Why Kill Mr. Watson?

Over 100 years ago, a gang of local settlers shot and killed Edgar Watson at the Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee. Why did they do that? And why did Peter Matthiessen write so many books about it?

You can find out on Friday, November 19, 2021 during an illustrated presentation by local author Marya Repko at 2:00 PM in the Lighthouse Club at Everglades Isle Motorcoach Resort, 803 Collier Avenue in historic Everglades City.

The talk is hosted by the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation at their annual "Welcome Back Historical Talk" and is free of charge, but reservations are required. Space is limited so book your places by phoning Marya at 239-695-2905 or emailing her on ESHP@hotmail.com.

You can download a poster at website www.SaveBOE.com where you will also see details of the re-enactments on Saturday, December 11, 2021 of this legendary happening.