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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
Names of residents and visitors appear in a Vernon meeting roundup. Carter, Williams, Rollins, Campbell, Danley, Gainer, Lockey, Hogeboon, Saloman, Kehoe, Reddick, Gee, Geeting, Wilson, Newman, Brock, Burnham and others are listed as attending events, business trips, or visits across Pensacola, Panama City, Live Oak, Albany, Milton, and surrounding counties during the week.
County Democratic Executive Committee met at Vernon court house and issued a call for the county primary with a 5 percent assessment for candidates. Apr 20 and May 28 are set. J M Simmons named Registration officer. county division vote 12 to 5 against placing the issue on the primary ballot. The Banner will publish a full report when available.
We will run our gins for the last time this season Wednesday and Thursday February 15th and 16th Bring in your cotton Curtey Gor Co.
The piece argues that longing for others' joys blinds one to personal opportunities for happiness and warns that envy prevents true enjoyment of life. It emphasizes inner contentment over comparing oneself with others.
Monday afternoon Buell Cook returning from Vernon in a car with Dr. Coleman and E M Newman lost control on a curve, vehicle overturned, Dr Coleman and Newman injured, Cook fatally wounded with severe internal injuries. Cook, a lawyer, Mason, K of P, and state senator, was a prominent local figure.
On account of moving my business to Lynn Haven I have turned all accounts over to C B Tharp to collect. If you owe me anything please see him and settle at once.
Five February issues planned with five papers per month. Wm M Holloway seeks re election as State superintendent of schools. M W Brett announces for Sheriff as a first time candidate with an aggressive campaign. Public ire over whiskey brands using Robert E Lee’s name. C E Thorp acquires corner lot at Sixth and Railroad Southeast and plans brick storefronts replacing existing buildings.
Notice announces an election to be held in Washington on Monday July 9 at 1 p.m. in the school building. The special tax district is named in the notice with the clerk and secretary titles listed.
The Democratic Executive Committee selected J. M. Simmons as County Registration Officer and will forward the appointment to Governor Gilchrint. Simmons is long familiar with Washington County registration and previously served on the county board of commissioners.
John T. Britt announces his public run for sheriff promising a fair and square deal to all. He says he needs no endorsement and asserts he is well known among the people to receive broad support.
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