The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 15, 1937, Page 4

: i : i i t { ig : ; cf § i } i | : : ry 4 the people of the pati af in small boats, sent by take them to the war- itertain- f of the ladies, who home, found the No explanation was as wisdom was the better of valor, in that case-as well seenes occurred to ect harmony .of the times there, by the parting of sol- dier friends, ordered away into perhaps never to return, loud in their prais> weleome, and — hos+ of Key West, and the ac- ms provided for them lor, which stood like a ding the entrance , patrolled at night which was plainly seen the ramparts, by the bright moonlight for which Key West: as noted. The beautiful, bright moonlight often was clear enough #0 one could read out of doors. Of the “limate much ‘can be “meld im its favor, as .a lovely ‘breene from the ocean often tem- pered the heat of the tropical sun, making an ideal place of resort fer tourists, as well as a perman- ent home, and my only regret is that fate decreed that my home should be elsewhere, other than the home of my childhood mem- ories, my own Key West. But West will ever suggest the home spot; for those who of its many attractions, and very accessible approach to it several steamship lines, furnish the best of accom- modations and meals, and being in direct communication with Ha- In my early days in Key West, ah exceptional feature, was the arrival of a ship bringing many slaves to the South, who were left there temporarily, until quarters were arranged for them some- Where else, to be sold into slavery, They were quartered in nothing more or less of a pen, until they were taken away to other parts of the South. At that early time, many ves- sels were wrecked in its vicinity. The citizens would then eagerly purchase from the wreckers, any goods that were desirable and un- damaged. Of cource it was a very exciting time for a little girl to see these events, Genera! Winfield Scott and Commodore Erieson were . enter- tained there durin;: the War. My father, being a custom house offi- eer, made frequent visits to the ships coming into the harbor, and I frequently went with him, and Was well treated, as they seldom had a little girl make her appear- ance on board ship, where I re- PERSONAL MEN Miss Mamie Harris, who last week resigned as head nurse at Mereedes ‘hospital, left over the highway this morning for Miami where she will make her home with her brother, Chester Harris. William Richardson was an ar- rival on the plane yesterday morning from Miami where he had been on a ‘business visit ‘for several days. Jonethan Cates, who left ‘here last week accompanied by _Mrs. with felatives and friends, re turned to Key West last evening over the highway. Mrs. Cates re- mained in Miami for a longer stay. { migration forces in Tampa, who Cates, for Miami, where he visited!arrive with Mrs. Kettleson 5 Club awd Tree Guild, pitality house, was the first since i al i | ship in staging ‘the show. | whose exhibit was most excellent.! flower show as pointed | IDA‘FERGUSON BISHOP reached their! ceived souvenirs of their trips to| Will now be able to ,finance a far distant seas-and ‘countries. | ‘Wrecks were quite frequent in those days and) I remember dis- tinetly that:my father purchased the undamaged cabin of a. big ‘ship, that had. been wrecked upon the beach~and had *the cabin transported to our home, where one of my older:brothers, who was very fond of the sea, jmade use, of it for steeping quarters. Dress patade was always en- joyed at that time, at the usual hour of-4 0’clock and-wwas held at the Barracks, the soldiers’ quar; ters, Key West, at that time, led a peadefal quiet .existence in other respects, and was very free from any tragic events of her own soil, Lying like a beautiful emerald, beneath a sky of heavenly: blue, in.a setting of pearly white sand end waving green . palm _ trees, with the blue-green ‘waters of the Atlantic lazily lapping its. gentle shore, “Key West,” my southern. home, shall ever linger in my}, memory with the fondest and most cherished ‘of dreams. IDA FERGUSON : BISHOP. Editor, The Citizen: This was written and composed entirely by my mother, and it will jbe a pleasure for her to know, that it will be inserted in your fine publication, Mother's father was George Washington Ferguson and her mother, Hannah Adelia Dunbar- Ferguson. I understand that Mr, Ferguson was respected and lov- ed by all who knew him in Key West, where he is now buried, in the Island home he loved so well, and did so much to piorfeer in the early and later days of his life, My mother is the last of all of her family and is menta\ly bright and alert, can read, write, sew and:is unusually nimble and ac- tive on her feet for one of her ad- vanced age of 89 years. There is no doubt but that some are still living now in Key West, who will remember her as a little girl and young lady, and to those who would care to w to her, she would be delighted to hear from them and to answer any letters sent to her. The address is No. 51 Elinor WPle., Yonkers,-N. Y. Her old home has long since been taken down. and I. understand “a@ govern- mént warehouse is erected upon the spot at present. I would appreciate your send- ing her a copy of your paper from time to time. I should be happy to remit for same. he -has numerous pictures of the old homestead and other build- ings, also old time ships that we could build up another story around for a future issue, if you would like. { L. W. BISHOP. New York, N. ¥Y., March 10, 1987. TION Robert :Spottswood yesterday morning from where he had been for days on business, Miami several (C. A. Parramore, representing |) jone of the large packing houses {with a main office in Tampa, ar- rived on the Cuba this morning for a regular business visit. Kenneth Kittleson, of the im- last week. for a visit with Mrs. Kittle- son’s mother, Mrs. Charles All myda, left this morning to take} part in the pistol shoot to be held] in Havana this week. ER NWN WRG rite }Club To Meet Seecccevcoees ; returned if x (By E. ML) . ‘The meeting of the Garden the flower shows in northern’ held last, and tended the Miami show; 2 _'fore coming to ‘Key West. aiternoon at the TO nada iaiith ie? s ve-| San j tunity. that our club: has: in mak- Sun_ sets ponies the ilower show and many echoes, ing with palm *branehes a beauti-| Mgon ‘rises of that event were heard. The| ful setting for the cexhibits.point-;Moon sets .._.... president, Mrs. P, Holloway, called! ing out that it would cost hundreds : Tamorrow' for reports, the most important) of dollars:to accomplish: the: same : : one being that of the generaljeffect in ‘the north. She also, High .. chiarman of the flower show, Mrs.! stressed the opportunity that is Norberg Thompson. A rising’ ours of making the:annual flower)LO¥> vote of thanks was -given Mrs.' show the’ most:unique in the coun:| /Bafemeter 7:30 A. Thompson for h mdid leader: j try because there is found -here| Sea evel, 29.84. plants that grow in no other. place HER FOI ’ ‘It ‘was’ decided that a vote of in the United States. -However, WEATHER EORECRST appréciation together with a cash she thought there ought to be (Til-7:80 p.'m., Tuesday) Key West and.Vicinity: Show- ers and colder tonight; Tuesday ly-cloudy ‘with occasional rain jonation;toward, their expenses) more done in the way of marking be sent to the colored garden club; the exhibits. The purposes of a gut by the « 5 ‘for the work of the junior garden| First—It ‘educa: colder; gentle“shifting winds, | club: in-*making’a list-6f trees and| tional. ‘| becoming ‘moderate to fresh north- plants native: to Key West. Second—It should create civiejerly, with squalls. The.report of-the treasurer was! interest and cooperation. " : colder: with satisfactory ,and.the, lub finda it} Third—It should create. a greats Nona goa eorepeey iit er love of beauty as expressed by fi plants and flowei | the east coast tonight; Tuesday preciation’ of g'qudy, oceasional rain in Among the. winter -visitors..pres- extreme south portion; colder in south pands: xtreme east portions. Moderate to trelf South and south- west "Windy," Becoming ‘northwest aifdforth, ai&Ciniostly overcast weather, with*squalls tonight and over ‘extreme sowth port.on Tues- ‘riday | Appreciation was also expressed! speaker are: should be | better garden’ contest to be start-| ed in the near future. Plans for: this contest will be worked out by the committee appointed by thejent were: Mrs. I.) A.AEWridge f president and will be presented Great:Neck. ‘(Long Island) ,/N. Y. for the club’s. consideration at. the| Mrs. E. N. ‘Huvckp'Atbatiy, NviY. OWE eae | next meeting on April 8. Mem-} Mrs. Emm bers of the committee are Mrs.| FairmountsW. GMa4 ¢dnd© Mes? , Wallace -Bryant , Kirke, chairman,| Josephine Ohlev Martin 'b® Kings/| Mrs. A.D. Luethi and Mrs. Curry, ton, N. Y. Called upon for a. talk. Moreno, The cash prize for the| Mrs, Eldridge suggested that the contest among the colored people| club could earn money by havin, is‘already provided by one of our; some ofthe ‘fine;Key West ‘ga winter \residents. dens open on stated days for wint -Following the routine business ter visitors. Of the:club was an address on} <Mrs.,Bldridge expressed*her ad, y ight. “Methods of Judging a Flower) miration.of.the. flower show by wip acpn dab cape: eae oe Show”, by Mrs. W. D. Hamer who, saying it. was the .most beautiful Tuesday. ‘ served as one of the judges. This!she had ever seen and that it! 4 ‘was listéned to with keen interest hardlv needed any improvement. by the large number present. Mrs.|Thisybrayght hearty anplause but Hamer, who is spending the win-| revertheless the club hones that ter in'Key West, isione of the, with. this encouragement and the directors/of an Indiana garden. helnful hints from Mrs. Hamer it club ‘and ‘also its publicity chair-| will be able to stage a bieger, and man. 4$She has visited many of better flower show next: year. Rev. Peele To Church Circle To Wed In Orlando Serve Supper Rev. Shuler Peele, of Fleming} Ladies .of .First -M, -E. (Stone) Street Methodist church, left over! Church will serve supper in the the highway 2 o'clock this .after-/Sunday.Sehool building,.on ‘Eaton noon for Miami en route to Or-/street tomorrow afternoon start- lando where he will Wednesday eed 5 o'clock. : evening, .March .17, .wed -Miss oae.in charge of aufuaget ‘a ments for the supper state Christina Austin, daughter of Mr. ‘an excellent Shs has been beat and Mys. Hugh ‘B, Austin, of Or-} pared. lando, LS psspaapa as The ceremony. will be perform: Entertainment ed in the Broadway church and At: Convent the ‘marriage service will be de- livered by Rev. C. K, Vliet, pre- siding elder of the.Miami District, and Rev. H.°S. Austin, brother of the bride. Miss Austin will be attended: by her sister, Miss Manira Austin, and Rev. Peele will be vattended by Rev. R..C. Holmes, of Miami Beach. Everready ‘Star East Gulf: Moderate to fresh south and southwest winds, be- coming, northwest.and north, and mostly overcast weather WEATHER ‘CONDITIONS Pressure, is. low. this morning from, the middle Atlantic States, southward over Florida and th? eastern Gulf of Mexico, disturbance over ‘South Carolina,; Charleston, 29.74 inches, and over the-far West, San Francisco, j) Galif., 29.76 inches; while the northwestern field of high pres- sure has spread southward over Texas and the western Gulf, and covers the country from the east- ern Rockies eastward over the Mississippi and lower Qhio Valleys, and, Lake region, Huron, S. D., and Dodge City, Kans., inches. Precip‘tation has occurr- ed during the last 24 hours throughout most of the Atlantic and Gulf States, except in cen- tral and southern Florida, with heavy rain on the middle Gulf coast, New Oreans, La., 1.17 inch- es, There has also been light pre- cipitation over the far Northwest, ‘There will be a musical enter-!and in portions of the southern tainment tomorrow evening, be-j Plains, lower Mississippi Valley ginning at 6:30 o’clock, at the}and Tennessee. Convent ef Mary Immaculate to Ndee fallen from 22 to 28 degrees be put-on: by the pupils of the{/on the west and middle Gulf grammar ‘grades, zi coast, and are below normal this ‘An enjoyable evening’s enter-|morning in most. sections between tainment.is promised all who at-|the. Rockies. and Appalachian re- tend. gion; while readings are above the —— seasonal. average in Atlantic coast Current ‘Event districts, and the far. West. roup To Meet G..S. KENNEDY, Official in Charge There will’ be a! Mesting i6¢ There will be.a meeting of;the| Current*Event Group of the yKey|, . Everready Star: Clyb.held. tomor-} West Woman's) Club held’ tomoi- t's remarkable how a slice of row afternoon, beginning at:3:80/row ‘evening, «beginning vat! 9} fresh homey-flavored— o'clock, .at' the, home: of Mrs. Fred] o’eloek,.at the Jionieiof) Mts, Ai]: “AUNTsMOLLY’S:BREAD Knapp, 526 Simonton: street. D. Lwethi: 1119 / -Vbw \Pfister{~’ SPEIRS THE APPETITE All members, are requested to/ street: h Abgponn t i « \onpMade By— be in attendance. ‘All (members of ‘thi¢ group are} VAL DES BAKE requested’to be in attendance. ecee e RY . Peet Marion Davis-Clark Gable in— CAIN -AND ‘MABEL }]| “Matinee: Balcony, 10c; Orches- tra, 15-20c; Night: 15-25¢ ‘0 help end it sooner, rub throat and chest with Vv For Your Friends, Your Family§) or Yourself 4 Waterfront—North End Duval WANT ‘A ‘REAL IN .KEY .WEST— YOU MUST SUPPORT HIM. 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