Category Archives: The Breeze

Excerpts from The Breeze newspaper

The Breeze – September 12, 1935

Posted on March 15, 2025 by WCGS

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 →

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The Breeze – September 5, 1935

Posted on March 14, 2025 by WCGS

HERE’S THE DEFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 5, 1901.) Six of this issue’s eight pages were given over to the publication of the newly-incorporated town’s ordinances. Argyle correspondence: “Messrs. Jimmie and … Continue reading →

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The Breeze – March 5, 1936

Posted on March 3, 2022 by WCGS

Villa Tasso Seems to Be on the Up and Up

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The Breeze – January 16, 1936

Posted on March 3, 2022 by WCGS

Cochrane Plane Breaks Coast-to-Coast Record

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The Breeze – September 21, 1905

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WCGS

Keep your eyes on Glendale, the garden spot of West Florida. The new railroad, the DeFuniak & Northern, is about complete, and especially low rates are in effect. For further information see W. L. Cawthon or A. L. Beach, at … Continue reading →

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The Breeze – September 9, 1920

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WCGS

Mrs. E. W. Thorpe was the first woman in Walton county to register for voting under the constitutional amendment which gave woman the power to vote. Mrs. R. Buchanan, Mrs. J. C. Prescott, Mrs. H. Thornber, Mrs. Anna Vinson and … Continue reading →

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The Breeze – September 9, 1915

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WCGS

At a special election held for that purpose, the new county of Okaloosa was created from portions of Walton and Santa Rosa counties, Walton county voting four to one, and Santa Rosa two to one, for the division.  

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The Breeze – September 9, 1915

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WCGS

If Bob Sellars at the “Big Store” sells you salt for sugar, don’t think he’s crazy: It’s twins—a boy and a girl.

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The Breeze – September 8, 1910

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WCGS

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Burruss Cawthon, a charming little daughter. All are doing well.

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 21, 1946

Posted on October 29, 2016 by WCGS

Rev Pitt Mercer Scott Sr, 69 died Friday Feb 15, he was born in Washington Co. Florida. Services were held Sandy Creek church Sunday . Surviving are his wife, former Celia Jane Wilkes, 2 sons, Pitt Jr, & Clark Scott, 2 … Continue reading →

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