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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
SHORT ROUTE ENTHUSIASTS
EXTEND VISIT TO THIS CITY.

Coming to Ocala Friday afternoon,
twenty strong, Florida Short Route en-
thusiasts, from Columbus, Ca, and
Fort Benning held several conferences
regarding tourist matters and after
spending the night at the Harrington
Hall deparated for Clearwater. Litera-
ture of the route was distributed at
the local camp.
The party made the stops at num-
Der of Georgia and Florida cities on
their annual booster trip. The tour
starts from Columbus, Thursday morn
mig and seven hours running time
found them in Live Oak, 236 miles
from Columbus. The local tourist
camp was visited and logs and liter
allure of the Florida Short Route '"The
Short Way Home" were distributed.
The trip is being made to inspect the
roads of the suthern end of the "F. S.
r." That is from Columbus, Ga, to
Gainesville, Fla, and the trip below
Gainesville is being made to acquaint
tourists with the conditions of the
route and to urge them to use it on
returning home
The party arrived in four automo-
biles, three Studebakers and a Hud-
son and two of the former are painted
peculiarly, one in blue and one in
red. A distinctive military appearance
was given the party by the presence
of three army officers. Reuben Kyle,
recently made a city commissioners Of
Columbus, is the pacemaker and '.the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
Removal Conference
Attracts Large Attendance

scattered throughout our state, all
with the same purpose, capital re-
moval"
After the purpose was clearly
brought out by Mr. Hart, a temper
airy chairman, temporary secretary
and committeeman were made. Those
on the committee of committees
were: N. p Vowel, of Orlando, ]. ".
Walton, of Palatka, w. T. Gary, of
0cala, T. J. Appleyard, jr., of Lake
land, and r. " Atkisson, of Miami
These five men met and decided to
have the following committees: Con-
stitution and bylaws; nominations;
legislation; publicity; finance; mem
bership and credentials. They will
meet in Lakeland March Is to name
the personnel of the various commit
tees.
Orlando extended the invitation to
have the next meeting in their city.
This was accepted and the meeting
will be held in Orlando April 5.
J. j. Gerig, on behalf of Ocala,
extended thanks to Palatka for it's
generosity in casting the tie vote in
favor of Ocala. After voting thanks
to Ccala for its hospitality the first
capital removal meeting adjourned,
to meet n Orlando April 5.
Numbered among some of the prom
inent delegates attending this con-
vention were: Editor George NJ.
G3olsby, of Wauchula, Editor Goode
II. GaesTy, Of Palatka, j. W. Hart,
secretary of Chamber of Commerce,
OF Palatka, Editor T. j. Appleyard, of
Tallahassee and his son T. ]. Apple
ward, ir., secretary of Lakeland
Chamber OF Commerce, D. S. Welsh,
Of Oldsmar, A. L. Izlar, Of Clermont,
bo4h former 0cala citizens, r. v. At
iisson, OF Miami, who also resided in
lCala far number of years, being
Z. ne time the Methodist minister
tore. N. P. Yowell, of Orlando and
many others.
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COFFEE FOR THE MuLTITuDEs

This has been great week for the
coffee drinkers and those who are
fond of dainties.
Mrs. Mann, of ST. Cloud, who is an
adept, has been giving demonstrations
of the virtues of Senate coffee, manu-
featured at Tampa, to throngs of peo-
pie.
First the demonstration was at the
U-Serve Store, No. 1. This popular
store supplemented the delicious bev-
erage with a demonstration of Gold
Bar Fruits, consisting Of apples, april
cots, pears, peaches and pineapples.
twas certainly a great treat to its
customers.
Today Mrs. Mann will be at Mr..
Walter Marsh's Main Street market,
and tomorrow at Mr.. Fred W. Cooks
grocery and market.
Everyne who purchases a can of the
delicious Senate coffee will be given a
number, and the lucky holder will
win a set of china of nearly fifty
pieces.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
WIFE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR
PARK TRAMMELL PASSES AWAY

"aea the news reached ocala
inc critical illness, which
= 50 closely followed by the
news Of the death Of Mrs. Park
''aAmeil, wife Of our United States
sna'of' i caused in our city a severe
4se q Sadness Mrs. Trammeu was
Veiai layorite in Ocala, where she
= often visited at tn home of Mrs.
I carney. She was making her
saas @ visit here while in Florida
many social affairs had been
sa'ea u her honor. Her death
used much sorrow here.
"a. lfammell came to Florida to
asr relatives. having come at
eae g avoid the severe winters
Washington. She was taken ill
-. 'el arriving. Her condition
- = alarming that an operation
eesned advisable. This was per
H.. week ago. and it was thought
4 ~ was getting along very nice
osa late Tuesday afternoon she
a. very much worse. and her
Ill, e eleven O'Clock Tuesday
co.. w vas conscious until four
ne afternoon Of her death.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
ACCIDENT TO TWO
OCALA BOYS

The many friends of Mr.. Frank
Gates of this city will be sorry to
learn that he was quite badly hurt
while he was on his way to attend
the American Legion meeting at West
Palm Beach, which convened in that
city this week.
Mr.. Gates was riding his motorcy-
Gle, accompanied by Mr.. Lewis Smith,
riding in the side car. The accident
occurred not far from Umatilla while
they were making sharp turn, and
a Ford car coming in the opposite d.
rection collided with them, the Ford
ear turning completely over, and the
motorcycle being badly damaged.
Both Mr.. Gates and Mr.. Smith were
thrown to the ground, Mr.. Smith es-
Gaping with only few scratches, but
Mr.. Gates was not so fortunate, as he
was severely injured. He was taken
to Umatilla, where he received medi-
cal attention, and is now at Eustis
with his uncle, Mr.. W. c. Jeffords. We
trust that he will soon be out as u.s.
ual with smile and cheerful how
dy'' for everyone.
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Father of the F. S. r." having worked
out shorter way home from the
north than before that time had been
used Added distinction is given the
party by the presence of Colonel T.
Hicks Fort, one Of Georgia's most
prominent lawyers and a man who
may make the gubernatorial race in
Georgia on the expiration OF Cover
nor Hardwick's term. 1t was learned
from one of the party, Colonel Fort.
who is well known throughout Geor-
gia for his most successful career
and for many years solicitor of the
city court at Columbus, has made sew
eral speeches en- route here and his
oratory has proven one of the feat
ures of the meetings held in the in
terest of good roads.
Secretary j. Henderson, of the f S.
r., is another official of the ute
on the present tour.
In that Ocala is en- route to Gaines
vile, the tourists the party NAV Sc
cure for the route this season will in
many cases pass through Ocala. With
the distance much shorter and he
condition of the road such as to
cause no delay on any moment. the
booster claim the F. S. R., is The
logical route to take home.
The party visited Silver Springs
and were warm in their praises of its
wonders view from the glass bot on
boats. While here the party made
their headquarters at the Mario
County Chamber of Commerce.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
ORDER OF ELKS ELECT OFFICE

Tuesday night the Elks lodge of
Ocala held one of the most important
and largely attended meetings in
some time. This was the night set
aside for the election of officers, and
the friendly rivalry manifested in the
election was perhaps the cause of the
extra large attendance There were
number of candidates nominated at
a previous meeting for each of the
offices and after the ballots were all
in the following was found to be the
result:
Exalted Ruler-W. r. Pedrick.
Esteemed Leading Knights. NJ
Lummus.
Esteemed Loyal Knight. G..
Bailey.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-W. E.
Nelson.
Secretary. p Galloway.
Treasurer-A T. Thomas.
Trustee for Three YEARS.. C. M.
Thomas.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Tiler-Walter Perkins.
The retiring exalted ruler. Mr. A.
A. Vanderbrock was elected dele tie
to the meeting of the Grand Lodge,
with c. w. Hunter as alternate
The Elks lodge of Ocala, No. 286, Is
rapidly growing in membership and
interest. and at Tuesday nights
meeting there were four candidates
for membership initiated into he
mysteries of the order, Messrs. Evans,
Strother and Darden, of Ocala. and
Marshal McDaniels, of Dunnellon, and
after 1T" was all over each of he
new members confessed to having
learned few things never before
thought Of At this meeting three
applications for membership were
reported on favorably and the canii-
dates will receive their insEruc IS
in Elkdom at the grst meeting IN
April, at which time also the nelly
elected officers will be installed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

she sang for me, her sweet lullabies
when a tiny lad, and until her death
at the age of 81 her sweet soprano
tones ringing and clear as those COM
ing from the throat of a nightingale
instead of aSlittle mother, silver hair
ed and bent with age, thrilled me with
the greatest passion for song that I
have ever or shall ever experience
We were several children, all are sing,
ers or musicians, one a pianist and
composer Orlando Sentinel.
Those who heard Mr.. Swain, when
he last appeared in Ocala are eager
to listen to him again.
He will be accompanied on the
piano by Miss Jessie Pamplin. who
has gained very delightful place in
the musical world. The following is
the program to be given by this
talented artist:
l. (a) "Ruddier Than the Cherry
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Mrs. Trammell is survived by her
devoted husband, Senator Park Tram
nell, her mother and father, Mr.. and
Mrs r. G. Darby of Crescent City, a
brother, T. G. Darby, Jr.. of Jackson
vile. and two sisters, Mrs. George
Phillips of Winter Park, and Mrs.
Charles Dickinson of Orlando.
1t was the request of the deceased
to be buried in her former home in
Lakeland. Her funeral took place in
that city Thursday afternoon, from
the Baptist church, where she for
merly worshipped. There were pres
emit many Of her friends, who gather
ed to pay their last respects to the
dead
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
DIR. CHAS. E. BARKER TO GIVE FOUR
INTERESTING LECTURES IN OCi

Through the efforts of the Ocala
Rotary club the people of Ocala and
Marion county will have the oppor-
tunity of hearing Dr. Charles E. Bar
ker. Of Grand Rapids, Mich. former
health adviser of William Howard
Taft, Frank A. vanderlip and other
persons of national prominence give
his famous lectures
The frs tot the lectures will take
place THE Methodist church in a
Union meeting at o'clock on the
subject OF The Road to Happiness
to- which everyone is cordially in
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

vited There will be no admission nor
will there be any collection
On Monday morning at 8 o cl
will address the students of he
OcalaI High school, taking for lis
subject How to Make the Most Gut
of Life" In the afternoon at 4 o'clock
he will talk to the women on 4
Mothers Relation to Her
and in the evening at O'Clock he.
will talk to the men on "A Fa
Responsibility to His Son.
Mr. Barker comes to Ocala highly
recommended and one should no iii
to take advantage of this oppa
to hear him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
MR. E2MlN SWAIN TO GIVE AEON
CERT

Ocala claims Edwin Swain, as her
own and he should be greeted by
very large crowd on Monday night
when he is to appear in concert at
the Ocala Wowans club. He arrived
in Florida last week from New York,
and his first appearance took place in
Winter Garden, where he was greeted
with house that was overhowing
BY al means he should ge. the same
treatment in Ocala where he, and his
family are so well known
Edwin Swain, who made such a
notable appearance in the premiere
of the prize oratorio. THE Apoca-
lypse," singing with Cyrena Van
Gordon. of the Chicago Opera Com
pany, in the title roles. early last
summer in Davenport. Ia, came to
Orlando yesterday directly from
New York for concert tour of Flor
ida which will begin tonight with
a recital at the Woman's Club in
Winter Park From here he goes to
St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Ocala, Pa
latka, and then to Atlanta, Ca, Green
vile, S. c., and then returns for fur
ther engagements in philadelphia and
New York city.
Mr.. Swain is a Floridian, hav-
ing been born near Ocala. where his
parents had moved in 1875 from
the New England states, and this
singer. who has delighted audiences
in practically every musical city of
any note in the country with his
great baritone voice, that has been
said By several leading music critics
Of the northwest to be remarkable not
only for its power and resonance, but
also for its almost uncanny soulful
ness which plays havoc with ones
heartstrings, and penetrates the
stolidity Of even the most stole. was
reared in Marion county and not until
he had grown into young manhood
did he leave his home for New York
city to study music. In the great me-
tropolis he came under the motherly
wing" Of Nine Louise Won Feilitzsch.
the noted vocal instructor, who also
had been the teacher Of Evan Will
liams, the well known American sing
er, and was also teacher Of Edward
johnson, who is now leading tenor of
the Chicago Opera Company He also
studied for some time with Herbert
Witherspoon and Oscar Saenger.
Asked where he received his first
appreciation Of music and how he had
gained this great ambition to become
a singer, he said:
1t was mother. She was the most
beautiful singer | have ever known
l shall always remember the songs
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
MANY Prominent Citizens From All Over the State
Invade Our City to Discuss the Important
Issue of New Site for the State Capital

iof the majority must be obeyed The
time has passed when a few can die
tate to the progressiveness of any
part of Florida in any manner that
reards or burdens Too few in the ma
ton know of Florida's potentialities
TOO few in Florida know of the
administration of her government
| from the most inaccessible location
| in the whole Sunshine State, and
while we have great voice raised
| in opposition to the continuance Of
the capital, as presently located un-
der the constitution, make bold to
assert that there is laborious task
ahead of US, yet one our united eff
forts will handle am convinced
that through proper organization an
amendment making capital removal
a reality is a certainty Take me not
as being critical in stating that in
the press reports there has been a
misapprehension of the purpose Of
this convention. The convention was
called with the idea of forming an
association for capital removal, moth
ing more, AID. gentlemen, thas Is
what we will accomplish. am con-
/, WINGED, as the outcome of this gath
ering.
II is altogether evident the for
nation of capital removal associa-
tion will come into being through an
unselfshness of purpose, here evidenc-
ed by every city and county desiring
capital removal We are not going 20
argue among ourselves where the
capital is to be, but stand together
,Enselishly, to make its removal pos
sibilisy. ii pAninsular Florida, al
some point that IS readily accessi-
1 BILE to the majority As stated in the
call for this meeting, the state CAPT
ltal should be removed to a centra
accessible section to discontinue the
present heavy burden on a vast ma
ijority CT the states population Oh
viously the present waste of time,
labor and money must grow as pop
ulation and developments increase.
In view of this fact and without re-
gard to location, the Palatka cham
Der of commerce extends to your or
ganization an invitation to par
ticipate in the formation of an associa-
ton whose object shall be the capital
removal We believe that every pro-
gressive citizen is in accord with
this.
I'VE are for Florida and anything
tending to develop all Florida, and
we will fight with any peninsular
city for this purpose, but against
none. This convention should build
an organization that will take you
individually back to your respective
cities and counties with an enthu-
siasn that will weld around you, as
the delegate in this vital issue, a
local organization talking and work
ing necessarily for capital removal.
AS an outcome of this meeting there
should be one hundred organizations
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
TEMPLE ATTRACTIONS

A number of the attractions at
Temple the past week were
perb. Specially so were Shirley
in the Triumph. of Love- and
Brady in Hush Money"
The football enthusiasts
charmed with Charles Ray in his
duction entitled: Two MIMI Is
Col"
Among the pictures to be s'le =
the coming week are the follow
Kathleene Macdonald in Her %
cial Value Gouvcnier Morr
OF Hearts" Wallace Reid il
Diggers,v Eileen Percy, in
Boy" Elaine Hammersfein
Announce Your Marriage.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

AS a result Of his car starting
while he was cranklng it last Sunday.
4. S. Light, ST., OF Reddick, was run
over and had his leg broken. Mr.
Light was about to start to Sunday
school when the accident occurred
Both bones in his leg were fractured
and he will no doubt be confined to
his bed for some time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

The streets of this city were throng.
a last Monday with Florida's most
nrominent citizens, who had gathered
from all parts OF the state to attend
the capital removal meeting. The
largest delegation came from Orlan-
do they having sent twenty cars,
headed with their band, which rem
dered while here a very delightful
concert.
The meeting was held in the Ma
rin county court house, and was cell
Id 10 order by Judge w. S. Bullock,
Who named Col R. F. Rogers as tenn
porary chairman. He called on Rev.
c. L. Collins to ask the divine bless
inrs on this crowd of representative
men and women. Rev Mr.. Collins
was followed by Mayor Eugene Peek,
who IN a short but well chosen speech
made them welcome to our city. DR..
Peek laid stress upon the fact that we
must stand together and make a cen
ter rush at the right time. Judge w.
S. Bullock, who is president of the To-
cal capital removal club" welcomed
the guests. This meeting brought
out the fact that we do not mean to
divide the state, but that we do in.
tend to have a reapportionment
His speech was sandwiched with
witticisms, which kept the large au-
dience at close attention, He in vel
coming the strangers to our city as
sured them that our latchstring was
hanging outside, and was one hun
bred feet long, anu wanted everyone
to catch hold, open the gates and
make themselves at home.
In his talk before this large delega.
ticn Of prominent men from all over
the state, Col. r. F. Rogers also stat
ed that the first thing to be consid-
cred was reapportionment. Colonel
Rogers had jotted doirn from the last
census many items of interest along
the lines Of the u6fairness as to pop
ulaticn and representation. as the
constitution now stands. There APP
pears to be no justice. The popula,
ton Of east and south Florida has
grown so rapidly that they need more
representatives.
Colonel Rogers was followed by J.
Y. Hart Of Palatka who made a talk
telling Of the K son of this meeting
% follows:
AT the outset. permit me to ex
press the hope we may come to an
early understanding of what we are
al here to accomplish and to ask that
my remarks be accepted in their gen
erai application and without regard
@ the city which / represent. hope
% establish the soundness of policy
sn2 will cement the representatives
hsFe assembled into an organization
1H1 Knows no preferential state sec.
o0k'aiism, but an organization com.
p'ssH Of citizens proud to proclaim
themselves always and first, Florid.
ans The time has come in the his
"fy q this great state when the will
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Colonel T. j. Appleyard, state prin-
ter, was an Ocala visitor Monday. He
was here to catch the trend of public
sentiment on Capitol Removal His
friends we're glad to realize how well
he is carrying his age He is one Of
the few survivors Of the Confederate
navy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Among the distinguished visitors
TO OcaIa Monday was Maj. Gen. Harp.
of Palatka. commander of the Flor
ida Division United Confederate Vet
eran1. While here he was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T.. CARNEY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Senator w. A. Russell, OF Crescent
City, was among Putnam's splendid
delegation Monday and did not forget
the Banners latch string. For long
time Senator Russell was editor of
the Palatka News. He is an eloquent
speaker and fluent writer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17
FIRE DESTROYS SCHOOL HOUSE
AT WILDWOOD

A fire which started at 6 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon completely de-
stroyed the beautiful new brick
school house at wildwood. It was a
two story building and was a total
loss
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

His friends throughout the nation
will rejoice to know that General Ju-
liam Carr is recovering from a very
serious illness.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

The drive for new members to the
Marion County Chamber of Com
merce is meeting with sweeping sue
cess.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-03-17

Ocala has seventy-fve gr
adjustments. and nvs baker
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
After Ten Years
BY MARION RUBINcAM
DECISION
Chapter 20.

There was a practice match next
afternoon, and when it was over, Paul
stopped off to see Mrs. Mum, but Mrs.
Mum was in bed with a headache,
and Patty, seeing her sister sitting
alone on her porch, took Paul over
there.
Millie decided this was an occasion,
and that she should rise to it appro-
priately.
Wouldn't you like tea?" she asked.
Paul grinned. you have read my
thoughts
Mile disappeared toward the kit
chen, to give Bridget instructions.
Now Bridget had never served after
noon tea. Card parties always had
sandwiches and olives and cake ard
coffee-Millie said hurriedly "tea and
some of those small cakes and bread
and butter, and bring it out on a tray
All of which was clear-except the
bread and butter part When tea ar
rived, and a huge black painted kit
chen tray, a loaf of bread 10 be cut,
bread knife and the butter dish, oc-
SuplCd INC ploSC VI hOhOl
Millie flushed red with modification,
Paul laughed off the mistake, ard
Patty, coming to the rescue, made very
thin slices of buttered bread, and sent
the loaf back to the kitchen. Bridget
added further to the disgrace by serv-
ing in Bingham apron spotted with
flour.
Paul laughed a great deal at every
thing. While the visitors stayed, he
was frequently at the Parke's or the
|, Buchannans, usually with some of his
| friends. Patty and Mrs. Mum quickly
became the center of interest for these
cut-of-town boys, for Patty was pretty
she had a manner that only comes
| from the confidence and broad view CT
a travelled person, and her clothes
were the cut and fashion these chaps
had seen on their own sisters.
AS for Mrs. Mum her quick com
ments and easy flow of conversation
made her as popular as any young
girl could be. All of which inevitably
caused great deal of talk and jeal
ousy from other would-be hostesses
Mile, of course, was part of th;s
new circle.
Never knew you to take such ar
interest in tennis" Humphrey remark
ed one evening when Millie came
home late for dinner. For every after
noon she attended the matches.
ITS only five minutes of seven,
Mile answered indifferently
well, we have waited supper al
| hour for you"
mo, I've decided never to have din
ner until seven. Six is really too un