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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 – September 12, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty years ago–from the Breeze of September 12, 1901.) “Dr. L. G. Cawthon left Friday for Nebraska, for a short visit with Mrs. Cawthon, before she returns home.” Freeport correspondence: “Quarterman … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 5, 1935

HERE’S THE DEFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 5, 1901.) Six of this issue’s eight pages were given over to the publication of the newly-incorporated town’s ordinances. Argyle correspondence: “Messrs. Jimmie and … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 21, 1905

Keep your eyes on Glendale, the garden spot of West Florida. The new railroad, the DeFuniak & Northern, is about complete, and especially low rates are in effect. For further information see W. L. Cawthon or A. L. Beach, at … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 8, 1910

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Burruss Cawthon, a charming little daughter. All are doing well.

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The DeFuniak Herald – February 5, 1914 – Page 3

Local News Items: Social and Personal Notes of Local Interest Rev. D. F. Slaughter of Ozark, Ala., was in the city Monday shaking hands with old friends who are always glad to see his genial face. Mrs. Ceal and son, of Birmingham, Ala., who … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald — November 28, 1912 — Page 1

Captain John T. Stubbs, who suffered a stroke of paralysis nearly five years ago, died at his home in this city last Monday at the age of seventy-seven years and ten months. He was born at Marlboro District, S. C., … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 29, 1914 – Article Excerpts

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 … Continue reading

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The Breeze – December 28, 1911 – Pages 1, 2, & 5

GENERAL NEWS UNDER THE INFLUENCE (p. 1) Andrew Price was brought to town Monday charged with threatening to kill his wife and mother-in-law on Saturday while under the influence of liquor. PRETTY BADLY BURNED (p. 1) Little Mary Burke was … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 30, 1911 – Page 5

CAWTHON BABY BORN Dr. Harley Cawthon wears a broader smile than he did when he was appointed Major of the 3rd Battalion, for he now bears the prouder title of daddy, a son being born to he and Mrs. Cawthon … Continue reading

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