The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-01-01
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LiMATE AND HEALTHFuLNESS
In your sojourn you will wish TO as
aurself by observation and inquiry re-
the climate OF Florida III general, and
thdtsbf DeLand in particular. We will sup
pose that you have come in December or jan
uary. You notice that most of the trees are
in iull leaf. Choice roses, seen in the North
only in greenhouses, are blooming unpro-
tected In the gardens. Everything reminds
you of the finest May or June days Of the
most favored northern states. The months
from November to March may be classed -
gether. While the summers are long, las =, ny
until October, the penins lar form Of thef Ae,
the constant breezes, and the frequent =. y
ers, prevent the extremes OF oppressive heat
frequent inland mucn farther north. April
and May, October ana November are the finest
months OF the year.
Many people who have come here from che
North, East and West, or from one OF the
southern states testify that the climate has
tyiv hau rtiilp
asthma, catarrh, consumption, and various
diseases OF the throat and lungs. The benefits
to be derived from lie IN the mild, open an
are available, and are enjoyed by hearty ana
feeble alike, throughout the entire year, win
ter and summer. The city is tor miles sur
rounded by forests OF the southern pine, en-
ricning the alr with balslm. The atmosphere
at DeLand is remarkably dry Tor Florida.
There are no lakes, rivers or swamps in the
immediate vicinity, and the deep deposit Oh
porous sand provides perfect surface drain
age. Malaria 10 practically unknown. These
conditions, with All abundance OF pure arte-
eiap water, and careful sanitary arrange
ments, make this PROFESSIONALLY one of the
most healthful places TO be found anywhere
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
In the way OF public impro vements can be
mentioned several miles Ut the lines, shell
roads, electric lights on the main streets VI
the city, u system OF water works that L.
owned and operated by the city, supplying
the puiest water vt little above cost; also
furnishing adequate lire protection and secui-
ing d low rate OF insurance. An electric light
plant furnishes his for street and interioi
hgntlng. We also have an ice factory, sup
plying Iceland and the surrounding country
with the article so essential to comfort III
northern as well AS southern climes.
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.
Nine houses OF worship testify that DeLand
Is u church-going community. Baptist, Epls-
copalian, Methodlsts Northern and South
ern), Presbyterian, Christians, and Roman
Catholics, besides coOred Baptists ond Metho-
dists, are represented. The graded school
offers an eight years course, ana the building
which II occupies is new and newly furnished
throughout, and Is one of the most comlno-
dious and best equipped public schools in the
state. A certificate Ut graduation from this
school is accepted at John Is. Stetson univer-
sity and entities the pupil to entrance into
the academic course there
JOHN q. STETSoN UNIVERSITY.
This is the leading educational institution
IN the state, and attracts many families 10
DeLand for the winter months. The irstitu-
ton has about $35O,OUO invested in buildings;
" instructors OF ability and assistants, from
noted colleges OF the United States and tor
eign countries, constitute the faculty. At
the present time about 4UO students are regis
tered. John b. Stetson University Is aiiiliattd
with the Chicago University, pro rata credit
being given in either Institution for work
done in the other. Stetson has productive
. endowment of $2U0,OOO. The buildings are
large and substantial, every comfort being
provided US in modern hotel. Catalogues
may be obtained free by addressing the presi-
nent, DR.. J. f. Forbes.
BICYCLING.
Pavements in and about the city and the
excellent paths that have been made to ada
cent towns and points of interest, offer uneA-
celed opportunities to the wheelman. Those
who have ridden bicycles on almost every
kind of road and pavement are unanimous in
the opinion that our pavements are as good
as asphalt. Besides the paving of the streets
In the city limits the residents beyond the cor
porate bounds have extended the roadway in
some cases several miles, An excellent bicy-
Gle path has been made to Lake Beresford,
three miles distant also good shell road TO
Orange City, five miles south, and path to
Lake Helen, five miles distance by way OF
Lake Winnemissett.
FISH AND GAME.
Florida waters, fresh and salt, abound in
ash, and the hunter need not 20 far TO find
good bird shooting The lakes Of the DeLand
Aquatic Club, one and half miles east OF
town, are well-stocked with bass and smaller
nah, and afford great sport to those piscato-
rally inclined. During the hunting season,
guides take the tourists to quail grounds and
seldom fsAl to bag a goodly number Of these
tat and Juicy morsels.
the psLANp AQUATIC CLUB.
x .1hh club was organized In 1901 by our lead
Hkg ctbe who recognized the need Of water
isetFd ems for the tourist and home people.
- dub has purchased q thousand acres OF
'land surrounding several beautiful fresh-wa