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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
WEARY WILLIE
Bids His Many Friends at Bear WallOX
Farewell.

AS my sojourn at this place is nearly
ended, have taken this method of say
ing adieu. When this appears in print
"Weary Willie" will be far from the
scenes of Bear Wallow, leaving behind
him this ridge with its perpetual winds,
and the snow-capped hills of West Vir-
ginia, which have been his closest
friends since he came here nearly four
months ago.
Ny stay upon this mountain has been
wet, muddy, cold and blustery, though
very pleasant regardless of the weather.
The people are all very kind hearted,
but they do not receive the treatment
from the school officials that they de-
serve. The school room that / have oc-
cupied is disgrace to Virginia. Chill
dran are plentiful and seemingly bright
and witty, though unlearned, because
they scarcely ever have an opportunity
of going to school. In mid winter
thy have gone to school through snow
and winds, for period of three or four
months, and the house is not fit to COM
fortably house sheep or cattle. They
deserve better treatment and hope
they will get it in the near future.
have met many people since / came
here whom have learned to admire,
and hope they will remember me when
;,m far from their midst. Especially
ar. indebted to Mr. and Mrs. j. W..
Chriatian with whom boarded. They
took me in a stranger, give me space at
their fire side and seat at their table.
l can never forget their kindness and
hospitality. l am also under many OBJ
legations to d. W. Altizer, clerk for
CHRISTIAN Bros, and my companion
wniie on the ridge. Our associations
have been pleasant and our friendship
warm. When far from him 1 will re-
cal our good times together. May all
his lays be pleasant ones and may we
met again. And to Dock" may he
live always and be happy.
nope the little village of Bear Wal
low will not lose its place in the columns
of the Republican when l am here no
more. have boosted their town, ]
have visited their homes, l have been
unsiring in my attempts to advance
their children In an educational way.
My work is done; am ready to 60.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
VIII Preach Commencement Sermon.

The Bristol Herald Courier of recent
date says:
1t is announced by President B. R.
Smith, of King College, that the com.
mencement sermon of that institution
will be preached by the Rev. S. O..
Hall, of Tazewell, Va. on Sunday,
June 9Th.
The Rev. Mr.. Hall is one of the best
known Presbyterian ministers In this
section and his address will be awaited
with much pleasure. King College is
nearing the close of a successful year,
and more elaborate commencement ex.
ercises than usual will be held.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
Guilty Of BiuamY.

Bristol, Tenn, April 6.-After one
Jury had failed to agree in the case of
William Summerield, tried at Abing-
don, Va, on charge of bigamy, an
otner jury gave him three years in the
penltentlsry. 1t was in evidence that
Summertleld has three wives in Vir-
ginia. He first married Minerva Mes
sic, of Lee county, later he married
Grayson county woman, and a few
months ago completed the trio of wives
by marrying Mollie Wells, a pretty l6
year-old girl, at Abingdon.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
NOTICE.

Remember that next Tuesday, April
18th, is Horse Sale Day. We have r, a
sons to expect several buyers here then
for all classes of horses. We have
made every effort to make this the
most interesting sale of the season.
Come and see, if you want to sell, or
wish to buy.
Tazewen Horse and Mule Market.
c. ]. Moss, Sec'y-Treas.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
PENSIONS.

The Confederate Pension Board will
meet at Tazewell on Wednesday, April
2Sth, to amend and correct the pension
list, and to transact such business as
may come before the board.
A. ST. CLAIR, Chairman.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-04-08
Fire at Wise.

Bristol, Tenn, April 5.-The resi-
dence of Rev. C. W. Kilgore at Wise,
Va, was destroyed by fire today. Loss,
So, 600; insurance, $500.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
MRS. KooNcE ENTERTAINs

One of the delightful social affairs
of the winter was the whist party at
which Mrs. ]. c. B. KoOnce enter
tanned the members of the Married
Ladies' Card Club on Wednesday af-
ternoon. She also had as her guests
several other of her friends. The
adjoining of the beautiful Howse res
idence on Oklawaha avenue for this
occasion consisted of growing ferns
and germania in pots, and the big
wood fires were most cheerful and
comfortable, as the afternoon was
raw end chilly.
Two apartments were devoted to
the entertainment of the card play
ers and the games were very great
~ enjoyed by Mrs. Koonce's guests.
There were twenty players, and the
handsome prize, a silver olive spoon
with gold bowl, was awarded to Mrs.
Lloyd.
The scores were kept on very dain-
ty little cards, which were very at
tractively decorated with little brown
les carrying playing cards, and some
sitting at tables enjoying games of
cards. Miss Minnie Stovall, the tai
ented niece of Mrs. KoOnce, who is at
Brenau College, painted these little
cards and sent them to her especially
for this party.
after the games were over Mrs.
Koonce, assisted by her mother, Mrs.
Howse, and. Miss Annie Davis and
Mrs. Carney, served very delicious
refreshments, consisting of wild tur-
key salad on lettuce leaves, faxed
quail moulded in celery cups, crack
ers. sandwiches and coffee, with
marshmallows.
Mrs. Koonce's delighted guests be-
sides the members were Mrs. S. Potts
Eagloton, Miss Margaret Eagleton,
Mrs. Z. l.. Carney, Mrs. B. w. Mimms,
Mrs. c. II. Lloyd, Miss Frances An
derson, Mrs. Clifton Camp, Mrs. NJ.
J. Roess, Miss Carrie Williams and
Miss Annie Davis and Miss Esther
Weathers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
LEAGUE BUSINESS MEETING

Encouraging reports were made by
officers of the League Monday even
ing in their regular monthly business
meeting held in the Methodist church.
The devotional meetings during the
month of January had been interest
ing and well attended. One League
social was held since last report. The
League is out of debt, with some
money in the treasury. Junior Lea
que prospecting -nder the able man
agement of the superintendent
Miss Ruth Erwin was elected Era
agent, and il is hoped that she will
be encouraged in her work by every
member subscribing for the Epworth
Era at 81 year
Plans for raisiTg our 10 cert as
sessment a1d other matters of in
terest to Leaguers were discussed, al
ter which the meeting closed, the
next business meeting to be held on
the first Monday night in March.
REAGUE REPORTER
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

The city council held an interest
ing meeting last night with nearly
all the members present.
1t was agreed that the city will fur
nish free lights to the Osceola Ath-
letic Club, the public library, city
clock, etc.
The matter of paving North Magno-
liza street was brought up, and after
some discussion in regard to the
same it was turned over to the street
committee, and if the members of
this committee think it advisable to
pave the street an ordinance will be
drawn by the council in reference to
the same.
The street committee will also in
vestigate the ownership Of the proper
ty to be filled in" between Carmi-
chaePs corner and the S. A. L. pas
senger depot, so as to make the
proper assessments in case it is de-
cided advisable to pave the street
After some discussion on several
other important subjects, the council
adjourned until the next regular meet
ing night
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
A BIRTHDAY PARTY AT BELLE
VIEW

From Thursdays Daily:
Mrs. r. c. Ridge of BelleVieW cele-
brates her sixtieth birthday today.
For a long time she has been the
treasurer of the Belleview Workers.
She is held in very high esteem oy
them as well as by all the people OF
Belleview and all others who have
the pleasure of her acquaintance.
The Belleview Workers are going to
give her a birthday celebration today
and they will present her with a love
ly silver dish as a testimony of their
loving appreciation for the splendid
services that she has rendered this
organization, and for the esteem in
which she is so generally held.
Mrs. E H Bush, Mrs. L. R. Hal
stead and Mrs. A. w. Fesler of Belle
view were in Ocala Wednesday for
the purpose of purchasing the pretty
birthday gift for Mrs. Ridge.
This paper knows that the occasion
will be a happy one, and sends its
greetings.
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MEETING OF THE CONFEDERATE
VETERANS

The Marion Camp, U. c. ". met at
the council chamber at IL o'clock
on Tuesday morning.
On the calling OF the roll the follow
ing members responded 10 l..
names:
L. NJ. Graham, commander; j.. a.
Williams. adjutant; w l.. Ditto, CHAP
lain; r. D. Lancaster, treasurer; H.
w. Long, E. w. Agnew, c. c. Priest,
j. NJ. T. Christian, ]. NJ. Williams, w.
Fitzpatrick, NJ P. Frink, d. A. Miller,
Frank Harris, comrades.
General Long invoked the divine
blessing.
Under the head of communications
the adiutant read the following let
tiers:
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JIlhlO Il.
Governor.

Mr.. Chas. H. White applied to be
a member and was unanimously eject.
ed.
Circular letters were read from
headquarters urging the payment OF
the monthly and yearly dues and the
attendance at the annual reunions.
Mr.. Long asked that Ocala extend
an invitation for the holding of the
next division reunion in June next
The matter was asked to be held over
until the next meeting.
Comrade Ditto gave notice that
Judge Wright would lecture in the
armory on Friday night under the
auspices of the Daughters, telling the
Pictorial Story of the Confederate
Navy"
Comrade Ditto said that he had had
the pleasure of hearing Judge
Wright at New Orleans and at Tam
pa, and said that he was a fine and
polished orator
Comrade Long also spoke eloquent.
ly of Judge Wright. and COmrade
Harris stated that he was authorized
to extend an invitation to all Confed.
crate Veterans who might be in Ocala
on that occasion as guests of Judge
Wright.
Comrade Long moved that the ad
jutant and treasurer give due notice
to all members who were in arrears
for their annual dues over two years
would be dropped from the rolls, but
all members so dropped would be re
instated upon the payment of the
same. The resolution was adopted
Mr.. Harris gave notice that the
widow of the late Lieutenant-Ge Genera
Richard H. Anderson, who commanded
division at Gettysburg, and was one
OF General Lees trusted commanders
was visiting in Ocala, and member
Of the camp were urged to pay thei
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
THE BOSTON STORE

A reporter O, this paper wcs told
yesterday that the Boston Store
would be closed today, as the propris-
tors would be busy taking stock, pre-
paratory to selling to party who is
in Ocala to buy the same, if satisfac-
tory terms can be agreed upon.
We think an important announce
ment will be made concerning this old
and well known firm within a day or
two.
Just as soon as it's dture is deter
mined upon full particulars concern
ing same will be given through these
columns.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. II, 1909.
To the Members of Marion Camp
United Confederate Veterans:
My Dear Friends-To each and ev-
cry one of you, greeting!
am in receipt of copy of the res
olution adopted by you, endorsing my
work as secretary to the state board
of pensions, thanking me for my in
terest in this work and requesting
the incoming administration to retain
me in my present work.
From my heart | thank each and ev-
cry one of you, my friends, for this
precious expression of friendship and
appreciation.
| had already been assured Of my
position without any change under
the new administration, but you can
never know how much this endorse
ment from home means to me, or how
l treasure every precious word of it.
1t has been the greatest happiness
and pleasure of my life-this work
for the veterans of Florida and their
widows. | have found among them
many friends of my dear mother and
comrades of my father. Now, more
than ever will it be to me a sacred
trust and a privilege and honor to
serve them. Let that service be to
you my daily expression of gratitude
and thanks and be assured that / will
try to be worthy of the confidence
and esteem with which you have hon.
ored me.
Again | thank each of you, and l
beg that you will let me serve you
whenever | can.
Sincerely and truly,
Your friend
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
Miss Lillian Thagard came

Miss Lillian Thagard came home
Yesterday afternoon from Reddick,
where she spent several days with
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Thagard. She went es-
peciaIly to be present at the christen-
ing of her little nephew, the pretty
little son of her bother. Rector G. H.
Harrison. rector of Grace church,
went up to Reddick and officiated at
the christening of the little one.
Mr.. C. W. Wells of Eureka and Mr..
! NJ. Hillman of Anthony were visit,
ors to the county site on Wednesday.
Mr. Wells is a citizen of more than
sixty years standing, and while he is
approaching the biblical limitations
is still enjoying vigorous, robust
health. and thinks that the climate OF
Marion county will measure up to the
best.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mrs. Rachel Roess and her daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian Roess, of Oil City,
Pa, have arrived in Ocala to spend
the remainder of the winter with the
formers son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Martin ]. Roess, at their
beautiful new home on Oklawaha av-
enue, which they have just moved
into. The friends that Mrs. and Miss
Roess have made on their several pre-
vious visits to Ocala will be glad to
know that they are again with us.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. w. r. Goodwin, one of the Cwn-
ers and editors of the Chicago Breed
er's Gazette, passed through Ocala
Tuesday afternoon on his way to his
winter home at Woodmar, on Lake
Weir. His home is just completed
and is a very pretty bungalow. He
was accompanied by his family and
they will remain at the lake for six
weeks or two months. Mr.. J. G. Lege,
vino has had charge of the building
of Mr.. Goodwin's home, came up to
Ocala to meet him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. George Johns, deputy sheriff,
who lives on North Pond street, was
accidentally shot Monday afternoon.
He was STOPPING over a box for some
purpose when his pistol dropped from
his pocket. fell to the floor and eX-
ploded, the ball passing through Mr..
Johns shoulder, fortunately breaking
no bones. d.. Newsom was called
and dressed the wound Mr.. Johns
will be up in a day or two.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Misses Sallie and Leta Camp left
Sunday night for Savannah, where
they were joined by their father,
Col w. n. Camp and Mr.. Lee Arm
strong of Savannah, and proceeded
to New York. On the fourth they will
sail on a specially chartered ship with
one of the Frank G. Clark's special
crews for a trip to the Holy Land and
various countries both in Asia and
Europe The trip lasts for nearly four
months and many interesting and I'M
usual places will be visited. The par
ty will land at San Francisco the
first of June, but Col. Camp and his
daughters expect to remain in Eu-
rope for two months longer, instead
of returning via San Francisco, and
they will be joined in the summer by
Mr.. and Mrs. George Armstrong and
little daughter of Savannah and Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Camp of this city, and
probably other members of the Camp
family.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. John T. Lewis was up from
Moss Bluff Tuesday. He reports the
same story of the little damage done
by the freeze. He says that the Their
mometer dropped from the 70's to as
low as % degrees on his place, yet the
most tender twigs of the orange trees
were uninjured. Mr.. Lewis was for
many years superintendent of the
largest orange grove in the state, and
may be regarded as an expert. He
accounts for the marvellous escape
because of the dry weather and high
winds that preceded the cold. There
was no moisture in the ground nor in
the atmosphere. He says there was
absolutely nothing to freeze.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

We are in receipt of a letter from
Mr.. Valmore Izlar, who is at present
at Denver, Colorado. He says that
the air is dry, pure and delightful and
that he has fallen completely in love
with it. 1T is true" he says, that
we have quite a fall of snow, but the
atmosphere is so dry that it makes it
very pleasant" He says that he has
gained fourteen pounds and never be-
fore felt quite so we'll. He recently
took a trip to Cody, Wyoming, and
y ent over Buffalo Bills" ranch He
says that it is great He has also
made a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, and
says that before he returns he expects
to visit San Francisco. He recently
climbed to the summit of Pixies Peak.
1t is covered with eternal snow. 1t is
beyond the tree line, and no vegeta-
ton except a small white and rarely
beautiful flower grows in that supreme
altitude. Valmore says that Denver
is the finest place on earth, but that
he has in no way lost his love for
Florida and it's people. He will be
back in Ocala the coming November,
but will return to Denver the follow
ing January, and make it his perma-
nent home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. ]. E Murrell, a large grower
of oranges and vegetables, and one
who would justly be regarded as an
expert, was in Ocala Tuesday from
Mcintosh. He said that he carefully
examined the oranges 1.-THE fruit, not
the trees), and pronounces them abso-
lutely unframed by the recent freeze,
and the trees will not shed their
leaves; that perhaps ten per cent. of
the lettuce is damaged. Mr. MuIrell
was buying a carload of cabbage
Tuesday and said that it was absO-
lutely untouched by the frost.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mrs. Richard H. Anderson, widow
of the late General Anderson. promi
nent in Confederate history, is having
very pleasant visit in Ocala with
the family of her nephew, Mr.. R. A
Witter. General Anderson was a grad
uate of West Point and served in the
Mexican war. He Joined the Confed
eracy in 1861, became a lieutenant
general and commanded a division al
Gettysburg. He was one of General
Lees most trusted lieutenants, and
was known as Fighting Dick" Ander
son.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mrs. James L. Ford and her daugh-
ter, Miss Lucy Ford, of Lynchburg,
Va, are in Ocala to spend several
weeks with Mrs. Allan Bridges, who
is also a daughter of Mrs. Ford. Mrs.
and Miss Ford have been spending
the past few weeks at Micanopy with
the formers sister, Mrs. Sue D. Feas'
ter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. w. w. AchesOn of Jackson
vile and his son, Mr.. Wilson Acheson,
we're in Ocala Mcnd2y. They former
ly lived at Lake Weir, and Mr.. w. w.
Acheson, with Mr.. F. j., O'Hara, now
owns a large body of land in the Fort
Mccoy district. He says that an ex-
cellent quality of wrapping paper is
made from the -turpentine chips, and
that they have parties here on pros
pecting tour, and they may establish
several factories near Messrs. Ache
son and O'Hara's different distilleries
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

The board of county commission
ers were in session Tuesday. The
principal business before the meet
ing was the considering of the diff
ferent bids for the county convicts.
The canvicts were leased to T. E.
Bridges & Co, for $23.35 each, this
being the highest bid. The board de-
voted the balance of the day to the
discussion of roads.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. willard and
daughter, Miss Grace Willard, of Yves
terly, Rhode Island, who have a win
ter cottage on Lake Weir, after
few days visit IN Ocala, went down
to the lake Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Willard is the fish commissioner for
the state of Rhode Island, and is also
connected with several Of the fiscal
institutions Of Westerly.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. E. NJ. Howard heard Monday
from his grove at Auhrndale, and
the news was most pleasant, as IT was
To the effect that the old had zone
no damage there.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. w. d. earn left Monday after
noon for Tampa, where he has gone
to take charge of the Marion county
exhibit at the Tampa Mid-Winter
Fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

WANTED-SituatiOn as distiller.
Sober, truthful and upright in every
way Can give j. A. Ewing as refer
ence. Will give satisfaction where
one uses good judgment Of many
years experience in distilling. Would
accept a pumping station or collec-
tors situation. A. E. Mcdonald, OF
ter Creek. Fla 2-5-2t"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Miss Rowena Griffin. who has been
spending a portion of the winter in
Ocaia with her sister, Mrs. T. D. Lam
caster, has returned to her home. Miss
Griffin is a well known educator of
Georgia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Editor w. r. Goodwin was up from
Lake Weir yesterday. He says that
he will get into his bungalow Mon
day and this paper hopes that he will
have a glorious time in Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. l. e. Williamson of Graham
vile was a visitor to Ocala Wednes-
day, and made 2 pleasant call at our
sanctum. He voiced the general YER
dict that very little damage had been
done by the unwelcome blizzard.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. ]. A. Pittman left yesterday
on the S. A. L. for Tampa, where he
goes to visit the mid-winter fair, and
incidentally to see and hear Mr.. Bry-
an tonight.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

While in Jacksonville last week we
heard some of the ardent admirers of
Elmer f. Haskell of Palatka starting
a boom for him for governor. Col.
Haskell deserves all the good things
said of him. and he would creditably
fill any postiOn.-Bronson Times
Democrat.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Miss Evelyn Lee White of Plant
City, who formerly resided in this city
and is well known here, is paying a
visit to her brother, Mr.. Joe White.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr. Frank league his purchased
Mr.. George Williams hadsome horse
and buggy, and he will axe the team
with him to Lady Lac when ne
moves to that place.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Mr.. Carlos l.. Sistrunk left this
morning for Jacksonville to take tes-
timony for the Consolidated Grocery
Company in a number of cases in
which it is interested. He will be alb
sent for several days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
Peerless Seed POtatOeat Fisher 5

DIR. S. H. Bitch rece,l "a night
message from BlitchtO o.r SSSy three
years old. was burned u. I0Sh n . field field
day atser a.n~St on fire. arwas burn,
ed to death before A'
reach IT,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05
Burt oats. for plantint at Fishers.

~ Graham. commander Of
MI o-.eadera+e veterns, Marion
'"e - the day Tueay in Ocala
camp 81 - CONS Htcame in to
VIZ VIZ. ~ r. monthly meing of the
veterans.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-02-05

Maj. r. Emmett Davidson of Allan
ia, fOrmely major of the First Flor
ida regiment in the Spanish-American
war, was shaking hands with his old
comrades and other old friends yes
terday.