The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-02-28

WOODMAR AUCTION SALE


sale. We were a little late in start
ing and more people were in attend
ance than were anticipated but after
an hours delay there were no other
hindrances. 1t was almost noon when
we reached the enchanted spot and
those who had charge Of the affair
thought it best to feed the multitude
and get them in good humor before
getting down to the business in hand.
Il was two o'clock before the lunch
con had been fully d sposed of, and
there was ample to spare. The menu
consisted OF barbecued meats OF all
Einds-porE. beef and mutton oak-
ars bread. DIN pickles, Boston baked
hc.9s sumbo soup and steaming hot
coffee
jusl before the lots were PVT on
sole Commodore ". r. Goodwin. re-
'rondiaa 20 a very general request.
made most elegant and splendid adj
dress, He has the voice, the elo-
WcHce and q somewhat striking re
,emblaDce to the Nebraska statesman
and he charmed everyone and in
pith, point and brevity, was appropri-
ate to the occasion. He said that he
aad criss-crossed the continent sever
Il times, visiting every state in it but
four, and after a thorough investga-
ton had selected Lake Weir to spend
in restfulress and contentment the
days when the "sere and yellow Leaf
If autumn should overtake him. He
had faith in the future Of this charm
ing locality, and he had shown his
aith BIZ his works by having bought
ana built upon its shores. He believ-
ed that the day was nor far distant
When it would be girdled with attract
i've homes He bedecked the brow Of
Mr. David S. Woodrow with beauti-
ful garland OF flowers.
The day was beautiful, the sunset
was gorgeous and everything conspir-
ed to make the occasion an ideal one
and we believe it will long be remem-
bered in the calendar Of Lake Weir
as a red-letter day
The first lot offered for sale was
the one fronting the lake, immedi-
ately south Of the hotel site. After
spirited bidding it was knocked down
to Mr.. ]. G. Lege. one of the residents
of the lake, for $3.50
The next lot adjoining it was sold
10 Mr.. ". B. Coggins of Weirsdale.
for 1913.
The next lot was sold to Mr. F. w.
Sprado OF Arizona for $500.
The fourth lot was sold to Mr.. Chas.
S. Cullen for $500
The fifth lot Ga fractional one), next
to the Spooner grove, was sold to Mr..
4. c. Chambliss for $500.
The next lot mot fronting the lake,
was sold to Mrs. Mazette for $2G5.
The seventh lot was sold to DR., J.
e Chace for $275.
Mr.. f. W. Brown Of Lees5urg
bought the next lot for $3.50
Mr.. Sprado bought another choice
inner lot for $135.
MIR L. W. Ballard bought lot
some distance from the lake shore
for $3.50.
Mr. E. P. Rentz bought a beautiful
lot fronting on the lake for $500.
The next lot was knocked down to
Mr.. Lawrence Miller a locomotive en-
gineer residing at High Springs, for
1929.
Mr.. w. o. Keefe of Garrett, Iowa,
bought a very pretty lot, fronting on
the lake, for 1925.
Messrs. Halter and Baxter of Can
der bought a very pretty lot for 1855.
Two lots were bought by Mr.. c. n.
Gonyon for $500.
Mrs. Mazette became the fortunate
purchaser of the next lot for 1855.
Mr. f. Spielberg of New York City
became the fortunate purchaser of the
next proposition for $155.
Mr.. B. Goldman was the next pur-
chaser. He picked up a knock-lown
bargain for $145.
Mr. Thomas Needham was still
more fortunate and secured the next
lot for SIPS.
Mr.. J, C. Jackson picked up the
next bargain for $122.50
Mr.. J. S. Hazelton secured the next
lot for $125
Mr. Joe Potter bought the cheapest
lot that was sold in the Woodmar adj
dition. 1t was knocked down to him
for 800. He started a dozen lots at
this price and the auctioneer rewarded
him for his industry by knocking it
down to him without calling for a sec
ond bid