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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

understanding that there would be nc
more school there this term and thai
those patrons wishing to do so could
send their children to the Citra school
! A communication was presented
from the supervisor of the Blaze POND
school asking that the next teacher
have a certificate from Marion county
/ 1t was reported that there had been
a policy of insurance taken on the
Martel school house for 500 in the
name of the board of public instruc-
ton, for the purpose of indemnifying
the Martel lodge of w o. w. for loss
on building in case of fire. The prem
ium reported was $5.25 and it was
agreed to ask the lodge to remit d.
rectly to the insurance agent
Sundry accounts were audited and
ordered paid.
The board adjourned for the day
Wednesday Session
The teachers reports that were in
were examined and the accounts order
ed paid.
1t was agreed that the board would
hold a special meeting on Friday, Dec.
20, for the purpose Of paying the
teachers accounts that are in at that
time and it was understood that the
chairman and secretary would be au-
thorized TO pay those coming in in reg
ular form for the month ending Dec.
20, if they come in promptly.
1t was the sense of the board that
in asmuch as the State Educational
Association is to meet in Ocala on Dec.
81 and January 1-2, that it is expected
that every teacher in Marion county
attend the sessions and contribute as
far as possible to the hospitable re-
ception of the association in Marion
county and derive all possible benefit
for themselves. Also it was urged
that as many trustees and supervisors
and patrons as possible attend
The treasurer's report was presented
and showed for the general school
fund a balance of $81.36 on October 81
and receipts during November incIud-
ing the foregoing balance amounting
to $S62029, disbursements during the
month Of $S599.64, leaving a balance
on hand Of $20.65. There was no re-
port for the district funds for the
month of October as the treasurer was
away and there were no receipts nor
disbursements. Inc following balances
were shown for the month ending
November 50: Ocala, SLIP; Mcintosh
$432; Belleview, $1r8.47; Fantville
$3.50; Dunnellon, $'479; Reddick
$155; Pine Level, $107.67; Mayville
1855; Weirsdale, $3786S; Citra $39.52;
Griner Farm, $1l61; Buck Pond
s349.54; Spar; $500; Gambler, S225.S4i
Fellowship, $68.24; Electra, $S.29t
Blitchton $140.47; Martel, $81.75; Fort
King, $1S3.20; Capulet, $146.62; Lima
dale $415.56; Cotton Plant, S34O.S8i
Orange Lake, SASH; Oak Hill, $21.95i
Moss Bluff. $3.50; Fairfield, s136.2Oi
Cottage Hill, 1915; Charter Oak
$191S1; Pedro. $57.5S Kendrick
1868; Oklawaha, 1915; Heidtville
$43O37; Pleasant Hill, $15S.24; Fort
Mccoy, $50.36. Balance and receipts
of district funds for month, S4005.02t
disbursements for month, S379.76; net
balance. $3625.26.
No further business appearing the
board adjourned to meet in special
session on Friday, Dec. 20, 1912.
J. H Crimson, Secretary
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
HAS AN AFFINITY AT THREE
SCORE AND TEN

A special to the World from Gin
cinnati says that instead of planning
a celebration of the golden anniver-
sary Of their wedding, which would
take place next August, Mrs. Helen
Maxfield, seventy-two is suing her
husband, Charles A. MaXfield, a farm
er, for alimony
Although MaXfield is past seventy,
his wife says that he has an affinity.
The Maxfelds have seven children
and $4,000 Mrs. MARRIED. asks for 4
share of the $4,000.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
TIME TO ACT
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages of
Kidney illness. Profit by Ocala
PEOPLES Experience


Occasional attacks of backache, ir
regular urination, headaches and diz
zy spells are common early symp
toms of kidney disorders. It's an er
ror to neglect these ills. The attacks
may pass off for a time, but return
with greater intensity. If there are
symptoms of dropsy-puffy swellings
below the eyes, bloating of limbs and
ankles, or any part of the body don't
delay a minute. Begin taking Doan s
Kidney Pills. and keep up the treat
ment until the kidneys are we'll, when
Your old time health and vigor viii
return. Cures in Ocala prove the eff
fectiveness of this great kidney rem
edy.
7. 3 Barnes, printer, Ocala. Fla
SAYS: Il am pleased to say thai
Doans Kidney Pills have been of ben
eft to me. l had a weak and lame
back and | suffered intensely from
backache. Seeing Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised, I got a box from
Tydings & Cos. Drug Store, and they
brought me prompt relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price Sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-DOan's-
take no other.-Adv.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
Santa Claus at Fishels.-Ad l2-l3-2;.

A new Richmond entered the field
last night for appointment as United
States collector of customs for the
port of Jacksonville when a concert
ed movement backing John w. Mar
tin, a well known salesman of the
National Packing Company, was an
nounced at the oyster supper of the
Jacksonville City Salesmen's Associa-
ton. The announcement was greet
ed with loud applause by the half
hundred commercial travellers and
statesmen present Plans were fur
Their outlined for making the applica-
ton for the appointment of Mr.. Mar
tin as strong as it can be made.-Fri-
days Times Union. Mr.. Martin is a
grandson of Col John NJ Martin Of
this city, an is quite popular all over
the state.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Mr.. Leslie and little son OF Paua.
soffkee were Ocala visitors Tuesda
and made this office a pleasant cali
Mr.. Leslie says that the people os
Panasoffkee and the Withlacoochee
valley feel very buoyant about IL
proposed canal, and are throwing ai
sorts of bouquets at the feet OF Con.
gresham Sparkman.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

II John n. c. Stockton wants to be
postmaster of Jacksonville his want
should be gratified. He is a great
worker, and the workers are entitled
to a reward. Besides, he is well
qualified.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

The many friends OF Miss Blanche
Hall of Gambler will be sorry TO learn
that she is suffering from an attack
of appendicitis, and will be operated
on today at the hospital We trust
that this operation viii be successful
and that Miss Hall will soon be o..
stored to health.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Miss Annie Davis will entertain the
young girls bridge club on Wednes-
day afternoon of this week instead OF
Friday afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
Santa Claus at Fishels-Ad l2-l3-2t

The Juniper Greek Fishing Club 81
Louisville, Ky, are booked to reach
their hunting preserve on December
27.-Ocala Banner This is the CLUB.
we believe, who supplied their pur
yeyor with 500 with which to fur
nish bread and spirituous refresh.
ments, and who spent $lO0 for the
former and $4,000 for the latter. and
was fired" for buying too muca
bread.-Pensacola Journal some
other club. Only ministers. judge.
secretaries of state and bank pres-
dents are members OF the Juniper
Club.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
TWO ILrrLe sovs LAID 70 afsr

It is very seldom that as
homes are invaded
same day. bur on Tharsda
newly made graves n
cemetery evidenced tlaf hs
currenoe had happened w
On the morning ~ rau
tiny body OF peWnf s
months old nas ta.d ia
the afternoon Monroe laa
years. vas buried srntsf
OF pretty flowers 5000
boys, as We bose aifeaaf
had died The pres eHs
Re, Buufan stephens
list church said ins
funeral of the Gree
J 3 Ley 81 ae HH
read THE COM
grave ~ ths afe
Both uarr
Messrs McI.er
70 ao
Cere
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
Santa Claus at Fishels.-Ad 12-13-2t

Hail to the speecnless dinner,
Those who have sat through weary
hours at what should have been a
festal board while amateur orators
and secondhand jokesmiths added 20
the burden of the smoke-laden air
will pass up a vote of appreciative
thanks to the Tennessee Society. At
is annual dinner in New York Non
day night this society treated it,
sRuests to the innovation OF 'le
"speechless dinner Not even
Tennessee lawyer was allowed 70
speak and the tOasts to President
Taft and President-elect Wilson We're
drunk in silence, standing An.
nouncements were made by stereop-
ticon and merry quips and badinage
were thrown on the screen during no
evening The Tennessee Society las
set a fine example. In the interests
Of the suffering diner, may it be gel-
orally llowed.-Savannah News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
ocala. Fla. Dec. 3, 1912.

tn regular session on the morning of
tae above date with all present and
acting as follows. w ID. earn, chair
man. BE- 4 Bitch and J. S. Grantham,
memhers. ana J. n Crimson. secretary.
Mt D. D. Parker called and reported
shat hls daughter. Miss Leila Parker,
desired ~ tender her resignation as
teacher - tse shady school The res
fnnafIon was accepted and it was
agreed to supply the place as soon as
possible The matter of the district
election Is DC held in the Cotton Plant
district on Dec / was discussed.
The minute OF the last meeting
were read ana approved.
Nessrs Perkins ami Redding, pat
rens - TIE shady school. called to re-
quest chart a teacher he supplied to fill
tht llses ~ Miss Parker. resigned,
ans authorized the board to contract
nfh teacher with the understanding
thst fae patrons would contribute So
n. nurta toward the salary.
Fe Purchase ~ the lots for the pro-
- almes for Ocala was discuss
~ anH abstract for lots II and 10
aaWine3
ST. ST. crosby. one OF the trustees
of DOL called and made re-
1850 recitation seats be fur
fr heir SCHOOL. which was
m.tt,r & tie time for dismiss
n holidays was discussed and
.rlsred taat schools should
fl.u f.r le holidays on Friday aft
beea aher 20 1912. and re-
Monday. January 8. 1913.
Mr Proctor. one Of the trus-
SIR s. p conror, one of the
teasn 70 the Bellevlew school. call
rf ked that the salary of the
rf ue increased to the original
rratlan 81 SIS which was agreed
fHe understanding that the $40
rt n.u.. b re4se should be paid from
FUNDS There was also a
fom He trustees Of the Griner
zoos taat Mrs l. 2. Mercer,
uanitor should have $40
aaEng salary of $25 per
ua. agreed to with the
tat the entire amount
.r.ct funds
ads lutnel for noon
fnerarg Afternoon session
81 south Lake Weir
presented a petition from
~ proposed patrons of a
was asked 10 be opened in
Lake Weir school house. He
aseuent ~ the situation.
aHsr 10 securing funds for the
paying for the lots pur-
Hp county board for Oeala
ksr un ana the board agreed to
rae chairman and the secre-
tar So mtke arrangements for secur-
80
fr matter II the petition for the
Iaka Weir SCHOOL, the board
arr falElea the matter over decided
ta fs open the school for the
a efm 10 wa observed that
n.e number e tie proposed pupils
lfeaay pupils of the Weirsdale
Har from Mr. IT, Williams,
no the school At Juliette,
..nfet n which he resigned as
$50 action was taken on
sHfr hoping that the resignation
ainArawn
t#arY presented letter
S. Neville. one OF the
tas Duunelion school, with
he providing Of a sixth
fr eboal No action was
- Miss Marion King as
E1rukt school on &C
afth wls presented and
aprrntendent reported
al been dlled by ap-
Donnie Proctor upon
sfaa to hli the uneX-
place % teacher of
HAs reported by the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Miss Mary Mente of Jacksonville
is the guest of her aunt, Miss Erin
Yonge.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Signet Rings, Misses and
Boys, Solid Gold. E. ......$ 200
Gold La Walters, Beautiful De
signs. -. -. -. .....S 500
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Sterling Silver. :. 49,. $500
German Silver. 49,. - .$ $50
Handsomely Engraved (Hand-Work)
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Handsome Buckhorn Carving Set.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13
WATCHES

Waltham, 2O-year case .... 5000
Elgin, 20-year case ...... 5000
(Fully Guaranteed
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-13

Gold Stick pin. HauBsou
Sign.
Gun Links. Ladies' ar
Solid Gold
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

The second monthly meeting Of tn"
w. G. r. T.. for october was hell
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at ne
home Of Mrs. Harriet sutton, 1i2s
South Baltimore, with a large attend
ance Of the members and four special
guests present. This being Temper
ance Rally Day the responses to RON
call were Temperance sentiments. Tho
leader for the afternoon, Mrs. James
Morris. being unable to be present 90
account Of sickness, Mrs. Lilah d.
Lindsey very ably conducted the meet
ing. Echoes Of the state convention
recently held in Tulsa We're enthdsl-
asucally received, each member hay
ing received a different impression ot
its good results. A very pleasing
feature of the program was the aJ-
dress by Mrs. Cora J. Swift, probation
officer Of the Associated Charities or-
ganizauon Of Sioux CITY Iowa. This
talented christian woman was attend
ing to business in our city and M-
ways attends w. e. T. l.. meetints
when possible. she spoke at length
Of her work for the Associate
Charities. having served this orFt-
nization as their police officer Tor
women for three and one-half yeafs.
Mrs. Swift works in q city whore there
are fifty saloons and she makes the
statement boldly that there Is more
bootlcgging In her town than theto
is in our city Of Tulsa. She spoke
briefly upon now to reach The pco
pie in the slums boy approaching
them first as % casual caller then rs
am acquaintance. then as friend
This talk should be an Inspiration T.
those who heard it 20 renew their
efforts iu the fight of the great battle
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

and embroidery club which is to hold
meetings every other week during the
for the cub has as yet been selected.
but at the next meeting, which is to
he held on November Sth, at the homo
Of Mrs. c. S. aVndever, this will be
yesterdays meeting, a dainty luncheon
was served. concluding a very pleas
ant aftcrnoontfor the dozen or more
ladies who were Mrs. Ballcw's guests.
paorou Of CofrcvvilIe Kansas are
victim Mrs g A. Eoff and Miss
vou Rapncu
~ '''''- II -,
~. -. - ~ A., aa, ,i,. H., c
,"e ,''"'e g'' @ N'tJ.1,,
N''ii@''s' 'oi d. ~ -. '''' ''' W.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

against sin in all its forms. After the
singing Of the-beautful solo, go, Dry
Those Tears, Life is Not Made for
sorrow" Oel Rugo) by Mrs. Richard
W. Burkhart, the program was
brought to a close Mrs. sutton serv-
bers present and the following spe-
cial guests: Mrs Cora j. Swift, SlouN
CITY, iowa, Mrs. Almeta, Of Penn,
Mrs Dunn, Of Ohio Mrs Osborne and
Miss Iva WickiZcr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

the contracting parties: Jewel Louise
Carver and Charles Ross Binding.
married at Muskogee, oklahoma. Oct
ober twcnty-siXth, nineteen hundred
twelve. At home go West Third St,
Tulsa, oklahoma, November fifteenth.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03
OR Rim z,
CURES DRINK HABIT

So uniformly successful has Or
RINE been in restoring the victims
sVf the Drink Habit" into sober and
useful citizens, and so strong is our
confidence in its curative powers,
ahat we want to emphasize the fact
that ORRINE Is sold undo this posi-
tive guarantee. If. after a trial. you
get no benefit your money will be
refunded ORRlNE costs only s1.00
per box ASK for Free Pooklet
GETMAN g CAMPBELL. adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

The Fanchon Dancing club was or.
ganzed Monday with over forty men,
bers, electng the following officers
4. H. Freeman, president; w. M.
Togers, secretary and Gus vanBcek,
treasurer. They will give their flrs,
dance Wednesday night, November
$50. at the Elks hall which means
good time for all.
Miss Winnie Turner, of Eufaula,
Okla, who spent the early part
of the week in Tulsa as the guest OF
Miss Blanche House, left Tuesday
morning for her home.
The Wayfarers' club and their
.friends to the number of about eighty
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

ent were. Mesdames. c. s. Nandeyer,
G. NJ. Stevenson, Ballenger, w. A.
Lombard. Henry $. Condor, c. A..
Mechling. p. NJ. Iyerson, f. r. cid
dings, G.. W. Partlow T. r. Erwin,
and Roy Garbett.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

tanned number Of her friends with
a delightful Halloween party 1t the
Dickey home on South Bender
avenue, "Wednesday night. The pranks
and games of the vening We're en-
Joycd in the spacious basement Of thu
home, where everything was in gala
attire for the occasion and number
les: jack o-lanterns and hooded can
dies cast their weird light over tho
rooms where the young folks divel
for apples, had their fortunes toto
and enjoyed to the fullest the marl
other suitable games for q liallowe un
celebration. Refreshments appropli-
ate to the affair were served. Clever
souvenirs were given each Of TN
girls and boys present, the boys re-
ceiving miniature brooms the handl 's
Of which were pencils and the gins
were presented with pretty little cats
heads.
Mrs. r. r. Erwins home was the
meeting place for the members of
the Carpe Diem club, Wednesday, and
the members enjoyed one Of the most
delightful afternoons in the clubs his
tory. The home was prettily den1-
rated in accord with the Halloween
season and the CHEEKY lights from
many jack-o-lanterns furnished the
light for the rooms in which the
guests of the afternoon had gathered
to while away a few hours at hign
five. and in which game Mrs. Henry
Condor and Mrs. g. S. Nandev''
made high score. In the cut for the
favor. Mrs. Nandeyer was the fortu-
nate one'and won as the prize a pretty
ivory Jewel box Mrs. Stevenson was
given the consolation, Halloween
favor. Mrs Alexander was give na
handsome guests prize Tho hostess
received q pretty souvenir spoon from
the members OF tine clJb. Speciu
guests present for the afternoon wcrn
1Irs. j. g. r. Smith. Mrs Lewis O..
Alexander. Mra Thomas Walsh and
Miss Florence Kuhns. Members pres
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

enjoyed another of their delightful
balls at the Elks club Tuesday. I'm
Ill near midnight the pretty ball room
presented a gala picture as the dain-
tily gowned maids and matmns and
gallant beaux tripped the light fan
tastic to the sweet strains of orehes-
tral music. Punch refreshed the
dancers throughout the evening.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03
Notice.

W A. Goodman. chiropractor has
moved his office to room sos Robin
son Arcade Bldg (adv)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

DR.. Larkins, Osteopath, OPP. Kress's
ADV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

The following announcement has
been received by the many friends OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

Miss Fyrne Price rs entertaining
Miss Alice Daningburg, and Miss Julia
Scudder, of Chelsea, Okla.
Mrs. Judson d. Palmer entertained
informally, Monday evening, compi-
mentary to Mrs. Walter Mccoy Mrs
John w. Graves, of Oklahoma city
and Miss Myrtle Masters, Of Sapulpa,
Okla, Rp are visiting Tulsa friends.
Bridge was the fascinating game Of
the evening, which occupied the at
tention of guests for three tables for
a couple of very pleasant hours. De-
licious refreshments were served after
the game.
The members of the Tuesday Book
club were the guests Of Mrs. ". w.
Brodie yesterday afternoon for their
regular weekly meeting. The pro-
gram for the afternoon. which was
preceded by some excellent music,
was as follows.
Roll call--"Ruins of Italy"
Italy, Her Lakes and Mountains'
Mrs Frost.
Italy, Her Villas and Gardens"-
Mrs. Clinton
Italy, Her Jewel Cities: Florence.
Venice, Rome."-Mrs. Townsend.
Mrs j. w. Ballew entertained
number of her friends Monday after.
noon at her home at No. s12 South
Denver avenue During the course OF
the afternoon, plans were perfected
for the organization of new sewing
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

FREE-with each $50 purchase. We are giving one
customer beautiful framed picture. These pictures
will make most attractive addition in the decoration
of the finest home They worth from s. to $1,000
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-11-03

Miss Fyrne Price rs entertaining
Miss Alice Daningburg, and Miss Julia
Scudder of Chelsea, Okla.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-01
GIFTS GLADDEN.
THE immigrants

o Luso. the Portuguese paper, pub
lished In its issue just out letters Of
thanks from the Willesden immigrants
who were made happy at Christmas by
presents from many kind hearted peo-
Pile OF Honolulu. The Spanish immi-
grants wrote:
'The immigrants of both sexes most
cordially salute the American gov
eminent, the consul for Spain, and the
committee of ladies and all citizens Of
Honolulu. and express their apprecia-
tion for the kind attention that made
this a memorable day with us and our
and we shall always retain
the memory Of your kindness indeli-
bly,. We wish all Of YOU long life and
prosperity that we may have many
more opportunities of expressing our
thanks"
The Portuguese communication was
written directly to the editor OF q