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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
3
OCR garble shows scattered times and train numbers such as 6:10 AM, 2:12 AM, 12:42 PM and mixed destinations. The legible items hint at schedule entries for mails or mixed trains without coherent context or complete routes.
Local notices show A Q Jones seeking re election as tax collector and C Horne as candidate for county treasurer both subject to Democratic conventions. J W Williams announces for tax assessor with July convention date. Also community updates on visits, sales, regatta satisfaction, and a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
Mr. C Tharp opens a new store and plans quick completion as workers push ahead. Campbell and Butler advertise blockade prices while others are urged to act. Gov Bloxham visits Tampa with funds to pay troops. a governor’s engagement noted. Married John Baety to Tiney Brock officiated by Esquire J H White. Died G W Cook in Chipley after long illness leaving wife and six children. Funeral and sympathy extended to family.
The six week session ended Friday with student resolutions praising Chipley residents for hospitality and favors. They thank State Superintendent Sheats and faculty W Cawthon and Miss Carrie M Greene, and Washington County Supt Lackey. They also thank the W C T U for Friday reception and note a postclosing ceremony reception at the M E parsonage.
A notice dated June 20 1898 from G L Bledsoe of Vernon Florida states he is sole person responsible for a whiskey petition circulating in the precinct and that others have no involvement.
Pensacola Florida June 20 1898 notice to all persons not actual purchasers who have paid no funds to vacate lands owned by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company under penalty of trespass. Lands are or will be held or reserved for any person.
An editorial admonishes thrift and planning to avoid costly mistakes. It praises keeping Chamberlain's remedy for digestive issues and promotes Cascarets as a cure for pimples and skin problems. The ad cites prices and a local seller J. R. Farrior in Tenney le Gou.
June reports show Spanish confidence in the monarchy, calls for immediate peace, and Cubans surrounding Guantanamo with casualties on both sides. Key West notes Blanco refuses prisoner exchange as naval actions and landing plans unfold, while Manila and Aguinaldo face a crisis and American forces prepare to land.
Ed fee paid for steady position with established firm in Florida. Monthly pay of 6500 dollars plus expenses for responsible individuals. Reference to close self addressed stamped envelope. Dominion Company Dept. R Chicago.
All parties indebted to the firm of Wm Williams are urged to call at Baxley’s store to settle accounts as the books must be closed due to the owner going out of business. In the absence A D Carmichael will receive and remit payments.
Mr. A. Young of Bonifay visited our office Friday described as a pleasant guest during the call.
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