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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
Ruskin line struck out by Byrd. Christy Cooper and Walker turned double plays. Umpires were Evers and Smith. Official score keeper J. Harry King. Time of game two hours.
Commentary questions readers about value and performance after a baseball game. The piece praises the umpires Lewis Evers and Smith for fair judgment while noting Bill Franklin at the back stop as consistently on time.
Methodist Church pages list Sunday services at 9:45 a m Sunday worship 11 a m 7 30 p m League 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 a m Missionary Society first Tuesday 1 30 p m Mission Study Class first and third Tuesday Junior League Friday Board meeting weekly Visitors welcomed at all services Pastor W Longacre signs off
Presbyter ian Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m You are invited to attend all services If you have no church home you will be welcome Also Baptist Church preaches at 11 a m and 7 p m B Y P nl 6 p m Pastor J R Henry extends the invitation to all residents of the city
Sunday Episcopal service 11 am February at the Episcopal church. Christian Science Sunday 11 am High School Auditorium. Catholic services on Adelia street fourth Tuesday 7 am. fifth Sunday 9 am in five-Sunday months. Masonic and fraternal lodge meetings listed with dates and officers. Governmental officials named including Woodrow Wilson and Florida state officers. Community notices for local organizations and public figures.
A compiled roll of Manatee County officers including Circuit Clerk Robt. H. par. County Judge H. S. Glazier Sheriff J. O. Gates Treasurer J. J. Knight Tax Assessor H. S. Clark Tax Collector T. R. Easterling Superintendent W. M. Rowlett Supervisor Henry R. Curry County Commissioners M. G. Rushton J. W. Ponder H. E. Maury J. R. Etter H. F. Tabor School Board Josiah Gates J. R. Helms F. H. Tucker State Board of Health Rep for Manatee Dr. Joseph Halton City Officers Mayor H. L. Higel Councilmen G. L. Roberts M. Hebb E. J. Bacon Tax Assessor and Collector Paul Chief of Police L. D. Hodges Chief Fire Dept Henry Behrens City Attorney J. F. Burker Commissioner of Public Works R. C. Bruce City Physician C. B. Wilson City Council met the first and third Monday at 7:80 p m in council chambers.
In Sarasota sports notes fans rally as local players like Christy and Liddell shine at short and second base. A Bradenton-Sarasota clash looms with crowds urged to attend. Tarpon fishing party yields 125 pound catch, a 65 pound first tarpon, and a 500 pound shark encounter, photographed for posterity.
P D Lacey’s dredge boat The Olive sank in shallow basin during the early morning last Wednesday. Lacey cannot identify the sinking’s culprit and notes the hull holes found previously may be involved. A four and a half foot alligator was found in barrels nearby and given to a local Black resident.
The Centen nial committee plans give Pensacola residents a vote on issuing bonds of 200 000 dollars for a 1919 centennial exposition. It is also proposed that Escambia County issue 200 000 dollars in bonds for the same purpose.
A concise aphorism defines success as a small group of well-dressed men completely surrounded by stenographers, implying a streamlined, orderly operation. The scene suggests secrecy and control within a corporate setting, highlighting the efficiency ideal.
Beads Calomel and other medicines are replaced by Leonardi s Liver AID a new vegetable remedy. It relieves liver stomach and bowel disorders without griping constipation or distressing effects. Sold by Badger Pharmacy and guaranteed to satisfy or your money back.
Orange shipments were light in Florida last week while grapefruit movement also lagged. The report lists 5 595 units and notes oranges and grapefruit shipments moved to June 17.
The past week saw light movement with fourteen cars of fruit, eight of oranges and six of grapefruit. Grapefruit shipments to June 10 totaled 5 539 cars instead of 5 589, a 50 car error. Orange movement to June 17 reached 17 834 cars, down from 18 435 the prior year, and June figures show 5 595 cars versus 7 929 last year. The crops may end soon after July 1 with strong growth and favorable rains boosting the season.
A well known group spent last Thursday at the beach boating and bathing. The party included Rev. and Mrs. Longacre, Prof. and Mrs. Yarbrough, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Battle, Mr. and Mrs. Mustin, Edna Smith, Lillie Thomas, Roberta Roseborough, Claude Turner, P. J. Parker, George and Edwin Keppler, and Prof. Keiserman. They traveled in the Lotus owned by Mr. Keppler, ending at the Buchanan place about six miles down the bay.
A Louisville Courier Journal note discusses the improbable notion of breaking the bank at Monte Carlo, contrasting the fanciful idea with the more relatable challenge of handling a severe cold. The/arising quip frames a light, wry take on luck and misfortune.
A statement announced receipts for the last two quarters exceeded all records. Projected fiscal year total ending June 30 could reach 15 to 20 million dollars above the previous high. Reported quarters show 84,564,447 for December 81 and 79,699,622 for March 31. The Postmaster General expects a surplus over 1,000,000 for the year.
Hyde Park subdivision residents see a 48 foot roadway graded around their land southeast of Sarasota by a large road tractor and grader. Work advances at about one mile per day within half a mile of the Sarasota Venice paved road district. The project promises a handsome improvement in Manatee county.
The Navy Department promised to dispatch several warships to the Gulf of Mexico to guard fishing boats from Pensacola and other ports. The patrol will continue as long as necessary, following a request from local vessel owners after incidents with Mexican authorities. Some Pensacola boats were seized but later released.
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