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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR TO BE
HELD IN TAMPA

Tampa, Jan. 13.-The South Florida
Fair, the dates of which are February
II to 10, will be a sectional fair in
name only. AS every section OF Flori-
da will be represented in the various
departments Of exhibition. it Will be
la state fair in fact. and therefore the
South Florida Fair is shown to have
run away with itself" This is par
ticularly gratifying to the directors
Of the movement, who were forced to
borrow money with which to promote
the fair. which is not a dividend pay
ing institution, and is assurance of the
fact that the products exhibited will
be the most varied ever presented by
any state. In addition to the South
Florida counties, including those Of
the East Coast, several counties in
northwest Florida have recently ap~
piled for space and will bring down an
array Of staple products that viii
prove marvellous to visitors from
northern states. including those of
the grain raising section.
Efforts are being made to stage the
.Gasparilla Carnival on a bigger plane
than ever before, although difficulty
is being experienced in securing
funds necessary therefor Tampa like
other Florida cities. having been
hard hit by continuance of the Eu-
ropean war A novel program will be
presented, however, and everything
possible done to entertain the visitors
royalty.
Tuesday. February s, has been nam
ed as Editors day. on which Florida
editors and distinguished winter visi-
tors viii be entertained with a break
fast at the Tampa Bay hotel by the
Tampa Rotary club. An elaborate
program is being arranged for this
occasion. among those invited to at
tend is former President Theodore
Roosevelt, who will visit Punta Gorda
on a fishing expedition during the
winter months
The greatest influx of tourists and
homeseekers ever seen in south Flori-
da is now in evidence. and hundreds
are expected to be induced to settle
in the section by the array of exhib-
its shown at the Fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
ROUMANIA CONTINUES THE
ONLY THEATER WHERE VIC
OROUS ACTION is REPORTED
Russian Offensive in Riga Region Of
Russia Has Considerably Abated,
and Official Communications
Do Not Deal With II
INDICATIONS OF ANOTHER BIG
BATTLE IN MACEDONIA
Both Turks and British Claim AdVan-
tage in Mesopotamia-On Other
Fronts Commandments and
Encounters of Small
Parties Continue

London, jan. 1.-THE Russians Of
fensive in the Riga section of Russia
having abated to such slight proper
tiOns that neither the Russian nor
German Official communications deal
with it. Roumania continues to be the
only theater where vigorous opera
tiOns are in progress, although there
are indications OF the possibility Of
another big battle on the Macedonian
front in the near future.
There have been engagements in
Mesopotamia, in the vicinity of Kut
El-Amara. with both the Turks and
British claiming the advantage, On
the other fronts commandments and
encounters Of small parties continue
The Teutonic allies now are in full
control of Vadenia, six miles south
west of Galatz, Roumania, and Galatz
is under the fire of the Bulgarian ar
tillery from the right bank Of the
Danube After the occupation Of Va
denia, which was the last town south
of the Sereth held by the Russians and
ROu@anians the Russians made a Wig
orous attack in an attempt to dislodge
them The Turks, however put down
The attack, according to Berlin which
also reports the repulse OF the Russian
offensive near Bundent on the lower
Sereth. and between me Kasino and
Suchitza rivers, near the Molravian
frontier
Petrograd takes issue with the Ger
man report as regards the Kasino riv-
er section, saying the Roumanians
have forced back the invaders and
that heavy casualties were also in
ficted on them in attacks northeast OF
FOkshani.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

Gainesville league as being more zeal
Gus, more interesting and better at
tended of date Socials much enjoy
ed.
OcaIa seniors and juniors each en-
joyed a social with literary features
last week.
President Frank D. Moor of the Tai
lahassee seniors is foremost in the
state TO report league activities. He
always has some special work. At
Christmas they toured the city in au-
tos, visiting shut-ins, distributing
fruit AID flowers, singing Christmas
carols, etc.
The March Epworth Era will be
social service" number. Florida is
10 be represented, but we regret the
lack of efficiency in the second depart
ment Of league work.
President Garfield Evans of Suther-
land attended the young Christians
conference at Winter Park recently.
He was highly enthused and edited by
the splendid addresses, the plans.
progress and Christian fellowship
there, which point most plainly to-
ward permanent meeting of this
conference each year
Mrs. w c. Hicks, who has been i'll.
is recovering. and reports her juniors
at Waldo most active in each depart.
ment, especially the boys They have
fine meetings, we'll attended. and are
ready for any work in the church.
President Garfield Evans has call
ed his cabinet meeting for Monday.
January 18th, in First church, Tampa.
Miss Ruth Allen. corresponding Sec
rotary of the Enterprise seniors, re-
ports a splendid Christmas program
at our orphanage. They are doing a
good work
BroOksyilIe league will hold a spe-
cial meeting Sunday evening This
EDITOR is invited
Many encouraging letters come
from pastors over the state promising
their support in organizing. reorgan-
izing and building up the work "all
for Christ
We appreciate the Christmas and
New Year greetings from co-wOrkers
and wish for each OF them a joyous
glad New Year. crowned with great
victories in their various fields of la
Dor.
MAUD B. LITTLE.
E. L. Editor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
MEETING OF THE LATE TREAS
URER'S BONDSMEN

Our late treasurer had, perhaps, the
best bond ever given in this county.
The names of twenty-three of our
most substantial citizens appear upon
it.
Among others are the following: R.
IS. Hall, Clarence Camp, E L. Wart-
mann, s. r. Pyles, D. Z McIver. J. B.
Martin, D. B. KILLER. G. w. Neville,
". J. Crosby, DR.. Griffith, J. c. Booz-
err. W. T. Gary, Mr.. Cocowitch. Mr..
GrumbIes, ]. 7. Lewis, ]. P Phillips
and others whose names we do not
recall.
These gentlemen had a meeting Sat
urday and the report Of the state au-
ditor disclosed the fact that the deficit
amounts to S13,G0o.40.
\ committee consisting of T. l.
Wartmann. D. E McIver, d. B. KILLER,
w. T. Gary and R. 5. Hall were ap-
pointed to take the matter in charge
and make the best arrangements pos
sible Mr. Wartmann is chairman and
Mr. W T Gary is secretary of the
committee.
While Mr. Gray is here, upon the
general request of the county Off
cials, he will make a general audit OF
all their books.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black raught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years" says Mrs. B. Whitaker, oil
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
Thediord's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel d
little bad, they ask me for dose. and il
does thu NOR GOOD than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in Our family. since we commenced
ising Black-Draught."
Thedford's B!ack-Draught is purely
vegetable, and las been found TO regu-
late weak Storachs, aid digestion, re-
Iieve indigestion, colo, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
Than 70 years, and has benefited EIorc
han million people
Your druggist sell and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get 4
package to-day. NC. -
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
HEARD NATIONAL BANK
IN THE HANDS Of
EXAMINER
President of Bank Declares That Ev-
cry Deposition Will Be Paid 100
Cents on the Dollar 'With-in
a Reasonable Time"

Jacksonville, Jan. 1.-THE Heard
National Bank of Jacksonville closed
its doors this morning and is in the
hands Of J. H. DOughton, chief ma
tional bank examiner. who reached
the city last night.
J. ]. Heard, president of the bank,
gave out statement this morning in
which he declared that every deposit
or would be reimbursed 100 cents on
the dollar, within a reasonable
time"
The bank has s1.O46.393.6S cash on
hand and in banks, and deposits of
5000, 555.31. The assets are declared
by President Heard to be amply suffi-
cient to protect all depositors in full.
Cash and exchange on hand in the
bank at the close of business last
night was today said by President
Heard to have totaled So per cent. of
deposits. The legal requirements is
- per cent. in lawful tender
The city of Jacksonville was de-
positor in the Heard Bank to the
amount of $4,000. This deposit, ac-
cording to Alexander Ray, city treas
urer, is amply protected by sureties
TO the amount of $4,000.
The Heard Bank made no applica-
ton recently to be designated a coun
ty depository. and it was learned from
county officials today that no county
funds were carried with this bank.
Just how long the doors of the bank
will remain closed is problematical.
All affairs of the institution are in the
hands OF Mr. Doughton, who will re
main personally in command of the
situation for several days at least.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
BOARDS OF COUNTY CONNIE S.
SlONERS INVITED TO HOLD
STATE FEDERATION

With view to bringing about a
closer relation and better understand
ing between the various boards of
county commissioners Of Florida,
plans are now under way for a state
convention TO be held in February.
This matter has been taken up by l..
L. Meggs, chairman of the board Of
commissioners of Duval county, he
having been urged by other commits
sioners to take the active steps in ar
ranging for the meeting.
Letters have been prepared and
sent to each board of commissioners
in the state, inviting their opinions,
and if possible their support in the
movement. 1t is tentatively proposed
to hold the convention in Jackson
vile. and the date has been left to
the various boards, although February
was selected to allow of reorganiza-
ton and general arrangement of at
fairs after new county officers take
, their seats.
1t has been proposed that. the con-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
GROWS ENTHUSIASTIC

Mr.. s. ]. Burgoyne OF ClariOntown,
Pa. who spends his winters in St. Pc
tersburg. visited Ocala Friday and
saw some OF our farms and at once
became enthusiastic When he saw
one barn with two thousand bushels
OF corn, and another one with one
thousand bushels counted the num-
Der Of haystacks, was told OF the pos
sibilties in the cultivation OF velvet
beans, peanuts and sweet potatoes,
he said thai he intended to have a
farm OF one hundred and sixty acres
in Marion county to make his visits
more interesting.
Mr.. Burgoyne as a farmer stands at
the top of the head in the state of Viii
liam Penn, and says that what one
man does another can do. and with
what he has seen he is willing to risk
his chances in Marion.
He is a farmer of long standing, and
we never saw anyone more enthusi-
astic II essays that farming and stock
growing in Marion county looks like
cinch to him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

intendent of purity in literature and
art, and Mrs. Freeman of the Gambler
union.
The meeting was opened by sing
ing, "Let Jesus Come Into Your
Heart"
The president read as a scripture
lesson the 10Th Psalm, and Mrs c. H.
Shaw led in prayer
The treasurer's report showed the
union to be in good condition, finan-
cially.
Mrs. Mamie Clark and Mrs. NJ. G.
Davis were elected delegates to the
district convention to be held in Nc
Intosh on January 25th and Goth
1t was decided to observe the 18th
of January as a special day of prayer
and to hold meeting on the night Of
the 18th in the church.
The next meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Farley, and all members
of the union are urged to be present
JULIA H WEBB,
Press Superintendent
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
DRAMATIC DECLARATION BY
LAWSON ON WITNESS STAND

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
rules committee today was still delv.
ing for definite proof of the trail OF
Official secrets relating to President
Wilson's recent peace note.
Thomas W. Lawson was called to
the witness stand again today when
the house rules committee resumed
its hearing on the alleged leak to the
stock market on President Wilson s
peace note.
Unless your chairman said what
say he said, I'm guilty of foul per
ury," Lawson dramatically declared
10 the committee. I'm guilty of foul
perjury and unfit to be anywhere out
side the bars of prison"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
o. <. S. OFFICERS INSTALLED

The installation of officers of Ocala
Chapter No. %, o. E. S, is now but
la memory. At the regular meeting Of
the chapter Thursday evening, Janu-
larry II. the following named officers
for the year 1917 were installed by
the retiring worthy matron, Mrs. Myr-
tie c. Kramer, ably assisted by Mrs.
Elmer DeCamp as marshal, Mrs. Hat,
tie Webb as chaplain and Mrs. Fanny
Anthony as organist:
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Susan Cook
Worthy Patron, Mr.. A. E. Burnett
Associate MatrOn, Mrs Alice YOnce
Conductress, Mrs. Isabelle Wesson.
Associate Conductress, Mrs. Lillian
Simmons
Secretary, Mrs. Rosalie Condor
Treasurer, Mrs. Mary F. Yonge
Chaplain, Mrs A. Z. Burnett.
Marshal. Mrs Julia Norris.
Organist, Miss Eleanor Tremere.
Adah, Mrs. Jessie Shaw
Ruth. Mrs Anis E. Bryce
, Esther. Mrs. Julie Welhe
Martha, Mrs. Ida Martin.
Electra, Mrs Julia Webb
Warder. Mrs. Hattie Webb.
Mr.. B. c. Webb, the sentinel-elect
was unable to BE- present on account
of illness
At the close Of the meeting. all en-.
joyed sandwiches and coffee, which
had been prepared by the refreshmeat
committee, Mrs. Burnett. Mrs. Brown
and Mrs. Wesson The past matron's
jewel was presented by Mr. Jake
Brown. Ocala chapter enters upon
the new year with the brightest pros
poets and many were the compli.
ments paid the new worthy matron.
Mrs. Cook, for the able manner in
which she assumed the duties OF her
responsible position. The hall was
prettily decorated with quantities OF
vines, ferns and flowers. and during
the installation ceremony the newly
installed worthy matron aud associate
matron were presented with bouquets
Of flowers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
MAUD B. LITTLE.
E. L. Editor.

That so-calIed leak" did not fright
en- any real friend of the administra-
ton. As was firmly expected it failed
to besmirch even the hem of the out
er garment of any one. however re-
motely connected with the man who
occupies the White House. II was a
sweet morsel for the scandal mongers
but on investigation. like dead sea
fruit that tempts the eye and height
ems the anticipation. it turned to ash
es on the lips.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

vention be devoted to discussion OF
various matters of great Importance
to the counties, and these subjects
will embrace road building, convict
employment, bonding. public institu-
lions, legislation and many other
things which have an important bear
ing on the work, and conduct of at
fairs of the respective counties. The
point has been raised that the road
work now being carried on by individ-
ual counties depends 10 a great ex-
tent on the operations in neighbor-
ing counties to be a perfect success,
and the convention would be a great
help in bringing about close co-opera-
ton in this and other lines of work
In the event that Jacksonville is Sc
lected as the place for the first CON
vention, the Duval county copmis-
siOners will act as hosts and give Wis
iting commissioners a royal welcome
and entertainment. 1t is hoped that
the various counties will send all
their commissioners, but if this can
not be done. delegates will be request
ed to represent the respectiv boards
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
FLORIDA EPWoRTH LEAGUE

Tampa is to the front again. The
banquet by the City League union last
week. was a splendid success, attend
ed by two hundred guests. Among
the speakers we're State Senator
Doyle Carlton, Rev. T. ]. Nixon and
several others. Mrs. Tarr sang and
Mr. Fred Warde was postmaster.
Miss Kate Carlton, a most efficient
Arcadia Lacquer spent Christmas in
Ocala and reported Arcadia Juniors
as being organized.
Miss Ruby Byrd, the most capable
secretary of Tallahassee district lea
que, was married this week in ITALIA
hassee TO Mr. Hardwick Of Atlanta.
She will reside in Atlanta. Florida
leaguedom regrets exceedingly to
give her up. Miss Alma Grimm sue
ceeds her.
Miss Margaret Woodbury. reports
new determination on the part Of the
Quincy league.
Miss Hattie ROehuck reports the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
MU-LET WITH ROD
AND REEL IN SILVER
SPRINGS

Mr.. Y. Elder, who operates an
auto-bus line between Ocala and Sill
yer Springs says that mullet have aD-
pe3red in great numbers in Silver
Springs and Silver Springs run.
ara the Sir Isaak Waltons have be-
come adopts in catchins them with
hook and line. and the campers at
Silver Springs as Well as the resi-
dents arr Teasing on this delectable
dish, fresh from The sparkling waters
into the sizzling frying pan.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
CALOMEL SALIVATES
AND MAKES YOU SICK
Acts Like Dynamite on a Sluggish
Liver and You Lose a Days Work

There's no reason why a person
should take s1ckening, salivating Gallo
mel when so cents buys a large bottle
of Dodson's Liver Tone-a perfect
substitute for calomel.
1t is pleasant vegetable liquid,
which will start your liver just as
surely as calomel, but it doesn't make
you SICK and cannot salivate.
Children and grown folks can take
DodSon's Liver Tone because it is
perfectly harmless.
Calomel is dangerous drug. 1t is
mercury. and attacks your bones
Take a dose Of nasty calomel today
and you will feel weak, sick and nau-
seated tomorrow. Don't lose a day s
work. Take a spoonful of Dodson' S
Liver Tone instead, and you will wake
up feeling great. No more bilious
ness, constipation. sluggishness, head
ache. coated tongue or sour stomach
horrible calomel your money is wait
ing for you.-ad.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

Ocala has done well. It has sur
vived The lair, conference and Christ
mas-Ocala Banner. Whatever
mean9 That The three things named
were disasters? Thought you yelled
for them and cried for them. and now
you intimate that YOU might have
died for them. Ocala survived the
great freeze with theresulrant col
lapse OF all her banks and the fail
ure OF several OF her biggest merch-
ants Having done this. she is pre-
pared 10 survive even such a cata-
clysm as a democratic national con
vention. The only event that
come anywhere near killing Ocala
would be the loss of her two SPLEEN
did newspapers. the Banner and the
Star-Punta Gorda Herald
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
PUBLIC GENERALLY MOURNING
DEATH OF ADMIRAL DEWEY

Washington, Jan. l6.-At $40 p. m.
Doctors Fauntleroy and Sheldon is
sued this statement:
The admiral is slowly sinking. The
end may come at any time"
4 report received later in the after
noon stated that the admiral had
passed away
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19
KENDRlcK w. c. T. U.

The ladiese of the Kendrick w c.
T. L. held their first regular meeting
in 1917 on Tuesday afternoon at the
church. Twelve members answered
to roll call and two visitors were pres
ent, Mrs E. E Packham, state super
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

General Foster was the first to be
guillotined. The fifteen years that he
has given to make the military arm
of the service efficient counted moth
ing in his favor Why should that
stand in the way of a college friend
in want?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

According to DR.. Blackman. writ
ing in the Florida Grower, para grass
in bottom land will feed three head
of calves and make them 500 pound
yearlings in one year on one acre of
this famous grass, provided the right
breed of cattle is used"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

Goethe, the German poet. said that
talent is developed In solitude. char.
acter in the rush Of the world.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-01-19

FLORIDA, FRIDAY JANUARY1
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-25
CORN. ELEVATOR
MOVE WORKED
Prospector Will Be Given Chance te
Locate at Crossword More In
formation Later.

Every day sees more developments
in the corn elevator plan and prospects
are brighter now than they have been
at any past date. Secretary Haman
of the Young Mems Business Club who
has the matter in charge is in touch
with an experienced man with capital
who he is in hopes Of securing to take
active charge of the elevator.
The gentleman in question has cap
ital to invest and if he comes has cap
wood will be prepared to handle the
proposition on large scale. Whether
he would rather take the matter up
himself or form a stock company Mr..
Haman does not know but expects to
have full details within the next day
or two.
The prospective operator is now at
the head of an elevator company and
the elevator here, should he decide
to put one in or to take an interest in
one, probably would be handled by the
same company. He is an experienced
man and has a reputation in the grain
elevator business. Mr.. Haman is in
touch with him by telegraph and by
letter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-25
Y. N. B. c. SEC'Y
TO BEGIN WORK
J. B. Haman Leaves The Common.
wealth T0night-Will Devote All
Time to Clubs Work.

Secretary ]. Blanding Haman, Of
the Young Mems Business Club, spent
his last day on the city desk Of The
Commonwealth today. He will, be-
ginning Monday morning, now devote
all is time to the interests Of this
live-wire booster builder organization.
The Club is now ready to start
searching for prospectors to come to
Greenwood and make conditions better
for themselves as well as the city.
The associations stationary bears the
slogan: "Greenwood-King Cotton's
Capital. In the Heart of the Delta"
Thus their first efforts are along the
right line.
Offices to Be Public.
Secretary Haman can be found at
his office over the Handy Kitchen at
all hours of the day. The Club is now
working on number of good move
ments for Greenwood's benefit and
Mr.. Haman is being kept very busy
on these.
He says that several tables will be
provided in the Offices and the public,
as we'll as the travelling public and the
and the farmers all over the county
will be requested and invited to make
the Club their headquarters while in
the city.
A very attractive sign will soon be
ordered and placed conspiciously out
side Of the building.
Mr.. M. Andersen, Jr., for the past
eighteen months City Editor Of the
Yazoo Sentinel, and who has had q
number of years Of exper-
ience on modern newspapers in Ken
:lcky, Florida and this State, succeeds
Mr.. Haman as City Editor Of The
Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-25
NEGRO TROOPS
LEAVE HOUSTON
Entrained at Daybreak This Morning
For Return Trip to Columbus,
New Mexico.
(Associated Press)

Houston. August 25--The negro
troops of the twenty fourth infantry
who Thursday night took part in
shooting up the streets here that killed
seventeen people early today started
toward Columbus, New Mexico.
Among them were the thirty four men
charged by District Attorney Crooker
with murder. The entire battalion OF
633 members entrained at daybreak
and shortly afterward the train de-
parted without incident.
Major General Bell, in command at
Fort Logan, announced today that
martial law will be raised tomorrow.
The situation is we'll in hand.