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The bee., 1908-04-09
A Twenty Year Sentence.

"I have just completed q twenty
year health sentence, imposed by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which cured
me of bleeding piles just twenty
years ago." writes o. s.. WOolever,
OF LeRaysville, N. Y. Bucklin's
Arnica Salve heals the worst sores,
bOils, burns, wounds and cuts in the
shortest time. 25c at all leading
druggists.
The bee., 1908-04-09

the operators to pay the wages of
"shot- firers" an1 the operators hold
that the miners should be out this
expense, arguing that the miner snow
do the shooting and that where their
duties are lightened by the employ
ment of "Shot-f1rers" they should
bear this cost, under the system in
vogue in union mines.
The bee., 1908-04-09

The Louisville papers say that
prospects for a settlement between
union miners aud operators of West
ern = Kentucky are not nearly -
bright as they were ten days ago,
when the joint cOnferetlseadtourned
temporarily. The trouble is over the
''shOt-firers" provision IN the Law
recently enacted. The mIners want
The bee., 1908-04-09
trip to Madisonville Tuesday

Mr.. w. r. Reynolds, of Madison
vile, visited friends here last Sun.
day.
Mrs. L. B. Coomes returned home
Sunday from visit to the Pond
River.
Mr.. Dan Carnner and family, of
Herrin. ILL.,. are visiting friends and
relatives here.
The dance last Saturday night, at
the residence of Will Hands, was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. John Gates and daughter
Leon, of Nebo, are visiting her son
Theo. Gates, of Barnsley.
The bee., 1908-04-09

The best coal on the Pacific coast
south of Washington is unique as
to its geologic ages Early in Ter
tlary time, ages after the carboni-
ferrous deposits that formed the
great coal beds of the eastern and
interior states had been laid down,
Stone canyon, in the southeastern
corner of Monterey county, CalifOr-
mia, was the site of marshy tract
In which were gathered the mater
ials that are now hardened into an
extensive bed of bituminous coal:
The bed is about Is feet thick and
has been traced for several miles.
1t is mined at two openings, but no
shipments have yet been made, ow-
ing To lack of railroad connections.
The analyses show that it is good
gas making coal, of excellent heat
ing power. 1t contains little mois-
ture, but considerable sulphur, and
IS the coal is hard and does not
slake it should stand transportation
we'll. %
The bee., 1908-04-09

Mr.. Geo. Saddler was IN Madison
willie to see friends Monday.
Fresh Bread on 81 every after.
noon. Still warm. WEBB Bros
Mrs. Tanner paid friends IN Mad
isonville visit Monday.
Call and get the boy nobby suit
for Easter.
BoURLAND & MoTHERsHEAD.
J.T Coenen has opened an insur-
ancs office over the Peoples Bank.
For new vegetable go to Webb
Bros. They are always found there
first.
After a weeks successful meeting,
Rev. VIM. Rogers closed Sunday
night.
The Hat Contest at the rink Fri
day night was quite an immense sf-
fair and highly enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Thos. Long, who has been
quite sick for the past ten days, is
reported better.
Don't forget when you go to house
cleaning that we are headquarters
for mattings.
BoURLAND Il MoTHERsHEAD
Painters are at work on the sew
eral houses of Mr.. Jno. NJ. Hogan
and Mrs. A. L. ForN, at Hecla, max
ing quite q change in that suburb.
Insure your furniture. 1t may
burn or might have to be moved on
account of fire in your neighbOr-
hood. J. T. COENEN.
The timers are bus@puttIpg new
cutters on the new public school
building. This is quite a large job,
but Mr.. Draper is equal 60 any work
No matter how large or small.
You must bear IN mind that all al
leys must be kept clean and do not
throw your trash on your neIghbor's
part, but put 1t In barrels so it can
be carried of without much trouble.
There has been several arrests and
fines imposed lately for jumping on
and of the trains. This practice
must and will be stopped. The Of
ticers. of the law are going to perform
their duty in this matter.
Gilbert Long, who has been in the
employe of the Coal Co., resigned
and has accepted position with the
contractor OF the brick woek on tie
new sky scraper of Mrs ]. M. Vic
tory.
A match game of base ball be-
tween Madisonvil.e and Darlington
Saturday, resulted in q victory for
our home boys by a ssore of Is to l3.
The boys say that MadisonviIle is
easy picking.
J At the last reports from Miss Mary
Agnes SOlmOn, who is IN the st.
Thomas hospital at Nashville, she
was rapidly improving and will
soon be able to be removed to her
home at Ilsley.
Mrs. NJ. Murphey and family, who
have made tbis their home for the
past year, will in about 3 weeks
leave for Louisville, where they
will reside. We regret to lose them,
as they have endeared themselves
in the hearts of the citizens.
The series Of concerts given under
the auspicies of the Darlington
schoOlclOsed on Saturday evening by
the LABEL Fox Co., with alarge aud
appreciative audience. This was a
high class entertainment and was
highly enjoyed by all.
Agents Wanted l--l6x2O crayon
portraits 40 cents, frames 10 cents
and up, sheet pictures one cent
each. You can make 400 per cent
profit or $4,000 per week Catalogue
and Samples free. Frank w. Will
liams Company, 1908 w Taylor ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
The ladies Aid Society OF the M.
E. Church SOuth held their weekly
meeting Monday afternoon with
Mrs. John Rule. Anumber Of the
ladies were present and several ar
ticles OF wearing approval were
made. The next meeting will be az
= pafeOnaRe Monday aftaPnoon
The bee., 1908-04-09
To Those With Gardens to Raise.

If you desire the services of
an expert gardener, who per-
forms his work in the most satis-
factory manner at a reasonable
price, cali No, AZ, Bee office.
The bee., 1908-04-09
LOST!

One Ladies Broach lost on the streets
of Darlington, in the business part Of
town; liberal reward will be paid for
its delivery to The Bee Office.
DESCRIPTION.
1t is a star shaped gold Broach with
cluster of eight brilliants. in the
center and star points filed with half
pearls.
The bee., 1908-04-09

Chief. r.. E. Whittier and his ef-
ficient crops of engineers left Mon
day for Providence where they will
remain week doing considerable
work at the Shamrock Mines at that
place.
The bee., 1908-04-09

Henry Wyatt took charge of the
No. IL mine Monday morning as
foreman, vice w. ID. Crenshaw,
who was transferred to the Fox Run
niue at st. Charles.
The bee., 1908-04-09

There's one thing about a self-run-
ming steam furnace that is surprising,
and that is how busy a man is kept
running 1t.
The bee., 1908-04-09

Don't think that piles can't be cured Thous-
ands Of obstinate cases have been cured by Dcan's
Ointment. so cents az any drug store
The bee., 1908-04-09

NJ. Cain, of Mortons Gap, was a
visitor in the city Monday.
The bee., 1908-04-09

Advantageous New Store All the
latest models are represented. AS to
quality, workmanship and style, there
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Anthony is in need of more houses,
both for white and negro residents,
as it is difficult, if not impossible, to
find a house although a number of
both races desire to move here if they
could secure houses to live in.
We now have two drug stores, the
latest accession being conducted by
DR.. Ulandfield. 1t has a fine soda
fountain, and is first class in every
respect
Rev DR.. Cunningham, a former pas
tor of the Methodist church at this
place, having returned to the practice
of medicine. has located here.
A twO-horse team became frighten-
ed last Saturday afternoon and ran
away, taking the sidewalks and mar
rowly missed running into the stores
OF Messrs. Pasteur and Lamb & Sons,
and then ran across the street into R
wire fence. which impeded their pro-
gress until the owners could catch
them.
New lines are constantly being ad-
ded to our telephone system, which
viii give our hello girls" more en-
pIoyment. Miss Myrtle Shealey is in
charge until p. m, and Miss Pearl
Brown until S p. m.
One of our young men visits the
phone office so regularly it is thought
the use of the phone is not the sole
object of Ills visits.
A gathering OF the young folks on
Tuesday night at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Knight, was said to be q
very pleasant occasion.
Miss Zelma Pasteur, who has been
sick for some time, is still unable to
be out, and Miss Pearl Forbes is in
charge of her business for the pres
ent
Miss Bessie Graham is away for a
visit to her brother at Otter Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulandfield rejoice in
the recent addition OF a boy TO their
family.
Miss Tongue of Tampa is on a Wis
il to her father, Capt. Tongue.
Miss Bessie Grahams music class
is doing well, and will have others adj
ded to it on her return from Otter
Greek.
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FAIRFIELD FACTS

Special Cor. OCala Banner:
The weather continues quite warm,
but we are in hopes of having a rain
before long.
Messrs. LOnnie and Willie Edwards
of Irvine were in our town today. Mr..
Edwards reports having some fine
melons, and they are shipping quite
a few.
Miss Bessie Carter, who has been
attending school at Red Springs, n.
c., returned home last week. Her
friends are glad to see her back once
more.
Miss Della Smith was a visitor at
Pennington Saturday night and Sun
day. the guest of Mrs. Drew Mathews.
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
Hammond, who has been so i'll for
the past few weeks, is no better, but
We hope to hear of his recovery soon.
Mr.. A. ]. Mclaughlin has returned
home from a visit to friends and rela-
tives in North Carolina.
Mr.. o. G. Lohrig was a visitor in
Ocala last week. We also hear that
he is to leave us soon. We are very
sorry TO part with this worthy young
man, and hope that he will not forget
his friends at Fairfield.
Mrs. D. E. Mathews was in our
town Saturday, the guest of Mrs. +.
S. Smith.
Some of our young folks are antic-
lipating a pleasant day at the Willis
ton picnic Thursday. We wish them
all a pleasant time.
SIMPLE JIM.
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ITEMS FROM ANTHONY

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
The cantalOUpe- season is at its
height. and many hundreds of crates
leave here daily. and sometimes as
much as TWO cars a day. There can
be seen as many as FIVE or six teams
loaded in line awaiting their turn 10
unload in express cars. on the side
track for their reception. Prices
are holding up well, but the crop viii
not likely be more than One-half what
it should be, due to drouth at time of
fruiting.
Corn and other crops have improv-
ed very much since the rains. and
now promise a good yield.
The long. loud blast from the whis-
tie at the French mines four times
daily indicate that something is doing
in that part of the town.
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NEWS FROM ELECTRA

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mr.. c. E. Conner is now in Electra
looking after his prairie land. His
son, Eugene, returned home Saturday
with fever. We hope he has quite re-
covered ere this and will soon be with
us again.
Watermelons and cantaloupes are
now coming in.
Mrs. J. c. Pillans is now in ITALIA
hassee attending the graduating ex-
ercises OF the Florida Female College.
Her daughter. Miss America, will
graduate this session, but will not re-
turn home for some weeks.
Misses Clyde and Annie Lou Atwa.
ter of Green Cove Springs, are visit
ing their cousins, Misses Agnes ami
Tincy Holly.
Miss Bette McCarley Of BOardman,
who is visiting Miss Dixie Pillans
speaks of returning home this week.
We hope she can be persuaded to re-
main with us longer, as we will miss
| her pleasant face and genial wit very
much.
DR.. Porter Pillans will locate in
Floral City. The people of that place
are fortunate in securing the services
of one so worthy and competent As
DR.. Pillans.
Mr.. James Martin of Moss Bluff has
gone to Macon, Ga, to attend the
Georgia and Alabama Business Col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will give a
birthday party on the evening of the
9th to their little daughter. Elma.
We know the little folks will enjoy
themselves immensely, also some Of
larger growth. We wish little Elma
the return of many happy birthdays.
Politics here have cooled down con-
siderably, but there are still some
warm discussions as to the candidates
who will compete in the second pri-
mary. JOHN PETER.
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LOCALS FROM LOWELL

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
We have had some very good rains,
but still the farmers are having a time
trying to get their potato crop plant
ed.
Mr.. Meffert loaded a refrigerator
car of cantaloupes Tuesday, and will
ship again Thursday.
Mr.. Smelling shipped a carload Of
watermelons Tuesday.
Mr.. Hugh Livingston and sister,
Miss Edna. arrived here the first Of
Nast week from Redlands, Cal
Mrs. Ehie Thomas and little son
are visiting Mr.. 7. J. McQuaig's fam
iIv this week. We are glad TO have
them with us.
We are sorry to hear of the critical
illness of Mr.. J. W. Bishop of Ocala.
He was a former resident and school
teacher Of this place. His friends
here wish for him a speedy recovery
Mr.. ". z. ChappelI of Gainesville
visited relatives here last week
Nr. J. NJ. Meffert and four brigh,
sons. Bruce. Clarence. Fred and Ros.
looe. of Ocala. came up Monday and
A4fook dinner at Mrs. Livingston's.
Ouite a number of our good people
met al the school house Sunday after
noon and organized a Sunday school
clad TO see so much interest taken
end wish them much success IN this
good work.
There viii be children's day servic
90 AZ the Reddick Methodist church
Sundsv morning. the S1st. TO which
everybody is invited
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STANTON soUI5S

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mr.. A. n. Cameron gave most de-
lightful dance to quite large number
last Tuesday night
Mr.. John Pasteur went up to Ocala
Wednesday to meet his daughter, Miss
Caroline, who has been attending
Stetson.
Miss Bessie LeavengOOd returned
Wednesday after a months visit to
Ocala. She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. NJ. D. Turnipseed, and
two sons, Ernest and Richard, and
Mr.. Ed Johnson of Dunnellon.
Miss Myrtle Bishop of South Lake
Weir is visiting her cousin, Miss
Pearl Kelsey.
Mrs. P. Y LeayengOOd and son.
Hansell, and Misses Annie Louise AMI
Luvie Lee Schoefflin have been enjoy
ing a visit to Mrs A. J. Leavengood.
Miss Music Bullock of Ocala i Wis
iting Miss Juanita Lyle for a few
days.
Mrs. J. Watt Perry went back u
Ocala Sunday after a weeks visit to
relatives.
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Much sympathy is felt for Mrs.
Haines in her bereavement.
All of the employees in McGehee -
Mayo's store attended the funeral of
Mr.. Potter at Summerfield last Sat
urday. Mrs. May McPhaul, Miss Ivan
Gale and Mrs. o. NJ Gale and Ray
inland and Mary Gale also went to the
funeral
Mrs. John Potter is staying with
Mrs. n. Mayo.
Miss Lucy Matheson of Ocala spent
a few days in town visiting at Mrs
Frank Pelot's.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with
Mrs. Dana this week for their bust
ness meeting.
The picnic dinner given by the
Belleview Workers to their departing
members was an unusually pleasant
affair.
Saturday Afternoon, little Fletcher
Proctor, aged three years, jumped out
VI a OA4 ICY WILL ZIG fClAClC " do lIlO
ing and the wheel passed directly
over his neck. Mrs. Proctor was quite
badly frightened. but with the excep-
ton of the skin being bruised on his
neck and a little spot on his head, he
escaped without injury. 1t was a won
derful escape. and was undoubtedly
little fellow as suffering with the
mumps at the time
Mrs. Wendall and Miss Irma Wen
dali left yesterday for their home in
Fort Plain, n. J.
The primary passed of quietly.
There was considerable opposition,
but nearly Everyone kept gOOd-natur-
ed or at least had that appearance.
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KENDRIcK ITEMS

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Catalogues are moving right along
this week and watermelons will begin
to be shipped next week.
Mr.. Harvey Waters is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. R. H. Montgomery left Mon
day for Windsor, where she will visit
relatives for a few days.
Messrs. Leavengood and Pinder
visited here last Sunday.
The following were a jolly party
who went to Orange Lake last Thurs
day, chaperoned by Mrs. W. G. Rich
lie: Misses Beulah Darlington, Alta
Grace. Annie Spencer, Hattie and
Clara Sims and Irma Mack and the
1Iessrs. William. Stewart and Vernon
KnOblock. Mr.. Atkinson and Mr.. L.
F. Teuton. They report having de-
Gghtful time.
Mr. {. II. Dame, accompanied By
Mr.. Sroman. came out last Friday
night and initiated the Woodmen boys
into the order. Our boys were much
disappointed. as they expected q
large crowd out from Ocala, but ow
ing to the closing exercises of the
school there and other reasons, they
were prevented from coming.
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CARD OF THANKS FROM Mr.. w.
D. CARN.

| desire to express my thanks to
the people of the county for the large
and fattering vote l received in the
late primary election. 1 certainly ap-
preciate the work done by my friends
and shall try not to disappoint them
with my services.
To those who opposed me, | believe
in most cases it was because they diff
fered from me on questions and not
because they lacked confidence in me
or my sincerity, and | shall try to
serve all the people whether they IA
vOred my election or opposed it,
While you might differ with me on
the prohibition question | hope there
are many other questions that we can
all agree upon. My sole object is to
accomplish some good, to better the
conditions of the people, and to build
up our county and state
| hope those who opposed me will
feel the same freedom to make sug-
gestions in reference to public mat
ters as those who favored me-
AS your representative in the legis-
lature l shall try to faithfully repre-
sent every class of people, interest
and section of Marion county.
Most respectfully,
W. D. earn.
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A CARD OF THANKS

Not being able to thank my many
friends in the county in person, for
their hearty support in our recent pri-
mary. | will use the county press to
express to them my sincere apprecia-
ton of their continued confidence re-
posed in me. And beg to say that
the office, as in the past, will be con-
Quoted upon a fair, square, courteous,
business basis; and with accumulat-
ed experience. l hope to make the
services of the Office generally even
more efficient than heretofore. Again
| thank you. Yours truly.
E L. CARNEY.
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For the Legislature.

l respectfully submit my name to
the voters of Marion county as a can
didate for the legislature, subject to
the democratic primary OF May 18th.
l have no platform to formulate or
pledges to make, but submit my claim
on a citizenship of 25 years in Marion
county. II elected, will perform my
duty to the best Of my ability and for
the best interests of the county Of
Marion, and state OF Florida.
G. L. BITTINGER.
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For Supervisor Of Registration

For Supervisor Of Reg stration
To the Democratic Voters OF Marion
County:
have been urged by many friends
TO become a candidate for supervisor
Of registration. and have decided ID
enter the race.
My record is we'll known. Ny Off
cial acts while sheriff OF The county
ana my character as citizen and
a democrat gre probably known TO
most Of YOU
/ wish 10 empha lie the fact that 10
you elect me 20 the Office tire bush
ness VIII be- attended 20 by myself. iu
person Furthermore. nothing shall
be done in me Office 90 favor any par
ticuiar individual party or faction.
but all shall receive absolutely just
and impartial treatment
While the salary OF this ONCE IS
very small. yet. under the law the SUI
pervisOr has great power, and 10 IS of
the utmost importance 20 every cifi-
zen that this power shall be admin
istered with justice and with care for
the rights of all
The people OF this county have been
kind TO me in times past. and this ]
greatly appreciate. II elected I will
do what is right 10 all concerned.
f. T WILLIAMS
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BELLEVIEW BRIEFS

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mrs. Haines received word recently
that her mother, who lives in South
Carolina, was very badly burned. Mrs.
Haines was i'll at the time and unable
to go at once, but set a time when
she expected to go. The day before
she expected to start she received =
telegram saying her mother had die i.
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To the Democratic Voters of MaTioa
County.
life, and rectitude of character OF Hon.
II. ". Long of Martel Fla, and being
satisfied that he is eminently qualified
ministration Of the duties Of the coun-
ty commissioners Office has met with
the approval and will receive the in
dorsement of the electors of Marion
county, | therefore announce that my
name will appear on the ticket used
in the primary TO be held May 10.
1908, as a candidate for a second
term. In the event of my nomination
and election | promise a faithful dis
charge of all duties attending said Of
fee. Respectfully,
J. VI. MATHEWS.
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CARD OF THANKS

l thank the people of Marion couu-
ty for the magnificent vote given me
in the primary of May 10. A change
OF eighty votes would have given me
the "possum" l did not get TO can
vass any in ten precincts.
There is some talk of an independ-
ent or republican candidate. l here
bv tender to the democratic party
uy time and voice to defend the nom
inatior of my opponent. the Hon. Al
fred Aver. who won the plum so
honcrably.
Yours faithfully.
J. p. PHILLIPS.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff

hereby announce that l will be a
candidate for the Office of sheriff of
Marion county IN the coming demo
cratic primary Of 1908.
respectfully solicit the support of
the people of Marion county. and If
elected to this Office l pledge an hon
est and IMPARTIAL administration of
the duties o. said office.
JOHN P. GALLOWAY.