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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
The Sarasota Times notes weddings this month and mentions the paper entering its eighteenth year of publication. Seeks voters to mark a second choice next Tuesday and references Florida First Commission contributions to promote resort tourism.
Polk County voters go to the polls on June 1 to decide a 1.5 million dollar good roads bond. If approved, the plan would finance more than 200 miles of asphalt highways, backed by the press in support of better roads.
Former editor W. R. Carter and business manager Rufus A. Russell regain control of the Jacksonville Metropolis. Geo. A. McClellan, active manager since July 1913, sells his interest to the prior management and they resume their former roles.
For seventeen years The Times has supported Sara sota growth with weekly cheerful messages of talking and working for Sarasota. The paper expresses pride in Sarasota as the best town in the state and its ongoing community effort.
The letters to the press on the Everglades drainage spark debate with pro and con views. Authors allege politics infiltrates coverage and accuse politicians of seeking free space to promote plans.
The Woman’s club invites all parents to a Monday meeting at three o clock at the club house to hear county school board candidates discuss school laws funds duties and financial use. Sarasota district plays a key role in county elections with candidates for legislature county judge clerk of the circuit court and sheriff.
The State Board of Health sent an educational health train through southern Florida, omitting Manatee county for now. Hundreds, including school children, visited the three Pullman cars showcasing disease prevention, water safety, sewage disposal, dairy practices, and open-air tuberculosis treatment as part of a statewide sanitation push.
The Tampa district Methodist Church held its annual conference in Bradentown with most preachers in attendance. Since January 404 new members joined and 33 percent of church assessments have been paid. Karl Koestline of Oneco was licensed to preach and recommended for admission on trial.
Mrs Carrie Abbie hosted a gathering in honor of her mother Mrs Isadore Spencer for her eighty third birthday. At 5 pm ice cream cake and candy were served. Will S Clark contributed eighty three confections in pink and green. Attendees included Reverend and Mrs Henry Myron Spencer and family Mrs Addie Higel of Venice and many local residents.
Admiral Benson appoints Drs. Halton and Halton to oversee medical examinations for Florida Naval Militia officers, starting with Sarasota Division. Once muster into state service, uniforms issued. torpedo boat destroyer training vs battleship due to inexperience. armory needs and club rooms planned. Capt Purdy notes four new roster additions and two more needed to complete the company.
City council to hear objections at 7:30 PM June 9 1916 on assessments for asphalt paving and curb gutter along Main Street from Lemon Avenue to city limits. Total frontage 8727.45 feet. paving cost 37308.97. assessment per front foot listed for numerous lots and blocks per historic Sarasota plat records in Manatee County Florida.
Rockport Illinois residents Mr C S Bruce and Mr and Mrs E Perkins of Lockport visit Commissioner R C Bruce and wife on Orange Avenue. Their car carries a full camping outfit and they claim Florida’s good roads will attract many travelers. They faced a five day layover in Lakeland due to a broken gear and expect to build a bungalow on fifteen acres near the Maine yacht club house after returning home in eight days. They note Chicago to Sarasota in seventy two hours is not possible.
Mr and Mrs Guy L Tower traveled from Lovell Maine to Sarasota in fifteen days covering 1800 miles in a Ford. They spent 27 on gasoline, had one tire issue, and missed their route twice. They arrived Monday morning and enjoyed the journey overall.
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