The De Funiak Times

Saturday, April 27, 1890

Local Ads:

West Florida Land Company; AG Stewart, Pres., TF McGovrin, Sec., GW Banfill, Treas.; Real Estate bought and sold.

Real Estate and Loan Office; Judge SP Darby, RP Gill, SE Cummings

De Funiak Springs Real Estate Office; WH McDaniel, WC Eddy, Charles Everett.

May and Bovis; Architect, etc., Paints and building materials

JM Landrum; Attorney at Law

CA Landrum; Dentist

Notice for Publication:

June 6, 1890 - Matilda C. Mayo makes claim #13116, W1/2 of NE1/4 and NE ¼ of NW ¼, Sec. 24, T4N, R17W. Witness names appear to be: Z Reader, AB Infinger, Charles Vesterhill and BR Lewis, all of Westville. Alexander Lynch, Register

Locals:

Hon. TT Wright of Nashville, Tenn. Has purchased property in town.

The Rev. Jasper of Richmond Va. (page torn, so will paraphrase) Makes statements to the effect that the town is “moving right along” and every change is for the better, for instance FS Heath has purchased the Whi?? Property on Wright ave. and will under his artistic eye be transformed into one of the finest and most asthetic(sic) residences and grounds on the lake shore.   Mr. Heath has the handsome residence and grounds on Live Oak avenue. Maj. Andrew Lewis of Roanoke, Va. Purchased on Monday last the ??? on Live Oak avenue. What the Maj. Wants with two residences is a subject under discussion be that as it may, the people of DeFuniak regard him as being (rest is unreadable)

Mr. TT Wright spent Wednesday at DeFuniak. Mr. Wright says DeFuniak should have a grand fourth of July celebration, with prominent speaker, local talent, ??, sack races, foot races, fun, and fireworks, and excursions from all parts of West Florida. (The article goes on to enumerate other items and suggests it will make folks want to come to town and stay.)

This community was thrown into the profoundest sorrow by the death of one of its most GENERALLY beloved citizens, the beautiful spirit of Mrs. FS Heath, passed over on the other shore so quietly, so sweetly, and so stealthily that it was gone forever ere we could bid it stay, the transition was so unmarked with pain, so unruffled with anxiety for the future, it was more like sleeping than crossing over the great River Jordan. She who lay before us today wrapt in such perfect peace, practiced no art to hide or conceal an honest conviction of right or wrong; sincerety(sic) was the true and perfect mirror of her mind. It was the very foundation of her character and ?? her to do her duty and maintain a conscience void of offense, she ever gave a truthful transcript of her mind and sought to make its meaning clear as light, she lived for those she so clearly loved with an unselfish devotion rarely seen. Sacred are the lips which ever championed the cause of the oppressed and maligned who never built up or tore down character on the opinions of others, but out of the depths of her own true nature she weighed them in the state of common justice to all. Life has been enriched by her stay and death robbed of its sting by her victory over it.

Card of Thanks

We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks to those who have so kindly assisted us in our time of need, when left without food and clothing by fire. Your kindness we never can repay. May God bless you in basket and store.   CT and ME Gray, Pt. Washington, Fla.

Notice made that timber lands will appreciate over time – not to sell at today’s prices.