1925 Feb 5– John Campbell Douglass 80 yrs died at his home in Argyle Wednesday of last week. He was born on Nov 11 1845? in Walton Co Florida. He entered the Confederate Army when a very young man and service until end of the war. On Nov 25 1880 he was married to Miss Jennie Gillis. To them were born 3 children, Gillis, Mary G & Curry Douglass. Curry died when one year of age, the other two, Gillis Dougass and Mrs J S Gaston (Mary G) live in DeFuniak Springs. After 13 yrs of marriage Mrs Douglass died and Mr Douglass married the second time to Miss Mary McDonald on May 28 1901 who survived him. Mr Douglass died Wednesday Jan 28 1925, burial at Euchee Valley church. Survivors are brothers, Angus, H A, D E and William Douglass; sister Mrs Jas A McLean. Services were held Thursday at the Valley Church.
A C Bullard died in Stedman, N C. He was 75 yrs and married Miss Jennie Strickland, daughter of the late Hector Strickland and to the union was born 9 children, all of whom with his widow survive him. A F, H H, J W, and Dr John B Bullard, Mrs A B Watson, Mrs D R Culbreth, Mrs L J Alderman, Mrs J C Bryand & Miss Retta Bullard. Interment at local cemetery at Stedman.
Twelve people were killed and three wounded: died as a result of blast at the Newport Plant in Pensacola. Explosion on Saturday resulted in instant death of 12 employers and serious injury of 8 others, 3 of whom have since died, bring the deaths to 15. Killed were, Walter H Watson; Warren Eldridge; Edward Eldridge; Robert H Whitcomb; Robert H Whitcomb; D M Baggett; R M Hammack; S E Faulk; R L Calhoun; Frank Moran; Charles Hunter; G Carter; J A Stockman. The last 5 being Negroes, 3 others Charles M Hammack, Charles Allison & Peter Henderson have since died.
*1925 Feb 12– Mrs Sarah Reisinger 77 yrs died last Thursday at home of her son GA Reisinger of this city. Survivors are 5 sons, one sister & one brother, George Stanton of Bay Village, Ohio. Her daughter in law, Mrs B J Reisinger of Elyria Oh has been here and sent remains back Elyria on Friday where services were conducted last Monday with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, in the family mausoleum next to body of her husband who predeceased her two yrs ago.The Reisinger’s were winter visitors from 1907.
Mrs J Q Spencer passed away Feb 1st at home of her son, Rev. A E Spencer, with whom she lived. The body was conveyed on the 5th to the evening train and shipped to Georgia accompanied by her son, where interment was made in the family plot at Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ga. She was 85 yrs of age and for past 13 yrs made her home with only son. Several foster children Mrs J M Harden, Mrs F M Marrow, W Spencer Way, and Rev. Edgar W Way also survive her. (second obit) Mrs Susan Ann Spencer, who before her marriage to John Quarterman Spencer was Susan Ann Way and was born at Walthoursville, Ga. on Nov 11, 1839. Her husband and only brother served in CSA thru the war. Mr Spencer was a teacher in city schools at Savannah & Flemington Ga before his death in 1890. She lived with her brother and reared his 4 children along with her son. Another child died in infancy.
Mrs L R Lathinghouse died Wednesday Feb 18, about press time.(Breeze Obit) She had a stroke on Feb 1, having celebrated her 70th birthday a few days before. Services today with interment at Magnolia. Mrs Lathinghouse had been twice married, both husbands preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Eli Sutton and 5 sons, John, B.C, & George Davis, Claude & Ross Lathinghouse; a daughter Mrs Elle Meshaw.
*1925 Feb 19– Mrs Nannie Cawthon Bowers, passed away Feb 16 at home of her brother L H Cawthon. She was daughter of the late Col. & Mrs W J D Cawthon and was born in the old Cawthon homestead in this county on Apr 25 1861. On Dec 16 1880 she mar John L Bowers at the home of her parents. Her young husband died and was buried on Apr 25 1882, her 21st birthday. Services on Tuesday with interment in Magnolia. Mrs Nannie Bowers was survived by 3 brothers L H, J B, A C; and 2 sisters Mrs J P Allred and Miss Missouri Cawthon.
‘Pistol Pete” J. E.Bowdoin, federal prohibition officer was shot and killed Monday north of Caryville on Wright’s Creek. Bowdoin learned a party would be coming down the Choctawhatchee with a cargo of liquor, he stationed a party of officers along the route.The moonshiners, it is alleged opened fire and he returned it, killing Bernie Harris instantly and wounding Sumpter Harris. Harvey Walker was wounded and his death is expected daily. One shot from the boat kit Bowdoin between the eyes, killing him instantly. Bowdoin was origianlly from Bradentown, but resided in Tallahassee where he is survived by a wife. Services were held Wednesday last week at Tallahassee. At the deceased’s request he was buried in his KKK robe and the organization exhibited its esteem and sympathy with a large cross of pure white flowers. (2 weeks of articles) FYI – Sumpter Harris & Harvey Walker improving in health. Coroner’s Jury fail toplace the blame.
Bullie Prescott, 50 yrs and life-long resident of Walton, passed away at his home north of Glendale Sunday Feb 15th. Services on Monday and interment in Lime Springs cemetery. Survivors are parents, wife and eight children, two of whom are married; and four sisters and five brothers. Some ten days ago, Mr Prescott fell from a wagon load of hay but did think his injuries serious. While plowing the day after his fall, he discovered a severe pain in his side, that he was injured internally.
Floyd Collins, the man buried in a cave in Kentucky was found Monday. His body was wedged under the rocks which dropped and entombed him 17 days before. Rescuers partially freed Collins from his living tomb in Sand Cave.
*1925 Feb 26– Mrs C A Stanley passed away the home of her son, C A Stanley Jr at Millville on Saturday in the 84 year of life. She leaves an aged husband and four living children. “Aunt Margaret” as she was known was buried in Magnolia cemetery Monday.
Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson
