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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-08-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Hens Gathered From the Town
and Country.

Crops are suffering for rain.
Cotton will soon begin to open.
Rub-MyTism will cure you. 25c
Send Us the news from your sec
ton.
The weather has been warm this
week.
The dust, the dust. Did you ever
see It any worse?
The finishing touches are being.
put on the new station.
Are you keeping your premises in
& good sanitary condition?
Plcnics, barbecues and brunswick
st9Ws are the order Of the day now.
How about making some effort to
improve the condition Of our streets
and side walks?
oupt. Mills with force of hands
IS now very busy making the change
II the system Of our electric light
plant.
5 or 6 doses G66 will break any case
OF Chills & Fever; and if taken then
as tonic the Fever will not return.
Price 25c.
The army worm has not made its
in this community as
yet, but our farmers are fearful
that they will come.
How about that fall advertising
YOU ought TO do. Mr.. Merchant?
We Vonld like to call and close a
contract for the next four months.
We saw an uncommon sight for
this season Of the year in town Mon
lay, it was two wagon leads of tie
1911 crop Of seed cotton on our
streets.
School days will soon be here and
hen our boys and girls will leave
OK their respective schools and
colleges. Our town will then seem
lulI.
r. z. D. Carriers J. B. Jones and
Y. 7. White are taking their vaca-
ION this week ard substitutes John
i. Allsbro0k and Willie II. Allsbrook
re carrying the mail in their places.
Another che Of those delightful
,icnics was enjoyed by the young
.oop.e Of our town at Whites Mill
friday of last week. Red" Step
0e was n a5ter Of ceremonies and
hat is q guarantee Of q good time
or all who were fortunate enough
o be present.
Can't something be done to give
he patrons better accommodation
t the post office. The quarters are
ntirely too small, both the lobby
nd for the postmaster and clerks
n the inside. Let this improve
1ent come along with our new de-
OF, improved lighting system, and
eleph0ne improvements. The gov {
rnm4nt is willing to give US better
accommodation if the proper move
started. !
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-08-15
A DELIGHTFUL EVENT.
MI. and Mrs. Lamb Celebrate Their
Silver Wedding.
Reported for The Commonwealth


On Thursday evening, August 9Th
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Lamb were a
home to their friends in honor O.
the twenty-ffth anniversary of theil
wedding. The occasion was a de
llghtful one, for it was forma
enough to insure dignity and avoic
possible confusion, and informa
enough to- insure pleasurable de.
gree Of jollity and to avoid all stiff.
ness. 1t is rarely that such 2 gold.
en- mean is attained.
Misses Annie Alexander and Re.
becca Hill Shields, the charming
nleces of the bride welcomed the
guests at the door, and while Mas.
ters Dupree Shields and A. L. Pur-
rlngton. Jr., looked after the gen.
tlemen's hats, two deft little maids.
Mary Lamb and Bertha Albertson,
escorted the ladies to the cloak
rooms on the second floor. 1t was
Miss Maude Leggett's pleasant task
to usher the guests into the recep-
ton room.
Standing under a huge bell Mr..
and Mrs. Lamb, together with Mrs.
}. II. Alexander, ST., and Mrs. w.
d. Shields, received in the parlor to
the right of the hall, The many
good wishes rendered them during
the course of the evening were
nearby in the extreme.
In the hall during the first part of
the evening from a capacious vine
crowned bowl, Miss Louise Josey
and Mr.. Neusome Riddick, serene
and witty as is his custom, served
punch.
During the latter part of the eve
ming Miss Cornelia Josey, lovely and
gracious as usual, assisted ably by
Mr.. Peter Evans Shields. dispensed
the same delicious drink to the pass
ing throng. And the throng fire.
luently fingered, held by the for
tunate combination of the beverage
and the dispensers thereof.
Leaving the punch bowl, the guests
we're directed by Miss Mary Weldon
smith into the parlor on the left Of
he hall. Here they were served |
With delicious blocked cream and
AXE by Misses Hilda Hancock, Liz
lie Leegett, Leila Higgs and Mamie
lamb during the first part of the
reception. Later these young ladies
we're relieved by Misses Lucille Leg
,ett, Marguerite Riggs, Mamie
shields, Bessie Dunn and Matte
osey. MINIS were also served from
daintily decked table lighted by
haded candles.
Upwards of two hundred persons
allied during the evening and all
cit the charm of the occasion.
Mrs. Bond and Mrs. R. |. Jones,
y their vocal, and Misses Mamie
I'd Reoe Shields, by their instru-
lental, selections contributed much
the enjoyment Of the occasion.
The presents received we'll attest
i the love and esteem in which Mr..
nd Mrs. Lamb are held. The gifts
ere handsome, and, what is rarer,
ere useful, gifts which one may
Sc daily and think with love of the ..
lyer in using
Both for their own sakes and for .
lie pleasure of the community it is
lie universal wish that this couple
ay celebrate their golden if not
leir diamond wedding.
l.,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
COUNTRY HOME DESTROYED

Tuesday afternoon the home OF Mr..
Rube Redding, about eight miles
south Of the city, in the Shady settle
ment, was completely destroyed by
fire. There was no insurance on eth
err house or furniture, and the loss is
total, and is a severe blow to this ex-
cellent farmer. The house was a very
substantial and comfortable one and
was we'll furnished. The fire was dis
covered too late to save only very
little of the furnishings.
The Redding family have moved
their few possessions into small
cottage on the farm, where they will
live until they rebuild their home.
MIR. Redding's loss will amount to
several thousand dollars, and this pa
per regrets extremely his great mis-
fortune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
Mr.. r. r. SNOWDEN, ON THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH AND
SOCIALISM

| Los Angeles, Cal, April 20, 1912.
! To the Editor Ocala Banner:
| 1t is truly sad that the Banner-the
ardent advocate of righteousness
gives currency to the glaring false
hoods stated by Mr.. Jefferson Lee in
the New York World as reasons why
| the Catholic church is opposed to so.
cialism.
The rawlings of Catholic, or Cath
olics or the Catholic church against
anything should carry little weight
with other Christians, since it is not
forgotten how the Catholic church
prosecuted, even unto death in it's
most horrible forms, all other Chris
tians as the enemies of God, emissa-
ries of the devil, etc.
Now, if We are going to Judge any
movement by what individual adher-
ents say or do, let us see who are ad-
vocating the use of the bullet, as Mr..
Lee falsely says of the socialists.
The murderous McNamaras are
Catholics, but not socialists. (They
are democrats, or were when they
committed their heinous crime).
The murderer of Lincoln was a
Catholic, but not a socialist.
The murderer of Garfield was a
Catholic, but not socialist.
The murderer of Mckinley was a
Catholic, but not a socialist.
The murderer of Mayor Harrison of
Chicago was a Catholic, but not a So
cialist.
The would-be murderer of Mayor
Gaynor of New York is a Catholic,
but not socialist.
The socialist movement aims sole
ly at the public ownership of the
means of production and distribution,
and has nothing to do with the relig-
ious belief or practices of anybody,
except that by equalizing the oppor-
tunities of making a decent living, it
will enable the church people to sup
port their respective churches easily
and in a manner far beyond their
present precarious existence. The
average pay of the preachers of the
United States at the present time,
not including negroes, is $50.25 per
month. Some are getting $500 a
month-what are the rest getting?
The socialist movement and party
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
ONE DOLLAR YEAR

have nothing in the world % a. eiia
marriage while the great majority
of socialists In this country bellefa
in marriage In lie presenf form. and
love their families far better ihaa
the majority OF capitalists dol eKrepi
ing that by making married nie nosat
BILE for all-whieh Il Il not noW. b. .
great dealt will destroy eeery IN.
centive TO a life of siugleness an fhe
part of anyone
The socialist party and motement
are not opposed % private prupertf.
but will make private property pas.
sible in a measure far beyond ehai a
is today. Everyone can ON . home
and all the comforts Of life BE- b eHl
ing to acquire By useful labor.
After all. the best Of il - thst e
the socialist party were 70 triumrt
tomorrow. nothing could - dons
without the will Of the majority
Socialists and the socialist pari4
are not opposed 10 eur preaent term
of governments We deem 81 ne
best form in the world in proof
The German and Russian empeFufs
are now trembling IN their boofs BE-
cause they know that a. soou - iha
socialists get in power they uiii ere.
vert their governments into repnbiics.
As to war: The churches haze
been preaching against war faf near
ly two thousand years. and yet ihe
world is burdened with the pFepafa.
tons for war as never before in iis
history. At the same time he 80
cialists. as weak az they are anpfes.
ed to be. have actually preTented feo
wars. one Of which would undoahfe8
ly have become al ones q sofid so
The impression has been eFeaiea
by the enemies of socialism thai ihe
socialists wish 10 give everYshina 90
those who work with their hshas 81
hard labor. The fact il. thaf ~ ihs
laboring class" the socialist aesia
mates all those who DO anything use
full to society, whether Il BE- - bFaun
or brain. This includes the manas
ers, superintendent. Office wofkefa
etc., of all the great industries. Ell
those engaged In the dlstrihugioa 81
commodities. all the officials % So.
eminent. etc.
Give the socialists simple fasflee
They ask nothing more
r.. n. sNOWDEN
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
OPENING OF THE ideal"

The Ideal motion picture show
! opened Wednesday night and there
was an immense crowd in attendance.
Three separate shows were given,
and during the entire evening stand
ing room was at premium. The
pictures shown were excellent ones
and the program was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. Emmett Robinson, the owner of
the Ideal very generously donated
ance to the Woman's Club for their
building fund. This act on the part
of Mr.. Robinson was certainly a most
generous one, and is greatly appre-
ciated by the club women.f
The new Ideal" is a very lovely
little theater, with all modern i'm
provemnets that now make indoor
picture shows attractive. The thea
ter is finished in green, and is we'll
ventilated and furnished with numer-
Gus electric fans. and will be kept
most comfortable all during the sum-
mer Mr.. Robinson will leave nothing
undone for the patrons of the Ideal. .
Overhead electric fans will also be in
stalled at once.
It was discovered that the fans did
not operate as was anticipated, and
different dispositions will he made to-
day
The following members of the Wo-
mans Club acted as ticket sellers
and ushers the opening night: Mrs.
|P. V. Leavengood. Mrs. Sidney Halle,
Mrs. j. E. Johnson, Miss Gertie Pey-
ser, Mrs. L. F. Blalock, Mrs. Jack
Rentz, Mrs. E. E. Robinson and Mrs.
L. n. Green. Besides the excellent
pictures there was also attractive
music enjoyed during the evening.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
TO TIE VOTERS OF MARION
COUNTY

| wish to thank you for the loyal
support given me in the primary oil
April 30th, in my race for county
treasurer. The splendid vote that
received is a grand endorsement oil
my past record in office for the Short
time l have been county treasurer,
and | shall work very hard in the
future to merit the confidence placed
in me, as evidenced by your votes.
l wish to thank my good friends
for their services in my behalf during
the campaign 1t is indeed pleas
ure to acknowledge my gratitude to
them.
In conclusion, | wish to thank my
opponents for their courteous treat
ment. l appreciate their courtesy and
feel that we have ended the cam
paign better friends than when we
began.
Very respectfully,
JOHN NJ. GRAHAM.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
FOkES-BRANT

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized Sunday afternoon, April
2S, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Brant of the Lake Bryant section,
when Mr.. ]. Griffin Foxes led to the
hymeneal altar their daughter, Edna.
Promptly at O'Clock the bridal
party entered the beautifully decorat-
ed parlor, where the sacred vows
were made. Rev. Robert Gorbit of
Altoona officiated.
After the congratulations had been
extended the large gathering of prob
ably half a hundred relatives and
friends of the popular young couple
repaired to the porches and lawn,
where refreshments were served.
Mr.. G. A. Waters, with Miss Dixie
Pillans, and George w. Brant, Jr.,
with Miss Myrtle Mock, stood in SER
vice at the ceremony The bride and
groom were both handsomely attir-
ed.
Mrs. Foxes is the second daughter
of Mr. Brant, and by her many win
ming traits of character had become
very popular among her associates.
Mr.. Foxes is a young man of ster-
ling qualities, who, though he has liv-
ed here less than a year, has earned
and won the esteem of all the peo-
pie. He was formerly in the employ
of Mr.. S. E. Smith in his turpentine
business and is now with Mr.. j. r.
Powell. who succeeds Mr. Smith here.
May their voyage on the ocean of life
be one grand success. May they
touch only on prosperous shores, an
Choir safely and land at last in the
true haven of rest"
A FRIEND.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
LITERARY LEAVES
(Mrs. Maud B. Little.)

Mrs. Maud b. Little.)
The editor of this paper has just
received a small gift, which he appre-
ciates very highly. 1t is little vol
ume entitled, Literary Leaves" and
is from the pen of Mrs. Maud B. Lit
tie, a very talented Ocala woman. The
volume contains a very excellent col
lection of programs for the social and
literary department of the Epworth
League of the Methodist church,
which Mrs. Little has prepared at
various times. The autnor has col
lected these programs, together with
one Or two of her poems into very
attractive little volume, which it is a
pleasure to have in ones library.
These programs are exceedingly clev-
er, and are appropriate to any sort Of
an entertainment.
Mrs. Little is noted for the clever
ness with which she arranges social
and literary programs, and she has
won many prizes from various maya
zines in the country. We are pleased
that she has had her works put into
book form and extend to her our
thanks for an autograph copy OF
Literary Leaves
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
MISS SUE ANDERSON'S MAR
RAGE

DR.. and Mrs. William Anderson re
ceived telegram early Wednesday
morning giving them the particulars
of the marriage of their elder daugh.
ter, Miss Sue Anderson, of this city.
She was very happily married at high
noon on Tuesday. the thirtieth OF
April, in the Episcopal church at San
Diego, Cal, to Ensign Norman Kirk,
of the Maryland, U. S. ". Miss An
derson was attended as matron of
honor by her friend, Mrs. Long, whose
husband is also an officer on the
Maryland. She entered the church
with her brother-in-law, William
Lowndes Calhoun, of Palatka, Florida,
who is executive officer of the Mary
land, with the rank of lieutenant, by
whom she was given in marriage.
Miss Anderson was married in a
most attractive tailored suit of gray,
with blouse, hat, gloves, shoes and
other accessories to match, and was
a very charming young bride.
The wedding of Miss Anderson and
Ensign Kirk was witnessed by large
number of the officers of the Mary
land, their wives and other friends in
naval circles that the young couple
had made during their stay at San
Diego.
Immediately after the wedding En-
sign and Mrs. Kirk left for Los An
geles, adm will spend their fortnight's
honeymoon at various places on the
coast of California, and will extend
their trip into Oregon. They will
then return to San Diego, to remain
until June, or until the Maryland is
ordered to other waters.
Ensign Kirk is said to be a very
splendid young man, and is very pop
ular in the younger navy set and
with the officers and crew of his ship.
1t is expected that he will be promot-
ed to the rank of lieutenant next Sep
TENDER. He is a native of Minnesota,
and in securing for his wife this pop
ular and charming Ocala girl he is
warmly to be congratulated.
Miss Anderson (now Mrs. kirk
went to California a year and half
ago to attend her sisters wedding,
and has been with her in that state
and at Honolulu ever since. Her
many Ocala friends are hoping soon
for a visit from her and her hus-
band, as she has been greatly missed
during her long absence from home,
and it is greatly regretted that at
the time of her marriage she is so
far from home, and that her future
home will be away from Ocala All
her friends wish for her a very happy
married life.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
MR.. MEFFERT THANKS HIS SUP
PORTERS

To the Voters of District One, Marion
County:
| wish to express my sincerest
thanks to you for the votes you cast
for me Tuesday. In the second pri.
mary, to be held the .Sth day of
May, | hope that you will favor me
with a larger vote, which | assure
you will be highly appreciated.
l make a special appeal to the
young men of the district to help me
all they possibly can, as they have
known me from boyhood Tell the
new voters who | am request them
to vote for me. We young men will
eventually be called on to fill the of
fees of this banner county of the
state. Why not start young man
off now? 1t is in your power, young
men, to do so.
| shall endeavor to obtain all of my
votes in strictly legitimate way,
with my character and friends to back
me up.
Kindly think Of me daily from now
until after the 2Sth day of May.
To. the older men who had conf
dence enough in me to cast their
votes in my favor, l desire to thank
again. | know that / am called a boy,
but assure you that | will endeavor
to live up to the confidence pttcad in
me, regardless of everything else.
Very truly,
r. BRUCE MEFFERT
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
REUNION GUESTS IN MACON
R. BRUCE MEFFERT

Reunion guests are being mention
ed every day.
A number of notable people will be
entertained in the city during the re.
union. Mr.. and Mrs. McEwen John
ston will have as their guest Mrs.
John B. Gordon, widow of Georgia's
dearly beloved general, and her
daughter, Mrs. Orion Brownson, OF
New Hampshire; Mrs. w. R. Lamar
will have at her home Mrs. Living
ston Rowe Schuyler of New York
City, and Mrs. Daisy McLaurin Ste
phens, daughter of Senator McLaurin
of mississippi Miss Mildred Ruther-
ford and Mrs. NJ A. Lipscomb of Ath-
ems will be with Mrs Patterson on
Forsyth street; Col Robert Edward
Lee of Richmond and Col Wallace w.
Screws of Montgomery, Ala, will be
with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Winship;
Miss Mary Willingham, who is maid
of honor for the Forrest cavalry, will
have as her guest the chaperone, Mrs.
Lily S. Worthington, the daughter of
Senator Joseph B. Blackburn of Ten
nessee; Miss Allen Smith of Martin,
Tenn: Miss Marie Brevard, of Hick-
man, Ky.-Macon Telegraph
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
MARION COUNTY MEDICAL ASSo
CATION ELECTS OFFICERS

The following officers have been
elected for the coming year for the
Marion County Medical Association:
President, DR.. Harry c. Dozier;
vice president, DIR. w. H. Henry OF
Oklawaha, secretary and treasurer
DR.. E. G. Peek.
The Marion county association viii
be represented at the state conven
ton in Tampa next week by DIR. A l.
Izlar, DIR. H. C. Dozier, DR.. E. Van
Hood, DIR. E. G. Peek and probably
several others.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Miss Jennie Harrell of Roanoke
! Va. who is the attractive guest OF
her aunt. Mrs. Clarence Camp, VIII
go TO Jacksonville Friday TO be the
guest Of Miss vi LeFils for a lew
days. Together with Miss LeFhs'
she will give a houseparty for the
weekend at Atlantic Beach. MISS
Harrell will return to Ocala before
going to her home in Virginia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Mr.. w. w. Harriss and family, who
have been living with Mrs. F L.
Nravo since their suburban home was
destroyed by fire on Christmas eve,
have moved into their lovely new
home. which is just about completed.
Their new residence is just little
west of their old home on the brow of
Hill, and the view from their nome
of the country club. golf links and the
surrounding country is very lovely.
Their new home is two-story resi-
dence. and is very prettily and at
tractively arranged and finished, and
is very much prettier than their old
home. They have lovely place and
have every right to be proud OF II.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Major Thomas L. Rhoades has been
selected by President Taft as his mil
itary aid, succeeding Major Archibald
Butt. who was lost in the Titanic dis
aster. Major Rhoades is the first
army surgeon to be chosen by pres
ident in the history of the govern
ment. He is visiting Savannah and
Augusta this week with president
Taft and Secretary Hilles.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Mrs. William Hooker entertained a
number of friends at a theater party
al the Ideal last night. After the
motion pictures had been enjoyed
Mrs. Rockers friends accompanied
her to her home where a dainty little
supper was enjoyed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03
Good Character.

The ideal man is one that possesses
a good character In the full sense OF
the word. One that will not only be
a good proyider, but that viii by acts
of thoughtfulness appreciate the value
OF a good woman, find praise for her
virtues and good qualities, and be her
companion for life. Ambitious in his
business, and one who finds JOY In
making others happy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

There never was time when PEG.
nls enrreciated the real merits OF
ShambeTiain's Cough Remedy more
than now. This is shown by the III
crease in sales and voluntary tesu-
monials from persons who have neen
cured by it. If you or your cnliuiel,
are trubled with a cough or cold gis ~,
y trial and become acquainted Win IL,
It's good qualities. For sale by al
dealers. X
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Mr. John McDowall, a we'll known
citizen of Gainesville, was in Ocala
Wednesday afternoon, having come
down in his Cadillac touring car He
was accompanied by Misses Mervln
Ray. Annie Fowler, Katie Bars and
couple of other friends, and the
trip 10 Ocala was made in excellent
time. and was a most pleasant one.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

A bottle of ardent spirits fioated
across the Atlantic In little over
two years. And we can imagine there
are men with sufficient patience and
leisure to sit down on the pebbly
strand and wait for the next one
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

The Kings Daughters will hold a
meeting this forenoon at 10 o'clock in
the Methodist church. 1t is earnestly
desired that all members should at
tend this meeting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Mrs f. C. Bennett, who was oper,
ated on Sunday afternoon for appen
dicitis, is improving splendidly. She
Is now considered entirely out of dan
ger and il is hoped will soon De well
and strong. This will be very pleas
ant news TO her many friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

Miss Bernardine Jarrett of Little
Rock. Arkansas, has returned to
0cala from a very lovely visit at
Orlando with Miss Adlee Davis, who
was recently an admired visitor here
Miss Jarrett is again with her sister
Mrs. Allan Walkley, on Wenona
street
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-05-03

II the vote in the next primary is
the same as that of last Tuesday, Mr..
Carmichael will need 81 votes to have
a majority and Mr.. Meffert So.