Sarasota Board of Trade Minutes Highlight Poultry, Mill Plans
The Sarasota Board of Trade meets after a pause with reports on C W Chapman’s near thousand-chicken poultry venture and hopes for a local mill to process corn, rice, and beans into meat, grits, and feed. New treasurer Ed Williams elected. Levy resigns. auditing committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota Board of Trade
C. W. Chapman
Sarasota Poultry Company
Sarasota
Chapman
Lord
H. F. Johnson
Sarasota Beach Company
Sarasota Key
Johnson
Crescent Beach Company
Sarasota Beach
I. R. Burns
Ed Williams
Perry
Levy
Williams
Burns
Board of Trade
Messrs. Tuttle
Frank
County Commissioners Adjourn Regular Meeting 1918
Manatee County Florida Board of County Commissioners met June 17 1918 at 9:00 am in Bradenton. Minutes note approval of Mary E Easter Notary bond 500 dollars United States Fidelity as surety and a certificate allowing James Jenkins free admission to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Bids opened for County Hospital addition. Ayres & Glazier bid 870 dollars chosen as lowest and best. Meeting adjourned after routine business.
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Board of County Commissioners
Manatee County
Florida
Bradentown
M. G. Rushton
J. W. Ponder
W. P. Frier
W. I. Kirkhoff
J. O. Gates
Wm. M. Taylor
Mary E. Easters
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Baltimore City
State Board of Control of Florida School For the Deaf and Blind
St. Augustine
Fla
James Jenkins
Florida School For the Deaf and Blind
Ayres & Glazier
W. M. Baxter
Mason & Argo
Messrs. Ayres & Glazier
Allied Stop German Drive Near Rheims On Front 14 Miles
On the Western Front French forces checked a renewed German offensive five miles southeast of Rheims near Vrigny and La Pompelle. The German assault was repulsed with heavy losses after heavy bombardment and infantry attacks. Allied counter offensives regained terrain and captured prisoners.
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Warstricken
Rheims
Montdidier-Noyon
Cathedral City
Vrigny
la Pompelle
Vesle
Teutonic
Paris
Aisne
Marne
Chateau-Theierry
Chalons
Italy
Cadorna
Julian Alps
Piave River
Venetia
Alps
Asiago
Appointment of Lin and Edwards to committee noted
Dr. Low was absent as secretary. O F Landers acted as secretary. The meeting drew the usual attendance and was described as very interesting.
City Notice Calls One Minute Flag Reverence
The public is asked to pause daily at 6 p m to honor the flag. All business to suspend, heads uncovered, and Christian residents to utter a prayer for the Allied Cause's success and justice worldwide, as stated by Mayor G. W. Franklin.
Engineer Delivers Written Report and Takes Action
An engineer files a formal written report detailing findings and proceeds to implement corrective actions. The document outlines identified issues and assigns responsibilities to address safety and compliance concerns. The action includes timeline milestones and follow up checks by the engineering team.
City Council Considers Water Plant Purchase And Sidewalks Third Street
The council orders water and sewer extended to serve C O Teate's property on Third Street and approves sidewalks on the south side. A voluminous electric plant report prompts a special meeting to discuss city purchase and plant integration. The Ringling boat house project resumes under acceptable terms and a new recreation pier inspection is planned. Insurance authorized for 15000 with detailed allocations and a painting bid for three dockside houses.
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Ginn
Third Street
C. O. Teate
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Ringling Boat House
Ringling
O. M. Larsen & Son
High Schools Open on Sept 30 Sets Holidays
Ten high schools reopen on September 30 for the new term as district officials announce holiday schedules and break periods following the start. The plan outlines school days, observances, and related calendar details for students and staff.
Award Scholarship for Miss Marion Stine by Manatee Board
The Manatee County Board of Public Instruction in Bradentown, Florida, awarded Miss Marion Stine a scholarship to Florida State College for Women. The board also held adjourned sessions to review finances and set a five month term for 1918 19. Chair Dr. T M McDuffee presided with members F H Tucker Geo T Dickie and secretary B D Gullett present. The minutes note bond limits for county depositories and staffing decisions for multiple schools across Bradenton Sarasota Nokomis and surrounding areas. destitute details include dates June 4 1918 and June 11 1918.
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Bradentown, Fla
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
Florida
T. F. McDuffee
F. H. Tucker
B. D. Gullett
George T. Dickie
Geo. T. Dickie
T. M. McDuffee
K. D. Gullett
Bradentown
Fla
J. E. Ricketson
Fitzgerald
Ricketson
Manatee County Senior High School
Ames
Tucker
Dickie
Bradentown Bank & Trust Company
Bank of Terra Ceia
Palmetto State Bank
Manatee County State Bank
Ellenton State Bank
Bank of Sarasota
First National Bank of Sarasota
Bb. D. Gullett
C. H. S. J. KE. Ricketson
Mary Wolcott Green
New Boat Regulations Tighten Harbor Rules
The customs bureau imposes broad rules for Atlantic Gulf and Pacific harbors. Boats over 20 feet must register. harbor navigation after dark is barred except for necessary traffic. Coastwise vessels must report departures and crew must have ID cards. harbor licenses restrict carrying unauthenticated persons. Camera bans apply unless permitted or stored. Ferries exempt.
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Customs Bureau
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Auto Hits Train Tragedy Near Lakeland Kills Three
A car carrying seven from Englewood collided with a Atlantic Coast Line baggage coach near Lake Alfred, killing Fay Turner May Hill and A L Anderson. Chauffeur Fincher died later. others were injured. The Andersons recently bought a Ford and had relatives in the area.
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Tampa
Englewood
Lakeland
A. C.L
Fay Turner
Florida Ave
May Hill
Marion St
A. L. Anderson
Englewood, Fla
Fincher
Engle
Watkins
Miss Turner
Jacksonville
Messrs Anderson
Sarasota
Andersons
Dr. Kartack Enters Dental Reserve Service
Dr. E. A. Kartack recently enlisted in the dental reserve corps and is attending the State Association of Dentists in Jacksonville. He received a telegram en route to Jacksonville and expects to report for duty around the first of July.
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E. A. Kartack
Dental Reserve Corps
State Association of Dentists
Jacksonville
Fire Chief Behrens Returns From Vacation
Fire Chief Behrens came back Saturday from vacation and attended the National Association of Fire Chiefs meeting in Chicago. He said the gathering was very pleasant and interesting and noted his Sarasota representation stood among larger towns.
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Behrens
National Association of Fire Chiefs
Chicago
Sarasota
Books Sent to Soldiers by Library Committee
Two members of the Library Committee spent a morning at the Club House packing donated books for soldiers and sailors. Three boxes containing 200 books were sent to Lloyd Joselyn, Public Librarian in Jacksonville, for distribution where most needed.
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Lloyd Joselyn
Jacksonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
BIG Mill
Board OF Trade Meet
Western Front
G. W. Franklin
Electric Plant Council
Marion Stine
Florida State College
Alice Wilson
Sallie Harrison
M. B. Woodward
E. L. Beeson
Martha Jones
Mabel O. Curry
Nokomis H. E
Bee Ridge
Gracie Walden
Fruitville
Mattie Walden
Mae McLeod
Miakka
Lu Amanda Pinholster
Sandy Gordon Turbeville
Miakka Head
Solon J. Hull
Wingate Frederick Stephens
Parrish
Orrie Pratt
Nettie Pratt
Gillette
E. M. Reeder
Palm View
Lula Mae Frierson
Susie Lee
Terra Ceia
Marguerite Morse
Edna M
Palmetto
A. H. Flowers
Affa Hubbell
Priscilla Hubbell
Willie Lee Harrell
Marcia Duncan
Bertha Warren
Blanche Nichols
Susie Willis
F. A. Howze
Snead’s Island
Ellie Hugh Milling
Ellenton
Kathryn O’neal
Mamie Sims
Anna Maria
J. M. Barbee
Myakka City
Garfield Johnson
A.L. Anderson
G.C
M.L
Anderson
DR. Kartack
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