County Commissioners Hold February Meeting in Manatee Florida
Minutes record President J B Wyatt and members H V Whitaker A F Hull M G Davis, clerk Robt H Roesch, sheriff M H Wyatt. Actions include approving J S Tarrer notary bond, delaying W A Halsey road petition to March, establishing Gillette precinct 15, adjusting Terra Ceia precinct 12, granting oyster privilege for Marsh & Mathew, approving rifle permits for Warren Kingsley and C W Hand, and recommending S M Parrish for cattle brands district 11. Arbor Day observed at Manatee Junior High with program led by Dr Gates and Prof Back. twelve trees planted. thanks extended to trustees and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wyatt
H. V. Whitaker
A. Ff. Hull
M. G. Davis
M. H. Wyatt
Robt
H. Roesch
J. S. Tarrer
C. H. Davis
D. M. Dowdell
W. A. Halsey
A. F. Hull
Manatee County
Frog Creek
Gillette
Guillette Post Office
Manatee River
Marsh & Mathew
Warren Kingsley
C. W. Hand
8. M. Parrish
Coloring o That Mere Sham and a Barber’s Bet
David Wingood the barber reports quietly to The Record that he is watching Charlie Stebbins color his mere sham with slow, uncertain progress and that he will stay with Charley until completion, effectively settling in Mantee. New supplies of Jap a Lack and Alabastine appear at Wiggins. Adams believes a permanent attorney is unnecessary, so the clerk is to notify Singertary and Reaves that their contract with the board ends. With no further business, warrants are drawn and the board adjourns to March’s first Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wingood
Charlie Stebbins
Charley
Manatee
Messrs
Postoffice Order 907 Changes Second Class Mail Rules
The 1908 Postoffice Order 907 limits sample copies to 10 percent of paid circulation and requires timely renewals. publishers failing to renew within one year may be dropped from legit subscriber lists and mailing at the second class rate may be blocked. Pay up now to avoid cut off and ensure continued mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Manatee Drug Store Opens Under Bradenton Co
The drug store formerly owned by Dr. J. M. Samuel is purchased by The Bradenton Drug Co. and will operate as Manatee Drug Store. The store undergoes remodeling, with fresh inventory, improved prescription service, and home delivery. A full line of periodicals will be available for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Samuel
Bradentown Drug G Co
Manatee
Bradentown
Manatee Drue
Manatee county shines at Tampa State Fair amid sparse local attendance
The State Fair in Tampa is praised as an eminent success with Manatee county exhibits ranking top among counties and showing strong potential to win prizes. Local turnout appears low as residents stay away, foreshadowing a small Manatee county attendance this year. Also included is a testimonial touting Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and stomach issues, promising blood purification and renewed vigor with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Manatee County
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Adams' Stocks Johns Asbestos and Alabastine Paints
Adams' keeps in stock Johns Asbestos exterior paint and Alabastine interior paint for home projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Adams
Enthusiasm Drives Local Pleasure Wharf Project
That Pleasure Wharf advocate E. P. Lloyd shows strong commitment by funding 200 feet at his own expense and planning to supervise the remaining 1,000 feet. His active involvement signals practical progress toward building the wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Lloyd
Weather Report from Manatee District Week Ending Feb 11 1908
Cooperative weather record by Emil Broxpere notes instrument readings from government standards for the week ending February 11 1908 at Manatee. Observations summarize meteorological data collected under the U S Department of Agriculture cooperation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Father Bureau
Emil Broxpere
Co-operative
Marked For Death and Health Remedies Offer
An old advertisement notes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases with a testimonial from Mrs. A. Williams of Bacillus Ky. It also promotes Armour's Blood and Bone with potash for orange trees, a Go As You Please race, White's Cream Vermifuge for worm relief, and sale of second hand bug carriages by Manatee Livery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee Livery Co
Dr McDuffee Returns to Manatee County School Board Session
Dr J M McDuffee returned on Monday evening’s train with several locals from Olinda and Springfield as Manatee county’s school board met in regular session. The January 1908 treasurer’s report was read and approved, trustees updated, and Owen Creek teaching duties assigned pending next meeting March 8 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. McDuffee
Orlinda
Tenn
Bradentown
Fla
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
A. F. Wyman
A. M. Wilson
W. M. Rowlett
Florida
Thal
Miakka
Maple Branch
O. W. Hayman
Owen Creek School
Jas. W. Carlton
Owen Creek
Shelby A. Wilson
Maj Adams and the Park Efforts Praised
Town residents commend Major Adams for his work on the park and public property. If Manatee had more supporters, the town would improve significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee
Maj. Adams
Old Town
Major
A Dangerous Operation and Local Notices in Manatee
An old advertisement page notes an appendectomy as a dangerous operation and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for various ailments. It also lists piano for sale and reports Palmetto official M. Davis visiting Manatee with crop notes. The Bradenton band entertained locals with selected tunes and was warmly received.
State Set for Ridpath History of the World for Sale
For sale set of Sate.-Set for Ridpath history of the world priced at 30 dollars from 40 dollars original. New condition. Apply to M. M. Owen. Jim Riddick, the expert orange cultivator, planted a dozen orange and peach trees at the editor’s home place this week. Trees look healthy. unlikely any will die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridpath
M. M. Owen
Jim Riddick
Liver regulator touted to curb melancholy and bilious complaints
The notice promotes Ballard's Herbine as the perfect liver regulator for melancholy and bilious symptoms. It claims the tonic cures bilious headaches constipation chills fever and various liver complaints and is sold by Manatee Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Manatee Drug Store
For Sale One nice solid oak bedstead
Notice advertises a solid oak bedstead for sale with payment enforcement by grocers. It warns a debtor who habitually pays late will be compelled to settle future bills as merchants seek to protect themselves and their finances.
Worth Reading Bucklen's Amica Salve heals cold sore
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo NY reports using Bucklen's Amica Salve to cure a severe cold sore. He applied the salve once daily for two days and saw the sore disappear. Heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Connell Suffers Lingering Pain After Surgery
W E Connell, a Main Street merchant, continues to endure intermittent pain from a past appendectomy. Though the surgical wound healed, the soreness persists despite his vigorous efforts. Slug shot insecticides are noted at Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Connell
Main Street
Adams
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Arbor Day
Board of County
Tee County
Said
Manitee
Holloway
Maryland
E. F. Gates
A. M. Mann
T. W. Yarbrough
Geraldine Stebbins
Gates
Back
New York
Columbia
H. Gates
W. Wiggins
W. A. Stebbins
Gates’ Hall
Wiggins
New Lot Celery
Broberg
Adame
Race
T. White
T. M. McDuffee
J. P. House
Olinda
George Randolph
Springfield
Tennessee
J. R. O’guire
Torrarranta
Peid
Frank A. Walpole
Dr. King
W. R. Wadsworth
Manatee, Fla
M. ©. Davis
Worthy County
Palmetto District
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