The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30
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A Baptist church viii probably be built
at Callahan this spring.
II is reported that James Bros. are to close
ont their store at Tavares.
The old African ". f. church on Beech
street, Fernandina, has been torn down.
The boat house at the old steamship dock
at Fernandina tumbled down Wednesday
night.
The FURNITURE and household effects of
Ex-Governor Drew reached Fernandina
Tuesday.
Alfred st. Clair-Abrams has purchased of
F. II. Abbott the residence now occupied
by Capt. w. b. Tucker, at Tavares.
AT Tavares tomatoes, that were supposed
to be entirely killed, are putting out, and
the prospect is good for fair crop yet
A postofiice has been established at o. K.
Paxton's place, thres miles from White
Springs, Hamilton county, by the name of
Marguerite, with William Moore as post
master.
f. Sims, of Tavares, charged with en-
bezzling 50, 100 from the Florida Central a.
Peninsula, Railroad Company, has been dis
charged from custody, the prosecution fail
ing to substantiate the charge.
Hon. Robert f. Rogers addressed large
audience at the Milton court house on last
Wednesday. A large delegation from the
whole county was present. and local and
county alliance was organized.
Chief of Police Hill of Fernandina re-
ceived a telegram from Brunswick We'd
nesday to meet the City of Brunswick and
arrest Charles Taylor (colored), charged
with murder. The chief met the boat, but
the negro could not be found.
Tavares Herald: 1t is too true that
large quantity of the orange bloom is killed,
but it is q well-known fact that for wears
past the crop OF oranges has largely ex-
eeeded the predictions made in the early
part of the season. And it will be SO this
season, too.
Capt. r. E. Rose has sold his ST. Cloud
sugar plantation to a company OF Kissim-
NEE men. consisting of Waters 81 Carson,
John NJ. Lee, j. NJ. Bryant and r. c. Par
tin, for $22 $50. The property consists of
seventy-one acres of reclaimed land, fifty
five Of which is in cultivation; the mill and
machinery with capacity OF 1850 gallons
of syrup per day; the stock, tram road and
cars, etc.
A factory is being built at Tavares for
the manufacture of orange box sides. The
projectors are A. 7. Sheets and j. S. Earman.
the former having been engaged in the busi-
ness on the Wekiva river, near the famous
Markham grove. The sight is at the June
ton OF the I. o. &c A. and Florida Southern
roads, and the buildings comprising the
works are nearing completion. The mill is
z6x2O feet.
Pensacola NeUs: In the United States
court Thursday Mr.. Charles lie Baron was
discharged from his bond II will Be re-
membered that the young gentleman, who
was formerly superintendent of mail car
riers in this city, was arrested some time
since and placed under bond Of 81, 900 for
an alleged violation of the postal law. Tho
charge was that he removed some written
instructions to the carriers from the office
at the time of his resignation. The grand
jury failed TO find an indictment against
him, hence the action Of the court yestar-
day.
Pensacola Nelgs: Wednesday afternoon
n party Of treasure hunters were digging in
the rear Il the Old Presbyterian church on
Iatendencla street, now known as the AFR
can methodist Episcopal church They
We're United States Marshal Mizel, Deputy
marshal John B. Griffin aud Deputy Sheriff
"a Lawrence, accompanied by bY tue col
OF y prisoner, TAT. Ut, formerly pastor
OF the church. but now an innate of fhe
county jan. Iley were digging for 50 100
Mhieh scott Affirmed was buried there by
MN previous % his departure from Peusa-
r'lh. All-f laDorlng f1r some time without
!esult' scott declared that some one had
tASeh A. ana tue search was abandoned.
isnsae9la Aeirs. z. T.. Scott. The colored
gTeasesr wao hos been ind clea by me-
' ol.lel 3iata grand jury for forgery. pas
hfthlknan i1r trlal lu lie T.iei &c.,.
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