Venice News Briefs On Local Industry And Fishing Efforts
A Venice update notes Southern Investment Co. receives two carloads of hotel furniture via Seaboard. Capt James and Alonzo Horn upgrade their launch for deep sea fishing, supplying grouper and grants to Venice Fish. Local melon sales, potato planting struggles, phosphate prospecting, and dredging disputes are reported along with political shifts among Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Investment Co
Manasota
Seaboard
James
Alonzo Horn
Venice Fish Company
Grouper
Grants
Messrs
Dunn
Higel
L. J. Knight
Bradentown
Venice
J. F. Ogle
Jesse Knight
Prof. Ogle
F. G. Schutt
Casey’s Pass
Roberts Bay
United States
Eagle Point
J. M. Ashman
Venice Station
Walter B. Surls
Melons and neighbors shape a summer scene in Laurel
The note highlights C Phillips & Co melons on side boards and neighbors town gossip. Mrs Burton Thoms departs for Chicago leaving her property in charge with Mr C Jackson. Spencer Blackburn’s bayside home rises with E M Pake directing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Phillips & Co
Burton Thoms
Chicago
C. Jackson
Atlanta
Spencer Blackburn
Bayside
E. M. Pake
Ada Ragan
M. L.townsend
West Florida Chamber Aims a Ten Thousand Campaign
The West Florida Chamber of Commerce spanning thirteen counties plans a $10,000 ad campaign and boosting good roads marketing to spur rapid intercounty development. James Emmett leads the organization as newspaperman secretary and pushes Pensacola’s 1919 Centennial exposition aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Florida
James Emmett
Osprey News Notes Local Visitors and Activity
Charles W Webb works for aunt Mrs Lizzie Guptil this week. Ernest A Johnson and wife visited Laurel residents Guy Ragan. Ospreys report many turtles captured. Oscar Guess and others build a city dock at Main street. A stranger and wife moved into I T Shumard’s house. Jesse B Shumard family visited I T Shumard in Laurel. Dr Chas E Boynton and son from Atlanta visited Townsend. tarpon catch inspires excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Webb
Lizzie Guptil
Ernest A. Johnson
Guy Ragan
Laurel
Turtle
Osprey
Oscar Guess
Main Street
I. T. Shumard
Jesse B. Shumard
Clifton
Mack Hamlin
Lucy
Heloise
Chas. E. Boynton
Chas. Jr
Atlanta, Ga
George H. Townsend
The Haunted House Remedies a Sarasota Mystery
Young men hearing taps near a northwestern Sarasota house investigate and flee then return to find the supposed haunting a hoax. A red headed Weary Willie sits inside mending his worn footwear with a horse shoe nail, ending the ghost tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Willie
Little Things That Count
A Somerville Journal verse notes how small duties done cheerfully and promptly lead to greater tasks. It warns that neglecting minor details can cause big problems and hints at future rewards for paying attention to the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Adonis remark sparks talk of Alice in Boston Transcript
In a brief exchange cited by the Boston Transcript Mrs. Blundery dismisses Alice as pretty but not an Adonis, prompting remarks on appearance and taste.
West Florida’s Potential Prompts Regional Promotion Drive
The Tampa Times quotes the South Florida Chamber of Commerce praising West Florida as a burgeoning region. It argues the area could become one of the world’s wonders if its resources are properly advertised and developed, with all counties united to push the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Florida
Final Discharge Requested for Annie E Ballard Estate
Oscar A Burton executor seeks final discharge and approval of his final account as executor of Annie E Ballard estate in Manatee County probate court. He will apply December 23 to Judge H S Glazier for approval. Notice dated June 20 1916 and published June 29 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pak Ae
Annie E. Ballard
Manatee County
H. S. Glazier
Oscar A. Burton
Isa Sree Alderman
Warren J. Alderman Lefendant
Bill
John F. Burker
Warren J. Alderman
Florida
Fort Myers
Lee County
Warren J Alderman
Sarasota
Manatee Ty
John F. Burket
State OF
Sarasota City to issue Improvement Bonds for street works
An ordinance authorizes issuance of Improvement Bonds by the City of Sarasota Florida to finance certified street improvements on Main Street from Lemon Avenue to limits and Mango Avenue from Rosemary Cemetery to city limits. Bonds total 387 500 dollars dated June 1 1916 mature 1917–1926 at 6 percent payable annually, secured by liens and certificates deposited with the Bank of Sarasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Florida
City of
State of
Main Street
Lemon Avenue
Mango Ave
Rosemary Cemetery
Commissioner of Public Works
City
Flor
Bank of
City issues bonds for Sarasota street improvement costs
The document outlines charter compliance for a Sarasota Florida bond issue dated June 1 1916 to fund street improvements. It notes deposits with the City Depository, legal conformity, and that the indebtedness remains within constitutional and charter limits. Interest coupons promise $30 payments at Hanover National Bank, with formal attestations by the Mayor and Clerk and council approval on June 19 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement Bond
Sarasota
Manatee
State of Florida
United States of America
Hanover National Bank
New York City
New York
State of
Florida
Wumbler
County OF Manatee
Florida Circuit Court Filing Fragment
In the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, a case filing fragment appears with court seal and jurisdiction details. No parties, dates, or case numbers are readable, but the document indicates a formal circuit court action in Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court OF the
Sixth Judicial Circuit OF
Florida
Chan
Sarasota Sealed Proposals for Golf Course Land
City of Sarasota invites sealed proposals to supply one hundred acres of land for a golf course not exceeding 25000 dollars in value. Bids due noon July 1 1916 with plans showing location clearing greens and tees and a 1000 dollar certified check. City may accept or reject bids. information from "Seasonable Thought" Emerson quote included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otee Ae Ravens Tea Eee Oil Chambers
Office of Commissioner of Public Works
Sarasota
Robt. C. Bruce
Commissioner of Public Works
Florida
Favor Not Appreciated In A Canny Tale
A critic notes that doing a man a favor can provoke resentment when he feels exposed to a disadvantage. The observation reflects on social exchange and moral expectations in helping others.
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Venice News
West
Hotel Watrous
Talis
OWNER
Sarsasota, Florida
Royal Palm Nurseries
Oneco, Florida
Reasoner Brothers
Atlantic City
N. J
Hotel Whittle
New York Avenue
Rewalk
Elmer Whittle
Belle Haven Inn
Osprey News
the Haunted
Harry L. Higel
Paul An
Y L. Higel
Robt. H. Roesch
Emerson
F. Wm. Schultz
M. D. Iversen
C. B. Wilson
M. D
Bank of Sarasota
Joseph Halton
Sarasota, Florida
E. A. Kartack
Crown and Bridge
Bank of Sarasota Bldg
Fie
Cary B. Fish
Sarasota, Fis
C. J. Knighton
F. H. Helveston
Wells
Hotel Weida
Main St
Postoffice
L. L. Arnold
First National Bank
Jack Halton
Iversen Bidg
Agent For Consumer
Monument Comp’y Phones
Geo. L. Thacker
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