Gilchrist Wins Governor Nomination and Fletcher Triumphs
The second primary results show Albert W. Gilchrist secure the governor nomination over John Stockton by a solid margin. Duncan A. Fletcher defeats Gov. N. B. Broward for the United States Senate by a comfortable majority. County races include J. B. Wyatt beating H. C. Staneliff by about 800 votes and R. B. Smallwood overcoming M. G. Rushton by one vote, with McLeod defeating Rood for county commissioner by sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Gilchrist
John Stockton
Duncan A. Fletcher
N. B. Broward
United States Senate
Broward
Duncan Fletcher
J. B. Wyatt
H. C. Staneliff
Mr. Wyatt
R. B. Smallwood
M. G. Rushton
McLeod
Rood
Ieee
D. A. Fletcher
W Gilchrist
Stockton
R Commission
RC Dunn
K Jackson
H © Staneliff
JB Wyatt
Surveyor A A Gillett
J W Harris
Commissioner M G Rushton
R B Smallwood
FOR NEW MANATEE WHARF
The community shows bright prospects for a new Mana tech wharf at the foot of Central Avenue. Subscriptions exceed 4060 with total estimated costs around 5000 for wharf bulkhead and warehouses. Notable supporters include Capt. C. H. Davis Maj. A. J. Adams W. R. Whitaker J. L. Wilhelm R. M. and H. T. Glazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
C. H. Davis
A. J. Adams
W. R. Whitaker
J. L. Wilhelm
R. M
H. T. Glazier
Good Roads Movement Urged For Manatee County Progress Required
Editor urges rapid construction of hard surfaced roads in Manatee County stating it is key to prosperity. Notes decades of limited gains with current funds and highlights countywide need to mobilize action. Mentions local residents Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jeanette Bryant building a new home on Curry Street and praises the progress of colored citizens. Includes a short note from Swoope Virginia about Mrs Gates improving health and a humorous remark on Mr Gates keeping coat on.
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Manuatee
Aaron
Jeanette Bryant
Curry Street
Jeanette
Manatee County
C. Gates
Swoope
County Commissioners Meet Terms and Road Plans Made
The Board of County Commissioners met Monday June 1 with full membership. They addressed mail removal on land by road hands, ordered restoration, and set hearings on several road petitions with reports filed for public road declarations at next meeting. Plumbing work and windmill bids were authorized with bids due by July 5, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Fletcher
Baxter
Wm. Helton
R. T. White
W. J. Dawson
S. J. Lingo
Clam Bar Bay
Jno
F. Waters
G. J. Chancey
Moses Kern
Tampa and
Pine Level
South Range 22
Manatee River
E. B. Dole
J.C. Trong
Harris
Ik. C. Saunders
E. H. Gould
A. I. Collins
Range 17
Oneco
County Leaders Urge New Road Funding Plans
The speaker argues taxation funds alone will not build bridges and patch work, urging residents to brainstorm new means to achieve good roads. He stresses countywide sentiment will grow quickly for hard surfaced roads and greater dollar value from roads outweighing other projects.
Manatee County School Board Approves Teachers for 1908
The Manatee County School Board met after adjournment with Chairman A F Wyman and members A M Wilson and W H Harrison. The county treasurer’s March 1908 financials were read and approved. Trustees’ recommendations and teacher applications were reviewed and staffing assigned for Bradenton Primary Sarasota Junior High Parrish Rural Braden River Philippi Creek Bee Ridge Fruitville Bethany and other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Instruction
A. F. Wyman
A. M. Wilson
W. H. Harrison
W. M. Rowlett
Manatee County
Florida
Laisas
Bradentown
Sue C. Stuart
Annie Fowler
Julia George
Corinne Faris
E. M. Edwards
Manatee Junior High School
C. P. Dickinson
Amelia Curry
Orie Pratt
Mary Dowd
Sarasota Junior High School
T. W. Yarbrough
Alice R. Howard
Parrish Rural Graded School
Jessie ?. Miller
Fred Parrish
Wilhemsen
Clara Stebb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilchrist and
Wyatt
Manatee Wharf
Manatech
Adams
United States
Mason Fruit
Wit Adams
Frank A. Walpole
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