1891: William Tuttar of Key Largo was bitten by a “monster rattlesnake, with 17 rattles and a button.” He killed the reptile, and “by the timely use of remedies,” saved
1857: William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before 6. At 8:30 a.m. barometer 29.73, thermometer 69.5, wind north northeast 6, clouds 5. Spring is nearly dead, I can do