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The Breeze – October 10, 1935
FREEPORT NEWS (Omitted from last week) Rev. Haverkamp of DeFuniak, is assisting the pastor, Rev. A. M. Moore, in a series of meetings here at the Presbyterian church, for the past week. Mrs. E. R. McKee and children, of Niceville, … Continue reading
Posted in 1935-10 October, Local Notes
Tagged Haverkamp, Hayes, McKee, Moore, Norris, Robinson, Sharon, Wesley
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The Breeze – September 26, 1935
HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 26, 1901.) Rocky Bayou correspondence: “Dog flies and scuppernongs are plentiful.” “A consignment of one hundred buckets was unloaded at the depot yesterday for … Continue reading
The Breeze – September 26, 1935
DR. E. L. HUGGINS NOW HEADS THE AM. LEGION At an unusually well-attended meeting of DeFuniak Post No. 61, of the American Legion, held on Friday night at the E. L. Beatty garage, Dr. E. L. Huggins was chosen commander … Continue reading
Posted in 1935-09 September, Local Notes
Tagged Bailey, Beardsley, Beatty, Francis, Huggins, Preacher, Swank, Wadsworth, Woodall, Work, Yaun
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The Breeze – September 26, 1935
Hold Davis for Second Degree YOUTH WHO CARRIED WEAPON WHICH KILLED DOROTHY JONES, 14 YEARS OLD, FACES MURDER CHARGE. The grand jury which was summoned by Judge A. G. Campbell last week to consider the case of Jeff Davis, Jr., … Continue reading
The Breeze — September 19, 1935
HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 19, 1901.) “W. E. Parish has purchased a fine young herd of blooded cattle from a Kentucky breeder.” Stuart Gillis was caught at work … Continue reading
Posted in 1935-09 September, General News
Tagged Adams, Anderson, Beach, Blumberg, Buchanan, Campbell, Clipper, Deese, Flournoy, Flowers, Fullerton, Gillis, Glendale, Gray, Hall, Hinesley, Jennings, Johnson, Laird, Lassiter, McCutcheon, McLean, McSwain, Miller, Morris, Munn, Murphy, Murray, Neel, Parish, Pensacola, Ray, Savage, Simmons, Stallworth, Stinson, Storrs, Tappan, Tarrance, Tervin, Townsend, Warren, Wickersham, Wilkerson
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The Breeze — September 19, 1935
Davis Held for Manslaughter CORONER’S JURY RECOMMENDS HOLDING THE YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF DOROTHY JONES. Complying with the request of the coroner’s jury, a grand jury has been summoned, to meet on Thursday morning to investigate matters … Continue reading
The Breeze — September 12, 1935
The County Court Has a Short Term “TEN DOLLARS AND COSTS, OR SIXTY DAYS,” SEEMS FAVORITE EXPRESSION OF JUDGE BRANNON. The country court, presided over in its regular September term by County Judge L. H. Brannon, saw a rather unusual … Continue reading
The Breeze — September 12, 1935
Girl, 14, Killed by Pistol Shot DOROTHY JONES, DAUGHTER OF LOCAL CREDIT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION HEAD, MEETS INSTANT DEATH, MONDAY. At the request of State Attorney E. Dixie Beggs, Sheriff M. H. Prescott arrested Jeff Davis, Tuesday afternoon, on a first … Continue reading
The Breeze – September 12, 1935
The Billups place of 1090 acres (out in the Rock Hill neighborhood) was divided into twenty-six tracts, and sold at auction for $16,600. One tract (a part set to satsumas) 12.75 acres, was bought by K. R. Smith for $110.50 … Continue reading
The Breeze – September 12, 1935
HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty years ago–from the Breeze of September 12, 1901.) “Dr. L. G. Cawthon left Friday for Nebraska, for a short visit with Mrs. Cawthon, before she returns home.” Freeport correspondence: “Quarterman … Continue reading