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The DeFuniak Herald – February 28, 1935 Obituaries and Old News Items

In the death of J. B. Ward which occurred Monday at his home in North DeFuniak, the county lost a resident who bore several distinctions. He was the last remaining Federal pensioner from the Civil war in Walton County. He … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 21, 1905

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 DeFuniak Herald – February 29, 1914 – Page 8

Local News Items FURNISHED ROOMS—Nicely furnished at Mr. S. A. Cawthon‘s residence on Crescent St. Mr. E. W. Peake, of Pensacola, was in town last week visiting his sister, Mrs. W. P. Reynolds. All the latest novelties in sterling silver, … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 6

Freeport Mrs. W. T. Morris is greatly improved to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. H. E. Reese of Portland was visiting her sister, Mrs. Morris the first of the week. Mrs. S. E. Huggins returned from Atlanta this … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 3

Local News Items: Social and Personal Notes of Local Interest Rev. D. F. Slaughter of Ozark, Ala., was in the city Monday shaking hands with old friends who are always glad to see his genial face. Mrs. Ceal and son, of Birmingham, Ala., who … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 2

Deerland Pretty weather and good health prevails. Revs. Brunk and Griffith preached at Deerland schoolhouse Sunday. J. E. Ward attended Justice court at Mossy Head Saturday. Misses Kate and Minnie Ward visited at Mossy Head Saturday. W. J. Davis was on business at DeFuniak Saturday. John Wright and family was here the … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 2

Red Bay Clifford Meigs, of DeFuniak and Randall Hughes of Ponce de Leon were down here Sunday. Mrs. Neil McLeod visited her mother, Mrs. David George, at the Valley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kennington of Ponce de Leon spent Sunday with their parents. Miss Irene Brown spent last week at … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 2

Ealum The health of the community is generally good- only colds. Most farmers are preparing their land for farming, though some say it is too early. By the looks of it, spring is here. Mr. Leonard Bell made a business trip … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 30, 1911 – Page 5

Little Miss Iris Storrs entertained about twenty of her little friends last Wednesday with a party in honor of her sixth birthday. The usual games and refreshments made the afternoon pass very quickly to the little men and women who … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 30, 1911 – Page 5

The Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Presbyterian church this morning at 10 o’clock. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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