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Newspaper

Fort Pierce News

Location

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

9

Home Seekers Board of Trade plan shore excursion support

The Board of Trade of Fort Pierce gathered at Hemming and Andrews with James E. Andrews presiding. A members elected included A. D. Penney and others to host entertainment for east coast excursionists via the Florida East Coast Railway on the 15th and after dates. A committee was set to secure rights of way and land, report back to the board, and a second committee would travel to Md to confer with railway officials. $37.00 in dues collected. next meeting called when committees report.

James E. Andrews Flar- Beast Railway Company L. Hemmings Ingraham A. K. Wilson Fap Board of Trade Fiat A.D. Penney B Brown D. E. BL L. Carlton Iin J. R. Parrott Para Fort Pierce Board of Tonergy Seres St. Lucie ' S

West Palm Beach Team to Visit Fort Pierce for Open Ground Game

Today at 3 30 p m the West Palm Beach club meets Fort Pierce at the new Woodbine diamond. A grandstand for ladies and a 25 cent admission headline the event. WP Beach brings a fast lineup led by M B H Gruber while Fort Pierce, under J Owens and team practice, aims for a hard fought victory before a potential record crowd.

West Palm Beach Woodbine M. BH. Gruber Fort Pierce Ft Pierce Baker O ' Harper Earman p _ Racey Hadley Evernden Parrish Brown Creech Hendrix Fremb Munch Sirkins Vanb D'Gham Owens Gham Rowan Killer J. Owens

Orange Grop Estimate For the Gaming Season

The piece notes citrus crop estimates in Florida with orange and grapefruit outlooks. It cites judge comments on Atlanta activity, visits by Hoofnagle to Freeport, and forecasts that this season's orange crop may be up to 5 percent smaller than last year while grapefruit could be one third larger. It warns buyers forecasting high prices and urges growers to consider stockholding with Florida Orange Growers Company plans set for September in Tampa August 25 meeting.

Mobile Atlanta Brady Penny Old Town A. N. Hoofnagle Freeport Ill Florida Florida Orange Growers Company Tampa

News From Other Towns On Grove Prospects

The article surveys several groves and owners including Forster Ayers Michael Carl Dodge Ellis East Side Ellos Beal Enos Tim Jones Gun Island Barker Lawson? and L. B. Dawson. It notes growth, promising young plantings, expanding acreage and prolificOld- plantation vigor as Capt Hoke returns from a western trip and a new town hall rises rapidly.

Forster Frank Ayers A. Michael T. Carl J. EB. Dodge Ellis Ellos G. W. Beal Herbert W. Enos Tim Jones Gun Island BE l L. Barker L. B. Dawson

White City Notes On People Places And Prospects

In White City community news run by I P Christensen reports on local industry with sand cement tile making and durability claims. Bananas guavas and fruit shipments appear as residents trade at county seats and with visiting relatives.

I. P. Christensen Larsen L. Christensen Indian River A. Lamont

Jensen House Struck by Lightning Causes Damage

Dr. N. McClinton’s Jensen home was struck by lightning last week causing significant damage. Local fishermen are beginning to arrive in Jensen for the upcoming fishing season.

Ball game today delivers intense action and value

The report promises a high energy baseball game with fierce competition and notable payoff for fans. Key players and teams are highlighted as delivering a memorable contest with strong performances and decisive moments.

Fort Pierce Band Concert Program at Palmetto Avenue

The Fort Pierce Band performs Friday at 7 30 p m on the band stand at the foot of Palmetto avenue. Pieces include Medley Overture Laurens Galop Around the Circle Rosencrans Carolina Sports Intermet Laurens March National Reform Miller Galop Record Breaker Laurens Intermezzo Gipsy Prince Tobani. Look for the weekly schedule.

Palmetto Avenue Fort Pierce Medley Overture Laurens Galop Around the Circle Rosencrans Carolina Sports Intermet National Reform Miller Intermezzo Gipsy Prince Tobani

New Telephones Light Up Main Streets In Town

Foreman L. Raymond and a crew of Tropical Telephone Co. linemen spread wires on principal streets and in business houses this week. Connections extend to Hall Gallie and the new line reaches Indian River Telephone Co. exchange, enabling cross system connections. Next week promises further news on the subject.

L. Raymond Tropical Telephone Co Hall Gallie Indian River Telephone Company

Pineapple grower A E Ireland visits Fort Pierce briefly

A E Ireland, a leading pineapple grower from Jensen, spent a couple of days in Fort Pierce during the past week as a visiting resident and observer of local agriculture.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Avery George Moore D. D C. M. Conkling Tillman D. H. Conkling Lake Okeechobee Big Sweet Water H. Knudson A. E. Ireland Jensen Fort Pierce

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Board of Trade Witeria Homeseckers A. M. Sample North Carolina A. D. Penney Penney Laura Southern Engineer F. L. Hemmings Geo. A. Braddock Sebastian Stanwood Uncle Sam R. D. Hoke White City W. M. Atwater Sunbeam Farm J. S. Keen the Narrows J.J. Jenkins Vero D. B. Sheffield Narrows Kemp John McCullers Quay
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