The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
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Miss Emily Johnson died at Rockledge
on Thursday evening at the home of her
sister, Mrs. c. w. Harrison, where she
mas lived for a number of years. The
funeral was held Saturday morning from
the Episcopal Church.
Deputy Sheriff G. NJ. Wienges of Gaines
Vile Saturday arrested a white man by
the name of Moore, who is charged with
cow stealing. The warrant upon which
Moore was arrested is an old one. Moore
gave bond for his appearance.
The employees Of the Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad at the shops in Fer
nandina, have effected an organization to
be known as the Mechanics Athletic Club,
which promises to be an agreeable asso-
citation for mutual pleasure and profit.
Judge o. ]. Moat of Gainesville has re-
ceived a letter from Philadelphia which
contains the sad information of the death
of his younger brother, DR.. ]. NJ. Moat.
The deceased's death was due to overwork
during an epidemic of pneumonia in Phil
adelphia.
Waldo Advertiser: The last vestige of
the smallpox has disappeared. We would
hear nothing more about it If some one
from a distance did not inquire about it
sometimes. Now let ii be understood that
there is no trace of it any more in our
town or county.
The Dade County Fair will be held prob
ably during the month of March at Mi
ami, commencing earlier by week or
two than last year. The exhibition of
vegetables, tropical fruits, flowers and
shrubs last year was the largest ever
known a a midwinter fair. This year It
is expected that the display will be mucn
greater and more varied.
Gainesville Sun: For some time it was
apprehended by many that our new rela-
tions with Cuba and Porto Rico would
prove more or less disastrous to the inter
ests Of Florida, but experience has demon
strated that tie state has been greatly
benefited by the change. 1t has stimI-
lated into activity many dormant indus
tries, and is proving a blessing to the
people.
Braidentown Journal-News: Tampa's
Mayor and city government have received
a singing and righteous rebuke at the
hands of the Hilsborough county grand
jury, by the passage of resolution
strongly condemning the arrangements
now known to exist between the city Off
CidtS ana lflG SdIOOIl Lllti, WHEREBY tllS sd
looms are allowed to keep open on Sundays,
in consideration of the payment of a slip
ulated fine once each month.
Tampa Tribune: The cigar factories of
this city are starting into the new year
with bright prospects for large and sue
cessful business. The excitement over the
trouble with Spain and the Strengthening
out of internal difficulties on the island
q feeling of confidence
exists among the manufacturers. For the
week ending Saturday the total number OF
cigars manufactured by the twelve lead
ing factories amounted to 1,055, 800, and the
total shipments aggregated 964,5Oo.
Tampa enjoyed another one of those
dry" Sundays recently established by
Sheriff Spencer on last Sunday. Fruit,
cigars and soda water were tabooed by the
law while if one knew the ropes, he
could easily imbibe ali of the other Id
uids he wanted The saloon men feel a
great deal better since they have had
public expression and Endorsement from
the CITY Council, and they expect TO con-
tinue to do business at the same cd stands,
with proper care to keep out OF the sher-
ifs hands.
Gainesville Sun: No county in Florida
is better off financially than Alachua. The
indebtedness of the county is next thing
90 nothing. Not only is Alachua well fix
ed financially, but she is better off in
many respects than any other county in
the state Her splendid resources in land,
timber and phosphate are ample to keep
the county in the lead of all competitors.
No county in the state has equal school
and church facilities 1t is the best coun-
ty in Florida in which to find pleasant,
profitable and healthfui home.