T. A. BricelandFarmerville GazetteJanuary 1, 1930 Many, in search of romance, go back to the days when “Knighthood Was in Flower” or to the days of the Pilgrim Fathers, or to the lands toward the sunset, where buffalo and antelope once roamed over unmeasured plains. These have not learned that Louisiana is rich in the … Continue reading The First Settlement of Union Parish
The GazetteOctober 19, 1904 GRAND BARBECUE! FARMERVILLE, LA. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OCT. 27th & 28th 1000 BEAUTIFUL LOTS AT AUCTION T. A. FRIERSON, ATLANTA, GA. AUCTIONEER Grand Celebration of First Arrival of Passenger Trains! Largest Free Barbecue Ever Given in Union Parish! Fine Music! Speeches! Sale in Large Tent! Come and Be With Us! All … Continue reading GRAND BARBECUE!
The GazetteOctober 5, 1904 With the new railroad nearly completed and the various enterprises on foot which will go to make Farmerville a larger and and better town the question naturally arises -- to what proportions will Farmerville grow? There are those of a very a optimistic turn of mind who, in their imagination, see … Continue reading The Future of Farmerville
The GazetteSeptember 14, 1904 We heard through the medium of the Ruston Leader of a brutal murder which took place at Dubach on last Saturday night. It seems that one Oscar Marrow was engaged and about to be married to Mrs. Jas. Autrey who is a sister of Ogden and Grove Welch, who was bitterly … Continue reading Killing at Dubach
The GazetteAugust 31, 1904 EDITOR GAZETTE: -- We take this method of correcting certain disreputable statements made by some correspondents of the Ruston Leader in regard to the candidacy of Fred F. Preaus. From reading these articles one would be made to believe that Mr. Preaus had aligned himself with the "blind tigers" and "boot-leggers" … Continue reading Ruston Leader’s Injustice
The GazetteAugust 3, 1904 Be it ordained by the Police Jury of Union Parish, La., in special session convened , that the building thus accepted as the court house, which has been constructed by M. T. Lewman & Co., under the supervision of A. J. Bryan & Co., architects, be and the same is hereby … Continue reading Police Jury Proceedings
The GazetteApril 27, 1904 Saturday night at the residence of F. T. Malone, about 10 miles east of Farmerville, Joe Rodges stabbed W. H. Johnson, wounding him in the region of heart, causing death almost instantly. As reported to us, the difficulty grew out of a tussel, followed by a few angry words which were easily … Continue reading Stabbed to Death
The GazetteApril 27, 1904 Laid Saturday afternoon a large number of people assembled about the new court house, now in course of construction, to witness the laying of the corner stone of the edifice. The exercises were conducted under the auspices of the Masonic order. Capt. Delahoussaye of New Orleans, grand master, L. C. Allen, of … Continue reading Corner Stone Laid
The GazetteMarch 2, 1904 After a weary wait of months for the D'Arbonne to become navigable, our people were delighted last Friday to hear the whistle of the "Handy," the elegant new steamer which is to ply the waters of the Ouachita and D'Arbonne. This new steamer was built at Evansville, Ind., on plans suggested by … Continue reading The Steamer Handy
The GazetteFebruary 17, 1904 On last Thursday night, according to previous announcement, the newly organized camp of Woodmen of the World had a public installation of its officers. The people generally had been invited and quite a large gathering was the result. The enjoyment of the evening began with the opening of exercises by Council Commander … Continue reading The W. O. W. Entertainment
Unknown NewspaperDecember 28, 1907 Alleges Enemies Burnt Him Out Editor of Union Herald Bernice Louisiana after losing all his Newspaper Outfit comes to New Mexico G. G. Crichet, former editor of the "Union Herald" of Bernice, is in the city on his way to the Mesilla Valley with his wife who comes to New Mexico … Continue reading Crime in Union Parish
Unknown NewspaperMay 21, 1878 FARMERVILLE, La. -- Jesse Walker, colored, who was indicted by the grand jury of Union parish and found guilty at the April term of the district court of the murder of Violet Simmons, on the nineteenth of February last, was executed here today. He was brought out of jail at fifteen … Continue reading Jesse Walker
The GazetteJanuary 13, 1904 For the benefit of those who many not be altogether familiar with the rules governing the state and district primaries to be held on Tuesday, January 19th, and that no mistakes may be made, we will endeavor to so state the case that all may understand it. There will be separate boxes … Continue reading How to Vote Next Tuesday
The parish officials of Union Parish have been importuned to do something towards breaking up the rendezvous of gamblers and whisky drinkers, known as "Silver City," situated out of the jurisdiction of the city officials, but within the jurisdiction of the parish officers, but as yet no steps have been taken by them. - Junction … Continue reading Silver City
The GazetteJanuary 6, 1904 Mr. Henry Halbrook shot and killed Mr. Joe Coplen, at Victoria on the night of December 31st. It seems that previously they had a falling out over a settlement. As time wore on the ire of Coplen must have risen to desperation. At least, report says he went to Halbrook's house and … Continue reading Joe Coplen Killed
The GazetteJanuary 6, 1904 With the beginning of each New Year numbers of people form resolutions — for their betterment, of course. In fact, it is almost a universal habit or custom. Such resolutions are sometimes, yea, many times forgotten. But it is far better to make a good resolution and break it than not to … Continue reading New Year Resolutions
The GazetteDecember 30, 1903 Farmerville -- J. P. Odom, M. W. Rabun, W. C. C. Smith; J. D. Fenton, clerk. Colson -- F. T. Malone, C. H. Hudson, Henry Smith; Albert Smith clerk. Ouachita -- J. W. Parks, Guy Barr, Geo. F. Clark; C. H. Gully, clerk. Marion -- Jesse M. Nettlers, H. M. Lee, … Continue reading Election Commissioners for Primary on Jan. 19th
The GazetteDecember 30, 1903 Do not fail to hear the speaking on the 4th of January. Cow Belle alias Hatchet Tobacco, alias The “Devil” Smith. Christmas passed off quietly and everyone seemed to enjoy it. District Attorney Preaus and family took Christmas dinner at Shiloh. FOR SALE. Pair mules, harness and wagon. Call at Union … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 One of the first things the organized government brought in this parish was good roads. This cry, incidentally, has not slackened during the rising century for bigger and better roads is just as lusty. But, improvement of roads was not the main trouble facing the first parish police juries. They had … Continue reading Early Roads Were Among First Acts of Police Jury
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Organized in April, 1907, Marion State Bank, is one of Union Parish's strongest banking institutions. B. B. Thomas, father of the late L. E. Thomas, was the first president of the bank, and L. W. Landers was cashier following the organization. Mr. Landers was the farther of the present cashier, J. … Continue reading Marion State Bank Organized in 1907
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Zion Hill Baptist church, located eight miles northwest of Farmerville, was organized September 4, 1841. It was organized and church services held in a split log school building one mile east of the present site of the building. This school building was used for church worship until the close of the … Continue reading Zion Hill Is One Of Oldest Churches
Names Indicate French and Spanish Influence The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The State of Louisiana is peculiar in that it is the only one of the United States whose political subdivisions know as counties in the other 47 states are called "parishes". Louisiana at present has 64 parishes. The name Louisiana's parishes, especially in the case … Continue reading How Louisiana Got The Name ‘Parishes’
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Although the Union Parish Fair is called an annual event, it is only since 1932 that the event has really been held annually. This year's fair is heralded as the twenty-second annual Fair, but it has only been since 1932 that a group of citizens organized the UNION PARISH FAIR ASSOCIATION, … Continue reading Parish Fair Great Asset to Parish Agriculture
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The United States Land Office issued a patent to Matthew Wood, President of the Union Parish Police Jury, on May 29, 1839, to the W 1/2 of SE 1/4 and E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Section 30, Twp 21 N., R.1 East for the purpose of establishing the town site … Continue reading Patent Issued to Wood
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Back in the "good old days" when Union Parish was furnishing Louisiana a state official occasionally, they had the reputation in Baton Rouge of staying on the job and giving their full time to the duties of their respective offices, giving efficient, honest service. As one old-timer remarked back in 1912 … Continue reading State Officers From Union Parish Were Always On The Job
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 What a world of trouble our forefathers and foremothers must have had. And yet they were just as happy and got along about as well as we do. We of 1939 little conceive of the primitive ways and customs of a century ago. There was no a match in the whole … Continue reading Our Forefathers “Borrowed Fire” In Early Days
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Gen. W. C. Stuart Is Commander of the La. Division of U. C. V. The Louisiana commander of the United Confederate Veterans sits bedside his radio these days, eagerly absorbing every word of the European war news. But the names Chamberlain, the Rhine, Poland, Hitler -- they mean little to this … Continue reading Only One Confederate Vet Left Here in Union Parish
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Odom's Grocery and Market, owned and operated by L. B. Odom, is a business of long standing and patronage in Farmerville. Mr. Odom carries a complete line of fancy and staple groceries and an excellent line of meats. His store is completely stocked with the finest quality foodstuffs. His delivery service … Continue reading Odom’s Grocery Thriving Business
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Mt. Tabor church, which has a splendid background and history, was constituted November 29th, 1874. The presbytery was composed of Elders S. C. Lee, John Talbert, S. P. Leggett and W. P. Smith. The following were charter members: R. J. Tabor and wife, M. J. Tabor; B. F. Pleasant and wife, … Continue reading Mt. Tabor Church Constituted in 1874
