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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
BUICK DISPLAY PROVES GREAT
INTEREST 10 HUNDREDS or
SHOW VISITORS

Great crowds of auto dealers and
motor enthusiasts are flocking to At
lanta this week to attend the Great
Southern Automobile Show now in
progress in that city These visitors
are from all sections of the South
east; with a good proportion from
points much further away. An un-
usual interest in this event is being
manifested and the conclusion of the
show on March 18th will undoubtedly
mark the beginning of wonderful
business revival in many lines of
Southern commerce and industry.
From every standpoint the show
measures up to the expectations Of
all. There are ninety district exhi-
bits shown . In many instances each
exhibit includes two or more models.
In the motor truck and automobile
equipment division there are repre-
sentative displays of many leading
products No matter what type of
motor car, truck or equipment acces-
sorry one may desire, it may be seen
in this great exhibition and in the
most modern design.
The first days ATTENDANCE has been
a record-breaker, so it is reported:
and it is estimated that more than
10000 people will have viewed the
exhibition before the closing day. The
immense municipal auditorium which
houses the show has been transformed
from bare and grim building OF vast
proportions TO a veritable springime
bower OF beauty and animation.
Canary birds in large numbers, flow
ers, foliage and thousands of electric
lights form in gorgeous combination
an effect of superb beauty. The musi-
cal program of the famous Kilties
Band" is one Of the "hits" of the event.
Mr. Spencer, local distributor of the
Buick line, says that while the Buick
has been materially improved this
year, the reputation of this popular
car is such that it never fails to at
tract attention; and at this show great
interest centers around the Buick ex-
hibit.
Mr. Spencer, also reports that buy
ing impetus has already become ap-
parent at the show, and many sales
are expected as direct result. There
is every reason to believe that the
Great Southern Automobile Show has
firmly established itself as an annual
factor in the automotive field of this
section.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
Mr.. STROUD SELLS OUT

Mr.. w. A. Stroud has recently sold
his popular fruit and candy store on
the west side of the square to Mr..
James Hall, Of the Strout Farm
Agency. Mr.. Hall has already taken
charge of the business. He expects
to make some changes and add addi-
tional lines to the stock. AS he is a
wide awake business man, he will no
doubt continue to make a success of
this popular little store.
Mr.. Stroud has accepted splendid
position with a wholesale produce
house OF Tampa, and will continue to
make Ocala his home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
THIS PAPER's GREETINGS TO THE
NEW PRESIDENT

Ocala, Fla, March 4, 1921.
Hon. warren G. Harding,
President of the United States.
Washington, D. c.
The Ocala Banner-The oldest
newspaper in Florida" extends to
you its most cordial greetings and
expresses the hope that your admins
tradition will be conducted along lines
SO non-partisan and patriotic as to
bring about complete unifcation Of
the sections.
FRANK HARRIS, Editor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
RE ETR|BUHON OVERTAKES
ESCAPED PRISONERS

complete undertaking establishments
in the state
Mr.. Overton also informs us that in
the near future more rolling stock
will be added, which will include an
additional hearse, an ambulance and
a number of other conveniences necesr
sary to the proper and satisfactory
conduct of a business OF this kind.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
GEO. MCKAY & CO, MAKING I'M
PRovEMENTs

( q
The building in the rear Of the big
general store Of Geo. MacKay & Co.,
which has been used for number OF
years in the undertaking department
of this firm, is now undergoing q
number of changes which will greatly
facilitate the work as well as prove a
great convenience to those who are
called upon to use place of this kind
in paying last respects to loved ones
before taking them to their last rest
ing place.
This department is under the per-
sonal direction of Mr.. G. B. Oyerton.
who has had number of years of ex-
perience in this line, and who during
his short residence in this city has
made number Of friends who are
noting with pleasure the improve
ments that are now being made
The chapel is being entirely done
over. A large door has been cut IN
the front Of the building, giving direct
entrance thereto; the pulpit has been
changed to the south end of the
chapel; ladies' waiting room has
been added, also q folding partition
which separates the chapel from out
side view. When the work is complet-
ed in this department it will accord
ing to the opinion Of those who are
in position to know be one of the nos'
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04
An AUTO TRIP THROUGH
THE DEVELOPMENT REGION

How true it is that light can not
always be hid under bushel." J"
At last the wonder region Of Florida
is being discovered and is undergoing
a rich and rapid development.
Having heard so much about what
is going on to the south Of US we de-
termined to look it over and "see with
our own eyes and not another's.a
we did so and have wonderful
story to relate.
Early on the morning Of Washing
toms birthday with a party Of rela-
tives we left Ocala for a three days
tour of inspection.
acity Of Oaks
The first little town we passed
through was Belleview. Like so many
Of its sister-towns to the south of us
its snug and coy homes are built
around a pretty lake. Not far in the
distance is Smith lake. and only lit
tie further away is beautiful Lake
Weir,
The woods are full Of quail and the
lakes abound in fish SO the members
Of the recently organized Gun and
Rod Club are surfeited with this
sport.
The Utilities Company have com
pIeted its plant and the homes are
supplied with the modern convent
ences Of electric lights and running
water, and new homes are being built.
We were told that the little city
enjoyed most prosperous winter and
its future is most encouraging.
FIorida's Inland Ocean,
AS we ascended one Of the hills the
glistening waters of Lake Weir were
soon seen and for beauty of landscape
it still holds the record and the orange
groves that skirt its shores present a
most refreshing and charming picture.
A Real Garden Spot
Marked improvement was observed
at Frnitland Park and the growth of
Leesburg since the meeting of the
Florida State Press Association less
than three years ago is marvellous
Cement sidewalks and wide paved
asphalt streets meet the eye in all
directions and on all sides are either
new or freshly painted homes and the
yards, generous in size, are exquisite
" lovely with wealth of flowers and
tropical plants.
The business as we'll as the residen-
tiaI section shows wonderful growth
and among its new industries is a
plant for manufacturing news print
which promises to solve the shortage
of this product which civilization has
made necessity.
II il attains the success thought pos
sible too much praise can not be be-
slowed upon Mr.. Gilbert Leach Of the
Leesburg Commercial, its promoter
and whose faith in its success has
never wavered.
Hcnoring "The Father Of His Country"
A few more miles through vernal
woods, laden with the perfume OF
orange blossoms, brought us to the
popular little city Of Eustis.
We found the town in gala attire;
the natives all dressed in their best
olo and tucker; at the docks and on
the boats fluttered the flags of all ma
tons; Throughout the city, from house
top and steeple, "old Glory" spread
its proud folds to the breeze and patri-
itic music lent its spell to the occa-
sion.
Almost since its incorporation
Washington's birthday has been fit
sngly celebrated by the citizens Of
TINS progressive little city, but this
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-03-04


because this celebration was also in
commemoration of the one hundredth
anniversary of the ceding of Florida
to the Republic.
The programme was as elaborate as
it was entertaining. There were fast
speeding boat and shore races; a most
imposing historical pageant which
took place on the sloping shore of
Lake Dot, the hillside forming ma
tural amphitheatevi on. which seats
had been arranged for the vast as
semblage.
In powdered wigs and colonial cos
tunes the minuet was danced: in
wigwam the home life of the Indian
was portrayed their simple life and
native dances; later the landing of De
Soto and his retinue of notables, our
good friend, Mr. Clarence Woods, taxi
ing the part Of the conquering Castil-
liam.
Both day and night were given over.
to fun. revelry, song and dance and
the celebration will long be remember
ed as a red letter day in the annals
of the fast developing city.
One among a number of develop
ments taking place at Eustis may be
mentioned the million dollar hotel and
the fifteen thousand acre citrus pur-
chase of Mr.. Chas. H. Ingersoll of New
York and Florida known to fame
throughout the world as the manufac-
turer of the Ingersoll watch
The development Of these fifteen
thousand acres is of gigantic proper
tions and means much to the future
of Florida, so much SO that the Flor
ida Grower in a late issue devoted
two of its pages to description of it.
One can hardly comprehend its
meaning. Dotted here and there on
these $4,000 acres are sparkling lakes
and sloping hills; every stump is be
ing carefully removed, the improved
machinery is being used and in a little
while citrus trees of all varieties will
add to its wealth of charm.
One Hour Given "FIorida's Inland Me-
tropoIis''
From Eustis again over serpentine
roads and through yernal woods and
ever charming lakes we sped on to
Clermont where reside our good
friends, DR.. A. L. Izlar and Mr.. o. G.
Tignor.
The city is located on a high hill
and like the other towns in this boom
ing county is putting on its share OF
growth and its citizens. are most opti-
naistic.
After leaving Clermont we were not
long in making Orlando. which claims
to be the most beautiful city in Flor
ida. What is more, she has the
"wherewithal' to prove it.
It's residential sections are built
around Lake Lucerne and Lake Eola
and present picture Of rare and
startling beauty picture that would
quicken the interest Of the most lag
gard student at the shrine of beauty.
The homes are patterns Of the finest
type Of architecture and the lavish
ment of art added to the wealth Of
natural beauty conspire to make a
picture of entrancing loveliness.
In the yards are gigantic live oaks
and wealth of palms, ferns and flow
ers rich in color: around the lakes
are magnificent driveways, and to
make the picture more complete and
fairy-like swans are seen swimming in
Continued on Page Eight)
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CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
A Singing Rebuke,

One Of the most singing rebukes
and most humiliating one to s
man of any pride, was administered
to Mississippi's governor a few days
ago, when the veterans Of the civil
war, in annual session at TupelC
hast week, declined to allow him to
deliver an address before that body
1t does not seem that he would have
sought to address them, without an
invitation, but according to reports
he did, as the following item from
Tupelo would indicate
Gov Lee Russell received a dis
appointment during the reunion
when he made plain his desire to ad-
dress the soldiers, and his request
was denied by Gen. W. NJ. Wroten,
commander Of the Mississippi divi-
sion in the following message to him;
This is a gathering Of the men who
wore the gray in the sixties and not
a political meeting, Our program
has been arranged and can allow no
interference from any one for his
own personal benefit and we must
deny you, Gov Russell the privilege
of addressing the Veterans
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
FROM NoxUBER HEALTH UNIT.


If we were asked to same one
factor that was the greatest handi-
cap to education and davelopement
in Mississippi, we probably would be
right in saying "Hookwom Actual
tests have shawn that IN some local.
ties seventy-fiye per cent Of the
children are so afflicted Consider
ing this fact, Child Welfare Units
would be negIecting a great oppor-
tunity if they did not make a routine
hookworm microscopicaI test for
every school child This is the main
work Of the clerk-Microsc0pist.
All mothers Of Noxubee County
are cordially invited to bring their
children, under ak years Of age, to
the Child Welfare Clinic to be held
at the Court House July 4th, 9 to u
a. m. July 5th, to u a. m. and
1870 to $3.50 p. m. July 9Th, 9 a. M.
to y and 1880 to $50 p, m.
Let US weigh and measure your
babies and talk about their food and
the best methods of preventing dis
ease among the little ones, This
invitation is not meant for one or
two mothers, but for every mother
in Noxubee County. All Of US need
to know our babies better.
| AM THE BABY
am the Baby.
| am the youngest institution in
the world-and the oldest.
The Earth is my heritage when
come into being, and when | 90 |
leave it to the next generation Of
babies.
Ny mission is to leave the earth
a better place than found it.
With my million little brothers
and sisters | can do this, if the
world does not impose too many
handicaps.
Now l need pure milk and fresh
air and play.
When | am little older | shall
need good schools in which to learn
the lessons Of life.
l want to live, laugh, love, work
play.
| want to hear good music, read
good books, see beautiful pictures,
| want to build houses and roads
and railroads and cities.
| want to walk in the woods,
battle in the waters, and play in the
snow,
l lam yes'.I,day, pday and 10
morrow.
If you will make my way easy
now, | will help you when grow up
| am your hope-I AM THE
BABY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
RROLUgiONS
THE RULE OF Toll

Some men today are trying to set
aside an Old, old rule. 1t was fran
I'd in these words in a very old book
read by oldfashi0ned people now and
then
In the sweat Of thy face shalt
1hou eat bread, till thou return unto
the GROUND"
The things on which high value
rs set are the things that come by
.,EfOrt, We appraise a house a
statue, a book, symphony a bridge,
z railroad, a city by the effort spent
10 build it. A citizen is honored
VIC has added one day to another to
make a lifetime Of service. The rule
that we must earn what we get.
Ss1aastimes by accident prizes go to
hose who have not deserved them.
But the exception merely proves the
g2le.
When the workers in factory
say. as they said in Russia, Let US
get rid Of the boss and run the bust
aass ourselves" they may get rid Of
an individual, bu, they cannot dis
oose Of a law.
Thp law they ATTEMPTED to dethrone
was that of the reward Of merit and
he survival of the fttest,
DAYS Of toll and nights Of worry
arr put into the upbuiLding Of
g10urishing concern. The irresponsi-
5fs who shared nothing of the labor
and anxiety and took their pay
securely, do not see that IN denying
4nv man the chance to rise by his
SYN determined effort to a post Of
leadership they deny a chance to all.
vney wish to seize the fruits Of
snother's travail He has ar
inundated and they pounce on his
.svspartg and devide the spoil II
ru.v nave a right to take that which
NY ,have not earned, others have
rr same right TO come to them and
jsgive them Of their stolen goods
The world is not safe for
democracy till the right Of man be
sa poor or rich to his own property
s assured. We cannot live by robbing
rqr another 1t will never be right
Hat sumo who have snoozed in the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
Tulsa Riot Laid to Misuse of Word.

Tula, Okla.-Misuse Of word in
describing row between a white
girl and a negro boy is believed to
have precipitated the Tulsa race riot.
Dick Rowland, a negro bootblack,
stepped into store elevator and on
the foot of the white girl operator,
She slapped the negro and he re-
tailated by grasping her arms and
throat. She screamed and a floor
walker seized the negro, who later
was turned over 10 the police of
Tulsa. The girl filed a charge of
assault and battery and the negro was
delivered to the county authorities
by the city police
An afternoon newspaper, in report
ing the incident that caused the ex-
element used the word assault" but
gave insufficient information to
confine the term to a mere altorca-
ton The public got the meaning
that rape had been ATTEMPTED, which
was untrue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
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Acquitted on Charge of Murder

Eli Dew, colored, was tried before
Justice Flora at Shuqualak Thursday
and acquitted on the charge Of kill
ing Dave Needham, also coIored.
Inc shooting occurred on Monday,
June 18th, ia the corporate limits Of
shuquaiak, yet not a single person
soua Be found who was a witness to
the shooting After the shooting
Dew was placed in Jail to await the
result Of Needham's wounds He
died Wednesday, and on Thursday
the trial took place. Three witness
es testified to the fact that dead
man had made threats, and one
white witness tetifed that he had
tried to borrow his pistol. Testi-
mony was also brought out that Dew
tIa defendant, was home negro,
with good reputation and that
Needham was a roustabout and very
quarrelsome. In view of these facts
the defendant was discharged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
AMENDMENT. -

To the Charter Of Incorporation Of
the Merchants and Farmers Bank
of Macon, Mississippi,
BE IT KNOWN, That the Charter
of Incorporation of THE NER-
CHANTS e. FARMERS BANK of
Macon, Mississippi, which was duly
and legally authorized and granted
by the State of Mississippi on tn
Goth day of May, 1888. and which
recorded in Record Book No. 3, pag
sol of records of corporations in the
Office Of the Secetary Of the State Of
Mississippi; and also in Book
5 of the records Of Noxubee County
Mississippi, has been amended as fol
lows z'erE
Section 4. The business of said
bank shall be managed and control
ed by not more than twelve Directors
or less than nine, chosen annually
by the stockholders, and under such
rules, bylaws and regulations as
said Association may see fit to adopt,
provided the same be not in conflict
with the Constitution of the United
States and Of this State"
And this is to CERTIFY that the fore
going is full, true and correct copy
Of an amendment authorized by a
resolution voted upon and passed by
the stockholders of said bank az an
annual meeting of the stockholders,
duly and legally called and held on
the LIST. day of June, 1921, at the
office of said bank in the Town Of
Macon, Mississippi, which resolution
is apparent Of record in the Minute
records Of said bank under date
June list 1921.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. We
have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the corporate seal of said
corr, ration this the is. day ri
June, 1921.
(SeaD n. II. HARRISON,
President Of the Merchant & Farm
ers Bank Of Macon, Mississippi.
E. V. YATES,
Secretary Of The Merchants &
Farmers Bank of Macon, Mississippi
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
COUNTY OF NOXUaEE.
On this the End, day of June 1921
before me, the undersigned authori-
ty, in and for the said county and
state, personally appeared N. H.
Harrison and E. V. Yates known to
me to be the President and Cashier
respectively of THE MERCHANTS
g. FARMERS BANK of Macon,
Mississippi, corporation, who
acknowledged that they signed and
executed the abovk Ind foregoing
instrument as the act and deed of
said corporation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
A MILLION YEARS.

Stop and think-the average life
Of man is forty-five years. Al
eg forty-fiye years comes a million
-s~rs. No matter what your IDEAS.
va17 profession or your desire for
=rsalth may be, you must meet the
million years.
T'he big question to ask yourself
ls this. viii your conduct in forty
inv years warrant a great deal of
-Dssideration in the next million =?
A5} YOU will have in the next mil
ran years is your personality. BY
ge gsonslity is meant character,
ideals and the record Of good done
M the world. VIII your personality
W Wgrtt taxing?
After all, when the threshold of
tge million years comes, your only
rtzsssport, your only substance, will
~ iife as you have lived it.-Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
SENATOR HARRISONS. ---
GREAT SPEECH

A speech that renued In our own
time the classic days Of American
eloQuehce. was the arraignmeut by
Senator Harrison Of Mississippi, Of
Of the failure of the Republican
party to square performance with
pledge.
Delivered with the characteristic
vigor and fire Of SOUTHERN oratory,
the speech was as inexorable in its
ugic as was admirable in form, It's
marshaIjng If facts was mastery
and it stands an unanswerable in
actment Of the policies against
which its powerful appeal to good
faith and reason was directed-The
Buffalo Evening Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

It seems to be pretty well under
stood that there were a very large
number of the boys at the A. & NJ.
College the past session who enter
Gained a little less than an antipathy
for Gov. Russell, and is pronounced
was this feeling, it is said, that
manv Ct the graduates did not want
the Governor, who is president Of
the board of trustees, to deliver
their diplomas. Anyway it appears
that the Governor did not deliver
the diplomas Grenada Sentinel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
Sunfl0wer Tocsin SQuibs

The laxative Sims is returning
home, He should form a combination
with our verbose governor.
The coed system of education,
as to university proposition, will
receive a very black eye when the
disclosures from the trustees meet
ing are made public, if they ever are.
How Bilbo must envy the Chancel-
lOr and the Dean of the State Uni
versity as the racy news reaches
him in the fastness of Poplarville,
and regret that it is not his duty to
investigate it,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

"arg The 8a.g-r"ea 0f every
Hm raue It from the earth.
'nal.m. 10 .da summons of tile sun,
t-h 1eseerds III showers Of bless
rEa, 1t gives of its sparkling beau
y 70 The fragrant fowerj it is the
7emE that transmles base clay
tso golden grain; it is the canvas
2'-oo winch the finger Of the Infinite
Tgess Size radiant bow of promise;
* q, the dunk that cheers and brings
30 ,oTow with it; Jehovah looked
ovoH 4 at creations down and said:
u Is good William J. Bryan
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

Earl Acers, former State treasur-
err now a Topeka banker relates that
a man called at the bank the other
day and said, 81 want a checkbook
cover for lady that folds in the
middle. "-Kansas City Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

The increase IN The WHITE popu-
lation for the last decade was sc
cent, compared with 22.6 for the
period Of l9O0-19l0, while the negro
population showed a decrease Of "a.
The total population Of the state was
i,790,-lS," ,,--r *, &
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

Negroes in the Unied States mum
Der Approximately 100000 They
constitute one-seventh of the work
ing force Of the country, Of the
100000 men, 100000 are farmers
and 100000 farm laborers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

Money to loan ON well improved
farming lands in the black prairie
section of the State and oCnsr Janus
II well located and improved. Large
deals preferred. Prompt inspection
and the closing of same.
R. D, COOPER,
5l4 Miazza Woods Building,
Meridian, Miss
You can tell more about mans
intelligence from his questions thah
you can from his answers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24
HupmObih for Sale.

Hupmobile roadster, model "N", in
perfect mechanical condition. Good
cord tires, new battery; cheap for
cash. See Crigler at Horton Motor
Car Company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-24

A young man should not grieve
that he has attained neither wisdom
nsr riches: he has opportunity,
which is equal to both.