The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 21, 1940, Page 4

PAGE FOUR KEY WEST WOMEN ‘Their Homes and Gardens | =O By MYRTLE COSGROVE MISS MARY DUNN AND HER HOME More than a century ago on the rock-bound of Maine, a lad wag wont,to linger about the docks*and watch the ships with strange, wares come ing in from, foreigm lands. . . coast slender As he homes from the’ bounding. main, he dreamed of days when, as cap- tain, he would stride triumphant- ly aboard one of these slender, graceful vessels and with every sail set, hie away for the Seven 3 Now and then there is zealous soul who puts his dreams tc work that they may procure for him the desires of bis heart. Such was Christopher Dunn At the age of 16 he ran away from home and_ shipped aboard a whaling vessel. . .Boy and man he faithfully served the sea, rising step by step from the Jowliest to the highest in com- mand. . .Came a day, when head- ed for Gulf ports, his ship, the pride of his heart, was caught in the cruel fangs of the Florida Reef and ripped asunder. -Cast ashore oni the? island, destitute and penniless, Captain Dunn, as many a man before him, caught up the challenge flung by hand of Fate, and wrested from Key West much that had been taken from him. . .He lost no time in seeking employment and when sufficient means had been ac- quired, purchased a little cottage that is still standing at 420 Si- monton street. Then he and Miss j Pent, one of Key West’s prettiest | maids, were wed. . .Four children were born of their union. . .In 1861, when the hatred of North and South flared into civil strife, Key West remained in the hands of the Federal forces. Captain Dunn, whose sympathy lay with the northern states, joined the Union Volunteer Corps as one of the home guards. . .There is a love that comes to one who sails the briny deep; a love so strong that, though a man be taken from the sea, seldom is the sea taken from the man. So it was with Christopher Dunn. . .When hostili- ties ceased and the call‘of Father Neptune could no longer be denied, he became a pilot on the local bar. As such, he remained until the One Great Pilot took over the helm and steered him for the lest port of call. . .The builder and original owner of Captain Dunn’s house is un- known. The deeds merely state that the Dunns purchased it in 1857 from William Marvin and James Riggs. However, it is one of the historical landmarks of the island and there is every evi- dence that it has long since sed the century ark. Working on the supposition that this was Key West’s oldest house, Senator Duncan U. Fletcher in 1935 planned to make it a city shrine. He interested the FERA in the project and funds were advanced for its restoration. Unfortunately, it was renovated rather than restored, and in the renovation, every characteristic of its venerable age obliterated or concealed. . .The hand-hewn beams, mortised and tenoned were ceiled, while the ve old door, perfectly preserved, with hand, forged lock and hinges, was replaced, with another of the most modern type. Fortunately, the huge lock 7x9 inches and the 14-inch hinges have been preserved. . .The wide clapboards, termite riddled, were replaced with weather boarding None of the original furnish- ings are left in the house. Termites, too, have destroyed the old pieces. . .A_ well, said contain some of the softest and clearest water on the island. is at the rear of the house. In days gone by an old oaken bucket a dangled in its depths, but now- | adays it is boarded up and water piped into the house. .Of the four children of Captain and Mrs. Dunn, only Miss Mary survives. She was born in this house, as was her niece. Mrs. George Morris. Although advanced in years, time has. but _ lightly touched her. . .She has had a long and enviable .record teacher in the public’ Sehools' of Key West. At the.yage of 15 she passed the state board examina- tion for teachers and for 52 consecutive years was at her desk. During this period she was never tsrdy and only absent three days. . .She tells with pride of the many professional men of the city whom, as youths, she instructed in the rudiments of education. . .As a disciplinarian, her record is outstanding. . .She was pensioned in 1935 when the retirement bill for teachers was passed. Since then she has lived quietly in her home, busy with household tasks and her attrac- tive garden of tropical trees and flowers, . .Among Miss Dunn’s treasured possessions are a -pic- ture of her mother copied from ; listened fo tales of sailors ; was | to; (CHANCE FOR KEY | WEST GIRL TO WIN | BEAUTY HONORS |CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE- CEIVES BID TO SEND REP- RESENTATIVE TO CONTEST ON MARCH 3 Chamber of Commerce of Key West has received an invitation to select the city’s representative to the Miss Florida contest to be held at the Macfadden Deauville Hotel pools in Miami, Sunday, March 3, at 3 p. m. Alexander Ott, nationally-fa- mous water show producer, has the exclusive franchise for this event and each year handles the contest’in which Florida’s repre- sentative to the Miss America contest, held at Atlantic City in September, is chosen. These contests are conducted in a high class manner and only girls of the highest qualifications are permitted to participate. Girls of reputable character, be- tween the ages of eighteen and twenty-six and unmarried are eligible, Contestants must have some talent, such as dancing, \singing- or other entertaining lability. ! The winner of the Miss Florida contest fs sent to Atlantic City to compete in the Miss America |Beauty Pageant. She will re- ceive cash prizes and merchan- 'dise. This event has nationwide publicity and is of unusual pub \licity value to the city. ‘FELLOWSHIP CLUB | ENTERTAINED WIVES OF SERVICE MEN Stone Church Service (Fellow- ship) Club again played host to | the Navy wives last evening in | the form of a “Martha Washing-' ;ton” night. R. Adrian O’Swee- jney acted as master of cere- monies and his steady flow of TO MAMIE Announcement of the death of | Miss Mary E. Wardlow came as a shock to readers of Tuesday’s Citizen. She was one of Key West’s \finest and most highly esteemed women. sincere friend, and many will miss her. Of a shy atid A tion, Mamie the have appeared to éxcellent ad: ; vantage in it. Well educated, ! cultured and with a personality, she graced any group and was an asset in any position. Had Mamie Wardlow chosen a career in the musical world she would have achieved success and honors. She studied under some of the best masters and was a brilliant pianist. To hear her play was, a rare treat tg music lov- ers. As librarian of the, Woman’s Club library, Mamie was a con- scientious worker, always eager and willing to help patrons ei- ther in selecting reading matter or in research work. Other li- disposi- disliked brarians may fill the position as} efficiently, but none will ever fill the place in the hearts of those who knew her—a place made va- cant by Mamie’s passing: She an- | swered the Master's gall, We know not now. ‘the, reason why She is no longer here, But we know that God great love Hes called her to Him there. in His It’s not for us to reason why That from her we must part, But ours to live in Faith and Hope, Though bleeding to the heart. A cross, a_ bleeding heart, crown— What greater gifts are given? Be brave, dear ones, and mur- mur not, These are the Keys of Heaven. . MARIE CAPPICK. LEGALS BE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE) EVENTH JU! or a wit insured against any possible | |dull moments. | An address on the life of George Washington was delivered by Al- bert Carey and Mrs. Wm. T Doughtry, Jr., responded with a!,., talk on Martha Washington. | “Carry Me Back To Old Vir-| ginny” was rendered in the form of an instrumastal duet by Fred Knight and Gerald Saunders. Mrs. Eva B. Warner, of the WPA Recreational Department, |delighted her listeners with “God Bless America” and responded again with pleasing encores as jwell as leading the assemblage in community singing. John Bennett, Key West pleas- | ing tenor, presented “La Paloma” - and was well received. Miss Va- ‘nessa Collins was heard next and made a fine contribution to the evening’s entertainment, render- ing “South of the Border”, and graciously responded with en- cores. The next number on the pro- gram was a_ vocal duet, “Key West the Best”, sung beautifully by Mrs. Warner and Mr. Bennett. Gould Curry, one of Key Wes’ leading pianists, acted as accom- panist throughout the evening. | The genial master of cere- ‘monies closed the program with one of his ever-pleasing bass solos, accompanied by Kingman |} Curry, club pianist. A period of recreation on the! jclub’s shuffleboard courts fol- lowed the program. All in all, the entire affair was voted a complete success was in keeping with past success- es for which the organization is noted. an old daguerreo type and sev- jeral plush albums containing ;Photographs of relatives and friends of by-gone day -Her linens, embroidered as a_ girl, jare trimmed with hand-made |laces and tatting. Outstanding is + a fragile centerpiece of Batten- berg lace embroidered in Ameri- can Beauty roses. Deeply cherished is a tiny tea set of childhod days—every piece in- tact. With a smile, she still main- tains that Santa Claus brought it to her. . has preserved her fans. There are three of them, all hand} |painted. One of rose colored lace | and organdy and another of yel- low chiffon have sticks of sandal- wood; while the third, of cream satin, has ivory ones. These fans, as well as a quaint China pitcher, will be shown in the antique display. of the Flower Show, Match 1-2-3. . .Time has been kind to Miss Mary and her snug, \little cottage. Although they have weathered ‘many a gale, there is about them a-suggestion | of something garnered and strong. No history of Key West! would be complete without their inclusion. (Next Week: "Mrs. Louis Brinton | and Her Home) andj .Through the years she| Ne. PAUL JORDAN, o/) Plaintiff, VR. ERMA BROWN JORDAN, Defendant. PUBLIC ROW SIDENC oe R OF 1A ORD) ‘eby notified and re- ar to the bill of com- plaint for divorce | filed in~ the above styled cause bn or before |the 4th day of March, A. D. 1940, otherwise the legations of said bill_will be taken against you as confessed; |) 7 * 5 This order shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Key West Citizen, Monroe County, Florida. Dated this 23rd day of January, D. 1940, L) reh auired to abp Ross C Sawyer Clerk of the By: (Sd.) Florence vy’ Deputy Clerk. M. Barnes, ic. Building, Florida, for Blainttte. jan2: | Claude 246 Civ | Miami, Attorney feb7-14-21,1940 IN THE COURT OF TY JUDGE, MONT FLORIDA, state of MENDELL, Deceased. OF INTENTION TO MAKE LAC. JON FOR FINAL DISCHARGE (Probate Law TO ALL WHOM IT M ice is. her Matilda Mendell {report as dminis tate of William that she ile final d | app! WILLIAM NOTICE A ‘EF given , deceased; her petition for ( , and that she will Honorable |Raymond , Couaty\gGdge af Monroe ‘loridaz Oi}thée 2nd day of. for appraval ef sarhe discharge as _ad- ate ef. Wil- March! 19 and_ for | a tnistrate |liam Mendeil, deceased, ay of February, 1940. MATILD#@ MENDEL Administratrix of the cae ot William Mendell, deceased. | IN THE CIRCUIT | ELEVENTH JupIcis IN AND FOR MONROE COU FLORIDA. IN CHANCERY. No. y DOMINICK CAF Oy Plaintiff, S| ONETTE BONAMASSA CARR: ADO, Defendant. onpEns FOR PUBLICATION ro) ‘Antionette. Bonamassa Carrado, Town of Orec County of Ital You are reby required to ap- pear to the Bill of Complaint in the {above styled and entitled cause on April ist, A. D., 1940, otherwise, the allegations therein will be taken us onfessed, This order. ta ,be published once a week for four bihsecutive weeks in The Key West Citizen, ja news- papar, publighed in Key West, bria, spone D., 1940. L) Ross © Sawyer of the Circuit Court, Monroe! unty, Florida (Sd.) Florence E. Sawyer, Deputy Clerk. feb7=14-21-28; mar6,1940 CALL FOR BIDS FoR SALE OF Sealed bids Will be Fecelved by) the undersigned Receiver of The/| Tropical Building & Investment Company, for the sale of - re- maining real estate in said ceivership, consisting of twelve parcels or lots of land, up to and including the 25th of February, A. | Dy. 1940. Full description and in- formation will be furnished upon | request. The right to accept or reject any jor all bids is hereby reserved. | RAYMOND B LORD, Receiver y Court House, | jan25-29; febl- it bs nS 14-17-21-24 1940 | Mamie was a loyal and} limelight, ', yet,4,she -would4 -charming ; that 4 on this sal OURT OF THE | AL CUIT | and ordered this Feb” 6th, | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN TODAY’S DAILY QUIZ Below are the Answers to Today's Daily Quiz printed on Page 3 Anita Louise, Yes. Andre Maginot, former French minister of war. 4, Billiards. ‘Francis Scott Key. July, for Julius Caesar; August, for Augustus Cae- sar. Galileo. Fair Labor Standards Act. No, a son died in infancy. William Ewart Gladstone. LEGALS 2 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NTH JUDIC crrncuir STAT FLORIDA, COUNTY. VER, cum testame: » de bonis non of the tate of Julius Leslie Wood, known a Wood, de c, to vs. WILLIAM +. ndants. ORDER OF P ATION It appearing by t rn bill of complaint filed in the above stated cause that the complainant therein does not know and has not been able to asc n after diligent reh and inguiry whether the de- fendants, William Patton and — Patton, his wife, if married, M. C. Mordetai and Mordecai, his Wifey $f married, Edwara H. Crain and’ —+— Cain, his wife, ried, believ the complain to be intere whiph the nt dence of the Patton and M. C. Mordecai and ai, his wife, if », is unknown; that the pl of Edwa H. Crain, his wi if married, if alive, as i ticularly known to the comp is Broadway dence | diligent | Thorn J s wife, “|or B19 dence a complainant | Avenue, Sh defendant, Jz . H ‘non-resident of the S' ida, and-her place of residence as is particularly known to the com- plainant is 60 Baird Street, Ash ville, North Carolina; that’ the de- fendants, Edgar M. ‘Lazarus and! Fannie H. arus, his wife, are non-residents of the State of Flor- id their place of residence as ticularly known to the, com- inant is 2141 N. W. Davis Str Apartment 14, Portland, Orego lefendants, Alan M. Cohen D. Cohen; his wife, sidents of the State, of nd their place of residence i y known to ‘the 3012 Ferndale Ave- Maryland. verily beli yk 1011 North the ‘complainan all of the above named defen are over the age of twenty Wearg and that there is no person in the State of Florida, the service of a summons in chancery upon whom would bind said defendants And it further appearing after diligent rch and inquiry for \their names that the complainant verily believes that there are other persons other than the name: fendants who have some ¢ title or interest in the lands de- scribed in the bill of complaint and hereinafter described. IT 18 REFORE_ ORDERED that the defendants, William Pat- ton and —— Patton, his wife, if married, if alive and if dead, their unknown heirs, de . legatees or M. C. Mordecai and his wife, if mar- ad, their un- 1 h and if dead, their unknown heirs, devisees; legatees or grantees, vhen and Elizgbeth D, and all unknown having or claiming an in- inothe prope 1 apdpeine in M rida,’ asd ‘described Lot One (1), $ } tiony Two Government Lot y | One! SGD, tion Three (3); Govérnmeat Lots Four ¢4) and Five (5), Section Ten (10); overnment Lot One (1), Sec tion Fourteen (14); Government | Lots:One (4), Three (3) and Four (4), Section Sixteen (16); all being in Township Sixty-six (66) South, Range Thirty (32) East; ferest is Government situate, ALSO Government Lot One (1), tion Twenty. 7 ernment @) and Thirty-one (31); Government Lot Two (2), Section Thirty- all being in Town- Sec- Gov- Three Section Li Four Government Lot One (1), Sec- tion Three Government Lots One (1) and Two (2), Sec- tion Four (4); all being in Township Sixty-six (66) South, Range Thirty thre Lot Two (2 (1g), To’ South, Government neteen ve (65) Thirty-four (34) ti Together with any and all riparian rights belonging to the foregoing parcels of land or in anywisé appertaining thereto. Excepting therefrom that par- | get of land. heretofore conve Sy J. Le Wood to E. T. Adams which deed is recorded in Deed Book C-1,. page 23, “Monroe County, Florida Records. be and they are hereby required to appear to said bill of complaint on \or before Monday, the Ist day of | April, A. D. 1940, otherwise the al- | iegations of said bill will be taken as confessed by said defendants and said cause be proceeded with par: 1B is; FURTHER ORDERED that this order be published once a week | for four consecutive weeks in The Key West Citizen, a newspaper [published in Monfoe County, Flor- | ida SONE_AND ORDERED this 20th | day of February, A. TD. 1940. (SEAL) (Sa) Ross C Saw yer Clerk of the Circuit Court. | ALLAN B. 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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1940 |OFFICIALS INSPECT FRESH WATER ROUTE (Continued from Page One) jsources at Homestead and Flor- ‘road line, and had | problems involved ida City, the route of the pro- posed pipeline along the old rail- studied the in bringing the across the water system {highway bridges, over the polit- !<Smart pelitician of long experi- | The aqueduct board chairman then asked for expressions from the visitors. “We are mtrely conducting ‘a field examination of the plans on which to base a report to RFC at Washington”, Mr. Warren said. te what will hap- pen after the facts are started through the mill at Washing- ton”. “A loan of $1,000,000 is be- {ing sought from RFC for the wa- “When candidate show card with that they campaign ter project. Maj. Hallihan said that WPA was being asked to participate to the exent of approximately $350,- 000, and the agency simply Want- !“When candidate thump chest, ‘ed to inform itself as to the plans and proposals of the water com- mission. “I can say that the plans ap- pear to be soundly conceived and should prove able”, Maj. Hallihan dec! ‘Boston, New York, Miami! | Famous Meter-Miser Mechanism « paces} Air Steel Cabinet Engineer Duncan explained @ “It’s Sally Jones! I haven't seen Sally since our school days.” ‘that he and his staff had working up detailed plans and studies as a preliminary in plan ning the project and had had the assistance of engineers of tha State Road Department in com. piling data and other informatio! regarding grades and _cross-sec- tional surveys. Later the official group view: ed the preliminary plans and sketches showing the propo pipeline across the keys to Ke: West. These were explained b | Mr. Duncan. Part of the purpose ‘of the visit was to enable the RFC and WPA representatives to deter- mine the soundness of the fi nancing proposals insofar as the self-liquidating and self-support. ing aspects of the project ai concerned. The navy and arm: are big users of water, as well as} the industries here. While the visitors would nof comment on the_ possibility of final approval of the project, Monroe and Key West officials expressed the opinion that the examination by the Washington experts was a step toward <con-} summation of the long effort to} bring fresh water from the main- land to Key West. Mary: Gee! It would be swell to talk over old times with Sally, but she lives so far away. Tom: It’s about 100 miles to Bridgeton, but it’s only arm’s reach to the telephone! Mary: Tom, you're a master mind! T could telephone her, couldn’t 1? Tom: Right—On both counts! Mary: On, Tom, it was grand talking with Sally after all these years. She's going to call me next week. : Well, nomical visit. 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