The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-04-17

W. S. Turner on Faith" after ser
vice we were made acquainted with
the Parson, and invited by him to
dine, which we did, and such din
ner we have not seen in 10 these
many days, few wedding dinners
equalled it. We met Mrs. and Miss
Furner who entertained US with
much grace.
Captain jeff announcing he would
soon sail, we babe adieu to these
kind new made. friends, and glided
safely over the lake and arrived in
due time at Col. Sligh's. Next
morning we had to bid these friends
goodbye, as we could not stay
longer, though they insisted that
we should remain with them a
week, but our little widow in New
berry calls us home and soon we
arrived at Lady Lake, and were
met by our good friend as usual
Samuel league, and shown around
the town, noticing especially the
large hotel Of Col. S. 7. Sligh's, not
yet completed, which is up on an
elevation, near the depot, will be
finished soon, and fitted up in mo-
dern style. Beautiful orange trees
will extend over the long piazzas
and it's yellow fruits and flowers in
endless varieties will lend q charm
to be deck the beautiful walks
large arm chairs, and all con-
veniencies will add to the many COM
forts Of Hotel de Sligh.
Friend league and myself stopped
at the elegant Park Hotel kept by
Mr.. c. W. Jenkins, so YOU see La
dy Lake is a town sure enough. l
hear the train coming, so had to
tell him good bye, and soon l was
viewing the beautiful scenery o.
Lake Weir, and here were shown
the lands of DR.. James Mcintosh,
and Robt. Learel, and told Of other
Newberrians who had land here.
Soon / landed at Ocala, and found
the proud old city being rebuilt, as
she was almost consumed by fire
during 1888, spending awhile here I
| started for Palatka arriving in safe
ty.
Now I have said but little Of the
ladies, but I can no longer refrain
mentioning that Florida is noted
for its beautiful women, and what
beautiful silks and charming cos
tunes we see in all directions, and
such sweet music, as greets our
ears, almost makes Us think that
with this balmy atmosphere we
might stay almost forever, and
never tire of mild Florida. Now
for the lands, they are all kinds
and for any price one wishes, from
10 cents an acre to Sl25, for unim-
proved lands and 10 miles from
rail roads near the stations they are
from SIS to 500 per acre unim-
proved; groves, &c, sell for $1,000
and upwards per acre, few or none
10 be had as parties prefer to hold
rather than to sell.
Labor Sl,25 per day to $3.50, but
few get less than 81 per day. Flori-
da is certainly the place for the
hard working man who can in a
few years bean independent man.
We now have beans, in fact they
begin to be most plentiful, also
Irish potatoes, squashes, peas, Gu
cumbers and watermelons, all these
can be grown to perfection here
before many plant them in New
berry. The objection to Florida is
the ladies have to work hard, and
the men do not help them as much
as they should, why have seen On
ly one man wash clothes for the
family as yet, and the way he did
handle the battening stick was fun
for dozen to look at; he acted as If
he was killing a snake, no doubt he
was q kind hearted man, to perform
this duty. have seen but . snakes
in all my rambles on the rivers
and lakes, and have not been bit
ten by half dozen mosquitoes as
yet. AS some new rail roads are
now surveyed and will be built in 3
short time fortune can soon be
made by purchasing these Sl25
lands, as they will soon be worth
SO per acre and upward. Posi-
bly, some or many Of your readers
may tire reading long letter and
reluctantly halt. AS we leave
the wharf, the string band strike
| up 'home sweet home" and by
the time your readers peruse this
letter VIC will be at our own little
home. AS ever,
NEwBERRIAN.