Murder of Eustis Attorney Bedgood Shocks Lake County
James R. Bedgood prominent Lake county attorney was murdered on a Saturday night near Eustis as he left the Baldwin residence with Miss Mable Lyons. A single shot from a small caliber weapon felled him. Miss Lyons escaped unharmed and alerted aid. Relatives were notified and a brother, John Bedgood, traveled to Eustis to assist. The case follows prior threats and assaults linked to his public role.
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J. R. Bedgood
Eustis
Lake County
Thomas Baldwin
Mable Lyons
Attorney Bedgood
James R. Bedgood
Billy Schmidt
Umatilla
Badgood
Miss Lyons
Bedgood
Mr. Bedgood
Joe Hobson
Mr. Hobson
Dr. Hannum
Redgood
John Bedgood
Key Bedgood
Georgia
Waterways Plan Moves Toward Preliminary Survey
At the Upper Ocklawaha River Naviga tion District meeting in the Lake County Court House September 6, the Board of Waterways Commissioners agreed to hire a qualified engineer for a preliminary survey to estimate costs for a Waterway System. Citizens from Mount Dora and other towns urged action, aiming to petition for a bond election if costs are approved.
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John Gordon
Sec
Mount Dora
Waterways Commission
R. J. Trimble
Eustis
Tavares
Leesburg
Okahumpka
Yalaha
Mount Dora Eyes Pinecrest Hotel Vision By L R Heim
Developer L R Heim and associates acquire Pinecrest adjoining Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores to pursue a modern fireproof hotel planned for the growth in tourists. Heim emphasizes Mount Dora needs a substantial, well designed hotel run by trained staff to boost the town’s future and local prosperity.
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Pinecrest
Mount Dora
L. R. Heims
Robert White
Mr. Heim
Heim
Slyvan Shores
L. R. Heim
Rey
Kiwanis Club Meets at Grandview Today
The Kiwanis Club holds its regular weekly meeting at the Grandview Hotel today with luncheon served. Several matters of importance will be discussed and full attendance is requested.
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Kiwanis Club
Grandview Hotel
Bank of Mount Dora Reopens After Reorganization
The Bank of Mount Dora reopened Tuesday after a full account overhaul and new banking system adoption following its July closure amid Florida bank failures. Deposits topped 151780 with 55k in the first hour, and a nine seven car parade celebrated the reopening across Lake County. A warning from Chamber of Commerce secretary John Gordon urged vigilance against a traveling advertising salesman scam.
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Bank of Mount Dora
Florida
Bankers Trust Co
Atlanta
Witham System
Cartledge
Frank Fowler
Fowler & Banko, Inc
Lake County
Triangle Cities
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Tangerine
Georgia
Sorrento
Bandit Talks Bonds Recovery and Escape Details
Tampa reports part of 110000 liberty bonds hidden in the Everglades was recovered by Joe Tracy on a recent trip. The bandit escaped August 6 and was recaptured near Orlando last Saturday. In a Raiford prison interview he says bonds were kept or handed to others, planned by someone else, and that rewards of 10000 to 11000 were possible. He explains his escape and movement after leaving officers.
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Tampa
Everglades
Joe Tracy
Tampa Times
Orlando
Raiford Prison
the Times
Times
Raiforfi
Husband Alleged to Desert Bride of Two Days
Uncle Sam's business in Mount Dora shows a strong uptick as Western Union reports July and August figures beating last year by 9047. The local uptown office, opened about fifteen months ago, operated at a loss initially yet now posts a robust, minimum ninety percent year over year gain, seen as a barometer of Mount Dora's progress.
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Uncle Sam
Mount Dora
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Chamber of Commerce
Western Union
Western Union Co
Mount Dora Urges Mail Boxes and House Numbers
Postmaster David S. Simpson calls on Mount Dora residents to install mail receptacles on all houses and ensure each home is numbered. Inspectors will visit by September 15 to verify readiness for the carrier system scheduled for October, and to check that houses are properly numbered. The Chamber of Commerce urges prompt compliance to avoid delays in town progress.
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Post Office Department
Simpson
Mount Dora
Fim
Warnibe
David S. Simpson
Post Office
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias Confers Knight Degree on Candidates
Mount Dora Lodge No. 134 Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of knight upon two candidates, George Dahlin and J M Smith, at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Chancellor Commander Paul Ault led the degree team, with strong support from a skilled unit. Thirty three members attended and refreshments followed. The lodge is growing and several new members will be inducted soon.
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Mount ‘Dora
Knights of Pythias
George Dahlin
J. M. Smith
Paul Ault
Mount Dora
Stovall House on Fifth Avenue Nears Completion
The new brick bungaloow residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stovall on Fifth avenue is nearly finished and features modern improvements. The couple hopes to move in around October first.
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E. C. Stovall
Fifth Avenue
Stovalls
Lake City Mulls New Post Office Site
Town officials weigh establishing a new post office in Lake City as residents discuss location, funding, and impact on local services. Public input sessions planned this month to decide on construction timelines and naming options.
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Lake City
Florida suit over alienation of affections filed
Mrs Bernice Vann Tisher sues Wesling Tisher and wife for twenty thousand dollars alleging alienation of affections and loss of consortium. The suit moves to Lake County Circuit Court October Rule Day. The bride and her father moved to Mount Dora after marriage in Sanford on the nineteenth of the month, while the husband allegedly fled to Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Bernice Vann. Tisher
Wesling Tisher
Sanford
Cooley Roddenberg
Mount Dora
J. F. Tisher
Lake County
Wesling Tisher Sanford
Mo Dora
Iowa
Florida
Mount Dor
Bainbridge
Georgia
City Council to Decide on Millage Tonight
An adjourned city council meeting is called for tonight to set the millage rate for the coming year. Debate centers on whether the rate will rise beyond last year amid rising costs for services and equipment. Residents await the decision as letters indicate efforts to balance needs and taxes. The current rate is about twenty one mills.
Hotel Mt Dora Dining Room Reopens After Sunday Return
The Hotel Mt Dora dining room reopened Sunday under Mr Lewis with an elaborate menu and a satisfied crowd praising the cuisine and service. The room will operate daily under J Lewis supervision, with future plans to appoint Mrs to oversee the dining area.
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HOTEL
MT. Dora
Sundat
Mt. “Dora
Mr Lewis
J Lewis
Ness
O Hotel
New Home for Mr and Mrs G B R in Franklin Park Subdivision
Mr and Mrs G BR occupy a new stucco residence on Sanford Road in the Franklin Park subdivision. The home features a neat design with recent furnishings. The LaBrecks likely feel settled in their updated abode amid steady street improvements in Wauchula.
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G. BR
Sanford Road
Franklin Park
LaBrecks
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Crea
Pinecrest Hotel
Grandview
Bank OF MT
Mr. Gordon
Dahlin
Gordon
Lake Worth
American Legion
Tracy
St. Cloud
Wauchula
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