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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr.. Carlos L. Sistrunk returned
home Saturday after an absence of
several months He first visited Hot
Springs, Arkansas, and from there
went to points of interest in Colorado
and other western states. For the
past few weeks he has been in the
mountains of North Carolina. He has
had magnificent trip, and is greatly
improved by his trip to the west.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

When you have a bad cold you
as to cure it with as little delay as
possible. Here is druggists opin-
ion: Il have sold Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for fifteen years.
says Enos Lol1ar of Saratoga, Ind,
"and consider it the best on the mar.
ket." For sale by all dealers. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

DR.. Thomas K Slaughter was in
from Levon Saturday-his first visit
since his automobile trip to Georgia.
Mrs. Slaughter and little daughter,
who had been visiting relatives in
Kentucky, joined him in Georgia and
came home with him in the car.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr.. F. M. Harp. the Wauchula tur-
pentine operator, was in Ocala FRIDAY
and Saturday, shaking hands with MS
hosts of friends. He lived in Marion
county for number of years and is
we'll known by almost our entire pop
ulation.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Bailey OF
Green Cove Springs are the guests OF
Mrs Bailey's mother, Mrs. Cora
smith for a few days Mrs. Bailey
was Miss Edna Smith of this city, and
This is her first visit home since her
marriage.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27
Hymn Email
Mr.. Ards Waterman to Wed Miss
VaIeta Potter in November

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin ]. Potter OF
Jacksonville, formerly of Ocala, have
announced the engagement of their
second daughter, Emma Valeta, to
Mr. Henry Ards Waterman of this
city.
Although the engagement of this
well known couple has been suspect
ed for some time and known to their
intimate friends for the past few
weeks, the formal announcement of
their engagement and approaching
marriage causes a great deal of pleas
ure among their friends, both here
and in Jacksonville.
Mr.. Waterman and Miss Potter win
be married at six o'clock on the even
ing of Wednesday, the fifteenth of
November, at Snyder Memorial Epis-
copal church in Jacksonville. Miss
Potter will have as her matron of
honor her only sister, Mrs. Mallory
Liddon, who will be her only attend
ant. The wedding will be a beautiful
social event and a pretty church we'd
ding.
After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Waterman will go away for a short
wedding trip, after which they will
reside in this city.
Mr.. Waterman is a member of one
of Ocala's oldest and best known fam
lilies, and is a splendid young man.
He is in the haberdashery business
here, and is popular among his bust
ness associates as well as socially.
Miss Potter for a number of years
lived in Ocala, leaving here two years
ago with her parents for Jackson
vile, where she has since resided.
She is very popular among her Ocala
friends, all Of whom are very much
delighted to learn that she is to re-
turn to Ocala TO reside. She will be
very cordially welcomed when she
arrives in Ocala as Mr.. Waterman
bride.
Invitations to the wedding of Miss
/ Potter and MIR. Waterman will be is
sued next week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

For sale by all dealers. Price, soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. T.,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Sick headache. is caused by a dls-
ordered stomach. Take chamberlain
Tablets and correct that ana the
headaches will disappear. For sale
nv all dealers. III
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mrs. F. w. Barse, who has been
awav all summer visiting in New
York. New Jersey and other eastern
states, arrived home Saturday after
noon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr. John W. Stevens, one or Fort
/. McCoy's prominent citizens, and ex-
county treasurer, was among the Dus'
mess visitors in the county seat Sat
urday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr.. H. Watterson Tucker, the ele
trician has returned from a business
trip to Burbank and Fort Mccoy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

DIR. T. X. Slaughter of Levon came
up Saturday in his touring car, re-
turning home in the afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Corn Whiskies from $1.75 to $500
per gallon jug. Goods shipped same
dav order is received. G. II. Hogan,
Ocala. Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Mr.. John H. Mathews came up from
Gambler Saturday morning, driving a
very spirited and housekeeping horse.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Misses and Children's teddy BEAR
coats for school wear; all sizes and
colors; at
10-20-tf Klein's Big Store, Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Jones
were visitors to the city Saturday
from Gambler.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

The brick laying on the new Hall
building on North Main street began
Saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

Cold weather is coming, and we in
vite all to come and inspect our line
of blankets and quilts. The prices
are right, too, at
1O-2O-tf Klein's Big Store, Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27
Local and Personal.

Ladies' up to date silk scarfs, all
colors, at
10-20-tf Klein'S Big Store, Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27
Miss Mildred Nurney to Wed

Very cordial interest will be felt
in Ocala at the announcement of the
engagement of Miss Mildred Jane
Nurney and Mr.. Milby Lloyd, both of
Suffolk, Va, their marriage to occur
at the Presbyterian church in that
city on the evening of November IF
teenth.
Miss Nurney is a daughter of Mr..
Henry Nurney, prominent railroad
man, and she is the youngest sister
of Mrs. Jack Camp of this city, and
has visited in Ocala a number OF
times. Bright, attractive and accom-
plished she is very popular in her
home and wherever she visits. She
has an exquisite soprano voice of ex-
ceptional range and purity, and ner
singing has given pleasure to many
in Ocala.
Mrs. Camp will go to Suffolk for
her sisters wedding and will act as
her matron of honor. The only 9TH
er attendants will be Mr. Lloyd's best
man and Master Henry Camp of this
city, who will be the ring bearer, and
the young brides little niece, Eliza
beth Hart, who will be her flower
girl
After their wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd will reside at Suffolk,
where the groom is a popular and
prominent business man.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-10-27

The large crowd was very easil!
handled by Officer Brigance, and a
no time did the crowd get on tht
field, for which the management i!
very grateful.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
A Quick Stop.

A Quick Stop.
John Billiards. brother. the Judge.
was once hearing a case where Law
yer Lawless prosecuted. Lawyer Law
less was notorious for his long wind
edness. He would sometimes speak
for days and days. On this occa-
sion he had been spouting forth his
concluding argument for six hours
and the end was nowhere in sight
when Judge Ballard beckoned his
brother John and whispered:
Cant you stop him, jack"
''I'll stop him in two minutes" John
Ballard replied confidently.
And he wrote and passed to Lawyer
Lawless the following note:
My Dear ColoneI--As soon as you finish
your magnificent argument would lsko
you to Join me at the Revere House In o
bumper of rare old bourbon.
Lawyer Lawless. hating In the
midst Of an impassioned period, put
on his glasses and read the note that
had been handed him: then he re-
moved his glasses again and, taking
up his hat and bag, said:
"And row. may 1t please the court
and gentlemen of the jury. leave the
case with you"
A minute later he was proceeding
in stately fashion in the direction of
the Revere House bar.-Washington
Star.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
WOMEN APPEALED TO
.., =

More than 500 letters have been
sent to housewives of the city and vi
cinity by the executive committee of
the Short Course school, to be held
February 6 to II, announcing the
classes in domestic science which will
be held in connection with that event.
Many favorable replies have been re-
ceived and the committee is confident
that there will be an exceedingly large
enrolment.
Regarding the domestic science
course the letters sent out by the COM
mittee have this to say: "A kitchen on
small scale will be installed, equip
ped with utensils necessary to every
kitchen and yet easily within the
reach of all as to cost. Lectures will
be given on foods, their relation to
health. and proper combinations; prac-
tical lessons on the fundamental prin-
ciples of cookery will be given; meth
DDS Of cooking vegetables, meats, eggs,
cheese, ETC., will de demonstrated and
the value Of these foods in the diet
explained. Bread making and a few
dainty dishes also will be included in
the course. Economy in marketing
and cookery is to be made a feature
and points in serving both for the FAM
lily table and special occasions will be
emphasized. All the receipts are prac-
tical and for every day use."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
AGED man SUICIDES
Editor Sol Hathaway Shot
Himself.
american News Service)

Indianapolis, Jan. 26.-Sol Hatha-
way, aged eighty, editor of the Inde-
pendent, weekly publication. sui
cided with a revolver at his home here
today. He was formerly well known
throughout the country as travelling
saleman.
Last August Hathaway fell and frac-
tured his hip while fighting a dog.
Later in the autumn he fell again and
dislocated a shoulder. He became des-
pendent. While the nurse was out of
the house today, getting medicine
he obtained a revolver and shot him.
self in the temple. He was one of
the best known men in the city. He
achieved success in many lines. He
launched the Independent, that had
for it's first subscriber John w. Kern.
Before he came to Indianapolis Hatha-
way was drummer" for Chicago
house throughout the western states.
His specially was paper collars. Mr..
Hathaway was identified with the old
Sentinel newspaper. Recently he
moved himself around in an invalid
chair. He came to Indianapolis at
the time of the first state fair. He and
his wife worked on the committees.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
BALLOTS FAVORING
CLOSING RECEIVED
Local Postal Employees Con-
fident They Will Get
Sundays for Rest.

Ballots fayoring the Sunday closing
of the Richmond post office printed in
a recent issue of the Palladium in con-
nection with an editorial on the sub
ject are being received in large num-
bers by the post office authorities,
signed by many of the prominent resi-
dents of the city. The coupons con-
tinue arriving daily and a large vote
is expected from this source.
Today committee of the post Of
flee employees having the movement
in charge, composed of l.. G. Niewoeh-
ner, chairman; Z. A. Dickinson, Edgar
s. Mote, William II. Niewoehner, and
Charles w. Foreman, secured from the
printers large number of cards pro-
viding for the expression of opinion
in the matter and these will be dis
tributed Immediately among the resi-
dents of the city and the rural routes
with the request that they be signed
and returned to the office.
1t is pointed out that while a large
number of votes have been received
from representative citizens favoring
the closing of the office on Sunday and
allowing the clerks day of rest with
their families, there has not been one
vote so far registered against the
proposition.
1t is hoped by the committee to have
all the returns in by Monday. February
6. The vote will be forwarded by Post.
master f. M. Haas to the postal de-
partment at Washington. l.. c. Me
woehner, chairman of the committee,
states that If there is a large number
favoring the closing of the office and
but few demonstrators, there is no
doubt but that the departmental au-
thorities will follow out the desire of
ing the office.
That Richmond may be leader in
the movement is evidenced by the
communications which have been re
ceived by the local authorities since
the proposal was made public from
the post offices of Indianapolis, La
fayette, Vincennes. Rushville, Con
nersville. and other places, asking in
formation regarding the steps that
have been taken in the matter here.
The employees of the Indianapolis Of
flee have already decided to secure
vote, but desire to know how the
matter should be gone about.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
Old Engraved Rings.

Among the legends of Greece 1t IS
told that the father Of Pythagoras. the
famous Greek philosopher. was cele-
brated enGraver of gems. and. accord
ing to classical history. both Helen Of
Troy and Ulysses OF Greece wore en-
graved rings. Engraving on stones
that were partly precious was an art
at very remote age The British mu-
scum proudly boasts the possession of
small square OF yellow jasper bear
ing the figure OF a horse and the name
and titles Of Amenophis IL. Believed
to date back to about the year 1850
B. G. The very finest specimen OF en-
srared gem now in existence is a head
OF Nero CARED on first water dia-
mond by the brothers Castand in the
year 100 A. D.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
A Match For the Bishop.

In the days when church disestnb-
lishment was being very warmly dis
cussed in Wales Mr.. Lloyd George
won great local repute by his cam
paign against the bishop Of st. Asaph.
At meeting held in Fiintshire the
chairman, Welsh deacon with very
strong convictions, got up to introduce
Mr.. Lloyd George.
Gentlemen" he said. II haff to in
troduce to you tonight the member for
the Carnarvon boroughs. He bass
c, me here to reply to what the bishop
of st. Asaph said the other night
about Welsh disestablishment. 1t ISIS
my opinion, gentlemen, that the bish-
op of st. Asaph ISIS one of the biggest
liars in creashon. [Cheers.l But
am glad to say that we han match
for him in our speaker tonight"
Mr.. Lloyd George afterward said the
only thing that saved him from going
to pieces was the roar of applause
that followed the speakers astounding
statement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26

fore the committee and constantly i'm.
presses his opinions upon them. They
say he adopts the same air in dealing
with members OF his party in the leg
islature. They dispute he is a work
ing man. claiming he is walking del
egate or some official and that since
his removal to Indianapolis about four
years ago he has not worked in a
shop.
Keegan will make his fight on the
floor OF the house and it is anticipated
that his critics within his party will
lose some of their cuticlc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
A Frank Critic.

"A wealthy widow whose goodness of
heart outmatches her fairness of face
has an old Scottish servant, William
by name Her husband had been q
very handsome man, and one day
when she was looking at his portrait
on the mantelpiece in the sitting room
and William was fussing round the
crate in a moment OF impulse she
asked. civilian. what do you think
made such a handsome man as Colo
mel s. marry such plain woman as
me-"
William looked from the portrait to
the speaker. meditated a second and
answered, Must have been heavens
will, mem!'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
A NOTED EDUCATOR
CALLED BY DEATH
James McNeill, Former Supt.
Of Local Schools, Dies at
a Ripe Old Age.

James Mcneil. rs. former city and
county official, died at his home. y
South Thirteenth street, early this
morning, from Brights disease. The
late Mr.. McNeill who was always
prominent in commercial and educa-
tional affairs in Richmond, had been
in declining health for more than two
years, or since the death of his wife.
in September. 1908. For the last few
days his death was expected.
Funeral services will probably be
held Saturday afternoon, from the
home, the Rev. S. w. Traum official
ing. Surviving the deceased are four
sons, Prof Jerome Mcneil. of Florida:
Gregg s. McNeill, Minneapolis. Mimi;
Harry r. McNeill SAINT Monica. Cal:
and Howard r. Mcneil, Niagara Falls,
New York: two sisters. Mrs. Layinia
Light. and Mrs. Elizabeth Bushman,
both of New Richmond, Ohio, and two
brothers, Robert Mcneil, of Richmond
and Captain Frank McNeil1, of Brazil,
Indiana. Since the decease of his
wife, the late Mr.. Mcneil, had lived
with his Granddaughter, Miss Jessie
McNeill.
Sketch Of his life.
James Mcneil was born in Cler-
mont county. Ohio, February %, 1888.
and passed his boyhood on the farm
of his father. Captain John Mcneil.
who was of Scotch-1rish ancestory
and born in England. When he was
seventeen, the gold excitement in Cali
fornia drew him to the Pacific coast.
where for three years he worked in
the mines. Returning he graduated
from Antioch college, at Yellow
Springs Ohio, in 1859 after teaching
and studying in that college.
Later he taught in schools at Lau-
rel, Moscow, Merom college and at
Hagerstown. In 1869. the late Mr.,
McNeiI was honored with the super
intondency of the Richmond public
schools. He served as superintendent
for four years after which he organic
ed the Richmond Normal school and
taught there for a year. In the mean
time he had erected a house on the
Silc III Tie pEcoSIAl oShOOA
building, at Twelfth and South A
streets, and this property he sold to
the city. which used the house as a
high school building. A few years la
ter the building now on this site was
constructed. ~.
In 1877 McNeill was called to pro.
fessorship in Antioch college, where
for two years he was in charge of the
normal department. After returning
to Richmond, following a break in his
health he engaged in real estate bust
mess for many years. He was very
successful. He was interested in the
old Richmond Oil and Gas company
organized in 1894.
For two years he served as city
commissioner of Richmond, and for
five years, between 1870 and 1885, he
was county examiner, serving in this
office until the offices of county and
city superintendent were divided. In
1856 he was married to Miss Mary j.
Fee, of Clermont county. He was a
member of the Masonic lodge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
CHARGE NEGLIGENCE
Disgruntled K. of P. Mem
bers Ask for Receiver.
palladium Specially

Indianapolis. Jan. "a suit asking
for an interlocutory receiver was filed
in the Federal court today against the
insurance department of the Supreme
lodge Of the Knights of Pythias by
twenty members of the order residing
in Louisiana. Gross negligence is
charged and also Misrepresentation OF
a half million dollars of the fourth
class trust fund, prior to 1906. some
Of which has been paid back.
The members suing are fourth class
Policy holders and allege that the dis
memberment of the entire fourth class
II sought by officers who. according to
complaint, recently issued an order
asking for the transfer of this mem
bership to the first class or its with
drawal from the department 1t is al
legged $394.0s2 was distracted from
the fund in advancement of the fifth
class insurance and was never re-
placed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
THE FE7E
No Halt in Italian Wedding
Events.

The wedding fete of Frank Paul
Loschraive and Nuncie Mercurio con-
tinued today with dinner at the
home Of the brides father, Mathew
Mercurio. SIS Main street. 1t was at
tended by large number of out-of-
town relatives and friends, who came
for the marriage ceremony yesterday.
An elaborate menu, similar to that of
the dinner and supper at the Pythian
temple yesterday, was provided. Fol-
lowing the dinner a general social
time was enjoyed.
The remainder of the week will be
observed in much the same manner,
feasts and dinner parties being the
principal features. Monday the bride
and groom will leave on their honey
moon trip. They expect to be gone
between three and four weeks, visiting
the larger cities and places of interest.
The groom yesterday was allowed
but little peace or quietude by his en-
thusiastic friends. Following his
ride about the city in an automobile
truck of the Jones Hardware company.
he was allowed to enjoy the sumptu.
GUS repast at the Pythian temple and
then was again separated from his
wife Of a few hours and taken for a
10y" ride about the city street in a
calf wagon. Cow bells and. other
melodious instruments provided mu.
sic for the occasion. The ride con.
tinued for an hour or more when the
groom was returned to the temple and
granted the opportunity of participat.
ing further in the festivities in his
honor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
RICHMOND MARKET IS
PROVISION MARKET

(paid b. J. IL Eggemeyer & Sons)
Apples. per Dbl. ..$3.75I$6.
Leaf lettuce. dollhouse. per h.. 1oc.
Celery. golden heart, extra fancy. per
doz lunches ..............e51 4Oc.
Spinach. fancy. per hu. ..........$1
Carrots. fancy. per bu. ............$1
Turnips, fancy. per bu. ..........;5c.
Radishes, red and white. fancy. per
dozen h.ncnes ........4 l.c.
Cabhages, homegrown. per ton. .$1&
Potatoes. per blu. .509J75c
Yellow. red. white, onions. per bu.. 81
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
History Made PaIatabls,

Joseph Salvador. the French histo-
rian. and Jules Sandeau. novelist,
made their meeting at a public recep-
ton the occasion for a dispute as to
the respective places which they occu-
pied in the world of letters.
"The reading Of history is like pill
lit needs the sugar coating to make it
palatable." argued the novelist.
"Ah. but 1t is the ingredient which
cures. not the coating" remarked the
historian.
'Then let us divide honors." said
Sandeau. for II it were not for my
sugar coating your historical facts
would dry on the Shelves"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
Tolstoy's Intensity.

Everything in Tolstoy's character.
says Russian writer. attains titanic
proportions. "As a drinker he absorbed
fantastic quantities OF liquor. As a
gambler he terrified his partners by
the holiness Of his play. AS soldier
he advanced gayly to bastion four, the
bastion Of death at Sevastopol. and
there he made dying men laugh at his
witty sayings. He surpassed every
one by his prodigious activity in sport
as well as In literature"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
tot Guilty.

Poor Tweedledum was in trouble.
He was up before the local magis
trate. "Officer," demanded the dis
penser Of justice, read the charge
Mumbledun's chest expanded: lob
structing the traffic by causing large
crowd to assemble in Ditchwater
street on the Goth inst. yer worship
and defense?" raped out his wor-
ship, turning to Tweedledum. Twee
dledum cleared his throat. "Sir," he
replied, II happened to appear in my
front garden wearing a tie my wife
bought me for my birthday, and il
got about that l was going to give a
comic entertainment That is ALL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-26
EXPLOSION VICTIM
NEARLY RECOVERED

Roy Jones. the C. and 0. railroad
engineer who was severely injured
some time ago in an explosion of the
boiler of his engine near Peru, is Wis
iting his grandmother, Mrs. Louisa
Conner of West Fifth and School
streets. Mr.. Jones is still in Grip
pied condition as result of his in
juries.