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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
BELLEvIEW

Belleview, Dec. 2.-Mr. Claude E.
Conner of Oklawaha dropped off the
train last Friday on his way home
from Barlow, where he had been at
tending a convention of o. e. S. He
visited around among his friends part
of the afternoon and then hied him
away to his cozy home on Lake Weir.
Mr.. Thurmon Cornell of the Pedro
section, was business visitor to town
last Saturday.
Misses Mabel McClain and Mrs.
States of Gambler visited friends in
town last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. w. F. Ritter has returned to
her home at Sidney, after pleasant
visit with her friend, Miss Maggie
Whisenant.
Mr.. C. w. Quick of Gambler was in
town last Saturday night, coming
over especially to hear the temper
ance lecture.
Mrs. S. P. Price left last week for
Manatee to spend the holidays with
her family.
w. D. Upshaw, noted temperance
lecturer and worker of national repu-
tation, held rally on the Main street
of Belleview one night last week, to
which several hundred of the citizen
ry attended. The demon rum and his
cohorts were rounded up from all
sides and attacked with unassailable
arguments, interspersed with fire.
quent anecdotes, stories, comparisons
and statistics. The crowd was kept
in a jolly good humor and showed its
sympathy for the movement by fire.
quent volleys of applause and laugh
ter, and after two hours of continu-
Gus attack upon the badly demoraliz-
ed enemy, old John Barleycorn, the
victorious hero of the evening hied
him hence to that stronghold of in
EQUITY more commonly known as
Ocala, there to engage the forces of
| the common enemy.
District Superintendent Carnine
made his regular quarterly conference
| call last Monday. Monday night he
conducted services at the Methodist
church and baptised number of per-
sons.
Messrs. John e. Tremere and C.. A.
Tremere spent last Sunday on Heath
er Island, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
o. Hightower.
Mrs. John w. Brown returned from
Ocala Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Troy Hall, farmer, spent sew
eral hours in town last Monday morn
| ing, saying hello to his many friends
and discussing the game law and his
favorite topic of hunting.
Dec. 3rd, which comes on Friday
there will be scene of great activity
at the town hall. The w. C. T. u. is
making great efforts to out do former
! efforts in presenting a little playlet
for the benefit of the cause. Are you
coming?
Mrs. Marion T. Bohanon went up to
Jacksonville one day last week to meet
her brother, Mr.. George Newlands
who has been travelling in the far
west. He likes Belleview so well
that he expects to strike his tent here
| for the balance of the winter.
Mrs. J. Walter Nelson returned
from visit to her mother in Jack
sonville after spending week in the
metropolis.
Mrs. J. E. Murray of Gainesville is
in town visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fielding.
Mrs. James M. Shedd came in last
Tuesday morning from Beaufort, S
c., where she has been spending the
summer with her relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Merrill and
daughter, Miss Dorothy, have return
ed from lengthy trip to Vermont
and Massachusetts.
I
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
A CLOGGED SYSTEM
NEEDS ATTENTION

Are you bilious, dizzy and listless :?
DIR. Kings New Life Pills taken at
once seizes upon constipation and
starts the bowels moving naturally
and easily. Moreover it acts without
gripping. Neglect of clogged system
often leads to most serious complica-
tons. Poisonous matters and a body
poorly functioning need immediate
attention. If you wish to wake up to-
morrow morning happy in mind and
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Major Butler, the veteran primer
and accomplished writer, was in the
city today for short time, calling on
his friends in the trade. The major
was with the Inverness Chronicle for
many years and enjoyed the reputa-
ton of editing one of the newest
country weeklies in the state. The
major is not in the best of health and
is resting up from his journalistic
labors for time.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Careful people see that they are
stopped. DIR. Kings New Discovery is
a remedy of tried merit. 1t has held
its own on the market for 46 years.
Youth and old age testify to its sooth-
ing and healing qualities. Pneumonia
and lung troubles are often caused by
delay of treatment. DR.. Kings New
Discovery stops those hacking coughs
and relieves lagrippe tendencies. Mon
ey back if it fails. SOC and /. No. 2.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
THE COLDS OF MANKIND

= CUREU BIZ FINES
Have you ever gone through a typ
ical pine forest when you had cold ?
What vigorous impulse it sent!
How you opened wide your lungs to
take in those invigorating and mys-
terious qualities. Yes, DIR. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey possesses those stimulat-
ing qualities and overcomes hacking
coughs. The inner lining of the throat
is strengthened in its attack against
cold germs. Every family needs a bot
tle constantly at hand. 25c. No. 2.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

The dry people had a big meeting
az Pennington last night. Mrs. Full
ton, the noted temperance worker,
made an address which was most en-
Enthusiastically received by the big au-
dience, which with the exception of
three ladies, was made up of dry
voters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
SURGICAL RUBBER
GOODS REPAIRED

l am now thoroughly prepared to
repair all kinds of surgical rubber
goods for physicians and nurses, as
well as rubber toilet and surgical ar
ticles in the home. Davies the
Tire Man. Aft
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
NOTICE

There are number of articles
pans, dishes, ETC., that were unclaim-
ed after the fair dinners last week.
These are all at the home of Mrs. z.
Van Hood on Fort King and will be
returned or delivered by Mrs. Hood
if notified by the owners.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Mr.. Upshaw will give his great lee
ture, "John and His Hat" at the
Temple theater tomorrow evening at
8 o'clock. Let all who want to hear a
good thing be present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
TIRES AND TUBES vULcAN1zED

Do not wait; bring your tires and
tubes to me NOW and have them
properly vulcanized as soon as the
need appears. We do the work right
and GUARANTEE results. Davies,
TIE Tire Man. 4-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Mr.. Upshaw was enthusiastically
received by the prohibitionists at Citra
last night, and will speak at Fort Nc
Coy tonight. His inspiration sustains
this frail little man to do a great
work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
NOTICE 70 HoUsEKEEPERs

lie you want any kind of furniture
repaired, re-upholstered. re-polished
or remodeled, write me. Satisfaction
guaranteed, and the prices are right.
Fred J. Burden, Box AS, Ocala.
Fla. 9-2-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
HOTEL FIRE ESCAPE SIGNS

The Star office has the regulation
hotel-room fire exit sign cards in
stock, as prescribed by the state law
and the hotel Inspector. Price, Is for
81; so for $3.50; 100 for $2.25. Pos
tage prepaid. d7-w-tf-11-25-15
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

FOR RENT-One of the best located
stores and best stands in the city, To-
Gated on the, public square, is for
rent January 1st. Apply to B. Cold
man, Ocala, Fla. dly-wky-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Carter's Delicious Cake
Buy it for the children's sake.
l. is so light, pure and fine,
Give it to them Ell the time.
If Carriers Bakery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
TYPEWRITER FOR SALE

A standard make typewriter, al
most new, in perfect condition, for
sale cheap, either cash or time. Adj
dress typewriter, Star Office. 22-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
lJNCLASSFIED ADS.
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE. FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

FOR RENT-Two unfinished rooms;
electric lights and use of bath; locat-
ed at 419 w. Broadway. Apply to
Fred j. Burden, box 448, Ocala. 6t* :
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Friday night, Dec. Bird, the w. c.
T. U. of Belleview will give an en-
tertainment in the town hall in that
place that promises to be very in
teresting affair.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
Bear This in Mind

81 consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy by far the best medicine in
the market for colds and Group" says
Mrs. Albert Blosser, Lima, Ohio. Many
others are of the same opinion. OBJ
tainable everywhere. Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

SEE TEE FARM on the Silver
Springs road which furnishes the
Merchants Cafe every day with
fresh vegetables, milk and eggs. II.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

FOR SALE-Horse and Buggy. A
six-year-old, highly bred horse with
either surrey or buggy, as may be
preferred, for sale cheap for cash.
Horse is fine saddle animal or for
buggy, surrey or any other purpose;
gentle and reliable. Apply to o. B.
nowse, Ocala, Fla. lift
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
Owes Her Good Health to Chamber.
Iain's Tablets

81 owe my good health to Chamber
lain's Tablets" writes Mrs. r. G.
Neff, Crookston, Ohio. 1.-TWO years
ago / was an invalid due to stomach
trouble. / took three bottles of these
tablets and have since been in the
best of health" Obtainable every
where. Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
Laughter Aids Digestion

Laughter is one of the most health
full exertions; it is of great help to
digestion. A still more effectual help
is a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. If
you should be troubled with indiges-
ton give them a trial. They only
cost a quarter. Obtainable every
where Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

On Saturday and Monday, 16
pounds of sugar for 81, with one dol
ar's worth of other groceries, for
ash Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Butter Nut Bread has the right taste;
None of it ever goes to waste.
It is so pure, wholesome and good;
For health it's the very best food.
If Carter's Bakery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
ONION PLANTS

Unlimited quantities of White Ber-
muda Onion plants at 20 cents per
hundred, Ut 81 per thousand. Phone
IA. BITING & CO.,
3t N. Magnolia ST, ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

On Saturday and Monday, 16
pounds of sugar for 81, with one dol
Iar's worth of other groceries, for
cash. Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
ORANGE PACKERS TICKETS

This Office will make close prices
on sets of tickets for orange packers
for the coming season. Write us for
samples and prices.
DIV If The Ocala Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

FOR RENT-Well located and nicely
furnished rooms in residence next to
the Colonial; also for light house
keeping. Inquire at the Colonial. TIFF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Give magazine subscriptions for K
mas. It's easy if you let The Book
Shop do the work for you. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Do your Xmas shopping early this
year before the goods are picked over.
The Book Shop is daily getting in new
Christmas novelties. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

FOR SALE-Orange grove with crop
on Lake Weir, $500. S. S. Savage
Jr & Co. 3O-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

On Saturday and Monday. Is
pounds of sugar for 81, with one dol
lars worth of other groceries. for
ash. Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

new arrival the first
thought sh ouId be
Mothers Friend.r
This IS an external
remedy gently applied
over the stomach mus
cles. 1t makes them
firm and plant. they
expand naturally with
out undue strain. II
removes from til G
nerves those iniu-
ences which are re-
sponsible for much of
the pain incident to the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Fancy Xmas china just in at The
Book Shop. 3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

WANTED-To trade grocery stock
for anything of equal value. Address
c. Fl. Van Allen, Henderson. KY. St.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. the best,
purest and most healthful of ALL
drinks, at Johnny's Place. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
OCALA OCCURRENCES

Mr.. George Crom of Gainesville is
in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
Weather Forecast

Generally fair tonight and Friday,
cooler Friday an din northwest por-
ton tonight; frost in north portion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Mr.. A. H. Goodwin of the big Dod-
son Printers Supply Co. of Atlanta is
in town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

w. K. Lane, M. ID, Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala.
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
WEATHER REPORT

The following reports of tempera-
ture and rainfall are made to the Star
by the government observer, F. G. B.
Weihe, every morning:
Max. Min. Rain
December l so SO =.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Dolls, trains, games, cloth animals
and all other toys at The Book Shop.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

For plumbing ana electrical work
see FL. W. Tucker. Phone 800. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Get your Xmas books and booklets
early at The Book Shop. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Full line of NEW novels at The
Book Shop. 3t
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NOTICE


In the Circnit Court OF the Fifth Judi
cial Circuit of Florida, Marion
gounty-In Chaneery.
! 10 the unknown heirs of c. H Har-
graves, and the unknown heirs OF
Shedriek Atkinson, and all persons
claiming an interest in and to the
northeast quarter Of the southwest
quarter, section 6, township 49,
range g east, and northwest quar-
ter OF southwest quarter and
southwest quarter aef northwest
half OF southwest quarter OF sec
ton ~, township 10. south, OF
1t appearing from the allegations Of
a sworn bill Of complaint filed IN this
court on this day in a suit commenced
by =. q Wade, Walter Ray and Flora
under the name and style of a1orr gon
ka "a ana company. against the un-
the unknown heirs Of Shedrick Atkin-
son, that the complainant believes that
mere are persons interested in the
property inyoIssd N the sa. suit to-
wit the unknown heirs Of G. H Har-
graves aud the unknown heirs Of
Snedrick Atkinson, whose names and
and places Of residence are unknown
10 the complainant and In said bill Of
complaint having prayed for relief
against the said unknown heirs Of said
2. a. dargrayes and the unknown
heirs Of said Shedrick Atkinson
Now therefore you and each of YOU
and ali other persons claiming ar In
terest in or title to the property here
inabove described, are hereby redulT-
ed 20 appear before this honorable
Monday the 9th day of December, A. d.
1913
10 then and there make answer unto
etbe said bill Of complaint exhi bited
against you in said cause now pending
in our said court. and to do further
and receive what our said court shall
j have considered in that behalf. other
wise the complainant win proceed ex
parte.
It is further ordered that a copy Of
this order shall be published once q
week for twelve consecutive weeks in
the ocala Star, a newspaper published
in said county and state
Witness the Honorable W s. Bull
lock, Judge Of our said court, and p
Fl. Nugeuf, clerk. and the seal thereof
at the court house IN OcaIa. Marion
county. Florida, this the 31st day Of
August. =. d. 1915.
Eseal1 p H NUGENT,
Cler kof the Circuit Court OF Marion
County, Florida
BY Alberta Weeks, D. c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

VEGETABLE MILK AND EGGS
from our own farm daily. Open night
and day. Merchants Cafe. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Galvin's Orange Cocoanut creams,
90 cents a pound at Gerig's Drug
store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Fresh seeds of all kinds at tna
Ocsla Seed Store 20-tt
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Try one of those frosted pints of
Pabst Blue Ribbon at Johnny's. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02
A Little Blossom
To Delight the Home

When it is known that in the near
future the home is to be blessed with a
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

HOUSE TO RENT-On Dorothy
street; modern conveniences. Apply
to A. G. Gates. 10-9-tf
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sTATE oF FLoRIDA-

STATE OF FLORIDA,
COENTY OF MARION
I hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true copy of the original order OF
publication IN the foregoing cause. as
the same appears on file IN my office.
This the 31st day Of August, A. D.
1915.
TSea1l p H NUGEgT,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Marion
County, Florida
tf-thurs BY Alberta Weeks. D. c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-12-02

Fresh Rape seed just received at
the Ocala Seed Store. eff
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OKLAWAHA VALLEY
RAILROAD SCHEDULE

No. 71-Leave falatka. 80 a. M,
arrive Ocala, 1885 a. m.
No. 72-Leave Ocala, LOS p. M;
arrive Palatlsa, SIS p. m.
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COUGHS THAT ARE Slipped

[To BE CONTINUED
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-06-04
OUR FIRST NEWSPAPER.
II Was Published In 1890 and Lasted
Just One Issue.

II Was Published In 1890 and Lasted
Just One Issue.
The first newspaper printed in North
America was Publick Occurrences,
which issued its first and only number
In 1900 In Boston. The publisher, Ben
jamin Harris, proposed to get 1t out
monthly, but the authorities came
down on the project '1ikc ton of
brick" and Harris had to abandon the
scheme.
Publlck Occurrences was printed on
three pages Of a folded sheet, the peges
being by IL inches in size. 1t was
printed by II. Pierce for Benjamin
Harris at the London Coffee House"
In Boston. The authorities alleged that
It contained reflections of very high
nature" and within twenty-four hours
of the appearance Of the first number
the editor and publisher was solemnly
warned that repetition of the offense
would merit severe punishment,
"That Memorable Occurrents Of Di-
vine Providence not to be neglected or
forgotten, as they too often are" and
"That people everywhere may better
understand the Circumstances Of Pub.
llque Affairs, both abroad and at
homc," Harris founded his journal, and
It was pity that he should have been
thwartcd In his design "that the Coun-
try shall be furnished once month (or
II any Glut Of Occurrences happen
oftener). with an Account of such con
siderable things as have arrived unto
our Notice. York World,
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fore Friday the and day OF July, 1915;
and you Will take notice that il you
fail to appear and answer said COM
plaiut or otherwise plead thereto with
10 said time. the plaintiff, for want
thereof, will apply to the court for the
relief prayed for and demanded 10 her
said complaint, namely for deorea of
the court forever dissolvipg the bonds
Of ma'riInouy pow and heretofore ex-
isting bet plaintiff and defepd dant
and for the care and custody of Celia
Step e"s, the miuor child Of plaintiff
and def ndant aud for other equita BILE
relief.
This summons is published puIsu-
ant to an order of Hon. Gilbert W.
Phelps, Judge Of the Sixth Judicial
District of the State Of Oregon. duly
made and filed herein on the 18th day
of May, 1915; aud the first publication
hereof 10 made on Friday, the 2lst day
Of May, 1915. and the last publication
will be made on Friday the said 2nd
day of July, 1915, in the Athena
Press newspaper published at Athena,
Umatilla County, Oregon.
Dated this the 18th day OF May,
A. D.. 1915. Will M. Peterson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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Batting Averages to June LIST.
Stockman Kills Tiancee.

A WaIla Walla dispatch states that
Mts. Harriet Cameron Stahl and
Charles f. Thomas, 10th widely known
residents of Walla Walla. were the
victims of murder and suicide there
Saturday night, at the home Of Mrs,
Stsbl. Thomas had heer paving Mrs.
Stahl attentions. and 1t was reported
that they we're to be married. Thom-
aG entered her home Saturday night
and after quarrel shot aud killed her
and then turned the weapon on him
self, dying In about half an hour.
Mis-. Stahl YVES preparing to go TO
California. She was receiving an 10
come of about sl25 mouth from her
fathers estate. which would cease on
her marriage. She leaves prominent
relatives at Walla Walla. Thomas
was stookman who had lived there
| five yeHIs
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Snor ton Bobo turned bis Stan1eld
Ratling on Didion Of the Milton Eagle
last week. As champion Of good
roads, it's a shame that Mr. Bobo is
wasting effort on The East End, for its
portion OF the Umatilla- Walla Walla
road to the Columbia is neariug com.
pletiou. The fight for it was made
before he ever came to Eastern Oregon
aud entered Umatilla county Journal
ism. The West End will get her pur-
tion of roads, all right. and II will be
tuilt probably on the lines laid ont by
the County Court long tefore Mr..
Bobo began turning ammunition.
With the West End liuk of the road
under construction, after the Milton
Weston block is completed. the Stan
6eld Standard editor may ho prevailed
upon to sprinkle the cowpaths of
Switzler's Island with his gatling ma
chine. We have no use for it up this
way.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-06-04
ANCIENT TooTHPICKs.
They Used to Be Made Of Silver and
Were Worn In the Hat.

They Used to Be Made Of Silver and
Were Worn In the Hat.
The employment of toothplcks is very
ancient. In Grote's History Of Greece"
we fad that Agathocles, among the
worst of Creeks was poisoned by a
medlcated quill handed to him for
cleaning his teeth after dinner.
Toothpicks were in common use In
the time of the Caesars, Martial tells
us those made of a chip Of mastic wood
(lentiscus) are the best, but that II you
run short Of such timber Quill win
serve your purpose, and he ridlcules an
old fop who was in the habit of dig
ging away at his gums with his polish.
cd lentlscus, though he had not a tooth
left In bis head.
Toothpicks occur early OF silver, but
pieces Of wood or OF feathers with a
red end as quilts in our day were most
usual. The toothpick is tho Anglo-Sax.
on tothgare. The old name was pick
tooth. II was imported by travellers
from italy and France, and the using
Of It was long deemed an affected
mark of gentllity. 1t was worn as a
trophy in the hat and Sir Thomas
overbury describes courtier, the pink
of fashion. with picktooth In his
hat"
Bishop Earle says OF an idle gallant,
Ellis picktooth bears great part In
his discourse. Telegraph.