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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1898
Page
3
Public declarations from candidates for Tax Collector Treasurer and Tax Assessor of Washington county announce seeking re election subject to the Democratic and Socratic county conventions on July 22. Incumbents pledge duty and fair administration if re elected.
J Mobley seeks the Democratic County Convention nomination for county treasurer with May 22 convention date and vows to fulfill duties if nominated and elected.
The community reports progress on several new structures while urging cleanliness. Local leaders note construction, shipments, and business activity, with updates on officials, visits, and present duties at the barber shop and saw mill. Community notices urge sanitation and health protections.
London reports Sagasta offered resignation and urged a new cabinet likely dominated by military figures. Washington notes Spain may evacuate Santiago leaving a hollow garrison as U S lines close in. Dispatches detail possible surrender terms and preparations for bombardment if resisted.
A county commission explains that the semiannual report could not be published this week because the clerk did not yet receive the report from Baxner. The statement aims to clear the publishing body of tardiness caused by others and notes a July 5 order and a July 8 visit by Chairman W. T. Horn.
Land Office notice from Gainesville dated July 11 1898 states William G Grantham of Wausau Florida has filed intent to make final proof for the NW quarter of Section 24 Township 8 North Range 14 West and will present proof before the Clerk Circuit Court in Vernon Florida on August 27 1898. Witnesses named are N P Taylor L Jones W N Carter and Levi Brock all of Wausau Florida. W G Robinson Register.
Mr W M Bush clerk at Hotel Dorrance Providence testifies to chronic diarrhoea suffering for years. He credits a traveling salesman for giving Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting immediate relief after taking a few doses and near complete recovery. Sold by J R Farrior.
Sealed bids must be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners on the first Monday in August 1898 in Vernon Florida for the position of keeper of the county Poor House. Interested bidders may inquire in the Clerk’s office to read the duties and compensation attached to the post.
J L Jackson announces a plan to apply to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners on August 1 1898 to establish and operate a public ferry across the Choctawhatchie river at Douglass Ferry Vernon Florida. July 5 1898.
The ad asserts heavy rains improve crop prospects while urging men not to neglect the liver. It claims Browns' Iron Bitters keeps the liver in order and cures liver disease permanently with use, asserting it enhances vigor and vitality and is sold by all dealers.
Advert seeks able men or women to travel for a reputable Florida firm. Compensation Houthly .00 plus expenses. Stable position. Respond with self addressed 8 envelope to The Dominion Company Dept. BR. 0.
An old advert claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup soothes the child, eases gums, relieves wind colic and diarrhoea, and cures pain. Sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle. Consumers are advised to ask for the product by name.
June 27 1898 notice states settler Samuel W Jones filed for final proof to support his claim for the W half of the SE quarter of NE quarter and NW quarter of section 2 township 3 north range west, to be shown August 1 1898 before Clerk Circuit Court Vernon Florida witnesses M A Bowen Joseph White John White Isaac Shores all of Duncan Florida. Ed fee paid.
The town issues an order to tax payers that all unpaid taxes by August 1 will be sold by public sale. A. M. Watson, clerk pro tem, will call on those with delinquent accounts.
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