The GazetteMay 30, 1906 Prof. Alebrtson of Downsville is in Farmerville for a few days. Mrs. W. J. Turnage left Saturday for Monroe to visit relatives. Police Juror Charles H. Hudson was in town Monday. Miss Maude Selig and Mr. Mack Gill paid a visit to Ruston Saturday returning home Sunday. Miss Fannie Weinburg and Leila … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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Spearsville Items
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 Bro. Johnston has bought the place and exchanged with Mr. Abbett. He is anxious to take advantage of our school. The people here are planning to build a new church. Mrs. Charles Pryor and family of Spinola attended our commencement exercises. Dr. V. E. Duley and family have returned from New Orleans. … Continue reading Spearsville Items
SNAP-SHOTS AT OUACHITA
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 The long breezy days continue, and one finds it almost impossible to stay indoors. Getting outside implies, of course, that some sort of amusement or entertainment follows and the favorite amusement of our little town seems to be tennis. Every afternoon, one interesting game after another, is witnessed by the "grand-stand" -- … Continue reading SNAP-SHOTS AT OUACHITA
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 23, 1906 Court is in session this week. D. E. Laupheimer and Pat Murphy went to Monroe Sunday. Mr. J. A. Peek of Ouachita was in Farmerville Saturday. Atty. Chas B. Robeata of Ruston is here this week. Judge W. R. Roberts of Bernice is in Farmerville this week attending court. Judge R. B. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Spearsville Notes
The GazetteMay 16, 1906 Spearsville, La. May 11, 1906. Mrs. I. P. McDonald who has been seriously sick is improving. Miss Bertha Cobb, is teaching school at Archer, La. Our saw Mill is in running order and cutting something less than a million feet a week. A gentleman from near here who attended the reunion at … Continue reading Spearsville Notes
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 16, 1906 M. M. Munholland went to Marion on a business trip Monday. O. M. Taylor left Wednesday for his old home in Kentucky. Mrs. Ellen Levi was quite sick the latter part of last week. D. E. Luphemier of Monroe was a visitor in Farmerville several days of last week. Dr. O. H. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalMay 1, 1930 Mrs. Y. s. Fuller spent Wednesday with Mrs. W. J. Autrey. Mesdames Flora Weldon and B. F. Patterson visited Mrs. Lake Breed Tuesday afternoon. Miss Cleo McCuller spent Monday night with Miss Bessie Gray. Mesdames W. L. Key, Louis Whiteside and Dick Tyler and children spent Thursday with Mrs. W. … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 9, 1906 Mr. D. L. Cromwell of Bernice was in Farmerville Monday. We regret to learn that Dr. Reed Evans is quite sick this week. Mr. G. D. Sanders went to Monroe on a business trip last Friday. Mrs. T. J. Breed and children left last Friday for Conway, Ark., where they go to … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 D. W. Spencer et al to P. M. McCormick, 2 lots in Archer, La., $25. Jno Mayes and wife to Lewis Kelley, 150 acres land, $900. D. A. Taylor to W. W. Taylor, 6 acres land, $20. Alex Spears, et al to W. S. Spears 1274 acres land, $1254. S. J. Wall … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonJune 16, 2011 This time of the year is one of the best -- except for those triple digit tempts. It is so good to go to the garden and pick all those good veggies, slice up a big juicy tomato straight from the vine, add an onion and some cornbread; you have a … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalApril 17, 1930 Miss Lorane Jackson spent Wednesday night with Miss Mellie B. Green. Misses Bessie Gray and Cleo McCuller spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Pratt. Mrs. B. F. Patterson visited Mesdames W. M. and Lue Heard. Misses James Barham and Lavinia Smith spent Thursday night with Mrs. Lee Porter. Mrs. Lue Heard … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 27, 1930 Tick Picture The new tick picture will be shown in Union Parish during the week of April 14th. B. B. Jones, County Agent, New Orleans, La. will be the speaker at these shows. The itinerary has not been definitely arranged, but will be published in next weeks paper. Everybody wants … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalMarch 27, 1930 Mrs. Rubie McCall and children visited Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Patterson Wednesday. Mesdames J. H. Gray and Lue Heard spent Thursday with Mrs. W. J. Autrey. Mr. and Mrs. Floid Brooks and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brooks Mesdames Flora Weldon and Jane McCall visited … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Shiloh News
The Bernice JournalMarch 27, 1930 Mrs. E. e. Buckley entertained the young people with a pound supper last Friday night. Mr. R. T. Smith of Shreveport is visiting homefolks here for a few days. Miss Aubry Booles is visiting relatives in El Dorado this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Nutt of Camp Creek spent … Continue reading Shiloh News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonJune 9, 2011 The weather has been so extremely hot that we have thought about or done so little that has not centered around that. Never have we seen such a drastic shift from unseasonably cool in May to triple digits in early June. This, too will pass, we know, if we would just … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Cannons Sound Off at Shiloh
Brenda Roberts - Banner NewsJune 9, 2011 This past Saturday the echo of cannon fire and muskets was heard in the Shiloh community as The Lt. Elijah H. Ward Camp #1971 held a Dedication and Memorial service for Moses Green, Company F, 2nd Louisiana Cavalry Regiment and James Know Polk Fomby, Company A. 10th Confederate … Continue reading Cannons Sound Off at Shiloh
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 20, 1930 Mr. H. C. Hooter of Strong, Ark., was the quest of Mr. Young Burns Sunday. Friendly-five shoes and Style? hats a big investment style and quality at $5.00. TALBOLTS Misses Sarah Pankie, Agnes Robinson, and Louise Culpepper of Ruston, were recent guests in the home of Mrs. W. F. Grafton. … Continue reading Bernice Local News
District Court Proceedings
The GazetteMarch 2, 1906 Case of state against Grover Hill charged with britney; nol prossed. W. M. Thaxton charged with inflicting wound has than mayhem nol prossed. State vs. Jessie Lowery charged with assault with dangerous weapon. Upon trial was found guilty as charged and fined $10 and cost. State vs. Pauter Witersoy charged with murder. … Continue reading District Court Proceedings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMay 26, 2011 In light of the terrible flooding that is ruining property and taking away the very livelihood of people up and down the Mississippi River, it seems somewhat heartless for me to be giving thanks to God for the rain that He sent this past week; however, it was so needed on … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMay 19, 2011 You probably have guessed by now that I like to get my hands a little dirty digging in the dirt - in flowers and my little fence garden. This weekend was the beginning of payday, for I gathered four cucumbers, a tomato, romaine lettuce and some peppers - a wonderful salad … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 Mr. C. H. Gulley of Ouachita was in Farmerville to-day. Mr. H. W. Regan was in Farmerville the first of the week. Printer's ink marks the path to riches and fame. Try it. Only wind is needed to spread rumors but for reliable news you must read your home paper. The Louisiana … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
From Spearsville
The GazetteApril 4, 1906 Miss Lovie Buckley who has been teaching in the eastern end of the Parish is at home. Dr. Buckley has returned from Nashville for the summer. Miss Janelle Carroll has left to teach school at Hornbeck, La. Dr. Harrell and family have moved to Ruston and are greatly missed. The Doctor is … Continue reading From Spearsville
History of Haile Community
Collaboration of Jon McKinnie & Jimmy Dean Like most of Union Parish’s settlements, the community of Haile was settled early in the 19th century by immigrants from Alabama. These pioneer families had disembarked at Ouachita City and Alabama Landing, working westward to what is now the Haile community. Some of the early families settling in … Continue reading History of Haile Community
Ouachita Items
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 Mrs. John McKee, and sisters Miss Pearl and Wilba Peek, were visitors to Monroe Wednesday. Miss Auna Hay of Port Union spent several days visiting friends here last week. Miss Ida Ford who has been visiting in Monroe and other points for several days returned home Thursday. Mr. J. D. Cunningham and … Continue reading Ouachita Items
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMay 12, 2011 This past week started off with a bang - UBI was at long dead and his treats of terror to our country would be no more. We thank President Bush for his persistence in keeping our country safe, Pres. Obama for being able to make the "gutsy" call for action, special … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 13, 1930 Messrs. J. E. Davis and Lee Faulkner arrived home Saturday from a visit at Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. L. P. Moreland is confined to her home on account of illness. Mr. Van Odom left for Monroe this week where he has a position. Mr. and Mrs. Will Turnage and Mrs. … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalMarch 13, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bramley of Norphlet, Mrs. Oscar Riordan, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Breed and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weldon. Mesdames J. F. Weldon, J. E. Cannon, W. H. Weldon and J. H. Gray visited Mrs. Nettie Gray Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Bevans visited … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMay 5, 2011 This week has been one of ups and downs. God gave us a wonderful rain and lots of "just right" weather Those who live in AR, MS, and especially AL have just had a terrible week; those tornadoes have just been unimaginable - such devastation that we have not seen since … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalMarch 6, 1930 Baptist Training School A training school will be conducted at the Baptist church beginning Monday night March 10th. Rev. Willbanks, pastor of Temple Church, Ruston and wife and Mrs. J. L. White of Dubach will give their assistance in this school. Rev Willbanks will teach the first division of the … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalMarch 6, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spells, Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Hodge of Litroe, La. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Grafton, Sunday. Messes Bessie Gray and Cleo McCuller spent the week end with Miss Norene Strickland of Hico. Mrs. Lizzie McCuller visited Mr. and W. L. Key Friday. … Continue reading Pine Grove News
