Bradford County Florida Project

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 1918

June 14, 1918, ( More deserters, long article ) June 28, 1918 - H. G. MCPHERSON charged with aiding deserter - Aided deserter of Camp Wheeler to remain out of military service -Charged with aiding and assisting a deserter from the U. S. army, H. G. MCPHERSON, a resident of Maxville, is a federal prisoner in the Duval County Jail, held in the sum of $10,000 bond. He was arrested several days ago after government officials felt that they had woven a web of evidence about him. There will be a number of affidavits, it is said, the same alleging in specific detail how and when assistance was given by MCPHERSON to deserters from Camp Wheeler. For several months a dozen or so deserters from Camp Wheeler, near Macon, Georgia, had a sort of rendezvous in the Maxville and Highland sections. They were for the most part young men from that section who had been inducted into the military service. Failing to return to camp after making trips home on leaves, they automatically became deserters. It appears that they often camped in the woods together and did their own cooking. Captain MIDLETON and a detachment of soldiers from Camp Johnston have been instrumental in rounding up a good portion of the deserters. It is alleged that there seemed to be a decided antipathy for the present war on the part of a number of the older men of the Maxville and High-land sections. It is said they not only gave food and shelter to the deserters, but in the case of several, it is said they discouraged patriotism among the young men likely to be called through the draft. Several such have been arrested and required to put up bonds for their appearance before the federal court grand jury.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 5 NOVEMBER 1920

HIGHLAND

The Black Creek Association held a union meeting at the Highland Baptist Church three days of last week, ending Sunday with dinner on the grounds. It was estimated that between four hundred and four hundred and fifty people attended Sunday. Some of the delegates to the union were Messrs. James F. CONWAY and R. H. LEE, Black Creek Church; Mrs. WEST, Miss MURRAY and Thos. BELL, A. J. HATCHER, Black Pond; Messrs. Britt ROSIER and Bunk WILKINSON, Evergreen; H. J. TAYLOR, Long Branch; Messrs. James and L. F. GODWIN, Maxville; Robert NOLAN, Duck Pond; W. H. TAYLOR and John SELLERS, Whitehouse; Rev. C. A. MOSELEY, of Lackawanna Church.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 22 SEPTEMBER 1922

Through Rev. Elliott WILLIAMS, as agent, J. J. STROSSON, of Wisconsin has bought the John ELLINGTON place, east of Temples Mill. Mr. STROSSON will engage in strawberry growing and truck farming.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 30 NOVEMBER 1917

ROSIER

Misses Vaner and Fannie GRIFFIS and Victoria WILKINSON were the guests of Misses Laura and Rachel WILKINSON.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 22 AUGUST 1919

ELLARBEE

George ROSIER has moved near Elarbee where he will be nearer his work.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 25 APRIL 1919

ELLARBEE

Mrs. G. W. ROSIER visited her sister, Mrs. R. D. STOKE.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 10 MAY 1918

Misses Flossie and Aileen REYNOLDS entertained a few of the younger set at the Hotel Tavoli Thursday evening. Avery TISON rendered selections at the piano, and Jack GOBOLS sang "Indianna" in a very pleasing manner. At a late hour the guests departed having spent a very enjoyable evening. Among those invited were, Misses Mamie DENMARK, Nannie ANDREWS, Mazie SIMMONDS, Dora JOHNSON, Vesta REYNOLDS, Loca CASON; Messrs. Jack GOBOLS, Herbert RITCH, Avery TISON, Shepherd MOORE, Tate DENMARK, Brady ROSIER, Leaston JOHNSON and others.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 23 AUGUST 1943

SHOOTING SPREE FATAL TO ONE; WOMAN HELD

Ancil THOMPSON, 32 year old Lawtey carpenter, is dead, and Joe D. PEELE, also of Lawtey, is being held in the County Jail charged with first-degree murder in connection with his shooting at Lawtey Saturday night. Richard BENNETT, JR., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. BENNETT, of Lawtey, was also shot through the cheek, nose and right arm; and Ossie Bell WIGGINS, of Lawtey received one or two bullets through the hip at the same time, and presumably by the same person. A bullet also grazed Ed STARLING'S stomach, but he was not injured. Mr. PEELE was also jailed here along with his wife; but was released Tuesday and a first-degree murder charge was filed against Mrs. PEELE, following a thorough investigation Monday by State Attorney T. E. DUNCAN and Assistant State Attorney Joe Hill WILLIAMS. The 32-calibre pistol that Mrs. PEELE is alleged to have used was found, along with eight empty 32 cartridges, Sheriff A. O. ANDREU stated this week. Neither a 38 caliber pistol that Mr. PEELE was supposed to have had, nor any empty 38 cartridges were found. He helped fire a shotgun into the ground to prevent anybody's using it to kill somebody with, the sheriff stated. Just exactly how the shooting started is not clear--at least, those who know the most talk the least about the actual cause of the fray. However, a lengthy interview with Richard BENNETT, who received perhaps the worst wounds of any who "lived to tell the tale", reveals that the real argument seems to have started about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. "Ossie Bell WIGGINS talked though to Elsie VISAGGI" (his sweetheart who worked as a waitress in the PEELES' cafe). Richard BENNETT said in the Telegraph office Monday afternoon, Then Miss VISAGGI and Richard BENNETT'S father were also in the office. But he said after a few words, it all passed over. However, after the cafe closed about __:45 o'clock Saturday night, trouble started in earnest, though it is not clear just what caused it. Miss VISAGGI rented an apartment from the PEELES upstairs at the rear of the store, and she and Richard BENNETT and the other waitress, Jean JOHANSON, and the PEELES' 12 year old son, Roger, were all up there where Miss VISAGGI was cooking supper. They were to have supper, take Miss JOHANSON home, and then BENNETT and Miss VISAGGI were to come to Starke to a movie. A large crowd was milling around in front of the cafe, and some were "throwing things" upstairs, BENNETT said, and "fooling around my car." He came down with his shot-gun "to protect his car", he said. Ed STARLING and others tried to take it away from him. They finished their supper and took the girl home and when they came back it seem that the fire-works began. It is said that Mrs. PEELE had exhausted her efforts in trying to disperse the Saturday night beer-soaked crowd, and failing to do so, shot eight or more bullets at random into the crowd, killing one and wounding three others. She will likely be tried in the November term of Circuit Court.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 10 SEPTEMBER 1943

BOND GRANTED FOR MRS. JOE D. PEELE

Lawtey store-keeper who shot and killed Ancil THOMPSON, wounded Richard BENNETT, JR., and Ossie Bell WIGGINS, and "grazed" Ed STARLING with a bullet from her .32 caliber pistol in front of her store Saturday night, August 14, was released from the County Jail Tuesday on $7,500 bail. As a result of the special hearing conducted in the office of Circuit Judge A. Z. ADKINS on Monday, August 16, under the direction of State Attorney T. E. DUNCAN and Assistant State Attorney Joe Hill WILLIAMS, Judge ADKINS, upon further investigation, released Mrs. PEELE from custody. She was released under a writ of habeas corpus petitioned for by her attorneys, Zach DOUGLAS, of Gainsville, and Hal Y. MAINES, of Lake Butler. In his order, signed September 6, Judge ADKINS said: "The Court having heard the testimony in said cause and argument of Council for the State and petitioner, and being advised in the premises, is of the opinion that the proof is not evident, and the presumption great that the petitioner, Edna PEELE, is guilty of murder in the first degree; therefore she is entitled to bail. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that upon Edna PEELE, the petitioner, giving bond as required by law in the sum of $7,500, to be approved by the Clerk of this Court, condition for her appearance at the next special or regular term of this Court to abide the order and decree of this Court, that she then be released from custody by the Sheriff of the County.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 12 NOVEMBER 1943

FIRST DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SET FOR DECEMBER 6

The Circuit Court Grand Jury, in session here Monday, brought in a ___rue bill of first degree murder in the case of Mrs. Edna PEELE, of Lawtey, who on August 14 killed Ancil THOMPSON and wounded Richard BENNETT, JR., Ossie Bell WIGGINS and Ed STARLING in front of her place of business in Lawtey. When arraigned before Judge A. Z. ADKINS, she pleaded not guilty, and her trial was set for 10 A.M. Monday, December 6.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 MAY 1997

POLICE MEMORIAL DAY TO RECOGNIZE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE BY LOCAL OFFICERS - (DIFFERENT ARTICLES)

RICHARDE DIES AS RESULT OF A FEUD

Henry O. RICHARDE (pronounced Ri-shard), a Bradford deputy sheriff, died Nov. 19, 1903. He was shot and killed during the final stages of a feud with three brothers. Two of the brothers were found not guilty at the trial two years later. RICHARDE and Attorney A. V. (Gus) LONG returned to Lawtey from Starke in a horsedrawn buggy. Around 4 p.m. they stopped at the home of the BENNETT brothers so that long could discuss an upcoming court case with a potential client, John BENNETT of Lawtey. Newspaper accounts at the time said there was "bad blood" between BENNETT and RICHARDE. According to the Jacksonville Times Union, BENNETT had shot at RICHARDE earlier in that day "while the latter was passing in front of his (BENNETT'S) store. RICHARDE returned the fire in a brief shootout. The BENNETTS had been known to make threats against RICHARDE.

In spite of this earlier altercation, LONG later testified that during the visit on Nov. 19 RICHARDE and BENNETT seemed cordial until LONG and RICHARDE began to drive away from the BENNETT home.

According to LONG'S account, the situation erupted into a shootout. RICHARDE fired a shotgun and rifle from the buggy while the three brothers fired from three different positions in and around the house. LONG was not wounded and jumped from the buggy before RICHARDE was shot and killed, falling from the buggy himself.

The BENNETTS were well-known businessmen in Lawtey and John BENNETT was chairman of the board of county commissioners, although he had frequently been in trouble with the law. WILBANKS said that at the time of RICHARD'S death, at least five cases were pending against him in state and federal courts. John D. and Richard (Dick) BENNETT were charged with murder in the killing of RICHARDE. They were arrested without resistance at their Lawtey home later the same day by Sheriff Everett E. JOHNS.

They were kept under guard at their house until Saturday, Nov. 21, when the coroner's jury returned a verdict directing that they be held for murder. The three brothers were taken to Starke and placed in jail to await a preliminary hearing.

County Judge GARDINER sat on the bench for the hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

LONG was the state's chief witness. He testified that he and RICHARDE ended their conversation with BENNETT, got back in the buggy and prepared to leave. As they drove away, LONG said he saw RICHARDE suddenly raise his shotgun to his shoulder and shout something, although LONG could not understand what he said.

LONG looked back at the house and saw John and Henry BENNETT moving toward the buggy. RICHARDE fired his shotgun at the house at almost the same instant a shot was fired from someone at the house, LONG said.

RICHARDE told LONG to drive and he said he drove away as rapidly as possible. LONG said they were under rapid fire of a "fusillade" (barrage) of bullets from the house as they drove away. LONG jumped from the buggy and said he heard several more shots fired at the buggy after he jumped.

Other witnesses testified that Henry and Dick BENNETT fired at the buggy in addition to John and that more than 25 shots in all were fired at the deputy sheriff. Other witnesses also testified that, before Nov. 19, one or more of the brothers claimed they would kill RICHARDE. Sheriff Everett JOHNS testified that John BENNETT asked the sheriff to remove Deputy RICHARDE from Lawtey since "the town was too small for both of them and that he (BENNETT) had too much there to leave.

After the preliminary hearing, Judge GARDINER discharged Dick BENNETT but bound over Henry and John for trial. Bond was set at $3,000 each. Both paid bond and were released pending trial.

Continuances had the trial postponed until Oct. 26-28, 1905. The two brothers were found not guilty by a jury on Oct. 28, 1905.

Not a lot is known about Deputy Henry Osceola RICHARDE, other than he was 33 years old when he died and had been a faithful deputy for Sheriff JOHNS for several years. He was described as one of the most "fearless men in the state."

His wife, Annie MATTHEWS RICHARDE, was born in Providence to William and Ella LIDDON MATTHEWS.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER 1917

WILLIAM GAINEY RECEIVES FATAL WOUND IN FIGHT

Trouble Started by Disagreement Arising Over Settlement of Rents

William GAINEY, a former citizen of this place, was shot and fatally wounded by Tom MARSHBURN at Bronson last Thursday. After the shooting GAINEY was taken to Gainesville for treatment, but succumbed to the wound on Tuesday. His body was brought to Starke Tuesday afternoon and interment made in Crosby Lake Cemetery

The following account of the shooting was sent to the Times-Union by its Bronson correspondent:

Bronson, Dec. 14 - William GAINEY formerly of Starke, but who farmed with M. T. MARSHBURN, of this place the present year, was shot, it is alleged and doubtless fatally wounded by MARSHBURN'S 16 year-old son, Tom. The tragedy occurred at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the home occupied by the GAINEY and family. The trouble which terminated in the tragedy came up over settlement of rents, GAINEY claiming he was unfairly treated by those owning the farm. The row was at first between MARSHBURN and GAINEY, the boy, it is said, later firing the fatal shots, claiming in defense of his father. GAINEY since his residence in Bronson has been peaceable and law-abiding and his probable untimely death is deplored by the entire community.

He had a devoted wife and three small children who are receiving every comfort and succor in their trouble. Both the MARSHBURNS are lodged in the Levy County jail awaiting full investigation of the affair. MARSHBURN is one of the wealthiest citizens of the county owns thousands of acres of property but despite this he was unable to secure leniency from Sheriff E. WALKER and so far no bond has been allowed.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER 1917

MARSHBURNS CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER

Testimony Conflicted, But Did Not Seem To Support Murder Charge

State Attorney A. V. LONG went ot Otter Creek, Levy County, Monday to represent the state at the preliminary hearing of Col. Thomas MARSHBURN and his son, Tom, charge with killing William GAINEY, a former citizen of Starke. The testimony of Mrs. GAINEY and the MARSHBURNS conflicted on the point of who fired the first shots in the altercation that proved fatal to GAINEY, but the circumstances did not seem to support the charge of murder and the committing magistrate fixed the bond of the defendants at $1,000 each.

The Archer correspondent of the Gainesville Sun gives the following version of the tragedy:

Archer, Fla., Dec. 22 - Mrs. H. MADDOX returned last night from Bronson, where she went to visit her cousins, Col. Tom MARSHBURN and his son, Tom, Jr., who are confined in the Levy county jail, both charged with the killing of William GAINEY at MARSHBURN'S farm in Bronson last Thursday morning and Mrs. MADDOX reports an entirely different accounty of the affair. Mrs. MADDOX and Hon. FINAYSON are both confident that at this trail both the accused will be fully exonerated. The unfortunate affair occurred at MARSHBURN'S farm early on the morning of the 13th. GAINEY was a half-cropper for MARSHBURN, and lived on the place, but MARSHBURN reserved one room in the house for his own use. The crop had been amicably divided some time ago, and the quarrel began when GAINEY wanted to rent the farm for the coming year for less money than MARSHBURN would agree to.

This quarrel took place in the house by the fire, and after heated words from both parties, GAINEY drew his pistol from his pocket, and MARSHBURN picked up a gun that was standing in a corner of the room. Both men decided not to shoot, the quarrel was settled, and MARSHBURN put his gun back in its corner of the room. An hour or more later, GAINEY, his wife, MARSHBURN and his 15-year-old son, Tom, Jr., all went out to the barnyard. There it was discovered that corn was missing from the barn in which MARSHBURN had his portion of the corn stored. GAINEY agreed that the corn was missing, but said he did not know what had become of saine. MARSHBURN told GAINEY that if he did not know what had become of the corn he should know, as he, GAINEY, was left in charge of the place. GAINEY seemed to think that MARSHBURN accused him of taking the corn, which was not MARSHBURN'S thoughts. This brought on a volley of oaths from both parties in which GAINEY drew his pistol from his pocket and snapped the gun in MARSHBURN'S breast.

In the meantime Tom Jr., ran in the house and upstairs to get his father's pistol. When GAINEY tried to fire at MARSHBURN, being unarmed, turned and ran toward the house. GAINEY tried to fire again, but the pistol snapped and with pistol in hand he ran towards the house to enter the same room in which MARSHBURN was trying to make by a different door. In this room was the shot gun mentioned in the first quarrel. Tom, rushing down the hall to his father's assistance, met GAINEY coming with the pistol in hand. Several shots were fired, and it is alleged that GAINEY fired at the boy, the ball grazing at the boy's neck. The boy emptied his pistol at GAINEY, two or three shots taking effect. By this time MARSHBURN had gained the room and rushed on through to find that GAINEY had been fatally injured by his son. Col. MARSHBURN rushed Tom for a physician, while he stood by and rendered all assistance in his power to the injured man, until Judge WILLIS went to the farm, Sheriff WALKER being out of town, and took the MARSHBURNS into custody.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 9 AUGUST 1935

TEMPORARY BUDGET GIVEN

The following applications for Widow's Pension allowance were approved:
Delaney DICKINSON $4;
Mrs. Chess PADGETT $2;
Mrs. Vallis HART $2;
Mrs. Maggie STEWART $4;
Mrs. Belle PARMENTER $2;
Mrs. Eliza HALL $2;
Mrs. Vida DYAL $8;
Mrs. R. D. BENNETT $4;
Mrs. Louanna GRIFFIS $2;
Mrs. Julia CREWS $6;
Mrs Bessie LEE $4;
Mrs. Maggie ADKINS $7;
Mrs Nettie STARLING $4;
Mrs. Queen DENMARD $4;
Mrs. Katie PADGETT $4;
Mrs. R. H. FUTCH $2;
Mrs. Ruth MARR $6;
Mrs Annie Mae GILLS $6;
Mrs. Mary PHILLMAN $2;
Mrs. Alice G. BRADLEY $2;
Mrs. Jane ALLEN $4;
Miss Jessie Mae KING $2;
Mrs. H. F. REDDING $4;
Mrs. Kate STARLING $4;
Mrs. A. W. BROUGHTON $2;
Mrs. Alice THOMAS $4;
Mrs. N WYNN $4;

FLORIDA WEEKLY ADVOCATE - 30 MARCH 1899

Circuit Court convened here this week. Not many cases were tried and consequently the term was a short one. Court adjourned Thursday at noon. The most important case tried was Edward ALVAREZ charged with murdering Sam HILLIARD some 5 years ago. The jury brought in a verdict of murder in the second degree and the Judge sentenced Alvarez to prison for life. His attorney pled for a new trial but it was overuled by the Judge. They will appeal to the Supreme Court.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 MARCH 1933

HIGHLAND

Friends of Mrs. J. W. GRIFFIS will be glad to learn that she is improving after a serious eye operation. She is at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 28 MAY 1933

HIGHLAND

Mrs. J. W. GRIFFIS is at St. Luke's Hospital following an operation Friday.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 2 JUNE 1933

HIGHLAND

Misses Myrtie and Virgie GRIFFIS, J. F. and C. M. GRIFFIS visited their mother in Jacksonville.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 12 JANUARY 1934

HIGHLAND

Mrs. J. W. GRIFFIS, Mrs. H. C. WIMBERLY and Carson M. GRIFFIS were visitors to Jacksonville Tuesday, Mrs. GRIFFIS remained at St. Luke's Hospital where she underwent an operation on her eyes.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 26 JANUARY 1934

HIGHLAND

Mrs. J. W. GRIFFIS returned to her home here Wednesday after a two weeks stay in Jacksonville.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922

SERIOUSLY WOUNDED - JOHN OF HIGHLAND, SHOT IN LEG HAS LIMB AMPUTATED

Tuesday, John, of Maxville was brought to Starke suffering from a shot wound in the leg. He was placed in the care of Dr. E. L. BIGGS, who found an amputation of the limb necessary. The amputation was accomplished and Mr. MARR is resting easy at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. L. RIGBY, of this city. How the accident happened we have been unable to learn. An Associated Press dispatch in the Times Union of Wednesday had the following to say:

Starke, July 11 - John MARR, section foreman of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad of Maxville, near here, was brought here today suffering from a gunshot wound in his upper thigh which necessitated the amputation of his leg. Although he is in a serious condition he is expected to recover. Nothing could be learned as to how MARR received his wound, and he refused to discuss it in any way. The shooting is said to have occurred at Highland, between here and Maxville early this morning. The sheriff, who went from Starke to the scene after the man was brought here for medical attention, could find no one who admitted any knownledge of the affair.

The same silence was maintained by the man's brother who brought him here. MARR is about 25 years old and unmarried.

Later - Mr. MARR died at 4 a.m. Thursday, his death being caused by tetanus and embolism, consequences of the shot wound.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 21 JULY 1922

FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AT INQUEST

CORONER'S JURY FINDS JOHN MARR DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT

R. A. GREEN impannelled a coroner's jury to inquire to the cause of the shooting, from the effects of which John I. MARR died the same morning. The shooting took place on the night of July 11 on the road between Highland and Maxville. MARR was shot in the thigh and was brought to Starke the same night by J. T. (Runt) REDDISH and R. M. TRACEY and put in the care of Dr. E. L. BIGGS. Dr. BIGGS amputated the leg above the knee, but tetanus and embolism later caused the patients death. Mr. MARR consistantly refused to tell how he came by the wound, insisting that it was an accident and that it was he himself was the only to blame. The witnesses summoned were R. M. TRACEY, J. T. REDDISH, W. E. MARR, and Dr. E. L. BIGGS. The jury was composed of the following citizens: S. R. JOHNS, foreman, W. L. WALL, Jeff J. JOHNS, B. M. DOWLING, J. M. ALVAREZ and A. O. ANDREU;

Mr. TRACEY a drugist of Lawtey, said that about 8:30 o'clock on the night of July 11, John MARR came to him and asked for the loan of his car. The request was granted. A couple of hours later, J. T. REDDISH called him out. he had brought the car back and told him MARR was shot, shot in the leg and that he was to be taken to Dr. BIGGS in Starke for attention. Mr. TRACEY asked how the accident happened, but MARR would not tell him, only saying it was an accident and nobody to be blamed but himself.

W. E. MARR a brother of the deceased said "I don't know anything about the actual shooting, except that Mr. REDDISH came to me on Tuesday afternoon and told me that he acidently shot my brother, John MARR."

J. T. REDDISH testified: On the night that John MARR was shot, about 9:30, I was on the sheet in my work. He said to me, "Get in Runt, and let's take a ride." I said alright and we rode around for a hour or two. He headed toward Highland. I said "Where are we going?" He says, "That's all right, I have always gotten you back." After we left Highlands, I asked, "Where are we going?" and he said, "Let's ride up to Maxville." I supposed we were about two miles or more from Highland towards Maxville, I was driving. He suggested we stop and take a look, so I stopped and cut the motor off, and we got out of the car. During this time he asked me if I had a gun. I said no. He said he did, but there were but two or three balls in it, and he handed it to me and asked me to line them up. In moving the cylinder in and placing the cartridges, the gun was discharged one time, and MARR said he was shot. As quickly as I could get him into the car, I headed for Lawtey and I asked him if he wished to see Dr. BROWN and he told me to carry him to Dr. BIGGS. I suggested to carry him to Mr. TRACEY, as he could be of assistance, so he told me to do so, as it was Mr. TRACEY'S car. The gun appeared to be a 38 calibre and was in my hands at the time of the shooting. Only one shot was fired. When the gun was fired I dropped it and have not seen it since. I went the next morning to look for it but could not find it. No one else was in the car with me. I put him in the car myself. Dr. E. L. BIGGS said about th ewound in MARR'S leg that it was big enough to allow two fingers to be put into it; had apparently been made by a bullet of large calibre; that there were two holes, one made by the bullet and another probably by a piece of shattered bone; also that MARR would only say it was caused by an accident.

The jury gave the following verdict: "John MARR came to his death from a pistol wound inflicted in the lower limb, said pistol being held by J. T. REDDISH, and that it was accidental. So say we all." While cause that led to MARR'S death was very singular, no less remarkable was the fact that the man in whose hand the pistol was that fired the fatal shot, voluntarily admitted it while the man who suffered the injury would not tell how it happened, only that, "it was an accident and no one to blame but myself."

The deceased was 28 years old at his death and a son of J. T. MARR of Highland. He was unmarried and lived at Highland, being a section foreman of the Seaboard Railway. That he was of fine character can be understood from his anxiety to shield his friend from possible blame of his death. Besides his father, he leaves to mourn his untimely departure, four brothers, Owen MARR of Titusville and Edward, Joe and Clarence MARR of Highland; also four sisters, Mrs. D. L. RIGBY and Ella MARR of Starke, Mrs. R. D. LEE of Raiford and Miss Ollie MARR of Highland. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.

The interment was at Long Branch Cemetery last Thursday afternoon. Rev. L. W. KICKLITER, of Starke conducting the obsequies.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 21 JULY 1922

LAWTEY

A large number of our citizens attended the funeral of John I. MARR at Long Branch Cemetery last Thursday.

HIGHLAND

Mr. and Mrs. Owen MARR and baby of Mims were here last week to attend the funeral of his brother John MARR, who was accidently shot near here Monday night and died later.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919

Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 DECEMBER 1920

HIGHLAND

Messrs Marion CREWS of Raiford, W. G. CREWS of Lithia spent Christmas with relatives.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922

HIGHLAND

Mrs. M. L. CREWS and son Frances and B. WILKINSON visited relatives at maxville several days last week.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 19 SEPTEMBER 1924

HIGHLAND

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS and children, of Raiford, are spending two weeks here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON part of and with Mr. F. M. CREWS and family the remainder. M. L. CREWS, A. A. CREWS, Max WIMBERLY and Harry WIMBERLY attended the revival meeting being held at the Baptist Church at Maxville, Thursday night. M. L. CREWS is spending a couple of days with his uncle, Jack O'STEEN at Maxville.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 DECEMBER 1933

HIGHLAND

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS of the State Farm visited Mrs. CREWS parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 8 MAY 1936

HIGHLAND

M. L. CREWS visited relatives here Saturday.

EVERGREEN

Mrs. R. S. ROSIER and children were visiting Mrs. Marion CREWS at the State Farm Friday night.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1922

Hollis V. KNIGHT, who spent the holidays with his parents, Col. And Mrs. D. E. KNIGHT, left Monday for Gainesville to enter the University of Florida. Hollis has attended Emory University for the past year, in Atlanta, Ga., and was very much pleased with his college work there, but says Florida climate and Florida towns appeal to him as much more desirable.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1922

MILLER

H. S. MILLER made a business trip to Lake Butler Friday.

N. H. STOKES and J. O. DENNISON, members of the county board of public instruction, attended the Florida Educational Association at Orlando Dec. 27-29th.

Miss Mildred ROBERTS, of Lake Butler, visited Miss Johnnie RIMES last week.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. FEAGLE of Winter Park, spent part of last week with relatives in this community.

Mr. and Mrs. Romeo BIELLING of Dundee, visited relatives in this section last week. T. H. RIMES was a business visitor to Gainesville Saturday.

T. H. WATERS and family visited their daughter, Mrs. Russell PARRISH, of Dukes, Sunday.

Olson THOMAS made a business trip to Worthington Saturday.

Dr. Seeber KING, of Lake Butler, was a professional visitor here Saturday.

Raleigh BIELLING, of Providence, visited friends in this community Tuesday afternoon.

Miss Anna Beilile PEEPLES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. PEEPLES, who is attending the Miami High School, returned to Miami Sunday to resume her studies, after spending the Xmas holidays with her parents, Anna's many friends wish he great success. Last Wednesday evening a few of her intimate friends with bright and jovial faces came to her home to give her a surprise party and bid her a prosperous New Year and to their appreciation of her accomplishments during the past year.

John L. HANNON, of Gainesville, was here on business Thursday.

Marvin STOKES, of LaCrosse, spent Thursday with his brother, N. H. STOKES. Eurie BROWN made a short trip to Lake Butler Saturday.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1922

BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION

Mrs. Marguerite SHRIVER resumed her work in the Bradford High School Monday, after spending the past two weeks in Brooker with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John SHRIVER.

Miss Evelyn DEMAREE returned on Sunday afternoon to resume her duties in the B. H. S. Miss DEMAREE spent the past two weeks in Gainesville with her parents.

Misses Florence MATTHEWS, Mona ALDERMAN and Mildred CROSBY left on Monday for Tallahassee, where they resumed their studies at the Woman's College. N. G. M. INMAN, the wide-awake local representative of the E. A. Strout Farm Agency, is back home after a 10 day business trip to Petersburg, Va. Mr. INMAN thinks the outlook is good for the real estate business during the coming year, and he expects to locate many new families in Bradford county.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1922

FOR RENT - Two comfortable furnished rooms. One with fireplace, other with heater. Mrs. F. A. SCOTT, Starke.
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN - One black mare mule, answers to name of "Queen." Will reward finder.W. M. EDWARDS, Starke, Florida.
FOR RENT - Rooms for light housekeeping. Mrs. J. F. COLLEY, Starke.
FOR RENT - Furnished or unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. Mrs. W. A. COLLEY.
FOR SALE - At Lawtey, Fla., two houses with two acres of land; 25 bearing pecan trees. J. B. McCULLY, 1947 Spearing Street, Jacksonville, Fla.
FOR SALE - Two Jersey cows, just fresh; one 3 1/2 years, one 5 1-2 years old; one Duroc Jersey hog. Price to suit purchaser. P. E. JOHNS, Starke.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1922

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PARDON

Take notice that I will on March 14, 1922, or as soon thereafter as I may be heard, apply for a pardon for Chester GRAHAM, who plead guilty to Murder in second degree, July 23, 1914, in the Bradford County Circuit Court. Anyone desiring may then be heard on the merits of the application. Wm. C. HODGES, Attorney for Petitioner.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 13 JANUARY 1922

Mrs. W. J. GRANT, who has spent several weeks past with her father, Dr. J. O. HAYNES, has returned to her home in Jacksonville.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 13 JANUARY 1922

ATTENTION VETERANS

Members of J. J. Dickison Camp 1617, U. C. V., will meet in regular session at the courthouse in Starke, Thursday, January 19, 1922, at 10 a. M. A full attendance is requested. W. T. WEEKS, Captain Commander

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 13 JANUARY 1922

FOUND - A place to spend Sunday evening when in Starke - Epworth League, First Methodist church, 6:45 p.m. Miss Madge MIDDLETON will lead the services, and we know the program will be good. S. E. RITCH will direct the music with Mrs. E. K. PERRYMAN at the piano. Come and bring someone with you.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 20 JANUARY 1922

WILL SERVE OYSTERS - The Woman's Club will serve oysters this evening at the Juanita Cafe from 6 to 8 o'clock. The proceeds will be used to further the activities of the Club. The patronage of the public is solicited.

OYSTER SUPPER THIS EVENING - The Woman's Club will give an oyster supper this evening (Friday) for the benefit of the new club house fund. They will serve fine oysters, coffee, pickles, etc., also home-made candy. The waiters will be a number of young ladies of the town. Mr. WILLIAMS has generously given the use of his cafe for the occasion, and will also assist in cooking the oysters. Supper begins at six o'clock. Juanita Cafe is the place.

BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION:

"Meet me at the oyster supper tonight." Juanita Cafe. Benefit of new club house fund. Be sure to patronize the oyster supper given this evening at the Juanita Cafe by the Woman's Club. Oysters will be served from 6 to 8 o'clock.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 27 JANUARY 1922

NOTICE - The singing school will begin at Heilbronn Springs schoolhouse Monday, Jan. 30th, at 9 o'clock a.m. All interested are requested to be there on this date. N. A. CONNER, of Lake Butler, will be the teacher.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 FEBRUARY 1922

Sunday's Times-Union presented a good picture of little Mary Harriet, five and a half months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. BISHOP of this city. The little lady looks at the world with fearless eyes, and her well rounded form shows that Starke is a healthy place for youngsters.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 FEBRUARY 1922

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

With Mrs. J. R. DAVIS as director, the housekeepers who frequent the community kitchen have been doing some fine work. Orange preserves were put in large quantities, also pork, hams, sausage, sauce, etc., in fact, all of the pig except the squal was securely canned. Anyone who wishes to use the steam pressure cooker can have the advantage of it by applying to Mr. J. R. DAVIS.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 10 FEBRUARY 1922

SOME STUNT

Starke lads are going in for athletics and some of them have acquired much proficiency in acrobatics. But there is a stunt, performed by Frank JONES, of Sampson, a man about 65 years of age, that we should like to see the boys imitate. Mr. JONES will stand with his back against a post or tree, reach his hands back and clasp them around the post, then raise his legs until they clasp the post above his head. We have seen this stunt performed. Try it yourself.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 17 FEBRUARY 1922

DEATH OF MR. AND MRS. WYNN

Mrs. R. R. WYNN died suddenly last Friday evening from heart failure, at her home on the corner of Cherry and South streets, and her husband R. R. WYNN, died Thursday morning at 8:30. Mr. WYNN had been in a dying condition for the past two weeks, but Mrs. WYNN'S death came as a great shock to her children and friends. They leave to mourn their loss four children, Namely: Mrs. F. A. SCOTT, Mrs. J. T. QUIGLEY, L. A. And Lacy WYNN. Also a number of grandchildren and other relatives. The double funeral will be held this morning (Friday) at 10:30, at the family residence. Rev. L. W. KICKLITER and Dr. BULLEN will conduct the funeral service, and the interment will be in Santa Fe cemetery.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 24 FEBRUARY 1922

DOES RUSHING EGG BUSINESS

W. M. BRYAN, the North Walnut Street merchant, did a brisk business in egg buying Saturday afternoon until he discovered his egg box was not filling up, and also three little colored chaps were doing most of the selling. Ranging themselves around the box in which the eggs were kept, each would watch his chance and place the fruit in his pocket, go out the front door and re-enter the side door and resell the eggs to Mr. BRYAN, sometimes for cash and again taking the amount out in trade. The trick was worked off and on nearly the entire afternoon before Mr. BRYAN happened to notice anything unusual in the same boys having so many eggs to sell. Catching one before he reached the door, his pockets were searched and more eggs on their round for resale were found, and this broke up the merry game. The boys fled.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 24 FEBRUARY 1922

SMITH LOSES FINE ESSEX

A man giving his name as C. W. FACKLE, of Raiford, came to Smith's Garage Monday afternoon and said he wanted to buy an Essex car. He had not enough of money with him and said he had to go home to Raiford to get it. Mr. SMITH let him go home in the Essex roadster, while the customer left his old Chevrolet car at the garage. But FACKLE did not return, and Sheriff EPPERSON has been trying to find him, but has failed so far.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 APRIL 1922

DEATH OF MRS. WARREN

Mrs. Frank WARREN died in Starke Monday. She had been seriously ill at her home near Brooker, and her physicians decided that all that could possibly save her would be an operation. She was brought to Starke on Sunday and the operation was performed, but the patient's low vitality could not allow her to rally. At this writing (Thursday forenoon) the body is still at the undertaking parlors of D. C. Jones. Data for an obituary are not available.

BITS OF lOCAL INFORMATION

J. L. BROWN was a business visitor to Lake Butler Saturday. Denzil THOMAS spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. W. M. THOMAS, of Long Bridge. Quite a number of the people of this community attended the sing at Lake Butler Sunday.

Seeber STOKES visited friends in Jacksonville Saturday night and Sunday.

Roland THOMAS was in Lake Butler Saturday on business.

Hugh SISTRUNK, of Mt. Tabor, visited friends in this section Sunday afternoon.

T. H. WATERS was a business visitor to Dukes Saturday afternoon.

S. A. BRYAN, of Johnstown, candidate for tax collector, was in this section Monday.

Inman HARRISON, of Worthington, passed through here Sunday enroute to Lake Butler.

Olson THOMAS made a business trip to LaCrosse Thursday. Arthur DOUGLASS, of Ellenton, is visiting relatives here.

Supt. O. L. MIZELLE, of Lake Butler was here on business Friday afternoon.

Dewey FRALICK, of Providence, was visiting friends here Sunday afternoon.

Sheriff M. S. BRANNEN, of Lake Butler, was among the visitors here Sunday.

Walter KNIGHT, of the University of Florida, spent the week-end with relatives and friends in this community.

Roland THOMAS spent the week-end with relatives at Long Bridge.

A. T. MIZELLE, of Lake Butler, was here on business Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Romeo BIELLING, of Dundee, visited relatives in this section last week.

Miss Aileen DOUGLASS, who has been attending school at Ft. White, has returned to spend the summer with her parents.

B. E. BROWN was in Lake Butler recently.

H. C. PEEPLES made a business trip to Lake Butler Monday.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 12 MAY 1922

BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION

Friends here received from Scituate, Mass., the following announcement: "Here's news for you.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. BATES announce the arrival of Dorothy Ermina on Apr. 20, 1922. Weight seven and a half pounds." Mrs. BATES is remembered here as Miss Lena QUIGLEY.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. FLING have gone to Jacksonville for a short stay, after which they will go north for the summer. Martinsville, Ind., will be their headquarters while there. Their many friends here wish them a good time and hope to meet them again next fall.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 12 MAY 1922

BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION

Mrs. G. C. SWEAT spent several days in Jacksonville last week.

Mrs. W. L. BUGG, of Hampton, was a visitor to Starke Monday.

Judge B. L. BLANCHARD, of Lawtey, was in Starke Saturday.

Sheriff and Mrs. W. J. EPERSON were guests of friends and relatives in Lake Butler Sunday.

Col. D. E. KNIGHT was a professional visitor to Jacksonville the first part of the week.

Mrs. W. N. HOLLOWAY, of Tallahassee, was a guest Sunday of Col. and Mrs. A. Z. ADKINS.

R. J. O. HAYNES has been spending time in Jacksonville with his daughter, Mrs. W. J. GRANT.

Mrs. R. A. Weeks and daughter, Virginia, spent Thursday at the home of Col. W. T. WEEKS.

T. M. HAGAN, a prominent citizen of Hampton, had business in Starke Friday.

County Superintendent WIGGINS is in Live Oak this week, as witness in a suit tried before the Suwannee county circuit court.

W. L. JOHNS, a well known strawberry grower of the Wateroak section, was transacting business in this city Friday.

Mrs. S. E. RAYBON is having her residence, corner Thompson and Jackson streets, reshingled and otherwise repaired.

Mrs. Hugh HALTIWANGER and Miss Janie CAMP, of Jacksonville, were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. M. LEVITON, last week.

Messrs. J. F. KICKLITER and G. W. ALDERMAN, were visitors to Lake Butler Sunday morning, and attended the baccalaureate sermon.

Mr. and Mrs. C. K. DAVIS and daughter, Mrs. W. G. LEE, of Sanford, spent several days last week with Mrs. G. C. SWEAT.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 13 JANUARY 1928 - BITS OF LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Emma CANOVA, Paul E. CANOVA, Eunice CANOVA, Martha and Billy POWELL motored to Palatka Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. George B. FLYNN

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 APRIL 1922 - BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION

H. A. SCOTT, a good barber, until lately with S. L. ALVAREZ, has opened a barber shop near the depot, just west of Dr. WILLS' office.

HE HAD BOOZE - S. L. ALVAREZ was tried before Mayor L. A. DAVIS, Jr., Monday evening on the charge of having liquor in his possession. He was defended by able counsel, but the evidence against him was strong enough to convict him and he was fined $100 and costs.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 30 MAY 1919

DEATH OF MRS DREW ALVAREZ

At the family home on Call Street was gathered on Monday afternoon one of the saddest assemblies that has been in this city for years. The occassion was the burial of Mrs. Drew W. ALVAREZ, a friend or relative of nearly all the citizens of Starke and this section of Bradford County. Though the funeral was set for 4 o'clock that relatives from Jacksonville might arrive, at 3 o'clock many had come and as the service went on the sidewalk, as well as the house and porches, were lined with our townsmen who met to pay their last respects to their departed friend.

The simple service under the direction of Rev. Blanchard LAW, of the Baptist church, being over, Director Jones and the pallbearers took charge, the long procession formed and moved to Crosby Cemetery. Before the open grave the last rites were said, the note of spiritual as well as temporal preparation for death was again sounded and the crowd dispersed.

The chief mourners and those officiating were left as the new mound was strewn with flowers. The singers assisting the minister were Mrs. J. E. FUTCH, Misses Emma DARBY and Doris LAW, Messrs. O. A. ANDREU and J. F. KICKLITER. The pallbearers were Major MATTHEWS, Col. PEEK, J. W. MORGAN, Col. D. E. KNIGHT, N. T. RITCH, F. P. SHAFFER, J. E. WILSON, J. F. KICKLITER, M. LEVITON and W. J. EPPERSON.

Special thought was shown by Mrs. T. N. LIMBAUGH and Mrs. J. F. KICKLITER who stayed in the threatening rain to cover the grave with flowers. The floral donations that bore cards showing sympathy were from Mrs. Frank HOOVER, Mrs. E. T. CAMPBELL, J. W. ALVAREZ, B. M. DOWLING, Mrs. N. D. WAINWRIGHT, Mrs. Grover SWEAT, Mrs. D. L. ALVAREZ, Mrs. Paul CANOVA, Mrs. A. H. FREEMAN, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. WILLIAMS, Mrs. John UGLOW, Mrs, E. E. CANOVA, Mrs. T. N. LIMBAUGH, Mrs. Julia WAINWRIGHT.

The death of Mrs. ALVAREZ, which occured Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, was a great shock to the community. She had ben ill about two weeks, but it was not thought that her condition was critical until a short time before her death. She had developed pnuemonia, and when her heart became seriously involved she sank rapidly until her death ensued at the hour mentioned.

The deceased the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen E. ALVAREZ, well known residents of the vicinity of Starke. She was 46 years of age and had lived the greater part of her life in Starke, being well known and very highly esteemed by almost all residents of the town. She was a kind-hearted, generous neighbor and a devoted wife and mother. She toiled with her hands and yearned with a mother's love for the comfort and well-being of her household.

In her passing the town loses a woman of sterling character and worth. Mrs. ALVAREZ is survived by her husband and two sons, besides a large number of other relatives. To these is extended the very sincere sympathy of the entire community.
CARD OF THANKS

We wish in this way to express our sincere thanks and lasting gratitude to the many friends who have been so kind to us in our great bereavement. We especially thank Mrs. LEVITON, who ministered so faithfully and tenderly to our loved one throughout her illness, and Mrs. Mallory ALVAREZ for his constant assistance. No one ever had the sympathy and assistance of better friends and we appreciate them. one and all. D. W. ALVAREZ and Sons.

FLORIDA SEMI WEEKLY ADVOCATE, STARKE, FLORIDA - 1 MARCH 1898

PERSONAL NOTES

Mr. Wm. ALVAREZ, a prosperous tiller of the soil, who lives in the northern part of the county, was in town Saturday.

FLORIDA SEMI-WEEKLY ADVOCATE, STARKE, FLORIDA - 15 MARCH 1898

PERSONAL NOTES

Mr. Wm. ALVAREZ, of Water Oak, was in the city Monday.

THE FLORIDA WEEKLY ADVOCATE - 7 JANAURY 1898

IN MEMORIAM

MRS. NANCY ALVAREZ

The world has always had its heros and their deeds of valor and daring are recorded in song and story among all nations of the earth, and in all languages. Their forms and features are preserved on the canvass and in the marble, for the instruction and benefit of generations yet unborn. But it is the faithful, humble family lives --- the hands that rock the cradles and "teach the young knees their kneeling" around the home hearths, that bring the millenium nearer day by day. Not he who has "slain his tens of thousands," but he or she who has reared a worthy citizen to fill an honorable and useful part in life, it is, who deserves a victor's crown. And when that life is extended into a ripe old age, a living witness of God's faithful keeping and loving care, the world is enriched by every year that his saints with hoary-haired temples adorned dwell therein. Such was the life and character of Mrs. Nancy ALVAREZ, who died at Starke, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1898, at the residence of her son Mr. J. G. ALVAREZ. She was a woman remarkable for her sterling virtues, her practical good sense, her faithfullness to God, her family and her home. The mother of fifteen children, eight of whom survive her, men and women of prominence, socially, in business, in religion, and the qualities which give loud testimony to a faithful mother heart as the prime source of their character and success. Her sons and grand-sons, no less than her daughters and grand-daughters, are among Bradford county's most indispensible citizens. She was buried in the same grave with her husband, Mr. Joseph ALVAREZ, who died in 1892, and whose body was removed to its present resting place in order that they might lie together in their last long sleep. Mrs. ALVAREZ was born March 21, 1821, and was consequently 77 years of age at her demise. In the hearts of more than 100 descendants her epitath is engraved. "Her children arise up and call her blessed."

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 6 JANUARY 1928

SOCIAL AND SOCIETY PHONE 29

MRS. CAMPBELL IS BURIED AT WELAKA - Funeral services for Mrs. E. T. CAMPBELL, wife of Dr. E. T. CAMPBELL, Wellaka, were held Saturday at 10 a.m., at the family residence at Welaka with the Rev. G. L. WELLS, pastor of the Welaka Methodist church assisted by the Rev. NEWTON, of Pomona officiating.

Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery, Welaka. Pall bearers were L. J. McLEOD, C. W. LOVELAND, Charles F. FOWLER, C. B. LIVELY, D. O. DOUGLAS and L. WILBUR. Mrs. CAMPBELL died Thursday night following a lengthy illness. She is survived only by her husband. She has been a resident of Welaka for the past five years, moving here from Starke.

BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 13 JANUARY 1928

RISING

The many friends of Mrs. Annie CUNNINGHAM STOBO were grieved to learn of her death, which occurred Saturday at 5 o?clock, while returning home from town. Mrs. STOBO was born in Paisley, Scotland, in the year 1860. She came with her husband to Canada about the year 1907, remaining there five years, then coming to Florida She has spent the remainder of her life. She was 68 years of age. At an early age Mr. STOBO became a member of the Presbyterian church, at Paisley, Scotland, and lived a true and Christian life to the end. She leaves to mourn her death, a devoted husband, one sister, of Halifax, Nova Scotia; one brother of Glascow, Scotland, besides the many friends who followed the body to its resting place at Crosby cemetery, Rev. H. A. TUCKER, officiating.

FLORIDA WEEKLY ADVOCATE, STARKE, FLORIDA - 1 MARCH 1900

Mr. Ben KITE, Sr. an old and highly respected citizen, died at his home on West Call Street yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. Mr. KITE had been suffering for several weeks. He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his death. The obituary of Mr. Ben KITE was handed in too late for this issue, but will appear in our next.

FLORIDA WEEKLY ADVOCATE, STARKE, FLORIDA - 26 JULY 1900

Miss Julia DRAWDY and Mr. Robert KITE were married at the home of Mr. Silas KITE in East Starke Wednesday eve. Justice Geo. A. GARDINER officiated.

THE FLORIDA TELEGRAPH - SATURDAY 3 MARCH 1883

DEATH'S SHINING MARK

Died, on the morning of the 15th instant, Hon Silas L. NIBLACK, of Columbia County, in his fifty eighth year of age. Hon. Silas L. NIBLACK was born in Camden County, Georgia, March 17th, 1825. In his early childhood he moved to Columbia county, and has since been identified with the State becoming one of its most popular and influential citizens.

In 1849 he was united in marriage to Miss Attalia SCARBOROUGH, of Columbia county. For successive years Mr. NIBLACK held the responsible position of Judge of Probate of our county, and in 1872 was elected as Member of Congress from this State; Florida at the time being entitled to only one representative. His election was the first Democratic victory gained in the State after reconstruction and it is a monument to his immense popularity and the appreciation of his integrity and sterling qualities by his fellow men. The Congress to which he was elected, being a Republican Congress, Mr. NIBLACK was refused his seat until within a few days of the end of that congressional term, and thus the State practically lost the service of one of its ablest servants. In 1879 he was elected as Senator from this district to the Legislature of our State, and did yeoman service for his constituents during his term in office. It was during this time that we learned to know and appreciate the estimable qualities possessed by the deceased.....(long article) While as people, we deeply mourn his loss, we feel that the Ruler of All directs for the best. So mote it be! - Lake City Reporter.

THE FLORIDA TELEGRAPH - SATURDAY 3 MARCH 1883

COMMISSIONER?S SALE

.... offer for sale to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House door, Lake Butler, Florida...real estate of belonging to the estate of Elizabeth REDDING, late of said county, containing 80 acres, more or less....

THE FLORIDA TELEGRAPH - FRIDAY 6 MARCH 1891

CARD OF THANKS

To the many neighbors and friends who manifested so much kindness to myself and ear husband, during his last illness, I hereby tender the most humble and sincere thanks of my grateful and sorrowful heart, which breathes a kind wish for everyone; and a prayer for a blessing upon every hand which administered any act of kindness for his comfort and relief. Kindly, truly and respectfully, Mary L. GEIGER

LAWTEY Brooks STARLING and family moved back to Lawtey a few days ago from Mulberry where they had been for two years.

Widows pensions approved as follows: Belle THOMAS Brooker $8.00 Emma BRYANT Starke $3.00 Georgia HILLIARD Starke $10.00 for the first month

Dear Santa I will drop you a few lines to let you know to bring me something for Christmas. Bring me a big walking and sleeping doll for Christmas and carriage to ride it in and some fruit and some candy to eat and a pair of socks and a looking glass for Christmas. Donie RIVERS Box 157

Robert L. CREWS arrived Monday to relieve his brother W. G. CREWS as railroad section foreman. Mr. CREWS and family are moving to Fernandina where he will have charge of a section.

Miss Lena FRIGO of Jacksonville is spending this week here with relatives and friends.

Miss Lena FRIGO and Della BLANCHARD were the guest Monday of Mrs. W. E. TORODE at the cottage of Kingsley Lake.

Mr. R. D. BENNETT of Jacksonville and Miss Lizzie STARLING of Lawtey were united in marriage by Judge GREEN at his office last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. BENNETT is the eldest son of Richard BENNETT deceased is a highly respected and industrious young man. At present he holds a responsible position with a large saw mill in Jacksonville. His bride is the attractive and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. STARLING and is a favorite with a large circle of friends. The young couple left on the 6 o'clock train for their home in Jacksonville. Their many friends wish them all the happiness.

An airplane exhibition was scheduled Thursday afternoon but owing to engine trouble, only two flights were made, W. H. EDWARDS, Roy VAUGHN, Volley KELLY and Percy STARLING making the flight.

Those from here who attended the dance at Earlton Beach Thursday night were Mr. and Mrs. S. A. BRYAN, Mrs. D. L. RIGBY, Myrtle and Pearl REDDISH.

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. BRYAN and Mrs. D. L. RIGBY visited relatives in Lawtey and Highland Sunday.

LAWTEY - Misses Sidney, Louise and Onie RICHARDSON of Umatilla were guest last week of their sister Mrs. L. A. MARR. Mrs. L. A. MARR and children visited relatives in Sanford.

Mrs. G. W. PARKER left Sunday for Jacksonville where Mr. PARKER will join her in a few days to make that city their home. Mr. and Mrs. PARKER have sold their home and chicken farm here to Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS of Jacksonville. Mrs. WILLIAMS and son Ben have already taken charge of the farm and Mr. WILLIAMS and children will arrive in a day or two.

Mrs. J. B. CARRUTHERS of Jacksonville visited her sister Mrs. Ruth MARR here recently.

Mr. PEELE was also jailed here along with his wife; but was released Tuesday and a first-degree murder charge was filed against Mrs. PEELE, following a thorough investigation Monday by State Attorney T. E. DUNCAN and Assistant State Attorney Joe Hill WILLIAMS. The 32-calibre pistol that Mrs. PEELE is alleged to have used was found, along with eight empty 32 cartridges, Sheriff A. O. ANDREU stated this week. Neither a 38 caliber pistol that Mr. PEELE was supposed to have had, nor any empty 38 cartridges were found. He helped fire a shotgun into the ground to prevent anybody's using it to kill somebody with, the sheriff stated. Just exactly how the shooting started is not clear--at least, those who know the most talk the least about the actual cause of the fray. However, a lengthy interview with Richard BENNETT, who received perhaps the worst wounds of any who "lived to tell the tale", reveals that the real argument seems to have started about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

"Ossie Bell WIGGINS talked though to Elsie VISAGGI" (his sweetheart who worked as a waitress in the PEELES' cafe). Richard BENNETT said in the Telegraph office Monday afternoon, Then Miss VISAGGI and Richard BENNETT'S father were also in the office. But he said after a few words, it all passed over. However, after the cafe closed about __:45 o'clock Saturday night, trouble started in earnest, though it is not clear just what caused it. Miss VISAGGI rented an apartment from the PEELES upstairs at the rear of the store, and she and Richard BENNETT and the other waitress, Jean JOHANSON, and the PEELES' 12 year old son, Roger, were all up there where Miss VISAGGI was cooking supper. They were to have supper, take Miss JOHANSON home, and then BENNETT and Miss VISAGGI were to come to Starke to a movie. A large crowd was milling around in front of the cafe, and some were "throwing things" upstairs, BENNETT said, and "fooling around my car." He came down with his shot-gun "to protect his car", he said. Ed STARLING and others tried to take it away from him. They finished their supper and took the girl home and when they came back it seem that the fire-works began.

It is said that Mrs. PEELE had exhausted her efforts in trying to disperse the Saturday night beer-soaked crowd, and failing to do so, shot eight or more bullets at random into the crowd, killing one and wounding three others. She will likely be tried in the November term of Circuit Court.

BOND GRANTED FOR MRS. JOE D. PEELE Lawtey store-keeper who shot and killed Ancil THOMPSON, wounded Richard BENNETT, JR., and Ossie Bell WIGGINS, and "grazed" Ed STARLING with a bullet from her .32 caliber pistol in front of her store Saturday night, August 14, was released from the County Jail Tuesday on $7,500 bail. As a result of the special hearing conducted in the office of Circuit Judge A. Z. ADKINS on Monday, August 16, under the direction of State Attorney T. E. DUNCAN and Assistant State Attorney Joe Hill WILLIAMS, Judge ADKINS, upon further investigation, released Mrs. PEELE from custody. She was released under a writ of habeas corpus petitioned for by her attorneys, Zach DOUGLAS, of Gainsville, and Hal Y. MAINES, of Lake Butler. In his order, signed September 6, Judge ADKINS said: "The Court having heard the testimony in said cause and argument of Council for the State and petitioner, and being advised in the premises, is of the opinion that the proof is not evident, and the presumption great that the petitioner, Edna PEELE, is guilty of murder in the first degree; therefore she is entitled to bail. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that upon Edna PEELE, the petitioner, giving bond as required by law in the sum of $7,500, to be approved by the Clerk of this Court, condition for her appearance at the next special or regular term of this Court to abide the order and decree of this Court, that she then be released from custody by the Sheriff of the County.

The Circuit Court Grand Jury, in session here Monday, brought in a ___rue bill of first degree murder in the case of Mrs. Edna PEELE, of Lawtey, who on August 14 killed Ancil THOMPSON and wounded Richard BENNETT, JR., Ossie Bell WIGGINS and Ed STARLING in front of her place of business in Lawtey. When arraigned before Judge A. Z. ADKINS. She pleaded not guilty, and her trial was set for 10 A.M. Monday, December 6.

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