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The DeFuniak Herald – December 19, 1912 – Page 1

Mr. John Douglass, of this city, and Miss Abbie Butler, of Altha, Fla., were married at the latter place last Monday [December 16, 1912] and arrived here Monday night. The Herald wishes them much happiness. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1, 1914

Mr John C Pugh, of Corry, Pa who has been a winter visitor here for several years, died very suddenly of heart failure at the residence of Mrs Sue Gillis, where he had apartments, Sunday afternoon, and the body prepared … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – March 26, 1925

D A McLean died at Holly, FL last Monday. The body was conveyed here through the country by auto yesterday and services were conducted at the Valley church where interment took place. Mr McLean is a descendant of the Gillis & McLean family of … Continue reading

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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