The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-13
WACAHOOTA

Wacahoota, July 11.-After several
rainy days last week it has cleared off
and old Sol shines forth with all his
might.
Messrs. Cedrick Smith and Fred
Gibbons invited large number OF
friends to spend the 4th with them at
Mr.. Gibbons fathers, near Archer.
They gave every one a hearty WEI
come and nothing was left undone
that would add to anyone's pleasure.
They were ably assisted in entertain
ing by Mr.. Gibbons mother. Mrs.
George Gibbons, who opened her en-
tire house for the enjoyment of the
crowd. Messrs. Smith and Gibbons
had prepared a toothsome barbecue
Of mutton and kid, and it was cooked
to please the appetite of the most
fastidious. Mr.. Retis Smith was
chief "barbecuer" and he thoroughly
understands the work. Nice bakers
bread and a barrel of ice lemonade
were also furnished by these young
men. The ladies baskets revealed sal
ads, pickles, chicken and cakes and
custards galore. The dinner was
spread on long table near the house
under the shade of some handsome
oaks, and it's needless to add was
fully enjoyed. The day was spent in
games, music, listening to the graph
ophone and chatting with friends.
About seventy-five persons from Ar
cher, Micanopy, Pennington, Gaines
vile and Jacksonville with the immeu-
late neighborhood enjoyed this occas-
ion. And it was with reluctance that
they bid their hosts adieu.
Messrs. III. III. Herren and Lutte
Howell invited few friends to spend
the 4th with them on Ledwith lake
and enjoy fish fry. They all arriv-
| ed early to try the fish and ere long
the Dream and perch begun to bite
and it was sport to pull them in
About 1890 a fire was made and
preparations made to cook dinner
Coffee was made, cornbread cooked
over the fire and seventy-five Dream
and perch were fried. The ladies
spread the table and the baskets were
found to contain fried chicken, coun.
try cured ham, salad, pickles, bread
sandwiches, fresh tomatoes, cakes anC
custard. Ice tea was plentiful anC
the great work of eating begun. Ev.
cry one ate all they wanted and ther
some. Everyone thoroughly enioyec
the day and the light rain in the
morning did not dampen the pleasure
of those attending this occasion. al
of whom felt greatly indebted tx
these gentlemen for such a pleasant
day.
i Messrs. j. w. May and Rev Mont
gomery of Micanopy were spend tn,
night guests of Mr.. C. M. Smith We'd
nesday night.
i Messrs.l Neal Mathews of Fleming
ton and Grady Mathews of Jackson
vile and Misses Theora and Leol;
) Smith attended the Sunday schoo
picnic at Williston Friday and took il
the dance at Archer Friday night.
Messrs. Neal and Grady Mathews
Clarence Smith, Mrs. M. r. Beck an,
Miss Resale Smith were visitors t
the University City Saturday after
noon and visited the skating rink.
Mr.. J. M. Smith motored to Ocal
Saturday to meet his wife and sor
who have been visiting Mrs. w. I
Howell at Plant City. They wer
guests of Mrs. w. j. Edwards Will
In the city, leaving in the Afternoon
for Fellowship, where they visite,
Mr.. j. L. Beck till Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. johnson and children of Red
dick arrived Sunday and are spendin,
IiIlo week VIII the formers m0Cne1
Mrs. Ferguson.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Smith and sol
Clarence visited Mr.. /. N. Rawls O
Montbrook Monday afternoon.
Miss Eveline Ferguson returne
Saturday from Montbrook. She wa
accompanied home by Misses Ethe
and Myrtle Coarson,. who will visi
| her this week.
II Rev. Williams of Micanopy file
his regular appointment at the M. Z
church Sunday evening. He was &C
companied by his son William, an
Carl Ferguson of Tacoma.
/ Messrs. Neal and Grady Mathew
were callers at Mr. L. M. Smiths Sun
day afternoon.
| Mrs. /. N. Rawls and sons, Shade
| Theodore and Newton and daughter
Beulah of Montbrook, were Sunda
visitors to Mrs V. P. Smith.