Summer happenings in Midway and vicinity
Local notes share social visits from Tampa to Bradentown and Miakka, travel for prospecting, and community updates. Mentions include Lena Woden and Ida Maxwell visiting homefolks, Rev M P Carlton returning, and Mr Bill Edwards ill with Dr C B Wilson attending. Ends with a health tip touting Chamberlain s Lini ment for rheumatism relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Edwards
C. B. Wilson
Phoebe Daniels
Little George
Bradentown
Geo. Tatum
HOBOS SOW ACORNS IN LANCASHIRE FOR OAK PLANTING PLAN
A Lancashire forest project unfolds as Mr Hurst compels four tramps to plant fifty acorns each. He pays two pence per acorn and tracks earnings by vigor, with seeds spread along a marked route amid a sunlit race of laborers. The scene evokes Sherwood and a quirky early 20th century charity stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Chartes Hurst
Manchester
Lancashire
Hurst
Mr. Hurst
Sarasota Town Council Prohibits New Cemeteries
The article notes an ordinance to prohibit the establishment of additional cemeteries and regulate burial within the corporate limits of the Town of Sarasota. It mentions local residents and visitors in Philippi Park and nearby areas as well as concerns about community activities and seasonal travel. The ordinance is labeled Ordinance No. 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Town of
Rosemary Cemetery
Mrs Brown Defends Pearl Necklace Duty Dispute
Newport and Denver resident Mrs James J. Brown angrily contested a Boston customs ruling after an examiner seized and tested her claimed imitation pearl necklace from a European trip. The necklace proved fake, was returned, and Mrs Brown blamed officials for doubting her word and publicizing the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Brown
Newport
Denver
Europe
Boston
New York
Mra Brown
Uncle Sam
Sarasota Town Ordinance Amends Sec 5 on Impounded Livestock
Section 5 of Ordinance No 51 in Sarasota is amended to state that any person owning or in charge of horses cattle or hogs that roam within the town limits may have the animals taken up and impounded by the Marshal or any minor official authorized to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Anna Maria Key
Cortez
South Florida
Fla
Guardian seeks leave to sell minor’s land in Sarasota
On June 29, 1912, John S. Bishop guardian applies to County Judge J. J. Stewart in Manatee County Florida for an order to sell privately the triangular portion of Lot 38 Block B Town of Sarasota. The land lies on Banana Avenue's west side in the southwest corner of the lot. Sale is for the best interest of Ola A. Bishop’s minor heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stewart
Manatee County
Florida
Bradentown
Ola A. Bishop
Sarasota
Fla
Banana Avenue
John S. Bishop
Divorce blanked by noncontest factor noted
A dialogue reveals a woman obtained a divorce but was disappointed by the outcome as her partner did not contest it. The exchange suggests social or personal dissatisfaction linked to the lack of contest.
Hunt for rich girl ends as man meets woman using Electric Bitters
A Harper's Bazaar styled line claims Electric Bitters aid a woman's health by improving nerves, complexion, and energy, helping her resist indigestion backache headache and fainting spells. It promotes the product as a favorite remedy for women and advertises 50c at Badger Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Pharmacy
Opera fashions and satire in a literary chat
A humorous exchange contrasts opera spectacle with music, as Mr Comrox praises scenery and costumes while a literary woman questions the value of The Scarlet Letter. The New York editor dismisses ink color, focusing on typographic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McGee's Baby Elixir for Teething Relief
Advertisement for McGee's Baby Elixir a healthful stomach friendly remedy for babies with teething issues. Claims no opium morphine or injurious drug and promotes stomach and bowel correction. Priced 25c and 50c per bottle sold by Sarasota Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Sarasota Drug Co
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Midway and Vicinity
Lucy Tatum
Curtis Hancock
Miakka
Lena Woden
Ida Maxwell
Marshall Tatum
Mr. Maxwell
M. P. Carlton
Mts
G. W. Keene
Flossie Campbell
Mrs. Arthur Campbell
Willow Oaks
Messrs
Lee Wilkerson
Chas, Blount
Siesta Key
Philippi Park
Lon Holland
Margie
Saraso
Arthur. Campbell
Arthur
C. Woodburn Matheny
Springfield
Ills
Bee Ridge
Fruitville
Ft. Meade
A. S. Drumright
Riley Campbell
Tatum Ridge
W. J. Drumright
Section
A. D
Attest
J. Louis House
Seal
Geo. L. Roberts
Harry L. Higel
J. Louris House
W. A. Chapell
Harry L. Hice
the Fashion
Stella
Bella
J. Claude Turner
J. B. Chapline, Jr
Burns & McAlpin
John Savarese
Tampa, Fla
J. A. Savarese
Tampa-Sarasota Transportation
Savarese
Petersburg
Harry L. Higes
Sarasota, Fla
Meyer
Monty
F.H. Meyer
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