The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – Advertisements

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

Advertisements

  • Cawthon State Bank (1)
  • First National Bank (1)
  • DeFuniak Furniture Company (1)
    • Sale held because they need to raise $5000
  • John M. Laird, Family Groceries (2)
  • Burke & Stanley Insurance (2)
  • Palmer College and Academy (2)
    • Rev. Lynn Walker, D.D. & Prof. W.M. Kemper, Principal
    • Located in DeFuniak Springs, Seat of Winter Chautauqua, highest altitude in Florida, no malaria, unprecedented health record
    • Well equipped school buildings, two dorms, careful oversight, moderate expenses
    • Devoted distinctly to genuine happy home life, thorough education and character building through personal attention and competent instruction
    • Departments: Elementary, Music, Art, Elocution, Physical Culture, Gymnasium, Outdoor Sports- Tennis, Baseball, Baseball(?)
    • Enrollment increased last year 78%
  • Newsham (employment) (2)
    • Hiring out-of-town labor is like hiring a venomous snake, see Newsham for jobbing work
  • Star Theatre, A.H. Hamilton, Manager (2)
    • Change of program every night; clean, moral & elevating, well-heated & well-ventilated, Prices: 5¢ & 10¢
  • Carl Gumph, Music Lessons (2)
    • Violin lessons available from Carl Gumph, who studied for 2.5 years at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Leipsie, Germany, under Hans Becker
  • King’s Drug Store- Salves Can’t Cure Eczema (3)
    • J.F. King, Proprietor
    • Recommends D.D.D. Prescription
  • Dixie Auto Shop (3)
  • James A. McLean, Agent, Fire Insurance (3)
  • The City Wood & Coal Co. (3)
    • Pine or oak wood and coal delivered, strictly cash
    • New firm seeking patrons
  • E.L. Townsend, Dentist (3)
    • White Patronage solicited
    • Crown & bridge work a specialty
  • The Big Store (3)
    • Mohawk Tires
  • H.L. Grace, Attorney at Law (3)
  • Physicians & Surgeons (3)
    • Freeport, FL, Office in the J.J. McCaskill Building
  • Dr. C.B. McKinnon, Physician & Surgeon (3)
  • DeFuniak Drug Company, Prescriptions, Druggists and Manufacturing Pharmacists (3)
    • The past year was the biggest in the history of the business
  • Will Return in February (3)
    • Around February 18, J. Conrad Scott will be in DeFuniak, to repair and tune everyone’s piano and organ, first class work at regular city prices
  • The Racket Store (4)
    • Strictly cash, bargain prices
    • W.K. Jennings, just opposite the depot
  • Best Market, Native & Western Beef (4)
    • Back of First National Bank
  • Post Office Café (4)
    • Short Order Dinners, pies, cakes & sandwiches
    • “Bread Like Mother Made”
  • Circle Store (4)
    • W.T. May
    • Carries vegetables, fruits and fancy groceries
  • D.H. Simmons, M.D. Physician & Surgeon (4)
    • Office Hours: 10 to 12 AM, 2:00-5:00 PM
    • Office: DeFuniak Drug Co.
  • Boarding House (4)
    • Mrs. Callie Sellars, Proprietress
    • Clean beds, clean towels, plenty to eat, meals 25¢
    • Rate by week or month, North 9th St
  • W.T. Bludworth, Attorney at Law & Solicitor in Chancery (4)
  • Munn & Co. Patents, Trademarks, Design (4)
  • From the Local News Items (4)
    • Rooms to Let, Inquire Mrs. D.W. Burkes
    • DeFuniak Drug Co.
      • Any doctor’s prescription filled by an experienced/registered pharmacist
      • Latest novelties in sterling silver, Parisian ivory goods
      • Latest hot and cold drinks served by expert soda dispenser
      • Phone orders accepted for the delivery of any item
      • Offers most complete drug store in Walton County and can save money
      • More than 25,000 bottles of Murphree’s Chill Tonic without a dissatisfied customer
      • Will fill and return prescriptions in minutes
    • For Rent: 3 nicely furnished rooms, inquire Mrs. N. Manning
    • The Buckeye Laundry, Phone 132, send laundry by parcel post, will pay return postage, prices right and work guaranteed
    • Mr. S.A. Cawthon has fine young trees for sale, this is the season for planting fruit trees
    • The Racket
      • All winter garments at cost
      • All ladies hats at cost
      • $1.50 and $2.00 hats going @ $1.00
      • Beautiful line of new shoes received since the holidays
      • Will reduce prices further to make room for spring goods
      • All enameled dippers and wash pans at real cost
      • See our 4¢ enameled dippers
      • Enameled wash pans for 6¢
      • Selling remainder of winter goods such as overcoats, sweaters and ladies coats at cost
    • For Sale: 10 acres in DeFuniak Springs, desirable location, bargain for a quick buyer, address “owner” box 524, Aunapolis, MD
    • Mr. K.J. Hanak, recently from Germany and directly from AL offers services as a house and sign painter to people of DeFuniak Springs and vicinity, also a paper-hanger
    • Mr. Tebe Cawthon- every man in DeFuniak should have a few Satsuma trees- hardy, easily grown, adds a Florida appearance, best stock available; see Uncle Tebe Cawthon for Satsuma and Grape Fruit Trees
    • Two good horses for sale, see L.H. Cawthon
    • Furnished rooms at S.A. Cawthon’s residence on Crescent St.
    • Dr. Ames Optical Parlors- Free eye test and glasses fitted at a reasonable price, next door to post office
    • Dr. Ames- offers first class jewelry, in front end of Star Theatre
    • Henry Newsham- Furnished rooms for rent
    • The Big Store
      • All silks and messeline at ½ price next Friday and Saturday
      • Will offer all shades of China silk at 35¢ per yard next Friday and Saturday
      • All silk muls and fancy voiles suitable for evening dresses at ½ price next Friday and Saturday
    • Mrs. Johnson- nicely furnished rooms, south side
    • Wanted: position as book keeper and general office work, can furnish best of references, Clayton Griffin, DeFuniak Springs, FL
    • Home made candy is sold at library every Saturday evening
    • Davis & Wickersham will place a car load of horses and mules on the DeFuniak market about the 17th.  They will be sold for cash or on good security for as close a price as possible.
  • The Racket (5)
    • Will reduce prices lower on most stock to make room for spring goods
    • 35¢ gilded dinner plates
  • D.H. Simmons, M.D. Physician & Surgeon (5)
    • Office Hours: 10 to 12 AM, 2:00-5:00 PM
    • Office: DeFuniak Drug Co.
  • The Big Store (5)
    • Try tin from Mohawk
  • The City Wood & Coal Co. (5)
    • Pine or oak wood and coal delivered, strictly cash
    • New firm seeking patrons
  • Boarding House (5)
    • Mrs. Callie Sellars, Proprietress
    • Clean beds, clean towels, plenty to eat, meals 25¢
    • Rate by week or month, North 9th St
  • Dr. C.B McKinnon, Physician and Surgeon (5)
  • James A. McLean, Agent, Fire Insurance (5)
  • Dr. E.L. Townsend, Dentist (5)
    • White Patronage Solicited
    • Crown & bridge work a specialty
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