The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-12-25

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business interviewer between the two sections.
Every mail brings renewals and new sub
scribers to the FLoRTnIAN. 1t is gratifying to
know that our agents and friends are exerting
themselves to extend the circulation of the
FLoRIDIAN.
The remains of little Willie, eldest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Vinson, who died at Pa
latka last summer, were brought to this city last
Sunday and deposited in the family buryinc
ground in the City Cemetery.
( The attendance ut the Medical DEPARTMENT
:oi Florida University is still increasing. During
Che. present week a student will arrive from
exas and next week Prof Baker will he on
sand with three students from Michigan
:, Two rooms in the first-story of the ST. James
;iotcl, on the South side of the front entrance.
4avc been fitted up and nicely furnished as Off
Scs for the Plant Investment Company, where
Col +. r. Myers is the presiding genius, assisted
~ MIR. T. p. Benedict
A few days ago we were permitted to sam
pie some of the first crop from the orange grove
oil MIR. W. M. Mcintosh Sr., on the Apaachicola
uver. In appearance they will compare favora-
'ly with other Florida oranges and we do not
desire finer favored orange.
Capt t. ]. Porter and wife, of Monticello,
Yesterday took charge of the St James Hotel.
Alrs; Porter has had many years experience as
'andlady, is widely and popularity known, and
viii doubtless meet with her usual success in
this new hosiery
-FLoRDIAN Item Box Sarah" said a
aother to her daughter, has Henry proposed
%et?" Not yet, ma; but think he will be-
tore many days" What makes you think 80 ~
because he asked me if you expected to live
with me if married, and told him no."
Mr. W. W. Shelter, of Gadsolcn county, has
Tins year raised three crops on one piece of
g.ound-one-third of an acre First he gathered
sixteen barrels of marketable potatoes, then a
g"od crop OF corn, and lastly he planted it in
cane, from which he realized three barrels of
syrup and seed cane sufficient to plant two acres
The superintendent, parents and teachers of
~ John parish Sunday School will give a
christmas tree entertainment ii the EpiscODal
lurch tomorrow evening, at $50 O'Clock, for
nc benefit OF the scholars of the Sunday School
The occasion promises 10 be very ENJOYABLE
nae
Our bearded friend Captain Slusser, OF the
Ohpular City Hotel, contributes Ia the agricul-
t.rll museum of the FLORIDIAN office some of
ID" finest specimens of potatoes of the season.
they were grown by Captain O. S Porter, of
Tallahassee, whose crop included many that
Weighed upwards OF four pounds
Mr.. 5 J Fleming, who has read and paid
~ the FI.oRDTAN thirty seven years in sncccs
stpn, handed us two dollars last Thursday, with
Sc remark can't do without it," Mr. Elem
~ removed from South Carolina TO this section
g 1S15, has reared large family, and to day he
i one of the substantial and prosperous citizens
= Leon county
The entertainment at Galics Hall, last
Ihnrsday evening, given by the Japanese Oil
Concert Troupe, was not rs well patronzcd rs
Ii deserved Ia be. The singing WAS splendid and
taoSc present manifested their appreciation by
i."qucnt and hearty applause. Halt OF the not
E0cccdS were donated TO the University Library
1and
The ice manuiactory will be erected on the
railroad, about half way between St Augustine
niu Bel Air roads Part OF the machinery has
asrivcd, and Mr. Johnson is engaged in making
tanks, boxes, &c. The delivery of lumber for
TIE building has been delayed on account of fail
Ore 10 secure cars for its transportation. How
over, il is expected that il will arrive in n few
days.
: -FLoRTDIAN Item Box "Can You tell me
What kind OF weather may expect next
month ?" wrote farmer to the editor of his
country paper, and the editor replied AS follows
81 is my belief that the weather next month
Viii TIC very much like your subscription bill ="
lhc farmer wondered for an hour what the cd
i:or WAS driving at, when he happened to think
i the word " unsettled" He sent postal note
AT n regular meeting of Jackson Lodge No.
/, f. 81 A. M, held on the evening of the 18th.
ntccrs were elected for the ensuing year az fol-
lews Jacob-R Cohen, w. NJ; G. A. G. Bloom
'alist, ). W; W. nj. Mcintosh, Jr., j. W.; Ed
ward nj. West, Treasurer; w nj. Mcintosh Sr
Secretary. The installation will take place on
Thursday evening, the 9Th, at O'clock. Mem
fhrs OF the order are respectfully invited to at
tend
"A quiet wedding took place at the residence
0s Judge j. L. Bernard, on Calhoun street, last
Thursday morning, the contracting parties boing
hl@ eldest daughter, Miss NJ. Bette Bernard and
Nj William &. Powell, of ValdOsta, Ga, Rev
II ii. Kennedy, of the M. f. Church. South, off
citing Miss Bette was one of the most highly
esteemed young ladies in Tallahassee and she will
he missed by her many admirers and intimate
friends, with whom We unite in the hope that
happiness and prosperity may attend the happy
bride and groom all through the journey of life
The State Seminary cadets, under command
OF Major +. X Rivers were ont in full uniform
last Friday evening. They were escorted up
Pensacola and Monroe streets by the brass band
to. two hundred foot street, where they were
drilled in the manual OF arms and bayOnet eXcr-
else. With their handsome uniforms and but
to!,s and Announcements shining they presented a
fine appearance and marched and went through
th, different exercises in manner highly credit
;,lae 10 themselves and their instructor. Here
After they will parade on the first Monday in each
month.
I'VE acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
and regret cur inability to attend, the marriage
Of Miss Jessie p Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Julia
VI Johnson, to Mr.. George Mills, of Cairo, Ga
TIE nuptals were celebrated at the residence of
thr brides mother, four miles northwest of Tai
lasassec, on the evening of the 18th inst in the
presence of quite n number Of invited guests and
irisnds. The happy young bride was the recIp-
icpt Of many handsome and valuable presents.
Mr. and Mrs Mills departed for Georgia on
Wednesday, followed on their journey by the
eOt'l wishes of their numerous Florida friends.
:; Last Sunday evening Mr.. Alex. Gallie, Jr.,
vas driving quietly up Monroe street in Il road
east His young horse made sudden start to
:l,rss ken his gait Mr.. Galie as suddenly tight
(ns.l the lines, ono Of which broke The ami
m: dashed of mt n brisk trot. One wheel of
mi. vehicle on the raised sidewalk in front of
Ci.y Hotel, Mr. Galle was thrown out and the
tatt upset. The frightened animal increased his
Ap,rd, and turned mp Pensacola street, dragging
lh., cart after him. just before reaching Cal
htiun street he freed himself from the cart, and
or: he sped until caught about two miles south of
hi. city The animal escaped with few scratches
hn:i bruises and tie vehicle is not damaged 10
AMY great extent.
.BuSliecH' HbOckels.
Civil and Criminal Dockcts neatly ruled with
appropriate headings and substantially bound
al :thc FIORIDIAN office
GBnist's seed Potatoes.
r'tir sale nv II III Randolph Il Co &c