The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08
Mira 8. g. Williams Left for North C.rolIn.

| " ~ "AoyOt CdICS. Long years ago
when Newport was the chief town of the middle
section of Florida, Mr.. Ormond was one of the
principal merchants there
The number of the Southern Bicouac fol
July is unusually fall Of good things. Morton
Casseday has an interesting article on the
Irappist Monastery in this State" Major j
M. Wright gossips about "Old Army Service "
The editors table has sensible disquisition on
newspaper invention of great men, and Ope
Read, and others, furnish good poems. Major
de Fontaines article on the Attack of Sumter -
DR.. Oswalds account of Southern Resorts"
Miss Cunningham's story and other good things
go with the rest to make the Bio0uac delightful
reading.-From tile Commercial IL ouisville, Ky. J
Of June 30M.
Hon. Fl. L. Mitchell, of Tampa, Judge of
the Sixth Circuit, was a welcome visitor at the
FLoRTD1AN sanctum yesterday. The Judge and
his family, who are spending few days with
his brother, Dr. G. L. MITCHELL Commissioner of
Lands and immigration, are en- route to Asheville,
N. g., where they will remain through the sum-
| mer.
The attention of those desiring fine cattle
FLOODED stock-good milkers-s specially di-
~>'S~ w ou'CitiSCiICut nCduCu TOT safe
Elsewhere will be found call for a mass
meeting OF Democrats of Leon county to select
| delegates to the Congressional Convention.
Mrs Virginia Johnston and Mrs H. A. Gil
lis left for Fernandna on Monday
Mr. T. Hardcnburgh, proprietor of the
broom factory at Bradfordvile, laid sample of
his this years crop of broom corn on our table
lew days ago. The heads of which he manu-
lectures brooms, range from "a to 80 inches in
length He has five acres, Colonel Bradford
eight and Mr. Groom one acre. The crop is now
being cut, and the yield from IA acreas will fur
n'sh the factory with material for years opera
ton Mr. Hardenburgh says the broom corn
grown in Leon county is superior to anv he can
buy in Northern markets.
Miss Sallie Baker and Miss Bessie Baker. of
brownsville, and Miss Matte Whatley, of IamO-
MIA, are guests of Mrs NJ H. johnson, corner OF
Boulevard and Augustine streets
MIR. l.. e. Vaughan, editor and proprietor of
the Orlando Sentinel, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, en- route to Mariana, were de-
tanned at Tallahassee a day or two on account of
the break in railroad connection by the storm of
last Wednesday,
-OdpGaIH ~ ke Hdu COW ana call Killed by
lightning last Friday. The cow was one of the
finest in his herd and among the best mixers
Mr. j. q. kemper few days ago lost his
fine Shepherd dog by poisoning Any person
who exposes poison with malicious intent should
suffer the extreme penalty prescribed by law
hve years in the State prison. Mr. Kemper will
cheeruy pay reward of $25 for evidence suf-
hclent to convict the person who poisoned his
dog hope the evidence will be forthcoming,
and that the guilty party may receive the sever
est punishment provided by the statute The ma
llcious exposure of poison is great menace to
the lives of innocent children, ard all good cit
lZens should exert themselves to apprehend the
scamps engaged in this nefarious work, and also
to see that they are punished for their villainy.
Hanging is not too severe punishment for those
who expose poison with malicious intent.
Little river bridge and trestle have been re-
paired and trains now running through east
and west.
Major Benz S. Liddon, of Mariana, was
among the arrivals at the ST. James yesterday
This is season of big watermelons in the
Tallahassee Country. Fifiy-poundcrs are plen-
tiful.
Mr.. A. f. Phillips, Alma, his little daughter,
and Mrs. Matte Hogan, his sister, of Sanford,
leave for home to-day.
SEND TEN CENTS for a copy of His
Letters from Tallahassee" in neat and attrac-
tive pamphlet.
Tom Costa, always enthusiastic and patri-
otto, brought out his cannon Monday night and
fired salute in honor of the glorious 4th.
h. hos
chased a number of new instruments and are de-
voting much time to practice.
-Schrader Brothers, proprietors of Waverly
Stock Farm three miles north of Tallahassee,
will sell few head of their improved stock, in
Guiding Jersey mich cows. See card in adver-
Using columns.
"A festival, for the benefit of the Leon Guards,
given al the rink Monday night, Noted $57.
Hon. Samuel Pasco, of Monticello, was
welcome visitor at the FLoRIDIAN sanctum last
Friday.
Colonel w. ii. Scott, prominent citizen OF
Gadsden county, died last week. He resided at
Scotland, where he had long been merchandise
ing and was largely interested in farming opera
raions. He WAS high up in the Masonic order
and served one term in the lower house of the
Legislature.
Captain Bryan hasn't issued license for the
marriage of white couple since the Goth of
April During the month of June he issued five
licenses to colored persons.
The Fifth Annual Excursion to st. Angus
tine, under the management of s. BOteler
Thompson, starts from Quincy next Wednesday
morning, at 3 o'clock. The train will leave Tai
lahassec at $50 A. M. Fare Tor the round trip
from this place, $475. Tickets sold only TO
white persons. The excursion train will return
| next day-Thursday.
MIR. E. w. Perry. son OF Governor Perry,
and book-kceper in the First National Bank Of
Palatka has spent the Eek with his fathers
| family in Tallahassee.
Contractor Davis will add story 10 the res
idence of Mr.. George Lewis, on Calhoun street.
| The brick are being hauled on the ground this
week.
Mrs L: W. Gamble is prepared TO receive
guests al the Beach House, st. Teresa, on james
Island Terms moderate. Bath-house and
boats for exclusive use of guests See card
Mr. w. M. Mcintosh, Jr., returned from St.
| Teresa on Tuesday
Captain Chas E. Dyke is improving rapidly.
| He sits up daily and will be able TO drive into
| the city in few days.
TEN CENTS will buy a copy of the
| New Constitution, in pamphlet form, at the