The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-12-30

Among the many timely Suggestions In the
rrcsenment of the grand jury we were pleased
70 see a recommendation for new jail Al fhe
;urors say, the Jail building is old, dilapidated
and without the means of convenience, comfort
and safe keeping of prisoners which humanity
and public safety demand" Besides. 1t 10 In the
uronc place, and should be removed from the
gerry heart of the city TO a more secluded site.
The present site and building can be sold for
ne.r,y enough to erect a new and better Jail.
nd This fact is an additional reason why this
stem should be taken. The county Is In an ex.
client financial condition and can well afford
new Jail.
Gen. ]. H. King, wife and child, of Detroit,
are At the Leon, where they will remain several
months. General King is on the retired list of
the L. s. Army and was in Florida during the
Seminole troubles.
Rev. J. j. Marshall and family departed
This week for Monticello, where he will be pastor
of the NJ. E. Church, South, the ensuing year.
Mr. Marshall was pastor of the Tallahassee
Church the past year. He is cultured gentle
man earnest and Jealous in pastoral work, an
able and effective preacher. and we cordially
commend him and his family to the good peo-
PIE Of Monticello
Col. Asa b. Clark, of Baldwin, came up to
his former home during the holidays.
seven Springs Iron Alum Mass cures diar
rhr,. bilious collie, cholera infantum, and all
disorders of the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels. For sale by all druggists
-Mr. Dana w. Sweetland, of Chicago, q
gentleman of long experience in prominent
hotels North and West, is in charge of the office
al ,be New Leon Hotel for the season.
Mr.. Thad Reese has bought out Mr.. John
Gallie While welcoming Mr. Reese we regret
n mart with Mr.. Gallie. He has made many
friends here who will see him and his pleasant
family leave Townsville with regret-Thomds-
rT, Times. Mr. GalIie is in Tallahassee looking
for house for his family to reside in while he
prospects for a business location.
-Mri W. J. Houghteling and daughter, of
Chicaroi will remain in Tallahassee several
weeks ENJOYING the delightful climate of the hill
country. charming scenery and excellent accom-
molations of the New Leon.
Mr.. T. H. Lloyd, of Lloyds, has been in the
CITY for the past lew days.
HIN r L. Clark, Of Monticello. was at the
Capital yesterday.
-Juice p w. White, OF Quincy has left two
;.n,neus,. Japan ounces al the drug store of Mr.,
UVR Schrsder There are a number of trees
in Tallahassee; they are prolific bearers and the
fru, i very large.
The first hop of the Leon Hotel series ar
RANGED for the winter will take place next Tues
a,y evening. January 4th, and the guests of the
Yrv Leon.hnd the young people of Tallahassee,
lok fnrwarlro the occasion with anicpations
O. rare enjoyment.
Mr.. joseph Cohen, of New York, is spend
in the holidays:at his old home Tallahassee.
Tie County Commissioners will meet in
r--,lar session next Monday, January Sd.
Captain Robert Gamble, Land Agent OF the
Florida Southern Railway Company, at Jack
s,pyille. was in Tallahassee Christmas Day.
II YOU intend to.take Peterson's Magazine for
lSS7. uow is the time to hand in your subscrip-
ton Club terms, $3.50
-0n Monday night, the 9th inst, the follow
ing officers Of jackson Lodge No. l, F. & A M
were duly installed for the ensuing Masonic
year: c. A. g. Blomquist, w. NJ. VIM. A.
Grfiihk W: Dr. 5. A. Wauchope, ]. w.;
Edward NJ West, Treasurer; w. NJ Mcintosh,
ST.. Secretary :. Jacob r. Cohen, S. D.; w. M.
Mcintosh, Jr j. D.; Dugald Maclachlan,
5 :: l.. II. Strum, J...S. VIM. H. Chancey,
Tyler.
Mr. H. J. Wilt, who established the first cl-
gar factory in Tallahassee, is in the city
-Messrs. q. 5. Cary, ]. r. Tucker and J. II.
Hardy. advance agents of the London Show
arrived at the ST. James yesterday.
Mr.. A. F. Conklin, of New York is at the
81 james
Hon. John L. Crawford, Secretary of State,
lett for business trip 10 South Florida few
days ago.
-Aiju'ani General Lang has returned from q
Wit 10 Cedar Key.
The second crop Of LeConte pears ripened
this month, and though not as large and luscious
as the first they quite palatable.
We invite special attention to our Club
bing List
See advertisements of Harper & Brothers
publications Weekly, Bazar and Young People.
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