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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
THE SOUTH RICHER THAN EVER
BEFORE
prepared by Mr.. V. H. Austin, who is
managing the Banners Contest

According to figures based upon
government estimates and other au-
thentic figures for last year, the south
is far richer today than it has ever
been at any times in its existence.
The south will spend more in the
next twelve months than she will have
spent in any other single year in her
history-S10,0O 900 100000.
Cotton. lumber and naval stores, as
we'll as all farm and grove products
are commanding more than favorable
prices.
The south's prosperity is depicted
in the following comparison with New
England, the wealth of which section
has long been recognized.
The Jacksonville Metropolis prints
figures taken from the United States
National Bank report, issued June %,
1915, showing for the southern states
demand deposits of $5S6155, 1S6.S6;
time deposits of s149,406, 705S5. Such
Figures tell.
The fact that three of the seven re-
gional banks in the United States
were established in the south, leaving
four for all other sections of the
country, gives an idea of the indus
trial and commercial potency of Dixie.
The 35.000,0O0 people of the south
have on deposit in banks alone $780,
561,S74.5O.
The south this year will receive
over S1,0OO,0OO,O00 for its cotton crop
and by-products, and cotton compris-
es but % per cent. of the total value
of the products of southern farms.
The southern grain crop this year
will bring over 500, 100000 in excess
of the greatest sum ever brought into
the pockets of the southern farmer by
any staple crop in history.
The $1,000, 100000 in southern manu-
features will exceed the total value Of
farm products by $1000,00o.o00.
The south's revenue for this year
in round numbers will amount to $l0.-
000000,000, divided as follows:
Manufactures, $4,000,000,0 900.
Agriculture, $4,000. 100000
Mines, $500,000,000.
Lumber, S50o,o00.o00.
All other sources, $4,000, 100000.
The SEPTEMBER ], 1915, estimates OF
the United States department of agri-
culture show increases this year over
the 1914 yields Of sundry crops. other
than cotton, in the southern states, as
follows:
Corn 100,341000 bushels.
Wheat, 6.lG2.0o0 bushels.
Oats, l4,253,0o0 bushels.
Irish potatoes. 13,3f4.000 bushels.
Sweet potatoes, G.705,0oo bushels.
Hay, 1,227000 tons.
Tobacco. 97,923,000 pounds
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

winter climate? Let US hear about it,.
Something especially fine was the
combined and successful effort CT the
loyal legioners and juniors in Weir
dale at their freight social and food
sale. Proceeds were alright, and di-
vided between the two organizations
to. which the same children belong.
Mrs V. T. Kelsey state junior c. E.
superintendent, has that office in the
local society OF Weirsdale.
GRACE A. TOWNSEND.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
CHRISTIAN ENOEAVOR

On the cover OF the last issue Of
The Tuskegee Student" is the fol
lowing wise suggestions: Menu for
the year 19l7-Conscience Clear;
Kindness. Grace, Good Cheer, Charity.
served with Discretion; Peace,
Love, Truth, Long Life stuffed with
Usefulness; Heart, Fond and True. a
large portion; Affection. Happiness.
Sweet Thoughts, Best Wishes for Alb
sent Friends. Mizpath.
Sunshine topic messages from our
office last week went to the United
Bretheren friends OF Union Center.
near Gissimmee; LIST Christian church
Jacksonville: West Palm Beach Con
gregational workers: Weirsdale and
to the Juniors Of West Tampa; West
Palm Beach and Springfield 1t is a
great pleasure to do this and Well
mail it after giving up state office du-
ties.
Juniors of the Congregation church
in West Palm Beach, Miss Nellie Row
ley superintendent, each year observe
the anniversary of their organization
This is a good plan. Why do not more
young peoples societies also do it?
And there is another junior society in
Daytona, Christian church. that does
Arcadia Presbyterians had their
part in the general plan of sunshine
giving after a sunrise meeting Thanks
giving morning 1t is said that it
of others happier on the holiday for
happiness.
\ few weeks ago in the Congrega-
tional church of St. Petersburg the
Endeavorerers enjoyed an illustrated
lecture, Christian Endeavor in Dix
ie." The society in Tavares has
set of c. T. stereopticon slides they
would be glad to let others use for
slight expense. Write Miss Elisa
beth Burleigh, ii interested.
Next Sunday is Christian Endeavor
day with the subject, Fruits of the
Christian Endeavor World" and our
UNCONVENTIONAL church papers have
given excellent ideas for making the
program an especially noteworthy
one. Boston headquarters also has
prepared printed program at small
cost. we hope it will be a red let |
ter day in Florida And the writer
of these notes also hopes that some
bright items will come to her telling
Of what was done in many societies. |
During the past week gratefully |
have been received here, cordial let. |
tiers from long-known friends. DR..
Francis E. Clark and Editor Anderson
OF Boston c. E. headquarters. This
reminds us to ask what our societies
are doing about sending their shares
quickly and generously for the sun.
shine fund by which we will have the
glorious opportunity of giving DR.. and
Mrs. Clark a rest time in our balmy
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

now that he has gone. AS husband he
was affectionate, as father, loving, do
ing all in his power to equip his chill
dren for useful lives; as a citizen,
peaceable and progressive. AT the
late election his neighbors elected
him justice of the peace of his dis
trict. He will be sorely missed from
among us, but we know where to find
him. Weep not, dear ones; but pre-
pare to meet your loved one in that
land that is fairer than day.
THOS. WILLIAMS,
His Pastor
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
Committee.

Mr.. 7. Ed Bryan of Tampa, with
a party of friends. was a visitor to
Ocala last Friday. They ar eenjoying
a motor trip through the state. Mr..
Bryan is president of the Central Flor
ida Highway Association. He com.
mended very highly Florida's good
roads. Mr.. Bryan also stated that the
most satisfactory way to get to the
east coast now from Tampa is by way
of Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
Mr.. w. r. DREHER

The subject of this sketch was born
October u, 1860; was married to Miss
Mary Zetrouer December II, 1883, and
died December IA, 1916. His home
was blessed with two sons and one
daughter, who, with his wife, remain
TO mourn his departure. Brother
Dreher joined the church in early
life, and was an active member until
he was called up on high. He served
as steward and Bible class teacher in
his church number of years. His life
was one that bore good fruit while
among rs, and viii be sorely missed
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
THE CLARNSON CASE CONcLUD-
ED.
A Verdict of Not Guilty.

The trial OF Harry 3. Clarkson.
charged with embezzlement, caused
more interest in Ocala than any case
that has been on the courts docket in
any number OF years.
The trial was set for Monday and
IRON that time until the case went
to the jury Saturday afternoon every
inch of ground was as stubbornly con-
tested by the able attorneys on either
side as was the assault and defenses
around Verdun
The attorneys engaged in the case
were, for the state: Colonel Robert Z.
Davis OF Gainesville and State At
torney Geo. W. Scofield of Inverness:
and for the defense, Colonel H. NJ.
Hampton, Judge Richard McConathy
and Hon R. B. Bullock of this city.
These lawyers made particularly
able addresses and won a great deal
of plaudits not only from their friends
but from all who heard them.
The court in his charges covered
the ground most thoroughly and was
particularly careful in making all
points at issue as clear and lucid as
it was possible TO make them.
The case was given to the jury
about o'clock and at 1920 o'clock
the jury returned a verdict Of mot
guilty"
Mr.. Clarkson was warmly congratu-
lated by his friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
Former Ocala Girls Husband Dies in
Birmingham

The many Ocala friends of the Hill
Ter family, who for so many years
We're prominent residents Of this city,
viii regret to learn OF the death of
Mr. Irving Feiss a few days ago at
his home in Birmingham, Ala. Mr..
Feiss was the husband of Miss Hazel
Hitler, and they had been married
about nine years. His death was caus.
ed by typhoid fever. Besides his
young wife he leaves one little boy
and number of other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hitler and Miss Mona
Hitler had expected to come to Lake
Weir shortly to spend the rest of the
winter, coming for the benefit of Mr.
who has not been we'll. and
1t is not known whether or not the
death OF Mr.. Feiss will keep them
from coming down this winter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

capt. j. B. Martin Of Oklawaha sta
'ion was in Ocala Friday and paid
the Banner office very pleasant Wis
II. Having read the article in the
banner the day before about AUD
Lang Syne," in which mention was
made OF the visit of Fay Templeton to
ocala in the early 70's, the captain
SAID that the famous actress was his
wife's second cousin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

Mrs. Maud Horne has purchased a
handsome new Stearns automobile,
which she and her son, Mr.. Norman
Horne, drove down from Jacksonville
Sunday afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Haviland. Mrs. Bush.
Mrs. Bates and Mrs. futile, of Belle
view were Saturday visitors in the
city. The ladies in the party came TO
attend the reciprocity meeting of the
Woman's Club.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

"Oh. Don't Touch 1t: It's So sore,,
se Nets-It" and II VIII Never
instead Of swelling up like a it'll.
Voir sponge; Then it loosens from
SouI toe-and. glory halleluiahi tn
corn comes off as though YOU'D ts sHe
erY res tG5ets-It" is the corn discov-
sold by many times than any o,hd is
corn remedy in existence IT,, 81
9 and you'll tIa know the reason WIN II
it H dries sw at seconds oncs to apply it. and
experiment-follow the exnAr Dont
OF .mGiiii4ns and use "GetsefTtp"e riehce
bottle OF se rs s on reesyseTywhsre Csc
Z: Lawrence & Co. Chicaponi Price by
Sold In Ocala and recommendaa q,
[ne worlds best corn remedy by tn,
Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

MRS. Anna Tweedy. secretary Of the
Marion County Fair, will be among
the ocala people attending tho con.S
rlorida Fair in Tampa. Mrs. Tweedv
VIII carry with her some splendid
literature of Marion county for distri-
button at this fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

Mr.. Frank H. Bourlay of Leesburg,
who is to wed Miss Nellie Liddon in
February, spent Sunday in the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02
s'Kie.Yie.Yie! GET
Me 'Geis.lf Quick"
2 Drops Make Corn "Fall' Off

tive Joined the Never-Again Climb
Never again will use anything for
cqqrns but 'Gets-It;' Put 2 drops
ond the corn begins to shrivel.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-02-02

Corn, 100,341000 bushels.
Wheat, 6.1G2,000 bushels.
Oats, l4,253,000 bushels.
Irish potatoes. 13,344.000 bushels.
Sweet potatoes, G.7o5,00o bushels.
Hay. 1,227,000 tons.
Tobacco. 97,923,000 pounds
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
CONSOLIDATION OF
LEAGUES POSSIBLE
President Smithson to Call Meeting
to Talk Over Project.
By BRIGGS

Although the Rosedale League has
not played a game within the past
ten days, President Ralph Smithson
claims that II has not blown. The
league has felt the pressure of the
big game over there" and from time
to time this season has almost
crumbled, only to start out anew. Re-
Gently q great debate has been going
on between the managers OF three
clubs of the circuit, each claiming
that his club should be declared the
winner OF the frst series and that
the second series should get under
way.
At the last meeting Of the league II
Sas agreed that the first series should
be continued. with the result that
after five games had been played the
Maroon club obtained a grip on the
title in the first series and could not
be hOisted out by either the Printers
or the Columbias. This caused A
great deal OF contention in the ranks
Of the Northeastern.
President Smithsrn has lust finished
q little missionary work which will, no
doubt, bring the managers OF the
various clubs into some sort of a
compromise. Smithson has called q
meeting of the league TO be held at
the home OF Manager Shomo. OF the
Columbia team, for Tuesday night,
and all managers are requested to be
present.
The officers of the Capital City
League and the managers of the
Truxtons, Takoma. Westovers and
Franklins are invited to attend this
meeting. which will, no doubt, mean
the reorganizing of one league which
will be strong enough to finish out the
season.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
Walter Cruise Makes
Good with Cardinals

Walter Cruise. who has been show
ing the batters of the National Lea que
how to bust the ball this season, has
made good with the Cardinals beyond
all shadow of q doubt. His heavy
hitting has been a surprise 10 a good
many baseball folk, because he wasn't
heralded as a phenom when he came
to the Cards from Mike Kelley's st.
Paul club last fall.
Cruise CTuised around the American
Association Tor several years, and he
was always looked upon as a fairly
good outfieider. He was good for a
batting average between 70 and 80,
and he had all the natural talents
that an Outfielder must have. But
who'd have thought that Cruise
would step into the National League
and set the burned old circuit on
fire with his hitting! 1t is a certainty
tEat no one predicted II for him. He
Is just one Of those ball players. like
Tim Hendryx, Of the Yankees, who
makes the best of a chance when he
gets it.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
Jap Tennis Champion
Viii Not Visit U. S.

Philadelphia, July 7.-Easerness "a
make his place in the business world
will prevent lshiya Kuma gae, peerless
tennis player of the Orient, from
carrying of a new selection Of racquet
trophies from the United States this
summer. kumagae will not invade
American courts this year.
After his return from the United
States last fall Kumasae entered the
banking department OF the great Nit
su Bishi corporation, one of the two
largest business concerns of japan.
kumagae does not believe he can af-
ford TO leave his position for the four
or fve months necessary for tour Of
American tournaments.
Business reasons. chiefly. will pre-
vent ME from making the trip TO
America" he said. although war
conditions are a factor. Tennis will
not be the same in America this sum-
mer as last. / shall not return this
year to America. but hope that by the
summer Of 1918 circumstances here ami
there will be such that I will be able
to make the tIip again.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
AQUEDUcT ENTRIES.
FOR MONDAY.

FIRST RACE Selling; 3-yeaI-olds and up
ward: SiI ard ou.ehdf furlOnss Brsomvtis
Nmpl. liz; Noae Such. ls,; Andes. le; sir
Richard. us: PGlissdt. 81: Master MeGtsth. -;
'lntrlsler. q; Impsrstor, lis; .OnWa, lG, Rolv.
los: 'Cheoks. li5; Mr.. specks. Il3 'TIaetiOil.
lU; BngtlOrrt Cnp). BS; CourtShip limp /.
lO5; "Tobscoo Box, los: Hwfa. los; Wanda
Pitza, los; 'ROebI-Jrt. g; Grundy. l0- AlSo
ehgihle: .Marse Henry. lc; ZouIvs, o: sur
pIising. lis; srsing Scng .
SECOND RACE Sfeerleehase: selling; <yesr-
olds and upward; handicap; about two miles
ard ohe-han Lochesrn tmpl. 80; The Car
mst. IL; Grey Leg ~; sysssst l2: Ben
Wyyis GmPl. l$; Plsisir d'AmoT. ~; stuceo,
lij; OTmead. 20; NolfertOn II Gmpl. lil
THIRD RACE-istnF Dinner Stakes: eyezT-
old hlliss five fIulonsz. Killarney. ia; oenone.
llt; Memories II tInpl. ll4; Stitch In Tine,
ia
FOURTH RACB-rhs Red Cro~ HIndieapi
1ye1r-olds and upNb'd: nile and ons-sixieenth.
dric. Is: Diversion, IS; Old Rnsto0d. No; Ire
Finn, 10. Whimy, 80; Chiclst tinp.l, no.
Bromo. 100. Rodmsr. rs. CTimper tinpD. lO.
FIFTH RACE-Claiming: +ysar-olds and I'D
ward mile and one-siKteenth. Blue Thistle. is
Carlton a.. Us; StAlwart Helen, 100; LAZY an
Sands. is; Jem, ll0; Checks. ll0; Ciin Haven,
rs; Armament, ITO; Csl,sbsL lis; Solar star.
lis; ChAIneuse, IB; sAr Cane IG
SIXTH RACE-RIe furDnE: tyeGr-olds
maideTlA The spinner. lis; Assign, ll5; Trophy.
rs; ThuUder Cloud. liz: Jusqu Au Bout. lis;
Nominee timp-1. rs: Cola timpl. liz: Approval.
us: JspAet us: ATrc~Wocd timpA. ll2: Gun
Sab. rs; CGTsn Do. us; Wood Violet. liz
ThInAr. II.
'Apprentice allnWance claimsd.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
SAD FOR VIC SAFER.
Old Mans Hard Luck Entertaining
Former Cub First Baseman.

Vic Safer, recently handed his re-
lease by the Chicago Cubs, is certain
ly entertaining Old Man Hard Luck
these days
The great first sacker broke his leg
at the start of the season. and his
ball playing for 1917 was over then
and there. At the time no one be-
lieved that the Cubs would hand him
a release, for when he Is sound and
well he Is one of the best ball players
In the big show.
The release OF Safer, therefore, came
as surprise to the general baseball
public, for every one thought that he
would be carried by the Cubs because
he broke his leg in service on the
diamond. Evidently Saier's contract
did not bind the Cub management to
keep him on the payroll
The real cause for his release, ac-
cording to the best informa tion, Is
the fact that one Of his eyes is fall
ing him. This was said to be the
cause of his batting slump in 1916. and
the purchase of Mollwitz from Gin
cinnati indicated at the time that
Safer was slipping.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
.RAILROADERS Still
Lead Tennis League
Grab Three of Five Matches from
Takoma Park in City and
Suburban Circuit.

The W. r. & Z. A. A. team continues
to lead the City and Suburban Tennis
Ia ague by virtue of its win of three
out of Ave matches from the Takoma
Park Club. while Y. NJ. c. A. was
taking a like number from the Fair
mont club.
The longest set OF the season In this
league was recorded when Stewart. OF
Fairmont team, won the second set
from Baylies, OF Y. NJ. c. A, by a
score OF Il to 10. Besides being the
longest 1t was the best contested one
yet played. The results follow:
Y. NJ. c. A.. ;; Fairmont. 2-SipgIes: Stewart
tFairnontl defeated Bayliss ~. II. c. A.,
&c. I2-l0 81; Wit N. n. G. A. defeated
Hoover FaiIu 6nD 90. S.. Doubles: Hoover
and Stewart lFGirmont) defeated Sswby and
stauFsr u, NJ. O. A. -. s-S -; Caw-
fond and Hayes ~. N. O. A. defeated Nc
iovern and Odsll (FaiTmont. 81 81; Nettle
tan and HilaTides tY. NJ. q. A. defeated Pipes
and Pierce lFsirmonp. SIS. SIS Sc.
W. Il. z A. 4. J; Tskoma Park, a
Singles: Merrill Nv. n. & El defeated J. Z.
Benedict (TakOma PaIh. SIS. s-9. 6-3: Besle
CTskoma Park defeated sislsr wv. L. 4 ~,
rs. 6-5 Ga Doubles: Merrill and SIsler
Nv. Il. & Il defeated J. L. Bencdict and c. ].
Benedict CrakOma Park, 81, 6-l; Bgham and
Helm wv. X. & e. defeated Beale and Lerch
CTakoma Park, 6-3. l-6. 81; Mcqueen and
Fox CTakomA Park defeated johnson and
Brooks w. X. & E.) &C, 81
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
PAT MORAN, OF pills,
IS A GREAT MANAGER
Jolly Inshman Is Hard and Earnest
Worker Who Shows Results

New York, July Livery once in a
while someone wonders why Pat Mo-
ran isn't considered one OF the great
est of baseball managers, thereby Civ
ing Pat more consideration for what
he has done than any other man in
baseball. with the possible exception
OF the party who has become the
games greatest repudiator.
Pat, in fact, is the recipient OF more
favorable publicity than any other
man in the two major leagues. No
one ever writes or says anything bad
about him He always is referred TO
as a jolly 1rishman. ready 10 talk
and smile while he's doing it.
Moran's accomplishment this year
in throwing his team into a hot race
with the Giants for the leadership OF
the National League is worthy Of more
consideration. perhaps, than any stunt
he has pulled since he supplanted
Charley Doom as leader OF the quaker
men. He has done more with a team
OF has-beens and misfits than the
New York Giants have accomplished
with a high-salsried team OF stars.
The Giants were expected by a ma
jority of critics TO have 1t all settled
and laid away along about this date.
But they haven't done 1t yet, and in
dications right now point TO anything
but a pleasant journey for HerZog
ct al the rest OF the season.
Pat Moran's infeld, composed Of an
cient Fred Luderus. CASTOR Bert ME-
hon, rookie McGaffigan or competent
Dave Bancroft, and castof Milton
Stock is the main reason why when
rated alongside Grover Alexander.
These two things, backed with the
comeback Of Gsvvy Cravath, the con-
tinued good baseball OF Dode Paskert
and George Whitted are whooping
things up. The PhiIlies would not be
so good in q worlds series as the
Giants, for the Giants consist of men
who would be practically unbeatable
in worlds series. But it's going 10
take lot of baseball and a lot of
hard fighting to keep Pat Moran from
taking the race right down into the
homestretch.
Next year Pat will be counted a
stronger factor.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-08
Andy Coakley Boosts
Schupp, Giants Hurler

New York. July ANDY Coakley.
the old Athletic pitcher. likes TO sit
in the press stand of the Polo Grounds
right in back of the catcher From
this vantage point one can get almost
as good a look at pitched balls as Um-
pire Bryon gets and lot better than
some other Umpires seem TO.
Coakley occupied his favorite point
OF observation at the initial Giant-Cub
clash of the season. He was particu-
larly interested in the hooks and
curves OF Ferdinand Schupp, the
Giant pitching pride.
1t mattered not that Schupp was hit
a little harder than usual.
That fellow" said Andy. lis some
pitcher! I don't see how any one bats
against him effectively. He has the
best curved ball ] ever looked at, and
I've looked at a few in my time.
THE most remarkable thing about
IT is his control of it. He sweeps 1t
over the outer edge, high or low, or
on the inside. with as great ease as
Matty used to do. l never saw a
southpaw pitch that way. The more
stun they have the wilder they usual.
ly are. Schupp has wonderful poise,
He never lets the batter work him.
He keeps the upper hand all the time.
Unless you sit here and watch every
ball he throws you cannot appreciate
the wonder of his art.
He sat. around on his bench long
time. but It didn't do him any harm.
This is really his first year as a reg.
ular. but he knows all the tricks of a
veteran OF half a dozen years Of twirl-
ing.
II don't want to seem extrayagant
in my praise, but II there has ever
been Schupps equal in recent years
he has escaped my notice. l wouldn'i
give him for any other pitcher in base
ball today II he were my property"