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The Breeze – November 7, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of November 7, 1901.) “Walton county will get $719 from the state school fund this year.” “We don’t claim to be in the orange belt, but … Continue reading

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The Breeze — September 19, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 19, 1901.) “W. E. Parish has purchased a fine young herd of blooded cattle from a Kentucky breeder.” Stuart Gillis was caught at work … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 12, 1935

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 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 Breeze – November 23, 1911 – Pages 1, 2, 4, & 5

GENERAL NEWS     BIRD HUNTING INJURY (p. 1) (GARDEN CITY) Wm. Robertson, a boy about fifteen years of age, shot his foot badly last Thursday while out bird hunting. He has lost one of his toes entirely, and the … Continue reading

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The Breeze – July 13, 1911 – Page 1

A Home Wedding. On the morning of July 4th a beautiful home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Douglass at Pleasant Ridge, the contracting parties being Miss Mary C. Douglass, their eldest daughter, and … Continue reading

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The Breeze – April 27, 1911 – Page 4

The Baptist church was transformed into a bower of beauty last Wednesday night, with white and green in honor of the wedding of two of De Funiak’s most popular young people, Miss Florence, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading

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The Breeze – October 27, 1910 – Page 4

Dear Breeze: Will you kindly allow space to chronicle the sad death of one of Walton County’s best citizens. James P. Laird was born and reared in this county, was 60 years old and was one of Walton’s best farmers … Continue reading

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