The GazetteFebruary 15, 1939 Bernice Grammar 4-H Club The Bernice Grammar 4-H Club met February 7, 1939. The house was called to order by the president, the roll was called, and the minutes were read and adopted. Mr. Kennedy gave us our 4-H Club year books. He explained the contents of the book to us. … Continue reading 4H Club News
Downsville
School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 In the late 80's the first indication of the present day school system in Downsville made it s appearance with the erection of a building east of the Baptist church. This building was an eight-room two-story structure and the second story was used as an auditorium and lodge hall. Early teachers … Continue reading School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
Downsville Got Her Name From General Downs
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Like the majority of the other Union Parish settlement, Downsville was settled in the early 1840's by immigrants from Alabama and Georgia. This community is in the south-eastern part of Union Parish near the Lincoln Parish line. In 1850 Philoman Willhite settled there, but other families had settled there as early … Continue reading Downsville Got Her Name From General Downs
Bob Foster Killed Carson Haberyan
The Gazette August 26, 1903 A most deplorable tragedy recurred last Sunday afternoon at Downsville resulting in the untimely death of Carson Haberyan, while his assailant Bob Foster is confined in jail under the serious charge of murder. It seems that Foster and Haberyan had a dispute regarding a settlement. The latter was contractor to … Continue reading Bob Foster Killed Carson Haberyan
Atley Donald – Yankee from Downsville
Written by Thomas Van Hyning From the Society for American Baseball Research Soft-spoken Richard Atley Donald once threw 95-mile-per-hour fastballs for the 1939 New York Yankees, the first major league team to win four straight World Series. He won 12 straight games for them, to set an American League mark for rookies. Atley was a star … Continue reading Atley Donald – Yankee from Downsville
A Downsville Lovesick Tragedy
Dr. Tim Hudson George Golden moved to Downsville about 1878. An Englishman described as "above the average in intellect and education", Golden had traveled extensively "upon the high seas" and across the United States. Neighbors described him as "industrious and inoffensive...by all who knew him he was well liked...but sometimes drank to intoxication." In 1880, … Continue reading A Downsville Lovesick Tragedy
From Downsville
The Gazette April 24, 1901 Some of the people around here are looking well now. They have the mumps. We are having some very cold days this week. It seems that old winter likes to stay with us. The farmers have put on their long faces because it has turned so cold and has been … Continue reading From Downsville
From Downsville
The Gazette January 30, 1901 Nearly half of the school has been sick with chill, la grippe and pneumonia this week. Two of the small boys have pneumonia. We are glad to know Miss Cumie Rush has recovered from her illness. Our new school building is being worked on again The north west room down … Continue reading From Downsville
From Downsvile
The Gazette January 16, 1901 The Downsville High School is increasing in numbers. We have nearly two hundred pupils enrolled to date. Mr. Bennie Pardue's mother-in-law, from Alabama, and his brother-in-law and family from Texas, are visiting him this week. Messrs. Aubrey Hall and James Tidwell made us a flying visit on the 5th and … Continue reading From Downsvile
Killed An Armadillo
The Gazette October 26, 1910 From J. M. Hamilton of the Downsville neighborhood, who was in the city today, we learn that a few nights ago an armadillo was killed by a gentleman about three miles from Downsville. How the little animal got into this country is a mystery. Some suggest that it escaped from … Continue reading Killed An Armadillo
Notes from Downsville
The Gazette October 24, 1900 On account of delay in completing our new building the Downsville High school did not open until Monday, Oct. 8th. In the meantime a literary entertainment was prepared. The program was as follows: Music, Sena Moseley; recitation, Claudia Pardue; dialogue, Mable Maneuvre; music, Nettie Pardue; recitation, Julia Staples; tebrau, Reapers … Continue reading Notes from Downsville
Jones vs Maxey and Terral
The Gazette January 24, 1900 Quite a number of citizens of Downsville neighborhood are in Farmerville Wednesday to attend the damage suit of Jones vs Maxey and Terral, which grew out of defendants' cattle trespassing on plaintiff crop, contrary to the provisions of the stock law. The costs in this suit will be considerable.
From Downsville
The Gazette January 17, 1900 To Mr. J. V. Mosely, of the Downsville school, we are indebted for the following news items: The Downsville High School is still increasing. Twelve new pupils since Christmas. Dr. Scaife, accompanied by his family, left to-day for the Lone Star state, where they intend making their future home. Dr. … Continue reading From Downsville
From Downsville
The Gazette December 6, 1899 Rev. T. N. Rhymes filled his appointment at this place to-day. The many friends of Mr. Jim Tidwell were glad to see him home again this week. We are glad to see Mr. J. A. Hale, who has been absent some time back again. Miss Janie Hamilton, one of Downsville's … Continue reading From Downsville
From Downsville
The Gazette November 22, 1899 November 13, 1899 Farmerville Gazette: We are glad to see our school increasing so rapidly, from 100 the first week to 170 this, the seventh week. Most all of the pupils seem to be taking a good interest in the work. We have two literary societies, the Franklin and Alpha … Continue reading From Downsville
