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I i 'I IIIUMI TAMPA WEEKLY TRIBUNE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1909 -1 i- THE WEEK'S NEWS AND GOSSIP THROUGHOUT FLORIDA I ing at the Methodist church Wednes lowahip everywhere and never has PASSENGER TRAIN BUMPS INTO SOME FREIGHT CARS SURPRISE WEDDING OCALA COUPLE IS HAPPILY MARRIED FISH YARN FROM ST. PETERSBURG KEY WEST HAS A FINE CHRISTMAS Serious Accident Narrowly Averted Near Silver Springs News Notes and Personals OCALA, Dec. 23 (Special.) As the northbound Seaboard train was Hearing Silver Springs Wednesday afternoon it ran into some box-cars on the Rentz spur, which were not quite clear of the main line. No one was injured but the engine was pretty badly crippled; the cow-catcher was damaged, the boiler had some flues displaced, one of the tcylinders broken, one side of the cab was broken off and some other damage was done. The train was delayed about five hours, until a new engine could be sent out.

There were quite a number of Ocala passengers on board this belated train. Mr, and Mts. Walter Yonge have returned home from a visit to Eustls, where they spent a week. C. H.

Lloyd is spending a few days In Jacksonville. C. L. Gamsby is at home from Birmingham, to spend Christmas with his family. Miss Rhoda is at home from a delightful visit in Jacksonville.

Miss Mattie Wright, of Union Springs, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. A. Carmichael. Messrs.

Robert and Leslie Andevson arrived home this morning from Washington-Lee University to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents. Miss Esther Weathers and Mrs. B. S. Weathers, of Tampa, came up yesterday from Wordenor, on Lake Weir, where they spent several days with Mrs.

D. S. Woodnow. Mrs. R.

E. Cole and little son have gone to Jacksonville to spend Christmas with relatives. Air. Hertford, of California, is expected to arrive at Kendricks in a day or two to visit his sister, Mrs. J.

B. Webb. Born, yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. 'j.

H. Humphreys on outSh Fourth street, a son. Mrs. Lylian McElroy, of Orlanelo, is the Christmas guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John Dozier. Alex O. Bailey, who came down to Ocala to act as best man at the wedding of his friend, J. P. Cooper, and Miss Lillian Thagard, returned to hi shome in Savannah Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Snowden and her daughter, Mrs. Goree Nelson, who came up to attend the wedding of Miss Thagard and Mr. Cooper, will return to Sum-terville this afternoon. Mrs.

Snowden expects to spend the winter at Sura-terville with her daughter. Mr Mrs. Charles Foy came up Wednesday afternoon from Beilevlew and are the- Christmas guests of Mrs. Foy' parents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Campbell, at the irhome on Orange avenue. NEWS OF ARCADIA. Local Brevities and Pleasant Personal Mention.

ARCADIA, Dec. 25 (Special) Mr. and Mrs. T. B.

King and two daughters re turned nome Sunday from Baltimore. E. A. Thomas and two daughters returned Saturday from Virginia. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Wey returned Thursday from Jacksonville. Miss Willie and Master "Ed Welles are home for the holidays from Stetson also Claud and Hugh Jones. Jim Hollinsworth is home from Columbia College at Lake City.

Marion Durrance of Virginia, is home spending the holidays with relatives. Carl Hayman of Tampa, is in the city visiting relatives. Jim Morgus entertained quite a number of his friends on Yednesday- night, the occasion being his 16th birthday. He received quite a number of presents. Refreshments were served, cakes, hot chocolate and fruit.

B. F. Myers of Moscow Mills, Maryland, is visiting his son J. J. Myer, for the winter.

Mrs. H. M. Hampton is visiting her father II. E.

Carlton for the holidays. Jack Matthews, a conductor on one of the local freight trains between this place and Lakeland, was badly mashed in coupling some cars. He was carried to Lakeland. Such fine rains visited our section for three davs this week and for two days the weather has been very cold and we had frost. Capt.

Lester of Boco Grande, spent several hours in the city Thursday en route to Punta Gorda to spend Christmas with his family. Mrs. John Parker and children left Thursday for Ft. Myers to spend the holidays with relatives. Miss Ethel and brother Cecil Hull of Manatee county, spent Tuesday and Tuesday- niRht as guast3 of Dr.

and Mrs. C. H. Smith. Bailey Gause and Tom Whidden of Lily, were in the city Thursday doing business.

Invitations are out to a banquet given by the Pace, River Masonic Order at the De Soto Hotel on Monday night, the L'Tth. Installation of new officers at the Lodge before banquet. Miss Ves Parker returned home Thurs- day afternoon. Mrs. Geo.

Mobley Is ill at this writing. HUNDRED MEN ARE IDLE FROM FIRE AFTERMATH OF DESTRUCTION OF BIG DIXON PLANT. Office Buildinq and Boat House Alone Saved From Flames Loss Quarter of Million. CRYSTAL RIVER. Dec 26.

(Special.) The biggest fire that has ever occurred in this part of the state happened Friday morning. 4 a. in the plant of the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company. C. E.

Henriks, superintendent, estimates the loss at Besides the loss of the mill, the immense warehouses, which were full of merchantable pencil stock, the cable way which was constructed at cost of $18,000 an immense stock of squared cf-dar logs, twenty-five high, covering a space nearly a quarter of a mile square, railroad trackage, shingle supply, all are a complete loss. The office building and boat house, with a small quantity of cedar logs, are all that is left of the immense plant. The mill has been established here nearly thirty years and has been increasing in value and importance ever since. Nearly one hundred employees are thrown out of work. No information has been given out relative to plans for rebuilding.

As this place is headquarters for the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company in the South it is thought very likely that the plant will be rebuilt. At the time of the fire C- E- Henrik was on his way home from Cedar Keys on the yacht Eleanor IV, arriving here at 9 a. m. Ed. A.

Tipton, from New York, was here the early part of the 'week. He will return the early part of the year for a longer stay-George J- Boswell. county assessor; 11. Boswell, superintendent of Dunnellan mines, at Hernando, with a party of several friends, arrived yesterday from Inverness and chartered the auxiliary schooner Nellie for a hunting expedition in the Ches-senowiska section. W.

B. Edwards, a prosperous farmer, of the Rest Level section, has rented his farm and moved into town to make his home with his son, R-E. Edwards. J. B.

Cutler, the enterprising ice man. has returned from Tampa, where he has arranged for installing a large ice plant in West Tampa. Mr. Cut ler will continue to operate his plant at this place. Mrs.

S. Joyce, writes: "About a year ago I bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It cured me of a severe case of kidney trouble of several years standing. It certainly is a grand, good medicine, and I heartily recommend it." Sold in Tampa by the Anti-Monopoly Drug Store. CITIZENS' JOY RIDE Orlando Autoists All Ready for the Start to Jacksonville ORLANDO, Dec.

26. Arrangements for the Citizens' Joy Ride to Jack-, sonville are about completed and those who are to participate are getting matters ready for the start, which will be on December 2S. Coming so near the of a year's business, it will be impossible for a number of business men to leave home for three days who otherwise would be in the crowd of enthusiastic Orlandoitcs who will invade the city of Jacksnville and let the people know about the beauties and pleasures of "Orlando the Beautiful." Among those who are sure to go are the following, with the names of the cars ttiey will drive: H. S. Beeman.

E. M. F. "30." J. L.

Giles. Cadillac II. Mrs. D. C.

Thompson. E. M. F. "30." W.

A. Ross, Stevens-Duryee Little Six. B. Drew, Cadillac G. M.

Overstreet. Reo. Walter Drennen, Buick 16. B. C.

Abernathy, Buick 17. Mrs. V. F. Moody.

Buick 10. Davis. E. M. F.

"30." Frank Pounds, Buick 10. R. B. Hosford. E.

M. F. "30." T. Watkins. Cadillac "30." W.

S. Morris. E. M. "30." These cars will each carry from three to six people and there are several others that will in all probability go but cannot at this date make a positive promise.

The first night will be epent in St. Augustine and the second day and night in Jacksonville. Many white pennants bearing the word "Orlando" in blue will be freely used in decorating the cars and occupants. If the people along the route and in Jacksonville do not know that Orlando is vn the map at present they will certainly know it before the crowd of ladies and gentlemen return to Orange county. Bishop James Atkins, who preached at the conference just finished at Lakeland, is a guest of Col.

and Mrs. Watkins at their beautiful home, "Dixie," on Lake Lucerne. The bishop thinks Orlando the prettiest town he has' seen in Florida and will remain several days with the Watkins, who are his relatives. i Merchants all report a nice holiday trade and Oranire avenue hon crowded with a busy crowd of Christ mas shoppers all the week. The express office and postofflce are literally swamped with packages but are handling them all as expeditiously as possible.

RAILWAY FOR JACKSONVILLE Surveying Parties to Start from Live Oak Early Next Month LIVE OAK. Dec. 26. The extension of the Florida railway from this city to Fernandina is assuming a more definite shape no wthnn ever before. The surveying party will be in the field early in January, and their office and headquarters will be in Jacksonville.

The new survey will be made from Live Oak to Jacksonville via White Springs, and Trom Jacksonville to Fernandina. This line of road will be the shortest and most direct line of road from West Florida to Jacksonville, and the only direct line from this section of the state to Fernandina. The shops for this road will be located in this city. The will be built as soon work commences on the roadbed, which will be pome time In March. Gcala enjoyed a pleasanter or lovelier Christmas.

There was not a single tragedy to mar the serenity of the day. In the evening the young people enjoyed a thoroughly delightful dance at Yonge's hall. It was given especially in compliment to the college boys and girls who are at home for the hoi-idays and the evening was a most de. lightful one. Christmas Weddings A.

B. Halsell. of Oak, and Miss Pearl "VVhitzIg, of Anthony, were very quietly married Christmas morning at the home of the bride. At the home of the bride in this city a quiet wedding was solemnized this morning. The contracting parties were Miss Chalker.

one of our pleasant and accommodating telephone girls, and Mr. William Knoblack, of Martin. The groom is a son of the Ui 1 1 1 1 1 tUUULJ 1 1 or Marion county pioneer and he is a fine young man. He and his young bride will reside at Martin. Miss Pearl Duke, of Leesburg, Is the guest of Mrs.

J. J. Gates. One of the most delightful of the Christmas parties in Ocala was the one on Thursday morning at which time Mrs. C.

C. Todd entertained her Sunday school class of young ladles at her home on Lake Wl-r avenue. The young girls spent a most happy morning with their teacher and each girl was presented with a lovely silk work bag. Personal Mention Dr. James Chase of Jacksonville, is spending his Christmas vacation with his son in this city.

Mrs. J. S. Jewell and little daughter, leave tomorrow for Dothan, and Thomasville, to spend two months with relatives and Mr and Mrs. R.

T. Adams and baby and Mrs. D. C. Edwards, are spending Hip Christmas season with Mr.

ana ft-e IV Stringfellow in Gainesville. jjiS3 Edna Nelson has returned to he'r in Tampa after a pleasant 'visit here. As a farewell compliment to her her hostess, Miss Annie Atkm- son, gave a very loveiy wmi on Thursday evening. There were four tables of players and after the games a chafing dish supper was enjoyed. Mr.

and Mrs. C. V. Miller, of Jacksonville, are the guests of their Ocala relatives. Cow Case Tried Circuit court adjourned yesterday afternoon for the Christmas holidays.

The. Inst ense tried was that of Mr. Stuman of Lowell against the A. C. L.

Railway for killing one of his cows. Mr. Stuman wanted fifty dollars for his cow and the railroad wanted to pay him only thirty-five. As the cow was killed within the yard limits of Lowell the attorney for the railroad contended that the road was not required to fence its track within the yard limits, and hence was not responsible for the killing of the cow. The jury took the same view of the matter and returned a verdict in fa-for of the railroad company.

Mr. Raymond B. Bullock represented Mr. Stuman and Mr. R.

A. Burford the railroad company. Mr. and Mrs. C.

N. Kirkland are spending the holidays at Sutherland. Mr. and Mrs R. T.

Birdsey and little son, of Macon, are the Christmas guests of Mrs. Birdsey's mother, Mrs. H. A. Ford.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stevens and Miss Nellie Stevens spent Christmas at Lakeland with relatives. It is announced that the Rentz railroad will run It3 first train into Ocala on January 2. It will run from Ocala to Silver Springs, Burbank and Fort McCoy, and later on will go to Orange Springs.

Salt Springs and Palatka. It will help along In the upward move, ment of Ocala. 1 Rich Man's Gifts are Poor besides this: "I want to go on record as saying that I regard Electric Bitters are one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman, writes Mrs. O. Heineavult, of Vestal Center, N.

"I can never forget what it has done for me." This glorious medicine gives a woman buoyant spnrits, vigor of body and jubilant, health. It quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting spells, and dizziness; soon bulds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them, 50 cents at all druggists. THIS SOUNDS "GOOD' Webster Fortunates Guests at a Chicken Pillau and Bird Fry WEBSTER, Dec. 26.

The pillau and bird fry given at the home of Misses Jennie and Leona Gardner was greatly enjoyed by all present. About eighteen guests were present. Miss Hallie Zeizler is home from Center Hill to spend the holidays. Mrs. Thompson of Lake City, accompanied by Mrs.

Edwards of the same place, have arrived and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Getzen.

Miss Edyth Bates, who has taught the Mabel school, has returned home to the delight of her many friends. Master Wyche Getzen. who has been spending the past several months in Lake City, returned home last week. Mrs. J.

P. Phelps and daughter, Miss Alberta, spent Sunday here with friends. Francis Hayes, who is now at Crescent Citj. is expected home soon to spend the holidays. Milton Roberts of Georgia has arrived to spend the winter with relatives here.

Rev. and Mrs. D. F. McLeod have gone to Sanford to live.

G. R. Culver of Linden spent Sunday Webster. Rev, Geo. Henderson returned Monday from Lakeland, where he attended the annual conference of M.

TJ. Church South. The Christmas tree will be at the High School auditorluiS this ear. A program, consisting of several interesting plays, will also be rendered. Mrs.

Nora Collins returned today from KIssimmeo. where she spent several rlavs with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. V. Mitchell.

Prof. Saunders and wife have moved to Webster. They were formerly from Dade City, but Prof. Saunders 13 the principal of the Linden school. Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. Get2en spent several days last week in Jacksonville. The Webster Literary Society met last evening at the residence of Mrs.

J. IT. Fussell. The society has recently ben reorganized. The society iu Mrf- Wood.

hf Wi'mans Home Missionary So- ciety held its regular monthly meet- will meet next time with Miss Mc AT ST. PETERSB ANNUAL MILITARY BALL TO RECEMBER 31 BE Cynical Outcasts In Session Delightful Christmas Services for Sun- day Schools ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 24. (Special.) The announcement of the marriage of James H.

Shirah, of Tampa, and Mrs. Evelyn A. Gause, of this city, while not unexpected by their close friends, was considerable of a surprise to the general public. Mrs. Gause was very well known and esteemed here and her many friends, while regretting that in future she wili reside in Tampa, all join in wishing her every happiness in life.

Mr. anil Airs. Shirah will be at home after January 10 at 213 Brevard avenue, Tampa. On Friday December 31, tho fourth annual military ball will bi given by Company at the Armory at city hall. Arrangements have been made to have the lights On until 2 a.

m. and no effort has been spared to make this the most successful affair In the history of the company. A competition drill will be a feature ot the evening program, this to take- placa before the grand marcn, which latter will be led by Dr. Roy Ridgeley and wife. The dancing will stop for a few minutes just before midnight to permit of demonstration at the opening of the New Year.

The Cynical Outcasts" held their regular semi-monthly meeting last night at the home of the president. Two new members, one from Trenton, N. and the other from Philadelphia, were voted in, and present at the festivities. At the conclusion of the evening's business a light luncheon was served at which the doctor, arrayed as a Frenoii chef did himself proud in the preparation of a Welsh Rarebit. The professor rendered several excellent selections on the The next meeting will be held at the home of the vice president ou the Bayshorc.

Last night every church in town was tilled to its capacity by the members and visitors attending the Christmas exercises given by the various Sunday schools. Much pleasure was manifested by children and grown-ups alike in the beautiful decorations and the awarding of the presents caused many a youthful exclamation of delight to escape from the happy recipients of the same. It seems as it the building boom of the past summer was only a starter in the of improvements to be made hero. The past week has marked the laying of foundations for a large number of new homes and plans are prepared for the erection of many more right alons through the- winter. Greater activity than ever before is being shown in real estate circles, and the amount of property that has beeff purchased for the building of homes here by the tourists is far greater than ever before so early in the season.

The Inauguration of the double boat service put on by the Favorite Line between here and Tompa has marked a new era in the connection between the two cities. That this schedule ia bound to prove of great benefit to tho traveling public was evidenced by expression heard on every hand regarding the new schedule. It will be of great benefit to the citizens of this town especially, and with the completion of the road to the county seat will link these two cities together as they never have been 1 1 4. 4. 4.

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4 4 4 4 IN FAIR FLORIDA. 4. 4 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- Perpetual Summer Estero American Eagle: Heavy snow reported throughout the Southwest; perpetual summer in South Florida. No wonder the homeseekers are coming our way by the thousands. A Helping Hand Florida Industrial Record: Every true Florldian, native or adopted, will welcome the people from other parts of the country who come among thorn with a glad and helping hand.

Lands in Demand Rradentown Journal New settlers are arriving almost daily, and are buy-i ing homes and farms so rapidly that it is only a question of a few months when most of the desirable lands near the city will be taken; day night from Wesleyman College at Macon. for the holidays. T. E. Filder of Gardener, was In the city Friday trading.

m. fe' Every month I would very nearly 7l STORES URG Wei 1 S3 NUPTIALS PRINCIPAL SOCIAL EVENT OF THE WEEK. Other General News and Personal Notes of Thriving Marion County Business Center. OCALA, Dec. 22.

Special) The leading social event in Ocala this week was the wedding at high noon today uniting in holy matrimony the lives of Miss Lillian Thagard of this ctty and Mr. Joseph Percy Cooper of Savannah, Oa. The nuptials were celebrated at Grace Episcopal church, Rev. Campbell Gray officiating, using the beautifully simple and impressive ring service of that church. Before the service a beautiful musical program was rendered by Miss Wart-mann and Mrs.

E. H. Mote. The latter sang very beautifully her selections. The church was unusually lovely in its decorations of palms and ferns and lovely white carnations and sprays of beautiful holly were used giving a Christinas touch to the decorations.

Many lighted candles were used and the effect was very lovely. At noon the organ sounded the wedding march and the bridal party entered the church in the following order: First the two ushers, Messrs. Charles Harrison Lloyd and Mr, Thomas II. Harris and the matrons of honor, Mrs. Charles Harrison Lloyd and Mrs.

Oliver Grant Weston. Both of these matrons wore beautiful white gowns and big black velvet hats trimmed in black plumes and they carried round bouuets of white carnations. Next came the first matron of honor Mrs. Charles R. Tydings, who wore a beautiful white lace gown and a large black hat and carried an arm bouquet of white carnations.

The bride entered with her ather, Mr. E. P. Thagard and at the foot of the altar she was joined by the groom and his best man Mr. Bailey, of avannah, and after the betrothal vows were made they advanced to the altar where the wordg that made them man and wife were spoken.

The fair young bride looked exceedingly sweet and dainty in her wedding gown of white nolree silk with trimmings of lace and pearls. She wore a white tulle veil which was prettily arranged with valley lilies. She carried a white prayer book and falling from it was a perfect shower of tiny ribbons and from this book the marriage ceremony was read. After the ceremony the bridal party was entertained at a buffet luncheon at the home of the brides parents on Och-lawaha avenue. The dining room was beautifully decorated with bamboo vines and wMte flowers.

On the table was a large vase of white carnations on a glass reflector and bows and streamers of white tulle made the table look exceedingly lovely. Serving in the dining room were four young girls, Misses Ellen and Lucy Thagard, Marie Hale and Alice Sexton. A three-course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs.

Cooper left on the afternoon train for Atlanta where they will spend Christmas after which they will go to Savannah, to reside, Mr. Cooper being in one of the railway offices in that city. Mrs. Coopers traveling gown was a tailored suit of gTeen with which she wore a prettily braided waist. Her hat was of brown fur trimmed in green and brown feathers.

Mrs. Cooper is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Purifoy Thagard and though still a. very young girl, she num.

bers her friends by the hundreds and her friends in Ocala where she has lived nearly all her life, regret exceedingly that her marriage takes her away from Ocala to reside. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Lloyd entertained the Cooper-Thagard bridal party after the rehearsal at the church.

They entertained at the home of Mrs. Lloyd's parents and in the dining room supper was served buffet style. The appointments of the table were all In violet, the center-piece being a put-glass basket of violets to the handle' of which was tied a violet tulle bow. 'The candles were violet butter cups and the Ice was served in violet heart-shaped cases. Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd's guests were the following: Miss Thagard. Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Tydings, Mrs.

Weston, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Thagard, Mrs. Goree Nelson, Mrs. E.

H. Mote, Miss Byrd Wartmann, Rev. and Mrs. Campbell Gray, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Harris, Mr. Thomas H. Harris and Misses Lucy and Ellen Thagard. News has reached Ocala of the approaching marriage of Mr. George Van Echop, formerly of this city, but now of Charlotte, N.

O. He will wed Miss Cassic May Duffy at Mobile, on the nineteenth of January. ZELAYA TO BELGIUM This Believed to Be His Destination MEXICO CITY. Dec. 26.

That Ze-laya intends to go eventually to Belgium was the belief expressed tonight by Minister Castro. Nicaragua representative in this city. He said that the former President probably would come direct to Mexico City, where he would doubtless be the guet of President Diaz for a time, after which he would proceed to Belgium, his wife's native land- Vital Weakness, Blood Poison and Ml Discharges WRITE AND OBTAIN THE MEANS TO CURE YOURSELF AT HOME PRIVATELY Aoy gentleman reader of this paper having private disease, such as Nervous Debility. Weakness, Varicocele. Stricture, Speciflo Blood Poison or any Urethral Discharges, should write Dr.

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The full Address Is Dr. Hathaway 510 First National Bank Building. Savannah, Geargia. SHARK CUTS BIG GROUPER HALF IN TWO Jolly Party Have Good Time at Pas-a-Grille Big Christmas at the The Plaxa ST. PETERSBURG.

Dec. 23. (Special.) On Wednesday of last week a party of guests at the La Plaaa Hotel at Pass-a- Grille had a unique experience in the fishing line. The partj consisting of Simon Cohen, of Boston, H. E.

Black, of Scranton, M. K. Steen, of Atlanta, and G. W. Sob inson, of St.

Paul, with Capt. Mason for guide were fishing for King fish off Egmont Key, and had succeeded in landing several of these gamy fish.the largest being a twenty-six pounder, fell to the skill of Mr. Steen. When Mr. Black, who had been, "high during the day.

hooked an enormous grouper. After considerable trouble he had just gotten the fish to the top of the water, wheni an immense shark flashed into view and completely severed the body of the fish, leaving the head alone as a reward for Mr. Black's efforts. On their return to the hotel they were welcomed by the management and in their enthusiasm over the day's sport they gave the hotel yell. Boca Ceiga La Plaza.

Fish, Fish, Rah. Rah. Rah. Through the courtesy of Mr. New-beegin of the LaPlaza Hotel your correspondent is in receipt of an invitation for a Christmas dinner that doubt less will make some of the district brothers' mouths water, and evidently it don't show up bad as compared with some of the big ones on Manhattan Isle.

Caviar a la Russia Consumme en Creme New England Chowder Sliced Tomatoes Lettuce Olives Filet of Sole, Tartar Sauce King Fish, a la Creole Iced Cucumbers Prunes Royale Croquettes, Sauce Hollandaise. Spring Capon. d'Orleans Spaghetti, a la Ilanine Bugnet Souffles, aux Confitures Roast Ribs of Prime Beef, au Jus Clinton Farm Turkey. Stuffed with Chestnuts Punch, a la Plaza Mashed Potatoes New Potatoes au Cream Asparagus on Toast New Green Peas Escalloped Onions Crab Salad Martrique Pumpkin Pie Mince Pie Plum Pudding. Hard or Brandy Sauce Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Oranges Shredded Pineapple Crystallized Ginger Cheese Bents' Water Crackers Nuts and Raisins Demi Tasse A later wireless from the Pass includes the Tribune staff in the invitation.

Lodge Election At the regular annual election of St. Petersburg Lodge No. 139, F. and A. held Tuesday evening the following officers were elected: Worshipful Master.

E. C. Howard; Senior Warden, W. H. English, Junior Warden.

Dr. M. H. Axline; Secretary, W. B.

Pope; Treasurer, G. W. Blod-gett. It is to be regretted that the officers of the Mid-Winter Fair Association have deemed St inadvisable to hold the regular mid-winter fair here this year, under present conditions, however, it seemed the wisest move as the interest among the citizens of the town seems to have deminished very greatly. Last year it was only through an immense amount of personal work by F.

E. Cole, the manager that suf- ficent exhibits were collected to make a fairly presentable showing. It is not too late, however, for the merchants and fruit growers to get together on this matter and offer sufficient inducements in the way of prizes to make it repay in part the exhibitors for their trouble. This fair has been a great attraction to the winter 'visitors here, and has been a means of considerable advertising to the town and community and the lack of interest shown is unfortunate indeed. Miss Emma Taylor who has been attending college in Tallahassee, arrived home this morning to spend the holidays.

The different merchants in town have about completed their window. aecorations tor the Christmas holidays and the displays in many of these places are worthy to be classed with any in the country, and have elicited much admiration from the crowds of tourists. BOWLING GREEN NEWS. Prominent Citizen Dies Other General Matters. BOWLING GREEN, Dec.

23. (Special) Our community was grieved to learn of the death of Jim Bivins which occurred at his home In Bowling Green Wednesday, December 22. His death was not unexpected as he has been a sufferer of tuberculosis for several years but his presence will be missed by a largo number of friends who regarded him as a bright young man, of a cheerful disposition and a patient sufferer. He leaves his father, L. B.

Bivins, Mrs. Eppes Tucker of Lakeland, Eugene Biv- ins of Rartow, Mrs. Lewis Seward and W. S. Bivins, to mourn his loss.

The in- terment took place at Bowling Green cemetery. The floral offerings were beau- tiful and profuse. Rev. J. W.

Austin has again been re- turned by the Methodist Conference to 1 Bowling Green, much to the gratiflca- tion of his congregation and the community at large. Rev. T. 3. Armlstead has been super- I annuated and will make his home near i Bowling Green.

Rev. Armistead has ma- ny warm friends at Bowling Green who 1 will be pleased to know he has cast his lot with us. C. A. Bryant attended Conference at i Lakeland last week.

C. B. Messick is a believer In "charity and benevolence." La3t week he was passing the hat in the interest of a little sufferer of lung trouble who having been left an orphan was in need of help. Edward Hickey of Chadburn, N. is here to spend the holidays with his sistpr Mrs.

J. J. Parrish. G. IT.

Gil! of Ft. Green was dneig our town on Monday last. 3 Will Hendry was a visitor to Arcadia Tuesday, DAY GENERALLY OBSERVED WITH BUSINESS HOUSES CLOSED. Military Band Give3 Concert New Business Block Planned Othop General News Topic. KEY Dec.

26 (Special.) Christmas day was generally observed yesterday as a holiday, nearly all K- 1 ,..1 11 llf the day. Services were held in all uc 1'iiurcnn, Kpeciat ini lamias Vices being conducted by the pastors of U. I i 1 1 the various churches. The merchants have reported an un-ntuaUy good' business this season, and the prospects for a good business next, year are very bright. All the cigar factories worked full forces up to Christmas Eve and the restoration of the sponge and fishing Industries Is helping things considerably.

Work in the building line holds good and it is certain that a number of large buildings are to be erected in a very short time. Bankers, merchants, real state and professional men are very optimistic over the prospects for a busv time in the year 1910. Christmas Eve Commodore and Mrs. William H- Beehler gave a dance to their daughter. Miss Stella, and it was indeed a brilliant affair.

The hall of the Naval athletic club wai beautifully decorated with the flags of all nations, tastefully draped and interspersed with palm leaves. This combined with the full dress uni- form of the naval officers and the handsome evening gowns of the ladies, made a picture which will dwell long in the minds of those who were pres- ent The harp orchestra of the Ninth Artillery Band played In their usual thoroughly enjoyable manner. The festivities were started about 9 o'lock with a grand march led by Commodore and Mrs. Beehler. from then until a late hour, fun and frolic reigned supreme- Delicious refreshments were served in the billiard room, after which presents were distributed to each gue.st from a Christmas tree by Miss Beehler.

Commodore and Mrs. Beehler are noted in many lands for their hospitality and the regal manner in which they entertain their guests. The affair last night was but one of many triumphs scored by these past masters in tho art of entertaining. Gives Concert. The Ninth Artillery Orchestra gave two dances and concerts at La Brisa yesterday, one In the afternoon and one at night.

The proceeds from the affairs were turned over to the various charitable institutions. The attendance was quite large and an excellent time was enjoyed by those attending. The Gagnon-Pollocli Stock Company arrived ir. the city Wednesday and opened a season's engagement at Odd Fellows hall Thursday night, playing to a crowded house. This company has visited Key West for the 'pAt several seasons and never fails to make good- The "empty stocking fund' Inaugurated by the Citizen, was met by a liberal response.

mor than J200 being contributed to help fill the stockings of those upn whom Santa Claus would probably not have called. As a result presents were given to more than three hundred children, the distribution haring made by Mrs. Marcy B. Darnall. New Business Block-Richard Ptacon.

who conducts the largest retail grocery business in the city and Is identified with many of the other enterprises located here, has announced that he will have erected, work to commence in January, a large business block on his property at the corner of William and Fleming streets. Sr. Placon has not determined as to the height of the building, but 't will probably be a three-story stricture- Mrs. Martha Weatherford, who is reported to be the oldest white lady In Key West. bing ninety-four years of age, is very III at her home, 910 Center street.

Small hopes are entertained for her recovery. The engagmert of Mr. Charles S. Johnson to Misi Mabelle Lampkin has been announced. Each are very popular in social circles of this city.

D- N. Carpeiter, local representative of Armoir Co-, left yesterday for Miami to spend the holidays with relatives Lieut, and Mrs. i. L. Jack left for Portsmouth.

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