The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-02-26
Locals.
con tinues superb.

Weather con tinues superb
Every one is on the qui vive, setting
out orange trees.
Several large loads Of splendid orange
trees. each tree from five to ten feet high,
passed our Office to be set out IN sundry
groves, in vigorous progress.
Mr.. c. F, True, of Rochester, N. Y, we
might say almost brother of the editorial
fraternity, is with us for short visit, and
is stopping at Parce Land Home.
Judge Knight. of Beresford, has just
returned from Jacksonville with a lot of
new groceries, which he says he will sell
at bottom prices, See his advertisement
in the cheap column.
-Messrs. Dreka d Co., have accepted
proposals for clearing ten acres of their
land. Mr.. Waters being the successful
man. They purpose putting out model
grove of choice trees.
Still they comet! Just such bone and
sinew and intelligence as the State needs.
Two immigrant wagons lately arrived.
with families to settle. There is room and
plenty of excellent land for more, with a
hearty welcome.
The regular meeting of the Orange
Ridge Agricultural and Immigration So
ciety. will be held ON Saturday
afternoon as usual. A full attendance
is deslrcable as matters of interest will be
brought mn before it
in all directions, the sound of the axe
is heard and new orange groves are being
set out, Julian N, Banta, has commenced
five acre grove and says he is bound to
keep "leetle" ahead of all corners.
Mr.. K. S, Dean, has sold ten acre lot,
beautifully situated on New York Avenue,
the main streetof our town. The fortunate
purchaser is Mr.. Edgar L. Chenery, Of
North Livermore, Maine. who expresses
himself highly pleased with his possession,
with the place, the climate and our people,
Mr.. Baker. of Wabash, Ind, has pur-
chased eighty acres Of land near DR.. 3. B.
Benefits, and intends putting out a
grove. His brother from the same place
joined him this week. Both are staying at
DR.. Benefits. They will be valuable
addition to our population.
We regret to chronicle the departure
of Mr. K. S. Dean, lately connected with
Our Paper, to his former home in the State
of New York. Being one OF our most &C.
tive, enterprising, citizens, ever ready to
assist with his tact and talent, in our
literary and social entertainments, and
with his sympathy to aid the sick and suf-
fering, his absence will be greatly felt.
We shrewdly suspect, however, that at
traction of a personal character is the
loadstone, that draws him away from oul
beautiful place, delightful climate and
pleasant people. We cordially wish him
success in his new sphere of life and bust
ness.
ORANGE CITY ITEMS.
Mr.. Grover is also clearing 10 acres for
Messrs. Chapman and Miller, of Jackson
vile.
Mr.. o. B. Childsis building fine, large
dwelling, expecting to soon have it COM
pleted.
Our Representative Hon. Seth French
is doing a good work for Florida, in the
legislature.
Our Orange City friends are deter
mined not to be behind in the race of i'm
provement. Mr.. MerrelI has Is acres, just
cleared and fenced, and set out in an
orange grove.
Cotton is the latest crop to be adopted
by the progressive Orange City people.
Mr.. Smith is planting 40 acres and others
nro crninn tn fnllnw his eyamnla