Gill Captured After Chase From Sarasota to Bowling Green
Sheriff Hans Wyatt earned praise for rapid pursuit across multiple towns to arrest Arthur Gill, suspected of murdering Jim Fletcher near Sarasota during Christmas week. Gill eluded capture at first, fled on a stolen horse, then hid at Warren Gibren’s home in Bowling Green before surrendering at 11:30 p.m. with deputies closing in.
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Hans Wyatt
Gill
Jim Fletcher
Sarasota
Wyatt
Tom Smith
Arthur Gill
Smith
Bradentown
Parrish
Mitchellville
Jesse D. Lamb
Bowling Green
DeSoto County
Mitchville
D. H. Alderman
Lakeland
Lakeland Road
Fort Green
Shuman
Tucker
Warren Gibren
Gibren
Special Bargain Property Sale Near Depot on Manatee
520 acres for sale with 70 acres good vegetable land 380 acres saw grass and virgin pine on balance One mile from depot fronting three quarters of a mile on railroad Sixty day price 1500 See Manatee Realty Co. immediately P Beckwith and family of Bridgeport Conn arrive to make Mana tee their future home. The Record welcomes them. Gill surrenders after warrant Sheriff Wyatt Deputy Lamb transport him to jail to await punishment for a grave crime.
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Manatee Realty Co
P. Beckwith
Bridgeport
Gill
Tucker
Manatee County
Wyatt
Bradentown
Jesse Lamb
Manatee Cigar Factory Produces Over Ninety Thousand Last Year
The Manatee Cigar Factory produced more than 90 000 cigars in the previous year, up from over 10 000 the year before. Owner Ed Lloyd is praised for his full mastery of cigar making, with voiced belief that all cigars are well made and good value. Citizens urged to smoke Lloyd cigars as a locally produced, quality product. A New Year resolution mockingly pledges not to smoke Lloyd cigars in 1908.
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Manatee
Ed. Lloyd
Manatee County
Lloydeseigerg
Florida State Fair Opens in Tampa This Month
The Florida State Fair in Tampa runs February 5 through February 22 with extensive preparations to handle thousands of visitors. Highlights include an immigration convention on February 12 and expanded exhibits across all departments, plus low railroad rates to encourage attendance.
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Tampa
Bureau of Information
Broward
Manatee Farm to Sell Stock and Tools in Cash Sale
Closing out sale by Frank Suttivan to devote full time to meat business in Manatee. Suttivan offers three dairy cows and a heifer, Berkshire and mixed breed hogs, 200 White Leghorn hens, incubators brooders and farming tools. Address Manatee.
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Manatee
Frank Suttivan
County official outlines first celery shipment this season
J. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, told The Record he expects to plank a car load of celery next week, possibly Manatee county’s first shipment of the season. He owns a large celery crop and anticipates a favorable return.
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J. B. Wyatt
Board of County Commissioners
Manatee County
Wyatt
County Court Opens With Focus On Criminal Dockets
County Court convenes under Judge J J Stewart with a docket heavy on minor criminal cases such as gambling and stealing. Sheriff Hans Wyatt has jurors summoned and witnesses subpoenaed as the term is expected to last through next week and beyond.
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J. J. Stewart
Stewarts
Robt. H. Roesch
Hans Wyatt
Wyatt
Circuit Court
J. A. Hand
W.N. Hayes
C. E Haley
C. G. Barnes
J. H. Russell
Manatee Junior High Opens Term With Fine Attendance
The Manatee Junior High School started after holiday vacation with strong attendance. Principal Prof. Yarbrough is pleased with the outlook and predicts the term will be the best yet. Pupils and patrons show interest while teachers are earnest and enthusiastic in their work. The town should support the school to make it second to none in the state.
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Manatee
Yarbrough
First County Meeting of 1908 Sets Jury List
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday in bad weather. Four members were present as they examined bonds, drew the 1908 jury list for county and circuit court, and discussed requests to hold a special term for the Tom Smith and Arthur Gill murder case, deciding against it due to costs and upcoming court sessions. The board adjourned to the first Monday in February.
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Joseph B. Wall
Tom Smith
Arthur Gill
James Fletcher
Death Angel Hover Near Dr McDuffee’s Wife
The article notes the illness and imminent death of Dr T M McDuffee’s wife after a month of decline. It expresses deep sympathy for the physician and family during their hour of affliction. Also mentions an ad for a six room cottage in Manatee with reference to old man Cornell.
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T. M. McDuffee
Manatee
Cornell
Barwick Announces Candidacy for 27th Senatorial District
I E Barwick of Manatee county announces for the Twenty Seventh Senatorial District which includes Manatee and DeSoto counties. He is described as a capable, well educated orator aligned with the people and has aided in opposing corporate power. If elected he would push county division of DeSoto and be a powerful senate force.
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I. E. Barwick
Manatee County
Manatee
DeSoto Counties
Col. Burwick
People
Duval County
E. Barwick
John Stockton
Record
Col. Barwick
DeSoto County
Senate
Hammock Land For Sale In Ellenton Near Station
284 acres in Ellenton hammock offered by H. H. Beckwith of Wimauma Florida. Land described as fine rich soil within one eighth mile of a loading station.
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Ellenton
H. H. Beckwith
Wimauma, Fla
County Commissioner Hall Downgrades Panic Impact
A. F. Hall, East and North county commissioner, says his district feels little effect from the financial panic. He notes farming at home with corn, sweet potatoes, hay, and pork cushions residents, urging a hog and homing basis to strengthen the economy and resist market fluctuations.
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Hall
New Lot Roller Skates and Repairs at Adams
Advertises new roller skates priced at $8 per pair with repair services offered for the same items at Adame's shop.
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Adame
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Sheriff Wyatt
Bowlingreen
DeSoto
Kk. W. Wiggins
Manatee Cigar Factory
the State Fair
Jamestown
K. W. Wiggins
Ness
The
Board of County Commis
Sioners
A. F. Hull
M. ©. Davis
W. M. Baxter
Death Angel
DR. T. M. McDuffee
J. E. Barwick
Commissioner Hall
A. F. Hall
North End
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