144 years ago 02 November 1859 - Editor E.M. Graham published a weekly newspaper at the Cedar Keys under the name "Cedar Keys Telegraph." The Telegraph advertised that it was a democratic paper and "will rigidly defend and advocate those principles." Graham made it clear that the advancement of commerce will be one of the newspaper`s chief ends. He vowed to be a warm advocate "when it can bring a Steam Boat or Ship into our Harbors, build a Railroad through our country, or run a Telegraph line through any section of our State." Graham went on to say, "We make no promises, but with some experience in the profession, we hope to issue a paper, that will at least be creditable to the Editor, and the place in which it is published." By mid July 1860, Charles W. Blanchard appeared as publisher and the name was changed to just "Telegraph." 97 years ago
30 June 1905 - The following vessels called at the Port of Inglis during the month of June and transported phosphate from the Dunnellon Phosphate Company to various locations around the world: the Heronspool under British flag which carried away 4,630 tons of phosphate to Stettin, Germany; the Aislaby under British flag which carried away 3,933 tons of phosphate to Landskrona, Sweden; the Kennett under British flag which carried away 2,202 tons of phosphate to Braila, Roumania; and the Miramichi under British flag which carried away 3,513 tons of phosphate to Dunkirk, France. 79 years ago
27 September 1923 - The May Mercantile Company located in Hardeetown, Florida ran the following advertisement in the Levy County News: Dress Ginghams by the yard .15¢, Chambray by the yard .10¢, Mens` and Ladies Hose .12½ ¢ a pair, Ladies Dress Shoes from $2.50 up, Mens` Overalls, $2.20 pair, and Mens` Dress Shoes from $3.50 up. Our stock is offered to you below present market prices, due to careful buying at opportune times. Come NOW before our present stock is exhausted. From the Archives & History Center
Levy County Clerk`s Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court |
