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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
2
Classified notice describes postal handling and subscription rates. It mentions editor and publisher Watson and details about advertising rules for religious or social notices and merchandise sales with regular rate charges. It references Sarasota and Manatee County involvement in the publication.
A convocation of Royal Arch Masons will be held at Bradenton Chapter on Friday evening June 10. An invitation is extended to all county Royal Arch Masons to attend. Three of Bradenton’s ministers will participate in the Royal Arch ceremony followed by a supper. A new advertisement promotes Co M Jones lumber and building supply in the iron building near the railroad on Leman Ave. They plan to add sawmilling and stovewood delivery soon. Mr Jones or Mr McAlpin will provide tours.
The text advocates expanding the Seaboard Air Line depot in Sarasota and constructing a modern passenger facility on Navi street to replace a dim Main Street passage. It argues for rooms, ticket offices, safety, and a more commodious station to match Tampa, urging Seaboard to act for Sarasota.
The Tampa Tribune reports Major A. M. Wilson and friend Mishka suffered a serious blaze at a store owned by Wil son and poet Gree. The fire broke out while all were present and the merchandise stock was consumed. No insurance covered the loss.
Fishermen report tarpon catches with weights from 63 to 158 pounds. Mitchel Noble guided by Mr Oren Burns landed a 72 pound tarpon, Captain Barney Cone caught two tarpon including a 119 pounder, and Captain Geo Prime claimed the season's largest at 158 pounds. John A. Graham of Bradenton posted multiple tarpon catches up to 128 pounds as Luther Macon and the Kitty’s guide added others. A fast launch with a 40 horsepower engine is noted as one of the swiftest yet in the waters.
Sarasota council in special session orders drafting of an ordinance to require Gulf Stream Ave property owners to build sea walls from Main Street to Sanitarium. Motion also authorizes temporary protection of the Maritime property street face after reports of washouts by high tides. Mayor J Hamilton Gillespie and officials present.
About seventy five people gathered on the lawn at the Sversen home for a basket picnic. Dr Seale delivered a characteristic address and J B Chapline Jr urged donations to the church fund. Matrons prepared large dinner baskets and guests found shade to rest and chat with Mr and Mrs Barbar.
The speaker, G. W. Blackburn, declares intent to ban every voter who supported him in the county commissioner race for the district. He promises to attend office regularly and discharge duties to the best of his ability once elected.
An old advertisement claims McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and bowel derangements in infants. It promotes sale through Sarasota Drug Co noting a vital link between bowel health and infant life.
Household hints advise guest room workbaskets and dampened white cloth with tartar to remove spots. Strong wall tapes aid pinning paper patterns and garment parts for easy access. The piece cites marvels like air flights, wireless telegrams, and Dr King’s New Discovery praised as a universal cure for coughs, with a free trial bottle offered.
A historical tax collection ledger lists payments to the tax collector for various individuals and firms. Entries include amounts such as 97.79 to Eben Thompson, 540.61 to Southern Investment Co, and 113.12 to Oscar A. Burton, along with sums for J. House, L. K. Bingham, and others. The record notes warrants interest and clerks’ fees, with totals around 1,287.18 and 1,267.13 for sidewalk funds and related accounts.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the rapid cure for wounds to prevent blood poisoning and gangrene, plus treats burns, boils, sores, skin eruptions, eczema, and chapped hands. It also notes a land sale: 65 acres on Lemon Bay, Florida, priced at 50 dollars per acre, care of Geo Higet, Venice.
The Sarasota primary election proceeded quietly with Talliaferro and Broward supporters active, but state results overshadowed local figures. George W. Blackburn won the County Commissioner seat amid varied results across towns including Venice, Englewood, and Osprey, with several precincts listing vote totals.
A group in Sarasota Florida agreed to publicly discuss two propositions on May 31 with sessions across four days. Each side would present speeches, with moderators guiding the debate and the Bible as the sole book of appeal, and no new matters in the final negative speech. Elder Parmele would not affirm or deny.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York writes that for a year the King of all laxatives Dr King’s New Life Pills has blessed their home and helped the family. The pills ease stomach liver and kidney troubles and cost 25 cents at all druggists.
Miss Harkaway thanks Professor Gaseaway after his lecture. He asks what pleased her most and she blushes as she reveals she was asked to marry on the way home with Jack. Harper's Weekly records a light social moment.
The notice claims infant weight loss and poor health stem from intestinal worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is said to expel worms and nourish the child, described as sure and safe. Sold by Sarasota Drug Co. Price 25 cents.
An agent urges a doorway shut and a victim resists as a caller insists the volume is a treatise on Good Manners and Good Grammar. The exchange captures a sharp quarrel over the innocuous item.
A health ad claims women gain beauty through health. It warns weak health causes nerves and blemishes, then promotes Electric Bitters as remedies. They supposedly regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves, brighten eyes, freshen breath, and improve skin. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
The editorial lauds orderly conduct in Tuesday's primary and the victory of a high‑moral candidate for Commissioner. It condemns outside interference and old political boss tactics, urging unity and a high civic standard to advance moral and material community interests.
Claims against the estate of John Liddell, deceased, must be presented to administrator Jane Liddell within one year or be debarred. Dated December 9, 1909.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething babies. It claims the syrup soothes gums calms pain cures wind colic and stops diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
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