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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
12
A damaged OCR snippet shows cryptic railway timing with entries like LEAVE PENSACOLA and ARRIVE AT CRIPLE plus mixed codes and numbers. The legible parts indicate train movements without clear destinations or standard times.
Local column lists candidates A Q Jones for Tax Collector and C Horne for County Treasurer seeking party convention backing. The issue also covers town visits, upcoming Horse Swapping on July 4, a recap of regional events, and testimonials for Chamberlains Cough Remedy with sale notes and miscellaneous community items.
A mix of community notes includes store openings and construction progress by Mr C Tharp, travel plans of Campbellton residents to St Andrews for a seashore month, and local ads. Also reports Gov Bloxham in Tampa funding troops, a June 16 marriage of John Pagey and Tiney Brock, plus the death of G W Cook in Chipley with condolences offered.
The six week session of the Summer Normal Training School closed Friday. Students passed resolutions thanking Chipley citizens, the State Superintendent William N Sheats, faculty W S Cawthon and Carrie M Greene, Washington county Supt W C Lackey, and the W C T U for hospitality and support. A reception followed with remarks on temperance and narcotic awareness.
G. L. Bledsoe of Vernon Florida declares in June 1898 that no others are involved and that he alone is responsible for the whiskey petition circulating in the precinct. The notice addresses rumors of backers and aims to inform the community directly.
Pensacola, Florida June 20, 1898 notice from Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company warns all persons not actual purchasers who have paid for lands occupied by the company to immediately vacate. Trespass penalties apply to the full extent of the law. R. J. Wemyss signs as General Land Commissioner.
The text argues bad management keeps people poor and that planning ahead lets one seize favorable opportunities. It advises carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to avoid costly doctor bills and promotes Cascarets as a liver cleanser, with purchases from local sellers.
June 19 dispatch notes waning confidence in the monarchy among merchants and educated classes. Cuban forces encircle Guantanamo. a Spanish courier is killed and dispatches reveal American ship occupation and ration cuts. June 20 to 21 report coast surveys, looming invasion, and preparations to shell landing woods. Washington notes Blanco refuses prisoner exchange and threatens fire on ships within range. Manila nears crisis with Aguinaldo’s forces in control of the citadel. Dewey pledge and delayed occupation to deter Europe.
Notice that the firm of Wm Williams will close its books as the proprietor goes out of business. All parties indebted are asked to call at Baxley’s store to settle. in the proprietor’s absence A D Carmichael will receive payments and issue receipts.
A local ad notes Bonifay offers shave, haircut, and shampoo with emphasis on first class work. The line promotes professional grooming and invites visitors to visit the shop for Friday services.
All persons indebted to J N Daniel deceased are notified to settle amounts at once. Payments may be made to W A Maxwell at Chipley Florida. Administration by H Milton, administrator. Marian Fra Mr W B Lassitter of Vernon came up on business last Friday.
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