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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
MRS. HERBERT ANDERSON EN-
TERTAINS FOR MRS.
BENJAMIN

Mrs. Herbert Anderson was the
hostess at a charming little sewing
party Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. C.
F. Benjamin of Alexandria Bay, n. Y.
Mrs. Benjamin, or as she is. so hap
PLY known here as Miss Betty Sharpe,
is very greatly loved by everyone in
Ocala, and the friends who were in
vited by Mrs. Anderson to meet her
were greatly pleased at the oppOrtun-
ity Of being with her in so cOngenial
an atmosphere.
Mrs. Benjamin was lovely in gray
crepe de chene gown and the gracious
manner that so endears her to her
friends was not lacking on Tuesday.
The afternoon was a very informal
one, the ladies bringing their fancy
work in bright, fancy sewing bags and
chatting very happily as they piled
their busy needles.
Mrs. Anderson served ice cream,
cake and coffee to her guests, who in
cluded Mrs. Benjamin, Mrs. Robert
Anderson, Mrs. Clifford Anderson,
Mrs. Martin ROess, Mrs. Greenlee Lii
ly, Mrs. Kimball of Maine, Mrs. Sis
trunk and her guest, Mrs. Rogers, Of
Kentucky, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Burford.
Mrs. Abe Brown, Mrs. Jake Brown,
Mrs. Goldberg, Mrs. Hatchell, Mrs.
Rheinauer, Mrs. Mote, Mrs. Duval,
Miss GOldnamer, Miss Amanda Har-
ris, Mrs. J. K. Dixon, Mrs. H. NJ.
Hampton Mrs. MacKay, Mrs. Weihe
and Mrs. J. X Austin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
THE FLORIDA LIFE

DR.. J. G. Peasants, director Of agen-
cies for the Florida Life Insurance
Company, Jacksonville, was in the city
yesterday on business. He states that
the business of this company since it
began has been very successful, and
this is especially true Of the business
written during the past year. Mr.. B.
R. Stripping is local agent for this com
pany, and the amount of business he
has turned in proves that the people
Of this section are believers in home
institutions and only await an oppor-
tunity to show their preference of
them to foreign ones. The success OF
the Florida Life for the few years it
has been in existence is far beyond
the most sanguine hopes Of its insti-
gators, among whom are number OF
the states best known and most con
sentative business men.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
THE sPELLMAN HOUSE CHANGES
HANDS

The Spellman House on Oklawaha
avenue, which has been splendidly
and successfully conducted by Mrs.
p. w. Spellman for several years past,
has changed hands, and Will hereaf-
ter be conducted by Mrs. George
Campbell.
The Campbell family is we'll known
here, having for many years made
their home on Lake Weir. They also
resided in Ocala for a year or two, 60
ing from here to Tennessee, and later
out west. They returned to Florida
this fall and have been spending the
winter at Belleview. They are a
splendid family and it is a pleasure TO
welcome them back to Ocala. They
will arrive in OcaIa Friday and Mrs.
Campbell will Immediately assume
charge Of the house, and this paper
wishes her abundant success in her
new undertaking.
Mr.. and Mrs. SpeIlman have not yet
decided on their future plans, but will
in all probability move to another city.
They have been excellent citizens and
We shall regret to lose them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
CITIZENS MASS MEETING

Monday night at O'Clock a mass
meeting Of the citizens of Ocala was
held in the court room at the court
house to protest against recent disOr-
ders that have occurred against the
peace and law of the city. The court
room was filled TO its full capacity
with the best representative citizens
of the city, ana many were compelled
to stand for lack of sufficient seats.
Ex-Mayor L. T. Izlar was elected
chairman of the meeting and Mr.. H.
N. Hampton was chosen secretary.
Ex-Councilman Judge McConathy
made a strong speech on law and or
der and introduced the following res
olutiOn:
Whereas, the people of the city of
.Ocala are a people for law and order,
and opposed to all manner of violence,
and said city has been free from any
disturbing elements, and noted for
its peacefulness and security to life
and property for many years; and,
Whereas. as recent occurrences, if
continued. will rob US Of our good
name: and.
Whereas, a great number of the
PEOPLE of our city believe that the
police officers have not discharged
their duty, and that it will subserve
the best interest of our community
that they be removed; therefore be it
Resolved, by the citizens of Ocala,
in mass meeting assembled on this
the 9Th day of March, 1908, that we
are a peaceable and law abiding peO-
pie. and we will discOuntenance all vi
OIence, and this city shall maintain
its good name.
Resolved. That the city council of
Ocala be and it is hereby requested TO
meet at once and displace the pres
ent police force, and appoint others in
their stead who will discharge the du-
ties of this office, and not violate
them themselves.
The resolution was seconded by
Mr.. John Graham, who was followed
by Mr.. II. L. Anderson, who spoke
strongly and feelingly on the COndi-
lions of disorder that have prevailed
curing the past twelve months. Mr..
Anderson then introduced an amend
ment to the resolution by striking out
the word requested and making it
read the council be demanded etc.
The amendment carried by an al
most unanimous vote and the resolu-
ton as amended was adopted unan-
imOuSly.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
MRS. cARNEY's PARTY FOR WIS.,
TING GIRLS

The present week has been filled
with very enjoyable and COngenial
small parties in cOpmliment to the va
rious visitors in our city. In addition
to those already mentioned was the
charming little card party at which
Mrs. z. L. Carney entertained a num-
Der Of the young people on Tuesday
evening. The honor guests at this
little affair were the following visit
Ors: Miss Lille Goldnamer of Louis
vile, KY, Miss Emma Gray and Miss
Emily Askew of Savannah, Miss Flor
ence Bisbee of Jacksonville, Miss Mar
tina Mann of Lewisburg, n. c., and
Miss Carrie Williams of Mayo. The
young gentlemen receiving with the
special guests were Messrs. Ben
Rheinauer, Robert Mathews, Alfred
Beck, J. H. Workman, H. A. Water
man and T. H. Harris. Mrs. Carney's
other guests were Misses Pauline Sui
Ivan, Sally Camp, Alice Bullock, Jo-
sephine Bullock, Sally Belle Rice and
Messrs. John Sullivan. Harvey Clark,
E. J. Crook, Leon Fishel, Adelbers
Moody, Harry FOy and Howard Wal
tiers.
Mrs. Carney is always an agreeable
and pleasing hostess, and on Tuesday
evening she had assisting her Mrs
Charles Rheinauer.
Progressive whist was played at
small tables in the parlOr and library,
after which grapefruit punch, chicken
salad, etc, with coffee, were served.
No prizes were given and the games
of whist were very greatly enjoyed by
the attractive group of visitors and
those invited by Mrs. Carney to spend
the evening with them in so happy a
manner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
A, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MARCH 10 1908.

mony with the resolutions, so the mat
ter will end there, and end speedily.
We say this because as a rule it is
a dangerous practice to appeal to the
populace.
The populace is easily aroused, and,
sometimes, like the breaking Of d
dam, gets beyond control, and terri
bic things happen.
See how the populace was wrought
up by Mark Anthony's funeral era
ton over the dead body of Caesar,
Kentucky has appealed to the fren-
zied judgment of the popuIace rather
than to the sober deliberations Of the
courts, and cce what a state 1f af-
fairs it has resulted in!
In times of tr0UblC and disorder il
is the duty of conservative, .av-abid-
ing citizens to discourage and discOun-
tnnance frenzied appeals and exaggeI.
led statements calculated to fan the
flames Of passion and intolerance.
the courts are established for the
government of civilized communities.
and danger turks outside of them.
Let US as good citizens set our fac
es as flint against anything thai will
feed fuel to the flames, but be peace
makers and pour oil on the troubled
waters.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
COL0RED CHILD
BURNED TO DEATH
IN THE FIRE ON NORTH SECOND
STREET WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Fire Department Made Quick Re-
spouse, But Owing to Late AIram
Fire Had Gained Too Much
HeadWay to be Controlled

HeaoWay 10 pc controlled
Wednesday about p. m. an alarm
Of fire was sent in and it was found
that the fire was at the home of Hen
ry Thomas. colored. on North Second
street. Pistol shots began to ring out
amid screams and shouts of persons
living near the scene of the cOnfagra.
ton, intended to hasten the fire de-
partment, which, owing to the fact
that the fire was not discovered until
the house was in a perfect blaze all
over, did not get the alarm until the
building was beyond their control.
They made a flying run, however, and
as usual did splendid work, and saved
the nearby buildings.
The most unfortunate occurrence in
connection with the fire was the fact
that the two year old child of Henry
Thomas. VINO with his wife were oc-
cEpying the house, was cremated in
the flames. 1t seems that the mother
OF the child had left il at the house
for q short time while she went to de-
liver a bundle of laundry, and al
though several other families lived
in the house. all were absent when
the building was discovered to be on
fire. It was indeed a pathetic scene
TO see the mother rushing toward her
home. with cries of agony. knowing
her babe was within.
Fully two thousand people were
.congregated in the streets and yards
NEARBY 10 witness the burning of the
building. There were exciting times
for about half an hour.
After the fire friends of the mother
.of the cremated child began to search
for the body, which was found burned
to a crisp amid the ruins of the build
ing. The bones and pieces of charred
flesh were picked up and carried to a
.neighbOr's house, from which they
were buried yesterday.
The house belonged to 4 man by
the name of Johnson. II was totally
DESTROYED, together with its contents.
Tic building was an old land mark,
aud formerly belonged to the late
James D. Goss, a prominent republi-
can politician.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
MRS. ANDERSON AGAIN ENTER
TAINS FOR MRS. BENJAMIN

Mrs. Herbert L. Anderson was again
the hostess at a lovely little party
Wednesday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. c. F. Benjamin, entertaining a
number Of her friends who were not
present at her party on Tuesday at
ternoOn. The party was in every re-
spect similar to the one on Tuesday,
the ladies bringing their sewing and
spending an informally pleasant after
noon together.
Mrs Anderson was assisted by her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert L. Anderson,
and her apartments were pTettily dec
GRATED with dOgwood blossoms, violets
and beautiful roses. The ladies pres
ent were Mrs. Benjamin, Mrs. Robert
Anderson, Mrs. Albert Gerig, Mrs.
KOOnce. Mrs. Chace. Mrs. Scott, Mrs.
John Taylor, Mrs. c. c. Carroll, Mrs
E. P Rentz, Mrs. LOOney, Mrs. Car
ney. Mrs. Bittinger. Mrs. William An
derson, Mrs. Julian. Mrs. Huber. Mrs.
Weston. Mrs. Lee Miller and Mrs. Ar
thur Clark
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
HOSPITAL MANAGERS MEET

1.-THE annual meeting of the sub
scribing members of the Marion cOun-
ty medical association was held at the
hospital building Tuesday afternoon.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The treasures report showed the
institution TO be on a splendid finan-
cial basis, and the managers found it
would not be necessary to call upon
the members for their 1907 subscrip-
lions.
Reports showed that there had been
during the fiscal year just closed 1913
patients treated, against los the year
previous.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: D. S. Woodrow,
president; T. T. Munroe, treasurer;
DR.. W. V. Newsom, secretary; DR.. E.
Van Hood and Ben Rheinauer, mem
bers board Of managers; B. A. Wealth
ers, c. c. Carroll and H. B. Clarkson,
auditors.
The excellent condition of this insti-
tuition is a source Of a great deal of
qualification to the gentlemen who
have had the management for the
past year, an dthey are TO be con
graduated upon their splendid rec.
ord.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
SHALL WE KENTUcKYIzE ocALA

Almost for time out of memory
Ocala has enjoyed the reputation of
being a peaceable, Iaw-abiding com
munity.
Sometimes we have been vain
enough to ascribe this spirit partly at
least to the influence exerted by this
paper, in its persistent opposition to
all forms of lawIessness and upright
ecusness.
For some time past, however, Ocala
has been gradually losing her reputa-
ton along this line, and many com
plants have been made against the
police department Of the city govern
ment, and the restiveness found ex-
preston Monday night in the mass
meeting of citizens presided over by
Major Izlar, and in the adoption of
certain resolutions which were print
ed in this paper Tuesday morning.
The resolutions were moderate and
temperate in tone, and the speeches
we understand, were along the same
lines.
W hope the city council will give
ear to the complaints and act in har
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Florida State Sunday School
Association will hold it's annual con-
vention in this city April to 9, in
elusive. Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner,
field worker of the International Sun
day Schol Association, whose head
quarters are in Chicago, will be pres
ent. and it is hoped that Charlie Till
man, of Atlanta, the celebrated leader.
will be present to have charge Of the
music. 1t is desired that the Sunday
schols of the state be well represented,
that the work may receive renewed
impetus through the influence of the
convention.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
w. W. STRIPPING
WILL NOT MAKE THE RACE THIS
TIME
e mOckery Of it all!

WILL NJ ] MAKE The RACE THIS
TIME
Mr.. W. W. Stripping, the popular
and statewide known travelling man,
Who has for the past few months been
receiving such great encouragement
from the state press, his many bust
ness associates and personal friends
to enter the race for state comptrol-
Ter, was in Ocala yesterday
Mr.. STRIPPING, upon being approach
ed by representative Of the Ocala
Banner on the subject Of his possible
announcement for the position OF
comptroller, said that he did not feel
that he could in justice to himself and
friends make the race this campaign.
His reason for making this final decis-
ion not to enter the race this year
was that the short time between this
and the primary election would not
give him sufficient opportunity for
placing himself properly before the
people, whose support he would ask
for the nomination. He had, some
months ago, fully made up his mind
to enter the ring, but just at the time
when he should have made public his
intentions he was taken sick at his
home in Jacksonville, and remained
confined to his bed for some five
weeks Even this did nto cool his pO-
litical aspiration for a vigorous cam
paign for the desired office. but his
physicians advised strongly against
such a move and said that anything
but comparative rest and quiet for
some months would in all probability
prove fatal. OF course there was
nothing left for Mr.. Stripping under
the circumstances except 10 abide
by their advice and give up for this
time at least the hope Of running for
the office which his friends all over
the state declared he could secure by
entering the campaign.
His Ocala friends, as well as those
all over the state, will be pleased TO
know that he is again able to be
about, and is rapidly gaining his for
mer vigOr and strength.
However. they will no doubt hear
from him at the primaries four years
hence.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mrs. Ann Mayo, who died in Brooks
vile. Fla, on the Cd instant, was bur
led in her wedding dress, which she
had preserved for that purpose since
1851. She also selected and saved the
lumber of which her coffin was made.
Her former slaves in fernando Coun-
ty attended the funeral. and wept like
children. Judge Anderson Mayo, her
husband, died in 1855. They came to
Florida from Chester, S. c., and To-
Gated in fernando county soon after
their marriage.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
HOMER DEAN FINED 500

Homer Dean, who has been serving
on the police force in this city for sew
eral years, and who was prosecuted in
the circuit court about year or more
ago for the brutal treatment of a pris-
Oner, was up before Mayor Nash We'd
nesday morning for his brutal attack
on Alderman McIver Saturday night.
The evidence of Mr.. McIver, and,
indeed. all the witnesses testified that
the attack was wantOn and wholly I'M
justifable. Mr.. Dean himself was I'M
able to say anything in palliatiOn Of
his conduct.
Mayor Nash imposed a fine against
Dean of one hundred dollars and costs
or sixty days Imprisonment.
The cases against Alderman McIver
and Mr.. Watterson Tucker were dis
missed.
A large number attended the may
ors court, and if Mayor Nash had dis
missed the policeman from the force
it would have been applauded, but
that matter. we understand, will be Ia
ken up this morning at a called meet
ing of the council to specially cOnsid-
er it.
Mr. McIver was present at the may
or's court, and his friends will be glad
to know that he will not lose the sight
of either eye.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
PLAY OF THE CEN
Turtles

The Passion Play, or Life of Christ,
will be produced at the Berlin Electric
Theater, today, tomorrow and Satur-
day. There are four reels of film, all
highly cOlOred. The entire play will
be given each day.
Mr.. Al Splitter of New York will
sing The Holy City" and THE Songs
of the Old Church Choir" and Miss
ElOise Smoak of this city will sing
Face to Face" and The Palms"
Matinee in the afternoon at 2
o'clock. Doors open in the evening at
o'clock. Price of admission, Is and
% cents.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr. Quincy E. Peacock, the popular
young editor Of the Dunnellon AdyC-
cate, spent Wednesday in Ocala. He
reports that young lady daughter OF
his TO be getting along splendidly.
Since assuming charge OF the AdvO-
cate Mr.. Peacock has improved it
wonderfully, and be is doing much for
the upbuilding Of his city. Mr.. Pea
cock says that the new brick hotel
building for DunnellOn has been be-
gun. and will be completed as rapidly
as possible.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. w. T. Bartee, the gentlemanly
raDraseptative of the Mergenthaler
Linotype Company of New Orleans
was in the city yesterday and made
this Office a pleasant call for the pur-
mise Of looking over our typesetting
machine. Mr. Bartee. who Is an eA-
nert in his line, paid our operator a
very high compliment by saving mat
his machine was several degrees
above the average as REGARDS Ine
care and attention given to the same,
Mr.. Rartee left last night for Games
Vile. where he will inspect the ma
Fehines at that place. he says ne Is
kent strictly on the Jump.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Judge John s. Goodwin and vile are
s,ending ten DAYS with his brother w.
r. Goodwin at WoOdmar on Lake Wen
Judge Goodwin is attorney Tor the
Rank Of Montreal in Chicago ana
maintains a beautiful country place
named Heatherton, 500 acres IN eN-
tent at Napeville. which is SUBURB
. ,rb,caqo. Heatherton is nearby W.
r. Goodwin's oakhurst Farm on "hlc"
ne lives. Judge Goodwin and his we
sre delighted with the beauties Oh
lake Weir. On Sunday next douoIe
birthday celebration viii be held al
rat VIVA. in honor of the fiftieth an
niversary Of the Judge and the eientn
anniversary Of his nephew Mortimer
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Miss Mary Wartmann, who has been
the guest Of Mrs. Robert Blake for the
mast week. left on Tuesday for her
home at Citra. Miss Gray and MISS
Askew will remain in Ocala for sew
eral DAYS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Miss Jessie Owens of Spar and
her cousin. Miss Ella Owens, were
pleasant callers in Ocala Monday
shopping and transacting other bust
ness.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. w. A. PelOt of this city has the
synpathv of his friends in the death
of his sister, Miss Julia Pelot, when
occurred at BradentOwn sunday
morning.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

We are indebted to Mr.. J. A. Albrit-
ton Of Daisy for one of the most NAM
moth rutabaga turnips that We nave
ever seen. and the turnip is as good
as ii is large.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Hon. s. H. Gaitskin. the well known
Mcintosh stockman. came down TO
Ocala Tuesday for a short visit with
his friend, Mr.. z. c. Chambliss.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mrs. s. G. Sanders has gone down
TO BroOksville 10 visit the family Of
her son, Mr.. L. B. Sanders.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. Will Nix Of Kendrick was
among the out Of town visitors who
heard General Lamars speech on Sat
urday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. Allison Wartmann and Mr.. q.
Allison of Citra spent Sunday in
Ocala with thte formers sister, Miss
Mary Wartmann, and other friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. c. H. Shaw and family have
moved into the Gates cottage on Ok
lswaha avenue, just opposite the res
idepce of Mr.. John DOzier.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Miss Pansy SOuteT has returned
home from visit TO Miss Alma Fen
nell in Gainesville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
Local and Personal

Osceola county went dry by 100 ma
joIity.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mrs. Herbert Weeks of Oak is
spending this week in Ocala with her
mother. Mrs. Emma c. Hackett
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. H. s. Smith of Sarasota, former
" of Anthony, was in Ocala on Sat
urday. He was accompanied by his
brotber-in-law. Mr.. r. /. Kennedy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mrs. George Eugene BrysOn of An
thony has been spending few days
in Ocala the guest of her aunt, Mrs
Frances HowSe.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

In one thing at least Bryan Is a
good democrat. He has an inordinate
desire to run for Office.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

But sometimes when politics makes
strange bedfellOws, the candidate Is
paying for the Acknowledgements
News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. H. c. Morrison, a pioneer Of the
Stanton section, wa sin Ocala We'd
nesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

There is really more truth than DO
etry in the above lines.
We are taught to believe that our
judges of last resort are made out OF
different clay from ordinary mortaIs
and are too conscientious and tolerant
to have their opinions cOlOred by
the fury of politics and the clamor OF
the hour. But when these grave and
learned decisions are handed down.
We see that the four democrats are
lined up on one side and the five re-
publicans on the other.
The mockery Of it all!