GENERAL NEWS
REV WALKER INSTALLED AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Rev. Mr. Vaughn of Gretna, came over yesterday morning to be present at the installation of Mr. Walker as pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
FLORIDA HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS
W. L. Cawton is having toilet rooms and bath built in an addition to the old Florida House, having the building wired for electric lights and otherwise putting the building in first class shape.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
GAINEY-LINTON Wedding
(BRUCE) Mr. John Gainey and Miss Cora Linton were married at the residence of J. J. Ward on Monday afternoon, Mr. Ward officiating. Our best wishes go with them.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
VESTA WARD Obituary
(NICEVILLE) The death of little Vesta Ward, the fifteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Ward, who passed away Monday morning (Oct 31, 1911) and was laid to rest at the Rocky cemetery on Tuesday (Nov 1, 1911), the funeral being attended by a large crowd, was a sad event of the past week.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
NEW POWER HOUSE BOILER
The new boiler at the power house is now ready for use, and in case of any difficulty with the old boiler plant, this is in reserve. Supt. Reeves tells us that the dynamo is not loaded to its full capacity and there are a number of houses on the waiting list (in DeFuniak Springs) wanting lights. It is going to be imperative to install additional light equipment before long.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
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 life.
COLLINSWORTH-STEPHENS (p. 1)
(BRUCE) Last Thursday night Mr. W. H. Taunton came out from Freeport and married Mr. John Collinsworth and Miss Stephens. From the way Henry shook, it must have been his first experience. After the wedding the bridal party was entertained at a dance at John Hair’s.
NELSON-PATE (p. 1)
(BRUCE) On Thursday morning Mr. Lee Nelson made a run for DeFuniak Springs with Miss Eliza Pate for the purpose of getting married. We wish them joy and all the good fortune that can come their way.
FOWLER-GAINEY (p. 1)
(BRUCE) Sunday afternoon at 230 Mr. Allen Fowler and Miss Lee Gainey were quietly married at the residence of J. J. Ward in the presence of about sixty relatives and friends. They left after ice cream was served for Ebro where they will make their home. We wish them much joy.
SALTER-STORRS (p. 2)
On Sunday evening at half past six, the Rev. S. J. Catts, pastor of the Baptist church in DeFuniak Springs, spoke the words that united for life Miss Bessie Margarett, daughter of Mr. R. W. Storrs and Edward James Salter of Pensacola. No invitations were issued and only the immediate relatives of the bride and a few friends who had heard of the event were present. The groom was attended by Mr. W. A. Garrett and the bride had as her attendents her little sisters, Gladyss and Iris, Miss Myrtice McCaskill, a cousin of the bride, playing the wedding march. Mr. and Mrs. Salters left on the evening train for Pensacola where they are at home to their friends at 1501 N. Davis Street.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
OBITUARIES
MRS. B. E. CHESTER
(GARDEN CITY) The friends and relatives of Mrs. B.E. Chester will be pained to hear of her death which occurred on the morning of the 20th at the home of her parents and husband at this place . She leaves a mother and father, two brothers and a sister besides her devoted husband and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
MR. JOSIE
(BRUCE) Mr. Josie, a fish pedlar, was taken suddenly ill at his camp near Mr. Bishop’s last Tuesday night. He called Mr. Bishop, who went to his assistance, but could do nothing to relieve him, and sent for Dr. Enzor who came but failed to relieve him, and he died about 11:30 Wednesday. The citizens notified his family at West Bay, and prepared the body for burial, for which it was taken back to West Bay. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
MR. A. D. MCKINNON Obituary
Mr. A. D. McKinnon of Geneva, Ala., and a relative of the large family of McKinnons of this county, died at that place, Tuesday (Oct 3, 1911).
Contributed by Michael Strickland
CAMPBELL BABY BORN
Born on last Thursday night (Oct 5, 1911) to Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Campbell, a son.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
GENERAL NEWS
THE CRIMINAL COURT (p. 1) The big case of the week was that of John Cassidy for larceny, it being alledged by the state that he found and appropriated to his own use the watch Walter Matthews lost on the Portland road last summer. The case was hard fought and lasted for over two days and resulted in an acquital.
STATE AVERAGE OF CORN PER ACRE (p. 1)
A. W. McCullough was down from Glendale, Saturday. His boy, Frank, who was one of the contestants in the Boy’s Corn Club made upwards of 86 bushels on his acre, and Mr. McCullough, himself is not satisfied with less than 75 bushels of corn to the acre on his crop, which is going some when we know that the average for the state is not quite 12 bushels.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY SURVEY (p. 1)
The Survey Completed
Mr. Meigs was in town yesterday and tells us that he has completed the survey for the National Highway through this county, and that the distance is just one chain over thirty-five miles. Twenty-eight of the distance is a straight line, and the only deviation from the line on the north side of the railroad is just east of Crestview, where it is necessary to go on the south side on account of the number of small branches to cross. The road goes back again as the route goes into Crestview.
BRINING SNAP BEANS (p. 2)
A number of friends have asked for the receipt (recipe) for keeping snap beans in brine for winter use. It is simple to have a late crop of beans to come off just before frost. Gather them at the best stage for eating. Make a brine strong enough to pop a fresh egg. Put the beans in stone jars and pour the brine over them, weighting them down to keep them under the brine. When wanted for use, take them out the night before and soak in water all night and they will be ready for use.
–Prof. Massey in Progressive Farmer
SCHOOL HOUSE PHONE (p. 5)
The telephone company has arranged to install a telephone at the school house which may be used in case of fire or other emergency. This telephone can not be called, but only called from, and its use is donated by the company.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
GENERAL NEWS
BEARHEAD POST OFFICE DISCONTINUED (p. 4)
The post office at Bearhead has been discontinued on account of the resignation of Mr. Blue as postmaster, and the large number of people in the Alaqua section who have been getting their mail there are very much inconvenienced. Some of them have had their mail sent to Mossyhead and others here (DFS). There has been a movement on foot for some time to have a rural route established through the upper Alaqua settlement, but nothing definite has come of it.
FIRE AT FREEPORT (p. 5)
The Freeport Hotel, kept by Chas. McCaskill, was destroyed by fire last Friday night (Oct 6, 1911), which originated in the kitchen, evidently from a defective flue. Philip Drake, who was boarding there, was awakened by the noise of the roof of the kitchen falling in and gave the alarm in time for the other occupants to escape with but little else but their night clothes. The house and the major part of the furniture belonged to the J. J. McCaskill Co., and was partially insured, but Mr. McCaskill had no insurance on his furniture or clothing and lost practically every thing. It leaves Freeport almost without a stopping place for transients, and puts the regulars to hunting a new boarding place.
OUT OF THE GINGER JAR (p. 5)
The last man is pretty certain to fall behind.
What three vowels express trouble? I. O. U.
It will probably never be known what the hand-saw.
Be sure you are right and then don’t make a fuss about it.
There is many a man who is not worth what it costs him to live.
Every dog has his day, and a good many of them have their nights also.
The blacksmith may be an expert forger without being arrest for it.
Nature is a good doctor, but she makes her pay to the last cent.
What the corn heard with its own ears the potato saw with its own eyes.
Few man know what is good for them until some wise woman has told them.
The money that a woman spends
Is never for the bonnet,
But always for the fancy things
The milliner puts upon it.
The rich are always known by their dollars, but the humble onion by its scent.
The farmer who lost his half-bushel measure was in more than a peck of trouble.
The foolish trust to the safety pin but the wise see to it that the buttons are well sewed on.
Sometimes a man is pretending to be looking for a wife, when he is merely looking for a good cook. Beware of such.
(Note: The Breeze occasionally carries The Ginger column.)
NOTE OF INTEREST (p. VIII)
The word scissors was spelled without the initial ‘s’ in 1911, and the question, “Are your cissors sharp?” occurs several times in the paper.
Contributed by Michael Strickland
