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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
3
The Sarasota Times announces subscription rates and advance payments for one year and six months. Mrs. C. V. S. Wilson serves as Editor and Proprietor for the Manatee County area. The paper is published weekly on Thursdays in Sarasota Florida and enters as second class matter.
Geo L Thompson reports the city’s water issue remains unresolved despite council efforts. Commissioner C D Hammond of St Peters burg recalls a solution in which several 150 foot wells tapped a deep vein of clear soft water, while deeper wells producing hard water were abandoned. Sarasota residents relying on city water have reason to complain.
Gro L L Thompson argues the city may nearly double bonded indebtedness to fund a bay bridge and auto speedway, asking how the existing tax base would bear the burden while stressing the need for a reliable water supply to attract visitors and aid residents.
The Flatiron Building is completed with waxed floors and excellent lighting. Water and electric lights serve both floors. Dr. E. A. Kartack will use a triangular dental parlor space. Frank Redd has moved into a double office and others will follow. Holmes McCranie lay granolithic sidewalks. Bonfoey Elliott designed the building costing about $30,000 with fittings. The Bank plans to move in early next month. Cashier Hitchings looks forward to occupying the quarters.
The article notes Tent City near the Gulf beach and a new Bay Island hotel opening this week. Givins and Faubel plan a miniature putting field on hotel grounds and a ferry service from Main Street dock with a 25 cent round trip, plus support for an hourly Sea Board car service between Sarasota and Manatee river settlements to boost regional visits.
Venice reports citizens clearing land enlarging graves and keeping faith with the town. Major Courtey raises turkeys with thirty eggs set. Christmas exercises at Venice M E church invite all. Judge Dunn paints attractive villas by the bay. Funeral in Minnesota for Arthur Bear. Palmer building rumored to open with groceries. Postmaster at Potter rumored to trade post office and store. Cane crop prices drop from ninety to sixty cents a gallon. Turkey raisers cash in while demand rises and prices fall. Captain Lowery plans a new still at Alligator Creek and Potter stockade will be removed. Loading platform and shed sought for dry storage. Citrus growers heed Citrus Exchange advice leaving fruit on trees. Many oranges await markets, while some rot. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. David return from Dayton and plan to stay in Sarasota area. Miss David resumes bookkeeping at Hart's Commercial.
Trinity Commandery held 11 o clock Christmas services at the Hall. A good number were present. Toasts were drunk to the Grand Eminent Commander of the Knights Templars of the United States. The occasion was a very pleasant one.
Mr and Mrs C W Chapman hosted a December 19 1913 wedding reception for Joseph Webb Hackney of Danville Ky and Hattie Boston of Pocomoke City Md officiated by Rev J Fraser Cocks. Brides maid Lillie Thomas best man Lovelace and John Hackney stood with the couple. They will honeymoon in Maryland and settle in Sarasota.
The annual stockholders meeting for Sarasota Steam Laundry will be at J. H. Houle's office in the Arcade Building Sarasota Florida on January 7, 1914 at A.M. for selecting a board of directors and other business. J Louis Houle President.
Mr and Mrs J H Benson and daughter Beatrice of Lima Ohio have rooms at Mrs Julia Hulls for the winter.
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