Bernice Historical Society People and Places Uncle Tom Phillips Barbara Green Pilgreen recently shared with me an article about “Uncle Tom Phillips” of Bernice. The article first appeared in the Farmerville Gazette on the occasion of his 88th birthday and was entitled “Oldest Bernice Business Man Celebrates His 88th Birthday”. Going back through my files … Continue reading Uncle Tom Phillips
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Baseball – Part Two
Written by Cathy Buckley The following article appeared in the Ruston Daily Leader in the early 1930’s The next few lines talk about the end of Shiloh and the coming of the railroad to Bernice. Spalding balls were used for as long as can be remembered. Baseball bats were also of official make. Uniforms were … Continue reading Baseball – Part Two
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteMay 11, 1904 Newspaper Man Wanted. I want at once an all-round newspaper man — sober and energetic — to take charge of the editorial and mechanical departments of THE GAZETTE. Will sell an interest in the plant to the right party. Send references as to qualifications and state terms. J. G. TRIMBLE. I will … 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
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
Shiloh to Canaan 
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