The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-15
FLORIDA.

The DeLand NeUs has suspended publca-
ton. 1t claimed to be the only republican
paper in the state; but this is a mistake, as
there are two or three of the same kind pub
lished by colored men.
Robert Allen OF Orlando and his brother
in-law, William Smith. have purchased the
Richards place lying south of Lake Conway,
consisting of good dwelling and ten acres
Of land. They will have the, property fur
Their improved and plant grove.
A controlling interest in the Hotel
Escambia at Pensacola has been sold to W.
j. van Kirk and others, who are now, IL is
learned, negotiating with Mr. Williams
who was in charge last season, TO take the
management Of the place again this winter.
William Smith has purchased what is
known as the Brown property at Orlando,
consisting Of two-story dwelling and four
building lots situated on Middle street in the
western part the city. Mr.. Smith will at
once have the property put in good shape.
Peoria was saddened by the sudden death
| of Mrs. j. Ed Doyle, who expired at sun
down on Saturday. She was a bride of
only two months and had just moved into a
new home prepared for her on the banks Of
the beautiful Doctors lake. She was
daughter of James A. Silcox and was uni
versally loved and respected.
Bexley & Cellon. at "A West Bay street,
Jacksonville, have dissolved partnership,
| George B. Cellen Withdrawing. The bust
ness has been reorganized as the Bexley Sc
Cellon Grocery Company, the incorpora-
| tors being X. r. Bexley. f. Nj. Cellon and
| Cromwell Gibbons, with a paid up capital
| OF $4,000, the authorized capital being
| Gao, 200.
Apalachioola Times: Tuesday afternoon
the cook stove at Deputy Marshal Wsthens
| residence was cleaned OF ashes and the box
,r.xzNa tvfY o chAa l..
back porch. Wednesday morning at about
4:30 Mr.. ana Mrs. Wathen were aroused by
noise. and MIR. Wathen, upon invsstiga-
ton, found that the back porch was on fire
from the said box Of ashes and that TIE E.
bridge boys were in the yard pumping
water upon the flames. The damage was
slight, but it was fortunate that the fire
was discovered by William Eldridge SO
| soon.
Sanford Journal Upsale L. a thrifty
settlement peopled mostly by SwedsS. 1t is
three miles from Sanford. John Lund-
| quist' of the same place sold his
crop to Chase Il Co.. fer 81 per box. All
the groves out that way are pictures in an
orange setting. They say that August
Barthelson has over 900 boxes on his five
acre grove. Nils Persons five-acre grove.
which will yield 800 boxes, and John
Lundquist rejoices in the knowledge that
| his greve of five acres will turn out over
| 1000 boxes Of the luscious fruit. Then
there is o. Lundquist, who has 500 or 600
boxes. All these returns contribute to the
prosperity Of the Gate City.
st Augustine NeioS: AS the Baldwin
was crossing the river this morning with a
party Of Anastasia people on board, an IN
! expected accident occurred. Capt. Allen,
when about 100 yards from the dock was
coming about in a strong northerly breeze
In avoiding the boom as 10 swung around,
the gallant captain came in violent
collision with John Mccall, an old
resident on the island, who hap
pened to be standing in the stern Of
the boat The collision knocked the old
gentleman completely off his feet and the
next second terrible splash was heard in
the water. A head was soon seen upon the
surface and several willing hands were
ready to grasp il. After considerable tug
ging the drenohed man was hauled on board
and the boat proceeded on her way.
ApalachicolA Times: An old resident
WA telling worry funny thing the other
| day that took place when Apaachicola was
in the hey day of her prosperity. Mr.. =,
a stevedore, was said 10 De very wicked
and, finally. he was induced 10 Join the
church. But with all his zealousness he
could not quit the habit of swearing. par
ticularly IL he became excited. One day
during services ~ church Brother was
chiled upon 70 leau ~ prayer. he got down
upon his knees aud began q most ferVent
prayer, but. unfortunately. got 10 crying.
and. Of course, very much excited. The
surprise Of the congregation may easily be
imagined when suddenly Mr.. -- cried out
at the top OF his voice brother s., you'll
have % take my place. for III be - II
oaD say smother word b save my life"
jacksonville Standard: Tuesday night
the western end u Bay street was the scene
Of an inciplent scandal which may yet
prove seri0as Tho facts Ia the case are