Lost on Mail Route in Rainy Florida Trip
Allan and Richard Higgins, sons of Mr and Mrs Frank A Higgins, set out to carry mail to Miakka post office twenty miles away despite five days of rain. They crossed flooded creeks, guided a mule through water dangers, spent a night with Mr Drymon, and reached Miakka the next day. A large search followed their disappearance and then news arrived that they had arrived safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Richard
Frank A. Higgins
Miakka
Fruitville
Chicago
Mr. Whitaker
South Creek
Venice
Hamp Watkins
Richard and
Allan Higgins
Cowpen
Seaboard
Philippi Creek
Heavy Rains Ravage Sarasota Across City and Roads
Prolonged downpours damaged homes stores and offices in Sarasota causing fires from damp conditions and widespread flooding. Minors beside roofs found live minnows while Palmetto root flavored water surprised travelers. Bridges washed out mail routes disrupted service and trains delayed as rivers rose and weather bureau records remained absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Electric Light Co
Real Estate Transfers Week of June 4 10
Real estate transfers list for the week beginning June 4 and ending June 10 includes numerous names and entities such as Henry S to Manavista Hotel Co J Harrison to FH Wil gon Vanderipe to Arnie Conneil Southern Investment Co to Carlton Jupes Manatee County to EB Johnson and others transferring properties to various individuals and firms. The record covers multiple parcels with numerous signatories and buyers including C W Thigpen to Susan F William G K Steglee to L H Price Josephine Wadham to J E Westherail and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S Ois
Manavista Hotel Co
J Harrison
Wilgon
Accoming
T. F. Watrous
Kel, Vanderipe
Arnie Conneil
Southern
Investiment Co
Carlton Jupes
Manatee County
EB. Johnson
C. W Thigpen
Susan F. William
G. K. Steglee
E. A. Hallinger
Rebecca L. Tipton
Frank M. Mariatt
Nina H. Graham
H. W. Fuller
M. M. Burnett
Henry L. Coe
M. H. Wyatt
E. W. Osgood
Samuel H. Osgood
L. A. Johnson
C. A. Birney
Mattie M. Heck
O. W. Godding
E. Stewart
P. D. Davidson
A. D. Cox
Jno
D. Patterson
E. P. Patterson
A. ©. Sawyer
J. F. White
Ind
Fia
Land Co
W. H. Fairburn
Lewis Alderman
A. B.edwards
Chas. E. Holmes
Paul R. Boodle
T. S. Hart
Directgia Prepared for Drain Work at Southern Investment Co
The directgia is in position awaiting tile to lay in the drain along Palm avenue and water front lots. The project includes grading to the slime weight at the filled rota. A contract for the sea wall and filling has been awarded with Mr. Anderson supervising. work delays due to ten days of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Investment Co
Palm Avenue
Anderson
Taylor Music Co Promotes Piano on Easy Terms
An ad invites buyers to consult Taylor Music Co of Palinetto Pla for favorable piano financing and tuning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Taylor Music Co
Palinetto
Pla
Washout on the Sarasota Branch Delays Seaboard Trains
A washout on the Sarasota branch disrupts Seaboard Railway operations causing near daily delays to most trains. Local officials coordinate repairs as riders await service restoration and timetable adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Seaboard
Notice to Contractors for Manatee County School Buildings
The Board of Public Instruction of Manatee County Florida invites sealed bids for construction of County High School Buildings in Bradenton Palmetto and Sarasota and additional schools at Terra Ceia Palmasola Cortez and near Parrish. Heating plumbing and electrical work for the three high schools also bid separately. Plans available from the Superintendent or Willis K Biggers with a $25.00 refundable deposit. deposits forfeited if bidder withdraws after receiving plans. Bids due June 25 1912 at 12 noon adjourned meeting time. right to reject any or all bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradenitown
Fila
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
Florida
Bradentown
Fla
Palmetto
Sarasota
Terra Ceia
Psima Sola Fla
Cortez
Durham
Parrish
Willis K. Biggers
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Atlanta
Durham School
L. L. Hing
Sect
Supt. Public Instruction
Manatee, County
Notice for Sale of School Buildings in Manatee County
The Board of Public Instruction of Manatee County Florida invites sealed bids for the sale of four school buildings Sarasota Palmetto Palm Sola Terra Ceia and Durham. Bids due noon June 25 1912 with removal required after acceptance and possible bidder rise for school purposes. The board reserves right to reject all bids. By order L L Hing Secretary Superintendent Manatee County Florida.
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Sarasota Times
Advocate
Sarasota, Manatee Co
C. V. S. Wilson
Sarasota Fla
Marine Mail
Crest
Savarese
Manatee River
Times
Weather Bureau
Mansatee County
Palm* Sola
Sobool
Board of Publc
Manstec County
Manatas County
Furniture CO
Owen Burns
G. W. Franklin
Oscar A. Burton
R. H. Johnson
Cashier
J. W. Stevens
W. C. ‘Sheehy
I. R. Burns
O. A. Burton
PD. Lacey
Geo. Winship
G.W. Franklin
Aulmer
Machinery CO
Jacobson
Ek Cole
Highsmith, Prime &G
R. W. Grin'fon
Ar . Bey
A. B. Edwardes
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