Grand Jury Presentsments on County Conditions
The grand jury of Manatee County reports good county finances and overall well kept offices and courthouse. It finds jail plumbing and adjacent closets in need of removal and lavatories installed with city sewer connections. It notes need for yard work at the courthouse and awnings for assessor and collector offices. It calls for stock marks inspectors and for fencing of the Seaboard Air Line track. It urges timely jury and witness attendance and thanks officials for assistance.
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Manatee County
State of
Florida
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Wall
Phillips
Roesch
Stewart
Wyatt
Rupert M. Morean
Ballard's Herbine Promised Cure For Liver Troubles
A Knocker notes a disordered liver causes a habit of distrust and blue vision. Advertises Ballard's Herbine as a sure cure for constipation dyspepsia indigestion biliousness and all liver stomach and bowel troubles sold at Manatee Drug Store.
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Ballard
Manatee Drug Store
Philosophy of Free Masonry Lecture in Braden Town
An address will be delivered in the Opera House at Braden Town Florida on Sunday evening April 5 1908 at 1030 pm by Rev Thomas Henry Johnson on the Philosophy of Free Masonry. The Bradenton Coral band will render sacred music appropriate to the occasion. All Masons and the public generally are cordially invited to be present. Admission free No collection.
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Opera
Bradentown
Fla
Thomas Henry Johnson
Free Masonry
Will Atlantic Refining Rebuild Plant At Ellenton
The Record notes the Atlantic Refining Company seeks local sentiment on rebuilding its Ellenton plant after a recent fire. A company representative, Mr. W. Richardson, was hosted by Manatee county residents led by Harry Wadham to assess conditions. Citizens expressed strong interest in rebuilding and protecting company rights.
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The
Atlantic Refining Company
Ellenton
Manatee County
W. ©. Richardson
Citien
Richardson
Harry Wadham
Mr. Richardson
Baby Show in Manatee Promotes Vermifuge Prize
A local notice touts a baby show in Manatee with a health contest for the prize and recommends White's Cream Vermifuge to keep babies worm free. The product is described as quick acting yet mild and is sold for 25 cents at Manatee Rug Store.
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Manatee Rug Store
Whitaker Announces Re election for County Commissioner
H V known as Ham Whitaker announces re election for County Commissioner representing Sarasota Miakka Sandy Englewood and Venice districts. Long serving on the Board he is praised for understanding its workings and delivering for the district.
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Quick Growth
Advertisement advises parents that a healthy baby should gain about a quarter of a pound weekly and promotes McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for digestion stomach troubles fretfulness teething. Priced 24 and 50 cents at Manatee Drug Store.
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McGee
Manatee
Broward Enters Race for United States Senator
Governor Napoleon Broward declares his bid for the U S Senate after the death of Senator Bryan. He states his entry reshapes the race and positions him as a leading candidate, promising faithful service to the people if elected. He adds he would have supported Bryan had he lived.
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Napoleon B. Broward
United States
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Florida
N. B. Broward
Commissioner M C Davis for Re election to County Board
The Record notes Palmetto resident M C Davis will seek another term on the Board of County Commissioners for Palmetto and Ellenton districts. It lauds his long service and faithful record, asserting his district has fared well under his leadership and endorsing re election.
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M. C. Davis
Palmetto
Board of County Commissioners
Ellenton
Davis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Sores
Suffering and dollars saved. E 8 Lopez of Manilla NY, a carpenter, says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. .25c at Manatee Drug Store.
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Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Bucklen
Manatee Drug Store
Wyatt Eyes Election After Celery Shipping
J B Wyatt chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and county treasurer candidate says he will soon finish shipping celery and plans to mingle with voters. Opponents concede he is the candidate they must beat. An ad for Fancy Jamestown butter and cheese from K Wiggins promotes all good eats.
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J.B. Wyatt
Board of County Commissioners
Mr. Wyatt
Jamestown
K. W. Wiggins
Havana Straights Ad Sparked Smoking Debate
An ad touting Havana Straights claims they offer the best smoke. The brief item notes consumer reaction and questions about tobacco product advertising.
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Havana
Thereby not Thereto A Taxing Language Lesson
The Manatee Record recaps a fishing trip where no bites were taken yet a monster crab was caught and a local naturalist from Punta Gorda Adrian Jordan is asked to weigh in. The Tampa Tribune humorously notes the confusion between thereby and thereto as a language aside.
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Manatee
Adrian Jordan
Punta Gorda
Tampa Tribune
The
Tribune
Keeping Open House with Health Promoting Pills
The ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach liver and bowels claiming they regulate digestion and improve well being. Available at Manatee Drug Store for 25 cents.
Large cabbage weighs twenty and a half pounds
Phillip Nelson, a prominent Black truck farmer, brought in a 20.5 pound cabbage last week declaring it the season’s largest. He gifted it to Col. A. C. Fanchor, who sent it to his mother in Alabama, noting the gift was in response to his crab experience.
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Phillip Nelson
Phillip
Col. A. C. Fancher
Alabama
Col. Fancher
Manatee Livery Co Sells Used Bug Gies and Carriages
A Manatee Livery Co advertises inexpensive second hand bug gies and carriages for sale inviting potential buyers to view the stock.
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Ocome
Manatee Livery Co
Mass Meeting at Gates Hall Urges Board of Trade
Citizens urged to attend Friday night gathering at Gates Hall to organize an active Board of Trade and discuss town improvement. Ladies invited to join and help motivate efforts to advance the city.
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Gates’ Hall
Board of Trade
Manatee
Neighborhood Favorite Praised Electric Bitters
Mrs Ef D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use for quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues nervous debility and malnutrition. She notes its blood cleansing action makes it a strong spring medicine sold with guarantee at Manatee Drug Store for 50e.
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Ef. D. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Manatee
Gilchrist Discouraged by Local Reception in City
Hon A W Gilchrist of Punta Gorda, candidate for Governor, visited Wednesday and Thursday to solicit votes and mingle with residents. The Ft Myers Breeze reports he faced limited encouragement, and notes an exchange about drainage and a veiled threat regarding Boca Grande votes if Lee county opposed him.
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A. W. Gilchrist
Punta Gorda
Gilchrist
Griffis
Leak
Lee County
Boca Grande
Ft. Myers
Milton appoints William Hall Milton U S Senator in Florida
Gov Broward names William Hall Milton of Marianna to fill the unexpired Florida Senate term of the late William James Bryan. Milton, 42, banker and businessman, is a grandson of former Gov John Milton and was born in Marianna. He comment says he will do his duty as he sees it.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Broward
William Hall Milton
Marianna
William James Bryan
Florida
United States Senate
Milton
John Milton
Mallory
Bryan
Fancher's Headache Powders Guaranteed Cure
An ad promises Fancher's Headache Powders cure headaches and neuralgia in 15 to 80 minutes and will not affect the heart. Priced at 10 cents, available only at Mantee Drug Store and Braden town Drug Co.
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Fancher
Manatee Drug Store
Bradentown Drug Co
Resolutions by County Bar on Senator Bryan’s Death
A Bradenton court committee reports resolutions on the death of U S Senator William J Bryan of Florida. They note his untimely passing in Washington on March 22 1908 and praise his public and private life. The bar extends sympathy to his wife and parents and orders copies to local papers and minutes. Celery shipments remain heavy with prices easing slightly. Adams' receives Rock Lime. Glazier's displays ready to wear hats.
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Bradentown
Fla
Joseph Wall
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Florida
Times-Union
Jacksonville
O. K. Reaves
E. F. Wilson
Herbert 8
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H. V
Ham
Adams
U.S. Senate
Texas Ranger
U. S
Avery Orange
Glazier’s
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