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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
4
A gray bearded terrier watches the Southport yard from a spike topped sentry box. He patrols the barn and under the house driving off cats, then stands alert on the platform to deter intruders. A stranger triggers fierce defense while family members receive his cordial countersign.
The speaker cautions a daughter about men who boast of strength and stature. She notes a man’s pride in himself and his power, but warns he should be treated as fragile and vulnerable rather than trusted as a sturdy protector.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben urging invitations as opportunities for all, stressing it is a good idea for him to hustle around and send out a few invites.
A disjointed item notes happiness tied to the Declaration of Independence and praises Ostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a liver regulator for chills fever constipation dyspepsia rheumatism kidney life and nervousness. It warns to use regularly and mentions the Archbishop of Canterbury.
An old advertisement hawks remedies for colds and catarrh. It promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional cure and a $100 refund if not cured. It lists manufacturers in Toledo Ohio and touts other products like Star Tobacco and Sledge Cigarettes.
A Monday night party at W. H. Califf’s Jeffersonville home devolved into a bloodbath when drunken Short Griffin fired on Califf after a confrontation with Will Hooten. Califf and Griffin died in the room, C. L. Jones was fatally wounded, and Mary Pettis and Emma Califf were among others hurt. Police remarks suggested vigilante action if Griffin had lived.
Shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville North Carolina which failed in October arranged a voluntary liquidation after borrowing enough to cover all demands. Deputy Comptroller Coffin outlined the plan and, after a visit to Asheville, disbursed about 60000 dollars to depositors to ease hardships from the failure.
Los Angeles dispatch reports E. Strasburg manager of the Oil Producers' Trust of California closed two large sales totaling 80,000 barrels. One deal for 30,000 barrels to be delivered in San Francisco at 1 per barrel. Prices may rise to 1.25 in ninety days due to a looming shortage.
Southern industrial readers report continued mill and factory activity as orders booked earlier in the year rush to meet early 1898 demand. iron and steel remain firm with railway supplies in demand while lumber and coal output stay at high levels amid several new ventures and plant openings across the region.
The Confederate Veterans general order sets Atlanta Georgia as the site for the upcoming reunion to be held July 20 to 23 1898 with emphasis on Peachtree Creek Manassas and Atlanta anniversaries. It notes 1070 camps have joined and 150 more papers are requested for camps while delegates prepare. The four day session replaces the prior three day limit to handle the growing business.
Berlin report says Wilhelm Kardorff, president of the Bimetallic League of Germany, presided over a league meeting that resolved to promote its aims abroad. England’s stance might delay but cannot permanently stop bi metalism.
Mrs. Alice Hartley, who killed Senator Foley in Reno years ago, caused a stir at Emanuel Baptist in San Francisco when she declared a message from God urging the congregation to spare Durrant. Pastor Rev. George J. Gibson refused to meet the mother carrying a message from her son seeking help.
The National Republican League will hold its annual convention in Omaha from June 14 to 16. Secretary M J Dowling confirms the Nebraska branch leader Charles E Winter announced the final dates after earlier flexibility.
A Washington special reports Atlanta chamber of commerce delegates won unanimous support for a federal quarantine law unifying regulations to reduce imported health risks while minimizing trade disruption. Other actions urged creation of a permanent tariff commission and ant mixed flour safeguards. The group debated interstate pooling under ICC oversight and discussed classification reforms and rail policy, then visited the president at the White House.
Tennessee Congressman Benton McMillan announced his candidacy for the senate in response to newspaper inquiries. He indicated the bid would proceed if an extra session were convened by Governor Taylor.
Train No. 8 from Chicago collided with an extra near Clinton Indiana at 9 AM Thursday. Three employees died: J. D. Rausch the engineer G. L. Brewer and F. Deiter firemen. Several others injured while passengers escaped unharmed. Both engines wrecked baggage car thrown down embankment and mail car smashed.
The Paris cable dispatch reports author Alphonse Daudet died at 8 o'clock Thursday night. He collapsed while dining with his family, was in good spirits beforehand, and died almost instantly despite physicians being summoned. Daudet was born at Nimes on May 18, 1840.
Experts explain counting concentric rings on a cross section to date trees. Growth ring width varies by season and species. older or shaded timber may show irregular ring development and local anomalies. For accuracy cut level with the ground and count along the longest radius, adjusting age by approximate growth factors.
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