Barbara WaltonDecember 29, 2009 For the past week or so the weather has been so cold that our world has gotten much smaller; limited to our family, church, doctor's office, and pharmacy. This tends to happen every January and February; therefore, I will need to relay on many of you to help me with news … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonJanuary 15, 2009 Old Man Winter has sure taken a toll in Spearsville. Everywhere we turn there are people suffering from "the ole crud" - bad colds and coughing, mixed with sinus infections. Our church attendance was down Sunday; some that could not attend were Billy Rea, John Rhodes, Frankie Futch, Nell Upshaw, Jennifer … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonDecember 18, 2008 It's beginning to look like Christmas in Spearsville. Trees are going up; gifts are being wrapped; the smell of baking is in the air; cards sent and displayed and no two alike, and the excitement of children as they anticipate a visit from old St. Nick. I hope the Christmas season; … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonDecember 16, 2019 The festivities are getting in full swing; the Christmas trees are in the same place as last year beautifully decorated the shopping is finished for some and the same ones that were last-minute shoppers in years past are still hurrying around trying to get all the things on the wish list … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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
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
4H Club News
The GazetteFebruary 8, 1939 Spencer Club Monday, January 9th Mr. Kennedy and Miss Nelson came on 4-H Club day. Some of the members changed their projects. We took in new members. John Doss Rushing and Reginald Spencer gave a demonstration on milk, which we enjoyed very much. Mr. Kennedy also gave a demonstration on sweet … Continue reading 4H Club News
“G-Men” Defeat Choudrant Oilers In Game at Hico
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 Spearsville, Jan. 21. The Spearsville "G-Men" defeated the Choudrant Oilers 71-53 at the Hico gymnasium Wednesday night. Both teams showed fine floor games but the keen eyes of Futch, G. Smith and F. Smith were too much for the Oilers, although they played a good game. On Wednesday, January 25, the … Continue reading “G-Men” Defeat Choudrant Oilers In Game at Hico
From Spearsville
The GazetteNovember 17, 1897 We are glad to have Mr. E. L. Frost with us again. He returned greatly improved in health. Mr. Henry Henderson, of Junction City, was a visitor of this place Sunday, the 7th inst. There must be some attraction over here. Several of our neighbors are to start for Texas this … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette June 28, 1899 We are having some rain in this section now, after a dry spell of four weeks. This has been a tough year for the farmers to manage a crop, though with the late start they had, and occasional sickness, they have done very well, being favored with a dry spring. … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette March 21, 1900 This town and vicinity are considerably infected with Roseola (the physicians pronounce it German measles), but it is hurting no one much. One night last week, Mr. John Brinker of Lillie, died of pneumonia after a few days illness. Mr. B. F. Farrar's mules, which were shot a week or so … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette March 14, 1900 Mrs. Rhoda Davis, who lived with her widowed daughter near Lockhart, died a few days ago after a brief illness. Mr. B. F. Post and several members of his family are now suffering with roseola at Lillie. Last Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Farrar, on waking, found their … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette February 7, 1900 One day last week a shooting affair occurred at Lille between a negro and a white man, the former receiving a ball or two in the back. Rumor says the wounded man is doing very well. Glad to learn that Mr. Dock Farrar's money has been returned to the place … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette January 24, 1900 Mr. W. G. Brown has sold his land, including his residence to Mrs. Abigail Summers, and he is now preparing to build anew near the same place. Mrs. Summers has moved in with her family. The day she moved (last week) one Mr. Ripley, of near El Dorado, came and … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette January 10, 1900 Mr. B. F. Post has at last moved his family to Lillie. The day after he moved his baby girl fell and broke her left arm. She is improving rapidly now. Mr. S. W. Ramsey, Jr., passed Lillie on the train a few days ago. Mr. T. J. Cole is … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette December 6, 1899 Mrs. Sallie J., widow of Mr. Geo. Hollis, left for Texas on a visiting expedition a few days since. She was accompanied by her daughter and son -- Miss Sarah Jane and Mr. Claud. Mr. Willie Pickens has opened up a general line of merchandise in Spearsville. This makes three … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette November 29, 1899 The son of Mr. Marion Farrar, who had his arm pulled off at a saw mill recently, is again able to resume his activity in walking. The post office opened up at Lillie on the 16th, with Mr. B. F. Post as post master. Lillie is fast coming to the … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette October 18, 1899 Mr. A. B. Henderson has returned from St. Louis, where he was treated for his cancerous lip. Cotton picking is nearly over in this section of country. Mr. W. P. Seals states that in Canaan neighborhood people are healthy and crops are pretty good. Dry weather continues here, but people … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette August 23, 1899 Mr. W. M. Post, Jr., who went to Texas about five weeks ago for his health, has returned home. Mr T. W. Clark has recently built a good, timely bridge across little Cornie and two causeway bridges. A weeks protracted meeting closed at this place last Friday night. Two additions … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette June 14, 1899 One day last week Mr. S. H. Rockett, while riding on horseback near Cornie bridge, was surprised at the sudden bucking of his horse; and after jumping from the animal it was discovered that a snag had badly ruptured so that its abdominal contents were expelled. Of course, the poor … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette May 3, 1899 News is scarce, but we come in self-defense. Mr. "T" appeared in last week's issue, and some parties seem to indicate that we have changed our name. To convince the wrongly impressed, especially "Col." Buckley, we will state that we did not even know that he "Col. B." was likely … Continue reading From Spearsville
Spearville Dots
The Gazette April 19, 1899 The time of year has come when we can hear the school girls and boys practicing and rehearsing their parts for the June commencement. We predict, from the interest manifested in every way, that the school (Everett Institute) will make a good showing this year. Since we are in such, … Continue reading Spearville Dots
From Spearsville
The Gazette April 12, 1899 No doubt The Gazette readers have decided that the correspondent has long since given up the "dotting" from this place. School duties have been too pressing to gather many "dots," much less to write them; therefore, the editor, is well as the readers, will please pardon the long delay. Mr. T. … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette February 22, 1899 Since writing last, time has not ceased to record her incidents here but this correspondent has been deprived of sending them for publication. While nothing so very, very, strange has occurred, the following is penned for the consideration of the editor. The weather has been so exceptionally bad since this … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette February 1, 1899 As I have not written for The Gazette in quite a while, I will now send in a few dots. A new boy has recently appeared at both Messrs. S. H. Post's and G. L. Taylor's , also a girl at Mr. J. C. Cole's. Mr. Henry C. Arington, of Bowie … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette December 21, 1898 Nothing very strange has "happened" since I wrote last, but for fear some one will think that something has happened to me, I come again with what I have. Mr. Henry Henderson has recently returned from St. Louis, where he had been to have his eyes medicated. Mr. T. W. … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette November 30, 1898 Since writing last, Mrs. S. J. Hollis' son, Howard, had the misfortune of getting his leg broken by a loaded wagon. He is improving quite fast, so stated. Messrs. Benjamin and Robert Post, who reside near Lockhart, are expecting to move to Texas before many weeks. Mr. Isom Johnson, one … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette November 2, 1898 As I have not written the items of this place in some time I will now send another write-up. Sickness is not so general, but in a worse form, it seems. Mr. A. B. Henderson's mother, after lingering for quite a while seemingly at the point of death, expired early … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette August 24, 1898 Mr. J. K. (Polk) Ramsey and family, of Junction City, were in town visiting relatives since we wrote last. Prof. Mathews has located in the residence recently vacated by Prof. Mason. Mr. W. S. Spears went to Farmerville last Monday. Messrs. Sid and Will Rockett, who went to Texas about … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette August 10, 1898 Owing to pressing business we did not come last week. But news is scarce any way. Mr. A. J. Templeton has just returned from eastern Texas, where he went prospecting for a future home. The burglar who went into J. A. Taylor's house and took out money a week or … Continue reading From Spearsville
