The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-10-10

No medicine ever introduced to the PROBES
sion and Public has given such universal satis.
Ilon or preserved 30 many lives e DR.. Molnt's
Teethina (Teething Powdes) Druggists tell US
the rapid increase in its sale Is marvellous 8
Mr. o. K johnson, Of Providence, r. l., re-
turned to Tallahassee last week He has rented
fifteen acres Of land from Mr. Jas Burness, near
the city, where he will put out 1000 Sharpless
strawberry plants, and also engage in vegetable
culture.
We are authorized TO extend cordial invi-
tation to such transportation companies as desire
to be represented at the Convention of vegetable
growers, which will be held in this city on the
18th inst, to send such number of representa-
tives as they deem proper.
This is the month to put out strawberry
plants for early spring crops. Experienced cul-
tivators say the first days of November are bet
ter than the latter part of September but If there
Is suitable weather during October then is the
proper time to set out plants
Considerable dissatisfaction is said to Justly
exist among the Republicans of Leon county in
laiure. A number of the digruntled held a
meeting at Gallie's Hall last Saturday afternoon
but adjourned without nominating ticket
AS result of the suggestion made in last
weeks FLORIDIAN that a wood yard was needed
in Tallahassee, we are informed that gentle
man is making arrangements to establish such
an enterprise in this city, and will soon be pre-
pared to supply the demand for wood and light
wood
The FlOridd Patriot has been revived again
The first number of the latest series was issued
from the Economist office last week 1t is the organ
of the straightOut Republicans, but quite mild in
tone~now, which we imagine will be somewhat
changed when the returns begin to come in after
the 9TH of November
Our stOckmen are taking advantage of the
delightful weather and goods roads to exercise
their fine horses. Every afternoon some of them
may be seen driving in various directions, and
We shall not be surprised to see some of the
brisk steppers of Tallahassee awarded prizes at
the next Middle Florida Fair
We regret TO learn of the death of Mrs. Cole,
wife of Dr. A S. Cole, of Centrevile, which oc-
CURED on the 81 inst, after short illness. A
mothers place once vacant is SO for all time, but
memory will ever picture her as she was in life,
and glistening tears will start as her absence is
felt in the home where she was the cherished
wife and loved mother.
MIR. and Mrs n NJ Isler of Centrevile,
mourn the loss of their only child Emma, a
bright and interesting little girl, aged about four
years, who died on Sunday night The fond
parents hearts are wrung with sorrow, but they
must be cOmforted with the thought that the
LITTLE ono iS now hrvht Snir,t on fI,a otI,ar
shore, where she is waiting for them TO follow
Hon. H. A. LEngle is announced as AS
sistant Superintendent of the Miscellaneous De-
partment at the Eighth Annual State Fair 10 be
held at Jacks Onvillc, under the auspices of the
State Park Association, on the 18th, 18th. 18th
and 10th days of February, 1888, Gen. j. E.
Ionge and Capt. 5. Pasco are among The Judges
in the same department Mr. B. II. Berry. of
this city, will act as Assistant Superintendent of
Department K-Maufactures
Mr.. G. W. Blair and wife, his two daughters.
Mrs j. NJ. Mills and Mrs. ]. Fl. Knouff, and his
son-in-law, Mr.. J. II. KnOuff, arrived in ITALIA
hassee on Saturday last from West Jefferson.
Ohio. Mr.. Blair expects To be followed al an
early day by his son, Mr. W F. Blair, and an
other son-in law, Mr.. J. NJ Mills. We extend
TO them hearty welcome TO Middle Florida,
and hope That they may be able in the surround
lngs here To find locations suited To their wants.
A series of three games has been agreed
upon between the Mystic base ball club of Jack.
sonville and the -Eslhetes of Tallahassee Both
clubs have made good record thus far this sea.
son, and the progress of their contest for the
champion bat will be watched with much inter
est and pleasure by the friends of the respective
Cubs The first game will be played at Jack
sonville on the 18th. ROund-irip tickets will be
on sale al Sc for all who desire TO witness this
game.
Candidates for county officers are rather
tardy IN announcing themselves this season.
Thus tar only four announcements have been
made-all Tor Tax Assessor. 4 Sheriff, Tax Col.
lecior and Superintendent of Schools are 10 be
selected for recommendation to the Governor.
AS the present incumbents have given such uni
Versal satisfaction IN their respective positions
perhaps there will be no opposition, and they
will be allowed TO receive the unanimous vote of
the party for reappointmeni- However, we pre-
sume II any announcements are made for these
offices, the present worthy incumbents will
promptly enter foI The race