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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
LARGE DEAL IN
THE MERCANTILE LINE

One of the largest deals in the mer-
camille line for many months in Ocala
was consummated few days ago,
whereby Mr.. B. Goldman purchased
the furniture business of Messrs. Z. C.
Jordan & Company, probably the most
extensive of its kind in central Flor
ida, having been for years working in
six or eight counties.
Mr.. Goldman will continue to ope.
rate his general store on North Mag
nolia street until he has closed out the
line. either at retail or as a whole. He
takes charge of the Jordan & Com
pany business at its present location
at the corner of Fort King and South
Magnolia street on the 10th of tins
month.
Messrs. E. c. Jordan and Wilbur C.
Smith, who compose the company at
present, have not fully decided upon
their future move, but it is safe to say
that such hustling pair viii not long
remain inactive. We trust that they
will enter some line in Ocala, as we
should regret to lose two such excel
lent citizens.
Mr.. Goldman, with his usual opti-
mism, is contemplating still further
enlarging his newly acquired business,
and his slogan of "why pay more?"
may be expected to appear in every
hamlet in the state before many
months have elapsed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
|CAP|AS ISSUED
FOR S. ]. Cats
Bradford County Grand Jury Has
Indicted Him for Accepting
a Bribe
(Associated Press)

Starke, May GA capias for the
arrest of Sidney ]. Cats. indicted by
a Bradford county grand jury for the
alleged acceptance of $500 for his
vote in favor of granting conditional
pardon to J. ]. Coleman, convicted in
Bay county in 1918 of the murder of
Deputy Charles Scott. and sentenced
to life Imprisonment, is in the hands
of the sheriff today, having been is
sued late yesterday by Circuit Judge
Long. Bond was fixed at $4,000.
Cats while still maintaining his
home at DeFuniak Springs, is engag-
ed in business in Atlanta and is un-
derstood to be somewhere in Alabama
today. The Bradford jury acted by
reason of the fact that the state prison
farm where Coleman was serving his
sentence is in this county.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
MRS. ]. F. WILLIAMSON

Died, at her home at lilo o'clock
this morning, Thursday, May 3, Mary
E. Williamson, beloved wife of ]. F.
Williamson. Funeral services were
conducted from her late residence this
afternoon at o'clock by Rev. c. H.
Ferran, and the body accompanied to
Ocala for interment by the side of her
little son, Franklin G., who died May
IL, 1896, having dwelt with his earthly
parents five months and twenty-six
days.
The deceased was born at Horseshoe
Bend, Ala, Nov. II, 1869, and was
married to ]. F. Williamson at Alex
ander City, Ala, March 80, 1890, as
suming her responsibilities as help
mate and home-maker with full joy
and happiness, comforting, blessing
and strengthening as only a Christian
woman can. Her name. will always
remain hallowed, for her noble influ-
ence, high ideals and womanly dignity
have left an imprint on many that can
not be effaced.
Beside leaving her husband TO
mourn her loss, she is survived by the
following relatives: Mrs. II. o. Dean,
Mrs. Hettie Thomas. Mrs. Ludie Les
ter and J. L. Grimslay of Alexander
City, Ala; J. E. Grimsley, Woodbury.,
Ca; John R. Martin and son, W. M.
Martin, of Ocala, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank G. Merrin of Dade City.
Pallbearers this afternoon were
Messrs. w. w. Watts, " M. Gould, D.
B. Huten. T. l.. Ames, R. Fl. Boyd and
H. L. Rodes.-DeLand News, 5th.
Mrs. Williamson lived in Ocala for
many years, was dearly loved by the
friends she made here and much miss
ed by them when she and her husband
went to DeLand.
Her remains arrived from DeLand
today, and were taken to Greenwood
to be laid in their last resting place.
We We're unable to obtain particulars
of the funeral this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
ATTEMPT To MAKE
TAXATION EVEN
Bill to Appoint Board with Power to
Act Passed the Florida
House
ASSOCIATED Press)

Tallahassee, May 6.-The joint
committee to investigate the state
road department this morning filed its
report, which was adopted by the
House and Senate.
The House passed the bill creating
state tax equalization board, pro-
viding for a state tax equalizer and
clerical help and appropriating $4,000
for the equalizer and $4,000 for help.
The board will consist of the COVE
nor. secretary of state and treasurer.
The House expected to take up the
capitol extension bill at noon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
HAS SOLD THE STREET IMPROVEMENT
BONDS RIGHT HERE At HOME
Council Found Ready Purchaser In
The Commercial Bank of Ocala.

Ocala's street paving bonds have
been purchased by the Commercial
Bank and it is expected that the con-
struction of the streets will be started
very shortly. The bond issue is for
$4,000 and with the 100000 to be
paid by property owners on the streets
to be paved, total of $3.50, 900 will be
spent by the city. The paving pro-
gram calls for construction on some
eighteen or twenty streets. The type
of paving has not yet been decided
upon, but in all probability some form
of asphalt will be used on a base of
limestone
The price paid for the bonds is to
be 901A per cent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
|SEABOARD WILL MAINTAIN
LIBRARY AT LACKAwANNA

Jacksonville, May 5.-The Seaboard
Air Line railroad is planning to estab-
lish a library for its employees at
Lackawanna a suburb. where the road
employs several hundred men IN its
shops. While the library win be pri-
marily for the use Of its employees,
residents of the suburb may also
avail themselves of its facilities. Three
thousand volumes viii be had and the
city library viii furnish a librarian.
The establishment win remain open
onyy one afternoon week at first but
as the demand increases the time win
be extended. The plan is in line with
the Seaboard's policy Of establishing
libraries at its various industrial cen
tiers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
MIAMI WILL FIT OUT
NOVEL ADVERTISING CAR

Miami, May 5.-The local chamber
of commerce has adopted a plan for
advertising the city in more than ..
score Of cities and towns incident To-
the EIks' national convention in Los
Angeles In July. A 12-passenger bus
equipped with a musical attachment
and carrying party of delegates and
two soioists win leave Miami May o.
The bus is scheduled to arrive IN Los
Angeles about July 4th. The outfit
win take part m the EIks' parade and
while en- route the soloists win render
concerts to the accompaniment of the
chimes and motion picture exhibitions
viii be given.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
CITY HAS PURCHASED
A WATER SOFTENER

Mr.. D. E. McIver, president of the
council, informs us that the city has
purchased water softener from Bur
ford, Hall & Smith, the same firm that
put in the turbine engine at the light
and water plant. The machine costs
S7750.
Soft water is absolutely necessary
for running the machinery at the
plant. 1t has been drawn so far from
the spring at the foot of the hill, in
front of the old plant. But the supply
has for some time been insufficient,
and putting off buying a filter and
softener can no longer be delayed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06

As will be seen by an advertise
ment in another column of today's
paper "a new cleaning establishment
has been opened in the Thompson
block on South Main street under the
name Of the LaDonde Cleaning Com
pany. Headquarters of the company
have been opened on the second floor
of the above named building. Mr..
Harry A. Stein, well known TO all
Ocalans is proprietor. and no doubt the
new concern viii get its full share Of
patronage. An the latest apparatus
for this line of business has been IN
stalled and the public Is invited to cal
and inspect It.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
LIQUOR WILL BE RETURNED
TO IT'S FORMER OWNERS

West Palm Beach, May GA large
assortment of liquor seized here last
year viii be returned to the owners
under an order issued by Federal
Judge Rhydon NJ. Call. The intou-
cants belong to Steve Bell, James
Cracker" Johnson. well known negro
character and former saloonkeeper,
and Wo Kee. Chinese restaurant pro-
prietor. Wo KEGS stock included a
quantity of Chinese wine. The order
for the return Of the wet goods was
obtained on the plea that its seizure
violated the rights of an individual
as guaranteed by the fouth and fifth
amendments to the constitution Of the
United States.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
MUCH ENTHUSIASM WAS AROUSED At
THE CAPITAL REMOVAL BANQUET
Management of the Harrington Hall
Hotel Gave an Elaborate Supper
Last Night.

! AT an elaborate banquet given last
night by the management of the Har-
rington Hall hotel. in the dining room
of the hotel, to the members of the
Capital Removal Club, the movement
to have the seat Of government locat-
ed more centrally in the state was
given decided boost. Much enthus-
iasm was aroused.
~Ocala will get the capital, if not
now, eventually" Mayor R. L. Ander-
son stated at the banquet. "ocala has
all that the people of Florida could de-
sire in location for the seat of gov
ernment."
1t was pointed out that Ocala has
only the most cordial feeling for the
various other cities that have been
mentioned as possible locations for
the capital. 1t was stated that it very
happily happens that the interests of
Ocala in the capital removal project
are identical with those of the state
at large, this city being nearest the
geographical center OF the state, and
the most accessible point in Florida
from all other points.
Mr.. R. L. Anderson Sr., who acted
as toastmaster of the banquet, gave
a brief history of Ocala's efforts to
have the capital located here. He
stated that when the campaign in 1900
was made, Ocala at that time had been
a candidate for the state capital for
ten years. Mr.. Anderson stated that
the reason why capital removal failed
in 1900 was that South Florida at
that time failed to see the Importance
of having the seat of government more
centrally located. as the votes then
showed. AS Mr.. Anderson said,
Ocala's first step in 1900 was to pro-
pose that capital removists unite on
one city to oppose Tallahassee. This
was not agreed to. and the result was
a split vote with failure for the move
ment. eff the capital is to be remov-
ed," Mr.. Anderson stated, South
Florida must unite for the purpose"
Attention was called to the fact that
the sentiment in South Florida has
now changed and that the people of
this section now realize the impo--
tance of having the capital at more
accessible point, and that herein lies
the hope for capital removal.
Numerous talks in favor of capital
removal were made by those present.
Among those speaking were: R. L.
Anderson Sr., Mayor r. L. Anderson,
w. 7. Gary, T. S. Trantham, w. K.
Zewadski, ID. w. Davis. j. j. Gerig,
Rev. C. w. White, E. C. Bennett, ]. NJ.
Thomas, R. S. Rogers. Ed Weathers,
II. l. Shearer, D. E. McIver. Philip
G. Murphy, w. w. Stripping, Judge
L. E. Futeh, w. L. Colbert, DR.. C. w.
Moremen, Milby Lloyd. L. H. Chazal,
P. v. Leavengood, B. F. McGray and
H. NJ. Hampton.
Mr.. Weathers and Mr.. Shearer gave
assurance that Ocala would have the
backing of the entire people Of the
county in her efforts to secure the
capital. The Capital Removal Club
plans to enroll every man, woman and
child in the county.
A rising vote of thinks was given
to the Harrington Hall management
for. the splendid supper. A most ex-I
Icellent menu was served, and the
table was beautifully decorated with
Easter lilies and evergreens.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
METHODIST CONFERENCE
FOR THE OCALA DISTRICT

There will continue in Ocala May
10th and continue for two days a con-
ference of Methodist church, for the
Ocala district. The program that has
been arranged promises to- be one of
the most interesting ever arranged.
There will be several nationally known
SPEAKERS whose lectures will be listen
ed to with great interest.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE
FAST COMING BACK

We don't wait until we sell an item
out and then buy again, before we re-
duce the price. Our price is reduced
the minute that we learn of the drop.
THINK! You would be paying at
least ten per cent more for your gro
ceries if it wasn't for the U-SERVE
STORES.
LOOK! PRICES ARE GETTING
RIGHT.
Cloverbloom Butter, pound ...... .47c
Full Cream Cheese, pound. ... .25c
Granulated Sugar, pound. ...... Sc
Hill Crest California Apricots,
Y IlIlS sSAC
Hunts California Peaches, halves
in heavy syrup, No. 21z tins. .35c
HilIsdale, Hawaiian Sliced Pine
apple No. tins. .........2Sc
Two-pound tins Cottolene. ......35c
Four-pound tins Cottolene. .. Csc
Eight-pound tins Cottolene. -. 81. 20
Get the habit. Lots of our patrons
come in and lay in weeks supply.
They make a business proposition Of
their grocery buying. Wise folks.
U-SERVE STORES
Cash and Carry
One east and one west of city square.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
HONOR ROLL HIGH SCHOOL

The following is the honor roll of
the Ocala high school for the seventh
month:
Marjorie Burnett.
Karl Henderly.
Mary Carolyn Logan.
Mildred Baxter.
Margaret Hooker.
Irene earn.
Jeanette Turner.
Edith Edwards.
George Hooper.
Elizabeth Wetherbee.
Annie Rooney.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
A. L. Thomas,
Chairman of the Street Department

Five dollars viii be paid to the per-
son bringing to me at 235 East Sec
ond street the dog that bit my daugh-
ter, Wednesday afternoon. of any in
formation that will assure me finding
the animal. The dog is either dirty
white or gray color with little black,
is very thin, every rib showing. Looks
like stray dog. Only want it to keep
for few days, or the owner can keep
it, so as to see if it develops any bad
symptoms. 1t L. M. Murray.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
STOCKS CONTINUE
SELLING STRONG
Active and Confident Buying at Better
Prices on the Exchange
ASSOCIATED Press)

tAssocIated PreSs)
New York, May 6.-Active and con-
fident buying characterized today's
operations in the stock market. Sales
for the first half of the session were
at gains of one to nearly five points,
approximating 100000 shares, a new
high record for the year. The further
advance is popularity attributed to the
over night developments, most of
which pointed to additional improve
ment in many lines of industry and
trade.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06

that the city council has not yet fully
decided on just what kind of paving
viii be used. Of course after the
bonds are sold, the law provides that
we shall advertise for bids for either
80 or so days. Now again / wish to
call the attention of the citizens and
tax payers of the city of Ocala to the
following, and at the same time L
hope that they will not feel that the
writer is absolutely partial to the
Finley Method process. The Finley
Method process, so far as / have been
able to learn, is the only type Of
asphalt paving that will bind to soft
form of foundation; however, may
be mistaken about this. and this being
the case, the writer recommended the
Finley Method type of paving in order
to save the city of Ocala lot of
money, as we have several miles of
foundation already laid which only
needs very little surfacing and roll
ing. We did not go into this matter
foolishly, but accepted the advice OF
several reputable engineers and which
/ think was the proper thing to do.
Our city engineer, Mr.. Geo. F. Young,
viii stake his reputation on this type
of paving wearing from fifteen to
twenty years, if put down on proper
foundation. 1t is quite true that al
most every county in the state of
Florida has made great mistakes in
experimenting with different types and
forms of paving. Polk county, un-
derstand, is now being cussed for put
ting down asphalt on the public high
ways. Their roadbed or foundation
was made of nothing but sand and
clay and was not properly drained and
the wearing surface that was used
was nothing more than what is COM
monty known as sand-asphalt.
There was a committee appointed
by the city council little over year
ago to investigate the Finley Method
process of paving, This committee
was composed of Messrs. Winer, E.
A. Osborne, B. Goldman and myself.
We went from here to Daytona and
spent several hours watching the
work being done there by the Finley
Method Company. We went from
there to the city of Jacksonville and
looked over the road out to Camp
Johnston and we failed to find
single dent and every one should know
that the road to Camp Johnston has
had some awfully heavy traffic over it.
Would also like to call your attention
to the fact that the road to Camp
Travis. Texas, which was one of the
largest camps in the south, was built
of this form of paving and every one
should know that the government
would not put down a pavement which
was not absolutely all right. The state
highway department is now laying
this type of paving in Alachua county
i respectfully ask some of the citizens
of our city to investigate the paving
at Umatilla which was put down on a
limestone base.
This form of pavement will cost the
city of Ocala from 46 to 96 cents per
square yard, if the city prepares the
foundation, but in the event that the
citizens would prefer a brick pave
ment to the Finley Method process, it
will cost practically $3.50 per square
yard and please tell me where you ex-
pect to dig up the long green to put
down this kind of pavement.
Very respectfully,
A. T. Thomas,
Chairman of the Street Department.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
DISASTROUS FIRE IN
A JACKSONVILLE SHIPYARD
ASSOCIATED Press1

Jacksonville, May 6.-Damage esti-
mated at $4,000 was caused early
this morning by fire at the Merrill
Stevens shipyard. Company officials
believe the flames originated from a
cigarette. The Clyde Line river
steamer 0sceola and the freight
steamship Lake Ellicott were endan-
gered by the flames for time and
tugs were summoned to tow them to
safety If necessary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
BRYANTs BROUGHT BACK

Orlando, May 6.7John R. Bryant
ASSOCIATED Press)
and wifi, wanted here in connection
with the death of Bryant father, ar
rived in custody of officers last night
from New Jersey. Both protest their
innocence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
WOMAN'S CLUB WILL
MEET TOMORROW

The Woman's Club will meet tomor-
row afternoon. This is a very impor-
tant meeting. All chairmen are re-
quested to be present with their re-
ports. The executive board will meet
at $3.50 p. m. The regular meeting is
at A o'clock. Observe change of hour
Louise H. Clark, Sec'y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
ST. PETERSBURG
CONTINUES 10 GROW

st. Petersburg. May 5.-Building
permits for the first quarter of this
year increased ITO per cent over those
issued during the corresponding Pc
riod last year, according to P. J. Nc
Dewitt, building inspector. The value
of the new buildings for the same Pc
riod increased 81 per cent over the
first three months of last year, he said
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
MYSTERIOUS KILLING
OF JOHN III. REEVES
(Associated Press)

Nashville, Tenn, May 6.-John Fl.
Reeves, aged So, prominent business
man, shot Wednesday by James A.
Grundy, who later killed himself, died
today of his wounds The shooting,
which took place in prominent club,
is still mystery as to its cause.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
GREAT AUTOMOBILE RACE
AT INDIANAPOLIS MAY 80
IAssoclated PressJ

Indianapolis, May 6.-Twenty-five
automobiles have been entered in the
annual 500-mile international sweep
stakes race at the indianapolis speed
way, May 30th. Entries for the event,
which carries purse of approximate
ly 100000, closed yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter No. 29, o. z. s
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings of each
month at o'clock.
Mrs. Rosalie Condor, W. N.
Mrs. Susan Cook. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
OVERSEAS DOMINIONS
STAND BY AMERICA
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, May 6.-British overseas
dominions would not tolerate an
Anglo-Japanese treaty having as its
object opposition to the United States,
declares the Weekly Spectator.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
ALLIES TOOK HIM IN
ASSOCIATED Press)

tASSOCldI6Q HT6SSD
Warsaw, May 6.-An unconfirmed
report has reached here that Adelbert
Korfanty, former Polish plebiscite
in upper Silesia, who
has proclaimed himself leader of the
Polish insurgents in that territory, has
been arrested by the interallied pleb-
iscite commission together with his
entire staff.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
CANDIDATES ARE
KEEPING QUIET
(Associated PressD

Berlin, May 6.-Prospective can
didates for the new cabinet and polit-
ical parties are reserving decision
concerning the formation of new
ministry until the parliamentary attl-
tude in regard to the allied ultimatum
on financial indemnities has been clar-
flied.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
MARIoN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 70, F. & A.
NJ, meets on the first and third
thursday evenings of each month at
1850 o'clock until further notice
J. z. Dey, w. II.
B. l. Adams. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
RATES CONSIDERED
WITHIN REASON
Florida Shippers Need Not Expect
Much Help from the Interstate
Commerce Commission
ASSOCIATED PressJ

Washington, May 6.-Rates and re-
frigerator charges on citrus fruits
and vegetables from Florida were
found by the Interstate Commerce
Commission today to be in the aggre-
gate not unreasonable. with the ex-
ception of practices involving lower
minimum rates and higher rates on
vegetables under refrigeration than
those hauled in cars ventilated and
also in the matter of excessive ice.
The carriers, the commission said,
would be expected to revise their
charges in these details without form
al. Complaints were made in Septem-
Der 1919, by the Florida railroad COM
mission, in connection with shippers
organizations.
MILLER WILL BE MARSHAL
Peter H. Miller was nominated to-
day by President Harding to be u. S.
marshal for the northern district of
Florida. Miller is from Pensacola.
FOREIGN BORN OF NEW YORK
The foreign, born white population
in New York city is announced by the
census bureau at 1,989,216.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
ACTION REGARDING
ALLIED ULTIMATUM
ASSOCIATED Press)

(Associated Press)
Paris, May 6.--Leaders of German
political parties met this morning 10
take action regarding the allied ultl-
matum, says Havas dispatch from
Berlin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06

1919 Hupmobile fve-passenger. Al
shape, newly painted, five good tires
$500; terms. Speneer-Pedrick Motor
Company. 4-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
SUGAR SATURDAY AND MONDAY

13 pounds of sugar for one dollar
with a dollars worth Of other groc.
cries for cash, Saturday and Monday
only. Phone 377.
IF n. B. WELLINGTON.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
VIM. F. COLLINS
ASSOCIATED PressJ

Lakeland, May 6.-Wm. F. Collins,
of High Springs. fireman, who was in
jured several weeks ago when his
train went through a burned bridge
near Kathleen, died here today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-05-06
CAN'T MAKE ANY FURTHER
CONCESSIONS

Belfast, May 6.-The Ulster union
ist party in meeting called by Sir
James Craig, premier designate OF
Ulster to hear his report on the con-
versation yesterday with Eamon de
Valera, republican leader, decided to-
day that Ulster having accepted the
government of Ireland act could make