The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-04-28
WELAKA NEWS.

William H. Allen left Monday for his
home in Michigan TO spend the summer
months.
John Dallow returned TO Palatka Sun
day, at which place he is engaged in the
construction of brick building.
A card from Capt. D. c. Packard
states that he arrived home during
severe rain and snow storm. Capt.
Packard, who is one of our most popu-
lar and influential residents, anti cipates
an early return TO Florida.
The host of friends of Mrs. l.. A.
Morris will rejoice TO learn that she is
rapidly regaining her health. She and
her three attractive daughters are COM
fortably domiciled for the summer at
their cottage in Hendersonville, N. c.
Miss Ora Maxon left Monday for her
home in Gentry, Ark, after several
months spent with her sister, Mrs. DR..
Main. Miss Maxon was delightful
social acquisition TO our town and will
be missed by her many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gafney, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Gafney's mother, Mrs.
Stone, left Friday for Jacksonville, TO
spend few days prior 10 their depar-
ture for their home in Massachusetts.
D. F. Pollock, postmaster at Drayton
Island, died at that place Friday. His
body was brought here Saturday for in
terment in lakewood cemetery.
The yacht Kenesaw II, owned by H.
F. Richards of Philadelphia, is anchored
near Greenwood's wharf. Mr.. Richards
is sojourning here for few days, after
delightful trip up the St. Johns
Miss Nettie Mcleod, Miss Beatrice
Waid, Randall Wells and Loddie Nc
Leod composed a jolly automobile
party, which motered to st. Augustine
Sunday in Mr.. Wells car. They re-
ported the roads in fairly good condi-
ton, covering the distance in about
three hours.
Rev. James Glass, Rector of Grace
Episcopal church at Admission, Ala, was
visitor here few weeks ago. Mr..
Glass owns the Sulphur Spring property.
| That he was impressed with the future
of our town is evidenced by the fact
that he now contemplates purchasing all
the land near the Sulphur Spring grant.
The construction of o. D. Redfield'S
attractive little bungalow on Oak street
is progressing rapidly. When completed
this will be the first concrete residence
in town 1t will be equipped with run
ing water and lighted by electricity.
The Town Council is again hot on
the trail of the Mineral Water Co. The
company of late has failed to supply
water. The street south of the Casino
is also full of debris, as result of re-
pairs made several weeks ago. The
town officials deserve much credit for
their efforts 10 regulate company SO
disposed TO break agreements.
The ladies of Welaka met at the
home of Mrs. DR.. Main Saturday, and
organized a Village Improvement Asso-
citation. The following officers were
elected: Miss Nevillene Morton, Pres. !;
Mrs. E. B. Wright, vice-pres.; Miss
Nettie Mcleod, Secty,; Miss Sarah Bard,
Treas. A gentleman present reported
that enthusiasm ran SO high the marked
ability OF the newly elected president
was taxed to maintain order.
Miss Beatrice Waid returned TO Po-
mona Tuesday, preparatory for her de-
parture home. after a week spent as the
guest of Miss Nettie Mcleod. Miss
Waid is deServedly popular here, and
her many friends regret TO see her leave.