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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
6
Commencement exercises for Chipley High School were held in the school auditorium across three evenings last week. Primary pupils performed Wednesday, intermediates Thursday, and Friday's Graduation Night featured diplomas and an address by Dr. Lynn R. Walker of Palmer College.
J A Brown from Pensacola and J T Gilbert from the Hill were among visitors Saturday. Notables include D J Abbot from Notanulga, Rev L R Walker delivering a commencement address, and J M Simmons visiting Greenhead on county business. May include editor Stokes en route to Marianna and a new Sons of Confederate Veterans camp organized with eleven charter members.
Fire at W. L. Watson store in Millville last week caused alarm as wooden buildings stood close with little water protection. Suspects S F Moore Ross Phillips and a Knoles son were arrested. Moore and Phillips were bound over and sent to Vernon jail after preliminary trial. the Knoles boy was released.
The Black residents of Chipley celebrated Emancipation Day on May 20 with an excursion to Goethalsba along the B C and St A railroad. A large picnic followed the trip.
The message asks Democrats to back Underwood for president and to send his trusted friends as delegates. It lists Underwood candidates who can be relied on to faithfully follow the will of voters from the state primary.
The notice explains casting a straight vote for the Underwood ticket. Voters are instructed to place an X before each name on the ballot of the slate to express clear support.
S100 REWARD for any case of gall stones appendicitis fistula piles enlarged prostate glands stricture uterine and ovarian troubles displacements discharges tuberculosis or blood poisoning I fail to cure with my new $5 000 machine now treating 100 people daily without the knife or medicine No delay from business we pay railroad fare and give free examination Call at once Electro Radio Co 106 Dauphin St Mobile Alabama.
Camp McMillan hosts U C V meeting Saturday. J J Barrow visits town. Second primary voting begins next Tuesday. W M Toomer speaks for Congress as L Engle and Toomer vie for nomination. R A Harrell returns to livery on Railroad Street. Milton comments on sugar cane and governor race. West Florida rural letter carriers meet May 30 at Marianna. Fourth of July in Chipley considered. School auditorium gaslight omen prompts crowd safety reminders.
An advertisement touts Sor 6 doses 666 as effective for chills and fever with strong liver action and no stomach upset. It cites a price of 25 cents and asserts it will break any case.
Advertisers invite buyers to bring green hides to Skinner and Sharren who promise to pay the highest cash price. The notice emphasizes immediate payment in cash for hides.
Herrick Refrigerators are highlighted as the best option with samples currently in stock.
An assorted ad listing offers for a variety of items including remedies and apparel. Names like Williams and Herman, Coleman Co, Brogan Shoe, Dane Coleman Co, and Willems are mentioned along with mentions of low prices and a furniture stain product.
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