The Gazette December 24, 1902 Thinking that a few dots from this place would be of interest to some of your readers, I will try to give you a few items. We have a nice, quiet little village, composed of good business men; and a fine school conducted by Prof. Still and his able assistant, … Continue reading Dots From Dubach
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #31 By Cathy Buckley In the early 1960’s the Bernice Industrial Development Corporation was developed in Bernice with the hope of attracting new businesses to help the town grow. Dr. W.C. Reeves served as president of BIDCO during its earliest years and the group sported a membership of 85 members … Continue reading Bernice Dots #31
The Gazette December 17, 1902 District court was in session a few hours Monday and Tuesday, and then for lack of business adjourned until Friday. There were only five cases on the criminal docket pending trial, in three of which the District Attorney entered a nolle posequi. They were State vs. John Grimes, retailing liquor … Continue reading District Court
The Gazette December 17, 1902 B. T. Hopkins to Mrs. S. F. Lee, lot in Marion, $350. Mrs. S. F. Lee et al. to R. L. Womack, 160 acres of land, $300. T. L. Slaughter to Mrs. Elizabeth Milam, 5 lots in Bernice, $380. M. J. Bond to John Bailey, lots in Junction City, $350. … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
The Gazette December 17, 1902 Buy you Xmas Flour from J. D. Baughman. A heavy white frost and ice yesterday morning. Mr. J. W. Parks, of Ouachita, was in town to-day. Mr. Sam Eubanks, of Dodson, was in Farmerville Tuesday. Fresh Keg pickles and seedless raisins at M. Guehring's. Messrs. J. B. Clark and F. … Continue reading From Farmerville
The Gazette December 17, 1902 The game of foot ball is being carried to ridiculous extremes by the students of many universities and colleges of the country; and it is high time that the faculties of those institutions were calling a halt in that direction. Outdoor games or exercises of some sort are not only … Continue reading Foot Ball
The Gazette December 10, 1902 C. H. Jameson to P. W. Bearden, house and lot in Farmerville, $402. T. J. Murphy and wife to T. J. Gray, block in Junction, $500. S. C. & W. L. Trimble to D. W. Dawson, house and lot in Farmerville, $178.90. J. W. White to Mrs. S. C. Heard, … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
The Gazette December 10, 1902 Mr. M. L. Davis went to Ruston Tuesday. 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. Mr. D. E. Laupheimer went to Monroe Tuesday. All kinds of stoves. … Continue reading From Farmerville
The Gazette December 10, 1902 Last Saturday evening C. D. Covington, Henry Futch, Tom Ferguson and others "donned their war paint," and for a time made matters very lively on Main street in Farmerville. It looked as if a regular "knock down and drag out" affair would be the result. Failing to quiet the belligerents, … Continue reading Sheriff Murphy Cut With Knife
Written By Galen White In case you missed my last article, I've been tryin' to educate some of the folks who may find it difficult understanding the how's and why's of Louisiana natives. The entire world knows we are a wee bit different, what with our spicy foods, strong drink, and colorful language. So, being … Continue reading Understanding A Louisiana Native Part 2
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #30 By Cathy Buckley In April of 1957 an organization was formed in Bernice that is still alive and well 61 years later. The Bernice Garden Club was formed in the home of Mrs. W.C. Reeves with 49 ladies present. The first motto of the club was “Gracious Living Through … Continue reading Bernice Dots #30
Written By Galen White The following has been picked up from many different sources, includin' the experience of livin' the life of a Louisiana native. Now, I've stated many times that my dominoes may be missin' a spot or two, and that there are plenty of people in the world who are, by far, more … Continue reading Understanding A Louisiana Native
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #29 By Cathy Buckley Union Parish Leader Dies In December of 1952 Bernice resident G.E. Lindsey died after a lengthy illness. Lindsey was only nineteen years of age when his family moved to the newly created town of Bernice in 1900. As a young man of only 20 he … Continue reading Bernice Dots #29
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The Gazette December 10, 1902 Justice of the Peace Henry Bundy of Jersy City recently married Mrs. Mary Becker, and the ceremony was performed before a mirror. The bribe-groom officiated as the minister, and looking in the glass asked the usual questions of his own reflection, and answered them himself. Then he pronounced the couple … Continue reading Groom Officiated Wedding
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #28 By Cathy Buckley The Salley Story In August of 1952 Salley Grocer Company opened its new facilities in Bernice. The Salley story began in 1916 when a 27 year old young man named C.T. Salley opened a meat market and café across from the Depot. Within two years the … Continue reading Bernice Dots #28
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #27 (There was no #26) By Cathy Buckley Excerpts from Ark-La-Tex in Review in 1952 Busy Bernice, high in Louisiana’s piney hills likes to think of itself as a low tax rate, pay-as-you-go town. Last year when the beautiful new First Baptist Church was completed at a cost of about … Continue reading Bernice Dots #27
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #25 By Cathy Buckley In March of 1949 Dr. W.C. Reeves purchased the old Bernice Baptist Church in order to convert it into a physician’s office. Dr. Reeves was at the time on the staff of the Charity Hospital in Shreveport. The Baptists were in the middle of the construction … Continue reading Bernice Dots #25
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #24 By Cathy Buckley An article appeared in the September 5, 1948 Dallas Morning News entitled, “Pastor’s Prayer Finds Faith Kept”. The article told the story of Reverend Henry Washington Jordan, whose first pastorate was at the Bernice United Methodist Church in 1923. “On November 1, 1923 I took charge … Continue reading Bernice Dots #24
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #23 By Cathy Buckley The air war against Germany led by the 8th Air Force dropped almost 5,000,000 bombs and destroyed almost 16,000 enemy aircraft. A Bernice pilot would go down in history as being the American who shot down the last Nazi fighter plane on April 25, 1945. Hilton … Continue reading Bernice Dots #23
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #22 By Cathy Buckley By April of 1942 the town of Bernice had organized for civilian defense thanks to the leadership of G.E. Lindsey, the parish chairman. Assisting Lindsey were Mayor George Grafton, Mark Price, Don Lomax and John Beasley. The entire town seemed to be included in the plan … Continue reading Bernice Dots #22
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #21 By Cathy Buckley 1940 - 1941 Bernice began its 41st year with both excitement and sadness. The town had a reputation from its earliest years of being a town where drunkenness often ended badly for the consumer of such substances. On this particular night a 25 year old resident … Continue reading Bernice Dots #21
The Gazette June 5, 2018 Until perhaps 10 years ago, something that was viral, according to Webster’s Dictionary, was “relating to or caused by a virus.” Today, it means something that is “quickly and widely spread or popularized by means of social media.” An arrest that happened over the weekend is going viral, putting Marion … Continue reading VIENNA SAUSAGE LEADS TO FIGHT, JAIL
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #20 By Cathy Buckley In January of 1938 construction began on a new high school building for the Bernice area; “brick veneer and modern in every aspect.” The school was located on the site of the old baseball field so construction included a new baseball field complete with a wall … Continue reading Bernice Dots #20
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #19 By Cathy Buckley In July of 1934 the town of Bernice honored the memory of the first two Bernice soldiers who died in World War One with the organization of an American Legion post named the Reagan/St. John Post. The first commander was Mark Price, Jr. with James T. … Continue reading Bernice Dots #19
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #18 By Cathy Buckley I believe this winter I saw the temperature drop to 5 degrees at my house. However on February 8th of 1933 Bernice posted a temperature of 4 degrees accompanied by snow and a stiff north wind. Housewives in Bernice awoke to find their once flourishing vegetable … Continue reading Bernice Dots #18
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #17 By Cathy Buckley 1930’s Part Two The year 1932 began with an inconvenience for those traveling south to Ruston. Due to construction and high water the Bernice-Ruston highway was closed to traffic and if you wanted to go the 22 miles to Ruston you had to take a … Continue reading Bernice Dots #17
Bernice Historical Society Bernice Dots #16 By Cathy Buckley 1930's Part One The year 1930 began with the good news that the town population had grown since the last census of 1920 and the town now sported a population of 975 people; a fact Mayor Talbot attributed to the town not being dependent upon … Continue reading Bernice Dots #16
The Gazette November 26, 1902 Last week's session of district court was "short and sweet," occupying only a portion of two days -- Monday and Friday. In addition to our last report, the following business was transacted: In suit of village of Bernice vs. Wm. F. Cox, on charge of retailing liquor without license, the … Continue reading District Court
The Gazette November 26, 1902 Mary R. Smith to A. L. and R. H. Byrum, 420 acres of land, $400. Mack Cleveland to Tom Bayliss, 38 acres of land, $147. J. M. Jones et al. to Wm. E. Webb, 44 acres of land, $120.45. Preston Albritton to L. L. Lewis, 42 acres of land, $160. … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
