The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-31
FLORIDA.

Andrew P. ferguson and W. II. Hunt
of Florida have obtained a patent for a
flexible Dipe-joint.
John S. Masters, the Oldest resident
of St Augustine celebrated his Goth
birthday Thursday.
Material is being placed on the ground
for the erection Of Mayor NJ. E. Grletts
new residence in Hyde park, Tampa.
All danger OF a spread of scarlet fever
has passed at Orlando. The patients have
all recovered. The state health officer
has just visited the city
A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest Of a stationary engineer of Tampa,
charging him with running a half-witted
white girl. He has fed.
The steamer R. L. Mabey, once sus-
pected Of ihbustering, was towing bargcs
and doing other legitimate business on
the river at Jacksonville Thursday.
are looking we'll. r. A. Conkling has snap
beans to ship Tomatoes and the second
planting Of beans are making good pro-
gress,
An unknown man was killed few days
ago by train No. "a on the Shoal river
trestle near Crestview. The coroner's
jury exonerated Engineer Hilburn and the
train crew.
A. Y. Fuller has bought the stock Of
groceries formerly owned by r. d. John
son at Orlando, and will remove his stock
from his present stand to the other, and
consolidate the two.
William baltimore. the negro convict
ed at this term Of the circuit court, for
the murder of the Pullman car porter in
Ocala, has been sentenced to hang. The
date will be fixed by the governor
The case of Reuben Brooks for en-
bezzlement Of the money belonging to the
Young Benevolent society of Fernandlna,
wherein true bill was found by the grand
jury, has been continued until the next
term Of court.
A balloon ascension occurred at De Soto
Park at Tampa Thursday. After the bal
loon went up a large pole that had been
holding 1t in place, fell and struck N. Low
engreen on the head, INJECTING injuries
which may result in his death.
Henry NJ Flagler has sent the John B.
Stetson University at DeLand, his check
CONTRIBUTION
TO fund which the university is en-
deavoring to raise for the assistance Of
deserving students, who are unable to
bear the necessary expenses of their at
tendance at the university.
A strike occurred at the Monroe Cigar
Company's factory at Tampa Thursday,
but it was soon settled. The hands quit
because three incompetent men were dis
charged, but when the men were offered
work in lower department and refused
1T, the remainder of the clgarmakers re-
turned to their tables perfectly satisfied.
The statement is made upon the author
ity of Hon. S. G. McLendon of Thomas
vile, Ga, president of the Abbeviile
Southern division of the Plant system,
that arrangements have almost been
made to construct a line through thester-
ritory lying south of this road. which will
probably terminate at Tallahassee Sur
Veys are now said to be in progress.
Gainesville correspondence Morning
News Capt. J. ]. Beckham Of Savannah.
conductor on the Georgia and Alabama
railroad, was married to Miss Berth
turman Of Fairbanks, near this city, on
Wednesday. The wedding was soemnized
al the residence Of the brides parents.
Rev w. f. Alexander of Waldo Fla.
officiating. The groom is a son of Can,
A. c. Beckham Of Waldo. = y!
Drs, Person and Harris have bought
the Central house. which is situated only
one square from the business center Of
Orlanuo. They intend to arrange II Tor
their offices, operating and consultation
rooms. The upper portion can be utilized
Tor the accommodation. of patients who
may come from a distance This is but
one OF a large number Of real estate trans