The DeFuniak Herald – January 8, 1914 – General news

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

GENERAL NEWS

Eucheeanna (1)

  • Mr. D.W. McLean and wife visited parents on Sunday
  • Mr. A.D. Ray and wife of Rat Head visited here this past weekend
  • Miss Annie McLean returned Monday from DeFuniak
  • Mr. John Campbell of Antioch was here Sunday
  • Mr. Jim McLean visited DeFuniak
  • Mr. Spurgeon Lindsey was in Ponce de Leon Sunday
  • Jeanette Campbell, teacher at Chipley, spent last week with home folks
  • Mr. Eugene Ward visited his sister in Opp last week
  • Rev. R.Q. Baker filled his regular appointment here Saturday & Sunday
  • Young folks attended a dance as Chas. McDonald’s on Wednesday
  • Jim McLean and Tom Kirkland attended Sunday school…. (damaged)

Glendale (2)

  • School opened Monday after 2 weeks vacation
  • W.M. Smith of Ponce de Leon returned to teach Monday
  • Dr. Methenia of Samson made a professional call here Sunday
  • Miss Dora Underwood and brother Beachum returned Sunday after spending holidays with relatives in Alabama
  • J.L. Sullivan is building a new addition to his house for his brother, M. Sullivan, who moved here last week
  • W.J. Howell made a business trip to DeFuniak Monday
  • Mr. Clark of Opp, AL moved his family here last week in to the Straugh cottage
  • Messrs. Opryor & Keel of Ponce de Leon were business visitors here last week
  • Mr. Holloway of Opp visited last week
  • Sam Smith of this place purchased a part of the Gres?eth Plantation and expects to move there soon
  • Mr. J.F. Howell expects to leave this week to visit relatives in Live Oak
  • Jasper Underwood of Pinkard, AL is visiting home folks
  • D.E. Murphy and W.A. Underwood were business visitors to DeFuniak Monday
  • Hardis Greene of Ponce de Leon made a short call here Sunday

Locals (2)

  • J.L. McLean, of Eucheeanna, was in the city Tuesday
  • Mr. J.A. Richbourg was a business visitor to the city Tuesday
  • Mr. Angus McKinnon of Geneva, AL, visited relatives in the city Tuesday
  • Mr. A.R. Hemingway made a business trip to Pensacola the first of the week
  • Mr. B.F. Cockcroft of Paxton visited friends in DeFuniak Saturday
  • Dan McLeod of Florala visited relatives in the city Saturday
  • Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Meigs of Bristol are in the city visiting the family of W.F. Meigs
  • W.M. Smith of Pleasant Valley visited the city Saturday
  • Mrs. W.L. Cawthon and niece, Miss Maud Saunders, visited friends in Pensacola Saturday
  • W.A. Underwood was a business visitor in the city from Glendale
  • Mrs. J. Ed Ellenberg and daughter, of Atlanta, GA, are in the city visiting Mrs. O.A. Werson
  • Mr. T.H. Edney, who as been visiting her mother, Mrs. J.C. Walden, Sr. left last Monday night for her home in Florala
  • R.E. Barnes and family, of Glendale, have moved to town and are occupying J. McCullough’s residence on the south side of town

 

Notices/Announcements

  • Notice (2)
    • Superintendent of Registration S.C. Drake requested the paper to state that the registration book will be open for the registration of voters at his place of business on Eighth Street until the first Monday in March
  • Notice for the Application for tax deed under Section 8 of Chapter 4888, Laws of Florida (2)
    • L.F. Campbell, purchaser of tax certificate
    • Witnessed by Chas. H. Gordon, Clerk Circuit Court Walton County, FL
  • Notice (2)
    • Mary J. King, Administratrix of the Estate of W.M. King, deceased, will apply for final discharge from administratrix duties on January 15th at the offices of the Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County
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The DeFuniak Herald – January 8, 1914 – Article excerpts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

Article Excerpts

  • A Tribute From A Friend (1)
    • A poem written for the recently deceased Hon. Wallace Bruce
    • By S.M. Terry
  • Hon. Wallace Bruce (1)
    • Extended Obituary/Biography for Wallace Bruce
    • Never recovered from a stroke of paralysis
    • Died January 2 at home on Wright Ave
    • Funeral held Sunday January 4 at 2 PM in Chautauqua auditorium, lay in state from 12-2
    • Service conducted by Rev. A.C.S. Smyth, Rector of Episcopal Church, Eulogy given by Rev. R.Q. Baker, Emma Dawdy Sesoms of Bonifay sang “My Ain Countrie,” Union Choir sang, prayer by Dr. Lynn Walker, then interment at the city cemetery
  • A Case of “Grip” (2)
    • The editor is sick
  • Occupations That Cure (2)
    • Consumption is rare in tanneries
    • Shepherds are very healthy, doctors suggest strong odor of sheep has antiseptic quality
    • Men working at gasworks are generally free of diseases of throat and chest, especially whooping cough and influenza
    • Copper miners never had typhoid
    • The atmosphere of turpentine factories cures/prevents rheumatism
    • Preparing/Selling lavender cures neuralgia, headaches, nervous breakdowns, anemia
    • Smell of printer’s ink prevents consumption and yellow fever
  • The Play (2)
    • The play, “Miss Busby’s Borders,” will begin at 8 o’clock
  • Class Social (2)
    • Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday school will have a social meeting tonight in the basement of the church, all members invited
  • Local Blurbs (2)
    • John M.C. Stocton is cutting a considerable swath over in East Florida and stranger things than his election may happen
    • Pay poll taxes and register, anticipating a “pretty hot little political scrap this year”
    • Expecting a new candidate for county offices
    • Vol. 1 No. 1 of Malone Messenger ahs been printed by editor John Harris, positive review given
    • Mrs. Laggett of the Pensacola Journal’s Circulation department visited the city and reports that the Journal’s subscription here is growing nicely
    • More tramp printers exist now than have been seen since 1898, avoid P. & A.
    • Section on Frank Mayes’ campaign for governor.
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The DeFuniak Herald – January 8, 1914 – Advertisements

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

ADVERTISEMENTS

  • First National Bank (1)
  • W.E. Parish & Co. (1)
    • Grand Closing Out Sale
  • Cawthon State Bank (1)
    • Reinstalled electrical alarm system
  • John M. Laird, Family Groceries (1)
    • New Store Room in Cawthon State Bank Building
  • J. Conrad Scott, Piano & Organ Tuning & Repairing (2)
    • Will Return February 18th
  • Burke & Stanley Insurance (2)
  • Palmer College and Academy for Boys and Girls (2)
    • Rev. Lynn Walker, D.D. & Prof. W.M. Kemper, Principal
    • Located in DeFuniak Springs, Seat of Winter Chautauqua, highest altitude in Florida, no malaria, unprecedented health record
    • Well equipped school buildings, two dorms, careful oversight, moderate expenses
    • Devoted distinctly to genuine happy home life, thorough education and character building through personal attention and competent instruction
    • Departments: Elementary, Music, Art, Elocution, Physical Culture, Gymnasium, Outdoor Sports- Tennis, Baseball, Baseball(?)
    • Enrollment increased last year 78%
  • Dixie Auto Shop (2)
  • Dr. E.L. Townsend, Dentist (2)
    • White Patronage Solicited
    • Crown & bridge work a specialty
  • H.L. Grace, Attorney at Law (2)
    • Will practice in all courts except criminal law in Walton County
  • Dr. Raborn & Dr. Bertrem, Physicians & Surgeons (2)
  • Uncle Tebe Cawthon (2)
    • Selling Satsuma & Grapefruit Trees
  • S.A. Cawthon (2)
  •      —- Nicely furnished rooms for rent on Crescent St.
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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1, 1914 – General news

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

GENERAL NEWS

Glendale

  • Miss Dora Underwood and brother, Beachman, left for AL for the holidays
  • Miss Spann and 2 daughters were visiting and departed for their home in Hartford, AL on Sunday
  • G.W. Keene of Mossy Head passed through
  • J.H. Laird of West Bay visited Sunday
  • Rev. J.D. Alford filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday
  • Perry Balkom & family of Mulville spent the holidays here
  • Mrs. Wint Moore and children spent Christmas here with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Smith
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Edwards of Sandy Creek visited last week
  • W.A. Underwood went to Hacoda on Sunday
  • Dr. Harley Cawthon of DeFuniak visited one day last week
  • Jasper Underwood of Pinckard, AL is expected to arrive this week
  • Married- December 28, 1913 Ella Bishop & Aubry Bell, at the home of the bride’s parents, only a few relatives present, Rev. J.D. Alford officiating
  • Married- December 28, 1913 Annie Bell Murphy & Frank Howell, accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Howell
  • Professor Charles Kemper left for Atlanta Monday night after filling in for his brother on the faculty during illness

Local News Items (1)

  • Pink Ward reported Monday that he had trapped over 100 skins this season, including 6 otter
  • Mr. H.E. Wickersham visited friends in Marianna on Sunday
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Gillis left for their home in Pensacola last Saturday night
  • Calvin Johnson returned from a business & pleasure trip to Panama on Sunday
  • Mr. W.T. May recovered after confinement
  • Mrs. E.F. Johnson returned from Florala on Monday, spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Pickens
  • Mrs. J.M. Robinson returned Saturday from Pensacola after spending Friday and Saturday with his son, Fred
  • Mr. H. Thornber visited friends in Marianna last Friday
  • Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Turner spent Christmas with Mr. Turner’s parents at Mossy Head
  • Mr. Harvey Turner spent last Thursday with his parents at Mossy Head
  • Mr. Murray Cawthon had been visiting his parents here; he returned to Falco, AL on Friday
  • Mr. Douglas Catts came from Montgomery, AL to spend Christmas with his parents here
  • Mr. & Mrs. C.P. Deyo of Clyde, OH are visiting for the winter with Mr. & Mrs. Chas. H. Gordon
  • Mr. W.M. Smith of Pleasant Valley visited the city yesterday
  • Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Shine left Wednesday for their new home
  • Mr. Eugene Ward of Beech Grove was visiting friends here Saturday
  • Miss Annie Donalson left Monday to visit relatives at Panama
  • Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Grace of Mooretown visited friends and relatives here last week
  • Middle of Christmas week was cloudy and “blue”
  • Mr. R.W. Stinson, a prominent farmer of the Argyle neighborhood visited the city Monday
  • Dr. Thompson went to Pensacola Monday to visit his nephew
  • Mr. J.J. Laird visited from Glendale
  • Mr. Archie Ray of Rat Head visited Saturday
  • Miss Christian Neal of Union visited DeFuniak Saturday
  • Mr. Barnes of Bullard’s Still was a business visitor in the city on Saturday
  • Mr. John Wooten & Mr. Joseph Wooten of Glendale were in DeFuniak Saturday
  • Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Hobbes left Sunday for Atlanta with their little daughter
  • Mr. W.L. Thomas of Pensacola spent Christmas in the city with Dr. D.L. Campbell and family
  • Miss Nellie Jones, visitor of Miss Jennie Jackson at Vernon, returned home Monday
  • Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Walden Jr. left to visit relatives in Enterprise, AL last Friday
  • Mr. & Mrs. M.O. Brawer, visitors to DeFuniak, returned home to Pensacola on Monday
  • Miss Myrtle Nipe, visitor of Mrs. Cleveland, her sister, left Tuesday for Barth, FL, where she will resume her schooling
  • Mrs. J.T. Miller and children are visiting relatives in Bonifay
  • Mr. W.C. McLean of Knox Hill was in town Sunday
  • Mrs. J.H. Long of Ponce de Leon visited the city Saturday
  • Miss Ida Ray and her brother Dan visited relatives in Knox Hill for Christmas
  • Mr. Gordon Stubbs of River Junction spent Christmas in the city with his mother
  • Mr. Frank Hughes of Florala, AL visited friends in the city Saturday
  • Mr. Claude Meigs returned from Florala Saturday
  • Walter Drake lost a valuable dog from poison last week
  • Regular service will be held at the Universality church next Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM
  • Santa Clause appeared Wednesday at the Universalist Church at 4 PM
  • Mr. W. Woodruff left last Sunday for his home in Norfolk
  • Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Powell returned to their home in Crestview after spending the holidays here
  • Mr. McAllister will be moving to Mooretown next Wednesday
  • Young people of DeFuniak enjoyed a hayride last Friday night out to the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Seacrest, at the McQuarrie home
  • Miss Ethel Gardner, stenographer of 1 year with the Charles W.F. Turner Real Estate Agency, spent Christmas with relatives in Huntsville, AL
  • The cabbage crop for the year has begun to grow

 

Notices/Announcements

  • Notice (2)
    • Mary J. King, Administratrix of the Estate of W.M. King, deceased, will apply for final discharge from administratrix duties on January 15th at the offices of the Hon. W.E. Parish, County Judge of Walton County.
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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1, 1914 – Article excerpts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

 

Article Excerpts

  • An Augury (2)
    • Superstitions dwindling in the area, but 1914’s New Year’s Day is hoped to be a harbinger of a year of happiness and prosperity
  • Water For The Cemetery (2)
    • The Herald calls for a water service to be installed at the cemetery
    • Supported by Mr. Wickersham of the Cemetery Association
    • Expected cost of $250 by unnamed source
  • A Shallow Grave (2)
    • Hugh Prescott discovered a shallow grave in the colored section of the cemetery, reported it to Marshal Wester
    • Improper burial posed a health risk and attracted flies
  • Memorandum (2)
    • The Herald received the customary annual memorandum book sent out by Cawthon State Bank with 1914-1915 calendars, listing county officials, U.S. Presidents, recipes and an atlas
  • A Mean Trick (2)
    • W.T. May’s cold “Sike McDonald” killed and ate the Christmas Turkey
  • Notice of  Sheriff’s Sale (2)
    • The properties of L.V. Laird and H.C. Davis will be sold at public outcry at the DeFuniak Courthouse on Monday, January 5, 1914
  • Good Showing (2)
    • Luanna, FL, December 31, 1913 Letter to the Editor from J.W. Henderson
    • 2577 Bales of cotton ginned in 1913 as of December 13, showing progress when compared to the 1613 bales ginned up to December 13 in 1912
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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1, 1914 – Advertisements

Posted on May 21, 2012 by WCGS

Contributed by Emily Petroskey

 

ADVERTISEMENTS

 

  • Cawthon State Bank (1)
    • Reinstalled electrical alarm system
  • DeFuniak Drug Co (1)
    • School supplies available
    • Sterling silver and Parisian ivory novelties, Murphy’s Chill Tonic
    • Registered pharmacist will fill doctor’s prescription
  • Dr. Harley Cawthon (1)
    • Moved to north room of photo building
  • K.J. Hank, house & sign painter, paper hanger, (1)
  • L.H. Cawthon (1)
    • Selling 2 horses
  • Davis & Wickersham (1)
    • Selling car load of horses at the DeFuniak Market on the 17th
  • Mrs. D.W. Burke, Rooms to Let (1)
  • Buckeye Laundry (1)
  • J. Conrad Scott (2)
    • Piano & organ tuning & repair
    • Will return from Pensacola on February 18th
  • Burke & Stanley, Insurance Policies (2)
  • John M. Laird, Family Groceries (2)
    • New store room open in the new Cawthon State Bank Building
  • Dr. Raborn & Dr. Bertrem, Physicians & Surgeons (2)
    • Freeport, FL, Office in J.J. McCaskill Building
  • H.L. Grace, Attorney at Law (2)
    • Room 9, McCaskill Block
    • Practices in all courts except criminal in Walton County
  • W.T. Bludworth, Attorney at Law (2)
    • Solicitor in Chancery, practice in Supreme and lower courts of Florida and in U.S. Courts
  • Munn & Co, NY Patents (2)
    • Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyrights
  • Rev. R.J. Ross (2)
    • Offers nice monument or gravestones for an attractive price.
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The Breeze – June 27, 1912 – Publication notices

Posted on May 14, 2012 by WCGS

PUBLICATION NOTICES

 

 

Notice of Publication

Robert Russ, of Argyle; HD #37517 for N ¼ of SW ¼, SW ¼ of SW ¼ and NW ¼ of SE ¼ Sec. 18, T1N, R18W, to make final proof12 June 1912; wit.: R?? Simmons of DeFuniak Springs, ?? , Grimes McNeil, James Fletcher, Richard Manning, all of Freeport

 

Walter MCNeil of DeFuniak, HE #07173 for NW ¼ of NW ¼, Sec. 20, T3S, R18W to make final proof, 1 August 1912; wit.: Lonie Slay, Dan Trotman, A?? Slay, Riley Slay all of DeFuniak; Henry Chubb, Register

 

Phillip Redrick of Santa Rosa, [very hard to read]to make final proof on Lot 1 Section ??, T3S, R20W; witnesses: Albin Anderson, JR Oakley, AR Oakley, StephenW Materson, all of Santa Rosa; Henry Chubb, Register

 

Willis Howard, of DeFuniak Springs, HE #37457 for N ? of NE ¼, Section 28, T3N, R20W; to make final proof 18 July, 1912; wit.: Matthew Nowling, Richard Henderson, John Cawthon of DeFuniak Springs & John Fields of Mossyhead, Florida; Henry Chubb, Register

 

William D Jones HE #07085 for E ¼ of NW ¼ & W ¼ of NE ¼, Sec. 2, T1N, R19W to make final proof 17 July;  wit.: Alex Anderson, Billie Donaldson, Perry A Jones, HA Jones, all of DeFuniak Springs; Henry Chubb, Register

 

Another announcement under this heading

JW Gladwell & MG Murphy dissolve their business Gladwell and Murphy; Gladwell will continue in business

 

 

Contributed by Mary Ellen Wexler

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The Breeze – June 27, 1912 – Political announcements

Posted on May 14, 2012 by WCGS

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Notice of Special Master’s Sale [This bankruptcy is connected with that of the Boggy Mill and has several notices in the paper which should be read in their entirety by anyone with ties to EV Crawford, wife Kate or any of the names listed below]

Lands to be sold 1 July to satisfy Bankruptcy of Consolidated Land & Lumber and TL Grant, Trustee; on section of which is known as the KT Whitmire land; another has a 20-year lease to Garnier’s Naval Stores Co. for Turpentine still quarters; Mill and fixtures on Boggy Bayou, bought of Mr. Eden; fixtures from Boggy Mill Co. & gasoline Launch “Marie;” D Stuart Gillis, Special Master; WW Flournoy, Atty. For Plaintiff [portions of this sale describing other lands lie on other pages of this newspaper and are of much interest to those studying the history of the area]. Others named in the suit are SS Spence and Mary his wife, DP McKenzie and Louise his wife, EV Crawford and Kate his wife of Boggy Mill Corp. & WK Hyer, Jr. Trustee and TL Gaunt, Trustee in Bankruptcy for Consolidated Land & Lumber

Notice of Special Master’s Sale

Foreclosure in favor of RM Cary against AD Morrison & wife, Flora C., ME Clark trustee, MM Morrison & Chrissie his wife and AD Morrison guardian for MM Morrison. Sale to be held first Monday in July 1912; AG Campbell Special Master; Blount, Blount & Carter Attys for Plaintiff

Notice of Special Master’s Sale

JB Jenkins & TH Earley partners vs. JA McGowan; McGowan’s items to be sold 1 July; D Stuart Gillis Spec. Master; Campbell & Son Atty for Complainant.

 

Contributed by Mary Ellen Wexler

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The Breeze – June 27, 1912 – Obituary

Posted on May 14, 2012 by WCGS

Mrs. Minerva Chapin McLane died at her home in DeFuniak Sunday morning about ten o’clock. Fairly long obituary, but no information of interest to researchers – St. Agathas church, Odd Fellows mentioned; “leaves 2 sons & 2 daughters-in-law, grandchildren . . .”.

 

Contributed by Mary Ellen Wexler

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The Breeze – June 27, 1912 – General news

Posted on May 14, 2012 by WCGS

GENERAL NEWS

 

 

Gossip by our Correspondents That May or May Not Interest You

 

Niceville

  • BH Sutton left Friday for Crestville and Laurel Hill
  • Dr. Strong of Freeport was here to see Mrs. Edge, Thursday night
  • Mrs. BP Edge has been ill for the past few days but is improving
  • Mrs GW Allen is visiting her cousin Ms. (sic) JM Jordan at Garnier’s this week.
  • WF Hill of Garniers spent a few days at the Rocky Ranger Station
  • Mrs. JL Heath has been very ill for the past few days but is improving
  • M/M RE Nathy (sic) have daughter, born Sunday June 16
  • JH Tison returned Tuesday on the Launch Viola from visit to home folks in Savannah
  • DP McKenzie, BP Edge, JS McKinney went to DeFuniak on business, Sunday, Mr. Edge returned on Monday

 

Eucheeanna

  • Mrs. PV Lindsey is still very sick
  • RL McLendon & family spent the day here Sunday
  • Cassy Davis of DeFuniak was at the sing here Sunday night
  • John & Campbel Morison of Arcadia, were here Saturday night
  • Miss Sarah Ann Casewell is visiting her sister Mrs. Davis at Freeport this week
  • M/M Herman Bludworth visited at Argyle Saturday night and Sunday
  • M/M Albert Lindsey , children and Frank Buihannan (sic) of DeFuniak spent Sundy here
  • M/M Philip Garrett hosted party, Saturday night

 

Pleasant Valley

  • Ezra Moore of Moores’ was at the sing Saturday night
  • Mason Rushing, Leon Reeves and WM Smith were at Ponce de Leon Saturday
  • Miss Mary Gomillion has recently returned from a visit to relatives at Caryville
  • Rev. Peacock has postponed prayer meetings for a few weeks
  • MK Rushing purchased a site in Ponce deLeon from GB Smith on which to put a swa mill
  • Granpa & Granma Reeves of Hartford accompanied by Miss Howell, visited their sons Bascom & Leon here, last week
  • Alex May’s son of Douglas’ Cross Roads regularly bring corn to be milled here
  • Douglas’ Cross Roads – picnic to be held July 3 (southwest of Ponce de Leon, near home of Angus Douglass)

 

Knox Hill

  • Mrs. Senn of DeFuniak visited relatives here last week.
  • Angus McKinnon & Ned Beattiie passed through her Friday
  • WH Elmer of Lynn Haven is visiting relatives here this week
  • JA Gillis visited his grandparents near Ponce de Leon Sunday
  • JA Ray & JA Gillis visited Caryville Saturday
  • Rev. Langley of Bartow, Fla., preached here Monday night
  • Robert Bell & family visited Mrs. MP Rushing last week
  • Miss Kate Gillis & brother Alwin left this morning for the big picnic in Florala
  • M/M Elmer and Miss Salie Rey on business in Ponce de Leon, Monday
  • Alwin Gillis & Casy Davis of DeFuniak visited friends and relatives here Sunday
  • LE Laird & Curry Douglas attended sing Friday night at Knox Hill Academy
  • County Solicitor Campbell reminds county residents that selling of non-necessary items on Sunday is not allowed
  • FQ, Tervin’s mill near Bearhead burned last Thursday evening; loss estimated at $1,000
  • Captain Stinson of Company KFST of DeFuniak Springs organized  a squad, here. Joined: Will Talbot, Robert Davis, Cecil Miller, Rue Tew, Armor Johnson, H Kates, CE Miller, JH Dixon, Price Hickman, Howatd Cox, P Allen, Ed Allen, Will Allen,Horace Dixon, Claude Hollis – Bonifay Advertiser

 

Teacher Assignments

  1. Gaskin – Louis Blount, Dollye King
  2. Paxton – JJ Hathaway, Beatrice Cawthon, Effie K McDonald
  3. Clear Springs – Alma Recket, Bessie McGhee
  4. Laurel Hill – JT Hathaway, Minnie Tippin, Mrs. AL Coleman, Neta Campbell
  5. Ebenezer – Ezra Moore
  6. Magnolia – WF King
  7. Campton – WT Brannon
  8. New Harmony – Kate Gillis
  9. Glendale – Misses FE Gillis, Mary McKinnon, Christian McKinnon
  10. Mossy Head – Minnis Bragg
  11. Silver Springs – Jimmie Lou Burks, JA Gillis
  12. Crestview –  Jimmie Lou Burks
  13. Mt. Olive – Louisa Tappan
  14. Iona – Stealle Preacher, Thelma Gillis
  15. Pleasant Ridge – Frank Miles
  16. Antioch – Annie McDonald
  17. Arcadia – Pallie  Miles
  18. Pleasant Valley – Miss Eppa Jones, Will Wooten
  19. DeFuniak Springs (grammar grades) – Sexton Johnson, Irene McSween. Flora E Gillis, Mary V Boyle, Dollye King, Ruby McConnell, Christian McKinnon
  20. Alaqua, No. 1 – Joe McKinnon, Rae Ackley
  21. Steele – Howard Thalimer
  22. Eucheeanna – Christian Gillis, Harvey Biddle
  23. Mossy Bend – Minnie Tippin
  24. Alice Creek – Callie Ward
  25. Svea – Aubrey Stephens, Lillian Stephens
  26. Boggy – Ross Brown
  27. Portland – CL Trotman, Irene McCallum
  28. Natural Bridge – Malcolm Morrison
  29. Freeport – Lee Smith, Annie McDonald, Ada Campbell, Jennie Campbell
  30. Black Creek – Fena Yent
  31. Seven Runs – Ola Miller
  32. Dorcas – Willie Dowling
  33. Moores – Mabel Moore
  34. Rock Hill – WL Hurst
  35. Beach Grove [sometimes spelled Beech – Ed] – Jeanette Campbell
  36. Juniper Bay – Sarah E Ray
  37. Attica – Ina Kennedy
  38. Sardis – Mrs AG Wyatt
  39. Hulion – Tillman Clifton
  40. Basin – Crma (sic) Mickler
  41. Deerland – Mary V. Boyle
  42. Indian Creek – Laura Beck McConneell (sic)
  43. Darlington – two months, EHS Beall
  44. Pleasant Hill – Ebin Burlison
  45. Tioga – Cleveland Prescott
  46. Ceutral (sic) – Ada Campbell
  47. Union – Minnie Kennedy
  48. Argyle – Christian McDonald
  49. Halford – L Ross Baker
  50. New Home – Minnie Kennedy
  51. Stella – Maggie Colie
  52. Campbell’s Rest – Minnie Bragg, two months
  53. Pond Creek – Nettie Oman
  54. Gum Creek – Evie Oman
  55. Chestnut – Nettie Oman

 

Colored Schools

  1. Macedonia – Lottie M Wilson
  2. Oak Grove – Grant Campbell
  3. Bruce Creek – Sarah R. Jones
  4. St Johns – Eldest McCray
  5. DeFuniak – Grant Campbell, Beulah Joyner, Evana Gipson
  6. Cedar Grove – EP Sanchez
  7. Black Ranch – ML Clay
  8. Poplar Springs – Maude Thomas
  9. McDuffie – Birdie Moore

 

Major Cawthon & Lt. Cawthon of the 3rd Battalion along with; Sgt Richardson, & Pvts. Fisher, W Cawthon & C Ward, Sgt Bradbury, Corp. Hall & pvts. Ackley and Spence left Saturday for at the annual target shoot at Black point; LT Kennedy will join them

 

Local News

  • Dave Vaughn of Ponce de Leonwas here Monday
  • Charles Campbell was up from Freeport last week
  • M/M Herman Bludworth of Eucheeanna were here Monday
  • BP Edge was here from Niceville on business, Monday
  • Ducan (sic) Wilks of Ponce de Leon was here on business, Monday
  • Jim Clary here from Laurel Hill for court last week
  • AC Bailey and daughter, Lola are visiting relatives in New York state at his boyhood home
  • WL Cawthon was fishing at Basin Friday
  • CK McCaskill offers a used Brush runabout for $175 cash
  • Mrs. Varanadoe of Atlanta, GA is visiting her perents, M/M TF Bludworth
  • Harry (sic) Muray and Will Meigs and others were in Florala to attend the Masonic celebration on Monday
  • Jim Hadley “must work six months for totin’ a pistol” [presumably without a permit – Ed]
  • Postmaster Eddy has info on carrier opening for Alaqua
  • CK Anderson was down from Argyle Saturday
  • Walker Howell & Martin Day from Arcadia were here Saturday
  • Mrs. RW Storrs and children returned from St. Andrews last Thursday night; she is much improved
  • Mrs. JR Brown gave house party in honor of Miss Waite of Pensacola, Wednesday at Red Bay
  • Mrs. AE Bowers announced the marriage of her daughter Annie Myrtie to William Walter Kinsaul at Lockhart, Ala. Sunday June 16
  • Jim Laird brought tomatoes to town Saturday
  • Mr. Geo Boutelle, former resident died recently; principal of Braidentown (sic) High School
  • Rev. JB Cummings, editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate preached at the Methodist Church Sunday; formerly pastor of the Marianna Church, 20+ years ago.
  • Aaron Brewer of Deerland brought his son to have the doctor remove a deeply embedded splinter from his foot
  • Petitions for appearance on the ballot of city: Mayor – DS Gillis, Clerk – AR Campbell & Murray S Cawthon, Marshal – John W Douglass & ED Wester, Councilmen – WL Cawthon, PL Biddle, DH Simmmons & DH Simmons
  • Hand churned buttermilk, 5cents per quart. Englewood Farm
  • Mrs LH Cawthon left Monday night for her old home in Notaslga, Ala
  • CLSC met Tuesday night with the Misses Landrum
  • John Cawthon of Pensacola visited relatives here last week
  • Miss Chirstie Gillis to visit Mrs. WE Quarterman at Live Oak for 2 weeks
  • Miss Minnie McCaskill hosts Miss Virginia Jones of Augusta, Ga.
  • Dance held at Chautauqua Hotel in honor of Miss Bell of Pensacola visiting Mrs. Chas. F Turner
  • Miss Ruth Catts left Thursday for house party in Ala.
  • LJ Bush is expected home after some weeks away
  • Mrs Oscar Rogers and little son Howard, are back after several months in Pensacola
  • Miss Christian Gillis is giving a house party in her old home at Knox Hill
  • Dr & Mrs McKinnon, Miss Armints McKinnon, Miss Kate Morrison, Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Matlock, Ralph Campbell, Angus Gillis, JL McKinnon were fishing down at Pink Ward’s last week
  • Misses Ashley, Marian, Nannie Pearl & Elizabeth Cawthon returned Tuesday from visiting relatives in Florala
  • Major Harley , Walter & Hope Cawthin took honors at shooting match at Black Point
  • Judge William Wilson of Santa Rosa was her yesterday on his way to Vernon
  • L&N RR offers round trip to Chicago for $29.95

 

Contributed by Mary Ellen Wexler

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