Local Notes Include Visits and Occurrences in Holmes County
Wt fail to attend U. C. V. reunion at Pensacola on the 26th and 27th inst. MB John Collier went to Vernon to deliver furniture. Various residents, merchants, and visitors, including F. M. Stokes of Alice and J. Donovan from New Orleans, are noted. Easter services at the Methodist church, millinery openings, and local business plans are mentioned along with public notices and a brief obituary for Mrs. J. T. Purvis in Stockton Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
MB John Collier
Vernon
Stockton
Ala
JT Purvis
Purvis
Bayminette
Store Ad Runs Prize Giveaway for Young Shoppers
Readable text shows a store offering prizes to be won by customers under a certain age. The notice implies an age limit and a drawing or contest linked to purchases. Names, dates, and locations are not clearly readable in the fragment.
Davis Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Washington County
8 W Davis declares his bid for Sheriff of Washington County subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to fulfill duties to the satisfaction of all if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J.J. Williams
Democratic Party
Joan W. Wiicliems
W. Davis
Local News From Orange Hill Fla 1900
A mix of community notes and notices from Orange Hill Florida dated April 13 1900. Items include sickness updates on Bostick and Yates, court house roof painting, visits by E M and J H Godwin, trips by H S Laird to Pensacola and Tax Collector Jones through the county, pine log drives led by Henry Russ, Drs Brock and Dawkins offering tonic bottles at a discount, Sunday School attendance ideas, Parish Bros sales efforts by Theron Yates, and endorsement of M Robertson for Commissioner with local political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bostick
A. L. Harrell
Court House
E. M
J. H. Godwin
H. S. Laird Esqr
Pensacola
Jones
Henry Russ
J. E. Brock
N.J. Dawkins
Theron Yates
Parish Bros
D. D. Miller
Caryville
J. E. Brock, Jr
Tuay
Miller
M. Robertson
Parte Ture
S.’M. Rormon
Vernon
Candidate for Sheriff of Washington County
Declarative notice announces candidacy for sheriff to be pursued under the Democratic party. The writer pledges to discharge duties with credit to self and party. A stray line references a Florida chronic disease specialist, Dr. Vincent of Jacksonville, asking to write for symptom blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Vincent
Jacksonville
Primaries or Convention Vote Sought by County Democrats
The Democratic executive committee invites members to express whether to pursue primaries or conventions. A meeting in executive session is set for Vernon on the 30th to decide and then refer the question to voters. A majority rule is urged to align with Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Mmittee
Vernon
Cash for Warrants From County and School Funds
County and school fund warrants listed for cashing by G. J. Parisu, County Treasurer, include numerous warrant numbers across both funds. The notice specifies on hand funds to settle balances tied to the named warrants.
Florida Candidate Triumphs In Broad Smile Campaign
The banner celebrates a Florida candidate who wins praise for a warm handshake style and public appeal. It contrasts national heroes with the candidate’s local charisma, highlighting public support and optimistic civic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Prohibition Victory in Washington County Sanctioned
In Chipley the referendum affirmed Prohibition, countering fears of economic ruin. The piece argues sobriety boosts employment, trade, and domestic happiness, urging citizens to prevent the saloon’s return and support orderly temperance. The order urges intelligent voting and notes Labor’s improved outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Chipley
LO. G. T
Orpeer Committee
Dangers of the Grip Warns Against Pneumonia Risk
The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and cure for la grippe related pneumonia. It claims thousands have used it safely with no pneumonia cases and asserts it works faster than other treatments. Available from W. L. Farrior, druggist.
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la Grippe
Geo
W. Waitt
South Cout
Chamberlain
W.L. Farrior
Aruggist
W. L. Farrior
Druggins
Jas, A. Jones
the Leader
Mexia
Texas
Bea
Stin
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior to a blood purifier. It claims the lungs liver and kidneys constantly purify blood and promotes healthy organs and regular bowels. The offer notes price two cents and free samples at W L Farrirrs drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. L. Farrirr
New Men Expected At Fiarroll School House This Month
The notice mentions upcoming arrivals of new men to the Fiarroll School House near Suitey this month and Eld J W Bush delivering sermons. It notes an increase in sickness across the county this season and reports H P Hooten and family returning from a visit near Che vile. Tevesut is able to be ma CLKo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogin
Fiarroll
Suitey
Eld
J W Bush
H. P. Hooten
Che Vile Noattin
Tevesut
Local notes mix into Mexia community update
Community snippets report cattle trading and business changes. Names include Robert Nixon selling to McClellan & Nixon and J W Whiddon. Douglass and wife from Millville. surveyor Mr. Dove from Calhoun County. Health anecdote praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Kosmos Parker improvement noted. J A Jones praises recovery. Sheriff candidacy announced by I L Whiddon with Republican party pledge. Tickets urged for a train ride led by conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nixon
McClellan & Nixon
J W. Whiddon
Douglass
Millville
Dove
Calhoun County
Ashley Parker
I. L. Whiddon
Butrcher
Runaway youth Thom as Harley sought by Florida father
Duncan Florida April 10 1900 William Harley reports his 13 year old son Thom as Harley ran away in the morning with a packed basket. He notes the boy is well grown for his age, of black color with a round face and full mouth, and has worked in turpentine. A reward and information are offered. Relatives listed in Cottondale and Valle Elas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harley
Cottondale
Valleelas
Administratrix Carter Seeks Final Discharge in Florida Estate
Myra P. Carter administratrix of the Paul H. Carter estate announces she will present her account vouchers and return on August 6 1900 to Hon. J R Wells county judge Washington county Florida and ask to be discharged from the administration of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Carter
J. R. Wells
Washington County
Fla
Myra P. Carter
Notice for Public Proclamation of Land Claim Proof
Notice in Gainesville Fla lists James Johnson of Chipley Florida Hd No 20798 seeking final proof for N14 of NV4 and NWxX of NEX Sec 26 Tp 4N Rv and names witnesses W T Jeffries Zory Jones J C Whittington James White all of Whipley Fla before Vernon Circuit Court on May 2 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Gainesville
Fla
Vernon
James Johnson
Chipley
Pla
W. T. Jeffries
Zory Jones
J. C. Whittington
James White
Whipley
John
Cleammons
Miller’s Ferry
Mose Parish
Augustus Kuss
Montgomery Washington
Emanuel Sheffield
Millers Ferry
W. G. Robinson
Register
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Wade
Mariagua
E. N. Dekle
Marianna
C. Fs
Alford
Bonifay
D. White
Or la
W . H. Deen
Mowaa
If Fm
Mohawk
Jacksonvill
F. M. Stokes
Alice
Trau
W. L. Fart
Hattie
W. J. Stephens
DeFuniak
Manson Danbenspeck
Jamestown
Ind
J. R. Bonoven
Orleans
Mer
S. Laird of
Julian Wilson
Sneads
C. W. Hagerman
City
Mr. Hagerman
J. Dayton
Chicago
Mr. Goodwin
Bainbridge, Ga
Dekle
Susie Richards
Emma Leek
Banner Office
Williams
Brownell
Tindall
Education
Hathaway
Holmes County
Mc. Glaun
Ermon
J. L. Ball
S. W. Davis
W.S. Blackmere
New York
West Florida Real Estate Co
Collier House
Richardson
Washington
Jack
M RY
U. S. Court
Pengadola
Scarlett
F. Colmita
J. Mescoby
W. J. Singletary
D. Fer
Errel
Wickster
Vashington Co
W. A. Bryan
J. KR. Brook, Jr
POR
Democrat Party
T. Y. WatTs
Weet
James M. Jenkin
Earth
V. L
Orange Hill, Fla
Ecno
J L. Ball
G. J. Parisu
Duncan
J. M. Bush
Mr. Om
Strain
Jamie Shelby
Nixon
Wewahbitchka
F. R. Mashburn
St. Andrews
State of
William Harley. Duncan
Administratrix Notoe
City Tonsorial Parlor
Lee Thomas
Stewene
Halia
City Market
Ike J. Whiddon
Depo
Wells’ Brick Store
T. D. White
Agt
Ghipley
Mens and Boys
Campbell
Butler
J. J. Stephens
Palafox St
Pensacola, Fla
McMillan Bros. Co
General Metal Workers
Stitt
McMillan
Mobile, Ala
J. Jones
Chipley, Fla
R. Wells
H. 8. Laird
ATLAW
Vernon, Florida
Alabama
R. A. Rozier
J. M. Simmons
Chipley Banner
Fila
W. T. Horne
Chairmanro ‘Tem
W. B. Laseitren
Clk. Brd
Come
J. F. Barfield
Lrug and Grocery
J.1
Barfield
Benj. S. Liddon
Joan
Eagan
Firs Judicial Circuit
United States Court
Tallahassee
Parece Courstee
Liddon
Ashington
Holmes, Jackson
D. Carmichael
Chipley, Fila
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