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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR MISSION
WORK AMONG CoNGREGA-
TIONAL FOLKS

At the state convention in Orlando
last April, ERdeavorers of the Con-
gregational church pledged $3.50 for
mission work of their own denomina
ton, and already nearly $50 of It has
been raised Only six of about twenty
two societies have contributed so far.
as follows: DaytOna, West Palm
Beach, Tavares. West Tampa, Pomo.
ma and Interlachen. When the rest
have revived latent interest OF sum-
mer and are down to work well. the
rest of the state pledge should cas-
lily be raised All such contributions
go to their varied objects via the
state woman's board treasurer. Mrs.
E. E. Enlow of Arch Creek. always
telling her what cause they are giving
to- Latest interest has centered up
the Gospel navy frontier OF the south.
eastern coast and great Everglades
region. and interesting material for
programs concerning that mission
field, were sent each society for use
in the September missionary meeting
DR.. C. E. Enlow, Supt.. of this mis-
sion field. has recently visited Winter
Park, Tavares and other places and
much new zeal thereby created among
our young folks.
Cocoa Grove has kept meetings
going all summer and have raised
though not sent into the treasury.
their pledge of $500. Lake Helen
has also been remindful this summer.
and Mt. Dora has pledged 5000. West
Palm Beach and Interlachen have
been especially generous so far, and
ii7 Key West it has been decided 10
rive two Sunday evening collections
month for mission work. commepe--
ing with the Gospel navy.
Most OF the churches nave been
without regular pastors Tor all or
part of the summer. and several have
new ministers getting down to work
ever before will attend the C. f.
district conventions and many young
people be at the church conferences.
which all come in late November and
early December There is need OF
more get-togethers between the older
and young people of the churches.
this way.
State Supt George 3. waldron, on
a business trip north has attended
the National Council of Congregation.
al churches and will bring home new
inspiration.
Cordial greetings for the Young
Peoples department have come from
DR.. Calvin II. French. new principal
Of Rollins college, who wishes to CO.
operate with us in all ways mutually
helpful.
Mission class study on Africa TO
be taken up. and a special evening
program, Five Times Ten" carried
out, are two November ways OF pro.
gression and fer October 18th the
Ministerial Relief work OF the church
among its aged ministers will be the
special preparation asked for by sym.
pathetic Endeavorers.
GRACE A. TOWNSEND,
Congl. Young Peoples Secretary
Interlacten, Oct. 10Th.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26
BIG CONSERVATION MEETING

A big food conservation meeting
was held in Superintendent Brin-
sons office Monday night. the begin
ming of the big conservation campaign
which will begin next Sunday and
will last for one week.
Those present at the meeting last
night were the following:
Mr. w. D. earn, chairman; Mr.. R.
W Blackjack, secretary, Prof. ]. H.
Brinson, Rev. J. NJ. Gross, Metho-
dist church, Rev. Gilbert Gilman,
Episcopal church, Rev c. E. Wyatt,
Christian church.. Rev. ]. r. Herndon.
Presbyterian church, Dr. Walter
Hood. Mrs. ". T. Gray, Mrs. j. R.
Moorhead. ME-. c. Bennett. members
of the Conservation committee Mr.
j. H. Benjamin, Editor of the Star.
and Mr.. Frank Harris. of the Banner.
The colored people were represent
ed by the following: Rev. H. w. Bart
ley, Zion Chap. NJ. E church Rev. VI.
A. Manyweather. Mt Zion A NJ E.
church. Rev A L. James. Mt Moriah
Baptisc church, Synob!y Simmons,
Pearl Anderson, Geo. P Mckinney, Jr.
Isaac Thompkins.
The chairman explained the object
OF fine meeting. He said he had receiv-
ed seventy-ive pounds of food con-
servation literature from the depart
ment at Washington, stating that Mr.
Hoover said that he was anxious for
this literature to reach every home in
the county.
That he had already sent circu-
lar letter 10 all the teachers of the
county asking TO have the cards that
would be sent to them later handed to
the children. have them give them to
their parents, have the parents and
other members of the family over six
2ge sign them and re-
turn them TO the teachers and for the
teachers to return them to Mr. earn.
The object of the meeting last
night was how best to distribute
the remaining literature which con-
sisted OF ten thousand pledge cards
and posters to be displayed in the
kitchens and parlors.
1t was decided to have each minis
ter in Ocala. white and colored, to
send a sample card to each minister
of their respective denominations
throughout the county. have them ex-
plain it 10 their congregations so that
when the cards were received by
them they would be in a receptive
mood to sign them and when they
are signed they are to be returned to
Mr. earn. chairman of the food con-
servation committee for the county.
As soon as these cards are received
by Mr. earn he is to forward them
to the state agent at Jacksonville and
he is 10 forward them to Mr. Hoover
in Washington day by day.
Mrs W. T. Gary is at the head of
the movement in Ocala. and with her
capable assistants will make a house
10 house canvass in the several wards.
1t is expected when the week ends
on Sunday, November 4th, that nearly
the entire population of the United
States Of all races and colors above
the age of sixteen will have signed
in the hands of the department at
Washington
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Mr. and Mrs E. F. Mitchell of
Morristown. Mrs. George, proprietor
of the George hotel of Morriston, and
Mrs. Arthur Olin of Kendrick, were
among the many shoppers making
Franks headquarters Friday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26
STAND BY THE GOVERNMENT

Stand by the governmental is our
government. Help the organizations
that are helping the soldier boys
they are our boys. Buy Liberty Bond
lit is our war.-W. J. Bryan. =.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26
GOOD NEWS FROM FARMS IN
BUSY FLORIDA

GOOD NEWS FROM FARMS IN
BUSY FLORIDA
! Oceola County-One pig-club boy
has soid enough pigs to pay for his
SOW IKE SOW has paid for ner kee"
and Is now all pr ltil il MIG, months
| time.
! The silo makes it possible to raise
more feed and to keep more COWS on
the same acreage and substitute GER
tainty for uncertainty in the manage.
ment of the herd to an extent impos-
sible in any other way.
Citrus County-The tick eradica-
tion movement has become popular,
and many of the farmers who did not
care to dip cattle at first are now
anxious for a chance. The building
Of watts has been delayed by the wet
weather but those that are in are
being used extensively.
| Brevard County-All of the cattle
and hogs brought into the county as
result of the recent purchasing trip
are giving complete satisfaction to
their new owners. The demand for
this stock exceeded the supply.
Jackson County-A great deal of
interest is being taken in the fair to
be held in November Prospects for
agricultural and livestock exhibits are
the best ever known.
Partly thrC ugh the influence of Sen
atOr Park Trammell sweet potatoes
have been placed on the authorized
ration list of the United States army
Suwannee County Much time has
been taken up in noting the ravages
of the boil weevil in this county. The
weevils are in evidence in all parts
of the county and some fields of
short cotton are badly damaged.
Jackson COunty-SOme of the farm
ers in this county have begun making
sorghum syrup.
Dade County-This county has
taken steps to establish a rigid quar-
antine against un-vaccinated hogs
from other sections. Regular inspec-
tors will be put on and roadmasters
and bridgekeepers will be appointed
as assistants. The railroads and
steamboat lines cooperate.
Oceola County Prospects are
brighter every day for a good crop of
citrus fruit in this county this year
All groves that were given proper cul-
tivation, fertilization and care after
the freeze have come out nicely.
Jackson County The peanut oil
mill at Malone has nine peanut pick
ers that will be put to work in that
section as soon as the nuts are ready
to harvest. The mill is equipped and
ready for operation.
Pasco County-A number OF farm
ers who have made good with cotton
this year are organizing and prepar-
ing to gin the cotton, and to plant
extensively next season.
Escamba County Since the rains
began in July, the boil weevils are In
creasing rapidly in the cotton. A few
fields were still free the first of the
month.
Farmers who did not have enough
corn to fill their silos should plant a.
fall sorghum crop for that purpose.
The University of Florida extension
division recommends it.
Suwannee County Two loads Of
peanuts on the vines were hauled into
Live Oak recently and the new pea
nut picker was put into operation on
the streets to give the farmers an
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Oceola County-One pig-club boy
has sold enough pigs to pay for his
SOW. Ike sow has paid for ner kee.
and Is now all pr III nin'' months
time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26
SHELLEY SAYS MARKET FOR WINTER AND SPRING vEGE-
TABLES WILL Be BEST THE STATE HAS EVER KNOWN
ANTICIPATES NofRouRLE GETTING TRANsPoRTA
FACILITIES 4Ays PROSPECTS
FOR GOOD STRAWBERRY PRICES


Citrus working
after
railroad
bles
chiefly the
Administration
believed the said
Strawberries
promising would time
the
patch He believes make
handled would
experiencing
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

idea of how the machine works This
is the first peanut picker ever brought
into the county The purpose of the
demonstration was to induce farmers
to save their own peanut seed. More
than eight thousand bushels of seed
we're brought into this county from
North Carolina this spring.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Washington County-A peanut har-
vester, drawn by a gasoline engine is
operating in this county. In good pea.
nuts, the harvester will pick $50 bush
els a day.
Alachua County-Boll weevils can
be found practically all over the coun-
ty and considerable damage is re-
ported from the west end of the coun-
ty. Hog cholera is decreasing and
there is plenty of feed.
F1orida's native cattle can be
graded up until you wouldn't know
them a few years from now if pure,
bred sires were used. A few genera
tons will turn the trick.
Broward county was declared free
from Texas fever ticks a couple of
years ago and the quarantine was
lifted from Broward county cattle.
Now the State Plant Board has de-
clared the county free from citrus
canker and the quarantine on citrus
fruits has been lifted. All Broward
county has to do now is to go ahead
making money off citrus fruits and
cattle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

The silo makes it possible to raise
more feed and to keep more COWS on
the same acreage and substitute GER
tainty for uncertainty in the manage.
ment of the herd to an extent impos-
sible in any other way.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Suwannee County Two loads Of
peanuts on the vines were hauled into
Live Oak recently and the new pea
nut picker was pat into operation on
the streets to give the farmers an
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Oceola County Prospects are
brighter every day for a good crop of
citrus fruit in this county this year.
All groves that were given proper cul-
tivation, fertilization and care after
the freeze have come out nicely.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-26

Farmers who did not have enough
corn to fill their silos should plant
fall sorghum crop for that purpose
The University of Florida extension
division recommends it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
OFFICIAL DENIAL
Navy Department Says
R Report Untrue of
Sinking Of Ships

Washington, Sept. 25.-Oficial de-
NAL was issued tonight by the navy
department of a published report that
five merchant ships and two convoy
ing vessels had been sunk by sub
marines. Secretary Daniels has prom
ised that casualties will not be with
held from the public.
The departments statement issued
through the Public Information COM
mittee follows:
within the past few days report
that five merchant ships and two con-
voying vessels We're sunk in a battle
with submarines has received wide cir
culation in the press. The navy de-
partment authorizes the statement that
this story is entirely without foun-
dation."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
MEMS BIBLE
HISTORY CLUB

On Monday evening between 30 and g.
men assembled at Christ church parish
house, when the work Of the Mems Bible
History Club was inaugura,ed for the
coming fall and winter. George K. Ran
dali of Philadelphia was the guest of
honor and his address was listened 10
with the keenest interest. His general
subject was "Consecration" and his illus
trauons were all from personal knowl-
edge OF men consecrating their homes
business, profession, to the service of
Christ.
The whole address was a fine appeal
to personal and corporate service. Inspir-
ing addresses were made by r II. Gar
diner and Justice A. NJ Spear The reg.
Clar work of the Bible class begins on
Wednesday evening, Oct 3. and the gen
eral subject for the winter will be Back
to Christ"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Rev. George w. Pierce

Word has been received in this city
Of the death Of Rev. George W. Pierce,
who passed away Monday in Somer-
Vile. Mass, aged 80 years. Mr. Pierce
was the pastor of the Free Baptist
church In this city from 1885 to 1892
Rev. George w. Pierce was known
for many years as the soldier evan
gelist' Mr. Pierce. who was born in
New Bedford in 1885. served in the
navy for several years and enlisted in
the army at the outbreak Of the Civil
War He was with Sherman in the
march through Georgia. Later he
served in the regular army until 1876
when he retired to take up evangelistic
work With the late Dwight L. Moody
He held Free Will Baptist pulpits in
Maine. New Hampshire. Vermont and
Massachusetts and in 1856 was acting
Chaplain - the Mainc Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
FARMINGDALE

Mr.. and Mrs George Gross and baby
Ruth were Sunday guests OF Mr.. ano
Mrs H. NJ. Cannon.
Mrs. Charity Norton of Portland ar
rived Monday for a visit with her son
lanes Norton and family ana otnei
relatives.
Irven l.. and Fred l.. Smith OF Bos-
ton were auto guests Sunday Tor
brief visit to their parents Mr.. and
Mrs. l. W. Smith. They left for Bos-
ton at 10 A. NJ. and were accompanied
by their father. Mr.. Smith VIII re-
turn home Wednesday:
Having in town was not all 1nlshec
until last week owing to scarcity OF
help and the bad weather IN august
A. B. McCaus!and and I. 5. Munroe
working on the road hauling
gravel.
w. c. Halves Of Augusta was
caller in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
RANDOLPH

Sunday afternoon the Grant ana
znylisb families made an auto TRIP
- North Whitefield and made door
ward call on an old Aroostook neishnor
then came up to a farm known as the
Grin Bailey farm. Upon arriving home ne
Mr. English discovered that he had
80 his watch. Monday morning Mr.
Enc,ish Mr.. and Mrs. Grant conciuo-
- +hev would try to find the watch
T,,av invited their neighbors across
~. road Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Bailey 10
~ eme r,,th them and so visited their form
81 80 Almost as soon as they COM
,oad 70 look around young man
a.s The read on the George Bailey
49, ,,-.nted to know what they hao
, a. when he was told it was watch
..,d "You will find 1t over mere
all right"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
War KNITS FRENCH
AND ENGLISH IN
A FIRM FRIENDSHIP

Behind the British Lines in Franco
Sept 7.-(Correspondence) three
years of war have completely revolu.
! tionized the Frenchman's idea OF the
English character. and have knit the two
nations in a friendship which will las,
forever. was the opinion expressed bv a
great French war correspondent in le+-
ter written just before he died on the
field of battle here a few weeks ago The
letter. written 20 British officer whom
the French correspondent had known m
peace times. has been given to the Assoc
ciated Press for publication 1t saws IN
part:
Before the war 1 tried to understand
the English so far az man could vbo
does not care much for travel and is CON
tent to study people by its works. I
had read those books which in France we
believed TO represent the best Of what
modern England was writing
Modern England to me was very
somhre country. I saw it ALWAYS In nv
mind with those gray. wet skies that we
used to think land in that no doubt we
were wrong. tool as the habitual sky or
England For such skies suited the Eng
land that I knew There were heavy
storm clouds always low over The Eng
land where Mr.. Har!v's ragic frures
stepped. hravelv enough. 10 their doom, !;
and an unbrolsen gray. sky over that
troubled unhappy. nn!smanaFed England
Of Mr. Wells. ] knew that France was
often unhappy and otter a,l ae.rev. and
vet 7 knew. too. t.a+ the ola u-conruer-
able Call:c soul was still iu her people
But IL YOU knew her only from the works
Of modern French writer's, what would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
100 MORE ARE ORDERED
TO REPORT AT BANGOR

Bangor. Me. Sept ga third call
for examinations to make up the quota
of 65 is being made in this draft divi-
sion. 100 more men being ordered to
report on Friday and Saturday. from
which 10 will be selected.
Hon. E. c. Ryder, who resigned from
the local examining board, has been
succeeded by John Wilson, a local at
tornev.
The next quota for Aver will be 2s
men. requiring two from the new OK
animation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Albert Chester Andrews

Albert Chester Andrews, a private in
Co. of the lC3d l.. S. Infantry, died
Monday at the Brigade hospital West
was born in Ellsworth, removing to Gar
diner when small boy with his parents
He was the eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
Howard l.. Andrews, 326 West street, and
resided with them. When in Gardiner he
was in the employ of the r. p Hazard
Co.
When he left Gardiner he was in appar-
ent good health and the first his parents
knew of his illness was a telegram re-
ceived Sunday telling of his illness. On
Tuesday a second telegram announcing
his death was received. Beside his pa
rents he is survived by one sister, Mil
dred, and four brothers, Leroy, Law
renee, Hurley and Everard. His father
was unable to state when the remains
would arrive. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
Says the Springfield Union:
The men of Co. of the 103d Infantry
were saddened today by the death OF
comrade, Priv. Albert C. Andrews of Gar
diner. Me- Andrews had been in the reg
iment for some time and was we'll liked
by his fellows. He had been III mucn
of the time since the regiment came from
Augusta. Me. five weeks ago. Every pos
sihle aid was given him, but he failed &c
respond to treatment. Andrews was the
first man of the many thousand soldiers
concentrated on Hampton Plains to Ole
from illness He was unmarried, nu'
leaves his parents and brothers and SIS
ters The body will be sent to Gardiner
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
fort RENAMED
ON trade BOARD

Washington, Sept. 25.-President
Wilson late today signed a re-nom-
ination of John Franklin Fort, for
mer governor Of New Jersey, as a
member of the federal trade commits.
sion.
Governor Fort was appointed last
February to serve out the unexpired
term OF George S. Rublee of New
Hampshire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
OAKLAND
Athletic Association Elects Ex-
ecutive Committee - Meeting
of Daughters of Veterans
Little Sweet Corn Coming to
Factory

Mrs. Alice Blake and son, Chester,
nave returned to their home on Church
street after passing the summer with
MRS. Blake mother, Mrs w, Fields II
Sidney.
Mrs. Charlotte Otis has resumed her
duties a the Dunn Edge Tool Co.'S Of
flee.
George F. Allen and daughter Kath-
crime. have returned from week, $
visit with friends and relatives in
Skowhegan
"A meeting of the Athletic Associa
ton of the o. H. S. was held at the
high school rooms yesterday afternoon
at which the following members were
elected for the executive committee
Miss Beatrice Thomas. Miss Lona
FoWles and Carl Reynolds. The con-
stltution and amendments were ~ea
to the freshmen.
At the meeting Of the DAUGHTERS of
Veterans held at the home of Miss
Louise Benson, the president two corn.
rades We're obligated Business was
transacted during the first part Of the
evening after which a social hour was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Delicious
, refreshments of ice cream and cake
| We're served. An inspection will Inc
heid at the first meeting in November
Master Gerald Hallett has returned
from the Sisters hospital in Water
VILE where he underwent a surgical On.
Grafton.
Mrs. L. E. .Witham has returned r.
her home in Pawtucket. r. T. after ,
snort visit with her niece Mrs. Harry
Pattern.
Mrs. Frank Dinsley and Mrs. .rnd.
son Gleason have returned to their
homes after passing a few DAYS with
Mrs Donald Dingley in Lewiston.
MRS. Winnie Fisher, who has been
the guest of her sister. Mrs. D. O. Saw
teile for the past 10 days, has returned
to her home in Portland.
Miss Alicia Sweeney. formerly ~
/ Oakland but now Of Salmon Falls. N
H., has entered Grey's hospital. where
she will train for a nurse.
Albert Lane and Lawrence Bush arc
| passing few days with friends IN
Lewiston.
Edward Mayo Of Foxcroft was bus.
mess caller in town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Withereu have
returned from an auto trip through
New Hampshire
Because Of very light crop. the
farmers of Sidney are hauling In very
little sweet corn to the factory.
The Mothers Club will meet with
Mrs. II. T, Muzzy, Western avenue, on
Thursday. A carriage will meet the
1890 car from Oakland at Parker,s
Crossing.