Contributed by Emily Petroskey
Article Excerpts
- An Augury (2)
- Superstitions dwindling in the area, but 1914’s New Year’s Day is hoped to be a harbinger of a year of happiness and prosperity
- Water For The Cemetery (2)
- The Herald calls for a water service to be installed at the cemetery
- Supported by Mr. Wickersham of the Cemetery Association
- Expected cost of $250 by unnamed source
- A Shallow Grave (2)
- Hugh Prescott discovered a shallow grave in the colored section of the cemetery, reported it to Marshal Wester
- Improper burial posed a health risk and attracted flies
- Memorandum (2)
- The Herald received the customary annual memorandum book sent out by Cawthon State Bank with 1914-1915 calendars, listing county officials, U.S. Presidents, recipes and an atlas
- A Mean Trick (2)
- W.T. May’s cold “Sike McDonald” killed and ate the Christmas Turkey
- Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (2)
- The properties of L.V. Laird and H.C. Davis will be sold at public outcry at the DeFuniak Courthouse on Monday, January 5, 1914
- Good Showing (2)
- Luanna, FL, December 31, 1913 Letter to the Editor from J.W. Henderson
- 2577 Bales of cotton ginned in 1913 as of December 13, showing progress when compared to the 1613 bales ginned up to December 13 in 1912