By Edna Liggin From Molly Liggin Rankin Who were the "relief girls"? What school had one session after another for 21 months? What was "Lickety Split"? What were head-marks? What community was know for its marble playing and who was the man there with the most expertise? In 1839, when Union Parish was carved … Continue reading Seventy-Five Years of Early Schools in Union Parish
The Gazette
Section Settled by Alabama/Georgia Immigrants
By the late by Emmett J. Lee, Jr. The GazetteCentennial Edition October, 1939 Carved from a virgin forest, Union Parish is one of the glories of Louisiana. With ox-cart and axe they carved a torturous path, those early followers of the sun. For West has always been the magic direction direction toward the setting sun … Continue reading Section Settled by Alabama/Georgia Immigrants
Days in the Sheriff’s Office
The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 Ruby White I went to work in the sheriff's office in the fall of 1946. I worked as secretary, associate tax collector and radio operator. I liked my job and as time went on, I began to look forward to going to work each day. Some amusing things happened , a few … Continue reading Days in the Sheriff’s Office
How Nip-‘n-Tuck Got Its Post -Civil War Name
The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 "Nip-'n Tuck" is practically a household word in Union Parish, referring to the community east of Farmerville, Rocky Branch. An old story concerning the settlement's nick-name reveals that it was a slip of the tongue which tacked the odd name to it. During the time after the Civil War, Union Parish was … Continue reading How Nip-‘n-Tuck Got Its Post -Civil War Name
What to Write to Servicemen
The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 In 1943, Farmerville and Union Parish were struggling though the midst of the Second World War. The Office of War Information that year offered these pointers for homefolks writing to soldiers, sailors and marines...based on suggestions gathered in a survey among servicemen at home and overseas in cooperation with the Special Service … Continue reading What to Write to Servicemen
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJuly 18, 1906 Dr. J. G. Evans made a flying trip to Haynesville last week. Mr. Gordan Murphy of Monroe spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Murphy here. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Guthrie, formerly of this place but now of Ruston are visiting relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJuly 11, 1906 Mr. and Mrs. Claud Rowland are visiting in and about Farmerville. Mr. Horace McEarland of Texas arrived in Farmerville Monday. Prof. H. E. Dawkins of Marion was here several days of last week. Mrs. Ed. Haas of Monroe is visiting relatives in Farmerville. Attorney J. W. Elder returned from a trip to … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJuly 4, 1906 Hurrah for the Fourth! Contractor Tillery has begun the foundation of the Gully Building. Miss Maude Selig went to Monroe last Saturday. Miss Mabel Gilbert left for Monroe Sunday to visit relatives in that city. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Preaus left Saturday on a visit to Lake Charles, La. Messrs. Louis … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Ouachita Items
The GazetteJuly 4, 1906 Misses. Lizzie Crow and Alma Millet of Marion are the guests of Miss Mamie Platt. Miss Shirley Hopkins returned to her home in Mer Rouge Sunday after a pleasant visit to Miss Laura Steele. Mrs. D. Armand Breard and son Armand were guests of Mrs. J. A. Peek during the past week. … Continue reading Ouachita Items
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 27, 1906 Court met in regular session here Monday. Dr. P. A. Tatum of Cherry Ridge was a visitor in town Tuesday. Mrs. J. G. Evans and little daughter Louise, left Sunday on a visit to relatives at Haynesville, La. Mrs. Sue L. Barnes returned home Monday right after a visit of several weeks … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 20, 1906 Prof. Herbert Dawkins of Marion was a visitor in Farmerville. Mr. G. R. Tugwell of Conway was in town last Friday. A. C. Gill of Lapile, Ark. was a visitor in our midst last week. Mrs. J. G. Evans has been on the sick list this week. From the best we can … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 13, 1906 Mrs. J. B. Murphy is visiting relatives in Monroe this week. Misses Bessie and Erma Broadwell of Simsboro are visiting the Misses Preaus of this town. Attorney J. W. Elder returned Monday night from Bastrop where he had been on business trip. Mr. W. J. Turnage returned home Wednesday of last week … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Bernice Dots
The GazetteJune 13, 1906 The wedding of Miss Ruth Fuller to Mr. Earnest Lindsey at the Baptist church in Bernice on the 6th inst. was one of the most brilliant affair of the year. Mrs. Nettie Elliott and Mrs. Ida Alcus of Bernice have gone to Shreveport to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge … Continue reading Bernice Dots
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 13, 1906 Mrs. J. B. Murphy is visiting relatives in Monroe this week, Misses Bessie and Erma Broadwell of Simsboro are visiting the Misses Preaus of this town. Attorney J. W. Elder returned Monday night from Bastrop where he had been on a business trip. Mr. W. J. Turnage returned home Wednesday of last … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteJune 6, 1906 Mr. R. J. Tabor was a visitor in Farmerville Tuesday. Mrs. J. G. Trimble and baby left Sunday to visit relatives in Ruston. Mr. Dan Spencer of Archer, La., was here on a business visit Monday. Ed Haas of Monroe was in Farmerville Tuesday shaking hands with old friends. Messrs. H. E. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 Prof. Alebrtson of Downsville is in Farmerville for a few days. Mrs. W. J. Turnage left Saturday for Monroe to visit relatives. Police Juror Charles H. Hudson was in town Monday. Miss Maude Selig and Mr. Mack Gill paid a visit to Ruston Saturday returning home Sunday. Miss Fannie Weinburg and Leila … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Spearsville Items
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 Bro. Johnston has bought the place and exchanged with Mr. Abbett. He is anxious to take advantage of our school. The people here are planning to build a new church. Mrs. Charles Pryor and family of Spinola attended our commencement exercises. Dr. V. E. Duley and family have returned from New Orleans. … Continue reading Spearsville Items
SNAP-SHOTS AT OUACHITA
The GazetteMay 30, 1906 The long breezy days continue, and one finds it almost impossible to stay indoors. Getting outside implies, of course, that some sort of amusement or entertainment follows and the favorite amusement of our little town seems to be tennis. Every afternoon, one interesting game after another, is witnessed by the "grand-stand" -- … Continue reading SNAP-SHOTS AT OUACHITA
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 23, 1906 Court is in session this week. D. E. Laupheimer and Pat Murphy went to Monroe Sunday. Mr. J. A. Peek of Ouachita was in Farmerville Saturday. Atty. Chas B. Robeata of Ruston is here this week. Judge W. R. Roberts of Bernice is in Farmerville this week attending court. Judge R. B. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Spearsville Notes
The GazetteMay 16, 1906 Spearsville, La. May 11, 1906. Mrs. I. P. McDonald who has been seriously sick is improving. Miss Bertha Cobb, is teaching school at Archer, La. Our saw Mill is in running order and cutting something less than a million feet a week. A gentleman from near here who attended the reunion at … Continue reading Spearsville Notes
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 16, 1906 M. M. Munholland went to Marion on a business trip Monday. O. M. Taylor left Wednesday for his old home in Kentucky. Mrs. Ellen Levi was quite sick the latter part of last week. D. E. Luphemier of Monroe was a visitor in Farmerville several days of last week. Dr. O. H. … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 9, 1906 Mr. D. L. Cromwell of Bernice was in Farmerville Monday. We regret to learn that Dr. Reed Evans is quite sick this week. Mr. G. D. Sanders went to Monroe on a business trip last Friday. Mrs. T. J. Breed and children left last Friday for Conway, Ark., where they go to … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 D. W. Spencer et al to P. M. McCormick, 2 lots in Archer, La., $25. Jno Mayes and wife to Lewis Kelley, 150 acres land, $900. D. A. Taylor to W. W. Taylor, 6 acres land, $20. Alex Spears, et al to W. S. Spears 1274 acres land, $1254. S. J. Wall … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
District Court Proceedings
The GazetteMarch 2, 1906 Case of state against Grover Hill charged with britney; nol prossed. W. M. Thaxton charged with inflicting wound has than mayhem nol prossed. State vs. Jessie Lowery charged with assault with dangerous weapon. Upon trial was found guilty as charged and fined $10 and cost. State vs. Pauter Witersoy charged with murder. … Continue reading District Court Proceedings
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 Mr. C. H. Gulley of Ouachita was in Farmerville to-day. Mr. H. W. Regan was in Farmerville the first of the week. Printer's ink marks the path to riches and fame. Try it. Only wind is needed to spread rumors but for reliable news you must read your home paper. The Louisiana … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
From Spearsville
The GazetteApril 4, 1906 Miss Lovie Buckley who has been teaching in the eastern end of the Parish is at home. Dr. Buckley has returned from Nashville for the summer. Miss Janelle Carroll has left to teach school at Hornbeck, La. Dr. Harrell and family have moved to Ruston and are greatly missed. The Doctor is … Continue reading From Spearsville
Ouachita Items
The GazetteMay 2, 1906 Mrs. John McKee, and sisters Miss Pearl and Wilba Peek, were visitors to Monroe Wednesday. Miss Auna Hay of Port Union spent several days visiting friends here last week. Miss Ida Ford who has been visiting in Monroe and other points for several days returned home Thursday. Mr. J. D. Cunningham and … Continue reading Ouachita Items
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 25, 1906 L. Hartman and J. D. Fenton went to Monroe Monday. Abe Stein of Monroe was in Farmerville last Thursday. Attorney Millsaps of Monroe was a business visitor here last Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Elliott made a visit to Weldon last week. Major John Donley has been on the sick list … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Real Estate Transfers
The GazetteApril 18, 1906 J. R. Scill to W. M. Johnston, 80 acres land $240. J. D. Cook to J. W. Highshaw, 240 acres land, $2400. W. R. Carpenter to James Bennett, 48 acres land, $48. John T. Houser to Allen Houser, 160 acres land $500. A. J. Cole to Victor L. Webb, 80 acres land, … Continue reading Real Estate Transfers
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteApril 18, 1906 Judge W. R. Roberts of Bernice is here this week. Mr. W.W. Richardson of Downsville was a visitor here Monday. Mr. J. W. Parks, Police Juror from Ward 3, was in Farmerville yesterday. Mr. Edgar Ward of Randolph was in Farmerville the first of the week. Mr. P. S. Rabun of the … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
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