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The Breeze – December 8, 1910 – Page 6

[Francis] M. (Marion) McCullough of Chipley died at his home there early Sunday [December 4, 1910] morning and was buried Monday. While he had been in poor health for some time past, his serious illness lasted but a few days, … Continue reading

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The Breeze – December 8, 1910 – Page 1

FELIX CORBIN Felix Corbin, the man who was recently prominent in Pensacola and later in Georgia, by reason of the fact that it was he whom the federal government claimed had been deprived of his rights as a citizen by … Continue reading

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The Breeze – December 1, 1910 – Page 8

A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jackson Tuesday but lived only a short time. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The Breeze – December 1, 1910 – Page 5

Born to Dr. and Mrs. L. F. Cawthon a girl last Monday morning [November 29, 1910]. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The Breeze – December 1, 1910 – Page 2

Brodhead, Wis., Independent Herald. Edwin Ruthven Sprague, eldest son of Almerin and Asenath Sprague, was born in Cattraugus County New York, April 9, 1830, and died at his home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Nov. 7, 1910. He came to Wisconsin … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 24, 1910 – Page 5

In addition to the Cawthon-Thompson wedding in which society people are so much interested we hear that there is another one schedule for a little later, before the holidays are over in fact. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The Breeze – November 24, 1910 – Page 1

Mob Boards Train Near Pensacola and Overpowers Officers Who Have Negro in Charge Bob Matthews who has been held here for several months and who left here Tuesday morning for Pensacola did not make the entire trip as the plans … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 17, 1910 – Page 5

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Linzy who died at 3 o’clock Monday morning [November 14, 1910)] was buried last Tuesday in the city cemetery, Rev. Slaughter preaching the funeral services. We join with the parents and many … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 10, 1910 – Page 4

After a somewhat lengthy illness Mr. [Edwin Ruthven] Sprague, one of DeFuniak’s best-known citizens, passed away to the great beyond. The body left here Tuesday evening for Broadhead, Wis., where the burial will take place Friday. Mr. Sprague was a … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 10, 1910 – Page 2

An Announcement of Much Local Interest The engagement of Miss Altha Thompson and Dr. Harley Cawthon both of DeFuniak Springs has been announced, the wedding to take place on December 21st. The news is of much interest of course, in … Continue reading

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