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Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

8

Cemetery land dispute stirs city council and citizens

Sarasota faces a cemetery land question as council weighs buying 20 lots from Burns Realty at 100 dollars each. A citizens meeting urged rescinding the purchase, while Mayor and committee review city acreage and enclosure limits amid sea wall funding talks. Christian Endeavor officers elected later in the piece.

Tampa Sarasota Burns Burns Realty Company Jone J. H. Lord Messrs Frank A. Walpole A. L. Joiner C. E. Hitchings Harry L. Higel Colonel Gillespie Cemebeen Higel Walpole McFarland Net

Indianola Resort and Development Co to be Formed

Indianola Development Co to be incorporated to develop the Barney estate on Sarasota Bay. More than half the estate already spoken for with four five acre tracts sold for citrus groves and plans for five and ten acre groves. Work to clear land and begin October 1 with electric lights, improved parkway, and free privileges for buyers. Capt. J Malcombson to visit in September. Mrs Helen Brooks Smith enthusiastic about Sarasota Bay district.

Indianola Resort & Development Company Barney Sarasota Bay J. Malcombson New York Helen Brooks Smith Sarasota

Baltimore Men Plan Sarasota Truck Line

Mr F M Johnston his wife and four children and Mr Julien Marsden from Baltimore decided to stay in Sarasota and start a modern truck hauling service. They have rented Ward's house on Palm avenue near Hudson bayou and expect to operate between northern cities. They praise the climate and Sarasota bay as one of the most beautiful waterways.

F. M. Johnston Julien Marsden Baltimore Sarasota Mr. Ward Palm Avenue Hudson Bayou Sarasota Bay

Death of T Dunkin Paret Shocks Stroudsburg Community

Mr T Dunkin Paret died suddenly in Sarasota Florida on August 7th in his 83rd year. He was a prominent Stroudsburg businessman founder of the Tanite Company with emery wheels and had long regional influence. Survived by his widow Mary W MacNutt and stepson Harold A Clark. Burial planned in Sarasota with a memorial service later.

T. Dunkin Paret Sarasota Florida Paret New York Battery Park Tanite Company Kitson Stroudsburgs Emery Trade Bessie Sutphen Carrie G. Clark Chester Connecticut Stroudsburg Mary W Charles J. MacNutt Harold A. Clark

Proposed Crescent Beach Drive Could Form Scenic New Route

Editor notes strong support for a five and a half mile Crescent Beach drive linking Crescent Beach to Sarasota via Uncle Ben Stickney’s and Edson Keith’s land. Benefits cited include avoiding homes, using an existing west line road, crossing the bay at its narrowest point, and proximity to valuable rock deposits for road building.

Crescent Beach Sarasota Key Uncle Ben ‘Stickney Keith Manatee County Ben Stickney Crescent ‘Beach

Sarasota Clean-Up Drive Aims for A More Attractively City

The city conducts a cleanup campaign to make Sarasota more appealing to residents and visitors. Citizens are urged to cooperate to achieve a bigger, cleaner Sarasota.

Sarasota

Miss Harrison Weds Rev. Sanders in Morning Ceremony

Miss Sallie C. Harrison and Rev. Wm. Ira Sanders were married at six o clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Messer. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A. J. Beck with intimate friends present. Afterward the bride and party traveled for a short Florida honeymoon. they will reside at Punta Gorda where Sanders serves as pastor.

Zeke Messer Sallie C. Harrison Ira Sanders Punta Gorda A. J. Beck The Baptist Church C. M. Howard Alice Willie Beck J. D. Jones Little Florence L. A. Rudd Lorene Estelle Lottie Munson Effie Tucker Florida Rev. Sanders Miss Sallie Sarasota Bradentown

Large dairy venture eyed for Sarasota Bay district

Mr. A Reuther visited Sarasota to assess locating a dairy after purchasing the Sarasota Dairy and Produce Company. He cites favorable climate soil and growing season for dairy development and predicts this area could become a leading dairy region with potential New Zealand families joining. Mrs Reuther and five children left New York and are due in Sarasota to join the dairy farm southeast of the city.

Sarasota Bay District Sarasota Reuther New Zealand New York

Lemon Bay Fish and Ice Company Planned Packing Plant

Englewood residents welcome a Lemon Bay Fish and Ice Company project with a packing house and ice plant. Harry Rigby wins the contract for the pier and packing house with completion aimed for Sept 10, power plant and machinery to follow, and June operation target for the ice plant. Cliff Martin leads the venture as president, citing Gulf coast fishing strength and transportation hurdles to be overcome for a new era of prosperity in the Englewood district.

Englewood West Coast Lemon Bay Fish and Ice Company Clifford Martin Harry Rigby Lemon Bay Gulf Coast Martin Wood District Sarasota

Knight-Taylor Wedding At Florida House

Miss Louise Catherine Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Knight and Mr Roma T Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Walter Taylor of Osprey were married at the Florida House by Justice of the Peace C O Teate. Only family attended with Aunt Mrs Mason of Bartow as the single out of town guest. The couple left for a bridal tour visiting Orlando Jacksonville Daytona and Okeechobee returning Tuesday night and will reside at 323 Seventh Street Sarasota.

Louise Catherine Knight A. J. Knight Roma T. Taylor Walter Taylor Osprey Florida House Justice of the Peace C. O. Teate Palmer Trust Sarasota Seventh Street

Friends of Mr J W Baxter Learn of His Critical Illness

The Friends of Mr J W Baxter a former city resident report he is in a critical condition at Artesia New Mexico where he has lived for three years for the benefit of his health.

J. W. Baxter Baxter Artesia New Mexico

Sarasota Advertisements Offer Bargains to Readers

Read the Times advertisements to find weekly bargains from local merchants aiming to curb price complaints and attract more business. Build your list of wants and patronize the merchants helping to grow a bigger Sarasota.

Times Sarasota

Alleged Booze Runners Arrested in Miami

Deputy Sheriffs Guilford Green and Frank McDade were arrested by Federal officers in Miami on charges of boarding the British vessel Molly O before customs inspection and transporting liquor from Bimini. The captain of the Molly O identified the two men as boarders who raided the ship and removed liquor. The liquor was turned over and no report was filed.

Miami Guilford Green Frank McDade Bimini Bahamas Green Infantry

Mrs Jones and daughters to visit Savannah guest of Volney J Jones

Mrs M C Jones and her daughters Ava and Myra plan to travel Sunday to Savannah Georgia to stay for four weeks as guests of Volney B Jones.

M. C. Jones Ava Myra Savannah Volney B. J Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

ASK Council Bundy Matheny Ninth Street Osprey Avenue Christian Endeavorers Palma Sola Southwestern Christian Endeavor Convention Bay Island C. W. Latham R. C. Parvin Lawrence Dowd Ronald Halgrin Ft. Myers Doris Hampton M. L. Weiner New Pearce Eleanor Woolstair Katherine Prime Isadore Munson Tenth Legion John Adams Society J. H. Faubel Frank Pearce M. E. Bundy Indianola Development CO MR. T. Dunkin Paret Third Street Mr. Paret Manasota Beresford Prior Prior Geo. L. Thacker Uncle Ben Crescent Head Harrison A. Reuther Sarasota Dairy and Produce Company Ping House Knight—Taylor Dade County Ee
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