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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
PROF. HOLT LECTURES
TO MONDAY cub

One of the most interesting, AS well
as intellectually beneficial meetings of
the Monday Club, was held in the
rooms of the Library association ON Mon
day last. A full attendance was on
hand, as well as a number of visitors,
several gentlemen being guests.
The meeting was the occasion of a
lecture by A. G. Holt, A. NJ, professor
of Greek language and and literature of
Tusculum college, and most en- lhusias-
tic appreciation was shown of Prot.
Hollis remarks on Greek history, art,
architecture, literature and philosophy.
In securing this lecture for this coca
sion, Prof. Holt and the club were
mutually fortunate.
After the lecture, an informal recep-
ton was held by the members of the
club.
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ration. 1t was pretty fiat stuff to have
just warmed up and not bit Of salt
In It. / don't think had a teaspoonful
of salt in the 236 days was in prison.
Sometimes we got rice or cowpeas.
We that did finally live to get out had
hardly enough rations to keep the
breath of life in us. The rebels did
not provide any kind of shelters for
us, AID we suffered greatly with the
cold
l had a good suit in my knapsack,
and had sent nearly all of the money
home that had received at last pay
day. So my clothing were all rags,
and it was winter and had to lie on
the ground. l suffered awfully, but
probably not as much as some of the
prisoners with nothing but a shirt on;
the rebels had taken all but the shirt.
Some of the prisoners took the cloth
ing from the dead. From Florence
we we're taken to Libbey prison,
February "a, 1855.
When was paroled at Libbey pris-
on / could not walk alone, and Rad to
be helped from the prison to the boats
On the James river. had been at
Camp Parole but FIVE days. when got
furlorgh and went home. My folks
had not heard from me for a long
time, and thought was dead.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

became presidents. one Of the United
States. the other Of the confederacy
These two officers were on duty for q
short time in the two other forts
named.
While at Fort Crawford Lieutenant
Davis wo0ed and won General Taylor's
daughter, his first wife. 1t is said to
have been a runaway match, but that
has been disputed. At all events Gen
eral Taylor was 30 much offended
that he and Lieutenant Davis were
enemies until one day, while Taylor
was commanding an army and Davis
was colonel of Mississippi regiment
In the Mexican war, Davis was serious
ly wounded In battle.
At the next general election Taylor
--"Old Rough and Ready" as he was
called-was elected president. -Four
years later General Pierce was chosen
president, and one of the first things
he did was to offer his Mexican war
comrade, Colonel Jefferson Davis, a
seat in his cabinet, which the future
Confederate leader accepted. He made
q very good secretary Of war.
Speaking of presidents, Wisconsin
people do not forget that volunteer
captain from Illinois campaigned in
their territory during the Black
Hawk war. He camped for night
where Whitewater now stands, and
was also at Fort Atkinson before Gov
ernor w. D. Hoard made 1t prominent
by becoming the foremost butter and
cheese man in the country. That was
Capt. Abraham Lincoln. Nor should
l stop here. A young lieutenant, with
his wife and daughter, went 20 years
ago to Fort Winnebago, where the
lieutenant was stationed for several
years. He was r. B. Marcy. Mrs.
Marcy was a prime social favorite and
their girl was beloved by the entire
garrison. She grew to beautiful wom-
anhood and married a captain of the
engineer corps. In 1861 the captain.
who had retired to civil life, was ad-
vanced over all the officers In the
army except Brevet Lieut.. Gen. Win
field Scott, and was placed In active
command Of the army. That Is what
happened to Maj. Gen. George B. Nc
Clellan, who three years later was the
choice Of his party for president, and
officers who knew little Miss Marcy at
Fort Winnebago were almost per
suaded to favor her husbands election
so that she could be mistress of the
White House. A recent mayor of New
York is her firstborn.
When General Mcclellan assumed
command of the army in 1861 his
father-in,law was major and pay
master. The general lost little time in
placing him on his stan as brigadier
general
This story would not be complete
without a reference to the social life
at those army posts of the early days
BY the Fox river It Is something over
100 miles from Fort Howard to Fort
Winnebago. and by the Wisconsin riv.
er from Fort Winnebago to Fort Craw-
ford 1t Is 120 miles. In making visits
the travel was always by canoe, on
the rivers named and on Lake Whine.
bago from Oshkosh to Neenah. The
trip from Fort Howard to Fort Winnie
bago required a week or longer.
Sometimes a friendly Indian did the
padding, but more frequently the
young officers and their wives were
the propellers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE
NEXT SUNDAY EVENING.

The annual memorial service of the
b. 2. o. Elks will be held Sunday ev-
ening in the First Methodist church at
! o'clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. The memorial address
will be delivered by DR.. Nat Dulaney,
of Bristol. He is one of the most pleas
ing orators in this section and will be
at his best upon this occasion. An in
teresting and impressive program has
been prepared for the evening. All
Ell,s are requested to meet at the Home
at $50 to attend in body.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

The question naturally arises does
Gov. Hooper expect his conference to
take retroactive action? II not, why
has the governor not called the vigil
lance committee together sooner? Is
the last year of his reign any more i'm
portant to the people than the first?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
BANQUET GIVEN BY
K. OF P. LAST WEEK

The public entertainment given by
the John Sewer lodge K. of p. last
week, was unSusually enjoyable. A
large crowd was present, both members
and guests, and an interesting program
was rendered, The speakers who were
deservedly applauded heartily, were
Hon. Paul Il. Devine and Prof. J. l..
Brooks.
Refreshments were served, and music
was furnished by the Jackson orchestra
and by the Dunn brothers, mandolin
and guitar artists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Congressman Sam Sells assigns as
the reasons for not opening his cam
paign that he is'trying to give the peo-
pie rest from polititics. Late reports
from the first district indicate that the
people, equally considerate, are moving
to give him q rest.-Nashville Demo-
crat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
PEV. W. S. BUCHANAN
RESIGNS PASTORATE

Rev. w. s. Buchanan has resigned
as pastor of the Christian church of
this city and will go to Washington to
saAe up evangelistic work. He was
one of the ablest and most popular
ministers in the city and the people
generally will regret his departure.
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Non Resident Notice.
John X. Ri, a VS.. Lena Rhea.
In the Law Court at John City,
Tennessee.

In this cause, it appears from the bill,
which is sworn to. that the defendant,
Lena Rhca. is a nonresident OF the state
of Tennessee, and can not be- served
with the ordinary process OF law, It is,
therefore, ordered that publication be
made for said defendant, Lena Rhea, re-
quiring her to appear before the judge
of our said law court, at johnson City,
Tenn, on or before the third Monday In
February, 1912, and make defense to
said bill, or the same will be take as con-
fessed and set for hearing ex parte. 1t
is also ordered that this notice be pub
lished In The Comet, a newspaper pub
lished in Johnson City. Tenn.
J. L. HILBERT, Clerk.
BY g. N. BARNES, ID. G.
Divine & Quinn, Solicitors. 30-at
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
COOK WANTED.

A reliable woman will be given per-
manent place at satisfactory wages.
Will furnish house for family of &C.
ceptable person. Apply at once.
CY III. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Mr.. Zen Taylor, of Carter county anC
Ass lie Smith, of the faculty OF the
itaIe ..ormal school at Johnson City
will come to Bristol Thursday to Spend
Thanksgiving with Miss Mary Cox
Miss Smith will go to Mountain City
that afternoon to spend the remainder
of the week as the guest of Mrs. J. W.
Wright.-Herald. Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

81 am pleased to recommend Chamber
lan's Cough Remedy as the best thing
know of and safest remedy for coughs, colds
and bronchial trouble" writes Mrs. l.. B.
Arnold, of Denver, Colo. eve have used
it repeatedly and it has never failed to give
relief" For sale by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
Harmon and Underwood
Sounds most awfully GOOD
To hungry democrats
Who have lots of little brals.

That salary grab did not seem large
enough when it was voted, but now it
is so big that some fellows will never
see the capital again.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
To VIVA Wallace.
Abner Wallace
Vs.
VIVA Wallace.

Chancery Court, johnson City, Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing from thu
bill, which is sworn to, that Vina Wal
lace, defendant in this case, is non
resident of the state, she is, therefore.
hereby required to appear on or before
the first Monday of December, 1911, be.
fore the clerk and master of said court.
at his Office In johnson City. and make
defense to said bill filed against her in
said court, by Abner Wallace, or other.
wise the bill will be taken for confessed
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in The Comet, a newspaper published in
johnson City, Tennessee.
This October 81, 1911.
J. w. CASS.
Clerk and Master.
Haskell Il. Dyer, Solicitor. 1854
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
sliahth MIsuuo,en-

She-"Did | understand you to say
that your friend, Mr., Needs. was
thirsting for glory?" He-"Well, not
exactly. said he had a glorious
thirGt."-Tit-Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

For pains in the side or chest dampen a
piece of flannel with Chamberlain Lini-
ment and bind il on over the seat of pain.
There is nothing better. For sale by all
dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

II do not believe there is any other medi
cine % good ior wnooping cough as ChaD
berl ms Cough Remedy" writes Mr..
FIR hcis Turpin, Junction City, Ore. Tn
=tnedy is also unsurpassed for colds an,
-roup. For sale by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

When Congressman Sells finds out
he is shooting at decoy he will find
the big duck resting in Washington.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

If Congressman Sells would take a
FOOLS advice he would screw his pop.
valve down to about 225.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup conforms
to the pure food and drug law; every bottle
guaranteed. Sample free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Beattie's confession has Kept Beulah
from the spot lights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Cough ~ TIA. sljary gfab, Gorge,
and then run.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Watch baby's bowels till the frosts come.
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup keeps them
in good shape. Sample free. (sep-oc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30
Cost of PROGRESS.

For every $250,000 spent ON en-.
cheering 1t is estimated that a man
is killed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Babies don't mind cold or take cold il
kept well with Dr.. Fahrney's Teething Syi
up. Get it anywhere. Sample free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

George Burbage has lived to regret
the salary grab, and he is not alone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Congressman Sells evidently decided
to cuss and discuss the Shipley affair
some more.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-11-30

Holds Office for Life.
An alderman of the city of Londo1
uolds Office for life.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
LITERARY AFTERNOON AT THE
WoMAN's CLUB

An exceedingly interesting after
noon was enjoyed by the members of
the Woman's Club at the club rooms
Saturday.
The exercises of the afternoon
were in charge of Mrs. D. w. Davis,
of the study class department who
had arranged a splendid program.
Special programs were printed FOR
this meeting and little printed quota
tions were arranged for each mem
Der.
Miss Annie Atkinson, Miss Florence
Bettman and Mrs. E. T. Helvston
gave splendid literary papers on wo-
men of the hour in literature, which
were most instructive.
'Flowerybeds of ease" was hith-
erto supposed to have been a mere
fancy or flight of the imaginat,o on but
during the recent storm a fisherman
in Louisiana fioated safely to shore
on bunch of water lilies.
Miss Cecile Downs, of Iowa, who
is SPENDING the winter in Ocala sang
a beautiful solo, which gave great
pleasure to the club members.
Mrs. Davis read several selections
from that most attractive little story,
Mary Carey, one of the most original
and lovable characters in fiction.
Mrs. L. F. Blalock and Mrs. Marcus
Frank acted as hostesses at this
meeting and as it was in the nature
of a farewell to the club from Mrs.
Frank, who leaves soon for New
York to reside, the refreshments were
more elaborate than usually served
at the club. Chicken salad, pimento
sandwiches, tomatoes with mayOn-
aise, cheese crackers, olives. iced tea
and preserved ginger was served by
Mrs. Blalock and Mrs. Frank and a
delightful social half hour was en-
joyed by some twenty-five or more
members Of the club.
During the afternoon Mrs. Hooker,
Mrs. Duval, and Mrs. Perdue gave
an informal account of the Jackson
Vile convention and related a num-
Der of things that transpired at this
meeting. However the formal report
Of the delegates will be given at the
next meeting of the club.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
ATTENTION, AUTO OWNERS

Every owner of an automobile in
Marion county is requested to meet
in Ocala on next Wednesday to par.
ticipate in grand parade through
the principal streets of the city in
honor of the Marion County Fair.
This is to be a floral parade and
all auto owners are requested TO
have their cars suitably decorated
for the occasion.
The parade will be formed on the
courthouse square promptly at 1870,
and it especially desired that all
should be prepared to Immediately
fall in line at that time.
There will be three handsome
prizes awarded for the three most ap-
propriately decorated cars.
Mrs. S. T. Sistrunk, Miss Matte
Williams and Mrs. H. M. Hampton
have been appointed a committee on
arrangements and any information
concerning the details for decorations
ETC., may be obtained from them.
Marion County Automobile Club.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
DEATH OF MISS MATTE PYLES

A gloom was cast over this COM
munity all day yesterday when a
phone message was sent out from the
Marion County Hospital stating that
the life of Hiss Matte Pyles was
slowly ebbing away.
Miss Pyles suffered an attack of
appendicitis three weeks ago and was
taken to the hospital to undergo an
operation which at first was thought
successful but it was soon ascertained
by her family and friends that her
condition was critical. The most
careful nursing proved unavailing and
her tender spirit took it's flight Friday
night at the hour OF seven o'clock.
The deceased was the youngest
daughter of Mrs. Matte Hope Pyles
and the late James J. Pyles, her faith
er and mother being members Of the
Oldest and most influential families
Of tlis and fernando county.
Sic was born at Brooksville in 1887
and had been living in Ocala since
she was seven years old
So sweet, so amiab1e, so gentle, so
innocent and so pure, her death comes
as crushing blow to her family and
friends; yet while it is impossible to
suppress the flowing tears we must re-
gard what is so universal as best.
We know that death is memorable
in his decree and that his shadow
falls upon all that lives. Did death
take enc and leave another; did he
rob one family of it's household jew
els; did he put out the light in one
and not another, then, indeed, we
might rebel against his decree, but
it is the inexOra0le law of nature that
nothing is exempt from the sway of
this all-pOtent king. So for a brief
reiiod her family, kindred and friends
lust bid her a loving farewell, Tor
they must believe that the dark
valley Of the shadow of that which
We call death is but a portal that
closes upon the twilight to open upon
q more beautiful and effulgent dawn.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
HARRY COLE BREAKS HIS LEG

Friday during the noon hour
Messrs. Harry Cole and Frank Gates
were out to the track trying their
motorcycles for the coming races
during the Fair. Harry was going
at a pretty fast rate of speed on the
outer track. He hit a little rut which
threw his machine against the fence
and hit his foot with great force
against the railing, breaking it just
above the ankle.
He was taken to the residence of
Mr.. H. A. Faucet where a physician
was called and dressed the wound.
He was afterwards taken to his home
on North Main street and was resting
nicely last night.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
METROPOLITAN BAND AND
OCALA ORCHESTRA ENTER.
TANNED

Dr. and Mrs. F E. McClane enter
tanned the Ocala Band and Orches-
ira and a few friends Friday night
their pretty bungalow at Palmetto
Park.
The host and hostess met the
guests at the steps of the wide ver-
anda and Mrs. Killebrew invited them
to the punch bowl where delicious
fruit punch was served by Miss Annie
Laurie Perry and Miss Bessie Nc
Kay. They were then ushered into
the living room to meet Mr. and Mrs
Adcock.
The band and orchestra discoursad
some very beautiful selections of
music was rendered which was en-
joyed by all.
DR.. McClane and his daughters
gave a few selections while the gen
tlemen INDUCED in an informal smok-
er on the veranda, while the ladies
enjoyed there usual treat.
At a late hour refreshments were
served consisting of a salad course,
coffee and waters, ice cream and
cake.
Mrs. OSBORNE, Mrs. B. F. Condor,
Miss Bessie Mckay and Miss Mary
Conner assisted in entertaining. The
house was prettily decorated and was
by all.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our gratitude
to the Star and Banner for the gener-
Gus notices of our state convention,
10 the members of the various
churches and our citizens who open
ed their homes and contributed to
the entertainment of our delegates,
to the people who so kindly assisted
in the music, and to the general pub
lie for attendance and interest.
Gratefully,
Mrs. c. E. Winston,
Mrs. J. E. Chace,
F. B. Beckham,
w. H. Coleman,
Committee.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
OCALA HIGH SCHOOL o. HILLS
BOROUGH o.

A telegram received last night say
ing that the football game between
Ocala and Tampa resulted in a tie.
Neither eleven was able to make a
point.
The Ocsala eleven went down 70
Tampa on the Sunny Jim" Saturday
and did not arrive until late and they
were a little worn out by the long
ride.
1t was a bad day for a football
game The game was played on q
muddy field which made the ball very
slippery and hard to handle and fun
bles were quite frequent.
The eleven returned home last
via the Seaboard.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
NEW WINTER TRAINS ON SEA
BOARD

The winter passenger train SER
vice of the Seamoard Air Line Rail
way will become effective January I,
1872, on which day the Seaboard
Florida Limited will be inaugurated.
The first train leaving New York at
11:16 a. H., January 1, on schedule to
arrive at Jacksonville 1901 noon IAN
uary 2, leaving Jacksonville 1915 p.
m. January 2, and arriving Tampa 1t
Gas p. H., making a schedule of six
hours and thirty minutes betw cen
Jacksonville and Tampa This will be
the fastest schedule ever operated by
any railroad between Jacksonville
and Tampa. On return trip the Sea-
board Florida Limited will leave
Tampa at S:45 a. M, arriving Jack
sonville, 3:15 p. M, leaving Jackson
vile $3.50 p. m, and arriving at New
Kork $40 p. m.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
FRANKS RETIRING FROM RUSl-
NESS
WeIl-knoWn Store in OcaIa naugu-
rates Stupendous ClosinetOut
Sale to Dispose of Entire
Stock of Home-Furnish-
ing, Regardless of
Loss,


The scores of friends of Franks will
be sorry to learn that this widely
known retail establishment will soon
be but memory as the proprietor,
Mr.. Marcus Frank has decided to sell
his stock for whatever it will bring
and go out of business.
In addition to the successful sale
of yard goods being held at this store
now the Stupendous Closing-Out Sale
embraces the entire stock of Rugs,
Art Squares, Lace Curtains, Towels,
Bed Spreads, and home furnishings
of every description.
The goods are almost given away
for the prices have been cut right and
left, deep and hard, with the one
idea in mind of clearing shelves and
counters in double quick time.
Sale starts Monday morning and
all thrifty housewives in Ocala and
vicinity are urged to attend and to
buy literally if they despise not
wonderful money savings.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24
MR.. RUTLAND WEEDS

Mr. F. L. Rutland, of Sumterville,
who is one of Sumter county's most
popular citizens, being tax collector
and holding a number of other posi-
tions, was married on November
23rd, at Eastbrooke, Penn, to Miss
Grace Cation, of that city. Mr.. Rut-
land is a frequent visitor to Ocala
and has a great many friends in this
city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

We commend the very modest way
in which Mr.. D. w. Davis speaks of
himself in connection with his candi-
dacy for the office of mayor of the
city. He has been here as he says
twenty-seven years and has been
actively engaged in business and has
taken a healthy interest in all of the
concerns of the city. He is tied up
in no entangling alliances and if elect
ed will be free to act in good faith
for the city's welfare. We hope that
before the election he will tell us
how and where he stands on the
various questions that are now up for
settlement or that are likely to come
up for settlement during the next adj
ministration.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

Mrs. Eugene H. Cox, of Atlanta,
formerly Miss Mary Wartmann, of
Citra, is now at the latter place,
where she will spend the winter with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wart.
mann. Mrs. Cox has not been Well
for the past year and it is hoped that
the winter in Florida will prove OF
great benefit to her.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

Miss Jennie Hornberger who for
merly made her home here with her
sister, Mrs. NJ. Fishel, has returned
here after an absence of four years.
She has spent most her time at her
old home in Germany and has been
visiting relatives in Alabama since
returning to this country.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

Mrs. c. V. S. Wilson is making very
noticeable and excellent improve
ments in the makeup and matter Of
of the Sarasota Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

Mrs. H. C. Groves and Mrs. C. L.
Bittinger spent Friday and Saturday
in Jacksonville attending the first
Florida conference of charities and
correction. They represented the
Ocala Kings Daughters at this i'm
portant meeting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-11-24

Mrs. A. Y. Strunk who has been
visiting her relatives and friends at
Bolton and Forest, Miss, for the last
five weeks has returned. She had IN
ENJOYABLE trip.