The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
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Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
The revival meetings at the Metho
dist church are being well attended
and considerable interest is manifest
ed.
Many of our towns people are suf-
fering with colds, but we are glad to
report that none are seriously ill.,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w FAINT, Jr.., who
took a weeks vacation during the holi-
days, returned last Thursday They
visited friends in Irvine, and report
very enjoyable time.
Mr.. r. l.. Sumner, our genial station
agent, returned from a two weeks va
cation on January Ist, and took charge
Of the office the following day. Mrs.
Sumner and the baby remained with
her parents in Parish for an extended
visit.
Mr.. George Bailey Of Roc.l Island,
H.. arrived Thursday. He was accom-
panied by his sister, Mrs Van Horn,
and they are pleasantly located at the
Gales for the winter Mir Bailey 5
friends will be glad to know that he
has nearly recovered from the serious
automobile accident ne met with some
weeks ago.
Mrs. \. " Fielding Fad Miss Edna
and Master james made a holiday Wis
ii to Gainesville Mrs. Fielding and
James returned Saturday. Miss Edna
expects TO b. away from home for
some time.
Mr.. W. w. Cowles is once more a
busy man, working at his trade. He
has recently built a chimney for 10
seph Millsom. and is now at work on
Mr.. Beardsley's new bungalow. which
is fast reaching completion.
Mr.. Arthur Connolly. a Boston law.
yer who has recently been visiting a
brother in Oregon, has joined his fam
lily here, who are spending the win
ter with Mrs. Connelly's sister, Mrs.
viii Merrill
Mr.. Joseph Nilsson, VINO mas been
suffering greatly for months with a
bad foot, which up to the present
time has baffled medical skill, was
taken to the hospital in 0cala Mon
day. His many friends here are hop
ing he will be much benefited by his
STAY in the hospital, where he can
have a physician in daily attendance.
At times We feel sadly the need OF q
doctor in town, but rejoice that our
little village is so healthy that it
seems impossible for doctor 10 make
a living here.
Miss Ruby McClendon, who has
position in WILDWOOD Is visiting her
mother during her holiday vacation.
Mr.. j. A. Freeman and family. MIR.
and Mrs. W. S. Cogswell and MIR.
Needham Nix attended a dance at the
Adams residence in Shady Grove last
Friday evening. The dance was glY-
en- in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
T. Freeman, who are here on visit
from Lynchburg. Va.
The quarterly pension papers OF the
Confederate veterans and widows
we're made out this week by Judge l.
L. Hopkins as follows: Mrs Mary
Fogg, Mrs. Mary PelOt, Rev. b. r
Freer. Mr. Japhet Thompson and Mr.
Worry Fitzpatrick, who was one OF the
celebrated sharp-shooters OF the south
and although he is now over s. years
old. it is said of him that if he tires
! his trusty rife fifteen times there Will
be at least fourteen dead squirrels
Mr.. Will Adams, who came home
some time ago to help with the crops,
as his father, Mr.. Abner Adams, was
physically disabled, is soon to return
to his carpenter work in Virginia
Mr.. John D. Lyles and Miss Elsie
Rheinohl returned to their work last
Sunday, after a delightful visit at the
home of Mr. ]. ]. Nelson.
Work has commenced on the resi-
dence of Mrs. V. D. P. Pratt, which is
to be remodeled. The old Il" is torn
away, and a new dining room and
kitchen will be built, also a wide We
randa. Mr.. George Merrill and Mr.
Alba Towne are doing the work.
Mr.. Lucius Hoyt of Danbury, Conn.
,oao - short Ston in town Monday
on his way to DeLand to look after
land interests there.
A few days ago thirty-two ducks
were counted on Lake Lillian. Tues
day there were only two left-the rest
migrated south. Does this mean cold
weather all winter?