Alabama Prohibition Law Passes Senate in 1908
Alabama moves toward statutory prohibition with the senate voting 82 to 2 and a January 1, 1909 start. The measure, a compromise, awaits house concurrence and Gov. Comer’s approval, with the WCTU prepared to mark the signing as a formal event. The Mobile region sought to delay or limit effects but faced decisive passage.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Spragins
Hamner
Alabama
Gov
Comer
Mobile
Carmichael
House
Hoffman
Real Estate Deal Sells Fair Oaks Twenty Acres
The Lake Manatee region sees a major sale as twenty acres of the Foster plantation known as Fair Oaks changes hands. J L Wilhelm is reported buyer with A E Stebbins returning from Tampa to finalize documents, while the property, long praised as fertile, remains a prime investment in the Land of the Manatee.
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A. E. Stebbins
Tampa
J. L. Wilhelm
Foster
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Healthier Babies
An advertisement claims worms cause thin sickly babies and urges avoiding home remedies. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a cure and notes it is sold by J. M. Samuel.
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J. M. Samuel
Thanksgiving Dinner At Manatee's Hotel Menu Highlights
The notice invites guests to order a Thanksgiving dinner by mail or phone from Manatee’s Enterprising Hotel. Served 12 to 2 pm, the menu lists chicken soup oysters celery jelly omelet roast turkey stuffing cranberry sauce vegetables pickles and pies with tea coffee and desserts. A bucklen’s patent medicine ad follows praising relief for pain and skin issues.
Manatee circuit court convenes with heavy docket before Judge Wall
The fall term of the Manatee county circuit court opened with Judge Joseph B. Wall presiding. Grand jury foreman W A Stebbins and secretary H M Frazee were chosen. The docket is large, with night sessions to clear cases. indictments are being returned as jury work continues through the term. Court may run until Saturday noon before Judge Wall heads to Key West.
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Manatee County
Joseph B. Wall
H. M. Frazee
Wall
D.S. Fulford
A. C. Pope
W. A. Stebbins
Wm. Kellar
S. H. Highsmith
A. F. Estess
J. W. Barney
J. F. Helm
G. J. Chancey
O. J. Albritton
J. R. Smith
F. A. Carlton
Ben
S. Coker
Jas. H. Pettigrew
E. B. Dale
S. E. Hull
Key West
Cemetery Lot Deeds Available From Mayor Eas terling
Citizens who purchased or seek to buy cemetery lots may obtain deeds by applying to Mayor T R Eas terling. Advertisement notes real estate offering near Manatee limits with land described as cleared ditched and fenced.
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T. R. Easterling
Weather report and veteran Gettysburg mention
Weather observations for the week ending November 19, 1907 at Manatee prepared by cooperative observer David Punnam. The text also notes David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg praising Electric Bitters as a grand tonic and cure for various ailments with a 50 cent price tag.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette,n.y
J.m.samuel
Special Bargain For Sale 620 Acres Near Depot
Advertisement offers 620 acres with 70 acres vegetable land 380 acres saw grass and virgin pine land one mile from depot fronts three quarters of a mile on railway. Price valid sixty days via Manatee Realty Co. Also claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures pains for people and horses with a testimonial from J M Roberts Bakersfield Mo and sale by J M Samuel.
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Manatee Realty Co
Ballard
J.miroberts
Bakersfield
J. M. Samuel
Thanksgiving Turkeys and Property Ads by Vanderipe Bros
Thanksgiving turkeys offered for order by Vanderipe Bros. Co. Also a prompt to list properties for sale as the firm prepares a finest property assortment for customers. Manatee Beauty Co. promotes lime and cement TM at Adams.
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Nice . S
Vanderipe Bros. & Co
Manatee Beauty Co
Bradentown Drug Co Buys Dr Samuel’s Store In Manatee
The Bradentown Drug Co purchases Dr J M Samuels’s drug store in Manatee with stock overhaul planned. A C Fancher leads the new firm and will assume control after stock checks. The store remains at the present location and aims to become a top up to date outlet. The Bradentown Choral Society plans its Thanksgiving concert at Warren’s Opera House with thirty voices under Dr John Halton, featuring six grand choruses and solos. Tickets available at Stansfields and from society members.
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Manatee
J. M. Samuel
Bradentown Drug Co
Samuel
Bradentown
A. ©. Fancher
Fancher
A.C. Fancher
Chas. T. Curry
Frank A. Walpole
E. E. Co
Fletcher for U S Senate seeks Florida nomination
Jacksonville Metropolis reports Duncan A. Fletcher a prominent local lawyer announces his candidacy for United States Senate. He faces W. J. Bryan in a Duval County contest and has support from Senator Mallory. Fletcher pledges devotion, integrity and untiring industry, resigning as state Democratic chair if elected. Thanksgiving services follow at Bradenton Baptist Church with unified choirs led by Dr. John Halton.
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Duncan A. Fletcher
United States Senate
Fletcher
W. J. Bryan
Duval County
Mallory
Florida
United States
Democratic Executive Committee
Jacksonville
Democratic State Committee
Telfair Stockton
State Senate
No Use Talking on Liver Pills Promoted by Local Vendor
Slogan heavy advertisement touts Herbine as the greatest regulator for liver complaints including biliousness and constipation. It claims the torpid liver causes discomfort and urges trying a bottle, offering J. M. Samuels as the seller. The note invites visitors to view an artesian water plant and asserts purity.
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J. M. Samuels
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N.C
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J. B.wall
W. C. Norton
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Father Bureau
David Punnam
Co-operative Observer
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