05 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
1
Principal and teachers pleased with conditions and the new building as Manatee H opens its term Monday with about seventy enrollments. A dedication or meeting will be held Friday night to support teachers. Mrs. Gra Bussard of Brubaker Illinois praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bought from J. M. Samuel.
E Curry J Olin Gates G W Routh and Jack O Curry spent last week in Miakka hunting a notorious wild bull. After a lengthy chase the animal was killed though it was shot multiple times with rifles and shotguns. The party endured a strenuous, dangerous hunt on the trek.
Classified notice notes a second tended horse mowing machine in good shape for sale by W. A. Stebbins. It urges readers to stop grumbling and go to work as duties and respits are as sure as daylight and dark.
Ralph Johnson and his bride returned quietly to their home but were greeted by a shower of rice as they arrived at the depot. The couple later visited the Johnson home on Church Street, where they will reside for a time. Manaatee lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias and several ladies welcomed the couple Tuesday night, presenting a wedding china set and hearing a heartfelt acceptance from the groom.
An antiseptic dressing for wounds bruises and burns speeds healing to about one third the time of old methods. Chamberlains Pain Balm works on the same principle to reduce pain prevent blood poisoning and aid rapid recovery. For sale by J M Samuel.
A Backy merchant, J W Williams, recalls past lung hemorrhages and credits Pr King’s New Discovery with his recovery. The ad proclaims its efficacy for hemorrhages, chronic coughs, cold settlements, and bronchitis, noting a guaranteed product by J M Samuel with 50c to $1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
Mr. A. P. Canova of St. Petersburg visited The Record office this week to gather data for his upcoming book Life and Adventures in South Florida. He writes on early state days and the Seminole War and spoke with other veterans about past gold times. He expects to publish the work soon.
E. A. Jones, Branty agent, promotes PalmeraGas stationary engines and marine power units for sale. The listing touts reliability and marine use with brief contact details for inquiries.
The Manatee county board met in regular session Monday with all members present. Tax Assessor H. S. Clark presented the 1906 tax books, received and handed to Tax Collector Alex Roesch for immediate collection. Public drains under construction and other important matters were considered and disposed of. official proceedings to follow next week.
September rains linger and yard work stalls as gardeners endure heat. Local bustle centers on George Riggin’s push for the Tampa State Fair and Patum school’s October 1 term with Teacher Miss Biorseph. Community pledges support for a thriving new school and obliged boarding challenges for families.
Manatee county backs a top class exhibit for the state fair with enthusiastic support from residents. Commissioner George Riggin reports strong local donations and a recent trip to agricultural districts to secure a superior display that will showcase Manatee as an outstanding agricultural county.
Seaboard Air Line Railway announces limited time special round trip fares from Manatee Florida to multiple cities. Fares include $49.70 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with sales Sept 19–22 and travel to Oct 15. $27.75 to Richmond Virginia with sales Sept 29–Oct 1 and travel to Oct 8. other routes include Rock Island Illinois $36.70 Oct 6–8, Atlanta Georgia $15.70 Oct 9–10, Buffalo New York $39.85 Oct 10–12, Dallas Texas $38.15, New Orleans $24.95, Birmingham Alabama $18.85, Memphis Tennessee $24.70, Columbia South Carolina $1.70. various sale dates, limits, extensions, and sleeper reservations available through local agent James F. Taylor, Tampa.
Napoleon Bonaparte as world’s greatest leader is cited alongside Ballard’s Snow Liniment praised as best in the world. It touts quick cures for rheumatism sprains burns and cuts. A. Pitts of Rodeste La and J M Samuels endorse its use for sore chest headache corns and other reachable ailments.
K. W. Wiggins began packing citrus this week and expects to handle a large number of boxes this season. He plans to keep his current crew busy as the work moves forward.
Report of meteorological observations by a cooperative observer of the Weather Bureau during the week ending Oct 2 1906 at Manatee. Readings taken with Government standard instruments exposed as directed by the Weather Bureau Chief.
Notice to the public announcing improved service in Tampa with new long distance connections to Clearwater Dunedin Key Stone Park Largo Ozona Sutherland St. Petersburg Tarpon Springs River View and Port Tampa City from Peninsular Telephone Co.
This week the new Methodist parsonage began construction. Brick piers are finished, and carpenters will start woodwork next week as lumber arrives. Contractor H. B. Stettler leads the project, promising adherence to shortline plans in an up to date two story building costing about $2,000.
Fresh fish always on hand at the Manatee Meat Market. Country cured hams at Stebins New Store. Everyone should go to the school house Friday night to meet the new teachers and inspect the new school building.
A brief newspaper card notes cooperation and inquiry on life insurance. Frankin said wisdom quotes appear, and Geo Patten, agent for Penn Mutual, invites readers to discuss options.
Fragments show a local shop named Wiggins' offering tea, coffee, cheese and other items. A casual note mentions warm days and a bottle of ginger ale, with a phone contact 7A for orders.
A local ad urges adopting a Goodhue wind mill from A Stebbins Manatee as an alternative to building a city water works. The snippet notes a phone contact for inquiries and hints at a promotional offer.
R M Glazier, agent in Manatee, urges use of Standard Brand fertilizer with guaranteed satisfactory results. Also advertises town lots and orange lands for sale on very reasonable terms at Adams.
Tampa fair commissioners from counties to be represented at the State Fair held Saturday last reviewed premium lists and judges. They endorsed plans and predicted no dissatisfaction with judges reports. They noted a record number of counties and designated Thanksgiving Day as Brown day to honor President T J L Brown with an elaborate program planned.
An advertisement-style line urges readers to consider a Penn Mutual life policy as prudent protection after discussing a mortgage. It references agent Geo. QO Patten and a rustic analogy about handling debts during life.
The Manatee County Democratic Executive Committee is called to meet Tuesday of next week at 11 o clock to fill a vacancy and discuss canvassing the county before the general election. Chairman Chas T Curry sent notices to members and expects full attendance. If approved, nominees must visit precincts to discuss party principles.
Lost a case containing surgical instruments. Reward offered. Contact Dr. H. Gates in Manatee for details.
County Commissioner Arte Mus F. Hull spent hours in Manatee this week. He reports crops in the area are fine and the people are prosperous. He notes strong interest in the state fair and says residents will send an agricultural exhibit to prove Manatee County and its farmers are foremost in agriculture.
A. Adams offers iron netting gall widths and mesh 3, with blacksmithing and woodwork of all kinds performed by expert workmen at Bradestown Wagon and Machine Works.
A short farm notice seeks a good steady worker. The ad requests a reliable white man for temporary field labor on a farm run by Geo. Patten.
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