To realize the marvelous development of the agricultural interests of Florida within the last decade, a visitor must contrast former with present conditions, the result being the conclusion that more has been accomplished in the development of this great industry within this time than ever before in the history of the state. This change has […]
Among the officials of Walton County who are standing boldly for clean government and whose discharge of the responsibilities and duties of their offices have been characterized by faithfulness and expedition, one who has won popular approval, well-merited, is William Franklin Jones, of DeFuniak Springs, county tax collector. Mr. Jones has occupied his present office since […]
To interpret the law properly in all its complexities and unerringly to apply its provisions to establish human rights and defeat injustice demands such a comprehensive knowledge not only of books but of life itself that he who reaches a high plane in this profession must command more than negative consideration in the minds of […]
With the exception of a few terms Daniel A. Gillis has occupied the post of county assessor of Walton County since 1894. This long term of service alone should furnish sufficient evidence of his ability and fidelity to trust, but were it not sufficient such evidence could be found in the esteem and confidence in […]
While it is erroneous to state that faithful public service always meets with due appreciation and reward, there are some cases in which those who give to their constituents and their interests the care and attention they would bestow upon private affairs, receive appropriate honors. It is well for a community when a man has proven his […]
The study of the career and accomplishments of a successful man is full of educational value, especially when such an individual has achieved tangible and practical results. A record of the accomplishments of some men in the brief span of their life’s period reads like romance. Without knowledge of attending conditions, it seems almost impossible […]
Among the more distinguished physicians and surgeons of Walton County, who have established a reputation for ability and integrity, none are more worthy of attention than Dr. Charles B. McKinnon, of DeFuniak Springs. He has not only achieved honorable success in his profession, but has gained distinction in public and military affairs, and his progressive […]
In journalistic and art printing circles of Florida, few names are better known than that of Herbert Felkel, editor of the St. Augustine Evening Record and vice president and manager of the Record Company. Beginning his connection with journalism when a student at college, Mr. Felkel has made rapid advancement in his chosen profession, and […]
During a period of thirty-five years Hon. Alexander R. Campbell, of DeFuniak Springs, has been before the people of his community in one or another public capacity, and as the incumbent of various public positions has discharged competently every trust reposed in him. Since 1917 he has occupied the position of county judge of Walton […]
A native of progressive, stirring Walton County, Carl Crosby has the distinction of being the youngest clerk of the court in the State of Florida, a post which he holds at DeFuniak Springs. His career has been a somewhat varied and active one and includes active service in France with the American Expeditionary Forces. Mr. […]