The GazetteOctober 18, 1905 The preliminary trial of Mr. J. K. Albert, charged with shooting Mr. Will Thaxton in the Garland-Thaxton altercation at Bernice, will come up for trial next Friday a week. Munholland and Munholland to represent the defendant. This trial was fixed for this week, but the court being engaged with the criminal docket … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
October 1903
Shiloh Church Among Oldest In Union Parish
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Shiloh Church, among the oldest in the parish was constructed in 1849 with ten persons as charter members. Those first members, W. C. Heard and wife, Sarah Heard, Lewis Fuller and wife, Sarah Fuller, John Miller and wife, Magarette Miller, and Eli Terry, chose as their first pastor, Elder Richard Fuller. … Continue reading Shiloh Church Among Oldest In Union Parish
From Farmerville
The Gazette October 28, 1903 Cow Belle alias Hatchet Tobacco, alias The "Devil" Smith. We have Bagging and ties left for a few bales at 75c per bale. UNION GROCERY CO. The new dwelling house of Mrs. James Hall will soon be completed. Work is going on rapidly. “Strength and vigor come of good food, … Continue reading From Farmerville
Court Items
The Gazette October 28, 1903 Chas. Absent, who was charged with assault with attempt to rape, was found guilty of assault. Jim Stephens pleaded guilty to charge of petty larceny and was sentenced to 90 days imprisonment in the parish jail. A nolle prosequi was entered in another case against him for carrying concealed weapons. … Continue reading Court Items
From Farmerville
The Gazette October 21, 1903 It Is Pay Day. Pay day is now here. If you owe me a note or account or for subscription to THE GAZETTE, please by and settle. By noticing date on your paper opposite your name, you can figure how much you owe for THE GAZETTE. Your settlement will be … Continue reading From Farmerville
Real Estate Transfers
The Gazette October 21, 1903 D. W. Spencer to John C. Agerton, 159 acres of land, $250. James M. Dawkins to William Brooks, 129 acres of land, $362. H. V. Mosely to Emmett Long, 40 acres of land, $100. Mrs. S. M. Boone to J. W. Cox, 200 acres of land, $25. F. O. Fuller … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Court Items
The Gazette October 21, 1903 Jim Stevens pleaded guilty to petty larceny. Nolle prosequi was entered in the following cases: Will Lewis, carnal knowledge of female under 16 years of age; Geo Lovettt, same offense; Dave Simmons retailing liquor without license. Abb Reed and Pink Wood pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and were each … Continue reading Court Items
From Farmerville
The Gazette October 7, 1903 Wanted at Once! WOOD “50” CHOPPERS Highest Prices Paid. Apply to J. D. Baughman Cow Belle alias Hatchet Tobacco, alias The "Devil" Smith. I have for sale the Weber wagon — best wagon on the market. J. D. BAUGHMAN. “Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. ‘Force,’ a ready-to-serve … Continue reading From Farmerville
Rhymes – Roark Wedding
The Gazette October 7, 1903 Married, at the residence of the bride's father, at Marion, La., on Wednesday, September 23rd, 1903, Mr. Robert R. Rhymes, of Richland Parish, to Miss Nonnie Roark. The bride is the popular, beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roark, while the groom is a talented young … Continue reading Rhymes – Roark Wedding
Real Estate Transfers
The Gazette October 7, 1903 T. J. Reeves et al. to J. G. Trimble, 200 acres of land, $200. J. H. Chunn to S. R. Nolan, 178 acres of land, $150. S. L. Haile to A. M. Edwards, 80 acres of land, $50. W. P. Kirkpatrick to J. H. Allen & Co., -- acres of … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Shiloh to Canaan 
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