Manatee Scoundrel Dupes Real Estate Deal Held in Cash
George M. Martin turns out to be a fraud as a would be buyer in Manatee. He posed as G M Martin of Norfolk Virginia and presented forged certified checks to secure deeds. Local real estate brokers Wilhelm and Pelet exposed him after he demanded instant deeds and misrepresented payment.
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Manatee Realty “Company
Rteal
Jack Ronvilles
Manatee
Messrs. A. 4
Helmoe J? Pelet
Ehve Pite
Tae
Uess
Messrs
Wilhelm’ & Pelet
Grove
Helly
Miller Anehe
Chas. H. Stebbins
Manatée
Stebbins
North i
Stébbins
Eise Weil
Teal “Estates
Ted
Gen. M. Martin
Chase
Martin
York Exchange
Sutis
Napoleon at Austerlitz hailed as world’s greatest leader
Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as the best liniment for rheumatism sprains burns and cuts. A. C. Pitts of Rodessa Louisiana endorses its use for sore chest headaches corns and similar ailments. Sold by J. M. Samuels.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Austerlitz
Ballard
A.C. Pitts
Rodessa
J. M. Samuels
Manatee Bank Officers and Robbery Tale Shared
A Manatee Banking Company profile lists officers led by President KRH Johnson and includes a tale of a bold robbery. The narrative recounts forged certified checks and a suspect named Meser8 Wilhelme Pelot tied to a caper in Manatee County with Jacksonville links and an ongoing chase.
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Manatee
KR. HH. Johnson
K. W. Wiggins
E. BE. Johnson
Perry R. Curry
Gg Phil
Wilhelm & Pelot
Martin
Jacksonville
New York Exchange
Wilhelme& Pelot
Bet Andrelg
The Perils of Talk and Gossip in a Candid Appeal
A moral column urges restraint in speech. It condemns slanderers, warns that talking too freely breeds conflict, and calls for prudence so truth remains intact and communities stay harmonious. The piece notes everyone talks too much and advocates careful, fact based words.
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Torehear
Telephone Company launches new directory for subscribers
Prospective subscribers are urged to submit applications immediately as the telephone company prepares a new directory. The effort aims to update numbers and assign new listings for all users.
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Telephone Co
Rough and Tumble Time Ends With Fence Fight
Perry Curry, assistant cashier and carpenter, tackled a wire fence project but ended up with a battered face and lip. Emery Johnson feared internal injuries as the job tested his resolve. Curry vows to delegate fence work next time.
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Perry Curry
Perry
Emery Johnson
Snow Liniment Praised For Old Sore Cure In Kansas Ad
In Westmoreland Kansas on May 5 1902 Ballard Snow Liniment Co advertises its Snow Liniment as curing a stubborn sore on the chin thought to be cancer. A customer from Allensville Pennsylvania recommends the product and asks for a 50 cent bottle for a sister named Sophia J Carson. Sold by J M Samuels.
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Westmoreland Kans
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
Sophia J. Carson
Allensville
Miffin Co. Pa
J. M. Samuels
Card of Thanks for Joan W. Curry and Family
The Curry family thanks relatives and friends for comfort and loving service in the sorrow of the death of wife and mother Joan W. Curry. Your kindness is deeply appreciated during this time of grief.
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Joan W. Curry and
Faminy
Out of Sight Healing Aid and Local Business Notes
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promises quick relief for wounds and sores with claims of invisibility after treatment. A new Manatee Drilling Company well machine is overdue but expected soon, with Agent Owen and manager W D Holcomb urging prompt contact. Standard fertilizer users report satisfaction per R M Guazier, agent.
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Manatee Drilling Company
Owen
W. D. Holcomb
Mr. Holcomb
W. E. Connell & Co. Enjoy Rising Trade After Acquisition
W E Connell and Mr Stephens run the business after purchasing Calvin P Lloyd & Co stock and report steady weekly growth. They emphasize prompt service and high quality goods for customers at their plant and store.
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W.E. Connell & Co
Calvin P. Lloyd & Co
Mr. Connell
Mr. Stephens
Mayor Sebring Gives Orange Crop Estimate for Florida
Florida mayor General W. H. Sebring in Jacksonville asserts the orange crop will total about 2,125,000 boxes, disputing higher forecasts. He notes buyers pay 2.50 dollars a box f. o. b. at groves and warns that overly large crop speculation harms growers while aiming for fair profits.
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Florida
W. F. Mundee
Sebring
Tom
Union
For Sure Ten Acres Hammock Land Near Mana Tee Limits
Ten acres of choice Hammock land near Mana Tee's limits in Hampton Virginia. Cleared fenced and ditched with address referencing Hepars location.
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Manatee
Hepars
Hampton, Va
County Court Adjourned Term Ends After Six Busy Days
After six days the county court session closes on Saturday with thirty to forty cases on the docket at the start and only a few remaining. Most cases were disposed quickly, including the lengthy L Engle cases, which proved short. The session proved profitable for the county, with fines vastly exceeding expenses. the next term will convene in January 1908.
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L’engle
Manatee notes multiple local business updates and ads
Julius Caesar reference aside, local notices praise Herbine for liver health with Carrie Austin of Holion Kansas endorsing it. Glazier Millinery seeks support to expand in Manatee. A nearly new eighteen foot sail boat is for sale at 25 dollars. Goodwin of Ex celsior Ice Works reports steady, high quality ice production and growing customer satisfaction.
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Carrie Austin
Holion
Kans
J. M. Samuels
Glazier
Manatee
Goodwin
Excelsior Ice’ Works
Roofing Materials Sale at Adanys
Roofing felt coal tar liquid and rock asphalt roofing caps and brads plasterboard for ceiling at Adanys as available items in a local sale listing.
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Adanys
Manatee’s King Rises As Winter Hustle Begins
K. W. Wiggins, renowned as Manatee’s all rounder, begins a brisk winter schedule. King handles a vast mercantile operation, wharf stakes, and orange dealings, staying busy from dawn till after nightfall. His prominence in the county grows with each day.
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K. W. Wiggins
Manatee
King
Manatee County
The Touch That Heals Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen Arnica Salve as the ultimate heal for any sore ulcer burn scald cut or wound. It promises guaranteed cure and credits J. M. Samuel, a local druggist, with a 25 cent price.
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J.M. Samuels
Bucklen
J. M. Samuel
Depot Agent M M Owen Brightens the Depot Scene
Depot worker M M Owen is praised as a jovial, helpful presence who lifts spirits and keeps the depot atmosphere cheerful, inviting passengers to drop by for a light moment and a smile.
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Beales
Arts Unknown
G. M. Martin
Dati
Gol
Joe Gates
M.M. Owen
Elephant Fame
Gok Foe Gates
Agent Owen
Joe
Sen
Manatee Beatty Co
harry@S
Adams
R. M. Guazier
Agt
W. H. Sebring
Julius Caesar
Frank Sullivan
M. M. Owen
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