Drummer Ousted After Gilchrist Campaign Visit
A Jackson ville whiskey house drummer linked to Gilchrist spent days in Jasper to electioneer but provoked local opposition and left town after the vote. The Jasper Banner notes his aggressive display while the Jasper News adds details of his earlier store front and second whiskey campaign. Two cottages with stables and artesian water for rent by A J Adams are also listed.
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Jacksonville
Jasper
Banner of Liberty
H. W. Oppenheim
Gilchrist
Jasper News
A. J. Adams
Giant man eating shark captured in Florida with ostrich head
A Palm Beach sighting reports a remarkable eighteen foot shark with a sword-like fin and leopard markings captured by a fisherman. Inside its stomach a whole ostrich head and shark remnants were found, suggesting African origin. Nearby, Village Improvement Association ladies advance a fence around the old cemetery.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Florida
Africa
Atlantic
New York Tribune
Ladies of the Village Improvement Association
Wyatt denies bank promises in county treasurer race
In a letter from a candidate for county treasurer Wyatt states he has made no promises to any bank or to deposit county funds with Palmetto's bank. He thanks supporters from the first primary and asks Democrats to vote in the June 16 primary. The notice also mentions local notes about roofing, plastering, and a Boca Grande visit, plus a hometown welcome for Jack.
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Palmetto
J.B. Wyatt
Shooting at Palmetto injures man during night train stop
Ed Andrews shot Charlie Porter in the stomach as the night passenger train arrived at Palmetto. Porter was not seriously hurt as the ball failed to enter. Porter is reported not seriously injured and the incident is noted without further details.
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Palmetto
Ed. Andrews
Charlie Porter
Porter
If You Want the Best Smoke Havana Straights
An advert urges readers to choose Havana Straights for top quality smoking products. The copy promotes superior flavor and style, positioning Havana as the preferred brand among smokers seeking distinction.
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Havana
Village Improvement Association to host old fashioned perlieu
The Village Improvement Association schedules a perlieu for Friday night week June 12 at the old laundry. A chicken and rice supper will cost 25 cents, with proceeds supporting association activities. The event also highlights concerns over Manatee avenue repairs using marl as the material.
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Village Improvement Association
Havana Straights Delight Smokers
Childrens Day services will be held under the auspices of the Manatee Methodist Sunday School Sunday night. A special program will be arranged. All are invited to attend.
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Manatee
Whippowill Cowpeas T Adams Relatives Visit
Dr. N. H. McCummer and wife of Ramer Alabama, relatives of M. G. Rushton, visited Manatee this week.
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Adams
N. H. McCummer
Ramer
Ala
M. G. Rushton
Manatee
Delegates to National Democratic Convention Primary Ticket
In the Second Primary held June 16 1908 voters select three delegates from the state at large MAX M BROWN A C CLEWIS and R H SHACKLEFORD listed as candidates for the National Democratic Convention delegates.
Notice to Telephone Subscribers and Local Market Update
Notice outlines the $18.00 annual selide tde rate payable monthly at 1.50 for continual service and a higher $2.50 monthly rate if payments are not continual. Peninsular Telephone Co notes market closure until September. Grocery stock moved to old store at my residence last Manatee with groceries and meats listed. Community notices include tax and district updates from Sullivan.
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Peninsular Telephone Cy
Manatee
Dunn Re Elected Railroad Commissioner With Narrow Margin
The Railroad Commissioner race shows Mr Dunn winning by over 4500 votes over his closest challenger. His long career is framed as serving the people. K W Wiggins' store remains a hub for goods and services in the community.
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Mr. Dunn
Public Auction for Tax Sale in Manatee Florida
Notice announces sale of described property at public auction on July 6, 1908 in Manatee County Florida to satisfy taxes plus sale and advertising costs as assessed by the Tax Collector Town of Manatee.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida
Manatee
Manatee County
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