Board of County Commissioners Finalizes 1907 Tax Equalization
The county board met in regular session and again Friday to finish tax equalization. Protests over oyster privileges were referred to a committee. Pension applications by A J Pope P O Miller R H Whitehead James M Rogers and Mary H Smith were approved. A 7 mill school levy and 22 mill county levy were set plus 7 state and 224 total mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
D. H. Morrison
H. L. Higel
E. W. Morrill
R. L. Layne
A. C. Pope
M. J. Johnson
E. Pulliam
Mill Creek
A. J. Pope
P. O. Miller
R. H. Whitehead
James M. Rogers
Mary H. Smith
J. S. Roberts
James Holloway
H. S. Clark
Manatee County
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County School Board Hears Treasurer Report
The Manatee county superintendent's report notes June 1907 school funds with receipts and expenditures. Treasurer Frank A. Walpole reports a balance of 2,657.45 and warrants paid totaling 9,115.21. Trustees appointed and staff assignments listed. Bradenton district building addition bid process approved. next meeting set for August 6, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Walpole
W. F. Knight
Sarasota
W.e.holmes
Ethel Griffes
Palma Sola
S. E. Hull
Bethany
Minnie Glazier
Miakka
Cleveland Albritton
Sandy
Hoyt
S. Hull
Robert’s Chapel
Mamie L. Pratt
Cortez
Grace Biorseth
Owen Creek
Ruby S. Stipp
Parrish Rural Graded School
Estelle Carn
Parrish
Mitchelmille
Bradentown
Popular Seaboard Officials Visit Manatee County
Two prominent railroad officers, A G P A TWO POPULAR OFFICIALS 8S. C. Boylston Jr and James F Taylor, division passenger agent, both of the Seaboard Air Line, toured Manatee county to oversee passenger business and expressed satisfaction with current and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Boylston, Jr
Jacksonville
Jas. F. Taylor
Tampa
Seaboard Air Line
Manatee
Messrs. Boylston and Taylor
Seaboard
Florida
Manatee County
Manatee County Finances Light Up With Surplus
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners reports a strong fiscal end to the year June 80th. The state levy rose by one and a half mills yet the overall levy remains two mills less than last year. The treasurer’s report shows funds with a surplus in the fine and forfeiture fund and a stable road fund after careful management and a recent $2,000 loan to establish cash footing. The Record declares Manatee County among the best fiscally in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Board of County Commissioners
Fruit Growers Union Officers Meet in Manatee
The Fruit Growers Union of Manatee held its second meeting to adopt by laws and unite growers for transportation and marketing of produce. A lengthy member list includes KK Wiggins J H Tallevast S C Gates E L Vanderipe J O Gates and others. growers urged to join promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. W. Wiggins
J. H. Tallevast
S. O
W.E. Lawson
J.C. Pelot
H. M. Frazee
G. D. Pope
Wm. Hoover
F. McPherson
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Superior Pain Remedy
Advert says Ballard's Snow Liniment has no superior for rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains lumbago and all pain. Encourages trial bottle with prices 25c 50c and 1. Sold by J M Samuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Samuel
Sparkman letter on Manatee mail service
Congressman Sparkman states he has contacted the Second Assistant Postmaster General regarding mail service on the Manatee county extension of the Seaboard. He promises to do all he can and sends best wishes from Tampa on July 8, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Sparkman
War Poe
Manatee
Manatee County
Seaboard
M. Spaarkman
Remarkable Healing Claim In Port Byron
Amos F. King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore that troubled him for over 80 years. He reports being eighty five now and endorses the preparation as a guaranteed sore cure sold by J M Samuel for 25 cents. Celery lettuce bean and cake crates and baskets advertised at Wiggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
N. Y
Amos F. King
J. M. Samuel
Wiggins
County Court Opens Quiet Second Term With L Engle Contempt
The second term of county court opened at 10 a m with Judge Stewart and officials present. L Engle did not appear and a new capias was ordered. Contempt issues and venue changes dominate the afternoon as others cases are heard and the docket remains light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L’engle
Robert McNamee
Singeltary
Leon County
Manatee County
Polk County
Cheerfully Recommended for Rheumatism
C. G. Higbee of Danville Illinois reports: after four months bedridden with rheumatism two years ago, Ballard's Snow Liniment cured him with one bottle. He urges others to use it. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes at J. M. Samuel druggist. New Jap-o-lac line at Wiggin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Higbee
Danville Ill
Ballard
J. M. Samuel
Built Rat-Proof Barn at Gates Farm
S. C. Gates, a leading fruit and vegetable grower, recently completed a large new barn not for higher yields but to replace an aging structure. The cement floor is described as rat proof and the barn can store wagons buggies and farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Gates
Mr. Gates
Memorable Day Introduces Dr King’s New Life Pills
A pleasant profitable day remembered for discovering Dr King’s New Life Pills at J M Samuel’s drug store. The pills promise painless purification, curing headaches and biliousness, and keeping the bowels right. 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. M. Samuel’s
Confederate Veterans Meet In Bradenton For Camp Reorganization
The Confederate Veterans of Manatee County are called to meet at Bradenton Court House at 12 noon on Thursday July 18 to discuss re forming a camp and other business as needed by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Court House
Bradentown
Ice plant property with five lots for sale Palmetto
For sale at Palmetto an old ice plant building with five adjoining lots beside the railroad and river. Inquiries addressed to A. E. Stebbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmetto
A. E. Stebbins
Manatee, Fla
Only on his father's side little Mormon boy explains twinship
A humorous exchange from Utah school lore shows two Mormon boys named John and William Smith claim to be twins only on their father's side. Loren Taylor, son of J N Taylor, recently started as an apprentice at Ed Lloyd's cigar factory and is quickly proving to be a skilled cigar maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
J. Adam Bede
John
William Smith
Loren Taylor
J. N. Taylor
Ed. Lloyd’s
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A. F. Wyman
W. H. Harrison
W. M. Rowlett
W. Shore R. R
Einebaes
OF Seaboard Visit
Tee County
the Fruit Growers’ Union
the Fruit Growers’ Union of
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Steve Sparkman
Fra
Fla
Claude L’engle
J. J. Stewart
Wyatt
Roesch
Sin
S.C. Gates
Mormon Boy
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