Timetable notes for L. and N. A. R. B P and A Division
Train schedule from Pensacola to Chipley River Junction and back with No 3 fast mail No 21 mixed trains arrival times at Chipley River Junction and Pensacola list. Mentions connections via F C and P to Jacksonville and with Montgomery for north east west points. Sleeper cars carried on trains 2 and 3. Information credited to J W Lurton Pensacola Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Jarrrive
Chipley
lArrive River Junction
Ttver Junction
Errive
Wrrain
Jacksonville
Omazon
Montgomery
Noth
Mobile
New Orleans
Dress
J. W. Lurton
Pensacola Fla
Local and Personal. Stirs in the Pot and Local Visitors
Local notes report busy activity with visits from C. G. Allen and J. L. Ball to Pensacola on business and J. E. Minchen appointed registration officer for precinct No. 7. The piece, voiced in a small-town tone, mentions a choleramorbus scare to Rev. W. B. Costley, a storm that damaged merchant pods, and praise for corn yields from G. A. Danley and his North Florida farm.
Cabinet Peace Talks Hint at Spanish Negotiations
Washington August 2 cabinet session largely discussed minor war details with no Spanish reply yet. Officials outlined U S terms asking Cuba sovereignty relinquishment, immediate evacuation of Porto Rico and other islands, cession of an island in the Ladrones, and U S occupation of Manila pending peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
State Department
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Browns Iron Bitters touted for stomach and nerve relief
An advertising note promotes Browns Iron Bitters as invaluable for stomach blood and nerve diseases. It also mentions local labor efforts after a storm and includes a health officer update noting improved county health with occasional typhoid and malaria cases and no local smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue
J. Y. Porter
Washington County
Jackson County
Chipley
Chipley Council Proceedings July 5 1898
City Council met at 8 p m with R C Horne chairman J Baxley T D White and T E Langston present Minutes of last meeting read and approved A motion to have R C Horne examine the Clerk s books and report next meeting Decreed payment of Mr Payne s account 2 and R C Horne s account Also reduced Mrs Collier s property from 800 to 800 It was ordered Marshal s accounts for March April May and June totaling 118 24 to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Horne
J. Baxley
T D. White
T. E. Langston
Chipley
Payne
8. Collier
Storm Tears Through Town and Clinic Cures Child
A severe wind storm struck the town from the northeast to the southwest causing widespread damage. The large two story livery stable owned by C G Allen was leveled with two buggies and two hacks lost. A five teen month old child recovered from diarrhea after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy, with author noting the cure after a week of illness. The report also mentions other damages to fences and trees. For sale by 4 R Farrior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Allen
Charlie
Chamberlain
C. L. Boys Stumptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
4. R. Farrior
Chipley Soldiers Headed for Porto Rico in 1898
Fernandina Florida August 1 1898 letter from private Stokes of Company K notes soldiers leaving Tampa for Porto Rico. describes rough conditions and acceptance in new camp between town and beach. adds two Chipley recruits making twenty three. mentions Horne’s Treasurer race and Stokes death. praise for fallen comrade and readiness to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernandina
Fla
Pitor Banner
Pour Eaders
Chipley
Gong
Tampa
United States
Uncle Sam
Porto Rica
Crazy Ripley
Prof
J.M. Ripley
Horne
Washington County
Stokes
Co. K
Vernon mass meeting tale stirs faction claims
L M Ware writes to defend the July 23 Vernon mass meeting recounting a 1:20 pm start at the courthouse. He notes J H Brown led 91 to 76 for R L Scarlett, who then bolted, with supporters moving to the schoolhouse. He denies an anti Long faction and urges harmony per Judge Tong's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Jones
Chipey
Fla
Vernon
R. L. Scarett
J. H. Brown
R. L. Scarlett
Scarlett
Washington County
Tong
Republican factions clash over Vernon mass meeting correction
A July Vernon meeting miscaptioned as Long versus anti Long is corrected by Epitom. R L Scarlett called the gathering to elect delegates. L Scarlett’s faction split the meeting. J H Brown chaired, then dissenters bolted. The Ware faction asserts GOP unity and pledges to stand by right. Also notes storm damage and agricultural losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emtork
Vernon
R. L. Scarlett
J. H. Brown
L. Scarlett
Army and Navy
Judge Long
San Pt
Republican Party
Florida
Lwiselogel
Mrs Charlie Cotton Improves After Illness
The report notes Mrs. Charlie Cotton showing improved health after a period of illness. Family and friends hope the recovery continues and that she will be entirely well in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Cotton
Local Stock Dealer Endorses Remedy After Illness
Mr Joan Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky reports suffering with flux for over a week. After no relief from his physician he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and claims one bottle cured him. For sale by J KR Farrior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
J KR Farrior
Examination for Teachers at Vernon Courthouse
An examination for teachers will be held in the Vernon courthouse starting at 9 o'clock on Tuesday, September 6, lasting at least three days. Examinees must bring pens, ink, legal size paper, and endorsements of good moral character. The fee is one dollar. The Theory and Practice of Teaching exam will use Brownings Educational Theories from Kellogg & Co. supervised by N W C Lockey, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Notice of multiple land patent filings in Vernon Florida
Public notices list several settlers including Samuel W. Jones Thomas Jefferson Wilcox John Kent Burris Kent and Wese Kent. They filed final proof for land claims in sections and townships around Vernon and Chipley Florida with witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation before local officials in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Vernon
Samuel W. Jones
Duncan, Fla
M. A. Bowencoop White
John White
Isaac Shores
Duncan
W.G. Robinson
Nowice
D. D. Melvin
Vernon Fla
Thomas Jefferson Wilcox
Wausau
John Tiller
Thomas Jones
James Lay
Iverson Mainer al
Settle
Circuit Court
John Kent
Chipley
W. T. Brock James Steward
J. W. Waters
William Long
Orange Hill
W. G. Robinson
Fia
Oman
Burris Kent
Lev
Pia & No
W.T. Brock James Steward
J. W
G. Maine
Register
Wese Kent
William G. Grantham
NEM
N. P. Taylor
L Jones
W. N. Carter
Levi Brock
Fra
Notice of Election and Impeachment Provisions
Public notice cites Article XLV and Section 84 regarding impeachment triggers and temporary governorship roles. It directs sheriff to publish in a county newspaper or post copies in public places and records date in Tallahassee with the secretary of state seal. It includes testimonial closing and names U G Alle, sheriff, and mentions final proof for land claims in Vernon and Wausau Florida with heirs and witnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Presentatives
Senate
House of Representatives
Florida
State of
Tallahassee
John L. Crawford
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Tims
Wee Eee
T. E. Gainer
Econfina
J. L. Ball
J. E. Minchen
Campbell & Butt
Mr. J. R. Wells
Tlanta, Ga
D. J. Jones
Sheriff Allen
T. Yatts
W. O. Butler
Mr. Fooser
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
J. R. Farrior
Messrs
E. N. Dekle
A. R. Wells
Orlando
Eason Tharp
David Katzen
Mr. C. Tharp
T. L. Davis
T. Y. Watts
U.S
DeFuniak
Call
G. A. Danley
Miller
Pain
C.G Allen
J. W. Newton
Council Proceedings
Beauty
Gampbell & Butler
Dekle
Railroad Commission
U. G. Alle
BNNER
Washingington County
UITEC
D. Bostick
Washington c
New York
Banner
The
Atlanta Weekly Journal
New York World
Atlanta Journal
Chipley, Fla
Din Attorneys
John Eagan
Eogan
ABE
C. Cotton
Westville
D. Carmichael
J. Jones
J. M. Clutter
Music House
Smith & Barnes
Kimball
J.m.clutter
Palafox St
Pamphlest
Winslows
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