The GazetteMay 31, 1905 C. H. Murphy, president of the Bank of El Dorado, was here last Friday on private business. Mr. H. W. Regan was here last Thursday night having for the interior Friday morning on business connected with his timber interests. The Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge will close the present session on … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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An Expensive Folly
The GazetteMay 31, 1905 When it was first proposed to replace the school building at Bernice with a $10,000 brick structure we were disposed to treat the matter as a joke, as we were inclined to view it as the emanation of some ambitious citizen, with more patriotism than judgment, as a school building of this … Continue reading An Expensive Folly
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 24, 1905 See proceedings of the police jury on our front page. Court adjourned last Saturday after a weeks session, the docket light. There was another big down pour of rain last Sunday night, which went to increase the flood in the D'Arbonne and hinder work on the farm. Mr. Jake Haas, left for … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
"Hit The Grit"
The GazetteMay 24, 1905 W. F. McQueen, of Calhoun, who together with the Daniels (now in jail) was indicted by the late grand jury for complicity in the killing of Jim Taylor, by a little trickery fooled Deputy Browning, of Ouachita (who was sent to arrest him) and as a consequence is in parts unknown, out … Continue reading "Hit The Grit"
A White Rapist
The GazetteMay 24, 1905 The people of Eros, Jackson Parish, are diligently searching for one Garratt, a white man, late of that community, who on Wednesday last made a criminal assault on a 14 year old white girl at Eros, and was only foiled in his purpose by the timely appearance of two white men. The … Continue reading A White Rapist
J. E. Webb Gets Damages
The GazetteMay 24, 1905 The damage suit of J. E. Webb vs. W. N. Farmer was decided in the district court at Ruston last week. Judge Dawkins rendering judgment in favor of Webb for the sum of $50 and cost of suit, the latter amounting to five times the sum of damages allowed, due to the … Continue reading J. E. Webb Gets Damages
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 17, 1905 Master Henry Haas, who has been attending Soole's Institute in New Orleans, returned home this week. Miss Mav Shultz, now of Monroe, came up on the Mattie this week to visit friends in Farmerville. Messrs. J. E. Clayton, J. D. Barksdale and C. B. Roberts came in last Sunday evening to attend … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
The Daniels in Jail
The GazetteMay 17, 1905 Sheriff Taylor returned last Saturday night at a late hour with the Daniel Brothers (Floyd, Joe, Will and Guthrie) in charge, whom he arrested in the northwestern portion of Webster Parish, under an indictment returned by the late grand jury charging them with the killing of James Tayor, who was shot down … Continue reading The Daniels in Jail
Rebuilding Bernice School
The GazetteMay 17, 1905 The good people of Bernice held a public meeting last week to rebuild their school building recently destroyed by fire and promptly decided to replace the structure with a brick building to cost between $10,000 and 12,000. And notwithstanding the Herald, in alluding to our recent remark relative to "Spanish architecture," terms … Continue reading Rebuilding Bernice School
Investigation in the Killing of Dick Craighead
The GazetteMay 17, 1905 The Governor Moves Gov. Blanchard has ordered a vigorous investigation in the matter of the late killing of Dick Craighead in the Homer jail and has offered the following rewards, which will remain in force for the period of one year from date. The sum of $1500 for the identification and conviction … Continue reading Investigation in the Killing of Dick Craighead
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 10, 1905 Mr. W. A. Perryman, of Ruston, is visiting Farmerville and vicinity this week. Joe Phillips left Monday for points in Arkansas in quest of a location. It is evident that the fruit escaped the late frosts of the season, and a good crop is in evidence for the summer and fall. TO … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
"Had 'Em Bad"
The GazetteMay 10, 1905 Jaques, the stranger who fell on the streets in a fit last week, but who seemed to recover his faculties later, subsequently developed a full-fledged case of "jimmies", walking about the streets in the "wee sma" hours, talking nonsense, in which "lions, bears, dogs, ant-eaters" and other quadrupeds figured. Marshal Atkinson found … Continue reading "Had 'Em Bad"
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 3, 1905 Mr. F. E. Mayo made a short trip to Shreveport last week, returning by the way of Choudrant. Mr. W. H. Seals, superintendent of the Summit Lumber Co., of Randolph, was here last Saturday on business. Mr. Joe W. Kemble, representing the Dorsey Printing Co., of Dallas, Texas, was here last week … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Dick Craighead Dies
The GazetteMay 3, 1905 Dick Craighead, the account of whose assassination in the Homer jail, appears on the first page of this issue, died the succeeding evening, despite every effort to save his life. The body turned over to his brothers and conveyed for burial at his old home near Athens, where he was interred last … Continue reading Dick Craighead Dies
DICK CRAIGHEAD LYNCED
The GazetteMay 3, 1905 The Murderer of the McKee's Shot to Death in his Cell at Homer While Shrieking his Protestations of Innocence. Denies Crime With His Dying Breath. Special to The TimesHomer, La., April 26, 1905 A mob if seventy-five men early this morning broke into the Claiborne Parish jail, and locating Dick Craighead, the one-time … Continue reading DICK CRAIGHEAD LYNCED
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 19, 1905 Mr. J. Ed Roark, of Marion, was here last Friday and Saturday on business connected with his late surrender property. FRESH FRUIT RECEIVED. I have just received a large shipment of fine Oranges, Apples and Bananas which I am selling at very close prices. For choice fruit come to me. F. E. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 12, 1905 Read the notice to delinquent non-resident tax payers appearing on the fourth page of this issue. Mr. D. E. Laupheimer spent several days with friends in Monroe last week. Early gardens hereabouts were severely nipped by the late cold, but with the return of propitious weather interest is reviving in this connection. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 5, 1905 A few cases of whooping cough are reported in town. Mr. Harry VanHook is up and about again after a spell of bilious fever. The steamer Mattie came no higher than Mosley's Bluff on her return trip the first of the week, having no freight for this place. STRAW HATS. Come and … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Letter To The Editor
Barbara WaltonFebruary 2008 I am proud to be an American and I am proud to be from Spearsville. In these days when "a lie can travel halfway around the world while truth is just getting on its boots" I felt compelled to spread some good news. Then you, too, can feel pride; in this little … Continue reading Letter To The Editor
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMarch 29, 1905 Mr. A. L. Stancil, of the firm of Stancil Bros., left on a Business trip to St. Louis last Thursday. J. E. Clayton, Esq., of the firm of Hawthorn & Clayton, of Ruston departed for home Sunday evening after the week attending court here. Buy your Fencing from the Monroe Grocer Co. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
An Interesting Case
The GazetteMarch 29, 1905 In view of the many persons holding commissions as notary public and the considerable business passing through their hands, we take occasion to note the particulars of an important case tried at this term of court, which may be of interest to this class of officials and those transacting business through them. … Continue reading An Interesting Case
Mattews-Preaus
The GazetteMarch 29, 1905 A very happy home wedding was solomized last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Preaus, on the north side of town, Mr. Cliftion Mathews and Miss Virginia Preaus, both of Farmerville, joined in holy wedlock at the hour of 8 o'clock , Rev. J. W. Elliott, pastor … Continue reading Mattews-Preaus
“Booze” Man Gone Wrong
The GazetteMarch 29, 1905 Geo. L. Shields, of Winnfield, who represented the R. P. Webb Liquor Co., of Monroe, in the parish of Lincoln, Jackson and Winn, as a traveling salesman for the last four years, was arrested at Winnfield last week, together with G. L. Alexander, of Jackson Parish, on charge of systematically robbing his … Continue reading “Booze” Man Gone Wrong
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMarch 22, 1905 Considerable sickness is reported in this locality, mostly of a miscellaneous nature. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Atkinson is quite sick this week with pneumonia. Buy you Fencing from the Monroe Grocer Co. The various base ball leagues are now organizing for the ensuing season. Gilbert, the barber, came … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
1952 Spearsville High Has Successful Baseball Year, Earns State Title
Submitted by Ike Futch Spearsville LouisianaMay 26, 1952 Last March when the Spearsville High School baseball players began loosening up their arms, swinging bats and taking their laps, not a single player would have thought they would win the state championship, but with a few potential hitters, some good pitching and lots of hustle they … Continue reading 1952 Spearsville High Has Successful Baseball Year, Earns State Title
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteMarch 8, 1905 J. T. Harrison to J. W. Hollowy, lot of land, $20.W. C. Andrews to L. Hodge, 120 acres land, $100.P. Andrews to L. Hodge, 122 acres land, $100.C. H. Pardue to E. H. Pardue, 120 acres land, $210.Riley Britton to Benj Taylor, 200 acres land, $225.John Hall to J. W. Hall, 38 … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMarch 8, 1905 FREE TUITION TO ALL in Harris Bus. College, Jackson, Miss. Mr. K. A. Pleasant made a business trip to Bernice last week. The Red Front Store is headquarters for fruit and produce. Mrs. H. R. Simmons is quite sick at her home in Farmerville. We have just received a car load of … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteFebruary 15, 1905 The steamer Oceola arrived at Farmerville landing Sunday night. FREE TUITION TO ALL in Harris Bus. College, Jackson, Miss. Hon. W. D. Munholland made a business trip to Monroe and other points last week. Miss Maude Selig returned home Sunday from Bernice where she has been visiting. Mr. C. T. Simmons the popular … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteFebruary 22, 1905 FREE TUITION TO ALL in Harris Bus. College, Jackson, Miss. Mr. C. T. Simmons of Marion was in Farmerville Tuesday, We have just received a car load of wagons and buggies and will sell them cheap. J. D. BAUGAMAN. We regret to learn that Mr. B. F. Pleasant is critically ill with pneumonia … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
News Around the Parish
The GazetteFebruary 15, 1939 SPURLOCK PROMOTED TO SALES MANAGER The following appeared in a recent issue of "The Oil Weekly", an oil magazine published at Houston, Texas: "Fred J. Spurlock has been appointed sales manager for Mid-Continent Supply Company." "Mr. Spurlock has been connected with the company for many years, in various capacities, his most … Continue reading News Around the Parish
