The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-16

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are senator b. ID. Wadswortn for reelection,
County Treasurer Mcdaniel for reelection,
George Dice and DIT Boatright for members
of the House Of Representatives, and a. w.
I ShackelfOrd for tax collector
Editor W D. Randall Of the Green Cove
( Springs has been solicited by a number OF
/ people Of Clay county TO become candidate
I for the legislature. In a happily worded re-
ply Mr.. Randall has declined to enter the
race. on the ground that he can be OF greater
service 10 his party by remaining at the head
Of his excellent paper.
Joe Collins white. who resides in the south
west portion Of jackson county, was adludged
( insane on Monday last. and sent TO the asy-
lum. He was at times very violent, and en-
deavored to run from his friends and get
away. he became demented upon the sub
Jet OF religiOn-imagining that he would
soon die and enter eternal destruction.
The Indian River state Bank OF Titusville
declared its regular semi annual dividend OF
= per cent on its capital stock on July ,. and
added 81 900 10 surplus account, making the
surplus now aggregate the sum OF 3 900. Since
the bank was incorporated IN 1890 II has paid
an aggregate Of 81 per cent. In dividends on
its capital stock. The total assets Of this in
stitutiou are now 100000.
The little 2-year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs 5 G. Vanlandingham Of TItusville
named Ella May. died Monday from spinal
injuries sustained by a fail from a shed last
Thursday, At first thebaby did not show symp-
tens Of any injuries sustained Her mother
canght her as she fell from the shed. and she
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gradually grew worse and worse, until she
died.
Agreeable TO appointment, Gen. Dickinson
reached Madison last Saturday and organized
camp Of The United Confederate Veterans
with mem DerShlp OF about l25. The follow
ing officers were elected: J. L. Livingston,
commander: T. j. Vann. first lieutenant: ).
A. ParramOre, second lieutenant; NJ. L. Les
lie, third Lieutenant; T. 7. Ellison, adJutant;
c. O. Move. quartermaster; j. w. Epps, sur
geou. Other officers will be elected at the
first meeting OF the camp
Mariana Journal: Since the rains have be
come general much improvement is noted in
the condition OF the corn crop. Yet, in the
northwestern part Of the country notably
around CampDellton and southeast of there
until within the last few days, for more than
two months there has not been a shower to
relieve the parching plants. Particularly in
this locality the yield OF corn will be eX-
tremely short. In some other portions Of the
country the yield will be an average.
A conception Of the Democratic party Of
Jackson county viii be held at Mariana on
Saturday, July %, at ~ m, for the following
purposes: I, Electing delegate to state con
vention 2. Electing delegates to congress
sional convention. 3. Electing new county
executive committee. f. To nominate county
officers as follows. Tax assessor, tax col
lector, county treasurer, three members OF
school board, one state senator and two mem
bers OF the House OF Representatives.
Titusville Star: The Indian River Fiber
factory is now only awaiting the arrival of
some shafting and few castings to start up
running. The machinery is all in shape and
the drying chamber about completed. We
understand that it is quite probable that an
other fiber factory may be started up in this
place shortly by another firm who now have
steam power sufficient to run such an estab-
lishment The machinery OF the proposed ne
plant will be some what different from that of
the Indian River Fiber Company S.
At Jacksonville, Saturday, Columbus b
Smith was taking testimony as circuit court
a nor In n n a.
couple in that city. The examiner said the
lady S face was familiar to him but that he
could not remember who she was but while
questions were being asked her il was de-
was master In another divorce case in which
she was plaintiff. She is still young, and this
second suit for divorce is something remark
able, following so close on to the first Her
allegation now Is cruel treatment and she
stands good chance for obtaining a favor
able decree.
Titusville Star: The organizations known
as the Methods Epsicopatl churches north
and south, have been distinctvely separate
ever since 1874, but by strange coincidence,
which happened last Saturday at City Point
the quarterly conferences Of both these re-
hgtous organizations were held at that place,
and acting upon a vote OF those attending
both bodies, they met together and conducte /
their services Jointly in the same building,
equally dividing the funds collected during
the meeting. We are informed that this is
the first Instance OF record where these two
branches of Methodism have held Joint ser.
vice. Rev. C. +. Blackburn Rev. A e.
Householder and Rev. Mr.. Sullivan were pres
emit
About eight months ago w. A. williams,
alias l.. w. Sturkee, colored, was indicted by
the United States grand jury for selling
liquor without first paying the government
tax in Marion county. Before he could be
arrested he slid ont of sight and his where
aboutS were unknown until Friday, when the
| United states marshal was appraised of Will
a ms nWE Tor a-garre~
Marshal Bernard of Jacksonville was dis
patched for the fugitive, and soon had the
CUTS on him. Commissioner Wilt ordered
the prisoner committed to iail to await trial
Commissioners Witt also had Alex Walker
from Fort White charged with the same of
| Tense. He too. was sent to Jail TO await tria
| IN default of $500 bail.
The English steamship Breckonshire
which ran ashore near Bethel Creek house Of
| refuge on Monday night April %, and was
purchased by Capt r. +. Paddison, has ngafr
been sold by Messrs. Paddison & Spiers to
man in Sanford, who, the pitusville Advocate
| says, represents Boston wreckng firm. Ii
| is probable an attempt will be made to raise
| her or remove her machinery and eVerything
| else OF value The BreckOnshire was on her
| way from New York to Tampa when she rar
| ashore. She cost $4,000 to build in ENGLAND
! ten years ago Her present owners bough'
| her for &l2 900 three years ago. Capt. Paddi
| son of Titusville bought the wreck and al
| her belongings for about $40 two months agI
! from Capt Thomas S Eells, Lloyds Under
| writer's agent at Jacksonville.
| In connection with the coming reunion
] next month of the confederate veterans i
| will be remembered that at the reunion o
| last year at Jacksonville the compliment wa,
| paid by K. +. Lee camp to two young ladies
| of st. Augustine in selecting them as spou
sors and maid Of honor for the Second
| brigade These young ladies being Miss Min
| ME O'Hern and Miss Anna Dummett Enslow
: Gen. Joseph j. Martin of Ocala was then tn,
| commander, now General Commander Bay;
| OF Jacksonville commands it. This year thu
! compliment has been paid to Ocala Orange
! County camp of that city was invite,
| to designate the sponsor for the Secont
| brigade. Florida division u. c. y
| headquarters in Jacksonvillel. Mai. J. A
| Enslow, Jr brigade adjutant, has receive,
| notice from Adjt. William Fox that Orang,
| county camp has selected their sponsor, Mis-,
! Kate Livingston OF Ocala. a young lad,
! whose popularity has thus had double test,
| as she is also sponsor Of one of the most en-.
4 terprsing companies of the state troops the
| Ocala Rifles, She has named as her maid OF
| honor Miss Marie Dial of Madison. Thesl
ladies Of the stan viii be the guests Of the
! Second Florida Confederate Veteran brigad,
| on the occasion of the Florida division re
union at Pensacola this week.
| SOUTH CAROLINA.