Reminiscences of Early Florida Towns and Pioneers
The excerpt recalls origins of lakes named after Dora Drawdy and others, noting 1877 settlement on Lake Gertrude and 1883 book by Sherman Adams, with extracts on Seneca Eustis and Mount Dora. It celebrates pioneer builders and urges constructing a lasting future “for the eye of God.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
John A. MacDonald
John M. Alexander
John Weeks
Lake Dora
Dora Drawdy
Lake Gertrude
W. P. Henry
Lake
Orangeland
Board of County Commissioners
Range County
Lake County
Sackoonville
Tavares
Florida
Tangerine Visitors Attend Local Events Amid Winter Stay
Mass. snowbirds settled in for the season with activities including a Ladies Aid tea led by Isabel Crawford who spoke on Native work and sang, and a profitable food sale benefiting the Improvement Society. Tea served by Mrs. Key Adams Gay and Estey. Estey family in Lakeland for a Bok Tower recital. trustees misnamed in print later corrected to Ted Estey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Isabel Crawford
Ted Estey
A. R. Key
Adams
Gay
Estey
Lake Wales
Bok Tower
C. H. Estey
Primary School News Absent Students And Moves
Eddie Faye Stokes moves to Tallahassee. Bobby Cole transfers from Mount Dora. Patty Street starts second grade from Massachusetts. Albert Peterson missed days on a family trip. Jackie Swartz and Floy Townsend absent several days due to illness. Many students out with colds. January birthdays listed for Lois McCullough Martha Thomas Virginia Brock Jackie Swartz Dorothy Adams Allene Moon. Wheat project in second and third grades funded by Ralston Purina Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Faye Stokes
Tallahassee
Bobby Cole
Mount Dora
Patty Street
Massachusetts
Albert Peterson
Jackie Swartz
Floy Townsend
Lois McCullough
Martha
Thomas
Virginia
Brock
Dorothy Adams
Allene Moon
Ralston Purina Company
Notice to Become Free Dealer in Lake County Florida
A married woman of Lake County Florida seeks a license to manage her property and become a free dealer. The notice sets February 26 1934 at 10 AM in Tavares Court House for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Circuit Court
Tavares
Mildred Marsh Devorsak
Card of Thanks for Osborne Family
We thank friends for kindnesses and sympathies during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Charles Z. Osborne and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Z. Osborne
Guardian to Sell Real Estate for Minor Heirs
Guardian of Abby Josephine Simpson and Rhoda Carey Simpson seeks court approval to sell real estate by petition before Judge J. C. B. Koonce. Public records show guardianship actions for two minors with property disposition pending. The notice requests authority to proceed under applicable guardianship statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Josephine Simpson
Rhoda Carey Simpson
J. C. B. Koonce
Notice to Creditors Ida F Thyng Estate Probate Florida
Ida F Thyng deceased of Lake County Florida named in probate notice. Dolly Thyng Hayden as executor directs creditors to present claims within eight months to County Judge E M Tally at Lake County Courthouse. Claims not presented will be barred by law. Dated January 11 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Catharine A. Lewis
E. M. Tally
Tavares
Margaret R. Lewis
Arthur P. Lewis
John L. Lewis
S. C. Peacock
Ida F. Thyng
Dolly Thyng Hayden
If You Get Up Nights Use Buchu and Gin
An ad touts Bukets bladder laxative containing buchu leaves claiming it soothes bladder irritation and night awakenings by cleansing impurities and acids. It notes gin alcohol and juniper oil are used and offers a four day trial with 25 cents refunded if not pleased. Mount Dora Pharmacy calls Bukets a best seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Swap Shop Bargains Range From Toys To Furniture
Hall items priced at 1.00 to 4.50 include life preservers mail boxes luggage carriers oars and props baskets and glassware. Refrigerators dining room living room furniture beds and chairs offered with prices and sale notes. Some lines announce Spanish proverb about timing and comment on plans vs results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Manana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seneca
Eustis
Duncan’s Bazaar
Samuel W. Ducan
Frock & Frill Shop
E. G
Youngblood
H. A. Scott
Golden Triangle Cleaners
Mount Dora and Vicinity
CAJ
Joun
Ymond Perkins
Youngblood & Scott
Florida Fair
Pirs Fampandirs
Behney
Piggly Wiggly
Meat Department
Asure
Fifth Avenue
Ange
Alexander Street
Josephine Simpson
Circuit Court OF the
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Andrew T. Beyers
Plain of Iva
E. Beyers
State of
Iva E. Beyers
Chicago
Mlinois
Mt. Dora
Hartz Mountain
A. E. Davis
Fourth St
West
9Th Ave
Rel
A. D
Geo. J. Dykes
Grace Hawthorne
D. C
Swap Shop
Goodyear
Goodyear Pathfinder
Goodyear Speedway
Delco-Remy
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