City Council Postpones Filling Low Lots and Reappoints Works Member
At a Monday night meeting the city council postponed action on filling several low city lots pending objections from owners and a later date. S H Highsmith was reappointed to the board of public works. Ringling’s 96 bond bid for pier reconstruction was accepted with payments schedule. Ordinance No 172 regulating motorboat speed in Hudson Bayou was introduced and passed to protect the dredged channel.
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Commissioner of Public Works
Guenther
Honore
Rudd
McClellan
Peters
Harvey
S. H. Highsmith
Board of Public Works
Highsmith
Ringling
North Arm
Three Lakeland youths injured in Lakeland Tampa road crash
Three young men from Lakeland traveling to Tampa with a fruit laden truck had a flat tire south of Plant City when a Ford sedan squeezed between the truck and the Ford, injuring all. They were taken to Plant City hospital with varying injuries. the driver of the car fled the scene.
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Lakeland
Tampa
Plant City
Ford
Tin Can Tourists Form Local Chapter in City
A local chapter of the Tin Can Tourists was formed at a Tuesday meeting on Osprey avenue campsites. Officers elected include John S. Murdock president Harry E. Merrill secretary B R Nelson J W Brooks and A W Pratt grievance committee. About 86 campers join with more arriving daily and chamber city council leaders plan quick improvements. Senator Campbell urged Sarasota to host the national Tin Can Tourists meeting, potentially bringing thousands to town.
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The
Tin Can Tourists
Osprey Avenue
John S. Murdock
Westbrook
Conn
Harry E. Merrill
Madison
B. R. Nelson
Plainfield
J. W. Brooks
Akron
A. W. Pratt
Pittsfield
Mass
Chamber of Commeres
City Council
Moody
Tin Can Tourist Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Campbell
Sarasota
National Organization of Tin Can
December term county court convenes Monday in Sarasota
Judge W. Y. Perry opens the December term of Sarasota County Court with jurors summoned including Thomas M. Wread Will Mc Farland Geo G Keppler and others. A heavy criminal docket heads the calendar plus numerous civil cases. jurors and citizens anticipate a long session into next week.
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W. Y. Perry
Sarasota County
Thomas M. Wread
Will McFarland
Geo. G. Keppler
E. F. Tayor
H. S. Smith
Geo. E. Hamlin
E. ‘. Silva
Riley Campbell
J. D. Hazen
Frank Higel
James Halton
Thomas Arnold
Julius Warren
Ed McDonald
Rufus Sanders
W. Wilon
H. P. Anderson
John Thomas
Lige Davis
Norman Nichols
Jim Williams
Bud Jones
Frank Williams
Pay Boss
Albert Hamilton
W. W. White
Aaron Tyson
Willie McMillian
Frank Redd
Hinson
Lizzie Abram
Annie Elam
Jacob Miller
R. N. Donker
Plainiff
G. W. Robinson
A. D. Albritton
J. A. Cook
Aaron Bell
Mathew Dixon
Davis Dixon
Dixon Fish Co
G. Murphy
W. J. Bryan
Angela Fatke
Geo. Copestake
Eliza J. Copestake
Beautiful New Boat On Way To Sarasota
Dr Uilery received a letter from a friend in Southport North Carolina saying the Zalophus a new houseboat owned by John Ringuing lies in Southport harbor awaiting favorable weather to go to Jacksonville where the owner and companions will board and sail to Sarasota. The Zalophus is expected to reach Sarasota in about two months and is described as one of the finest and most comfortable houseboats afloat in American waters.
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Dr. Uilery
Southport
N.C
John Ringuing
Jacksonville
Pmc
Sarasota
Times
Allery
N. C
16th Wedding Anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Gates
A reception for Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Gates marks their 16th wedding anniversary. Held Friday from 2 to 5 at their Manatee residence, they are celebrated pioneers known by longtime residents. Guests are asked to call during the hours and no presents be sent.
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E. F. Grates
Manatee
Gates
Eall
Manly Jail Works Wins Bid for New County Jail Equipment
The Sarasota county board awarded Manly Jail Works of Dalton the $4,900 contract to install new jail equipment in the county building on Ninth street within 90 days. Pauly Jail Building Co of Albany, Ga., bid $4,890. The board also set officials’ bonds, approved exemptions, and addressed property valuations and relief requests.
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Ninth Street
Mo i
Manly Jail Works
Dalton
Spe
Pauly Jail Building Company
Albany
Board of Public Instructions
First National Bank
Bank of
Chas. S. Curry
Curry
Sarasota County
Sarasota Predicted as One of Florida's Largest Cities
Senator Thomas J. Campbell told Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce that Sarasota could become one of the state’s largest cities. He cited West Palm Beach’s growth driven by planning, advertising, a dedicated band, trees, and a sun dance. County figures like Edwards and Hunter agreed Sarasota has a prime site and potential for great civic development.
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Sarasota
Thomas J. Campbell
Sarasota County
Florida
West Palm Beach
Campbell
Palm Beach
Edwards
Senate
C. W. Hunter
Marion County
Mr. Hunter
Hunter
Sarasota Baptist pastor Dr. Beck to mark 51 years in ministry
The Sarasota Baptist church plans a December 17 celebration for Dr. A. J. Beck reaching fifty one years as a gospel minister. A gathering December 1 5 at 3 pm will include Tampa Bay ministers to discuss the association meeting followed by a 6 pm collation on the parsonage lawn and evening talks.
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A. J. Beck
Sarasota Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Tampa Bay Association
Women’s Missionary Union
Jr. Beck
Sarasota Welcomes Half Million Dollar Apartment Project
The Palm avenue project by Mr. McAnsh and associates shows growing progress as the roof goes on and many units near plastering. Carmen and Company modules furnish the structure with Archibald Hardware handling furniture and fittings. McAnsh and partners plan further developments after visiting Sarasota.
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Palm Avenue
McAnsh
Sarasota
Carmen & Company
Archibald Hardware Co
Wm. I. Schmidt
Wm. Craig
Byran MccAnsh
Chicago
Automatic Telephone Service for Sarasota Seen
Prominent Peninsular Telephone officials say Sarasota will get a full automatic exchange, the best of its size south of the Ohio river, by next season. At a Hotel Watrous dinner, they outlined plans to charge about $4.50 a month for a business line with automatic service.
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Peninsular Telephone Company
Sarasota
Ohia
Tampa
Hotel Watrous
Pffcces
Chamber of Commerce
Diwanis Club
W. A. Lathrop
Telephone Company
Ohio River
W. G. Brotein
Gulf of Mexico
Brorein
Sarasota Theatre Shows Good Pictures This Winter
Sarasota residents enjoy the Sarasota Theatre program under Mr Ragland with Wednesday evenings drawing strong crowds. He donated proceeds from two films to the American Legion and the Athletic Association, reflecting the theatre’s public spirit.
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Sarasota Theatre
Ragland
American Legion
the Athletic Association
Florida Annual Conference Opens in Tampa on Dec 13
On Wednesday December 13 the Florida Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene at Hyde Park M E Church in Tampa with Bishop Ainsworth presiding. Rev E Watt Smith of Sarasota will travel to attend the opening and supporters hope for his continuation as pastor.
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Florida
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hyde Park M. E
Tampa
Ainsworth
E. Watt. Smith
Sarasota
Smith
Mr G W Robinson Buys Navajo Sanitorium Property
Mr G W Robinson purchased the Navajo Sanitorium property at a special master’s sale for 15060 dollars after promoters led by Dr Y Nabona failed to complete plans for an Indian baths and chiropractic clinic. The site is suitable for a club house apartment house or sanitarium and Robinson’s exact plan remains undisclosed.
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G. W. Robinson
Y. Nabona
City Grants Tax Break for McAnsh Apartment Project
At a Friday night city council meeting, Ralph Caples presented for a new half million dollar apartment project on Palm Avenue. The city leases Lot 10, Block 1, First Addition to Inwood Park from Andrew McAnsh for ten years, with annual rent equal to local taxes. The arrangement effectively waives city taxes on the building for the contract term to attract investment and spur further development.
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Ralph Caples
Palm Avenue
McAnsh
Inwood Park
Andrew McAnsh
Sarasota
MecAnsh
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E. F. Gates
Manly
C. H. Johnson
American Surety Company
J. D. Anderson
T. A. Hughes
D. C. Broadway
S. E. Olson
A. Clark
J. K. Martin
E. J. Bacon
Justice of the Peace
Bacon
G. L. Thacker
Jo Gill
Addie Smith
C. O. Teate
L. J. Miller
Teate
A. J. Russell
Osprey
A. B. Edwards
E. E. Olp
Bee Ridge Farms
Road Rock
Baptists
DR. Beck
Mammoth
Methodists OF Florida
Navaso Sanitorium
MR. McAnsh
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