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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-05-21
NATURES BEAUTY SPOT IN
FLORIDA

People travel thousands of miles
to see Niagara Falls, the Grand Can
yon, Mammoth Cave and other wond-
ers Of nature and beauties fashioned
by the hand OF the Creator. while
others living within a stones throw
Of them, metaphOricalIy speaking
have never taken the trouble to visit
| them.
| Florida has many beautiful place.
and remarkable formations that great
numbers of our own people know
/ little or nothing about. They may
have heard of them or read about
them but they have not thought
enough about it to visit them. even
! though they have been within a few
miles of them several times.
There is probably no more wonder
| full boiling springs and subterranean
gardens in the world than Silver
Springs, five miles from Ocala and
still of the 400 members of the Flo--
ida State Horticultural Society at
tending the annual session in Ocala
last week, it was found that not more
than half of them had ever seen this
beauty spot and few of those who had
seen it from the bank had ever been
over the various springs and gardens
in the glass-bottom boats.
As guests of the Ocala Board of
Trade the members were driven 70
Silver Springs last Thursday and
under the far-flug limbs Of the giant
oaks and the glistening leaves of the
stately magnolias with their pure
white blossoms against the emerald
masses of foliage, they enjoyed a
homemade lunch served by the attrac-
tive and interesting ladies of OcaIa
and looked longingly into the crystal
clearness of the wonderful springs,
which shimmered in the sunlight and
cast strange lines of opaline blues
and garlands of gold through its lin
pid waters.
After the lunch the glass-bottorl
boats were soon filled and the guides
rowed the visitors over the various
springs, with their cave-like forma-
lions and strange, almost weird plant
growth and the fossilized remains of
the gigantic dAosaurus and the an
cient boat supposed to be the craft
in which Ponce de Leon sought the
fountain of youth. But the most
amazing thing about these springs
and subterranean gardens is the color
ing and lighting effects as seen
through the glass. The water is as
clear as the finest French bevel plate
mirror e5,j the bottoms and sides OF
these n-~rvelous underground caves
comprise panoramic waves of com
plete colorings that defy all rainbows
and challenge the most gifted of the
impre ~siOnis,ic school of artists. For
brilliance and variety of color effects
there is nothing that can compare
with the riot of color seen in these
waters. The plant growth is just as
amazing. 1t takes on the weirdest
formations and at the same time the
most beautiful effects are produced.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-05-21
cARRANZA'S DOWNFALL

In republics subject to revolutions
and relationships the supreme test of
a Chief Magistrate comes when he IS
expected to make way for his sue
cessor. Gen. Carranza was not a
usurper like Diaz or a murderous
tyrant like Huerta. He had been law
fully chosen president of Mexico, and
in that office, except for grave errors
in his attitude toward other nations.
especially the United States, he had
made respectable record under
many difficulties. But when the time
for him 20 relinquish power he used
militaristic methods to prevent free
expression of the popular will and
hence the revolt which has made him
fugitive.-World
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
High School Notes

Another six weeks has passed
and examinations are over. The
worst is yet to come. however,
for the grade cards will be issued
soon.
Miss Walker, who has been
sick for almost four weeks is
expected to be back in her place
by Monday.
After further consideration the
students of the three classes OF
next year were unwilling to as
sumo the responsibility of a ly.
ceum course for next winter
Although they thought favorabi
of the course, the students d.
not feel able to raise the thre,
hundred dollars necessary to pre-
cure the five numbers of the Iy
ceum course.
The Seniors plays arrived FIR
day and although the parts hav
not yet been assigned they az
reading it over to get a gener;
idea before they begin real work
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Dean Lake
Some flu cases yet but all az
improving.

Some flu cases yet but all az
improving,
Bill Martin and family ar
moving to the Will Jones farI
in Carroll county this week.
Mrs. Mary Taggart is yer
poorly at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Stept
enson report the arrival of bah,
girl Feb. ID.
Mrs. A. w. Hise was called t.
her home Fridpy near Chillicoth,
TO be at the bedside of her moth
er and sister who are very sick
Quite a number attended tn
pardner social at Mr.. Gillispie
Saturday night,
Little Augusta King is som
better at this writing,
Little Nola Pease is poorly a
this writing.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Number a
Mary L. Coleman

1t was sudden, the summons
which came for Mrs. Mary L.
Coleman Saturday. A few days
before she was stricken with flu
and it was followed bv pneumo-
MIA whice proved fatal in a day.
Mary L. Oldham, daughter of
John G. and Mary l.. Oldham
was born in this county north Of
this city, reared and spent most
of her life here. Her home when
her parents were propretors of
a hotel in this city, was ever the
scene of gayety and fellowship
and the lively young woman was
justly popular.
She was married to Logan
Musgrave in 1883. A few years
after he died in Kansas and jan
uary 1893 she was again married
to John C. Coleman. They have
conducted a hotel here for some
time and her loss to her husband
will be incalculable and also
keenly felt by her adopted son,
George.
Surviving are her husband,
sister, Mrs. Murray Bennett,
brothers William, Tom, Jarve,
M;lt and Alva.
Funeral services We're held at
Baptist church Monday, Rev.
Young giving sketch of life of
deceased and interment IN the
city cemetery.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Robert Porter Hubbard

Bob Hubbard was a fine citi-
zen. Honest, considerate of the
rights and privileges of all 9TH
ers, Industrious and progressive
he was justly one of the very
popular men of his section of
the county. He had no ambition
for public life, his chief interest
being home and homefolks.
Owning and operating one OF
the fine big farms Of the county
until death called halt on his
earthly endeavours, he was ever
interested in all that was of ad-
vantage to ruralists but held
deep interest in educational and
religious undertakings in this
county.
Robert P. Hubbard was born
in Linn county near Bucklin June
20, 1851 and died at his home
southeast of town Feby. q. He
was married to Miss Salhe
Ford Dec. IL, 1889 and surviving
him are his widow, daughters
Mrs. Lou Simcox aud Miss Mary,
sons Cal and Tom.
About a week before his death
he was attacked with the flu
which ran into pneumonia and
the end was quickly reached. In
terment was at Asbury Tuesday,
Warren Lodge A. F. & A. M.
No. IA of which he was a men,
ber having charge of ceremonies
and Rev. Frank Pearson dis
coursing on the life of deceased
who was a partisan member Of
; the Baptist church.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Minnie Mae Cousins

Mrs. Rufus Cousins, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Carter
of this city was born in Iowa
May 5, 1894, died at her home
in this city Thursday Feby. lS
of flu followed by tuberculosis.
The young matron had been
in somewhat poor health for some
time and giving birth to a baby
girl Jany "a added to her weak
ness. Contracting influenza,
nothing could be done to stay
the raVid advance of tuberculosis
tho all the attention and care
available was bestowed on the
patient sufferer.
Rufus Cousins and Minnie Mae
Carter were married at Salisbury
July q, 1912 and surviving the
deceased are the husband anC
three children, one the infanI
daughter.
Funeral services were conduct
ed last Friday at the family
home by Rev. Monroe of Daltor
and interment ia city cemetery
The home loving woman was
member of the Methodist churcl
and a devoted wife and mother
and the husband and her littl
ones have the deep sympathy o
the community.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Salisbury

DR.. Welch is able to be up and
out again.
]. H. Trent sold his residence
property to Jas. F. Kelley for
$500.
Wyman Weeks d soldier boy
who lost leg in France is visit
ing the Ingram home.
Rev. Cupp was here Tuesday
looking after church matters
with Bro. Moody.
The death of r. P. Hubbard
caused much regret here among
those who knew him well.
J. w. Smith of Denver is here
at the bedsine of his mother Mrs.
j. D. Smith who is seriously i'll,
VIM. Robbins, a native of this
county but now of Rockford, Ill.
came in on a visit the latter part
of last week.
Pete Cloyd is wrestling with
the flu but is holding his own
and will come out o. k. if he can
avoid pneumonia.
On the sick list we have Mrs.
Hattie Dameron, Mrs. ]. D.
Smith and Miss Mary Newly al
having been quite i'll but now re-
ported better.
C. S. Johnson, jeweler of Har
din, who purchased the Dlsmuk
es property will move to this
place about March /. We wei
come he and his family to oul
city.
The home of James Davis o
southwest of town is in deel
distress over the death of a littl
daughter, Laura, who died o
pneumonia following measles
She was a lovely child and ha,
many friends. We condole wit
the parents.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Arctic Explorer Dead

Admiral Robert E. Peary died
Friday at Washington, and was
buried in Arlington cemetery
Sunday with all naval honors.
Admiral Peary made five several
trips in search of North Pole and
returned just after Doctor Cook
reached this country from the
same sort of expedition. claim
ing to have discovered the pole.
Admiral Peary denied Cooks
claim and contended that he him.
self ond only he, had made the
discovery.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Sumner

1t is getting time for all of
those people who are renting
farms, to seek new location,
Several of our young men were
at Hale last Saturday night to
see the basket ball game between
the Hale Athletic Club and the
K. City Tigers. Hale won, of
course.
There was a Leap Year dance
at the Sllverheel Academy last
Friday night. Of course, the
aides held the big stick, but
hings went off smoothly, with
)Ut a hitch.
There are dead towns and dead
owns, but the worst town under
ne sun is a town that's dead
nd dried up and still perfectly
atisied with itself.
We're having some fine spring
Gather and progressive farmers
re taking the time to distribute
aeir stock of homegrown ferti,
zer.
Thirteen weeks more school
Oh death, where is thy sting?
| 'Twon't be long till oat.sowinG
] lme.
| How va gonna keep 'em dowl
n the farm" Simply thusly
.et Son or Daughter sit beneath
he wheel of the family car, will
ne foot on the gas-feed ant
moot over the dirt at forty mile
Jer hour, and Son or Daughte
gill think once more before tina
ait case is packed.
Flu and mumps are just abou
decide this is a poor place an
ney had better leave.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27

H. T. Brand of Aholt neigh
borhood was in town Monday.
Mrs. Eta Courtney worked a
surprise visit on her parents Mr..
and Mrs. T. ]. Hancock Tuesday.
Harry Locke and Sam Hurt are
having each a round with flu
this week. All the family are
on the flu list except Mrs. Locke.
Theo. Wood is pretty sick with
flu. He waited on his neighbor-
bor and friend Bob Hubbard as
long as he could remain out of
bed.
Mr.. Chris and Henry Gladbach
of New Hall were in town Tues
day, the old gentleman looking
and feeling much better than on
a former visit.
Editor Ritzenthaler went down
last week with flu, so it was
claimed at the time. However,
none of his friends being able to
respond with the infallible, he
came out to ascertain if they
were complaining and absorbing
excessively.
The Farm Bureau Township
Committeeman will meet at II
O'Clock March 6 and the Woo
growers meeting will he at 1:3(
and the insurance men at 2:3O p
m. All three meetings the same
day at the Courthouse in Keytes'
vile. All should attend.
Jas. Winkler. father of Mrs
Chas. Parker and Mrs. c. L
Herring, died at his home in Mo
berlV Wednesday at the age o
II years. He lived at Dalton TO
many years and was a residen
here before moving to Moberly
He will be buried at Oaklan,
cemetery in Moberly TODAY (Fri
e day.
Jim Lee Thrash has signe
with the Texas League at Wichi
ia Falls and will depart mex
> week to begin training for tn
field with that club. Jim LIE
r has a fine contract in the nes
d big league for 192O-2l and wi
h be one of the best fielders in tn
d southwest. The salary is fin
i for a young profesh who wi
t rise to prominence if he hole
!. together.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27

Geo. Phillips of Oil City was a
Sunday visitor to young friends
here.
Mr.. Monroe Manlove of Roth
vile was in town the first of the
week.
Rev. B. G. Rudd filled the
Christian church pulpit here
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Tillerson of
Asbury neighborhood were shop
pers here Saturday.
Ray Carter of St. Louis was
here for the funeral of his sister
Mrs. Rufe Cousins.
Romy Cooper took an over dose
of Tongaline last week and has
not fully recovered.
Wallace Shoemaker has a bad
eye and there is some fear thai
he will lose it from infection Of
some sort.
Mr.. A. G. Arlington anC
grandson Frank Hoel of st. Louis
came the latter part of last weel
for a visit to relatives.
Louis Tebbe came from Kansa
to see his mother-in-law, Mrs
Mary Young, the latter part o
last week. Mrs. Anna Tebb
has been with her mother 70
some time.
Miss Helen Glass, one tim
very popular home demonstra
ton agent for this county, wa
here the latter part of last wee
visiting friends. Miss Glasse
docking unusually well.
Miss Margaret and Maste
James Davis went to Bogar
Sunday to make their home wit
Mrs. Bessie Calvert. Mr.. an
Mrs. Will Moore took the chile
rem in their car. Many regr'
the departure Of the yOungster'
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27

own campaign, thereby saving a great
deal of expense and we like the idea
better. The plan was started by NAM
ing three men in each township as a
township committee and they are
asked to appoint three men as a sohc-
itmg committee in each school dis
trict in their township, As soon as
the school district committees are ap-
pointed then a mass meeting will be
called in every township where the
county agent and others will be pres
ent making an explanation of the en-
tire working plans. This meeting
will be perhaps from 3 10 5 weeks
laway as we desire to take plenty of
time that every man in the county
may have a thorough understanding
of what we are attempting 10 do.
We want no one TO go into the mat
ter with any misunderstanding or
niEgiving.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
FARM BUREAU NOTES
(By Sam Jordan.)
Coming Meetings.

There are about three matters that
should be taken up within a short
time and it has been decided to hold
a meeting of these three interests on
March 9Th at the court house at Key
tesville beginning at 1880.
The first thing to be done is that
we are asking the township commit
teemen who have been notified by let
ter to meet at that time for a thor
ough explanation of further plans and
that they may appoint at that time
school district committeeman.
The other matter is for the pur-
pose Of getting some action about the
Farmers Mutual Crop Insurance
Company matters. The County agent
was asked to act as representative Of
the policy holders and a letter is be-
| ing prepared and sent to every policy
holder advising them of the meeting
to be held March 9th. The County
Agent had a conference a short time
ago with the receiver for this COM
pauy and we believe that a meeting
Of the policy holders will result ir
such an understanding as that mat
ters will be agreed upon.
The other matter for consideration
is to determine whether or not the
farmers want to pool their wool agar
and sell it collectively and to consid
er various other matters Of interes
to wool growers.
We think we can handle all three o
these questions in the one afternoon
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Grader Man Wanted

A man who understands how
3 handle a road grader is want
d for work next week by the
ownship board of Keytesyille
township. Those who would like
, good paving job should be on
1and Saturday before the board
and submit bids. None except
hose with experience need ap-
ply,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27

Circuit clerk Walter Wright is
recovering slowly from a seige
of flu. Mrs. Wright is still not
entirely we'll from the same d.
sease.
1t is hoped and expected that
the women will come out Satur-
day to hear one of our best wo-
men speakers, Mrs. Harshe of
Columbia, and also Roy W.
Rucker who always gives his
message with enthusiasm.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Work and Save

Or. Stokes is sick in bed with
flu.
Ernest Gardner came from
Kansas to attend the funeral of
Robt. Hubbard.
Evelyn Closson young daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Closson
is quite sick with flu.
Mrs. Claib Franklin is still
quite sick being confined to her
bed for several weeks.
Ola Herring went to Moberly
Thursday to help make arrange
ments for his grandfathers fu-
neral.
G. W. Ballew and son were
here Monday attending to some
business matters.
Thefts of wet goods are much
more numerous than dry goods
stealing. Strange.
Miss Jane Anderson left Tues
day for Washington, intending
to stop for a visit to her sister
Mrs. Clyde Magruder in st. Louis
for a few days.
Mrs W J Dye of Orrick wa
here last Friday visiting her par
ents Nh. and Mrs. NJ. w. Ander
On and to say good bye to he
sister Miss jane Anderson VIII
lett for Washington Tuesday.
Hon. R. c. Ford of Forsytht
rN vas here to attend the fur
+ e,al OF his brother-in-law, Robt
Hubbard, Judge Ford is thin
rer than his friends ever sa'
him before but in good health
He is working too hard. Joh
and Cal are 0. k.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting
Held at Keytesyille Saturday
Membership Fee Placed at
$40.
(By Sam Jordan)

notwithstanding the fact that it
was one Of the most disagreeable days
of the winter the farmers Of the
county responded to the call coming
from all parts of the county until the
court house was filled even before the
hour scheduled for the meeting to be-
gin.
Interest was intense from the be-
ginning as the time is here when
farmers should be thoroughly aroused
due to the fact that at this time if
ever in history the farmer is getting
into position where his voice is be-
ing heard. This is true because such
vast numbers of farmers are lining
up for the country's common welfare.
The meeting began by the County
Agent making an explanation of the
plans. 1t might be interesting to re-
peat a question that was asked be-
fore amy explanations whatever were
made. The county agent was anx-
ious to know whether or not he had
been pursuing the right policy and
put the question in this way. "The
County Agent is anxious to know if
his activeties as County Agent and
manager of the Farm Bureau has in
any way, in any manner, at any time
interferred or run counter to any OF
the Farm Club activities" 1t was
urged as a matter of fairness as vel
as one of honor that if such was tbs
case that the County Agent and the
audience be advised of it but it wa!
very gratifying to the County 'Agen-
that not hand came up. 1t was eX
planned how the Farm Clubs had beer
of assistance to the County Agen
and how the County Agent had en-
deavored to be of assistance to tn,
farm clubs.
A very thorough discussion wa
then made as to the functions of TIL
Farm Bureau and County Agent a
well as the functions as they hav
been operated among the farm club:
The question was then again pu'
as there any gentlemen present VIII
can see any reason or causes why an
, friction should exist between tn
farm bureau and the farm clubs? W
again gratifed that no hands cam
UP. We felt then like we were in
position 10 proceed and find OF
whether or not the county wante
the farm bureau re-organized undt
2 a countrywide plan with greatly n
ing ahead with our organization an
who want to be identified with
! please rise" Practically the entn
5 audience arose.
The question was then brought I
as to the size of the membership fe
= The question was put after some e,
2 PLANTATION chow many preferred
membership fee of $40 year #
three years." Almost the emit
audience arose again.
The question was then put nc
many favored a So membership f
% and not man stood.
: 1t was explained that under Nato
= al Farm Bureau Federation that
r of the money goes to the State Fede
alton of Farm Bureaus and anoth
" 81 goes to the National Farm Bure
Federation. The remainder of t
money or $S out of the $40 RENAL
. in the hands of the Association to
l. duced membership fee. The questi
t. was put, "All who are N favor of 1
l. exactly with it as their judgms
=, tistates. They are not required
/" employ a county agent or take a
D; other plan of action but are left I
IN tirely free 10 act as they please.
Il wns then decided 10 put On
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
5000 Flu Victims

The health department of Hi
nois reports five thousand deaths
caused by influenza and pneu
monia to Feb, Is. The mortality
in the country was greater in
proportion to the population in
the country than in the cities.
the explanation being that physi.
clans in the cities could get
whiskey much more readily than
those in the country. 4'he gov
erument turned over quantities
of 'whiskey to druggists ano
physicians in several cities, free
of charge from confiscated stocks
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27

Look over all the farm sale ads
in this issue.
The big farm sale by Selby
Littrell, manager Littrell-Wilco
& Co is advertised in this issue.
Don't you see something you
should buy if you attend the
Harber, Fulkerson & Rucker sale
March a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kasey Jones and
son Kenneth left Monday for the
home of Mr.. Jones parents near
st. Joe. They viii visit there
until Kasey takes a position as
operator and Kenneth has time
to get acquainted with granddad
and grandma Jones.
Misses Opal West and Lena
Harms have completed their
course at c. B. C. and, are at
home for a time. Miss Opal mas
accepted a position with Minter'
Lamkin Abst Co. and Miss Lena
considering whether she SILL
go so far from home for a place
'wsich is offered aer.
/ Merchant john Cox has so'l
his storeat the cross roads Lo1I
!, j. D. Moore named,PJuy,lh,
Tom Prewett ta
Gently returned from Iowa Will
hLgs. Prewitt. John is a tobacco
raiser and likes suckering aa'
selling tobacco better than slic
ing cheese and rustling egl
leases.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Teachers Examination

There will be held a teachers
examination by the county su-
perintendent of schools at Bruins
wick March Sc.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
At Methodist Church

Rev. F. A. Culmer of Fayette
will preach morning and evening
ct Methodist church. Rev. Ezell
the pastor is still down with flu.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1920-02-27
Stock Market.
K. City Wednesday

Top. cattle $13.l5, top hogs
'$14.50 and top lambs $3.50.