The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-12
BELLEvIEW

Belleview, July 11.-Tuesday, July
4th was the largest day known in the
history of the town of Belleview. The
get-together barbecue committee had
done their work and about one thou
sand pounds of barbecued meat await
ed the pleasure of the visitors.
Mr.. Thomas, the famous cornet
soloist, sounded the call to arms and
seven to eight hundred people re-
sponded from all parts of the county.
The amusing part of the program
n the shape of sports of various kinds
was then pulled off. after which an
elegant and patriotic tribute to the
4th of July and its institutions was
delivered by Judge Joseph Bell of
Ocala. Then Rev. Wilbur /. Whidden
invoked the divine blessing on all
present and the edibles that were
about to be consumed and the people
went to it. Nobody had to lead them
to it-they went right to it with a
gusto, and many were the compli-
ments paid to the chefs, the cooks and
everybody concerned with the cooking
Of the meats. 1t was universally de-
clared that this was the finest bar
becued meat that had ever been served
in this section.
After the eating program the Belle
view swatters crossed bats with a
classy aggregation of baseball play
ers from Spar, who put up a good
fight but it was just like brushing
flies from the sleeve for the Belleview
boys to show the Spar boys their
place in baseballdom in a score of four
to two and this ended our get-together
feast.
Mr.. B. NJ. Tanner, the originator of
the move, has shown that it is possible
for the people of Belleview to come
| together on common ground and his
efforts in this line are very praise
worthy, and the people appreciate his
labors.
Among those who really made the
whole affair a bowling success were
the meat committee, Mr.. James NJ.
Shedd as chef, showed his early train
ing at Delmonico's; Mr.. j. A. Free
man, as chef, cook and baster proved
that he missed his calling by not pre-
siding over one of the ranges at
Sherry's on 9Th avenue in New York
City. Mr.. j. L. Whisenant upheld his
title to chief cook and bottle washer,
so that none could challenge his
superiority. Mr.. Roy Freeman made
a reputation as fire tender and meat
turner, while Mr.. Abner Adams put
the delicate touches that gave the
flavor and the tang to the stew. And
this is the bunch of men that captur-
ed the hearts of the crowd, via the
stomach route, even If they were on
duty continuously for thirty-six hours.
Mr.. Raymond Gale and his commit
tee carried off the sporting end of the
proposition to the entire satisfaction
of all concerned.
One of the features Of the barbecue
very favorably commented upon was
the reception committee headed by
Messrs. Mark and Frank Hutson, who
met the incoming outos, wagons, bug
giles and other vehicles and directed
them to the proper parking space
thus avoiding a good deal of friction
and confusion.
The finance committee was the least
obstrusive bunch in the whole gang
but they did very well considering
that everything was bought and paid
for and 1897 being left over was pre-.
sented to the Belleview Workers.
i Mr.. Frank Sanders, the abstract
man, hesitated for few minutes
long enough to say hello to few Of
his friends and then resumed his jour.
ney to Bushnell to wrestle with some
facts and fggers described as ranges
townships and sections.
i Miss Louise Biting arrived las
Saturday after an extended visit II
friends and relatives in st. Peters
burg.
i Mr.. ]. NJ. McAllister came up frcn
i Groveland last Friday to spend tn,
week end with his family.
q Mrs. Isaac N. Nichols spent severa
days last week in Wildwood visiting
her daughter, Mrs. /. I. Strong.
y Letters received from Miss Rub.
McC lendon, in Indiana, state that sh,
is enjoying the northern summer an.
having very agreeable time on he
:, travels.
Mr.. Aucel Polly, one of Belleview'
J most popular old-timers, just had t,
. come to Belleview on the 4th to ge
some of that barbecued meat and re
new old friendships. Mr.. Polly is on
! of the Stars Oldest subscribers an
, always looks forward to the Belleviey
) items.
) Mr.. E. A. Polly, who for many year
; Operated sawmill in this section, u
, to 1905, was another visitor of not
D Il.