The Ocala banner., 1922-12-08
REDDICK

The many friends of Mr. d. W.
Richardson will learn with regret
Of his death which occurred at his
home here on last Wednesday even
ing about seven o'clock.
Mr. Richardson had reached the
ripe old age of eighty-seven, was a
member of the Methodist church here
and devoted christian.
His remains were laid to rest in
wildwood cemetery Thursday after
non, Rev. Bennett preached the burial
sermon at the grave. BY request,
Rev. Ray Y. Waldron sang mo Not
One"
Mr.. A. Strickland had the misfor-
tune to lose his home by fire last
Tuesday His wife and children be-
ing away, he was unable to save only
a small part of his household goods.
The house although being remodeled
several years ago was known as the
Ellen Higgins home and was former
ly owned by Mr.. John Thagard. The
loss was partly covered by insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Davis and chill
dren and Miss Edna and Mr.. William
Altno of Greenwood, S. c., arrived
here last Wednesday and will be
the guests of their aunt and auncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Tongue and Mr..
j. b. Devoe for two weeks.
Mrs. H. G. Horne had as her guests
for the Thanksgiving, her mother
and brother. Mrs. M. A. Cox, and son
B. B. Cook of FIT. White.
Miss Mildred Manning spent
Thanksgiving with her parents at An
thony.
Miss Fannie Guynn of fernando
visited her brother, Mr.. ]. S. Guynn
last week.
Mrs. w. w. Condor of Ocala spent
part of last week here the guest of
Miss Clara Smith.
Miss Irene Rou, who is teaching
school at Oxford spent last weekend
here with her mother, Mrs. Mary
E. Rou.
Mr.. j. w. Waite of Palmetto is
here looking after the shipping of
the nursery stock of the Marion
County Nursery Company of which
he is a stockholder.
The Methodists held their quarterly
conference here Saturday and Sun
day. Presiding Elder Roberts preach
ed at the morning hour, and Rev.
Geo. T. Bennett, the pastor, preached
his farewell sermon at the evening
service.
Mr.. J. j. Johnson of Barlow pass
ed through on his way to Gainesville
to the Baptist convention which is
being held there this week
Rev. Ray Y. Waldron is attending
the Baptist convention in Gainesville
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Bentley have
their new and attractive home finish
ed and have moved in. This is one
of the prettiest little homes in this
part of the county.
Milwood Lodge No. 81 K. of P. met
in regular session Tuesday evening
and conferred the rank of esquire on
Mr.. Rodney Cain. The following
were elected officers for the ensuing
term: H. Gatrell, Jr., c. CHI. Wal
ton Bishop, v. c.; J. F. Bishop, P;
S. w. McAus.ey, NJ. of w; S. L..
Fridy, X. of r. and S. and M. of F.!
c. J. Fridy, M. of e.; VIM. A Hall,
NJ. of A; Geo. w. Dansby, l. G.;
G. E. Smith, o. G. Delegates to
Grand Lodge were j. F. Bishop and
r. w. McAusley, Jr., alternates, Geo.
w. Dansby, g. e. Smith, E. D. Rou
Deputy Grand Chancellor.
The Deacon Dubbs Co., expect to
play their last performance at the
X. of p hall here Friday evening,
December 18th. The characters
promise to give those who attend
a real treat, and all those who have
failed to see Deacon Dubbs should
avail themselves of this last oppor-
tunity of seeing this splendid play
A special treat at this play will be
a novelty played by Mr.. Venice Shaw
Real music from a hand saw" This
will be worth the price of admission
alone. Watch the papers next week
for further information about this
play.