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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

The Topeka golfers who entered the
state tournament at Salina are still
discussing the driving of Whiteside OF
Hutchinson. Whiteside not only put
down in order, Felix of Topeka. Crit
fifth of Wichita and Griggs of Topeka.
but he simply knocked the ball outa
sight. II never saw such drives IN
this part of the country, Topekan
said today. TT seemed as tho they
never stopped-they would just nat
urally disappear in the horizon" Pete"
Middleton of the Shawnee club, To-
peka. defeated Whiteside finally but
his drives will remain as the wonder of
the 1920 tournament.
Topeka has no apologies to offer for
the failure of Harlow Hurley to win
the Transmississippi tournament at
Rock Island. Hurley fought his way
to the semi-finals. This is an accom-
pIishment in the game of golf that
may swell the pride of any club rep
scented. Hurley was dereated in the
semi-finals by Wolf of st. Louis.
Country club players are squirting
at Ed Bracket as championship
possibility soon. This is Brackets
second season of golf and his game is
improving steadily. He took 50 on
.12 holes Thursday-44 out and Al in.
Grab grass season has hit the
Country club. After a certain amount
of watering the Country club greens
become infected with this agricultural
pest Jack Mohler, in all his wisdom,
has been unable to conquer the evil.
The crab grass shoots UP any place on
the green and will not stay put with
the mowers. 1t costs a good many
otherwise perfect puts.
Warren Bailey is edging out the old
heads at the Shawnee club. He shot
40 this week. He is a youngster at the
Bailey-two Crows Middleton crowd IS
making the game look sickly to the
old guards like Allen, Sallee, Studdard,
Kistler and Campbell
"Bub" Crows beautiful secretary's
cup, won at the state tournament at
Salina. has been placed on exhibition
at the Shawnee club house.
You tell 'em Shawnee. Country's got
my club.
pete" Middleton, new state cham
pion, returned from the Salina tour
nament to his home course at Shawnee
the other day. An admiring crowd of
golfers gathered around the first tee,
overlooking with congratulations and
anxiety to see Pete make his first
drive. Pete 1inaily Droke away from
the crowd and dropping his ball took
terrific swing. The ball made a wide
slice and landed far away on No. 8
fairway. He finished nine holes in a
So, the worst score the has made in
three years. Yea, victory geeth before
fall.
The Shawnee clubs claim of two
state champions in six Years of exis-
tence seems to meet with a little argu-
ment on the part of Country club fans.
Arthur Bonebrake, it is claimed, is a
product of the high brow links. Be
that as it may
The prettiest match this season at
the Shawnee club was played the other
day by Doctor Allen and Jack Grow.
They fought even up for the entire two
rounds. Crow took the match on the
final putt at the eighteenth hole.
Churchill Sargent, who played his
eighth game at the Shawnee course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

Wednesday, lay into a drive on NO.
that carr ed to the 20eyard stakes.
bounced across the ditch and went up
the hill only to stop at the 300-yard
mark. If Sargent keeps up this pace
he will end his first season at golf with
a sweet handicap Sargent is form n
Washburn football star.
whereupon, Phil Eastman, president
of the Shawnee club. spat upon his
driver and turned back the pages of
time. ITO think" he grunted as his
drive barely cleared thef sand pit, Il
used to go to school with Churchill
Sargent's father
Wednesday of this week was the
finest golf day of the year. cool
breeze blew from the north and the
sun was shining in all its warmth.
Holes on the Shawnee and Country
club courses that formerly was diff
cult due to the south winds were the
favorites of the day and record drives
were scared into the southern horizon.
Burt Briggs, Shawnee's star south
paw, not satisfied with former honors
holed out birdie on No. 8, the dog
leg the other day. His fourth shot
was not a putt but a fifty-foot APP
proach. Briggs playing is throwing
a scare into the clubs ambitious left
handlers.
The. odd heads" are displaying con-
| siderable unrest over the unusual tai
ent of the kid players. Pete" Mid
dleton's state championship victory
and the ever-known accomplishments
of Arthur Bonebrake have started the
veterans to thinking. Golf. popularity
known an "old mans" game, is
really the favorite sport of the young
sters in Topeka. Something will have
to be done to preserve the dignity of
the game" Country club 65-year-old
said the other day.
The Shawnee clubs haying season
is on and as a result the tall is
short and the rough" is smooth
Caddies. moving machine operators
and rakers have been reaping o for
tune finding lost balls.
| Locker profiteering is the latest
! sport at the Shawnee club. Lockers
| are quoted at a bonus by renters who
are willing to keep their sticks at
! home in the event of a satisfactory
| bid.
] When two sets of players hesitate as
| they pass the adjoining fairways and
| during a hasty conference hands are
seen ipping into hits hip pocket, it is
not a sign of a private stock. 1t
| means the golfers favorite-good old
| spittin' tobacco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

Club championship matches are the
order of the June season at Shaw
nee and the Country club. At the
Country there are two classes, A and
B. Qualifying rounds are closed Sun
day night. At the Shawnee course,
there are three classes, A, B and
Beginners. Two brackets are nearly
complete in A. B is playing the third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

When two sets of players hesitate as
they pass the adjoining fairways and
during a hasty conference hands are
seen fpping into hits hip pocket, it is
not sign of a private stock. 1t
means the golfers favorite-good old
spittin' tobacco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

Locker profiteering is the latest
sport at the Shawnee club. Lockers
are quoted at a bonus by renters who
are willing to keep their sticks at
home in the event of a satisfactory
bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

The Shawnee clubs haying season
is on and as a result the tall" is
short and the rough" is smooth
Caddies. moving machine operators
and rakers have been reaping q for
tune finding lost balls.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK OF CIR.
GUT COURT

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
county:
| announce my candidacy for the
office of Clerk of Circuit Court, sub
ject to the primaries June Sth. 1920
| was born in this county 20 years
ago and have ever since lived here. /
have been employed in the clerks
office since 1915 and from actual ex-
perience am thoroughly conversant
with the several duties and require
ments of same. Since attaining my
majority | have been member of the
Democratic Party, true to same in
name and in fact, if elected promise
the patrons of the office to keep the
affairs of same at all times in my
personal charge and an efficient and
courteous administration of its var
ious duties and responsibilities.
| respectfully solicit your support,
T. d. LANCASTER, JR.
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FOR SHERIFF

To the Democratic Voters Of Marion
County:
| am candidate for the office Of
sheriff of Marion county I was born
and raised in Alachua county, and
have lived in Marion county for the
past twenty years. During that time
have served several terms as mar
shall Of the town OF Du7nellon. and
two years as marshal of the city of
Ocala, and my record is therefore an
open one. 1t is useless for me to make
any further statement in regard to it.
| have been a lifelong democrat.
and with the experience have had
in the offices held by me, and having
also been for a good many years a
deputy in the sheriff's office. feel
that / can render the character Of
service requisite to fill such Office,
and | respectfully solicit the demo
cratic vote for such office, Dledging
myself to the full performance Of ev-
cry duty devolving upon me, and a
rigid and strict enforcement OF every
law.
S. G. III. THOMAS
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To the Democratic Voters of Florida:
take this opportunity to express
my sincere appreciation of the conf
dence you have heretofore reposed in
me. and to announce that at the pri-
mary 10 be held on Tuesday, June s,
next. will submit to your decision
whether il is your wish that | serve
the state another term as one of its
representatives in the United States
senate.
have in the past labored and will
IN the future endeayor to give full
measure OF service, The record OF
my work is open to all and speaks for
itself. An examination of that record
will disclose many direct and indirect
accomplishments beneficial to Florida
and its citizens If again favored. |
well be in a position to accomplish
even more than in the past. for length
OF service in the senate means in
creased prestige and opportunity or
achievement In behalf of the state
During the campaign expect TO
meet and discuss with you problems
affecting the welfare of the state and
Nation.
shall appreciate very much your
active support and your vote on June
Sth.
Gracefully and sincerely.
DUNCAN L. FLETCHER.
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LINCOLN HUXLEY. FIRST CHOICE
I FOR GOVERNOR

What's the matter with DIR. Hulley?
Not thing in the world. Born in a
log house, from 10 to II years of age
boy working in the cotton mills at
long hours, fighting his way through
academy, college and university to an
education at his own expense Win
ming two bachelor of arts, one masters
and three doctors degrees. Now ne
offers for the service of the state.
Why not? Let's elect him. He is a
fighter of battles and winner of vic
tories. His hat is in the ring ON the
side of the people as their candidate
He is for a square deal to all; the far
mer, laborer, business man, merchant,
banker, fisherman and others. Don't
fail. Here's your chance. Work, talk
and vote for him.
adv. oHulley Boosters
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
county:
Trusting that the tax collectors
Office has been conducted in such a
manner as to meet with the approval
OF the tax payers of Marion county
while In my charge, shall be a can
didate for the democratic nomination
for this office at the coming election
to be held June Sth. / believe that l
have proven "the man on the job" dur
ing my term as promised during the
last campaign. If nominated again 1
can make no better promise for the
future. Under date of May 10Th the
assistant state auditor, in his report
says of the collectors office of Marion
county: THE tax collector is very ac-
curate in all his accounts" With the
above statement / pledge you the best
that is in me for the best interests. OF
all the people of Marion county, and
ask your support at the polls.
w. w. STRIPPING.
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CANDIDATE FOR CLERK

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
county.
hereby announce my self candi.
date for clerk of the circuit court in
the June primary Of t-fs year subject
to the democratic voters. ),
| have been member of the county
democratic executive committee for
quite a number of years and have
been true and faithful to my party
though have never before asked for
an Office. y
/ now reside at Spar, within ten
miles of wherevI was born a little over
forty years ago. | have q family o.
six children that very much desire to
educate and bring UP in the straight
and narrow way | therefore promise
the voters of this county if am elect
ed clerk, will give you the very best
services possible. | will look after
your interest in a kind and courteous
way and viii try to make. you feel at
home when you visit the clerks office.
/ respectfully ask your support,
JAMES e. THOMAS.
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IN MEMoRlAM

In the middle Of the last century
John Alexander Dallas began the
making Of a home in thinly settled
community. afterwards named Cotton
Plant With him came his wife and
four children, two coming into the
home later. Shortly after settling
here the oldest of the children passed
away, and then just before the civil
war the husband and father was call
ed to his reward.
Mr.. Dallas was good husband, q
fond father. a splendid citizen and an
excellent neighbor.
During the civil war another son
in his teens also died A few years
later a daughter died, leaving the
mother and three children. These
three grew to manhood and woman.
hood, married, and two afterwards
dying. leaving families, thus leaving
the mother and one daughter, Eliza
E., the subject of this sketch. Sew
eral years ago the mother passed
away, leaving Eliza the sole sorrow
ing one of this splendid family.
When Eliza grew to womanhood
she was married to Mr.. John Seaborn
,Weathers, whose home was near what
is now Martel To this home this
young couple went, and began life to-
gether A few years later they sold
this home and bought the Dallas
homestead, moved thereon and lived
there until two years ago, when the
husband died, and the lonely widow
went to live with her only daughter.
Thus it was that Mrs Weathers had
spent practically her entire life of
over seventy years on the homestead
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

In announcing my candidacy for
county Judge of Marion county in the
democratic primary to b eheld June
Sth, 1920. / respectfully solicit the
support OF the democratic voters and
my many friends.
was born in Alachua county. Flor
ida: democrat all my life; was adj
mitted to practice law in 1915, and
have been actively engaged in the
practice of law since that time. ex-
cept the time l served in the army.
Should be elected shall consci-
entiously discharge the duties of said
office to the best of my ability. with
fairness and justice to all
shall not permit the use of this
office for the promotion of any private
interest of my own or others.
L. e. FUTCH.
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Of her father Her passing away
leaves only two VINO lived here sixty
five years ago as children together
She attended the first school Organiz-
ed and in the first school building
erected in Cotton Plant Her kindly
disposition and diligence in her stud
les endeared her to pupils and teach
ers. The writer often wondered how
it was that she could learn a lesson
SO quickly and recite with so much
ease. In her young womanhood she
joined the church, and until she left
Cotton Plant, two years ago, was a
constant attendant and staunch sup
porter of the church of her choice.
Few married couples started life with
as little and left so much of this
worlds goods, obtained by honest and
upright living as did Mr.. and Mrs
Weathers.
Mrs. Weathers was friend to the
poor and needy, though many of her
good deeds will only be made known
in the day of Judgment.
This good woman breathed her last
at the hospital in Ocala on the 2gnd
of March, and was laid to rest by the
side of her husband in Fellowship
cemetery, there to await the resurrec
ton morn.
A short while before the death of
the husband they had celebrated
their fiftieth marriage anniversary
Fifty long years of a happy married
life. the deceased had been a tender.
loving mother, devoted wife and a
good neighbor.
Besides daughter, Mrs. r w. Fer
guson of Emathla, two sons. Vance
and Ed, and several grandchildren,
Mrs. Weathers has left host of
friends who realize their loss. She
has 1left us but not without hope of
her eternal happiness beyond this
vale of tears and grief. To Him who
is the Judge of all the earth and who
doeth all things right we commend
the bereaved relatives and pray that
when one by one they have been call
ed to pass over the river they may
join the father. mother, brothers and
sisters where there is no sickness, no
pain, no sorrow and no more parting.
A LIFELONG FRIEND.
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THE EDITOR AND MISTAKES

When the plumber makes mistake
he charges twice for it.
Whensthe lawyer makes mistake,
it's just what he wanted, because he
has a chance to try the case all over
again.
When the carpenter makes a mis-
take. it's just what he expected, be-
cause chances are ten to one that he
never learned his trade.
When the doctor makes mistake.
he buries it.
When the judge makes mistake,
it becomes law of the land
When the preacher makes a mis-
take, nobody knows the difference.
When an electrician makes a mis-
take, he blames it on induction. no
body knows what that is.
But, when the editor makes a mis-
take-GOOD NIGHTI
Exchange.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
herby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of clerk. of the Cir
cult Court. subject to the primaries
June \. 1920.
| am a native of Fairfield county.
South Carolina; came to Ocala. Flor
ida. 20 live in 1886. before | was of
age. Have been identified with Ocala
and Marion county for "a years.
Have always voted the democratic
ticket: married a Florida girl in 1888.
and we have a family of eight boys
and girls that are credit to any
community Have educated ) and
have yet to finish educating.
Have been deputy clerk circuit court
under Clerks Sistrunk and Nugent for
eight years and am now temporarily
employed in Strengthening up the
Clerks Office in Inverness.
There is nothing about the Clerks
Office | do not know how TO do. Have
never been a candidate for an office be.
fore and did not expect TO be now but
need help TO finish the education of
our three youngest children.
II elected | will always be on the
fob. day or night. Promise you every
courtesy and the very best personal
service. and win make you feel at
home in the Clerks Office, and will
give the best Surity Company bond.
/ respectfully ask your vote and In
lrence. C. e. Common.
0eklawaha, Florida.
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FOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of tax assessor for Marion
county subject to the democratic pri-
mary. If elected | promise to give
my entire time and attention to the
duties of the office and will to the best
of my ability, give same clean and
business-like administration.
| will appreciate any support that
you can give me during the campaign
and earnestly solicit your vote at the
polls.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Marion County Democrats:
At the instigation of a number of
my friends / hereby make my an
nouncement as candidate for men,
Der of the legislature from this coun-
ty, in group two, subject to the dem
ocratic primary election to be held
June Sth, 1920 Assuring you that
| will give my best efforts to the in
terests of Marion county if elected,
| solicit your support.
CHARLES w. HUNTER,
OcaaI, Florida.
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FoR COUNTY JUDGE

To tie Democratic Voters of Marion
County: / am a candidate for the Of
Ice Of county Judge. / was born and
raised on a farm in Lexington eoun-
~. $. C.. son of a Confederate veter-
an. By hard work and application I
secured an education and taught
country school for two years before
reaching my majority, at which time
] came TO Marion county, Fla. fifteen
years ago. | was a bookkeeper for
several years before studying law. Am
now Justice OF the peace for district
No. /, and a practical LAWYER of four
years experience. / fully appreciate
the dignity of the Office for which I
am soliciting your votes and can neIv
say that If elected I shall do my best
20 administer its affairs with courtesy.
honor and Justice | believe in and
shall uphold the principle that trua
liberty is found within the law and
never outside IT,
VIM. A. JEFFCOAT.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16

Chamberlain's Tablets Are Just What
You Need
When bilious.
When colstipated
When you have no appetite.
When your digestion is impaired
When your liver is torpid
When you feel dull and stupid after
eating.
When you have headache.
They will improve your appetite
cleanse and invigorate your stomach.
regulate your bowels and make you
feel fine as fiddle. They are easy
to take and agreeable in effect. adv.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To Marion County Democrats: :
At the request OF my friends I an
nounce myself a candidate for the
lower house of the legislature, subject
to the democratic primary of June
s, 1920 (group one). / will appre-
ciate the support of all democrats,
and promise if elected to serve you
faithfully and conscientiously.
NATHAN MAYO.
Summerield, Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16
EoR TAX ASSESSOR

TO the Democratic Voters of Marion
county:
hereby announce my candidacy
for the office OF Tax Assessor of
Marion county subject to the demo-
cratic vote in the primary of June
Sth. I feel that | have the ability to
conduct this office in satisfactory
+ amer, and if elected / pledge my
very best efforts along this line.
w. G. Creole, Anthony. Fla.
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FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

anouce my candidacy for member
Z Board OF County commissioners
or the third district eff Marion coun-
subject to the coming democratic
rimarv election. June 9Th. VIII ap-
reciate your support.
]. NJ DOUGLAS,
Weirsdale, Fla
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16

We see no signs that the heart of
the world is broken-Times Union.
n every city in the world women
may be seen draped in mourning. 1t
looks to us that the heart of the world
if not broken has not been made glad.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County: / hereby announce myself a
candidate for tax assessor, subject to
the democratic primary in June. II
elected, l will give the office my entire
attention Any support will be appre-
ciated.
JOS. w. DAVIS,
Summerfeld, Florida.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
b. =. CLYBURN

I announce my candidacy for MEM
Der of the board of county commits
sioners fer the 9TH district Of Marion
county, subject to the coming demo
cratic primary election. If elected I
will perform the duties of the office
faithfully and to the best OF my abii-
ity. With only this promise ! ask the
sInDOrt OF the voters OF the county.
q a MATERS. Electra. Ella.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT
NO. 2

| hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of County
Commissioner from District No. 2.
Marion County. June s. primary. If
elected | promise to give to the Office
most efficient service. Will appre-
ciate your support and vote.
G. r. HUTCHINS, Romeo, Fla.
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Apply Billiards. Snow Liniment to
joints that ache 1t relieves bone
ache, muscle ache and neuralgia pain.
Three sizes, 3$c. Goo and s120 per-
bottle. Sold at Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-16

As clear as the purest water IN
Liquid Borozone. yet II is the most
powerful healing remedy for flesh
wounds. sores. burns and sealds that
medical science has ever produced
Try it. Price, soc, Soc and si20. Sold
by Gerig's Drug Store.
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ron COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/ announce my self candidate for
County Commissioner for the Second
District. Subject to the Democratic
primary June Sth.
E. B. WEATHERS.
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FoR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

If you will elect me Clerk of Court
will prove my gratitude by good Aand
faithful work, and the county's inter,
est in my hands will be protected.
A county office is not a matter of
charity.
ALFRED AVER.