01 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
1
The Manatee Drilling Company unveils a new well machine described as a model of modern mechanical appliance work. The editor praises its perfection, durability and service, saying it is the finest piece of well machinery seen in the area and chosen from many patterns for this section.
Mr. Holcomb general manager promotes the company equipment as the most complete for artesian wells and urges prospective buyers to meet him promptly to secure a contract before the season. He touts swift, reliable service with a 12 to 20 day well turnaround and his expertise in well drilling. Also advertising Herbine as a liver regulator claimed to cure liver related ailments and constipation with J. M. Samuels as the seller.
R M Glazier advertised Gainesville Standard headquarters for best gra fertilizer and a Gettysburg veteran David Parker of Fayette N Y recounts Electric Bitters curing stomach trouble and weakness. The ad touts tonics for aged female weakness and kidney strength, with J M Samuel druggist guaranteeing 50c remedies and construction materials including Johns Asbestos and Alabastine.
Miss Sallie Matt Dowdell hosted a Saturday night gathering at her home with old fashioned games and music. A salad course and homemade candy followed, and guests departed at 11 o clock after a most enjoyable evening. Attendees included Belle Lloyd Fairy Clark Hattie Lela Curry Florence Addie Easterling Leona Baker Edith Curry Lillian Morgan Ward Curry Milton Rushton Frank Abram Perkins Calvin Ivy Lloyd Loren Taylor Weber John Glazier Ernest Brown.
Notice says the Presbyterian church ladies hold a rummage sale this Saturday afternoon and evening in the Murphy block next to the meat market in Bradenton. Cake bread rolls and other items will also be sold.
Westfield Iowa resident G S Clark credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life and curing a severe lung illness after a dry cough stopped after the first bottle. Samuel druggist guarantees the remedy with trial bottle offer.
The article lists the jury drawn for the upcoming term of the circuit court including W. Scott J. R. Smith J. K. Harvey J. F. Estes W. Keller C. D. Dunham Jr Jesse Kene Jas Guthrie J. F. Helm H. M. Frazee Earnest Fisher C. D. Hawkins Jas H. Pettigrew F. A. Clark A. V. Clark R. B. Johnson S. H. Highsmith H. C. Pope W. Hand E. B. Dale Chester DeRocher G. J. Chamley Geo. W. Albritton W. A. Stebbins J. W. Mann G. H. Arnold D. F. Fulford J. W. Barney A. W. Jones Ben S. Coker G. M. Wingate O. S. Alligood S. E. Hull Ambrose Jones O. D. Carlton L S Shannon.
Manatee lodge hosts Grand Chancellor L G Lynch from Gainesville with visiting brethren from Palmetto and Bradenton. The gathering, described as the largest ever in Manatee county, includes a candidate presentation and an address stressing brotherly love and the order’s worldwide growth. Light refreshments followed a long session praised by all attendees.
The Bradentown Ladies Aid Society announces its annual bazaar on December 13 and 14 with the place to be named later. Prospective subscribers are urged to apply promptly as a new directory is being prepared and numbers assigned. Peninsular Telephone Co.
Dan Campbell and family spent last week on Tatum Ridge with elderly residents. Dry weather has ruined gardens and truck farms on the Ridge. No orange buyers are seen, but a fair orange crop exists awaiting offers. The author praises the Sarasota district school board appointment of A M Wilson Miakka. The local school progress remains strong with healthy, eager children and a capable teacher.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for all pains for both people and horses. A testimonial from J M Roberts of Bakersfield Missouri claims ten years of use and calls it the best liniment for man or beast, with J M Samuel as the seller.
For sale or rent a two story six room house in a fine neighborhood. premises to be put in first class shape. LAD Lucyp Manatee Fla. Have you seen the Easy Way sold by N H Geiselman. Clothes cleaned without rubbing not a washing machine but better.
J. L. Wilhelm of the Manatee Real Estate Company bought the two story brick building ofMrs. M M Combs in Manatee last week. The building is one of the town’s largest store structures and the price is believed to be between 4000 and 5000 dollars.
School children organized a surprise party for Misses Nannie and Maude Dowdell last Friday night. Thirty six children gathered at Mrs Norton's then marched to the Dowdell home in a soldierly manner. Each child brought fruit candy or cakes for refreshments. Lively games followed and the crowd enjoyed a merry time. A Jersey Cream reference closes the piece.
Pastor Gardner filled his Miakka appointment. Harry Wilson of Helm mansion goes to Sarasota to continue stone work for Contractor Maus. Mrs. G. A. Webb and Mrs. Burton of Tampa visit Royal Palm Nurseries and invest in shrubbery. J. S. Maus of Sarasota visits. J. E. Devane of Knight's Station teaches vocal music in Plant City and returns Sunday. Oranges ship out, including one car to Gun Fruit Co. in St. Louis. Miakka district gathers and ships orange crop. Mrs. B. F. Wilson improves. Prof. Devane visits a sick brother and returns. Guy Thompson leads the school in his absence. Peter Wilson leaves for a short business trip, rumor swirls. Helm mansion nears completion with stone fence and walk. furniture due, soon to move in. Scribbler offers congratulations.
Chas. E. Pelot and his father Dr. J. Pelot return home from Jacksonville after treatment. He is reported greatly improved and his friends express happiness at his improvement.
T. O. Miller of Danville and Mr and Mrs James T Carson of Cincinnati arrived last week after telegrams about Pop Miller’s illness. Pop Miller is now well and back on the streets, much to the relief of his friends.
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