Town Topics Showers Big Fair Plans And Local Happenings
The county court term was busy last week as Chipley opens its Big Fair next Wednesday at the fair grounds. A newborn eight pound boy brings joy to Genial Dick Scarlett. The Fair will have an officer guard exhibits at all times. A hurricane on the coast did major damage surpassing 1906. Democratic nominees look to win big in Washington county. Mrs. Taylor to speak on temperance and an Alcoholic exhibit is planned. B C railroad excursions to the fair run Wednesday to Friday. G A R colony near Panama City buys about 40000 acres of land for future development.
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B. C
Panama City
Florida
H. W. Long
Jacksonville
Vention
W C T U Meeting Led by Mrs Schell
In the absence of the President the W C T U met last Tuesday evening with Mrs W J Schell presiding. The 17th Psalm was read followed by prayer by Mrs McColskey. The minutes roll call and scripture passages were read. A paper titled The Bitterness of Success was read by Mrs Will Pratt. Mrs Josie Daniel gave the White Ribbon symphony and the benediction closed the meeting.
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W. J. Schell
McColskey
Union
Miller
Will Pratt
Josie Daniel
County Commissioners to hear restoration of registration names
Notice that the Board of County Commissioners will meet at 10:00 a.m. on October 29 to hear applications from individuals whose names may have been erroneously stricken from the registration books and seek restoration. Attest Chairman J. M. Saumons, Clerk W. C. Lockwey.
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Board of County Commissioners
J. M. Saumons
For or Against Vote Argument on State Amendment
The text argues that voting against the amendment maintains saloons and liquor industry influence. It claims opposition supports political and business control by liquor interests and aligns with criminally qualified black voters, asserting that one must vote for the amendment to avoid these outcomes.
Prohibition Appeal in Florida Election Warns Voters
A Florida political appeal urges voters to back statewide prohibition on November 8. It attacks self styled liberty arguments and cites Ex Governor Glen of North Carolina on crime and alcohol. The piece notes friction over convention leadership funded by whiskey interests and ends by condemning Holt.
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Florida
Glen
North Carolina
Jacksonville
Frank
Marion County
Henry Long
The
Record
Holt
Local optionist Frank Walpole noted in Mana Tee Record
Frank Walpole, named in the Mana Tee Record, is identified as a local optionist. The brief item records his affiliation and status within the community publication.
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Frank Walpole
The
Manatee
Local residents and visitors list business and social visits
A long roll of residents and guests across Florida towns including J D Campbell in Mobile J Re Dees from McClenny Deputy C & Crews from Millville E N Dekle in Marianna and others such as W J Palmery Pensacola R L McKenzie Panama City and J R Welle Panhandle. The notes record brief stops visits town-to-town and family guests with various locals spending time in the area.
Temperance campaign and local notices in Chipley Florida
Local notices urge anti saloon action with vows of support from preachers and citizens. Classifieds push poultry and hardware sales including White Plymouth Rock roosters, buggy harness, woven wire fence, and a livery business for sale as a U.S. Senate campaign looms after general election.
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Chipley
Dick Scarlett
Southport
John Reagin
Washington County Democracy
W. Cc. U. UU
W. C. Lock Wey
J. D. Campbell
Mobile
J. Re Dees
McClenny
C. & Crews of
Millville
E. Ni Dekle
Marianna
W.J. Carlisle
Déthan
W.R. Palmery
Pensacola
H. Bush
Ofmear Vernon
R. L. McKenzie
W. C. Lockey
Vernon
Frank Waller
Hattie McLean
Bruce, Fla
H. A. McLean
W. O. Wellsi
Alford
Walter
Greenwood
W. HePaulk
Clarksville
Messrs
W. L. and
W. A. Sessoms
Bonifay
Carl Bonner
Dethany
J. R. Welle
Pana City
J. H. Shivers
Fla
Duon Hardware Co
U.S
R. U. Harrell
Dunn Hardware Co
Country Friends
First National Bank
A. G. McQuagge
Jackson Loan & Trust Company
Jackson, Miss
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