Mount Dora Guest List of Winter Visitors
Local notes record numerous visitors and residents arriving at Mount Dora hotels and homes. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Helm, Dr. and Mrs. Downs, Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, and many others from New Jersey Maine Massachusetts Ohio New York and Florida. The column mentions hotel stays at Grand View and View Hotel and notes a few departures for Seville Clearwater Braden and Manitou Beach as well as illness updates and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas I. Helm
New Jersey
Dora Hotel
J. H. Lloyd
Toledo
Ohio
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
H. T. Lewis
Janette Marshall
Laura M. Barker
Morrisville
N. Y
A. H. Dickey
Cleveland
Mt. Dora
Clearwater
H.D. Stevens
Malone
New York
Lakeland
Community Notes From Mount Dora Area
Local residents and visitors make plans for travel and gatherings. E L Riley and associates prepare to depart for Manitou Beach Michigan while Ethel Olcott visits her Olds relatives in Mount Dora. March Wo man’s Club and Methodist Ladies Aid events are scheduled for March 13 with social suppers and parlor meetings.
New Telegraph Service Expands Night Telegraph Hours
A special arrangement between Florida Telephone Corporation and Postal Telegraph Cable Company allows Mt. Dora subscribers to telegraph via Leesburg with tolls absorbed by the Postal Service. Telegraph charges appear on monthly Mt. Dora phone bills. Leesburg office stays open until 10 pm, with midnight hours during shipping season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Corporation
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Mt. Dora
Postal Telegraph Office
Leesburg
Postal Company
W. C. T. U. Meeting Highlights Local Society
The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Sims on MacDonald street for devotional exercises and business. A state treasurer’s letter acknowledged two subscriptions totaling 6.50 for the Union Signal and a donation to a foreign missionary. The group approved sending 5.00 to the Anti-Saloon League of Florida and had an illustrated program from Union Signal extracts. Tea and cookies followed. Next meeting set for April 2 with Mrs. Huntress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Union
Huntress
Piano Teaching Seeks Residency in Mt. Dora
Miss Helen Hubbell a former Madison Wisconsin Ames Iowa and Palmetto Florida resident piano teacher seeks to settle in Mt. Dora if opportunity allows She focuses on children beginners and advanced pupils needing serious technique Parents can arrange lessons at home or call at her Simpson building apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hubbell
Madison
Wisconsin
Ames
Iowa
Palmetto
Fla
Mt. Dora
E S Birthday Party Sparks Lively Month Tables
The 0 E S chapter held a February birthday party with month table stunts in the chapter room. Each table showcased a month theme from June wedding cake to December fireplace and Santa, with lively and varied presentations. The event supported a fund to furnish a room in the Masonic Home at St. Petersburg, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santy
St. Patrick
Florida
Dooley
Mary White
St. Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce opposes phone rate increase in Mount Dora
The Florida Telephone Corporation seeks higher rates and a Railroad Commission hearing is set for March 15 at 3:00 PM in the Chamber of Commerce building. The Mount Dora Chamber opposes the raise citing poor night service and high current rates. Residents are urged to attend and share views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Corporation
Railroad Commission of
State of Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Kings Daughters Meeting Changes Schedule and Host Homes
Kings Daughters met at Miss Betty Wests home with Miss Vada Ham assisting. Decorations used the George Washington color scheme. The group now meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month to avoid P T A conflicts. Next gathering set for Miss Doroth Thompsons home on Chinatilan avenue on March 138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
Betty West
Vada Ham
George Washington
Doroth Thompson
Chinatilan Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church Services March 11 1928
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10 a m with Mr Nimicht, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 6 30, evening service at 7 30. Illness prevents Dr Milner from delivering his Birthday sermon. Cafeteria supper by Ladies Aid on March 18. Quarterly conference March 16 led by Dr A J Price. James H Elder is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimnicht
Epworth League
Milner
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. J. Price
James H. Elder
Offertory At Congregational Church Features Guest Composer
Sunday service at the Congregational church included a solo by Mrs. R N White performing a Grace B Spence composition. Guest composer Mrs Spence, staying at Lakeside, was surprised and pleased to hear her work. Organist Mrs Slocum received high praise for her accompanying music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. White
Grace B. Spence
Lake county Sheriff candidate announces bid
A Lake county resident announces candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primaries set for June 65 1928. He states eleven years of continuous residence in Lake county and declares his lifelong Democratic affiliation and confidence in support.
Candidate declares bid for Tax Assessor post
A candidate announces qualifications experience and intimate knowledge of duties as assistant to the Tax Assessor and seeks support in the Democratic Primary on June 5, 1928.
Candidate announces for Lake County Tax Assessor
A candidate announces for the Democratic nomination for Lake County Tax Assessor subject to the primary on June 5 1928 and asks for vote and influence from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
B. Treadway
Lake County probate notice cites real estate sale for decedent estate
The court authorizes administrator to take possession of described Lake County Florida lands and have them sold to pay debts. Named heirs and interested parties are cited to appear by April 16, 1928, at 10:00 AM in Tavares before County Judge E M Tally to show cause. Official seal confirms the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
W.H. OE
Flor
Lee Franklin
W. H. Robinson
Circuit Court
Helen B. Sanford
East 30Th Street
Paterson
New Jersey
Ollie L. Harmon
Stallings
Mt. Dora
Levi Davis
Bishop Street
Akron
Ohio
Levi Davis, Jr
Althea Davis
Carre Goggins
Pennie Miller
Gilbert
Tavares
A. D
Court orders constructive service in land mortgage cancelation case
In Lake County Florida the circuit court orders Esther C Rossman and Charles S Rossman to answer a bill of complaint seeking to cancel a February 15 1926 mortgage from George Reeler to Mary C Caldwell on land described as NE quarter of NE quarter and related property. A copy of the order must be published weekly for four weeks in Mount Dora Topic. The date for appearance is April 2 1928. Clerk M W Simpson records. Grace Hawthorne deputy. J W Hunter solicitor. 5t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
C. L. Nimnich
Lake County
Lake Gem
Villa
Herzfeld
A. D
M. V. Simpson
Circuit Court 6
16Th Judicial
Lake IN Chancery Navy
Rossman
Esther C. Rossman
Charles S. Rossman
State of
George Reeler
Mary C. Caldwell
Mount Dora
Circuit Court
M. W. Simpson
Grace Hawthorne
D.C
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Nathaniel Loyal
Bengale
Maine
Aikens
South Carolina
W. G. Downs
Old, Conn
J. O. Fairchild
Northrupton, Mass
View Hotel
George C. Waterman
Leach
Bay, N. J
Mrs. McGahety
Royston
Mrs. J. Rice
Heneritta Houghton
J. D. Patton
New Richmond
Ind
J.M. Turner
Seville
Indiana
E. M. Tally
B. M. Williams of
Douglas Hall
5Th Avenue
8Th Avenue
Mrs. Cash Whitney
Groveland
Mrs. Bradstock
H. H. Harold
Jas. E. Lea
Braden, Fla
Fred Harding
Frances Rise
Hazel
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Miss Rice
Earl Rice
Blount
Dade City
Harold Mather
Dr. Dorrough
Fortson
Batey
Lillian McGarety
Royston, Ga
McGarity
Rice
A. E. Watson
Majorie Stevens
Quincy, Florida
J. R. Williamson
Watson
Mrs. Williamson
E. L. Riley
Manitou Beach
Michigan
Messrs
Harold Dayton
Dale Atkins
Rileys
Ethel Olcott
Oneida, N. Y
Mrs. M. D. Olds
Woman’s Club
Congregational Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Dr. Milner
Sunshine Corner
R. J. McKenzie
W. B. Bishop
M. K. Fones
Bridgeport, Conn
Mount Dora Hotel
A. E. Felton
Redding
Mass
North
Harvey Dobbs
West Palm Beach
NEW Telegraph Service
W. C. T. U. Meeting
E. S. Party
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Harrold
H. W. Blunt
E. R. Chamberlain
OF Lake County
B. A. Cassady
Geo. F. Westbrook
Clermont
Superintendent of Public Instruction
All Friends of Good Schools
D. H. Moore
T. G. Futch
Leesburg, Florida
W. R. Shaw
THE
Corporation
4Th Ave
Baker St
Reo
P. O. Box
Marvel
T. B. Opie
New York State
Eustis Cafe
N. Bay St
Eustis, Fla
Lake Dora
Essie Smith
Fessenden
Academy
Bessie Reitz
D. C
County of
Lake
J. W. Hunter
Mane
TIVE
Kissimmee
Haines City
Babson Park
Avon Park
Sebring
Great
Everglades
Okeechobee
Palm Beach
Hollywood
Miami
Coral Gables
Coconut
Rockledge
Cocoa
Joseph W
Young Properties, Inc
Hollywood-In-Florida
Charles T. Nicholson
Fountain Inn Bldg
Eustis
Stokeley’s
Joseph W. Young
H. B. Schulte Co., Inc
CARE
Fountain Inn Building
Eustis, Florida
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