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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Horace Mink dies while in service, a solemn loss acknowledged by the community. Details remain limited, but his dedication and sacrifice are honored in this notice. Memorial events are planned by family and local veterans groups.
Horace Mink of Tatum Ridge dies in Camp Jackson on S 77 after measles develop into pneumonia. Funeral with military honors held at home. burial in family cemetery. Survived by parents William and Mrs Mink three brothers Emery John Clayton and three sisters Effie Vera and Mrs Peters. Community mourns loss of first Sarasota district select to die in service.
Nationwide effort focuses on protecting children under five, including Florida where programs target vulnerable youths and health initiatives. Authorities emphasize coordinated care, prevention, and community support to reduce child mortality and improve welfare outcomes.
The Manatee County Growers Association is formed in Bradenton with E. B. Rood as president F. M. Pearce Jr as vice president and C. C. Hutches as manager. The group aims to standardize packages grade products and boost local sales toward Bradenton with stock at ten dollars per share and a ten share limit per person.
New York reports two more vessels sunk by German submarines off the American coast. The tally now lists thirteen five steamers and eight schooners. U boats remain near the coast with an encounter noted off Maryland. Submarines are believed to conserve torpedoes for troop transports.
The navy department lists seven schooners and four steamers sunk by enemy submarines. Entries include Schooner Edna 325 tons bombed and Schooner Hattie Dunn 486 tons bombed, with other vessels such as Happauge Edward H Cole and M Haskell among the losses.
At a May 20 1918 council meeting in Sarasota the resignation of Commissioner A N Shinn was accepted. The body discussed a Gillespie Golf Course investment proposal by C N Payne with Burns brothers and Col Gillespie, offering city purchase rights after ten years for thirty thousand dollars. The council also considered removing front lot piling and appointed E J Messer acting commissioner at 100 dollars monthly.
Palace Market reopens after a short closure with I A Tatum inviting friends to visit and note the renewed service. The Times advertises the reopening and expected customer interest.
The Sarasota city council last Monday set July 1 as the final date for 1917 city tax payments, urging delinquents to settle to avoid extra costs. The meeting also approved a 50 tender pile contract for a new recreation pier, with plans to remove old piles and deck once fender piles are installed. The Orange Avenue bridge near Hudson Bayou was deemed dangerous and repairs will be considered, while the golf course proposal awaits legal clarifications before possible approval.
Sixty two young men in Manatee county registered in Bradenton Tuesday under the June 5 1917 draft rule requiring all men age twenty one for National Army service. Many others volunteered earlier and are already in service. several await eighteenth birthdays to enlist in the Navy.
After Franklin Field became the Arcadia landing station, cadets and officers used it daily for solo practice. Weekend visitors included several officers, with praise for the field as one of the best in the state. Citizens of the town enjoy the facility.
A customer letter from E. H. Burch praises the Sarasota Citrus Growers Exchange for effective marketing of June bloom grapefruit. He notes sales from Boston to Kansas City at prices above expectations and endorses cooperative marketing as advantageous for growers. The document, dated May 29 1918 from Pelican Lodge Chicago, expresses support and urges increased Exchange membership.
Through Mr. John Ringling the Red Cross occupies the old yacht club building with rooms open Monday Wednesday and Friday for work. June allotment is 2000 compresses from a county total of 12000. Members urged to donate time weekly. Thanks extended to the Woman's Club for use of the clubhouse. List of Wednesday workers includes Mrs Eben Thompson Mrs Grate Mrs Yarbrough and others. Mrs R H Edwards Secretary.
Glazier wins the nomination in the 1919 session, consolidating support amid party maneuvers. He gains key endorsements and a decisive edge over rivals, signaling a pivotal political shift in the chamber.
Manatee County held a notably quiet primary with little electoral drama beyond the representative contest. Judge H. S. Glazier led the field, while J. Will You won state auditor and Sears retained Congress, with scattered precinct tallies showing limited statewide movement. Countywide totals were not yet official.
Mr. G W Franklin hosted the Episcopal church Men’s Club at his home last Sunday evening. Mr. T D Paret shared travel experiences from foreign places, followed by refreshments and cigars. Meetings occur every other Sunday at a member’s home and are described as enjoyable and instructive.
L M Noble Paul Noble and Iron Ross led a tarpon fishing party Saturday night catching three fine specimens. Reports say thousands of tarpon abound locally but anglers refrain from heavy harvesting as it may soon be sold as marketable meat. Local fishermen praise tarpon as superb when prepared properly and anticipate growing demand for the meat.
Mrs C M Traylor received a card Monday indicating her husband serves with B Company 103 Engin. The brief message confirms service status in the engineering unit and notes family correspondence during duty.
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