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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

item of the whole decorative schernc for
the automobile show. but it is the feature
of the main floor and indicates the mag
nicent and SUBSTANTIAL character of the
decorative plan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The Ellsworth American claims for
Rodney l.. Allen, of Brooklin, the
honor of killing the largest hog this
year. He killed his hog Dec. IA. He
was II months old, and his meat and
hams weighed $40 pounds. Oliver j.
Young, of Gouldsboro, killed little
fellow 92 days old. 81 pounds Can any
one beat these records?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The Portland Express says that the
Maine fishermen are hoping Mr.. Taft
will spend his summer here. if for no
other reason than to take him out deep
sea fishing and give him a practical
illustration of the dogtish evil.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The merchants are not the only ones
who should take an account of stock
as December draws to a close
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The old year is on it's last legs and is
getting wobbly. t. ,-- ....
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

what is likely to happen. The legis-
lature, now, is merely preliminary
tribunal, don't you know?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Brooks is now the center for quite d
business in cats Forty-two were ship
ped from that station one day last
week. Rose l. Forbes sent q of them.
She has sent them as far west as Mon
tana. and supplies dealers in several
cities
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

E. b. Hodgkins of Trenton will on
Jan. begin his Tooth term of school.
Mr. Hodgkins arrived home last week
from I.arrabee, after an enjoyable
term. for a vacation OF two weeks. AT
the close of school he received a beau
tiful gift from the school, and other
presents from the pupils individually.
Mr. Hodgkins will return to Larrabee
to begin his Tooth term on Jan. 4, in
the grammar school.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
WANT WHIPPING
POST DOWN STATE
Legislature to be Asked to
Provide for FIOgging in
Kent and Sussex

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Dec. 29-Already the
new legislators are being petitioned to
abolish the whipping post and public
hoggings on the barred back in Della
ware Tho matter has been fought
out in previous Legislatures and the
whippingpost has always won.
This week. however a campaign has
been begun, through the mails. in favor
of the post. and i'm favor of restoring
it i'm Kent and Sussex counties. which
are now without il because of the
prison reform law which sends an
prisoners to be whipped TO Greenbank
penitcntiary for their punishment
One of the campaigners for the reten-
tion OF the post says:
"a man who does not hesitate to
beat a man and rob him on the high
ways. another who is daily heating his
wife. man who does not hesitate
To apply the iron of torture TO folk ;
whom he surprises I'm the privacy Of
Of their rooms, stealing their valu-
ables and treasures of a lifetime. is
not 70 be siven punishment to iii tho
crime? Why not?
Does one mean to comfort the
Bibles teachings to mean that such
men must be provided with fine accon-
modations at pleasant worlShouse.
with electric lights and individual cells.
with hot and cold water, in fact with
everything I'm general--to say nothing
of wholesome food-which they cannot
get at home Cor at large)? Good warm
clothing. humorous associates. baths
and little money beside when they
get out,
1t looks like we wanted criminals
the politicians want them TO create
more Offices. The churches want
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
Los. Purse on q Train.

Miss Florence Parkinson, a young
woman Of Chester. mourns the loss OF
her pocketbcok containing IS. which
she thinks was stolen from her while
she was returning from a visit to her
parents in Wilmington. Sunday after
noon. She returned 20 Chester on the
Baltimore snd Ohio Railroad and re.
members having her pocketbooll when
the conductor collected tickets. Size
thought she replaced the purse in her
muff. but when Boothwyn station was
reached Miss Parkinson was astounded
when she discovered that her pockel.
book was missing.
Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
The charities want them-

And by all means. let us whip these
men-whO would stop at nothing-as
near the localities where they are
caught as possible. A crook of George
town, caught and nogged at George,
town. has much more 10 remember
than the four Kent convicts, who. ON
October 81, We're whipped at Grcen-
bank, far away from home. before only
three witnesses. They can go back
and deny that they were ever whip
ped. 1t is not the post that criminals
fear-it is the public and press at the
most"
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
RosenbIatt Gave Bail.

Arraigned before Magistrate Rob-
ertson yesterday afternoon. on a charge
of embezzling funds OF the Philadelphia
Life Insurance Company, Samuel J.
Roscnblatt asked for a postponement
His request was granted and the case
was set FOR trial on Monday. January
a. at o'clock i'm the afternoon. Bail
was fixed in the sum OF $1,000. which
friends OF the accused furnished and
he was relea sa1.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
hip Broken BIZ a EaIl.

Samuel Stafford. who has been maxi
ing himself useful at the Sunday
Breakfast Mission by Gaming chairs.
slipped on the sidewalk at Third and
Market streets yesterday afternoon
and came down with a bang. He yell
ed and Fatrolman Maloney hurried to
his assistance. II was found he had
sustained a sprained hip and several
bruises. lie was sent back to the mis-
sion
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
AWAKENED TO FIND
BED CLOTHING AFIRE

part of the country having been used
to keep slaves i'm during the war Of
1863
Two of the old colored slaves who
were owned by Mr.. Leonard live i'm this
town now. Tho house IS supposed TO
be over one hundred years old.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
Baird Mission Eneroisos

The new quarters Of the Baird Mem
orial Mission Of West Presbyterian
Church al Second and West streets viii
be opened tonight. and the .Christma1
exercises of the Sunday schotd viii.
be held. The Christmas festival of
the children Of the church win he held
this afternoon. The last prayer meos-
ing of the year win be held IN ira
church tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
Mnnv sIeds sold.

The snow has caused boom i'm the
sale of sleds and dealers have dis
posed of many since the storm of a
few days ago made coasting possible
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
Funeral of Mrs. MARS

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Mairs
who died at her home in Claymont
was held Sunday afternoon at 1 O'Clock.
Tho service was conducted by the Rev.
Eben n Baldwin. Interment was in
the cemetery at Chester.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAIAR, Dee 29.-With their bed
clothing ahre the family OF II. ID. Cam
non living on the "Old Leonard Estate
had a very narrow escape from being
burned alive last night. The house and
ail furniture was destroyed
This was tho oldest residence in this
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
AVENUE THEATRE
ELEVENTH ST. RINK
CHRISTMAS WEEK

TUESDAY-Ladies' Free Admission
night. Complimentary polo. Phlla-
delphia polo team VS.. league practice
team.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H. S.
A. High VS.. West Chester High. Ex-
High VS.. Madison A. G. five.
THURSDAN-Gran Masquerade.
Celebrating New Years eve.
NEW EAR'S-Afternoon. skating.
Night, skating and polo Walbrook,
Of Baltimore, VS.. Mohawks.
SATURDAY-Skating in afternoon.
Night skating and polo-Springs VS..
Walbrook, of Baltimore.
Following week, (January 4) Poultry
Show. Rink closed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Fine SILK Madras in beautiful IT.
designs. Always 25c a yard, at. L
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Bed Spreads, extra full size. good and
e.,c.i heavy in ., yaristy z5. Of II, beautiful 55c
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Bolster Cases large size. a. by 72
hemmed and ready for use. Value IN
gse' at .......................ZZ ZZC
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Children's Hand Knit. All-wool
Sweaters for boys and girls made with
combination colors and pockets. no.
Value S1.50. at ............,.... OQC
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Fine Sheer White Plaid Mus E0IL
lin. Always 19c a yd. Special a ! - L
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

Fine Sheer India Linen. Value n
Il 1-2c yard. Special at ...... OC
Evening journal., 1908-12-29

We're clearing the decks.
that's up-to-date and made OF
Evening journal., 1908-12-29
Our Wednesday Specials

Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Under
wear Shirts and Drawers, nicely -
hnished Value soc, at ..... 39c
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
DEATH OF A PIONEER

Mr.. Robert Fort died at his home
near Kendrick a few days ago. He
was one Of the Oldest residents of Ma
riOn county. He was born In 1880.
He moved to Florida with his parents
from Alabama in 1S43. He continu-
ously resided in Marion county with
the exception of four years he engag-
ed in the Confederate war. Mr.. Fort
lived at Moss Bluff for more than for
ty years, and up to the disastrous
freeze Of 1895 he had one Of the pref
test farms and orange groves in the
county. He served in two wars-the
Indian war in 1855 and 1857 and in
the civil war from 1860 TO 1865. Mr.
Fort was first married TO Miss Re
becCa Morrison. and to this union
eleven children were born. nine of
whom survive him. Mr.. Forts first
wife died in 1889, and in 1890 he mar
ried Miss Nora Nix Of Kendrick. Fla,
who survives him. To his widow and
children and his host Of friends We
extend OUT sincere sympathy.
A FRIEND.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
DECEMBER WEDDING AN
NOUNCED

A wedding that took place on the
first day Of December has just been
announced, and is a very great SUP
prise to the friends Of the groom in
this city.
The wedding was sOlemnized al the
Rendezvous at Homosassa, the home
of Capt. and Mrs W. L. LOwrey, and
the contracting parties were their
daughter, Miss Irene Blanche Lowrey,
and Dr.. J. R. BIackiston, the well
known veterinary surgeon Of this city,
Rev. a. Z. Prisoc officiating.
The wedding was a very quiet one,
only the members Of the families Of
the contracting parties and a few
friends being present. The parlOr
was beautifully decorated with the
choicest Of flowers. The bride was
charming in a white silk dress, with
rich old lace and orange blossoms. At
ter the ceremony a dainty collation.
was served. The bride was the recip-
lent of many handsome presents.
among them being a bracelet made Of
rare gems, the gift OF a Philadelphia
friend.
The bride is the only daughter Of
Capt and Mrs. Lowrey, who are so
well and fayorably known in this city
and Is a beautiful young woman. For
the present Mrs Blackiston will re-
main at HOmOsassa, coming to Ocala
at the conclusion Of the winter sea
son at the Rendezvous.
The Banner hopes that the welded
life Of DR.. and Mrs Blackiston will be
a very happy one.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in
His infinite power and wisdom, has
taken unto himself James, the dear
little son of Mrs. Bowler, our faith
full cO-wOrker; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the Meth
Odist church extend to our sister an
expression Of our tender sympathy
and coincidence.
Be it further resolved. That a copy
Of these resolutions be sent 20 our
bereayed sister, and that the same
be published in our city papers.
MRS. w. II. CLARK.
MRS. JOHN CRAWFORD.
MRS. P. r. LESTER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
AN ACCIDENT TO AN oCALA BOY

= Telegram was received in Ocala
Sunday night containing the informa-
ZION that Mr.. Lee Raysor. one Of the
sons OF Mr.. and Mrs L. NJ. Raysor Of
this city, had been quite badly hurl
in a difficulty with a negro fireman.
The young man is a conductor on
q Seaboard freight train running out
OF Jacksonville. and had reprimanded
his fireman during the day for some
misdemeanor, and after arriving in
Jacksonville, while Mr.. RaysOr was
talking to his engineer the fireman
struck him over the head with a coal
shovel and injured him quite severely
The young man is now in the hos
pital in that city, and his brother. NJ
Henry -Raysor, went up to Jackson,
vile Monday to see how he is getting
along.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE

Whereas, our Heavenly Father. in
His infinite power and wisdom, has
removed from our midst our much be
loved and cOnsecrated sister, Mrs. w.
c. Bull; therefore, be it
Resolved. That the Woman's For
etsn Missionary Society Of the Meth
o#fst church. give expression TO our
sincere sorrow and sympathy at her
death, and that we viii hold in loving
memory her many beautiful traits Of
Christian character. Our loss is her
gain. for We know that she is seeing
face 10 face. and is happy with those
she loved so we'll
Resolved. That our profound sym
pathy be rendered to the bereaved
husband. and TO her parents, sisters
and brothers.
Resolved. That a copy Of these res
oIucions be delivered to her husband
and Is5enJs. and that the same be
Published in our city pOpers and in
tho Florida Christian Advocate.
Frs. ". Fl. CLARK,
MRS. JOHN CRAWFORD.
MRS. P. r. LESTER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
MRS. MAUGHS' PRETTY AFTER
NOON PARTY

One Of the happiest social events Of
the week was the whist and domino
party given Friday afternoon by
Mrs. Thayer Maughs at her home on
Oklawaba avenue.
Mrs. MAughs' home was decorated
with unusually pretty sprays OF BAN
boo and vases of beautiful pink and
white roses Ornamented the mantels.
piano and cabinets. On the vsranda
the punch bowl was charmlngly ar
ranged amidst vines and flowers, and
Gaping the block Of Ice In the punch
bowl was a gorgeous bunch Of Malaga
grapes. The punch was served by
Ocala's three winter brides, Mrs. c. H.
Lloyd. Mrs. J. H Taylor and Mrs. J.
A. Rentz
Mrs. Lloyd wore a handsome violet
costume with hat to match. Mrs.
Taylor's pretty gown was of white
wolfe with Persian trimmings, and
Mrs. Rentz was charming in white
silk with adornments Of pale blue
In the parlor and living room there
we're seven tables Of card players. and
in the dining room sixteen ladies en-
joyed a game of dominoes. The
scores were kept on pretty little Jap
anesc fans.
Miss Matte Williams and Mrs. Cha
zal cut for the whist prize, the form
er winning a beautiful Japanese rose
jar. Mrs. Dan Morgan Smith won the
domino prize. which was very SINH
lar to Miss Williams prize. The two
boobies we're exceedingly cunning, be-
ing Japanese puzzle ornaments. They
we're awarded to Miss Mamie Taylor
and Mrs. Clifton Camp.
After the games a salad course was
enjoyed by the guests, Mrs. Hooker,
Mrs. Carney. Miss Sullivan and Miss
as Sara Davis. Jean Austin and Eliza
beth Newsom assisting Mrs. Maughs
In various ways during the afternoon,
! Those who spent such q delightful
! afternoon with Mrs. Maughs were
Mrs Lloyd, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Rentz
Carney. Mrs. Austin, Mrs. FIshel, Mrs
Mote, Mrs. Hooker, Mrs. Duval, Mrs
Abe Brown, Mrs. Sidney Halle, Mrs
Mrs. Rawls, Mrs. Bittinger Mrs,
Crom, Mrs. Horace Harold. Mrs
Rhetnauer, Mrs. McKean,, Mrs. c. V
Miller, Mrs. Holder, Mrs. Lee Miller
Mrs. BurfOrd, Mrs. Van Hood, Mrs
G. K Robinson, Mrs. A. f. Gerig, Mrs
LOUney, Mrs. Chazal, Mrs. Bullock
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. New.
som. Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Julia Palmer
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. John Croft Mrs. H
L. Anderson, Mrs. Clifton Camp. Miss
GAmsby, Miss Eagleton, Misses Mar
garet and Mamie Taylor and Miss
Matte Williams.
Mrs. Maughs received her guests in
a handsome black gown and Miss Sui
Ivan wore a pretty white dress.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

We had a very pleasant cOnversa-
ton Saturday with Mr.. A. c. White
Of Citra He says that Conductor
Charles Carter Of the Atlantic Coast
Line railway has purchased the old
2. p. Bishop residence at Citra, and
it is also reported that the Mansion"
has been sold. That Mr.. z. L. Wart-
mann has control Of all the property
formerly belonging TO lIessrs. James
A. Harris and p p. Bishop. and is I'M
der contract to set out for the use OF
same q fOrty-acre orange grove, but
has seven years in which 20 do il,
and at the end Of that period viii own
a controlling interest in the entire
property. Mr. White himself is truck
ing and says that a good deal Of
trucking is going on in and around
Citra. Mr.. Whiee owns some very
valuable tobacco lands in Gadsden
county. and may move there next
year. His brother. Judge WoOdsOn P.
White. is now IS years old. and is still
stout and vigorous.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
FIRST MEETING OF THE YOUNG
LADIES' CARD CLUB

Saturday afternoon marked the first
meeting of the Young Ladies' Card
Club for 1908, and the lovely home OF
Mrs. Charles S. Cullen was the scene
of this meeting. This is one of Ocala's
Ioveliest residences and an invitation
to it is always accepted with a great
deal of pleasure.
The meetings of the Young Ladies'
Card Club are marked by an informal
ity that is very delightful, and the az
tenOons spent by these young ladies
enjoying the games Of whist are ex-
ceedingly pleasant.
The members Of the club this win
ter are Misses Margaret and Mamie
Taylor, Valeta Potter, Louise Harris,
Esther Weathers. Sarah McCreery,
Meta Jewett. Susie Fort, Hattie Dye,
Margaret EagIeton. Ethel Robinson,
Mrs. G. S. Cullen, Mrs. d. s. Wood
row. Mrs. NJ. J. Roess, Mrs. W. H.
Powers. Mrs. c. H. Lloyd. Mrs. Ar
thur Hardaker, Mrs. J. H. Taylor.
and Mrs E. T HeIvenstOn- The lat
ter will be the hostess Of the club
next week. Mrs. Cullen also had as
her guests. her sister, Miss Miriam
Pasteur, and Mrs. Frey Dyar.
The prizes a beautiful handker-
chief and a lovely belt, were won by
Mrs. HeIvenston and Miss Robinson.
After the games, ice cream, cake
and candies were served.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
CARD OF THANKS

The Kings Daughters hereby e1-
press their thanks and appreciation
TO all who contributed. either with
money, clothing. groceries. fruits
toys, -receipted bills. or in any man
-ner % bring comfort and cheer to the
poor and needy Of Ocala at Christmas
time. We also express our thank
for the Offering given. at Thanksgiving
time at the union services. ~Inas-
much as We have done unto the least
or them, We have done it unto me-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

The circuit court was busy ali day
Monday trying the Peterson murder
CHse. The prisoner was representa-
b. Co. J. N. Young OF Inverness and
Mr.. Raymond 3. Bullock Of this city.
The jury in the case were out only .
few minutes when a verdict Of not
guilty was returned. The friends Of
Mr.. Petersen are warmly COngratulat-
ing him. One Of his friends was so
enthusiastic that he applauded too yO-
ciferously, and was promptly fined s.
for Disturbing the court
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
UNWILLING CEREMONIES POST
PONED

The ceremonies attendant on the
unwilling of the Confederate monu-
ment. which was to have been erect
ed in this city on the eighteenth Of
this month, have had to be postpOn-
ed 1t will be impossible TO get the
monument here in time for the SER
vices to be held on that day. hence
the postpOnement. The date for these
imposing ceremonies will be annOunc-
ed later
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Florida on his previous visits and he
prayed that this meeting would bear
fruit as rich as his previous efforts.
Rev. CulppDper. Jr.. preached to the
children Sunday afternoon. and he
pleased them very much.
The big tent is now up and the
seats have been placed in position.
and the meetings will be held under
f. hereafter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
LEAP YEAR BALL

The young ladies are planning to
give a leap year ball. The date they
have selected is the seventeenth Of
January and the dance viii be given
at YUnge's Hall Il viii be one Of the
leading social events among the young
people this month.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Miss Matte Williams. after spend
ing the mid-winter vacation AZ home
has returned to Gainesville, Ga
where she Is having her voice cub
tivated at Brenau College.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin 2. Pitrman Of
WauchuIa are in Ocala. visiting Mr..
Pittman's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Pittman. Mr.. Pittman says that the
drop in the orange market was felt
quite sensibly in his section. as many
of the growers were holding back
their fruit for better prices. Some Of
the shippers realized only 90 cents
per box. There was not only drop
IN prices. but the heavy rains made
the oranges reach the markets in bad
shane and some OF the shipments
brought nothing at all.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. Ref, the umbrella man, has
left US. He remained with us for a
period Of ten years. more or less. and
won a reputation for honesty and up
RICHNESS: but ne said that didn't
bring bread. so he has gone 10 where
the population is more dense. He
was a leading socialist.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Bright u
Toronto, Canada. after spending sew
eral weeks in Ocala, have gone 10 Bal
timore, Maryland, where Mr.. Bright
will be under the care OF a specialist
for a few weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mrs. c. Y. Roberts and children and
her brother, Mr.. Carter, and Mrs.
johnson. wife of the bookkeeper for
Messrs. Smith * Roberts, returned
home Saturday afternoon from Live
Oak, where they spent the Christmas
and New Year holidays with rela-
tiVeS
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. d. A. Clark Of Martel was in
Ocala Monday. returning from Jack
sonville, having accompanied his
daughter that far on her way to col
iege in Atlanta
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mrs. D. ". Davis and family came
home Sunday afternoon from Lake
Weir, where they spent a very pleas
ant week. Mr.. Davis went down TO
Lake Weir Saturday night in his au-
tomObile and brought his family
home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Misses Emma and Edna Nelson,
who have been spending the holidays
with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f.
X. Nelson. at Tampa, passed through
Ocala Monday afternoon on their way
back to Washington Seminary. Allan
IA.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. BUttgenbach, who
have been at Holder for several
months, We're in Ocala Saturday en-
route 10 their home IN Brussels, Bel
gjum.