13 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
1
A memoir fragment recalls soldiers extending furloughs to visit families before return to Mobile. Jim Walker delays, a kind conductor eases travel, and a shared longing for wives and children shapes a treasured reunion. The narrative reflects on mothers, old age, and time passing.
Letter from J W Warre urging Manatee residents to support a proposed bond issue for paving streets and improvements. He argues modern conveniences attract people and growth, noting benefits to natives and newcomers, and encouraging publicity through newspapers.
The following jurors are drawn to serve at the Circuit court full term to convene Tuesday November 17: B F Blackburn C S Blood A T Cornwell N J McLeod E B Tucker J J Haley S S Tillis W D Lowry H H Davis E C Abel S C Harris W P Bryan J N McRee H C Conyer J J Hurst C C McGinty James Wilson Paul Phillips Ben F Wade S Corwin D W Madison D W Hull F A Curry C C Cobb C E Bradley T J Bachman E Raulerson F R Knight H B Curry Eeery Johnson H Wadham L Hardin J F Estes W V Reddick E B Rye Louis Weihe.
The Manatee Drug Store offers Charles Richard brand cigars and writes supplies. The ad lists Charles Rich brand cigars and mentions exclusive distribution by the Manatee Drug Store, along with writing instruments and pen supplies.
The official canvass by the canvassing board last week shows Democratic lead in presidential electors with 598 to 644 votes, Socialist elector E. D. Barker at 104, and Republican totals well below. Congressional results list Gilchrist 620, Pettigrew 120, Cheney 66, with varied Socialist and Republican statewide results and broad county ticket approval.
A business notice from Frank A. Vapore states the Manatee Drug Store will no longer carry accounts beyond monthly settlements. Customers are urged to pay on time each month to maintain service and avoid disruption.
Tur Record reports several citizens recently had stock beaten and bruised with at least three deaths. A fine calf owned by L A Miller was found beaten, its head mush and body bruised. The piece condemns the cruelty and calls for full punishment of the guilty.
Tlarness and Prizes at Adams advertise a handsome line of stationery on the riv along with box paper envelopes and tealets. They claim to sell on cash terms like any. Wiggins oranges grapefruits tangerines and tomato wraps are available. R M Glazier is named as fertilizer agent.
Miss Mildred Helm is quite sick and Dr. Gates attended her Monday. Miss Laula Davis attended services in Bradenton. Mr. John Gilmore returned from a two month visit to Missouri and Oklahoma. B F Wilson moved to the Burdick place. An artesian well on E C Saunders farm shows strong flow at about 200 gallons per minute. Oranges arrive from Miakka district as Oneco growers market fruit at roughly one dollar per box. Mrs. D B Lynn suffered a serious accident when a window struck her finger. Claude Wilson returned home from Dade City after illness. Luther Wilson accompanied him briefly. School supplies now at Manawe Deer Store with a new line just received.
A notice states starting November 1 and continuing, no goods will be sold on credit to customers with unpaid prior month accounts. The author thanks friends and customers and asks for continued patronage.
The tonic guarantees to cure chills fevers colds la grippe and is available for purchase at Manatee Drug Store.
While in Tennessee Dr T M McDuffee visited Dr J M Samuel formerly of Manatee now spending summer there. Samuel’s health has been failing for some time and recently he was bedfast and considered in dangerous condition. He expects to travel to Florida as soon as able and friends in Manatee wish to see him back in their community.
The Manatee young ladies hosted a Tuesday evening event at Capt. and Mrs. S. F. Perkins home for local gentlemen. Highlights included The Bundle Party and The Trust Contest with prizes, plus music and refreshments enjoyed by a large group of guests and hosts.
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