Regular Meeting Minutes of Manatee County Commission
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners met in Bradenton on the first Monday in December 1906. They opened with sheriff proclamations, declared a road a public county road, set election inspectors, and approved small relief and nursing payments. Ballots were ordered for December 28 to decide on a county court in Manatee County.
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Board of County Commissioners
Manatee County
Florida
Bradentown
J. B. Wyatt
M. ©. Davis
W. M. Baxter
H. V. Whitaker
M. H. Wyatt
Robt. H. Roesch
Oden Ange
Charles Edwards
H. R. Curry
M. H
Manatee
Estia
Hese
Death of Chas. E. Worth Revered Tax Collector of Florida
The death of Chas. E. Worth, the Florida tax collector, occurred in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Banks and businesses closed for his funeral as he was honored and respected statewide. Worth was a prominent figure in south Florida with many friends in Manatee County.
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of Florida
Tampa
Chas. E. Worth
Chas. Worth
Charlie Worth
South
Florida
Manatee County
Chapped Hands Remedy Promotes Bedtime Cure
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve by Dr. J. M. Samuel as a cure for chapped hands and skin conditions. Claims soothing the skin after washing and drying before bed speeds recovery and mentions use for sores, itching piles, and other skin diseases.
Seaboard to Sarasota schedule drew passenger dismay
A Tampa Times reader recounts the new Seaboard mixed train service to Sarasota, replacing a daytime passenger run. Travel now takes all day and into the night, sparking complaints and organized pressure to restore the faster passenger schedule.
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Seaboard
Sarasota
Tampa
PrIn insular Telephone Co expands Tampa service lines
Notice to public announces two lines to Tampa and improved service including long distance connections to Clearwater Dunedin Key Stone Park Largo Ozona Sutherland St. Petersburg Tarpon Springs River View and Port Tampa City from PrIn insular Telephone Co.
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Tampa
Clearwater
Dunedin
Key Stone Park
Largo
Ozona
Sutherland
St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs
Iver View
Port Tampa City
Prninsular Telephone Co
Knights of Pythias elect officers for Manatee Lodge 65
Manatee Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias elected officers at Thursday night meeting. Officers include Chancellor Commander M. G. Rushton Vice Chancellor Joe Gates Jr Prelate George W Barker Master of the Work E L Vanderipe Keeper of Records and Seal and Master of Finance Walter Scott Master of Exchequer R H Johnson Master at Arms Claude Gates Inner Guard Elmer Curry Outer Guard J E Peacock Representative to Grand Lodge Frank A Walpole alternate R B Johnson. Installation set for first lodge meeting in January.
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Manatee Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
M. G. Rushton
Joe Gates
George W. Barker
E. L. Vanderipe
Walter Scott
R. H. Johnson
Claude Gates
Elmer Curry
J. E. Peacock
Grand Lodge
Frank A. Walpole
R. B. Johnson
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals 23-Year Running Sore
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found no happiness with wealth but a 25 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured a running sore on her leg after 23 years. The advertisement promotes it as the greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores and lists J M Samuel’s Drug Store as the seller.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Bucklen
J. M. Samuel’s
Tatum Ridge Notes Dry Weather and Local Happenings
Heavy east winds persist with no rain as Tatum Ridge residents report strong health and active farm work. Old Grandpa Tatum remains mobile while Miss Vhcy Tatum recovers from a three week fever. J R Tatum tends his orange crop on the old place and the crop is fine. The Hopewell church annual meeting will run three days starting Friday with an invitation to attend. Bee Ridge school closes due to patron dissatisfaction, while Tatum Ridge school thrives under Miss Grace Bioseth. Drainage vote proves unnecessary in dry weather, but orange trees in Polk and Hillsboro counties suffer from continued drought. conditions in the area remain tense for rain.
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Tatum Ridge
Grandpa Tatum
Miss Vhcy Tatum
Bee Ridge
Grace Bioseth
Polk
Hillsboro
Laurie Gates Weds Pearl Hart in Tampa
Miss Pearl Hart and Laurie Gates were quietly married at 5 30 in the residence of Rev B K Thrower The bride sister of Mrs Lovick Brandon and the groom connected with H Giddens Clothing Co are well known in Tampa They stay at the De Soto while a house at Jefferson and Eighth Ave is completed
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B. K. Thrower
Outings Of Thrifty Onego Pastor Attends Conference
Pastor Haeflinger completed his regular church service Sunday at the local church and Braden River, then left Monday with his wife and baby for the annual conference. Oranges are moving rapidly. two car loads a day was the record last week. Visiting relatives include G. G. Thompson and son from Parker Indiana, and A. G. Green of Bynumville Missouri with W. A. Montague of Norway Iowa. Mrs. Montague is Mrs. Hall’s young sister seen after about forty years. J B Nelson’s meetings draw large crowds with eleven additions through Monday night eight by primary obedience and three by letter.
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Haeflinger
Braden River
G. G. Thompson and Son
Parker, Ind
Mr. Thompson
R. L
W. B. Thompson
A. G. Green
Bynumville
W. A. Montague
Norway
Iowa
C. H. Hall
The Grip Suffering and Relief with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
An inked exhortation notes grip suffering and urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims thousands used it with no pneumonia cases and full recovery, with J. M. Samuel selling the product.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Samuel
WigginS Best Orange Boxes Papers and Nails in Stock
Best orange boxes paper and nails available at WigginS in any quantity. Secure supplies for packing and projects with prompt service and wide selection.
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Wiggins
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Wounds Says Napier
L. B. Napier of Bugles Kentucky recalls severe piles ten years ago and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a permanent cure after less than a box. The ad also claims the salve heals wounds burns and sores like magic from J M Samuel druggist.
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Bucklen
Napier
Bugles
J. M. Samuel
Manatee County Public Instruction Board Meets in Session
The Manatee County Board of Public Instruction met in regular session on December 4 with A F Wy man as chairman F H Tucker J N McLean and secretary W M Rowlett present. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved and due to sickness no treasurer report was filed. Monthly teacher reports and miscellaneous accounts were audited and warrants drawn. The board adjourned to the next regular session on January 8 1907.
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Board of Public Instruction of
Manatee County
A. F. Wyman
F. H. Tucker
J. N. McLean
W. M. Rowlett
Nerve and sickness mark aging man says Herbine medicine helps
Mrs. Carrie Austin of Hollon Kansas praises Herbine as the best medicine she has heard of and says she never is without it. The ad notes sickness from torpid liver and claims Herbine will regulate the liver and restore health, sold by J. M. Samuel.
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Carrie Austin
Hollon
Kansas
J. M. Samuel
Weather report from Manatee week ending November 18, 1906
Cooperative observations by the Weather Bureau during the week ending November 18 1906 at Manatee with instrumental readings from Government standard instruments. Data includes daily meteorological measurements recorded by a local observer under official guidance.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Weather Bureau
Fortunate Missourians and Dr King's New Discovery
Emil Broberg notes in his capacity as Cooperative Observer. A Missouri narrator recounts testimonials praising Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with claims of cures. The ad continues with real estate offerings from J J Pelot, broker, inviting inquiries by phone.
Best Fertilizers and Potash at Wiggins
Local farm supply note highlights available fertilizers including potash and nitre soda at Wiggins'.
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Wiggins
Two Old Cronies to Play at Warren's Opera House
The John B. Mill Musical Comedy company with sixteen members brings a clean up-to-date show to Warren's Opera House for three nights Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The act features comedians pretty singing girls and promises two enjoyable hours. Seats at Stansfield's priced 8 50 75 cents. Doors open 7 30 curtain 8 30.
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Warren’s
Opera House
John B. Mill
Tampa Bay Casino
Warren’s Opera House
Stansfield’s
Sick man cured by Ballard's Horehound Syrup
A Denver man testifies that a severe winter cough disappeared after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He reports no sick days since starting the remedy and credits J. M. Samuel for the sale.
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Ballard
J. C. Clark
Denver
Colorado
J. M. Samuel
Enjoyable apron party in Manatee attracts visitors
Miss Davis hosted a lively apron party at Mrs. Dowdell's home in Manatee. Young ladies wore themed aprons and matching ties while gentlemen hemmed with their ties. A game of consequences delighted attendees, with refreshments served by Mrs. Dowdell and Mrs. Brooks. Out of town guests included Miss Ellen Cooper of Punta Gorda and Miss Maggie Hart of Trenton New Jersey.
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Manatee
Miss Davis
Brooks
Ellen Cooper
Punta Gorda
Maggie Hart
Trenton N. J
New Life Pills Promised Quick Relief and Strength
An advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as a painless constipation cure. It claims rapid relief from danger and ills, followed by strength and vigor, guaranteed by J. M. Samuel Druggist, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. M. Samuel
Standard Brand Fertilizer Endorsement by Agent Glazier
An advertisement asserts reliable results with Standard Brand fertilizer. R M Glazier of Manatee is identified as the agent offering the product.
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R. M. Glazier
Manatee
Bargain Acreage With House in Manatee Town
Real estate broker J. J. Pelot offers over one acre of wooded bearing trees with a house on a separate lot 106 by 188 feet in the town of Manatee for a total price of 1800 dollars.
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Manatee
J. J. Pelot
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the Board of County Commissioners
Air Line Railway
The
Tampa Times
Hopewell Church
Adams
Laurie Gates
IS Married
J. M. Roberts
Bakersfield
Devil’s Island
Julius Caesar
Broberg
Emil Broberg
Cooperative Observer
Livonia
T. J’ Dwyer
Graysville
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