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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07
Mrs. Hawkes. Entertains.

The pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Hawkes. on Nursery street
was the scene of happy gathering
last Thursday when the Merley So
ciety of the Baptist church met on
the shady lawn for their usual meet
ing. The afternon was spent in con-
versation and fancy work and the
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were most gratefully received, for
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07

Mrs. H. H. Millican, at her home
on Scenic Drive, was hostess We'd
nesday evening at party given in
honor of Miss Myra Gunter, who
leaves tomorrow for Sans valley,
where she will teach in the schools
at that place. Games, luncheon anu
jolly good time were enjoyed by
the following young ladies: Bernice
Hale, Ethel Hale, May Skeen, Mae
Bess. Grace Bess, Nina Brewer,
Corabelle Thimmes, Marian STRAIT
ton, Amy Leavitt, Anna Belle Van
Natta and Myra Gunter.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07
In the Social Realm

the afternoon, though pleasant, was
very warm. The hostess was assist
ed by Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Holmes and
Mrs. Hatfield. This little band of
earnest workers deserves a great
deal of credit for its assistance in
the work of the Baptist church.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07

Rev. Oliver Dolphin of Auoka.
Mimi, is in Ashland visiting his
brother, Father Dolphin of the Cath
olic church. Upon going through
Lithia park he remarked that it was
the prettiest park he had ever seen.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07
Wedding of Well.Known Couple.


At the Congregational Manse on
Wednesday night, September g.,
1916, at $3.50 o'clock, Walter G.
Tucker and Mary L. Homes were
united in marriage. In the presence
of few friends Rev. R. W. Farqu-
har performed the ceremony. The
happy couple stole march on their
many friends and departed Thursday
to spend their honeymoon on hunt
ing trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Homes
were present at the wedding A host
of well-wishers extend heartiest con-
gratulations to the newly married
couple.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07
Ashland Business Mems Association
Meeting.

The first of the fall meetings of
Business Mems Association will be
held in the Commercial Club rooms
next Monday evening, September IL,
at s o'clock. We expect every mem
her to be there. Important.
1t H. H. ELHART, Secretary.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-07

"Look before you leap" is wise
saying, but sometimes one has to
crawl first to get a chance to look.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
UNCLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE. FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

WANTED-By young lady, position
either in Doctors dentists or tele-
phone Office. Apply to Box SOC, Bay
Lake, Fla.
FOR RENT-Large furnished room
in private family, one block from
square. Suitable for one or two single
men. Inquire at Star Office.
AUTO. FOR. SALE. CHEAP-1914
4O-h.p. roadster in perfect condition,
fully equipped. Address p. o. B. At.
FOR RENT-Two Groom cottages, all
modern conveniences. Close in, SIS and
$40 per month. Apply City Marshall
Carter. 12t*
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, either
single room sor in suite of three. Ac-
commodations for light housekeeping.
Has all modern conveniences. Apply
to Mrs. VIM. Sinclair, 20 Herbert
street.
FOR RENT OR SALE-Five-room
cottage on. South Sixth street two
blocks from school house. In good
condition Electric lights, city water
and cistern. Lot 65x116. MI. M. Lit
tie.
FOR RENT-Upstairs furnished for
light housekeeping; city and cistern
water. Rent reasonable. Mrs. p. II.
Gillen, No. S. 9Th st.
FOR RENT-A two-story house with
all modern conveniences, in two blocks
of the square. Apply to F. w. Ditto,
city. 9-1-tf
FOR SALE-Stove wood, seasoned
pine and cypress, large load for a
dollar. Phone 223. Prompt delivery.
WEIGH Lumber Co. s-5-tf
FOR RENT-A well located cottage
of five rooms, three blocks from the
square; all modern conveniences. APP
ply to r. r. Carroll, Star Office. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
NOTICE
Of Application for Leave to Sell
Minors Land

Of Application for Leave to Sell
Minors Land
Notice is hereby given that on the
9Th day of October, A. ID. 1916, will
apply to Honorable w. E. Smith,
county Judge in and for Marion coun-
ty, Florida, at his Office in Ocala, in
said county, for an order authorizing
me, as guardian of the minor heirs of
the estate of c. d. Donley and Carrie
Donley, deceased, to sell at private
sale the following property belonging
to said estate, to-wit:
Commencing 235k feet north of the
northwest corner of block 80, Old Sur
vey of Ocala, Florida, running thence
north 521s feet, east 20 feet, south
5215 feet, west 210 feet; also lot Is of
E. G.. Smiths addition to Ocala, Fla;
also lot or block 81 of Caldwelps sub
division of land in the Alvarez Grant,
as per plat in Deed Book L, page 929,
said lands being in the city of Ocala.
Said lands belonging TO the estate
of the said C.. d. Donley, deceased, to
be sold for the best interest of said
minor heirs.
This 7th day of September, 1916.
Cynthia Middleton,
9-7-5tdly Guardian.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS

The following news item in the
Washington Post follows a handsome
picture of Miss Christine Hannah of
ST. Petersburg, well known in Ocala,
who is now visiting her friend,
Miss Mary Byfield in the capital city:
"Mr. and Mrs. George Pollock en-
tertained at pretty dance last eve
ming for their daughter, Miss Betty
Pollock, and her house guests, Miss
Christine Hannah and Miss Eleanor
Conn, both of Florida. About thirty
young people were entertained and a
buffet supper was served. Mrs. Pol
lock, who received the guests, assisted
by the young ladies, wore a gown of
black net over old rose satin, and Miss
Pollock wore white net, with a ruff
fed skirt, over white taffeta. Miss
Hannah was in champagne colored
chiffon over yellow satin and Miss
Conn wore blue taffeta over white net.
Among the guests were Miss Efie
johnson, Miss Astreth Johnson, Miss
Nellie Warner, Miss Martha Bassett,
Miss Evelyn Kissinger, Miss Eloise
Dierkin, Miss Alice Bailey, Miss Edna
Wilcox, Miss Ethel Mullan, Miss
Louise Mullan, Miss Helen Miller, Mr..
Virgins, Mr.. George Babcock, Mr..
James Barrett, Mr.. Reginald Dill,
Mr. John Rhodes, Mr.. William Hole
baugh, Mr.. Frank Fuller, Mr.. Michael
Vaught, Mr. Brooks John and Mr.. Ell
mer Sauter."
Capt. and Mrs. A. v. Hamill return
ed to the city yesterday from a ten
days visit to points in South Florida,
and are "at home" to their many
friends.-Gainesvill Sun.
Miss Lucille Park, the charming
daughter of Editor Park of the Crys-
tai River. News, has been the guest of
Mrs. Harry Booher for some days.
Miss Helen Hardee visited friends
at Reddick Sunday.
JuuSC anu MIS-. w. -. DuilOGh are
expected home tomorrow from an ex-
tended stay at Daytona Beach.
Mr.. Guy Zewadski returned to Tam
pa today after weekend visit to his
parents, Col. and Mrs. w. K. Zewad-
ski.
The Star reporter had the pleasure
of meeting at Black Point yesterday,
Mrs. L. A. Snow, who frequently goes
over to the camp from Jacksonville to
visit Mr.. Snow, VINO is one of the nom
CONS of Co. A. Mrs. Snow will pass
! thru Ocala on the Coast Line Thurs
day, on her way for a visit to friends
at Leesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. E. Connor and
their charming daughter, Miss Mir
lam, were in town today from their
home at Lake Weir.
/ The many friends of Miss Stella
Ormston of st. Petersburg are glad
to have her with them again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
CHRONIC DYSENTERY

"An old gentleman of this town who
was almost at the point of death with
chronic dysentery some time ago and
had given up all hope of recovery was
induced tc try Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One
dose stopped the discharge, and after
taking few more doses he was COM
pletely cured" writes J. L. Baer,
West Manchester, Pa. "Many resi-
dents of Baer's station can testify TO
the truth of the above and were aware
of the old gentleman's condition" OBJ
tainable everywhere. Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Miss Stella Ormston has opened
millinery parlors al the resident of
Mrs. T. NJ. Moore, 315 Fort King ave-
pre, and invites the ladies of Ocala
70 call and see the new ideas in Paris
i'm and domestic millinery 25-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
FRANK p. GADSoN, Prop.
OcaIa, Florida.
HAD BILIOUS ATTACKS

"My son nineteen years of age suf-
fered frequently from bilious attacks.
My husband brought home bottle of
Chamberlain's Tablets and began CIV
ing them to him. They helped him
right away. He began to eat heartily
and picked up right along" writes
Mrs. Thomas Campbell, Kirkville, N.
Y. Obtainable everywhere. Adv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Please don't forget that we carry
the famous NORRIS candies, the best
made. Fresh each week. The Court
Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Mr.. John T. Lewis of Oklawaha
was in town today. John says no
matter what happens, he is an organ
lied democrat.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

P. A. Durand, plumber, phone 494.
Sewer connections, tin work and
stove repairing. Stop GA E. Adams
street. 9-19-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
BIRD DOG TAKEN UP

| have a bird dog at my Veterinary
Hospital. Owner can have same by
proving ownership and paying for
this ad. J. Fl. Dunn, Ocala, Fla.9-20-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
PRACTICAL

CARPENTER AND BUILDER
Careful Estimates made on all Con-
tact work. Gives More and Better
Work for the Money than Any Other
Contractor In the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Garden and flower seed for fall
planting. Biting Co., 410 N. Mag
nClia St. tt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Mr.. Fraser, the efficient car inspec-
tor of the Coast Line, spent Sunday
with friends in Newberry.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Odd Fellows meet tomorrow night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
NOTICE

Of Application for Charter of Marion
County Fair and Agricultural
Association
Notice is hereby given that on the
Bird day of October, A. d. 1916, four
weeks after the first publication of
this notice, we will make application
to the Honorable W. S. Bullock, Judge
of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the
state of Florida, in and for Marion
county, to become Incorporated under
the laws of the state of Florida ap-
plicable to corporations not for profit,
under the following proposed charter.
J. M. MEFFERT.
w. T. GARY.
D. E. McIVER.
JAKE BROWN.
L. p. WILSON.
ANNA TWEEDY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Horse, cow and poultry feed, corn,
oats, hay and sweet feed. Ocala
Seed Store. Stiff
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

The Evening Star may always be
found on sale at Gerig's News Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
STATE OF FLORIDA,

STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF MARION.
On this day came personally before
me Anna Tweedy, to me well known,
who, being by me first duly sworn,
deposes and says: That she is one of
the subscribers who subscribed to the
charter upon which this oath and &C
acknowledgement is endorsed; that it is
intended in good faith to carry out
the purposes and objects set forth
therein. ANNA TWEEDY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 1st day of September, 1916.
(SeaD d. MEL FERGUSON,
cannon Notary Public.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Private Effnger CT Co. A is home
on a brief furlough.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

DIR. r. d. Fuller's office phone is
311. 9-4-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Mr.. John Theus has gone to VAL
dosta for business visit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Elks meet tomorrow evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Council meets tomorrow night in
special session.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
HAVING TROUBLE
WITH YOUR CAR

Then bring it to me. Remedying
automobile troubles is my business.
Honest, efficient service; you pay for
the time put in on your car only. J.
A. Bowler, Anthony road, phone
393, Ocala, Fla. 9-16-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25
OCALA OCCURRENCES

X. Of P. meet tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Proposed Charter of Marion County
Fair and Agricultural Association
We, the undersigned, hereby desire
to become Incorporated as a corpora
ton not for profit under the following
charter:
ARTICLE I.
The name of this corporation shall
AND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIA-
TON, its principal office to be in
Ocala, Marion county, Florida.
ARTICLE II.
General Nature of the Object of this
Corporation
The general nature of the object of
this corporation is:
(a) To acquire, own, lease and
control suitable grounds and build
ings for the exhibit of the products
of Marion county, Florida;
play of live stock, agricultural, hor-
ticultural, industrial, educational, me-
chanical and manufactured products
of Marion county, Florida;
(c) To provide inducements to en-
courage the citizens of Marion county
to improve the stock and to inspire
them to more efficient effort in the
development of the natural resources
of the county;
I'D To provide scientific and edu-
cational advantages for the citizens
of Marion county, and to cooperate
with the United States department of
agriculture, and the Florida state de-
partment, in the development of the
agricultural and other resources of
the county;
(e) To provide for demonstration
work in agricultural, horticultural,
educational and social lines in various
portions of the county;
(f) To provide entertainment and
amusement features during the period
when this corporation holds fairs;
(g) TODD any and all things nee
essary for carrying out the above
specified purposes.
ARTICLE III.
Members
Any resident of Marion county, Fla,
may become a member of this asso-
citation by purchasing not less than
one share of stock and the payment
| for stock subscribed for shall admit
any resident to full membership.
ARTICLE w.
Term
This association shall exist for a
period of ninety-nine years.
ARTICLE V.
Subscribers and Their Residences
Shares
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

The affairs of this corporation are
to be managed by the following Off
GERS: President, vice-president, secre-
tary, treasurer, which are to be elect
ed by the board of directors at the
annual meetings, and by not less than
seven or more than thirteen directors
to be elected at the annual meeting
of the stockholders.
ARTICLE VII.
Temporary Officers
President, J. M. Meffert; vice.
president, D. E. McIver; secretary,
Anna Tweedy; treasurer, L. P. Will
son; directors, Jake Brown, A. G.
Cobb, D. E. McIver, j. w. Davis, L.
K. Edwards, S. FL. Bitch, E. L. Wart-
mann, w. M. Gist, j. M. Meffert, w.
ID. earn, are to manage the affairs of
the corporation until the first election
of officers under this charter.
ARTICLE VIII.
Bylaws
The bylaws of the corporation are
to be made, altered or rescinded by
the stockholders at their regular
meetings, or at special meetings call
ed for such purpose.
ARTICLE TX.
Indebtedness
The highest amount of indebted
ness to which this corporation shall
at any time subject itself shall not
exceed $1,000.
ARTICLE X.
Real Estate
The amount in value of the real
estate which this corporation may
hold shall be $25, 1000, subject to the
of the circuit judge for
Marion county, Florida.
J. M. MEFFERT.
w. T. GARY.
D. E. NEWER.
JAKE BROWN.
L. P. WILSON.
ANNA TWEEDY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-25

Proposed Charter of Marion County
Fair and Agricultural Association
We, the undersigned, hereby desire
to become incorporated as corpora
ton not for profit under the following
oh a rfor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-29
at Luther F1etchers last Saturday

at Luther Fletchers last Saturday
night.
Mrs. Fanny Fletcher and daughter,
Pauline. Of Fairmont. visited NJ. and
Mrs. Luther Fletcher here recently.
Russell Stevens, OF Fatrmont, Is
visiting his grandparents ut this placc
this week.
Nj. and Mrs. Homer Pool were visit.
ing Mrs. s. Z. Poe last Sunday even.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Clayton and
Sim smyth were at Samuel Smyth's
one night last week.
sir. and Mrs. G. w. Stevens, Russell
and Troy Stevens were visiting L. P.
Haun one night last week.
Ellen and Opal smyth were calling
on Mrs. Pearl Clayton last Sunday.
Ora Austin Troy Stevens and 8. D.
Smyth were at Luther F1etcher's one
night last week.
Albert Bunner was at Faifmont one
night last week to e his son who Is
very sick.
Mrs. Eveline Demoss, who was op.
Grated on at Morgantown one day last
week is getting along very well.
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Stanley Barracks. Toronto. Canada. 1t
Dear Uncle:
You no doubt viii receive q great
surprise on this letters arrival, and I
can hardly blame you; but I hope you
recover from Il.
4 suppose you have heard that I
went TO Canada and enlisted In the
British Cavalry, and thought / would
send you a line to let you know exactly
where ! was and what. / was doing.
We are located in a fort here. but
are going to leave Thursday for nj.
agra Camp. opposite Niagara Falls,
and 100 men and horses OF our outfit
and several thousand infantry and ar.
tillery men will sail for France and
England on July Sth.
am going with the. Cavalry. and
we will more than likely be sent to
Egypt or South or East Africa for pa.
troll duty and maybe worse.
Tell all the folks / said "Hellor and
Goodbye and ! will keep you in.
formed where ! am on the other side.
Remember me to the boys in the Fire
Department and hope to be able to
see them again (sometimeO
This Is my last caper or stunt, and
the army VIII either make a man OF
me or d wreck.
With love and best wishes to the
boys and yourself and hoping to hear
from you sometime, / will close,
You, Wild Nephew,
HERBERT L. WATKINS,
Royal Canadian Dragons,
Stanley Barracks, Toronto, Can.
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TRIUNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Pool we're at
Falrmont last Saturday.
Isaac Huffman, wife and four chill.
dren were all day visitors at John
Phillips recently.
Miss Matte Poe, who has been
staying with Mrs. Dawney, was at
home Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Liney Johnson has been work.
ing for Mrs. Lee Farmhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Clayton were
visiting Mrs and Mrs. Luther Fietch.
er n evening last week.
Miss Maude Smyth, OF Fairmont,
was the guest Of her sister here re.
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stevens were
visiting their sons, Albert and Walter,
in Grafton last Saturday and Sun.
day.
Ellen and Opal Smyth we're visiting
their aunt, Bell Summers, one night
last week.
Ora Austin, Of Clinton, was digging
coal for Samuel smyth here last
week.
Miss LassIe Hawn, who has been
sick for some time, is still poorly.
Arley Bunner., who has been work.
Ing at Fairmont this summer, Is very
sick with d%iphtheria.
Mrs. q. X. Poe and children were
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-29
METZ ITEMS.

Mrs. Burtis Miller Of Tunnelton, ".
Va, is visiting her mother. Mrs. Ella
Martin.
Mrs. Rosa Hawkins Of Mccurdys-
Vile was visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Wells owe Sunday.
Mrs. J.. Horner has returned home
after visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Metz in Ohio.
Mr.. John Brock Of Pennsylvania is
turned to their home in PittsbuTg af-
ter visiting with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L. Martin OF this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs Johney Campbell Of
~Stubensville, Ohio, are visiting M.
and Mrs. H. l.. Campbell.
Howard Troxell OF Fairmont was a
business visitor in this place Mon.
day.
William Taught was in this place
Tuesday looking after his oil inter.
ests.
Mrs. John Brok OF Pennsylvania is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Metz
OF this place.
Amos Taught OF Wadestown passed
through this place Monday en- route
to his work.
The South PENIS well on Murray
came ina good well in the Ma1om
sand. :.
They gave the HiggInbotham we'll
on Dents run a shot and increased the
flow.
The well on Simon Moore farm on
Campbell Run is in the Campbell Run
sand. a
Taught Bros. are down about 500
feet in their new well on the A. Ken.
dali farm.
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Evening Chat

Back In 1905 there were 1o4 deaths
In the United States from Fourth OF
July tetanus, this figure representing
about the average annual mortality.
In 1914. as o result OF the institution
Of better prophyIaetic treatment by
physicians and The widespread agita-
tion for o safe and sane Fourth, the
number was reduced to Q. A year ago
the u. 8. Public Health sedice expect.
ed and predicted that every youngster
In the United States would be safe
from this disease, basing Its estimate
on what had already been accomplish.
cd. When the returns came in, II was
found that d boy down in Maine HAD
been injured, developed tetanus and
died. That single fatality was only
one among several hundred thousand
occurring In the United States during
1915 but It resulted from Fourth OF
July tetanus or lockjaw, a preventa-
bic disease, and was therefore an I'M
necessary death. The loss Of this boy
makes It necessary TO again dissent.
~ ayoidahle infection.
The blank cartridge wound Is the
great cause OF Fourth Of July tetanus.
hut injuries from crackers and fire.
arms are. at times responsible. When
driven Into the tissues the wadding
carries with It innumerable bacilll. II
these be tetanus bacilli the poisonous
products or toxins resulting from their
multiplication produce the disease.
Tetanus bacilli thrive only in the
absence or oxygen. II is for this rea-
son that the physician enlarges the
wound Of entrance and after remoy-
ing all foreign material dresses the
injury in such a manner that develop
ment Of the organisms is inhibited. In
order to accomplish this 1t is usually
necessary to administer an a%naesthet.
10. Antitetanic serum is Of great val
ne O prophylactic and 1t should inyar-
iablyi be given in injuries Of this char.
acter.
Parents should realize that Fourth
Of July tetanus Is easy to prevent but
extremely difficult to cure, the dis
ease being attended with a mortality
OF more than s5 per cent. No blank
cartridge Is too trivial to receive care
ful medical attention. However slight
the injury may appear. summon a COM
petent physician who will at once In
stitute the necessary prophylactic mea-
sures. Reliance upon home treatment
may prove disastrous and result In the
needless sacrifice OF life.
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An Interesting letter from Herbert
u, Watkins. who formerly resided
here but who Is now In His Majesty's
service. has been received by Fire
Chief Watkins. The letter Is datei