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Representative Shridians Who lead me movement tor Local Self Government SUMTER COUNTY. ST. LUCIE COUNTY. favorably Known tluouUuul Kloiiuit and ills army of friends and admirers are legion. All Florida honors H.

W. Long. sjw A XV. C. TEMPLE, Winter Park.

W. C. Temple, morn at Starke, December 28, 1862; son of William C. Temple, who removed to the peninsula from the state of Delaware before the civil war and engaged in the lumber and turpentine business, being one of the first to discover the rich Integrals of the pine tree. Mr.

Temple is chief executive of his home town, having held this high public trust In a manner that has brought honor and distinction to himself as well as his friends. He lays claims to all those happy faculties which tend to make friends and therefore enjoys a wide acquaintance. He Is a large property owner and some of his Investments represent the cream of real estate. Mr. Temple Is' secretary of the Florida Citrus Exchange.

He assisted very Ireland, E. cago, 111., March K. M. Semple has attained his success and honor through his own efforts. He has been city commissioner, city alderman and for the past five years nas served efficiently as city attorney of Key West.

Because of his familiarity with municipal aaffirs. his ability as a lawyer and his unquestioned honesty he has proven -himself a model official. Mr. Semple Is a member of the Key "West Chamber of Commerce and Key "West Commercial club, being on the board of governors of both of those progressive organizations. He believes in the future of city and la devoted to Its best Interests.

He is a high Mason, is past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a popular member of the B. P. O. P. O.

of of G. E. and Eagles. K. M.

Semple is deservedly popular and his circle of friends and admirers "SMS OT life In after years. General Robert Bullock removed from North Carolina In 1842. being at that time only 14 years of ge. At 21 he taught school and later engaged in the mercantile business at Ocala for a period of four years. In 372 he was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.

XV. D. Bloxhamt being the Democratic candidate tor He was a presidential elector In 1876. and in May. 1SSS, for forty ballots In the St.

Augustine convention led all the other candidates for governor. In .1875 be was a prominent candidate for Vnlted States senator In the legislature. He was probate Judge for a term of four years, clerk of the circuit court from 10 to 1SSS. and represented the Second Florida district in the fifty-first and fifty-second congresses. He died In 1906.

toeing at the, time Marlon county's faithful and efficient county judge. He was universally beloved and his death caused genuine sorrow throughout the state. Raymond Bramhall Bullock's mother was Amanda L. "Waterman, daughter of Aden Waterman of Jacksonville. She married Robert Bullock In 1SS2.

thirteen children, six of whom' are now living, being: born. Hon. S. Bullock. Judge of the Fifth judicial circuit of Florida.

Is the oldest living son. Like his illustrious father, Raymond Bramhall Bullock la a scholar and a statesman. lie has always stood for only those things which were sound and right and his service to bis state has demonstrated the fact that he Is a man of superior ability, firm conviction and possessed of a loyalty, of friendship that is exemplified by bis every act in his daily llfev Mr. Bullock was admitted to the bar In Afrll. 1890.

and nas engaged continuously since In the practice of his profession, establishing for himself a most enviable reputation In the criminal branch of the law. Raymond Bram well Bullock began his career In public life in 1900, when he was elected city attorney of Ocala. In 1903 the people of Marlon county elected him no the legislature. In the last Democratic primary election be was nominated to tilt a aeat In the house of representatives a second time. He Is a good parliamentarian and his wide experience and valuable knowledge of legislative will serve to aid him materially In winning new laurels as a lawmaker.

He in a member of. the Ocala Board of Trade and Is a thoroughly progressive citizen. He takes great pride In the development of Florida and more especially Is he Interested In the upbuilding of Ocala and vicinity. He Is a popular member of the order of Knights of Pythiaw. Raymond Bramhall Bullock was confirmed in the Kplscopat church and Is now a prominent member of the Presbyterian church.

Raymond B. Bullock is recognised as on of the state's best men. SAMUEL ROBERTS PTLKS. Ocala, Florida." Samuel Robert Pyle of Ocala. Florida, was born about eight miles south of that town on March 23.

His parents were James W. Pyles. a farmer and soldier in the Florida Indian war of 1S3.V. and his mother was Francis Hannah Barnes. His parents came to Marion county early In the, '30s from 'Georgia.

They were of Scotch-Irish ancestry and for several RICHARD WHITE. Fort Pierce, Florida. Son of John Whyte, of England. Richard Whyte was born In CarUUon, Province of Quebec, June 10, 1S6L The charms of the Land of Perpetual Sunshine first attracted Mr. Whyte in the latter nineties and during the first year of the new century he took up his residence on the peninsula, settling at Fort Pierce.

He was quick to appreciate the great possibilities of the East Coast and establishing himself In business he soon entrenched himself in a position to share in the benefits of a sound Industrial development of that favored section of Florila. Mr. Whyte is a wholesale fish dealer and president of the St. Lucie Ice Company. He is a large taxpayer nr.d 4 owns much of the valuable real estate in and around Fort Pierce.

Mr. Whyte is popular and influential. Thrice has lie served faithfully and efficiently as mayor of his home city arjil four years has he served as president of the city council of Fort Pierce. Mr. Whyte is prominent in secret society circles, being a member of the following fraternal organizations: Free and Masons, Independent Order of Odd.

FeUowd, Benevolent and, Protective Order of Elks, Woodmen of the World and Knights of Maccabees, -s He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Whyte voted for and worked faithfully in behalf of the movement to place St. Lucie county in the prohibition ranks. be Is a staunch auvocate of prohibition, but be Js not, in fav.or.

of the adoption of laws that will Infringe upon' the rlg-hts, of local self-gOvtornment. He believes in, Jaws that will -the hearty support of public sen-timent and twill not require outside aid for HIS sound and honorable record as a citizen in both public and private life has won and held for him the confidence and esteem of all with whom his lot has been cast. ST. JOHNS COUNTY. II.

II. FLOYD, St. Augustine, Florida. The name of H. H.

Floyd is closely associated with the makers of Florida history. One of the old Democratic guard, he has long been prominent in public life in the state. His life has been a very useful one and his record is one that has brought great satisfaction to his people. He is endowed with that strong, practical common sense which guides him in all his acts and conclusions. He has the courage of his convictions, and he has never hesitated to express his views when he thought he was right, and H.

H. Floyd lias always been right. Son of Henry H. Floyd, a native of Georgia, H. H.

Floyd was born at Belle-view, Georgia, October 2, 1849. H. H. Floyd is the popular and efficient tax collector of St. Johns county, having In 1906 been appointed by Gov.

Broward to fill the place made vacant by the death of A. E. Lopez. Previous to that time he gave his undivided time and attention to his farming operations. He was, however, a member of the house of representatives of the Florida legislature in 18S3, 1893 and 1903.

That his services gave eminent satisfaction is attested by the fact that he was again reelected to the house in 1907. His legislative record is a most excellent one. He advocated measures for the benefit of the masses rather than the classes, and he was a most stalwart defender of all that he thought ripht. In addition to these political honors, he was elected sheriff in 1888, but resigned in August of the following year. He removed to South Carolina the same year, where he became engaged in the rice growing Industry, At the expiration of a year he returned to St.

Johns county, Florida. He was elected tax collector of St. Johns county in 1906 and 1908 and was nominated for the same office In the primaries last spring. He was appointed an officer on the staff of Gov. Drew in 1S76, with the rank of major.

December 14, he was married to Miss Dora Rogero, one of. the Ancient city's fairest daughters. Six children are living as a result of this happy union. Mr. Floyd is a.

stockholder in the Commercial bank of St. Augustine, and Is a large real estate holder well. W. WALLACE SNOW, St, Augustine, Fla. W.

Wallace Snow is a native Florldlan, and is a product of which the state should feel proud. He has attained fortune and honor through his own efforts Generous and broad in his dealings with his fellow men. XV. Wallace Snow is deservedly popular. His Influence Is of state wide scope and his friends are legion.

W. Wallace Snow was born at St. Augustine, May 29, 1SC1. His father, Henry Snow, is a native of the state of Massachusetts, who came to Florida In the latter sixties and located. W.

Wallace Snow is one of St. Johns county's most popular men, and it has been the pleasure of his people to elect him to an important public office. He Is at the present time clerk of the circuit court In and for St. Johns county. He has held this office since July 18, 1902.

He has made a most enviable record for impartiality and ability, and his friends are proud of his success. He Is largely Interested In the PacettI Snow Insurance Company, is a director of the Commercial Bank of St. Augustine, and is associated with other large and successful business enterprises. Mr. Snow Is a prominent member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Knights of Columbus and Eagles.

He is a devoted member of the Catholic church. Through his own efforts W. Wallace Snow has attained to that success seldom realized by a young man. He is a favorite young Florldlan, I Ai d. it HENRY D.

HUNT. Bushnell, Florida. Henry D. Hunt, of Bushnell, Sumter county. Is In many respects ah Ideal type of the earnest, the honest, the truthful and the sincere American.

He has been true to his people and true to every trust with which he has been honored. There Ms no flaw in his character; 'rio'; blemish' on bis" escutcheon: Son of Jacob Hunt, a-native of New Jersey, Henry D. Hunt iborn. In Sussex county. New Jersey, March 4, His 'father removed to Virginia in 1878 and came to Florida la, 1883, engaging In saw, milling and farming.

Henry D. Hunt, like his father, is a born farmer. Ills agricultural op- eratlons are extensive and 4n this line It may be -well said that he has met with merited success. Aside from his farming, he Is bank, stock and is Interested int the ownership and operation of A He has liele public office. havin? been county school trustee from 19Q5 to 1909; postmaster At Edenfield, Sum ter county 1902 to 1904, and chair- man of the Democratic executive com; mittee of Sumter county from 1908 to 1910.

He has acquitted the du- ties of eajclL office he has filled In a manner that has produced general eat Isfactlon and. praise. Sumter Was one of the first 'counties in Florida to go- dry under the local option system. Mr. Hunt has always voted the I dry icket when it con cerned his county only.

However, he1 believes in; local self-government and is against state-wide, prohibition and anything which tends to Interfere with or dictate the manner or form of government of others. Air. Hunt is a prominent Mason. Hs was XV. M.

of Bushnell Lodge No. 80, F. A. from 1903 to 1907; was district deputy grand master of the Fifteenth district for the years 1903 and 1309; wa the first N. G.

of Bushnell Lodge No. 61. I. O. O.

and has served two years as XV. P. of Bushnell Chapter No. 10. O.

E. S. Mr. Hunt attends the Methodist church and Js considered by all who know him a thoroughly temperate man. Among his close personal friends are many of FlorIdavs prominent men, j' SUWANNEE COUNTY.

J. N. MEEKS. Live Oak, Fla, J. N.

Meeks, Is a self-made Florldlan, whose worth is appreciated by a host of public nieu. He -is a successful business man, and ranks well in the social life of his section. He is a factor in and his popularity and influence are far-reaching In effect. His life and acts have been clean- and honorable, and he commands the esteem and confidence of J. Meeks was born at Live Oak, Suwannee county, April 7, 1874.

His father, B. F. Meeks, who was a native. Georgian, removed to the peninsular la the year 3857, and continued In the pursuit of farming. Mr, Meeks is the popular and efficient tax collector of Suwannee He has 1 held this- important, trust- since 190.

Previous to that time he occupied ths 1 position of county tax collector, hav-1 lng been first selected to fill this offlc In 1903'. In every1 position he has filled he has performed functions of ofTkf' with, such efficacy to give eminent satisfaction. Mr. M-eeks is an honored member of 1 two well known fraternal Woodmen of the World and independent Order of Odd Fellows. He Is a staunch friend of the churches, and he never allows an opportunity tff help the worthy poor escape.

Because of his familiarity with publics affairs, his Intimate acquaintance with Influential public men and his experenett as a public official, J. N. Meeks Is ons of Florida's best and most favorably known men. TAYLOR COUNTY. JOHN O.

CULPEPPER. Ptrry, Florida. Son of John S. Culpepper, head of an old and respected family of Geor-ria, John O. Culpepper, of Perry, Tar lor county, was born In Georgia October 16, 1866.

John O. Culpepper Is county judge of Taylor county and a lawyer of ability. He Is nwtod for his urbanity) Whether in private life or when lb ting on the bench his courtesy II unfailing. Judge Culpepper is of the belief that the pretense that restraining and stat utary laws are passed to make men good is the merest claptrap. On the otbex aanO, be believes bat tbalai? 1 1 GEORGE REYNOLDS, Key West.

Florida. George XV. Reynolds is a man of rare talents. He never ceases to surprise his people with the Infinite variety of his knowledge and its absolute correctness and thoroughness. Taking him in the breadth of his mind and in the versatility of his talents all will be fully pureuaded that there does not live in Florida a brighter or better man.

Son of William a native of Sweden, George V. Reynolds was born at Key "West November 3, 1X60. Ills father took up his residence at Key West in the year 1850, and throughout many subsequent years was well and favorably known as a seafarer, having commanded many of the larger end better sailing craft of that day. George XV. Reynolds is a prominent lawyer.

He stands high in his profession and his practice is extensive. Mr. ReynoldB, aside. from the practice of big profession, -is largely interested in the Hotel Jefferson and is extensively engaged in the business of buying and selling real estate. Ho has held public office and his conduct in office has made those who elefcted to honor him feel that they could not have chosen an abler, a more brilliant and a more conscientious official.

lie was tax collector of Monroe county from 1887 to 1892, county clerk from 1S92 to 1904. member of the Monroe county Democratic executive committee for sixteen years, being secretary eight and chairman of the committee eight years; member of the state Democratic executive committee the past four years and was a member of the state congressional committee for four years, 1901 to 1905. Mr. Reynolds is a member of two fraternal organizations. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias.

NASSAU COUNTY. G. L. BALTZELL. Fernandina.

Florida. G. L. Baltzell of Fernandina. Nassau county.

Is one of Florida's most brilliant and able sons. He has held public office and in every position to which he has been chosen by his people he has served with distinction and honor. Honest and upright, with splendid intellectual endowment, he has repeatedly demonstrated how wonderfully he has justified the esteem and realized the confidence of his people. A man of great purity of character, his life has been correct. He has been true to his people and.

true to every trust that they have reposed in He would prove worthy of any honor that could be bestowed upon him. -G L. Baltzell is one of the state's most distinguished citizens. G. L.

Baltzell. was born at Florida, in the year 3848. His father. Thomas Baltzell, a native of Kentucky, removed to Florida in 1820 and began the practice of law. Throughout many subsequent years he practiced his profession with success.

G. L. Baltzell is engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Fernandina. He is considered a business man and has set a most admirable example as a wide-awake citizen. Political honors have been in his line, having several times been honored by the.

people of his home county. He was a member of the state legislature in 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892. and 1893. He was collector of customs for the port of Fer-nandina. under President Cleveland, and Is now chairman of the congressional committee of the Second Florida dis trict.

In each and every public office he i has rilled he has demonstrated that he was possessed of those qualifications necessary for Its proper and satisfactory conduct. Mr. Baltzell Is secretary of the Fernandina Board of Trade. He ha3 been prominently Identified with every movement looking to the advancement of Fernandina and vicinity and his valuable services are fully appreciated by his people. Mr.

Baltzell is a past grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and past exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. G. L. Baltzell is one of Florida's best known men. ORANGE COUNTY.

W. D. HOLDEN, Sanford, Florida. Son of William H. Holden, a Virginian of celebrated colonial ancestry, W.

D. Holden was born In Volusia county, this state, jn 1861. His father moved to Florida In 1850. and until the clouds of war settled over the peninsula engaged In stock raising. After the civil war he engaged In the culture of oranges and for many years remained one of the state's most successful growers of citrus fruit.

Mr. Holden Is successfully engaged in the real estate business and has, only recently figured prominently In a number of large land deals. He is a hotel proprietor and truck grower as. well. Although refraining 'from entering politics for personal gain he has, nevertheless, always taken an active interest in public affairs and it has been his pleasure to remain in the ranks working for the good of the people.

He is an active and enthusiastic member of the Sanford Board of Trade; -is a director of the Building and Loan Association and Florida- Vegetable Grpwi era' Association. In addition to this. he 1st president of the Sanford 'Farm Pro duce Company and an, active and lnflu- entlal member, of the city council of Sanford. Mr. HoldeA is an old and highly respected memler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Is an Eagle and a Maccabee as.w-eil.

W. D. Holden Is one of Florida's best known citizens. -v ay I i I engaged In truck farming and orange growing. Mr.

Dimick is a real estate dealer and orange grower of success and a of high standing. He was for a period of ten years head of the Dade County State bank and during his administration as president the institution enjoyed unprecedented prosperity. He was a member of the house of representatives of the Florida legislature in 1891, and state senator from the district comprised of Dade and Brevard counties eight years, or two terms. As a lawmaker his ability, learning and standing reflected honor himself as well as his constituency. He is a member of the board of trade of West Palm Beach 'and is thoroughly imbued with the right spirit of progres-siveness, having contributed valuable assistance to all movements looking to the development and upbuilding of the lower East Coast.

Mr. Dimick is a prominent Elk, being popular with all of the members of that well known fraternal organization. E. N. Dimick is a good man and the people believe in him.

PASCO COUNTY. H. C. GRIFFIN. Dade City, Florida.

H. C. Griffin of Dade City stands high among the distinguished citizens of Pasco county. Mr. Griffin is, in every sense, a thorough Democrat, and believes in preserving the present local option system.

He is loyal to that principle involving home rule and, while he voted dry in the county election, he, nevertheless, does not believe in interfering with the local self-government of othrs. PUTNAM COUNTY. J. I. WIMBERLEY, Interlachen, Florida.

From the sister state of Georgia in 1855, there came to Florida, J. I. Wim-berley, who was born in Burk county on April 21, 1842. His father was Isaac Wimberley, a Georgian, whose high character and industry' commanded the respect of all. The son has figured prominently in the upbuilding of his county and state, anil his present occupation is that of farming, orange growing and stockraiJT-ing.

He is interested in the Interlachen Gravel Company and has held the following positions of trust: County commissioner of Putnam county, mayor of Interlachen and justice of the peace, a position which he now holds. He is a man of lorty Ideals and has enlisted in the fight for local self-government, because he is unalterably and everlastingly a champion of the rights of the people. I SANTA BOSA COUNTY. P. TOMASELLO, Bagdad, Florida," Not only is P.

Tomasello a but he is more or less of tue convinced type. He believes the question' now con- fronting the people of Florida is a political one in which is involved local self-government, and the man wno does not believe in local self-government is a misfit in Florida politics. He bolleves such a man is antagonistic to Democratic doctrine. Is unwilling; for the masses to enjoy their God-given right and is an enemy to the principles for which the best men in all ages have fought, bled and died. Son of G.

Tomasello, a native of Tyrol and an Austrian of purest blood, P. Tomasello was born February 10, 1861. He came to America upon attaining his majority, settling first at Bay Point, Santa Rosa county, where he remained for a period of eighteen years. Mr. Tomasello is a lumber manufacturer of widvi experience.

The scope of his business operations is large and as an expert lumberman his name is well and favorably known throughout the big trade centers of the country. Mr. Tomasello is, in addition, a pecan grower and diversified farmer, his horticultural and agricultural efforts having all met with the success they have merited. He was postmaster at Millvllle from 1901 to 1903 and was chairman of the board of county, commissioners from 1907 to 1911, being nominated for reelection 'to the latter position in the first primary last May. Mr.

Tomasello is a prominent K. of H. as well as a member of the Knights of Prthias and I. O. O.

F. He Is a progressive citizen and Is devoted to th-j interests of his home section of the state. P. Tomasello ds one of Florida's most popular citizens, numbering his friends and admirers by. the score.

dTtA lit -vv- extends far beyond the boundary lines of Monroe county. H. VT. MXO, Martel. Florida.

Sound of Intellect and pure of heart and action, W. Long, of Hartel. Marlon county, is one who has always commanded the respect and esteem of his. fellowmen. From an ethical point of view he is to be-' regarded as typifying all that Is bast of a model citizen and loyal friend.

He has always been prominent in public life" He has maintained a liberal-conservative policy and his views on all questions of public import have amply demonstrated that he la a logician and scholar of the old school. He is one of the best Informed. 4 most practical and miwit valuable citizens of the Poesaed of splendid political and business Tioumen he knows no such word as fall. -Beginning at the bottom of the ladder, be has. by diligent effort, climbed rung" by -rung until today he has attained its loftiest heights.

-Son of David Long. a native. South Carolinian. H. W.

Long was born on a farm in the famous Fairfield district of the Palmetto state February '3. 1S31. Soon after his father's death. In 184S, yountf Long moved to- Florida and beoame- a farmer and stock- ratser. honesty and integrity has never been questioned and his success in life has been" nouncea.

His career in public lif began Kft 1S69, when he was elected justice of the peace in and for Marlon county. This office he held until 1873. He was superintendent of the public schools of Marlon county from 1870 to 1873; clerk of the circuit eotirr In and for Marion county, 1877 to 18S1 postmaster Jat Cotton Plant, 1S81 to 1SS8; county commissioner. Marion county. 18S6 to 1S93: member of the house of representatives of the Florida legislature from Marlon county.

1893' to 1894: deputy collector of Internal revenue, ism.to 1593; county, commissioner, 1897 to 16, being- most of the time chairman of the board; chairman Marion county Democratic executive committee, 1872 to 1878, as well as from 1882 to 1890; chairman of the county commissioners of Marion and Good Roads Association of Florida from 1900 to 19U8. His conduct In office has always caused entire satisfaction and highest commendation of his efficient services. He was a gallant soldier of the Confederacy, distinguishing himself on the battlefield In each and every engagement in which he participated. In 3909 he was honored by being appointed brigadier general of the Second brigade Florida division, I'nited Confederate Veterans of-Florida. Mr.

Ixng became grand master of the Free and Accepted Masons of Florida in 18S9, occupying this exalted position until 1890. In addition to this signal honor he was grand most excellent high priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Florida in li75. He is one of the oldest living Masons in Florida, having been a member of the order fifty years. He has attended every grand lodge meeting for over two score years and a -state gathering of the order would be seemingly, incomplete wltn out his' perennial smile and happy handshake His life has been one of great usefulness and he is deservmg of the highest tribute for his devotion to his churcil Methodist Episcopal. South.

He Joined the churrh August 31. IStSO; was appointed assistant superintendent of the Sunday school January. 1J1. and superintendent January, S2. and has served in that cfv-r pacity to date.

I'nder his administration the Sunday school has never gone. Into winter or summer quarrera. The average attendance of the pupils during those forty-nine years has been 85 per cent of the enrollment. Ninety pe cent of the members of the school have been converted and joined the Methodist church. During his long term of service Mr.

Long has never been absent from his chool a day on account of personal sickness nor he ever been as much as fifteen minutes H. W. es late. Long popularity and influence are not confined" altogthr to Marlon but are far-reaching in their jgood purpose and effect. For half aj 4 Hk materially In.

organizing this association and has given his best aid and cooperation to the citrus fruit growers of the Ktate. He is interested in a number of private business enterprises aryi never fails to give encouragement to any worthy concern desiring to enter the local field. He is president of the board of trade at Winter Park and has proven a potent factor in the development of his home section, having always taken an active part In such movements launched for the purpose of upbuilding and developing-that section. He Is an honored member of the following fraternal organizations: Masons Elks, Shriners, Odd Fellows, Red Men and P. O.

S. of CHARLES LORD, Orlando, Florida. NuniDenng among the substantial business men of Orange county, Charles Lord, of Orlando, represents the highest type of citizen. He -was born in England July 12, ISS'i, and sailed from the other side when a mere youth to seek end adopt a home in He yielded to the charms of the Land of Sunshine and Flowers and has resided on the peninsula since the year 1876. Mr.

Lord has figured prominently In the development of his section of the state and Is held high in the estimation of his people. He is successfully engaged in the real estate busines and is the owner of much valuable real and personal property. Mr. Lord is a popular and influential member of the Retail Merchants' Aso-clatlon of Florida. He was one of the first to agitate the question of forming closer relations between the retail merchants of the state and his valuable knowledge proved of great assistance In launching a strong association.

He Is a prominent Mason and a member of the B. P. O. Elks. He is an Episcopalian and is loyal to hie church.

OSCEOLA COUNTY. FRANK VANS AGNEW, Kisslmmee, Florida. Born in Chitoor, India, in 1868, and removing to Florida In 18S4, Frank Vans Agnew has proven a loyal and most progressive citizen of his adopted Ftate. His success in the culture of citrus fruits is well known In his section of the state anvl he takes great interest in all public He comes from the best stock of Scotland, his father being George Vans Agnew, a native of that country. The subject of this sketch, has most acceptably filled the position of postmaster' in Kisslmmee ml is a valuable member of the board of trade of city.

He Is, also, a member of the American Institute of Mining Knglneers. When the nation called for aid in the memorable conflict with Spain, Mr. Vans Agnew gladly responded and was a member of Roosevelt's Roug7i Riders where he performed excellent active service for his country. He is steadfast In his belief that Florida's continued progress, and development rest largely with the maintenance of the present local option system. PALM BEACH COUNTY.

E. N. DTMICK. West Palm Beach, Florida. E.

N. Dimick of West Fafm Beach. Is a loslclan, a scholar and an excellent man whose reading and study upon subjects of greatest import qualify him to exchange views with the most cultured and intelligent. In political faith he Is a staunch Democrat of the Jeffersonlan school of thought. He believes in home rule and is opposed to any movement tending to interfere therewith.

It is his honest opinion that the present local option system la the safest and surest solution of the question now confronting the people of his state. K. N. Dimick was born at Constantine. April 24, 1849.

His father, M. W. Dimick, located In Florida in 1S7S and generations the family had been resident In North and South Carolina and Oeor-t very prominently in the civil war. Oen. Samuel R.

Pyles and Lieut. Col. IxjuIs Pyles, the former dying diiring the war from injuries sustained and the latter- dying- several years after' rrom wounds sustained during the war, an arm having been shot oft-which caisd his lath. Both were well known Indian lighters in the old Seminole Indian days of Florida, their mother and the grandmother of Samuel Pyles was murdered and scalped by the Seminole Indians, in Hernando county, near BrooksvlKe. about the year 1840.

Mr. Ij-les is one of a family of seven children, the eldest a brother, Thomas W. yles, enlisted In the service during the civil war at the age of lt years In 1S62. and served In the Second infantry, most of the time In Virginia and In the most heated part of the conflict 1 and was present when Gen. R.

E. Lee surrendered In 185, He was never wounded but slightly and died of malaria in 18S5. Mr Pyles and one sister, Mrs. il. Pooser, are the survivors." Mr.

Pyles grew, up' in Martoix county, attended such schools as were, available, finishing up his llmllfd. education in what was known then as the East Florida seminary, at that time ln but subsequently moved to Gainesville. In the came place, however. Is conducted the Ocala high school, where his children are being- educated. In 1868 when he was about 16 years old he began to clerk for' Mrs.

F. A. House and others, and followed this liie for several -year. In 1872 he entered a copartnership mercantile business wltn Mrs. F.

A. House and also took an Interest in -the receiving- and forwarding business at the famous Silver Springs, the headwaters and only shipping point for freight and passengers in and out of the county, and from his close application to his duties a very extensive busl-resS was the result. In 1874 the R. N. railway, now the Seaboard Line Railway Company, reached Ocala and Mr.

Pyles -saw that transportation business by water wouid not pay and he sold out and went back to his first love, the farm. He bought a large and fine farm where he nor lives. In 1876, in addition to his farm engaged In orange culture and in 1S79 bought a laree sour orange- grove on the famous -Withlacoochee river which was rapidly hewn down and converted Into a sweet grange grove. In 1SS5 he had to build and put on this river a line of steamboats In order to transport hts fruit to railroad for shipment to the markets. He was said then to have had the finest fruit as well as the finest orange property not the largest) In the state.

The freeze In 1894-95. however, froze his orange Interest out. but 'ln'lSSl and 1S9J he had Invested his surplus in phosphate lands In Florida and figured quite prominently In that line. Mr. Pyles has.

however, had various experiences aside from the orange 4n.ii.strv. the phosphate Industry, the steamboat business and the farm, and he was largely engaged in the sawmill business and mercantile. Mr. Pyles served ss county treasurer for Marlon county, and as county treasurer figured prominently In the present magnificent courthouse and laving out the beautiful grounds in Ovala. and also in the building of some steel brtdges over navigable streams throughout the county, and is art earnest advocate of hard and Improved road building throughout the county.

In politics Capt. Pyles has always been a consistent and active Democrat. Though often solicited to become a candidate for various offices, he has declined, with the single exception fbcominjr a smceessful candidate for county treasurer. Many times he was a member of the Democratic executive committee, bing Its chairman In 18H2 and 19U3. His advice is eagerly on tl matters pertaining to the welfare tha rrjr.

to the success of which he devoted a lifelong service. JfTOJTBOE COUNTY. E. M. SEMPLE, Key "West.

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