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
April 1904
Corner Stone Laid
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
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 27, 1904 J. M. Smith to J. P. Kirkpatrick, lot in Ouachita City, $25.W. F. Usrey to Abner Green, 140 acres of land, $200.H. F. Findley to B. B. Thomas, 160 acres of land for surrender of note.W. S. Cooper to B. B. Thomas, 25 acres of land, $250.Asa Rowland to Sam Pearson, 50 … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Court Items
The GazetteApril 27, 1904 Beverly Reagan was fined $15 and cost for disturbing the peace. Jesse Roberts pleaded guilty to petty larceny and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail. Amos Gray was convicted of illegal hog marking and sentenced to six months in the parish jail and fined $1 and costs. J. W. … Continue reading Court Items
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 27, 1904 Read ads of "Lost Mare" and "Stray Pony". Mayhaws will soon be ripe, and there are "deadoodles of 'em too." Mr. W. A. Mashaw and family have moved to Ruston. FOUND -- At Union Grocery Company -- Eight bars of washing soap for 25 cents. A few of the "blind tiger" operators … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 20, 1904 W. E. Hopkins to Edward mayo, 80 acres of land, $200.W. A. Porter to L. L. Cranford, - acres of land, $35.J. and L. Goyne to W. S. Pickens, lot in Spearsville, $20.W. R. Roberts to Colie Williams, lots in Bernice, $50.R. T. Moore to heirs of J. P. Moore, land and … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 20, 1904 Read advertisement of stray mare in another column. The "dusky sons of Ham" were quite numerous in town Monday, attending court. Latest styles of society note paper and tablets for sale at this office. Miss Maude Selig returned home this week, after a brief visit to Ruston and Bernice. FOUND — At … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Tranfers
The GazetteApril 13, 1904 J. R. Fuller to J. T. Crews and wife, donation of 123 acres of land valued at $450.David Cole to J. E. Mabry, 2 acre lot and improvements, $150.Wm. Young to John W. Wilson, lot in Bernice, $30B. F. Pleasant et al. to J. D. Baughman, 40 acres of land, $400.Mrs. S. … Continue reading Real Estate Tranfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 13, 1904 Sunday morning the early riser saw a light frost and thin ice. District court - a regular jury term - will convene next week in Farmerville. Latest styles of society note paper and tablets for sale at this office. FOUND -- At Union Grocery Company -- Eight bars of washing soap for … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 6, 1904 J. B. Staples to Sol Crosby, 160 acres of land, $450.Mrs. M. E. Thompson and Dr. O. H. Thompson to M. Brasher, 80 acres of land, $320.Heirs of Hy Haynes to J. T. Kirbow, 40 acres of land, $40.D. T. Ponder et al. to J. T. Kirbow, lots in Junction, $250.Mrs. H. … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 6, 1904 Plenty of water for all boats now. Work on the court house is progressing nicely. A good cooking stove, complete for $10, at J. D. Baughman’s. Mrs. W. A. Mashaw left for Ruston Sunday. Mrs. Sue Barnes of our own town is visiting her mother in Arcadia. A complete line of Cooking … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
