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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
4
Local readers get updates on fairs, shipping citrus, and new enterprises in Manatee. Notes include Wiggins' sale items and supplies at low prices, the new Methodist parsonage, Calvin P. Lloyd & Co. taking over Stebbins' store, and J. B. Weaver’s death in Brazil. Includes school praise for Manatee Junior High and local social visits.
The store announces a new line of neck wear and gents furnishings at Wiggins' and notes work began Monday on Stebbins' stone building, which will soon enhance Manatee. A. E. Stebbins, real estate agent, wore his Derby as he revealed he won third state prize for Rhode Island Red chickens.
The Record lauds Manatee county for a superb fair exhibit calling it the best yet from the section. George Riggin overcomes obstacles and earns public praise for his handiwork and dedication.
New footwear line arrives at Wiggins with recent Douglass shoes drawing attention. The Central Hotel opening last week brings travelers, and Proprietor Helmsdorfer manages occupancy well, with rooms filling soon. One reader inquiry asks about fertilizer sources from Standard Fertilizer Co, represented by R. M. Glazier.
Wiggins' provides a broad selection of ready to eat foods and daily wear and household items. The store promotes affordability and convenience for local shoppers with a mix of groceries apparel and practical goods.
Dr. T. M. McDuffee and family from Orlinda Tennessee arrived last week and will make Manatee their future home. They rented a Shadelford cottage on Manatee avenue and have begun housekeeping. Dr. McDuffee is a physician with many years of experience and strong credentials. The Record welcomes the family and hopes they are pleased with the community.
John A. Graham vs Claude L Engle reached the grand jury last week and L Engle was indicted on five counts of the published charges against Graham. He failed to appear and had no attorney. his bond was forfeited. Separate note: Adams offers best teas and coffees, cheese and butter at Wiggins, town lots and orange lands on reasonable terms.
The grand jury reports indictments justified by evidence in State against CO H Howard for libel case. They clear Sheriff of taking money and whiskey from Howard and criticize burning trash at jail back door and poor water closet conditions. They commend Hon J B Walle and Solicitor Phil ips. foreman Williams Harrison and clerk H S Smith sign off.
A broker named J J Pelot touts groves with potential 15 to 20 percent investment returns. He advertises reasonable prices and offers to show qualified buyers his list of properties.
One centrifugal pump with 150 gallons capacity per minute nearly new and about 400 feet of 24 inch fire hose. Outfit cost 80 dollars, selling for 40. Contact B. H Beekwith Wimauma.
Capt R B Smith of Greensboro spent Tuesday in Manatee. He commanded company K of the 7th Florida regiment during the Civil War, which served through this region. Fellow townsman S G Curry, also from Greensboro, was glad to see his old captain again.
An old advertisement touts washing with warm water, drying, and applying Chamberlain's Salve before bed for a speedy cure. Claims usefulness for sore lips, itching piles, and skin diseases. Sold by Dr. J. M. Samuel.
Final decree of the circuit court of Manatee County Florida dated November 5 1906 directs a public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse front door in Bradenton on January 8 1907. The 50 feet off the west side of Lot No 29 in block 26 Alden J Adams annex is offered to satisfy the decree with interest and costs. J L Collier Special Master in Chancery Singeltary Reaves solicitors for complainant.
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