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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
4
An editor muses on reporters stopping crowds to ask what is news. He notes most answer nothing special yet many whisper hints that could astonish or disappoint readers if not carried in the next issue. He urges openness with the audience.
A reflective piece urges recognizing every opportunity to perform kindness. It argues missed chances cannot be reclaimed and shape character for life. Emphasizes vigilance and deliberate action to help others and grow morally.
Camp McMillan No 217 calls veterans to meet at Chipley October 27 at 9 am during West Florida Fair Veterans Day. Visiting veterans invited. distinguished speakers invited to address attendees. Signed M Robertson and A Marquias adjutant and commander.
At the bride Ethel Baker’s home, Miss Ethel Baker and Charles Joiner wed with Rev Himan presiding. The couple departed for an extended trip after the ceremony. Miss Grace West hosted a bri dal luncheon for the bride elect. Mrs Clarence Ware and her young son visited Bayhead, and Lawyer Hutchins from Covington plans a brief return with his family.
John Boyalen broke his arm last week while J P Joiner had a foot injury from sawing. Robison stayed several days in Chipley and George Gothey attended Vernon court. Families and young people visited Panama and Caryville. Revival services drew crowds led by Rev. Butram. Captain Spivey s son injured two toes in a push car incident. The Vernon News editor greeted Southport friends, hinting at a possible candidacy.
Citizens are urged to prepare for the fair next week as organizers promote a festive gathering with varied attractions and activities. Local officials encourage attendance and community engagement at the event.
The Board of County Commissioners appointed election inspectors and clerks for each district for the general election on November 8 1910. Names cover districts 1 through 25 with inspectors and clerks listed, plus final signatures of J. M. Seamons as chairman and W. C. Lockey as clerk.
Notice of Election states Chipley voters will elect a Mayor and three Councilmen on Tuesday November 8 1910. Inspectors D O Buie J W Callaway J T Bowen managers Ed Standerfer clerk Wacran Coos Clerk Cammien Chairman.
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 12, 1910, the registration books were revised as required by law and the following names were stricken from the list.
A September 18 1910 petition seeks to create Fountain Sub-District in Washington County Florida. It requests an election to form the district three trustees and determine annual millage under Chapter 4678, detailing locality and signers.
Notice of the United States Land Office Vernon district announcing plans to establish a land claim by filing five years of proof to prove title. The hearing and actions are set for November 1910 with formal court involvement in Vernon.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior announces a claimant has filed for a patent to lands described as section 938 in certain townships. The filing requires examination by the clerk and a final hearing within the stated period.
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