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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-21

Mrs. c. H Dame and Miss Vivian
Dame came home Tuesday from Tam
pa. where they spent several days
with Mr.. Dame, who has charge of
the WoOdmen of the Worlds exhibit
At the fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-21

The guests at the Oklawaha Inn
were given a very pleasant party on
Tuesday night by their hostess, Mrs.
Hatchell, who is always doing some
tring for the pleasure Of her guests.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-21
ANNUAL REPORT

OF the Treasurer Of the Ladies' Green
wood Cemetery Association
for 1907
Cash bal. from 1906. e. ....S 1858
Cash, membership fees. 37.0O
Cash, lot owners. 800. 800. 1850
Cash, stockholders, Greenwood
Cemetery. 1900. 90. $500. 1850
Total. -. 800. -. .$358.13
Cash paid for work. ......... 1880
Bal on hand Jan. /, 1905. 45.03
MRS. TOWNLEY PORTER.
Treasurer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-21
HANDY MOTH PAPER

moth destroyer ana disinfectant
Placed under carpets. or IN the folds
OF furs and clothing. 20 drives away
moth and worry. Twelve sheets On q
packet, carriage prepaid, 10 cents.
not have IT
madisan Powder Works, Selection 500
ClarksVille. lows.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25

But Neddie did not wait for anything
more. Turning quickly, that the nurse
might not see his face, so drawn with
grief and eyes filled with bitter tears,
he fed from the building, smothered
sobs shaking his thin little body. No,
he did not want to see his father-now.
1t would do no good since he could not
speak to him nor feel the caress of
his dear hands. He had gone, then, to
join the dear mother. And Neddie was
alone in the world. AS fast as he could
go he ran towards the west. A faint
glow of the setting sun still REDEEMED
the sky, and Neddie knew that in that
direction lay the country. His father
had told him to leave the cruel city
to go to the country where some good
soul would care for him.
That night Neddie lay in the shelter
of a haystack, eating one of the cakes
he had kept from the mornings meal.
When the dawn broke he rose and
started toward a farm house near by.
But the barking of a big dog sent
him on down the road, away from the
farm. He walked all day, resting at
intervals on the roadside. But every
where the farm houses looked SO fine
and big that he feared to go to their
owners to ask for a home where he
might work for his board. He knew
that the prosperous and well-fed could
not understand his deplorable condi-
ton, and would call him a young
tramp and send him about his busi-
ness or turn him over to the county au-
thorities to be sent to the poor house.
And Neddie could not bear the thought
of becoming a dependent.
And so another night-Halloween
night-found Neddie still wanderer.
He had entered the outskirts of a little
town at dusk and had felt so lonely
and sad that he sank down near a big
barn to rest. AS he lay there in the
moonlight he wondered what would be-
come of him, for he was nigh unto
starvation. Hearing something crawl
ing in the grass near him he got up
and climbed into q covered wagon-a
wagon such as grocers deliver their
goods in to customers. Once inside the
wagon he hid himself beneath the seat
and an old blanket. Being worn out
he soon fell into profound sleep from
which the noise of merrymakers did
not rouse him. Boys and girls, as well
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25

he was But he opened his eyes when
Neddie whispered Father dear, it's
me-Neddie, come to see you" Then
IN a very weak voice the father whis-
pered to his little boy who was SO soon
to become an orphan indeed: Dear
boy, cannot get we'll. The doctor told
me so this morning. / have fatal
hurt Observation-Disclosures
long. But 1 cannot die--and leave you
lin this great-cruel-city. Promise
me that-you'll go-into the--country
and find-a home. You are a good
boy-and-an honest mans son. You'll
find some good soul-wholl take"--
But the voice became too weak for
Neddie to hear more. The poor mans
eyes went shut and his breathing came
hard. Neddie felt a pang at his heart
and a sob arose to his throat which he
smothered, fearing his father would
think him weak. A nurse, coming in
at the moment, saw the change in the
sick mans condition and hurried Ned
die away. AS she did SO Neddie sud-
denly turned to her with a supplicat-
ing voice: please, oh, please, good
lady, allow me to stay somewhere near.
fear my father is dying. 1 can't bear
to leave him now. may never see him
again If / am sent away"
Although the nurse was hardened to
sights of grief and pain this little plea
from a grief stricken child was too
much for her to refuse, and leading
Neddie to a small anteroom. near to
the ward in which his father lay, she
bade him wait there till she came for
him.
The afternoon wore away, and the
lights were sent fiickering like fire.
flies throughout the big hospital. And
still Neddte sat in the anteroom un-
noticed by anyone. Just as he was on
the point of going to someone to make
inquiry about his fathers condition the
nurse who had brought him there en-
tered Her face was serious and
sympathetic as she bent over Neddie,
saying: eft is all over, child. Your
father died half an hour ago. 1t will
will be impossible for you to see him
now ShaiP'----
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25
a Strange Halloween
Brought a Home to Ned
Poor Little Orphan Dying Father Urges Him Go the
Country Finds Loving Home and Friends Welcome Him.
Makes His Advent in New Home in Unusual Vehicle
Result of Boisterous Halloween Jest
BY MAUD WALKER

short of fire could arouse him again
to action. But each morning there was
the thought of his father and the cry
of his gnawing stomach to send him
forth into the street again.
And thus the time passed, arriving
at the morning on which this story
opens-the day preceding Halloween.
BY 8 o'clock Neddie had sold out
his stock of papers and had profit OF
7 cents. With this splendid sum-for
1t was more than Neddie usually made
Of morning--he went to baRer's and
bought some cakes. Then, having 3
cents left he wandered about till he
saw a hot coffee vender measuring out
steaming black stuff from a sort of
oven pail Men and women and chill
dren were buying this liquid and drink
ing 1t to keep out the cold and check
their hunger Neddie bought cents
worth, which was given him in an old
tin cup which he handed back to the
vender after having drunk the con-
tents.
NOW" he said to himeelf, "I'll wan
der round in the park till time to go to
see poor father" Once in the park
Neddie made bold to wash his face and
hands in the playing fountain. He
wiped them dry on a bit of paper he
found lying on a park bench. He was
anxious to look as neat as possible
when he called to see his father.
At the hour when visitors were al
lowed to call upon their sick at the
charity hospital Neddie was admitted
to his fathers bedside. The poor man
lay like one already dead, SO colorless
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25

as many grown-upS, were out IN force
to celebrate the gay occasion of Hal
loween in regular country fashion. A
group of boys raided the barn in whose
shed Neddie slept so soundly in the de-
livery wagon. They seized hold of the
wagons tongue and drew it down the
street. yelling and laughing gaily as
they went along. But throughout his
ride Neddie slept on, dreaming that he
was in a warm house and enjoying a
good supper
The merrymakers drew the old wagon
into a beautiful lawn, yard to hand
some private home. Right up to the
front door they drew 1t and left it
standing there. Then they went away,
laughing to. think how angry Mr.. and
Mrs Drew would be when they came
to their front door next morning and
found the unsightly wagon marring
their well kept lawn.
About z o'clock on the following
morning Neddie was awakened by a
soft hand on his face. "Why, it's
little boy, as sure as I'm alive!' 1t was
womans voice, sweet, motherly
one Neddie opened his eyes and
thought he was dreaming. Sitting up,
he said: "Oh, must be dreaming all
this. 1 never saw this place before.
Oh I hope it was all dream about
dear father dying" Then tears welled
up in his eyes and he said to the sur
prised lady who was looking in on him:
II don't know whether or not I'm
awake. / left the city last night-after
my father-died. I was so-so-lone-
some and-and had nowhere to co."
The lady looked pityingly into Ned
dies face, saying: "Come, little boy,
come into the house and tell me how
you came to be here. You are awake
and not dreaming. Last night was
Halloween, and doubtless you were out
merrymalSing with the town boys and
got in here to hide, and so fell asleep"
Neddie went into the house with the
lady and soon she had heard his pitt
full story, told In detail from the date
of his mothers death. After Neddie
had finished she put her arms AROUND
his shivering little form and -Ssaid
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25

through her tears: Eyes, dear boy, your
father was right. You have found the
soul who will take you and love you
and give you home. You were
brought to us in very strange way
a veritable Halloween gift. And here
you shall remain. My husband will be
delighted, for you shall grow up to
take the place of dear little son we
lost a year ago. Only yesterday we
were discussing the advisability of
adopting a little son, and here he is
this morning-right at our front door,
So come and meet your foster father,
then you shall have something to eat.
After that come bath, some nice new
clothes and-home and LOVE-"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25
Reached His Limit

Little Henry had been very naughty
and was shut up in a closet until he
should express proper penitence for his
misdeeds. Near by sat his mother,
ready to extend pardon to the small
offender at the first sign of sorrow. At
last faint sigh caught her ear. Creep
ing silently to the door, she discovered
the child seated on the floor in dis
consulate attitude.
"Poor me!' he nIuttered, with an
other sigh. why can't I get out?
lineator.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Merchants PLAN sunday.

The Merchants will play ball Sunday
at Riverside park with the Burnham
Hanna Munger team, members Of the
Commercial City league OF Kansas
City. The game will be called $3.50.
Glover Branch was in Kansas City
yesterday.
Miss Edna Stramcke returned from
Kansas City Thursday evening.
Mrs. Bess Billiard went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the day.
w. H. Chiles went to Kansas City
yesterday morning on legal business.
Judge J. A. Lockhart Of Yelling
ton was in town yesterday on legal
business.
Rev. and Mrs. D. H. earns OF Alber-
querque, N. M. arrived Thursday
evening for a visit with the family Of
William Aull.
Mrs. Bert Taubman of Mayview ar
rived yesterday to visit her sister,
Mrs. j. M. Poage,
Ju1e Coe. editor of the Jeffersoian,
and ]. F. Forester Of Higginsville
spent yesterday here.
Miss Selma Woelsecker, who has
been spending a few days with rela'
tives in this city, returned to home
in H~igginsville yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison wen
to independence Thursday to at
Z tend the wedding of their niece, Mis-
Hettie Cromwell to Mr.. Rober
Greenleaf, which took place Their,
that night.
Mrs. c. L. Glasscock entertainet
the Prairie Church Missionary Sc
IS ciety Thursday. Thirty-fve men
bers we're present. The day wa
spent in sewing carpet rags.
Misses Bertha and Frances DAME
= Of Osceola, Mo-, arrived Thursda
/ evening for a visit with the family 0
: F. M. Hord George Daniel, who ha
:. been visiting Mr.. Hord for the pas
4 few days. returned to Osceola ye
"A terday morning.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Warning, Take Notice.

All parties are hereby notified not
to trespass either hunting or fish
ing5 on my place, Familiarity known as
the Kenslar farm or Dave Slusher
farm. A great part Of this farm
borders on Tabo Greek and people are
violating the law by netting and dy.
ramiting said creek and trespassine
on these premises. Now take warn
ing, for YOU viii certainly be pros
ecuted for either netting, d%ynamitlns
or t%respassing.
ID. SLUsHER.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09


core was demanded and Miss Conner
responded with a catchy piece The
Broken Pitcher" by Pontet, which
took exceedingly well.
The poem for the song, asleep
was written by Charles Curtis Hahn
on the occasion of finding Mrs.
smith when a little girl asleep on a.
doorstep at noon. It is a beautiful
song with an element Of sAiness,
Nevin was pleased with the poem and
was about to set it to music when he
died. Thursday evening it made a
decided impression on the audience.
Three Ave Marias have been heard
at Central this year and in each a $
Mrs. smith has undoubtedly chosen
the one most suited to the singers
voice. That by Schubert was magni-
fcent as a vehicle for Miss Conner.
She gave it feelingly and with a
great air of devotion. Her clear, sigh
tones we're shown in Their greatest
beauty,
The Rotoli group consisted OF
three songs, while all sentimental OF
different characters. The first is
cheerful with just a touch Of sadness,
the second sad throughout and ex-
tremely beautiful, the third wildly
passionate. Rotoli was a teacher of
Mrs. Smith and consequently
she understood his songs thoroughly
The singing Of them itself was a
great accomplishment and they were
admirably sung by Miss Conner.
A peculiarly pleasing closing
group consisted Of three flower songs
-one of daffodils, n of violets and
one of all kinds Of flowers. The
singer was in good voice at the end Of
the program and held the attention
of the audience to the very last note
Mrs. Smith, always a fine accompan
list, never played her compartment
better. She was ever in sympathl
with the singer and gave the pian'
. Just the right amount Of prominence
Miss Marcia Sellers added to the pro
gram with two violin obligatos.
Altogether the recital was a success
from every standpoint and was a fit
!, ting close of a most gratifying year.
! work For soft, fine tone work, Mis-
j Conner undoubtedly stands among tn
first of the graduates of Central an
I, her singing altogether is excellent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
YaiHma Open Session.

The vailima Literary society Of
Central College viii hold It's first
annual open session Monday evening
May 18th, at 3 O'Clock in Murrell
auditorium. An interesting program
has been prepared Admission rs
cents.
dave you visited the NickIe9 Or On
every evening. ia
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Vel o. Dry

Having a little leisure timeI will de
vote it to repairing sewing machines.
Most Of you know my ability in that
line. You who do not, can find out by
giving me a trial. Send themt to my
house on Highland Avenue or call III
phone lac and / wiz call on you.
Yours for business,
L. w. BRELsFoRp.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Yes Me VOL.

Don't forget us when you want the
best granitoid steps and walks con-,
crete walls, foundations and footings.
We make the best and treat you
white. I'VE LOVE WORK.
Phone 325. JOHN /. AsHuRsT
Contractor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

For SALE:-A few more bushels of
northern potatoes at 70 cents per
bushel. Apply at Wentworth Mill
tary academy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

LosT:-Between Baptist church
and Tevis bridge a pair of gold rim
med sgactacles in case. Finder please
return to this Office
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

Miss Agnes Farley returned to her
home in Sedalia this morning after
q visit with relatives in this citys
Garden seed In bulk tresh and new
in large quantities At Jos. L. Long,
Cash Grocer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
WILSON BROS, Agents.

FOR SALE;-One nice, light Column
bus surrey, rubber tired, good condi-
ton, suitable for family use. For
sale cheap. J. c. YOUNG, Jr. l.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN, three
hogs each weighing about 80 lbs.
stock. One black and two spotted.
Suitable reward for their return to
the Academy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

For RENT-Three oom newly
papered and painted. Over Western
Union Telegraph Office. Apply to
r. Field.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Fam bod Sac.

N have a client that offers to sell
his farm Of 100 acres 4 miles east OF
Lexington for So, 400. Good title and
reasonable terms.
U. G. PHErzING,
4-lltlmo Attorney.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

PAsTURAGE:-For COWS and horses.
Peter ROLAND, next place west of
3. B. Frazer. 4-20t6
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

For SALE:-A one story 7 rooms
framedwellingin good re pair on two
so foot lots, good out buildings, lots
of fruit and good water, 8 blocks
from court house. A bargain if sold
at once.
Wn Rpnc Auenfa
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

Competent steuographer wants to
do your correspondence, copying and
typewritlng. Monthly rates if de-
sired. Call at this Office. 4-27tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

FOR RENT:-Eight rooms over
Kiefer's second hand store. Apply
to DR.. j.. j. Greer. 4-lOt6
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

For SALE:-Land in tracts of from
ten to fifty acres. Terms easy. One
mile of court house.
1-24-tf d& B. b. FRAZER.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

WANTED To RENT:-Four or FIVE
room house by W. M. Long, second
door north of Cemetery bridge.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

FOR SALE:-High grade short horn
bull. GEO. YOUNG, near Prairie
church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Wants, For Sale Etc.

For sALE:-Seed potatoes at the
academy cheap.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

AL Weber. samp esshown at home
4 desired. Phone So. AL WEBER.
4.otf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

Rooms To RENT:-Two or three
rooms to rent. Apply at this office.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Sailing Bros.
Bakery & Confectionery.
PHONE 1874
PHONE 1874
Land and Money.

/ have a few Lafayette county
farms left that / can sell you at
reasonable prices. None any better,
and all know it,-and they sell,
Some city residences and vacant lots
located to suit purchasers. VIII take
pleasure in showing you anything /
have for sale. Can see me at Gratz
Bros. phone 22s, e. B. vaughn's
phone 81 or home phone I272. w. y.
CURTIS.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
O. 0. Wilson Co. handles
Poultry and all kinds Of chicken
feed. Also International Poultry
and Stock food. Phone l7O.
.I.nf.

I keep a nice line Of fresh candies
some homemade, some the finest.
creams and chocolates, nut tops, and
candies in boxes. MRS. L. e. Mark
12-l0tf
Try a package of xxx coffee for
10 cents apound or 7pouuds for a
sl.00 at Jos. L. Long, Cash Grocer.
Just try some Of our se~lf.rising
bnckwheat or pan cake flour with
maple syrup tpr breakfast, Jos, L,
Long, Cash Grocer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

WALL PAPER hung neatly,
quickly and accurately by UfT
BROTHERS. LARGE STOCK to
select from. Phone 4lO for
samples.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

Call on Mis-. Mamie Hicks for
shampooing and massaglng. Ladies
waited on at their homes. Also
agent for Empress toilet articles.
Phone No. 255. Ala II.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

STRAyED;-From the stable of G.
L. Glasscock a light bay mare, PAGER.
Name clipped short between ears.
Star in forehead. Suitable reward
for her if returned to owner.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

The Merchants will play ball Sunday
at Riverside park with the Burnham
Hanna Munger team, members Of the
Commercial City league OF Kansas
City. The game will be called at 2:30.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-10-30
KILLS BRIDEGROOM
ON WEDDING TRIP
Rejected Suitor Shoots His Sue
cessfuI Rival.
TRIES TO MURDER THE BRIDE
Widowed Wife of an Hour Defends
Herself Until Uncle Thrusts His
Thumb Under Pistol Hammer
Professor Van Ingen Killed.

Plaquemine, La.-Three years ago
Miss Mamie Rhorer, daughter of an
ex-Mayor of Alexandria, Tilted Frank
s. Beauvre after having promised to
become his wife.
While the girl and her husband Of
three hours were speeding on a train
to New Orleans for their honeymoo On,
the rejected sutton entered the car,
congratulated the bride Upon her
marriage, then drew a pistol and shot
the bridegroom dead across her lap.
The MAI whom Beauvre slew was
F. F. Van 1ngen, n Of the wealth.
lest young planters of Louisiana.
Beauvre had turned the gun from
Van Ingen and was about to STAY the
bride when passengers overpowered
him.
The wedding occurred at Alexan-
dria and was the society event Of the
season.
The girl told Beauvre that she re-
iected him for Van Ingen because she
not only loved the latter more. but
also because he had no Creole
OhNh OlOO0 LII LID tSluS. OSdufI6
went away without a word.
He was in town, but did not attend
the ceremony. A crowd of friends
saw the couple off for New Orleans,
but they did not see Beauvre Chamber
aboard the same train.
Later in the evening Beauvre went
into the coach where the bride and
groom sat. He took the seat oppo-
site, and leaning across the aisle,
said:
Congratulations to you both"
Thank you," said the bride, with
a smile. "We are very happy"
AS she spoke she turned to her
husband and laid her arm across his
shoulders.
This is too much!" cried Beauvre,
and, pulling the revolver from his
pocket, shot Van Ingen through the
head.
Next he tried to murder the young
widow, who saved herself hv a pl-cky
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-10-30
BEGINNING OF PRINTING IN U. s.
First Press Erected in PHILADELPHIA
in the Year 1886.

The first printing-press made in
the United States came from the shop
of Adam Ramage, in Philadelphia,
about 1875, says the Philadelphia
Telegraph. In 1910 there were two
printing-press factories in Philadel-
phfa, reporting products valued at
$4,000, and two manufactures of
hydraulic engines, reporting products
valued at $4,000.
The first printing-press in Penn
sylvania was erected in Philadelphia
in 1886, four years after the first
English settlement was made in the
colony. The publication of maya
zines and other periodicals was at
tempted by Franklin as early as 1741.
In 1910 it was estimated that half a
million volumes were printed annual
ly in Philadelphia.
For fifty years after the Revolution
the city was first in the printing in
dustry, the first daily paper in the
United States having been established
there in 1884. Shortly after the be-
ginning of the century n hundred
and ten wooden presses were in oper-
alton in Philadelphia larger num-
Der than in any other E~nglish-speak-
ing city in the world except London.
The growth Of book publishing
was promoted by annual fairs and
auction sales established in 1902 by
the American Company of Book
sellers, and held for a while alter
nately in New York and Philadelphia.
In 1910 seventy-three newspapers
were published in Pennsylvania,
eight of which were daily papers
a larger number than was published
in New York State at that time.
In 1917 the Columbian, a hand
press, was invented by George ely
mer, of Pennsylvania, and was intro
duced in the following year in Eng
land, where it remained in use until
1860. 1t was the first press built in
the United States capable of printing
both sides Of a newspaper at once.
In 1900 there were in Philadelphia
six hundred and twenty-five estab-
lishments engaged in the printing
and publishing business, representing
a capital invested of $~23,020,333,
whose products had a total valuation
of $23,448,875.