Manatee welcomes new citizen John L Wilhelm in deal with Stebbins
The Record reports the closing of a large deal between J L Wilhelm of Tampa and A E Stebbins of Manatee. Stebbins moves to Tampa and Wilhelm to Manatee as Manatee mourns Stebbins while embracing Wilhelm’s arrival. Stebbins is praised as Manatee’s best friend and Wilhelm as a respected, hospitable new resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wilhelm
Tampa
A. E. Stebbins
Manatee
J. L
Wilhelm
Stebbins
South
John Wilhelm
Sumterville
Sumter County
John L. Wilhelm
Record
Married in Plant City Rev E J Gates Weds Frances Hayes
Rev. E J Gates and Miss Frances Hayes of Marion South Carolina were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Coleman in Plant City by Rev Dr Hilburn. The ceremony drew ministerial friends and family with a festive reception and a later trip to Marion Jamestown and possibly Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Gates
Frances Hayes
Coleman
Plant City
Marion
Dr. Hilburn
Southern College
Sutherland
B. ©. Graham
Robin Graham
Evelyn Gates
Gates
E. F. Gates
Manatee
South Florida
Tampa Daily Times
Holcomb Adds New Well Drilling Machine in Manatee County
W D Holcomb orders a state of the art well drilling machine to arrive in a few weeks promising faster, better wells. He notes existing wells will be completed quickly and urges locals to contact him soon. The Record mentions circulars about the Stephen A M E church cornerstone in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Holcomb
Manatee County
Holcomb
Baptist church to rise in Manatee soon say Record
The Record notes momentum for a new Manatee Baptist church. King Wiggins leads cement block work and M G Rushton supports the project with lumber and other supplies as local Baptists push to complete a handsome churchhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Wiggins
M. G. Rushton
Manatee
Devil Fish in Tampa Bay Aventures of Hillsboro Crew
Captain George Purifoy and the Hillsboro engage two giant devil fish en route to Egmont Key. The first sea monster threatened the propeller with a tentacle, but an explosive shell destroyed both enemies, sending the Hillsboro safely to port. Alvin Taplin returns home after a Forest, Connecticut trip and Manatee property interest prompts local optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purifoy
Hillsboro
Tampa
Florida Legislature Faces Taxpayer Pain and Extra Session Talk
A Bronson Times-Democrat cartoonish critique warns that regular session burdens the poor taxpayer and speculation rises about an extra session of the treasury looters, urging relief from ongoing fiscal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Treasury
Bronson Times- Democrat
Stockton Eyes Governor Run Mentioned In Times Column
The article notes John N. O. Stockton may run for governor and the Bronson Times endorses him as a fighter for the people while predicting strong agricultural activity in Manatee with fall and spring crops growing on the south side of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee
John N. O. Stockton
Times- Democrat
Stockton
Bronson Times Democrat
Health in the Canal Zone health boom tempts artisans
The Panama Canal project offers high wages that attract skilled workers while fears of fevers and malaria deter many. The article notes Electric Bitters as a trusted remedy to prevent malarial influence and claims it also cures blood poisoning, biliousness, weakness, and various stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. J. M. Samuel, druggist, guarantees the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
J. M. Samuel
Veterans gathering at Bradenton court house
United Confederate Veterans chapter EK A Perry Camp meets at the Bradenton courthouse on Saturday September 7 at 8 p m Commander J O Perot calls for full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. A. Perry
United Confederate Veterans
Court House
Bradentown
J. O. Perot
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised By Texas User
In Hempstead Texas T H Pointer testifies Ballard's Snow Liniment is used in his home for years and aids rheumatic pains. He states he is never without it and notes J M Samuel distributes the product. General Lee is cited as the greatest general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
T. H. Pointer
Hempstead
Texas
J. M. Samuel
County Dads Hold Regular Session on Roads and Budget
The County Commissioners met in regular session with a full board. They reviewed last minutes, handled road and bridge matters, noted fund delays, and arranged to finance the road fund cash basis. A clam chowder gift from Harry Higel highlighted adjournment. The king of Siam reportedly bought a 75000 thimble in London for a wife. with 5000 wives at home, overall spending promises to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Harry Higel
Sarasota
Gaar House
Siam
London
Yellow fever outbreak in Cuba shown in Havana Post
Havana Post reports five new yellow fever cases at Cienfuegos and one at Campo Florida with soldiers released from convalescence. Governor Magoon and sanitation supervisors discuss containment while the Campo Florida source remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana Post
Cinfuegos
Campo Florida
Havana
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Kean
Magoon
Claude L Engle to Appear in Manatee County Court
Claude LEngle announces he will answer the Manatee county court summons in Bradenton on October 8 to seek a change of venue due to perceived judge prejudice. He says he will be represented by attorneys and argues the venue should move to Polk County after contempt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Bradentown
Manatee
John A. Graham
Florida
Stewart
Cuaupe Lenge
Claude
Polk County
Touch That Heals Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cure
The Touch That Heals is the Bucklen Arnica Salve blending Arnica flowers with healing balsams. It claims to cure old sores ulcers burns scalds cuts wounds and piles. Guaranteed by J M Samuel, druggist, 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. M. Samuel
The Limit at a New York Dinner
Er. H. Harriman voices concern that wealth and success will be viewed with mistrust. He cites a parable about a lawyer who for a friend gives a free bill and is asked for a receipt, illustrating suspicions about financial favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. H. Harriman
New York
Old Jones
Herbine Promised to Restore Vital Energy and Health
A vintage medicine notice from Temple Texas promotes Herbine as a cure for tiredness liver troubles headaches rheumatism and nervous ailments. Customer J J Hubbard reports two years of use with strong praise and the ad notes sales by J M Samuel at 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hubbard
Temple
Texas
J. M. Samuel
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Stebbins-Wilhelm
Rial Brothers
Stephen A. M. E
Stone Church
Baptist of Manatee
Tee
Devil Fish
Tampa Bay
George Purifoy
Egmont Key
Cyrus
Alvin Taplin
Forrest, Conn
Mr. Taplin
Main Street
Canal Zone
Robert E. Lee
the Honorable
Board of Coun
Particu
Claude L’engle
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