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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
ROBERT =. BRAGG

our entire community was shocked
and saddened when the grim reaper
visited our midst and cut down in the
bloom and pride of his early man
hood Robert :. Bragg, only son of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Bra gG. of this place.
lie had been terribly injured while
repairing some damag ged part of the
shingle mill Of the RentZ Lumber Co,
in which he was employed. The eN-
tent of his injuries was not generally
known and every one entertained
hope that he might recover but after
two days of intense suffering and
untold agony his spirit winged its
flight across the great divide. He bore
his sufferings with the characteristic
cheerfulneSs and fortitude that mark
ed his walk in life. Every service that
human hands could perform was glad
ly rendered ana many pleadingS were
sent up to the throne Of God that he
might he spared to his loved ones. hut
He in His all wise. power saw other
wise and took him to His home in
glory.
He was born in Donovan. Ga. Sept
Is. 1889. and was married in Adrien
Ga, Nov. 10, 1907, TO Miss Dollie
Kicks. who died the following year
after which he came to Florida and re
sided here al Fort Mccoy. He was
again married January %, 1910, to
Miss Lois Maud McQuai@, daughter Of
Mr. Henry McQuaig. He leaves a de-
voted wife and baby, both. parents and
a sister, Mrs. C G. Smith and other
relatives, beside a host of friends to
mourn his death.
To the grief-stricken family the en-
tire community extends sincere SYM
ipathy.
His remains were laid TO rest in the
cemetery here at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning. where a large crowd as
sembled to witness the last sad rites
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev Anderson.
We greatly miss him from among
US and there is a vacancy that time
may conceal but never fill
For thy last rest this wreath of song
Not worthy of thy art:
Thy life was brave hut Death is ever
strong
To still the bravcst heart
Even with thy feet upon the heights
That loom into the realms of fame.
Folding thy form forever in the gloom
The undreamed of shadow came.
Hills of ambition were there TO climb.
Hills with rare fruitage rife.
But thy heart faltered for the only
time
It faltered in this life.
The future beckoned, all was bright to
thee.
But. 10, the gloom descends
And now what art thou save a mem
ory.
Blest Of they weeping friends
The peace Of God he with thee. then
no other
From this relinquished sod
Take on thy lips the last kiss of a
mother
Sealing them pure 10 God.
\ Friend.
Fort Mccoy. July 2S
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

Mr.. r. F. Borden, local secretary of
the civil service board for this sec
ton, advertises an examination to be
held in Ocala August 10th, i'm the post
office building, for a rural carrier for
Burbank. The usual entrance salary
for rural carriers is from $500 to
$1,000 per annum. The age limit is
from Is to 55, the maximum limit
however, being waived in cases OF
honorably discharged United States
soldiers and sailors. Successfully
passing this examination places the
applicant in position for appointment
to clerk or carrier in first and second
class offices. Application blanks may
be obtained from Mr.. Borden at the
Ocala postoffice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
FLYING MEN FALL

victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles just like other people, with
like results in loss of appetite, back
ache, nervousness, headache, and tired
listless. rundown feeling. But there
is no need to feel like that T. D.
PEBBLES. Henry. Tenn, proved. six
bottles of Electric Bitters," he writes
did more to give me new strength
and good appetite than all other stom-
ach remedies l used" SO they help
everybody Its follow 10 suffer when
this great remedy will help you from
the first dose. Try it.. Only so cents
at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

bare places about cultivated fields in
this way will be Of assistance.
To summarize the situation, the de-
partment recommends the speedy ap-
plication Of arsenical poisons and the
working of the ground wherever prac-
tica BILE. in order to prevent further
damage.
Warning-Great care should be TAX
en- that cattle and other stock are kept
from pasturing in the fields where the
grass or other crops have been poison
ed with arsenicals: also. that poisoned
plants are not fed TO stock.
James Wilson.
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, July -. 1912.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

stepping on a rusty nan mas been
the cause Of many cases OF lockjaw.
The nail was not 50 much the fault as
neglect Of the wound. If such wounds
were cleansed and BALLARD'S LINZ
MENT applied there would be no lock-
jaw. a the antiSeptic properties Of
the liniment would counteract the
roiSon and the wound would heal
quickly. Price 25c. soc and 81 per bot
tie A. all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
WAR ON ARMY WORMS
Same Methods Can be Isei 10 Destroy
the CaferpilIars that Threaten
Florida Cotton

Editor star: At the direction OF
Senator Bryan. 1 am herewith enclos-
ing a few copies Of circular No. 40,
issued by the department of agricul-
ture. dealing with methods for the de-
struction Of the army worm. 1t seems
to me that the same methods could be
used to advantage for the destruction
of the caterpillar. which usually visits
the cotton fields of Florida in the late
summer.
| have only limited number of
these circulars for distribution. and
therefore cannot reach the majority of
farmers direct. | am sure il will
make interestin" reading for the
farmers OF your community.
]. L. Kelly, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
FOR SALE CHEAP

4 well improved farm Of twenty
acres, southeast Of Summerfeld. Good
house. barn and granary, good chicken
houses and runs: two horses and
wagon and harness. Will sell stock
separately or with farm. q. H Baum.
Summerfeld, Fla. p. Q. Box 9s.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
As EVER At WAR

There are two things everlastingly
at war, joy and piles. But Bucklen'
Arnica Salve Will Danish piles in any
form. 1t soon subdueS the itching. ir-
ritation. Inflammation or swelling. II
gives comfort, invites joy. Greatest
healer of burns, boils, ulcers. cuts
bruises, eczema. scalds. p!mples. skin
eruptions. Only % cents at Tydings
.E COm0auv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
BOARD OF TRADE

The Board of Trade will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening, August
eth, at its lew quarters in the
southeast wing of the Ocala House.
There is much important business to
be attended TO, and all members should
lie prpSent
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

Bites Of poisonous insects that cause
the flesh to swell up must be treated
with a healing antiseptic that will
oounteract the poison and heal the
wound. BALLARD'S SNOW LINI-
MENT answers every requirement in
such cases Price CSC. soc and 81 per
bottle Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

Open for engagement November lst-
Practical farmer: understand growing
all farm and truck crops. stock rais-
ing and handling in all its branches.
Improving and building up worn-Out
lands a speciality. Address Box 2S7.
Ocala. Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
THE TEXAS WONDER

cures kidney, bladder and rheumatic
troubles. 81 bottle seldom fails to give
quick and permanent relief Write for
local testimonials, DR.. T.. w. Hall. 2O26
Olive street st. Louis. Mo. Sold by all
druggists
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
AIR DOME BENEFITS

on Wednesday evening. Aug. =. the
entertainment at the Air Dome will
be for the benefit OF the Civic League.
The Air Dome viii give benefit every
Wednesday night this summer in be-
half of some good cause.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
FURNISHED ROOMS WANTED

Wanted, two large or three ordinary
sized rooms. furnished for housekeep-
ing. close to square; young couple and
baby. Apply at star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
BIG LOAD OF WOOD

The biggest load Of wood in the city
for 81. delivered 20 your house Phone
223 Ocala Lumber & supply Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
JUST RECEIVED

An imported lot OF Japanese Tea Cups.
On sale during the next ten days for
s115 per set at the Ocala News Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

STRAYED-Or stolen. from by stable
at OcaIl. one cream coIored mare, med
um size suitable reward for finder.
wv. . Perkins.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

Merchants Cafe. A. C-L depot cor
ner. Meals la carte and lunches 1T
any hour.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-07

j. L. Kelly, Secretary.
L. s Senate. Washington, Aug. 6.
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
Empire Rugs
Royal Wilton Rugs

2x54 in. Regular value, GO 10
800. Special ................ 0AslJ
8 ftx9 IT. Regular C1n IL
value. $3.50. Special. 11JsSO
s It. 3xlo It. G. Regular cor CS
value, $500. special...... % sUC
ft.x12 II. Regular val GOO CE
ue, $3.50. Special. OCAsHO
Seamless Tapestry Rugs
s IT. 3xlo It. 6. Regular C10 co
value, $3.50. Special. 01VsVO
. ft.x12 IT. Regular Go 40
value, SIS. Special........ 01AsfC
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
CH|LDRENS BOARD
OUTLINES PLANS
FOR RETIREMENT
Bureau, in First Bulletin,
Tells of Development
of Work.

"The Childrens Bureau has no power
to do administrative work." says tho
first bulletin, out today. Of this new
division Of the Department Of Com
merce and Labor. 1.-THE bureau cannot
make any regulations concerning chill
dren, nor create any institutions for
them. Its duty is solely to study and
report upon conditions affecting the
welfare of children. 1t may publish
facts It seeureH In any form approved
by the Secretary of Commerce and La
Dor. It will endeavor to secure per-
tinent facts and to present them prompt
ly and clearly for use and popular dis
tribution. Its effectiveness must depend
Lpon the use made of these facts by the
people of the United States"
The bulletin recites the history OF
the establishment Of the bureau. giving
credit for the suggestion to Miss Lillian
nent, Of New York. Miss Wald was
speaker in this city during the hygiene
and demography congress. The terms
of the bill establishing the bureau are
outlined by Miss Julia c. Lathrop, chief
of the bureau.
"The first work." says the bulletin.
will be to bring together the existing
scope. 50 that TT Il may 'i make a thorough
survey Of the field and avoid duplicating
work which has already been. done
either by public or private agencies"
Data and statistics pertaining to
children already gathered by various bu-
reaus will be collected and classified and
a librarian reader has been appointed
who will act as librarian for the bureau
and will study current publications for
material. The bureau Is to become q
clearing house Of Information regard
ing Liquidation pertaining to children.
An original Investigation OF infant
The Washington times., 1912-10-24

mortality will be conducted ''because
conditions existing In this country show
the urgent need OF such study. The in
duiry win be directed especially toward
the social aspects OF the problem"
The bureau will cooperate with other
organizations working for uniform birth
registrations and will issue popular
pamphlets from time to time.
1T is clearly recosnizeS." says the
bulletin In conclusion. that the pro-
gram above IL a mere beginning and
that the field Of the bureau Is far wider
than these first plans"
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
Lol. L. w. CoorDs rs;
Joyce Reads Poem

The seventy-nfth anniversary Of the
birthday of Col. Charles w. Coombs. OF
Missouri, who has been connected with
ihp doorkeeper's office Of the House OF
Representatives for thirty-seven years,
was celebrated at his apartment In the
Gatnsboro last night. Scores Of rela-
tiyes and old friends were present, and
Colonel Joyce, Of Kentucky. read an
oririnp, roem In honor of the "old
rock-ribbed Democrat from Missouri"
The Washington times., 1912-10-24

rs doz 22-inch Fine Scotch
Bleached Damask Napkins. good
range OF patterns. $3.50 GO IN
value. Dozen ............... V6ssV
IS dog. 26-inch Fine Double
Damask Napkins. Irish Bleached.
New designs. $3.50 value. &C m
Dozen ..................... OO.UU
is pieces Extra Fine Scotch
Bleached' Table Damask In stripes
and figures. $1.25 value. e. m
Yard Observation-Disclosures. W4sVV
10 pieces Fine Silver Bleached
Table DRmask. noted for It's fine
wearing qualities. Soft
finish, free from dressing. e. M
$1.35 value. Yard........... OlsOO
rs dozen Extra Fine Quality of
Full Bleached Huck Towels.
Hemstitched ends. Mono Eno
gram borders. 75c value, each wv
SO dozen Hemstitched Huck Tow
els, extra large size, 23x45. CEO
36c value, each .............. AON
81 inch Hand Drawn Tea Cloths,
elaborate patterns. 45c 9AO
value ....................... WV
1sx45 All Pure Linen Hand :
Drawn and Hand En- CD CE
broidered Scarfs. 50 value OAsAJ
SO dozen Fine Hemstitched Pill
low Cases: all pure linen and
hand embroidered. $3.50 CD IN
value '..............'....'... ~SscO
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
Administer Rugs

,s e" Special s" H ...!.. value S1.9
$50 iss's special 1a; Regular '.. value S2.87
uiar r. value ,nas $500 g s 81; sfs- &.95
fix II. Regular Gin IN
value. 312bo. Special. D1UsCU
8 II. 3 in.xIo II. 6. Reg e1A NJ
uiar value so. Special. 0l4sJO
u:. t .s.s. r. sps si.rl.r val: Sl6.45
Seamless Administer Rugs
27x54 in. Regular value, co m
$25e. Special ................ 1AsVU
s6xss In. Regular value, 60 An
$3.50. Special ........-..... UOstU
I II. Sx6 It. 6. Regular &C IN
value, $50. Special. OOsCV
Seamless Administer Rugs
s It. 70 It. Regular e1C TX
value. $3.50. Special...... 6xAsSC
7 II. sxe II. Regular e1CSSn
value. SIS special......... 14OsCV
It. 3x10 It. 6. Regular GOO IN
value. $27.5o. Special...... OAHsCV
. ft.x9 II. Regular val e1n OS
ue, S22.60. Special. .... 01CsAC
value s''s 50! Special s.; Regular $500
Velvet Rugs
ft.xl2 II. Regular val o1C TX
ue, SIS. Special ........... O1OsSO
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
HOUSEHOLD LINENS
Our Linen Department replete with the newest
signs in cloths Napkins and fancy goods.

lcy SoooS.
We. are showing an unusual
large line of German hemstitched
breakfast cloths and napkins to
match IN solid pinks. blue. green.
blue. yeiiow, green, ana pink born
ders. All pure linen and fast, COL
ors. Ranging In prices from $500
to $1,000. Set 81 Inches and 90
inches clothes with dozen nap
kins.
Is dozen Extra Fine Bleached
Scotch Table Napkins, good de-
signs. "a inches square. "a m
$500 value, dozen ......... UtsUU
10 Fine hemstitched all pure lin
en- double demask sets consisting
of one 72-inch cloth and / dozen
20-inch napkins to match. co m
$12.0O value, set ......... DCsUU
SO dozen 15-inch Hemstitched
Damask Tea Napkins. New line Of
patterns. $500 value, O. IN
dozen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. UtsOV
54-inch Hemstitched Tea Cloths.
Plain damask satin bor- "a En
der. $500 value ............ OStsOU
Is sets hemstitched damask table
inch napkins; beautiful range Of
patterns. $1,000 value. CT m
set ...................... % .UU
20 PIECES fine all pure linen glass
towelling In red and blue checks
and stripes. 15c val. 1OLan
ue .........'............. ASTSS
The Washington times., 1912-10-24
Carpet Bordered Rugs

! Axminster Rug. l0ex1l. Regular
value. $3.50. Spe- ehO IN
Administer Rug. 106xll. Reg
ular value. $3.50. spe- go Ok
cial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. V1Vs6O
Administer Rug. 1O6x14. Reg
ular value. $3.50. spe- GOO IN
cial Observation-Disclosures. VOAsOV
/ Administer Rug, 106xl3L Reg
ular value. $500. Spe- cox TX
cial OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~SOssO
Administer Rug. 106x12. Reg
ular value. M.o. spe- SS1 TX
cial OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VOAssc
Administer Rug. 1o6xll.10. Reg
ular value. sas.b. spe- @Cl IN
clai ........................ V61sOV
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The banks of Eel Centro have played
no little part in the rapid advance
ment of the city. In fact, most cities
are to be Judged by the character and
standing of their institutions. and in
this important particular El Centre
takes a pardonable pride in her banks.
The birth of the first bank in com
munity gives dignity and RESPONSE
bility to that community, just as the
birtht of the first child TO a newly be-
gun family gives a feeling of dignity
and responsibility to the father and
mother: ii is the visible and outward
sign of a community of interest.
The bank is the legitimate outcome
If the growth Of a commerce, based
III community of interest, and the
banker is the product of the evolution
of the intermediary in commercial
transactions. He is but part of the
avoluted intermediary, as the merchant
is but a part, as the real estate agent,
he broker. the transportation agent
and the newspaper are but parts: he
is the money part
Banking in its rude forms of places
Of deposit, changing of moneys and
negotiating loans has existed farther
back in the ages of human endeavol
than recorded history can trace, and
even in the seven-imes buried cities
of the EuphrateS and Nile basins
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Banking and Financial

found an honored and honorable place.
What the type or style of wealth de-
posted. loaned or exchanged makes
little difference, and whether the skins
and fints of the cave dweller. the to-
kens of the Lucas, ToltecS or the Az
gold. silver, copper or iron arm rings
of the Ethiopian, the crucible drops,
hattened and stamped, of the walled
cities of Persia. Egypt or MessOpota-
mia, the glttering sand and nuggets
of the further Ind, the jewels and
coined money of Greece, Carthage,
Rome, Cathay and Corsica, or the gold,
silver, nickel and copper coin and
bank notes, bonds, mortgages and
notes of hand of the nations of to-
day, it has been sought and boarded,
trafficked and spent. loaned and re-
turned with interest. since the inhabi
ed world began and the banks and
bankers tor to put them in order ot
primogeniture, bankers and banks)
were the medium of business transac-
ton.
At just what time bills of exchange.
Cthe first bank notes. We're set afloat
in great national centers is not known.
but in tie first and second centuries
after Christ they were well known and
common, and it is not sure that their
existence does not date back al least
to the days of Solomon.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

goods al prices equivalent TO those
asked by houses in metropolitan cen-
tiers. The fallacy of such an opinion
is plainly Illustrated by prices quoted
by the FL Centre Seed and Nursery
Company, Incorporated. and to make
# more clear that those who enter
tain such belief are misguided. it does
business under the legend, Seeds as
Les Angeles Prices.
With full appreciation Of the facr
THAI good seeds and nursery stock
were the most essential and necessary
factors in reclaiming the great des-
ert valley none but the best have been
Introduced to the local public. But
there is another feature Just as inn
portant The seeds and nursery stock
must be sold al prices within reach
Of the sturdy pioneers and farmers 50
tia. they could afford to wrest from
the latent soil the verddnt treasures
hitherto unknown. This the El Cen
tro Seed and Nursery Company did
ana IS QCInS lOudN iNIOuSH DuS SlHS III
carload lots and making prices equal
to he lowest asked by any merchant.
To further the interests Of the com
muo.iy. protect their patrons and in-
cidentally increase their business, the
enterprisng members of this firm
made a special study Of the soil and
climate to accurately determine the
kinds of vegetation most adaptable.
Their research and study have been
with skill and science, the result be-
ing that all the stock carried repre-
sents the varieties Of trees, shrubs
flowers. grain, hay, vegetables ana
products of the soil that do best in
the Imperial valley. by this method
they have enabled the residents to
build up the valley, utilize the fields
and beautify the homes in the short
est period OF time and reap profitable
harVests as well.
The firm maintains a $4,000 expert
mental station and propagating plant
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
J. STANLEY BROWN
County Treasurer

Politicians aspire to and obtain
many positions in public life, but the
people like to feel that in the man
who handles their funds they have a
man above reproach in every way,
and not even the most gifted politi-
clan will be so honored unless his
integrity and reputation are above re-
rlOaCh.
Imperial county is particularly for
tunate in having as treasurer ]. Stan
ley Brown. man in the prime Of
life, who has a reputation for square
dealing that is 4 credit to the COM
munitN. Mr.. Brown was for many
Years Il business man of Southern
California, also manager of large lun-
Der yards at Redlands; he came to
RI Centre at its founding and engaged
in the hardware business. after which
he retired to accept the appointment
Ot county expert. after which he was
elected to the Office OF county treas
Urer ON the Republican ticket.
He is also treasurer of the Imperial
Irrigation district
Mir Brown has always Eeen active
in public affairs during his whole res
'dence here and The several public
Offices he has held have been TO the
great satisfaction of the people.
He is strong business man and
conducts the affairs OF his office in
such a manner as 10 impress his con
stituents with his methods
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Ell CENTRIC
The County Seat, Busy Metropolis of Imperial Valley
w. M. WE AVER
a Assessor

There is perhaps no position of
more responsibility in the gift of the
people of any county than that of
assessor
In the person of w. Nj. Weaver
Imperial county has an assessor of
integrity, honesty and ability. one who
places duty first in an Office of public
trust
MI. Weaver was for many years
one of the leading business men of
New Mexico. where he was an extern
siNe operator in coal mines, afte:
which he came to the Imperial valley
and was the pioneer in the sheep in
dustry.
The esteem which the citizens OF
this county have for Mr.. Weaver is
shown by the fact that at the lasl
county election the people elected him
to this important office. all classes OF
citizens having umbounded faithin his
capabilities. He is now serving hi
FIRST term and since his inCumlenCy
he has given the utmost satisfaction lC
all citizens who desire to meet theh
just obligations to the community
MIR. Weaver has always devoted the
same care and attention to the pub
lie interest as if it were his own pri.
Vate business. He is one of that elias
of citizens who have by strict ad
herence to business principles earned
the admiration and trust of the en-
tire community.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE Ell CENTRIC NATIONAL BANK
Pioneer Financial Institution

Visitors and prospective investors
when inquiring into business conii-
tions of growing community almost
invariably base their final Judgment
upon the character and conditions of
the banks in that community.
FL Centro is admirably prepared
to stand Il test of this kind, for there
is no community of its size i'll the
country which can point to financial
institutions more ably managed, more
widely useful or more strongly backed.
In review of this kind. it is only
fair to say that RI Ccntro's prestige
as financial center has been built
largely upon the successful activities
of the El Centre National Bank.
This institution was founded March
s, 1909, and its record has been one
of constantly increasing prestige and
usefulness, not only to Ell Centro city
but to all of the Imperial valley.
This bank is housed i'll its own
building on one of the most cOnSpicu-
Gus corners in the business section.
1t is handsome two-story building,