Homes to start in Sylvan Shores as twenty added build plans gain pace
Forty five new homes will be started in Sylvan Shores soon on sold homesites. Several residences are already under way including J G Rays at Morningside Drive and Sheridan Road, and W M Newman on Sheridan Road. J W Davisson builds two homes including one for Frank P Read of DeLand. he and his family reside in Tremain Apartments. The Sylvan Shores development boosts Mount Dora’s prosperity by payroll and attracting out of town buyers seeking homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
J. G. Ray
Sylvan Shores Co
Sylvan Shorés
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Officials Promote Scenic Highway Move
Mr. L. R. Heim president of a new Highway association and Mr. John Gordon secretary of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce travel to interest Chambers of Commerce along the ridge in a concerted effort to support a Scenic Highland range highway benefiting every city in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Heim
Highway Association
John Gordon
Mount Dora
Sonnyboy Rehbaum Celebrates Ninth Birthday Fishing Trip
In Young, a ninth birthday becomes a Boy Scouts milestone. On July 23, 1926, Sonnyboy Rehbaum and his father planned a lake outing with fishing gear and a packed lunch. returning later, the boy was the lone catcher of a single fish, leaving the dad both proud and chagrined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
America
Boy Scouts
Shénnyboy” Rehbaum
Old Sol
Rehbaums
Rehbaum Junior
Dad
Sonnyboy
Finn Wy Elies
Xeath
Dooley Visits Jacksonville on Tuesday
C. C. Dooley traveled as a business visitor to Jacksonville on Tuesday, meeting local contacts and touring facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
Jacksonville
Wesco Bandit Joseph Mann in Jail Awaiting Trial
Sheriff Cassidy returns from Memphis with Arthur Mann in custody on charges connected to the Wesco holdup. Mann, said to be the principal actor, awaits the October term court while Wallace Carter and Leon Wolfe are implicated and held or bonded in related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mann
Wesco
Mann
Memphis
Tenn
Wallace Carter
Leon Wolfe
Cassidy
Carter
Mount Dora
Dahlin
Wolfe
Birmingham
Wolfé
Umatilla Votes to Sell Electric Light Plant
By a 67 to 59 vote the city of Umatilla approved selling the electric light plant franchise and equipment to the Florida Public Service Company. The city will keep sites and buildings to run a water and ice business while the Public Service moves the machinery within sixty days and supplies current from its Eustis unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Florida, Public Service Company
Witn
Eustis
Eustish Management
Chamber of Commerce Meets in Mount Dora on Scenic Highway Plan
The July meeting at Hotel Mount Dora drew delegates from across the state and many locals. President Rehbaum presided as reports from Secretary Gordon and Treasurer showed solid finances. A Scenic Highway Association was formed led by L. R. Heim and C. E. Kalbach to unite towns from Eustis to Davenport and push cooperation for the new route. T. W. Lee delivered an enthusiastic address, and J. E. Roper of Winter Garden spoke on regional progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Highway Association
Ridge
Florida
Eustis
Davenport
Avalon Groves
L. R. Heim
C. E. Kalbach
Apopka
T. W. Lee
Lee
Ida
J. E. Roper
Winter Garden
Chamber of Commerce
Train collision kills engineer and injures many
Orlando records a fatal crash at Highlan avenue when an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train collides head on with a freight train after a switch is thrown. Engineer Silga dies, scores injured. ambulances rush to Florida Sanitarium as doctors treat stretch of injured passengers. Watchman signals autos to pass before impact.
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Orlando
Highlan Avenue
Serio
Atlantic Coast Line
Silga
Florida Sanitarium
Lilga
Sliy
Wren
Telephone Company President to Meet with Boosters
Otto Wetstein president of the Golden Triangle Telephone Company will address the Golden Triangle Boosters Club at their August 6 meeting in Tavares. He will present the company side of the telephone controversy as locals seek improved service for the triangle towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wetstein
Triangle
Golden Triangle
Fire damages Nodine bungalow on Eustis Road
Fire started from defective wiring at the Nodine residence on Eustis Road early Wednesday. Neighbors, led by Mr Moss, fought the blaze with water and saved the stucco bungalow before the Mount Dora Fire Department arrived. damage was slight but could have been serious if wood framing existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Nodine
Eustis Road
Moss
Nadine
Mount Dora
Seneca Woman Charged with Fatal Husband Murder
Ola Middletown, a colored woman of Seneca, is jailed in Tavares after she murdered her husband during a quarrel over another woman. She used lye in his face then slashed his throat. Chief Dahlin and Deputy Sheriff Cooper arrested her. she confessed and awaits grand jury action in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Middletown
Seneca
Tavares
Dahlin
Mount Dora
Cooper
Tavaces
Chile Supper and Dance for Mount Dora Guests
Mr and Mrs R H Einsel and Mrs Emma Taft hosted a Chile supper with all the fixin's for a number of guests. After dining, the group adjourned to the Hotel Mount Dora for dancing and vocal solos by Mrs George A Patterson. The hosts described the evening as a fine display of pleasure and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Einsel
Emma Taft
Mount Dora
George A. Patterson
Bank of Mount Dora to Meet August 12 for Assessment
A legal notice in the Lake Region states the Bank of Mount Dora will hold a special stockholders meeting at its Mount Dora office on August 12 1926 at 8:00 am to decide whether a 100 percent assessment on all outstanding shares will be levied and to handle any other business. E V Cartledge president signs the notice dated July 28 1926.
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Bank OF
MT. Dora
Lake County
Eustis Lake
Bank of Mt. Dora
Bank of Mount Dora
Mount Dora
Florida
Bis
A. D
Hotel Villa Dora to Remain Open for Meals and Service
The Hotel Villa Dora will stay open and ready to serve meals a la carte with special lunches. The cuisine at the Villa Dora is high class and there will be prompt and efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Dora
OPES
Villa
Railroad Receipts Rise Steadily in Mount Dora
The A. C. Li business at Mount Dora shows month by month growth in railroad receipts. The improving figures reflect prosperity and active business in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Li
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Mourns Death of Henry A Foster
Word arrived that Henry A Foster, formerly of Mount Dora and Sorrento, was killed near Berwyn Illinois last week when his car stopped at a railway crossing. He failed to see an express train and perished instantly as the car was demolished. Foster had lived in Mount Dora and Sorrento six years and recently worked at the City Service Station. The community reacts with shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Henry A. Foster
Berwyn
Ill
Clayton Street Opens to Traffic in Mount Dora
Clayton Street is now open to traffic closing weeks of paving. The street from Ninth to Fifth offers an oak shaded route to Lake Dora with a final view toward Lake Beauclaire. The paving, nearly complete except at Seminole Avenue, makes the town accessible and scenic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Street
Seminole Avenue
Mina
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Lake Beauclaire
Carl Graves Returns to Mount Dora Optimistic on Winter Visitors
Carl Graves proprietor of the Ho tel Villa Dora returns from a North vacation and predicts a big influx of visitors to Florida this winter. He believes Mount Dora will share in the growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Graves
Ho‘tel Villa
Dora
North
Next Mount Dora Meeting Could Be Held At Mount Dora
Agent PB W. Turrentine and Clerk W C Tison of the Mount Dora A C L force attended a freight rate meeting at Winter Garden on May 22. Attendees included representatives from St. Petersburg Orlando Mascotte Groveland Clermont Tampa and Winter Garden. A fried chicken dinner preceded the gathering. Turrentine aims to arrange the next meeting in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. W. Turrentine
W. C. Tison
Mount Dora
Methodist Episcopal Church Services Next Sunday
Public invited to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Nimnicht superintendent. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00. Epworth League for youths at 7:15 p.m. Evening worship and sermon at 8:00. Mid-week service Wednesday evening at 7:30. James BH Elder is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Nimnicht
Epworth League
James
Elderdp
Mount Dora Endures Severe Florida Storm Tuesday to Wednesday
A historic Florida storm swept the east coast into central areas, notably Mount Dora, causing power, telegraph, and mail outages. Trees and wires fell, lakes rose, trains paused, and emergency crews cleared streets as Eustis faced a $25,000 dredge loss. reports come from the weeklong event with ongoing restoration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Eustis
Acme Sand Co
Lake Eusti
Bobby Gallagher Birthday Party Celebrates Fourth Birthday
A large group of children gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Gallagher home to celebrate Bobby Gallagher’s fourth birthday. Activities included games and a luncheon with a big birthday cake. Guests included Bernice Rutherford Idela Stevenson Elva Bontempt Martha Jackson George Bontempt James Rutherford Jr Cecil Stevenson Kitt Joe Aires Junior Gallagher and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Gallagher
Bobby
Mario Wish
Bernice Rutherford
Idela Stevenson
Elva. Bontempt
Martha Jackson
George Bontempt
James Rutherford, Jr
Cecil. Stevenson
Kitt
Joe Aires
Junior” Gallagher
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Sonnyboy” Rehbaum
Wesco Bandit
Sheriff Cassidy
Arthur Man
Tennessee
Chamber Commerce
Nodine Home
Chile
A. J. Miles
Ohio
Andrew Miles
Cuyahoga Falls
E. V. Cartledge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gertrude
Lake Shore Drive
Sanford
L.’ Colson
Bobby”. Gallagher
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