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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1898
Page
3
The record lists mixed fast mail departures and connections from Chipley to Junction and North River Junction with times ranging from morning to evening. It notes arrangements with the F C P for Jacksonville and South routes and connections via Montgomery for east and west travel, including other mobiles and New Orleans routes.
A collage of short items notes slow corn subscription uptake and weather affecting shipments. Visitors like Thornton and Renfree drop by Graceville and Campbellton, with several locals traveling to Pensacola and Quincy. Business improvements, store roof work, and new goods fill the town scene as merchants urge customers to compare Campbell & Bull prices.
Notes on residents traveling and visiting, including Prof. Joe B. Lockey moving to Nacogdoches Texas for a teaching post. Mention of road and sidewalk conditions, naval stores shipments, and visits by Dr. W E Coleman and S D Bostick. Also updates on local business ads, a medicine notice, cotton prospects, and a farewel l for Mrs. W D Chipley bound for Richmond Virginia with connections through Union Springs and Columbus.
On September 3 1898 the BANNER announces mail subscriptions available to one armed or one legged soldiers widow ladies and all ministers of the gospel serving churches at 50 cents yearly cash in advance readers urged to subscribe now.
J M Carmichael thanks neighbors and relatives for kindness during his father Judge Daniel Carmichael's illness and death on August 23 1898 while visiting Graceville. He lists many local families and individuals who offered care and expresses heartfelt appreciation to all who helped.
During February 1897 a spotted unmarked hog came to my place and has remained. Any person claiming ownership must prove ownership and pay costs. otherwise the hog will be appropriated for my use. Notice dated September 1, 1898.
A claim that the United States buys Candy Cathartiec at about two million boxes per year and will reach three million before New Year. The advertisement presents Cascaréte as the most delightful regulator for the year round and notes druggists sell it at 10 and 25 cents.
A St. Andrews Buoy article criticizing Washington county Republicans for bolting is challenged as misrepresenting the majority. The piece claims the convention outcome favored the Scarlett faction. readers are urged to see the event as reflecting party unity, not dissent.
A brief note encouraging readers not to fear buying goods from advertisers, emphasizing confidence in advertised products and the value of supporting advertised businesses.
In a July 28 letter from Santiago De Cuba Pack-train No 8 rider P E Butner recalls extreme diarrhoea while delivering ammunition and rations during the Battle of Santiago He credits Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives and keeping troops supplied He notes buying the medicine before leaving Tampa and mentions sale by J R Farrier
By order of the Circuit Court of Washington County Florida the Sheriff will offer at public sale to the highest cash bidder before the courthouse door in Vernon the real estate of J A McKeithen and partners McKeithen and Anderson. The land includes ten acres SE SW of section 28 township 25 range 14 west and NE of SEY SW of SEX. Purchaser to pay for deeds. O G Allen Sheriff.
Master’s sale issued by the Circuit Court of Washington County Florida directs G A Danley as plaintiff to sell at public auction the northwest quarter of northwest quarter section seven town four range thirteen in Washington County. The defendants T J Pease Nora Pease must convey their interest as of July 15 1897. Auction set for October 1898 with purchaser paying deed costs.
A good farm of 175 acres near Piper, 60 acres in cultivation, balance fenced for pasture with good buildings. Includes pears, peaches, lamb trees, and grapes. Owner seeks to quit farming. opportunity to acquire a quality property. Apply at this office for information.
The advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes a child for teething soothes gums relieves wind colic and diarrhoea and offers immediate relief. It is sold by pharmacists worldwide at two pence a bottle and warns not to accept other brands.
Land Office at Gainesville Florida August 2 1818 notice is given that the settler Wealthy Taylor of Wausau Florida has filed intent to make final proof before Clerk Circuit Court Vernon Florida October 1 1898 for parcel described as section 34 township 3 north range east. Witnesses include A J Taylor N P Taylor J J Barrow James Lay all of Wausau Florida.
Land Office at Gainesville Florida August 1 1808 notice for final proof in support of a claim to be made before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Vernon Florida September 17 1808. Wess Kent of Chipley Florida Ha 28699 for SEY Section 4 Township 8 North Range 12 West prove residence and cultivation of the land with W T Brock James Steward J W Waters William Long all of Orange Hill Florida. W G Robinson Register.
JohN L. CRAwror, Secretary of State, informs the Sheriff of Washington County Florida that a General Election will be held. The notice activates election duties and outlines the official start date and participating precincts.
John L. Crawford notes a statewide vote on proposed constitutional amendments to be held on November 8, 1898. The amendments cover official bond sureties, a railroad commission with judicial powers, and impeachment procedures. Sheriff urged to publish notice in a newspaper or post in public places. Also mentions teacher examination at Vernon and related details.
August 1998 notices show settlers in Gainesville and Vernon filing proofs of residence and final proof dates for land claims with witnesses named. Also dissolves the firm Miller & Anderson with T. J. Miller Jr. assuming liabilities and collecting accounts from Carville firm closing August 4.
A brief note outlines circulars and envelopes labeled with letter P. The document emphasizes filing and packaging steps for correspondence items.
August 1, 1908 notice orders final proof in support of land entry by Thomas Jefferson Wilcox of Wausau Florida Hd. No 24934 for the east half of section 26 in township 8 north range 14. It names John Tiller Thomas Jones James Lay Iverson Mainer of Wausau as witnesses and records a fleeing settler.
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