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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Miss Grace HatcheII Gives
Pretty Domino Party.

Wednesday afternoon Miss Grace
Hatchell was the hostess at a very
pretty domino party, which she gave
in compliment to Miss Mary Daven-
port, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who
is the guest of Mrs. Charles Vroman
Miller
Miss Hatchell entertained at the
home of her aunt Mrs. c. A Liddon
on Ocklawaha avenue and a pretty
compliment to the young hostess was
the fact that in spite of the dreadful
weather all her guests were on hand
to participate in this pleasant affair
Assisting Miss Hatchell in various
ways was her mother. Mrs. Hatchell
her aunt, Mrs. Liddon, Mrs. Mallory
Liddon, Miss Caro- Liddon and Mrs c.
V. Miller and the other guests includ-
ed Mrs. G.. A. Nash, Mrs. w. w. Strip
ling, Mrs. c. n. kirkland, Mrs H NJ
Hampton, Mrs. ]. d. Robertson, Mrs.
c. c Carroll, Mrs w. II. Powers, Mrs
Il. l. I1ClNCllSlOlls OCllS-
man, Misses Sue Barco, Sara Harris,
Valeta Potter, Florence Walters, Leafy
Sylvester, Louise Harris, Margaret
Walters, Florrie Condor, Beatrice Sim
clair. Eloyse Izlar, Evelyn Liddon and
Miss Mary Davenport, the guest of
honor.
In the back hall fruit punch was
served after which the guests were
asked in the parlor, where the hos
ing. The room was prettily decorated
with dogwood, palms and roses and
here the six tables were arranged for
the playing of dominoes. On each ia
BILE was a dish of fudge which was
much enjoyed during the games.
Before the game of the afternoon
was begun, Mrs. Hampton, who is
quite a talented musician, was good
enough to play several lovely selec-
tons.
Mrs. Powers proved to be the lucky
player and was awarded a beautiful
little white lace and ivory fan. The
BOBBY prize, set of handmade collar
and cuff turn-overs, was given to Miss
Walters.
A fitting climax to the pleasures of
the afternoon was the delightful cake
and strawberry cream served after the
games.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
STAR MONKEY ACTOR.
Carries Himself With the Air of Man
of the WorId-Some of His
Stunts.

with Seibel Brothers dog and pony
SHOW, which shows here next Friday
are number of very extraordinary
monkey actors.
The star actor of the lot appears TO
be sort of Berry Wall of the 400"
His name is McAmister. and he is very
proud OF it, Nc. dresses lake. a man,
acts like man and eats like a man.
His table etiquette is said to be SUI
perior to that of some men. He new
er does the Sword swallowing act
which in circus parlance, means using
knife instead of a fork to carry the
food to the mouth. His clothes are of
the latest cut and he dresses in the
height of fashion, and always enters
the arena carrying a cane. He wears
silk hat and patent leather shoes,
and has a valet to wait on, him from
the time the performance commences
until it is over
1t takes half an hour to get Nc.
ready for his appearance before an
audience, for he is said to be very fas-
tidious about his personal appearance.
In fact, the most remarkable thing
about him is his vanity His hair
must be parted just right and his
trousers have the proper creases, as
otherwise he will insist upon delaying
his appearance until his wardrobe is
satisfactory. He wants to be the whole
thing while he is before the audience
Nc. does an eating act which is the
hit of the show. He has his meals
served hot, eats with a fork, uses a
napkin, pays his check and never for
gets to tip the waiter. All of which
is saidto be very comical, and affords
unbounded delight to the little folks
especially.
Seibel Brothers have many remark
able actors, including dogs, ponies,
and monkeys, but Nc. is the bright
particular star of the outfit, and it is
claimed he is the most valuable four
footed performer in the show business.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
The Rival of the Horse.

The new rival of the horse can be
used to accomplish many feats for
which the horse it utterly untitled.
This is shown by a machine recently
built for the sirdar of Egypt for trav-
cling on the desert of the Soudan. In
its construction special attention had
to be paid to gearing and to appli-
ances for preventing the Accumula-
ton Of dust or grit upon the wheels,
and for keeping the car from sinking
in the sand. These difficulties were
successfully overcome and the sirdar
now has machine which, as compar-
ed with the camel, the old time ship
of the desert" as as an express train
TO a canal boat. With a searchlight
on a trailer it is possible for the sir
dar to travel by night as well as by
day, and the conquest of the desert
may now be considered complete. Per-
haps an even greater triumph of mo-
toring has been reserved for an Am
erican in the Far West, who recently
made journey of 644 miles over the
Cascade mountains to Yakima and
return "over roads which disgrace the
name, through mudholes, sage brush
and long barred forest trails."-St
Augustine Record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
MEETING of the Maccabees.

Ocala tent, No. 1909 of the Knights
of the Modern Maccabees held a re-
view Wednesday night at Yonge's
! hail.
y complete set of regalia and para
phernalia had been received by the
Knights since their previous meeting
and several new candidates were in
itiated.
In speaking of this rapidly growing
organization the Bee Hive Says:
The story of our individual subordi-
nate lodges is varied and of absorb
ing interest. After all, it is not the
large membership or some great thing
accomplished that tells the. story of
truest fraternity. 1t is rather the lit
tie things we'll done-fidelity To trust.
a conscientious accounting, the sick
cared for. the unfortunate helped. etc.
that go to make up a successful and
truly good lodge.
During 1905 the order made large
year 1906 with 313,54S members in
good standing.
There were issued 4o.7S4 certificates
of membership, representing $4,000
coo Of insurance protection, during the
year 1905.
Supreme Commander Marley will
spend three months in the south and
on the Pacific coast in the interest Of
the order.
There were 2.399 death claims paid
during the year 1905.
Mr.. r. a. Green, of this city, the
orange buyer. shipped the last car load
of oranges for this season from Tar
pom Springs Saturday evening, and
went to Clearwater to send two cars
from there. He has shipped up to
date about $4,000 boxes of oranges
and grapefruit, aggregating fifty
carloads.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
The Drop in the Thermometer.

March the first, the beginning of
spring, was the coolest day we had
during the entire winter of 19O5-OO.
The drop, however, in the thermom-
eter was so sudden and lasted such
a short period Of time that the fruit
trees escaped damage. but beans, wa
termelons and other vegetables that
were just peeping above the ground
were mostly killed.
The damage was so much less than
was feared, that our people are only
glad that it was no worse.
o,,ite a number Of growers, whom
we interviewed, said they had already
bought new seed and would immedi-
ately begin replanting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
TRUE GRIT.

Mr.. John w. Pearson. of this city,
general manager of the Pearson Oil
& Gas Company, has now been looking
for oil for a period of nearly five years
and is keeping steadily and everlast-
ingly at it. He has abandoned sew
eral wells but is by no means dis
couraged and he finds the indications
so seductive that he is encouraged to
go forward in his efforts. He has
learned by experience and is overcom-
ing difficulties that at first ap-
peared insurmountable, the chief of
which was in shutting off the water,
a difficulty which he has now COM
pletely overcome.
depth of 500 feet in his last we'll and
if there is oil to be found in paying
quantities in this section of Florida,
it will soon be known.
The indications are in every way
favorable and Mr.. Pearson believes
that when he shall celebrate his fifth
anniversary in the oil business he will
have found the coveted prize for
which he has so faithfully worked.
Florida, in very little while, may
have something to talk about the same
as that which startled the American
nation at Beaumont, Texas, a few
years ago.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Death of MIR. Finn.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. r. E. Finn, who was visiting
st. Augustine for a little outing for
pleasure and recreation, died suddenly
in that city Tuesday night. This in
telligence was telegraphed here We'd
nesday and the Masonic lodge imme-
diately took the necessary steps to
have the remains properly cared for.
Mr.. Finn was a member of tae Ma
sonic lodge Of Philadelphia ald the
lodge here is in communication with
the lodge of that city and Mr.. Films
body in all probability viii be shipped
70 that city for interment.
The deceased had been a resident of
Ocala for the past ten years and was
chief engineer first for the East Flor
ida Ice Manufacturing Company and
afterwards for the Ocala Ice and Fuel
Company and in this capacity gave ex-
cellent and faithful service. He was
sixty-two years of age.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Stylish Summer Hats.

The early spring this year has caus-
ed an early demand for spring and
summer hats and although Easter is
six weeks off, many of the ladies of
Ocala have already selected their
Easter bonnets."
At her millinery parlors in the
Ocala House Wednesday, Mrs. Minnie
A. Bostick had her spring and summer
opening. 1t was a wet, gloomy and
unpleasant day. but in spite of this
fact many ladies were out to look at
and to purchase some OF these airy
and beautiful chapeaux. And some of
them were truly beautiful Dame
the hats this season be veritable flow
er gardens. Wings and quilts are also
much used and occasionally one sees
a hat adorned with an ostrich plume.
All sorts of shades and colors are
combined and the effect of the ming
ling of the various shades, while quite
fantistic, are very effective. The hats
at Mrs. Bosticks are many of them so
very pretty that it is quite difficult to
make ones choice
Panamas, Milan straws, and Leg
| horns in both large and small shapes
and in the pretty sailor shapes are
quite popular this season.
Mrs. Bostick and her assistants will
take great pleasure in showing these
hats to the ladies today and at any
time they find it convenient to call.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Dance for Miss Davenport.

From Last Fridays Daily
A number of the young society gen
tiemen gave a very enjoyable dance at
the Armory last night complimentary
TO Miss Mary Davenport of Chatta-
.roopa. who is the attractive guest of
Mrs. c. V. Miller.
The music for the dancing was fur
nished by the colored string band and
until midnight the young people had
a royal good time.
Mr.. and, Mrs Charles V. Miller
chaperoned the dance and the other
Young people participating were Misses
Mary Davenport, Sue Barco, Valeta
Potter. Gertrude Rheinauer. Sara Har-
ris. Leafy Sylvester Eloise Miller
Grace Hatchell. Sue Anderson Annie
Mathews, Messrs. Alfred Beck. J. ii.
Re,l ]. H. Taylor, w, d. Taylor, CISCO
Zewadski Guy Zewadski. r. t. Adams
Harvey Clark. Harry Palmer. Harry
walters. John Pelot and Albert Mil
Ter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Accidentally Shot While Playing Rob-
Der.

Tuesday afternoon Robert and Ce-
Gil Tydlngs and little Alden Newsom,
the youngest son of DR.. and Mrs. w.
V. Newsom, who is Familiarity known
to all his friends as Tinker" were
playing robber at the home of Mr.. nd
Mrs. c. r. Tydings. THEY were in an
upstairs room, in which was kept
pistol Robert, the oldest of the boys,
was trying TO show the other boys how
to manipulate the weapon, when in
some way, it was accidentally dis
crarged and the ball entered the side
of the neck of the little Newsom boy
and came out at the back, just missing
the spinal column by the fraction of
an inch. The children were terrified
and screamed for help. DR.. Newsom
and DR.. Hood were Immediately sum-
moned to the home of Mr.. Tydings and
dressed the wound of the little fellow
and carried him home, where he is
now resting easy.
Tinker's escape from death was quite
a narrow one but every one will be
glad to know that he is not at all
seriously wounded.
Master Tydings, who did the shoot
ing, is very much grieved over the ac-
cident that happened to his little
friend and was himself greatly fright
ened at the almost serious termination
to an afternoons frolic.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Military Affairs.

At his own request General Charles
p. Lowell, of Jacksonville, commanding
the First Brigade, Florida State
Troops, the ranking line officer. has
retired
Colonel John w. Sackett, command
ing the First Regiment of Infantry,
has been appointed brigadier general
to succeed General Lowell.
Lieutenant Colonel John S. Maxwell,
of the First Regiment of Infantry, has
been appointed colonel, to succeed Col
onel Sackett in command of the regi-
ment
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Meeting of the Epworth League.

The EpwOrth League held its reg
Methodist church Monday night The
attendance was most gratifying and
encouraging. There were thirty one
present and much interest was mani
tested in the proceedings. Reports
from all department work showed
faithful service on the part of the Of
ficers.
Plans We're begun looking to the
entertainment of the annual state
Led sue conference which will meet in
this city the latter part of June next
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mrs. G. c. Crom. accompanied by
her neice Miss Catherine Hampton, of
Gainesville, and Miss Sophie Greer, Of
Philadelphia, who has been spending
the winter at Gainesville. left We'd
nesday for PaIatka. going by way Of
Silver Springs and the Ocklawaha
river, a trip which is enjoyed by hun
dreds Of tourists yearly. From Pa
latka Mrs. Crom will come home and
Miss Hampton and Miss Greer viii re-
turn to Gainesville. These two young
ladies. Col. w. w. Hampton and Miss
Minaa Hampton have just returned
from a trip to Cuba. They came back
On the same boat that brought the ia
nous Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth They had a most enjoyable
trip TO the island republic.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Miss Davis En.ertains the Card Club.
From Last Fridays Daily.

From Last Fridays Daily.
Miss Annie Davis entertained the
young ladies card club at a very pref
ty party yesterday afternoon at the
residence of her sister. Mrs. C. r. Ty-
dings, on Ocklawaha avenue, with
whom Miss Davis makes her home.
The games were marked on beauti-
full hand painted score cards made to
represent lovely flowers. They were
the work of talented little Miss Sara
Davis.
The prizes, a silver belt pin and
fancy leather magazine cover, were
won by Mrs. Powers and Miss Dye.
After the games strawberry ice.
cake and coffee were served and dur
ing the progress of the games deli
cious home made candies were pass
ed.
Miss Davis guests included the fol-
lowing members Of the club: Mrs. w.
II. Powers, Mrs. E. T. Helvenston,
Mrs. Mallory Liddon, Mrs. w. T. Gary,
Misses Valeta Potter, Sue Barco, Sara
Harris, Sarah McCreery, Hattie Dye,
and the following visitors: Mrs. s. w.
Rhodes and her sisters, Mrs. Sewer
and Miss Templeton, of Asheville N
c.; Mrs. j. K. Austin, Mrs. Charles
Rheinauer, Miss Gertie E. Rheinauer
and Mrs. Howard Clark.
Next week Mrs. Helvenston will be
the clubs hostess.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
Electrical Time.
EHit1r Banner:

Editor Banner:
] notice a suggestion recently in a
scientific journal WHICH ! think a good
one. That rs Electric Light Companies
furnish their consumers the exact time
once each day.
This is done OF opening the circuit
at the Electric Light Plant for a sec
ond AZ say eight o'clock in the evening.
This causes all electric lights in the
streets and in consuming houses to
blink. by which watches and cloaks
can be set at correct time once each
day. r. L. NJ.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Several days ago at Fort Myers lit
tie ]. B. Heirs, the pretty little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. HERS happened
to quite a painful accident. A heavy
iron pipe fell across his fingers mash
ing them quite severely, almost cutt-
with the assistance of a few stitches
the finger was saved and now the lit
tie fellow is all right again.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mr.. D. C, w. Smith, of Philadelphia,
who has large investments in Ocala
and at other points in this section of
Florida, is guest at the Ocala House.
He Is here TO look after his various in
terests and is compelled to be encour-
aged as his property includes some
very fine orange groves, which are now
In full bloom and promise magnifi-
cent results.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

AIRS. w. f. Lowry, of Homosassa,
vas IN ocala Tuesday and in an in
~'s'ew with a reporter of this pa
Prr' stated that there are more tour
@1 on the west coast and especially
homosassa now than at any time
ua'lng the season That the fishing
NV y delightful and the red fish es-
''e'ally Is giving sport to the pis-
'''0r'alists. In addition to the tour
~ Mrs, Lowry says that quite a
'u'noer OF people have purchased lots
nomosassa and are going TO put
pretty winter homes. Beautiful
n0nosassa, like other charming re-
wis on the west coast of Florida, is
1actlng attention and has most
F0mising prospects.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mrs. Mccoy and little daughter, of
Atlanta, and Mrs. McCoy's sister, Miss
Eleanor Beall. Of Talbatton, Ca, who
have been spending a part of the win
ter in ocala at the Ocklawaha Inn,
have returned home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
We Can't Win.

well, it has been a mild winter"
saved a lot of coal.
Whats the use,' growled the pes
Simist. "The warm weather has kept
the lakes open and all we saved on
coal will go next summer to pay the
increased price of ice
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
For an IMPAIRED Appetite

Loss of appetite always results from
faulty digestion. All that is needed
is a few doses Of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They will in
vigorate the stomach, strengthen the
digestion and give you an appetite
like a wolf. These tablets also act
as a gentle laxative. For sale by all
druggists. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

NJ James Havis, who has grown
'>' N Colorado, wants to come back
florida to live permanently. He
IVY few weeks this season at st.
.~'sourg, Lake Weir and other
'''es and was seized with very
's'e attack of orange fever and says
coming back next year and buy
range grove. Mr.. Havis was for
an Ocalaite and in passing
ugh here Monday on his way west
'fped over long enough to shake
WI with some of his old time
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

E. w. Irvine, a popular drummer
who halls from Lake City, was in
ZoIfo Monday and was telling his
friends to reserve their pledges for
railroad commissioner until he gets in
the race, which he will do shortly. Mr..
Irvine is the gentleman who succeeded
in having the S. A. L. fined recently
for not bulleting delayed trains, de-
spite the opposition of Commissioner
Browne, who tried to smoothe the
matter over-for the railroad.-Zolfo
Advertiser.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mrs d. c. Edwards, owner of the
Ocala House, has sold her property in
Gainesville known as the Opera house
block. This is one of the prettiest
properties in the University City. 1t
was sold to Mr.. E. Baird, the consid-
Grafton being twenty thousand dol
lars
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Col. H. B. Masters. of New York, ar
rived in Ocala Wednesday morning
and viii spend some days in the city,
looking after his business interests
here.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mr. D. B. Hopson, representing the
Mutual Benefit Association of Geor-
ia came down from Gainesville
wednesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mrs w. S. Pike has gone to St.
Augustine, where she will spend a cou-
pie Of weeks with her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Cox.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

A Safe Cough Medicine for Children.
In buying cough medicine for child
rem never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. There is no
danger from ii and relief is always
sure to follow. 1t is especially val
liable. for colds, Group and whoOping
cough. For sale by all druggists. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

beyond the Alps" said Napoleon
ponaparte, Ties Italy" Beyond the
everglades" says Napoleon Bonaparte
Broward. lies fame!"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mr.. Alexander Holly, formerly of
r,,reka. but now OF Orlando, was
shaking hands with his ocala friends
wednesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mr. Il. ID. Rou, OF Reddick, was a
pleasant visitor to our sanctum Tues
aay. He says that about three hun
ared acres have been planted to can
Aioupes and four hundred acres To
ralermelons in the Reddick neighbor-
mood and quite a number of acres to
beans, cucumbers and tomatoes. That
me Mayo Brothers have the largest
acreage Of watermelons and canta-
"upes and that Messrs. Sanders,
Soynton & Company are the next
m'sest planters. They are anticipat-
Ing fine crops.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Mr. W. III. Moore, who is now with
Me McGehee Lumber Company, at
Summerfield, was in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Moore, many years ago, was an
attache OF the Ocala Banner office and
has very pleasant recollections of the
years he spent here. Mr.. Moore is a
writer Of fiction and has published
several books. He expects to buy a
place on South Lake Weir and per-
haps win again devote his pen to ro-
mancing. In which this beautiful lake
will probably figure conspicuously.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09
SARA ELIZABETH HARRIS,
Local Editor.
HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN.

The Pensacola Journal needs hump
q about as big as a camePs.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Ms. H. w. Henry and Mrs. X. H.
Clements, of Lake Weir were shop
ming in town yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-09

Miss EIoise Miller has been quite
~ Tor the past several days.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
THE SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT.

Andrew Carnegie admires the scientific
spirit-his generous gifts to science. are
a proof OF that. Nevertheless to his
keen humor this spirit offers itself as a
good prey. and Mr.. Carnegie often rails
wittily at scientists and their peculiar
ways
"The late-the late-but 1 won't men
ton the poor fellows name" said MI.
Carnegie at a scientists supper. The
late Blank as he lay on his death bed.
was greeted very joyously one morning
by his physician.
poor Blanks eyes lit up with hope
at sight OF the physicians beaming
face. There had been a consultation on
his case the day before. Perhaps. at
last. the remedy 10 cure him had been
found
q. My dear Mr. Blank said the physi-
clan, 1 congratulate you
Blank smiled.
g I shall recoverP he asked in a weak
voice, tremulous with hope.
q" 'Well-er-not exactly said the
physician But we believe your disease
10 be entirely new, and If the autopsy
demonstrates this TO be true we have
decided 70 name the malady after you. %
New York Tribune.