Train schedule notices from Pensacola to Chipley and River Junction
Partial timetable details show fast mail and mixed trains from Pensacola to Chipley and River Junction with arrivals around 10 13 a.m. and 11 40 a.m. and connections to Jacksonville Montgomery Mobile New Orleans. The notes indicate through connections with the F C & P and the Montgomery line for various southern destinations.
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Pensacola
Chipley
Ve River Junction
North
Sriver Junction
Wast
Whnley
Fagt
E Pensacola Co
Kfest
No. 3
Jacksonville
No. 2
Montgomery
Noth
Mobile
New Orleans
Local notes mix reports on weather and commerce
The column records scattered items from Campbell Butler’s store and local stewards. It notes rains hindering brick work and building, visits by officials, illness, a storm's impact on crops and timbers, and routine ads for medicines and shoes. It also mentions political activity at Ocala and Vernon.
Setterlind and Cotton wed in quiet home ceremony
An impressive quiet home marriage was solemnized by Rev. E. B. Rogers at 4 oclock Monday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Charlie Cotton. The contracting parties were Karl J. Setterlind and Carrie Cotton. Many good wishes accompany the couple in their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rogers
Charlie Cotton
Karl J. Setterlind
Carrie Cotton
Fall ads urged to Chipley merchants for 15 days
A local notice urges Chipley merchants to advertise fall stock without hesitation. It promises a ten percent discount on home merchant advertisements for the next 15 days and pledges mutual benefit from continued business.
Clean blood beauty cure touted by Cascarets ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a blood cleanser. It claims improved skin clarity by stimulating the liver and expelling impurities. The ad offers 10, 25, or 50 cent sizes with a satisfaction guarantee.
No More Troops for Porto Rico Announcement
Washington Aug 9 The order directs stay of all troops from embarking for Porto Rico and holds transports in port unless already under sail. General Miles protests the move saying his command is ample and he does not want an unduly large force in Porto Rico. The administration signals a pause toward ending hostilities.
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Washington
Aug. C
Porto Rico
Miles
Cable
Spain
Cuba
New York
Madrid
Biarritz
United States
Spain Yields To Demands Of American Government
Washington reports Secretary Day announced a protocol settling terms for a peace treaty including Cuba and Porto Rico evacuation. The protocol mirrors the President’s earlier note and is near signature after formalities. An accompanying reader letter from C L Boys describes cholera remedy success in West Virginia. For sale by D R Farrior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
J K Farrior
Spain
Washington
Associated Press
Cuba
Porto Rico
C. L. Boys
Stumptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
D. R. Farrior
Public Notice of Final Proof by Horrace J. Jones
Land Office notice from Gainesville dated August 8 1998 states Horrace J Jones of Vernon Florida filed for final proof on his land claim Ei of NEM Section 6 Township 2 North Range 14 West before County Judge D D Melvin Vernon on September 24 1898. Witnesses listed include Solomon Frank Jenkins James Edward Potter all of Vernon Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Melvin
Vernon Fla
Horrace J. Jones
Vernon, Fla
Mie Solomon
Frank Jenkins
James Y Edward Potter
Vernon
Fla
W.G. Robinson
Rexister
State of Florida
Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
Said County
Sala County
A. D. Ims
John
Mark Masciano
J Williams
E B
Mark White
Willis
Mark Shackelford
Mark Anderson
St. Louis
Mark Gainey
H A Brock
M Greene
G B Baker
Bs Miller
Jim Gainer
Jake
Mark Greene
Barney
Mark Jones
Aaron
Wills Anderson Jr
J F McComnick
TH Yoreh
Walter
Mark Potter
F. PD
Potter
Guess Solomon Hd Bush
WT Carter
T Audson Jr
Ruel Potter
J A Melvin
James Jones
Miles Hudson
James Stephens
Ben Solomon
Walker Chestnut
J. R. Peters
Warren Bis
Murdock
Me Juagre
Bhis
Mark Roche
D. D Melvin
WL Miller
Simon Vareen
Alex Feeney
Henry Massalena
Coleman Robins
W Potter
G Vick
Jacob Clemmons
MG Yates
Chas. Clemmons
John Roche
Gee
Gainer Sr
Anderson Simmons
W Pane
F K Carter
Cox
Nell Greene
J T Hightower
James Payne
DT Carter
ff M_ Potter
Pompey
J E Reynolds
F W Sapp
A. B Hudson
F Y Bruce
L Potter
H Greene
R C
Notary Acknowledgment of Signatures in Florida 1898
G L Bledsoe sworn as witness states the named parties signed the document of free will and consent. Sworn before County Judge D D Melvin in Washington County Florida on August 10 1898.
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Florida
Washington County
D. D. Melvin
G. L. Bledsoe
A. L
B. D. Melvin
Notice of final proof in Florida land claim filings
August 1 1898 notice of intention to make final proof in support of land claims in Florida. Names include John Kent Burris Kent W.T. Brock James Steward J W Waters William Long all of Orange Hill and others. Proof to be made before Clerk of Circuit Court Vernon September 17 1898.
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Gainesville
Fla
Vernon
John Kent
Chipley
W.T. Brock James Steward
J. W. Waters
William Jong
Orange Hill
W.G. Rubinson
Fila
Burris Kent
William Long
W. G. Robinson
Register
Tereby
Verna
Califor
W. T. Brock James Steward
J. Www. Waters
Wilam Long
Orange
Wis
G. Robinson Regis
Vernon Fla
William Q. Grantham
Wausan
Nem
N.P. Taylor
T L. Jones
W. N. Carter
Levi Brock
Wausau
Florida Constitutional Amendments and Impeachment Provisions
The document outlines amendments to Article XII and XIII including sureties on official bonds requiring residency and property, and a provision allowing a Guaranty or Surety Company to operate in the state. It also covers impeachment procedures, gubernatorial succession, and election notice requirements, with official seals and signatures dated July 1898. Public notices reference land patent filings and final proof events in Florida counties.
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State of
Florida
Railroad Commission
House of Presentatives
Senate
House of Representatives
Tallahassee
Joan L.crawford
Examination for teachers in Vernon courthouse start Sept 6
An examination for teachers will be held in Vernon courthouse at 9 a m on Tuesday September 6 for at least three days. Examinees must bring pens ink legal paper and written endorsements of good moral character. Payment is one dollar. The Theory and Practice of Teaching exam uses Brownings Educational Theories published by E L Kelloga & Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Land claim notice for Wausau settlers dated September 17 1808
An old notice lists Thomas Jefferson Wilcox of Wausau Florida and landholders John Tiller Thomas Jones James Lay Iverson Mainer, with Hd. No 24964 for Ey Sec 26 Tp 8N R14, regarding cultivation rights and land claims.
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Gainesville
Fla
D. D. Melvin
Vernon
Thomas Jefferson Wilcox
Wausau
John Tiller
Thomas Jones
James Lay
Iverson Mainer
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le Te Eer
Atkame
RP. & A. Division
Sleeper
J. W. Lurton
Pensacola Fla
R. A. D. Campbell
Lithtangs
Mrs C. Tharp
Grace
Squire Carmichad
Ebro Corendents
Ircuit
Ensurer Whitfield
W. G. Payne
Campbell & Butler’s
Campbell & Butler
Brick Rd
Jeff Anderson
Nay
L. Wiselogel
Ocala
J. E. Everitt
Hagerman
Tuesay
W. A. Maxwell
J. P. Bryant
Turday
St. Andrews Bay
Sixth Street
A. D. Carmichael, Esqr
Pleasposs
J. B. Farrior
Alli
Allen
Duncan
Carmichael
D. D. Davis
Dave
L. M. Ware
St. Andrews
de Funiak
W L. Brackin
J. L. Campbell
Argyle
A. D. Campbell
A. McMillan
E. W. Barwick
Jackson County
Perry Horne
Orangs Hill
C. G. Allen
Orlando
Hamilton- Brown
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
J. R. Farrier
I. L. Whiddon
Mr. Danley
Beauty
Manila
Hong Kong
Marcaban
Admiral Dewey
Cavite
Alger
Galippine
Merritt
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
Philipinos
Gainesville, Fla
Butler
W. A. Morris
D.T. Carter
A. Simmons
D. H.H D8on
JC Brown G
WV. Morrell
A. G. Vick
F.P. Bruce
BNNER
John L. Crawtorn
T. U. G. Alley
Banner
Atlanta
Dournal
The
New York World
Atlante Journal
Fia
C. Cotton
Westville
Court House
D. “Carmichael
Attorney At Law
Chipley, Fla
J. Jones
Pamphlest Bommissary
Mrs. Winslows
Ggist
Frs
Samuel W. Jones
Duncan, Fla
M. A. Bowen
Joseph White
John White
Isaac Shores
Washingon County
Bostick
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