Mount Dora Topic Chronicle Lineage and Editors
A historical note lists Mount Dora Topic newspaper editions from 1909 to 1965 with dates, publishers and editors. It records changes in ownership, editors Edith L. Edeburn H. M. Tallmadge and others, plus later Life notes like Mr. Johnson's death in 1963 and David Rawley Jr. from High Point, NC in 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
George Keller
Edith L. Edeburn
George
Mack) Johnson
Johnson
David Rawley, Jr
High Point, N.C
Mount Dora Topic Debuts With Community Pride and Hope
The Mount Dora Topic first appeared April 7 1916 in Mount Dora News excerpts show editor Setzer’s nostalgic plea for public support. He celebrates Mount Dora’s lakes seven hills sea air and welcoming people urging unity and reader backing for the new weekly paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Rome
Gulf
Ocean
Locals And Personals A Small Town Update
Mr G D Thayers help for the Lake Side Inn arrived this week. Mr D L Sellers has sold his house on 8th Street to D L Simpson and moved to Eustis. Mrs Rossiter of Cincinnati is in Mount Doragen staying at the Robert Burns Inn. Dr Reed, wife and little one. Mr and Mrs J T Lewis of Eustis spent last Wednesday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Thayer
Lake Side Inn
D. L. Sellers
8Th Street
D.L. Simpson
Eustis
Rossiter
Cincinnati
Mount Doragen
Robert Burns Inn
Dr. Reed
Litile
Donnelly Elected First Mayor Of Mount Dora In 1910
The new Town of Mount Dora elected its first Mayor J. P. Donnelly and a board of aldermen on March 25 1910. ClerK E C Stovall and Marshal W J Merritt named, with aldermen including W C Butts R C Tremain A Orton A P Lewis M V Simpson G D Thayer and E Dickerman. The crowd cheered the result with an all night celebration and aim to improve streets and lights for Florida’s budding town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
J. P. Donnelly
E. C. Stovall
Marshall
W. J. Merritt
W. C. Butts
R. C. Tremain
A. Orton
A. P. Lewis
G. D. Thayer
E. Dickerman
Florida
Eustis Scene Reports Travel and Visits
Miss Carrie True stayed several days at the Sadler Farm with Mrs. Smith. The Atlantic Coast Line ran an extra car out of Eustis to carry tourists. Three new Ford touring cars passed through from Leesburg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Carrie True
Sadler Farm
Largest Nursery in Central Florida Brings Quality Trees
O. W. Conner Proprietor advertises Tangerine Florida nursery as the largest in Central Florida with the best and cleanest stock and a price quote service. They guarantee our trees every way and promise no white fly.
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Florida
Butter Cheese Leaders in General Merchandise
Tea and coffee dominate the lead items in the general merchandise section with emphasis on butter and cheese as top sellers. Local stores highlight these staples as seasonal bestsellers and attract shoppers with promotions.
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Donnelly St
By Jacqueline Bowman
Lake County
J. F. Setzer
H. M. Tallmadge
Morgan H. Hoyt
Paul and Mabel Reese
the Voice
Sanford
Mt. Dora
J. T. Lewis
J. S. Kimball CO
Jas. Simpson
Simon
Ideal Brands of Fertili
Zers
Rus
Our
California
Dora Canal
Ocklawaha
O. W. Conner
M. W. Simpson & Co
General Merchandise
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