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The Breeze – November 21, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of November 21, 1901.) “The first white frost of the season was here Saturday morning.” We ponder the same question now: “Wonder why a thoroughly good … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 14, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of November 14, 1901.) “John Chisholm has moved here from Caryville, and has a position with Burruss Cawthon.” Freeport correspondence: “A false alarm of fire was … 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 19, 1935

Davis Held for Manslaughter CORONER’S JURY RECOMMENDS HOLDING THE YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF DOROTHY JONES. Complying with the request of the coroner’s jury, a grand jury has been summoned, to meet on Thursday morning to investigate matters … Continue reading

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The Breeze — September 12, 1935

Girl, 14, Killed by Pistol Shot DOROTHY JONES, DAUGHTER OF LOCAL CREDIT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION HEAD, MEETS INSTANT DEATH, MONDAY. At the request of State Attorney E. Dixie Beggs, Sheriff M. H. Prescott arrested Jeff Davis, Tuesday afternoon, on a first … 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 – May 9, 1912 – General News

Happenings in our Neighboring Villages Pleasant Hill Miss Daisie L Foreman, of Perate (sic), Ala. is spending a few days with her Uncle, WA Jernigan. Riley Bass, who has been working at JN Booths leaves for his home in Ala., … Continue reading

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The Breeze – October 26, 1911 – Pages 1 & 2

WEDDINGS     HUGGINS-HOLLIS (p. 1) (BRUCE) Married: At the residence of J. J. Ward, last Wednesday night, Mrs. Nancy Hollis and Mr. J. H. Huggins. They left Friday for quite an extended trip north. We wish them a happy … Continue reading

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The Breeze – July 6, 1911 – Page 1

“The Honeymoon Route to the Gulf.” The following telegram which was sent to the DeFuniak delegates at Moultrie last Friday created no little amusement when read by Mr. Storrs, in his argument before the committee: “All the world loves a … Continue reading

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The Breeze – December 15, 1910 – Page 1

Mr. [Royal Watters] Storrs and Miss Lily A. Downer, were married at the first Christian church in Pensacola last Thursday morning, Rev. Thomas Lennox officiating. The only guests were Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Storrs left … Continue reading

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