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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR SHERIFF

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
| am a candidate for the office of
sheriff of Marion county. | 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 Dunnellon, 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 lifelong democrat,
and with the experience / have had
in the offices held by me, and having
also been for a good many years
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, pledging
myself to the full performance OF ev-
cry duty devolving upon me, and a
rigid and strict enforcement OF every
S. G. NJ. THOMAS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE oUALlFl.
ED IN GROUP TWO

To the Editor Ocala Banner:
Every reasoning faculty possess,
and m ybest friends say it is best for
me not to be candidate for represent
tative;; and past experience proves
there is no profit in 1.-THE hardest
kind of work and but little thanks for
me.
| join group two. however, as a can
didate for representative, because I
truly believe it IS my duty The time
is here when every true American
should be willing to make personal
sacrifices for the good of the whole
Service for all above service. for self
should prevail and the cali of duty
should be Obey5U
truly believe that can dc as much
good in the next legislature as any
man in Marion county can and prom
Use the people of the whole state, if
elected, to do all the good I can.
| have done my duty in announcing
voter, it is up to you.
Yours very truly,
L. S. LIGHT.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK
To the Democratic voters of Mar

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
county
| hereby announce my self a candi-
date for clerk of the circuit court in
the June primary Of TINS year subject
to the. democratic voters. ;,
| have been a 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.
now reside ct Spar, within ten
miles of where / was born a little over
forty years ago. have a family OF
six children that very much desire to
educate and hiring UP Ia the straight
and narrow way. ! therefore promise
the voters of this county ii am elect
ed clerk, ! will give you the very best
services possible, will look after
your interest in kind and courteous
way and viii try to make you feel at
home when you visit the clerks office
L respectfully ask your sunport.
JAMES e. THOMAS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23

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 20 announce that at the pri-
mary to be held on Tuesday, June s,
next. ! will submit to your decision
whether II 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
Ga the future endeavor to give full
measure OF service. The record or
my work Is open to all and speaks for
g. elf An examination of that record
viii disclose many direct and indirect
accomplishments beneficial to Florida
ard 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.
I shall appreciate very much your
active support and your vote on June
Sth.
Gracefully and sincerely,
DUNCAN II. FLETCHER,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
the crop of okra.

The Literary and Musical Associa-
ton passed an enjoyable evening the
night Of the 10Th at the Town Hall.
The electric lights tried for the first
time were very satisfactory
A meeting for barbecue arrange
ments was held at the Town Hall the
night of the 10th.
The election for bonding for good
roads ives held at the Town Hall on
the goth. Inspectors: J. A. Freeman,
5. P. Calwell. Judge Hopkins, clerk;
o. NJ. Gale. The vote was 90 for bonds
and s against bonds.
The action of the County Commits
sioners last year in demanding new
assessment caused number of timid
persons to abstain from voting that
are in favor of good roads, but We're
afraid their taxes would be increased.
There was a good attendance at the
Civic League card party the night of
the goth. The electric lighting was
quite an addition to the pleasure of
the evening.
Mr.. Geo. G. Crnuthal has subscrib-
cd for 100000 Of the stock of the
Belleyiew Utilities Co. Mr. Grunthal
is merchant of the city of New York.
who is spending a month with his wife
in her beautiful stone house. and
which she is increasing its fine apper-
ance with iron fencing and numerous
stone. posts. She is to erect stone
garage for her fine auto. The stock
taken by Mr.. Grunthal is the full limit
allowed to be taken any one person.
May LIST Mr. B. n. Tanner is to sell
at public auction the entire acetelyn
lighting plant fixtures of the town.
There viii be sale of other articles.
Mr.. Worry Fitzpatrick Confederate
veteran, 81 years old has gone to Ala
bama to visit relatives.
Mrs David A. Mayfield of Jackson
vile is spending several weeks with
friends in Belleview, to be Joined
later by her husband.
Mrs Mayfield is daughter of Cal
vim G.. Robinson of Jacksonville, de-
ceased some years ago, who will be
remembered. as the president of the
Marion Land Improvement Society.
when they started Pelleyiew in 1884,
afterwards mace city by act of legis-
lature.
In naming the streets the company
left reminders of the family in Robin
son ave. Calvin Lucretia, Elizabet,
Alice and Annie streets.
What pity the streets couldn't
have reached the sign stage before
the city got it's revenues and set
backs and become too poor to grow
with improvements.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
BELLEviEW

On the eth Mr.. Tyrrell received I
telegram at p. m. stating that his
mother was dead in New Haven, Conn
In his auto he drove to Oeala, took
the train there at 1:3O p. m, arrived
in New Haven on the 18th. Attended
the funeral and started to return Oh
the 18th, arrived in Belleview on the
18th, was detained in the freight yard
at Richmond five hours as the engine
had been detached. It was very cold
in the cars, no Pullman cars to Rich.
mond. Rain and snow in Connecticut
Vegetation had not started north Of
Richmond.
On the 10th Mrs. Alfred Crunp and
baby. and Miss Lena Bottsford start
ed for their home in Bridgeport
On the 18th Mr.. Stuart Armstrong
started for N. Y. City, going by way
of Gainesville.
On the 14th a male child was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Van Tassel.
The night of the 18th there was a
card party at the Civic League.
The dance given by the League the
night of the 18th was largely attended
The next dance will be given the night
Ct April Both.
On sfe 18th Raymond Gale caught
twelve pound trout at Smith lake.
Since then Frank Gale caught one that
weighed S1a pounds.
Sunday night the 18th the streets
churches, Town Hall and number OF
houses were brilliantly lighted with
the electric light turned on this day
by the Belleview Utilities Co. 1t was
a great innovation and our people are
much pleased with the change. The
company have done good work and
are to be congratulated with the re.
suit. Belleview is on. boom, sit UP
and take notice. More good to follow
All town taxes must be paid this
week, if not paid the land will be adj
vertised for sale next week, with the
expense added. Take notice and
govern yourself accordingly.
Miss Gertrude Carter of Lady Lake
is visiting Miss Margery Merrill
A thimble party of the NJ. E. church
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Wendell on the 18th, the afternoon
was pleasantly passed by the good
number present.
On the goth Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Fish
er left for their home in Bridgeport
Conn, where Mr.. Fisher has taken
some large contracts for painting
buildings.
Mr.. A. L. Mott has contracted to sell
to Mr.. P. w. Emerson twenty acres
of land with crops thereon excepting
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
CANDIDATE FOR CLERK OF CIR.
CUT 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.
l was born in this county 20 years
ago and have ever since lived here
have been employed in the celrk' S
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 I 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 it's var
ious duties and responsibilities.
/ respectfully solicit your support
T. d. LANCASTER, JR.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23

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 can
didate for the democratic nomination
for this office at the coming election
to be held June 9Th. believe that
have proven "the man on the job" dur
Ing my term as promised during the
last campaign. If nominated again
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: 1.-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
ell the people of Marion county, and
ask your support at the polls.
w. w. STRIPPING.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE


In announcing my candidacy for
county Judge Of Marion county in the
democratic primary to b eheld June
Sth, 1920, I 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 / served in the army.
Should l be elected shall consci-
cautiously discharge the duties of said
|office to the best of my ability, with
fairness and justice to all.
l shall not permit the use of this
|oifice for the promotion of any private
Interest Of my own or others.
L. e. FUTCH.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Marion County Democrats:
At the instigation of a number of
my friends I hereby make my an
nouncement as candidate for mem
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,
Ocaal, Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
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. II elected l promise to give
my entire time and attention to the
duties of the office and will to the best
Of my ability, give same a 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.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23

TO the Democratic Voters of Marion
Count:
/ herhv announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of clerk. of the Cir
cult Court. subject to the primaries
June s, 1920
| am a native of Fairfield county.
South Carolina; came to Ocala, Flor
ida. TO i've IN 1886, before was of
age. Have been identified with Ocala
and Marion county for 81 years.
have always voted the democratic
ticket: married a Florida girl in 1888.
and we have a family of eight-5 boys
and 3 girls that are credit to any
community. Have educated 5 and
have vet to finish educating.
Have been deputy clerk circuit court
under Clerks Sistrunk and Nugent for
eight years and am now temporarily
emn.oyed in strengthening up the
Cle-l' s 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 rnd did not expect to be now, but
need help to finish the education OF
three youngest children.
lected / will always be on the
AZ or night. Promise you every
sy and the very best personal
.. and viii make you feel Al
IN the Clerks office. and viii
he best Surity Company bond
eckfully ask your vote and in
c. r. Common.
OcEIaNaha, Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
county:
| hereby announce my candldacy
for the office of Tax Assessor OF
Marion county subject to the demo-
cratic vote in the primary OF June
Sth. feel that | have the ability to
conduct this office in a satisfactory
tanner, and if elected I pledge my
very best efforts along this line.
w. G.. Creole. Anthony, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
EoR COUNTY coMMIsIoNER

I anouce my candidacy for member
f Board of County Commissioners
or the third district Of Marion coun-
subject to the coming democratic
rinarv election. June Sth. Will ap-
reciate your support.
]. M. DOUGLAS,
Weirsdale, Fla
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County: ! am a candidate for the Of
lee Of county judge ! was born and
raised on a farm in Lexington coun-
~. s. c., son of q Confederate veter-
an. BY hard WORK and application
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. 1. and a practical lawyer of -four
years experience. | fully appreciate
the dignity of the office for which
am soliciting your votes and can cnlv
say that If elected l shall do my best
TO administer its affairs with courtesy
honor and Justice | believe in and
shall uphold the principle that true
liberty is found within the law and
never outside it.
VIM A. JEFFCOAT.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To Marion County Democrats:
At the request of my friends I an
nounce myself 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,
Summerfield, Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
.. T. sHERoUsE

To the Voters of Marion county:
After careful consideration, 1 am an
nouncing myself as a candidate for
sheriff, subject to the democratic pri-
mary on June 8th. If elected sheriff,
will show my deep appreciation and
in return ! will give my untring eff
forts ana an impartial administration.
/ am respectfully yours,
d. T. SHEROUSE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

To the Marion County Democrats:
hereby announce my candidacy for
member of the board of county com
missioners from the third district, sub
ject to the democratic primary cleo
ton in June. | will appreciate your
support. R. L. CLYBURN,
SummprfieId Fla
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
r. I. CLYBURN

/ announce my candidacy for mem
her of the board of county commits
sioners for the 4th district Of Marion
county, Subject to the coming demo
cratic primary election. If elected |
will perform the duties of the office
faithfully and to the best Of my abil-
ity. With only this promise | ask the
support of the voters of the county.
G. a. MATTERS, Electra. Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT
NO. 2

hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of County
Commissioner from District No. 3,
Marion County, June s. primary. If
elected promise to give to the office
most efficient service. Will appre-
ciate your support and vote.
G. T. HUTCHINS. Romeo, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

To the Democratic Voters OF Marion
County: / hereby announce myself a
candidate for tax assessor, subject 70
the democratic primary in June. II
elected, will give the office my entire
attention. Any support viii be appre-
ciated.
JOS. w. DAVIS.
Summerfleid, Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

If you will elect me Clerk of Court I
will prove my gratitude by good and
faithful work, and the county's inter
est in my hands will be protected.
A county office is not matter of
charity.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23
ZOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I announce my self candidate for
County Commissioner for the Second
District Subject to. the Democratic
primary June Sth.
E. B. WEATHERS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23

10 the People Of Marion county:
hereby announce as a candidate
Cor the Office OF Superintendent of
Public Instruction of Marion county.
FLORIDA l viii greatly appreciate
your support during the campaign
and your vote in the June primary.
! pledge my whole interest and
energy TO the schools OF the county.
w. ID. earn.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-04-23

81 SUPERINTENDENT OF pus
Lie INSTRUCTION

- me Democratic Voters Of Marion
county:
! hereby make announcement that
VIII be a candidate for the Office OF
Iupcflnlendont OF Public Instruction
I1f Marion county In the June demo
cratic primary and earnestly solicit
Iour support.
H. G. sHEALY. Spar. Fla.
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-08-06

THE craftsmanship of every great
L. nation still passed from father to
son until the presidency of the United
States was created, when the frs
f~ree-for-all race and an ever start 70,
the highest prize was opened to the
5onS Of men regardless of the accidents
of birth. In this fair test, new bloOd
has won every time with only two ex
ception in a century and a quarter.
Even John Quincy Adams did not
win the race, but was outrun at the
polls by Andrew Jackson, the son OF
an immigrant. Political parties hay
ing disappeared in 1924, four men en-
tered the contest and d~eadloeked tbs
electoral college, which left the house
of representatives to choose +
among the three highest candidates
This eliminated the fourth man-Hen
Nv Clay-who aided in the election c
Adams and who received from th'
new president the appointment OF
secretary of state.
The only non-partisan administra
ton the country ever has had was mol
a shining example of success. Uncom
promising, alone, John Quincy Adams
stalked his solitary way, never once
turning to the right or to the left from
the strait and narrow path of indepen
dence. With no sense of humor to re
lieve his sense of self-righteousnesS, tt
light up his view of his fellows or t.
thaw his own icy virtues, it was i'm
possible for his supporters to feel any
enthusiasm for him.
John Quincy Adams led the simple
life in the White House. Getting up
at 5, he built his fire, read his daily
portion of the Bible and while the
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-08-06

government clerks still slept, he took
his walk or swim.
John Quincy Adams alone has solved
the problem of ex-presidents. He forgot
that he had been president at all and
went to work like any other citizen.
With his houses in Quincy and Bos-
ton mortgaged and the income from
his estate too slender for the support
of his family, John Quincy Adams
heard the bark of the wolf at his door
as in his gloomy fancy he closed il
upon public life in his s~ixty-second
wear. When some neighbors v%entured
to ask the next year if it would be be-
meath his dignity to represent the old
Plymouth Rock district in congress-,
this great American, who had been Il
senator, a minister at the courts of
The Hague, Berlin, st. Petersburg and
London, a secretary of state and a
president, replied that he was not
above serving the people as one of
the selectmen of his town.
Washington was aghast at the sight
of an ex-president taking his seat III
the hurly-burly of the lower house
only two years after leaving the
White House. Without joining the
Democrats or the Wings, with no fac
ton about him, John Quincy Adams
faced alone the Jackson administration
which had %supplanted his own and
alone he met a swarm of his old-time
critics on a level, Under his iuceSsant
pounding, the majority against the
right Of petition fell session by ses,
sion until it disappeared entirely in
1914. He had won his long fight
against the gag rule and his diary is
lit up with his rejoicing in victory {,
His life was crowned. His work was
done. Still he labored on. Although
he fell in a Boston street under d
stroke of paralysis, he insisted upon
returning to his duties in congress.
where the members stood as he en-
tered the hall and cheered him on his
way to his seat. A year afterward, as
he seemed, about to rise to address
the speaker, he suddenly pitched for
ward upon the floor.
The veteran had been mortally
stricken on the field. Although he lin
gered two days, he was not removed
from the capitol, but remained in a
little room off the old hall of the
house. There, still at his post, died
this old and devoted servant Of his
country.
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-08-06
Masonry Had Strong Pleader

London, July 20.-The pulpit dia-
logue at the church of the LondOnt
Jesuits in Farm street took an inter-
esting turn when Father Cation, S. j.,
in the part of the Devils Advocate,
ventured to argue on behalf of Free
masonry with Father Day. Father
Day said that quite apart from the
mythology of the subject, eight Popes
in succession, from Clement XII.
Q738) to Leo XIII. (1902) had con-
demned Masonry. =.
Their experience, Father Day said,
of Freemasonry, had no doubt been
among the Latin peoples, where it is
mainly anti-C Christian. But even i'll
England, where Masonry is princi-
pally philanthropic and convivial, the
strictly u%nsectarian nature of the re-
ligion professed by the majority OF
Masons is unfavorable to dogmatic
Christianity. 1t is this undenomona-
tionalism and the secrecy of the order
that are two main theoretic objections
to such associations.
Father Cation tried to show that the
Brethren are religious and bench
cent, and cruelty misrepresented by
credulous Catholics easily taken in by
Leon Taxil's absurd inventions. Tc
that father Day replied that there was
clear evidence that the French Revo-
luton and the Kulturkamp in Ger
many, and that the English-speakine
Masons had never ASSOCIATED them
selves from the anti-clericalism OF
their Brethren" on the Continent
Catholic Standard and Times, Phila-
delphia, July 81, 1920.