The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-12
planning THE PROGRAM.
OF GOOD WORK FOR ocALA
4 Well Attended and Enthusiastic
Meeting of the Board of Trade
Wednesday Evening

Ld5t hlSAL We udu OAS Vi the DCS1
Board of Trade meetings in the his
tory of the new organization, and the
Star only hopes this is q, forerunner
CT many more. Something Of its
workings are enumerated below.
The report of the special finance
committee, Mr.. z. c. Chambliss.
chairman, was of special interest and
he was enthusiastic. stating that not
"a single man approached declined to
pay amounts subscribed and from his
booster talk much good was accom-
plished and many of the new mem
bers were out at last nights meeting
and taking active part.
Mr. Edwards report was exceed
Iingly favorable and along the same
lines. DR.. Boozer was not present
but the secretary made similar re-
port as to the collections being
handled by the doctor
The report of the secretary as to
| financial condition was gratifying
and should encourage our people to
be more determined now to back up
the organization financially as
well as by attending the meetings
and participating in its discussions
and work.
The plans of the Southern Settle
ment and Development Organization
tWere presented by Secretary Rooney
| Who is a charter member of the or
ganization. He read an article from
1.-THE Times-Union of the 18th, show
ling that the state finance committee
vile today, showing the selection of
Mr.. J. NJ. Meffert to represent Ocala
land Marion county AS he could not
| attend, after a general discussion it
was decided one of our strong and
| representative men should be sent to
| take part in this great work and see
| just what good would be accom-
pIished. Mr.. ]. L. Edwards, presi-
dent of the Ocala National Bank, was
unanimously chosen and left on the
early morning train, reaching Jack
secretary wired last night requesting
| that the meeting be deferred until
Mr.. Edwards reached there This
was a wise move and a good selec-
ton. We know the interests of Ma
rion county are in good hands.
Col. Frank Harris called attention
and made special request that the
board hear from Representative
Spencer who was present. This met
with enthusiastic applause and he
responded in happy manner, re-
minding the board of the many
things accomplished at Tallahassee
and showing how Ocala and Marion
county can be benefited by taking
hold of some of these vital questions
now and securing the desired ben
efts from same. One special feature
was the passage of the tick eradica-
ton bill and how Marion county
could get immediate results by go
ing after it. Suggesting that the
board of governors take action along
these lines. Also the work done in
trying to get passed the bill estab-
fishing state emigration bureau
that while it did not get them, still
there was statute permitting the
county commissioners to establish a
fxy H1.a ,aSy
tain same.
A motion was carried appointing
Mr.. Spencer a special committee OF
one to handle this matter as a rep
Preventative of the Board of Trade
and have same made effective in Ma
rion county.
| After Mr.. Spencer's remarks a spe-
cial rising vote of thanks was ten
dered to Representatives Spencer and
Light and Senator Carney for their
good work in behalf of Ocala and
Marion county. Such an expression
from the representative citizens at
the board meeting last night is a
guarantee of their confidence in our
Legislators.
One of the new members was pres
| ent, and, by the way, he took his
place at once, showing his interest in
the work and from his enthusiasm
we feel confident he will be one of
the potent factors in the future.
This was Mr.. Baxter earn. One of
| his first moves was one looking to
the best interests of Marions farm
ers-the securing of suitable lots
and the erection of sheds, feed and
watering troughs for their stock,
where the farmers team will be well
come, free of charge; a guest of the
Board of Trade, welcome to their
new headquarters, where the smi1-
ing secretary stands with open arms
and a source of general information
| TO help and interest them. Mr. earn
was made chairman OF a special com
mittee to handle this important mat
ter to a conclusion. He has associat-
led with him Mr., Phillips and Mr..
Jake Brown This means something
ldoing at once.
The general conclusion was that
this was one of the best meetings OF
the new organization and bespeaks
the interest of our people. We hope
each meeting will grow more in
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