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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
BLITCHTON

Biitchton, Sept. 5.-Messrs. Clark and
Tison and a party of friends from Nor
riston passed Thursday en- route TO
Ocala and Orange Lake.
DR.. Bitch, LOOMS and Miss lands
Bitch attended the ball game Thurs
day afternoon in Ocala.
Mrs. W. P. Hammons and Miss Ro-
wena Hammons spent Friday at Ber-
lin.
Rev. A. L. Prisoc Of Berlin was a
Friday visitor.
Mr.. W. ]. Willis is spending this
week in Lakeland.
The farmers are busy gathering corn
this week.
Oris and Lewis Mills spent Friday in
the Brick City.
Messrs. Beverly and Fenton Bitch
visited Morriston Sunday.
Mrs. s. H. Bitch and Mr.. lands
Bitch returned home Sunday after
visiting Palatka and st. Augustine.
DR.. Bitch, LOOMS and Miss Legie
Bitch attended services Sunday at the
Baptist church in Ocala. They went in
to hear Dr. Montague, president of Co.
lumbia College, Lake City.
Miss Legie Bitch and her Sunday
school class attended the matinee at
the Temple Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Wade Reid of st. Petersburg, q
college mate of Lands and LOOMS
Bitch a Columbia College, is visiting
the Bitch family this week.
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That old-fashioned democrat and
old school gentleman, Major lzlar,
handed the Star w. & VI. dollar this
morning. and IL the procession keeps
on proceeding as fast for the next few
days as IL has for the last few, we
won't have to wait till the first Of the
month before sending John Crawford
another check.
Come across, gentlemen; when the
roll is called up yOnder. in Washing
ton, we don't want ii said that Ocala
Is a cheap skate. Always do the next
best thing; the election OF Wilson and
Marshall won't bring the millennium
but II will be step toward ii; the
election OF Taft or Teddy will be q
step the other way. Every little helps
IL you haven't a dollar, fork over q
dime; 10 cents will buy five postage
stamps and one of them might pay fol
the message that would change a vote
1t isn't party alone-its cause this
time, and Marion county democrat:
should do their share in carrying the
flag up hill.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
REDWOOD

Kenwood, Sept. o.-Business at Ken
wood is reviving. Several new settlers
landed here the past week TO take up
improved real estate property. Evil
IDENTITY the late arrivals are financially
equipped for the undertaking, and as
they all appear to be well satisfied with
the country and climate, we bid them
welcome and wish them success.
Married, in the lands of "spuds," on
August 26th, Mr.. Percy Burton and
Miss Gertrude Evy Smith of KenwoOd.
The ceremony was performed a Hast
ings, and as the groom is particularly
fond of Irish potatoes, the happy couple
decided to go there and thus enjoy a
pleasure trip and spread feast at the
same time. Mrs. Burton came here
Wednesday while Mr.. Burton stayed in
Palatka and attended to business. We
wish them happiness-and plenty of
spuds.
Mr.. Holstein of Los Angeles, catif.,
has moved into his pretty cottage and
is enjoying life in Florida.
Messrs Percy Burton, John Collins
and Mr.. Roberts came up from Palatka
Saturday night.
Messrs. Earl Osborne. Sam Boyel and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Turner attended a
dance at Orange Springs Friday night.
We are all sorry to know that Miss
Eva Logan has been sick bus hope she
will soon be up again.
Hush. people! Don't talk so loud;
Wen get a depot at Kenwood before
long.
The Kenwood school opened Monday
with Mrs. Eddie Garvey as teacher.
There were fourteen scholars present.
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LAKE WEIR w. c. II. Z.

The last meeting of the month was
held August 29th. The president, Mrs.
Reed, presided. Twelve members were
present Song and reading Of Psalm
and the Lords prayer opened the
meeting.
Roll call with responses followed.
Mrs. Simpson reported the receipt OF
s2 sent to Chicago Mission Shelter.
Annual report blanks were distribut-
ed TO the seven department superin-
tendents.
Mrs. Sigmon conducted a Christian
citizenship meeting. Her subject,
Local Option, was a big subject TO
handle in a short meeting. She, how
ever, made a good talk and with the
help of those present covered the sub
ject we'll Mrs. Buckley read an ex-
tract from q speech of Seaborn Wright.
The other papers read were Hard
Times, a Little Child Shall Lead Them,
and Righteous Citizenship.
Literature and ". c It. L. blotter.
were distributed to all present.
Adjournment for two weeks.
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GO As FAR As YOU LIKE

Acting Chairman W. G. McAdoo OF
the democratic national campaign COM
mittee, announces that the committee
has placed no limit on the size of in
divdual subscriptions to the democratic
campaign fund and would not do so.
Mr.. McAdoO said 1t was the character
and motive of the subscriber and not
the size of his contribution which
would determine it's acceptability.
There is almost an unlimited num-
Der of patriotic and disinterested peo-
pie in this country devoted to the
cause of clean government, from whom
contributions in any amount will be
gladly received" he concluded.
Asked as to the size of the campaign
fund, Mr.. McAdoo smiled. He said
there had been bigger ones, but the
committee had not been forced to cur
tail office expenses and that the cam
paign was going on at a great rate
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SUNlsIERFIELD

Summerfield, Sept. 81. J. Wall
drove to Ocaia last Friday to look after
business matters.
o. c. Stops, local organizer of the
socialist party and Arthur Price were
Ocala visitors last Friday and Satur-
day.
Miss Irene Miller is now busy teach
ing branch of the school in the Char
ter Oak district.
c. E. Kappeler, one of our newcom-
|ers, called at our office last Saturday.
Mr. Kappeler is located west of Dallas.
c. P. Davis is having his house
painted and the grounds to the west
laid out in flower beds and a lawn. The
improvements add greatly to the pretty
surroundings.
Wilfred Wagner was in last Satur-
day to talk over the peanut business.
and he has come TO the conclusion that
so cents a bushel is too little. but be-
lieves rs cents would be a fair price
for any factory to pay. He reports his
present peanut crop as extra fine.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
OXFORD

Oxford, Sept. 5.-Mrs. O. Hooks spent
several days in Ocala last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubert Perry of Levon
were visitors here Sunday.
Mr.. O. .. Owens and family of Cole
man We're the guests Of c. 7. Warnock
Sunday.
Mr.. W. p O'Berry has been quite
sick for the past week, with maiariai
fever, but is improving now.
Mr.. Charles DriGgers made a bust
ness trip TO Tampa Saturday.
Mr.. j. $. Perry paid Ocala a business
call last Friday.
Mrs. Mary Johnson and tOur children
visited down at Wildwood for a few
days as the guests of Mrs. Lee Whit
lock They returned home Sunday.
Rev. Blocker filled his regular month
ly appointment a the Methodist church
Saturday and Sunday and as usual had
a good attendance.
The young folks are progressing
nicely with their play, "A Mothers
Love" and hope to give it soon.
Mrs A p. Gilmore aud children came
down from Ocala last Wednesday 10
visit relatives. Mr.. Gilmore Joined them
Saturday night and will spend his va
cation OF two weeks here.
Mrs. r. F. Borden and two children
after spending a few days here with
relatives. returned to Ocala Sunday.
Mrs. Lou West had the misfortune
of running a needle in her foot and
has been unable TO walk any. It was
removed by DR.. Wood. having to split
the flesh TO get it out
Mr.. ]. T. LaVeigne visited Ocala
Tuesday.
Mr.. Gilmore of Ocala, Mr.. Gene
Parham and Mr.. T. f. O'Den left Tues
dag for few days camp down on the
WithiacODchee river.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
PARTY At WEIRSDALE

The pretty home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cameron was the scene of a delightful
gathering Monday afternoon, when a
few friends met and surprised Mrs.
Cameron in honor of the anniversary
of her marriage. \ social time was
enjoyed and then a most tempting pic
mic supper was spread and heartily en-
joyed by all present. Those present
were Mrs. Eleanor Simpson. Mr.. and
Airs. j. NJ. Douglas, Mrs. Alice Reed,
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Kelsey and baby.
Mrs. Henry Rast and children, Mrs.
Kate Black and little boys, Misses
Edith Hill and Grace Simpson and
Masters Enrol and Herbert Reed and
Leon simpson. Those from a distance
were Mrs. Henry Simpson and baby.
from the east coast, and Mrs. W. L. Col
bert and children from Ocaia. About
10 p. m. all departed for home, voting
it an ideal evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

The Times-Union thinks that the re-
cent telephone election in that city is
an argument against the referendum
1t would seem so. If we may judge by
the expressions of the people of jack
sonville as recorded in the papers OF
that city, most of them were opposed
TO the double telephone arrangement.
But more than every other man left II
to his neighbor to do the voting. 50
the interested and Industrious corpora
ton won hands down. As the Star has
aforesaid, we have enough initiative
referendum and recall now, If we would
use it. If we won't use what We have
why cumber the statute books with
more
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
THEY ARE DISEASE BREEDERS
BESIDES the Beauty of the City Requires
that Weeds I'm Yards and on
Vacant Lots be Cut Down

One OF the grave needs of the city Of
OcaIa is an active weed law and the
city council could not inaugurate
more beneficial move at the same cost
now than TO enforce an ordinance re-
curing the weeds TO be cut down and
kept cut down in yards and vacant lots
over the city Weeds are disease
breeders and serve 70 hide away
mosquito hatcheries. The reason why
sickness about the city becomes prev
alent in the summer and fall months is
because Of the maturity Of the weeds,
the blowing about Of the minute decay
ing parts from the bloom. The cOndi-
ton in Ocala at the present time is
ripe for the spread Of disease and 10
prevent it the weeds should he moved
down without delay.
The writer would suggest that II
there * no ordinance at present cover
ing the weed question that one be pass
ed and that the street commissioner or
health officers be instructed 10 notify
lot owners to cut the thousands OF
weeds that now ornament the city
II is not only matter Of public
health. but II would be long step 20
ward making a city beautiful and
there Is plenty Of room for improve
ment in that direction. Cut down the
weeds, clean off the vacant lots about
the city and when the tourist season
opens up Oca1a will attract more visit
ors than we can hope TO induce &c
stop here under present conditions
People from northern cities understand
the deadly perils that Turk behind the
portals Of a town grown up with weeds
and hundreds OF cities have ordinances
requiring them TO be cut down or
| both occupied and vacant lots.
Ocala should get omevement started
| along this line and do IL without delay
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
MANY ADVANTAGES
OF WESTERN MARION

Editor Star: Whose intellectually
is 50 dwarfed as that they can deny
the affirmation that the agricultural
and manufacturing interests are the
basis foundations of whatever success
and progress accrues 10 a region,
county. state or nation? Who, with
any knowledge OF western Marion and
contiguous sections, doubts the decla-
ration that a better grade of soil
hammock and pine-is nowhere locat-
ed in Florida. taking in Cotton Plant.
Standard, Blitchton. Fairfield and
on past Pennington TO the Alachua
county line. and to Gainesville If you
elect. No larger area Of a high grade
soil is without transportation else
where in Florida. Besides a better
class OF farmers and citizens never
trod the green carpeted earth. Colo
MES or individuals located thereon
with transportation would appreciate
their homes and the assurance Of hav-
ing corn TO sell and 10 keep. No where
is there such a varied adaptability TO
farm products. No route (railroad) in
Florida already or hereafter TO be
constructed has from whatever view
point taken such a diversified oppor-
tunity These are not the babblings OF
a realty agent, nor the illusions OF a
1 schemer-we are neither. The present
terminus OF the T. & J. Is two miles
! east OF Blitchton. From Blitchton TO
( Standard the s. \. L. Is three and a
/ half miles, making about five and a
half miles to connect the two roads. II
| this project should carry there'n be
something doing in these regions.
IBHtchton by reason of her fertile lands
/ and respectable, prosperous citizens
! and advantageous location could be
made the leader in progress of them
all Conversations with many promi-
nent Floridians confirm the belief that
Gainesville's prOgressiveness is second
! to none in our sunny cline: that hef
public spirited men are many and re-
fined; that her civic pride appeals TO
/ all and knows no bounds. Therefore
! did the University city but know the
enormous increase in her already
voluminous business by the cOnsum-
nation of that about which we are
talking and urging, they would be VI
and doing. This is not idle speculation
but a reality, and you Gainesville res
idents should labor and strive to that
end. Dunneiisn, too, would grow by
leaps and bounds. A few Of her good
people and financiers approached have
Offered TO put soul. body and mind in
the project. Suppose this dream should
not materiaiize and the \. c. l. would
interview the writer and hear the story
of the wisdom of shooting from Romeo
to Biitchton, thence to Emathia two
miles distant. or from Romeo via
Blitchton to Reddick, eighteen miles
direct or Romeo via Biitchtun 10 Or
iange Lake. twenty-One miles. Yes
this route would enable the y. G. l. tC
build through sections, settlements and
some OF the best agricultural and veg
etable lands in the state and secure &c
them the shortest and quickest route
from Tampa to Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
MUCH HONOR FOR AN OCALA MAN

Mr.. r. l. Martin of this city recciv-
ed the following letter today:
Pensacola. Fla, Aug. 80, 1912.
Mr.. r. L. Martin, Ocala, Fla, Dear
Sir: The Mississippi to Atlantic In
land Waterway Association will hold
its convention probably in Albany, Ga,
about October 18th, 1912. Senator d.
u. Fletcher Of Florida, president of
the association, has requested me to
invite you to deliver an address at the
convention, the subject to be chosen by
you, or selected by US if you wish.
River and harbor Improvement, on
and near the Gulf coast of the United
States. affects more people than i'm
provement in any other section of the
country, because the Gulf coast is
nearest to the producing states Of the
Union, and because of the $4,000 miles
of navigable rivers of the United
States, $4,000 miles flow to the Gulf and
toward the Panama canal.
probability Of a democratic pres
ident with a Congress favorable to the
presidents political views, ought to put
the South in line for very material
river and harbor Improvement in the
near future, in addition and supple
mental to that already proposed and
contemplated.
Senator Fletchers suggestion that
the machinery on the Panama canal be
used in constructing the waterways of
the United States is likely to be car
ried out. The South should reap the
benefit of this program.
Our association advocates and works
for all legitimate river and harbor i'm
provements, but is specifically inter-
ested in. an inland waterway from the
Mississippi river to the Atlantic ocean.
Will you again lend your aid and sup
port TO the inland waterway movement
and especially to our project and reply
favorably to this invitation?
Yours truly,
d. u. Fletcher, President.
Leland J. Henderson, Secretary.
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RECEPTION TO THE l.. r. L..

4 reception for the Lake Weir L T.
L. was held at the Presbyterian church
August 29th from 3 TO p. m. The
table was beautifully spread with
cakes and other dainties. Cakes made
in the shape OF the letters l. T. l. dee
grated either end OF the table, wh;lF
cut flowers and vines added to the
beauty Of the scene. Ice cream, cake
and cold drinks were served to all
present. The following recitations
were given during the afternoon by
the young folks:
"a Wonderful DECENTRALIZATION
Shook.
Speak Kindly"-Mabei Lytie
"Hurrah"-George Rast"
Every Little Ripple'-Sam Shocks.
"Just Little Poison"-Clarence
Black
The L T. L. yell was given in fine
style by four OF the little folks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
ROOSEVELT CARRIED CALIFORNIA

Returns from Tuesdays primary cleo
tions in California made it plain that
by petition only can Taft electors find
place on the republican ticket at the
presidential election this fall The de-
cisfye manner in which Roosevelt and
Johnson swept the state for the second
time this year makes it certain that the
nominating convention 10 be held in
Sacramento this month would return
electors pledged 70 Roosevelt IS the
republican electors of California.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

On account Of not being able to work
and care for same. / am Offering my
entire farm with two-story, 10-roon
dwelling house and ten tenant houses
farming implements and everything as
ii now stands cheap for cash TO a quick
purchaser. For price write at once or
come and see the farm, 10 Mrs. J. 8
Mann. York. Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

One of the charges that Tom. Watson
brought against Governor Wilson, dur
ing the primaries last spring, was that
ne had favored the Roman Catholic
church by using his influence to have a
law doing away with civil maria ges
pass the New Jersey legislature. No
such law has been passed. which shows
that Tom is either careless or unscru-
pulous-perhaps both-In maxim g
charges against those he opposes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
OLLIE MORDIS MARKET OPEN

The market formerly known as the
Ollie Mordis' is now open. VIII keep on
hand a supply of fresh meats and fish
Orders by phone will receive prompt
attention. Phone number 315. Come
TO the old stand and be treated right.
Yours respectfully,
OLLIE MORDIS.
Dealer in Fancy Groceries. y. Magnolia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

Additional returns from Tuesdays
election in Vermont from all but four
teen small towns give for governor;
Fletcher, republican, z5,072: Howe
democrat, 19,472; MetZger. progressive
1900. The fact that the republican
majority in the state has fallen below
$4,000 is taken as an Indication by
many political observers to mean the
defeat of the national republican ad-
ministration next November.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Offices IN Holder build
ing Apply to Davis & Martin
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, al
modern conveniences, good location In
residence portion of the city. Apply
at this office.
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FOR SALE

| FOR sALfs-Guavas, at 81 per crate
Mrs. Robert Bryson, Winter Haven
Fla.
FOR SALE-Cheap for cash, my i
! year old mare or will let for feed
| Perfectly gentle, works anywhere. J.
/ VI. Gates, Jr, Anthony, Fla.
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AUTO FOR SALE

\ good, secondhand. four passenger
car, recently thoroughly overhauled
and in fine condition. Will sell cheap
for cash or will exchange for city or
close in country property. Apply at
the Star office.
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oCAL. LODGE No ess, b. p. o. e.

Ocala Lodge No. 2s6. Benevolent and
Protective Order OF Eiks. meets the
second and fourth Tuesday evenings in
each month. Visiting brethren always
welcome. Howell VI. Hampton, E. r.
Josejh Bell, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

Congressman Sparkman, just home
from Washington, says he is confident
that he is confident that he can obtain
an appropriation for thirty foot chan
mel from the sea to the Tampa wharves.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

When in Jacksonville stop with Mrs.
z. l. Maloney. at the Girard, No. II
East Duval street, just of Main. Best
75c. room In the city.
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LOTS FOR SALE

Nice corner lots. South Ninth and
Sanchez streets. Ma gnolia Place. for
sale cheap. Lots OF building in this
part of town John NJ. Graham.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

Ormsby McHarg the prominent pol
itician. who presented Roosevelt's con-
tests before the republican national
committee in Chicago, has decided to
stay with the regular republicans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05
SCHOOL BOOKS AT MARTINS

The Ocala News Co. G. ". Martin
proprietor, has a large supply OF coun
~ schools books on hand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

St. Joseph's Academy at Loretto
opens Monday, Sept. %. The adver-
tisement of this superb school appears
elsewhere
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

Brooksville has given si5 to the
democratic campaign fund. Ocala is
bigger than Brooksville and can beat
her playing baseball
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

The initiative and referendum won in
the Ohio election. to amend the state
constitution, but woman suffrage was
defeated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-09-05

II weather conditions permit. Rev.
w II. Coleman will preach at Lowell
next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Everybody invited.
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SEEDS, NEW CROP

Garden, field and flower seed, just
received. For sale by VIM. Anderson,
druggist and scotsman, Ocala Fla.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-131 South Watula
street, 2-story, seven rooms. large lot
SIS. II. c. Packham.
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Gil AXA&

For 81 we will ship you crate 6i
nice guavas. Mohr & Son, St. Peters
burg, Fla.
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FINE GUAyAS FOR SALE

At one dollar and twenty FIVE cents
a crate. delivered. Address. J. D.
Raugh Winter Haven, Fla.
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HORSE FOR SALE

Cheap for cash, a seven year old
horse. Address Box Is, Anthony, Fla.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-01
NAVAL GRAFT IS DISCLOSED

SEATTLE, Nov 1.-The United
States government in the federal court
today began presentation of it's case
against Edwin F. Meyer, former prin-
cipal clerk in the Puget Sound navy
yard storekeeper's office, who is
charged with conspiracy TO defraUA
the government. The amount of which
the government was defrauded, is al
legged to be $4,000. j. A. kettlewell
and P. H. Wheeler, indicted with Meyer,
have pleaded guilty and served prison
terms.
Kettlewell was formerly chief clerk
to the navy pay officer in the navy of
flee in Seattle, vested with powers Of
sending requests for bids on supplies
and of recommending the approval or
rejection Of bids received. Wheeler
is said to have been sales agent for a
machinery house in this city.
III the governments complaint, Ket-
tIewen, Meyer and Wheeler are
charged with conspiracy to defraud the
United States through the issuances of
acquisitions for supplies by Meyers,
the tampering with such bids far in eX
cess of a fair market value on the sup
plies by Wheeler.
Meyers defense, outlined today, VIII
be that the presence of the Pacific bat
tleship fleet at the yard; in 1903 ami
the visit of the round the world fleet
to Seattle resulted in rush orders Cor
supplies and the temporary abroga-
tion Of the rules under which supplies
are purchased by the navy.