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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
INCREASE LAND VALUES

Automobiles are notable for increas-
ing the value of land, says Philip G..
Murphy, local dealer in Studebaker
passenger cars. They have done this
by making all land more accessible
ard so more profitable. They have
eliminated distances and brought city
and country closer. Suburban proper
ty is in far greater demand than be-
fore the days of automobile transpor-
tation. Formerly, the advantages of
life outside the cities were limited to
the efficiency of railway connections.
Now the automobile owner is inde-
pendent of every other conveyance.
The inconvenience of family shopping
and getting about generally no longer
exist in any season.
The early use of automobiles dem
onstrated the inadequacy of our road
system. In the few years that motor
cars have been recognized utilities,
good roads have spread in all direc-
tions. They now form one of the most
valuable assets of the nation. Together
with the automobile they link all parts
OF the country.
In the farming areas the effect of
automobiles is particularly noticeable.
They have made farm life more at
tractive and farm property more
profitable The automobile shortens
the farmers day and enables him to
do much more work in the same
period of time. Their all around
utility on the farm itself saves time
and labor and results in increased
production and more profits.
1t no longer makes a difference to
the farmer whether a railroad is near
his property or not. His route to
market is no longer dependent upon
steel rails, nor the limited capacity of
his teams. The automobile makes
every town, within radius of twenty
miels or more, both convenient mar
ket and source of supply.
AS farms have become more con-
venient, more productive and more
profitable through the utility of the
automobile, their value has increased
And that the farmer appreciates this
service is proved by the fact that
more than half the cars in the United
States are owned in the agricultural
districts.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
ATTEND BOARD Of
TRADE MEETING
THIS EVENING
Concerted Attempt Will be Made to
Overcome One of the Shortcom-
ings of Our County

The Marion County Board of Trade,
at o'clock tonight, will hold what is
really its first meeting of the new
year. 1t will be the first meeting to
be held following the election of of
ficers for 1920 and the attendance of
members should be large. Those who
have so generously pledged them
selves during the past two or three
days for the financial support of the
commercial organization during the
year should be on hand to assist in
mapping out the work of the organiza-
tion for the coming months.
There will be presented at tonight's
meeting a novel plan for the develop
ment of the county. The plan viii
seek to remedy one of the serious
shortcomings of the county. The mem
bers of the Board of Trade will also
be asked to decide whether they favor
national system of highways. The
Board of Trade has been asked to
name members to serve on the Federal
Highway Council. There will be i'm
portant committee reports and the ap-
pointment of new committees will be
announced. The new year is starting
out with swing and the members
should turn out in full force tonight
and give their support in person to
the good work
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
HARDEE ENDORSED
By THE FISHERMEN

Cedar Key, Feb. 9.-The Florida
Fishermen's Association convened in
this city Saturday and Mr. John A,
StapletOn was elected president and
Mr.. II. j. Henley secretary. The fol-
lowing resolutions were proposed and
unanimously adopted:
Considering the Importance of the
proper selection of competent men to
fill the state and county Offices. more
especially those of governor and
members of the legislature, and deem
ing it expedient in so far as it effects
the interests of those engaged in the
fishing industry in this state to en-
dorse safe and conservative candi-
dates for these particular Offices. who
we know will labor for the advance
ment and protection of this vast in
drstry as well as to protect those en-
gagged in it along the coast of Florida,
therefore be it
Resolved, by the Florida Fisher
mems Association that we heartily en-
dorse the candidacy of Cary A. Hardee
for governor of Florida and pledge
him our hearty support. We recog-
nize in him man of ability and in
tegrity and bespeak for him the unit
ed vote of thousands of fishermen in
the state.
Be it further resolved by the asso-
citation that it is vitally important
that we advocate the candidacy for
the legislature of suitable men, who
will represent our interests honestly,
ably and fearlessly before that body
and who will cooperate with the
governor in all matters that are cal
culated to be beneficial to our industry
as well as to other matters Of state
and county. Approaching the fact
that T. r. Hodges, former. state shell
fish commissioner, who has had many
years experience in legislative pro-
ceedings as well as being familiar
with our immediate needs, is now q
citizen of Levy county, we wish to
endorse his candidacy as member Of
the house of representatives from
Levy county. if he will consent to
make the race. pledging him our unit
ed support. We also endorse the can
didacy of W. J. Epperson of Bronson,
a.; state senator from Levy county
and pledge him our support
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
CITRA

Citra, Feb. 12.-Mr. E. L. Wart-
mann is in Jacksonville, attending a
meeting of the state board of control,
of which he is member.
Rev. Mcleod is holding a revival
meeting at the Methodist church this
week.
Miss Ethel Crosby after visit of a
few days with her parents, has return
ed to the Woman's College.
Quite a number of new families are
coming to this community and good
deal of property is changing hands.
Mrs. Waites and children of Grove
Park, are guests of Mrs. Redditt.
Mr.. Mendenhall and sisters are
guests at the White House.
Mr.. and Mrs. DuPree entertained
the young people most pleasantly last
Friday night.
Mr.. James Melton and sisters,
Frances and Virginia, spent Sunday
afternoon with Citra friends.
The many friends of Mr.. Kneisley
of Woodstock. Va, are delighted to
have him in Citra again.
Mr.. F. J. Williams was a visitor to
Stark last night, going to attend the
dance.
Miss Grimstead, one of our school
teachers, returned to her home at
Trenton on account of being sick. Mrs.
Timmons will take her place during
her absence.
Mr.. Stanley Millidge has returned
to his home at Miami.
Mr.. Jack Sherouse has moved his
family to Plant City. Their home will
be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. DuPree,
who recently moved here from Jen-
nings.
Mr.. ]. P. Ausley has gone to Steen,
where he will operate the Melton mill.
Miss Irene Logan left last week for
Tallahassee where she will attend the
Woman's College.
Mr.. York of Live Oak is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. Rice has as her guests her
parents and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett and daughter of Boston.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
SPECIAL PRESENTMENT
OF THE GRAND JURY
Ocala, Fla, Feb. 7th. 1920.

Ocala, Fla. Feb. 7th. 1920.
To Hon. w. S. Bullock, Judge of the
Circuit Court:
We, the grand jury, selected for the
fall term of the circuit court, fifth ju-
dicial circuit, in and for Marion coun-
ty, Florida. have Investigated all mat
ters brought to our attention and in
all cases have found true bill where
the evidence seemed sufficient.
We have summoned before US many
witnesses in an honest attempt to OBJ
tain evidence against persons suspect
ed as being engaged in the sale and
manufacture of whisky in the county,
and while we have examined many
witnesses who have heard rumors. and
in some cases direct evidence, we are
unable to say from our investigations
that "liquor flows in well known chan
nels in Ocala." In further reference
to this matter this grand jury here
and now goes on record as condemning
both the practice of distilling and sale
of whisky in the county and respect
fully recommends to the county COM
missioners that they cooperate with
the sheriff in any manner possible and
if necessary provide sufficient funds
that guilty parties may be hunted
down and evidence procured to con-
vict
We greatly deplore the terrible
crime which made it necessary to re-
convene this grand jury and feel that
with the stamping out of the usage of
liuuor such cases will be less frequent
We hereby tender our thanks to the
honorable court for his able charge, TO
the honorable state attorney for kind
cooperation and help in all matters
coming before US and to the sheriff
and his deputies in the discharge OF
their several duties.
And now having finished our labors
pray that we may be discharged.
Respectfully submitted.
Frank W. Ditto. Foreman.
Attest: A. J. Wyche, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
OAK VALE

Oak Vale. Feb. 1.-THE II. E. Cold
ing family moved to Williston Mon
day. Mr.. Colding was not able to run
the farm and the boys wanted to do
other work. They rented house of
Mrs. j. B. Epperson.
Mr.. w. II. Anderson went to Ocala
Monday and brought home a new car.
Mr. Michael Clancy and sister, Miss
Lonnie attended preaching Sunday
afternoon at the Methodist church at
Wacahoota.
Miss Julia Priest of Morriston is
visiting the c. w. Boyer family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Anderson and
their son-in-law. Mr.. Angus Smith and
wife went over te High Springs Sun
day to visit their son and brother. DIR.
E. B. Anderson and wife.
Mr.. H. E. Colding has rented his
place to Mr.. Peoples, and they moved
in Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Phiney and two chill
dren of Raleigh spent Friday and Sat
urday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Anderson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
BELLEVIEW

Belleview, Feb. 11.-Mr. and Mrs.
Kidd of High Point, n. c., have rented
the Weihe cottage for while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayward from Mas
sachusetts, are spending the winter in
their little home-here.
Mrs. Armstrong of Brookline,
Mass, has returned to Belleview for
the winter.
The purlo given for the benefit of
the new organ for the Methodist
church last Friday night was a great
success. Over $50 was realized and
several donated money afterwards
The organ has been ordered and the
church has been wired for electric
lights.
Mr.. Graham of Daytona spent Fri
day with his relatives, the Crosby
family.
Ed. Shram of Jacksonville is visit
ing his sister and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe this week.
Don't forget the dance which will
be given next Friday. Feb. 13 Need
hams orchestra will furnish music.
The box social which was givei
Monday night at the town hall to helr
pay for electric lights in the Baptist
church was quite a success. About
SIC was realized.
Mr.. Robert S. Pratt of Bangor. Me-
joined his family here last Thursday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
INTERESTING TO
THE FARMER
The Munr0e and Chambliss National
Bank Offers Prizes for the Best
Five Acres of Corn and the Best
Acre of Beggarweed.

With view to stimulating a great
er production of grain and forage
crops on the lands of this section of
the state. the Munroe & Chambliss
National Bank of Ocala. has announc-
ed an offer of prizes for the best five
acres of corn and the best acre of
beggarweed, grown on upland soil. by
any farmer in Marion county, during
1920.
Any white farmer of the county,
man Or boy, will be permitted to enter
the contests. The corn and beggar-
weed must be grown on upland soil
only. The use of the muck lands of
the county will not be allowed.
In the corn contest the corn must
be grown on five acres of land by
actual measurement. The contestants
must agree to keep a record of all
costs in. the production of the crop and
must swear to their cost statements.
One witness, to be selected by Mr.. w.
A. Seasons, the county agent, will be
required to see the land measured,
and the corn estimated. and to swear
to the yield. In arriving at the yield
of corn, the corn from the two best
rows, the two medium best rows, and
the two poorest rows will be selected,
shelled and weighed, and the average
yield of these six rows will be multi
piled by the number of rows in the
patch; provided that where the pro-
portion of poor, better and best rows
is not about equal, the selection of
rows for obtaining the average yield
per acre will be made so as to obtain
as near as possible an average row.
Awards will be made on basis of go
per cent for yield and 40 per cent for
costs. The corn must be of merch-
antable grade. All the contestants
must agree to show 100 of the best
ears of corn from his acre at the Mar
ion County Fair. For the five acres of
corn the prizes are as follows: First,
500 cash; second, $75 cash; third. $50
cash; fourth, $25 cash.
In the beggarweed contest any
white farmer, man or boy, in Marion
county may enter and the contestants
must use upland soils only. The con-
testants must agree to follow the in
structions of the county agent. keep
ing a record of the cost and must
swear to their cost statement. In ar
irving at the yield of hay. all cuttings
must be weighed separately, one wit
ness to be selected by the county
agent will be requested to measure
land, also to be present when hay is
weighed and swear to the yield.
Awards will be made on a basis of so
per cent for yield and 40 per cent for
cost. The hay must be of merchant
able grade. The premiums for the
beggarweed are: FIRST. s25 cash; Sec
ond, SIS cash; third. $50. All of the
contestants must agree to show at
least one bale of the hay at the Mar
ion County Fair.
In addition to this contest the Mum
roe & Chambliss Bank will finance
during 1920 the boys pure bred pig
club, as the bank did in 1919. Appli-
cation for entry in the contests should
be made to Mr.. W. A. Seasons. county
agent, Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
HARRINGTON HALL ARRIVALS

Belle B. Lyone, Baltimore; Leo
Weiss, Atlanta; Mrs. Alice Todd,
Seattle: Mrs. F. w. Todd, w. M. Pc
ters, Mrs. w. NJ. Peters, Chicago; Mrs.
w. R. Humphries, Mrs. w. P. Weaver,
Greenwood, Miss; Justus c. Johnson,
Chicago; H. l. Newhamer. Leon L..
Buckhalter, Lancaster. Pa: L. r.
Marx, Mrs. E. NJ. Brown, Columbus,
Ca; d. W. Packard, Washington; D.
r. Sharp, Jacksonville; George Berth
ing, Birmingham; E. n. Monroe and
wife, Quincy, Ill.,; J. c. Emily and wife,
n. c. Ives and wife, Philadelphia; A.
A. Montgomery and wife. Cincinnati;
J. F. Elliott, Gainesville; J. T. Ham
mord, Mrs. J. 7. Hammong. Philadel-
phia; P. A. Peterson, Atlanta; A. A.
Sheldon, Jacksonville; R. G. West,
Cleveland; G.. c. Lewis, Atlanta; Mrs.
A. c.. Martin, Miss Martin, Boston; w.
w. Drane and wife, Bangor, Me-; E.
w. Davis, Orlando; J. D. Cottrel, S.
E. Hall. Gainesville; Geo. II. Searcy,
Tuscaloosa, Ala; Miss Bell Richard
son, Atlanta; Geo. B. Hunt, New
York; S. E. Porter, Jacksonville; j. F
Bornquin and wife. Detroit; Paul
Jones, DesMoines; H. D. Haight and
wife, Mrs j. H. Fry, Miss c. Tunlson
Mrs NJ. Mcdowell, New York; z. Ben
nett and wife, Wilkesbarre. Pa; J. R
Thornton, Atlanta; ". H. Vogel, Or
lando; j. F. Davis. Louisville; T. f
Langston, Jacksonville; J. w. Melton
city; j. r. Tompkins, Dunnellon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
CANDY MANUFACTURING
CONCERN In OCALA

Wednesday one of the Star re-
porters accidentally dropped in on
Mrs. Caroline Moorhead at her home
while she was busily engaged in pack
ing the prettiest display of candy
even seen in Ocala, which she prepar-
ed for exhibit at the South Florida
Fair in Tampa.
For some time Mrs. Moorhead has
not only been filling local orders. but
has been supplying different firms in
Gainesville, Tampa and Jacksonville
with this delicious candy, which she
has made careful study of for some
months, having resigned her position
as county demonstration agent to give
her time and attention to the perfect
ing of this candy.
The candy is made from citrus
fruits: grapefruit. tangerine. kHm-
quat, orange, etc. The most remark
able feature of this new candy for
mular of Mrs. Moorhead's, is that
no part of the fruit is thrown away.
Take what is called the rag of the
grapefruit, which is useless and
troublesome to discard-well. she
cooks this right along with the meat
of the fruit and with no bad effect
whatsoever.
Just as soon as Mrs. Moorhead can
make arrangements and find compe-
tent help, she will enter the candy
manufacturing business on a large
scale, making speciality of crystaliz-
ed and glazed fruits. and fruit filler
for chocolates and creams. Mrs. Moor
head will no doubt make a fortune in
this new undertaking. Whatever she
enters. is always crowned with sue
cess. 1t is due to her efforts for the
remarkable success of the canning in
dustry in this section and she can
never be paid for her work in the in
terest of same.
Some of the largest candy houses
of the United States are giving Mrs.
MOorhead every encouragement. and
on her return from Tampa she will
begin filling orders for them.
Mrs. Moorhead also discovered that
the same formula she has invented for
the fruit can be used with other fruits
such as figs, peaches, pears, ETC.. that
come in the summer.
Mrs. Moorhead deserves much
praise for her work. There is no doubt
but that this kind of candy will not
only bring her a fortune, but will
mean big thing for Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
HEAVY COST OF
THE HIGHWAYS
(Tampa Tribune)

Orlando, Feb. 10.-The state road
department met at the call of State
Chairman M. M. Smith this morning
at his private Office in Orlando. to fur
ther consider the bid of James Y. Will
son, Inc, of Jacksonville, for the con-
struction of fifty-four miles of hard
surfaced road No. l. between Lake
City and Jacksonville. The outcome
of the conference was the awarding
Of the contract to the above mentioned
firm. The road is to be built sixteen
feet wide of brick, grouted. to be in
keeping with the resolution recently
adopted by the state road department.
Work on the road will start immed-
lately and will be completed in twenty
four months, the time limit set. The
road will cost in the neighborhood of
one and a half million dollars.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
:EX-CROWN PRINCE
IS IN EARNEST
Old Man Bill HohenZOllern However
DisapprOves His Eldest
Sons Offer
CAssociated Press)

The Hague, Feb. 12.-It is declared
in reliable quarters that the former
German crown prince was serious in
making the offer to surrender himself
in place of the Germans on the ex-
tradition list and that he is inclined to
believe the Allies will accept his plan.
1t is learned here that former En-
peror William was strong in his dis
approval of his sons action.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
NOTE NOT RECEIVED

Berlin, Feb. 12.-The German for
eign office has not yet received the
note which is reported to have been
forwarded by Premier Millerand,
threatening Germany with an indefi-
mite occupation of the Rhineland prov
ince on account of non-fulfillment of
treaty obligations. On the contrary it
is stated that German negotiations
with France. concerning difficulties en-
countered in making deliveries has
not been concluded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
WILSON ALMOST WELL

The next meeting of the cabinet
will probably be called and presided
over by Presiednt Wilson, Secretary
Lansing, who has been issuing calls
for the meetings for several months,
said today He had written the cab
met officers there would be no more
regular sessions. The secretary offer
ed no explanation, but it is understood
the letter was written by the direction
of the president.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
BANK DIRECTORS MADE
A GOOD SELECTION

At the meeting of the directors of
Bank Wednesday. Mr.. L. w. Duval
was elected vice president to take the
place of the lamented z. C. Chambliss.
This was a very good selection. The
public will concur with the Star in
saying that a better man than Mr..
Duval could not have been found to
fill the vacant place.
Some other important business was
transacted at the meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
SLESW|G RETURNS
TO DENMARK
Danes Defeated the Germans in the
Plebiscite by a Three to
One Majority
ASSOCIATED Press)

Copenhagen, Feb. 12.-Denmark
won an overwhelming victory in the
plebiscite held in Schleswig province
by which the future status of that
district was determined, according to
official figures issued here today. The
figures show that Danish adherents
cast $4,000 votes while the Germans
polled only $4,000.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
OUT OF BED EARLY

London, Feb. 12.-Members of the
Spanish ministry assembled at 1920
o'clock this morning to consider af-
fairs of immediate Importance, accord
ing to Reuter- dispatch from Madrid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
L. d. c. NOTICE

The meeting fo the Daughters of
the Confederacy that was to be held
tomorrow tFriday) has been postpon-
ed on account of the death of Mr..
Harry Bullock. until the next regular
meeting, which will be held the sec
ond Friday in March.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12

MIRIAM kEBEKAR LODGE NO. Is
Miriam Rebekah Lodge NJ. 15
meets the first and third Monday eve
ming in each month in the Odd Fell
lows hall at 7:30 o'clock.
Miss Ruth Erwin. N. G.
Miss Ruth Hardee. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
LEAGUE COUNCILS
IN LONDON
Matters of the Greatest Moment Be-
ing Discussed by Leading Men
of Allied Nations
(AssociaTed Press)

London, Feb. 12.-Members of the
supreme allied council met here today.
Premiers Nitti, Lloyd George and
Millerand and Marshal Foch are
among those attending.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter No. 20. o. E. g.,
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings Of each
month at o'clock.
Mrs. Lillian Simmons, w. n.
Mrs. Susan Cook, Secretary.
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r. A. NJ. CHAPTER No. 13

Regular convocations of the Ocala
Chapter No. 13. R. A. NJ. on the first
Friday in every month at p. m.
II. s. Wesson, II. P.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
NEW SECRETARY OF THE IN
TERROR

John Barton Payne of Chicago. has
been selected by President Wilson to
be secretary of the interior to sue
ceed Mr.. Lane. Mr.. Payne is now
chairman of the shipping board and
will take over his new duties March
1sr Payne, who is a native of Vir-
ginia, is sixty-fve years old.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
LINER STRUCK A MINE

Constantinople, Feb. PA Varna
telegram says the Russian liner which
struck mine and sank recently had
700 Russian refugees aboard from
Odessa and Sebastapol, but it is be-
licved most of them were saved.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
RAILROAD BILL TO BE RUSHED

While some opposition to the rail-
road bill as finally agreed upon in
conference has developed, Senate and
House leaders predicted today the
conference report would be promptly
adopted so that the Legislation might
be on the statute books before the
roads are returned to private control
March 1st. A final draft of the con-
ference report is now being made and
will be presented to the Senate Sat
urday or Monday. The House expects
to take the report up Monday Or Tues
day at the latest and party leaders
said it would be disposed of in two
days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
VIRGINIA REFUSES
TO BE HENPECKED
(Associated Press)

Richmond, Feb. 12.-The lower
house of the Virginia legislature to-
DAY by vote of sixty-two to twenty
two adopted a resolution rejecting the
federal woman suffrage amendment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-12
MARIoN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Duna Lodge No. 19. F. a. A.
NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
7:30 o'clock until further notice.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
A. L. Lucas, w. n.