River Deepening Urged for Manatee Channel
Maj. A J Adams urges Congress to start the $70,000 appropriation for deepening the Manatee River channel. He argues funds have been scattered and little work done, calling for dredging at the river mouth to admit deep draught steamers and spur further approprations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Manatee River
Mitchellville Bridge
Terra Ceia
Mallory
Tampa
Mobile
New Orleans
New York
Ellenton
Posey Points Reflect Daily Rains and Local Visits
Rain arrives daily cooling the atmosphere as Uncle John Howell visits nephew Arthur Howell. Mrs. Walter Conger of Oneco visits a wife with her mother Julia Howell. H Rhymes travels to Manatee for edibles. Mrs. Matda Rawles and granddaughter Maud visit daughter Mrs. John Posey. A school board member says a local schoolhouse is unnecessary for now. Wesley Hall and wife of Citra Florida stay en route to St Petersburg and Clearwater to visit their daughter and plan to relocate there. Arthur Howell resumes a weeklong hunt for pig business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Conger
Oneco
Julia Howell
Wesley Hall
Citra, Fla
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Sheriff Wyatt Builds Handsome Two Story Home in Bradentown
Sheriff M. H. Wyatt revealed plans and specifications for his new Bradenton residence. The two story seven room house will include modern conveniences and is described as one of the handsomest and most comfortable on the river. The Record congratulates him on his decision to build such a substantial and pretty home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Wyatt
Bradentown
Glueh
The Lucky Quarter Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad
An old time drug ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills offering health benefits and a money back guarantee. It claims relief from headaches biliousness constipation and malaria with refunds at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Beat Convict With Baseball Bat at Covington Camp
Joseph Fare, an Italian traveler, beats a Black convict with a baseball bat at Covington's camp. He is taken to Hotel de Wyatt and faces harsh legal consequences as the case proceeds in court and local authorities handle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fare
Hotel de Wyatt
Joseph
Covington
Deep Water Channel Deepening Plan Urged for River
Discussion stresses using appropriations to deepen the river channel from the mouth to Ellenton with priority at the bar. Backers concede it will take years but insist it is the only path to lasting deep water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenton
Florida Legislature Members by Counties Listed in Article
A partial roll call lists state legislators by county including Alachua Gainesville J C Carter and T A Doke Santa Fe Baker Macclenny Bradford L D Wall Starke Ernest Knight Lake Butler Brevard Stewart Calhoun KE Fortner Clarksville Citrus E S Grace Citronelle OClay Conway Middleburg Columbia John W Hatcher Lake City Jas B Hodges Lake City Dade Geo O Butler Miami and many others across Desoto Arcadia Duval Farris Jacksonville Chase Jacksonville Escambia John P Stokes Pensacola L Wiggin Pine Barrens Franklin E R L Moore Garrabelle Gadsden J W Mahaffy Gretna W Sheppard Greensboro etc. The list includes counties such as Hillsboro Largo Plant City Holmes Esto Jackson Marianna Tidwell Bascom Jefferson Clarke Monticello and more, ending with St. Lucie W R Hardee and Jen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
J. W.mahaffy
Gretna
W. Sheppard
Greensboro
Hamilton
L. C. Register
Avoca
J. W. Bynum
White Springs
Hernando
F. L. Stringer
Brooksville
Hillsboro
Jno
S$. Taylor
Largo
D. F. Pattishall
Plant City
Holmes
W.G. Watford
Esto
Jackson
W. E. B. Smith
Marianna
J. H. Tidwell
Bascom
Jefferson
S. D. Clarke
Monticello
A. J. Boland
Thomas City
Lake
J. R. Miller
Eustis
J.S. Godfey
Yalaha
Lee
J. J. Wilson
Ft. Myers
Leon
A. 8
Wells
Tallahassee
Juo
L. Neeley
Levy
W. J. Epperson
Bronson
Lafayette
Putnam
H. A. B. MacKenzie
Palatka
S. J. Hilburn
Santa Rosa
E. V. McCaskill
Bluff Springs
A. J. Peaden
Oak Grove
St. Johns
W. A. Mc Williams
St. Augustin
C. J. DuPont
Mantanzas
St. Lucie
W. R. Hardee
Jen
Oneco Items Highlight Local Property and Travel
Mr M M Helm builds on Dunham property west of the depot. H H Tenbroke of Bradenton visits Oneco. Henry Conger sells sawgrass farm south of the depot to E Saunders. Mr and Mrs Walter Conger visit Miakka. J T Bushong returns from Miakka then goes to Fort Mead Polk County for a meeting. Luke and George Wyatt with families visit Fort Mead area. Ed Maus of Sarasota visits Helm family. Harry Wilson of Sarasota attends Disciples church service at Jila Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Helm
C. L. Dunham
Henry Conger
E. ©. Saunders
J.T. Bushong
Miakka
Fort Mead
Polk County
Luke
George Wyatt
Harry Wilson
Sarasota
Disciples
Lightning Strikes Homes In Local Storm Do Minor Damage
During last week’s heavy thunderstorm a two story vacant house owned by R M Glazier on Manatee avenue suffered ceiling and siding damage. John Fergusons Spring street home was struck with no notable damage. Electric lines and phones also suffered outages as several houses went dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Glazier
Manatee Avenue
John Ferguson
Spring Street
Prize Winners and emerging influence of Agent Owen
The piece notes M. M. Owen gaining prominence as a prize winner. It mentions a prior article about Adam and Eve and the apples being copied nationwide. Reportedly bra zil indiana published the article without comment, prompting speculation Owen may spark a presidential boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Owen
Brazil
Ind
Owen
Local officials list from Florida regions and towns
A fragmented roster of names and assignments across Florida counties including Sumter McG Terrell Bushnell Suwannee Robertson Live Oak Dempsey Ellaville Taylor Cash Perry Volusia Alexander DeLand Thornton Ormond Wakulla Page Walton Richbourg Laurel Hill Washington McKenzie Panama City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwannee
E. Robertson
Live Oak
Geo. W. Dempsey
Ellaville
Taylor
W. T. Cash
Perry
Volusia
Jas. E. Alexander
DeLand
Macon Thornton
Ormond
Wakulla
Walter L. Page
Walton
J. F. Richbourg
Laurel Hill
Washington
R. L. McKenzie
Panama City
Local boat races draw record crowd in St Petersburg
The St Petersburg Independent reports a large turnout for a morning regatta with strong interest in small craft progress. The Comet of Bradenton won the first event with 40 minutes 2 seconds, The Two Pair also took a prize, and the cup remains with the Vanderipe brothers until they defend it again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prestman
Bradentown
Comet
Friend
Marion
Evelyn
John
Will Vanderipe
Weeds on Manatee Avenue Demand Immediate Action
Citizens complain weeds on the north sidewalk of Manatee avenue disgrace the town. They urge the town council to enact an ordinance if none exists and to order immediate weed cutting to improve appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee Avenue
Weather Report by Cooperative Observer Broberg in Manatee
Report of the weather furnished by Emin Bropera cooperative observer for the week ending July 28, 1908. Observations were taken with government standard instruments exposed as directed by the Weather Bureau chief. Data includes instrumental readings from Manatee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broberg
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Weather Bureau
Emin Bropera
Co-operative Observer
Men Return From Virginia Vacation With Gains
S. C. Gates and S. E. Curry came back from Virginia this week reporting a very good summer. Gates gained twenty pounds and both men were pleased to be home. They said the Manatee colony in Virginia enjoyed a big time and showed health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Gates
S. E. Curry
Virginia
Mr. Gates
Manatee
Central Hotel Gains Popularity Along Manatee River
The Central Hotel under Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ringo grows in popularity as visiting drummers to the Manatee river area center at the hotel. Guests praise the accommodations and management highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
H. L. Ringo
Manatee River
Contributions Sought for Democratic Campaign Fund
The Record invites subscriptions to the Democratic National campaign fund per William Jennings Bryan. Send in your contribution with your name and amount to have it published in The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Had Almost A Cloud Burst Near Mana Tee
Observer Broberg records 2.14 inches of rain in twenty one minutes on Thursday of last week. The near cloud burst is described as unusual and bordering on a cloud burst in Mana Tee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee
Broberg
Handsome Hugh All to the Merry Handsome Hugh All
The handsome genial Hugh Sheffield the livery magnate is a dandy. Last week W D Holcomb manager of the Manatee Drilling Co had a wire cable spliced and Hugh offered to do the job and he did it in an expert manner with the splice indistinguishable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Sheffield
W. D. Holcomb
Manatee Drilling Co
Hugh
Miss Grace Park Takes Trip Up State
Miss Grace Park of Key West travels with sister Mrs. D. Lloyd and Miss Be Lloyd to Manatee then departs this week on a trip up the state for a tiger trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Park
Key West
D. Lloyd
Manate
Be Lloyd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maj
A. J. Adams
Manatee County
Posey
John Howell
Arthur Howell
Mr. H. Rhymes
Matda Rawles
Maud
John Posey
de Scribe
Buus Jay
Wiggins
Alathua
Syd L. Carter
Gainesville
T. A. Doke
Santa Fe
Baker
J. L. Kelly
Mac
Clenny
Bradford
L. D. Wall
Starke
Ernest Knight
Lake Butler
Brevard—Stewart
Calhoun
Fortner, Clarkville
Grace
Elle
Oclay
Chas. Conway
Middlebury
Columbia
John W. Hatcher
Lake City
Jas. B. Hodges
Dade
Geo. O. Butler
Miami
Desoto
J. H. Brown
Arcadia
Duval
J. L. Farris
Jacksonville
Frank E. Chase
Escambia
John P. Stokes
Pensacola
L. Wiggin
Pine
Barren
Franklin
E. R. L. Moore, Garrabelle
H. H. Tenbroke
Ed. Maus
J. F. Helm
Sen
Sumter
Mcg
Terrell, Bushnell
Mana
Tee River
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