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The DeFuniak Herald – March 26, 1925
Hon. Daniel Campbell passed away last Thursday at his home. Services on Friday and interment was made in Valley church cemetery. Daniel Campbell was 80 yrs and is survived by 3 daughters; Mrs (Dr) C B McKinnon, Mrs John L McKinnon, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Campbell, Euchee Valley Cemetery, L & N Railroad, McKinnon
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 26, 1925
Eugene Hightower for 40 yrs a mail clerk on the Central of Georgia Railway, committed suicide on Friday, Mar 13th at Albany, Ga. A Negro by the name of Potts was the only eye witness to the tragedy, who stated that Hightower made a … Continue reading
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Tagged Hightower, Potts, Thomas
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 19, 1925
Thomas Walter Higginbotham faces charges of murder in death of Martin Tabert, who it was claimed came to his death as the result of a severe flogging administered by the former, was indicted at Cross City, Fl, Mar 14th for 1st degree murder in the death of … Continue reading
Posted in 1925-03 March, General News, The DeFuniak Herald
Tagged Baker, Higginbotham, Tabert
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
1943 March 25 – D. Harley McSwain Sr passed away Tuesday at Providence Infirmary in Mobile, Ala. A native of Walton he was commissary manager for the Jackson Lumber for 8 yrs. Services conducted from home of his sister Mr G D … Continue reading
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Tagged Magnolia Cemetery, McSwain
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
Kylee Laird – missing in action – says report. Mr & Mrs Jay Laird have been officially notified their son Kylee of the U S Army is ”missing in action”. No other information available at press time. [Contributed by Lois Danley and … Continue reading
The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
Ben H Crawford Jr aviation cadet U S Army stationed at Fort Sumter SC was killed when his plane crashed Wednesday Mar 10. The young man was 21 yrs and volunteered for service several months ago. The son of Mr & Mrs … Continue reading
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Tagged Crawford, DeFuniak Springs, Eglin Field, Freeport
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
Norman McLeod, son of the late Captain William McLeod passed away Wednesday March 10th in St Petersburg Florida. He is survived by 2 brothers John & Walter, 2 sisters Misses Kate and Sarah Ellen of St Petersburg. Services were held Saturday in … Continue reading
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Tagged Magnolia Cemetery, McLeod, Wickersham
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS — 1943 March 18 – S Sergt & Mrs A R Bishop of DeFuniak a daughter on March 15th. Mr & Mrs Curtis McBroom of Defuniak a daughter on 15th. Mr & Mrs Homer Cook of Darlington a daughter … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishop, Cook, Darlington, DeFuniak Springs, McBroom
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
Mr Z D Adair passed away at his home Wednesday Mar 3rd. The deceased, 59 yrs, had been resident here for about 24 yrs, having been born and reared in Pike Co, Ala, coming to Ponce de Leon where he married Miss Lilly Moore in 1907. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adair, Beasley, Moore, Ponce de Leon, Thompson
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The DeFuniak Herald – March 11, 1943
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr & Mrs Hayne Borden of Ponce de Leon announce arrival of daughter on March 6th. Mr & Mrs J J Ellis of Niceville announce the arrival of daughter on March 6th. [Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]