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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
OUR PRESIDENTIAL ZOO"
CBy ]. B. Ley.)

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Err big elephant went err runnin' fer a
goal,
An he met bull moose on the way.
1t skeered him so bad that he fell in
to hole,
An let the old moose have the day.
Err donkey was er runnin' in that verv
same race,
An er kickin' up his heels an er
brayin',
But when he saw the moose, with his
horrid ugly face,
1t set the little brayer to prayin'
Err camel Topped erlong in er easy sort
er way,
Err humpin' up the highway ter
glory,
But when he saw He bull moo-e e.
lookin' his way,
1t nearly put an end to his sto.v.
For this bull moose was mad, ar he
showed it in his teeth,
AS he beloved, with his mouth
open wide,
An it skeered all t'othsr beasts till
they cOuldt ketch their br ath.
While they hunted out a plat, for
ter hide.
Then this moose went cavortin' hoal
the big road
With little Mr. Perkins fer his
guide,
He made poor archie" squeal. as he
pro&ied with his goad,
An skeered old "Bossy' Pearsse
till he. lied.
But while this moose was cante-i1' he
met one Billy" Hearst,
An he thought he was Dagle
man for shore,
An it skeered the poor ca NOISY,
till his gizzard nearly bu
SO he skeeted to the woods without
his roar.
Then the other animals, a-hear'a' of
Crawled from out their hidin 9lac-
es quick,
But the Pachyderm was crippled with
a dreadful bruise,
An the camel was so dry" he
couldn't stick
So the little brindle donkey had the
race unto hisse'f,
An he won it in jes' a common trot.
With his head up in the air, an his
hams er hangin' down,
While all the others said He'd
orter not.'
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
NEW BUILDINGS

There is quite a good deal Of build
ing now going on around the out
skirts Of the city in every direction
Besides the many cottages, stores,
etc, being built that We have already
mentioned, including the Kreger and
Duyal cottages, the new store occu-
1ied by Mr. Teuton, Rev ]. B. Legs
cottages, Mr. Stephen Jewett's cot
tages, etc, we note that Mr. c. Y
Miller is making preparations to build
. garage, etc, on the lot opposite his
aome, near the residence of Judge
Warner-the General Bullock old
place There are also several new
cottages in the same ward being
erected by colore dpeople, as we'll as
several others in the fourth ward, on
the other side of the Seaboard depot
There is never a lack of building or
erations in Ocala at any season OF
the year.
Another new residence now being
erected in Ocala is that of Mr. p A
Ausley OF Martel, who will move his
family to this city to reside. Mr.. Aus
ley has purchased lot on the street
between Herbert street and Fox Lane,
near the residence of Mr.. E. P. RentZ,
which is just being opened up, AMI
will be a very pretty street when it
is built up Mr. Ausley's house is a
pretty two-story residence, and is the
first house to be built on that street.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
WRECK ON THE OCALA NORTH
ERN

wreck occurred Tuesday morn
ing on the Ocala Northern, at Oak
Junction, few miles from this city
1t has not been definitely determined
what caused the catastrophe The
engine was turned completely over
and end for end.
The engineer and fireman were
quite severely injured, the engineer
the more seriously of the two.
DR.. Peek went out to the scene of
the disaster, dressed the wounds of
the injured men, and they were after
wards brought to the hospital in this
city.
The passengers were quite badly
shaken up, but all of them escaped
injury.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
CHILDREN ENTERTAINED BY
MISS WALTERS

Tuesday afternoon Miss Florence
Walters gave the members of ner
Methodist Sunday school class, and
all of the children in her neighbor-
hood a big rteat, the treat taking
the shape of a party at the children s
play grounds in the second ward.
The little folks all went out to the
park about four o'clock, and for near
ly two hours they spent the time very
merrily playing games, swinging, etc.
Miss Walters served sandwiches,
doughnuts, cake and lemonade. She
was assisted by her mother and Mrs.
Moorhead and Miss Annie Moorhead.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
AN ENJOYABLE PICTURE SHOW
PARTY

Tuesday evening Mrs. George l..
Taylor entertained at very delight
full little informal party in compli-
ment to her guest, Miss Emily Doug
lass, of Daytona.
Mrs. Taylor entertained eight or
nine couples of young people, the first
part of the evening being spent TAX
ing in the motion pictures, which
were very greatly enjoyed.
After the pictures the merry crowd
returned to Mrs. Taylors home, on
Watula street, where dainty refresh
ments were served, and a very pleas
ant half hour or more was spent
there by the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor chaperoned the
party.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
WEDDING OF MISS PELOT AND
Mr.. COOPER sOLEMNIzED

At the pretty country home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Pelot, at Owens, near
Arcadia, in south Florida, their eldest
daughter, Miss Evelyn Pelot, was qui-
.elly married Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock to Mr.. William c. Coop
e..
The Pelot home was very prettily
decorated for this wedding, the color
scheme of green and, white being most
effectively used. There were no at
PENDANTS, and the wedding was very
quiet, only the relatives and a few
very intimate friends being present
at the ceremony Miss Pelot was Civ
en- in marriage by her father, and the
nuptial ceremony was performed by
the Baptist minister of Arcadia.
The bride was married in her trav-
cling suit, very becoming tailored
suit. and she carried brides roses.
After the wedding ceremony and
congratulations were extended to Mr..
and Mrs Cooper, light collation. was
served, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Cooper drove to Arcadia, leaving on
the five o'clock train for a short trip
to Jacksonville, st. Augustine and
Ocaia. In this city they will visit the
bl ide's aunts, Mrs. Whitesides, Mrs
Vogt and Miss Josie Williams, for
few days. Later in the fall Mr. and
Mrs. Cooper expect to take an ex-
tended eastern trip.
Mrs Cooper is a former Ocala girl,
having always lived in this city until
a couple of years ago, when with her
parents She moved to their orange
grove at Owens. She has many
friends here who learn with very cor
dial interest of her marriage, and
will be delighted to see her when she
visits this city next week
Mr.. Cooper is a prominent young
BUSINESS man of south Florida, and
at present has his headquarters at
Fort Meade, but will later on proba-
oily move to Arcadia
The Banner joins the other friends
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper in Offering
congratulations and good wishes
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. James Gibbs is being delight
fully entertained by her many friends
in Spartanburg, where she is at pres
ent visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Montgomery. Mrs. Gibbs is very pop
ular in Spartanburg, and her visits al
ways mean many entertainments in
her honor. Mrs Montgomery enter
tanned for Mrs. Gibbs and Governor
Albert W. Gilchrist of Florida at her
home last Monday afternoon, August
18th Many guests were present and
enjoyed the charming hospitality Of
the ostess.-Charleston News and
Courier.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Bye the bye, what's become of that
proposition for a union station for
Ocala? Let's don't go to sleep at the
switch. Upon petition of citizens Of
Lake Butler and Hawthorne, the rail
road commissioners, after personal
investigations and hearings at these
places. entered their orders requiring
the construction and maintenance OF
union passenger depots at said places
The above mentioned orders provide
that said depots shall be completed
by November /, 1912.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Recorder Izlar had quite a matinee
in his court Tuesday morning. The
performance lasted for full two hours
and a half. A large crowd 60 he.ed
and Messrs. Bullock and Spencer as
we'll as the city attorney, Mr.. Carlos
Sistrunk, dispensed eloquence and
law much to the edidcation of the by
ISLANDERS and the court. 1t seems that
two young Swedes, for some cause or
another, had assaulted the icoman,
Mr.. Hall. After patiently hearing the
evidence and the speeches OF the at
torneys the court imposed a fine OF
SO each for the Swedes and 50 for
Mr.. Hail.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr. E. S. Vining, postmaster and
merchant at Wildwood, Sumter coun-
~, was operated on Tuesday for APP
pendicitis by Dr. W. V. Newsom Of
this city. The patient stood the OPP
GRAFTON well, and every hope is en-
tertained for his complete recovery.
Mr. Vining has many friends and ac-
quaintances in Marion as we'll as in
his home county, and all hope for his
early restoration to health and vigor.
Miss Josephine Bullock, who has
been spending the past three months
visiting in Iowa and at Birmingham,
Ala, arrived home Tuesday afternoon.
She was delightfully."- entertained
while away and had a grand time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. L. M. Moore came home last
night from short visit to her father,
Judge George billiard, at Micanopy.
Several days ago Judge billiard was
knocked down by a horse and was
quite seriously injured but he is now
getting along splendidly. Judge Dill
lard is S3 years old, and on account
of his extreme age some apprehen-
sion was felt as to the result Of his
accident
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
H. w. LONG.

Mr.. c. r. Kreger has pented one of
Mr., c. E. Connor's cottages at North
Lake Weir for the month CT Septem-
Der. His wife and baby, who have
just returned from months stay in
New York City, and who are now Wis
iting Mr.. Kreger's mother and sister
in Jacksonville, will come down to.
day, and will go straight through to
the lake, where they will be for the
next few weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
WELL, WELL, WHAT A DIFFER
ENCE"

That's what everybody said at the
Ideal last night. for two great big
suction fans had been installed dur
ing the day. and the theater is as
cool as anyone could wish now Good
music. good comfortable seat, pic
lures that do not hurt the eyes, and
everything given Just as advertised
Don't forget the special feature -The
Siege of Petersburg" a grand war
picture in two reels, featuring the
Confederate bravery, Thursday night
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Attorney j. L. Billingsley left last
night for West Palm Beach on official
business. Mr.. Billingsley will repre-
sent the state in trial at the pres
ent term of the circuit court, in which
Louis H. Bell stands charged with the
embezzlement of funds of the Dade
Lumber Company. Mr.. Billingsley
has been retained by the lumber COM
pany to assist the states attorney in
prosecuting Bell-Miami Herald.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
IN MEMORY OF sALL!E NELSON

Martel, Fla, Sept. 8, 1912.
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
The following program will be car
ried out in a memorial service to be
held in the A NJ E. church of Cotton
Plant, Florida, on Sunday morning,
September s, 1919, at IL o'clock, in
memory of Salie Nelson, who died
August 16, 1912:
Memorial services to be conducted
by Rev. Swearingen, P. E.
Suitable addresses to her memory
will be delivered by Rev. Swearin-
gen, R. R. Robinson of Jacksonville,
and others, after which a suitable me-
moir will be adopted to her memory.
In the death of Sallie Nelson an
other link is broken in the few re-
naming colored people who were
emancipated as result of the civil
war between the states of 1876.
When emancipated she belonged to
the Rev. NJ. S. Sans. She was the
daughter of Morris Freeman, an es-
teemed colored man, who, under old
time parlance, was known as "driv-
err" Sallie was sixty-seven years old
when she died.
H. w. LONG.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

phone message was received in
fiiy Tuesday stating that Mr..
p Carmichael had been inquired
fathers farm on the Silver
gs run Mr. and Mrs. Carmi-
parents Of the young man, ac-
aa.ed by a physician went down
Stately In an automobile. and
thar while making a roundup
y cattle on the farm, a steer
fan over the young man. knock
I'm down. and one OF the AMI
hoofs striking him in the face.
efoken his nose and otherwise
10 him 40 His injuries. while
al are not considered serious.
pale BE may be a little disfigured
Tea days. he will soon be in
hg again
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr. John Pelot of Jacksonville, a
former we'll known Ocala boy, is
spending a few days at Owens, near
Arcadia, the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w A. Pelot. He went down
especially to be present at the we'd
ding of his sister, Miss Evelyn Pelot.
and Mr.. William C. Cooper on We'd
nesday afternoon
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
PICNIC AT OAK GROVE

To the Editor Ocala Banner:
There will be an annual picnic and
barbecue at Oak Grove, Saturday, Oc-
tober 5, 1912, and there will also be
two baseball games, one before noon
and one in the afternoon. Everybody
come and enjoy the day. Refresh
ments will be served by a committee.
COMMITTEE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

On account of the absence of Off
GERS later in the month, the next
regular meeting of the Daughters OF
the Confederacy will be held the first
Friday in September, instead of the
second, at the home of Mrs. E. NJ
Howard, at $3.50 o'clock. All mem,
bers are urgently requested to attend
this meeting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr. w II. Fulton of Brooksville
was a Tuesday visitor. He came up
to witness the ball game and give in
spration to the Brooksville team. We
once had the honor of claiming Mr.
Fulton as a citizen, and We are glad
to know that since casting his lot
with the Brooksville people he has
achieved both riches and honors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr. c. A. Tremere of Belleview
was in the city yesterday, and said
his traction engine had been
shipped six days ago, and that he
could say with almost certainty that
it would reach Ocala in time to give
the demonstration either Monday or
Tuesday. Quite a number have ex-
pressed a desire to see it.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06
An ADJOURNED MEETING

The council met Tuesday night anG
considerable anxiety was felt as to
what disposition would be done with
lie award made by the arbitrators
relative to taking over the water
,orks, but TIC body adjourned unit
Friday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. Weller Carmichael is considera-
bly, improved from his accident of
Tuesday. He and his young wife are
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Car
michael for few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. NJ. c. Looney, after a delight
full stay at Savannah, Columbia.
Washington and Philadelphia. l. now
enjoying life at Atlantic Cit y. j..
for few days. and from this famous
resort she will go to New York
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Frances Chambers of Tampa,
formerly of this city, joined her moth
er and sister in this city WedH sday
afternoon at the home of Mr. ard Mrs.
W. W. Clyatt for short stay Miss
Chambers has been spending the past
three months visiting in the noun
tains of North Carolina, in Atlanta
and other places.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Kate Quincy has returned TO
her home at Louisville, Ga, after a
very pleasant stay here with Ter sis
ter, Mrs B. B. Bowie. She is an ex-
ceedingly attractive young lady. and
made number of friends VIII 'e here.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. Sidney r. Whaley and her two
attractive young daughters arrived
home Wednesday afternoon from an
enjoyable visit with Mrs. Whaley's
mother and sisters at Madison.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Camp and chill
dren. who have been in Atlantic City,
y. j.. and New York City for the past
few weeks, are now at Rochester,
Mimi, where Mr.. Camp has gone for
treatment for hay fever. which at
tackled him very seriously during his
stay in New York
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. Clarence Camp will 60 up 20
Jacksonville today to meet his daugh-
tiers, Misses Nina and Nettie Camp.
who are returning home from
months stay at Lake Toxaway ~ c..
with their aunt. Mrs. George Arm
strong. They will return to Oc2la to-
morrow afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

The many friends of Miss Ellen
Clarkson and of the Clarkson family
will greatly rejoice to learn that Miss
Ellen is getting along nicely. and her
physicians are very much encouraged
over her condition.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Beulah Hall entertained the
young ladies' sewing club very pleas
antly yesterday morning. The young
girls were entertained most informal
ly, and very thoroughly enjoyed the
two hours spent with Miss Hall.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. George Martin, the oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Martin of this
city, who has been at Henderson
vile, n. c., for some time, playing in
the orchestra at the Wheeler Hotel,
will not return to Ocala this winter,
but will go to Davidson, n. c., to at
tend Davidson College.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

DR.. and Mrs. J. Lee Kirby-Smith of
Jacksonville leave in a few days for a
trip to New York Mrs. Kirby-Smith
is delightfully."- known here as Miss
Lillian Anderson.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

b y Hlburn and son. Mr. Os-
hihurn. passed through Ocala
liay afternoon from their home at
Fnnd Mrs Hilburn was going
oafearle 20 spend several weeks.
asT son vas on his way TO Nash
where be- attends Vanderbilt
lsuty
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Clara Johnson. who is having
delightful visit with friends at
White Springs, will return the latter
part of this week or the first of next
week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. w. B. King returned home Sun
day from Ocala, where she spent the
weekend with her husband, who has
been in Ocala on protracted business.
Mrs. Fink was accompanied home by
her sister, Mrs. James Nickler of
Tampa .-Times-Union.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Richardson
have returned to Micanopy, Fla, after
a ten days visit to friends in Atlanta.
Atlanta Journal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. r. c. Muncaster has returned
home from Palatka, where he attend
ed the board of trade banquet Mon
day night. 1t was a magnificent az
fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. Frank Harris came home yes
terday afternoon from North Caro-
lima, where she has been in the noun
tains for a month.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. E. P. Rentz expects to leave to-
morrow for Waynesville, n. c., to
spend Sunday with his family and to
cool off
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Irene Fletcher, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. G. Peek.
returned to her home at Lake Butler
yesterday afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mr.. Ben l. Freyermuth's friends
were glad to see him in Ocala Tues
day. He was attending the meeting
of the veterans. He has been quite
sick, but is now greatly improved
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

5 Arthur clark and baby, who
been spending the past few
) ai Orlando with Mrs. Clark 5
, Mrs Lee Miller. returned home
iay afternoon Mr.. Clark, who
"a Orlando on Saturday, came
] gIth them
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Miss Annie Mae Williams of Can
dler is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. II.
c. Dozier.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Gallagher OF Tampa.
Wr Bethel Gallagher.
a our city. a guest of
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. H. c. Dozier and children have
returned home from their summer So
journ at Lake Weir.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Chief drainage engineer of Florida,
J. o. Wright, has resigned. under flre'
to take effect September Both.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Mrs. F. l.. Wing and children have
returned home from very enjoyable
stay at the beach.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

AZ Graham. past command
Grams, attended
fues8sF
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

nel Winston has been
eFeraF DAYS. but was
Nf yesterday We are
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Wlrzele Il in the
lake for few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Maddox left Tuesday
uifh relatives D.
aume af Em.nence, X.
Ma She VIII attend the
Her SISTER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

y Esther Ley and Miss Irma
+ aill 80 10 Tallahassee the mid
p ibis month 70 enter the Wo-
Il College Miss Ley will take
kindergarten course and will also
music. etc. Miss Blake Will
aliEe In music
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

At the very next shower our house
holders should not overlook putting
out their fall gardens.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

$3.50 colleges. and both
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

ara Nrs "a o Massey began
snd dipping their furniture
90 Lake Weir. whore they
rrud Che coming winter
neN sammsr and viii probably
3D. fhr lake permanently.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

r4 Mrs Rats and family have
.daace 40 the corner of
and South Fourth streets, just
30 by Mr Frisbie and family,
FHl move into @ at once. This
"a fae property of Mr. Frank
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

Marion county is still in the pro-
cession of orange growers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

ENt noaa.ass an attractive
an1 grL Who has been Wis
d onFIlle has arrived in
Oh nend couple of weeks
asf 0nslps Mr. and Mrs. G. l..
aa Waiula street.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

The doctors report that the health
OF the city is in excellent condition.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-06

The mercury in the thermometer
climbed up to 101 in Augusta on
Tuesday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-15
Reports of Decreased Supplies Give
Strength to Cereal Market
at Chicano.

| Chicago, Feb t4---Rapidly dc.
creasing supplies with predictions
| that within month the total store
lat Liverpool would be the smallest.
since the year of the Letter corner,
today gave strength to the mark {
f4- wheat Closing prices were II
to e higher than last night. Corn
made net gain Of a and * to u
and oats Il to u
British cables took the wheat
trade by surprise. Foreign exchanges
showed bullish tone, notwith-
standing the sharp breaks. yestec-
day. in all American markets Spec
tulators that first, declined to accept,
as correct, statements that the
worlds available stocks had fallen
off, but the figures were confirmed
and the market closed firm, at prac
tically the highest level Of the day.
May ranged from St.Oi to $l,0284 ,
finishing strong at. s102&
Belief in greatly reduced farm re-
serve aided corn. May tluctuated
between 68 Vi and GSM, closing firm
at GS# No yellow G51a.
Oats showed independent strength.
Outside limits for May were b2a<
and u, closing at 523s.