Judge Reaves of Bradenton Addresses at the
Judge Reaves of Bradenton addresses at the city hall in a brief public remarks segment. The report notes his comments on local governance and upcoming municipal matters.
21 Jun 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
Judge Reaves of Bradenton addresses at the city hall in a brief public remarks segment. The report notes his comments on local governance and upcoming municipal matters.
A flag pole dedication and flag unfurling are planned for Saturday at 2:00 PM with a patriotic parade. Sarasota groups including National Guard, Knights Templar, Red Cross Girls, and patriotic bands led by Prof J P Parker will participate, followed by speeches by Judge O K Reaves and others. The event proceeds benefit a charitable cause with proceeds from ticket donations aiding veterans and local organizations.
Citizens are earnestly requested to appear and take part in the City Flag Day celebration on Saturday June 23. They will be most welcome in this patriotic demonstration.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Green welcomed a son named Harry Cromwell Green born Tuesday at 9 15 pm weighing eight pounds Mother and baby are reported fine The father, former Commissioner of Public Works, now at Charleston Navy Yards, hopes the child follows his footsteps as a sailor and defender of the country Dr Joe Halton attended the birth
The Public Works Commissioner begins preliminary work on a new municipal pier extending about four hundred feet from the old pier. Concrete piles and a twenty six foot roadway lead to a pavilion and grand stand eighty by forty six feet with a glass enclosed dance area. The Arcade and dock become city property after a $39 581 34 deed transfer to City Clerk Thompson. The pier aims to boost West Coast tourism and city image.
Mayor Higel received word that an engineer from the Fidel ity and Trust Company will confer with Sarasota officials about unfinished work by Continental Public Works Company now in bankruptcy. Bonding company may finish the district project to protect a $100000 cash bond as rain-damaged washouts threaten three miles of road. Chief Engineer Browne races to repair washouts while dirt sides suffered, sand asphalt largely unaffected.
A matter concerning teacher salaries was postponed awaiting adjustments to the salary schedule. The hold aims to align pay scales with the updated fiscal plan and ensure proper budgeting.
Bradenton Sarasota school board discusses salaries for Kathryn Scott and Li lian Ralph, plans Ellenton school building supervision, warrants for Stoltz McIntosh work, and janitor hire. Baseball game rain impact highlights Hughey Brown hits and Cy Young pitching. Red Cross benefit game planned.
The county board of education considers a planned increase in funding or taxes to support school operations. Members review budget requests and potential impact on residents while awaiting final decisions. Local officials weigh long term needs against current fiscal constraints.
The boys return to play signaling a busy slate as other games unfold. Details on opponents and outcomes are not fully clear in the fragment.
In Bradenton Tuesday the game was called after 12 innings with 400 in attendance. Conzelman pitched masterly ball for the full twelve frames as two base hits by Leon and three base hits by Scott highlighted a hard fought effort. Christy Cooper Corchio and Leon stole bases while Brown and Young drove the strikeouts and double plays featured Brown to Corchio to Leon.
A recurring Red Cross gathering is scheduled every Monday afternoon at the Woman's Club starting at 3 o'clock. Participants are urged to attend and participate in the community relief effort.
Box score notes list two base hits for Rood and H Elliott and three for H Elliott and Watkins. Watkins drew 11 strikeouts, Conzelman 9, and 1 batter was hit by pitch from Conzelman and Watkins. Several players made sacrifices and steals, with double plays turning from Conzelman to A Corchio and H Elliott to Rood.
Last Saturday between 12 15 and 12 30 Hazel Irene Biorseth 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Biorseth shot herself in the left breast with a 38 caliber revolver and died instantly at the family residence on South Pine street. The note she left asked forgiveness and to avoid burial in Sarasota. Her parents were in Englewood and her illness and melancholy were given as causes. The brother and grandfather were in the house. a sister and other relatives were notified by telephone. Funeral services were held later.
A lengthy roster lists fifteen hundred sixty names registered under the selective army draft on the fifth instant. The document names numerous individuals with scattered surnames including Adams, Albritton, Anderson, Brown, Carter, Chandler, Chapman, Collins, and many others, signaling a broad community enrollment.
Local item lists the names of young men connected to Manatee County. The readable text presents a roster or civic notice related to youths, without additional context or outcomes.
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