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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
NOTICE TO BUILDING
AND HEATING CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at the
White House, Gainesville, until ten
o'clock a. m. June 10th, 1918, for re-
modelling on interior of Science Hall;
for completing third floor of Engi-
neering Building and adding mechani-
cal laboratory thereto; completing
Dining Hall and Kitchen; and for the
construction and heating of Assembly
Building for the University of Flor
ida on its grounds, Gainesville, Fla.
Each bid must be accompanied with
a certified check in the amount of
$1,000 for one or all projects and each
bid for the heating with a certified
check in the amount of 500 made
payable to Joe l.. Earman, Chairman,
as a guarantee that if awarded the
contract the successful bidder will
Immediately enter into contract and
furnish surety bond as required by
the specifications.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Drawings and specifications may be
seen at the Office of A. A. Murphree,
President, Gainesville, and at the Of
fee of Edwards & Sayward, Archl-
tects, No. 600 Chamber of Commerce
Building, Atlanta, Ga.
General contractors wishing to bid
may obtain drawings and specifca-
tions from the architects by immed-
lately applying for same, provided il
is the intention of the contractor to
give a bona fde bid on the work and
return the drawings and specifications
to the architects at his own expense
Immediately after the letting of the
contract.
By order of the Board of Control
of the State of Florida,
5-15-eod Joe L. Earman, Chairman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
SHADY

Shady, May 23-Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Brown and children of Santos visited
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. E. Gaskins and
family Sunday.
Mr.. Zeb Freeman of Belleview was
here Sunday afternoon in his Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk Granger have
bought a small farm from Mr.. James
Coin at Santos and settled down con-
tentedly again. We notice that they
nearly all come back to Shady after
having lived here once.
Mr.. Berry Carter and two friends
were business callers here Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bull and little
sons went to Martin Sunday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 81. Knoblock and
family.
II. w. Douglas has gone to Plant
City on a business trip, and will
visit relatives in Winter Haven be-
fore returning home.
There. was a good crowd out to
preaching Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Strickland preached a good sermon.
He has his car in order now and viii
be on time after this strictly at three
o'clock, so please take your nap be-
fore dinner time and prepare Sun
days dinner on Saturday. We think
too much about eating anyway.
What with peas, beans, tomatoes,
corn, ETC., to eat now, with the addi-
ton of some fruit, Hooverizing is no
hardship. The sugar problem is all
that troubles US and it seems that we
might have enough of that to prop
erly can our fruits.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Miss Rozelle Watson returned this
morning from an outing spent with
several other girl friends as a guest
of Miss Pearl Fausett at Eastlake.
She leaves this afternoon for a visit
to friends at Dunnellon, after which
she will visit other friends at Live
Oak and then go to Virginia for the
summer. Miss Watson belongs to the
"profesh," as she edited the Ocaleean
Ensign during the school season. 1t
was our privilege to see a good deal
of her work during the winter months,
and we were surprised at the talent
she and her girl friends showed in
filling up their little paper. In COM
mon with her other friends the Star
hopes Miss Watson will have pleas
ant summer and return to Ocala in
the autumn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Mr.. R. L. Harper, newspaper man
of long experience, and former resi-
dent of Ocala, has accepted position
on the Banner. When we arrived in
this city twenty-five years ago, "Bob,"
newlywed, was a slender boy, an
employee of the Southern Express
Company. Later he went to Jackson
vile, and then down the East Coast.
Like ourself he has gained in years,
weight and experience more than in
wealth. Bob's old friends are glad to
see him in Ocala again..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE

what Ready-Mixed Paint you buy or
at what price; you pay for the Jim
seed Oil it contains at paint price and
have to guess whether it is Pure or
Adulterated. When you use
the condition changes, since 2-4-1 is
all paint and is made to stand the adj
dition of one gallon or more of Pure
Linseed Oil-which YOU BUY YOUR
SELF at oil price-the result is two
gallons Pure Linseed Oil Paint-and
in addition, a saving to you of about
one dollar on the transaction.
HOW DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA !?
For Sale By
THE MARION HARDWARE co.
Ocala. Florida
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-1913
big Oakland, fine appearance, perfect
mechanical condition, fixe tires and
excellent upholstery. Exchange for
light car in good condition or team of
mules or sell cheap for cash. Make
me an offer. Address, Box 81, Dunnel-
lon, Fla. 28-12t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

FOR SALE-A Thomas Automobile
Truck; fifty-three horsepower; thor
oughly overhauled; money maker for
hauling with trailers over hard roads
Price, $500. Frederick's Garage, De-
Land, Fla. 5-6-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Mr.. Maxwell A. Bogue of Burbank,
is in the city today for short visit
before leaving for Austin, Tex, where
he has been ordered to report for SER
vice in the aviation department of the
army. His appointment for service
in this department is a special recog-
milton, as he has just become of age.
He is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Bogue, who have been living at Bur-
bank for number of years. Max
well leaves for camp June 5th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Memorial day is being fittingly OBJ
served in Ocala. Services attended by
good-sized congregations have been
held in the churches. Most of the bus
mess houses are closed and the town
is much like Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
RED CROSS CARNIVAL

An outdoor carnival for the benefit
of the Red Cross will be given at
Blitchton, commencing at 8 o'clock
Friday evening, June 7th. All are
cordially invited to attend and a good
time is promised.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

M. S. Virgins, field assistant of the
federal bureau of markets, is in the
city, making his headquarters in
County Demonstration Blacklock's of
flee. He issues every day market
bulletin on watermelons and will give
a copy to anyone who wants it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

We regret to say that in yester-
days paper we over-estimated the re-
ceipts to the Red Cross. Finding a
memorandum of out of town receipts,
with no explanation, on our table, we
jumped to the conclusion that all
were to be added to the amount given
in Tuesdays paper. However, the ex-
aggeration, won't be so immense, as
will probably be shown when the re-
turns are all in and added up.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter if broken. pay 81 to SIS
per set, also cash, for old gold, silver,
platinum, dental gold and old gold
jewelry. Will send cash by return mail
and will hold goods ten days for
sender's approval of my price. Mail to
L. Mazer, 2007 S. 9Th St.. Philadel-
phia, Pa. 13-1m*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
DR.. d. NJ. BoNEy
"My Optician"
EYESIGHT
SPECIALIST

/ especially offer my services to tie
people of Central Florida, and invite
personal visits or mail orders.
202-204 Hogan St., Park Hotel Bldg.
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

FOR SALE-One compartment Ideal
fireless cooker with aluminium pot,
racks, radiators, thermometer, etc.;
retail price now $14; good as new;
So cash. Phone 304. 5-24-*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Three of Ocala's best boys. left
yesterday for Jacksonville. They ex-
pect to work in the shipyard there.
They are Robert Hall, Moultrie
Thomas and Reuben Blalock. They
will be greatly missed here, especially
by the young set with which they
were very popular.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

FOR SALE-Lands and lots at Lake
Weir, Montague and elsewhere. Cash
or terms; or exchange for good Ford
car or Liberty Loan bonds. Address,
*. E. I" care Star. Ocala. Florida
ID % I'm.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

FOUND-Owner of pair of gold rim
spectacles, found several days ago,
may have same by calling at the Star
office and paying advertising ex-
penses. 25-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

c. 0. D.-This is the name of wood
yard which is at your service at all
times. Stove wood, pine or oak. North
Magnolia street, phone 339. 29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

WANTED-Experienced farm hands.
Steady work and good pay. F. N.
Burt, Spring Garden Ranch, DeLeon
Springs, Fla. 5-6-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Mr.. Ted Sides, state distributor for
Chalmers automobiles, passed through
town today on his way from South
Florida to Jacksonville
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Phone No. 451 is the American
Restaurant, Temple & Davis, proprie-
tors, the best in the city. at the union
passenger station. 16-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Now is the time to plant chufas,
$3.50 per bushel; Spanish peanuts,
1925 per bushel. 0cala Seed tSore,
phone 435. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

WANTED Cotton rags; must be well
Numbered. No sewing room scraps.
Old bed and table linen specially de-
sirable. Star Office. 1867
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

The Pony Express Lawn Mower
can not be equalled at the price. Come
in and Sc it. Clarkson Hardware Com
pany. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
OCBLA OCCURRENCES

The library board will meet Friday
of this week instead Of Thursday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Careful prescription service, using
Squibb's chemicals, at Gerig's Drug
Store. War Savings and Thrift
Stamps sold. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

We rebuild all makes of storage
batteries. Williams & Fox Auto Serv-
| ice Station. 9-n
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Mr. A T. Thomas will arrive home
Saturday from Atlanta on visit to
his family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
PICNIC AT TURNER'S POND

Near Cotton Plant, May 81
All candidates invited. Refresh
ments served by local Red Cross
branch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

A very nice line of Wash Cloths on
display at Gerig's Drug Store. We
also sell War Savings and Thrift
Stamps. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Private Jim Duffy came in from
Camp Wheeler yesterday, for a brief
furlough.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Bring your car to Williams & Fox,
Q Ocala's best repair shop. 9-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

Sorghum seed and field peas at the
Ocala Seed Store. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30

We maintain one of the best repair
shops IN Marion county. Try our
service. Williams & Fox S. S. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
UNcLASSlFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

RATES:-Six line maximum, one
time Csc; three times Soc; six times
75c.; one month SO. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-30
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Continued from Third Page)
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
DELAWARE SOLONS CALLED
TO MEET IN EXTRA SESSION
GOVERNOR CONVENES LEGISLA-
TURE FOR IMPORTANT WORK
Meet at Dover Monday to Consider the
Matter of National Defence the Con-
sttutional Prohibition Amendment


Governor John G Townsend, Jr.,
of Delaware, yesterday issued a proc
lamation calling a special session OF
the Delaware Legislature at Dover on
Monday to enact necessary war legls-
lation. The proclamation designates
that the session is called for the pur-
pose of considering ways and means
bv which Delaware can better cooper
ate with the National Council of De-
fense and more effectively render as
sistance to the national Government
in the prosecution of the war; to act
upon the national prohibition amend
ment and to consider laws whereby
all citizens labor can be made avail
able for the production of food and
materials needed in the war emerg-
ency. Inasmuch as the present Gen
eral Assembly is "dry'' by safe
majority, there is little doubt that
the national prohibition amendment
will be ratified Some "wets" have
! lGdIGU llldI SIlOulu a u SpCCldl otoolOlA bS
called the "drys" will try to force
through State wide prohibition law,
which would make Wilmington "dry'
despite the fact that the citizens OF
Wilmington voted wet ri the re-
cent local option election. Governor
Townsend, however, has specified II
his proclamation just what Legislation
is to he considered at the special ses
sion. As was anticipated those np
posed to national prohibition are pre-
pairing to fight any action which th
Legislature may take concerning tn
ratification of the amendment passed
= by Congress and says Governor Town
send is calling a special session with
: cut having previously called an cleo
8 ton to fill one vacancy which no.
exists, that of the 18th Represents
tive District of New Castle Count
represented by the late William
;, Collins. While the liquor forces So
any action by the extra session wi
: be illegal it is known Governc
Townsend sought legal advice befo
e issuing call.
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
SMYRNA RED CROSS NOTES
Annual Meeting Will be Held Friday
Evening Several New Members

Annual Meeting Will be Held Friday
Evening Several New Members
The annual meeting of the Smyrna
Branch of the Red Cross will be held
in the Hose Company Room Friday
evening, March 9Th, at s O'Clock. All
members and those interested in Red
Cross work are urged to be present.
The dues for 1918 are payable at this
time. Any one wishing to join a
Home Nursing class may give their
name to Miss Edith Beck. The Chair
man of Sewing reports that the fol-
lowing articles have just been finished
and sent to Wilmington headquarters
"A hospital shirts. pair of pajamas,
II bed jackets. Since the list of new
members of the Smyrna Red Cross
was published, the following names
have been added to the roll: Mrs.
Ralph Jefferson. Mrs. d. T. Smithers,
Mr.. Elwood Bartlett, Mrs. E. M.
Rust; Junior members: Margaret
Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Robert Hill.
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
ASKS FOR smYRNA-OoveR ROAD
Grangers of Dover Send Strong Pc
titon to State Highway Commission

Grangers of Dover Send a Strong Pc
tition to State Highway Commission
AS evidence to the demand for the
improvement of the State Highways
of Kent county, especially that strip
of land between Dover and Smyrna
on the north, the State Highway
Commission has been petitiOned by
Capital Grage, Patrons of Husbandry,
to begin a speedy improvement of
that part of the road. The resolution
has been sent the Highway Com
mission by State Capital Grange, one
of the largest and most influential in
the State. The resolution reads:
Whereas, Practically all vehicle
traffic of our state south of and in
cluding the capital city of Dover, has
/ its outlet north over the state road;
and Whereas, The cOngested state of
! freight traffic makes the shipment of
! farm products and receiving of mer-
chandise by automobile truck OftimPs
imperative, and looking to the best
interests of the consumer as well as
the producer of the state, the i'm
povement of said State Road between
the capital city of Dover and Smyrna
at the earliest practical date is ur-
gently needed; therefore be it Re-
solved. That we make known to our
State Highway Commission, through
chief engineer Charles Nj. Upham,
that Capital Grange, No. Is, is unan-
imous in its petition to your honorable
body, to have the said State Road be-
tween Dover and Smyrna improved
with a permanent surface at the earl
lest possible date with the opening
: of spring"
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
800 FEET WARWICK ROAD CAVES
Frosts of Severe Winter Plavs Havoc
With Warwick Cecilton Stone Road

Frosts of Severe Winter PLAYS Havoc
With Warwick -Cecilton Stone Road
A portion of the stone road, 300
feet long, between Warwick and
Cecilton, broke through last week,
owing to frost, and at any time of the
day or night from two to dozen au-
tomobiles can be counted stuck in the
mud. A party of young men from
Warwick and the surrounding country,
seeing a chance to graft, have organ
lied a crew to help the machines
through the mud, and every driver is
charged for all he will produce. The
fee asked is $40, but if the driver
has less they settle cheaper. One
driver from fredericksburg. Md, on
his way home from Wilmington with
16 quarts of whiskey in his machine
offered the gang a drink each for a
"tow." This was refused, and on
threat of arrest for having more than
the lawful amount of "booze'' in his
possession the man paid the $40.
The young men are said to have been
making more than $100 day while
] the road has been impossible.
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
WHEAT PRICE FOR 1918 FIXED
President Wilson Guarantees Farmers
a Reasonable Profit and States Reasons

President Wilson Guarantees Farmers
a Reasonable Profit and States Reasons
The price of wheat for 1918 has
been fixed by President Wilson at
So. 20 per hushel, the same as last
years crop. The President says:
''This guaranteed price assures the
farmer Gf a reasonable profit even if
the war should end within the year
and the large stores of grain in those
sections of the world that are now cut
off from transportation should again
come into competition with his pro-
ducts. To increase the price of wheat
above the present figure. or to agitate
any increase of price would have the
effect of very seriously hampering the
large operations of the nation and of
the allies by causing the wheat of last
years 8 crop to be withheld from the
market. 1t twOuld. moreover, dislocate
all the present wage levels that have
been established after much anxious
discussion and would, therefore. create
an industrial unrest which would be
harmful to every industry in the
country" "
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
WEDDING NEAR cHEsWoLD
Miss Esther Garrison Daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. T. D. Garrison Weds

Miss Esther Garrison Daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. T. D. Garrison Weds
Cheswold, March 5.-A wedding,
at which only the immediate members
of the families and few close friends
were present, took place Friday even
ing at the country home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas D. Garrison, on the
State road just above Cheswold, when
their only daughter, Miss Esther
Garrison, was married to John Nelson
Emory, son of Mr.. and Mrs. B.. Il.
Emory, of Cheswold. Rev. George
P. Smith, pastor of Cheswold M. E.
Church performed the ceremony and
the wedding march was played by
Miss Irene Garrison a cousin of the
bride. The bride was becomingly at
tired in a gown of very pale cOlored
Georgette crepe with beaded embroid-
ery and carried brides roses. The de-
corations of the home we're cedar and
pine. The going-away gown of the
bride was taupe chiffon taffeta, with
hat and shoes to match. A reception
followed the ceremony.
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
WORK ON KENT COURT HOUSE

Front and Rear of Structure Beiog Torn
Down-Making Room for County Office
The contractors for remodeling the
Kent coEnty court house began work
Monday by removing the slate roof
and dismantling the large clock tower.
1t is expected the work will continue
three or four months. The provisions
in the law passed by the last General
Assembly allowed the retention of the
present Kent county Office building,
purchased by the State, until July 1,
1918. While the front and back of
the present court house will be
changed, it is the intention of the
contractors to make little change in
the present court room. Most of the
county offices will he on the first
floor, while on the second floor will
be the main court room, the judges
parlOrs, grand and petit jury rooms,
men and women witnesses waiting
rooms, and possibly the Levy Court
room. An extension will be made in
the rear of the building and also an
al" added to the east side.
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
POOR PROSPECTS FOR WHEAT

Weather Conditions Have Impeded IT'S
Growth, Wheat Coming up Very nun
The present prospects for crop OF
wheat are the poorest known here Tor
many years. The wheat was sowed
late, owing to rainy weather and labor
shortage, and the cold weather came
on sooner than usual. The wheat
came up thin on the ground and has
not yet recovered. Some OF the o'oer
farmers claim that the crop may yet
come out and produce fairly WELL but
the chances are against it..
Smyrna times., 1918-03-06
SECURING BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
Appeal to Leave Gift Books With Miss
Anoa Hougal at Smyrna Library

Appeal to Leave Gift Books With Miss
Anoa Hough at Smyrna Library
Smyrna is being urged to take part
in the intensive "Book Drive" from
March 18 to 25 inclusive, in which
nation wide effort will be made to
supply more books needed for the
Camp Libraries and for our men
cover There. Look over Your
shelves and pick out the books you
are going to send to the men in khaki.
Select the books you enjoyed, but
will never read again. Choose some
YOU would like to keep. Others will
like them, too. Men like Adventure,
Western Stories, Detective Stories,
Biography, Travel, History, and
Poetry of all kinds. War Books,
military manuals and up-to-dste
technical books are in great demand.
The Library War Service has now
reached a stage where many more
thousands of books are needed. 10
obtain these it is asking the public tu
make gifts of suitable books from
private collections. Those who desire
to give are requested to select good
books from their libraries, and take
them to the Public Library. They
will be sent where they are needed
and may be given freely. All the
gifts will be properly handled by
| trained librarians.