Waterworks Plant Foundations Near Completion
The concrete foundations for the erection of the waterworks plant are nearly finished indicating progress on the city utility project. Source notes the Sarasota Times editor and subscription details.
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
County approves Manatee Hills live road plan
At a recent meeting the Manatee Hills borough county commission given unanimous support to construct the proposed road. A communication from the Tampa Automobile Club via the Manatee River Board of Trade prompted the county commissioners to back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee
Hillsborough County
Jhlleborough County
Tampa Automobile Club
Manatee River
Sarasota and Fort Myers share sewer and water contracts
The Board of Bond Trustees assure daily oversight of the system now being erected by the same company handling the Sarasota contract. Citizens need not fear that Sarasota will miss benefits from the funds spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Sarasota
Board of Bond Trusteees
Sarasota Times 18 Years in Sarasota and 25 in Manatee County
The Sarasota Times marks its 18th year in Sarasota and 25th in Manatee County since June 1, 1899. The article recalls early town life including J B Turner’s arrival, partnerships, Main Street shops, the post office, and the Belle Haven Inn. It notes early fishing, two fishing companies, and a 2600 pound shipment, plus the Mistletoe steamship visit and a June 14 reopening of the DeSoto Hotel renamed Belle Haven Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen
Fish
H. Highsmith
H. L. Higel
G. A. Cason
Higel
Mainstreet
Bay Villa
Grantham and
Broadway
Bryan Brothers
Main Street
Abbe
Daily Mail
Bradentown
Tampa
Sarasota
Belle Haven Inn
DeSoto Hotel
Mistletoe
Sarasota Bay History from 1899 to Early 1900s Recap
The Sarasota narrative covers local figures and ventures such as Col Gillespie winning prizes at Tampa and Jacksonville Golf clubs, Harry Higel's fast engine on the Nemo and dock repairs, and boat traffic to Key West. It notes cargo like 500 pounds of honey shipped from Manatee County, and outlines bay-area homes, schools, new businesses, and population details amid regional events and world affairs of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higel
Bay
Bradentown
Lark
Hanson
Key West
B. F. Blackburn
Tampa
W. J. Drumright
Manatee County
H. F. Hand
Sarasota
Brush
Barns
Pineapple Avenue
Cason
P. C. Brooks
Col. Gilllespie
Palm Avenue
Ogle
Flood
Albritton & Young
Gillespie
Joseph Halton
Higel
Jim Bates
Rigby
Methodist
Main Street
K. BR. Marsh
Mr. Matheny
C. N. Thompson
L. A. Wood
L.hcunliff
M. H. Rogers
Times
A. M. Wilson
C. L. Reaves
J. G. Webb
Jesse Tucker
Nemo
Venice News
Venice
Telephone Line To Saraso ta Marks Twelve Years Of Growth
Twelve years of progress in Sarastoa noted with 165 telephones in use four miles of paved streets two miles of cement sidewalks electric lights three sky trains waterworks and sewerage soon to be installed. Handsome residences and several concrete business blocks highlight the era of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Sub-Exchanges Meet and Pooling discussed for growers
The Sara sota Citrus Growers Association held its annual meeting at J B Chapline Jr office on May 27 with few members present. President A B Edwards praised the Bradenton Sub-Exchange proceedings and a new manager Guuprecht was welcomed. Sarasota branch elected officers. they plan to pool fruit next season to ensure fair competition. The note suggests extending union to truck and vegetable growers for protection against railroads and brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Guuprecht
G. W. Franklin
Bradentown
Citrus Grower's Association
Directors of Citizens' Bank Meet for Fund Call and June Opening
Directors gathered at the president Owen Burns office and voted to collect fifty percent of subscribed stock immediately. Bank fixtures arrive this week and the vault is being finished as the bank plans to open for business around mid June. A directors’ meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Bank
Owen Burns
Busi
Department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Gainesville
Fla
Samuel A. Hawkins
Sarasota
Florida
Nwi
Tallahassee
Circuit Court
Bradentown
Joseph Halton
Solomon Hunter
Wisconsin Drops Coach Barry
University of Wisconsin director of physical training George W. Ehiler announced that per a new policy all coaches must devote full time to the university and urged against reappointing Thomas Barry as football coach. Barry, in his three years here, is believed to have a contract with Notre Dame college where he coached before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Barry
George W. Ehiler
University of Wisconsin
Thomas Barry
Ehier
Notre Dame College
World Wide Wires Link Sarasota and River Towns
A Sarasota Times note from November 9, 1899, reports a new telegraph link with neighboring river towns. Messages from A. E. Stebbins Manatee and J. J. Pelot of Manatee, plus congratulatory wires from Dr. J C Pelot and J. H. Humphries Braidentown Journal, mark the enterprise with Harry L. Higel noted for leading credit and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
A. E. Stebbins
Manatee
the Times
J. C. Pelot
J. J. Pelot
Chas. H. Stebbins
Times
Jens Broberg
J. H. Humphries
Braidentown Journal
Harry L. Higel
State Citrus Convention in Tampa Seeks Grower Attendance
The Florida Citrus Convention meets at the Tampa Bay Casino in Tampa on Thursday morning June 8 with headquarters at the Tampa Bay Hotel. Prominent state leaders and northern speakers will address delegates, with free city transport and special railroad rates. Tickets run June 6 to June 17 to support orange industry exchange and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa Bay Casino
Tampa
Fla
Tampa Bay
Orange
Open House Sentiments from Aboard to St Petersburg
In a Connecticut Valley Advertiser excerpt Fanny Grrr Selden writes of friends honoring an open house and welcoming loved ones as they sailed away at seven o'clock Tuesday morning from a New England setting toward St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
St. Petersburg
Fanny Grrr Selden
Connecticut Valley Advertiser
L. Reaves
Fruitville
Fla
Birth of a Wing in Dragon Flies Revealed
A Scientific American piece explains the dragon fly's metamorphosis from aquatic pupa to winged adult. It describes the emergence at dawn, wing inflation by internal air, and the need for dew, noting observations from aquarium rearing and historical views. It also promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
I Guess the Airship Is Here to Stay
A Kansas City Journal note observes growing debate over airship types, noting quarrels over advantages as air travel becomes established and widely discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Used In Epidemics
Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
French Verse Frustration Echoes Across Poetic Trials
A critic laments a curator's harsh culling of poems from a vast reading list. He jokes about rhymes from bon mat to eclat, noting misfits like at bat and jar, and quips on the southern accent shaping reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn Jean
Cleveland Leader
Woman of today embodies health and charm
The ad touts women with good health temper and complexion as the result of correct living. It claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct faulty digestion and are sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Man Who Doesn't Like Music Attends Amateur Recital
A man averse to music attends a friend's amateur recital at a mutual acquaintance's home. He leaves in a sour mood, complaining about the host's daughter as a vocal soloist. The remark about the voice being well trained leads to a sharp jest that she “struck high” and, he adds, “struck it, poor thing,” then laments its inability to retaliate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Chamberlain's Liniment Offered for Rheumatism Relief
A medical note states it is worse than useless to take medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism and urges free external application with Chamberlain's Liniment, available from all druggists.
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