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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Fall Down Stairs Fatal

Falling down a long flight OF
stairs in the Pickwick Building
5O4 Market street, Wilmington,
Clarence R. Smith, aged As, of 409
East Third street, died instantly
from broken neck. The Painters
Union, of which he was member
has rooms on one of the upper
floors of the building and it IS
thought that he went to the rooms
in which nobody was present at
the time and missing his footing
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03

\; ~, # was not a hand shake that
he gave us, either in greeting or
farewell, but a hearty hand-clasp:
s,,ch as made us feel that he really
meant it, and as our train pulle:
away we fancied that we could
still see him amid his trees, his
birds. his flowers, with the glow OF
sunny youth upon his cheeks and
in his eyes.
Elizabeth Smithson,
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT

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rtheJn ~
Weather meau) Depatme Agrcutu
Acreage and ton in ttd
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
INSTINCT OF THE SPIDERS.
They All Knew How TO Land When
Cast Adrift Upon the Waters.

| took large spider from his web
under the basement Of a mill, put him
on a chip and set him afioat on the
quiet waters of the pond. He walked
all about the sides Of his bark, survey
ing the situation very carefully, and
when the fact that he was really afoat
and about a yard from shore seemed
to be fully comprehended he looked
out for the nearest land.
This point fairly settled upon, he
Immediately began to cast a web for
it. He threw it as far as possible In
the air and with the wind. 1t soon
reached the shore and made fast to the
spires of grass. Then he turned him.
self about and in true sailor fashion
began to haul in hand over hand on
his cable Carefully he drew upon 1t
until his bark began to move toward
the shore. As it moved the faster he
the faster drew upon it to keep his
hawser taut and from touching the
water. Very soon he reached the shore,
and, quickly leaping to terra hrma, ne
sped his way homeward.
Thinking that he might be a special
expert and an exception In that line
of workmanship to the rest Of his com
panions, | tried several OF them. They
all came to shore in like manner.-Vir
ginia Pilot.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
MINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY.
Seville Has a Treasure House Packed
With Authentic Facts.


In the historic Spanish city of Sc
vile, near the famous cathedral and
occupying frontage of about 200 feet.
stands building that is of paramount
interest to the people of practically all
the American republics. Because of
the contents of this building Seville is
becoming the Mecca Of American his
torians.
The structure is veritable treasure
house of authentic facts concerning
the colonial period of all the Spanish
speaking countries of the new world
as well as a mine of information rela-
tive to the early history of very
large part of the United States.
The house is known as the Casa
Lonja, and the treasures 1t contains
consist of the general archives Of the
Indies, that wonderful collection OF un'
published, unedited and for the most
part even unindexed original docu.
ments, reports. letters. etc.. which prac
tically embrace the administration OF
the colonies under the dominion OF
Spain in all the Americas.
The mother country kept in very
close touch with her children across
the sea, and these detailed reports
contracts, cedulas and legal documents
Of every kind, as well as thousands
of letters CT officials-private and con
fdential as well as of public charac
ter-form an almost inexhaustible mine
of historical facts.-Exchange.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
A Famous Beauty.

Nine de Remusat had features SO
perfect that her contemporaries said
she was worthy to sit as a model for a
Greek goddess. The flesh OF her face
closely resembled alabaster, and yei
she was not pale and did not give the
impression of being in delicate health
Her beauty attracted universal atten.
ton to her. no matter where she went
and even in old age she retained most
Of her good looks
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
The Ruling Passion.

"Jfbway is such confirmed fan that
he applies baseball slang to every con-
ceivable situation"
i've met men like that"
For instance. the other day Jib-
way attended what was expected to be
a wedding ceremony. The bridegroom
failed TO show up. There was much
excitement and confusion. The bride
was SO angry she vowed she would
marry any man who would take the
missing bridegroom's place"
"WeIl, Weir!
THAT was when Jibway sang out
rs there a pinch hitter PRESENT. -
Birmingham Age-Heraid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
Thagard- Rice

A very pretty though quiet we'd
ding was that Of Miss Lucy Thagard
and Mr.. Alva Rice at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Thagard, South Duval street, last
night at o'clock, Rev. S. w. Lawler
officiating. The petite bride was most
becomingly attired in a navy blue
suit with accessories to harmonic.
The young couple left on the mid
night train for Columbia, S. c., the
home of the groom, where in future
they will reside. Mrs. Rice as Miss
Thagard was one of Tallahassee's
most popular young ladies, having
spent four years of her young lady
hood here Mr. Rice is a sterling
young business man, who has many
friends here as well as his home
town, who wish for him and his fair
bride much happiness and success in
their new life.-Tallahasse Demo
crat.
The above will be read with cordial
/ interest by the friends of Mrs. Rice,
who with her parents resided here for
many years. Ocala friends wish Mr..
end Mrs. Rice every Happiness.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

ings will appear in that progressive
newspaper. Miss Bell reported the
proceedings of the Florida legislature
of 1917 for string of newspapers
and it was the clever work she did
then that secured her the position on
the Palm Beach Post.-Sanford Her
aid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
Passes Him ey.

Askett-Well, George, are you meet
ing with success now that you are a
lawyer?
George Yes. I seem to meet with it
every place | go. but it is the other
fellow who is on friendly terms with
it.-Indianapolis Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Inc young people are tOOhlIlS 1OI-
ward with much pleasure to the dance
which the boys will give at the Wom-
ans Club house at eight o'clock to-
night. Many of the boys and girls
will leave for college tomorrow, so
this will probably be the last big
dance until the Christmas holidays.
49,
Among the many informal courte-
sizes shown to different soldiers last
week was a most enjoyable dinner
party given by Mrs. George w. Mar
| tin in honor of her special soldier
friend, Mr.. Raymond Bullock. The
| table was conferred with a cut glass
vase of pink vines and asparagus, and
places were laid for Mr.. Bullock, Ser
geant Charles Harris, Misses Music
Bullock, Collie Clark and Gladys Mar
i tin and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin. The
following dinner was prettily served:
fruit cocktail, fried chicken, rice and
gravy, sliced tomatoes, candied yams,
hot biscuit, iced tea, asparagus salad,
waters, snowballs, angel cake and
coffee. The evening was spent very
| Informally with music and solos by
Misses Bullock and Martin.
Mr.. D. C. Stiles and Mr.. Whit
Palmer, who motored to Jacksonville
Saturday, returned home last night.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Stiles, who has been visiting Mrs. M
E. Robinson and daughters at Or
ange Park for several weeks, and
Miss Rosebud Robinson, who will visit
Mrs. Stiles and other friends for a
couple of weeks.
Mrs. C. S. CASTOR of Orlando, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Ponder
at their home on Eighth street. Mrs
CASTOR is a sister of Mr.. Ponder. She
was accompanied to. 0cala by hel
husband, who has returned to Or.
lando, but expects to return for g
short visit here before Mrs. Castor
goes home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomasson and fam
lily arrived yesterday afternoon from
Okeechobee, making the trip in theil
car. Miss Lillian Thomasson viii
leave with the Ocala girls tomorrow
, for Tallahassee to attend the Wom
ans College Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
/ son and other children will spend /;
, week with Mrs NJ. A Williams.
Mary Miles Minter, the dainty lit
tie star whose plays are always fresl
, and wholesome, stars today in +;
Dream or Two Ago" This generou
maiden after wearing a frock once il
movies, donates them to those les
fortunate than she.
) Miss Roberta Chambers, who ha
been spending the past two weeks il
t this city on visit to her sister, Mrs
J. A. Zeigler, will return to her nom
in Tampa today, accompanied by Mrs
Zeigler who will spend several days il
that city.-Gainesville Sun.
Miss Elizabeth Mizell's friends vii
/ be interested to hear she is teachiri
: this year at Summerfield, wher
school opened on the tenth.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
GALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
If You Have ANY News for this De-
partment, Call Two-One-Five
or Five-One Y
The Comforter


Silent is the house; / sit
In the freight glow, and knit.
At my ball of soft gray wool =
Two gray kittens gently pull
Pulling back my thoughts as well
From that distant, red-rimmed hell;
And hot tears the stitches blur,
AS | knit comforter.
Comforter they call it-yes,
Such it is for my distress;
For it gives my restless hands
Blessed work. God understands
How we women yearn to be
Doing something eeaselessly-
Anything but just TO wait
Idly for clicking gate.
So / knit this long gray thing
Which some fearless lad will fling
Round him in the icy blast,
With the shrapnel whistling past;
Comforter" it may be then
Like a mothers touch again,
And at night, in silence deep,
Be a pillow for his sleep.
Anne P. Field.
Notice to Members of the Executive
Board of the WOman's Club
There will be a called meeting of
the executive board of the Woman's
Club tomorrow morning, Sept. 18th,
at ten o'clock at the club house.
Mrs. D. E. Mcfver.
Mrs. Elmer DeCamp.
Mrs. B. T. Perdue.
Miss Dorothy Schneider left at noon
for Tallahassee.
Mr.. John Lee of Tampa arrived
Saturday night for a short visit to
his parents.
Mr.. N. |. Gottlieb arrived home
Saturday for several days visit to
his family.
Mrs. Nisler has gone to Wall
Springs for a short visit to her
father, Mr.. Isaac Talley.
Master Harry Holcomb returned
home yesterday from a weeks visit
to his cousins in Jacksonville.
Prof Henry Shealy of Spar has
arrived in the city for a weeks visit
to his sister, Mrs. Ed Carmichael.
Mr.. Mabry Summer is expecting
his sister, Mrs. A. G. Waldron of
Tallahassee, tomorrow for few days
visit.
Messrs. James and Bob Chace left
/ Saturday night for Merchersburg.
cersburg Academy this winter.
i
4 Mrs. J. A. Frazier, sons Kenneth
and Jack of Tallahassee and Master
Malcolm Davis have returned from g
four days visit to relatives in Jack
sonville.
Mr.. Herbert Crook of Palatka ar
rived in the city yesterday from .
weeks visit to New York to spenC
the remainder of his vacation with
his Ocala relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin Nixon, wht
were married in Wisconsin severa
/ weeks ago, have arrived in Tarpo1
Springs after a wedding trip in thu
north.
H Mrs. J. E. Padgett and daughter
Miss Hazel, left this week for Ocala
to visit Mrs. Padgett's sister, Mrs
Davis tallahassee notes in Times
| Union.
Mr.. G. A. Fort, who has spent sew
eral days at Wall Springs with hi
family at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
J. R. Rogers, returned home the las
of the week accompanied by Mrs
Fort and children.
Norman w. Hart, advertising soil
citor of the News, left on the evenin,
train for Ocala, where he is to be ;
guest at house party given by Ocali
friends. He will return Monday
/ Arcadia News.
| The beautiful baby carriage rob
n -
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

New seed for fall planting and cab
bage plants now ready. Biting & Co.,
40 North Magnolia street. 9-11-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
CONDIMENTS
Whet Your Appetite with Some
of These. Look Over the List
and Phone us an Order:

Crosse & Blackwell's Gherkins,
Mrs. Kidd's Sweet Mkt Pickles,
Chow Chow and Picked Wal
nuts, Gherkins and Bur-Gher-
kins. Some of Heinz's 81
Preserved Sweet Mixed Pickles,
Sweet Gherkins, Midget Cher
kins, sweet or sour, Sour Mix
ed Pickles, Sweet Picked
Onions, Chow Chow. Sweet
Mustard Pickles, Chill Sauce,
Worcestershire Sauce, Beef
steak Sauce, Walnut Ketehup,
Tomato Ketchup. India Relish.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

The excellent journalistic work
Miss jefferson Bell has been doing
for the Palm Beach Post has attract
ed general attention, and the result
is that she has been offered better
position with the Miami Herald. She
has accepted and hereafter her writ
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Little Miss Susan Stovall will enter
tain a number of small friends on
Wednesday afternoon at her home on
the Boulevard, in honor of her charm
ing little guest, Miss Mildred Bullock,
of Ocala. This will be very delight
full event, and the little folks invited
are looking forward TO this party
with the greatest pleasure.-Tampa
Times.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Miss Elizabeth Mizelrs friends will
be interested to hear she is teaching
this year at Summerfield, where
school opened on the tenth.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Miss Roberta Chambers, who has
been spending the past two weeks in
this city on visit to her sister, Mrs.
J. A. Zeigler, will return to her home
in Tampa today, accompanied by Mrs.
Zeigler who will spend several days in
that city-Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Mrs. Harry Peter of Dunnellon,
with her two interesting children, are
visiting in the city. Mrs. Peter will
place her little daughter, Edythe Mae
Peter in the Convent of the Holy
Name for the coming winter.-Tam-
pa Times.
Mrs. T. C. Freeman of Newberry
was in the city Saturday afternoon
enroute home from a visit to Ocala.-
Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17
Dance at the Woman's club Tonight

The young people are looking for
ward with much pleasure to the dance
which the boys will give at the Wom-
ans Club house at eight o'clock to-
night. Many of the boys and girls
will leave for college tomorrow, so
this will probably be the last big
dance until the Christmas holidays.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-17

Mary Miles Minter, the dainty lit
tie star whose plays are always fresh
and wholesome, stars today in a
Dream or Two Ago" This generous
maiden after wearing a frock once in
movies, donates them to those less
fortunate than She
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
HAS HIS EMPLOYER
ARRESTED AND THEN
DlSMlSSES SUIT

Informed last night by Sheriff Davis
he was wanted In Ottawa on complain
Of n. Waldell. his employer Joe Gar
land, who operates farm near Starv-
ed Rock state park, this morning ap
peared In Ottawa with his complain
ing hired man as an escort, and sur
rendered himself to the authorities.
When they were ushered into the
sherif's private sanctum, the two
men annouced they had buried the
hatchet" and that all differences be-
tween them had been settled IN q
friendly manner. The principal wit
ness and the defendant were ther
escorted to Judge George Koenig's
Office where the case against Garland
was dismissed.
The trouble was the outgrowth OF
wage dispute. Waldell said his EN-
rloyer struck at him with his fist
hitting him on the side OF the face ant
barely missing breaking his glasses
This morning the two men went bacl
to the farm to continue their relation
shlp o. employer and servant. a
though nothing had ever happened
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
THEO. TOTEL DEATH
VICTIM; DIES On
Way TO HOSPITAL
WELL KNOWN OTTAWA RETIRED
FARMER DIES SUDDENLY THIS
ERNOON-TAkEN ILL WHEN
AIDING SON BUILD CRIB.

Theophilus Totel, retired farmer
living at Jl5 Douglas street. died sud
denly shortly after o'clock this af-
ternoon while being rushed in an
automobile to Ryburn hospital. Death
occurred near the Terra Gotta clay
works west of the city.
Mr.. Totel was taken suddenly Ill
shortly before while working on a
corn crib on one of his farms fifteen
miles from this city.
He had worked with his son all
morning and was in excellent health
but after eating his noon meal he
complained of pains in his chest, He
went to the house and after resting
a few minutes felt better and returned
to work. He was soon taken sick
again and in company with his son
started for his home in this city. The
son was driving the automobile and
when they reached the Mike Donoghue
farm the father felt better again and
said he was all right.
A little farther on he asked his
son to drive faster and soon aftel
passing the Terra Gotta works tht
father died The son turned in tie
grounds of the Wallace elevator upon
reaching there. DR.. T. w. Burrows
was summoned and pronounced him
dead
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
BABY BANDITS IN.
TOLLS FOR THEFTS.
CONF ESS CRIMES.
OF CORRECTION
SCHOOLS ARE TO APPEAR BE.
BEFORE JUDGE MAYO-sToLE
HORSE AND ROBBED HOMES.

With campaign to rid La Sale
county of baby bandits at its height,
two more arrests have been made TO
add to the toll resulting from vigil
ance OF the county's truant officers.
Judge Ma, . will be called upon TO de.
eide the fate CT the trio OF young dis
turbers nabbed at La Sale after
series of crimes that couldn't have
been more daringly committed by
crooks long seasoned in the game.
One of the boys, Wlater Glupczny-
ski, who only few days ago was re-
leased. probably will be sent to Pom
tiac. He Is prisoner In the county
Jail, where he is held pending trial
before Judge Mayo William Wick
ert. another member Of the gang was
turned over to his mother who guar
anteed his appearance for trial The
Wickert lad Is a graduate from the
Glenwood and st. Charles schools
Their arrests came after they had
taken horse from the main streets
of La Sale. They wcre caught by
Chief Doyle, after the horse had shown
signs of mistreatment by the boys.
He was covered with perspiration
from head TO foot and bore every evi.
dence of exceedingly hard driving.
After being taken to jail. where they
went through stiff cross. questioning
they admitted not only taking the rig.
but confessed to a number Of other
thefts which have occurred the past
few days.
Their first escapades Of the series
was pulled off Friday, when they bur-
glarized the saloon Of Victor Mikuta-
wic2. Their haul consisted of ten
bottles of whiskey, which included
five bottles of Casadian Club. The
lads steadfastly assert that they cant
remember what they did with the
whiskey. The Glupcznski lad said
that he had given it to another boy
but when he was confronted with the
lad, he contradcted himself and sait
that he had not given 1t TO him.
Raid Regas Candy Store.
Pleased with the result of theil
visit to the saloon. the boys next raid
ed the Regas candy kitchen where
they secured some candy.
Yesterday they entered the home
of Tom McMackin, where they tore
up things in general. 1t was aftel
this stunt" that they stole the horst
and buggy. The police are not Ger
tain what will be done with the boys
The Wickert boys mother went to th'
city hall and took him home, promis
ing to be responsible for his action
. until the probation officer arrange
| for their being sent away. 1t Is sal,
, that the authorities at st. Charles re
, fuse to again take the Wickert lad.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
COMPLETE TORN UP
STREETS; WILL THEN
QUIT PAVING WORK
ALLEY WILL BE IMPROVED BE.
FORE OPERATIONS ON LOOP
STREETS ARE ORDERED SUS.
PENDED FOR THE WINTER.

Tearing up the alley between Court
and Columbus, ripping the pavement of
Court street and probably getting the
base in. and the completion of the sec
lions remaining unfinished, will see
an end to fall and winter paving op-
erations in the loop, according to an
nouncements made by administration
officials today
The city intends to complete the
block on Main between Columbus and
the bridge as rapidly as possible. Con-
crete base has been poured and Is
setting rapidly enough to permit of
traffic over 1t In the next day or two.
The west half of Columbus street be-
tween Main and Madison will be fln
shed. The last cOHcrete was poured
on that section this morning and this
afternoon the men were sent into tht
Court alley to start work there.
II the present favorable weather
continues at attempt will be made tC
complete the one block Of court street
before winter is here in earnest
After that is done the tools will be
set aside and all further operations
H. ldoned until spring.
Want Fountain Moved.
An agitation has been started in
certain quarters to have the city move
the Humane society's fountain now 10.
Gated on Court street. to some more
suitable location. Complaint is made
that the fountain renders only halt
the service required of 1t and because
of the city having provided parking
place all along Court street the horses
are unable in many instances to get
anywhere near the trough because OF
the jam of automobiles.
The argument is advanced that now
Is the time to move the fountain
Stubs of Madison and Jackson stree,
and the squares in the Moloney build
ing and Gladfelter alleys have been
suggested as suitable locations for the
watering device,
To Act on License.
At their tomorrow mornings meet
ing the council will act on the appli
cation of George Mayo and Harr,
Moss to have the Wisniewski & Teal
saloon license issued for 604 Columbus
street, transferred to them. Objec
tions raised by property owners il
that vicinity caused delay in grant
ing the permit to Mayo and Moss.
The building is owned by William
Gebhardt Morris brewer. and not b.
! T. h. Godfrey, as enormously state
in last nights Free Trader.Journa
Mr.. Godfrey owns the south half @
the building but has no interest in tn
north half
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
OTTAWA RECRUITING
SERGEANT MARRIES

Miss Salle Spayer. of La Sale and
Sergeant Stanley Siedleck, who has
made frequent trips to Ottawa as an
lrmy recruiter, were married IN a
ceremony performed at o'clock yes.
.erday morning by Rev. Father Bob
kiewicz, pastor OF st. Valentines
ihurch, in La Sale. Miss Spayer is
La Sale girl
Sergeant and Mrs. Sied!ecki left
'or Chicago for weeks stay and
will return to La Sale to reside
Sergeant Sietlecki ia the last OF the
ih,tt recruiting officers at lhr Twi1
City 'rmy Office to enlist for iite
Sergeant perdLe and Sergea y Stand
ish were both married sine, lhel'
arrival IN La Sale.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21
MISS BRAY RECEIVERS
FROM MAD DOG BITE

Miss Josie Bray who was bitten by a
Yorkshire terrier on November 9Th,
while employed as nurse at the home
A. J. O'Conor. and has been taking a
course of treatment at the Pasteur
Institute in Chicago, and will return
to this city SOON
Miss Bray, ani the head of the dog
were rushed at once to the hospital, az
soon as the animal bit her, where a
careful examination proved the dog
had rabies.
The Pasteur treatment has proven
successful in the case of Miss Bray.
and It is now certain there will be no
III results from the bite.