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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
REMNANTS OF THE PEQUOTS
Few Descendants Left Of the Red
Men Who Once Lived on Long
island.

Early in the seventeenth century
the Pequots occupied a territory about
thirty miles in length and fifteen or
twenty in width, lying near the mouth
of the Thames river on Long Island
sound and northward to q little above
Norwich. They were estimated vari'
ously to number about $500, including
700 warriors. In 1886 Endicott esti-
mated 300 warriors, but while travel
ing through their country on a punt
tive expedition Mason found only sew
enty wigwams. Underhill, an eyewit-
ness at the massacre in which the Pc
quots were destroyed as nation, says
that 400 men persisted at the Pequot
fort at Groton in 1886.
In 1855 the shattered tribe was re.
united, restored to it's ancient name
and territory, and placed again under
its own chiefs by permission of the CO.
lonial authorities, f. G. Speck writes
in the Southern Workman. The Pc
quots had, however, to pay an annual
tribute in wampum to the English
By 1858 their lands and numbers had
diminished considerably and in 1871
they were reported to number only 1874
persons. In 1852, still occupying their
ancient country in two separate bands,
they were estimated at 176. In 1786
many joined the Brothertown Indians
in New York state, whence their de-
scendants migrated with the Oneidas
to Wisconsin. Here the Brothertown
Indians are still to be found, some Of
the families still recognizing their Pc
quot descent. In Connecticut the res
ident band included fifty persons in
1920 under chiefs by the names OF
Shelley, Shantup and Ned. Upon the
inquiry of DeForest, who has written
much on the Connecticut tribes in his
work, History of the Indians Of Con-
necticut," in 1S4S only three families,
amounting to about seventeen persons.
were found on the reservation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
SOLDIERS WASHDAY

This is washday for Company A,
and it's one of the few occasions on
which the boys regret their soiourn
at Uribeno and other suburban re-
sorts on the Rio Grande 1t was a
redeeming feature of Uribeno that a
soldier could go down to the river,
reduce himself to his birthday suit,
wash his clothes in the flowing
stream, spread them on the rocks to
dry and in the meantime nestle in
some sunny spot, nursing his rife
and trolling his own. 1t was in this
place that the boys manufactured
those large, able-bodied wooden dice,
samples of which the Star editor now
uses as paper weights. They could
be shot anywhere, the rougher the
ground the better, and if they fell
| into the water would float until re-
| captured. 1t was also at the said
place, that the boys, while shooting
craps with the said dice, and waiting
for their clothes to dry, acquired
those close-ftting but airy suits of
tan, which most of them yet possess.
They are not finding washday easy, as
they have only two inadequate places
| at the armory to do their laundry. A
soldier is supposed to have two suits,
one to wear and one to wash, and
whenever washday comes they wish
they were working for the sultan of
Sarahwhack or some other potentate
who doesn't require one of his soldiers
to wear any other uniform than a
Snider rife and a cartridge belt.
The older men, who broke in their
clothes on the border, and kept them
tame during the INTERIM" are doing
all right, but some of the new ones
are not doing so well. Julian Bullock
had his uniform washed last week
and it shrunk and all this week JUL
ian has been trying to shrink himself
so he can get back into it. He has
vigorously refused to eat between
meals; also has declined any number
CT ice cream sodas that his young
lady admirers have offered to buy for
him. He looks perceptibly thinner;
may be he will be able to work him
self back into that khaki with shoe
horn in day or two.
The boys who haven't received their
uniforms don't know how happy they
are, but they will know when they
wrap themselves up in them and be-
gin exercising at the training camp.
They have had trouble in obtaining
an uniform for Shorty Mcleod. There
wasn't any long enough in the quar-
termaster's department, so they had
to make him a suit to order. Ser
geant Harris was the company tailor
and climbed on a step-ladder to take
the measurements. Then he found
the tapeline was too short and had to
send one of the boys for a clothes
line. Shorty does not view his COM
ing experiences on the firing line
with any dread. He can telescope
himself in an emergency.
We are afraid that men, whether
they be soldiers or civilians, will
never take to washing clothes or
washing dishes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN RUSSELL

Lake Weir, Aug. 1.-THE funeral
services of the late Capt. George
Russell were held at the Baptist
church at 9 o'clock this morning, con-
Quoted by Rev. Jones of the Metho-
dist church at Belleview, and life
long friend. He gave a sketch of the
life of the deceased. He was seventy
nine years old, was veteran of the
civil war He was born in Connec-
ticut, but lived for the past thirty
years in Florida. Was a genial, whole
souled man, always ready and will
ing to do a favor for friend and foe
alike. There was large crowd
gathered at the church to pay the
last sad tribute to the departed one.
Mrs. Ellis Winston and Mrs. Hamp
Chambers very sweetly sang death
is Only a Dream" The choir sang
two favorite hymns of the deceased,
then the remains were turned over to
the Masons who conducted the beau
tiful and impressive service of their
order at the cemetery, led by Mr.. c.
E. Conner. The pail bearers were
Mr.. James Joselyn, Mr.. M. H. De-
Lane, Mr.. R. L. Martin and DR.. H. W.
Henry. There were beautiful flowers
in quantities sent by loving friends
and neighbors. Capt. Russell is sur
vived by his wife and one son, War
rem Russell, who is absent in the
west.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
FACULTIES OF THE
OCALA SCHOOLS

The Ocala schools will open Sept.
25th. The faculty Of the Ocala pri-
mary school is the same as last year.
Misses Collie Clark and Agnes Crago
have been assigned to the North
Ocala school The following faculty
has been selected for the Ocala Grad
ed and High School: Miss Isabel
Mays, assistant principal, history and
Spanish; Mr.. Y. A. Henderson, ath-
letics, science and military training;
Miss Felicia Williams, English; Miss
Lula Doke, mathematics; Miss Marie
Pitchford, Latin and French; Miss
Florence N. Conibear, home econom-
lies; Mrs. Rex Todd, eighth grade;
Miss Minnie Lee Carlisle and Mrs.
George C. Looney, seventh grade;
Mrs. H. S. Wesson and Miss Marian
Dewey, sixth grade; Misses Avice
Walker and Lucille Weaver, fifth
grade; Misses Eugenia Fuller and
Marion Liddy, fourth grade.
The trustees and principal have
done all within their power to secure
as good a faculty as the salaries paid
and the opportunity afforded will per-
nit. They believe that the faculty
for the forthcoming term, taken as a
whole, will prove the best that the
school has ever had; but if the future
shows that some mistakes were made
in selecting, they were unavoidable.
A future article will give a. state
ment of the preparation and expert
ence of the new members of the fac
ulty and the esteem in which they are
held by those who know them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
Christian Science Society of Ocala

Christian Science Society of Ocala
(Yonge's HalD
Sunday service II a. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Free reading room and library open
OH Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 to
Young Mems Wesley Bible Class
The Young Mems Wesley Bible
Glass of the Methodist Sunday school
meets every Sunday at 9:45. Young
men not already affiliated with a Sun
day School class are invited to join
this class.
Visitors are assured of a hearty
welcome and together with members
and friends are invited to be present
A special invitation is extended to the
soldier boys to be present.
W. W. Rilea, President.
Floyd Coleman, Secretary
L. W. Ponder, Teacher.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
Young Mems Wesley Bible Class
Senior EpwOrth League

The young people of the Methodist
church are cordially invited to attend
the Senior Epworth League district
meeting Sunday evening, at $3.50
o'clock. Visitors and new members
are assured of hearty welcome and
a profitable hour.
Harvey Blakely is leader for the
Sunday district meeting. GA definite
purpose and the success it means" will
be the subject for the hour. Every
body welcome.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

The News is not overly pleased
with the attitude of our good friend,
Senator Park Trammell, with refer
ence to the national food bill, etc.
Mr.. Trammell is taking the stand of
an obstructionist He may be right
in principle, and we believe he thinks
he is; we believe that he is sincere;
but he has forgotten that this is not
the time to bubble over small mat
tiers, or to vote so that he will make
political friends This is not time for
kidding, or for the building of politi-
cal fences. Stern. harsh facts con-
front us. We are at war with the
greatest military power that has ever
threatened the freedom of the world.
We cannot cut expenses to the bone
now, we cannot stop at anything that
will help US prepare for supreme eff
fcrt to be exerted now. The next
few months will tell if the greatest
republic of the world is to live, en-
dure, or to die in disgrace, to be
overrun by despotic, inhuman mill
tary power. 1t is the duty of every
man to stand to his guns and to do
every single thing that will help win
for freedom and for right and justice
The News hopes to see Senator Tram
nell measure up to the size demand
ed at this time.-DeLand News.
The great trouble about Trammell
and lot of other men is that they
do not realize the country is at war
They think it is engaged in a politi-
cal campaign.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

Herbert Felkel of the Tallahassee
Record says he isn't afraid of any
body or anything. We'd be glad to be
that way ourself-that is, if we were
built like big John Spencer, could box
like Willard and shoot like Bat Mas
terton. As it is, we are mighty care
full how we write about some people
and some things. And, we may be
mistaken, but it seems to us like Eel
KEEL is little bit careful himself
sometimes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

Though he could claim exemption
on the grounds of being a public off.
cial, Jerome Wideman, the young
county judge of Palm Beach county
has rendered his resignation, effective
August 18th. Governor Cats has ap-
pointed Rufus M. Robbins, of West
Palm Beach, to fill the vacancy. Mr.
Wideman has many friends in Ocala,
who will rightly praise this evidence
of his patriotism.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
EXTRA WEIGHT TIRES

In addition to being as good as any
tires made and heavier, size for size,
than most tires, Southern Tires are
the classiest tires in appearance on
the streets. They look like racy
thoroughbreds with their silver side
walls and black treads. Sold by Ed
fuckers Garage. 17-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
OCALA LODGE NO. 2s6, B.P. O. E.

Ocala Lodge No. 286, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, meets
the second and fourth Tuesday even
ings in each month. Visiting breth,
rem always welcome. Club house oppo-
site postoffice, east side.
C. W. Hunter, E. R.
E. J. Crook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

A noted statistician, after making
careful calculation, says that the
probabilities are that Is out of every
lie of our fighting men who go to
France will be alive and well at the
end of year. That is good. Now
if he can figure out that Is out of
every Is of the Germans who get in
front of them will be dead or wound
ed in the same time, that will be bet
ter,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

The Standard Oil Company will
pay its employees part of their salar-
les while they are fighting in Europe
This is real patriotism that was hard
ly to be expected from the soulless
corporation.--St. Petersburg indie
pendent.
Is it the soulless corporation or the
soulful people that is doing the pay
ing?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

Judging by the way Cats speaks
about Frank Clark, the gov. thinks it
is discreditable for a man to want to
be governor. Did anybody ever want
to be governor quite as badly as
Cats did, and was any man ever
more INSCRIPTIONS in his methods of
obtaining the office?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
Grace Episcopal Church

There will be no evening service at
Grace church until September 10th
The services will be the holy COM
munion at 1880 a. m. every Sunday,
and morning service and sermon at
1O:45 a. m. Every one welcome at
all services.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

The dispatch to the Star Friday,
that troops from Florida would train
with those of the Carolinas and
Porto Rico at Columbia, S. c., left
it in doubt whether guardsmen or
men of the national army were meant.
A later dispatch makes it plain that
men of the new army were referred
tn
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

Those kind friends who are running
us for governor will kindly bear in
mind that the spirit may be willing
but the campaign fund weak-Tam-
pa Tribune.
We will give you a dollar in cash
and thousand dollars in advertising.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
Methodist

Sunday school $3.50 a. m.
Preaching II a. m.
Senior League $50 p. m.
Preaching 7:30 p. m.
The soldier boys and the members
of other churches whose pastors are
absent are cordially invited. Every
body welcome, come and worship
with US. J. NJ. Gross, Pastor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %, 1. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening in the
Odd Fellows hall on the third floor of
the Star office building at 8 o'clock
promptly. A warm welcome always
extended to visiting brothers.
Oscar Andrews, n. G.
w. /. Colbert, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

The Tallahassee Democrat gives a
report of an interview with an army
officer who visited the state capital
recently. We didn't know army Off
GERS gave interviews.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

cap" of aqua pura. He returned to
the berth and the prisoner had flown.
He looked everywhere, but no pris-
oner. Hayes returned alone-a sad
der, but wiser officer"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
R. A. M. CHAPTER NO. 10

Regular convocations of the Ocala
Chapter No. IS, R. A. NJ, on the
fourth Friday in every month at 8 p.
m. B. G. Webb, H. P.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

We have received dozens of letters
thanking US for our editorial on the
Blake Campbell case, which shows
that the governors friends appre-
ciate an occasional kind word in his
behalf, although he doesn't. Tampa
Tribune.
You shouldn't expect him to appre-
ciate that. About the weakest thing
you ever wrote. AS for the gov
errors friends, they are awfully
grateful for anything that isn't down
right criticism of the old man.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTBIAS

Ocala Lodge No. IS. Conventions
held every Monday night at 7:3C
at the Castle Hall, over the James
Carlisle drugstore. A cordial welcome
to visiting brothers.
E. L. Stapp, C. C.
CkAs. z. Sage, Z. of r. S.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
WoODMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA meets at
the K. of P. hall at 1886 p. m. every
second and fourth Friday. Visiting
sovereigns are always welcome.
T. D. Lancaster, G. G.
Chas. K. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

Dixie tells the following tough one
ON Hayes Lewis, Cats new sheriff of
Duval county: "Hayes Lewis, Duval
county's new sheriff, went to Kansas
City last week to bring back des-
perado. No, indeed, deputy did not
go on this mission. Hayes himself
went in all his glory. This especial
prisoner had criminal record yard
long, and Hayes wanted the credit of
escorting him back from Kansas City.
The authorities in Missouri turned
the prisoner over to Hayes, who start
ed on the return voyage. When
Hayes got ready for the prisoner to
retire he ordered him into the berth
in the Pullman. "I'm going to hand
cuff you," said Hayes, "to this cracker
sheriff's wrist" The prisoner rolled
into the berth. Hayes took his hand
cuffs out and jingled them triumph
antly. Hayes thought of the tempt
ing cooler in the other end of the car
and hither he went to get a might
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter, No. 29, o. E. s.
meets at Yonge's hall the second auc
'ourth Thursday evenings OF eacf
month at 730 O'Clock.
Mrs. Rosalie Condor, Secretary.
Mrs. Susan Cook. W. Ii.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

1t is probable that every Protestant
mother in America would be glad if
the pope's peace proposals were ac-
cepted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
OCALA FRATERNAL ORDERS
MARION-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10, F. &
A. NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
8 o'clock, until further notice.
H. M. Weathers, W. NJ.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

TIE Summerfield Chronicle is a lit
tie Taper, but it is more newsy and
cheerful than many bigger sheet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
Baptist

Rev. c. W. Cooke, state superin-
tendent of the Florida Anti-Saloon
League, will preach at the Baptist
church Sunday morning at II o'clock.
A welcome to all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18

From all reports, the American
troops on the French front excessive
ly dislike to be called Sammies.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-18
AT THE CHURCHES TOMORROW
Christian
&c. z. WYATT. Ministerl

70. Z. wyatt, MInIsLeTJ
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching 10:45 a. m. Subject,
"The Forgotten Christ"
At the 1880 o'clock evening service,
{. W. Cooke, secretary of the Flor
ida Anti-Saloon League, will speak.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-08-10

Miss Mary Mckoin is expected soon
from Virginia to visit her aunt, Mrs.
w. E. Thornton. She intends to go
to France later as Red Cross nurse
for which she is prepared.
Miss Pauline Commerford writes
that she is delighted with her new
position. Her father was superin-
dent of Arlington Cemetery when
she was small girl and she feels
quite at home in Washington. She
has very responsible position in the
office of Surgeon General Gorgas
who transformed the fever-ridden
Panama Zone into quite desirable
healthful place to live. She has a
beautiful view of the Potomac from
her Office window and the prominent
men from England and France who
come to consult with heads of de-
partments are seen and met often by
her. Miss Pauline is such a quiet
and modest little lady no one meet
ing her casually would suspect how
intensely patriotic she is nor how
ardently she has wished to be able to
help her country in even the smallest
way. And now she is doing helpful
bit" indeed in the very midst of
the world trouble. Every morning
ION her way to work she sees Presi-
dent Wilson coming out of the White
House grounds for his daily drive in
the fresh top O. the morning. Think
of this dear little Marietta girl, mod
est and shy as a num-" meeting so
many workers behird the guns in
this great worlds war and being as
capable and faithful with her type
writer as any man is with his rifle.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-08-10

tiVeS IN UNIV.
Mrs. J. T. Upshaw has returned
from Alpharetta.
Rev. w. B. Mills is attending court
~ Jacksonville this week.
Miss Sarah Patton is at house
Marty in Lafayette, Ala.
Miss Callie Hartzfield is visiting
Miss Brown at Elizabeth.
Miss Eileen Gober is visiting Miss
Grace Hardie in Alexandria, Ala.
Mr.. Ralph Lunsford, of AcwOrth,.
,yas a visitor in the city last week.
Miss Martha Shipper is visiting
Miss Elizabeth Shipper in Ellijay.
Miss jeanette Pomeroy, of Allan
IA is visiting Miss Mary Ellen Law.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Trammell are
visiting Mrs. Stickney, in Chattanoo-
ga
Miss Ethel Knight, of Luverne,
Ala, is on visit to Miss Maude Fos-
ter.
Miss Sarah Patton has returned
from visit to friends in North Caro-
lima.
Mr. William Holland was home
with his mother for the day Sun
day.
Mrs. E. Q. Gaddy, of Lagrange,
is with Mrs. A. A. Bishop for a few
days.
Miss Mildred Latimer, of Wood
stock. is visiting Miss Mary Sue
Potts.
Miss Sabine Nichols is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Charlie Willingham, in
Atlanta.
Mr.. R. E. Skinner, of Mama, Fla,
is on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.
Robson.
Mrs. S. C. McEachern left Monday
for a visit to her sister, Mrs. Pace,
in Rome.
Miss Mattielu Hatcher, of Macon,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ralph
Northcutt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry CHM, of
Dublin, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.
R. Brumby.
Mrs. Frank Hazelhurst, of Macon,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Campbell
Wallace, Jr.
Miss Rosamond Griffith, of Friend
vile, Tenn, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Evan Howell.
Mrs Arlina Murphy spent Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J, H. Barnes.
Mr.. Paul Clellant, of Atlanta, spent
Sunday with his family, who are at
Locust Lodge.
Miss Dollie Dial, of Woodstock,
recently spent few days with Mrs.
T. NJ. Benson.
Mrs. J. M. Austin has as her guest
her mother, Mrs. J. A. Williams, of
Lafayette, Ala.
Mr.. Sidney Lewis has returned to
LaGrange after a visit to his sister,
Mrs. John Collins.
Mrs. Worth Yankey, of Atlanta,
paid brief visit to Mrs. Henry Wy
att, Jr., this week.
Mrs. Judson Cogburn is in Cedar
town on a visit to her father, Mr..
Upshaw, who is ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Duncan, of Cor
dele, Ca, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Duncan.
Mrs. Murphy Philips, of Acworth,
Is spending several weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Roy Collins.
Miss Lutte Abbott, of Acworth, has
returned to her home after visit
10 Mrs. Charlie Bolden.
L oul SleHSuL ana TWO chill
oren' who have been at Locust Lodge,
nave returned to Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Xix Stafford, of At
Iahta, spent Sunday with Mrs. Edgar
Nichols at Locust Lodge.
Mrs. George Moor and children, of
"aycrosS, are visiting Mrs. Welsh
ana Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Moor.
Misses Sarah Sehoen and Charlotte
Meadors. of Atlanta, spent Friday
night with Miss Christine Blair.
Miss Lula Bell is recovering from
ner illness which resulted from the
neat and too much indoor work.
Mrs. Enoch Faw and daughters,
MISSES Olive and Elizabeth, have re-
turned from a visit to Decatur.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kuhnen have
.'Aeh rooms with Mr.. and Mrs. T.
o. hardage for light housekeeping.
Mrs. Ernest Collins, of Acworth,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-08-10

We have for sale several hundred
one-gallon glass bottles. Dobbs Hard
ware Co.