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The DeFuniak Herald – January 29, 1914 – General news

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

GENERAL NEWS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Knox Hill News (1)

Hon. W.C. McLean confined to his room for a few more days with la grippe
Mr. H.E. Wickersham brought Messrs. Perry and Harvey Henderson of DeFuniak down to his farm Monday, they are preparing to move their families here soon
Dr. Bertrem was called to our town on professional business Saturday
Miss Ida Ray of DeFuniak Springs spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks here
Dr. Lowery of Ponce de Leon was called to see Mrs. M.P. Rushing Saturday
Mr. &Mrs. C.A. Campbell were shopping in Ponce de Leon Friday
Mr. N.A. McLeod of Red bay passed through en route home Saturday night after having been to DeFuniak to take his civil service examination
Mr. Jerry Sutton of Ponce de Leon spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends here
Rev. R.Q. Barker of DeFuniak passed through Sunday to Red Bay where he preached that day and night
N. Gillis and son Angus spent Monday night at the County Hub
Callie Bowden of Beach Grove was in our burg Saturday on business
M.P. Rushing had a log rolling and clearing last Thursday
Mr. Carmen of Lockhart, AL is making preparations to build his farm here
P.D. McDonald of Pleasant Valley was a business visitor here last week
D.C. Morrison of Arcadia was in the surrounding vicinity last week cordially inviting us to work the road this week
Mr. Angus Gillis and Miss. Sallie Ray visited Ponce de Leon Saturday evening
S.G. Ward and Albert Adkison of Red Bay made a business trip here Friday
Jim Stewart and family of Beach Grove were guests of M.P. Rushing and family Thursday
Two candidates from Knox Hill are expected in the coming election
J.A. Gomillion spent last week at Miller’s Ferry and Bruce
General Spencer was an unusual visitor here Sunday
Rev. Griffin was in Mr. Harrell’s place in our mail route Saturday
M.P. Elmer transacted business in Ponce de Leon Tuesday
G.C. Gomillion called in Westville on Monday

Dorcas (1)

Uncle Alex was doing business in Deerland Monday
Allen Hart and Rev. W.P. Brunk drove to DeFuniak Monday, did their shopping, attended business and returned the same day. Allen says he likes the good roads
Work on the Parsonage is progressing nicely
J. Matthew Miller and little daughter Lula visited DeFuniak Monday
Miss. Maggie Coley, accompanied by Mr. Sutton of Laurel Hill, were at church here Sunday
Mrs. P.M. Griffith and son Arzo were shopping in DeFuniak Monday
Farmers are getting land ready for spring crops
Mr. Elijah Bowdoin of Pink, AL, who recently purchased the Durham property, has moved his family here and expects to open a store soon, which is much needed and appreciated
Mr. A. McDonald left Monday for Eucheeanna where he expects to spend a few days visiting relatives
J.M. Miller has planted a number of fruit trees this season and expects to plant more

Local News (1)

Mrs. F.E. Brawner, of Pensacola, arrived last Saturday to visit her friend, Mrs. D.L. Campbell
Dr. Harley Cawthon is now located in the sanitary and completely equipped dental office in the north room of the Photo building, and having discontinued his trips to Freeport, will hereafter devote his entire time to practice here
Miss. Katie Walter, a niece of Mrs. Hunt, who is stopping with Miss. Mollie Richardson on the Circle, arrived last week from St. Louis, Missouri to spend a few weeks
Miss. Sarah Beal, of Miamisburg, Ohio arrived last week to visit her friend, Mrs. Hunt, who is stopping with Miss. Mollie Richardson on the Circle
Mrs. A.W. Dannelly of Glendale passed through our city last Tuesday en route to Mobile for business
Mr. & Mrs. Ed McCraken of Point Washington, were in town last Saturday

Local News Continued on Page 2

Mrs. D.H. King left yesterday morning for Clintonville, Al to visit her mother, Mrs. Joe Sawyer, who is quite ill
Miss. Mary Richardson is expected home tomorrow fro Evergreen, AL, where she has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. S.M. Northcutt
The tourists are having a meeting at the Alpine Park this afternoon from 2:30-5. We hope that all the people of our little city will join them and make them feel at home
Mr. & Mrs. James are pleasantly located at Mrs. Sue Gillis’
Miss. Grace Brown, who has been nursing a patient at Bonifay, expects to return to DeFuniak this week.
The many friends of Mrs. Catts are glad to know that she is able to be up and around the house after her long illness of several weeks
Mrs. John Cameron, of Pensacola, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Sue Gillis, returned home last week.

Local News Continued on Page 4

Mrs. F.M. Neel, of Union, was in town last Thursday visiting her sister, Mrs. John M. Laird
Mrs. D.W. Haskew, and son, Lawrence, are visiting relatives this week in DeFuniak Springs and Ponce de Leon – Florala News Democrat
Messrs. W.F. Meigs and Howard L. Cawthon, of DeFuniak Springs were in the city a short while last Monday morning – Florala News Democrat
Mrs. & Mrs. White, of Lakewood, arrived last week to visit their son, J.A. White and family for a few days
Mr. L.H. Nelson of Ponce de Leon was in town last Saturday on business
Mrs. Edney, of Florala, AL, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. J.C. Walden, Sr. returned to her home last Saturday
Mrs. Brocks, of Brockton, AL, who has been here visiting her mother, Mrs. J.C. Walden Sr. returned to her home last Saturday morning
Mr. Baldwin and family of Pensacola moved here and are occupying A.F. Paderick’s residence on Live Oak Avenue
Miss. Ruth Davis, of Marianna, arrived last Friday night to spend a few days with her friend, Miss. Susie May Walden
Mr. Wilkes, of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Saturday on business
Mr. Neel McLeod, of Red Bay, was in town last Saturday visiting friends
County Commissioner, Hermon Bludworth, of Argyle, was in town last Saturday
Rev. West, of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Saturday on business
Miss. Steptoe Campbell, who is a teacher at the Industrial School, spent last Saturday with her friends, Mr. & Mrs. H. Thornber at Bide-a-Wee
Mrs. Jewel Adams, of Paxton, was in town last Saturday on business
Mrs. Davis, of Chipley, who has been visiting her brother, Mr. D.F. Wooten and children, left for home last Saturday
Mrs. J.C. Douglas, of Argyle, was in town last Saturday visiting relatives
Mr. Frank Wilkes, of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Saturday on business
Miss. Cebelle Green visited friends at Ponce de Leon last Saturday
J.W. Pool, of Lucedale, Mississippi, visited this section last week with a view to locating here. He has gone to DeFuniak for a visit but may return here – Panama City Pilot
Mr. & Mrs. Sturdevant, of Crown Point, Ind. Arrived last Saturday to visit their daughter, Mrs. John Prescott
J.C. Smith of Glendale, was in town last Saturday on business
Mrs. Martin Buskin, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Jones, left for her home in Pensacola last Saturday night
Miss. Jimmie Lou Burkes, who is teaching in Crestview, was in town last Saturday visiting her parents
Mrs. L.P. Campbell left Wednesday for Marianna to visit her brother, Mr. Guss Lewis and family
Mr. R.P. Winslett visited Dorcas last Friday in the interest of the Telephone Company
Mr. & Mrs. B.H. Sutton and children of DeFuniak visited Mr. Sutton’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Sutton, at this place last Saturday and Sunday – Laurel Hill News
Miss. Corine Mickler, of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Saturday visiting friends
J.D. Anderson of Argyle was in town last Saturday on business
Mr. Cleve Prescott of Milligan was in town last Monday visiting relatives and friends
Mr. & Mrs. Dannelly left last Sunday for Samson, AL to visit their daughter, Mrs. W.S. McDuffie, who is quite ill
Mr. A.D. Smith, of Marion, Indiana, arrived last Sunday and is stopping at the Walton Hotel
Mr. & Mrs. H.W. McConnell of Rock Hill were in town last Monday visiting relatives
Miss. Ida Ray visited home folks at Knox Hill last Sunday
Mr. Charlie Henderson of Ponce de Leon was in town last Saturday on business
Mr. C.H. Gordon visited his parents at Gordon on Sunday
Mr. Mapoles, editor of the Laurel Hill News was in town last Saturday visiting friends
Miss. Lottie Alford, who is here attending Palmer College, left last Saturday for Chipley to visit her mother
Misses Margurette and Nanye McFadden, of Louisville, KY, arrived last Monday and are stopping at the Walton Hotel.
Mr. F.E. Brawner, of Pensacola, who has been here visiting Dr. D.L. Campbell and family returned home last Sunday night
Mrs. Powell and children, of Crestview, who have been here visiting Mrs. Powell’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Campbell, returned to her home last Sunday night
Miss. Ada Campbell, who is teaching at Campbell’s Rest, was in town last Sunday visiting her parents
Mr. G.W. Keen Jr., of Mossy Head, was in town last Saturday on business
Miss. Flora McLean visited her parents at Eucheeanna last Sunday
Mrs. C.E. Hewett and daughters visited Mr. Hewett at Antioch last Sunday
Mrs. Matthew Miller of Dorcas was in town last Monday visiting friends
Mr. & Mrs. W.D. McLean of Argyle were in town last Sunday visiting their niece, Mrs. W.K. Jennings
Mrs. Griffith and children, of Dorcas, were in town last Monday visiting friends
Rev. Sanders left last Friday for the North in the interests of Palmer College
Miss. Irene Brown, of Red Bay, who is here attending the Industrial School, left last Monday morning to visit her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.N. Brown for a few days
Messrs. E. Murphy, J.W. Wilkerson, Alex Wilkerson, W.M. Henly, of Glendale, were in town last Monday on business
Messrs. John Levin and J. Laird, of Union, were in town last Monday on business
Mr. J.B. Alford, of Alaqua, was in town last Monday
Allen Hart, of Dorcas, was in town last Monday on business
Mr. Bowden, of Knox Hill, was in town last Monday on business
Mr. Fate Bell, of Knox Hill, was in town last Monday on business
Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Davis of Deerland, were in town last Sunday visiting friends
Mrs. Ousley, of Notasulga, AL, arrived last Thursday to visit her daughter, Mrs. D.E. Burkes
Mrs. J.T. Richardson and son, who have been visiting relatives in Pensacola, returned home last Monday
Mr. W.J. Henderson and son, of Luanna, were in town last Monday on business
The W.C.T.U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Johnny Richardson next Tuesday February 3 at 3 P.M. All members and those interested are invited
The A-Muse U postponed its opening from last Friday to this Friday – January 30, from 6 to 10 PM at the Hotel Walton
Mrs. J.E. Clark and baby, of Mossy Head, were in town last Tuesday visiting friends
Mr. T.P. Andrews, a prosperous merchant of Ponce de Leon, was in town last Tuesday on business
Mr. J.L. Edwards of Glendale was in town last Tuesday on business
Mr. L. Smith, of Mossy Head, was in town last Tuesday on business
Sheriff Bell and sister, Miss. Mattie, visited their parents at Eucheeanna last Tuesday
Mr. D.R. Moore, a prominent merchant of Laurel Hill was in town last Tuesday on business
Mr. W.S. Shepherd visited Deerland last Tuesday on business
Mr. D. Haskill, of Laurel Hill was in town last Tuesday on business
Mr. A.F. Bullard visited Pensacola last Tuesday
Mr. W.F. Graves visited Pensacola last Tuesday on business

Notices/Announcements

Notice (2)
- In Circuit Court of Walton County, First Judicial Circuit of Florida
- T.M. McConnell vs. J.A. Myers Company, a corporation
- Corporation is required to appear on or before the rule day in April, 1914
- Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court
- D. Stuart Gillis, Solicitor for Plaintiff
Call for Special School Tax District at Dorcas, FL (2 & 4)
- Election will be held at Dorcas to decide whether or not to create a special school tax district
- J.M. Mirler, T.A. McCallum, Wilkes Powell, Managers
- Done by order of the Board of Public Instruction, J.E. Bowers, Chairman, Dan. Tratman, Secretary
Notice (2)
- Mary J. King, Administratrix of the Estate of W.M. King, deceased, will apply for final discharge from administratrix duties on January 15^th at the offices of the Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (2 & 4)
- J.M. Bell, Sheriff
- Sections of real estate for sale due to a court case involving Star Cooperate, B. Boothe, C.D. Powell and R.A. Bell
- Terms of sale cash, deeds at cost of purchase
Tax Notice (4)
- A.D. Gillis, Tax Assessor of Walton County, and James A McLean, Tax Collector of Walton County, will be assessing taxes for 1914 at the following times and places
- Glendale on February 4, Darlington on February 5, and Gaskin on February 6
Notice of Publication (4)
- U.S. Land office at Gainesville, FL
- Berry Morrell of Mossy Head, FL on February 8, 1909 made a homestead entry sered No. 05125, has now filed notice of intention to make 5 year proof to establish claim before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at DeFuniak Springs on March 10, 1914
- Claimant names as witnesses C.D. Meigs, S.R. Richardson, J.W. Richardson, and F.M. Turner, all of Mossy Head
- Henry S. Chubb, Register
Special Master’s Sale (4)
- Real Estate auction will be held on March 2, 1914 as a result of the case between J.W. Wilkerson, complainant, and S.F. and Amanda Rice, respondents
- D. Stuart Gillis, Special Master in Chancery, will conduct the auction
Notice (4)
- John W. Barnett, guardian of the estate of Rudolph Barnett, Mabel Barnett and Gertrude Barnett, minor children of the late Ada Barnett, will apply to Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County, for leave to sell at a private sale sections of real estate in the interest of the minor children
- D. Stuart Gillis, Guardian’s attorney
Notice for the Application for tax deed under Section 8 of Chapter 4888, Laws of Florida (4)
- L.F. Campbell, purchaser of tax certificate
- Witnessed by Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County, FL
Petition to the Honorable School Board of Walton County (4)
- Taxpayers are calling for the creation of a sub-school district, the Argyle Sub School District
- Signed by TS Merritt, CK Anderson, DW Vaughn, CM Bishop, JF Bishop, MG Whitton, WD McLean, JD Nobles, JR Crenshaw, Henry Casty,, Hermon Bludworth
- By order of the Board of Public Instruction, Walton County, D.N. Trotman
Announcements (4)
- L.H. Cawthon announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Walton County
- Miles Warren announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Walton County
- J.E. Wooten announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Walton County, subject to the Democratic Primary of June, 1914
- J.A. Richbourg announces candidacy for the office of County Commissioner for the Fourth District of Walton County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 29, 1914 – Article Excerpts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Bradley Land (1)
- Book review/summary of “The North Pole and Bradley Land” by Mr. Edwin Swift Blach
- “an energetic attempt to rehabilitate the character of Dr. Frederick Cook” and prove he may have been the first to reach the north pole after all
- Cook’s discovery of a land he calls, “Bradley Land” can by confirmed by future explorers
- Cook’s claims can’t be disproved, so Blach concludes they must be true
Chautauqua: A Great Educational Rally (1)
- Will be held March 5, 6, and 7, according to the resolution passed at a meeting held by the teachers of West Florida and Superintendents of the counties
- 300-400 teachers expected Thursday and Friday, and 1000 on Saturday
- Opportunity for teachers to meet and exchange ideas
- Hon. Henry Houck will be a speaker, he has been prominently connected to educational matters of the State of Pennsylvania for 30 years and is a friend of Dr. Byron W. King and Mr. Bruce
- Dr. Byron W. King will also speak, he is very popular at education rallies and has spoken at more than 100 events over the past 40 years
- Mr. Crane of Mississippi will be conducting work on the development of the child mind, “Child Psychology”
- Lectures on “Child Labor” and “Progressivism” will be given by Gertrude Valdemar
- Chautauqua orchestra, soloists and readers will perform
- Walton county schools will close so teachers can attend, but will be paid for the days off. Other West Florida counties considering closing as well
- Special rates available for teachers at hotels and boarding houses, and all West Florida teachers will receive a complimentary ticket
- For more information contact D. Trotman, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Walton County, FL
- Program of events printed below
Graceful Act (2)
- Glen Saint Marry Nurseries gave a ½ price discount on Satsuma orange trees to the Thomas Industrial Institute and made Miss. Steptoe Campbell a gift of 42 ornamental trees and shrubs for the institute
- It was a graceful and much appreciated gesture
Cawthon State Bank (2)
- The January edition of the Southern Banker included a positive description of the new Cawthon State Bank building
- The banking room is the handsomest in West Florida, and the new building is both bank and office
- The business began in 1908 as W.L. Cawthon private bank, incorporated in April, 1913, deposits are now $125,000
- W.L. Cawthon is founder and president, Chas. H. Gordon is vice-president, and Howard L. Cawthon is cashier
- New building is floored with mosaic tile, has marble baseboard surmounted by wainscoting of dark oak, perfect lighting and ventilation; the vault, safe and other safekeeping equipment are of the latest and most modern designs
This New Medicine Saves You Money (2)
- Local druggists make money off the drug business, but not because they enjoy people suffering. They want to cure it.
- They don’t recommend cure-alls, or believe they even exist
- They understand many people get small wages, so they don’t want them spending more than they have to, and when they’re sick and stop working they don’t get any wages.
- To prevent missed work and the loss of pay, Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is recommended. It is a remedy for feeling word down, and prevents illness from taking hold
- Rexall is a preventative medicine, it slowly builds up strength and health, is a real nerve food tonic, builds good blood, strong muscle, good digestion
- Contains hypophosphites, which tone the nerves, and pure olive oil, which nourishes the nerves, blood, and entire system
- Pleasant to take, no alcohol or habit-forming drugs
- Satisfaction guaranteed or money back
- Only available in this area at the DeFuniak Drug Co. for $1.00
Church Directory (1)
- Listing of location, events and times for local churches
- Methodist Church
  - C.S. Talley, pastor
- Baptist Church
  - Rev. Sidney J. Catts, pastor
- Presbyterian church
  - Rev. Lynn R. Walker, D.D., pastor
- Universalist Church
  - Rev. Thomas Chapman, pastor
- Episcopal Church
  - Rev. A.C.S. Smith, rector

[Contributed by Emily Petroskey]

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 29, 1914 – Advertisements

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 22, 1914 – General news

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GENERAL NEWS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notices/Announcements

Misses Eola & Nora Powell of Dorcas entered DeFuniak High School (1)
Mr. W.J. Davis, of Deerland, was in town last Friday on business (1)
The Big Store has been improved by a new coat of paint and a new sign on the west side of the building (1)
Notice (1)
- Mrs. W.C. Winsborough of Kansas City, Mo., the Superintendent of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will pass through DeFuniak Monday on her way to Gainesville to organize the Synonical of Florida
- She will stop in DeFuniak to address the ladies
- All women of all denominations are invited to hear her speak at the Presbyterian Church next Monday at 3:30
Announcements (1)
- L.H. Cawthon announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
- Miles Warren announces candidacy for Treasurer of Walton County
Local Blurbs (2)
- Pensacola Evening News went bankrupt, the Herald hopes for financial recovery
- The usual diversity of opinion is holding up a decision regarding the paving of Baldwin avenue
- Shorthanded week at the Herald has resulted in a “shy” news week
- The Herald refuses to publish material under fake names, “you do not need to come and ask up to ‘daddy’ your rot”
Notice (2)
- Of application for tax deed under Section 8. Of Chapter 4888 of the Laws of Florida
- By Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court of Walton County
Call of Special School Tax District at Dorcas, Florida February 14, 1914
- Election will be held at Dorcas to decide whether or not to create a special school tax district
- J.M. Mirler, T.A. McCallum, Wilkes Powell, Managers
- Done by order of the Board of Public Instruction, J.E. Bowers, Chairman, Dan. Tratman, Secretary
Apportionment of Funds (2)
- Lists the balance, amount paid and amount due to the Walton County Tax collector
- Funds Listed: General Revenue, School Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, Fine and Forfeiture, Sub-School District Fund, Polls, Special Road and Bridge District no. 1
- Lists the tax years of 1911, 1912, and 1913

Glendale (2)

Superintendent Trotman passed through Friday evening en route home from Gaskin where he had been on a visit to the school.
Miss. Etta Davis of Pleasant Grove visited our vicinity last week
The sing at Mr. Ealum’s Tuesday night was well attended and enjoyed. Miss. Florence Turner of Ealum was a charming guest of some of the young folks here last week.
Mr. W.A. Underwood has enlarged a plantation by purchasing part of the Gressett place
Glendale W.O.W. camp was well represented at the unveiling at Sandy Creek Sunday
If you desire information as to the widowers here, just ask some of the girls
Commissioner McCullough has brought out one of the new road machines and expects to find its fitness on some of the roads
Mr. Dan Harper returned Saturday from a visit to relatives in Alabama

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 22, 1914 – Article excerpts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

Article Excerpts

The Grand Jury (1)
- Requests discharge after fulfilling duties at the winter term of the Circuit Court
- Addressed to the Hon. J. Emmet Wolfe, Judge of the First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in and for Walton County
- Inspected public business matters in the Court House and County Jail: officers in the court house keep records and papers well-ordered, recommends a suitable vault be provided for the county tax collector to safeguard against fires; the county jail is in order and prisoners are well-kept
- Poor farm inspected and in good condition, but $56 per month is insufficient to provide enough care for severe inmates, especially the invalids, recommends $10 per person per month, and with 7 inmates, they need $70 per month. Some invalids need medical attention, two were kept together in a small room with a foul odor, and they should be separated. Three additional comforts needed- 3 bed sheets, 3 pillow slips and 1 chamber should be provided by the Board of County Commissioners at once
- Signed Allen L. Hart, Foreman, W.F. Hall, Clerk
Gary, Indiana Has A Unique School System (2)
- School hours from 8-5 (longer than average public school)
- Teaches plumbing, painting, tinsmithing, carpentry, wall papering, tool making, and cabinet making; and for girls classes taught in sewing, millinery, music, house decoration, washing and ironing, dishwashing, cooking, dressmaking, stenography, library work, etc.
- Desks replaced with lockers, few text books because students learn by doing, regular physical examinations given
- Reading, spelling, geometry and other typical academic subjects are taught by games
- Children don’t skip class because they are interested in their work, it’s a combination of play and study
- Girls and boys take practically the same courses and have the same advantages.
- In the manual training department, everything is done for a practical purpose, i.e. the higher grade boys make furniture for use in the school and at home
- William Wert, formerly of Blufftown, Indiana, is the Superintendent
In Memoriam (2)
- Mrs. Melvina Banfil is recognized by the members of the Ladies Library Association for years of service and good works
- She was a charter member of the association, served as both president and librarian, a mainstay of the association.
- Her later years were clouded by loneliness and misunderstandings of failing intellect
- The Association also mourns the loss of the Hon. Wallace Bruce, an honorary member and contributor to the collection
- Mrs. N. Manning, President; Pearl E. Stanley, Secretary

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 22, 1914 – Advertisements

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – General news

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GENERAL NEWS

Glendale (2)

Mr. Jasper Underwood returned to resume work as a barber at Pinckard, AL
Messrs. A.W. Dannelly, Jon Ealum, H.M. Hanna attended the play at DeFuniak
Mr. Dukes and Miss Olive Henderson of Gaskin visited Sunday
There was a gathering of young folks at Mr. Heath’s Saturday night
Mr. McKinnon of DeFuniak passed through Wednesday on his way to Geneva
Mr. W.M Smith and Miss Flowers Underwood shopped in DeFuniak Saturday
Dr. King filled his regular appointment here Saturday
Miss Florence Turner of Ealum visited Saturday
Many people from Glendale attended the singing at Pleasant Grove on Sunday

Eucheanna (2)

Many young folks enjoyed the singing at J.D. Howell’s Saturday night
Miss Flora McLean of DeFuniak spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks
Mr. Kenneth Garrett of Freeport spent part of last week here
Mr. Jim McLean and Tom Kirkland were in DeFuniak Saturday
Mr. McKinnon Campbell spent part of last week here with his son, G.D. Campbell
Mrs. Dennis Brown of South Port visited here last week
Mr. L.E. Laird and his wife spent Saturday night with Mr. Walker Howell and his wife
Mr. Bob McLendon and family visited McLendon’s father Saturday night and Sunday
Mr. John Kirkland spent Sunday with his brother at Rock Hill
Mr. Spurgeon Lindsey went to DeFuniak Sunday afternoon
Mr. J.M. Bell and his sister, Miss Mattie, were here Friday
Mr. G.D. Campbell spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks in DeFuniak
Mr. Curry Douglass of Pleasant Ridge was here Tuesday night

Local News Items (4)

Mr. W.J. Davis, of Deerland, was in the city Monday
Mr. L.L. Shaw, of Crestview, was a business visitor Monday
Mr. J.E. Ward, of Crestview, was in the city last Monday
Mr. J.H. Owens of Alaqua, was a business visitor in the city Saturday
Mr. M.E. Savage of Crestview was in the city the first of the week visiting family
Mrs. S.E. McConnell and children of Deerland, were in town last Monday visiting relative
Sheriff Bell and his sister, Miss Mattie, visited Ponce de Leon Saturday
Mr. Robert McCallum of Eucheeanna was in town last Saturday on business
Mrs. W.R. Stafford and children, of Bristol, arrived last week, children will attend school here
Mr. Hal Richardson left last Monday for Caryville for a few days on a combined business and pleasure trip
Mrs. J.H. Cameron, of New York City arrived last Friday and is stopping at the Walton Hotel
Mr. J.C. Walden, Jr. returned from Dothan, AL last Saturday where he had visited on business
Mrs. Beatty Whiddon of Dothan, AL arrived last Sunday to spend a few days visiting
Mr. G.D. Campbell of Eucheeanna passed through last Saturday on his way to Crestview where he spent Sunday with friends
Mrs. Cook and daughter, Miss Gardener left Monday for Marianna where they will take charge of the Millinery store they purchased there
Messrs. John G. Ward, W.A. Ward, Grady Ward, J.J. Ward Sr., and A.M. Gainey of Bruce were in the city the first of the week to attend circuit court
Mr. W.J. Wikerson, of Glendale, was here Monday
Mr. F.M. Bell of Eucheeanna was here Friday on business
Mr. Will Permenter, of New Home, was here Saturday
Mr. Wash Kennington of Ponce de Leon was here Saturday
Mrs. M.M. Morrison returned Saturday from Eucheeanna where she had been visiting relatives
Miss Bessie White returned from Bonifay Tuesday after spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. L.E. Bowers and daughter, Miss Vida Bell of Crestview were here Friday visiting friends
Mrs. Bud Sellars arrived in the city the first of the week from Ponce de Leon on a visit to relatives
Messrs. J. Gomillion and P.D. McDonald of Pleasant Valley were business visitors in DeFuniak the front of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley McCaskill left Saturday for De Land to spend a few days with Mrs. McCaskill’s parents
Mr. Marvel Warren of DeFuniak Springs was a guest of the San Carlos Saturday and will return today- Pensacola Journal
Mrs. Chas. F. Turner of DeFuniak who has been spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. L.L. Aymard has returned home- Pensacola Journal
Mr. and Mrs. L.J Catlin and son, Jas. Arrived last night from Ravenna, Ohio and will spend the remainder of the winter as guests of Mrs. Catlin’s brother, Mr. A.L. Beach
Mr. R.H. Kenebrew of Athens, GA who has been here on a business and pleasure trip received a message last Monday that his uncle was quite ill and returned home that night
Messrs. Henry Collingsworth, M.E. Savage, Cleve Dannelley, Wash Dannelley, J.L. Edwards, B.G. Bell, John Bell, J.M. Herring, Lee Martin, Robert Bell, Joe Harrison, A. Justine, of Glendale were courting in DeFuniak Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sawyer of Clintonville, AL who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. D.H. Kline returned home last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer have a host of friends who are always glad to welcome them
Mr. D.E. Murphy of Glendale spent Saturday in the city
Mr. J.J. McCaskill spent Sunday in Tallahassee
Mr. Jack Bell of Glendale was here Friday
Mr. Harvey Bozeman of Bruce was in the city the first of the week
Uncle Bud Balkom and son, Joel, of Union were in the city Tuesday
Mr. Andrew Prescott of Brewton, AL is in the city visiting his father
Mr. Eugene Ward of Red Bay was courting in the city the first of the week
Mr. J.F. RIchbourg of Crestview was in the city the first of the week
Mr. J.D. Russ, a naval stores man, of Freeport, was a business visitor to DeFuniak Tuesday
Mr. & Mrs. Oglesby of Ohio arrived last week, occupying Mrs. C.A. Landrum’s cottage
Mr. Jake Bishop arrived Monday from Washington, Iowa, and will spend the winter here with Mr. Dee Work and family
Mrs. Homes of Arkansas arrived last Friday on an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Butler
J.J. McCaskill and son, Kenneth, of DeFuniak springs passed through here Thursday on their car en route to Tallahassee- Florida Free Press
Mr. J.D. Anderson of Eucheeanna was here Saturday
Mr. Joe Daniels of Florala was here Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mouldin of Pensacola arrived in the city this morning
Dr. G.P. Rose, of Deerland, was in town last Monday on business
Miss. Fero Head is expected to return tomorrow from Carl, GA where she has been visiting
Mrs. C.E. Hewett and daughters visited friends in Ponce de Leon last Sunday
Miss. Sarah Jenkins will leave in a few days for home in Macon, GA
Mr. Clark Williams of Marianna entered Palmer College Friday
Misses Susie Hamby and Tisha Stokes of Falco, AL have entered Palmer College
Miss. Mary Richardson left this morning for Evergreen, AL to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. J.M. Northcutt
Mr. G.W. Laird of Glendale visited relatives here Friday
Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Alford of Alaqua were here Saturday
Mr. Carl Vinson left last Monday for Georgiana, AL
Miss. Ida Ray visited relatives at Ponce de Leon Saturday
Mr. Ernest W. Campbell of Laurel Hill was a business visitor in DeFuniak Monday
Mr. G.B. Smith of Knox Hill was transacting business in the city Monday
Miss. Iona Campbell is visiting her sister, Mrs. W.O. Brawner in Pensacola this week
Mr. Herman Bludworth of Argyle was a business visitor here Tuesday
Uncle Pink Ward of Red Bay was a welcome visitor to our sanctum Monday
Col. W.W. Flournoy returned Friday night from a business trip to points in Mississippi
Mrs. W.S. Grossette and son of Glendale were here Friday
Mr. Charles Edwards of Kirkland, AL were in town last Monday on business
Mrs. Burruss Cawthon will entertain a number of her friends this evening at a party of “500”
Mr. Wm. Blue of Hilton, GA arrived Monday and will spend a few days here visiting
Mr. T.E. Britton of Cedar Falls, Iowa is in the city on a visit to the family of Dee Work
Messrs. H.J. Reddick and J.J. Thomas of Freeport were business visitors in the city the first of the week
Miss. Maggie McDonald of Argyle spent Tuesday in DeFuniak as a guest of Mrs. W.K. Jennings
Mr. Alvin Gillis and cousin, Miss. Thelma Gillis visited their parents at Knox Hill last Sunday
Mr. D.E. Richardson left last Monday for Tallahassee on a business & pleasure trip
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Knepper and daughter, of Napoleon, O? arrived in the city Friday and will spend the winter here as guests of J. Knepper
Mrs. J. Sowell of Pensacola will arrive in a few days and will spend some time here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chipley Campbell
Mrs. L.P. Campbell entertained a number of her friends with “500” last Thursday evening. Dainty refreshments were served and all report a pleasant evening.

Euchee Valley (5)

Rainy weather at the time of writing
Mr. & Mrs. H.H. Stewart visited friends in DeFuniak Monday
Mrs. L.M. Threatt and son are visiting relatives at Esto this past week
Ernest Day visited friends at St. Paul on Wednesday and Thursday
Mr. Will Hannon and family of Westville visited relatives the better part of the week
Mr. & Mrs. J.V. Campbell were pleasant visitors in our little town Sunday
Mrs. Lawrence and children of Falco, AL have been on an extended visit to Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Day
Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Morrison visited relatives in Eucheeanna Sunday
Mrs. Alice George and daughter of Pensacola are visiting Mr. & Mrs. David George
Professor W.M. Smith of St. Paul visited Thursday
Mr. Charles Jacobs, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. L.M. Threatt has returned home to Esto
Miss. Martha Morrison, who is teaching at Svea, is spending the Christmas holidays visiting home folks
Mr. W.L George of Apalachicola spent last week here visiting his father Mr. David George
Professor J.H. George of Sneads, FL is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. David George
Quite a number of our young people attended the Laird-Howell wedding at Eucheeanna last Wednesday evening
J.D. Campbell, Dan Anderson and Jim McLean of Eucheeanna attended Sunday school here Sunday afternoon
Professor Malcolm Morrison is spending the holidays visiting home folk
Jim Stewart and family of Knox Hill visited H.H. Stewart and family Saturday and Sunday
N.A. McLeod and children of Red Bay visited Mr. & Mrs. David George Tuesday
Henry Crawford and wife of St. Andrews have been visiting relatives in our community for the past two weeks
Ealcom Morrison spent the latter part of the week visiting friends at Sandy Creek
L.E. Laird and wife visited relatives in Eucheeanna Sunday
Sanders Douglass, Alwin Gillis and Dan Ray of DeFuniak passed through here Sunday afternoon

Pleasant Valley (5)

Misses Lizzie Hunt and Blennie Miller of DeFuniak accompanied by Curry Douglass of Pleasant Ridge attended the minstrel here Christmas night
Christmas passed off quietly here, “Old Mr. Liquor” wasn’t heard from very much
Quite a few improvements are being made in our vicinity, such as building houses, putting in phones and opening up farms
Misses Thelma and Katie Gillis who are two of Knox Hill’s belles, J.A. Gillis, and J.A. Ray were here in attendance of the minstrel last week
W.M. Smith of Glendale is here spending the holidays with his parents
Sherriff Bell was down our way one day last week
W.M. Smith accompanied by Prof. M. Morrison of Arcadia spent the last weekend at Pleasant Grove

Notices/Announcements

L.H. Cawthon (2)
- Announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Walton County
Miles Warren (2)
- Announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Walton County
Dr. & Mrs. G.P. Morris and Mr. James Nipe visited Ponce de Leon last Saturday (2)
District Registration Officers (2)
- Knox Hill, Norman Gillis
- Eucheeanna, G.D. Campbell
- Sandy Creek, W.J. Howell
- Darlington, Angus Green
- McDade’s, B.F. Cockcroft
- Yellow River, W.A. Campbell
- Dorcas, W.A. McCallum
- Alaqua, Mack Trotman
- Niceville, B.P. Edge
- Portland, H. Jernigan
- Freeport, D.E. Douglass
- Red Bay, J.R. Brown
- Bruce, J.J. Ward
- Crestview, J.A. Richbourg
Petition (3)
- To the Honorable School Board of Walton County
- Taxpayers are calling for the creation of a sub-school district, the Argyle Sub School District
- Signed by TS Merritt, CK Anderson, DW Vaughn, CM Bishop, JF Bishop, MG Whitton, WD McLean, JD Nobles, JR Crenshaw, Henry Casty, DN Trotman
Notice (3)
- Everyone is invited to attend a basket supper at the Gaskin school house on Saturday, January 24^th at 7 PM, given for the benefit of the Gaskin Public School
Notice to Creditors (3)
- Claims against the Estate of J.D. McCrimmon, deceased, must be present to W.A. McCrimmon in DeFuniak Springs, claims may be mailed or given to his attorney, H.L. Grace
Notice (3)
- Mary J. King, Administratrix of the Estate of W.M. King, deceased, will apply for final discharge from administratrix duties on January 15^th at the offices of the Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (3)
- J.M. Bell, Sheriff
- Sections of real estate for sale due to a court case involving Star Cooperate, B. Boothe, C.D. Powell and (illegible) Bell
- Terms of sale cash, deeds at cost of purchase
Petition (3)
- For special tax district, Dorcas, FL to the Honorable School Board of Walton County, FL
- Signed, JM Miller, WA McCallum, JN Boothe, LA McSwain, WG Miller, JW Bolton, IW McSwain, E Paul Hart, MP Hart, A McDonald, Allen L. Hart, JD McCallum, A McCallum, HD McCallum, WD McCallum, VP McCallum, Joseph Water, TA McCallum, AW Powell, WW Spoon, BB Baldwin, CH Powell, PM Griffith
- Ordered by Board of Public Instruction, DN Trotman, Secretary
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (5)
- J.M. Bell, Sheriff
- Sections of real estate for sale due to a court case involving Star Cooperate, B. Boothe, C.D. Powell and R.A. Bell
- Terms of sale cash, deeds at cost of purchase
Sheriff’s Sale (5)
- Case levied in favor of the Zimmerns against J. McDaniel
- J. McDaniel’s property will be sold at public auction

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – Obituaries

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

OBITUARIES

Deaths (5)
- Mrs. M. Banfill
  - DeFuniak Resident
  - Died yesterday
  - Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM this morning at the Presbyterian Church
- Father Hinton
  - Spent winter here 2 years ago with his son and daughter, stayed with Mr. & Mrs. George F. Carden
  - Died Saturday at home in Marianna at about age 90
  - Body passed through DeFuniak en route to his old home in South Dakota
- Mr. John C. Page
  - From Sherman, NY
  - Spent past several winters in DeFuniak with wife, Mrs. Page
  - Died last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Sue Gillis from an attack of heart trouble, had a history of slight attacks prior to coming south
  - Body carried to Sherman for interment

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – Article excerpts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

Article Excerpts

The W.O.W. Unveiling (1)
- Monument to S.B. Padgette will be unveiled at Sandy Creek church, January 18, 1914 at 12:30
- Submitted by Duncan Wilks, Clerk Camp No. 46, W.O.W. Ponce de Leon
Spring Term Circuit Court (1)
- Circuit Court convened last Monday with Judge Wolfe and Solicitor Stokes
- Attorneys and defendants attempted to delay with excuses of family illness, the death of a dog, and general unpreparedness until the judge lost his temper, then things progressed
- Grand Jury: Allen Hart, J.B. Miller, C.R. Reddict, J.T. Jenkins, J.E. Thomas, J.B. Morrisot, S. Preacher, J.J. Thomasot, P.D. McDonald, W.F. Hall, W.J. Casson, E.V. Infinger, G.W. Harrison, J.D. Alford, Noah Adams, Willie Edge, John Hobbes, Allen Senterfitt
- The editor served on the jury and apologizes for any delays in the Herald this week, full proceedings to follow next week
Commissioners (1)
- County commissioners met last Monday, still in session at press time, business thus far as follows:
- D.D. Collingsworth allowed a reduction on a lot in Glendale of $60
- Citizens’ petition for a change in the road between Eucheanna and Knox Hill granted, overseer’s pay of $3 rescinded, will now receive $2.50/day for work on the road
- $75/Month ordered to be paid to deputy assessors for not more than 2 months at a time
- A.L. Anderson may change the DeFuniak and Portland road, moving it, as long as it doesn’t cost the county and the new road is in good condition
- Petition for Oak Grove Road granted
- New precinct, No. 23, created, with voting place in Argyle
- All deputy registration officers to be paid 25¢ per name registered, when registration doesn’t exceed $4 that amount is allowed for services
- Road overseers appointed, listed by district number

D.C. Morrison & Jason Adkinson
Amzie Pryor and W.R. Turner
Not yet decided by Mr. Meigs
J.W. McSwain & W.D. Locke
John Pate and W. H. Taunton

$100 donation will be made to Thomas Industrial Institute
Creation of a new road ordered to intersect Red Bay and Eucheanna Rd
“Hub” Allen Dead (2)
- D. Herbert Allen, president of the West Florida Press Association died last week in El Paso, TX, where he had travelled in hopes of improving his health
- He once had been the publisher of the Milton Gazette
The First Gun (2)
- Mr. L.H. Cawthon, “Uncle Hutch,” is a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Walton County, he is an old citizen, well known and a good, solid man
- Miles Warren (young Miles) is also a candidate, has experience in the office of the Circuit Court
- An inspector examined various buildings last week to find the best location for a new post office
Radium and Cancer (2)
- Dr. Howard A. Kelley of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Dr. Robert Abbe of NY are conducting clinical experiments to test the effects of radium as a curative agent in superficial cases of cancerous tumors
- Providence, RI Journal reports mixed results
- New York Globe comments on the high market value of radium and U.S. dependence on European labs, suggests the Wilson administration should withdraw all lands of the public domain believed to contain radium-bearing ore for the people’s good, making radium available to all who need it
- “The use of radium in the field of medicine is only in it’s infancy, and no man can foresee it’s possibilities”
- Miami Metropolis Article
Miss Campbell Entertains (2)
- Saturday evening Miss Lane Campbell hosted a 6:00 dinner party, pink & white color scheme, 5 courses served
- Guest list included: Christian & Flora Gillis, Catherine Walker, Marguerite Sowell, Kate McSween, Ruth Wyle, Mr. Hall Richardson, Mr. Ralph Campbell, Mr. Arthur Noble, Mr. Malcom Morrison
At the Universalist Church (2)
- Rev. Thomas Chapman will preach on Sunday morning on “Sin Against the Holy Spirit” and “Eternal Life” in the evening
Small Blaze (2)
- Dr. Simmons’ woodshed caught on fire last Tuesday afternoon called out fire department and caused lots of excitement, but only the woodshed was damaged
How To Make War
- War is evil, full of atrocities against everyone including women and children
- Huerta of Mexico sent a force into the northern states of Mexico with orders to destroy and devastate in order to deprive his enemies of the means to support a war against him.
- Should the US intervene? “Huerta may be a tyrant but he is president of Mexico til he can be put down,” let Mexico sort itself out, according to the Times-Union
From Everywhere (3)
- DeFuniak has a large population of people not originally from the area
- At the Bible class social last Thursday evening, those present were from: Alabama- 7, Ohio- 6, Illinois- 4, South Dakota- 2, Florida- 2, Mississippi- 1, Wisconsin- 1, West Virginia- 1, Michigan- 1
- The 1 Floridians present were children born in DeFuniak of northern parents
Sentiment & Science (3)
- Discussion of Euthanasia, the physician’s right to provide a painless death to relieve the suffering of an incurable disease, at the patient’s request
- Justifying it would mean that the doctor declaring someone incurable has to know absolutely everything in the world about medicine, and discoveries are constantly being made, so a disease that is incurable could soon be made curable if the patient lives long enough
- Times-Union article
Palmer College (3)
- The college has two literary societies
- One meets in the society hall in the sought wing of the boy’s dormitory, is called the Amelian
- Mr. Ralph Campbell is president, the Amelian meets every other Saturday night at 7:00
- The goal is to bring all students closer together socially and to instruct and aid them in overcoming stage fright
The Age of Belief (5)
- Skeptics and Agnostics used to be respected and listened to, especially the skilled orators for the questions and discussions they could evoke
- Outspoken critics have disappeared, criticism of Christianity has become unpopular and a sign of poor intelligence
- The Bible is read amongst a wider audience and Christian teachings are more practical and applicable, this is an age of belief
- Miami Metropolis Article
Union Service (5)
- High attendance at Union services at the Methodist Church last Sunday
- Speakers: Rev. Mr. Tally, Rev. J.J. Catts of the Baptist Church, Dr. L.R. Walker of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. D.F. Ellisor of Alabama
- Humorous comparison of Catts and Tally to “Jeff and Mutt”
Palmer College (5)
- Winter term begins Tuesday at 8:30
- Principal Mr. Kemper has fully recovered from the illness that incapacitated him during the whole fall term
- New set of pianos for music students
- Miss Jordan expected to have student recitals soon, a possible faculty recital may be put on for the public around February 1^st
- Two new tennis courts built under the direction of Mr. H.L. Painter, there may be a tennis tournament in the spring
- New department of expression and physical culture added this year, well-received
Poem by Berton Brales (5)
- “If” – After Kipling – A Long Way After

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 15, 1914 – Advertisements

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

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