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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
Announcement favors H S Clark known as Smith Clark for re election to Manatee county Tax Assessor. He states ten years in office with neat books and complete county maps. Vows further fair impartial assessment if re elected. Also mentions real estate listing and local fashion shop promotions in the issue.
John B. Singeltary enters the race for reelection as Prosecuting Attorney for Manatee County Court. Appointed by Governor Broward, he has served since the county court was reestablished and is described as a leading attorney delivering satisfactory prosecutions.
A fisherman W D Holcomb hooked a monster fish at Cattle Gap Monday. The reel broke near the handle, the reel struck his right eye causing a deep gash and heavy bleeding. A naptha rescuer carried him to Bradenton where he fainted from blood loss. Dr T M McDuffee treated the wound in Manatee.
Thomas R. Easterling announces his candidacy for Manatee County Tax Assessor. He previously served eight years as sheriff and now runs a mercantile business in Manatee where he also serves as mayor. He is well known countywide and regarded as a careful official if elected.
The Bradentown Drug Co. has purchased the store formerly owned by Dr. J. M. Samuel and will operate it as Manatee Drug Store. It will be remodeled, fully stocked, offer prompt prescription service, and deliver to homes. The shop will also carry periodicals and magazines.
Dr T M Mc Duffee will make Manatee his future home after considering leaving. The community nerves with relief as friends and patients welcome the decision. J R O Gu in buys O H Weed residence and grove in East Manatee. they move to join locals. A E Stebbins and son Gilbert travel from Tampa, staying several days. Harry Wilson of Titusville visits Manatee relatives and friends.
The notice urges boys to take their girls for a ride using new buggies and fine horses from Manatee Livery Co. and mentions K. W. Wiggins' as a headquarters for goods.
Public notice announces the purchase and renovation of the Magratee Livery Company by John J. Pelot. He describes updated stock, added carriages and a new horse, with emphasis on hauling trunks baggage and furniture to trains or boats. Pelot seeks local patronage and promises fair prices and prompt courteous service in Manatee.
Six months after the date hereof I will present to the County Judge of Manatee county Florida my final accounts and vouchers as administrator of the estate of J. J. Ferguson Sr deceased and will make my final settlement as such administrator. Dated this 17th day of January AD 1908 J J Ferguson Administrator
A roster lists directors T G Taliaferro Johnson Helm John F Vanderipe RA Palmer EP Taliaferro John T Campbell. The note presents the group without additional context or duties.
A roundup of local items notes Jas S. Male returning from a Texas Louisiana tour and planning to improve his Blount county property. J B Wyatt, county commissioner chair, campaigns for county treasurer while editor thanks him for celery. Rock Lime arrival and sale details announced at Adams' store with wharf view for the 14 foot row boat.
An English language themed periodical edited by Josephine Turck Baker presents partial contents including Queries and Answers, The Art of Conversation, usage guides on Shall and Will Should and Would, Pronunciations, Correct English for home and school, What to Say and Not to Say, Grammar, Letter Writing and Punctuation, Business English, Compound Words, and Studies in English Literature.
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