Barbara WaltonApril 14, 2011 What is happening in Spearsville or at least talked about? Gardening and the price of gas!!! None of this gas and oil stuff makes sense to me. Throughout out area, oil leases are being bought so that we might produce our own oil and do not have to depend on the … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Weldon News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 27, 1930 Last Sunday morning Feb. 23, when Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bevill returned home from Sunday School they found quite a number of people at their home, every one seemed to be full of fun and seeningly wondering where so many would get dinner. Soon some more cars came full … Continue reading Weldon News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 27, 1930 Mrs. Eula Heard and Mrs. Oma Breed and children visited Mrs. B. F. Patterson. Mrs. Judge Weldon spent Friday with Mrs. Floyd Brooks. Mrs. Jim McCall and children spent Friday with Mrs. B. F. Patterson. Mrs. Lue Heard visited Mrs. Emett Grafton Friday. Misses Bertie Mae Harris and Edna Pruett … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 20, 1930 FOR SALE - Eggs for hatching. S. C. R. I. Reds 75¢ for 15. Mrs. W. C. Brooks. NOTICE. No Trespassing on my land. Now posted as required by act of the legislature in such cases made and provided be governed accordingly. T. H. BARRETT Mr. John Newton Bowen entertained … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonApril 7, 2011 We know that Spring has finally come to the Little Village of Spearsville when there is beauty in every direction we choose to look. The six or eight foot Bridle Wreath, that is across the street, is hanging to the ground in beautiful white blossoms; the yellow Lady Banksia in front … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Patton Got Lost in Winn
The TimesShreveport, Louisiana02 Jul 1976 George Patton and his armored tank division got lost during the Army maneuvers in Louisiana in 1941 after crossing Red River one night from Natchitoches Parish into Winn. Patton's orders were to wipe out the enemy infantry division that was supposed to be in the Cootchie Brake and Wheeling area, … Continue reading Patton Got Lost in Winn
Wood-Harvey Feud Began in 1839
Written by Edna Liggin North Louisiana Historical Association The Times - Shreveport LouisianaJuly 2, 1976 It all began a year after the parish of Union was organized in 1839. The president of the first Union Parish Police Jury, Matthew Wood, got involved in a feud with his boyhood chum, Peter Harvey. Matthew was a stern … Continue reading Wood-Harvey Feud Began in 1839
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 20, 1930 Miss Cleo McCuller spent Tuesday night with Miss Bessie Gray. Mrs. Judge Weldon and children visited Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Grafton Sunday. Mr. L. R. Frosler of Ruston, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grafton. Miss Cecil Patterson spent Thursday with Mrs. Jim McCall. Miss Rosie Lee Grafton … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Weldon News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 20, 1930 STRAHAN CULPEPPER Their many friends are very glad to announce the marriage of Miss Estell Strahan and Mr. Dallas Culpepper, which took place Saturday night Feb. 15 and we all wish to extend to them our sincere hopes for a long happy and prosperous future. The bride is the last … Continue reading Weldon News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMarch 31, 2011 The past week has been very busy for the folks in "The Little Village of Spearsville". On Tuesday the Ruth Sunday School Class had a very enjoyable outing; we went to Arcadia for lunch and some shopping. Since it was time for our monthly meeting we conducted our business while we … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMarch 24, 2011 Spring Has Sprung!!! We have had the most gorgeous weather for the past few days. The park was filled with children playing, walkers walking, and other just sitting on the benches soaking up that wonderful sun. Some of us were not at the park but were putting in our gardens. I … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 18, 1906 J. R. Scill to W. M. Johnston, 80 acres land $240. J. D. Cook to J. W. Highshaw, 240 acres land, $2400. W. R. Carpenter to James Bennett, 48 acres land, $48. John T. Houser to Allen Houser, 160 acres land $500. A. J. Cole to Victor L. Webb, 80 acres land, … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 18, 1906 Judge W. R. Roberts of Bernice is here this week. Mr. W.W. Richardson of Downsville was a visitor here Monday. Mr. J. W. Parks, Police Juror from Ward 3, was in Farmerville yesterday. Mr. Edgar Ward of Randolph was in Farmerville the first of the week. Mr. P. S. Rabun of the … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
1878 Ward’s Chapel Bushwhacking
Dr. Timothy Hudson In the nineteenth century, Port Union on the Ouachita River formed an important steamboat landing and commercial conduit for Farmerville, Shiloh, Spearsville, and the interior regions of greater Union Parish. Situated just below the mouth of Bayou d’Loutre on a bend in the Ouachita River, the location perhaps had a store operated … Continue reading 1878 Ward’s Chapel Bushwhacking
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMarch 17, 2011 Our hearts go out to the people of Japan during this time of crisis; it rivals the devastation of this country during WWII - the atomic bombs, radiation and total destruction of two major cities. Not only are they coping with a 9.0 earthquake that caused tall building to sway like … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMarch 10, 2011 The big news of Spearsville this week is the birth of Gabrielle Stone Harrison on Wednesday, March 3, 2011. She weighed in at 8 lbs, 3 ozs. and is 19 inches long. The parents are Jolie and Andy Harrison. Gabrielle's grandparents are Jennifer and Stanley Lenard, Kathy and Max Harrison, Mazone … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 11, 1906 Mr. D. E. Laupheimer is reported quite sick at his mother's residence. Mr. Chas. Gulley of Ouachita was a visitor in Farmerville Monday. Dr. J. G. Eyaas returned home Tuesday night for New Orleans. Police Juror Chas. Hudson of Ward 7 was in town Monday. With the advent of these warm days … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 4, 1906 Ward Aulds to H. R. Nolan, 40 acres land, $142.50. S. W. Ramsey to R. P. Webb, 240 acres land, $600. T. T. Webb to Union Saw Mill Co., 1125 acres land, $1841.57. W. S. Cooper to B. B. Thomas, 25 acres land, $240. Lee Lowe to B. B. Thomas, 80 acres … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Ouachita Items
The GazetteApril 4, 1906 There is no sight so repulsive as habitual loaders and drunkards hanging around stores and wasting away the golden hours of lite in meaningless phantasy, without a thought for anything except the gratification of a beastly appetite. It is strange that young men and even old will thus sacrifice home, reputation, mothers … Continue reading Ouachita Items
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 Jenelle 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
Farmerville Local News
The Gazette April 4, 1906 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I have lost one certain promissory note for Fifty Seven and 50-100 ($57.50) Dollars, made payable to W. C. Murphy and signed by W. W. Farrar and transferred to F. A. Newsom. Said note was due January 1st, 1905 and was given in payment for … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Shiloh News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 13, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ferguson visited Mrs. Arnold Pruett of Duback Friday. Mr. J. D. Reeves of Shreveport spent the week end here. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Thomas of Pisgah spent Sunday with S. R. Nutt and family. Miss Tinie Grafton spent Sunday with Lavinia Smith. Mr. and Fred … Continue reading Shiloh News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 13, 1930 Miss Lucille Nickolas of Lillie spent the week end with Miss Malda Grafton. Miss Norene Strickland of Hico spent the week end with Miss Cleo McCuller Mrs. Howard Weldon spent Saturday with Mrs. Preb Robinson who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Grey and daughter and Mrs. Lue Heard … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 13, 1930 J. B. Gresham Mr. J. B. Gresham fell dead in the Garrett in El Dorado about 8:30 Thursday morning February 4, 1930. He leaves five brothers and four sisters, namely: T. N., J. R., L. D., and D. H. Gresham all of Bernice, J. C. Gresham of Camden, Mrs. G. … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonMarch 3, 2011 It is beginning to look a lot like spring in the Village of Spearsville! Spring bulbs of all colors - yellow, white and lavender - Bradford Pears, Redbuds, and fruit trees have all burst into beautiful blooms. Bob Shoemaker, our mayor, lives next door to me and he has a yard … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Bernice Local News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 6, 1930 B. M. B. C. What does this mean? Busy Mens Bible Class. Where? At the Baptist Church. For Whom? Busy Men. Class in charge of pastor. The following officers were elected in the B. M. B. C. class last Sunday: B. F. Copes, President Starkey Lindsey, Sec. Jack Salley, Treas. … Continue reading Bernice Local News
Shiloh News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 6, 1930 Mrs. Henry Goss of Brownwood visited her sister, Mrs. J. B. Beaird last Wednesday and Thursday. Mesdames J. B. Johnson, Joe Johnson and Tonway Smith are on the sick list this week. Mrs. W. J. Patrick visited Mrs. Charlie Moore last Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Minafee Johnson spent Thursday with … Continue reading Shiloh News
Pine Grove News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 6, 1930 Mrs. D. M. McCuller, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Whiteside, Mrs. Jim Key spent Sunday with Mrs. Tom McCall who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Heard and Mrs. Lue Heard spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Heard. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Patterson and daughters Sibyl and … Continue reading Pine Grove News
Lillie News
The Bernice JournalFebruary 6, 1930 Misses Lena Butler and Jettie Farrar returned Tuesday from a two weeks visit in Pine Prairie. C. E. Goss and family were Summerfield visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Mason of Monroe spent Tuesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rockett. C. C. Nelson of Ruston spent … Continue reading Lillie News
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonFebruary 24, 2011 WOW!! What about this Louisiana weather? -18 degrees a week ago and we were complaining about having Cabin Fever; this week has been just perfect. What a wonderful God we serve!! Even the bluebirds have been out scouting around for a home for their new families. Four were fighting over the … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
