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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
3
Local column surveys shop ads and social visits from Marianna to Graceville, noting Dekle stores and E N Dekle bargains, millinery tips, and hat guarantees. Mentions physicians, real estate activity, town leaders, and a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial from J A Johnson.
Mr A J Gay left for Gay Florida to start a turpentine business after securing seven thousand acres with Judge Carter. He departs from the stable trade he has long run to his son. F R Forrester sold his property including Ben Forrester’s share to Dick Ews of Marianna and will relocate to a river plantation while closing Cypress mercantile operations by January 1.
Ad touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. Claims ease for children and adults, noting its availability through druggists. Price details not provided in the readable text.
On November 11, 1909, Benjamin F. Dykes and Sallie C. Gwynes were married at M. C. Parks residence near Chipley Florida, conducted by Rev. W. P. Richardson. A Honey tone anecdote about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is included, with testimonials from W. H. Norton of Sutter Creek California. sold by R. B. Bell and J. R. Forrior.
In Pensacola on November 15 a Russian Jew named Goldberg died after an autopsy confirmed yellow fever. He was a second-hand shoe dealer, suspected to have contracted the illness from a recently received box of used shoes. Authorities say all precautions have been taken and no other suspicious cases exist.
A promotional note invites readers to visit J R Farrier's Drug Store for a free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds. It claims doctors use it and guarantees cure without purchase.
Tax collector A. and Jones announces local offices at multiple sites for state and county tax collection for 1897. Dates listed include November 29 through December 4 at towns such as Wausan, Davis, Caryville and others with names of collectors and locations.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for billious colic and stomach pains with praise from Mrs F Butler of Fairhaven Conn and physicians R Bellamy and J R Farrior. Another note reports Mrs L Wistogle lost her thumb when a horse bolted and twisted the halter rope. doctors anticipate possible growth back or amputation if not.
An ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old trusted remedy for children. It promises immediate relief from wind colic diarrhea and pain and claims worldwide availability for 25 cents a bottle.
The docket lists Florida cases from Thursday to Saturday with verdicts and penalties including terms in state penitentiaries and county jails. Notable entries include Eugene Crosby verdict not guilty on murder, Jno Hart guilty of obscene pictures with three months’ sentence, and A D May plus Joseph Sander sentenced for breaking and entering. A prisoner escaped and bond was forfeited. defense was allowed 30 days for a bill of exceptions.
A vintage advertisement claims clubgoing and homecare women face health declines like loss of appetite and headaches. It touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for female and nervous troubles, including weak kidneys and back pain. Delicate women are urged to keep a bottle. price listed at 50 cents from J. R. Farrier.
Glen St. Mary Nurseries states no agents are authorized to sell stock and supports direct purchases. Proprietor G. L. Taber asks friends to publicize the clause and report any person claiming to act as an agent. Glen St. Mary Florida.
Land Office Gainesville announces that Thomas L. Jones of Wausau Florida filed for final proof to support his claim Ha 19878 for the W 4g N W and Bee 24 T3N R11 W. The proof will be before the Clerk Circuit Court Vernon Florida on December 27 1897, with witnesses N P Taylor L A Broch A D Taylor and M N Carter of Wausau Florida. Ed fee paid.
On November 9 1897 a settler Benjamin F Evans of Clarkson Florida filed notice of intention to make final proof for a land claim in Vernon Florida before the Clerk of the Circuit Court on December 27 1897. He is asserting rights to the W 4 of NW and SE of NW in section and township ranges details. He lists Louis Hardy Joan W Carlisle George Le Evans and W L Parrish as witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation in Clarkson Florida.
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