Three Candidates Fail to Qualify in Primary
The county commissioners ruled that J. J. Bellamy T. L Livermore and Riley Campbell failed to file required second expense statements under the Trammell Act and were omitted from the June primary ballot. The board approved candidate lists, bonds, and banking arrangements, and set a June 2 meeting to prepare the primary ballot boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bellamy
T. L Livermore
Riley Campbell
Florida
Circuit Court
Hillsborough County
Franklin P. Dean
W. F. Hancock
J. J. Crowley
J. F. Hancock
Bank of Sarasota
Turner Store June Sale Promises Bargains in Dry Goods Clothing
The Times advertises Turner's June Sale offering bargains in dry goods and men’s and women’s clothing. The sale runs ten days to move summer stock and make room for fast goods, a longtime custom to benefit the public. Turner Company has a reputation for standard merchandise at low prices within sound business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Turner
Turner Company
Lower interest rate on farm loans announced
Washington reports a reduction in the interest rate charged to farmers by federal land banks from 6 to 5 percent. The change takes effect tomorrow, announced by Commissioner Lobdell of the Farm Loan Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lobdell
Farm Loan Board
Glass on Roads Causes Trouble for Motorists
Motorists complain about broken glass on highways tossed by unknown persons. The shattered glass damages tires and creates crash risk as drivers swerve to avoid it.
Tablet memorial honors Hoyt of Naval Academy class of 1914
In Annapolis a simple ceremony unveiled a tablet in Dahlgren Hall recognizing Lieut. Henry Willet Hoyt of Clearwater Florida who was killed in the ZR-2 disaster last August. Hoyt was a Naval Academy graduate and the tablet stands beside one for Lieut. Coyle from the same accident.
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Annapolis
Henry Willet Hoyt
Clearwater
Fla
Naval Academy
Hull
England
Lieut. Hoyt
Dahlgren Hall
Tarpon Record Week Greatly Boosted by Local Catches
Thompson and Company on the dock reports a strong tarpon week despite rough weather. Names, addresses, catch dates and weights include Mrs. R. C. Thompson Sarasota May 25 126 lbs spoon and Lloyd Ireland Tampa May 26 72 lbs plug among others from Florida and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson & Company
R. C. Thompson
Sarasota
Spoon
W. L. Pearsall
P. Riggsbee
Tampa
Lloyd Ireland
Mitchell Noble
Plug
J. T. Bowen
C. R. Roberts
W. A. Hammond
Robertsdale
Ala
C. C. Strahiey
Philadelphia
J. H. Bonacker
D. P. Cassidy
Elmer Whittle
Candidates to Address Voters Monday Night in Sarasota
Candidates in Sarasota plan to address voters Monday night June 5 after a shift from June 3. Organizers expect strong turnout as the county campaign continues with hearings for the issues and candidate claims. If weather allows the meeting will be on the vacant lot west of the Hotel Watrous. otherwise at the school house or Woman's Club.
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Sarasota
Watrous
Woman's Club
Capital Removal Meeting Set for June 13 in Palatka
Palatka May 30 The Capital Removal Association will hold its next meeting in Palatka on Tuesday June 13. Avcine Secretary Hart announced after a conference with George H Wilder of Plant City, the organization president. Thirty county representatives have been recommended for the board of directors. Hon A B Edwards will represent Sarasota County at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palatka
Capital Removal Association
Avcine
Hart
George H. Wilder
Plant City
A. B. Edwards
Sarasota County
Banks Closed All Day Saturday For Jeff Davis Birthday
Banks will be closed all day Saturday in observance of Jeff Davis' birthday. Patrons with Friday payrolls are urged to complete banking before Saturday.
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Jeff Davis
Graduation program for Sahasota County Junior High class
The Sahasota County Junior High Beech WGT class held a graduation program last Friday in the auditorium with 25 graduates. Aunt Sophronia At College opened the program with a comedy drama, followed by solos and a diploma presentation by Supt. T. W. Yarbrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahasota County
Beech Wget
Sophronia
Fred Miller
Carroll Drake
Edgar Curry
Ben Parrish
Martha Robb
Dorothy Jones
Lillian Clark
Doris Beyer
Velma Bellamy
Mary Curry
Gerald Ludwig
Hazel Curry
Building Permits Indicate Strong Sarasota Construction
Building operations in Sarasota hold up well with a likely record that may surpass last year's strong totals. Permit activity includes new residences for A H Hammond, C M Howard Lumber, A B Roehr, Irene Colson, J W Madison, John Joyner, and Edward Heath, plus a residence addition by Mason Hunt and remodeling of a Park street home. Estimated costs range from 300 to 2,000 dollars.
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Sarasota
A. H. Hammond
C. M. Howard Lumber Company
A. B. Roehr
Mason Hunt
Orange Avenue
Irene Colson
J. W. Madison
John Joyner
Edward Heath
Park Street
Levy's Mid-Summer Sacrifice Sale Opens Friday
Levy's big sale opens this Friday and runs for ten days. P H Levy aims to clear summer stock to make room for fall goods arriving soon. Levy has a strong merchant reputation and expects high reader turnout at his store during the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Levy
Pearsall Sets 1000 Percent Tarpon Catch Record
W L Pearsall out tarpon fishing with a party near Sarasota when his first strike proved a fine tarpon. He landed the fish after about an hour, claiming a 1000 percent average and planning to maintain it. He photographed the catch to share with friends in the North.
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W. L. Pearsall
Pearsall
Silver Kings
Mr. Pearsall
White Way Lighting Contract Won By Pierce Electric
Board of public works awards the White Way material and installation to Pierce Electric Company of Tampa for about 3500 dollars. Work starts soon and will be completed within 60 days using regular force, improving Main Street from the railroad to the hay and signaling Sarasota’s ongoing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Main Street
Pierce Electric Company of
Tampa
Sarasota
Valuable Diamond Recovered by Mr. Wread
Mrs. Edward Heath Jr lost a diamond ring valued at $800 months ago. Contractor M L Wread, remodeling on Park Street, located the missing ring after lifting a sewer line, where it had lodged about 20 feet from the house. Mrs Heath, summering in the North, will be glad to learn the ring is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heath, Jr
Body of Drowned Purser Recovered Near Bradenton
The body of Ernest W. Hopffgarten, former purser of the steamer Jessie B. Adams, was found Saturday by fishermen returning to Sarasota from a bay trip. He disappeared Wednesday. authorities deem no coroner's inquest necessary. The body was taken to Fogartyville cemetery beside his wife and daughter Eloise, who drowned in Long Island Sound.
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Ernest W. Hopffgarten
Jessie B. Adams
Sarasota
Charles Ducknall
Tampa
Florida
Tampa Bay
Geo. L. Thacker
Fogartyville
Bradentown
Key West
Scotland
Germany
Man Lands 67-Pound Tarpon for Belle Haven Inn Office
Elmer Whittle pursued a tarpon on Saturday and secured a 67 pound fish. The tarpon was shipped to Fort Myers for mounting by an expert, destined for the Belle Haven Inn office.
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Belle Haven Inn
Elmer Whittle
Whittle
Texas
Fort Myers
Petty Thieves Enter Dr Halton's Garage
Between 8 and midnight Wednesday thieves forced entry to Dr Joseph Halton's Ninth street garage, broke open a medicine case, and stole several items. They also took an army blanket from Mrs Halton's car. No suspects yet, police vow to nab the culprits and curb the frequent petty thefts.
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Joseph Halton
Ninth Street
Mrs. Redd heads for Woodstock Vermont for summer visit
Mrs. Frank Redd and two younger children departed on the noon train today bound for Woodstock Vermont, her old home city, to spend the summer with relatives.
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Frank Redd
Woodstock
City to vote on 75000 bond for pier reconstruction
City council to hold a special bond election on Monday July 3 to authorize 75000 for rebuilding the recreation pier and pavilion. Plans from A C Price earned the best prize but will be integrated with others. improved facilities aim to attract winter visitors and boaters.
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City Pier
A. C. Price
The
Times
Richardson Family Returns From Summer Trip to Leonminster
Mr and Mrs L L Richardson and daughters return to Leonminster Massachusetts after a summer trip. They hold large business interests calling them there early. The family aided the Presbyterian church and Woman's Club with music and talent. Mr Richardson owns property in Sarasota and plans to return with his family in the fall seeking a permanent home.
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L. L. Richardson
Leonminster
Mass
Richardson
Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Club
Sarasota
Sarasota Defends Credit for Tarpon Catches
Sarasota officials dispute a St. Petersburg based Tampa Tribune claim that tarpon caught near New Pass, south of Anna Maria, belong to St. Petersburg. They note New Pass is visible from Sarasota and urge fairer, accurate reporting. Mr. Geo W Blackburn has contacted the Tribune to rectify the widespread miscrediting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
St. Petersburg
Tampa Tribune
Sarasota
New Pass
the Tribune
Anna Maria
Sunshine City
Citrus canker found in Davie Florida near Everglades
Ft. Lauderdale May 31 report citrus canker has been found at Davie a settlement in the Everglades about nine miles from here Plant Commissioner Newell and Inspector Stirling are leading efforts to stamp out the disease.
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Ft. Lauderdale
Davie
Everglades
Newell
Stirling
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Board of County Commissioners
Lemon Avenue
Reveille
Clifford Townsend
J. W. Crawford
Lew
Pineapple Avenue
Fifth Street
Commissioner of Public Works
L. E. Reno
Williams Street
City of
P. C. Tarpon
White Way
MR. Wread
MR. Elmer Whittle
DR. Halton
MR. Richardson
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