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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

Word comes that the state road de-
partment is trying to repair the exc
cradle six miles of Dixie Highway in
Flagler county. Of course this repair
work should have been done last sum-
mer. It is eminently idiotic for men
entrusted with road improvement
funds to wait until the winter season
to repair the main highways. But
better now than not at all.-Miami
Metropolis.
Flagler is one of those little new
counties, cut out of two big counties,
and unable to raise the money to build
| it's own roads, it has to depend on the
state road department. It will have
that part of the main highway in its
boundaries repaired, but it will never
be able to build a road system of its
own. The day of little counties has
passed. They are not only feeble
themselves but in the way of the big.
ger ones.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

For years, while President Wilson
was in the height of his power, his
success was considered q setback for
the thirteen superstition. Thirteen
vas mixed up in everything he did,
and in everything he was successful,
so his friends crowed and said the
jinx was laid out cold. But. alas!
poor Prexy is up against it, and it
looks like the deadly thirteen is get
ting in its work. Which is another
proof of the wisdom of the old Greek
saying, Count no man happy until he
is dead"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

One great reason for the success Of
the last two fairs has been the COM
munity exhibit idea. 1t was good
thing last year and better one this.
The community exhibits were all so
good and well arranged that we do
not see how they could be improved
on, but there were only eight commu-
mites represented. There are in the
county at least thirty capable of MAX
ing fine exhibitsS and they should be
represented at the next fair. There
should be enough to fill the entire ag-
ricultural building, excepting of
course the room for the women's
household department.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

There is no excuse for games of
chance on carnival or other grounds.
They are absolutely forbidden by the
law, and the officers of the law should
shut them up and put their managers
in Jail as soon as they begin to do
business. They are in the same class
with the nickel-in-the-slot machines.
which were put out of business years
ago. No business establishment in
the city would be allowed to run one
of them for a day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27


Coming to the subject of carnivals,
II is time those animals reformed
their ways. They always go to coun-
" fairs, and they always leave a bad
taste IN the mouths of the people when
they go away. This is seldom the
fault Of the showmen themselves. but
always the result of the gamblers and
ether sharpers that accompany the
shows. The Miller Bros. who have
been here this week had the average
carnival attractions-that is. thew
were worth the small price paid for
admission, and so far as we know the
showmen We're all decent enough But
they had the worst gang of camp fol-
lowers that has ever been with a car
nipal. We don't see the necessity of
of these hangers on. If good aggre-
cation of entertainments ever comes
here absolutely minus criminal and
disreputable attachments, it viii make
good and the people viii want to see
~ return the next year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

Speaking of the state fair. while our
people do not feel unkindly toward
Jacksonville for staging it's fair when
it did, they can't help thinking that
another time would have been better
for Jacksonville and all Florida. The
state fair should be held when jack
sonville is full of tourists. so they
can obtain better idea of the re-
sources of the state. The fair at
Jacksonville hurt Marion more than
any other county. We don't suppose
it hurt very much, but it diverted
part of our exhibits. On the other
hand, good many Marion county
people stayed away from the Jackson
vile fair because they couldn't attend
both.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

Says the Tampa Tribune: "The
Marion County Fair threw open its
gates Tuesday morning to the great
est first day assemblage it has known
IN years. Likewise, the gates opened
on the greatest aggregation of farm,
garden and grove accomplishments
that have ever been shown in Ocala.
All the space was taken and filled, in
advance of the opening, and daily ad-
ditions being made to the exhibits will
keep the quality and freshness up to
the topmost demand. Marion county
fairs have been real agricultural
epoch makers in this state for many
years. Around them, and from them,
rave been built up many other county
lars. and their influence on the de-
veiopment of the state would be hard
to estimate"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

court house, modern building of
sandstone, and a most attractive pub
lie square. The business of the city
is done in some twenty-five blocks adj
joining the square. This, of course,
does not include the scattered stores,
warehouses and manufacturing plants
on the outskirts of the city. The post
office and federal court building,
beautiful example of modernized Ital-
ian architecture, occupies block to
the north of the court house. A block
Ito the east is the new Carnegie pub
lie library with over 1000 volumes.
Ocala has exceptionally good shops.
1T has a number of wholesale and dis
|t1ibuting houses. The city has splen-
did public utilities; pure water, cleo
tic light and power, gas, and a mod
|ern sewerage system of the Imhoff
type. With the exception of the gas
these are municipality owned. The
fire department is motorized.
The golf links of the Ocala Country
Club are among the most attractive in
Florida. This summer there have
been some changes made in the
course, which was one of the first laid
cut in this state, and the fairways
row take in a rather steep hillside,
making play more difficult and inter-
esting. The nine holes now have a
length of over 5000 yards. The links
are open to visitors and are only a
few minutes from the hotels and
boarding houses.
There is excellent hunting and fish
ing in this part of the state. There
are the rivers and hundreds of lakes,
and the famous fishing grounds of the
Homosassa river and the gulf are only
about forty miles away by motor or
railroad.
Besides Silver Springs, the largest
in this country, other springs in Mar
ion county are Blue Springs. the sec
ond largest according to the records
Of the geological survey; Salt Springs,
with their medicinal properties and
salt water fish and crabs; Orange
Springs, Silver Glen Springs and Ju-
niper Springs. The lakes include Or
ange Lake and Lake Weir, with their
orange groves. where originated the
famous and luscious "Parson Brown
and pineapple" oranges, and where
the grapefruit was first introduced in
Florida. The wild orange groves in
this county are a special attraction
and most interesting. The orange in
dustry of Florida got its start in Mar
ion county, and the wild orange stock
is in great demand today for budding
purposes. This year, by the way, viii
see a big increase in the orange and
grapefruit groves in Marion county.
One may motor out of Ocala in any
Idirection any day in the year, and or
leach trip see something new. Such
is the versatility of this wonderful
section,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that under
final decree of the circuit court for
Marion county, In chancery, In the
case of Rodney v. W. Vandervoort,
complainant, VS.. David E. Allen, ct al,
defendants, rendered April Path, 1920,
and under supplemental decree rem
dered October 18th, 1920. the under
signed, as special master in chancery
appointed by the court to execute the
said decree, will on
Monday, December 6th, 1920,
between the hours of eleven o'clock
"a. m. and two o'clock D. m, offer for
sale and sell to the best and highest
bidder for cash, at the west door of
the court house In Ocala, Florida. the
following described personal and real
property, to-wit:
The undivided half interest Of the
Icross-defendant, Frank K. Wander
WORT IN and to all of the personal
property, including farm tools. ma
chinery, utensils, etc., live stock, etc.,
formerly belonging to the partnership
of Vandervoorst & Allen;
The undivided half-interest of the
cross-defendant, Rodney " w. Van
dervoort in and to all those certain
tracts or parcels of land mentioned
and referred to or described In a GER
tain deed of conveyance dated October
21st, 1913, from David E. Allen and
wife to Frank X. Vandervoort, re-
corded in Deed Book 153, page 402,
of the public records of Marion coun-
ty, Florida.
The said personal property will be
sold first. and If sufficient is not
realized to satisfy the amount Of said
decree, the real estate will be nexi
offered for sale and sold.
All of said property being sold tc
satisfy the said decree and costs.
! S. T. Sistrunk,
I11-13-sat Special Master in Chancery
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

This aggregation of crooks cost
Ocala a good deal of money. 1t made
necessary the employment of a num-
Der of extra policemen, in addition to
the suspicion and ill-feeling they
stirred up. Ocala will be much bet
ter off in the future if she bars out
all such disreputable and semi-crimi-
nal affairs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %, /. O. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening at the
Odd Fellows hall at the corner Of
Fort King Ave. and Osceola street. A
warm welcome always extended to
visiting brothers.
J. d. McCaskill. N. G.
Fl. r. Huffman. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

On the other hand is the Marion
County Fair of 1920, the thirteenth of
the series and very lucky one. Very
well managed and a great success.
The exhibits better chosen and more
symmetrically arranged than in any
previous fair. Too late for any thir-
teen hoodoo to get in it's work on this
fair. It's over and done with.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter No. 90, o. E. 8
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings of each
month at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Lillian Simmons, w. M.
Mrs. Susan Cook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27

People who have been to the state
fair say there was nothing so good
there in proportion as the Marion
community exhibit, which, if it could
have been put on wheels and sent
down to Jacksonville would have made
clean sweep.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-11-27
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs

Regular conventions Of the Ocala
Chapter No. Is. r. A. NJ, on the fourth
Friday in every month at 8 p. m.
Fl. S. Wesson. 81. p.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
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Advertise In the Star.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

them, original compositions, the first,
a medley, the second a toast to the
old /. /. and c., the third, the Alma
Mater song. A talented quartet Of
the Alumnac, Mrs. T. Bailey Hardy,
Mrs. ]. L. Walker, Miss Nina Bell,
and Mrs. W. r. Sparks sang, ~All
Kinds Of Women"
Miss Nellie Kern, as tOastmistress,
in a pleasing little speech introduced
the toasts' which were gems Of wit,
humor, postry and song, rFeasts of
reason, and flow of soul" rivaling
in literary beauty the culinary art
displayed in the elaborate six course
banquet.
There were six toasts given:
"To the Old /. /. and c." by Miss
Margaret Hodges.
"To the New M. S. c. W. by Miss
Annie FAINT.
"To the Excentricities of the Al
umnae," by Miss Pauline Rouse.
ITO Our Sweethearts, by Miss +,
H. Saunders, of Starkville.
"To Our Husbands" by Mrs. Mil
bred Spurrfer Topp, of Greenvillc.
"To Our Babies" by Miss Lila Tay-
lor Aycock.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

The Alumnae Banquet at Gilmer.
The Alumnae Banquet, given at the
Hotel Gilmer, last night BY the NJ. S,
c. w. Alumnae was one Of the most
brilliant social events in the annals
Of the association. It was the chief
social affair Of the reunion Of Che
Glasses Of 1915 and 1917 now in pro-
gress at the college, many members
of those classes, prominent, now, in
commercial, social, and literary life
over the State, having returned TO
their Alma Mater for the occasion.
Preceding the banquet, an informal
reception was held in the Hotel par
Tor, the receiving line including, the
Alumnae officers, of whom Mrs. AM
ME Abbott McNair is president, the
chairman of the various committees,
and Mrs. Lee Game, member of the
Alumnae, whose hospitality has so Of
ten been extended the association,
In the banquet hall of the Hotel,
transformed into a scene Of tropical
beauty with woodland ferns, vines.
and flowers, the tables, with covers
for 200 were arranged in the form
Of friendship circle to surround a
Maypole, attached to which were
class colors, which extended to each
class, the Maypole being wound up at
the conclusion of the Alma aMter
song.
Jazz music was furnished by
Butera's Orchestra. College songs
were sung by the Alumnae, three Of
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

week at the Lake Park Pavilion, with
Johnson's Orchestra, from Memphis,
furnishing the music.
Many bellies from ether parts Of
the state were present as were visit
ing youths from A, and M. and the
University of Alabama. The dance
commenced on Thursday night with a
Grand March led by Miss Mamie Hall
of Jackson and Mr.. T. Bailey Hardy,
which was turned into a general dance
participated in by the following
couples:
Miss Lucy Carter, Mr.. Dallas Cow
an; Miss Frances Woodward Mr.
Robt. Whitfield; Miss Dorothy Wilkin-
son, Mr.. Don Johnson; Miss Marion
Maer, Mr.. Wylie Johnston, Miss
Katherine Maer, Mr.. Swinton Potts;
Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, Mr.. John
Gayden; Miss Nina Weeden Oliver,
Mr.. Ruben Searcy; Miss Marie Street,
Mr.. d. C. Hartman; Miss Katherine
Banks, Mr.. L. G. Hardy, Jr.; Miss
Martha Frazee, Mr.. John Hardy;
Miss Margaret Hardy, Mr.. j. T. Sen
ter; Miss Clendenin Baird, Mr.. Jen-
nings Hardy; Miss Nina Bell, Mr..
T. S. Evans; Miss Mildred Thompson,
Mr.. G. S. Landrum; Miss Sadie Alice
Davis, Mr.. Vance Evans; Miss Mamie
Hall, Mr.. w. w. Landrum.
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs,
T. C. Billups, Mr. and Mrs. j. p.
Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Walk
er, Mrs. E. 7. Baird Mrs. S. B.
Street, Jr..
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

90 Columbus o1 Friday by The come
meucemeut exercises at 81 s. c.. w.
Mrs. John s. Saunders. Of Stark
vile, is here on a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. B. p. Wells.
X
Miss Mildred Thompson, Of Leland.
Miss, is the guest in the home Of Dir.
and Mrs. J. T. Sanford for the COM
mencemeut gaieties
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30
CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Robert benson Coleman, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Coleman, age 2 years
May %.
Jas William Welder, 8 years old,
June LIST.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30
The Chcctaw Dances.

The series of Choctaw dances which
have become a distinguishing feature
of social activities incident to the M.
S. C. w. commencement, were given
Thursday and Friday evening OF last
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

out in the presentation Of the gifts to
the honoree. Little Misses Dorothy
Smith and Rieveland Nash, in pink
organdie carrying pink May baskets,
and Little Miss Josephine Stephens,
in white organdic, carrying a white
May basket, bore the tokens Of good
wishes and esteem to the honoree.
An interesting contest was engag-
ed in and tempting refreshments
served, The guest list included the
Barrow Faculty the mothers of
Miss Senter's pupils
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30
Wednesday Bridge Club.

Mrs. w, b. Richards was hostess
to, the "Wednesday Bridge Club last
Wednesday afternoon at her home in
South Columbus. A profusion of cut
flowers frightened the reception
rooms where the spirited contests
were enjoyed. The trophies of sue
cess were awarded to Mrs. Edward
HUMPHREYS for top score, Mrs. Lee
Game for lone hand, and Mrs. w. d.
Sanders for consolation. At the con-
clusion Of the games, refreshing fruit
salad and ice tea were served.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30
Miss POindexter's
Entertainment.


In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nj.
Fulton, of Knoxville, Tenn, house
guests of Dir. and Mrs. Dabney Lips
comb, Miss Poindexter entertained at
trail last Thursday evening, receiving
her guests in the studios of the Music
Hall, the artistic decorations of
which were further enhanced with an
effective use of palms, ferns, and
roses.
Standing in line with the hostess
and the honorees, were DR., and Mrs.
Dabney Lipscomb, President Whit
field, Governor Russell distinguish
ed guest of the college, for commence
ment, and Senator Poindexter. The
rare charm that always marks the
entertainments of this gracious hos
tess was evidenced again in the per-
lection of ensemble that characterized
this brilliant social event. Twelve
tables were arranged for the unique
games that claimed the interest Of the
guests, the most successful players of
whom were Mrs. J. ?. Woodward and
Mrs. S. L. Game. The guest list in
Guided the Board .of Trustees of the
4 NJ. S. C. w. and many visitors from
! over the State.
\ X ~ X
Mrs. J. J. Smiths Shower
to Miss Senter.
Last weeks record of charming so
cial affairs including a delightful
| Miscellaneous Shower, given by Mrs
j, J. Smith in compliment to Miss
Ruth Senter, whose engagement anC
forthcoming marriage to Professor
Lott was recently announced.
The artistic interior of the Smith
residence on South Seventh stree
was adorned with pink and whit,
roses, emphasizing color scheme o
pink and white which was carrie'
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-30

Allison Hardy AS hostess at the W5m-
ans Club last Thursday afternoon
Only members Of the club were pres
eut
Class Day Exercises
az NJ. S. c. W.
Friday afternoon witnessed the
Class Day exercises of the NJ. S. c.
W. Seniors. The pretty customs Of
the day we're carried out with elabor-
ate and perfect detail. The class Of
1920 leaves as its memorial the beau
tiful gateway recently erected.
x v X
Miss Augusta Equen's
Card Party.
Next Friday afternoon at the Wom-
ans Club, Miss Augusta Equen will
entertain at cards in compliment to
Mrs. Stanard Equen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
E,e.kLake

J. l.. Johnson and son OF Kelley
Iowa are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
C. d. Pickle few days. ..,
Many of our people attended the
carnival at Mankato as spectators.
None donned on any special uniform
as far as known.
The initiation of the officers of the
local lodge of |. o. o. f. took place
last Wednesday evening. Grand De-
putty A. H. Pressnoll installed the
following officers: Noble grand, Grin
jackson; recording secretary, G.. A..
Herrin; financial secretary, Edward
Tisnow; treasurer, ]. l.. Compton;
warden, Lewis Compton; chaplin, H.
Cummins; Inside guard, M. 3. Evok;
left hand s., Fred Jensen. K Stoke
of GAINESVILLE lodge and Otto Stark
were admitted in full membership.
Mrs. Nettie Clark and daughter
paid Eagle Lake a visit last Saturday
afternoon. Mr. Clark resides in Man
kato during the school season.
James Andrews will have a public
auction on the George Hubner farm
Wednesday, February IL. Mr. and
Mrs Andrews will move to Brown
Valley where Mr. Andrews will en-
gage in carpenter work The people
of the community regret to note the
departure of Mr.. and Mrs Andrews,
but what is our loss is Brown VAL
ley's gain. ~ b# i Is s't','aaat =
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06

The wedding of Anna Appert and
Fred Schultz, both of st. Cloud, was
solemnized at Minneapolis, Wednes-
day, January 81. Mr.. Schultz is {.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schultz,
residents of this village. Fred was
formerly one of st. Glars boys, but
who is now engaged in business at
st. Cloud. Congratulations.
A very pleasant gathering was held
at the lodge hall Saturday evening
when the members of the local camp
of the Royal Neighbors lodge were
POSSESSES at party, their husbands
being the honored guests. The young
lady members and the married ladies
whose husbands were unable to at
tend had the privilege of inviting a
friend. The evening was spent in. a
social way and those that so desired
engaged in playing cards and dane
ing At the close of the evening a
surprise lunch was served.
Otto .Juliar is assisting at the post
office this week.
1t is reported that all the mombers
of the William Penn family are i'll
except Mr.. Penn and one of the bows.
Theo. Penn, assistant cashier of the
local bank is at home this week,
helping take care of the sick.
While Laura and Irene Krause were
attending the carnival at Mankato
last week Irene was taken sick on
Friday at the rest room and is now
confined I'd her home with pneumonia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
ARSON Is SUSPECTED
Mysterious Fire Destroyed Barn II
.. Martin County.


Fairmont, January 28-Incendiarism
is suspected in the burning of large
barn on the G. c. Thompson place
north of Elm Creek at eight a. m,
today. Mr.. Thompson, who bought
the farm recently, has not yet moved
there.
Because of the fact that the farm
was unoccupied it is thought that the
fire must have been set. Mr.. Thomp-
son was busy on his other farm about
a mile south when he discovered the
flames. 1t was too late to do any
thing and the building, together with
n large amount of hay. was Destroy
ed. The loss is partially covered.
The barn was on the former Stef-
fens place, known as the Evergreen
farm. Mr.. Thompson sold his home
place some time ago and was plan
ming to move onto the new purchase
within a week or two. He said to-
day that he had no idea as to how
the fire could have started.
About thirty tons of hay went up
in smoke with the building, which was
sc by 80 feet. A silo stored in the
barn also was destroyed. Mr..
Thompson estimates his loss at S5,-
900 with insurance of $1,000. A barn
on the same site was lost by fire
as the result Of lightning about fif-
teen years ago. .... ..r.