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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
6
Vernon and surrounding towns welcomed a steady stream of visitors and residents over the week. Numerous names from Boni Fay, Live Oak, Greenhead, Marianna, and beyond were noted in town on business and social calls. Political activity included John W. Watson campaigning for governor and Walter Cook gauging support for clerk of the circuit court.
A Sigma Nu fraternity pin bearing the name Lovie D. Carlton is missing. Return to the Banner office to claim a reward.
The notice frames a call for an election by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County to fund and approve road work. It details a bond issue of five hundred thousand dollars for constructing and improving highways in Washington County. Also included are marriage news and railroad equipment plans, plus an editorial praising good roads for farmers and market access.
Dunn Coleman Co advertises wire fencing. Munnery novelties offered at Misses Richardson. Meet at McGeachys drug store for a cold drink. T. L. Wells & Bro lead in dry goods clothing and shoes. Ladies invited to view hair goods and sweaters at B. Blake & Co. Star Brand shoes sold in Chipley by T. L. Wells & Bro.
Oysters 35c quart Butter 35c pound Bananas 10c per dozen Cranberries 20c per quart at SCHELL'S.
Town notes report a Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church next Thursday. A.D. Campbell visits Panama City and Lynn Haven praising growth there. Calendar errors split Thanksgiving date with five Thursdays this year. County Commissioners set December 28 for a road bonds election. Governor Gilchrist urges ending the second primary and favors one ballot method for first choice.
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