School Board in Session Sets Teacher Travel Aid
The Manatee county Board of Public Instruction met May 5 1908. They accepted the treasurer’s March school funds report approved a Parrish room addition and Terra Ceia expansion, denied Laurel district tax action, accepted Drumright’s resignation, funded Palma Sola well, approved Gainesville Summer Training School fare for teachers, and scheduled June 9 for next term teacher recommendations.
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Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
Florida
Parrish
A. S. O’ Kelly
Terra Ceia
S. H. Snead
Laurel
W.J. Drumright
Phillippi Creek
Palma Sola
Gainesville
Fla
King Wiggins Hosts Annual Sunday School Picnic
King Wiggins held his Sun day School class annual picnic last Friday inviting Prof Yarbrough and others. The Nellie Bly charter carried the group to Terra Ceia Island for a day of fun and a ball game against Terra Ceia. They returned in the evening praised for the outing while readers are urged to buy Bluestone Copper Carbonate and Ammonia for spraying vegetables at Manatee Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Wiggins
Prof Yarbrough
Mr. Wiggins
Nellie Bly
Terra Ceia Island
King Wiggins
Terra Ceia
Manatee
Village Improve ment Association hosts social and cake walk
A social hosted by the Village Improvement Association drew nearly the whole town for a dinner with ice cream and cake. Net receipts reached 36.02, bringing the balance on hand to 65.82. An ice cream social and cake walk with entertainment is planned for May 21, at Adams' cottages on Manatee avenue.
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Village Improvement Association
John N C Stockton Platform Endorsees Principles
John N C Stockton emphasizes consistent political principles and a platform aligned with his past record. He argues his platform will ensure rule by the people and reflect his longstanding beliefs and public service.
Stockton Seen Likely To Win State Primary Narrowed to One
Reports across the state indicate John Stockton will be nominated in the first primary by a record majority. Supporters rally behind Stockton as they push to elect a governor who represents their interests.
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John Stockton
Under handed Methods Aim to Defeat Judge Stewart
The Record notes rumors of a circulated letter against Judge J. J. Stewart to appear before the primary. It condemns such tactics as unfair and undemocratic and calls for a strong nomination to deter similar schemes in Manatee County. A brief ad for Jap a Lack and Alabastine appears to end the item.
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J. J. Stewart
Judge Stewart
Manatee County
Celery shipments near the two hundred mark hindered by drought
Agent Owen cites that about 150 cars of celery were shipped this season with near 200 as a potential target. Dry weather and a market slump limited the volume, preventing reaching the higher figure.
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Owen
Thorough-bred Dur ham Bull for sale cheap at Adams
Thorough-bred short horn Dur ham Bull for sale cheap at Adams. The new city officers are now in charge. We should give them every assistance in their work for the town. If they accomplish nothing more than the improvement of the streets and sidewalks they will do a good service. Tomatoes are now going forward to the northern markets. The crop will be short due to the drought.
Voting Ballot Instructions Emphasize Correct Marking
Voters are advised to take time while marking ballots and place an X to the left of their chosen name. Do not vote for more candidates than the ballot allows and ensure marks align with the intended selections.
Rushton Secures Large Lumber Contract for Ellenton Plant
M. G. Rushton the lumber man has secured a contract to furnish about 200000 feet of lumber for rebuilding the fuller's cath plant at Ellenton. Delivery will begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Rushton
Fuller
Ellenton
Miss Bessie Cecil Invites Presence at Sutherland College Graduation
The Record notes an invitation from Miss Bessie Cecil to attend the senior music class graduation at Sutherland College on May 25. Miss Cecil is a member of the graduating class in music for that date.
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Bessie Cecil
Sutherland College
Bessie
Board adjourns to June 9 1908 for teachers exam
The board adjourned until Tuesday June 9 1908 due to the June examination of teachers on the date of the regular session. Superintendent and Secretary W. M. Rowlett signs the board publication.
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W. M. Rowlett
Supt
Sec. Board Pub. Inst
A J Knight for Delegate and Local Sports Catch
A. J. Knight urges voters to mark an x for delegate to the National Convention from the First district. Knight is a Bryan supporter resident in Tampa and known among Florida voters. Also notes Palmetto defeats Manatee 7 to 5 in a recent baseball game with Palmetto prevailing.
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A. J. Knight
Knight
Bryan
Tampa
Florida
Winter Visitor Mrs Aiken Revisits Northern Home
Mrs A G Aiken, a regular winter visitor, left last week for her northern residence. She owns valuable property in Manatee and maintains winter ties to the area.
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A. G. Aiken
Manatee Livery Co. Moves and Plans Expanded Service
The Manatee Livery Co. announces relocation to new quarters at Manatee Avenue and S A L Ry. They pledge prompt first class service with overhaul of equipment and added hauling plowing and driving teams. They sell brick wood posts feed stuffs and offer Jersey cream ice cream. H P Sheffield and J S Tarver sign.
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Manatee
H.P. Sheffield
J.S. Tarver
Tax Collector Gives More Time Before Delinquent List
Tax Collector Alex C. Roesch extends deadlines to allow taxpayers extra time to pay before the delinquent list is turned over to The Record. The article warns that the period is short and urges prompt payment to avoid property advertisement. Fulb line of shoes for every body at Wiggins.
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Alex C. Roesch
Alex Roesch
Fulb
Wiggins
Sunday School Picnic announced by local churches
The Methodist and Baptist Sunday Schools plan a Friday picnic for members and their children. Families should gather at Wiggins' dock by 7 30 a m for a river boat trip to the picnic grounds. Citizens should improve sidewalks around properties, and the treasurer’s race will be settled after the primary.
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Methodist
Baptist
Wiggins’ Dock
Political Candidates Active This Week In Manatee Bradenton Area
Candidates for county offices move quickly this week as local events unfold. Jeff Browne, running for governor, spoke in Bradenton Monday night. Mr and Mrs Tom Graham of Tampa visited Mr and Mrs J B Wyatt in Manatee over the past days. A further rain would be welcome at this time.
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Tom Graham
Tampa
Manatee
J. B. Wyatt
Jeff Browne
Bradentown
Leader Fulfills Early Pledges On Lands and Railroads
The leader promised to save public lands and protect primary law. Two and a half million acres were saved. He vetoed a bill weakening it and approved one strengthening it. He pledged to empower the Railroad Commission and recommended bills that passed strengthening it.
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Railroad Commission
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A. F. Wyman
A. M. Wilson
W. A. Harrison
Frank A. Walpole
Cortez
Manatee Avenue
Adams
John N. C. Stockton
Stockton
X John. N. C. Stockton
Havana
T. M. MacDuffee
Texas Ranger
Palmetto Boys
Palmetto
Jersey
N. B. Broward
United States
St. Johns River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
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