Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-13
TIE CRY OF GAINESVILLE.

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tics that Alnehua eounfY Il nearly In
the center OF she state, East and West,
ana right on che divide. "sc 20 speak,
being abe highest 10 altltlde Of any Of
the counties Of the chaln from North
to South. In Consequence the natural
drainage OF the county e better than
sny other portion Of the State, reliev-
ing Il Of ann stRguaht water that 10
liable to breed malaria, and the rain
fall Is not quite up TO that of other
counties. 30 much for the location
and health OF the county. which can
be verified on investigation.
The city OF Gainesville IL located on
rolling land, so far ne the greater por-
ton 10 concerned, and there 10 ample
opportunity for good system Of sew
erage, which would place II beyond
any fear OF infection or eontsglon.
with the ordinary steps taken toward
sanitation.
The water supply OF the city for all
purposes, pumped from the city works
on the outskirts OF town, 10 taken from
springs that produce the purest to be
had In the State. Few people realize
Its superiority until they visit other
localities that Icy great stress on their
flowing we'll, which In nearly every In
stance contain some mineral OF an UNI
wholesome nature, which is not to be
found 10 or pure spring water, which
% pleasant 70 the taste and possesses
medicinal qualities In . moderate de-
gree,
The streets OF Gainesville are sySte-
rnatleslly lad out, and many OF them
are we'll made. nearly ell being shaded
with towering oaks, giving the thor
oughfaFes the appearance In many
portions OF well shaded park, while
She handsome residences 10 be found
In large numbers ell give evidence Of
thrift with the beautlful lawns and at.
tFuotIve flower gardens. And best Of
ali, q the cheer that 10 found within
those homes. extended TO ell who
come beneath the ShelterIng roof. Go
whore you will In the great State OF
Florida. when you return 90 Gaines
VILE you will be sure to say there may
be some 40 good, bot none better than
the Central City.
The moral and religious sentiment
Of the city IL too we'll established TO
need additional praise. The records
show what they are. Not one blot on
lie fair name, and through the vigil
lance Of ths workers along that line
the moral aspect 10 Figldly maintained.
One feature OF GalnesvIlls's devotion
20 educational matters. 10 the complete
harmony Of every religious denomlna-
lion for the upbulldiDa Of our schools.
There 10 no sentiment manifested
IN regard to denominations--All the
churches being united for the advance
ment OF sound education, regardless OF
creed. The students 81 the Seminary
q, lected their own denomination. and
Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian aud
Eplacopalian all worked together for
the betterment OF the student body.
The members OF the numerous secret
orders OF the city, which are founded
on the principles that are calculated to
make men compAnionable and humane,
have done much TO tighten the bond Of
unity. add the sentiments Of these or.
ders have aided materially IN forming
brotherhood that IL seldom found ia
any community.
la business there IL no discord-ouly
the natural rivalry necessary 90 spur
men ON 20 greater eSertlon, aud when
the doors are closed and the men thus
engaged meet To consider the best in
tcrerts ut the city, and express them
selves, there ia but one sentiment in re-
gard TO our schools, aud that is to make
them the best aud the purest for the
educa,iou OF our young ladies aud gem
tlemen
No word ~ complsnt ever came up
regarding the devotion 81 gainesville
IN her schools--she 10 a school town
aud always Will b., Tor the people are
aware Of the fact that the first inner.
itaucc isa pure nd aud hear, and an
education
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