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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
I H Clay Crawford Secretary of State gives notice that a statewide election will be held in each county on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908. The notice concerns three Joint Resolutions proposed by the Legislature in 1907 under the 1884 Constitution.
A report details the question of ratifying or rejecting the Joint Resolutions proposing amendments to the Florida Constitution. The notice outlines the process and stakes in the forthcoming vote, with reference to the measures facing the electorate.
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 9 of Article 5 to fix judicial salaries by the Legislature and submitting the amendment to voters at the next general election. Additional measures include Article 12 Section 16 creating a one mill tax for several state educational institutions and an Article 5 Section 35 update on court establishment and railroad commission powers. Signed by Secretary H. Clay Crawford in Tallahassee on July 25, 1908.
Three Bradenton businessmen Roscoe J. Stevens J C Hardwick and Chas T Curry apply for letters patent to form Artesian Bottling Works a Florida for profit corporation to operate in Manatee County with principal office in Bradenton. Capital stock 5000 dollars in 500 shares and 99 year duration. Officers expected President Stevens Vice President Curry and Secretary Treasurer Hardwick with a three member board of directors.
Notice of final settlement by Mary W. Broberg administratrix for the estate of Louisa Ellen Tresca deceased six months from the date, presenting final accounts and vouchers to the County Judge of Manatee County Florida. Dated April 24, 1908.
The Bank of Manatee pledges to remain the fore most bank in the region and one of the strongest in the South, upholding old ideals of conservatism and safety in its operations. President T. Taliaferro and Cashier John T. Campbell sign. Directors listed include Taliaferro, Helm, Vanderipe, Palmer, and Campbell.
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