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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03
MAKES A NEW CONFESSION

A special from Gainesville says
that Tom Smith, the negro who in his
confession week ago declared that
he was only & pawn in the murder
here on February 26th last of Dr..
H. C. Spencer, and that A. A. Hamp-
ton, white man, woodsman for the
Gainey turpentjne camp, was the man
who assassinated Spencer, has since
made a complete confession. Smith
now exonerates Hampton, and says
he alone was concerned in the muir
der, Turing SPENCER to a lonely place
in the woods and shooting the top
of his head off with a shotgun.
Smith says his motive for the muc-
der was not revenge, as was at first
supposed, but that through the con-
tinued illness of his wife he had been
unable to meet his bills, and th0ught
he might get considerable money
from Dr. Spencer's person. This
prompted him to commit the murder
Smith got S. in money and gold
watch from the body.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03
OCALA FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JANUARY g. 1918
MRS. LOoNEY ENTERTAiNS SUN
DAY SCHOOL CLASS

Tuesday night Mrs George c. Loo
ney entertained her Sunday school
class of boys and a number of their
young girl friends al an exceedingly
pleasant salmagundi party at her
home on Fort King avenue. For this
occasion Mrs. Looney had her home
very prettily decorated with ferns
and flowers, Christmas bells and hol-
ly wreaths.
There were q number of tables ar
ranged in the different rooms and va
rious interesting and unique games
were played. At one table macaroni
was threaded, at several up jinks"
kept the young folks merry, and
there were also several other games,
all being played progressively, and
for nearly two hours these games
were greatly enjoyed. No prizes
were given.
Mrs. Looney was assisted by her
two daughters, Misses Lois and Eu-
nice Ellis, Misses Halle and Esther
Ley, Miss Anna Mcdowell, Mrs. T. E.
BRIGGS and Mrs. Harvey CI3rk.
After the games Mrs Looney serv-
ed cake and lady fingers, peaches
with whipped cream. cherries and
nuts.
The following were the y)ung folks
enjoying this pleasant little party:
Misses Matilda Hkynesworth. Mat
tie Lee Stroud, Trmmie St9rdley,
Hannay Ellis, Sue Moore, Elizabeth
Davis, Meme Davis, Margaret Jac,c-
son, Annie Moorhead, lartEa Kate
Rentz, Mabel MeEert, Elin)r Nixon
Alice Sexton, Rexe Todd, Virginia
Sistrunk, May Stein, and Messrs. Olaf
Zewadski, Claude Hickel, Eddie
Rentz, Joe Blalock, Carlton Erwin
Bernard Koonce, Roscoe 1Ie1ert, Al.
fred Green, Clarence Blaloch, Carol
Blalock, Roy Bridges, Ralph Billings
ley, Roy Nixon, c. H. Mcdonald and
George Looney, Jr
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03
THE ocALA HOUSE

Mr.. Robert T. Adams, proprietor of
the Ocala House, finished up counting
the number of arrivals at his hotel
during the year 1912, and says that
it had the largest AID NEST popular
run in its history.
1t took care of twenty-eight chou.
sand and seventy-one guests. HaG
there been 179 more arrivals it would
have averaged fifty for every day in
the year.
Ten thousand dollars were spent on
improvements, new baths an toilets
were put in, new furniture purchased
and the plumbing was entirely over
hauled.
This year more money will be
spent for betterments, and he has
faith that with the aid of the Har-
rington Hall hotel that Ocala can be
made tourist town, and that both
hotels can be kept full all the year
round.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. B. Weihe
gave very enjoyable New Years
party Tuesday night at their home in
the fourth ward, entertaining a mum
Der of sheir friends most delightful
ly. Their guests remained long
enough to ring out the old and ring
in the new" this custom of weleom-
ing the New Year having been OBJ
served for many years in the Weihe
family. The heuse was beautifully
decorated in Christmas array, and
eggnog, punch, fruit cake, fruits,
nuts, raisins and other holiday
goodies" were served throughout
the evening, which was a very happy
one with music, conversation, games,
etc.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03
MISS BLAIR WOODROW'S NEW
YEAR PARTY

Among the Young set another OF
the lovely parties of the holiday sea-
son was Miss Blair Woodrow's New
Year afternoon party for Miss Onie
ChaZal who is home from school at
Columbia, S. c., for the holidays, and
for her two cousins, Misses DOROTHY
and Marie Hickman, who also attend
school in Columbia. There were
twenty young girls present, ami the
afternoon was one of great enjoy
ment There were five tables ar
ranged, and at each table different
game was played. Miss Virginia Sis
trunk won the most games and was
given the prize, a dainty little ivory
manicure set. The BOBBY prize, a
small drum tied with red and green
ribbons, fell to Miss Eunice EIIls
Miss Woodrow was a very sweet
and lovely young hostess and, assist
ed by her mother, after the games
served her guests a salad course and
an ice course. The young girls We're
joined for refreshments by Mr.. and
Mrs. Chazal, Mrs. Hickman, Mr.
Woodrow and Mr Paul Weathers.
After the refreshments were serv-
ed very jolly half hour ensued. Miss
Eunice Ellis recited, Miss Sidney
Harold played and the girls danced
and sang, and altogether had a very
happy time, and the first day of the
New Year was one that will be re-
membered with a great deal of pleas
ure by both Miss Woodrow and her
lovely young guests.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03
MISS PEYSER GIVES LOVELY
PARTY

Lovely indeed was the card party
that was given Tuesday by Miss Ger
tie Peyser at her parents home. Shar-
ing the honors at this party were a
bevy of visiting girls-Miss frankie
Smith of Plant City, Miss Leila
Woods of Birmingham, Ala, Miss
Maggie Lyle of Lake Weir, Miss
Clara Rentz Of Georgia, and a popu-
lar bride and groom of this city, Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Fishel, and Mrs. Wal
ter L. Green, charming young bride
of Plant City.
This group of young people stood
with Miss Peyser as she greeted her
guests, and Mr. and Mrs. Peyser, Mr..
Nathan Peyser, Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe
of Albany, Ga, and Miss Josephine
Bullock also received ana gave g
hearty welcome to the visitors.
There were over sixty guests, and
the fifteen tables where they play
ed cards We rearrange1 in the din
ing room, library and drawing room
The Peyser home was a scene OF
loneliness with it's decorations, which
suggested the Christmas season
throughout the entire house
The dining room, which is papered
III green, was beautifully adorned in
holly, brilliant red SALIVA, and red
Snd green ribbons were gracefully
festooned over the windows and
doors, and also gave additional bean-
ty to the chandeliers. This same idea
was used to splendid effect in the
other rooms, where also exquisite red
roses were placed on the mantels.
The hostess was quite stunning on
Tuesday night, wearing a handsome
black crepe de ckene, and her mother
wore a lovely blre charmeuse.
The score cards were also suggest
i've OF the Christmas season, being
red Christmas bells, tied with green
ribbons. They were passed by pretty
little Misses Carolyn and Babette
Peyser and tfs prizes We're done up
in lovely Christmas boxes. Miss
Rosebud Robinson won the ladies'
prize and Mr.. Carlos L. Sistrunk won
the gentleman's prize.
The menu served was an elaborate
and delicious one, and consisted OF
chicken salad, potato chips, saltines,
sailed almonds, pickles, olives stuffed
with pimento, coffee with whipped
cream. and cheese and nut sandwich
es, cakes and delicious minis IN green
and red.
This delightful menu was beautiful
ly served by a bevy of pretty girls,
Misses Theo and Gladys Wallis, Lois
Dame, Ruth Rentz and Music Bullock
Miss Peyser's party was declared TO
be one of the most delightful of the
many affairs that have been given in
Ocala this winter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Florida is the leading state of the
Union in the production of phosphate
rock, according to the United States
Geological SURVEY. In 1911 the phos-
plate product was valued at $9,47S.-
63S, compared with $S,647,774 in
1910. California was the largest pro-
Queer of petroleum, asphalt, borax,
gems and precious stones, manganese
lite, quicksilver, and platinum in 1911;
also the largest producer of gold
Chipley Verdict.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mrs. Melissa Carson, mother OF
Hon. C. A. Carson, chairman of the
trustees of Columbia College and
president of the State Bank of Kis-
simmee, died suddenly at her home
in Reynolds, Ca, the funeral taking
place Friday. Mrs. Carson resided at
the home of her son and leaves four
children to mourn her loss, they be-
ing as follows: C. A. and n. B. Car
son of Kissimmee, Mrs. ]. ]. Farmer
of Hampton, Ca, and j. j. Carson of
Reynolds, Ga.-Kissimmee Notes in
Metropolis.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

B. F. Condor of Ocala, who is in
the city attending. the annual meeting
of the agents and representatives o.
the Cable Piano Company, says Ocala
is one of the best places in the state
for the placing of musical instrU-
ments; that the people are real mu-
sic-lovers, and that they will not be
satisfied with a cheap instrument of
any kind.-Jacksonville Metropolis.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Prof. Ray and daughter of Tampa
are here attending the teachers coa-
vention. Miss Ray is the guest OF
Mrs. Rexie Todd while in the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. B. s. Cappleman and his son,
Mr. C. J. Cappleman, of Brooksville,
are spending several days in Ocala
this week. Mr.. Cappleman is a broth
er to Mr.. J. B. Cappleman of this city.
Mr. Cappleman lived in Ocala a num-
Der of years ago and his old friends
welcome him back to the place where
he spent his young manhood days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Miss Arnold and Miss Frances Ar.
mold OF Weirsdale, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Henry of Oklawaha were in
the city Tuesday and Wednesday.
They came up especially to attend
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Weathers' receb-
ton for Mr.. and Mrs. George Ford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Miss Georgia Berger, who taught
in Ocala for several years, and who
now teaches in the Tampa high
school, is here for the State Teach
ers' Convention. Her Ocala friends
are delighted to see her.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Miss Sarah McCreery, who has
been the guest of Miss Meta Jewett
for the past few days, returned to
Tampa Wednesday afternoon. Miss
McCreery is a great favorite in Ocala,
and her friends are sorry that her
stay this year was such short one.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

DR.. w. F. Yocum is a conspicuous
figure in the sessions of the teach
ers' association. He has been a
member of it since it held its first
meeting at DeFuniak Springs, where
the association was organized. The
doctor is a guest of his daughter,
Mrs. w. T. Gary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. L. A. Gabel, who has been with
Mr.. Jake Brown in this city for a
number of years, has resigned his po-
sition with Mr.. Brown, and will very
shortly embark in other business.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. Ed Parr presented his nieces,
Misses Anne Pope and Katie May Ea
gleton with a fine Christmas and New
Years present in the shape of Ho
bart NJ. Cable piano, which he pur
chased from Mr.. A. NJ. Lansford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Prof. Terrell of Key West, who sew
eral years ago taught in the Ocala
high school, is here attending the
State Teachers Convention, and re
newing old acquaintance.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Dr. ]. L. Kelly, county superintend-
ent of public schools for AlachEa
county, is here for the State Teach
ers' Convention. There is quite a
large delegation of Alachua county
teachers in the city for this impor-
tant convention.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. Walter Mucklow of Jackson
vile of the firm of Mucklow and
Ford, was a visitor TO the city Tues
day, coming down for the Ford
Weathers wedding.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. Frank O. Reagan of Brooks
vile, formerly of this city, is here
with the school teachers. He is q
member of the board of trustees for
his county and is greatly interested
in aings educational
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. Ralph T. Birdsey, who spent
the Christmas holidays in this c,.y,
has returned to his home in Macon
Ga. Mrs. Birdsey and son will re-
main in the city for several weeks
longer with her mother, Mrs. H. A.
Ford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. L. r. Chazal and family and
guests came home Tuesday afternoon,
after spending several days very de-
lightfully at Woodinar.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Prof. f. w. Van Brunt, who several
years ago taught in the Ocala High
is here for the convention, and
is renewing many acquaintance here.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Messrs. Earl Hall and Julius Brown
have returned to their college duties
at the G. NJ. A, at College Park, Ga.
They went up Ia Mr.. William VOLTS
automobile.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

This is the season when we pause
To cuss the cost of living,
And say nice things about S. Claus,
And the high cost of giving"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. Frederick Hooker CT the u. OF
F., is the guest of his brother, Mr.
Will Hooker, and family, for a few
days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. J. w. Paine is a we'll known
visitor in Ocala. He was formerly in
terested in the Meadows, in this coun-
ty.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Miss Sara Puleston of Monticello is
the attractive guest of Miss Isabel
Mays during the State Teachers
Convention.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Heating return
ed yesterday in their automobile from
Daytona, where they had been on a
visit to Mr. Keatings parents.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Woodrow and
daughter came home Tuesday from a
weekend visit at Woodmar.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mr.. w. H. Moore, former citizen
of this city, but Zow of Athens, Ala,
is in the city for a few days, greeting
old friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Rev. T. ]. Nixon and family LETT
Wednesday night for their new hone
in Tallahassee.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mrs. NJ. E. Hickson OF Osleth3rpe,
Ga, is in the city on visit TO her
daughter, Mrs. NJ c. Dosh.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-01-03

Mrs. Hopkins of Jacksonville, who
is here for the teachers convention,
is. the guest of her cousin, Mrs. E. NJ.
Howard.
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Friday and Sat I.tiay.-ad 81.
The Washington times., 1913-12-16
Chinese
Shades
For Lamps

The vogue for Chinese effects in furn-
ishings has opened out new possibilities
for those who are clever with palate
and brush
Candle and lamp shades to match the
beautiful lacquer chests and the ORR
entail draperies which are so much
priced nowadays come within the power
of most amateurs. All that is required
is the necessary parchment lamp shade
paper with a good pattern. Any worm
out shade may. of course. be split up
in order TO obtain the shape. while the
design and coloring must be copied
from some real antique, either lacquer
or china
If there is much black, gold. and
scarlet lacquer in the room the shades
should represent the three effects, using
for preference a black background and
tracing the design of birds and flowers
from any source which may be avail
able.
These black shades are, as a matter
of fact, very restful to the eyes. The
groundwork Is usually washed In first
of all, painting 1t In Chinese ink with
broad, soft brush, working round the
traced pattern. which can be filled In
afterward with some effective colortng.
Where the electric light or lamp is
fitted to a china stand in Oriental de-
sign the pattern may be exactly repro
duced in water colors on the shade.
The Washington times., 1913-12-16
Don't" "A Harmful Word

| Petty! Don't touch that pen again
| How many times have I told you moi
to touch it?"
But mother, you're always telling
me not to do something. if you'll tel
| me what I may do. then III do it,
and Betty threw herself into a sorry
looking heap upon the couch.
Poor Betty! Could you blame her:
To think that one mean little word. a
word that has no legitimate standing
among educated people, a word that
no dictionary will haTbor-tO think
that such an insignificant intruder
and usurper is always hurting so
many childish hearts. Why. its dis
graceful. that's what it is. With the
many societies springing up for the
reformation of this and that. why
isn't there at least one for the an
inhalation OF "Dor't." for among chill
Gren at least it has u discouraging
influence. 1t becomes such habit
that many mothers use il unthink-
irgly. and if it did any coed. who
would care? But it doesn't. 1t only
makes the children wonder what is
the matter with grown-ups.
The Effect of Don't"
In using il ones idea naturally Is to
so influence the child that she will
not only cease doing what she is do
ing, but refrain from doing it again.
But it's effect is just the opposite
for the constant crying of don't
has Il negative influence and tends
to keep the child's mind on the very
thing you wish IL to forget.
Now suppos. that Betty has pen
chant for something on your writing
table. You see her at IL and dis
cCuraginGly think
There. she's at it again! After all
my talkr'
But think another moment, little
The Washington times., 1913-12-16
ALIAS THE NIGHT WIND
- By vARICK VANARDY -
cpyrgh FankA AMnseyCo

! in the world do You mean?" she was
fast becoming angry, and her right
hand sought the concealed pocket where
she carried a weapon.
He saw the act and leered at her.
"Oh! you needn't reach for your gun, T"
| he said, with an open sneer. Il amt
goin' to hurt you-or try to. That amt
| my lay. But there are some things that
I'm going to say to you, an you've got
| to hear EN-"
VERY well. Say them-and CO."
shut the door. and WILL
II prefer TO leave it open. Do you
know that there are two officers outside
here and tnat can easily summon them
| if care to do So she said
Again he leered at her.
"Of course, 1 know it." he replied
You amt taking a step now that
| amt watched an counted. An you
can summon 'em, If you like. Much
good it'll do you, I'm their superior Of
ficer. They wouldn't stay around long
If they found me here
Say what you have TO say, then,
and go away she answered him.
We'll, it's this, You amt fooled me
none, you can bank on that. You amt
fooled any of them very much; not SOS
you could notice it. The whole bunch
downtown is onto your curves, Lady
particular as I am
'I don't in the least understand what
you are talking about" she retorted
I'm talkin' about this Night Wind
business, an YOU know It. 1 Just got
wise to the fact today that q woman
policeman and a big. black cop-who
was q fake. of course-went into a
house three doors from mine one night,
not so very long ago, an pulled a chap
that had hurt his ankle, or something.
outa the back yard.
Il ran into the old man that lives
there today, an he told me all about
1t; an, say. mebby You think l didn't
tumble to who that woman policeman
was, and to who the guy with the
game ankle was Meboy you think I'm
just a plain fool. but I amt. / amt
got onto to the black cop business yet
but will. You're going to tell me
or else I'm goin' to clap the irons onto
your dainty white wrists and take you
down to headquarters, prisoner.
Think 1t over, Lady Kate. You're I'D
against 1t this time, an you've got to
come to terms or I'll know the reason
why"
What terms? She recognized his
power and thought to tempcrize.
CONTINUED Tomorrow.)
The Washington times., 1913-12-16
Hazel Dean Mystery To
Remain UnSOlVed
By CARLTON TEN EYCK.

that her people might not be Inundated
| She followed that up with an admission
| that she was an orphan without any
relatives. and came from some place
near New York.
The most mysterious thing about
Hazel was that she seemed to be fibbins
with no object except to keep her real
name deep. dark secret. She Is
beautiful girl of obvious refinement and
good breeding. Her speech and manner
betrayed excellent education and train
ing.
She seemed to want to gain nothing
from her misrepresentations, and ad-
mitted falsehoods. She Stunned motor
iety, refused to talk for publication,
declined offers of marriage and stage
propositions. Her pictures were pub
iished broadcast. yet no one ever ap-
peared to claim relationship with the
iirI. Nobody was found who knew
her.
When she was placed IN the hospital
she said that she had tried to die be-
cause girl could not make an honest
living in New York. She said she came
here to pose for artists and met with
insults. Penryn Stanlaws, an artist Of
prominence, interested himself In the
model, and he and Mrs. Stanlaws took
her home to their studio apartment,
where she lived for several weeks.
tOlu Ine Cnllu-IOr
Hazel Is little more than q child-that
her story, if untrue, should be cor
rected, as it reflected on all artists.
many of whom were his very best
friends
The girl then said readily that her
story was a fabrication. She said that
she had met with nothing but courteous
treatment from the artists for whom
she had posed. and that they paid her
enough to enable her to live. Pressed
for the reason why she wanted to die,
she said simply that she was tired Of
living. Was there a love affair? No.
certainly not. Hazel never had a sweet
heart in her life. And SO it went. The
girl told one story after another, only
TO deny each in turn, and each denial
left her mystery deeper than before.
Finally she was entirely well. Her
body was nourished, and the color came
back into her cheeks, the sparkle to her
eye. Stanlaws and his wife could not
keep her. She was still a ward OF the
court. Dozens of offers from kind
hearted and reliable people had come TO
give the girl home.
The magistrate investigated the offers
and selected a home in the country for
the girl. She said she was willing TO
go there. and that perhaps is the end
of Hazel Dean, an absorbing mystery
of brief span, so far as the public Is
concerned. Mysteries are not long
lived In New York.
The Washington times., 1913-12-16
LIFE OF EARTH
100000 YEARS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10
Replying to question put by a
clergyman at the weekly meet
ing of Presbyterian ministers to-
day, Prof. Eric Doolittle, direc-
tor of the University of Penn
sylvania's astronomical observa-
tory, said he thought that life
on this earth would come to an
end in about 100000 years.
Prof. Doolittle had been max
ing an address on astronomy.
In reference to the end of the
earth's life he said:
Unless some supernatural
power or being interferes, or
the earth comes in contact with
another planet or heavenly body,
the earth will exist for l5,OOO,-
300 years more. The earth is de-
pendent upon the sun for its
heat and light, although it now
contains some heat itself. When
the sun eventually cools off the
result will be darkness and cold,
which will bring an end to all
life, animal and vegetable"