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Newspaper
Ocala Evening Star
Location
Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
5
An article noting increased demand at the Ocala post office with new customers being turned away each day. Mentions editor RR Carroll and city editor Geaia Post office second class matter. References Evening Star co Bittinger.
Professor Josiah Varn, famed educator and Ocala High School principal, toured the Weir this week promoting a life insurance company as a vacation diversion while his wife was in Georgia. He reportedly wrote over 15000 dollars in policies during his lake time, displaying his well known hustle when tackling propositions.
An ad from Anti-Monopoly Drugstore touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting safe remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung trembles offered with immediate relief following exercise.
Col Wrenn arrives at a big machine company in New Tam praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as best for stomachs. Z W Robinson of Loomis Michigan extols them for stomach, liver and bowels. Post Office Drug Store promotes Captain Johnson and Mr Raysor, while Kibler and family relocate to Ocala. Ocala Bazaar sells shirts at deep discounts. McIver & MacKay advertise frames. Ty dings & Co plan new stock.
Odd OCR text mentions weakness, doctoring with different remedies, and a medical claim. References Dr Fierce Common Sense Medical Journal, a postal address in Ballou NY, and scattered patient concerns. The readable bits suggest a medical advertisement from an old newspaper page segment.
The New Savoy T has leased the residence at 67 Broadway from Judge McConthy and will open as the New Savoy on August 1. It will operate as a first class matter hotel with handsome furnishings and strict table service. Mrs Ethel Booe.
The Ocala News Co reports a shipment of CHILDS CIGARS from Geo W Chilts. The notice notes a thousand boxes just received for sale locally.
In a single courtroom session Justice Crawford presided over a bicycle appropriation case while Judge Bullock handled an embezzlement matter. The two cases ran concurrently with Seck Tig bowlsmen listed as the afternoon parties in dispute.
An advertisement touts Electric Busters as a universal tonic for stomach and kidney regulation, liver function, and nervous vigor. It claims several diseases including malaria, rheumatism, neuralgia, and sleeplessness can be cured, with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee offered by Anti Monopoly Drug Store.
An Ocala office operates from 2 am to 6 pm with a service window extending from 1 am to 12 m and then from 2 am to 6 pm according to the notice.
Ocala defeated Deland 4 to 1 this morning in a baseball clash. OCALA and DELAND teams yielded a clear win for Ocala with solid pitching and timely hitting.
George MacKay has begun constructing a new phosphate plant for Duttgenbach & Co. on Hollinl Phosphate Co. lands at Fitzgerald, recently leased by Burgenbach. The plant will be a handsome, large and modern structure.
Mr John Dagier protests a Star report claiming his night operator Mr Hayes at the Seaboard Air Line depot was stabbed in a dispute. He says Hayes had no trouble with anyone and did not suffer a skin puncture or blood loss.
The Star invites readers to a community picnic on August 1. Misson signs the note, urging attendance and hoping the editor may attend if possible, hoping the occasion brings cheer to all.
Verona Missouri early 20th century ad features L W Spalding praising Kedol for his seventy six year old mother who recovered quickly from long stomach pains and indigestion. The ad claims Kedol rests the stomach and strengthens the body by digesting food, urging readers to treat the cause of illness. Anti Manopoly Drugstore.
Turner photographer documented Tocakadak Seveloone and finlah on North Magnolia Street in Qesla ra, capturing a moment of local street scene activity. The fragmentary report notes a visual record by the photographer with unclear context or outcome.
Miss Minnie Stovall celebrated her twelfth birthday at her mother’s Oklawaha avenue home with about 25 guests. There were dances, cake walk, songs, prize boxes from the mystery maze, refreshments, and gifts including a watch from Wallace F. Stovall. Attending were many local youths and families, with additional notices of local business and clergy updates.
Geo B Tyler of Ocala reports intention to relocate to Alachua for permanent residence. He describes Alachua as a growing farming town with new stores and homes, and predicts Gainesville's future growth. He notes property listing on South Fourth Street near Kula High School with a one story dwelling, barn, carriage house, workshop, poultry house, waterworks, and subdivided plots. Terms offered by J H Neely of Ocala.
A fragmented OCR note references a person and a bat in unclear terms. The readable elements include scant mentions of names and objects without a clear event or outcome to anchor a full summary.
EXPANDING George Giles & Co., the cotton factors, are expanding. They have adjusted their fire and arranged it to make it convenient for business. The factory, meal mill, velvet bean grinder, and cotton packer are moved and upgraded on the first floor. Gins shifted south to allow larger belting spaces with new gins to follow at Reece station. The outlook is bright for a good fall business and Giles & Co. will contribute to the trade.
The Cale Tsu Barker shop, located mid front of the hotel, promises competent workmen and complete treatment. Proprietor Seq. P. Williagne presents services including remedies for pains, bites, and red bags. Terkeeween and Di Ligiuent advertise best tinkioens, with emphasis on reliability and value.
Wet for painting all kinds of dalldregs and the rest reeule product sold by CENTRAL LUMBER CO Ocal Pla. When ready go away for a visit of a week or several months try Wearding at the Chal House J Ho Vereen proprietor arth side square.
Anean cash register available with various untested models on the market. The seller states the price will be very low and urges readers to contact The Star for details.
An old advertisement discusses repulsive features and blemishes in women and girls, blaming body imbalances. It touts Herhine as a remedy to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion, offered at Anti Monopoly Drug Store.
Beautiful instrument with deep tone and polished oak body. Slightly used at half the original cost after wholesale price of 18 dollars. Owner seeks quick sale and invites calls to Star office to view it.
Large stock of writing tablets offered at five to twenty five cents each. Various colors finishes and thicknesses available. Local ad notes affordable prices to attract buyers.
An Ocala city notice from Central Lumber Co. prohibits melon sales within the corporate limits after August 1 under city board order. The ad promotes Patton's Sun Proof Paints as suitable for all building painting with a strong finish.
Leighton Alabama druggist P Kumpe notes a child sick with vomiting and stomach issues who was treated with White's Cream Vermitage. The ad claims the medicine expelled 119 worms and touts the product as the boss worm remedy and a children's tonic improving digestion and vitality. Anti-Monopoly 25 at.
The Seaboard Air Line announces mileage tickets available to agents or company representatives. A promotion highlights approximately 15,000 miles valued at $25 and emphasizes the network and connections served by the fare products.
A Humvee style assortment of Gentlemen's and children's purses and wallets with prices listed. Includes book collectors wallets and various trims. Ocala News Co invites patrons to view the new stock and place orders locally.
Atlantic Coast Line announces a summer rate sale with a fare one fourth for rail trips to all resort points good through October first. It advertises opportunities for men to rejoin the barber trade, with positions for graduates, pay on Saturdays from $12 to $15 weekly for competent workers, and free mailed catalogues from Master Barber College in New Orleans, La.
An OCR fragment promotes gas ranges for home cooking, touting efficiency and ease of use. It urges readers to invest in gas stoves, claiming labor savings and improved comfort, while promising more details upon consultation.
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