The Gazette
May 20, 1903

Gin Outfits for Sale Cheap.

I offer two first-class steam gin outfits for sale cheap for cash or approved paper.

One plant has 15 H. P. Engine and Boiler, and 60-saw Pratt gin stand, feeder, condenser, press, grist mill, platform scales, belting, etc. The other is a 15 H. P. Boiler and 10 H. P. Engine with 50 saw Pratt gin stand, feeder, condenser, press, grist mill, platform scales, belting, etc. Both plants complete and in good running order.

Will sell an entire outfit for about what a new boiler alone will cost you. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity if you are in the market for a ginnery.

M. J. Pearson,
Farmerville, La.

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Fountain pens for sale by J. G. Trimble.

The last month of spring is fast drawing to a close.

Mrs. J. W. Stancil has been on the sick list for the past few days.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. A few graded Durham male yearlings. J. D. BAUGHMAN.

A boy was born on the 9th inst. unto J. B. Murry, of Loutre vicinity.

J. D. Barksdale, Esq., of Ruston, is attending court this week in Farmerville.

A few good log and plow mules and saddle horses yet for sale. J. D. BAUGHMAN.

Mr. W. M. Green, of the 6th ward, has sold his saw mill and shingle plant.

Gov. Heard has appointed Wm. O. Bearden police juror for the fifth ward of Union Parish, service W. S. Cooper, deceased.

Safe, swift and sure is the proper description of Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets. Cure colds in a day. Can be carried in vest pocket. Easy to take. Guaranteed. Price 25 cents. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins. 

Friday evening a pleasant party was given the young folks of Farmerville at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fenton.

STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS OFF THE COLD. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents.

Messers. T. J. Bread, John Ballard, ____, F. E. Mayo took in the street parade at Monroe last Friday and Saturday.

New Royal drop head sewing machine, latest improvements, for sale cheap for cash or approved paper at THE GAZETTE office.

Many eager buyers were at the Union Parish tax sale last Saturday, thus showing that dirt in our parish is coming into demand.

We are indebted to Miss Berdie Cook for an invitation to attend the graduating exercises of the East Mississippi Female College, Meridian, Miss., May 18, 1903.

No equal on earth has Hunt’s Lightning Oil for Rheumatism and Neuralgia, as well as Sprains, Cuts, Burns, Bruises, and Insect Bites and Stings. Guaranteed. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins. 

Messrs. B. F. Pleasant, P. W. Bearden, D. W. Dawson, L. Cooper, M. B. Shultz and M. Gilbert, from this vicinity, went this week to the Confederate reunion at New Orleans.

Parents, do not neglect your children’s coughs, sore throats colds, etc.; they often lead to fatal results. Try Simmon’s Cough Syrup. Pleasant, safe and sure. Guaranteed. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins. 

The Masonic lodge of Bernice will give a celebration on June 24, to which the public are invited. Addresses will be given by prominent members of the order, and a basket dinner will be served.

For Rent. I will rent the Smith residence in Farmerville for the balance of the present year. Any person wanting a good dwelling house, will write or call on me.  A. C. Gill, Farmerville, La.

To My Friends of Union Parish.  After May the first I will be found at the Planters Hotel where I will take pleasure in serving you lunches at all hours and comfortable beds when in Monroe.  Yours truly, W. J. Atkinson,  Leon L. Marx, Proprietor.

World Wide Reputation. Whites Cream Vermifuge has achieved a world wide reputation as being the best of all worm destroyers, and for its tonic influence on weak and unthrifty children, as it neutralizes the acidity or sourness of the stomach, improves the digestion and assimilation of food, strengthens their nervous system and restores them to health, vigor and elasticity natural to childhood. 25c at R. HAAs, Agent.

The following Union Parish students who have been attending the Louisiana Normal school at Natchitoches during the session which closed last Friday have returned to their respective homes: Misses Celia Pardue, Della Sellers, Lottie Sellers, Ella Ellis, Leila Clark, Cora Dean, Ora Edwards, Dezzie McFarland, Lizzie Moseley, Dollie Reagan and Selma Skinner. The two first-named young ladies were graduates of this term. The Normal closed a most successful year, the enrollment reaching 699.

Spring Ailments. There is an aching and tired feeling; the liver bowels and kidneys become sluggish and inactive, the digestion impaired, with little or no appetite, no ambition for anything, and a feeling that the whole body and mind need toning up. The trouble is that during winter there has been an accumulation of waste matter in the system. Herbine will remove it, secure to the secretions a right exit, and by its tonic effect, fully restore the wasted tissues and give strength in place of weakness. 50c at R. Haas, Agent.

Horrible Death.

Dr. W. H. Low, an aged citizen of Cherry Ridge neighborhood, met a horrible death last Thursday at this own hands. For some time the Doctor’s mind had been deranged, and he had become exceedingly melancholy and morose of late. On the day stated above he saturated bed clothing with coal oil, wrapped himself in them, took his station under a tree in the yard, and set fire to his oiled robes. He was terribly burned, but when found was not dead. After suffering intense agony for about six hours, death came to his relief. The community was greatly shocked by this horrible death of a demented man.

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CURES WHEN DOCTORS FAIL. Mrs. Frank Chiasson, Patterson, La., writes June 8th, 1901: “I had malaria fever in very bad form, was under treatment by doctors, but as soon as I stopped taking their medicine the fever would return. I used a sample bottle of Herbine, found it helped me. Then bought two bottles, which completely cured me. I feel grateful to you for furnishing such a splendid medicine, and can honestly recommend it to those suffering from malaria, as it will surely cur them.” Herbine, 50c bottle at R. Haas, Agent.

FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ON FARMS. Dr. Bergin, Pana, Ills., writes, “I have used Ballard’s Snow Liniment; always recommend it to my friends, as I am confident there is no better made. It is a dandy for burns.” Those who live on farms are especially liable to many accidental cuts, burns, and bruises, which heal rapidly when Ballard’s Snow Liniment is applied. It should always be kept in the house for cases of emergency. 25c 50c and$1 at R. Haas, Agent. 

A deplorable accident happened Thursday at Bernice. The ten-year-old son of Dr. J. L. Dendy accidentally shot and killed his younger brother. The lad was playing with a little rifle, when it discharged with the result stated. It is another case of “didn’t know it was loaded.” Parents should exercise the greatest care not to let little children get their hands on any sort of fire arm.

You Know What you are Taking. When you take Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. 50¢.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the professional card of Dr. R. L. Love, which appears in today’s paper. Dr. Love is a graduate of the medical department of Tulane University, New Orleans. He has had considerable experience in the work of his profession and is quite a successful practitioner. Call on him when you need a physician.

My friend, are you suffering from any painful and annoying skin disease, such as ringworm, tetter, eczema or anything similar? If so, just try on box of Hunt’s Cure. It never fails. Guaranteed. Price 50 cents. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins. 

The recent rains have caused young crops in Union Parish to get a rush on themselves and in consequence farmers are wearing a broad smile. Corn is growing nicely and cotton is coming up with good stands. Gardens are looking very pretty.

The Best Prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50¢.

Mr. W. P. Chandler, who has been gathering cotton statistics for the United States government, reports that 19,906 were packed in Union Parish. They were equal to 20,264 bales of 500 pounds each.

Caesar Conquered Britain. Malaria was conquered by Simmons’ Liver Purifier (tin box). Protected from moisture, dust and insects. Clears the complexion, cures constipation, aids and corrects action of the liver. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins.

At a recent mass meeting of the citizens of Farmerville, called for the purpose of electing a new local school board, the old members were all re-elected and Mr. Robt. Roberts added to the board.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. 25¢.

Among the graduates of the present session of the Ruston Industrial Institute, Union Parish will be represented by Misses Ruby Bransford and Sadie Cary, both of D’Arbonne vicinity.

Rabbi I. Heinberg, of Monroe, was in Farmerville the first of this week to impart religious instruction to his Jewish flock. He gave an instructive lecture last night at the Masonic hall.

Mr. W. E. Goodenough, late town marshal of Ruston, died last week very suddenly.

Special election held last week in Shreveport, to get the sense of the voters regarding the paving bond issue, resulted in a sweeping victory for those who favored the proposition.

Early Monday morning the city market at Monroe was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze originated in the lunch stand department of  H. V. Mosely. The building was constructed about ten years ago at a cost of $3500, and as there was no insurance the loss will fall heavy on the city. The people also who did business in the market are heavy losers, as they had no insurance and saved but little of their goods.

You cannot afford to trifle with a cough. It may result in some serious if not fatal malady. Take time by the forelock and use Simmons’ Cough Syrup. Guaranteed. Price 25 and 50 cts. Sold by J. D. Baughman and B. T. Hopkins.

 

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