The GazetteJuly 19, 1905 Mrs. Habyan is reported to be quite sick at her home on the west side with a severe spell of fever. Mr. Rudolph Haas spent last Sunday in Bernice with his wife, who was visiting relatives at that point. Mr. Tom Atkinson, of Monroe, is at present visiting the home of his … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 31, 1905 C. H. Murphy, president of the Bank of El Dorado, was here last Friday on private business. Mr. H. W. Regan was here last Thursday night having for the interior Friday morning on business connected with his timber interests. The Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge will close the present session on … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 5, 1905 A few cases of whooping cough are reported in town. Mr. Harry VanHook is up and about again after a spell of bilious fever. The steamer Mattie came no higher than Mosley's Bluff on her return trip the first of the week, having no freight for this place. STRAW HATS. Come and … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMarch 8, 1905 FREE TUITION TO ALL in Harris Bus. College, Jackson, Miss. Mr. K. A. Pleasant made a business trip to Bernice last week. The Red Front Store is headquarters for fruit and produce. Mrs. H. R. Simmons is quite sick at her home in Farmerville. We have just received a car load of … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteFebruary 22, 1905 FREE TUITION TO ALL in Harris Bus. College, Jackson, Miss. Mr. C. T. Simmons of Marion was in Farmerville Tuesday, We have just received a car load of wagons and buggies and will sell them cheap. J. D. BAUGAMAN. We regret to learn that Mr. B. F. Pleasant is critically ill with pneumonia … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville High Boxing Team To Meet Homer Here
The GazetteFebruary 8, 1939 The Farmerville High school boxers will meet the Homer Pelicans here Friday night in the local gym. The fights will feature such local stars as "Red" Holloway, Ben Davis, Jimmie Brasher, Pete Adkins and James Brasher. There is almost a certainty of twelve matches. The Homer stars that are back this … Continue reading Farmerville High Boxing Team To Meet Homer Here
Boy Scouts
The GazetteFebruary 1, 1939 The Boys Scouts of Farmerville held their meeting on Monday night, January 23. The Scoutmaster presented the Scouts a loving cup won by them last year for having a 100% troop. The Farmerville troop lead as competition all troops in the Ouachita Council. The cup is on display at the City … Continue reading Boy Scouts
1905
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1905 With the merry ringing of bells the new year makes its advent and the old its departure and with it comes warm sunny weather that is seldom had at this season of the year, even in our sunny south. 1905. What does she hold in store for us? To what height … Continue reading 1905
Stabbed to Death
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
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
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 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
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteFebruary 3, 1904 Mr. Jonas Selig was at home the first of this week. Mr. H. L. Barpes is at home on a visit to his mother's family. Messrs. Edw. Everett and Abe Stein are on a visit to the Crescent City. Mr. Walter Stripling, of Cecil, was in Farmerville this week on business. Dr. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJanuary 20, 1904 Mr. J. W. Heard, of Shiloh, was in Farmerville Monday. Hon. E. T. Sellers was on our streets Monday. Mr. J. H. Allen and wife spent last week in Farmerville. We will be propared to furnish all kinds of fertilizers when water rises, at close figures. BALLARD & BAUGHMAN, FERTILIZER CO. Mr. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Crime in Union Parish
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
Jesse Walker
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
New Year Resolutions
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
Odom’s Grocery Thriving Business
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
Livestock Auctions Held Every Friday
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
Police Jury Records Tell Of Progress
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
Kemps 5-10c Store Has Complete Line
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The Farmerville 5 and 10c store which is owned and operated by D. J. Kemp, is the only store of its kind in this vicinity and offers a complete stock of merchandise. Mr. Kemp bought the business from Duke Selig, Jr. in January 1938. It had been in operation for about … Continue reading Kemps 5-10c Store Has Complete Line
Sale of Town Lots Held on Nov. 4, 1839
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Soon after the Town of Farmerville was created and laid off, the first parish police jury called for a public sale of lands inside the limits of the townsite. This sale, held on November 4, 1839, was termed a success, and the following are a number of the buyers of those … Continue reading Sale of Town Lots Held on Nov. 4, 1839
Van Hook Diary Kept By Daughter
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Was First White Child Born in Farmerville; Killed Deer on Site of Present Court House Diaries often tell untold tales. The idle jottings of a person years later tells many things about the times and people. Such a tale is told by the diary of Sarah Van Hook Wilson, daughter of … Continue reading Van Hook Diary Kept By Daughter
Farmerville Had First Telephone In Entire South
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The distinction of having the first telephones below Mason-Dixon line goes to Farmerville and Union Parish. The credit for bringing this distinction to Farmerville goes to Col. Daniel Stein pioneer merchant, of these parts Running an enormous store here, Mr. Stein went to New York several times a year to buy … Continue reading Farmerville Had First Telephone In Entire South
Town’s Population Estimated In 1869 Around 100 People
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Civil War and Emmigration Accounted for Slight Drop in Number Shortly after the Civil War, when the South was first beginning to feel the pangs of the Reconstruction Era, in 1869, Farmerville's population was small. The war had driven many of its citizens further west and had scattered others. However, … Continue reading Town’s Population Estimated In 1869 Around 100 People
Farmerville Local News
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cartridge and daughter, Miss Ouitia, and Mr. Jack Brunson of Mangham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cartridge. Mrs. W. A. Kennedy returned Tuesday from Chicago, Ill. after a month's visit with her daughter, Mrs. I. F. Derks. Mrs. Tom L. Roberts left today … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Organized Baptist Church Here in ’47
Edward Everett, Jr. The Gazette October 5, 1939 First Pastor Was Joseph Milburn; Built Church in '53 Minute Church Record Dug From Old Records And From Tradition The early pioneers of Union Parish came from the sturdy God-fearing stock of the Carolinas, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. They came in covered wagons drawn by horses, mules … Continue reading Organized Baptist Church Here in ’47
Farmerville School Bell Used During Slavery By Carr
The Gazette October 5, 1939 (Picture provided by Gerald Thurston) Carr Sold Bell to Local School Following War On these brisk fall mornings when the "clang-clang" of the town's school bell calls Farmerville children to the classrooms, how many of you know the real story and history of that bell? The peal that now cuts … Continue reading Farmerville School Bell Used During Slavery By Carr
1839 – UNION PARISH – 1939
The Gazette October 5, 1939 We present the Centennial Edition, marking one hundred years of civilization in Union Parish. It is not perfect, for it was made with human hands; but it is as perfect as we could possible make it. It is not a complete history in every detail, but it is as near … Continue reading 1839 – UNION PARISH – 1939
CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 13
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Dr. C. Cottingham to Be Principal Speaker at Ceremonies Marking Town, Parish's 100th Anniversary Interesting Program Starting at 9:00 O'Clock Has Been Arranged for Centennial of Farmerville and Union Parish; 10,000 Expected With the several committees appointed by the president of the Union Parish Centennial Association working at full speed, … Continue reading CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 13
Shiloh to Canaan 
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