"School opened recently for the fall term in the Eau Gallie
Baptist Church under the management of Mr. W. Roesch."
-Florida Star, October 11, 1888
According to research by Fred Hopwood, Roesch was an early
resident of Eau Gallie and a citrus grower. Later ha started the
Eau Gallie Gazette, the town's first newspaper. Still later he
started the town's second paper, the Eau Gallie Record.
"The Eau Gallie Sabbath School will open on Sunday next (28
October 88) with the Rev. Mr. Prince as superintendent and
Mr. W. Roesch as librarian and treasurer. All are invited
to attend."
-Florida Star, October 25, 1888
"The Eau Gallie Sabbath School opened on Sunday last with 25
attendants. The Rev. Mr. Prince is superintendent, with Mr.
John H Mellor as assistant."
-Florida Star, November 1, 1888
"Rumor says that we shall soon have an organ in our church."
-Florida Star, December 13, 1888
"A singing class will be opened on Saturday next under the
guidance of Mr. Blatch of Canada, who has decided to make
this place (Eau Gallie) his home. The pupils will meet in
the Eau Gallie Baptist Church on Saturday next at 3 p.m.
Tuition free."
-Florida Star, December 13, 1888
"The Rev. S. F. Cove conducted the services in the Eau
Gallie Baptist Church on Sunday last. A large and
interested congregation was present.
"A special service will be held in the Baptist Church on
Sunday next. The Rev. W. N. Chaudoin of LaGrange and some
other clerical gentlemen are expected to be present.
Dedication services will be performed on that date. Church
will be opened at 10:30 a.m.- It is expected that a steamer
will make a trip from other points on the river to this
place. "
-Florida Star, March 14, 1889
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