The DeFuniak Herald – March 5, 1914 – General news

GENERAL NEWS AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glendale (1)

• Many people in the area have been sick with colds due to the changing weather
• J. E. Wooten of Laurel Hill passed  through here Saturday a week en route home on a visit
• Messrs. I. L. and M. Sullivan went last week to Enterprise, AL to visit their sick sister
• Messrs. W. A. Underwood and J. J. Laird were at Samson on business last week
• Mr. Bishop of DeFuniak was in our town last week.
• Mr. H. M. Hanna made a call at – – well up at Darlington way Sunday a week.
• Mr. M. Sullivan now occupies a part of the Murphy block instead of the Edwards store, and will greet you there.
• Supt. D. N. Trotman was out our way on a visit to the school recently and we are glad to note that the school and house was on aver of U.S. percent in the county school statistics
• L. N. Sullivan is at Birmingham, AL looking after his affairs there.
• J. L. Edwards has been on a visit to relatives in Alabama for the last week.
• G. T. Anderson of Pleasant Grove was in our city lately
• The bang of the gun on the last day of hunting season was heard often
• Joe Wooten and wife visited latter’s parents at Laurel Hill Saturday and Sunday
• Mr. Walton Davis has had his house remodeled and this adds attraction to that part of town
• Mr. W. M .Smith was visiting his parents at Ponce De Leon Saturday
• A series of lectures delivered here Saturday and Sunday by Mr. Coriror? Of Texas was enjoyed by many.
• Some of our folks attended the sing at Pine Grove Saturday
• Master Ernest Broxon, of Sandy Creek, was here Sunday
• Several of our famers were hauling guano last week and are beginning farming in earnest
• Prof. J. A. McKinnon was down Sandy Creek Sunday

Tiago News (1)

• The health of the community is very good.
• Mr. & Mrs. Tom Chamberlain and babies visited D. W. Renfroe and family Sunday
• Mr. Morris is visiting his daughter near DeFuniak this week
• Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Renfroe and Mrs. Morris and son Pearly attend church at Red Bay Sunday
• Oscar Bradley of New Home visited his mother Sunday
• Alex Anderson of Red Bay visited W. L. Anderson Sunday
• Wash Carrington, who is at works at Jolly Bay, spent Sunday with his family here
• D. C. and W. L. Anderson had two days log rolling last week.
• R. N. Renfroe has his new house completed
• J. B. Rigdon and family visited Mrs. Wilson Sunday
• Mrs. D.W. Renfroe and children visited Mrs. J. B. Rigdon Thursday
• Tom Chamberlain has rented J. M. Rushing’s farm again this year
• R. N. Renfroe transacted business in DeFuniak last week
• J. M. Rushing made a business trip to DeFuniak last week
• Mesdames. Morris and Renfroe were shopping in DeFuniak last Saturday
• D. W. Renfroe has rented his farm to Mr. Morris this year
• Tiago is on a boom now.  Everybody seems to be interested in farming and telephoning.  There are two new phones in  and poles up for two more.  Come on boys and lets all get a phone.

Local News Items (4)

• R. G. Smith, who was here visiting his family left last Tuesday for Bristol, where he has a turpentine still
• C. K. McQuarries of Pensacola was in town last Tuesday on business
• Miss. Lee Jackson visited friends at Milton last Sunday
• Mrs. J. J.McCaskill Jr. and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Richardson last Saturday and Sunday
• Mr. Godwin of Hilton, GA was in town last Sunday visiting his friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Anderson
• Miss. Mary Lou Cawthon and niece, Miss. Ruby Cawthon and nephew, Mr. Leslie Cawthon visited Miss. Cawthon’s niece, little Mary Hope at Florala, AL last Saturday
• J. L .McLean, of Eucheeanna was in town last Tuesday on business
• J. T. Underwood, of the DeFuniak Drug Co. left last Tuesday for Caryville on business
• W. J. Davis of Deerland was in town last week on business
• Mrs. D. U. Bullock, of Caryville was in town last Tuesday visiting friends
• Miss. Carrie Charles of Caryville, entered the Thomas Industrial School last Tuesday
• Mrs. J. M. Reynolds and daughter, of Mossy Head, were in town last Monday visiting friends
• Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walden Jr. visited Mr. Walden’s sister Mrs. Edney at Florala, AL last Sunday
• Mr. T. J. McCall of Florala, AL was in town last Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCall
• Mrs. Dudley McCaskill is expected in a few days from DeLand, where she has been visiting her parents
• A crowd of the young folks of our city gave a surprise party to Miss. Ora Drake last Friday night.  Quite a number were present and dainty refreshments were served
• Mrs. J. C. Walden, Sr. left last Saturday night for Florala, AL to visit her daughter, Mrs. Edney, a few days
• Mr. J. C. Walden Jr. was over from Andalusia, AL last Sunday to visit Mrs. J. C. Walden Jr.
• A. W. Powell of Dorcas was in town last Tuesday visiting his daughters, who are attending the High School
• R. E. L. McCaskill visiting Pensacola last Tuesday on business
• The Board of Stewards of M. E. Church were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Thorp last Monday night at their lovely home on the circle.  The entertainment was perfect in every particular.  The Board looked carefully into the interest of the church and was much pleased with a promising outlook for a good year.  Many noble people are found in that congregation as well as in the other churches of our lovely town.
• Mrs. Will Watson and children of Pensacola arrived last Tuesday to visit Mrs. O. A. Watson a few days
• Mr. Malcom Morrison, who has been here visiting relatives and friends left for his home at Arcadia last Saturday
• Mr. J. B. Parker, of Ealum was in town last Saturday visiting his son, Mr. Walter Parker
• Mr. Alex McCallum of Dorcas was in town last Saturday visiting his friends
• Mr. Burruse Cawthon visited Bonifay last Friday on business
• Mr. A. W. Powell of Dorcas was in town last Friday visiting his daughters
• Mr. C. D. Meigs and son, Mr. Johnnie, of Mossy Head were in our little city last Friday on business
• Mrs. J. J. Ellis and children of Deerland were in town last Thursday visiting her sister, Mrs. W. R. Stafford
• Mr. J. D. Russ, of Freeport was in town last Friday on business
• Mr. M. E. Savage, of Crestview, was in town last Friday visiting his family, who are here for the benefit of the schools
• Mr. J.  W. McSwain, of Dorcas, was in town last Tuesday on business
• A. D. McKinnon returned from Pensacola last Tuesday where he had been on business
• Allen Hart, of Dorcas, was in town last Tuesday on business
• Messrs. Joe Ward and Jasper Ward of Bruce were in town last Tuesday on business
• Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Barnes of Claroy? Were in town last Tuesday on business
• Mr. Johnnie Meigs of Mossy Head was in town last Tuesday shaking hands with his many friends
• Mr. F. M. Turner, of Mossy Head was in town last Tuesday visiting his sons, Messrs. Harvey and Charlie Turner
• Mr. Smith of Mossy  Head  was in town last Tuesday on business
• Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of Decatur, Illinois touring the south, stepped off to see her brother, J. A. Murphy
• Messrs. Jeff Adkison, Troy Mickler, Jim Infinger, Charlie Infinger, Ben Infinger, W.  W. Infinger, Chas. Infinger, and Alex Brown was in town last Tuesday on business

Notices/Announcements

• Notice (1)
  • Parties having rooms for rent or other accommodations to offer for tourists and tourists who desire accommodations are requested to inform the secretary of the Tourists’ Club, S. M. Terry, lock box 422 DeFuniak or at Charles Gordon’s who will be pleased to render assistance in bringing parties together
• Announcements (2)
  • L.H. Cawthon announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
  • Miles Warren announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
  • J.E. 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 re-election as Tax Assessor of Walton county
  • James A. McLean announces candidacy for Tax Collector for Walton County
  • M. P. Rushing announces candidacy for County commissioner from district No. 1 of Walton County.  He promises economy and consistency to try to keep taxes low.
  • C. D. Meigs announces candidacy for re-election to the office of County Commissioner from District 3
  • J. D. Sellars announces candidacy for office of County Commissioner from District 3
  • T. M. (Mack) Trotman announces candidacy for Supervisor of Registration
  • W. P. Balkom announces candidacy for County Commissioner for District 3
  • Rev. Daniel Anderson announces candidacy for Representative from Walton county
• Notice of Application for Tax Deed Under Section 8 of Chapter 4888 Laws of Florida (2)
  • L.F. Campbell, purchaser of tax certificate
  • Witnessed by Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County, FL
• Notice of Application for Tax Deed Under Section 8 of Chapter 4888, Laws of Florida (2)
  • W. L. Cawthon, purchaser of tax certificate No. 27
  • Witnessed by Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County, FL
• Notice In Circuit Court of Walton County First Judicial Circuit of Florida (3 & 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 (3 & 4)
  • Mary J. King, Administratrix of the Estate of W.M. King, deceased, will apply for final discharge from administratrix duties on January 15^th at the offices of the Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County
• Notice (3 & 4)
  • Superintendent of Registration J. C. Drake announces that the registration book will be open for registration of voters at his place of business on 8^th St. until the first Monday in March
• 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
• Notice (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 24^th, 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
• Call for Special School Tax District at Dorcas, FL, Feb. 14^th, 1914 (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

Compiled by Emily Petroskey