The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
NEW STEAMER IS
PUT into SERVICE
THE JOHN w. CALLAHAN, JR.,
WILL SOON BE RUNNING REG
ULARLY BETWEEN ST. AN
DREwS AND APALACHICoLA.
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL.

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st. Andrews, April 2O.-The visit
to st. Andrews last week of the John
w. Callahan, Jr., the new river steal
er just put in commission by the Cal
lahan Line, of Columbus, means the
establishment in the near future Of
a regular schedule between Apala-
chicola and st. Andrews Bay points.
This was the maiden trip of the
new steamer which was built at Apa-
lachicola. She is 128 feet long, big
and roon1y, lighted throughout with
electricity, and has II double outside
staterooms with accommodations for
so passengers. Her officers are L. Z.
McGruder, master; w. A. Mcdaniel,
first officer; Walter Farley, pilot; E.
Brainard, chief engineer.
The steamer had a capacity list Of
passengers and guests, headed by
John w. Callahan, president of the
Callahan line; ]. B. Mayes; vice presi-
dent, and John W. Callahan, Jr. Dur
ing their stay in st. Andrews the Wis
itors were shown many points Of in
terest in and around this busy little
port.
Record Catch.
A record catch of mackereI, for this
port, was handled last week from the
docks of the st. Andrews Ice and
Power company, when 297 900 pounds
was shipped. Of this amount 100000
pounds was marloeted by the Bay
Fisheries company, and 81 900 pounds
by the Bryan Fish company. This in
addition to an average output Of red
snappers and groupers.
Barge No. z of the Aiken Towboat
and Barge company, is now on the
st. Andrews marine ways for over
hauling and repairs. This Is the
third barge belonging to this COM
pany to be repaired at the local ma
rine ways this spring.
Letters received from Captain j. L.
Scott of Boston announce that he has
arrived home In fine spirits and fne
health. Captain Scott, who will head
the st. Andrews Shipbuilding COM
pany, was here some three weeks ago,
and states that he will return in the
early fall, when work will be started
ON the yards Of the new company.
That alfalfa may be grown success
fully in this section is being demon
strated by Mrs. M. G. Rose at her
home, crosse Cottage" on the bay
front, where, in her garden, may be
found two very fine beds OF alfalfa.
Many visitors are being drawn to her
pretty home these days, even the
doubters being shown, and Mrs.
Roses success in her experiments is
not only receiving much attention,
but much favorable comment.
The opening dance Of the spring
and summer season at the Casino last
Saturday night proved one of the most
enjoyable affairs Of the year. Some
thirty couples were dancing, a num-
Der Of out-of-town guests being pres
ent. The Thompson orchestra, one of
the most popular organizations on the
bay, viii furnish the music this sum-
mer, and the twice-a=week hops at
the big amusement pavilion, which is
built out over the water, are certain
to be among the most popular and en-
joyable events of the coming season.
Miss Catherine Martin, Of Bay Har-
Dor, was one of st. Andrews mosi
charming weekend visitors, coming
over for the Casino dance as the
house guest of Mrs. J. H. Drummond
Miss Jean Neel, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. F. Bullock
for the past week, left yesterday fol
her home in Westyille.
1 Among the prominent visitors tx
| st. Andrews may be mentioned Gen
eral Manager r. A. McFyer and Road.
master W. 7. Griswold, of the Allan
ia and st. Andrews Bay railway, wht
| spent the day here inspecting tbs
property and terminals Of the com
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