Personalities of Mount Dora Continued and The Topic
The text recounts a series of local governance and business moves in Mount Dora. It notes bond signing issues, Edith Edeburn’s name change to Keller, and the Linotype push leading to a newspaper venture led by John P. Donnelly. Donnelly backs the Topic with subscriptions and funding, aided by D. F. Gorham, printing at 418 Donnelly St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith L. Edeburn
Keller
Linotype
John P. Donnelly
Mount Dora
D. F. Gorham
Fletcher Crane
Donnelly
Donnelly St
Topic Magazine Era Recalls Long Run at Mount Dora
The article notes L. R. Heim and E. E. Truskett publishing the Topic between 1925 and 1930 aboard a large Miehle press. It mentions the Keller family reissuing the paper on January 1 with Edith Edeburn Keller and George C. Keller listed in leadership. Early readers included Miss Maude Abbott from Boston now in Dorchester and Mrs. Ida Hicks Bishop of Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
L. R. Heim
E. E. Truskett
Big Miehle
Kellers
Topic
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Mount Dora
Maude Abbott
Lakeside Inn
Boston
Dorchester
Mass
Ida Hicks Bishop
Grand Rapids
Dan Bishop
Edgerton Family Early Subscribers Highlight Topic History
The late Charles Edgerton was an early subscriber and his son Richard remains a Topic reader. Mrs. Adam Hazelwood, Miss Gertude Thorne, and others listed by Mrs. Keller show lifelong reading, while she continues decades of newsroom work at age 30 years with her home shining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
Charles Edgerton
Richard
Adam Hazelwood
Gertrude Thorne
B. F. Williamson
George LaDue
Abbie Linnenbrink
Mary Sears Marsh
Alfred Rehbaum, Sr
M. V
James Simpson
Mary True
Louis Tremain
George D. Thayer
L. M. Thomas
Thomas Wardell
Marie Ja
Vensy Fletcher
R. L. Silas
J. I. Alvord
A.caer Willian
Robert S. Smith
William Watt
Warren Butts
Harry
Hattie Allen
Nellie Adams
Fragmentary Life Lines Highlight Social Loss
A partial text reflects an elderly woman speaking about missing daily contact with friends. She notes the importance of personal touch and social interaction despite age and health concerns. The fragment hints at isolation and value of community.
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Orlando
Evening Star
F. L. Rose
Walker Horsley and
Wesley Wilder
Charles Z. Osborne
Paul B. Brown
Eustis, Fla
East 12Th Ave
North
Clayton ST
Mount Dora, Fla
The
Magnolia Hotel
Leesburg
Fla
Duncan Hines
R. E
Lola Tucker
Florence Melvin
Frances Wages
Jeanette Dean
Rexall
Alberta
Helene Curtis
Alberta Wilson
Onile Horne
Florida
Goodness
Lake County Supply Co
Astatula & Leesb
Red Tava
Magnolia St
Eustis
Little Dave
Arizona Ramblers
Aluminum
Grand Ave
AIR O-Blind Metal Awning CO
Donnelly Street
NOT Inc
Grand Avenue
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