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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
5
A varied assortment includes ribbons for ladies laces for babies socks and ties for brothers and stockings for mothers forming a broad gift spread. The presentation emphasizes practical apparel items arranged for multiple family members.
Washington County Board of County Commissioners declares tax books close on the first Monday in April 1904 with no extension. Delinquent notices will appear in the Banner. The column urges residents to pay promptly to avoid advertising costs and notes recent local meetings and community notices.
Visitors and residents are listed with brief mentions of their origins and travel. Names include W L Farrior Tiller J A Sims Bayars W D Wylly Jeff Anderson Frank W Brown Charley Setter and A W Gilmore with notes of where they traveled or were seen during the week.
J W Williams began a second tax assessment round Monday. E A McMillan of Wausau campaigns for Sheriff. Rob L Farrior of Montgomery Ala visited with his father W M Farrior Friday night. Mrs J A McKeithen and children left for the Bay to visit relatives. C Johnson of Milton, ex naval stores operator near Vernon, transacted business Friday. M M Fraiser of Fountain called Tuesday, left a dollar for a yearly subscription. Mr and Mrs T J Watts left Monday for St Augustine. Watts is a K P grand lodge delegate meeting there Wednesday. Mrs B W McManus and children left Tuesday for Cairo Ga after visiting his parents W P Richardson. Mrs Chas Shuman left Tuesday for Sullivan Ill en route to Pensacola to see battleships. Eason Tharp, T J Watts, Robt Standifer and O Butler left Tuesday for St Augustine for the K of P annual meeting.
Bonifay community reports trees to be planted on Pennsylvania Avenue. W A Miller moved to Graceville. One hundred tickets sold last Saturday. Extra telephone line installed to Chipley. John H Coleman plans a sawmill plant soon. Rev Cain preached at Baptist church last Sunday. Aunt Sallie Cummins of DeFuniak visited Monday. Bonifay Baseball Club and town progress noted. Methodist church work to begin in Aye some ice. Daily mail route to Este starts July 1 with J J Hicks as contractor. Robert Brooks returned from Senoia Commercial College. Street near post office opened with railroad crossing planned. County fair in Og Coteney discussed. community urged to support it.
The notice lists six contenders for Sheriff with speculation on possible additions. A reader urges coverage of the county fair and notes community optimism for a successful event this fall. A wedding in Vernon Florida on the sixth was between Miss Annie Chesant and Mr Oscar Davis officiated by Hon J B Well. The piece comments on farmers preparing ground patches and spring cultivation.
Local item reflects community chatter with names like J. Daniel and Mr Owen Daniel, mentioning shipments of lard and potatoes to Pensacola and a visit to Alabama. It notes a wedding rumor, a church event, and a first Sunday sing along, all tied to Bradford and nearby residents.
Mr John Botepibe and Mrs A Ge with Mias Vesta Gay are guests of Andersons. Mr R L McKenzie travels to Columbus on business and hopes for railroad news upon return. Mrs Gelso, Mrs Mitchell and their sons visit Enfania relations before taking ES Tarpon to Pensacola. Mr Will Look of Escanaba Michigan, a North Western Railway official, recently left Tarpon after visiting Dr C E Booth and praising St Andrews Bay.
Weather has cooled after heavy rain. Mrs. Rhodie Chesnut is ill but hoped to recover. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin with la grippe show improvement. Elders Brock and J W Bush visited John Alien at home. John ill for long time but improving. Brock couple enjoyed a call en route to Josh Brok's. Mrs Dun can’s daughter burned by house fire. injury not serious, heard screams and saved.
A stylized ad line urges customers to call 89 for beefsteak delivery. The jingle promises beefsteak “trotting round” to any place in town at 1244 cents per pound, with the distinctive phone bell cue.
Six acres in Chipley and eighty acres in Section 16 plus acres in another section are offered as desirably located real estate to be sold cheap for cash. For full particulars call A. E. Nowlin at Bievele Shop Chipley Fla.
An advertisement touts Dr Beldings Skin Remedy as the sole cure for salt rheum with a printed guarantee. It promises refunds if the remedy fails, noting doctors prescribe it and listing sales contact in Chipley Florida. Tax collectors and assessors are scheduled to collect or assess taxes in several locations on specified dates.
To church members and the public I present appointment times for the Orange Hill circuit M E Church Gouth. Readings include New nee Sveey tas Set Neil Gan lla m Vernon on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7 p.m. Orange Hill and other locations such as Duncan Bonnet Pond Moss Hill Miller's Ferry and Pleasant Grove with varied Saturdays and Sundays for morning and evening services.
The Circuit Court of Ashington County orders Laura G. Chester to appear in person and sets a filing date for a case. Separate notices announce bids to be received at the next regular meeting for a bridge project across Vernon and for public notes to be let at a specified estate. Clerk Chatr W. C. Looney records the attest.
Notice states a petition with requisite signatures requests a new election district. It specifies a northeast area and surrounding township lines to define the district and notes official order to establish and describe the new district boundaries. The document includes signatures and dates but is partially garbled.
A local political notice from Blountstown dated 1904 requests support from Democrats of Calhoutt and Washington Communes for candidate Trom for state senator. The brief message thanks supporters in advance and emphasizes party loyalty and continued service.
The candidate appeals to Democratic voters asking for support in the primaries. If nominated, he promises to work hard to secure election and urges the party banner not to trail in dust. Another notice announces candidacy for Representative of Washington county with intent to meet constituents before the May primary.
The speaker urges support for his candidacy, attacking officials promoting racial equality while vowing to donate his salary to public schools. He frames the run as a party effort and seeks fair treatment from voters.
Several men announce bids for sheriff in Washington county. Tom J Watts pledges to resign a railroad post and serve without fear or favor if nominated and elected. Lampain M Harmon and R C Horne also seek the office, each urging support from local voters. C G Allen recalls prior service and asks for votes citing past support and experience.
A McMillan declares candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primary of 1904. He states he can fill the office to the people and earn credit for Washington County, sending respectful regards to supporters.
Several residents announce candidacies in the upcoming Democratic primary on May 10, 1904. W. B. Garxna for Sheriff, Douatibale and C. Locxey for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Weston County, and J. J. Wirxma for Circuit Clerk of Washin each pledge support seeking votes and advices from constituents.
A fractured 1904 political notice shows J. W. Williams announcing reelection as Tax Assessor under Democratic primary May 10, with other county roles like Tax Collector and County Judge seeking support. Messages ask for past favors and pledge diligent service from Wash County voters.
Guardians of Moses Josiah and John H. Boyington seek court order in Washington County Florida to sell their undivided one fourth interests in four parcels in sections 31 and 32, township 2 north range 16 west, filed February 1904 with Watson and Watson attorneys. Also notices in estate of G W Jenks and a March 1904 hearing to confirm sales. and a February 1904 notice announcing a special school tax district election for districts 3 4 6 in Vernon and surrounding areas with inspectors and clerks listed.
Notice from the Gainesville land office states Archibald Gainer has filed for final proof on his claim for the northeast quarter of section 17 in Florida. The hearing is set before the Clerk of Court on March 19, 1904, with witnesses T. E. Gainer J. F. Mashttrn B. E. L. Gainer and Adam Gainer listed.
Notices from the Land Office Gainesville Florida dated February 1904 announce final proof filings and intended proofs for multiple settlers. Names include D. F. ree Carter J. Peel Wansaw Henry H. tell Fielden Cullen and others with locations Bush Florida and Kafoe. Publication notices require court filings and witnesses for proof of residence and cultivation.
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