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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
5
A B Edwards Real Estate Investments Ad
An advertisement for A B Edwards offering real estate investments loans and insurance services. It markets property financing options and insurance products to potential clients seeking home and commercial property support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Edwards
Adv
Miss Claudia Bradley in Sarasota on insurance business
Miss Claudia Bradley is in Sarasota for business connected with an insurance company.
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Claudia Bradley
Sarasota
Market Items and Local Visit Highlighted in Mini Notices
Market baskets at the Handy Shop for 10 cents and Ward's Fruit Cake at 12 cents per pound appear alongside a small local note. Mrs. W. M. Hay of Limestone visits sister Mrs. Cecil Lamb for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Shop
W. M. Hay
Limestone
Cecil Lamb
Edwards Offers A B Edwards Loan On First Mortgage
A. B. Edwards proposes a loan of a few thousand dollars secured by a first mortgage. The offer outlines a loan arrangement with Edwards as the lender. The document implies a private financing setup and specifies security terms.
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A. B. Edwards
Iverson Weekend Tampa Business Trip
J. L. Iverson made a weekend business trip to Tampa combining pleasure with professional duties.
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J. L. Iverson
Tampa
Turner Co Semi annual Sale Opens Friday
The Turner Co announces a semi annual sale starting Friday December eighth. Tampa visitors Mrs Carrie S Abbe Mrs E J Bright and Mrs Myron Spencer were in town on Wednesday. Arnold Studio showcases art and novelty goods. Mr and Mrs Fros L Patton of Chicago are in town for the winter and may settle here permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Co
Carrie S. Abbe
E. J. Bright
Myron Spencer
Tampa
Turner Co Semi Annual Sale Opens Bargains Across Departments
The Turner Company launches its semi annual sale featuring bargains in every department. Shoppers can expect discounts on a wide range of merchandise as storewide promotions run for a limited period. The event highlights competitive pricing and value offers for local customers.
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Turner Co
Royal arch degree conferred on three by Sarasota Chapter
The royal arch degree was conferred upon a class of three last Tuesday by Sarasota Chapter No. 35, adding new members to the Masonic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Mrs L L Arnold Plans Brief Florida Trip
Mrs L L Arnold travels from Haines City to Bartow and then returns home after a week away, visiting during the trip.
Eastman Kodaks Sold at Arnold Studio for Low Price
A line of Eastman Kodaks is offered at The Arnold Studio with emphasis on best value for the money. The ad stresses affordable pricing and wide selection for photographers seeking economical choices.
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Eastman Kodaks
Arnold Studio
New York Store Expands Gift Lineup
The New York Store announces a broader selection of useful gifts, promising a bigger line than ever to shoppers seeking practical, appealing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Wood Arrives From Onset To Reunite With Family
Mr L A Wood arrived from Onset Massachusetts Sunday night joining his wife and daughter who have been here for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wood
Onset
Mass
Christmas photograph bookings at The Arnold Studio
Miss Katherine McClellan has returned from Northampton Mass and is pursuing interests at McClellan Park. The Arnold Studio offers guaranteed satisfaction and invites customers to book early for holiday photographs.
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Arnold Studio
Katherine McClellan
Northampton
Mass
McClellan Park
New York Family Spends Winter at Palms Villa
Mr and Mrs Stanley Longmire and three daughters from Wellsle Hill New York arrived Tuesday to spend the winter at Palms Villa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Longmire
Wellsle Hill, N. Y
Palms Villa
Royal Society Embroidery Cotton Shades by Turner Co
Royal Society Embroidery Cotton comes in all shades offered by The Turner Co. This notice highlights available color range and the company behind the product.
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Royal Society
The
Turner Co
Walpole Family Auto Trip To Tampa
Mr and Mrs Frank A Walpole and their children journeyed to Tampa during the past week and returned home Friday after the trip.
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Frank A. Walpole
Tampa
New York Store Promises Useful Gifts and Stock On Hand
The store promotes practical presents and highlights available stock with prices aimed to please customers.
Welcome Home for Madam Ross in Fruitville Return
Friends greet Madam Ross on her return from Brooklyn to the home of her sons in Fruitville, sharing a hearty welcome and warm wishes for her settling in back home.
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Madam Ross
Brooklyn
Fruitville
Spot Cash Grocery Coupon Book Offer
Save 5 percent by buying goods from Spot Cash Grocery. Purchase a coupon book and enjoy immediate discount on purchases. Phone 51 for details.
Manatee hosts sixtieth wedding anniversary
Hon. Wm. M. Taylor with his wife and two children attended the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Gates at Manatee last Friday.
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Wm. M. Taylor
E. T. Gates
Manatee
Bargains and All Items Noted in Brief
Brief item notes bargains across categories with scant details. No clear parties, places, or dates are identified in the readable text. Further text would be needed to specify items or locations.
Baxter Plans Return to Sarasota From Des Moines
J. W. Baxter, now in Des Moines Indiana, writes he is arranging plans to return to Sarasota and expects to be here in a few weeks.
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J. W. Baxter
Des Moines, In
Sarasota
Keener Buys Beef Hides at East Main Street Market
Keener offers cash for beef hides. See him before selling or call at his East Main Street market.
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Keener
East Main Street
Mrs. Longacre Returns from Tampa Infirmary
Mrs. I. W. Longacre returned from three weeks as a patient at Plant Park Infirmary in Tampa and is greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Longacre
Tampa
Plant Park Infirmary
Infantry Drill at Naval Armory Report
Training units conducted an infantry drill at the naval armory showcasing readiness and discipline amid routine practice. Marines coordinated movements, weapon handling, and squad formations under supervising officers.
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Naval Armory
Henry Therrien Leaves for West Coast Train Trip
Henry Therrien left today on the noon train for Los Angeles and San Francisco California. T. W. Coleman of Eutaw Alabama returned there this morning after a three days visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Therrien
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
T. W. Coleman
Eutaw, Ala
Richard Kindig and Ella Roush Called to Philadelphia
Mr. C. O. Richard Kindig and his sister Mrs. Ella Roush are in Philadelphia for business matters.
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C. O. Richard Kindig
Ella Roush
Philadelphia
Mrs Waller Returns Home After Southern Visit
Mrs C F Waller has finished three months visiting relatives and friends in Jacksonville and Alabama and returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Waller
Jacksonville
Points
Alabama
Sims Makes Business Trip to Braden Town
J Pierpoint Sims Sarasota agent for the Seaboard Air Line railway company made a Saturday business trip to Braden town on railway related matters.
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J. Pierpoint Sims
Sarasota
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Bradentown
Local families return home after visit
Mr and Mrs Werner Jones of Bartow and Dr and Mrs W S Irvin of Lakeland returned home Saturday after a few days’ stay with K M Hebb and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Jones
Bartow
W. S. Irvin
Lakeland
K. M. Hebb
Mrs Miller and Ruth Truesdell Rent Ha zen Bungalow
Mrs. Walter F. Miller and her niece Miss Ruth Truesdell from Binghamton New York arrived last week for the winter and have rented the Ha zen bungalow on Morrill street for the season.
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Walter F. Miller
Ruth Truesdell
Binghamton, N. Y
Hazen
Morrill Street
Grocery room occupied by Ralph McQueen to be rebuilt
Contractors are altering the business room once used by Ralph McQueen for a grocery. An automobile store is planned to move into the renovated space after completion.
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Ralph McQueen
Sunset Park hosts visit ends with Williams return to Atlanta
Mr and Mrs Church A Williams who stayed with Major and Mrs Chas A Browne at their Sunset Park home left for Atlanta Georgia on Tuesday morning establishing their return after the visit.
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Church A. Williams
Major
Chas. A. Browne
Sunset Park
Atlanta, Ga
Mrs Abbe Hosts New England Friends at Sarasota Key Picnic
Mrs Abbe and a group of New England friends enjoyed an annual picnic at the Buchanan place on Sarasota Key last Friday. The day was pleasant and most delightfully spent.
Keener's Market Buys Calves Hogs and Beef Cattle
Keener's Market on East Main Street offers cash for calves hogs and beef cattle. Customers can call phone 54 for inquiries and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keener’s Market
East Main Street
Winter Visit of Dr A C Bear and Wife at Potter Dunn Bungalow
Dr A C Bear and his wife have arrived for the winter from their summer home in St Charles Minnesota and are comfortably settled in the Dunn bungalow at Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bear
St. Charles
Minn
Dunn Bungalow
Potter
John Ringling Hosts Ince Stars in Los Angeles
Motion Picture News notes illustrations show John Ringling entertaining Ince screen stars in Los Angeles during events tied to the Barnum Bailey circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motion Picture News
John Ringling
Ince
Los Angeles
McFarland Auction Features Household Items
McFarland will sell a home made number eight tin wash boiler with cover for seventy five cents. A sixteen ounce planished copper boiler number eight sells for four dollars.
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McFarland
London and Chicago pair to occupy Sarasota winter bungalow
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd H. Cloud of London Ohio and Mrs. J A Jenkins of Chicago mother of Mrs Cloud arrived in Sarasota on Monday and will occupy the Jenkins bungalow at Siesta for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd H. Cloud
London
Ohio
J. A. Jenkins
Chicago
Haydens Arrive at Hayden Villa Winter Retreat in Potter
Mr and Mrs F J Hayden of Sioux City Iowa have arrived at their winter home Hayden Villa near Potter and will spend the cold months there in an ideal climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Hayden
Sioux City
Iowa
Hayden Villa
Potter
Mrs Guenther and Mrs Adam Attend Bazaar in Valrico
Mrs F H Guenther and Mrs W J Adam depart tomorrow for Tampa to visit Miss Kate Jackson and attend the Bazaar at Valrico. They plan to return Sunday.
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F. H. Guenther
W. J. Adam
Tampa
Kate Jackson
Valrico
Walter Dunn Installs Delco Lighting at West Coast Home
Walter Dunn is having a Delco lighting plant installed in his handsome residence near Potter. The work should finish within a day or two, completing a bungalow noted as one of the prettiest on the West Coast.
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Walter Dunn
Delco
Potter
Yancey Opens Grocery In Weida Hotel Block
L. T. Yancey formerly of Washington D C opens a grocery in the Weida hotel block occupying half of the room previously used by Keener the meat market man. Both now operate in the same room.
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L. T. Yancey
Washington, D. C
Keener
Holmes and Dunham Families Arrive for Bee Ridge Season
Mr. and Mrs. Geo F Holmes and their son, along with Mr. and Mrs. B F Dunham and their son, came from Plymouth Massachusetts on Tuesday. They traveled to Bee Ridge where the Holmeses own a bungalow to be shared for the season by both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Holmes and Son
B. F. Dunham and Son
Plymouth
Mass
Bee Ridge
Burns to Move as Elliott to Occupy Gulf Stream House
I. R. Burns received a wire from Howard Elliott indicating arrival in Sarasota the first of next week. Elliott and his wife will occupy the residence on Gulf Stream avenue presently held by Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. Burns
Howard Elliott
Sarasota
Elliott
Burns
Gulf Stream Avenue
Social Visit At Sarasota Bay Hostesses Home
Mrs. Elese Elliott visited at Mrs. Hemingway's home on Annes Court Sarasota Bay to meet Mrs. General Riggin with Mrs. Hemingway hosting last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elese Elliott
Robert A. Hemingway
General Riggin
Mrs. Hemingway
Annescourt
Sarasota Bay
Ashbys Return to Sarasota Friends Welcome Them
Mr and Mrs A H Ashby and daughters Janet and May have returned to Sarasota and taken rooms at Mrs McKee s home on Seventh street. Friends express delight at their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ashby
Janet
May
Sarasota
Seaboard Air Line Engineer Visits Sarasota Bee Ridge Station
H B Cartwright assistant engineer for Seaboard Air Line was in Sarasota Friday to oversee the work on the new combined passenger and freight station at Bee Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Cartwright
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Sarasota
Cartwright
Bee Ridge
Sarasota O. E. S. Holds Officer Election Tonight
The Sarasota Chapter O. E. S. to elect officers at the regular meeting in the Masonic Hall this evening. All members urged to attend. Also listed are book features including The Invisible Balance Sheet The World for Sale The Leatherwood God Howell Rainbow's End Beach To the Minute Green The Lion's Share Bennett Mr. Britling Sees It Through Wells Library Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Masonic Hall
Parker the
Leatherwood God
Howell
Green
Bennett Mr. Britling
Wells Library Committee
Church Supper Postponed by Woman's Auxiliary
A Presbyterian church meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary decided to postpone the planned supper at the Woman's Club House set for Saturday evening December 16th.
Christmas Vesper Service Planned as Annual Event
The club will hold the Christmas Vesper Service this year on Sunday December 24 in charge by Mrs. Jack Halton and Mrs. Edwin Browne. The previous year's service was enjoyed and inspired the annual continuation.
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Jack Halton
Edwin Browne
New Year's Ball Planned by Local Clubwomen
One social highlight of the season is the New Year's Ball to be held at the Woman's Club House on New Year's night. The committee includes Mrs. Ralph Caples Mrs. H D Belt Mrs. John Burker and Mrs Cc N Thompson. Admission is 50 cents per person or a dollar per couple.
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Ralph Caples
H. D. Belt
John Burker
Cc. N. Thompson
Club Tea A Tea at Woman's Club House Friday
A tea to benefit school programs is hosted by the Educational Committee this Friday afternoon at three at the Woman's Club House. Hostesses are Mrs. D H Harrison and Miss Hazel Harrison. Attendees are invited to bring sewing and enjoy a social afternoon. An ana pipiens feature has been provided.
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Woman’s Club
D. H. Harrison
Hazel Harrison
Enana Pipiens
Woman's Club Meeting Outlines Program and Speaker
The Woman's Club schedules a Monday afternoon gathering at 2 30. Mrs C F Major of Palmetto will present a paper on The By Products of Manatee County. Miss Etha Weaver of Rockford NJ will perform two piano numbers. Reports from the County Federation will be given and business matters discussed.
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Woman’s Club
Manatee County
C. F. Major
Palmetto
Etha Weaver
Rockford
Music Department Greets Chairman Mrs Edwin Brown
The department welcomed Chairman Mrs Edwin Brown last Monday afternoon amid holiday attendance. Mrs Browne outlined plans for the coming season including a Japanese operetta after the holidays with parts assigned and first practice set for Saturday afternoon.
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Edwin Brown
Silver Tea for Woman's Auxiliary at Guenther Home
Mrs. F. H. Guenther and Mrs. W. J. Adam hosted a Thursday silver tea for the Presby terr an Woman's Auxiliary at the Guenther home. The remodeled residence featured scarlet and green decor with guests welcomed by the hostesses and Mrs. C. W. Latham. Caven and Miss Nellie Speirs served refreshments while Misses Etha Weaver Alice Howard and Beryl Bee poured tea coffee and chocolate. A social hour followed with guests given a tour of the elegant rooms reflecting the couple's refined taste.
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F. H. Guenther
W. J. Adam
Presbyteria
Guenther
C. W. Latham
Caven
Nellie Speirs
Think About The Library In Your Community
The Endicott bulletin urges residents to support the library as a civic cornerstone offering access to knowledge, self improvement, and affordable recreation. It emphasizes that library books save cost, foster order, and boost local business, inviting subscriptions at one dollar yearly and noting recently received books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
N. Y
University of the People
Knowledge
Sarasota
Bridge Club Luncheon and Card Games Hosted by Mrs Crawford
The Bridge Club met with Mrs J C Crawford Wednesday for luncheon and card play. Prizes were won by Mrs Carl Thompson and Mrs Yohe. The next meeting will be at Mrs Matheny's home Wednesday December 27.
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Bridge Club
J. C Crawford
Carl Thompson
Yohe
County Federation Meets at Palmetto in Busy Session
Mana tee County Federation of Women's Clubs holds a two-session meeting in Palmetto with over 100 members. Bradenton's Mrs. Josiah Warn elected president after Bachman resigns. Sarasota absent due to member death. Program includes music, lectures, and a March 20 return to Bradenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Federation
Robinson
Terra Celta
T. J. Bachman
Friday Literary Club
Bradentown
Jack Halton
Josiah Warn
Wm. Mosher
Palmetto
A. E. Hubbell
Manatee
Clifford Armstrong
Terra Ceia
Bonnell
Palma Sola
Guenther
Sarasota
Boutelle
Fgdows
Miss McLeod
Patten County Beautiful
C. H. Holderman
Hubble
Neal Wyatt Chapline
County Hospital
M. G. Rushton
Our Boys
Grace Parker
Misses Hubble
Wachob Family Tours Punta Gorda and Sarasota Visit
Mr B A Wachob and his daughters Frances and Ruth and son Walter with Miss Alfa Everton returned by auto last week to Punta Gorda. They were guests of J H Hill and family for several days and enjoyed Sarasota which impressed them as larger than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Wachob
Frances
Ruth
Walter
Alfa Everton
Punta Gorda
J. H. Hill
Sarasota
Methodist Church Bible Class and Worship Schedule
Men’s Bible Class in the old church at 9 30 a m with Prof T W Yarbrough as teacher. Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. I W LONGACRE saves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Church
T. W. Yarbrough
I. W. Longacre
Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Hopewell Primitive Baptist church will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, December 17. Elder S. S. Pickett from Ormond, Florida, and other visiting ministers will preside. The service includes communion and footwashing. The church sits about four miles southeast of Sarasota. Elder W. M. Whidden, Moderator. Riley Campbell, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Primitive
Presbyterian Services at Sunday Worship and Installation
The Presbyterian church holds morning and evening services with the ordination and installation of Capt. Chas. Duckwall W. J. Adam as elders and Frank Redd a as deacon. The pastor speaks on the officers duty and character. Sunday school meets 9 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Special music offered. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Chas. Duckwall
W. J. Adam
Frank Redd
Christian Endeavor
Maizie Welch
Cc. W. Latham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eben Thompson
Ward’s
Spot Cash Grocery
L. L. Arnold
Haines City
Renning
New York Store
the County Federation
Santa Claus
Graham Flour
Highsmith & Bright
the Grocers OF
Telephone NO. 2
Gitts
Hopewell Church
Presbyterian Services
GEO. B. Prime
P. H. Levy
Florida
Times
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