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The DeFuniak Herald — April 28, 1935

On 25th Mar Mr Julius Caesar Day died leaving wife, 3 sons, & 6 daughters to mourn his loss. Mr Hugh M Day, Argyle, Wallace of Eucheeanne, Ernest of this place; Anne who lived with her parents; Mrs Mary Hunt; … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald — November 28, 1912 — Page 2

Messrs. Gordon Stubbs, of River Junction, and Henry Stubbs, of Pensacola, spent the first of the week in the city attending their father during his last illness, and also his funeral. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The DeFuniak Herald — November 28, 1912 — Page 1

Mrs. Maggie A. McCoy came up from Milton Monday to attend the funeral of her brother, Captain J. T. Stubbs. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The DeFuniak Herald — November 28, 1912 — Page 1

Captain John T. Stubbs, who suffered a stroke of paralysis nearly five years ago, died at his home in this city last Monday at the age of seventy-seven years and ten months. He was born at Marlboro District, S. C., … Continue reading

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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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