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
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 at Baton Rough: "There's … 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
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The present village of Oakland is an old established community of Union Parish. Its name until after the Civil War was Union Cross Roads, and was said to have been named by Reverend George Everett, one of the first settlers. In the early days, both ante-bellum and post-bellum, the community was … Continue reading Oakland Region Proves Fertile For Rearing Governors
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The establishment of schools and churches were among the first acts of the early settlers of this parish after they had carved their homes from the forests. Firm believers in worship and education, records show that they looked to the construction and provision of these institutes almost as soon as the … Continue reading Schools, Churches Early Concerned First Immigrants
We think there is some record in existence that will show that this church site was first measured off in 1820 or possibly 1825.
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Edwards' Service Station, dealers in Magnolia Petroleum Company's products, offers one of the best complete automobile service stations in this section. Beginning operation in 1938, the business has been well received here and made many improvements. Today, they offer a complete lubrication with the finest products being used. They are dealers … Continue reading Edward’s Station Dealers in Mobiloil
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Preceded by several academies here, including the Union Male and Female Academy and the Farmerville Institute, the present day Farmerville High School was not organized until 1908 when a brick building was completed in 1909. E. E. Keebler was the first principal with the faculty including Miss Bertha Cobb and Mrs. … Continue reading Farmerville High School Organized In Early 1900’s
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Green and Smith Commission Agents opened their livestock auction sales here early this year. The business is conducted on a service to the seller business, no charge being made for handling an animal that is not sold. Five per cent commission is charged on every animal sold. The auctions are held … Continue reading Livestock Auctions Held Every Friday
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 One of Union Parish's oldest preachers, the Rev. S. R. Nolan of Antioch community, recently celebrated 58 years of preaching in Union Parish. This unusual record was achieved by Rev. Nolan on the fourth Saturday in August. He began his preaching career on the fourth Saturday in August, 1881, when he … Continue reading S. R. Nolan Has Preached 58 Years in Union Parish
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Parish Jail Construction Was Given Much Consideration; Was Referred to As "Goal" At the meeting of the parish police jury on September 2, 1839, at the home of William C. Carr, the body voted approval for the first parish court house. The plans as adopted called for the building to be … Continue reading First Court House Ordered Built At Police Jury Meet Sept., 1839
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Settled in 1778, Linville, named after that first settler "Linville", was a close ally of Ouachita City in that town's bustling days of 50 years ago. Linville, who had first cleared land there, built a store a short time later, after more settlers had come in, and started what might be … Continue reading Linville First Had School in ’81 After Work of Citizens
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 It is difficult to ascertain the history of old Liberty church, near Linville, which is said to be the oldest church in Union Parish. From the information secured by those who know, the records were burned many years ago and these records contained the writings of the founders of the church. … Continue reading Liberty Church History Traced Back 102 Years
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Body's Proceedings of First Meetings Show How Parish Started Nothing can tell the history of a parish better than the records of that parish's governing body the police jury. Fortunate is Union Parish in having an almost continuous record of the minutes of its police jury from the time of the … Continue reading Police Jury Records Tell Of Progress
