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Newspaper

Chipley Banner

Location

Chipley, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1898

Page

3

Railroad Era Table Leaves Pensagu

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a southbound railroad era table and pen-related reference. The readable items mention leaving Pensagu and a station or stop. no clear events, dates, or identities are established.

Local Visitors and Town Growth Highlight Vernon Events

Local notices thank Maj. John Bar Glen of Wausau and mention visitors such as G. L. Bledsoe of Vernon and M. L. Dekle of Marianna. Advertisements praise Chamberlain remedies and Cascarets while noting preparations for upcoming conventions and new stores. Community updates include Confederate reunion travel, liver health tips, and a Bay visit by Dr. Cliffe’s party.

Primary meeting selects Precinct 7 delegates in Chipley

County Democratic Executive Committee ordered a ballot for delegates at the County Convention. E. N. Dekle opened the session and Hon. B. M. Robertson was chosen chairman. Delegates elected include D. White, E. N. Dekle, J. R. Farrior, A. B. Wells, A. D. Carmichael, J. L. Ball, and several others.

Democratic Executive Committee Chipley E. N. de Kle M. Robertson D. White E. N Dekle J. R. Farrior A. B. Wells A. D. Carmichael J. L. Ball E. Leagan S. M. Robertson A. F. Rooks J. Crigiar A. L. Harrell T. T. Markham W. A. Duncan Mark Bowen Jadison Bush

War Department reports 22789 Spanish prisoners from Santiago

General Shafter's dispatch says 22 789 prisoners handed to him by General Toral, with numbers exceeding his own army. Castro and other officers expect up to 25000 total Spanish troops to be turned over. Yellow fever alarms prompt the abandonment of Tampa camp as 18 000 troops prepare to move toward Porto Rico.

Washington War Department General Shafter Toral Shafter Jin Vere Alger Spain Santiago Tampa Porto Rico Fernandina Secretar Alge Junta Garcia

Washington County semi annual statement 1898 debts

The document reports total outstanding indebtedness of Washington County including Building Fund and other funds, noting uncollected 1897 taxes and balances. It concludes with a total outstanding indebtedness of 10442.86 and official attestations by W. T. Horne and W. B. Lassilver. It also includes a testimonial from W. M. Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a safety endorsement by J. R. Farrior.

Chamberlain G. M. Law Keokuk Ia J R Farier W. T. Horne W. B. Lassilver Ch’m Pearsons W. M. Bush Dorrance Providence J. R. fFarrior

County Seeks Keeper for Vernon Poor House

Notice bids invited by the Board of County Commissioners Vernon Florida for a suitable person to keeper the County Poor House. Bidders may inform themselves of duties by calling the Clerk’s office. Bids due on the First Monday in August 1898.

Board of County Commisioners Vernon Fla Board of County Commissioners

Ferry Proposal At Vernon Across Choctawhatchie River

J L Jackson announces plans to apply August 1 1898 to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners to establish and operate a public ferry at Douglass Ferry on the Choctawhatchie river in Vernon Florida.

Vernon Washington County Florida Board of County Commissioners Said County Choctawhatchie River Douglass Ferry J. L. Jackson

Petition to sell liquors in Vernon Florida district 1898

Petitioners and registered voters seek a permit to sell liquors wines and beer in Vernon Florida district to commence October 1 1898 before the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. G L Bledsoe sworn witness lists many signers and remarks provided by county judge D C Melvin. An advertisement for trustworthy traveling sales positions from The Dominion Company Chicago is included.

State of Florida Washington County Boad Said G. L. Bledboe & Cou Vernon A. D RC Brown J T Judson Morell A Bishop W H Register J RK Peters Warren Bie Mark Potter Murdock Bie Mark McQuagge I D Melvin W L Miller Simon Mark Vareen Mark Roche Alex Pompey Coleman Mark Robins Srenty Mark Masolena A W Potter A G Vick John Mark Massalena J Williams Mark White Willis Mark Shackelford Mark Anderson Lewis Mark Gainey H A Brock M. Green Mark Baker BU Miter Jim Gainer Jake Mark Green Barney Mark Jones Aaron Willis Anderson Jr J F McCormick TH Dorch Walton ED Potter Gus Solomon Jore D. C Florida the Dominion Company Dept. B Chicago

Town Council Orders Delinquent Taxes Advertised for Sale

An order approved by the town council states all taxes unpaid by August first will be delinquent and promptly advertised for sale. Property holders are advised to call on A. M. Watson to pay their taxes. E. Cailey, Clerk, pro tem.

A. M. Watson E.cailey

Sheriff to Sell Half Interest in Washington County Land

An execution issued in favor of Christian and Craft Grocery Company against J A McKeithen W W Anderson and Charles Anderson will expose for sale on the first of August 1898 at Vernon court house door the undivided one half of lots 1 and 2 in section 31 township 4 south range 14 west plus the SE of SW less 10 acres and NE of SE in section 24 township 2 south range 14 west totaling 138 acres and 82/100 acres. Purchaser pays deed fees. U G Allen Sheriff Washington Co Fla.

Halt Leal Estate Izzie Evans Commencitards Corner Myers Sebates Sig C P Lynch Terese Creseeere Margarett Davidson Strickland Wesley & Co Nwig Nord Vc Ceccenteveys Siasckans Teenewene Emmons Jeaveru Pete E Nee JP Alfred Seme Tae Coenen Peer Wis Davis Wis Davis 24 14 1G 100 Nknown Otter Ene Aee 134 Acres In Sweor St. Andrews Bay Rot Smith Peete Joseph Walters Lowe Fancy A Smith Lote Sig Peewee Eee Eeeertecureeevens Nor Bloc Ig i Ballard J McLutter Zee Willet Circuit Court of Washington Florida Christian and Craft Grocery Company Alaama J. A. McKeithen W. Anderson Charles Anderson Copartners Kkeithen Court House Vernon Washington County Iallahassee Meridian U. G. Allen Washington Co Fla

Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted for Children's Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy used by millions of mothers for children. It claims the product soothes, eases gum pain, relieves wind colic, and treats diarrhea, selling for 2 pence a bottle and available through pharmacists worldwide.

Mr. Winslows Ruggist

Notice for Samuel W. Jones final proof in Florida land claim

Land Office Gainesville June 27 1808 notices Samuel W. Jones of Duncan Fla Hd No 21906 for the NW of NW Sec 2 Tp 8 N R14 W. He filed to prove continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses M A Bowen Joseph White John White Isaac Shores all of Duncan Fla before Clerk Circuit Court Vernon Fla August 18 1808. Register W G Robinson. Ed tee paid.

Gainesville Fla Vernon Samuel W. Jones Duncan, Fla Apa Ney M. A. Bowen Joseph White John White Isaac Shores Duncan W. G. Robinson Register

Notice for Public Final Proof by Settler

Notice records William G. Grantham of Wausau Florida filing intent to make final proof before the Clerk Circuit Court at Vernon on August 27, 1898, for the NEM of Section 4 Township 8 North Range 14 West. listed witnesses N P Taylor T Lones W N Carter Levi Brock all of Wausau Florida.

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. &N. Tailroad Pensagu Cri Pu NORTA Mali Maj John Bar Glen Wausau G. L. Bledsoe of M. L. Dekle Marianna Las Allen Campbell & Butler Beauty W. T. Jeffries Alex’ Mathias Atlanta Mr. Winnine D. UD. Davis J. F. Barfield J.D. Forrester J. P. Bryant S Bay Dr. Cliffe Franklin Enn Dr i Bay Shore A. D. Campbell Lithia Springs Reunon R. L. Scarlett Tallahassee Orange Hill 8. E. Thompson Emma Py Newton Iowa W. C. Butler United States C. C Tedness Ngton County Wold R Holten A. P. Young H C Withera Bane Webb Jenks Hentz A. Q. Jones Washi Ed Tee Vernon Fla William G. Grantham Wausau, Fla Euid N. P. Taylor T Lones W. N. Carter Levi Brock Regi
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