Bee Ridge Notes Bright Local Happenings
From Our Special Correspondent Bee Ridge reports visiting residents from Miakka Bradenton Palmetto and Aberdeen. A Saturday influx includes J Varn and H H Jaynes overseeing depot work while G C Vowell joins with dog and gun. The Get-together Club held a lively meeting. a carload of oranges led the twelve day shipment record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Ridge
H. H. Jaynes
Seaboard Air Line
C. H. Cline
J. R. Kanipe
A. A. Allen
R. O. Travis
C. E. Sherman
A. F. Silger
Hickory
N. C
H. J. Jackson
Stella
Gertie
Blanche
Aberdeen
S. Dakota
Ashton Road
Population totals by state and possessions in 1913
The Tampa Tribune reports United States population totals from the Census Bureau estimates based on 1900 and 1910 counts. It lists continental totals, state figures including Florida at 904 839, outlying possessions, and notes enumerations and special censuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tampa Tribune
Washington
United States
Bureau of Census
Continental
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Dergrier
Minnesota
Mississippi
Mine
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennegeeee
Aspen
Aaron
West Virginia
Panama Canal Zone
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Acon
New Bee Ridge Passenger Station Groundbreaking
Seaboard Air Line breaks ground at Bee Ridge for a brick veneer passenger and freight station valued at 7500 dollars. Elliott Billing Co of Hickory NC holds the contract and will push the work. A similar Manatee station contract was awarded to C Y York of Raleigh NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Bee Ridge
Elliott Billing Co
Hickory
N. C
Manatee
Palmetto
C. Y. York
Raleigh, N. C
County Agent Reports Girls Canning Club Year in Manatee County
Eloise McGriff submits the 1915 1916 report detailing 40 enrolled girls 13 submitting full reports 18 submitting reports 2382 miles traveled 70 farm homes visited 120 meetings 1841 total attendance 450 letters 440 bulletins 60 demonstrations 27 canning machines bought Top performers Evelyn Dodson Lila Mitchell Corine Wyatt with prize figures Dodson prize scholarship gold watch and funds from donors Mitchell and Wyatt receive savings accounts The Home Demonstration Clubs produced 5303 containers of fruit and vegetables and 1981 containers by clubs totaling 28302 containers worth 5660.42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Club
Manatee County
Evelyn Dodson
Lila Mitchell
Corine Wyatt
State College At
Tallahassee
County Board of Education
Okle Painter Williams
Jacksonville
E. O. Painter Fertilizer Co
First National Bank of
Bradentown
Eloise McGriff
New Bus Line Between Sarasota and Bradenton
Frank Shaver of Bradentown starts a new bus line between Sarasota and Bradenton. The service will seat fifteen passengers comfortably and run two round trips daily, later increasing to four. Driver Hugh Austin currently operates the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shaver
Bradentown
Sarasota
Hugh Austin
Vigilant Floated After Severe Gulf Storm
The Vigilant boat named Vigi lant was blown ashore near Lemon Bay three weeks ago during a week long Gulf storm. It was floated last Sunday night, suffered little damage, and is now back on its regular schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Savarese
Lemon Bay
Gulf
Adamson Law Case Gets Expedited Supreme Court Filing
Solici tor-General Davis prepared on Saturday to submit to the Supreme Court a motion to expedite the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad case to determine the constitutionality of the Adamson law. Railroad counsel are expected to be in court and to concur whereas railroad brotherhoods likely will not participate as defense of the law is in the Department of Justice. Arguments should end before the holiday recess December 22, but a decision before January 1 depends on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Supreme Court
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Department of Justice
A Matter for the Fire Marshal in Sarasota
City editor argues trash and weeds accumulate pose a serious fire hazard and should fall under fire marshal jurisdiction. Warns alley piles of paper excelsior and boxes near walls could ignite, threatening businesses and nearby homes in Sarasota. urges municipal cleanups and legal authority to seize and assess penalties for dangerous lots and neglected properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Sarasota
O’leary
Chicago
Tampa
Woman to Be Hanged for Murder in Canada Trial
Teenie Maloney was sentenced by Justice Galton to hang for the murder of Mrs. Hamilton of Hamiota in March. The jury, after one and a half hours deliberation, found her guilty with a strong mercy recommendation. Maloney protested her innocence but accepted the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galton Teenie Maloney
Hamilton
Hamiota
Can
Legal Notices from Manatee County 1916 1917
Notices warn creditors and interested parties to present claims against the estate of I T Shumard and seek leave to sell minor’s land. Executor Jesse Shumard requests claims within two years. Guardian Leonora Lacey applies for private sale of Lacey minor heirs property in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Shumard
Manatee County
Florida
Jesse Shumard
Ben and the Neighbor Boy Chums Under Hardship
A rural boy narrator describes his friendship with a poorer neighbor boy. They share study help and meals, despite differences in clothes and status. The neighbor’s limp caused by a summer accident shapes their childhood, and the narrator's family supports him with kindness while the mother prays for blessings.
Florida fairs and assemblies schedule announced
Florida events list upcoming fairs and assemblies over the next two months. Notable dates include January 22-23 Florida Drainage Association meeting in West Palm Beach, January 23-27 Poultry and pet stock show in Jacksonville, February fairs in Kissimmee Bradenton and Orlando, and February 2-10 South Florida fair and Gasparilla carnival in Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Drainage Association
West Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Kissimmee
Manatee County
Bradentown
Orlando
Tampa
Stove Demonstration At Prime's Hardware Draws Crowds
The Majestic Stove Company held a week long demonstration at Geo. B. Prime's hardware store led by Claude Sanders of Chattanooga Tenn. Visitors showed interest and several sales were made while hot coffee and biscuits were provided free to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Stove Company
Geo. B. Prime
Claude Sanders
Chatanooga
Tenn
Woodside Dies in Sarasota at 67
William S. Woodside a Sarasota resident for six years died Saturday December 9 1916 after a three week illness from acute nephritis. The body was shipped to Worcester Massachusetts with Ralph H Howe escorting the remains. An Odd Fellows delegation escorted the casket to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Woodside
Sarasota
Worcester
Mass
Ralph H. Howe
Mr. Woodside
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Pictorial Postcard Day Prompts Friends to Send One
Tomorrow marks Pictorial Postcard day encouraging readers to brighten friends with mailed pictures. The note highlights personal exchanges and nostalgia for handwritten greetings.
Liver-Aid endures for digestion and bile relief claims
Leonardi's Liver-Aid promises speedy relief from liver stomach and bowel disorders without griping or constipation. It touts itself as a tasty vegetable substitute for calomel and other medicines, guaranteeing satisfaction and available at Badger Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardi
Badger Pharmacy
Public sale of Sarasota lot under 1916 Florida decree
Special Master in Chancery announces sale of Lot 8, Block 1, Registered Plat of Sarasota in Manatee County Florida. The noon hour sale at the Bradenton courthouse front door will occur January 1 1917 to satisfy a final decree in a Chancery suit where C N Thompson is complainant and John K Goodrich Bertha M Goodrich and Horace Goodrich are defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Reaves
Circuit Court
Sixth Judicial Circuit of
Florida
Manatee County
C. N. Thompson
John K. Goodrich
Bertha M. Goodrich
Horace Goodrich
Bradentown
Sarasota
W. B. Shelby Crichlow
Manatee County seeks bids for Englewood road and bridges
The Manatee County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for about twenty miles of hard surfaced road four bridges and related structures in the Englewood Special Road and Bridge District Florida. Plans and specs available at the County Clerk or District Engineer in Sarasota with a 1000 dollar cashier’s check due with bid and bids due January 8 1917 at 2 pm with completion by September 30 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Bradentown
Florida
Board of
County Commissioners
Englewood Special Road and Bridge
R. M. Cantey
Sarasota
Robt
H.roesch
Board of Commissioners
H. Roesch
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H. C. Gibbins
Miakka
Sam
Baker’s
Purity Bakery
Girls’ Canning Club
Archibald
Archibald Hardware CO
Adamson Law
Mrs
Paul Thompson
F. Wm. Schultz
Virginian Theatre
C. B. Wilson
M. D. Jones
Bank of Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
Cary B. Fish
Kathleen Lacey
Evelyn Lacey
Phillip D. Lacey
Leonora Lacey
Ben
WM. S. Woodside
White Star Pressing Club
Beauty Shop
W. J. Adam
First National Bank
A.C. Price
Blackburn
Bldg
J. H. Mackintosh
Bee Ridge and
Bee Ridge Hotel
Bee Ridge, Florida
Joseph Halton
E. A. Kartack
Bank of Sarasota Bldg
Sarasota, Fla
Co. J. Knighton
GEO. L. Lysat
F. H. Helveston
Wells
D. W. Smith
Highsmith & Bright
John Rensberger
Gillespie
Geo. L. Thacker
L. M. Noble
The
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T. Z. B. Everton
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