Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-11
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 New Haven is as usual this winter, well represented down in Florida, and one of the most attractive spots is Rock Ledge, with it's fine climate and great advantages for win ter home. There has been no case of yellow fever in that part of the State. The Indian river section has been entirely free from the dread disease and was never healthier than during the past summer. In consequence there is an unusually large influx of people there and many new arrivals every day, and Rock Ledge is having quite boom. The hotel and boarding houses are making prepa- rations for @ large number of visitors. A fine new avenue has been opened at Rock Ledge, and already fourteen building lots have been sold. A new town hall and large school are soon to be erected. MT. Horace P Shares of Eld street, New Haven, and a portion of his family are sojourning for the winter at their beautiful cottage at this paradise of Florida winter residents. MT. Shares is making various new Improvements at and about. his residence-and grounds this winter.
 Mr. E. A. Chatfeld and Mr. A. Wheeler of New Haven are building two very fire resi- dences, both alike from the same plans, at Rock Ledge.
 MT. Joseph Dickson, the leading merchant of the place, has a cottage in process of con- struction.
 MT. Joseph Paxton, of Philadelphia, and Mir. Bresse, of Winconsin, have just complet- ed two large commodious dwellings.
 MT. Watterson, from Chicago, has moved into his new house, just completed, and it is rumored MT. Hartwell of Chicago, who has bought fine lot, is to arrive in few days to complete contract for $10, 900 residence.
 The tourist in this section has his choice in boating, fishing or wild turkey and deer hunting.
 The opening of Barton avenue has given the place start that it never had before, as it has been almost impossible to get building lots at a reasonable price.
 Large demands for room will no doubt en- courage business men to erect cottages for rental and sale the coming winter. Board can be obtained for from $6 per week to $4 per day.
 The sinking of five ertesian wells at an ex- pense of about $200 each, throwing water from 20 to 25 feet high is also a great addi- tion to the place.
 The Florida Times Union, published at Jacksonville, has the following dispatch, un- der date of January 2, which it will be seen refers to the enterprise of a former New Ha- ven boy, MT. F. 0. King:
 PALATKA, Jan. 2.-The masquerade ball at the Hotel Winthrop on New Years eve was one of the grsndest affairs that has ever been given in Palatka. About 300 guests were present, including spectators and those masque. Baratta's band of Jacksonville fur nished delightful music for the evening.
 Through the courtesy of Mir. F. c. King, formerly of the St. James Hotel of Jackson- vile, the ball was given at the Hotel Win throp. He enjoys deserved reputation as a hotel man, is universally popular in Palat- ka and the people are glad to know that he is to be Zone of 'em." The ball opened about 10 o'clock with the grand march, which was led by Dr. s. L. Lowry, master of ceremo- nies. About thirty-Gve couples took part in it, and it was one of the most pleasant sights that has ever been witnessed in the Gem City.
 Twenty-twe dances were on the programme and it was o'clock Tuesday morning before the festivities terminated.
 Mir. King had arranged 8 supper for the guests and the 'sinner man" was fully satis- fed by those who desired to psrtake of the delightful refreshments.
 The Hotel Winthrop has been thoroughly rsmodeled and immensely improved by MT. King.
 The Hotel Winthrop opens the season un- der bright auspices, and under the able man agement of it's experienced proprietor will record a successful season.