14 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
The piece hints Bryan’s likely election as president and notes supporters will stand by him to the end. It mentions delayed state fair premiums due to cash shortages and promises to use limited space for delinquent tax list. It explains the paper is handling production alone as a double handicap.
Willis Ball has been named president and editor in chief of the Times Union. For years he has led as managing editor, earning recognition for ability, tireless work, and improving the paper for readers statewide.
The editor urges Manatee county to abandon state fair funding citing the old South Florida Fair as the only genuine event while other fairs are described as fake shows and horse racing. They suggest using funds for better local purposes.
Francis L Huffaken one of the state s brightest writers joins the Jacksonville Metropolis The Record extends congratulations to the Metropolis for securing Huff The Record notes he formerly served as city editor for the Tampa Daily Herald for over a year and consistently excelled on assignments.
The Bradenton school board met August 4 1908 with A F Wyman W Harrison and A M Wilson and secretary W M Rowlett present. It received the county treasurer July 1908 report showing receipts 3414 66 and balance 615 76 and declined several school petitions while appointing trustees and assigning teachers to multiple schools.
Monday night August 17 program led by Leader Miss Cora Sullivan covered The Passing of Selfishness The Devoted Life. Opening song Onward Epworth Leaguers responsive reading Psalm 34 quartette Come Close to the Savior scripture John 12 15 22 and 2 Cor 5 11 19. Song Gladly We Will Go sub-lopies Life hid with Christ in God God invests our lives for service. Song Sweeter Than All Song Love Mighty and Wonderful. Announcements League Benediction So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts into wisdom.
Cooperative weather observations taken at Manatee under Government standard instruments. Readings follow methods recommended by the Weather Bureau Chief. Signed Emin Bropere, Co operative Observer. Also notices on Jap a Lack and Alabastine products and irrigation tips from local merchants Wiggins Mason Adams Garrs.
Capt. H. Davis, returning from Alabama, says the Manatee wharf will be built and work to start around October first if stock subscriptions are fulfilled. He plans trips to Alabama and Kentucky then will revisit the project on return to push completion.
Local briefs report Mrs. S. G. Curry and Amelia returning from South Carolina and visiting, Lloyd’s Havana straights praised, ice cream at Manatee Drug Store from Jersey cream, Barker at The Record improving, Raymond Balls leaving Bank of Manatee for Kansas City vacation, H. B. Stetler visiting in Manatee, Earnest Brown from St. Petersburg praising baseball performance, Brownie noted for skill and early success on the mound.
The Artesian Bottling Works plans articles of incorporation to raise capital and expand. Existing stockholders will issue new shares selectively to trusted merchants and retailers to boost distribution while ensuring strong company value. The Record forecasts major benefits once the chartered organization operates fully.
Notice of intention to apply for a Florida charter for Braden Town Motor Boat Club in Manatee County. Aims include promoting motor boat building racing and social club activities under the 1908 state charter provisions. Names listed include H Berar, J F Vanderipe, Harry L Land, J Van Andreu, S C Corwin.
Captain C. H. Davis orders the artesian well at Wimauma deepened by 200 feet. W D Holcomb of the Manatee Drilling Co. started work Monday. current depth is 536 feet, with a final planned depth of 750 feet.
Prof T W Yarbrough and Mrs Yarbrough reside at Monticello and plan to depart for Sarasota around September first. He recently faced the state board of examiners for a state certificate, outcome unknown at writing. The Record urges better enforcement of town laws and hints at a forthcoming marshal appointment for Grantham, signaling action.
From Prospect school to Cortez, Miss Cora McCall, monthly reports of teachers and miscellaneous accounts were audited and warrants ordered drawn to the amount of 263.92. No further business board adjourned.
Household goods of Mrs Rob inson widow of Rev A A Robinson Manatee Florida will be offered for sale at the Robinson residence Manatee on Saturday August 15 at 10 o clock a m by Rev B T Rape chairman of Preachers Relief Fund of the Florida Conference M E church south. Lime and cerjpaetZ at Adams'
An ad notes Plank's Child Tonic guaranteed to cure fevers colds and la grippe and lists Manatee Drug Store as the sale location.
The sad news of Mrs S S Curry wife of Dr Sam Curry came from Manatee this week. She fell ill while en route to Manatee after stopping in Jacksonville to visit her sister Mrs W H Barret. She died Saturday as they awaited a return trip to Greenville South Carolina where the couple had long made their home. The bereavement rests with Dr Curry who cared for his wife on the journey and in Greenville.
The Record reports Beck & Glazier will open a new cash grocery in the Central Hotel block beside the drug store next Monday. The store will sell cash books and operate a coupon system allowing purchases by tearing out coupon values from one cent to one dollar.
The Kennesaw, under new management, is being transformed into a clean attractive restaurant. Renovations from top to bottom near completion with scrub brush painter and papering finishing. The new manager and wife offer pleasing service and a menu to suit taste with rates at $2.00, special by week and month.
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