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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
VIE OCONEE GROUP OF CHURCHES

Country people must be educated into
the use of modern methods, and must
have high ideals set before them. This
axes time, patience and persistence on
the part of the minister. If it takes
time, then the ministry must be per-
manent. and the same minister must
to the same group at least
three years. Most country churches
ir this state are grouped one way one
year and another the next. Hence the
preacher, knowing that the group will
probably change it's order next year,
must spend the last three months OF
this year in arranging the order of
next. Now, plans and methods of
work that will bring the churches up
to date and will build up and make
the congregation progressive, can't be
worked out in nine months, but must
cover two, three or four years. Con-
sequent1y. the monthly services the
country churches hold do not make
for the progress of the church, but
simply serve to hold the congregation
together. Let the churches arrange
themselves in convenient groups that
will be the same every year, and let
the ministry be a more permanent
one.
The need of virile leadership is evil
dent. Most college graduates are
using the country church as a step
ping-stone to a larger 90 city work.
But the greatest opportunity for
leadership is out in the country where
the preacher means more to the peo-
pie politically, socially and spiritually.
The Oconee group is permanent Four
churches with their money have built
a parsonage that binds them together.
They have officially adopted the name
"Oconee Group" The four congrega-
tons are four individual units of a
united group. Business of each church
is conducted by its official board, and
the business of the group by the Of
fcers of the four churches meeting to-
gether, or by official delegates repre-
senting the officers OF each church.
The work has been conducted in this
way for two years and shows some
results.
Report for the year ending Deem
Der 1: Membership, 499: number added.
63; contributions to F. C. NJ. S.. state.
district and benevolences. Ministers
report: IT'S sermons, 377 visits. 5000
miles travel in buggy, III letters.
four lectures, four weddings. FIVE fun
erals. Results: Harmony. unity and
homogeneity in the group steady
growth and development, one weekly
prayer-meeting, one live teacher
training class tperhaps the only coun-
try church class in the stated, one
unionBible school organized, fair Bible
school work in two churches. one G.
W. 3. NJ. with nine members. We are
ready now to do more progressive
work. Plans for next year include
rebuilding one of the churches and re-
pairing one; placed good lights and
ba ptismal arrangements in all four
churches, have graded Bible schools,
organized c. E. in one church, teacher
training class in all four and G. ". +.
NJ. in two of the churches. Take con-
tributions for all our missionary en-
terprises. F. 3. Powell, Minister.
Oconee, Ga.
Mr. Powell Is the young man who
was helped so efficiently a few years
ago by the Kings Daughters Of Oca1a
that he probably owes his success in
life TO them. He has never ceased 10
express his gratitude
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
FROM MR.. GROOM

Hon. A. c. Groom, OF Tallahassee,
state comptroller, who is a candidate
for reelection. and is making the
campaign on his splendid record, mail
ed the following card to his friends:
May it be the happiest, brightest.
fullest year Of all your life: year in
which your dreams will materialize.
your cup Of happiness be running over.
and a year in which you VIII grow
stronger mentally, morally and ply
sicaIly Strength, wealth and happi-
ness. What more could I wish for you
Strength OF mind, strength OF body,
and strength of soul; with these will
surely come wealth OF all the good
things which life has to offer, and
happiness in their train. Strength
wealth, and happiness: This is my
wish for you and yours. May 1t be a
year OF growth, OF better understand
ing, Of clearer vision"
"a. c. Groom"
Tallahassee, Fla, Christmas. 1911.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
w. w. HARRIS RESIDENCE
BURNED SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The residence OF Mr.. ". ". Harris
southeast of town caught fire from a
defective chimney Sunday afternoon,
and despite efforts OF firemen and
was burned to the ground.
The members of the fire department
were very prompt in answering the
alarm, but being entirely away from
their water supply were unable to
save the house. They did good work
with their chemicals while they last
ed, and probably saved the Mayo res
idence short distance northeast from
sharing the fate OF it's neighbor.
Most of the furniture was saved, but
many valuable articles, including some
money couldn't buy or replace, were
destroyed.
The house, formerly owned by Mr.
A. E. Burnett, was a fine residence and
cost several thousand dollars. It anG
the other property was partly covered
by Insurance.
1t was evident to all that had the
firemen been able to arrive a few min
utes sooner they would have won the
fight Had they possessed an auto
truck, such as is described in another
|article, they could have saved the few
fatal minutes that enabled the fire t.
get out of their control.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
AN ALARM AT NIGHT

That strikes terror to the entire house
hold is the loud. hoarse and metallic
cough of Group. No mistaking 1t, and
fortunate then the lucky parents who
keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
on hand. H. w Casselman. Canton. N
Y. says: 1T is worth its weight in
gold. Our little children are troubled
with Group and hoarseness, and all we
give them is Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound I always have a bottle of
it in the house Sold by the Court
Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
MRS. mcCILL
BROKE DOWN
Gives the Real Facts In Regard to
Her Case and Tells How She
Suffered.

Jonesboro, Ark.-"I suffered a com.
plete break down in health, some time
ago." writes Mrs. A. McGi11, from this
place. 81 was very weak and could
not do any work. tried different
remedies, but they did me no good.
One day, got bottle of Cardui. It
did me so much good, was surprised,
and took some more.
Before I took Cardui, I had headache
and backache, and sometimes l would
cry for hours. Now I am over all that,
and can do all kinds of Homework. I
think it is the greatest medicine on
earth"
In the past fifty years, thousands of
ladies have written, like Mrs. McGill,
to tell of the benefit received from
Cardui.
Such testimony, from earnest women.
surely indicates the great value of this
tonic remedy, for diseases peculiar to
women. Are you a sufferer? Yes?
Cardui is the medicine you need.
We urge you to try it.
n B.-Wrife TO-: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta-
eooaa Medicine Co., Chattanooga Tenn. for Specid!
Instructions. and 6s-page book. Home Treatment
t0 WoGen. sent in plain wrapper. On request.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
ELECTRIC COFFEE PERCOLATERS

I have in stock some new and very
handsome coffee percolaters, heated by
electricity. Coffee made in the most
scientific manner in a few moments
without trouble, odor, Or any Of the
other Inconvenience of oil, alcohol or
wood heaters. Every home should
have one of these percolaters. Price
is very reasonable. A. E. Burnett.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
OF ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE TEMPLE THIS SEASON

Manager Bennett has revised his lis
Il the attractions which viii be at tn.
Temple this autumn and winter
December
2str and 3oth-Dante's Inferno.
January
fth-Beverly
11th-Mrs. w e. Chiffon. fLyceum)-
13th-The Third Degree.
1sth-The Thief
1sth-The Smart Set
1sth-The Lyman Twins.
23rd-RoyaI Italian Band.
25th-Graustark
10th, 27th-Manhattan Opera CO.
29th-The County Sheriff.
February
8th and 9th-Hemstelt.
1st-Madame Sherry.
2nd-Black Patti
13th-The Lion and the Mouse.
14th-Coburn's Ministries.
22nd-Buster Brown
March
14th-John LarKins
1sth-Paid in Full.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

"I had been troubled with constipa-
ton for two years and tried all of the
best physicians in Bristol, Tenn, and
they could do nothing for me-" writes
Thos. E. Williams, Middleboro, KY.
1.-TWO packages Of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets cured me-" For
sale by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

When you nave a cold get a bottle
OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
will soon fix you up all right and will
ward off any tendency toward pneu-
monia. This remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic and may be
given as confidently to a baby as to
an adult. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

I have some very choice 10-acre
farm and garden tracts, two miles
southwest of town, on the Ocala and
Southwestern Railroad and the Ocala
and Dunne1lon hard road Land is al
most cleared and beautifully located
For terms and prices, apply to F. w.
Ditto, Oca1a, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

When your feet are wet ana cold,
and your body chilled through and
through from exposure. take a big
dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
battle your feet in hot water before
going to bed, and you are almost GER
tain to ward off a severe cold. For
sale by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Rub the joints with Billiards. Snow
Liniment to relieve rheumatism 1t
penetrates the flesh to the bone con-
veying its soothing and restorative In
huence to the spot where the pain ex-
lists. Price Csc, soc and 81 per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

When children cough a good deal It
is time to take notice or something
serious win develop. few doses of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup may ward
off a spell OF sickness. Price Csc, soc
and 81 per bottle. Sold by all druggists
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
ROOMS AND BOARD

Rooms and board at reasonable rates
and only short distance from square.
Apply to Mrs. c. E. Thomas, So South
Fourth street
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
WEATHER FORECAST

Local rain tonight and Wednesday
except generally fair south portion and
colder tonight extreme northwest por
ton; colder Wednesday northwest por-
ton.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
CAFE OPEN ALL NIGHT

The Merchants Cafe. J. r. Dewey.
proprietor. will now he open the entire
twenty-four hours, with an experienced
man in charge at night
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Every family has need OF good,
reliable 1iniment- For sprains, bruises,
soreness of the muscles and rheumatic
pains there Is none better than CHAM
berlain's. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
SAMoSET CANDIES

II you are looking for the hand
soonest package of the finest candies in
the CRY for her" see the SAMoSET
line at Dewey's, from half-pound
boxes TO SO packages.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Without opiates or harmful drugs Of
any kind Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound stops coughs and cures colds.
Do not accept any substitutes. Sold
by the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

At Mcintosh Saturday night, John
Thagard, a drunken negro. raised
disturbance, firing his pistol and
threatening the lives of all who came
in his way. Deputy Sheriff McCreary
was sent for and attempted to arrest
Thagard. but the negro resisted and
fired q shot at the officer McCreary
returned the fire and shot the negro
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
NOTICE

The regular meeting of the W. c. T.
L. which was to have been held Tues
day afternoon, has been postponed till
Tuesday, January End.
BY Order Of the Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

The ladies are invited to come in and
look over our line of scissors. All sizes
and for all purposes, in pairs or COM
plete sets. Guaranteed steel in all
cases. The Marion Hardware Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
FINE PACKAGE CANDIES

The most beautiful line of packag
candies, and the most delicious quality
inside Of them, comprised in the
SAMOSET line of fine candies at
Dewey's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Are the dates when Jimmie Ward, the
aviator. will give afternoon flights
from the race track at the fair
grounds in his hinIane
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Comfortably furnished rooms for
rent with firep1aces. Phone 20s or call
at $50 Fort King avenue. 12-11-12t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Hunters supplies: leggins, coats,
knives. etc, complete line in stock
at the Marion Hardware Company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

dead Thagard had the name OF being
bad man, and only got what was
coming to MIN"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Tonic in action, quick in results. VIII
cure any case of kidney or bladder dis
order not beyond the reach Of medicine.
No need to say more. Sold by the
Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
VICTOR TALKING MACHINES,
RECORDS AND SUPPLE

New Victor records and needles. Ma
chimes from $40 up. Easy terms. Call
for demonstration. See our playing
pianos also. A. NJ Lansford, No. 3 n.
Main street
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26

Astyptodu cought syrup is good for
young and old. At the Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-26
MENACE OF THE PORK BARREL

14th-John Larkins.
19th-Paid in Full.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
PULL TEETH WITH FINGERS.

Japanese native dentists conduct
their business in manner which
would undoubtedly cause any Euro
pean practitioner to open his eyes in
amazement. The victim is seated on
the ground, the dentist bends over
him, and forces his left hand be-
tween the patients jaws, in such a
manner that the mouth cannot pos
sibly be closed. Then he grasps the
doomed tooth between the thumb and
forefinger of the right hand, and with
one deft wrench removes it and
throws 1t upon the ground.
So great is the skill of these ma
tive dentists that many of them are
able to remove six or seven teeth a
minute. Indeed, their skill is hard
ly to be wondered at, when one con-
siders the course of preparatory train
ing they are obliged to undergo.
A number of holes are bored in a
stout plank, and this is fixed firmly
to the ground. In the holes are driv-
en- wooden pegs. and the would-be
dentist has to extract them with his
fingers without dislodging the board.
This process is repeated with the
board of pine wood, and finally with
one of oak, and il is only when he has
succeeded in extracting the pegs
from the oak plank that the Japanese
considers himself qualified TO practice
upon his fellowmen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
CHINESE SAILORS ARs GOOD

Tnere is a growing disposition on
the part of ship owners and officers
in various parts of the world to send
to China for complete crews For most
ships, particularly when first employ
ing such crews, it is necessary to
carry about third more Chinese for
the same service.
On the other hand there are many
officers and owners who claim that
with such additional allowance of help
a vessel is run more easily and eff
ciently, and that, all things consid-
cred. the Chinese sailor is the best
all around man aboard ship to be
found anywhere.
He is adaptable from firercom TO
galley, is Industrious, mas little or no
desire to leave the ship in port and
therefore gives little or no trouble
from drunkenness and desertion. AS
soon as they become accustomed to
foreign ways Chinese crews are as
efficient as and often more efficient
than foreign crews man for man, and
some companies pay their Chinese
crews practically as much man for
man as they do white crews and carry
the same complement they would OF
viii g employees.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
IN A JAPANESE TEMPLE

"Asakuse temple is dedicated to the
goddess Kwannon, tiny image of
gold, about two and half inches
high" writes traveller in Japan. "At
the entrance to the temple grounds
on either side of the immense gate
stand two large and fearful looking
figures, guarding the sacred precincts
Hanging outside the wire grating are
number Of sandals for their use If
they wish to take a walk, and rice is
sprinkled about. Each worshipper, be-
fore entering the temple, calls at a
small building, washes his hands and
rinses his mouth.
'In front OF the main shrine Ia a
large aperture In the floor, covered
with lattice work. into which the wor-
shipper casts his gift. After clapping
his hands to awaken or attract the at
tention of the god he kneels, but his
prayer is only brief. While there is
on chief shrine, there are many others
under the same roof
Zone shrine especially attracted my
attention; it was made of wood, and
quite disflgured and worn through the
constant rubbing of hands on the spot
corresponding to the afflicted portions
of the sufferers bodies
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
CARING for consumptives.

There are now four special methods
by which consumptive workingmen In
the United States are being cared for
In such cities as Albany, Elmira and
Binghamton, N. Y, the unions support
a separate pavilion or hospital In
cities like Hartford, New Britain and
South Manchester. Conn, the work
men contribute towards the mainte-
nance Of fund for the care of con-
sumptives. The employers also con-
tribute to these funds. There are also
two national sanatoria for the treat
ment of tuberculosis owned and oper-
ated by labor unions; one by the in
ternasional Typographical union and
the other by the Printing Pressmen
and Assistants union. In Massachu-
sets, Illinois and elsewhere large cor
porations and manufacturers have
agreed voluntarily to care for all their
consumptive employees for a limited
length Of time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
FATE AND THE FLETcHERs
Intervention That Made II Certain
Hour for Senator's Death Had
Not Struck.

Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Flor
ida sought his berth one night on a
sleeping car on the way south from
Washington. Pulling back the cur
tains of lower nine, he saw that his
bed was already occupied.
Hi, therei" called the senator
shaking the stranger by the shoulder
The sleeper awoke and protested
angrily.
MY names Fletcher" explained
the statesman, "and this Is my BERTH
You've got nothing on me" an
swered the other. my names Fletch
er. and this is my berth"
My full name is Duncan U. Fetch
er," the senator elaborated.
SOS mine," agreed the intruder.
"Ah. see," said the senator. pc
litely. There must have been mis-
take in reserving the same berth fol
two men of the same name. I'll &c
into the next sleeping car"
The stranger, by this time. was fully
awake, and proceeded to apologize
and to offer to give up the berth. Thi:
the senator would not do, but went
into the car ahead. and found a place
to sleep.
An hour later the train was wreck
ed. The car in which the stranger
occupied the lower nine fell through
a trestle. and that Fletcher was
killed The senator's car was not
damaged at all.-Popular Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
MOUNT OF OLIVES CHURCH

Recent excavations at the summit
OF the Mount of Olives have resulted
in the discovery of the remains of d
Christian church dating from about
A. D. 800 The site is thought to be
the spot fixed by the Oldest traditions
as the place where Christ taught his
disciples how 20 pray. The floor OF
the nave Is not yet uncovered. but
that OF the transepts is fully exc ed.
The floor is of mosaic and is perfectly
preserved. In the chancel there are
two separate floors OF different de-
signs. one so inches higher than the
other. The lower level is thought to
be a floor OF St Helena's church. while
the upper is believed to be a restora-
ZION by Crusaders A baptismai pool
was found in the south transept bear
ing a quite legible Inscription Of the
name ~Theodorus." in Greek letters.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
MEAT EATING AND CANCER

In view of the fact that meat, and
especially fresh neat, is comparative
~ very cheap in Australia, and in con-
sequence its use probably very much
more general than in any other coun-
try. ii may be interesting on account
of meat being frequently associated
with cancer to note the incidence o.
this disease.
In 1908 the total number of deaths
reported in the commonwealth was
46.42e. OF this number. 1891, or 6.2S
per cent, were due to cancer. II the
population is estimated at 4.50o,0oO
the incidence would be one death per
annum in every 1910 of the popuia-
ton. This rate is very much lower
than that OF the United States. Great
Britain or Germany
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
BETRAYED BY THE ROOSTER

If it had not been that rooster
gave way to an impulse to crow at a
convenient moment. Mrs Yetta Haro-
WITT would not have had to explain to
a New Jersey police court the disap-
pearance of three chickens from the
butcher shop.
Mrs. Harrowitz purchased chicken
in a butcher shop, and was on the
point of departing when the butcher
heard ROSTERS crow, rather sup
pressed but yet distinct. CHANGING hur-
riedly about the store, he noted that
three fowl had disappeared
Mrs. Harrowitz was taken to the sta
ton house. where she was searched.
and the result was that in the lining
of her skirt were found two hens and
the rooster.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
Came Easy.

Representative James T. Lloyd OF
Missouri was discussing the prest
dents belief that the extra session Of
congress would not try to revise the
whole tariff law.
He had about as much to go on"
said Lloyd, "as the man who ap-
preached banker with request to
lend him money on a note. He want
ed five hundred dollars.
"'Can you get an indorserT asked
the banker.
Sure. replied the prospective bor-
rover. mentioning the indorser's
name
But has he got any money!
Lots of it, answered the other.
He wins 1t at poker The Sunday
Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21

He is no vulgar swineherd, but a
municipal officer. receives salary
from the town, is given q house to
live in. a suit every year which he
calls his uniform, and is entitled to
a share of every pig he takes for a
walk He parades the village streets
at daylight. sounding horn. Instant
ly every pig in his sly, recognizing the
call, begins squealing like mad, and
housewives can hardly run fast enS9gh
to let them out
As soon as he. has collected his
flock he leads them into the woods for
acorns or into the meadows far away.
returning them TO their homes in the
early afternoon. when he sounds his
horn at each door, the figs running
each to his Own home, eager to see
what the trough contains Each pig
owner pays him a small sum
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
BEES SENSE OF rcTlON

bees is the object of research made
by M. CASTOR Bonner of Paris, and he
seems to have proved that bees pos
sess a special sense like carrier pig
cons. Experiments showed that bees
can fly two miles to their hives even
when deprived of the organs of sight
and smell Many scientists and amoog
others Dadent, have always declared
that bees are guided by the sense of
smell, nHI that they can smell flow
ers a. one and a salt miles. Bonner's
experiments proved that bees detect
odors at only short distances.