The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-10-14

-Ocala Btnner Mr. Jno. T. Graves the
eloquent editor of the Jacksonville Evening
UernM, accepts the invitation of our club tp de-
liver an address The date will be duly given
in our columns. Superintendent Payne has
been busy in his office at this week making out
his final report to General Superintendent Rus
sell. Most excellent teachers are now being en-
ploycd and an improvement in the school sys
lem is noticeable. Every year it is becoming
more perfect. The Ocala Graded School
opened last Monday with ninety-six scholars,
and it is believed it will reach $50 before the
end of the term. We hope that the patrons will
visit the school often, watch its progress, and
give support and encouragement to both schOl-
ars and teachers.
-Palatka Hcrud The Neaos has moved In
10 their new building on Reid Street We con-
gratuate our neghbor on having one of the fin
est and most conveniently arranged buildings
in the city. The Putnam house boilers have
not had time TO cool since the day fire was first
started, nearly year ago, save when being
cleaned. Steam has been kept up under slow
fire. all summer, to work the pumps in Case of
fire Everything about the hotel is as neat as
pin. The lawn is just beautiful, and the trees
soon will be as fine as any in the city. AS stated
some time ago, nearly all the rooms have been
engaged for the season, by parties contemplating
making this their winter quarters. A large list
of travel is looked for the coming season.
Der of barrooms in this city failed TO open doors
last Friday morning and have remained closed
since This was in consequence of their nabil-
itv to pay the license (about $500 a day. and
other expenses and make both ends meet. 49,.
The recent action Of the city fathers about the
license business for dance houses has had an ef-
feet to shut their doors AS yet, So we are in
formed, none formerly engaged in the business
have made application to continue, and the time
has about expired. The Dixie and the Pensa-
cola Gun Clubs had another shoot for the State
Badge, last Tuesday, which resulted in victory
for the Dixies by a score of al to ia out of a
possible 225 This is the best score ever made
here, the Dixies especially shooting we'll, Messrs.
Hutchinson and OAlemberte scoring 20 each
and Rierra and Hargs 18 each. Mr. Hutchin-
son won in the shoot of" and now wears both
the Dixie and the Stale Badges.
-Fernanlina MSaror.' A small cottage on
Broome street. near the corner of Second. oc-
cupied by Mr.. j. A. Ryder, was discovered on
fire on Monday morning about 10 O'Clock The
fire alarm was given, and the department quick
ly responded The chemical engine being
brought to the scene before the fire had gained
too much headway, did good and effective ser
vice, and the flames were soon extinguished.
The damage will not be over $500 The fire
is supposed 10 have originated from defective
has purchased from A. B. Noyes that splendid
place known as "Crane Island" containing
seyenty-fve acres, and situated about half way
from Amelia to Fernandna. This Is one of the
MANY spots in the neighborhood so admirably
adapted to truck growing. We cordially wei.
come Mr. B. among u.s. The season is opening
early, and we anticipate quite rush OF new
comeIs this winter. Let them come. We have
room tor q good many more yet.