Barbara WaltonDecember 18, 2008 It's beginning to look like Christmas in Spearsville. Trees are going up; gifts are being wrapped; the smell of baking is in the air; cards sent and displayed and no two alike, and the excitement of children as they anticipate a visit from old St. Nick. I hope the Christmas season; … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
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Spearsville Happenings
Barbara WaltonDecember 16, 2019 The festivities are getting in full swing; the Christmas trees are in the same place as last year beautifully decorated the shopping is finished for some and the same ones that were last-minute shoppers in years past are still hurrying around trying to get all the things on the wish list … Continue reading Spearsville Happenings
Letter To The Editor
Barbara WaltonFebruary 2008 I am proud to be an American and I am proud to be from Spearsville. In these days when "a lie can travel halfway around the world while truth is just getting on its boots" I felt compelled to spread some good news. Then you, too, can feel pride; in this little … Continue reading Letter To The Editor
“G-Men” Defeat Choudrant Oilers In Game at Hico
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 Spearsville, Jan. 21. The Spearsville "G-Men" defeated the Choudrant Oilers 71-53 at the Hico gymnasium Wednesday night. Both teams showed fine floor games but the keen eyes of Futch, G. Smith and F. Smith were too much for the Oilers, although they played a good game. On Wednesday, January 25, the … Continue reading “G-Men” Defeat Choudrant Oilers In Game at Hico
Dr. Varner Edward Dudley
Written by Gene Barron On June 20, 1900, Edward Varner and Emily Caroline Boles Dudley bought 120 acres of land from S. J. Berry Abbett in Sec. 16 just south of Spearsville. Edward was the son of William and Rachel Varner Ewing Dudley. Edward and Emily had eight children, Susan R., Ida E., Sarah Frances, … Continue reading Dr. Varner Edward Dudley
Dr. Charles Sidney McDonald
Dr. Charles Sidney McDonald Dr. Charles Sidney McDonald and his wife, Martha "Mattie" Nicklas McDonald, the daughter of Joseph and Dorathy Hayes Nicklas, came to Spearsville in 1905. They lived in a home about a quarter mile south of the stores of Spearsville on the old McDonald home place. (Located where the Drusey Mae Senn … Continue reading Dr. Charles Sidney McDonald
G. E. Lindsey Has Five Gins Located In This Section
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 G. E. Lindsey of Bernice has long been an active businessman in that section. Starting in 1901, Mr. Lindsey entered the mercantile business. He became associated with the firm of Gray, McDonald & Lindsey. In 1906, Gray dropped out of the firm and in 1908 the business became G. E. Lindsey … Continue reading G. E. Lindsey Has Five Gins Located In This Section
Alabama Settlers Founded Spearsville In Early 1840’s
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 In the year 1837, when the early settlers of the parish were treading and weaving their ways into what is now Union Parish, Francis W. Turpin pushed his was westward from the Ouachita and settled in the northwest corner of the parish. Close upon his heels came other settlers and soon … Continue reading Alabama Settlers Founded Spearsville In Early 1840’s
Union Principal Frank Futch Nears 50th Anniversary in Education
Joan Hershberger El Dorado News-Times Staff May 10, 2005 OLD UNION - Through half a century as an educator, Frank Futch experienced the twists and turns of the times as a teacher, coach and administrator in area schools. A community reception in honor of his 50th anniversary as an educator will be held from 2 … Continue reading Union Principal Frank Futch Nears 50th Anniversary in Education
Deadly Confrontation in Spearsville
Written by Dr. Timothy D. Hudson In the 1840s, William and Mary Ward Jacobs moved from Lauderdale County Mississippi to Spearsville, where he worked as a farmer and mechanic in the 1850s and 1860s. By 1880, William and Mary Jacobs lived in Spearsville, where he operated a blacksmith shop. William Pinckney and Elsey Caroline Adcock … Continue reading Deadly Confrontation in Spearsville
From Spearsville
The GazetteNovember 17, 1897 We are glad to have Mr. E. L. Frost with us again. He returned greatly improved in health. Mr. Henry Henderson, of Junction City, was a visitor of this place Sunday, the 7th inst. There must be some attraction over here. Several of our neighbors are to start for Texas this … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette June 28, 1899 We are having some rain in this section now, after a dry spell of four weeks. This has been a tough year for the farmers to manage a crop, though with the late start they had, and occasional sickness, they have done very well, being favored with a dry spring. … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette March 21, 1900 This town and vicinity are considerably infected with Roseola (the physicians pronounce it German measles), but it is hurting no one much. One night last week, Mr. John Brinker of Lillie, died of pneumonia after a few days illness. Mr. B. F. Farrar's mules, which were shot a week or so … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette March 14, 1900 Mrs. Rhoda Davis, who lived with her widowed daughter near Lockhart, died a few days ago after a brief illness. Mr. B. F. Post and several members of his family are now suffering with roseola at Lillie. Last Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Farrar, on waking, found their … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette February 7, 1900 One day last week a shooting affair occurred at Lille between a negro and a white man, the former receiving a ball or two in the back. Rumor says the wounded man is doing very well. Glad to learn that Mr. Dock Farrar's money has been returned to the place … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette January 24, 1900 Mr. W. G. Brown has sold his land, including his residence to Mrs. Abigail Summers, and he is now preparing to build anew near the same place. Mrs. Summers has moved in with her family. The day she moved (last week) one Mr. Ripley, of near El Dorado, came and … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette January 10, 1900 Mr. B. F. Post has at last moved his family to Lillie. The day after he moved his baby girl fell and broke her left arm. She is improving rapidly now. Mr. S. W. Ramsey, Jr., passed Lillie on the train a few days ago. Mr. T. J. Cole is … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette December 6, 1899 Mrs. Sallie J., widow of Mr. Geo. Hollis, left for Texas on a visiting expedition a few days since. She was accompanied by her daughter and son -- Miss Sarah Jane and Mr. Claud. Mr. Willie Pickens has opened up a general line of merchandise in Spearsville. This makes three … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette November 29, 1899 The son of Mr. Marion Farrar, who had his arm pulled off at a saw mill recently, is again able to resume his activity in walking. The post office opened up at Lillie on the 16th, with Mr. B. F. Post as post master. Lillie is fast coming to the … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette October 18, 1899 Mr. A. B. Henderson has returned from St. Louis, where he was treated for his cancerous lip. Cotton picking is nearly over in this section of country. Mr. W. P. Seals states that in Canaan neighborhood people are healthy and crops are pretty good. Dry weather continues here, but people … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette August 23, 1899 Mr. W. M. Post, Jr., who went to Texas about five weeks ago for his health, has returned home. Mr T. W. Clark has recently built a good, timely bridge across little Cornie and two causeway bridges. A weeks protracted meeting closed at this place last Friday night. Two additions … Continue reading From Spearsville
Alexander Wilson Upshaw & Zilleann Frances Barron
Written by Dr. Tim Hudson Alexander Wilson Upshaw was born about 1826 in Walton Co., GA, the son of Richard Upshaw and Rebecca Elder. Little is known about his early life as his father left very few records. It appears they lived in Walton County until about 1840, and sometime between 1840 and 1850 Richard Upshaw died. By … Continue reading Alexander Wilson Upshaw & Zilleann Frances Barron
From Spearsville
The Gazette June 14, 1899 One day last week Mr. S. H. Rockett, while riding on horseback near Cornie bridge, was surprised at the sudden bucking of his horse; and after jumping from the animal it was discovered that a snag had badly ruptured so that its abdominal contents were expelled. Of course, the poor … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette May 31, 1899 Mr. Henry Henderson has after some delay, taken his leave for Oklahoma, where he intends engaging in the mercantile business. Sorry are we to state that Mr. and Mrs. Elias Carroll lost one of their little girls one day last week. Congestion was the trouble. A petition has been circulated … Continue reading From Spearsville
From Spearsville
The Gazette May 3, 1899 News is scarce, but we come in self-defense. Mr. "T" appeared in last week's issue, and some parties seem to indicate that we have changed our name. To convince the wrongly impressed, especially "Col." Buckley, we will state that we did not even know that he "Col. B." was likely … Continue reading From Spearsville
Spearville Dots
The Gazette April 19, 1899 The time of year has come when we can hear the school girls and boys practicing and rehearsing their parts for the June commencement. We predict, from the interest manifested in every way, that the school (Everett Institute) will make a good showing this year. Since we are in such, … Continue reading Spearville Dots
From Spearsville
The Gazette April 12, 1899 No doubt The Gazette readers have decided that the correspondent has long since given up the "dotting" from this place. School duties have been too pressing to gather many "dots," much less to write them; therefore, the editor, is well as the readers, will please pardon the long delay. Mr. T. … Continue reading From Spearsville
Honor Roll
March 8, 1899 The Gazette The following is the honor roll of Everett Institute, Spearsville, for the month ending February 24, 1899: First Grade - Milton Buckley, Maida Cole, Bert Murphy. Second Grade - Janet Henderson, Redge Spears, Geo. Carroll. Third Grade - Genevieve Buckley, Louise Carroll, Norma Murphy, Alice Murphy, Herbert Holloway, Effie Mathews. … Continue reading Honor Roll
Shooting at Junction
February 22, 1899 The Gazette Mr. E. W. Brazzeal, of Spearsville ward, informs us that a shooting scrape occurred at Junction City Saturday night, in which the town marshal. Charley Barham, was shot in the thigh with buck shot. The party who did the shooting was concealed in a vacant building and he fired upon … Continue reading Shooting at Junction
From Spearsville
The Gazette February 22, 1899 Since writing last, time has not ceased to record her incidents here but this correspondent has been deprived of sending them for publication. While nothing so very, very, strange has occurred, the following is penned for the consideration of the editor. The weather has been so exceptionally bad since this … Continue reading From Spearsville
