The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-05-28
BIG DAY AT BUSHNELL

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A. McRae, auditor, and Mr.. o. r. |
league, trainmaster, who assisted |
the conductor in looking after the
comfort of the passengers, left Ocala |
with Sc passengers. At each station I
there were more added, twenty from
SummerfieId, twenty-five from Ok
ford and twenty from Belleview. /
wildwood and Coleman contributed
their share number of cars went
from Ocala, as we'll as from else
where, all bound for Bushnell to
witness laying the cornerstone of
Sumter county's new courthouse. !
Bushnell was decorated in patriot
ic colors Across the street to the
right of the depot was large BAN
ner lettered Welcome to All The
building now used as a courthouse
was decorated with flags, bunting
and palmetto leaves. A large arch
was over the entrance to the new
courthouse, with Sumter County"
in big letters. Upon the arrival of
the train, the visitors were met by
special committees and were at once
shown every courtesy, and all that
could be asked for in the way of
pleasure and comfort. The Ocala
band furnished some stirring music
during the day.
Mr. Will c. Moore very thought
q nj III ri n n
Carmichael sanitary drinking cups
which saved the day for the passeng-I
ers on the train as there was plenty
of ice water but not a cup on the en-
tire train. Mr.. Moore also had some
fans that were welcome souvenirs.
At 10 o'clock the Masonic lodge.
headed by the band, marched from
the hall to the new courthouse where
laying the cornerstone with impress
sive ceremonies of the Masonic order
was performed. The grand master
was to have been present, but was
unavoidabIy detained, and in his alb
sence Mr.. n. l. Gottlieb of Ocala Of
ficiated.
The other Masonic officers present
were Henry Beville, grand senior
warden; c. E. Conner, grand senior
deacon; H. w Cullum, grand secre-
tary; w. D. Graham, grand mar
shall.
Placed in the box that was sealed
in the cornerstone were the records
of the churches and lodges, of the
school and the Incorporation of the
town, some coins, a Bible, postcards
of Bushnell which were recently
made, a list of the registered voters
OF Sumter county and two issues of
the Sumter County Times, last weeks
issue and one containing an account
of the burning of the courthouse at
SumtervilIe.
The people then assembled lat the
picnic grounds, where a largel crowd
had gathered from all over Sumter
county and nearby countiesl The
stand was gaily decorated and was
occupied by the speakers of theA day
and the Ocala band. Capt. D.\H.
Baker of Orange Home was master
of ceremonies and introduced the
speakers in a most pleasing manner.
The address of welcome was made
by the mayor of Bushnell, Mr.. r. F.
Collins, who gave a short but sincere
welcome to all.
Captain Baker then made an elo-
quent talk in behalf of Sumter coun-
ty and Bushnell, spoke of the bright
prospects and the brilliant future of
the county and advocated good roads.
Judge J. c. B. Koonce was intro
duced and made a splendid talk in
behalf of the part of the county
around Sumterville, as we'll as the
other sections.
After several selections from the
band dinner was announced. There
has never been such a dinner and
it never will be duplicated. The good
people of Bushnell evidently thought
Ocala people were not accustomed to
getting all they wanted to eat and
set before them a feast fit for kings,
to which full justice was done. If
you don't believe it just ask the
members of the OcaIa band and the
leading business men from here; in
fact, all seemed to be perfectly hap
by and contented after dinner.
The after dinner program consist
ed OF speeches from Messrs. J. y.
Wicker of Coleman, w. c. G. Kill
gore of Wildwood and c. A Hooks
of Oxford Mr.. A. NJ. Roland of
Bushnell read a letter of regret
from Judge w. S. Bullock, who was
10 have made an address. Mr.. L. L.
Sutton closed the program with a
good talk. All spoke on progressive
lines for the upbuilding of Sumter
county
There was a refreshment stand
which sold ! drinks and excellent
ice cream " ...4 was made in Tampa.
The proceeds were for the benefit of
the Bushnell Improvement Society
and Mr.. w. F. Noble was in charge.
The day passed off without a thing
happening TO mar its pleasures. The
plans and arrangements of the diff
ferent committees were carried out
perfectly.
The barbecue was under the super
vision of Mr. Charlie Grimm and the