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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-16
A BIT OF THE WILD COUNTRY.

ing of its waters. never thoroughly ex-
plored it until within few days.
1T was here that the hermit Dice
(Tice) about thirty years ago took up
his abode under the shelter of project
ing rocks; it was here that. retired
from the world, he spent his lonely
days and nights Prayer all his bust
ness. all his pleasures praise, except
when he would sally forth to replenish
his Satchel, subsisting wholly unou
what he could procure gratuitously
from the surrounding country and ad-
jacent cities. He has now been dead
no doubt, still recollect with interest
his venerable and eccentric appearance.
His hurried gait. his tattered robes. his
gray and flowing beard. his long crook
used as a walking staff and his greasy
cap and satchel, all combined to create
a grotesque appearance calculated to
make lasting impression on all that
saw him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-16
Distinguished Scientists
to Meet i'm Washington

CONTINUED From Fourth Page,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
A MN @ U.N GEM ENT s
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS

for the confidence reposed in me in
the past and the support given me
for official position and / hereby an
nounce my candidacy for the demo-
cratic nomination in the coming pri-
mary election to succeed myself as
superintendent of public instruction
for Marion county. ] pledge you my
best efforts to maintain the high de-
gree of efficiency that our public
school system has attained and that ]
shall use every means possible to ad-
vance the same. ] solicit not only
your votes in the election but the ac-
tive and hearty cooperation of every
good citizen in the general promotion
Of our educational interests.
Very sincerely yours,
J. Fl. CRIMSON.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05

has grown up with the state of Flori-
da. He has been at work and hard at
it long enough for the people to know
who and what he is. Clean, able,
honest and experienced, he has new
er disappointed the people in any
place he has ever filled, and he will
not disappoint them as governor. No
complaint was ever made of him until
since he has been a candidate for
governor, and the charges his enemies
have made against him for political
effect, have been proven false and
groundless.
Your vote will be appreciated and ]
will give you an honest and conscien-
tious administration as your govern
or. w. ". KNOTT
6-1-4t paid ADVERTISEMENT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie INSTRUCTION

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of superintendent
of public instruction for Marion coun-
ty, subject to the decision Of the DEM
ocratic primary of June 9Th. I have
been in the public school work for
more than twenty years and have had
experience in practically all it's de-
partments, hence feel amply COM
petent to perform the duties involved
in the administration of this work. II
elected, promise to give to it my un-
divided attention and best efforts and
to try to merit the confidence thus
placed in me. Respectfully submitted
E. III. MILLER.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SHERIFF

To the Democratic Voters:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of sheriff of Marion
county, subject to the wishes of the
voters at the coming primary election
| firmly believe in the majority rule
the salary system for paying public
officers, the selection of deputies by
the citizens of each community and
the application of the laws to every
one regardless of personal desires
Assuring you of my very best endeav-
ors if elected to the Office to which
aspire, am Yours Il uly,
JOHN T. LEWIS SR.
Ocklawaha. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie INSTRUCTION

In making this announcement,
wish first to thank the people of Mar
ion county for their confidence and
support in the past. Having been a
member of the school board for seven
consecutive terms, I believe that
fully understand the work of the Of
fee and its responsibilities so I here
by offer myself a candidate for sup
erintendent of public instruction. II
elected, I pledge my best efforts and
personal attention to the work.
Respectfully, j. s.. GRANTHAM.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
W z SMITH

| am candidate for reelection to
the office of county judge of Marion
county. / have held the Office for one
term and have done my duty at all
times as / saw it. I ask the voters of
Marion county for the office for an
other term, and if l am elected viii
continue to give the people my best
efforts, and feel that / am in posi-
ton to serve them, with the exper
fence / have gained, better in the flu
ture than / have during the term that
is drawing TO a close.
Respectfully, w. E. SMITH.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SHERIFF

&c the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
/ hereby announce myself candl-
date for sheriff of Marion county, sub
ject to the action of the primary cleo
ton next June. I am now serving
my second term as marshal of Ocala
and my record as such officer is an
open book. If ], am elected sheriff,
my motto will be to uphold the moral
dignity of the office, do my full duty
as prescribed by law; true to all, but
subseryient to none, and will go for
ward in the discharge of my duty
with an eye single to the welfare and
lpbuilding of Marion county. Solicit
ing the support of all democrats, /
am, Yours TO serve,
Frank Adams.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY CLERK

To the Democrats of Marion County:
Having been solicited by so many
friends to become a candidate for
clerk of the circuit court, herewith
announce myself a candidate for said
Office, and will appreciate the votes
and influence of the good people OF
Marion county, promising courteous
treatment, efficient service and well
come to any and all that may have
business in the Office.
Respectfully,
S. t. SISTRUNK.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SHERIFF

To the Democrats of Marion County:
/ am a candidate for sheriff subject
to the action of the democratic pri-
mary election to be held June 9th. II
elected l will give the people an hon
est and fair administration and will
give my personal attention TO the
duties of the office. / respectfully
solicit your support.
WALTER A. PRIEST.
Anthony, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Third District

S. R. Pyles announces for re-elec-
ton as county commissioner, district
No. 3. To my many friends who were
so loyal to me in the past and to those
who may be added to the list in sup
porting my candidacy in the approach
ing primary of June 9th next, / will
feel grateful and If elected will en-
deavor to prove worth of your every
confidence in the discharge of my
duties as / see them for the common
good of ali. S. r. Pyles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY CLERK

/ respectfully state to the people of
this county / think my citizenship
and official conduct has merited sec
ond term as clerk, and solicit your
support in the coming democratic
primary, saying plainly that If elect
ed will not ask for third term.
Respectfully, P. II. NUGENT.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT

To the People of Marion County:
Having served for several years as
tax collector, and | think to the salts
faction of the masses of the people, !
now believe / can again make you an
honest, efficient and satisfactory Of
fetal. So | am announcing myself a
candidate for clerk of the circuit court
of Marion county. 1t has always been
a source of great pleasure to me to
feel that have had the good viii and
support of so many of Marion's citi-
zens in the past, and If these same
friends think me worthy of the Office
] now seek, I solicit your assistance,
and will also appreciate the support
of the new friends | may have made
within the past few years. My candi-
dacy is submitted to, and | will abide
by, the EXPRESSIONS of the people IN the
democratic primary of June 9th, next.
Very respectfully,
E. L. CARNEY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District No. /

l hereby announce myself for the
Office of county commissioner from
the first commissioners district of
Marion county, subject to the pri-
mary and the votes of the people of
my district. I have had experience
in this Office, having served on the
board of St. Johns county, and feel
that l am thoroughly competent TO
serve the public. Respectfully,
A. S. PICKETT.
0cala, Fla. (Blitchton Road.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to The Office of tax
collector of Marion county. I want
to thank you for your hearty support
given me in the past. If elected, /
promise to give you the best service
possible and to give my personal at
tention to the duties of the Office.
Yours very truly,
w. L. COLBERT.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COMMISSIONER
First District

I'm a candidate for the democrat
ie nomination for county commissions
er from the first commissioner dis
trict, Marion county, subject to the
action of the primary to be held June,
1916. / will appreciate any support.
Respectfully, w. ID. earn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SHERIFF

I announce myself for reelection
for the office of sheriff of Marion
county and respectfully solicit the
support of the people.
Respectfully yours,
j. 2. Galloway
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
In announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the Office of county sur
veyort of Marion county. j want TO
thank my friends for the liberal sup
port in the past and viii greatly APP
preciate their votes and support in the
coming primary election.
W. A. MOORHEAD.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
First District

/ announce myself a candidate for
county commissioner for the first
commissioners district, and if elect
ed | promise to give to the Office
faithful service-the very best that |
possess. Any support given me viii
be very gratefully appreciated.
14-tf G. ED Carmichael.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

I am a candidate for reelection to
the Office of tax assessor. You never
voted for man in your life who APP
preciated the favor more highly or
tried harder co deserve it than your
old friend. Alfred Aver.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

! am candidate for tax assessor
for Marion county in the democratic
primary of June 9Th, 1916. If nomi-
mated and elected, i will give. the peo-
pie of the county clean and fair ad-
ninistration of the duties of the Office.
r. p. PHILLIPS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
Beautiful Flag Presented to Gaines
vile S. C. v.

Says the Gainesville Sun of Sun
day:
The camp of Sons of Confederate
Veterans of the University viii have 9
beautiful flag formally presented
Monday, June 5. This flag is given by
Miss Jessie Aston Owens of Spar
The camp is named in honor of hel
father, Captain William Albert Ow.
ems, who mustered and equipped q
company of cavalry which did gallant
service in the cause of the Confed-
eracy during the war between the
states.
This flag has the name of the camp
and the University of Florida worked
in gold letters on it. 1t is handmade,
and cost more than 500.
Miss Caroline Harriss of Ocala, the
niece of Miss Owens, will present the
| flag with an appropriate address. G.
A. Robertson, recently elected COM
mandant for the next school year,
will receive the flag for the camp.
The ceremonies will be held in the
chapel, Agricultural Hall, of the uni
versity, Immediately after the fresh
man-sophomore defamation contest.
DR.. J. M. Farr will preside in the alb
sence of DIR. Murphree.
Friends of Laurie Benjamin have
received invitations, asking them to
attend the commencement exercises
| of st. Leo College Thursday. Laurie
| is president of the graduating class
and will deliver the valedictory.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J.. Gerig and little
daughter Margaret went to Aripeka
| and Brooksville yesterday in their car.
The many friends of j. w. Kea re-
greet to learn that he still continues
i'll. This makes six weeks that he
has been confined to the house. tt is
hoped he will soon improve aw-
thorne item in Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05

has wired for them to come immed-
lately so they can join the Baptist
picnic to Orange Springs Thursday.
The Collier boys are great favorites
in Ocala and their friends will be
glad to see them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SUPERVISOR OF REGIsTRA-
TION

To the Voters of Marion County:
If / have given satisfaction as sup
ervisor of registration, vote for me IN
the coming primary, and / will appre-
ciate it; if not, vote for another and
we will be friends all the same.
d. M. BARCO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
L. B. MARSE

L. 3. MARSH
To the Democrats of Marion County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for county surveyor subject to the
action of the democratic primary to
be held June 9th, 1916. Ny experience
in this line of work for the past twen-
ty years I believe has thoroughly
qualified me for the position. solicit
your support at the polls in the COM
ing election. L. b. MARSH.
Burbank, Fla, May 9. 1916.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
To Marion County Voters:

I hereby announce my candidacy
for Tax Collector, and am still
standing fiat-footed on the strongest
plank in my platform of 1914, viz:
81 will keep the doors of the peoples
Office open every working day in the
year." In short, propose to be THE
platform.) w. w. Stripping.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
Hayes-Lamb

Rev. Bunyan Stephens was called to
the Ocala House Sunday morning, and
in the parlor of the hotel pronounced
the words that made Mr.. Leon Hayes
and Miss Minnie Lee Lamb man and
wife. Both are from Anthony. Mrs.
Hayes is one of Marion's accomplish
ed school teachers, and is very
pretty and charming young lady. The
happy couple have the Stars best
wishes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR THE LEGISLATURE
(Fnst Group

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County;
I hereby announce that ] am a can
didate for reelection to the legisla-
ture, in the first group. / viii appre-
ciate the vote of every democrat IN
the county on June 9th.
Very respectfully,
w. j. CROSBY.
Citra, Fla, Feb. "a, 1916.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
(Second Group

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for representative to the state
legislature (group No. p in the the
democratic primary Of June 9th. If
elected / viii endeavor to serve the
people, realizing that an officer is the
servant and not the master. Solicit
ing your support and vote.
Respectfully,
f. j. TITCOMR.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie INSTRUCTION

I wish to extend my sincere thanks
to the good people of Marion county
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-05
FOR MEMBER OF THE LEGIsLA.
TURE
Group No. p

/ take this method of thanking nv
many friends throughout the county
for their kind expressions in request
ing me to be candidate for the legis-
lature. therefore submit my name to
the voters for the nomination in the
coming primary for member of the
legislature in group No. 2.
W. K. ZEWADSKL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
\. { v. IS INCREASING
ELECTRICAL MILEAGE
WEIGH, and Up Tug River
Five Miles.

Announcement is made OF a pro
proposed extension OF the Norfolk and
Western electric operations from Wv
ian. W. Va. westward ton miles. and
from WEIGH up Tug Fork branch for
five miles. These fifteen additional
miles OF electric operation. * installed
~ proposed. will make tho total
length OF electric mileage three
miles
The Norfolk and Western has found
the use of electric motive power be
tween BIuefeld and Vivian. W. Va.
efHcieut and dependable Twenty
eight miles in length, this section Is
ono OF tho heavy grades, and in 1t Is
an important tunnel through which
schedule time must always be main
/ tanned
At the same time. It Is required
that the maximum OF efficiency be
continued So effective and reliable
IS the electric motive power. that ire
rncndous coal trains are allowed to
enter tho tunnel only few minutes
ahead OF expresses, ana there is al
ways ample assurance that there will
be no blockade.
The addition Of the proposed line
near Vivian would he more than nifty
per cent Of the first installment II
IS predicted unoficially that other ex-
tensions IN the electric operations will
soon be made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

As part Of tho double track sys-
tom which the southern Railway IL
now proceeding with between Wash
tnEton, u G. and Atlanta, Ga, dis
lance Of SAG miles through the Pied
mont section Of tho South, along tho
eastern slope Of the Rlne Ridge and
Allegheny Mountains. the wonderful
concrete doubt" track viaduct across
thc Dan River Mt psuviile, Va. stands
out with prominence.
These improvements IN and around
panvIe viii represent an outlay Of
about $f.T10 600 and provide for Il
modern, up-to- date double track rail-
road The bridge, as we'll az the dou-
Bile track line north and south Of Dan
vile, have been completed and are
now in service. The bridge. as indt-
Gated by the panyIng picture, is
"A very beautiful structure.
a difficult engineering feat I'm con
nectton with the improvements at
DanviUe is tho moving OF the entire
southern Railway station from It's
former location to its permanent new
location, a distance Of over nifty feet
across street This passenger sta
ton g "A brick structure Weighing L.
100 tons. and It is a difficult engineer
ing feat to move IL intact 20 its proper
place alongside the new double track
line This has been accomplished,
however. keeping tho station in condi-
ttou, and "a few finishing touches and
some fresh paint VIII make the sta
ton. which ia largo two-story struc-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
MANY NEW SOUTHERN
ENTERPRISES REPORTED
Nearly Every Phase of Industrial
Activity Is Represented In sum
mary of Manufacturers Record,

Baltimore. Md, Aug I8.-Nearly
every phase of industrial activity is
represented In the numerous an,
nouncements In todays Manufacture
ers Record. which presents the prln-
c'pal facts regarding all important
southern Industrial enterprises OF the
past week. These reports include
news Of many new plants to be es-
tablished and of existing plants TO
increase facilities in utilizing the nat
ural resources OF tho South, besides
statements Of extensive municipal and
other similar improvements, especial
iy in road construction, by Southern
counties.
Among the reports is mention of
Alabama Power Co. Birmingham
contemplating expenditure of $1,000
600 or more for transmission system
extensions, ub-stations and power
plants; American Shipbuildlng &
Salvage Co. New Orleans, organized
with 100000 capital to build plant
for constructing and repairing vessels.
besides equipping salvage boat with
new improved system, Etowah Mill
Ing q Power Co. Gainesville, Ga, or
ganized with 100000 capital to build
hydro electric plant on Etowah River:
Haynes Mills. Avondals, n. c.. or
ganized with 100000 capital to build
cotton factory, Bruce Drydock Co,
Pensacola, Fla. Incorporated with
| s2bo,0o0 capital TO build plant for
constructing and repairing vessels:
Rum Creek Galleries 81 by Products
| Co, Huntington. w. Va. Incorporated
with $3.50 900 capital 10 develop 4,425
acres OF land. daily output to be s 500
/ tons of coal; Cheat River Lumber Co,
/ Paramount, w Va, Incorporated with
/ $3.50, 600 capital TO develop timber
/ land. Orlando Laboratories. Orlando
+ Fla. organized with $4,000 capita
+ to manufacture grapefruit products;
( Midwest Glass Casket Co, Wichita
/ kans., to build $1,000 plant for
( manufacturing glass Caskets, bath
! tubs, etc. at Fort Smith. Ark.
| Other important enterprises detailed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

In today's Manufactures Record in
GUIDE the following:
Midwest Glass Casket Co. Wichita,
Kans., Will build 100000 plant to
manufacture glass caskets. bathtubs,
bottles, etc, at Fort Smith. Ark.
Yadkin Bleaching Co. Salisbury. N.
c.. determined details for 100000
plant to bleach, mercerize and other
wise finish high-ciass cotton products.
Winter Garden g. Ice Co, St Louis.
incorporated with $4,000 capital to
construct 210x12O-foot Toe skating
rink. 125-ton daily capacity ice fac
tory. 10.000-ton capacity ice ware
house. etc.
r. & w. Appliance Co. Atlanta. in
oorporated with 100000 capital to
manufacture automobile appliances.
American Explosives Co, Sarcoxie,
Mo, organized to build 100000 mill
with daily capacity 10000 pounds of
dynamite.
Georgia Electric & Manufacturing
Co, Toccoa. Ga. incorporated with
100000 capital for manufacturing
cotton yarns and cloth.
Piedmont Packing Co. Greenville.
s. c.. Incorporated with $4,000 capt.
tai to build meat-packing plant.
Barbour Coal q Coke Co, Catoosa,
Tenn, organized by Tennessee and
Massachusetts capitalists for develop
ing coal deposits underlying $4,000
acres OF land in Cumberland and Fen
tress Counties, Tennessee.
Duane Chair Co, Dalton. Ga, Will
build $75, 600 chair manufacturing
plant.
Southern States Warehouse CO.,
Chattanooga, Tenn, incorporated with
$50, 000 capital TO build compress with
capacity for ESQ. 900 bales OF cotton
each season and fireproof warehouse
with capacity OF IL 900 bales.
Farmers Gin Co. oklahoma CITY,
incorporated with $50. capital to
gin cotton.
Cahaba Mineral Co, Tuscaloosa.
Ala, incorporated with $4,000 capt.
tai to develop mineral properties
Glynn Compress Co. Brunswick,
Ga, Incorporated with $4,000 capital
to build cotton compress.
Appomattox Iron Works Il Supply
Co, Petersburg, Va, incorporated with
100000 capital to operate iron works
Glendale Ice Co. Glendale, w. Va
incorporated with $780, 900 capital to
build band sawmilI for hardwood.
King Fuel and Economy Co, Chat
tanooga Tenn, Incorporated with
$4,000 capital TO manufacture auto
mobile engine device.
Volgele, Dining q Co. Huntington,
w. Va, Incorporated with S2b,ooo
capital 10 manufacture candy.
Crutchfeld Dyeing & Cleaning Cor
poration. Petersburg. Va. incorpo-
! rated with $25,0 900 capital TO establish
| dyeing and cleaning plant.