Well, it has been very eventful the last couple of weeks here in Columbia County with crazy winter weather switching between very cold and downright warm. Now, we have this dang virus hanging around. It just never ends. So let’s look at some different news headlines from a different era.
Lake City Reporter 06 April 1923
HENRY FORD WAS A VISITOR TO LAKE CITY WEDNESDAY
Henry Ford was a distinguished visitor in Lake City last Wednesday afternoon, looking over the immense Ford Agency in this city, guests of Col. Max M. Brown, proprietor of the Brown Motor Co., which does an immense annual business, and is a very important link in the chain of Ford authorized dealers.
Mr. Ford was enroute from Ft. Myers to Detroit, Michigan motoring thru the country in a Lincoln car.
He was much impressed with the Brown Motor Co. facilities and the sales management of this popular Ford agency.
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Lake City Reporter – 29 June 1923
MRS. FRED P. CONE
The entire community was greatly saddened upon learning of the death of Mrs. Fred P. Cone, which occurred last Saturday evening at 5 o’clock in Jacksonville.
The body, accompanied by her husband and daughter, Miss Jessie Cone, and her sister, Miss Lora Mae Scarbrough, was brought to Lake City Sunday morning and the funeral was held at 3:00 p.m. from the residence. Rev. Calhoun, paster of the Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the services.
An unusually long procession of cards filled with friends followed to Oak Lawn Cemetery, which interment was made.
The grave was completely covered with flowers, many of which exquisite floral pieces sent from out of town.
Mrs. Cone was 53 years of age and has resided in this city all of her life. Before her marriage, she was Miss Ruby Scarbrough, daughter of the late Mr. Mat Scarbrough and Mrs. Frannie Scarbrough, of Jacksonville.
She was greatly beloved by a host of friends here and throughout the State.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Jessie Cone, also her mother, sister and brother. Mrs. Frannie Scarbrough, Miss Lora Mae Scabrough and Maurice M. Scarbrough of Jacksonville.
The gentlemen acting as pall-bearers were Messrs. H.L. Dodd, Horace Cason, J.H. Sandlin, H.M. Parrsh, Sam Summers and Col. R.H. Chapman.
Lake City Reporter – 07 September 1923
LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC COPPER
City Has Employed Motorcycle Traffic Officer to Compete With the Speeders
The city has recently employed a traffic cop mounted on a motorcycle who takes delight in pulling the fellow who steps on the gas too heavy. Quite a number of citizens have been detained this past week for exceeding the 15 mile speed limit. For the first offense, you will have to cough up $10.00, and the Lord only knows what it will be for the second offense. Do not exceed the 15 mile per hour speed limit — a word to the wise is sufficient.
Lake City Reporter – 28 September 1923
WOMANS CLUB HOLDS FIRST MEET IN NEW CLUB HOUSE
The Woman’s Club will hold its first regular meeting in the New Club House, recently completed on Lake Isabella, Friday, October 5th, at 3:30 p.m. with Mrs. Walter Hackney and Mrs. Max Brown, hostesses.
All members are urged to be present. Quite a number of important matters are to be taken up in connection with Club activities for the coming year.
