The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-11
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| matter he will be furnished with.
An interesting letter was read
from Engineer Twombly, showing
| his interest in Ocala has not slacken-
| ed.
Progress was reported on the plan
to establish water softening plant.
The special letter, printed in the
Star few days ago, of Manager
Jones of the Florida Citrus Ex-
change, assuring Ocala that every
visitor in the party here recently,
went away booster for the county,
was read and applauded.
ing received show that Secretary
| Rooney is on to his job, never pass
ing up an opportunity to advertise
| Marion county, and always creating
a favorable impression on those
| whom he induces to come to see us.
The work of the special commit
| tee that went before the county
commissioners will .be fully demon
L
fectiveness of concerted action.
A special committee of three will
be appointed by President MacKay,
to solicit funds to send Attorney Ed
final argument before the state rail-
road commission on the long and
short haul law. Mr.. Spencer has be-
gun his work so we'll that he should
Funds are also needed to pay for
transcript of the proceedings at the
Ocala meeting. Business men, grow
ers and shippers included, of this
quickly as possible, as every man
who pays freight is vitality interest
ed in it.
Complimentary letters from Vice
Caps of the Seaboard and Traffic
Manager Craig of the Coast Line, ac-
knowIedging receipt of copies of the
Marion county edition of the Tampa
with appreciation.
A communication from Mr.. Il. n.
Mote of Leesburg was read. This
gentleman, on whom the mantle of
the lamented Dozier seems to have
fallen, is busy making all arrange
ments possible to cooperate with the
government in carrying out Ottawa
ha improvement.
Mr.. Redgrave of Lakeland, who
has been successful in cultivation of
the spineless cactus, made a talk ex-
planning his methods. The members
took much interest in the matter, as
the value OF spineless cactus is be-
coming recognized. Mr.. j. NJ. Mef-
fert will experiment with the plant
on one of his big farms
Will be Ready to Aid Inland Water
The following resolution, present
ed by Mr.. Baxter earn. brought
forth one of the warmest arguments
rooms. Many points of interest were
developed. The final result was the
adoption of the resolution. Some of
our readers members of the board
do not think much of it. But it is
we'll to remember L. E. Dozier's
noble fight for Oklawaha improve
ment. which had no better outlook
| for success at its beginning than the
| Ocala canal has now. Certain it is
that if it can be accomplished the
trans-Flcrida canal will be the great
est thing for Ocala yet, and make
our city the principal distributing
point for all Florida.
Mr.. earns resolution is as fol.
lows:
Mr.. earns Resolution
, Ocala. Fla, June 10th, 1914
Il Whereas, The greatest question
now confronting not only the people
of this section. but practically th<
) entire nation, is that of securing bet
) ter freight rates. Fully realizing
5 that our people are not fully aliv,
) to this great and vital issue. and be
lieving this is the opportune era TO
r arousing our people to the necessi
: ty of quick action. and
e Whereas, The only way to secur
4 and handle this great question i
r thru organized and systematic pro
), ceedure, and this cannot be bette
: done than thru concerted effort o
;. the Board of Trade; therefore be i,
: Resolved, That the Marion Coun
e ty Board Of Trade is of the opinio
o THAT there will within very few year