Memoirs of Prison Life on Ship Island
Excerpts recount the fall of Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan on August 5 1864 and the subsequent prison journey to New Orleans. The author describes Col Andersons authority over prisoners and internal tensions after surrender, with notes on treatment and a letter denying mutiny claims.
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Ship Island
Sherman
Farragut
Morgan
Gaines
Page
Granger
Col. Anderson
General Granger
New Orleans
Fort Powell
Grant’s Pass
Fort Gaines
Mobile
Altough
Spanish Fort
Knights of Pythias present chinaware at Gates home
A large gathering at Col. and Mrs. Josiah Gates on Church street witnessed Manatee Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias present a handsome set of chinaware to the couple. The editor delivered the presentation, and guests praised the evening while wishing the Gateses a long, happy life. Breck and Glazer announce a new up to date meat market in their store with Perry Brown joining Dowling Co. Bradenton. They pledge to offer the best Florida beef with prompt delivery.
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Col
Mrs. Josiah Gates
Manatee Lodge No. 65
Knights of Pythias
Mrs. Gates
Perry Brown
Orly
Dowling & Co
Bradentown
Florida
Breck & Glazer
Methodist church meeting for men aims at mission work
The Sunday night gathering at the Methodist church drew a large attendance. R. H. Johnson, Tampa District lay leader, said the event sought to unite men and encourage greater active participation in Christ’s work, especially missions. Several tasks were assigned and the organizers hope for much good results.
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Methodist Church
R. H. Johnson
Tampa
Electric Bitters touted by Silver City resident
It cannot be beat for stomach, liver and kidney troubles says C. M. Harden of Silver City North Carolina. He calls Electric Bitters the best medicine for weakness lame back and run down conditions and recommends it for chills and malaria. Sold with guarantee at Manatee Drug store and all druggists for 50 cents.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Manatee
Village Improvement Association to hold first meeting
After summer break the Village Improvement Association resumes work and will meet Friday afternoon November 6 at the Elysian club room. Members are urged to attend as the group plans to accomplish much for Manatee this winter.
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The
Village Improvement Association
Elysian Club Room
Manatee
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Healing From Lung Ailments
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Center Pa attests the remedy cures long standing lung trouble where other treatments failed. The cough and cold healer is sold at Manatee Drug Store and all druggists for 40c and 1. Trial bottle free.
McClung Sees Stock Raising Prospects in Manatee
T M McClung, who has prospected in Manatee for weeks, was called to Virginia this week. He is enthusiastic about the region’s stock raising possibilities, as noted in another column.
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T. M. McClung
Manatee
Virginia
County Court in Regular Session Opens
County Court met in regular session Monday morning with Judge J. J. Stewart presiding and all officials present. The docket was not unusually large, though several important cases came up for consideration.
Wantep A reliable person to plant celery crop
A request seeks an experienced helper to plant a celery crop on suitable land with irrigation near Gates. The job requires proven reliability and water access for cultivation.
Manatee County School Board Minutes Open Session
Manatee county Florida board meets October 6 1908 chaired by A F Wyman with A M Wilson W H Harrison and secretary W M Rowlett. Items include treasury report 8 419 07 in warrants and expenditures and appointments of Miakka district trustees J J Crowley and W F Hancock.
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Board of Public Instruction of
Manatee County
A. F. Wyman
A. M. Wilson
W. H. Harrison
W. M. Rowlett
Board of Public Instruction
Florida
Frank A. Walpole
Kk. F. Mountain
Messrs
J. J. Crowley
W. F. Hancock
Miakka
Florida stock farming paradise for small operators
An observer promotes Florida as ideal for small stock farmers from the Midwest, detailing year round grasses such as velvet beans Japanese cane and chufas, fertile pine lands with ponds, and low-cost drainage. He cites experiments at the Florida Experimental Station showing high fattening rates, notes on hog and dairy profitability, and a Manatee River location near orange and grapefruit production.
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Middle West
Florida
Cincinnati
Louisville
Florida Experimental Station
Ing
Para
Clifton Long
Mayo
Fla
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Manatee
Twins Born to W B Stephens Family in Last Week
Talking about happy men, W B Stephens the cold goods man is the happiest in seventeen states after Dr T M McDuffee announced a boy and a girl were born last week. The mother and babies are doing nicely. Stevy’s fate remains uncertain.
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W. B. Stephens
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County Court
Reg
Ness
Plank
L. A. Connell
Swoope
Wiggins
Ram Zier
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