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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

5

Bee Ridge social notes and local happenings

Bee Ridge reports new residents and departures including Mr J Bond at Manasota and Mrs J Bond visiting. births, birthdays, and social events. Mrs Hazelton hosts a surprise party. Miss Clarke entertains friends with music. an oyster supper funds the church building project. local visitors from Jacksonville and New Orleans are noted. painting offer teased if wind favors.

Lockyer the Oaks C. Hazelton Carl Hazelton Tampa Hazelton Palmer Trust C. W. Latham Presbyterian Church Edith MacKintosh Clara Clarke Percy Roberts New Orleans Bee Ridge Bevers Fruitville Church Building Fund T. R. Antwis

Personal notes and weather details for early May

The item lists dates May 1 to 6 with noon readings for temperature and precipitation plus wind notes. Includes a weather snippet and a reference to Dr. Eben Thompson with location coordinates.

Local notices from Sarasota merchants and visitors

Business arrivals and travels in Sarasota include J L Iverson from Tampa on a short visit and J H Lord leaving for Chicago for weeks. Thompson & Co advertises minnows, golf gear, alligator slickers, Pyrene extinguishers, and miscellaneous sales as residents prepare for summer departures and visits to Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and Oregon.

Local Officials Start State Tour Ahead of East Coast Trip

Lieut John W Philip Arthur Clarke and Homer Hebb begin a two weeks tour of the state stopping at several places on the way. Mr and Mrs Geo B Prime and Mr and Mrs Frederic Riegel drive to Atlanta for the hardware men convention this week. Town Boys meet the Sarsgate High School team this afternoon at 3 30 in baseball with expected good talent and a close game.

John W. Philip Arthur Clarke Homer Hebb Geo. B. Prime Frederic Riegel Atlanta

Mr and Mrs W Ashton Plan Return to Sara sota Home

Mr and Mrs W Ashton expect to leave Monday for St Louis Missouri. They have made many improvements to their home in Saratoga and will return by early fall to occupy it again.

Ashton St. Louis Sarasota

Tarpon fishing notes and local travel mentions

The item cites Thompson of Thomason & Co. Adv. and notes H. M. Taylor, proprietor of Spot Cash Grocery, left for Tampa for business and pleasure and is awaited on his return. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Arnold with Miss Laura visiting Sarasota on the way to Chicago from Ft. Myers, and special Mother's Day music at the Methodist church. C B Boardman heads to his Manlius summer home. Mrs. Boardman and Mrs. Bishop plan to depart around the 18th to prepare for the summer resort opening.

H. M. Taylor Spot Cash Grocery Tampa Taylor Mrs. Arnold Miss Laura Sarasota Stark Chicago Ft. Myers C. B. Boardman Manlius N. Y

Knapps Enjoy Sarasota Winter Return To Chicago Next Season

Mr and Mrs F J Knapp returned to Chicago Tuesday. Knapp says this has been the most pleasant winter they have spent in Sarasota and they expect to return early in the season perhaps making a trip down in the summer.

Chicago Krnapp Sarasota

Mother's Day Services at Methodist Church Portrait

Adv. for Mother's Day services at the Methodist church set for 11 a m on Sunday. News notes report Clyde Biorseth Robert Thacker and Trudy Hazen leaving for Detroit where Walter Biorseth and Hugh and Guy Clark have good factory positions. Dr G M Brunson of Joliet and Mrs Brunson spent winters in Sarasota and left for home after giving a health talk to the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor group.

Methodist Church Clyde Biorseth Robert Thacker Trudy Hazen Detroit Mich Walter Biorseth Hugh Guy Clark Sarasota G. M. Brunson Joliet

County Clerk Wm M Taylor visits Sarasota

County Clerk Wm M Taylor from Bradentown spent the week visiting his parents in Sarasota and greeting many friends.

Wm. M. Taylor Bradentown Sarasota

Postmaster Visits Sarasota Times Office

Bradentown postmaster J H Humphries visited the Sarasota Times office Friday, a welcome guest. Mrs N S Myers and three grandchildren of Youngstown Ohio, and Miss Thomas of Niles Ohio, who wintered in Sarasota, left for their homes Monday.

J. H. Humphries Bradentown Sarasota Times Office N. S. Myers Youngstown Ohio Thomas Niles

Mrs Roberts and son sail to St Peters burg on Gertio

Mrs. Frank W. Roberts and her son Francis traveled Friday to St Petersburg to visit friends and relatives and plan to return home aboard the Gertio later this week with Mr. Roberts.

Frank W. Roberts Francis St. Petersburg Mr. Roberts

Venice Couple Shop in Sarasota After South Dakota Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Higel of Venice shopped in Sarasota last week. Mrs. Higel recently returned from South Dakota where she joined a friend who spent the winter in Venice.

Wesley Higel Venice Sarasota

Linotypist Miss Merser Accompanies Father to Tampa

Miss Mary Merser of the Times accompanied her father to Tampa for treatment by Dr. Vinson. He is at Bayside Hospital for the rest of the week and plans to return to Sarasota on Saturday.

Mary Merser the Times Tampa Dr. Vinson Bayside Hospital Sarasota

Thompson & Co Bicycle Sale Ad

Why pay high gas prices ride a bicycle. Thompson & Co offers new or second hand bicycles at reasonable prices. Ad.

Thompson & Co Adv

Nashville visitor plans Sarasota move with family

Mr. J. C. Rader of Nashville Tenn has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W S Ashton and left Friday for home He is pleased with Sarasota and expects to move here with his family Mrs Rader is a daughter of the Ashtons

J. C. Rader Nashville, Tenn W. S. Ashton Mr. Rader Sarasota Mrs. Rader Mrs. Ashton

McAlpin Jr. Visits Family as Father Prepares for Surgery

Mr Geo McAlpin Jr arrives in the city from Newport Rhode Island for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs G M McAlpin. He accompanies his father to Tampa where Mr McAlpin Sr will undergo stomach trouble surgery at Bayside Hospital.

Geo. McAlpin, Jr G. M. McAlpin Newport R. I Tampa McAlpin Bayside Hospital

Stroudsburg Man Hurt After Train Fall In Sarasota

Henry Bowen of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, a winter guest at the Mango Avenue Hotel in Sarasota, fell over a suitcase in the train aisle. He suffered two cracked ribs and several bruises from the mishap.

Henry Bowen Stroudsburg Sarasota Mango Avenue

Tampa Couple Arrives for Visit After Marriage

Mr and Mrs Tom Marshall of Tampa arrived Wednesday night for a short stay. Mrs Marshall formerly Fannie Hackney of this city has many friends here who will extend best wishes on her recent marriage to Mr Marshall.

Tom Marshall Tampa

Citrus Exchange nets Mr Dunn big grapefruit returns

Mr Dunn, shopping with Mrs Dunn and Mrs Hayden in Sarasota, learned two crates of grapefruit shipped through the Citrus Exchange netted over five dollars per crate. He will continue to ship via the Citrus Exchange after trying other commission houses.

F. J. Hayden

Ladies attend Rebekah Assembly in Orlando

Mrs. T. C. Lines Mrs. C. M. Jefferson Mrs. Harry Maus Mrs. Luzier and Mrs. Chapman Mr. Morehead and Mr. Jefferson attended the Rebekah Assembly and Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Orlando from the 20th to the 23rd. The three days' session was greatly enjoyed with Orlando hospitality.

T. C. Lines C. M. Jefferson Harry Maus Luzier Chapman Morehead Jefferson Rebekah Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Orlando

Sarasota Man Reaches Tampa After NYC Visit

Rube Allyn of Sarasota arrived in Tampa from New York City where he had gone ten days earlier to be with C. V. Tevis who was seriously ill. Tevis, a Sarasota resident and nationally known newspaper man, is now in a New York sanatorium. Allyn plans to proceed to Sarasota today.

Rube Allyn Sarasota Tampa New York City C. V. Tevis Mr. Tevis Allyn Tampa Tribune

Local Telegraph Exchange Manager Resigns for Bradenton Shop

Myr. P. Ackerman who has managed the local telephone exchange for years resigns to move to Bradentown to run a general repair and cabinet shop. He will be succeeded by Mr. McLeod of Bradentown. Residents in Sarasota wish him success in his new venture.

Myr. P. Ackerman Bradentown Ackerman McLeod Sarasota

Noted Visitors From St. Petersburg Arrive in Sarasota Aboard Tigris

Dr. DuMars of Peoria Ill Dr. J M Kirk of Chicago and Mr Presst man of Avery Roberts St Petersburg arrived in Sarasota Sunday aboard the yacht Tigris for a short stay. They visited Crescent Beach and nearby areas and enjoyed the location though tarpon fishing one night ended when a monster of the deep carried away their tackle. The party returned to St Petersburg Tuesday.

Dr. DuMars Peoria Ill J. M. Kirk Chicago Mr. Presstman Avery & Roberts St. Petersburg Sarasota Tigris Crescent Beach

John A. Stewart Announces Candidacy for County Judge

The Democratic voter notice proclaims John A. Stewart seeking the office of county judge in Manatee County with a June primary bipartisanship. The paid advertisement marks his candidacy and intention to run subject to voter action.

Manatee County John A. Stewart

Major John A. Graham Enters State Senate Race

Maj John A Graham formally announces candidacy for the state senate from the 27th district. He reiterates his platform opposing De Soto county division and backs the cross-state highway through Sarasota. Analysts link his nomination to De Soto division strength and anticipate Manatee county voting split with rival Cooper.

Maj John A. Graham State Senate Graham DeSoto County Sarasota Bay Sarasota Manatee County Cooper

KEEP IDENTIFICATION CARDS FORMER SERVICE MEN

Former service men who hold Uncle Sam's War Risk Insurance receive an identification card with their name and insurance number for quick reference. The card aids correct insurance number reporting and acts as identification in sickness or accidents. Many cards are being returned to the Bureau. men are urged to keep them.

Uncle Sam Bureau of War Risk Insurance R. G. Cholmeley-Jones Bureau

Salvation Army to entertain Friday night in Sarasota

The Salvation Army invites the public to a Friday evening veranda program at the Sarasota House to support the Home Service Fund Campaign opening May 10 and running through May 20. The event features songs, prayers, solos by Mrs. Rex Munselle and Miss Munselle, a presentation of achievements, and remarks by Frank Redd with closing prayers. Admission is free.

Salvation Army Sarasota House Home Service Fund America Latham Rex Munselle Frank Redd Miss Munselle The Adj Iva Munselle

Presbyterian Church Services With Rev W J Garrison

The Presbyterian church conducts morning and evening services this Sunday with Rev W J Garrison of St Peters burg preaching at each. Also services at New Pearce at 3 30 p m. The pastor C W Latham invites all to attend and worship.

Presbyterian Church New Pearce W. J. Garrison St. Petersburg

Regular Meeting Notice of Sarasota Chapter No 66 O E S

A regular meeting of Sarasota Chapter No 66 O E S will be held at Masonic Hall Thursday evening May 13 at 7 30. A cordial welcome to visiting members and a good attendance is desired. Mrs T F Arnold secretary.

Sarasota Masonic Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.bond Manasota J. Bond Weather Report Eben Thompson Investgado J. L. Iverson City J. H. Lord J. N. Reid Osprey Bartow Tampe Frank Bates New York Bates Mark Burton Thompson & Co + Ady W. E. Morse Donald A. J. Knight E. E. Commons Indiana Oregon Thompson of Thomason & Co T. F. Arnold Franco-American Hygienic CO M. J. Levey Blackburn Building Paul Thompson Potter Palmer Palmer-Florida Company Anly Hye Re Bright Grocery Co Florida Rod Geo. B. Prime Hardware Badger Pharmacy
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