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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1927
Page
7
Mrs J C Lynch of Orlando Florida reports strong relief from backaches nerves and distress after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She credits the medicine with restoring nerve control and improving her health. Also notes a large motor liner measuring 705 feet launched, carrying 33 000 tons and capable of 22 knots.
Washington reports the agriculture department estimates higher than usual boll weevil survival after a mild winter. The forecast notes that fall and summer conditions may boost initial infestations in the Mississippi valley and Texas, with eastern areas at risk if weather favors weevil development.
The Marimbian orchestra volunteers a concert at the Gamble Mansion for Confederate veterans and reunion visitors. The program will be short and suitable to the occasion and start about 4 30 o clock Thursday.
Alarm over Chinese newspaper warnings drives residents from Shanghai to Ningpo and other cities in 48 hours. Many natives leave the international settlement amid fear of a Cantonese offensive.
International Rotary President Harry H. Rogers of San Antonio will lead the convention as European leaders anticipate a boost to cooperation and closer international friendship. The gathering aims to inspire nationals to return home with renewed spirit for global cooperation.
Confederate Veterans and descendants visiting from the Tampa reunion will decorate Ramble Mansion as officers of Judiah P. Benjamin chapter U D C urge Palmetto residents to donate flowers. Contact Mrs. M. Stoltz or Mrs. Haley for contributions.
Wall Street opened with gains as rail stocks including New York Central and Union Pacific rose more than a point. Du Pont and General Motors gained 1 to 2 points while Baldwin lagged. Mixed results followed in oils and consumer shares as market sentiment remained buoyant despite a large Saturday bank deficit.
Jacksonville wholesale market conditions and quotes from the Florida State Marketing Bureau show moderate supplies and steady demand. Florida items include beans 7-8 bushels hampers 200-250. cabbage 11-2 hampers 100-125. celery 5 0 per crate. cucumbers 450 per crate. eggplant 350-400. peppers 200-250. squash 350-400. tomatoes 200-250. potatoes 300-350. strawberries 1200-1400 per crate. eggs 28 cents per dozen.
County commissioners authorize completion of the Polk County extension of the Parrish Wauchula highway. About six miles long, it runs northeast from Parrish Wauchula road near Hardee county line. Work 70 percent done. resumed Thursday, expected to finish within two weeks at an estimated cost of about 32 dollars.
More than one hundred guests from St. Petersburg arrived in Bradenton aboard a special excursion boat for a courtesy visit. A. R. Jones secretary of the chamber of commerce and other local hosts welcomed the travelers during their stay.
Bradenton Florida board of trustees submitted an incomplete list of teachers for next year to the county board of public instruction. Salary terms and additional staff remain undecided. action deferred until the next meeting.
In a retirement note W W Carnes expresses trust in the new agency Wyman Green and Shelton Inc. He urges patrons of Carnes and Shelton to continue their support, praising Wirt Shelton and the combined firm’s friends.
Isaiah Smith and Alderman Albritton appeared before the county board to discuss consolidating the Altten and Bunker Hill districts in the northeast county corner and securing a larger building if they unite. No final action was taken.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a festival or event with business and local activity. Readable names or places are unclear. The item reads as a local feature on an annual fest with community engagement and commerce.
Rev. L. L. Legters of Bradenton, a Pioneer Mission Agency representative, visits Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for several days. Roy K. Van Camp, public works commissioner, buys an attractive homesite on West Manatee Avenue near Thirty-First Street. deal handled by Walter Hardin of F. Emory Sharp Realty.
The Bradenton Life Saving Corps convenes its second meeting of the season Tuesday evening at Recreation Hall. The session starts at 7 oclock and all members and interested parties are urged to attend.
D. H. Freeman and Charles Long returned from the northern part of the state and visited the Girls Industrial school in Ocala. They found the institution in fine condition and expressed enthusiasm about its state.
James Thompson, a Black man, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff C. D. Blackwelder and jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge after his car crashed into a tree near Ellenton. Officers report the vehicle was badly damaged in the collision.
The Young Business Men's club will convene this evening at 7 30 at the Dixie Grande. Attendance is urged by organizers for the meeting.
Lorenz Willig hosted Dr. Thomas Ryan and J B Hauf of Albany on a gulf kingfishing trip yesterday. They caught an even chosen beauties. Mr Hauf expressed pleasure as his first success in catching this type of fish after many trips.
The Taxpayers' League postpones its Tuesday night meeting at the courthouse to the following week due to a court session occupying the room. Secretary of the league announces the change.
The Tallant and Groff store will close Wednesday April Sth out of respect for the death of C. D. Groff's mother. Funeral services will be held in O'Brien Suwanee county where the body will be interred.
An article discusses buying a complete kitchen and groceries for the price difference with a Ford car. It notes Palmetto Ford dealers claim such a purchase is possible. It also mentions a phonographic device enabling police to record voices and an inventor who says he can recognize rhythm despite vocal disguise.
The Manatee County court requires McGraw Pennant Park Corporation to appear May 2, 1927 in Bradenton for foreclosure action. Publication of this order will run weekly for four weeks starting April 4, 1927 in The Bradenton Herald.
At a mass meeting Ellen ton citizens arranged a Thursday afternoon lunch for Confederate veterans and reunion visitors arriving at the ramble mansion. Sandwiches and coffee will be served on the Gamble place lawn with plans to feed about 100 people.
The Albritton family held its annual reunion and dinner in the northeast county, honoring J. N. Albritton's birthday. About 120 relatives and friends attended, with a 45 foot long table under oaks. Uncle Doc, 74, attended with son Ben headed for Tampa later.
Corine Gerald an 18 year old girl described as pretty is missing from Bradenton Florida. Police request aid in the search and report she was last seen walking from Manatee toward Bradenton last Tuesday. Authorities have extended the search to St Petersburg and other cities while her father H H Gerald plans to visit those areas.
William Robert Jones age 18 died at home in Manatee due to lockjaw. He was well known in Bradenton and funeral services are set for 10 am Tuesday at Palmetto cemetery with Rev. W. C. Sparkman officiating. Wakeman Funeral Home in charge. Gerald Preston Riley seven months old son of Mr and Mrs H O Riley of Tampa died at 11 am Sunday. Funeral held 10 am Monday at Fogartyville cemetery with Rev. J B Reid officiating. Wakeman Funeral Home in charge.
In chancery Bint to Quiet Title by complainants R Roof R M Arnau A Wyman and E P Green against Clarence Hammott Arthur L Hammatt and others all heirs devisees legatees grantees or claimants to lands described in Section 29 Township 34 Range 17 East Manatee County Florida. Notice requires appearance on May 1 1927 or defaults will be entered. Published in Braden ton Herald four consecutive weekly issues.
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