Personalities and Locals Highlights from the Tampa Venice Area
Mrs Mason Hunt visited from St Petersburg staying with Mrs Battle. Mr and Mrs C O Teate and Carleton toured the East coast as far south as Miami and returned Tuesday. Mrs Mary Knight John and Bernadine plan to spend summer near Baltimore with Mrs Knights parents. Mr and Mrs John Savarese visited Tampa over the weekend, once a Tampa resident. A B Edwards returned from Tampa with Freddie Ogles little son who had knee surgery by Dr Helm and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knight
John and
Bernadine
Maryland
A. B. Edwards
Tampa
Freddie Ogle
Venice
Local Residents Undertake Summer Travel and Visits
Miss Louise Edwards visits Tampa this week while Mrs Iron Ross returns from Plant City. A L Joiner family moves to Sarasota Heights and J E Moore hosts at Indianola Country Club. Mayors and business trips to Tampa noted along with Annie Bright and Ernest's Charleston trip. George Thacker Jr returns from St Petersburg to visit grandfather Keller. Families head to Elm Grove Virginia and travel to Asheville North Carolina for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Ross
Plant City
George Thacker, Jr
St. Petersburg
Mr. Keller
Tampa preacher visits for tarpon outing
Rev. W. A. Myres of Tampa and his son visited the city on Wednesday and today. While in town Mr. Myres went out for a tarpon fishing try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Myres
Tampa
Mr. Myres
Former Hansboro Editor Visits Bradenton Brother
Mr. F. J. Oliver, former editor of the Hansboro News, is visiting his brother in Bradenton for a few days and called at the Times office last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Oliver
Hansboro
N. D
Bradentown
Times
Springfield man joins Roth Cigar as factory manager
Mr. S. M. Ludwig of Springfield Massachusetts has arrived in the city and accepted the position of manager at the Roth Cigar Company's factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Ludwig
Springfield
Mass
City
The
Roth Cigar Company
Miss Starke Leaves for Chicago to Visit Relatives
Miss Starke, proprietor of Starke's bakery, departed Sunday for Chicago to visit relatives. After four years away, she looks forward to a pleasant return trip and anticipates time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starke
Chicago
Turner family plans summer trip to North Carolina
Mr. J. Claude Turner travels with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Turner and sister Mrs. J. B. Battle, and daughter Carolyn. They expect to leave next week by auto to spend the summer in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Claude Turner
J. B. Turner
J. B. Battle
Carolyn
Auto
North Carolina
Perry couple to attend American Yacht Cup races
Mr and Mrs W Y Perry depart Thursday bound for New York to attend the American Yacht Cup races. Mr Perry plans to return around August first while Mrs Perry will stay with friends for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Y. Perry
New York
Mr. Perry
Mrs. Perry
Mrs Johnson Delays Trip After Telegram From Daughter
Mrs. H. F. Johnson received a tele gram from her daughter delaying a trip to California. After a week with friends in St. Petersburg and Tampa she returned to Sarasota and has taken rooms at the Weida Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
California
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Sarasota
Weida
Walker family trip highlights state and Georgia travels
Councilman J. H. Walker his wife and children toured the east and northern parts of the state ending in Georgia visiting relatives He admired St Augustine and the old fort Marion He enjoyed a full day old-fashioned country sing in Georgia and plans to explore West Florida next year to know his own state better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Walker
Georgia
St. Augustine
Marion
Epworth League Party At Mrs Welch’s Hosts Delightful Event
Mrs H T Welch hosted an Epworth League gathering on Tuesday evening. A merry group of young people enjoyed games and refreshments including ice cream candy and watermelons in a pleasantly light atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Welch
Epworth League
Arnolds Sightseeing trip ends with summer plans
The last report from Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Arnold notes they toured Washington and North Carolina weather was cool. They will settle for the summer at The Weirs New Hampshire after visiting relatives in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Arnold
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
the Weirs
N. H
Vermont
Mrs Spilman Family Vacation in Sara sota
Mrs. Mark Spilman and daughter Dorothy of Rosslyn Massachusetts are visiting friends in Sarr sota. They recently sold their home and plan to move permanently to Virginia with their husband and other children. Miss Mary Merser traveled to Tampa last Saturday and returned with her father A C Merser, who has been improving after weeks in Bayside Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Spilman
Miss Dorothy
Rosslyn
Sarasota
Mary Merser
Tampa
A. C. Merser
Mrs. R. P. McDaniel Returns Home From Anthony Visit
Mrs. R. P. McDaniel returned to her home in Anthony last Saturday after weeks with her daughter Mrs. J. H. Gillespie. She was summoned by Mrs. Gillespie illness, and friends will be glad to hear she is greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. McDaniel
Anthony
J. H. Gillespie
Doctor's Daughter Edith Halton Taken Ill in Richmond
Dr. Jack Halton received a telegram from Rich mond Virginia hospital stating his daughter Edith Halton, training as a nurse, was suddenly ill and needed immediate appendicitis surgery. Later reports say Edith is doing well, a relief to Sarasota friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Halton
Richmond
Miss Edith
Edith
Sarasota
Mrs. Bert Ingram Arrives From St Louis Guests in City
Mrs. Bert Ingram came to the city from St Louis Missouri last week staying with her sister Mrs. Jas Halton. Dr and Mrs Ingram and Mr Bert Ingram plan to move to Sarasota by auto and settle at Bee Ridge where Dr Ingram will improve property and build homes for himself and his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ingram
St. Louis
Jas. Halton
Cabbage Palmetto Wood Novelties Make Parade
F. X. LaPont of Kissimmee toured in town last week showing novelties and souvenirs carved from cabbage palmetto wood. Mrs. Hatch of the Handy Shop bought a stock and will display them once orders are filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. LaPont
Kissimmee
Blackmore Heads to Baltimore Trip from Sarasota
Mr. W. A. Blackmore finishes adding to the Sarasota Citrus Growers Association packing house and leaves for St. Petersburg. He will sail to Jacksonville then take a steamer to Baltimore to visit friends, with a return expected by early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Blackmore
Sarasota
Phillips Couple Return to Westward Tour Guests in Rialto
Col and Mrs C H Phillips are in Los Angeles staying with Prof Henry and his sister at Rialto before continuing their Western trip later this month. Mrs Phillips lauds scenery in Western Texas New Mexico and Colorado as wonderful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. H. Phillips
Los Angeles
Prof
Henry
Rialto
West
Boltze Joins Wing Seed Co. with Tampa Branch
A. T. Boltze formerly of Osprey and head gardener for Mrs. Potter Palmer’s grounds has joined Wing Seed Co. of Mechanicsburg Ohio and oversees a Tampa branch. He visited Sarasota this week to promote bulbs seeds and gladiolus and dahlia varieties in demand across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Boltze
Osprey
Potter Palmer
Wing Seed Co
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Tampa
Boltze
Sarasota
Notice to Housewives Florida Sun Dried See cad Yeast Giveaway
Community notice advertising free samples of Florida Sun Dried See cad Yeast at the Central Market on a specified date in July. Encourages trying the product with a brief endorsement that it is fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Englewood Man Backs County Division Vote
P. E. Buchan of Englewood visited town Tuesday and declared his area strongly favors county division, signaling local backing for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Buchan
Englewood
Owens Family Plans Sarasota Move If They Like It
Mr and Mrs Chas Owens and two children travel from Claughton England and Mrs Owens sister of John Anderson. If Sarasota suits them they will settle here permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Owens
Claughton, Eng
Owens
John Anderson
Sarasota
Richardson buys Southgate home in Sarasota to winter there
L. L. Richardson of Leominster Massachusetts bought the Southgate home on Sunset Park in Sarasota ensuring another winter resident for the city. He was accompanied by his daughter and friend G. L. Story of Worcester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Richardson
Sarasota
Leominster
Mass
Southgate
Sunset Park
Florida College Praised by Ruralist Visitor
Mr. P H Saunders associate editor of the Southern Ruralist visited the Agricultural College to review Florida agricultural interests. He expressed optimism about the college's future and praised its recent success and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Saunders
The
Southern Ruralist
Agricultural College
Florida
Florida Agricultural College
Southern county division favored by Palmetto men
Mr W E Robinson and brother in law J E Pederick of Palmetto were in Sarasota last week distributing posters for the Fourth of July celebration. Pederick spoke in favor of dividing the county with the southern part favored in the division plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Robinson
J. E. Pederick
Palmetto
Sarasota
Pederick
Express agent H. T. Welch tours Florida counties
H. T. Welch, an Assistant Router Agent for the American Railway Express Co., returned from a county tour through Orange, Lake, Osceola, Hillsborough, Polk and Manatee. He travels across counties in summer while local duties keep him in Sarasota during fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Welch
Orange
Lake
Osceola
Hillsborough
Polk
Manatee
American Railway Express Co
Mr. Welch
Sarasota
Worcester Woman Dies of Blood Poisoning After Tooth Infection
Mrs. Ceylon C. Jones of Worcester Mass died at home after a three day illness from blood poisoning caused by an infected tooth. Three specialists failed to halt the disease and funeral was held in Worcester at the family burial ground. Her mother Mrs A F McKay was located in northern Maine after telegrams, and her father Mr McKay arrived from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon C. Jones
Worcester
Mass
Sarasota
Degrees Conferred at Saraosota OES Chapter
At the regular meeting of Saraosota Chapter No. 66 O E S Thursday evening three candidates received degrees. Mrs. C N Thompson invited members to ride in autos and follow her car to her home where hostesses served ice cream cake and iced watermelon. Thirty five were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saraasota
Library Notes: New Books Added to Shelf
The Fortieth Door Mary Hastings Bradley The Other Woman Norah Davis Five Little Peppers Margaret Sid ney Billy Whiskers Frances Trego Montgomery Uncle Tom's Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe Elsie Dinsmore Martha Finley Little Women Little Men Jus Boys Eight Cousins Rose In Bloom Under the Lilacs Old Fashioned Girl Jack and Jil Louisa M Alcott Given by Mrs Fred Swain 25 volumes by Balzac
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Whiskers
Frances Trego Montgomery
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Elsie Dinsmore
Martha Finley
Louisa M. Alcott
Fred Swain
Honore de Balzac
Special Services Methodist Church Announcement
Rev S A Wilson will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning He is brother to Dr C B Wilson and pastor of one of the churches in Jacksonville First union service between Methodists and Presbyterians will be held in the Methodist church Sunday evening at 8 oclock sermon by Rev C W Latham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Wilson
C. B. Wilson
Jacksonville
C. W. Latham
Notable Local Movements And Incidents At Manasota
J George Mason conducts affairs in Baltimore while General Manager Barr visits Bradenton. A surge of traffic uses the new graded road between Manasota and Venice. Mrs Knickerbocker slowly recovers in a Tampa hospital. A Gulf bathing accident injures Green’s son with a shark bite nearly severing the leg. Dr Meyers sutures the wound and the victim rests easy. Brown the lodge train brakeman suffers severe injuries in a locomotive coupling accident and is hospitalized in Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Bradentown
Manasota
Venice
Mr. Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker
Tampa
Mr. Green
Keys
Gulf
Lee
Meyers
Mr. Brown
Brown
Evening Card Party at Woman's Club
A ladies club hosts an evening card party at the Woman's Club House Friday July 2 at 8 oclock. Admission is 25 cents. Proceeds benefit club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club House
Farmers urged to stockpile hay before fall
A rural note stresses saving hay now to weather fall conditions as feed prices show no forecasted drop. It highlights the value of ample roughage to stretch the grain ration and sustain livestock.
Planning to Dynamite Stumps in Rainy Season
The note asks about plans to dynamite stumps this year and suggests rain is ideal to prepare soil for effective blasting. It frames weather as increasing soil resistance to the explosion and improving outcomes. There is no further context or attribution beyond the rhetorical question and suggestion.
Presbyterian Church Schedule With Union Service
Sunday morning services held with Quarterly Communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. sharp. No evening service due to Union Service at the Methodist church at 8 p.m. Bee Ridge services include Communion at 4 p.m. led by Pastor C. W. Latham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
Bee Ridge
C. W. Latham
Florida Sea Food Co offers prepaid salt fish 13 lbs deal
Advertises fresh caught salt fish direct to consumer prepaid 13 pounds for 2 dollars with barrel shipments as a specialty. Claims fish are delicious broiled or fried and notes the Florida Sea Food Co at Indianola Country Club Sarasota Fla with date 6 24 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Florida Sea Food Co
Indianola Country Club
Sarasota, Fla
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Weather Report
Mason B. Hunt
Battle
John Savarese
Mr. Savarese
Mompson
Louise Edwards
A. L. Joiner
Sarasota Heights
J. E. Moore
W. J. Bryen
G. C. Koons
Arcade Theatre
Annie Bright
Ernest
Charleston
D. C
Jas. G. Campbell
Elm Grove, Va
Arthur Gibson
Alma
Louise
Tarpon Springs
F. L. Roser
Asheville
N. C
Jones
Doris McKay
Massachusetts
O.E.S
Library Notes
Mary Hastings Bradley
Norah Davis
Margaret Sidney
Pia
Paul Thompson
ELF
J. George Mason
Baltimore
ATUO
Bright Grocery Co
Sarasota, Florida
Service
the Sarasota
Adv
Annabelle
Sarasota Theatre
G. B. Prime Hardware Co
Auto Supplies
Dartiers
Jacc
STORE
Ibadger
Pharmacy’ Son
Ph.g
Fla
Sarasota Furniture CO
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