crystal River, came up
. spend the Fourth of July with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Smoak.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mrs. 7. Z. Bridges and children Of
1nls city, and Mrs. Bridges brother,
Dr. Greene. Of Tampa, have gone to
South Carolina to spend the summer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr. VIII Chappell, of Kendrick, has
gone to his old home in South Caro-
Ina to spend his summer vacation
with friends and relatives.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. M. ]. Forbes, a prominent
trucker of Anthony section was on
business trip to Ocala Tuesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McConn, Of
Martel were among the Varieties
shopping in Ocala Tuesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mis- Lou Elvie Williams came down
from jacksonville Tuesday afternoon
10 spend a short while with friends
in this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

FOR SALE cHEAP-One thousand
live oak fence posts, also two thoua-
and red bay cherry and cedar boards.
B. H. Seymour, Ccala, Fla. 7-l4.12t
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Capt. John W. Pearson, PRESENT of
the Pearson Oil and Gas Company. is
enjoying an outing at Harrisonville,
uo.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mrs. j. F. Rickeston and Mrs. c.
Weingardt, of Summerfeld. were Wis
tors and shoppers in ocala the third.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
N9TION'S BIRTHDAY
WILL BE Celebrated.
Preparations for Glorious Celebrations All
Over the Country.

tions committee of the u. S. sinate,
will deliver the principal grafton and,
it is expected that he will define the
American foreign policy on that &C.
casior.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mrs Sue Richardson and two
d.nehters and Miss Bessie Glover are
.nending this week at Lake Weir.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Why not take advantage of the
canal craze and bring Silver Spring
to Ocala?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

mrs ]. D. Robertson and son have
.nne 10 whitney to visit relatives for
short time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

vss Susie Morris has succeeded
Miss Grace Moore at the telephone
exchange
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Maj. L. T. Izlar left Tuesday for
South Carolina to take part in a MUIR
der trial. He is the leading counsel
for the defense.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. Carl Aver, of DANA on the east
coast, Is in the icty, on a visit to
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Aver.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Harry Feinberg, of Dunnellon, was
m ocala Tuesday on his way to Sa-
vapnah to visit relatives.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Mr.. John T. Lewis. of Mos Blur,
postmaster, merchant, canegrower,
and all-round man of that section.
was transacting bushes in Ocala
Tuesday and was visiting our whole
sale establishments.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

nonelass Hopkins, of Orange Lake,
snending few days in ocala with
f|enlds
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

M. Edd Bennett, the electrician Of
Dunnellon, was in Ocala on Tues
day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

49, Gibbs McRae and children
,-s,t down to Lake Weir Tuesday af-
,.,noop TO spend few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Captain Sewell, of Grahamville,
represented his section in ocala Tues
day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Atlanta, Ca, July 3.-The populists
of Georgia will hold their state con-
vention tomorrow and it is expected
that they will nominate a full ticket.
The convention will hold at the state
capital
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

London, July 3.-The American
colony in this city will celebrate the
Fourth tomorrow in the usual man
mer. William Jennings Bryan will dc
liver the Grafton of the day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
rlppEnIHGs ABOUT TOWN.

~ Harry Baxter, of Gambler, spent
\. day in Ocala Tuesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Faris. July 3.--Uuder the auspices
of the American Chamber of Com
merce the Americans in this city
will hold grand Fourth of July cele
bration tomorrow. Senator Bever-
ige. a member of the foreign rela-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

Elizabethtown, n. J., July Sow
ing to the unsettled state OF affair;
in the city the usual noisy cele5ra
ton of the Fourth of July will Dt
omitted tomorrow. There will be ne
fireworks and all saloons will remain
closed.