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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
MRS. ANN CUTLER McCONN SERi-
oUSLY INJURED IN AUTO
MOBILE ACCIDENT
SUNDAY

Late Sunday afternoon an automo-
bile accident occurred on the Sam
Pyles road that came very near be-
ing fatal to Mrs Ann Cutler McConn,
mother of Mrs. Reuben Redding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Redding. Mrs. Nc
Conn and the Redding children and
a boy named Freeman we're driving
home from town and were going rath-
er fast in order to reach home before
an impending storm. Reuben Red
ding was driving the car. Near the
home of Capt. Pyles telephone pole
had been blown down during the
storm earlier in the afternoon. Par.
ties just ahead OF the Redding car
got out to move the pole from the
road and moved it to the opposite
side of the road where it blew down
not noticing the wires on account Of
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
DEATH OF Mr.. WILLIAM z.
TONNER

We were inexpressiyely shocked to
learn of the death of Mr.. William E.
Tonner, which occurred at his home
in Steubenville, Ohio, on June 18th.
Just before that date We received
delightful letter from him asking
US to have the address of his paper
changed from Citra to Steubenville
as he was so interested in the hap
penings in Florida that he did not
want to miss a single issue.
He was in then exhuberant spirits
and the best OF health.
Mr.. Tonner came TO CjEa from
Steubenville forty years ago and
purchased lands and set out an or
ange grove and from that day until
the day of his death he was engaged
in the growing of this delicious fruit
which has been such an important
factor in the development of our state.
For forty years his name has ap-
peared on our subscription books and
during all those years We have receiv-
ed messages of commentator from
him.
His death is truly lamented both
in Citra where he lived during the
winter and at Steubenvilie where he
Lived during the summer He was a
big-hearted. whole-souled, broad
minded citizen.
Mr.. Tonner is survived by a wife
and three children and host OF
mourning friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
RHEUMATISM MAKES
YOU FEEL OLD
Pains And Aches Yield To Sloan S
Liniment, The Family Friend.

When your joints become stiff, your
circulation poor, and your suffering
makes you irritable, an application of
Sloan's Liniment gives you quick re-
lief-kills pain, starts up a good circu-
lation, relieves congestion 1t is easier
and cleaner to use than mussy plasters
or ointments, acts quickly and does not
clog thepo Itdoes notstai the skin.
You don't need to rub-it penetrates.
Certainly fine for rheumatism, stiff
neck, sciatica, lame back, toothache. etc.
For sprains, strains, bruises, black
and blue spots, Sloan's Liniment re-
duces the pain and eases the soreness.
Its use is SO universal that you'll
consider Sloan's Liniment a friend of
the whole family. Your druggist sells
it in 25c., SOC. and 800 bottles.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
THE RETURN OF SHERIFF GAL
LOWAT

AS soon as Sheriff Galloway re-
ceived wire from Umatilla announc-
ing the ASSIMILATION of c. j. (Jinks)
McCranie, he Immediately started for
the scene of the tragedy and only
returned Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Galloway says that the murder
may have been committed as early
as Sunday night, that the body lay
undistrubed until Wednesday when
it was discovered by Mr.. W. r.
Campbell travelling out from Jack
sOnville; that the rains, since the
commission of the crime. obliterated
every track Of man and animal and
no possible clue could be discovered
upon which any tangible theory could
be framed; that those upon whom
suspicion might fall have not been
seen in the community by living
soul for more than twelve months. so
the sheriff and his deputies are all
at sea.
A jury of inquest was impannelled
and all the neighbors were summon
ed before it but not one could suggest
any theory or line or reasoning
which would throw any light upon
awful tragedy and the whole sad
affair remains shrouded in mystery
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

Seventy-fve cents is levied on ev.
cry Mason in Florida for this purpose
AS there are fifteen thousand or more
members in good standing in the
state the fund increases ten thousand
or more dollars annually.
The object is to give a home for
dependent Masons, the wives of Ma
sons and the orphans of Masons.
Besides the annual contributions it
is expected that the fund will be
largely enhanced by requests and
other donations.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
FLORIDA VETERANS TO BE PAID
MONTHLY BEGINNING
AUGUST I

A dispatch from Tallahassee states
that Ernest Amos comptroller. gives
out the following statement for the
information of pensioners of the
state:
Attention, Confederate Veterans:
The general pension law passed at
the last session of the legislature in
creased the pensions Of widows from
$3.50 to $500 per month. but made
no change in pensions of soldiers. 1t
goes into effect August /, 1917
The monthly plan of paying pen
sioners VIII begin August /, 1917, for
the month of July, thus making the
first payment come under the old law,
and afterwards continue under the
new law.
For this quarter, ending June 80
1917, it is very important that pen
sioners give permanent postoffice
address in their vouchers, to be sent
in to the comptroller. and they should
see to it that vouchers are mailed
promptly, on the last day Of I"
month, if possible, so the comptroller
will have time to prepare his list for
the next month. as hereafter work
that has heretofore taken three
months to do must be done in one
month.
The comptroller has worked ont a
system having in view the convent
ence and welfare Of the pensioners
and believes their interests will be
best subserved under the new month
ly payment plan.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
TWO LARGE, LUSCIOUS WATER.
MELONS
last Thursdays Daily

From last Thursdays Daily
We found lying on our desk day
or two ago one of the biggest wa
termelons of the season that we
had seen up to that time, and it was
as sweet favored as it was huge of
size II was richly enjoyed.
We discovered afterwards that it
was the gift of Mr.. J. NJ. Meffert AS
long as melons of this size and flavor
continue to be grown Marion county
Will continue to be decorated with the
blue ribbon"
We had no sooner Toasted on the
Meffert melon when a friend of long
standing, Mr.. ]. B. Cappleman, placed
us under obligations for a melon as
large and luscious as the one above
described Indeed, it was so large
that it served as a feast for a picnic
gathering at Silver Springs yester.
day afternoon.
This melon was not only rich in fla
vor but was rich in color and was
pronounced the best ever"
AS large as it was, Mr. Cappleman
said ii would have grown much larg-
er if the drouth had not been so long
and continuous.
The Banner returns its best thanks
to its friends for these grateful re-
membranes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
ATLANTA EDITOR DIES
SUDDENLY AFTER AN
EXTENDED TRIP
James r. Gray of the Journal No
More War Editor Since 1901
Native of Georgia and Friend
Of Senator Hoke Smith

Atlanta, June 26.-James r. Gray;
editor of the Atlanta Journal, died
last night.
Mr. Gray had just returned from a
trip TO New York and Washington
where he had been to visit his daugh
ter. Mrs. z. D. Pearce, wife of Lieu
tenant Colonel Pearce at Fort Totten.
Long Island, and to attend meeting
Of the executive committee of theAm-
erican Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation. Mrs. Gray accompanied him
on the trip.
He was taken i'll on the train but
seemed 10 recover Shortly after he
reached home, however, he suffered
another attack from which he died at
$50 o'clock. His physician said apo
plexy was the cause of death.
James r. Gray was born in Adaire.
Vile. Ca. September 90. 1859. He was
educated at the North Georgia Agri.
cultural College and later admitted
10 the bar in 1879. practising law for
several years in Atlanta. In 1881 he
married Miss May Inman of Atlanta,
daughter of wealthy cotton factor
and philanthropist.
Since December. 1901, he has be
editor-in-chief of the Atlanta Journal
and president of the Atlanta Journal
Company.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
DUET WEDDING
NIGHT
SATURDAY

Mr.. A A. Vandenbrock and Miss
Clara Feidt both of this city were
very quiely married Saturday night by
Rev Bunyan Stephens at his home
on Ocklawaha avenue. The copuls
were accompanied by Mrs. H. G. Nc
David who witnessed their marriage
Mr.. and Mrs. Vandenbrock will re
side at the formers home in North
Ocala.
Mr.. Vandenbrock is a well known
cigar manufacturer of this city and
his young bride has the best wishes
of many friends for a very happy
married life.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
TRAGIC DEATH OF j. w. kERsEY

Mr.. Jesse w. Kersey died at Bost.
wick Fla, several days ago, as the
result of severe burns received in a
gasoline explosion while filing his
car. A lighted lantern was on the
front seat of the car at the time.
Mr.. Kersey was married three years
ago to Miss Flora Pearson OF this
city and had only been at Bostwick
three weeks. He had purchased land
and expected to make his home there
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
ANSWER THE BUGLE CALL
To Arms, To Arms for the Freedom
OF the World

War Department, Washington D. c.,
June 26, 1917.
To the Press:
Your President calls you!
The Army wants youl
The Country needs you,
Come on all you loyal Americans
and lets haip free the world that our
children may live in peace
H. P. MCCAIN.
The Adjt. Gen. of the Army.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUF
COUNTRY

The fighting man can die for it:
The saving man can buy for it;
The aviator can fly for it;
The thrifty cook can fry for it;
The daring can spy for it;
The egotist can l for it;
The diplomat can lie for it;
The farmer can grow rye for it;
The workingman can ply for it;
The weary baby can cry for it;
And all of US can try for it--Ney
York Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

+ = y
mo territory must change
hands. except for the purpose
of securing for those who in
habit it fair chance of life
and liberty.
mo indemnities must be in
sisted on except those that con-
stitute payment for manifest
wrongs done.
mo readustments Of power
must be made except such as
will tend to secure the future
peace end happiness of the
world and the future welfare
and hap ness of its people,"
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
LOCATING THE MASONIC HOME

A committee from the Grand Lodge
of the State of Florida visited Ocala
Tuesday and consumed the entire
day in inspecting the various sites
offered for the location of the Ma
sonic Home.
The committee consists of the fol
lowing named gentlemen:
Ex-Governor Albert W. Gilchrist,
Punta Gorda; Rev VIM. B. Willie,
Dunedin; Judge z. H. Haskell, Pa
latka: State Attorney, H. S. Caldwell,
Live Oak: Mr.. w. Scott, Fort Meade.
The committee is empowered to
make the selection and expects to
finish its labors by Saturday
The cities that have offered do.
nation of sites are the following:
jacksonville, st Augustine. St Pc
tersburg. De Funiak Springs, Palatka
and Ocala
Mr. r. L. Martin made an offer of
thirty acres part of which fronts on
Lake Weir. The committee first
visited it and were much pleased
with the location Than Lake Weir
no lake in Florida enjoys a reputa-
tion for greater beauty.
II located on this tract Mr. Martin
claims that FIVE per cent. of the cost
of the building will be saved by the
use of the sand which is right at
hand
The next site visited was the one
offered by Mr. Carmichael at Silver
Springs. He offers fifty acres in.
Guiding the Rentz mill site, part OF
the property coming very nearly up
10 the waters of the spring.
The committee seemed to have
been very much struck with this of
fer
The fame of the springs and its
perpetual development would add
very much to the attractiveness OF
the home
The next place visited was the for
" acres offered by Mr. z. c. Cham.
bliss. II is on the Dunnellon hard
road about 212 miles from the city
lying between the Ocala Southwest.
ern and the Atlantic Coast Line rail.
ways
II is beautiful location. Mr..
Chambliss not only offers TO donate
forty acres anywhere they may select
ON this particular tract but in addi-
ion will sell one hundred and sixty
acres at a nominal price.
The next and last place inspected
was the DR.. Chace property now used
for the Girls Reform School.
No Or Chace offers the building and
rec acres at a price TO be valued
by the Ocala Masonic fraternity and
then agrees TO make twenty per
cent reduction.
1t is the concensus of opinion that
the location now lies between ST
Augustine. Palatka and Ocala.
Sixty thousand dollars are already
in hand for the purchase of site and
the construction of the main building
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

Judge w. E. Smith went out to the
scene of the tragedy Thursday, and
summoned jury 10 hold an inquest
to determine if possible the manner
and author of his death. The jury
was composed of the following named
persons: w. A. Candy, S. l.. Harris,
J. F. Harris, c. A. Vaughn, W. r. Oar.
lington and Harley Reynolds.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JUNE

the darkness the Redding car came
along right afterwards and ran full
tilt into the wires and in doing so
jerked the pole into the car. 1t hit
the Freeman boy on the arm, who
was on the front seat, bruising him
rather badly but not severely. The
pole glanced off and hit Mrs McConn,
who was on the back seat directly
in the forehead, crushing her skull.
Mrs. McConn was rushed to town
and taken to the hospital for medical
attention. She remained unconscious
for three hours or more. An opera
ton was performed on Mrs. McConn
and particles of wood glass, etc. re-
moved from her brain. Monday Mrs.
McConn was getting along a great
deal better han had been hoped for
and although her condition is quite
critical hopes of her recovery are now
entertained.
There were a number of other au-
tomobile accidents Sunday afternoon
due to the many trees that had
blown across the roads in the same
storm early Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. D. T. Jeffcoat's car was wreck.
ed, the Ocala Heights Dairy car driv-
en- by Mr.. Goodwin struck a tree and
turned turtle tearing off the top and
one of Mr.. B. F. Morrison's cars was
also badly damaged by running into
a tree. No one was hurt in any of
these accidents.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

Miss Lois Pedriok left Wednesday
morning for Ocala. where she will
accept a position as Lady principal
in the State Industrial School for
girls. Miss Pedrick is very capable
for this position and the state made
no mistake is selecting her-Dade
Ciyt Banner
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

The county commissioners of Pinel
las county have purchased the j. j
Mendenhall property on which will be
located the new court house and Jail
It will be a great mistake to locate
the Jail on the same lot with the
court house. Don't do 1t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

The many friends of Capt S. +.
Pyles will be exceedingly sorTy to
learn that he is quite sick in South
Carolina, where he is visiting his
daughter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

Miss Harriet Simpson OF Weirs
dale. Fla, who was operated on a
week ago will leave the hospital to-
day.-Satruday's Lakeland Telegram.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

Florida lines from the gulf keys
are now going to the northern mar
kets in plentiful lots. They make a
delicious summer drink.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29

today that acts on the new prin-
ciple, not only Of shriveling up the
corn. but of loosening the corn off
so loose that you can lift IL right
Of with your fingers. Put drops OF
"GetS-It" on that corn or callus to-
night. That's all. The corn is
doomed sure as sunrise. No pain,
or trouble, or soreness. You do
away once and for all with toe
bundling bandages. Oe-eating salves
and irresponsible what -nOts. Try
tt-get surprised and lose a corn
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere. Csc
a bottle. or sent on receipt OF price
by E. Lawrence Il Co. Chicago. ID
Sold in Ocala and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by the
Court Pharmacy: Tydings' Drug Store
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-29
5000, Corns
Lifted Right OF !
Try 2 Drops of Magic "Gets-It."

There's a wonderful difference be-
tween getting rid of a corn now and
the way they used to try TO get rid
of il only four or FIVE years ago.
"Gets-It" has revolutionized corn
history. It's the only corn remedy
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-17
Big CONFERENCE
AT CROOKSTON

Crookston, Mimi, April 17.-With
increased production and intensive
conservation the keynote, prominent
agriculturists and bankers Of the Red
river valley assembled here today for
formal sessions tonight and tomorrow,
when definite plans will be outlined for
placing northwestern Minnesota in the
front rank lin food preparedness"
Preliminary plans formulated by c.
G. Selvig, superintendent Of the
Northwest School Of Agriculture, have
been endorsed by the Red River VAL
ley Improvement association, and al
ready the call for greater production
has been echoed to every part Of the
ten counties comprising the associa-
ton.
Foremost among problems to re-
ceive consideration is that of seeds. It
is imperative that the valley be sup
piled with grain Of pure varieties and
to this end efforts will be made to as
certain the exact amount of seed
grain on hand in the various commune
tiles and it's qualities. 49,.
Looking further ahead, the problem
of a possible labor shortage during
harvesting will be dealt with. 1t Is
estimated that 10000 harvest hands
will be needed in the Rer river valley
alone and means of meeting this de-
mand will be decided upon.
Curtis L. Mosher Of Minneapolis, as
sistant to Chairman John Rich Of the
Ninth district federal reserve bank,
will attend tomorrow's session and will
assure the farmers of the fullest CO.
operation Of bankers. He also will re-
port the immediate results Of the
meeting last Sunday at Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-17

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
for the observation of Patriotic Day
in Moorhead. Mayor Melvey today is
sued the above proclamation and the
business men OF the city will close
their stores and offices as requested.
A large platform will be erected on
the grounds south of the highschool
building and a 60-foot flag pole will
be raised tomorrow morning. The plat
form will be occupied by the old SOL
diers OF the city, the speakers and $50
singers, dressed in colors to represent
the flag. Concordia college band will
play several patriotic airs and will
also furnish the accompaniment for
the chorus.
Everyone will be expected to Join
in the singing Of America" and "The
Star Spangled Banner" The program
will include several other songs by the
chorus and the reading of Your Flag
and My Flag" by Chautauqua Reed,
pupil of the Third ward school.
Short addresses will be made by
Judge G. A. Nye and DR.. o. J. Hagen,
president of the board Of education.
DR.. j. A. Aasgaard. president of the
Moorhead chapter of the Red Cross
society, will present the cause of the
Red Cross.
The beautiful new flag will be rails
ed to the top of the Flagstaff by a de-
tachment OF members Of Co. B. of
Fargo.
The exercises will begin promptly
at o'clock and all people of Moor
head and vicinity are urged to attend.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-17
SAFETY COMMISSION IS
APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY
Bill Passed by Legislature Saturday
Makes Provision for Dealing with
War Situation,

The public safety commission bill,
the principal war measure before the
Minnesota legislature, passed both
houses on Saturday after adoption of
the conference committee report, and
was signed by Givernor Burnquist
yesterday.
The bill provides for creation of a
commission Of seven members, includ-
ing the governor and attorney general.
The commission has $1,00O,000 placed
at its disposal. Specific duties laid
upon the commission by the bill are:
To create, organize and equip a
'home guard" for service within
the state to replace guard regi-
ments now employed in guarding
property, pay of the guard being
limited to that received by regular
national guardsmen.
To pay members Of the national
guard regiments so cents each a
day for the time spent in federal
service on the Mexican border.
To provide for the comfort OF
Minnesota men In the military SER
vice of the United States or of the
state, and look after dependent
families.
power Ito do all things necessary or
proper for the public safety and for the
protection Of life and property" that
are not inconsistent with the constitu-
ton and laws of the state or the United
States It is to do ''all things neces-
sary and proper so that the military,
civil and industrial resources Of the
state may be most efficiently applied
toward maintenance of the defense Of
the state and nation, and toward the
successful prosecution OF the war
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-17
HEARING ON DITCH IS
BEING HELD HERE TODAY

The hearing on proposed ditch No
Al is being held in the court room with
rather an elaborate setting. All the
members Of the county board are pres
ent-Chariman r. B. Webb, A. J.
Wright, j. T. Johnson, Frank Kimm
and M. o. Solum. The reviewers, c.
G. Vincent, Johnston Wagner and F,
w. Janneck and County Auditor
Houglum, clerk Of the board, are also
in attendance.
The record Is being taken by County
Reporter Edward Hagen, and the first
witness was A. nj. Hopeman, engineer
who made the survey and estimated
for the proposed ditch.
A number of directors are at the
hearing and they are represented by
Chas. 8. Marden and James M. With
crow. w. c. Green Of Fargo repre-
sents the Fargo & Moorhead street
railway company; and the proponents
are represented by Co. Atty. C. G..
Dosland and Edgar e. Sharp. 1t is
thought that the hearing will continue
through tomorrow and possibly will
not be finished before Thursday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-17
Big BOOM
IN LICENSE
BUSINESS
Clay Go. Wedding Bureau
is Kept Right Busy This
Month.
What's this?

Thirty-three marriage licenses have
been issued in Clay county since
April /.
And seventeen days only have gone
April, last year, produced only
twenty-five marriage licenses, with
only thirteen issued during the first
seventeen days.
Down east, they attribute the mar
riage license activity to the desire OF
young men to avoid military service.
Clerk OF Court McCubrey doesn't
express any opinion as to why the in
creases here.
On Saturday three marriage licenses
were issued as follows:
Orlando A. Skogen and Emma G.. M
Sanderson, both of Cass county, N. d
Earl v. Parker, Clay county, and
Marion L. Arnold, Wayne county
Mich.
Lewis B. seaburg, Cass county, N
D.. and Marie L. Berg, Clay county
yesterday five couples secured
licenses:
Jacob Ostrum and olga Stow, both
OF Cass county, N. D.
John B. Brown and Grace z. Tag
CART, both of Dane county, Wis.
Martin Mandssager and Emma Sy-
regne, both of Clay county.
Harry B. Duncan and Lilly r. Jacob
son, both Of Ransom county, N. D.
Erick TusN and Carrie Weitzel, both
of Clay county.
Licenses issued this morning are:
Clarence j. Coleman, Barnes coun-
ty, N. d. and Louida Engel, Clay
county.
Ben Shore and Hanna Tucker. both
of Clay county.