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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
7
The Banner argues county division should be settled by a special election rather than on the primary ballot. The executive committee concluded against a ballot question, favoring a separate vote to avoid campaign confusion and ensure a clear will of the people.
Jones was in town Saturday. Wilson of Chipley attended Wednesday. Tiller moved three miles west of town. Uncle Wm Bradly of Southport visited Saturday. Farmer B F McKeithen of Holmes Valley was here Saturday. John Barrow and wife visited relatives in Chipley last week. Ed Waters of Enterpring Ala. socialized here last week. Florida Nichola of Bradford shopped in town Saturday. Robt Warren and wife of Mibiyube stayed with relatives. J M Brock of Hardiabor was here Saturday. Mrs Laura Gten of Chipley visited last week. Ancle Ben returned from Southport on Saturday. Genial Lee Jones visited Saturday and praised letters from Gatewood Ala girls. Mrs M Glen sick. condition serious. Winter harsh. Ella Jones reports 400 cabbages set out and thriving.
Southport's prosperous merchant T. E. D. Gainer stopped in town Saturday morning on his way to Vernon for a Democratic executive committee meeting, a group in which he serves as a member.
A Greensboro reader describes years of fatigue and poor appetite improving after taking vinic and cod liver tonic. The ad promises hunger, sleep, and strength return and offers a money back guarantee with local dealer B. McGeachy in Chipsey.
A motor vehicle was destroyed a short distance east of DoFchigne last Friday. It is learned that Mr. Hancock carried about one thousand dollars in insurance on the car.
County officers announcements priced ten cents each with pay in advance. Excludes County Commissioners and School Board members from the listed items. Public notices indicate availability and payment terms for readers interested in office candidacies.
A fragmented note requests support and donations for candidate Sheri AnnoaDC ahead of the November primary session. It mentions possible associations with the Wilcrans and urges assistance in advance.
The Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly session on Monday, reviewing agenda items and scheduling upcoming actions. The meeting focused on standard county business and procedural matters.
The School Board transacted its regular routine business during the Monday meeting, approving standard items and recording routine proceedings.
Opinion excerpts from DeFuniak Breeze Havana News and Laurel Hill Times endorse Col William W Flournoy as a capable, principled candidate for Congress in the Third District, praising his integrity, legislative record, and businesslike approach.
A garbled notice appears to announce an extension of sheriffs duties in Washingfton County. It references promises to discharge duties and comply with writs while noting concerns about criminal aspects and various constraints affecting the office. An unclear date or authority is implied along with a promise of performance.
garbled text mentions ieee voters Waahingtor ward and candidacy before the F S To the vous an ingoer of Ghee at Waghteguomancatr mêwn, promise square admnistration of 4 "ious Power.
Graceville Advertiser notes Wm. W. Flournoy has announced in these columns as a candidate for Congress in the Third District. His announcement is forcible and his platform clearly defined. Voters will hear him speak during the campaign.
Col W. W. Flournoy files formal announcement for Congress from Holmes County third district. The Honifay Advertiser notes he is well known locally and expects strong support from readers in the district.
A garbled passage mentions duties to conduct affairs with fair and just actions. It names individuals and roles in a local election context but contains many misspellings and unclear references. The readable parts suggest a pledge to governance and integrity in public duties.
Hon William W Flournoy of Funiak Springs in pur ity Tuesday endorses his bid for Congress. He pledges a vigorous campaign from now until the end of the race. The issue notes his formal announcement appears in this Milton Gazette.
Vernon News notes Hon W W Flour hoy of DeFuniak Springs is a likely candidate for the Third District. His widely recognized ability and energetic systematic approach position him as a formidable rival among the aspirants for the bench.
The issue carries the formal announcement of Col. W. W. Flournoy of DeFuniak Springs as a candidate for Congress from the district. Flournoy, a West Florida lawyer and former state senator, is noted for business success and public service.
Carlton Jackson of Vernon visits Thursday and Dunman Read promotes the Rock Hill buggy from T. W. Wood & Sons Seedmen of Richmond. J. A Hurt returns from Mississippi and plans to stay. Dun jeman Co offers the Rock Hill at a price similar to cheaper buggies.
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