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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
WITH OUR SOLDIERS

Messrs. Currie Campbell. Lester
Marsh, Hugo Mcintosh and Bill Alt
man. all members Of the Ocala Rifles,
also left Monday afternoon over the
limited for Jacksonville 10 take them
examinations for the second officers
reserve corps al Fort Mcpherson.
Mr.. Joseph Bell, formerly captain of
the Ocala Rifles, also expects 10 take
the examinations 10 er,er this camp,
but will take his examinations in
Tampa next week.
Or NJ c. Izlar received his com
mission some days ago as first lieu
tenant and is now awaiting orders
where 10 report for duty
DR.. Herbert ". Counts is another
young OAcala physician who has re-
ceived his commission as first lieu
tenant. He also is awaiting his or
ders.
Messrs. Harris. Davis, Chazal, Crook
and Ray, whose intended departure
for Jacksonville was noted in these
columns on Sunday, also left for Jack
sonville over the limited Monday aft
ernoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
Marriage at Conner Thursday EVENING

Marriage at Conner Thursday Evening
The friends OF Miss Mary Conner OF
Conner and Mr. Henry Hieneman,
also OF Conner. will be interested in
learning OF their marriage on Thurs
day evening ar the brides home at
Conner.
Miss Conner is one of the well
known ard popular young ladies Of
that section Of the Oklawaha river,
and Mr.. Hieneman is he mail car
rier between Silver Springs and Con-
nor
Both young people have many
friends who will be interested in
learning of their marriage on Thurs
day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mrs. W T. Richie and handsome
little son. William, who formerly re-
sided at Plant City, where Mr.. Richie
died a few weeks ago, expect TO make
their home in this city in the future
They are with Mrs Ritchie's sister,
Mrs. Annie Atkins, on Oklawaha ave
nue..
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs E L. Wartmann, Mr.
and Mrs. Allison Wartmann and baby
and Miss Wyckoff of Citra, and Mrs.
Eugene H. Cox of Atlanta, motored
down to Ocala Saturday Mrs. Cox
left over the afternoon limited for her
home IN Atlanta, after spending sew.
eral weeks al Citra with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. l. Wartmann
Mrs. Cox came down with Mr.. and
Mrs Allison Wartmann and baby sew.
eral weeks ago. when they returned
from Louisiana.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J P. Galloway went
up to Jacksonville Sunday afternoon
and were accompanied home Mon
day by Mrs. Galloway's sister, Miss
Mona Sewell, of Brooksville. Miss
Sewell has been i'll in one of the hos
pitfalls in Jacksonville for the past
three weeks. having been operated on
for appendicitis. She is now getting
along splendidly and stood the trip
down from Jacksonville nicely.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mr. B. c. Webb, a well known Ken
drick citizen, whose life was almost
des2aired of following an operation
for appendicitis at the Marion county
hospital on June 18th, was able to go
TO his home last Friday. and Monday
drove into Ocala on business, looking
almost as we'll as ever. This is good
news to his many Ocala friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Owens Martin
are receiving congratulations on the
arrival of a daughter, born Saturday,
July IA, at their home in Palatka.
The little girl has been named Gather.
inc Barstow Martin. Little Miss Mar
tin is a great granddaughter of Col.
John NJ. Martin of this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
Ocala Boy Receives Commission in
Engineering Department

The many Ocala friends of Mr.. H.
Leroy Cappleman of this city Will
learn with very pleasurable interest
that he has just had the honor OF re
ceiving commission as first lieuten-
ant in the engineering department OF
the officers reserve corps at Bedoir
Camp, Washington, D. c.
Lieut.. Cappleman is a graduate of
the Ocala High School and Of the
University of Florida, and is very
bright and splendid young man, and
in every way fitted for his new posi-.
ton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Captain j. B. Martin OF Uklawaha
was an Ocala visitor Monday. He
says that the reclamation on the Ok
lawaha is temporarily suspended, but
operations will begin again at an ear
~ date. Thousands of acres will be
reclaimed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
Splendid Hint to Our Gamers

We have been told by one who
knows that Florida syrup is a very
splendid substitute for sugar in put
ting up tomato catsup, Chilli sauce.
pickles. etc. This has been tested
and found a splendid substitute, so
we are giving our readers the benefit
of this excellent hint.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mrs. Lang Goodyear, who has been
quite i'll for the past week, is very
much improved. and is now able
to be out again.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

The many friends of Mr.. B. r.
Bitch will learn with pleasure that he
has entirely recovered from his re-
cent accident sustained while diving
in Blue Springs.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Mr.. Haney Of the firm of Twombly
and Haney, arrived in the city Mon
day afternoon to look over the plant
in order to ascertain if it is ready to
be turned over to the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Miss Nan Brooks expects to spend
the month Of August In the mountains
Of Nerth Carolina.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
Commander of Battieshlp Florida Ex
presses Thanks


The women Of Florida who have
undertaken 10 knit comfort sets, con
sist:ag of sleeveless packets. w1iStle;
mufflers and helmets for The men of
TIE 1att,eship Florida. will be inter
ested in the statements of Captain
Washington, the commanding officer,
who writes to Mrs. F. P Hamilton.
of Jacksonville, sponsor for the bat
tleship Florida, as follows:
II. s. s. Florida. 18th June, 1917.
Dear Madam have the honor 10
acknowledge the receipt Of your let
ter, stating that you have been work
ing 10 supply the crew of this vessel
with $50 sets of knitted wooden sleeve.
less packets, mufflers. wristlets and
helmets, and l wish 10 express my
own appreciation, as well as hat Of
the officers and crew of the Florida
for your deep interest in our welfare
IT is noted that the Cocoanut
Grove chapter OF the Navy League
has also undertaken 10 supply 250
sets, and you ask if the total of 900
sets will be sufficient for a vessel of
the Florida class. In reply, l would
state that while we have approximate
ly 1000 men in the crew, yet a CON
siderable number of them are not on
deck watch, or in positions exposed
TO The severe outside weather Of win
ter, which We might experience off
our own North Atlantic coast, or in
higher ATTITUDES elsewhere. II is
therefore believed that 500 sets, while
perhaps not sufficient 10 outfit all Of
the men who might need them. yet
would be a good basis on which TO
start
The knitted garments made by the
ladies of the Navy League will fill a
great need, and by making the men
personally more comfortable and Civ
ing them better protection during the
cold winter watches a. sea viii neces-
Sarily result in more alertness and
better performance of duty on The
part of the individual. and thereby
materially add TO the efficiency Of the
shin.
Thanking you for your kindly ex-
pressed sediments for the safety of
he Florida am Der crew. ana : gain
80 'essing nv appreciation of your
great interest in our welfare, am.
Sincerely yours,
THOMAS WASHINGTON.
Captain L. s. Navy, Commanding"
Quite number of these sets are
being knitted by the women Of Ocala.
through their Red Cross Society work.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
Corns Peel Right
Off With "Gets.lY
Q Drops, and the Corn is q ''GonerY'

When you've got to walk on
the sides OF your shoe to get away
from those awful corn-pains. there .
only one common-sense thing to do.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Totals. ..... .. ..... $50
In March the north Florida chapter
American Red Cross was given juris-
diction over sixteen counties, the jul
risdiction now including seventeen,
as Flagler county, recently created, is
within the territory covered by the
chapter,
Immediately on receiving authority
from Washington. the chapter planned
the development Of Red Cross work
in this section of the state, with the
result that thirty-four branches and
auxiliaries have already been formed
and many other towns are contem-
plating organizations.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20
OCALA LEADS IN RED CROSS
MEMBERSHIP IN INTERIOR

There are now over 5000 members
of the Red Cross in Florida, the men,
bers of the chapters of the north
Florida branch, exclusive of Jackson
vile being as follows:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-20

Use "Gets-It;- Your COrns Won't
SVEN An Water. BESIDES. They'll
shrtvel, Loosen and Peel on!
Put or drops Of "Gets-It" on the
corn right away. Pain and infiam-
nation Will disappear, the corn will
Degin TO shrivel from that instant
then ii loosens and falls right OF.
There's no other corn-remover in
the world that acts like "Gets-It"
NO new discovery has been made In
Sorn.removers since "Gets-It" was
porn: Don't forget that fact Gets
does away forever with the use
o. MA saives that irritate. handages that
that half DO the work, knives and
ecissors that draw blood Use Gets
ITO more digging or cutting.
-Gets-lt' 10 sold everywhere Gc n
eosfls. or sent on receipt Of price %
y. Lawrence a Co. Chicago, III.
coii IN Ocala and recommended N
The worlds best corn remedy by the
Court Pharmacy; Tydings' Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
DRESDEN

Mrs. Cora Gahan has gone to Farm
ingdale where she Is caring for Mr..
Bachelor who has bloodpoisoning in
his hand.
j. Wallace Foster of Roxbury, Mass,
was a visitor in town last Sunday.
Harry Chapman Of New York is
visiting his father. George Chapman.
A Chicken supper will be served at
the Grange hall next Friday evening.
The proceeds are for the graduating
class OF Bridge Academy.
o. E. s.. Mt. Olive Chapter, will hold
their annual fair next Tuesday and
Wednesday evening. The first eve
ming Miss Mabelle Tarr Of Richmond
will act as reader. The second eve
ming will be devoted to musical selec-
tons a dance will follow the enter
tainment
Middle Bridge has been repaired and
is now in excellent condition Teams
were allowed to cross for the first time
Friday morning.
Harriette Hawthorne and father of
Woolwich were callers in town last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
PALMYRA

" Mir. and Mrs. Walter B. Robinson
of Arlington. Mass. were guests over
Sunday at r. A. Stacy's.
Mrs. H. n. LOngley returned to,
Pittsfield Saturday after a visit in ST
Adams and Palmyra.
Walter Pratt, a respected citizen Of
this town. aged 90. passed away Sat-
urday.
Wilbur Weeks with his guest, Mr.
Wallace Of Vermont, returned frcm
q short hunting trip bringing a bear
and deer. The bear is on exhibi
tion al L. W. Frost's store
Mrs. P. =. Dearborn returned home
Sunday from an extended visit in
Pittsfeld
Mr.. and Mrs. McCausland of somer-
Vile Mass. are visitors at Raleigh
Miller's.
Several neiehbors and friends of
Mrs. :. Il. Millett met Wednesday at
ternoon at her home ard sewed on
Rcd Cross garments. A large amount
OF work was accomplished and re-
freshments were served
Mrs.. r. A. Stacy, and Mrs. r. P
Foster Went on shopping trip to
Bangor Friday with Mr. and Mrs
Edwin Emery in their car.
c. E. Thompson and friend Of Lew
iston were guests over Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. Thompson's mother, Mrs
y. F.. Thompson.
PALMYRA Grange held ree,,r.r
meeting SATURDAY. evening with, good
attendance. The First and Second do
frees were conferred and Mrs Ruth
Robinson presented a. pro9ran, oo,-
s!sting OF plano solos. readings. etc.
T. W. Frost sold Liberty bonds last
week 70 the amount OF $500. which
seems lar~e nmount to those who
Fnow that Mr. Frost is confined to a
ro1eral store and rnstnrfce.
The Ped Cross Aid Circle madA q
large amount Of surgical Dressings
Tuesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
GREAT WHITE WAY MAY
NOT SHINE so BRIGHTLY

Washington Oct. 29-Darke OF
Broadway's far-famed electric signs
TO save coal for war purposes was dis
cussed at hearing given representa-
tives Of the Broadway Association of
New York today by the fuel admins
tration. The conference was the first
Of a series that will be held here to
take measures designed to prevent
waste Of the country's fuel supply. A
compromise it was said tonight, prob
ably would be made effective under
which lights on New York's great
thoro ughfare will not be turned on
until S O'clock P. NJ this winter in
stead Of at $50 O'Clock or clock.
as formerly. A general order will be
prepared soon by the full administra-
ton directing coal producing concerns
and railroads to give priority of ship
ment to dealers supplying domestic
consumers and to industries described
as essentials.
II there still appears to be a short
age the list Of non-essential indus
tries will be extended until only those
engaged In war work and supplying
the population with necessares will
be supplied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
FAIRFIELD

Benjamin NJ. Bradbury picked from his
garden Monday a strawberry blossom to-
sether with green and ripe berries and
leaves as green as in summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Longley of Skowhe-
gan are visiting friends in town
Mrs. Jack Shannon has returned from
Brooks, where she visited relatives
Frank Ladd has returned from North
Arson, where he visited relatives
Mrs. Clayton Flewelling of Augusta is
passing few days with relatives in town
Principal John A. Partridge of Law
renee High school was elected a member
OF the executive committee Of Maine State
Teachers Association at the convention
last week at Bangor. was reelected. on
the athletic committee and chosen presi-
dent Of the classical department.
The Social Neighbors enjoyed a Hal
lowe'en party Monday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Howard Wyer, lower Main
street. The evening was pleasantly pass
ed with Halloween stunts and games
Refreshments were served.
The series Of citizen entertainments will
begin Nov Is with an exceptionally good
program. The entertainments will be un-
der the auspices OF the Fairfield Board OF
Trade and local women's clubs and organ
izations will have charge, of the sale OF the
tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30

A meeting Of the local branch of
the Red Cross was held last Satur-
Gay with Miss Weymouth with a good
attendance and enthusiasm. Quite an
amount Of work in the line Of knitting
and making comfort pillows is being
done in the homes and the schools,
and plans are on foot for at least two
comfort kits to be prepared for the
soldiers at Christmas. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Georgia Woods.
Nov. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Estes Of Pitts
field are visiting Mrs. H. G.. Hill at
Troy.
Mrs. Maud Mcfarland is substitute
ing in the school Of the Webster dis
trict during the illness Of the teach
er. Miss Iurline Hillman
News has been received Of the mar
rage of Sergeant Clifton Rand, who
enlisted from Troy last summer. Ife
is in the ambulance service and Is
stationed in Wisconsin.
The county commissioners were In
town last Saturday to view the road
between Troy Corner and Unity sta
ton and gave orders that II should
be repaired at oncA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30

Charles Blackman of North whitefield
was in town Friday.
Henry Pearson Of Halioweli came Fri
day to pass the winter with his sister,
Mrs. Harriet Jewett.
Oscar Page Of Damariscotta was In
town on business Friday.
Harry MARI with a crew Of men ia
building a piece OF State road.
Mrs. B. SWEET, who has been passing
a week with her daughter, Mrs w. NJ
Llewellyn. returned Monday to her home
in South Paris.
Mrs. Mary Erskine and Mrs Atble
Aver are visiting in Bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gould Of Freeport
were weekend guests of Mrs. Fannie
Plummer.
Mrs. NJ. Viola True is in Lewiston the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Blackburn.
A. E. Morse of South Paris was a guest
last week at P. c. Jewetts.
John Albee and Harold CorbIn Of Gardi-
ner were guests last week OF their uncle,
z. T. Albee.
The annual harvest supper and sale OF
the Willing Workers Club will be held
Friday evening, Nov. 2 IN Union chapel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
W|NSLOW

Miss Nettie c. Burleigh, who resides
retar the Nassalboro line, reports her
len house was visited Sunday evening
shortly after 7 O'Clock by chicken thieves,
and the hen house, which was securely
fastened, was broken into. One chicken
that had been dropped was found some
little distance away. A number Of shots
were fred at the intruders.
Mrs. John Strong has sold her farm and
moved with her family to Waterville.
Mrs. j. A. Jenkins and Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w Towle were callers recently at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Osborne OF
Fairfield.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. RI. Bailey Mrs. Jennie
Estes and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank WiXon
called Sunday on friends in China.
William Durham, who has had employ
ment Tor the past three years in Canton,
Mass, has returned home and with his
family has opened his house here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
SIDNEY

LAkESHORE-Rev Francis II. Bate,
pastor of the Free Ba, ~ church. has
rendered his resignation and has enlisted
as chaplain In the L. s. navy He will
report at headquarters this week.
One farmer at Lakeshore recently har-
vested 523 bushels of potatoes from two
acres Of land. One acre was planted June
% and the other July 9. They were spray
ed 10 times with Bordeaux mixture. and
remained green almost to the time OF har-
vesting.
Mrs. f. A. Tillson. who has been very
sick for some days, is reported to be i'm
proving.
Mrs. NJ. L. Goodhue, who seemed to be
somewhat improved in health last week,
recently had relapse.
Rev. S. Bacon. who is canva ssing Cum
berland, York and Oxford counties in re-
gard to see and food conservation. was at
home Sunday. He took the 5.45 A. NJ train
for Portland Monday.
Sanford Philbrook and Weston Taylor
will begin this week to pack apples In
town for Mr.. I-ong1ey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30

Mass. Mr.. and Mu. Htldresh VIII re-
side in YARMOUTH
Bankruptcy Preessdinss
Bankruptcy petitions have been fi!ed
by James r. Han 81 Oakland with
liabilities Listed at $s2o1o and no as
sets. OWL J. Cote, Augusta, has filed
a similar petition with liabilities slist-
ed at $2,::ce.iS and assets estiHnated
at $1,11S.S0.
Charles E. Niles Of Auburn
Charles E. Niles Of Auburn died at
the home of his son, Frank e. Niles,
S45 Center street, at 4.25 p. NJ. Sunday.
Mr. Niles was nearly Sc years old and
had been gradually failing for a long
time. Mr.. Niles was born at Topsham
February Is, 1882. the son Of Erastus
and Deborah Cannon Niles He lived
at Topsham until 25 years ago when
he came to Auburn He lived on Cen
ter street for several years, just across
the street from where he died. His
wife, Hannah Blondel Niles. died IL
years ago, since which time he has
made his home with his son. He was
a member Of the Brunswick Lodge. I.
o. 0. F., and of the Free Baptist
church at Topsham. He has been an
Odd Fellow for about So years. He is
survived by the son, Frank Niles. with
whom he has been living, and sister.
Mrs. Frances Deane of Maiden. Mass.
Mrs. Deane was 96 years old last July
Mr., Niles also leaves a grandson. Ar
thur Niles, who is now stationed at
Camp Devers, Aver. Mass.
Cyrus H. L:nnelI Of Oxford
Cyrus H. Linnell. So, died carly Sun
day at Oxford, after two days ILL
ness Of heart trouble. He had been In
poor health the past year. but was able
to go to Lewiston last Friday Mr.
Lnnell was born at Otisfeld and had
lived there six years. His widow. Alb
bic Croker Linnell, survives. as do two
brothers, Winfield Of Otisfield and AL
bert OF Lynn, Mass. also sister. Mrs.
w liam Jordan Of Raymond
Oeshon. Knox Wedding at Auburn
The marriage OF Ellis Ferdinand De-
shon and Miss Laura Bethia Knox.
beth of Auburn. took place Saturday
evening at the home Of the officiating
clergyman. Rev. J. True Crosby, So
Winter street, Auburn. The single ring
service was used. The groom IS en-
ployed at the Dingfey & Foss factory
and the bride has been employed at
the Cushrnan Hollis factory. They
will make their home in Auburn
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Consider Norway's Claim
Fer Exempting Her Ships
Treaty Signed in 1927 Base for Claim
Some Officials Claim Contention
Falls FIat-ships Building on Stocks
Not under Any Flag

Washington. Oct. Reconsideration
is being given by the state department
to Norway's claim that ships under
construction in this country for Nor
wegians are exempted from seizure by
the United States government, by the
terms of the old treaty between the
United States and the Dual Monarchy
of Norway and Sweden. signed in 1927.
Some officials think however, that
the contention falls fiat because the
provisions of the treaty cited apply to
vessels of Norwegian register. where
as ship building on the stocks is not
under any flag or subject to treaty
stipulations regarding shipping. YES
sells building in American yards for
Norwegians already have been COM
Wandered along with all others under
construction, whether for Americans
or for citizens of any other country.
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ITALY. WILL NOT
DECIDE THE WAR
SAYS GEN. SHUTS

Cardiff. Wales. Oct. 2s.--Speaking in
regard to the Italian situation here to-
day Gen. SHUTS, the former South At
rican commander, said:
Germany sees America rushing in
with tremendous wealth. Therefore.
she is trying to dodge the issue and
catch some advantage in a minor the
atfe of war. 1t will not help her. 1t
will only prolong the war a few
months. The issue is no longer in
doubt.
'Italy's position is serious, but not
discouraging. Italy already knows that
the Allies will stand by her to the
end. We shall not see her head on a
platter. l shall not be surprised to see
this boomerang come back on the Ger
mans. The war was not decided in Ser
bia or Rumania and will not be decided
in Italy.
"In the principal theatre of the war.
the enemy is going steadily downward
and Germany has been beaten by the
French and British armies"
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.HAIC PRAISES FRIDAYS
STRIKING VICTORY

British front in France and Belgium
Gee. 29.-(By the Associated Press THE
striking victory won by the British on
Friday last just west of Passachandee
has called out high praise from Field
Marshal Haig. In a telegram sent on
Saturday to Lieut.. Gen. Sir Herbert Plu-
mer. commander of the army which made
this remarkable drive through the marsh
lands, the field marshal said:
The successes gained by Your troops
yesterday under such conditions are de-
serving Of the highest praise. While all
the troops did we'll and contributed mate
rally to the results achieved. the action
Of the Canadians in particular were re-
markedly fine The ground gained is Of
high importance and I congratulate YOU
and all under you on the results OF the
great efforts made"