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Newspaper
Ocala Evening Star
Location
Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
4
A listing of assorted snack items including salted peanuts pretzels deviled and after dinner cheeses Spanish onions cranberries and related treats. The fragment suggests a display or catalog entry for a snacks assortment.
The Gaxnon Pollock Company opened the week's engagement last night to a good home and warm reception. The Dill last night was the melodrama Tarry Tracy the Outlaw with strong casting and fine performance. Bert Gagnon excelled as Harry Lawton, Raith Pollock praised, and the cast received hearty applause. The Cycle Whirl of the Castastran ce provided thrills as riders spun round. The Marlow Opera House event featured dancing by the McGreevoys and wit from Allan Ramsay and Bert Gagnon. An unrelated ad promotes Hepburn style liver cleansing with Herbine at Antimosopaly Drug Store.
Fragments show an Ocala notice about stove wood orders and supply details from the Ocala Spoke and Prim Factory. It mentions state length of wood desired and a general ad style in a historical period. The clipping also references a veterinary surgeon Dr J R Clackiston and a stock horse Pat Wilkes for a state fair context.
J Starr Sternberger, a longtime Ocala dealer, expanded holdings by purchasing multiple properties from William Moore Angus of Jacksonville. The deal, brokered by Dr A R Toph, included the John B Cordero house near the Jewish synagogue, the St Johns Hotel, a colored boarding house near the AME depot, several residences in Goes and Alfreds additions, and more, valued at a fair price in a single transaction.
The shop proclaims the best cigar in town the El Solo and offers pipes, corn cob pipes, and tobacco for smoking or chewing. It promises a range of strengths and wood varieties, excluding only poorer options.
The Confederate veterans reunion at Tampa on November promised to be a vast gathering. A centric railroad rate to attendees will be offered across the state to secure large turnout and friends. Committees aim to bring cadet companies from the state military colleges and institutes, with Ocala and Ocala delegates expected. Local vendors advertise produce at the city market and boarding offered by Mrs Mary Newton on North Orange Street.
The city street committee is alerted to the sidewalk near the Florida House on Nept and Magnolia streets in horrible condition. If not repaired promptly, the city risks a potential damage suit.
Ocala merchants E K Nelson & Co plan a new trimming and dressmaking establishment on the west rear of A K Burnett's store. The shop will feature up to date high grade stylish goods with skilled trimmers and dressmakers led by Mrs Nelson. A full opening will occur soon after the balance of goods arrive.
T. W. Troxler notes Miss Nelile Hooper has taken charge of the Marietta Florida school eight miles south of Jacksonville. He mentions enrollment this term is larger than ever and that the school is operating to bring children from home and return them at night. This is the third term Miss Hooper has been cited to the Marietta school, where she is doing splendid work.
The advertisement promotes Strauss Brothers clothing line and the arrival of Jaet bedroom furniture at McTver MacKay's store. It emphasizes quality garments and furnishing offerings for men.
A 2001, gentle family horse is offered for sale by J. BC. Donn. The text also references a varied assortment of novelties from The Ocalan Newa Co and notes agricultural activity by W. P. Stuttleworth and son at Brinst on, Rochelle area, with mentions of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at Ant Monopoly Drugstore and International Poultry Food sold at Asti Monopoly Dragstore.
Fresh eggs are available at J. G. Ferguson's next door north at City Market with choice meals to order any hour of the day until sold out at the bests. The note mentions the tesuma Hotel as a nearby reference.
Star reporter learns Ocala plans two carloads of registered stock for the state fair with Robert Taylor of the X C L arranging transport to the stall grounds. Gaitskill notes Ocala boasts more pedigreed equines than any town in the state. Alfred Bre of Welfare Texas praises Electric Bitters for health and vigor.
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur baths are described as superior to other sulphur springs and usable at different strengths. The method claims to treat blood and skin troubles by absorption through the skin. B. B. McLin of Tallahassee, commissioner of agriculture, was a guest at the Ocala House yesterday.
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