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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
CHANGES IN FLORIDA
ABSTRACT CORPORATION

Mr.. E. L. Stapp, who for some
years has had charge as manager of
the Florida Title & Abstract Corpora
ton, has resigned his position and
will take up work in the same line at
some other Florida point. Mr.. Stapp's
many years in abstract work makes
him a valuable acquisition to any in
stitution of this kind, and he has had
several very f1attering offers in other
cities, but has not yet decided where
he will locate. However, wherever he
decides to cast his lot he will have the
best wishes of hosts of Ocala friends.
Mr.. |. N. Colclough, who has been
connected with the abstract Office for
the past three years, will be manager
in charge. He has proven by his
work of these years that he is thor
oughly competent to assume the
duties now placed on him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
SWEET POTATO CROP
THREATENED BY WEEVIL

Now it is the sweet potato crop of
Florida Nthat is threatened with de-
vastation by the invasion of a de-
structive insect pest. The sweet potato
root weevil has been found to occur
in four widely separated areas in the
state and in each locality where it has
been established for three years or
more it has made the profitable cul-
ture of the sweet potato impossible.
In fact, in the infested localities the
farmer finds it impossible to raise
even enough sweet potatoes for the
use of his family.
This menace is being regarded with
the gravest concern by the state plant
board for perhaps no crop in Florida
is of as great Importance in supply
ing food to our people. The poorer
class of people. particularly, look to
Lthe sweet potato crop as their prin-
|cipal food supply. The adoption, by
the government, of the sweet potato
as one of the regular articles in the
menu of our troops also makes the
preservation and increase of the sweet
potato crop one of the most important
steps in the national defense.
The pest is not new to the southern
states, having been known in the
southern portion of Louisiana for the
past twenty years. Experience in that
state and in Texas has shown that at
all infested points within sixty or
seventy miles of the gulf coast the
pest continues to destroy practically
the entire sweet potato crop year
after year. No satisfactory measures
of controlling it have been found.
There are also infested areas of
greater or less extent in Mississippi,
Alabama and Georgia and the pest is
evidently very abundant in Cuba.
State Plant Commissioner William
Newell has been active for several
months, investigating the extent of
the infested areas in Florida, the
means by which the weevil is spread
to new localities and in placing before
the plant board plans for stopping its
further spread.
1t has been found, for example, that
shipments of sweet potatoe tubers
and vines, infested with the weevil,
have been coming into Florida from
other states and sack after sack of
infested potatoes and vines have ar
rived at Key West and Tampa on YES
fsels from Cuba. Whenever these in
tested shipments have been detected
by the inspectors of the plant board
they have either been sent back or
destroyed, but it is manifestly impos-
sible for the plant board inspectors
| to see every shipment of plants and
potatoes coming into Florida. In
such infested shipments lies the
greatest danger of the pest becoming
established in new localities. After
! considering this situation in all its
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
oCALA DOCTORS HONORED

Before DR.. Izlar left the medical
officers training camp at Fort Ogle-
thorpe he was made captain of his
company (No. u and was also assist
ant adjutant to Major Boyd, who is
major of the First Battalion. DIR.
Izlar says that it was quite an honor
for Dr. Watt, who had been at the
training camp for eleven weeks, and
for himself, who was there nine
weeks, to be chosen captains of their
companies, because there were only
eight companies to be oficered and
over a thousand men to choose from.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
BATTALION OF DEATH is BUSY
FLORIDA MEN AT THE
COLUMBIA CAMP
Associated Press)

Columbia, S. c.. Sept. 11.-When
reach Camp Jackson the first five per
cent quota will be in. The total num-
Der of new soldiers now in camp
stands at 1,645, with only two coun-
ties out of three states unrepresented.
The quota coming from the three
states to Camp Jackson are respec-
lively, South Carolina, 519; North
Carolina, 797; Florida, 329.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Associated Press)

London, Sept. 11.-According to a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph, the Swedish foreign of
fee has issued a statement saying
the foreign Office has not, received a
report regarding the Buenos Ayres
incident, made public by the United
States, and is unable at this time to
determine what it's position should be.
The statement says, however, that
soon after the war started the Swed-
ish foreign minister stated he ought
to transmit the German agreement
the civil population of
Kiao Chow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
Adult Juv'nle Total
1O.264 3,778 14,O3.

Since the opening of the library
971 books have been added to acces-
sions., The library has sent several
bundles of magazines to the soldiers
in this state, II joke books to soldiers
in the trenches in France, a box
weighing 329 pounds to the war SER
vice for the American Library Asso-
citation, containing books of fiction,
French books, poetry and magazines,
all of which were donated for this
purpose. Respectfully submitted,
The Librarian.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
TOOK A WHACK
AT THE TAGEBLATT
ASSOCIATED Press)

Philadelphia, Sept. 11.-Federal
agents today raided the Office of the
Tageblatt, the German newspaper. 1t
is understood that warrants against
six persons identified with the paper
were issued in connection with the
governments pronounced intention of
preventing the circulation of anti
war propaganda.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
A MUSICAL TREAT

There will be a musical entertain
ment Thursday evening, Sept. 18th,
at 8 o'clock at the Metropolitan the
ater. There will be a musical con-
test between the choir of Bethel A. M.
E church, Gainesville, and the Mount
Zion A. NJ. E. church Ocala. Special
accommodations for our white citi-
zens. For benefit of Mount Zion
church. 10-4t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
LIBRARY REPORT
O the Citizens nf Oeala: !:

To the Citizens of Ocala:
The Ocala library which opened
one year ago Monday submits the fol-
lowing comparative statement of book
circulation as between adult and ju-
venile readers.
Names on register at close of year
ending Sept. 10, 1917, 875. Books in
library, not including periodicals or
pamphlets. 1862,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
COTTON MARKET
Furnished the Readers of the Star by
the Commercial Bank of Ocala

New York, Sept. II, 9:12 a. M
Opening, January, 20.32; October,
20,40; December, 20.38. Noon, jan
uary, 20.49; October, 20.67; Decem-
Der, POST.
New Orleans, Sept. II, GIL a. m.-
Opening, January, 1853; October,
1858; December, 1857. Noon, Jan
uary, 1890; October, 1894; Decem-
Der, 1886
New Orleans spots steady, mid
dlings, 20.38.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
COOLER WEATHER
IS COMING
May be Frost as Far South as Vir-
ginia by Tomorrow
Morning
(Assoclated Press)

Washington, Sept. IA cold snap
extending from the Mississippi river
to the Atlantic as far south as Vir-
ginia is expected; Moderate weather
will follow by Wednesday when ris-
ing temperatures are promised.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
DISCOURAGED THE
D|STURBERS
Cavalry and Machine Gun Troopers
Quilted Strikers in
Chattanooga
ASSOCIATED Press)

Chattanooga, Sept. 11.-With two
troops of cavalry and machine gun
company here, the prospects for re-
newal of the car strike disturbance
which threatened serious results last
night seemed remote.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
Joined By Several Other Rus
sian Generals
PRECPITATES A CIVIL WAR BY MARCHING WITH AN ARMY
ON PETROGRAD
Press)
ASSOCIATED Press)

Petrograd, Sept. 11.-Gen. Kerni-
lofts force, which the government
says consists only of a few hundred
vinen, is marching on Petrograd and
has arrived at Luga, 120 miles away.
The government sent a special train
with workmen TO cut the railroad at
Semrino and sop The advance.
A Cossack general informed Pre-
mier Kerensky if he did not accede to
Gen. Korniloff's demands the Cos
sacks would cut the Moscow railroad,
isolating Petrograd.
The governments trump card is
the loyalty of the railroad employees.
Leaders of the railroad men state
if Gen. Korniloff remains obdurate,
they will strike, thus making it i'm
possible for him to get supplies.
A conference of all ambassadors
here, including those of neutral
countries, was held yesterday. All
information of their discussion was
withheld Later the Entente ambas-
sadors held a conference.
The commander of the Baltic fleet
assured Premier Kerensky of his
support.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
A GOOD SIGN

Washington, Sept. 11.-Oficials
here believe that the fact that the
workmen's and soldiers delegates adj
sised the army not to participate in
the Korniloff revolt is favorable
sign. Officials are anxious to learn
how many troops Korniloff has in his
advance on Petrograd. No word has
been received from Ambassador
Francis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Always insist upon having Carter's
BUTTERNUT bread. Get it at your
grocer's or at Carter's Bakery, North
Main street. 7-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
SUBMARINE POSSIBLY
WAS sunk
Fight Took Place with Conveyed
Merchant Fleet OFF Coast
of France
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Sept IA hostile
submarine is believed to have been
destroyed off the French coast Sept.
9Th, when it attacked "a fleet of
merchantmen of which the American
steamer Westwego was one. Two
merchantmen were sunk. The navy
department received a report of the
engagement from Paris.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
@KERENSKY MAY HAVE BEEN
KILLED

London, Sept. 1.-The Swedish
Aftonbladt says the Exchange Tele-
graph correspondent at Copenhagen
publishes a rumor emanating from
persons arriving from Petrograd that
Premier Kerensky has been killed.
No confirmation of the report could
be obtained.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
MARION PRODUCTS COMPANY

There will be meeting of the
stockholders of the Marion Products
Company at the Marion County
Board of Trade room Thursday, Sept.
Is, 1917, at 1880 p. m. Every stock
holder is earnestly requested to be
present as there is important business
To be transacted.
L. VI. Murray, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
BALTIC FLEET LOYAL

A Russian message signed by the
prime minister said the Baltic fleet
unanimously elected to support the
provisional government.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
| FARMERS MEETING
AT BLITCHTON

There will be a big farmers meet
ing and rally at Blitchton Saturday,
Sept. 22nd, and every one is cordially
invited to attend.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
JOINED BY OTHER GENERALS

Alexander Guchkoff, the Octoberist
leader, formerly president of the
duma, chief of the munition bureau
and minister of war and navy ad in
terim,. has gone over to Gen. Korni-
loft, and General Deniking, COM
mander on the southeastern front,
telegraphed Premier Kerensky that
he intends to support Gen. Korniloff.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
DONE BY OUR DEsTRoYERs

AS the vessels were enroute to
Europe when attacked they probably
were conveyed by United States de-
stroyers. The warships have been
equipped with depth bombs which are
very deadly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
Big Offensive Launched in
BukOWina
WESTERN FRONT OPERATIONS LIMITED TO MINOR ATTACKS BY
BAD WEATHER
Associated Press)

While the soldiers who followed
Gen. Korniloff in his revolt against
the Russian provisional government
were marching on Petrograd, the
Russians in Bukowina launch an of
fensive which Berlin admits gained
local advantages.
Quiet on other fronts is mentioned
in available leports. French raiding
parties were successful in the Cham
pagne and the British raided Teuton
trenches on the Somme front.
Five women were hurt when the
Germans dropped bombs on hospital
near Dunkirk.
The British report says bad wealth
er is hampering aerial. operations.
BATTALION OF DEATH is BUSY
Petrograd, Sept. 11.-Russian
troops have taken the offensive
against the Germans in the region of
the Segevold, thirty-two miles north
east of Riga. A Petrograd official
statement says that the death Bat
talon" composed of women soldiers
defeated the Teutons, forcing them
back in a southerly direction.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
ABOUT TO COME TOGETHER

Gen. Korniloff ordered his troops
to detrain at Dno and to march on
and besiege Petrograd. The govern
1ment infantry is still moving out to
tIoppose the advance of Korniloff.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

| have anything in the electrical
line. Ask about them. W. j. MeGehee,
distributor. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

New seed for fall planting and cab
bage plants now ready. Biting & Co.,
43O North Magnolia street. 9-11-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Irish potatoes for fall planting at
the Ocala Seed Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Let me quote ycu on a pumping
outfit. w. J. McGehee. distributor. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Let me sell you your feed crusher
w. ]. McGehee, distributor. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
CARING FOR THE
SWEET POTATO CROP

The attention of the various cham
bers of commerce and boards of trade
is invited to the Importance of caring
for the large increase in acreage and
yield of sweet potatoes in Alabama,
Florida and Georgia for 1917:
Alabama :. ;. ,SZ4,O ,OOO
Florida ..-......- o,Ooo,ooo
Georgia ..........l lO, l4o,UUU
28,O1O,O0O
The entire increase in yield in the
United States in 1917 over 1916 is
11,241 90 bushels, or $4,000 bushels
less than the increase in the three
above states. 1t will therefore be of
the utmost Importance that the CO.
operation of every business man IN
your community be given the farmers
in your territory in harvesting and
caring for this crop this year, and
preserving from loss this valuable
food crop, and to protect against any
loss to the farmer, by building or
causing to be built suitable ware
houses for the curing and storing of
the crop for 1917.
Will you not as a body and as in.
dividuals lend your best efforts to as
sisting in this emerge ncy?
Yours very truly,
Wilbur Mccoy,
Agricultural and immigration Agt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

The greatest human care and the
highest human intelligence ought to
ton. This describes our service. The
Court Pharmacy. 17-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
1T SHAN'T HAPPEN AGAIN

The statement says the message
referred to by the United States was
written in code, and Sweden's first
duty is to ascertain if it was proper
ly translated. The next action must
be to get an explanation from Ger
many. If as represented, without re-
gard to reference made to it here,
Swedenn will take. measures to pre-
vent a repition of the occurrence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

FOR SALE-One 1916 five-passenger
REQ car, In frst-class condition, cheap
for cash. Apply to John Needham.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11
SHUTTING OFF SUPPLIES FROM
SWEDEN

Washington, Sept. While Am
erica sought to avoid dangerous de-
velopments following disclosure of
Swedish transmission of official Ger
man messages from Buenos Aires,
two facts are patent to all observers:
Sweden will be compelled to make
definite her position as a neutral, and
the allies intend that Germany shall
cease receiving aid from ann northern
European countries.
Some American officials say the
war would end in six months if
Swedish iron imports to Germany
were stopped. The Swedes, it is de-
clared, have drained the country of
foodstuffs by placing vast numbers OF
men in iron mines and munition fac
tories, disposing of the products to
Germany.
Should Argentine declare war 'on
Germany she probably will prevent
any of her foodstuffs reaching Ger
many through neutral channels. This
will be vost deal of help to the al
lies, too, for Argentina is the last
great food-producing country not now
at war with Germany.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-11

Probably showers tonight and
Wednesday, except generally fair
south portion
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-02-02

Highest "a, Lowest 10.
Record kept by II. A. PECK,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-02-02
ANNIVERSARY X. OF C.

The 18th anniversary of the institu-
ton of Father Daley council, Knights
of Columbus, was held in Masonic hall
Tuesday evening January 80. There
was an unusually large gathering of
Knights. Supper was served at 8
O'Clock at which nearly $50 were
present. Many were present from a
distance, among them State Deputy
William Driscoll of st. Adams and
National Delegate Frank Grace of Fair
Haven, both of whom gave interesting
and enthusiastic addresses. Rev. T. j.
Leonard, chaplain of the council, and
other officers also gave talks on various
topics. At $50 the large spacious ban
quet hall was cleared and dancing was
enjoyed until midnight. Calhoun's
orchestra furnished music.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-02-02

Noticca under this head ten cents per line
FIRST insertion; FIVE cents per line succeeding in
a"rtions Count seven short words to line or six
long onea,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-02-02

DEATH OF WESLEY E. HOWARD.
Mrs. l.. A. Sparks received a tele-
gram a few days ago announcing the
death of her brother, Wesley E. Howard
of Belmont, N. H. Mr.. Howard was
born in Ripton, Vt, May 7, 1848, and
made that town his home for number
of years and in later years lived in
Lowell, Mass, where he conducted a
boarding house From there he went to
Lunenburg, VT, and engaged in farm
ing and later he moved to Belmont, N.
H., where his health began to fail six
years ago. He leaves wife, one son,
Wesley E., who is assistant principal in
the Whitefeld, N. H., High school, and
a daughter, Mrs. James Shillito of
Lyndonville, and two sisters, Mrs.
Daniel w. Smith of Ripton, and Mrs.
Leslie A. Sparks of Middlebury. The
funeral was held at his late home Janu-
airy Is and the remains were taken to
Lowell, Mass, for burial.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-02-02
Business 11otices.

Notces under this head ten cents per line
FIRST insertion; five cents per line succeeding in
a"rtions. Count seven short words to line or six
long ones
Cocoanuta and dates at Calyi's,
Seashipt oysters at the Ilanheld Grocery.
Swifts 1lcomargarino at the llanfeld Grocery
Dclphn' barber shop ia opposite post Office d5tf
Woman wanted at MiddIebuy Steam Laundry.
d9tf
Wanted Domestic nursing, a Court street.
step
To llcu, Tenement Inquire, l.. o, Allen. ditf
Engraved or printed calling cards at the Rcgis-
ttr office
Hot ionRs Of all kinds. Concord Candy Kit
chen.
or good printing of all description call at Reg.
iscr office
For Sale One l25 egg cx-ray incubator. Used
one season. John Houston. so
Bargain prices on Guernsey Warcscc the win
dow at Sheldons Store.
Mrs N g. Cottrcll will receive pupils for voice
culture ~ Seminary st, Aft
Just arrived, Page and Shaw, the candy Of ex-
ccllence Try box at Calvi's.
For Sale New Home sewing machine in first
class condition. q North Pleasant. off
he latest ideas in printing. new type faces and
OK cert workmanship at Register Office,
For cough, cold and grippe. take Rexall Cherry
juice Cough Syrup. Sheldons Rexall Store.
For Rear After February T. barn with electric
lights. running water. Mrs. +, A.. Bond. ar
Wanted Good strong girl for kitchen work
Good wages. Steady employment
22tf Addison House
Friday and Saturday last days Of sale. Store
will close February 5th for inventory of stock.
Gee sisters
Fresh +, Remomb Der all kinds of fresh fish
sold here Sanitary Oysters, solid meat at
Wood Market
Olcomargarinc. leading kinds, Swifts Pre-
MUM. DAISY Maid and Majestic, only Csc pound
at Woods Market,
WANTED Good young farrow COW, giving a
good mess Of milk. Write me what you have
C. l.. Jackson. Vergennes, W. 3t6p
For Sse-New and second hand hand made
harness. also full line of Blankets. Whips. Robes
and Horse Furnishings. C, A. Brush. i7tf
HOUSE To RENT Eight rooms BATH electric
lights. on Monroe street. See c. W. Ross at joys
store a9tf
WANIED -First-class all around moulder man
for finish mill. Franklin County Lumber Co.,
Greenfield. Mass. 4u
Farm WhNTED-On shares with view to pur-
chase later. Prefer one with 10 or 90 cows and 50
to 100 sheep. l.. c. Litchield. 49tf
For Rent-Lawrence tenement house next to
Logan House. Inquire of c. |. Button. Court
House aft
To Rent Apartment. 6 large rooms and cellar,
all in good repair. Possession Jan. l. Apply
at Sargent House 3stf
If you have money TO loan come and tell me
about It. If you wish to borrow money come and
e. me hbout it. A. W. Dickens. 25tf
For SALE-One work horse, five years old.
weight 1900 lbs, sound and alright, If you want
good horse give US Il call A j. & b. r. Field,
Cornwall 4t2p
For Sale Stewart Photographs S6.75, delivered
Dealers and agents wanted in every town and city.
State distributor, L. Il. Premier Co., Rutland,
Vermont Slip