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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17
FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

The Bureau of Public Roads, United
States Department of Agriculture, has
compiled the monthly report for the
southeastern district over which it has
jurisdiction, showing that from the
Inauguration of federal aid work in
Alabama to November so Alabama
project statements amounted to s4,
O53, ,ss9 and project agreement to ST..
97O.22S. Amount paid out by the feder-
ell government on these project totaled
s6O9,e ,e47.
The report for the district was as
follows:
Project statements: Florida, ST..
2e4.s57: Georgia, sG,373,933; Mississ,
ippi. s2.931.677; South Carolina, S..
461 ,O63, and Tennessee, s4.73S,5S0.
Project agreements: Florida ST.
476.917; Georgia, s4,44O.s92; Mississ-
ippi. s1,741.7SS: South Carolina, ST..
643. .134, and Tennessee, $2,S70.5 $50.
Paid out on construction: Florida,
s272, 700; Georgia, s1.S99,754; Mississ-
ippi, $479.OO2; South Carolina, SAT-.
6S2, and Tennessee. s3O7, ,s9S.-C Column
bus, (Ga.) Industrial Record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17
DEATH OF Mr.. M. HANDLEsMAN

TIE. friends Of Mr. NJ. Handlesman
will regret to learn of his death which
occurred at his home in Newport
News, Va, last Sunday. where he had
been inN business for number of
years.
Mr. Handlesman came to Ocala from
Miami more than evenly years ago
and opened the well remembered Bos-
ton Store in the corner store now oc-
cupied by the Court Pharmacy.
He did successful business but Ia
ter sold. out to his son-in-law, Mr.. Mar
Gus Frank, who has been with us ever
since and has added wonderfully to
the mercantile life of our city.
Mr.. Handlesman was a clean, up
right, thorough-going business man
and is so remembered in this city and
county.
He is survived by his widow, and a
daughter, Miss Simmie Handlesman,
and his step-children: Mr.. Marcus
Frank, Mr.. Asher Frank and Mr.. and
Mrs. Max Israelson.
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GRAND JURY PREsENTMENT

Ocala, Fla, Dec. IA, 1920.
To Hon. w. s. Bullock. Judge of the
Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida:
We the grand jurors sworn and EN-
panneled at this the fall term of cir
cult court in and for Marion county,
having completed our labors, submit
this cur final presentment.
We have diligently and carefully
examined into all matters brought to
our attention or within our knowledge
and have found true bills only in
those cases where we thought the evi-
dence would justify conviction be-
fore a petit jury. Considering the
population and size of our county, we
must say that our labors have been
light and there is no great wave of
crime in our county.
We have examined the county jail
and find it in sanitary condition and
that all inmates are well cared for
We have examined the court house
this is the duty of the county. com
missioners we do not deem it necess
sary to go into detail but simply call
the matter to their attention. We
have examined the various county Of
fees and find them all neat and well
kept and the officials courteous and
obliging.
We cannot close without condemn
ing the recent action of the state
board of pardons in the reckless man.
ner in which they have set at naught
the action of our courts and set free
those who should be behind prison
bars. We call on the people to rise
in their power and prevent repeti-
tion of this wrong at the hands of the
men who though holding public office
have .prostituted same to the shame of
our state.
We find that our county as whole
is in a healthy. prosperous state and
our people happy and contented.
=
We find that the city's motor camp
grounds are in bad condition. unsani-
tary and unsightly, and we recon-
mend that same be cleaned up, prop
erly lighted and sewerage installed or
that same be abolished.
In conclusion we desire to thank
your honor for your able and compre-
hensive charge and other assistance
rendered us. We likewise desire to
thank the state attorney, sheriff and
clerk for the assistance to US in the
discharge of our duties, and now ask
to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
JNO. L. EDWARDS, Foreman.
Attest: w. p. Prefer, Clerk.
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THE LEWIS-cHITTY coMPANY's
BIG sTRucTURE

a representative of tins paper in an
interview with a Representatives of the
Lewis-Chitty Company was informed
that the Company anticipated to begin
building on the lot recently purchased
on the corner of Osceola street and
Ocklawaha avenue sometime early in
January: that the building would be
of brick and in size and architectural
design and finish would not at all be
discreditable to the upward growth of
our city.
The Lewis-Chitty Company is with
us to stay and we hope that it will
continue to grow in strength and
favor.
The sound of the hammer. saw and
trowel is pleasant music to our ears
and we hope that when the new year
is ushered in that this kind of music
will be heard in all parts of the city
and its environments.
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POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT AT
OAK

A very excellent school building
hes been erected at Oak, which was
built through the generous donations
Of a number Of its progressive citi-
zens and an entertainmnet-in the
shape Of game supper was given
last Monday night to gather funds for
the purchase of piano.
Two hundred responded to the in
vitation, and while the splendid sup
per was in progress delightful off-hand
speeches and recitations were made
by number of its citizens.
Mrs. Lee Howell gave an interesting
and vivid, account of one of Morgan s
raids, and Mr. Buford Leitner recited
a humorous poem.
Throughout the entertainment was
a most delightful affair, and financial
" and otherwise was a success. A
number from Ocala were among those
in attendance.
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ny songs We're next and they were
repeatedly called back.
Three beautiful vocal solos were
given by three of Ocala's sweetest
song birds, Mrs. Sara Jane Manley.
Mrs. H. M. Hampton and Miss Music
Bullock.
Rotarian Ed Chace was to give a
short history of Rotary and on account
OF illness he was prevented from being
present.
Milby Lloyd gave brief sketch of
its founding and rapid growth and the
many good deeds that are done by Ro.
tary clubs all over the entire country.
The last and closing event were the
drawing of prizes for the ladies, many
of them were exceedingly luck, draw
ing besides box of candy other val
uable gifts donated by the different
members. Mrs Harvey Clark was the
winner of Ford .cut down Sedan
donated by Paul Simmons. Mrs. Frank
Logan was the lucky winner of set
of false teeth THAT are now all the
rage) made by Ed Chace and to Mrs.
ID. S. Woodrow fell device drawn up
by Fred Hooker and ready for use any
time her husband started another
beard. Mrs. Davis won five pound
fruit cake. donated by Harvey Clark.
Mrs. Hugh Henry and Miss Mamie
Taylor boxes of oranges, donated by
Harry Borland and Allison Wartmann.
This brought to close most hap
py evening.
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A NEGRO PROVES HIMSELF 4
HERO

Last Friday afternoon number of
men at the vegetable shipping plat
form in Wauchula were Mortified to
see little girl, six or seven years of
age, deliberately walk in front of a
rapidly moving freight on the Allan
tic Coast Line tracks. The child
seemed unconscious of its danger, the
engineer was at the other end of the
train and could not see the child, and
owing to the distance the men on the
platform were helpless. 1t looked as
though nothing could be done to stop
a horrible tragedy. But a negro flag
man saw the child and realized it's
danger. Although he was some dis
tance from the child he did not hesi-
tate a minute. but made a swoop for
the child like hawk striking a
chicken and as he rushed across the
track he had the little girl in his arms,
the wheel of the rapidly moving box
car not missing the child more than
a bare six inches. The name of this
colored hero is Henry Milton and
both he and the little girl probably
owe their lives to the watchfulness
and efficiency of the engineer of that
freight train, for the engineer saw
Milton make his rush and knew some
thing was wrong and instantly applied
the. emergency brakes and in what
seemed twinkle of the eye had sue
ceeded in slightly slowing the train by
the time Milton had reached the little
Wauchula Advocate.
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Robin HOOD DELIGHTS LARGE
AUDIENCE AT THE TEMPLE

Seldom has an Ocala audience SO
thoroughly enjoyed show as they did
Robin Hood at the Temple theater
last night. The theater was crowded
and as far as we could ascertain not
a single person present was disap-
pointed in this tuneful opera, which
has been reviewed this year and
which is receiving enthusiastic en-
comiums wherever it is being given.
The road company that is singing this
opera throughout the south is most
excellent one and the tuneful meio-
dies rendered by the entire cast all
of whom had sweet, clear and reson-
ant voices are most delightful. The
opera is prettily staged and costumed
and has in every way most excellent
permormance. The patrons of the
Temple are greatly indebted to Nan
ager Bennett for this entertainment.
Next week there will be two more
fine shows at the Temple-Coburn's s
popular minstrels on Tuesday and on
Thursday "The Bird of Paradise" a
very tuneful, lovely light opera.
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QcA[A BUSINESS MEN ARE
REACHING OUT FOR TRADE

itching the advertising spirit ana
ambitious to build up a greater
ocala.' our merchants are reacb,r J
out for trade in near and remote see :
tions. 80
We OF course in this section ID -.
refer to our pushing and progress;ve
wholesale dealers who for wears not
withstanding the handicap Of nnfa,,
and discriminating freight rates have
been active in their efforts and have.
succeeded in building up a fine bus;.
ness, which we are glad to say is con-
stantly expanding, but we are now
specifically referring to our retail
merchants who are growing generous
N the use OF printers ink.
Mr.. III. A. Waterman, Ocala's nonu-
lar haberdasher, has a full page adj
yertisement in the Sumter County
Times and before the Christmas holi-
days are over will interest the
bargain hunters Of the most
popular and substantial brands OF
goods through the pages (not columns)
Of the Citrus, Levy and Lake county
newspapers.
So is also the new firm of George
MacKay &. Company.
Through the newspapers of the bor-
dering counties it will tell of its i'm
mense resources in all lines of house
hold furnishings from bath and kitchen
to bed room, drawing room and parlor.
And while reaching out for trade in
surrounding counties, these progress.
sive firms are not overlooking their
local newspapers, and in the spirit of
upbuilding nearly all of our merchants,
big and little are 'enlisting the active
aid of both the Star and the Banner.
rlling together and working n.har-
mony we hope we shall all see Ocala
~r~,nx.v ss
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

The following is the honor roll of
the Ocala High school for the third
month.
Fourth Grade
Leroy Pitts, j. B. Smith, Eva Brooks,
Frances Ballard, Gladys PEBBLES,
Fairey Savage, Mary Troxler. Garnet
Griffith, William Edwards. Paul Theus,
Elizabeth Dickson.
Fifth Grade
Mildred McClendon, Leon Goldman,
Jim Cox, Audrey Condrey, Lillian
Leak, Cora Mae Pillians, Herbert
Jones, Edward Helvenston, Barnard
Spencer, Dasibe1 Clement.
Sixth Grade
Bob Camp, Frank Ditto, Harry Shep-
hard, Lanas Troxler. Harry McDavid-
Harold knight, William Drake, Dora
Burnett. Jessie Clayton, Johanna Tob-
leska, Lucille Horne, Anita Chazal,
Johnnie Lou Potter, Amy Long,
Babette Peyser, Martha Preer, Lucre-
tia Hooker, Frances Clark, Evelyn
Wagner, Mamie Sue Spencer, Herbert
Meadows, Edward Brown.
Seventh Grade
Frances Greene, James Hardee. Car
rie Brooks, Sara Scott, HI. NJ. Baxter
Myra Baxter, Mabel Tobleske, Louise
Clement, Paul Ashworth, Maude Gerig
Marie Snowden.
Eighth Grade
Milton Hennecy, Ruth Lawrence
Violet Jones, Clara Hagan, Pauline
Shafer, Pearl Wilson, Emily Billings
Theresa Condrey, LAME Smoak. Will
ma Sheppard, Nell Wallis, Ruth Col
Inns.
High School
Marjorie Burnett, Charlotte Chazai,
Margaret Gerig, Karl Henderly, Helen
Leitner, Mary Carolyn Logan, Eliza
beth Murray, Mildred Baxter. Mar
garet Hooker, Edith Edwards, George
Hooper, Walter Troxler. Annie Rooney
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17
FLORIDA TAX COLLECTORS
HOLD MEETING IN OCALA

so that they have purchased the Mef.
fert cottage on Lake Weir avenue and
will become permanent citizens.
They have been with us nearly two
months and purchased only after a
thorough investigation.
We extend cordial welcome to
these good people and hope that they
viii II no way be disappointed and that
the more they see of Florida the more
they will fall in love with it and its
people.
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FLORIDA CIGAR INDUSTRY

Tampa's cigar output In Nofemhsf
was 2.544.G7s greater than In o<to.
ber. Conditions in that city IN elear
manufacturing lines have been dis
mrbed on account OF q strike. bui pfo
duction appears To he ingreasing risht
along now. Receipts Of the lnternai
revenue office In Tanipa IN November
were s124.s22.20. an increase of 80
359.53 over October.
AT Key West the factories made
nearly ten million cigars h Nosem'
ber the government internal reFenps
tax in connection with this pEoduetion
being $4,000.
Cigar manufacturing on . Hinailef
scale is carried on IN variona othef
Florida cities. there being scores -
small factories through the State. ana
the cigar industry in Florida e cute
a substantial one.
In cities like Tampa q tnatafe 81
the industry which impreases the 80
itor quite favorably and often f.shsi
surprises him IL the substantial -
ture Of the plant buildings. many -
which are great brick structures oi.''
surroupded by ssautifuI gFounaa-
Columbus. l0a) Industrial Record
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The Tax Collectors Association Of
the State of Florida met in annuaI ses-
sion in Ocala, December 14th and 18th,
and was well attended.
Hon. ]. VIII Yon. State Auditor. was
present by invitation, and gave the
Tax Collectors many valuable susges-
tions in handling their work; ne ex-
pressed qualification at the condition
Of the accounts OF the Tax Collecforss
ne stated that the accounts OF the va
rious collectors were better kept and
in better shape now than az any time
in the history OF the State. The State
Auditor is arranging to install book
keeping machine in his office, and sena
each collector a statement Of hts ac-
count each month, which viii be great
ly appreciated by the collectors. As .
matter of fact. a resolution was pass
ed two years ago by this Association.
recommending that the State Auditor
be given a sufficient number OF assis-
tants to enable him to make a thor
ough audit of each Tax Collectors &C.
count at least once each year, and THIS
was done by the last legislature.
Among matters Of interest brought
before this meeting was the question
of better revenue law. Il being the
belief of the Tax Collectors that those
who have to administer the law are I'm
a position to make suggestions 20 our
law makers in regard TO improvements
and changes that are badly needed.
and committee for this purpose was
appointed. consisting OF w. w. strip
ling, of Marion county; Jno. ID. Jink-
ms. of Seminole county: w f. Martin.
of Orange county. and w. q. Ions. of
Lake county.
It was the unanimous opinion Of this
Association that the time for the pay-
ment of licenses and taxes should not
be changed. as the tax payers general
ly throughout the state receive their
returns for citrus fruits. farm products
and vegetables I'm the fan and spring.
and at present they can pay their tax.
es at any time from November ist g.
March s1st. or by paying the siight
cost of advertising can take until the
first of June before the land q sold
for taxes. Any change OF these dates
would be a grave error. and would re-
suit in endless confusion and bard.
ship on the part OF the tax payers
The Tax Collectors present express
ed their unqualified approval % the
action Of President AIurphree IN his
endeavor to stamp out the practices
of hazing in the State University a
Gainesville.
Resolutions OF appreciation were
adopted for the courtesies extended
this Association by the Press of The
State. the Mayor and people Of Ocala.
Col. l.. w. Duval. Of ocaIa. and the
management of the ocala House.
Officers elected for the ensulng
year are W. G. Long. president: Ran.
dali Wells. vice president 4 ~
Hughes. secretary and treasurer
Time and place Of next meetinz -
be fixed by the president
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ocALA RoTEs MAKE MERRY
Harrington Hall Scene Of a Lovely
Banquet

q
The Ocala Rotary Club pulled off
on Tuesday night the largest and most
enjoyable stunt" since their organi-
~ ion over two years ago. It was a
Is 0tiful banquet held at Ocala's pret-
test hotel. the Harrington Hall. At
7:30 o'clock the Rotes and Roterettes
began to arrive and at o'clock when
the doors of the dining room were
thrown open the eyes rested on a
scene Of much beauty.
There were two long tables, one foi
the officers and the entertainment
committee, and the one just opposite
for the ladies and gentlemen who were
on the evenings program; then the
other guests sat at smaller tables.
Each table was centered with vases of
tail beautiful poinsettias and ferns, on
the buffet were red candles and many
sprigs of green holly with bright red
berries. At each place there was
found some kind of a noise making
uON1CCs anu II Jill tnCA OAA HULL hOASN5
wit and fun prevailed.
Before the banquet began the De
vine blessing was asked by Rotarian,
]. ]. Neighbour. A magnificent eight
course dinner was served and between
the courses, dancing was enjoyed, the
music was furnished by Davis splen-
did orchestra.
After the last course, President
( RIG, in pretty little speech turned
y = meeting over to Milby Lloyd, who
was the presiding officer and he had
prepared a varied and interesting pro-
grom consisting of all kinds of amuse-
ments.
The first number was that of intro
ducing two "baby Rotes" Philip Muir
phy and George Rose. They were in
short order dressed in baby clothes
TO denote their rank in the club.
Following this was the roll call and
Harry Borland in his own clever witty
style answered for each member, with
a funny description Of each, this
brought forth peels of laughter Ben
Rheinauer was then called upon to
sing. but having pity on only the Ia
dies he fatty refused and was fined
Spr same.
DR.. Hugh Henry was voted the most
hen pecked Rote and as ne claimed
the honor he was presented diamond
scarf pin and was called on Tor
;speech, he responded in his SLOW dry
witty manner. with one entitled How
Rotarian's wife should treat q 10
tartan Husband" This was indeed
classic. was a very cerefully prepared
disQuisition and contained mucn vaiu-
able food for thought.
The Cerie Brothers with their nun
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NO CHANGES IN METHODIST CON-
FERENCE APPOINTMENTS

The annual Methodist conference in
session at Tallahassee adpourned Mon
day.
So far as this territory is concerned
the appointments remain about the
same.
Mr.. Burhman remains as presiding
elder, Mr.. White continues as pastor
of the First Methodist church OF
Ocala, and Mr.. C. C. Frasier begins his
initial service at Bushnell.
Mr.. Smith Hardin, a former pastor
is returned to Bradentown and DR.,
Gross is returned to Miami.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17
AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT

We surrender a large part of our
space this week to an article on Re
forestation,' z copied from The Citrus
Industry which we print by request.
1t is a thoughtful, well written ar
ticle and is sufficiently important to en-
gage the attention of most Of our read
ers.
Every one can be profited by its
perusal and it should especially en-
gage the attention OF our legislative
and executive officers.
In reprinting it we feel that we have
performed public service.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17
ocALA GETS a NEW CITIZEN

Mr. Chas. A. knight, of Kent, Ohio.
has subscribed to the Banner for some
time, and was so much pleased with
what it said of the possibilities of this
section of Florida that he concluded
to make us visit and make per-
sonal investigation.
we are pleased to state that both
Mr.. and Mrs. knight are charmed with
0cala and its environments, 80 much
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

LONG TIMB FARM LoANs-we are
in position to negotiate loans on ba-
sis Of 50 per cent. conservative val.
ue of land. Must be improved farm.
Nothing under $1,000 considered
Consult B. r. Colson, Gainesville,
Florida-12 II tt
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

Messrs. Fay and Jennings, who are
the high officials of the Loncala Phos-
pbate business are spending a short
while in Ocala on business and while
here are guests at the home Of Mr..
Fay's nephew, Mr. j. W. Dumas.
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!. ocALA,s NEW sHRINERs

Messrs. r. NJ. Klgore, H. D. Leaven-
good. S. e. Leigh, v. H. Shaw and Lee
Sharpe are now members OF the
Shriners-the playground of Masonry.
They attended the big doings' at
Morocco Temple in Jacksonville on
tuesday and were ''put through in
the most approved manner
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

Mrs. f. p Carmack and her pretty
little daughter, Jane. win arrive next
week from their home in Atlanta, and
win spend the Christmas holidays at
the home Of Mrs. Carmack's sister,
Mrs. Harry Borlsnd.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

Watson Melon producing three ~
hu, approximnting -. -. 80 ihn- i's
cav. acre. Seed sl.2s u. Reference
Ailene.'s iaf1n
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-12-17

What's more appropriate for Xmas
than a BOX Of HOSE, and EVER
WEARS. the gift lasting, to be had
only at FISHM'S. 12-lo-st'
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HONOR ROLL

The following is the honor roll of
the Ocala High school for the third
month.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-12-17

None of us can deny the fact that
our people have abundant cause 20 be
discouraged over present financial
conditions. We have just been passing
through "a period Of unprecedented
high prices for all commodities and
that our crops have been made under
those high priced conditions A year
ago we received 80 to 40 cents for
cotton and many people grumbled be
cause Il was not more and the opin-
ion was general that, because Europe
would need cotton, the price must
surely be high for the 1920 crop. 1t
had not been foresecn that political
iealousies would prevent the restor-
alton OF peace and the re-establishing
of international trade relations, but