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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

pecan is wide. Never
theless, it is essential
to obtain the best land
possible, and a sue
cessful propagation will
lay a great deal of
stress on this one
point. The writer has
visited many parts OF
central and northern
Florida, and feels safe
in saying that the land
around Belleview is as
we'll or better adapted
to the pecan than any
other section of the
state. 1t is not neces-
sary, however, to
take his word, alone
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

believe in and practice
the virtues of hospital
tiles that make a mod
ell community than in
and around Belleview,
and if you are looking
for good lands at a
nominal price, where
your labors, if judi
ciously applied, will
make you a home of
comfort, we cordially
invite you to Belleview
the Beautiful City of
Oaks" in Marion coun-
ty, Fla. III evidence
of and in appreciation
of the town, the peo-
pie and soil and fine
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

vicinity, and few mosquitoes and 9th
er insects
Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian, a small circular body
of clear water, is within the city linn
it's, and also the Grotto, a sink in the
earth about 80 feet deep, at the bot
tom of which is a deep pool of water,
fed by a subterranean source seem
ingly unlimited in quantity, from
which it is proposed to supply the
place with water also to be used for
purposes. On the banks of
Lake Lillian is a fine site, donated by
the incorporators of the town, title
free, to anyone who will build a good
hotel. This property is surrounded by
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

groves, one of which was ten years old
and which bore on an average of sew
enty-fye pounds of nuts to the tree.
These were easily and quickly sold at
twenty-five cents and thirty-fve cents
a pound Figure up the profits for
yourself This is nothing unusual.
Other groves were visited which were
from fifteen to twenty years old, and
which were bearing from 125 to 200
pounds of nuts to the tree. Think of
it. Compare it with the apple indus
try in Washington and Oregon, for in
stance. A few years ago people went
wild over the apple. They rushed
west and paid fabulous prices for APP
pie land. and then waited ten years
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

embark in general or special farming
or fruit culture, we claim that this Sec
ton is equal to any, and that the vii
lage of Belleview as place of resi-
dence is par-excellent.
The Prospective Settler
For agricultural purposes prospect
i've farmers will find many different
soils, prominent of which is the sandy
and the hammock land. The mode of
which is somewhat peculiar in this
southern section, and it would be we'll
to seek information regarding this
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

homes ere here. and others are being
built. 1t has a railway station, with
two passenger trains each way daily;
telegraph and telephone conveniences,
postoffice, hotels and boarding houses,
stores, churches, fine public school,
Masonic lodge and beautiful stone
public library building, well supplied
with books; fire apparatus. etc. Many
streets and sidewalks are hardened
and water oak trees line either side of
the street, originating the name Belle
view, City of Oaks"
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short distance from
town. Sugar cane
seems indigenous to
this section and yearly
from same, fine syrup
is produced. AS a for
age plant, the velvet
beans and cow-pea
lead, both of which
are soil fertilizers and
are stock-fattening r.
rigating plants are be-
ing established in diff
ferent parts of the
state and in this vicin-
ity, by which means
crops are independent
of any rainfall or
drought.
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fine shade trees
The Place for Good Climate Seekers
People living in the cold sections Of
the country, and even as far north as
Canada, are seriously thinking of, and
many are on the move to reach .
warmer and more genial climate, and
Florida offers the most desirable
change for those who would avoid the
frosts of winter. For the invalid, the
brain-tired business man, and others
seeking recreation and other scenes,
and particularly for those who wish to
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

process, from native
workers, and study
well the best mode to
procure any special
crop. There is a good
living and some profit
in a small acreage of
we'll fortified land.
Favorite Crops
The favorite crops
are corn, oats, sweet
and Irish potatoes, pea
nuts, strawberries, veg
etables of all kinds,
tomatoes, cabbage, GU
cumbers, beans and
lettuce, squash, etc.
WatermelOns and cants
are a fayorite crop,
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for the trees to come into bearing.
When once in bearing they were short
lived. Take the pecan. On the other
hand, only taking half as long to come
into bearing, and when once in bear
ing they are paying investment for
over a century. What could be bet
ter? Your grandchildren will have
the benefit, even if it did take five
years of patient waiting on your part
There Are No Strangers
The population of this little town
IS made up principally of northerners.
some OF whom are permanent resi-
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Pcstmaster-Chas. A. Tremere.
Ticket and Express Agent-M. ].
McPhaul
Masonic LODGE. LeGrand Hop
kins. W. M; o. NJ. Gale, secretary.
F. L. Of An. A. Dudley, secretary.
Public Library Sarah Bos-
worth. librarian.
Methodist Church-Rev. J. R. Wen
rick, pastor
Baptist Church-Rev. w. L. Martin.
pastor.
Belleview Workers-Mrs. E. F.
Bush, president.
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BELLEVIEW DIRECTORY

Mayor-Rev True Whittier.
Council-R. c. Ridge, J. J. Nelson,
o. NJ. Gale, G. J. Proctor J. T. Hames.
Clerk and Treasurer LeGrand
Hopkins.
Tax Collector-A L. Mott.
Marshal-Jos. Whisenant.
Justice of the Peace. LeGrand
Hopkins.
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There are several different women's
organizations here, each giving enter
tainments at regular intervals, and in
winter especially it is one continual
round of pleasure. 1t is no wonder
that when once a stranger visits this
place he is sure to return.
The Press., 1911-04-05
SOMERS.

Mrs. L E Enc is visiting friends in M anohester.
 Paul Cote and family have nov ed to Thompsonville.
 Miss Witlot k of East Windsor Hill Is visiting at A. V. Smiths.
 Miss Hersey of Litobfi ,ld is visit- ing at the home of E O. Davis on | Jones street.
 Miss Ol ve Kibbe of Rocky Hill spent last week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jarius Kibbe
 Miss Edith Hurlb1rt of Winstsd spent last week with her parent, MT and Mrs. B L.. Hurlburt, on Jones street.
 Mrs George Messier of Si ringfield ia seriously ill at t,e home of her father, J. A. Mumblo, ou Jones street.
 An entertainment and supper, un der the auspices of the P s. O. E was held Wednesday evening at the town hall.
 MT. and Mrs 0 A. Converse are moving from East Broad street to the Bragg place. His Eo1, " lliam, has rented the farm on East Broad street and is moving on to the place
 Mel Pierson 1st his b att horse Fri. day afternoon W lile working at Myron Avery's. He la t the horse hitohed on the barn floor. and in some way 1t broke it's leg and had to be killed 1
 Justice of the Peace A.. V. Smith heard the case of Myron Kemp Sat- urday. who is endeav bring to foreclose a mortgage on Win. Holland on the Holland homestead The decision was reserved until April 7th. George F. Kibbe, former proprietor of Kibbe's hotel. has moved to New Britain. where he will have charge of the town home. Mir. and Mrs Kibbs are we'll fitted for the position, as they have held many public posi- tions before.
 At meeting of the church society held Saturday afternoon it was voted to paint the chapel and grade the lawn. The solicitors reported that they had colle csed $500 toward pay. ing the minister for the ensuing year The church committee were instructed to engage candidates for after May 1st.
 Frank Sokol brought suit against Joseph Procaski to recover $500 dam ages for injuries received by his five. year-old son, Michael, who wandered into the yard of Procaski, and severed one finger and cut two others of tho left hand on Procaski's buzz. saw. Evidence showed that those in charge of the machine allowed the child to handle wood and be around the ma chine. The accident happened Jan, 18th. The trial was conducted bJ Justice of the Peacs A. V. SmitE Saturday morning. H s. Stevenson represented the plaintiff and Wm Leete the defendant. The decision was reserved.
The Press., 1911-04-05

361 4O5 3S4 115O
 John Kennedy, formerly of this town now superintendent of the Mystic Woolsn company of Old Mystic, one of she Fabyan enterprises, was hurt in an automobile accident Mon- day. Iu returning from Hope Valley the auto collided with a trolley car and was overturned and broken. The car carried bssides Mr. Kennedy Mrs. Addie Holmes and her two sons, Will. liam and Clifford. Mir. Kennedy was severely bruised, and it Is thought will be confined to his home for about ten days. Mrs. Holmes has a broken nose and bruises. William Holmes, who was driving, was uninjured, and his brother also escaped without being hurt. In turning out to avoid an. other auto Holmes oolIided with the trolley car.
 Herbert M Crawford, 42, died this morning after an illness of several months of heart disease. MT. Draw ford was born here, and with the ex- eeption of short time In Chicago lived here all his life. He was q dealer in tea, coffee and essences and had a wide acquaintance. Of an ex. ceptionally jolly and oare-free dIspo. sition. he made a host of friends who will learn with regret of his oompara. lively early death. While Mr. Draw ford had devoted most of his time oi late years to the tea and essence busi. ness, he served for 8 time as station agent at the Central Vermont He was a member of Wauseon lodge oi Odd Fellows. His mother survives him, one brother, William Crawford of Worcester, and three children George and Hugh of this town, and { daughter, HiIdah, of Ware, Mass The funeral will be held Saturday d .2.p m. at the house.
The Press., 1911-04-05
AeHRoRp.


 George Urdn hnu bought the DNiRhl Lincoln farm of George Buck and will move there about May q Gsoree N. Barlow Of Weat Stafford and MT. and Mrs Ed. Avery Of Mans. iield visited at Dea. A Q Barlow 's over Sunday.
 Gary Carpenter of Manchester called on H. o. Barlow, an old school mate Sunday. He was on his way to North Ashford to visit his father, Luoian Carpenter, who is very feeble.
 westford Hill.
 Don't forget s. K. 0. supper Friday evening. If stormy. Saturday even ing.
 The friends and neighbors of Mrs Joseph Dimook are glad to see her out again.
 M. G. Chapman, who has been afflicted with a severe cold, is able to be out again.
 School closed March 31st for a weeks vacation. Ernest Chspman was not absent nor tardy during win ter term. Howard Chapman was not absent during the term, but was tardy one noon. Those not absent nor tardy in March are as follows: Julia Barthavic, Jessie Barthavic, Leroy Chapman, Ernest Chapman, Harold Chapman. James Harrington, Way ylsnd Harrington, Fred Lippes and Peter Tremuo.
The Press., 1911-04-05
HOLLAND.

Mrs. Arthur W. CIough is seriously i'll. .-: ',@
 Mrs John H. Steele has been hav- ing an attack of tonsilitis.
 Sumner Simpson has sprained his ankle and is under the doc OTIS care.
 Mrs. Louise Hoffman and family have moved into the Kellogg house. '' -.. ....
 Miss Julia Young and Edward Wright are moving into the "Hulett house. ''
 Mrs. J. N. Geisler is not much im- proved Her heart trouble is very serious. ..-..,... ..
 MT. and Mrs. A. Esten Olough and family have moved into the Edw ard J Orandall place.
 |. Miss Edna s Edgerton of Groton is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. John S.. Edgerton.
 Harold Kennedy of Burnside was the guest last waek of his grandpar. enta, MT. and Mrs. silas P. Ryder.
 Miss Ruby E. Brown is spending a week in Washington, D. O.. with her class from the Rockville high school.
 Rev. J. N. GeisIer attended the southern New England conference at Manchester last week and this week Monday.
 The ladies' society of the Congrega- tional church have chosen the dates, the 10th and 16bh of August, for their annual fair.
 Miss Althea Wood of Mansfield and l. Orville Wood of Wilbraham acad emy were recently the guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Katharine Wood. Miss Miriam L Underwood, teacher of wood carving in the Baldwin school of Philadelphia, has been spendin g a short time with Dr. and Mrs. Sam uel Simpson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Myron Sparrow and family of Windham have moved into one part of the house with their father and mother, Mir. and Mrs. Lorenzo R. Sparrow.
 l Harris E. Andrews had the mis- fortune to cut his foot while choppinG in the woods. He went to q neigh. bor's house for assistance and was car. Tried to pr. Converse of wilmington, who dressed the wound
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee Metho dist church gave . supper and enter.
The Press., 1911-04-05

0. F. Williams has resigned his position as janitor of the "A. E. church. H. A. Bosworth has taken the position.
 Mrs L. M Booth was called to Bennington, Vt, last Friday by the illness of her grandson, Allen s. West. Word has bsen received that he Is better.
 Rev. Mir. Williams is to be in New York city April 7th as member of the Wesleyan university debating team, to debate with New York uni- versity on the. subject, Resolved, that the United Statts should adopt graduated income tax. Congreg ational Church Notes: The pastor wilt preach Sunday morning. Y. F. s 0 subj ,ct, Painting the states white ]" Leader, Roland Royce. Prayer week meeting Wednesday, "Life's scho and its teachers, 7 Psalm 25 Junior 0 E at Miss Jones Friday. 3p m followed by social.
 Arthur la nes and Mrs. Mira R lb-' inson ware united in marriage by Rev Robert Williams last Friday evening at tlle Methodist parsonage MT. and Mrs James are keeping house at the Nav City. The bride and groom were serenaded Saturday even- ing The onpany was invited in and chocolates aud cigars were passed Games and clal amusement were en- joyed by all
 Methodist Church Notes: Friday evening pray CT maet ng Subj ect, 'The evidence of Divine blessing and prosperity, Psalm 4s:9.14, Psalm 5O:1 15 Leader, Mrs H Bosworttl Next Sunday morning the pastor $ subject will be ''The problem of nor. tailty in the United States. ; In the evening Ep worth League topic "A good serv at hut bad master" James 3:5-6. 0 4:6, Ps 34:13 Lea1sr, Mrs. Liua B1oth.
 Services through Holy week will be- held tths Congregational church. These will be union meetings open. to ,ll Beginning Tuesday. April II, at 30 m., and closing with the Good Friday service on the 14sh. Ministers leading these servi 'ss on. the diff rent nights will be Rev R O. Clapp of the Springs, Rev. A B. Todd and Rev A. A Ross of Staff ord Hollow, Rev. Robert Williams and Rev. RI H Jones If Stsffordville Program will be announced in the churches on Sunday.
 West Stafford.
 Mrs Josephine Newell was in Hart ford last week for short visit
 A M Graves has sold his placs to Charles D. Glazier. MT. Graves will move out as soon as possible, but has not yet decided where he willigo.
 Mrs. Laura Holmes and Miss Minda Shepard arrived Saturday from Flor Il Ida, and find the present temperature here decidedly different from that to she halmy south.
 Miss F. EunicB Bradway and George Davis, on the return trip from Washington, are spending week with Rev and Mrs. Andrew Magill in Brooklyn. N Y.
 The young men of the O. E. so- ciety, with Carl Bradway and Wendell Pease in charge, will serve an oyster supper in the church vestry Friday evening from 6 to Prica, 25 cents social hour will foll ,w the supper. The proceeds will be used for the pur- oha7e of a new stove for the O .E. 4 room
The Press., 1911-04-05
Misu Kate Grant Bliss has returned

Miss Kate Grant BliRs has returned from Amherst.
 O. B. Gary has been in New Yo1k on Q business trip. Joseph Shea of Medway was In town over Sunday.
 George Fenton of Orange. Mass. , was in town Monday.
 ". A. Foster of Worcester was at his home here over Sunday.
 Mrs. Fred Moore ia visiting her mother, Mrs. Thomas Ruby.
 Mrs. Bridget O'Halloran is quite i'll at her home on Furnace avenue.
 D. L.. Hondlow of the Rockville Journal visited friends in town Mon- day
 Miss Marjorie Clapp of South Bos- ton is visiting at the Congregational parsonage.
 Mrs. T. b. Martin of Springfield was the guest over Sunday of Mrs. E. R Brown.
 Mrs. Charles Fox has returned from her southern trip and is with relatives in Hartford.
 4 A large number from the Methodist church attended conference at South Manchester Sunday.
 A novelty has been introduced at the Oomique, where the new day light pictures are being shown
 New telephones have been pl ,ced as follows: Oscar O-lburn. aff rd, 3-4; George Towne, Union, 3l-4
 Mrs. Catherine Hicks. who has pro- Ionged her stay in Washington because of illness, expects to start home April Ssh.
 Michael and Florence McCrohan and Owen McCarthy have returned to Woonsoc ket after Q visit with rela- tives here.
 Rev. F. J. O'Neill, who was ab. sent a week and Q halt taking treat ment for 8 throat trouble, has re- surned, fully recovered.
 A large congregation greeted R V. Marian Hastings Jones Sunday morn ing, when she preached in exchange with Rev. R. c. ClaPp.
 A large number of friends If Miss Sadie Brearley gave her @ linen shower at her home at Potter Hill, R. I last Wednesday evening.
 Gary Bros. will hold one cf their popular auctions Saturday. beginning at 10 8 ID. Oonsignments will be received from persons having things to sell.
 There will bs an important mett ing of the Young Peoples Auxiliary of the M. E. church next Tuesday, and all members are requested to be present.
 Miss Elinor Valentine has been appointed as secretary in charge of of World-in Boston stamps. These may be had from Miss Valentine at the price of loo per 100.
 The public schools w.ll open Mon- day. Miss Oushman, who was unable to teach 8 part of last term, will re- sume her work in the Kindergarten department and will be assisted by Miss Ethel Moore.
 Grace Ohurch Notes: The Woman's | Auxiliary meets tomorrow at ? 30 p D. with Mrs F. l. Smith Services his week are on Friday evening at 80, preacher. the Rev. J. H Town end of WflIimantic, and Saturday, he Litany, at p. m. Next Sunday he ''Story of the Gross will be sung t evening prayer. Next week there will be service on Monday, Tuesday md Wednesday, at 4.15 p. m., with ha days story. The services later .n the week will be announced in next weeks notes.
 The Grnys aud the Reds from the | R. mill rolled again last evening and the Grays came out 33 pins to the good. Although the totals were some higher than the last game no records were made.
The Press., 1911-04-05
UMTQKF.

l This dos6 not seem to be an ideal season for making maple syrup. but the cold weather may prolong the period of sap running.
 Joseph szabo and Andy Nagg are dFiying a lively young horse, pur- lohAaed of Adelbsrt Needham to re- place the horse which they recsntly lost E N. Lawson also purchased new horse not long ago.
 R. B. Horton has been with his brother, Wm. Fl. Horton, at Monson slnce leaving St. Joseph's hospital. He was able to ride by train from Will limantic to Monson, but needed to gain moro strength and to wait for settled weather and better wheeling before taking the ride to Union. It may bs interesting. for those whO Contemplate burning brush this apring. to know who the deputies are from V hom they must secure permit. H. R Howard is deputy for the north district, Myron Heck for the north west, Charles Webster for che west, Louis Roberts for the southwest, l.. ] M. Reed for the south, George Tcwne for. Bieelow One of the deputies said this week that hs should not grant any permits at present, as there was too much danger from dry grass Mashapaug. 
 Monday was cool, but nevertheless drying day, and several large forest fires were seen to the northeast in Massachusetts.
 Dave Beloher has started pruning and handling his young orchard in a manner to produce quality of fruit rather than quality.
 A. B. Wells has added a number of pieces of good farming machinery to his stock of tools, the same to be used in cuItivating the new and old or ohards.
 G w. Crawford is preparing to start the work on the roads in this section just as soon as the frost is out of the ground. At present the road to Southbridge is in fine shape and autos are making the run without trouble.
 George Kostur has purchased the George Wallace farm for an acquaint- anoe from Pennsylvania state, Mary Rizner. Mir. Kos tur speaks very highly of the family as being de. sirable residents, there being four soung sons and several daughters, be- side the mother PeoC1e who buy farms here and have a liking for the life, as we'll as the means to carry on a farm in a business like way, never have failed in their purpose of 8 pleasant home and agreeable life. George Kostur bought 8 small place here few years ago for a home after spending many years In the west, where land was valued at from $100 to $25O per acre, and where he accu- mulated competency. He expresses the idea that many westerners have of New England "a grand place to live and enjoy life. We are looking for just such psople as these to fill the farms left by the Yankee blood, in their endeavor to enjoy life as they dreamed of it, and put away the hardship of their youth, when lack of tools, disadvantages of transportation and markets left it all up to the in. dividual, rather than by the cooper ation of individuals to-day.
The Press., 1911-04-05

35 RUGS, size 11-Sx12 it., in Kirmanshah, Cor ovan, Kazak and Afghan colorings, worth from $S7 50 to $45OO priced at this sale at $23 75 each 75O RUGS, Administer size 3x6 feet, in oriental and floral patterns, for $2.S2 each (real worth is $375 each.)
 40 RUGS, extra quality Seamless Brussels, size 9x12 worth $17.5O for $11 .75 each. Size g. 3xIO-6 good $15.OO value for $9.85 each.
 TAPESTRY BRUSSELS Carpet $1.IO kind in hall and stair pattern, for 79c yard. The soc knd 65c
 BODY BRUSSELS Carpet with borders to match, good $1.75 value for $1.95 yd. Cannot sell without border
The Press., 1911-04-05

tainment. oonslstlng of mnsic and the dxnnaa Farmer Hnnklna Wednes- dAy evening Although the night wa vary stormy large attendance wnh present to apprs1tata the ability of the aotoxr. who pEeaentsd tha play in very abls manner.
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Campo Bros.
HOME NEWS.

LOCAL. NOTICES. Matter under this head 10 cents per line. We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who assisted at the time of the death and funeral of Peter A. Sullivan.
 MRs- MARY MCtARfHY,
 JAMES Sl LLIvAN,
 WILLIAM SULLIVAN. Al. the Fish of the season can be found at Rogers market during Lent. -Paper Towels at The Press office 20 cts. hundred.
The Press., 1911-04-05
AUTO BARGAINS.

1909 Pope Hartford touring car cost equipped complete $s,26o.oo, sell for S1soooO, guaranteed. 1907 Winton 4-cyl. touring car, with top, Al shape, $S00.00. 2-cyl. Autocar runabout, with top. $225.00 l 4-cyl. Mitchell runabout, 1908, with top, $25o00. 2 cyl. Columbia touring car, 1906, $16o.o0. l 4-cyl Model 10, Buick runabout, rumble seat, S400.00.
 BUICK GARAGE CO, S5e-s5s Main St. Hart ford, Conn. Phone Charter 930.
The Press., 1911-04-05
A Reliable Msdieius-NOT A NARCOTIC.

Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Mich, says : ''Our little boy contracted a severe bron- chial trouble, and as the doctors medi- cine did not cure him, gave him Foley s Honey and Tar Compound, in which have great faith. It cured the cough as we'll as the choking and gagging spells, and he got we'll in a short time. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has many times saved us much trouble, and we are never without it in the house." The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1911-04-05

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor CTS rely on Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil Takes the sting out of cuts, burrs or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where 1t is used.