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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
2
Trn Baxnxs seeks a live representative and correspondent for every ROCK in the county and will make liberal arrangements with the right portion. Date listed Thursday January 48, 1982.
The article notes that Florida voters will for the first time directly express a choice for president on the primary ballot. It also mentions Dave D. Davis as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Washington County, stating he has lived in the county all his life and would be a faithful and competent officer if elected.
At the Vernon convention last Friday delegates to the state convention at Palatka on February 6 were elected: H. T. Williams, B. C. Young and C. F. Pleas. Alternates named were H. J. Jones, E. D. Horne and J. E. Cailey.
The notice states D. A. McMillan, known as Gua, seeks the sheriff’s post in the Democratic primary. Born and raised in Washington county, he is well known to the community and regarded as possessing the qualities for a good sheriff.
Henry Farrior seeks support in the primaries. He is well known to most residents of the county. He served the past two terms as Marshal of Chipley and made a splendid record in that position. He promises to make a good sheriff if elected.
John W Williams announces his run for sheriff citing 25 years in Chipley residency and service as tax assessor and chief deputy in the sheriff s office. He emphasizes familiarity with Washington county residents.
Attention to Chipley meeting of Confederate Veterans and UCV comrades. Camp McMillan command issued by Commander S. M. Ronerson and Adjutant A. J. Marutas. Business of importance demands attention on February 3.
A vintage advertisement touts Vinci as a tonic to restore vigor and vitality. It urges readers to visit Chipley merchants for the remedy, claiming it strengthens worn organs and enriches the blood.
The State Democratic Executive Committee sets candidate and elector qualifications for Florida primaries. Candidates must be white Democratic electors who declare under oath adherence to Democratic principles and organizations in the last general election. Voters must be white Democratic electors, pay poll taxes, and affirm in writing support for last and current primary nominees when challenged.
A forgetful man is reminded of a five dollar debt he owes. The note stresses the simple, inevitable return of borrowed money and the social prompt to settle small debts promptly.
The article notes plowing season is starting as farmers prepare land for seed time. It reports the W O W Chipley Camp hosted an oyster roast last Wednesday night drawing a good crowd of Sovereigns and visiting Woodmen who enjoyed the oysters.
Hec tor Blue of the Pinelog section visited town on Monday and said he recently returned from Arcadia. He was impressed by Arcadia and plans another trip there in the spring.
In a semi tropical area the unusually cold winter is seen as a blessing rather than a disaster. The cold spell slows pests by killing eggs and chrysalises, while easing the ground and promising a better crop and fruit season despite temporary discomfort.
Tax assessors and collectors will visit Alma on January 26 Friday and Duncan on January 27 Saturday to collect 1911 taxes and assess for 1912. Poplar Head on February lat and Chipley on February 2 and 3. Vernon on February 5.
Orion Lodge No. 40 F A M announces regular communications on the second and fourth Friday nights in Westing. Brethren cordially invited. W L Tavern? W M. W W Jones, Sec.
The lodge will meet at 7 00 p m each Monday evening by order of the Lodge C A Herron N G S B Supsom Secy
Public notices state a flat five dollar charge for all county officers as a generic category, with exceptions listed for County Commissioners and School Board members. Payment is required in advance for all announcements.
A garbled OCR snippet yields unclear names and places. The readable bits reference a person and a street but lack structure or verifiable details for a complete news item.
Fragmentary OCR text references county actions and primaries with unclear names and roles. It shows mentions of conduct and support phrases, but key facts and identifiers are missing to establish a definite event or person.
D H NRAYS announces candidacy for the sixty third Congress in the Florida Third District subject to Democratic primaries. He pledges to serve the people with loyalty and best interests, thanking supporters for past confidence and requesting continued support.
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