Church Directory of Local Congregations
M E Church South preaches on the first and third Sundays at 11 am and 8 pm pastor N Winslett Sabbath School 10 am R J Miller superintendent prayer meeting Thursday nights young men's prayer Tuesday nights all invited Baptist Church preaches on the second and fourth Sundays 8 B Rogers pastor Sabbath School 3 pm J D Forreste prayer meeting Wednesday nights all are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
South
N. Winslett
M. R. J. Miller
Young Men’s Prayer
Baptist Church
B. Rogers
J. D. Forreste
Wells Bros and Farrior Bros Lead Chipley Holiday Commerce
Busy Chipley notes show Wells Bros and Farrior Bros offering Christmas goods from coats to shoes with sales and ads. Local visits include Mr. J L Ball, Mrs G L Donald, and W O Daniel with community orders, while the lumber trade, photography, and a new stable at Watts’ attract attention.
West Florida Teachers Association to Meet in Milton
Vernon Florida November 28 Editor Bannen announces the first semi annual session of the West Florida Teachers Association will be held in Milton on December 11 and 12. Washington county teachers are urged to attend especially Saturday events. A round trip fare plus 25 cents is offered. County Superintendent L L Pratt hopes strong representation from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Fla
Bannen
West Florida
Teachers’ Association
Hern
Milton
Washington County
State Teachers’ Association
L. L. Pratt
Thanksgiving observance at New Harmony school house
A Thanksgiving service held at New Harmony school house on Thanksgiving Day brought together local citizens. J R Weiss led, with Thomas R Weiss and Miss Peacock on organ, readings of Washington and Roosevelt proclamations, and a 108th Psalm. Rev A P Peacock spoke, a bountiful basket dinner followed, and Mr BE M D Thomas organized details. The afternoon featured music, readings by C R Kelly, and social time before dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony School House
J. R. Weiss
Mr. Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss
Miss Peacock
Washington
Carrie Stewart
Roosevelt
Weiss
A. P. Peacock
Kynesville
BE. M. D. Thomas
C. R. Kelly
Lyceum Course Attracts Chipley Audience
The Lyceum course plans a Monday December 7 event at the public school auditorium. The program features Addie Chase Smith as dramatic reciter, Ad die Frank Libbey on harp, and Fannie Fish whistling, with John W Powell Hale noted as a prior contrast to the Thre Bostonians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Chipley
Public School
W. Powell Hale
Addie Chase Smith
Addie Frank Libbey
Fannie Fish
Community News From Bush: Births and Weddings Reported
Cold spell continues as cane grindings go on. Graceville's John Strain visits, Alabama's John Cook travels here. A nine pound boy is born to Duncan and wife, both healthy. Felon McColough marries Miles Mary E. Martin. Candy drawing brings joy to local youth. more weddings expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Martin
Felon McColough
Miles Mary E. Martin
Local notes from Marianna and surrounding areas
Weather turns cold as farmers struggle with frozen cane. Church and community news mention Rev George Lee's trip, Annie Barnet visiting, court in Marianna, families in Dothan and Orange Hill, bird hunting reports, and Mrs Collins resuming teaching at the public school with praise for her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Barnet
Dana Davis
Orange Hill
Westville Notes and Social News Briefs
Prof Sapp visits Westville during the weekend. Misses Pearl and Bessie Woodruff visit Mrs A J Brett. A Christmas fund drive selects six young ladies Rilla Fulford Fannie Young Lillie Harrell Decia Wright Tradie Fielding and Mary Kates. Contractors work on the colored Odd Fellows hall as carpenters W C Davis J R Chester and Capt T J Wright attend. Holiday goods displayed at the drug store with Alma Daniels as clerk. Mrs J S Coleman is poorly and T J Watts Jr visits. Telephone line to Westville planned and some town phones to be added. A B Adams improves while F M McDonald and A J Brett visit Chipley. Petition circulates at Bush post office to extend Hays and Bonifay route to Vernon with thrice weekly mail. E L Hendon becomes Miller Bros salesman. W B Planey buys stake with S B Armstrong. Mapnet church lacks a heater for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J. Wright
Alma Daniels
Coleman
F. M. McDonald
A. J. Brett
Chipley
Bush Post Office
Hays and Bonifay
Vernon
Remedy Promise From Everitt & Horne at Chipley
A fragment advertises Salt Raumeu m cures with guaranteed results for all ages and notes Everitt and Horne of Chipley Florida as the providers. The text emphasizes ease of use and personal assurance of relief.
Land Office Notice of Settler Filing in Gainesville
Department of charities. Land Office at Gainesville, 1903 notice states a settler has filed to prove residence and cultivation on Section 2, Op. 2 N., R. 14 W. Witnesses named are J.W. Rod Rodgers B. F. Swindle from Wausau and W. G. Robinson Pegister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Chaateries
Gainesville
Greg
J.W. Rod Rodgers
B. F. Swindle
Wausau
W. G. Robinson
Pegister
Central Lumber Crush Dissolution Notice in Chipley
The Central Lumber Cr ab at Chipley Florida dissolves by mutual consent. M M Fraiser and Fu withdraw from the business. J S Shoemaker and H O Murry remain as partners and will conduct all business under the same style. Chipley Florida November 27 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Lumber Cr
Chipley
Fla
Disby Mutual
M. M. Fraiser
Fu Wreteer
J. S. Shoemaker
H.O. Murry
Aker
Hi. G. Mory
FB Praiser
M. Fraiser
Chipley, Fra
Foreclosure Decree Issued in Florida Circuit Court
By decree of foreclosure issued by the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit of Florida in Washington County dated December 7, the sale to be held at the Sport House door in Vernon. The property lies in Washington County, east half of the west quarter of a section, and details allege a due payment.
Notice of final proof by Bunion Gay in Florida land claim
Department of the Interior announces that Bunion Gay of Miller's Ferry Florida filed notice to make final proof on his land claim in section 36 township 2 north range 16 west. He lists witnesses Franklin Ler Carl Russ Alfred Bone Joshua Drake all of Miller's Ferry to prove residence and cultivation. The proof will be before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Ed. tee paid. Registration by the Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunion Gay
Miller’s Ferry
Fra
Franklin Ler
Carl Russ
Alfred Bone
Joshua Drake
Afl
Miller's Ferry
W. G. Robinson
Tee Paid- Register
Gainesville Land Office Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Gainesville announces a settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that final proofwill be taken at Vernon Florida on December 1. Names witnesses Barfield Taylor and others for Section 4 lands in Township 11 Range ? with continuous residence requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Gainesville
Fla
Smothte
Hia
Ernon
Wausau
Cetts
Thomas Barfield
J ‘Aytor
Ausau
W. G. Robinson
Register
Final proof notice for land claim in Orange Hill Florida
Department of the Interior Land Office Gainesville announces final proof for Thomas ok thews of Orange Hill Florida. He must appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court Union Florida on December 12, 1903 to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the land in Section 30 Township 12 West. Witnesses named are W. H. Silay E. D. N. G. R. Gilbert and I. M. Stewart all of Orange. BA fee paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Gainesville
Fia
Union
Thomas Ok
Orange Hill
Weh
Awit
West
W. H. Silay
E. D. N. G. R. Gilbert
I. M. Stewart
Orange
Notice of Settler Filing at Gainesville Land Office
Land Office at Gainesville Fla November 2 1903 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed proof and witnesses to prove his land claim in Section 28 3 N R 12 W at Hill Pla witness list includes Charlie W B Enfinger W T Brock C C Tharp all of Hill Pla and Ginson E44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Gainesville
Fla
Gainesvile Fia
Witnetene
Ra Charlie
W. B. Enfinger
W. T. Brock
C. C. Tharp
Hill
Pla
Ginson
Register
Notice for Publication in Gainesville Land Office
Public notice from the Land Office Gainesville dated November 16, 193 with witnesses listed for proving continuous residence and cultivation of land in township 1 north range 15 west. Names include J. B. Van Wills Taylor H. V. Tharp and others, with register W. G. Rainnen.
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Overcoata
Sterling Brand
Chipley, Fla
Church Directory
Wells Bros
J. L. Ball
Graceville
Farrior Bros
W. O. Daniel
Campbellton
Star Brand
W. W. Gainer, Jr
Econfina
Charlie Russ and
J. L. Jackson
J. R. McGeachy
Baxley Place
G. W. Watts
Watts
G. L. Donald
Magee, Miss
W. C. Lockey
Pratt
B W. Sapp
Crode
Will Everitt
Dekle & Alford
Gonvalesz
Graves
Tatum & Co
Freeport
Mabbard Bros
Mr. J. Standerfer
Trap
Harvey
W. H. Bliss
Sheriff McKeithen
Mr. McK. Campbell
Lamp Wells Bros
Wilkie E. Watson
Arch Watson
Geneva
Ala
R. J. Pleas
Dunreith
Ind
Methodist Church
Winslett
Farrior Bros.’ Store
Ey Keep & General Assortment
Santa Claus
Misses Richardson's
M&ids’ Association
Lndies
Dennett H. Mays
Monticello
E. M. D Thomason
Miss Texas
Paul Carter
University Law School
W. 2. Lamar
DeLand Cor
Times-Union
Paul
THREE
RosTonians
Bush
John Strain
Nour Community
John Cook
Alabama
J. T. Cook
George Lee
Gadsole County
James K. Brock
Earnest
J. J. Sherley
Leary Brock
Marianna
James K. Stewart
Virgil
Actor
Dothan
Mya
Ella C. Jones
Tor Marianna
John Britt
J.R. Wells
Bro
Rogers
Collins
Bonifay
Prof. Sapp
Westville
Pearl
Bessie Woodruff
Colored Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mesara
W. C Davis
J. R. Chester
A. B. Adams
E. L. Hendon
Miller Bros
W. B. Planey
B. Armstrong
Mapnet
Trattersigle Pfuring
Everitt & Horne
Por
Sarason
Joe Davis, Inc
Peel
I. L. Daniel
O. Daniel
Tee
Foe
Eva Oe
Imiti Law
Vernon, Florida
Sa Tires
Merida
George Ire
Helen Lee
UDI
A. D
Fontenns Go
Pia
J H. Thames
Tor An
Tewachin
Frederick W. W. Contestee
Wright
Wicey
United States Land Office
Serence
Havoc Ae
W.G. Robinson
Wic
Ganere Berown
J. B. van. Wills Taylor
H. V. Tharp
Paes
W.G .Rainnen
Gulf Coast & Northwestern Lumber & Sawmill CO
M.R Pritchard, Man
iFarrior Bros
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