Contributed by Emily Petroskey
GENERAL NEWS AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Local News Items (1)
- Wanted to Rent- An Oil Stove, must been in good condition
- Mr. Dan Hughes, of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Thursday visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lancelot Hughes.
- Mr. Butler of Ponce de Leon was in town last Thursday visiting friends.
- Mr. & Mrs. Joe Moore and baby, of Darlington, were in town last Friday
- Mrs. D.H. King returned from Clintonville, AL last Friday after visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Sawyer
- The Ladies’ Missionary Society off the M. E. Church will sell cake and homemade bread at the Racket Store next Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o’clock.
- Mr. J.T. Sawyer, of Clintonville, AL autoed over last Friday to visit his sister, Mrs. D. H. King
- Mr. F. J. White visited friends at Bonifay last Saturday
- Mrs. Mullens and children of Atlanta, GA arrived last Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Robert Hemphill a few weeks
- Mr. & Mrs. Albert Brock of Brockton, AL were in town last Friday visiting heir aunt, Mrs. D.H. King
- Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald of Poley, AL was in town visiting friends the first of the week.
- R.G. Smith, who has been here visiting his family left yesterday morning for Bristol.
- Dr. Huggins and J. W. Hicks, of Freeport, were in town last Sunday
- John Cawthon, of Munson, was in town last Sunday visiting his parents
- Murray Cawthon, of Paxton, was in town last Sunday visiting his parents.
- Charlie Henderson of Luanna was in town last Tuesday
- M. Smith, who has been here spending a few weeks in our city, left last Tuesday for Jacksonville
- Chautauqua Programs and mailing envelopes can be had at the Herald office
- Mr. James Nipe, who has been spending the past six weeks with The Herald family, left Tuesday for Tallahassee, from whence he will go to points in North Carolina and Virginia.
- Mr. T. L. Straughn, one of Glendale’s hustling merchants, was in the city Monday and gave The Herald a nice order for job printing and advertising. Note his big advertisement of a closing out sale elsewhere in this issue. We regret to learn that Mr. Straughn contemplates going out of the mercantile business and we shall wish him well in whatever line of business he may elect to engage.
- Mrs. M.O. Brawner, of Pensacola, is expected next week to visit her parents.
- Mr. & Mrs. McBride, who have been visiting our city a few weeks, left last Tuesday for Jacksonville.
- Rev. J.E. West of Ponce de Leon was in town last Tuesday on business
- Andy Henderson and wife of Ponce de Leon were in town last Tuesday
- J.C. Smith and wife of Glendale were in town last Tuesday
- Coy Hewett and wife of NC arrived last Tuesday to visit their cousins, C.E. Hewett and family
- Mr and Mrs. W.F. Croft and daughter Emma Gene attended the funeral of Mr. Croft’s sister, Mrs. John Croft at Freeport last Thursday
- Mrs. Dave McQuarrie, who is here visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. Buchanan expects to leave in a few days for her new home in Madison.
- J.E. McConnell, of Claroy was in town last Monday visiting his brothers
- Allen Hart and son of Dorcas were in town last Monday on business
- Judge Porter of Grand Ridge was in town the first of the week visiting his many friends
- Mr. Rodwell of Florala, AL was in town last Friday visiting his sister, Miss. Myrtle Rodwell, who is attending Palmer College
- J.W. Henderson and wife of Luanna were in town last Tuesday
- Miss. Mary Lou Mathis of Union, was in town last Monday visiting friends
- Mr. Bud Balkom of Union was in town last Monday on business
- Mr. Henderson and family of Darlington were in town last Monday
- W.J. Davis of Deerland was in town last Monday on business
- Mrs. J.B. Carr and baby of Holt arrived yesterday to visit her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. Buchanan
- Miss. Myrtle Rodwell and friend, Miss. Ruth McLean visited Miss. Rodwell’s parents at Florala, AL last Saturday and Sunday
- Mrs. Chapman of Geneva, AL who has been here visiting her daughter Mrs. J.E. Grave left for her home last Monday
- Mrs. A.R. Campbell returned from Crestview last Wednesday after a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Powell
- Mr. Dunans, of Ohio, arrived last Sunday to visit his son and family
- J.D. Anderson of Eucheeanna was in town last Monday
- Charlie McLeod and sister Miss. Sarah, and mother visited relatives at Eucheeanna last Thursday
- Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Gillis and daughter visited friends at River Junction last Thursday
- Mr. Simmons of Ponce de Leon was in town last Monday
- Messrs. Angus Gillis and John Cameron of Knox Hill were in town last Friday
- Master Alex Gillis of Palmer College visited his parents at Knox Hill last Saturday and Sunday
- Mr. W.C. McLean of Knox Hill was in town last Saturday on business
- Mr. & Mrs. W.F. Jones and son visited friends at Bearhead last Sunday afternoon
- Mr. & Mrs. L. F. Cawthon and children visited Bearhead last Sunday afternoon
- Mr. and Mrs. Claud Meigs visited their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Meigs at Mossy Head last Sunday
- Mr. Bishop of Argyle was in town Monday
- Messrs. Clark and General Spencer visited friends at Alaqua Sunday
- Mrs. Duggar of Climax, GA visited relatives here Monday and Tuesday
- Mr. Frink of Westville was in town Tuesday
- Charlie McLeod of Beatrice visited his mother and sister Wednesday and Thursday
- Mrs. Robert Brown and children were the guests of Mrs. J. A. McDonald Monday and Tuesday
- Mr. Gaskin of Caryville visited friends here Tuesday night
- Mr. & Mrs. John A. McDonald visited relatives at Caryville Wednesday
- Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Ray were the guests of Mr. Wooten and family Sunday
- Mr. Charles Douglas of Westville was in town Saturday and Sunday
- Mr. Ed Jordan of Milton was in town Sunday and Monday
Mossy Head (1)
- S. Ginsburg spent Saturday in DeFuniak
- C.D. Knapp of Greenwood spent last week visiting his sister, Mrs. John Meigs. He left Tuesday for New Mexico
- Miss. Sadie Ginsburg and her friend Miss. Lillia Jacoby spent Saturday in our city
- Messrs C.D. and J.J. Meigs spent Saturday in DeFuniak
- Mr. & Mrs. Henderson from Boggy moved to Mossy Head last week
- W.F. Meigs and Claude Meigs of DeFuniak came down for awhile Sunday afternoon
- R.A. Campbell of Basin moved here last week. Seems that Mossy Head holds some attraction. Welcome. We like to see you come.
Local News (2)
- Mrs. J.C. Walden Sr. left last Friday for different parts of Alabama to visit her children
- Mr. & Mrs. McCaskill moved into Mrs. McKenzies cottage on 10th street last Monday
- The monument erected to the memory of P.W. Richardson will be unveiled at 2:30 PM on Sunday March 9th at DeFuniak Springs. Neighboring camps are asked to come and assist in ceremonies. A.D. Stanley, Clerk Magnolia Camp No. 10
- Mr. Johnson of Bloomington, Ind. Purchased a farm the past week from C.M. Flow near the old McPhall mill on the National Highway
Notices/Announcements
- Tax Notice (1)
- D.A. Gillis, Tax Assessor, and James A. McLean, Tax Collector, will be at Red Bay on February 26 and Bruce on February 27 to asses taxes for 1913
- Announcements (2)
- L.H. Cawthon announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
- Miles Warren announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
- J.B Wooten announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
- J.A. Richbourg announces candidacy for County Commissioner of the Fourth District of Walton County
- Jas. L. Clary announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Walton County
- Herman Bludworth announces candidacy for re-election to the office of County Commissioner of the First District of Walton County
- A.W. Powell announces candidacy for County Commissioner of the Fourth District of Walton County
- Samuel J. McCall announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
- D.A. Gillis announces candidacy for re-election to position of Tax Assessor of Walton county
- James A McLean announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Walton County
- Notice of Special Tax School District Election, Argyle, FL March 7, 1914 (3)
- There will be an election held at the the school of Argyle, FL on March 7 to decide whether the area described will be used to create a special tax district for the school
- Notice (3)
- Parties having rooms for rent or accommodations for tourists, and tourists seeking rooms are requested to inform the secretary of the Tourists’ Club, S.M. Terry, lock box 422 DeFuniak, or at Caarles Gordon’s, who will render assistance in bringing the two together.
- Notice In Circuit Court of Walton County First Judicial Circuit of Florida (4)
- T.M. McConnell vs. J.A. Myers Company, a corporation
- Corporation is required to appear on or before the rule day in April, 1914
- Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court
- D. Stuart Gillis, Solicitor for Plaintiff
- Notice for the Application for tax deed under Section 8 of Chapter 4888, Laws of Florida (4)
- L.F. Campbell, purchaser of tax certificate
- Witnessed by Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County, FL
- Notice of Attachment (3)
- In Court of Justice of Peace, State of Florida, Walton County, Eleventh District
- J.E. McCall, Plantiff vs. H.M Woodard, Defendant
- Woodard is notified that a Writ of Attachment has been issued against him and his property attached to satisfy the demands of the plantiff, and he must appear before a Justice of the Peace
- Notice of (4)
- John W. Barnett, guardian of the estate of Rudolph Barnett, Mabel Barnett and Gertrude Barnett, minor children of the late Ada Barnett, will apply to Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County, for leave to sell at a private sale sections of real estate in the interest of the minor children
- D. Stuart Gillis, Guardian’s attorney
- Notice of Publication (4)
- U.S. Land Office at Gainesville, FL January 24th, 1914
- Berry Morrell of Mossyhead has filed notice of intention to make fiver year proof to establish claim on the land described before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at DeFuniak Springs, FL on March 10, 1914
- Claimant names as witnesses C.D. Meigs, S.R. Richardson, J.W. Richardson, F.M. Turner all of Mossyhead, FL
- Henry S. Chubb, Register
- Special Master’s Sale (4)
- Real Estate auction will be held on March 2, 1914 as a result of the case between J.W. Wilkerson, complainant, and S.F. and Amanda Rice, respondents
- D. Stuart Gillis, Special Master in Chancery, will conduct the auction
- In the Circuit Court of Walton County, State of Florida in Chancery (4)
- Ed. J. Gehlbach, Complainant vs. Viola Josephine Gehlbach, Defendant
- Viola Josephine Gehlbach is required to appear on March 2, 1914
- Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County State of Florida, W.H. Watson, S. Pasco Jr. Solicitor for Complainant
- Petition to the Honorable School Board of Walton County (4)
- Taxpayers are calling for the creation of a sub-school district, the Argyle Sub School District
- Signed by TS Merritt, CK Anderson, DW Vaughn, CM Bishop, JF Bishop, MG Whitton, WD McLean, JD Nobles, JR Crenshaw, Henry Casty,, Hermon Bludworth
- By order of the Board of Public Instruction, Walton County, D.N. Trotman
- Call for Special School Tax District at Dorcas, FL (4)
- Election will be held at Dorcas to decide whether or not to create a special school tax district
- J.M. Mirler, T.A. McCallum, Wilkes Powell, Managers
- Done by order of the Board of Public Instruction, J.E. Bowers, Chairman, Dan. Tratman, Secretary
- Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (4)
- J.M. Bell, Sheriff
- Sections of real estate for sale due to a court case involving Star Cooperate, B. Boothe, C.D. Powell and R.A. Bell
- Terms of sale cash, deeds at cost of purchase