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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
7
Train No 2 North connects at Lematon with Montgomery route to the North East and West. No 2 South joins F C P for Jacksonville and southern points. No 3 and No 2 offer sleeper service with details available from JW Lurpon Pensacola Florida.
Office hours run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with closures on Sundays. East-bound mail closes at 10 30 a.m. and west-bound at 6 30 p.m. Vernon and Graceville mail arrives at 12 m and departs 7 p.m. daily except Sunday. Orange Hill Bayhead and St Andrews mail arrives 6 p.m. departs 6 a.m. daily except Sunday. Sunday hours include 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 m and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Money orders issued during open hours except Sunday.
Local items report neighbors and visitors, business progress, and upcoming public notices. Notices include county offices, tax collections, bids for courthouse repairs, and several candidate announcements for Sheriff Clerk Circuit Court and Tax Assessor under the Democratic Party.
In April 1900 at Le Orange Lill, a saintly figure paused beside the road to keep a tryst with God, his daily path stopped as hospital duties or duties of faith intervened. meanwhile Supervisor Warren visited DeFuniak on a Wednesday, spending the day with section foreman Williams.
Tax collector A Q Jones announces gathering at Chipley on Friday April 20 1900 to collect 1899 taxes. Books close May 1 1900. Citizens who have not paid are urged to meet and settle at the designated location.
An urgent plea from W. Amanda Harley seeks help locating her son Thom Harley, 18, who ran away last Thursday. Described as well grown, black skin, round face, full mouth, wearing a black sack coat, with clothes in a basket. He has relatives in Cottondale and Valleiahe. he works in turpentine. Reward offered or information leading to his return. Duncan Florida, April 10, 1900.
Program for a B Y P A meeting titled The Glory of Obedience includes scripture reading from Matthew 21 24-42 recitations of the Twenty third Psalm and Miss Lucile Cook readings and songs Go Work in My Vineyard and The Lord is my Shepherd There is a two minute open talk session and a roll call The issue ends with an anecdote about Cham berlain s Cough Remedy and a sale note by W L Farrior druggist
Ss W Davis visited Vernon as a candidate while Mr Ang J Potter was in town last week. Rev Swindle preached to a good congregation at the academy. Farmers enjoy good weather boosting crop prospects. Dr W E Coleman welcomes a baby boy. Captain Joe Jenkins of the government snug boat visited Vernon Sunday. Holmes River work progresses with a steamer hoped to dock soon. No district candidates for senator. J E Brock Jr to accept clerk post. Esqr H S Laird suggested for senator to seek satisfaction.
West Bay notes a newborn son named Dewey to Mrs. A. J. Lightfoot and a boarding arrangement at the Knowles home. A wedding at the Rodere residence unites Mozelle Rodere and William Bullard with Lottie Bullard as a bridesmaid. The Adventist Church ceremony marks the nuptials.
Jas A Jones publisher of the Leader in Mexia Texas says he recovered from a second grippe attack this year using Fain's Cough Remedy. He was in bed just over two days this time and ten days during the first attack, noting the remedy shortened illness and allowed an earlier return to duties. L Parrior confirms similar relief.
The DeFnolak Herald endorses S Me Robertson for Commissioner of Agriculture praising his farming success and legislative service. It urges the Democratic State Convention to nominate the veteran Democrat, stating he is fully competent to perform the duties and would honor the party and people.
Local notices invite veterans to Camp Ward No. 10 in Pensacola with rail rates and modest lodging. Major-General Law to deliver the Decoration Day oration. Public notices announce sheriff candidacy, court house repairs bids, and land claim proofs in Vernon, Chipley, and Ripley with witnesses named.
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