14 March 1888 Issue of the "Gazette", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by T. D. Hudson, 11/2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ================================================================================= ================================================================================= 14 March 1888 Abstracts of the local notices from the "GAZETTE", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana The "Gazette" was founded in 1878 by Judge James E. Trimble (22 Feb 1834 – 19 Dec 1887) ================================================================================= ================================================================================= Timothy D. Hudson abstracted this material from microfilmed copies of the original papers. The microfilm is available for interlibrary loan or purchase from the Hill Memorial Library on the main campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The microfilm is also available for viewing at the Union Parish Library (main branch) in Farmerville. T. D. Hudson edited this material for submission the USGenWeb Archives. ================================================================================= ================================================================================= EXPLANATION: Although Judge Trimble founded the "Gazette" in 1878, only four individual issues are known to exist for the period 1878 - 1893. This is the fourth earliest issue known to survive. I have only abstracted the local notices and advertisements. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Wednesday, 14 March 1888 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 1, column 1 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Parish Officers James M. Smith................Clerk of Court B. F. Pleasant.......................Sheriff James A. Manning...................Treasurer Henry H. Hill.......................Surveyor Dr. C. H. Jameson....................Coroner Dr. C. H. Jameson...........Parish Physician David M. Ramsey............Returning Officer JOhn M. Lee, Jr.....................Assessor POLICE JURY: James M. Undersood................Ward One B. B. Thomas......................Ward Two Samuel W. Taylor................Ward Three Robert J. Tabor, President.......Ward Four R. H. Henry......................Ward Five James M. Dawkins..................Ward Six James C. Cargill.....................Clerk MAGISTRATES: John M. Lee, Jr.................Ward One N. R. Funderburk................Ward Two Christopher C. Norman.........Ward Three Henry T. White.................Ward Four Elza B. Billbery...............Ward Five G. W. Carroll...................Ward Six William K. Rushing............Ward Seven William N. Roberts............Ward Eight J. W. Pardue...................Ward Nine E. M. Richardson................Ward Ten SCHOOL BOARD: E. Tom Sellers.................President Robert Roberts.................Secretary TOWN OF FARMERVILLE: R. B. Dawkins......................Mayor Thomas F. Gilbert................Marshal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice of Registration. -------- I will visit the various voting precincts of the parish of Union on the day below mentioned for the purpose of registering all persons who have become qualified voters or changed their voting precincts since the last election. I will also be prepared to assess taxes, and I hope the people will meet me at the appointed places, prepared to give a complete list of their taxable property, and also their crop reports for the last year. Farmerville, from Feb. 6 to the close of Registration April 10, 1888, except while absent filling the following appointments: Colson, Monday March 12, 1888 Ouachita City, Tuesday " 13, " Marion, Wednesday " 14, " 'Possum Walk, Thursday " 15, " Grange Hall, Friday " 16, " Spearsville, Saturday " 17, " Shiloh, Monday " 19, " Ebenezer, Tuesday " 20, " Mt. Ararat, Wednesday " 21, " J. M. LEE, Jr., Assessor, and Ex-Officio Registra of Voters ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 2 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== FOR DISTRICT JUDGE. -------- We are authorized to announce ALLEN BARKSDALE, Esq., of Lincoln parish, as a candidate for election to the office of Judge of the Third Judicial District - composed of the parishes of Union, Lincoln and Claiborne. We are authorized to announce JUDGE JOHN YOUNG of Claiborne Parish as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of the Third Judicial District - composed of the parishes of Union, Lincoln and Claiborne. ---------------------- FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. -------- We are authoized to announce JAMES D. EVERETT, Esq., of Union parish, as a candidate for the office of District Attorney for the Third Judicial District of Louisiana. We are authorized to announce E. H. McCLENDONE, Esq., of Claiborne parish, as a candidate for re-election to the office of District Attorney for the Third Judicial District of Louisiana. ---------------------- FOR SHERIFF. -------- We are authorized to announce Mr. E. L. DANIEL as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, at the general election in April next. We are authorized to announce Mr. B. F. PLEASANT as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, at the general election next April. ---------------------- FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT. -------- We are authorized to announce Mr. JAS. M. SMITH a candidate for re-election to th eoffice of Clerk of the Third Judicial District Court in and for Union parish, La., at the general election next April. Through solicitations of many friends from different portions of the parish I have been encouraged to announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Third District Court at the ensuing election. Believing that equity and justice demands of you (this time) a favorable ....[illegible words] I hopefully submit the same, promising if elected to discharge the duties devolving upon me to the best of my ability and with that appreciation due, besides would consider it one of my first duties to consult my friends at large in the selection of my assistant in said office. J. M. ANDERSON ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Parish Concention. FARMERVILLE, LA., Mch. 12, '88. The Parish Convention was called to order by J. E. Everett, and on motion, G. A. Bruton was elected chairman and C. B. Roberts, secretary. On motion, the following gentlemen were elected committee on credentials: J. A. Manning, M. H. Stancil, J. K. Ramsey, W. H. Martin, R. F. Terry and T. J. Dawkins. On motion, the meeting adjourned until 2 o'clock p.m. At the appointed time the convention assembled and the committee on credentials made the following report, to-wit: Delegates entitled to seats in this convention: Ward 1 J. M. Rabun alternate for W. H. Rabun O. C. Dawkins alternate for E. M. Dean W. W. Taylor J. A. Manning J. E. Everett Ben Taylor Ward 2 C. A. Callaway Ward 3 J. Wolf F. L. Newman J. Wolf proxy for G. F. Clark Ward 4 G. A. Bruton M. H. Stancil T. J. Stewart D. W. Hollis J. R. Carroll Ward 5 E. A. Dawkins John McGovern T. J. Dawkins Ward 6 P. H. Gray Ward 7 J. K. Ramsey J. C. Rocket J. A. Carroll J. M. Gore Ward 8 W. H. Martin C. M. Farris J. R. Shultz proxy for Thomas Wainright J. D. Hamilton S. D. Nutt Ward 9 R. M. Gill C. H. Dacus Ward 10 J. W. Hester Sr. R. F. Terry C. B. Roberts The following gentlemen were found to be elected members of the Executive Committee for the parish: Ward 1: J. E. Everett Ward 2: J. A. Meeks Ward 3: Jno. A. Peak Ward 4: G. A. Bruton Ward 5: Sam Smith Ward 6: J. H. Cobb Ward 7: J. M. Gore Ward 8: J. D. Hamilton Ward 9: T. J. Cole Ward 10: R. F. Terry and the following were elected as the three at large: J. A. Manning, E. M. Dean, and W. W. Taylor. A motion was made to go into an election of delegates to represent us in the convention at Bastrop, which resulted as follows: WARD DELEGATE ALTERNATE ------------------------------------ 1 J. M. Rabun J. E. Everett 2 G. A. Bruton Jonas Wolf 3 J. K. Ramsey P. H. Gray 4 J. D. Hamilton J. W. Heard 5 R. M. Gill R. F. Terry 6 E. A. Dawkins E. B. Billberry. A motion was made and carried that the delegates vote for W. W. Heard for senator from this district; and they vote as a unit on all matters before the convention. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. C. B. Roberts, Secretary. G. A. Bruton, Chairman. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mass Meeting Ward One. ---- Pursuant to a call of the Democratic Parish Executive Committee a meeting of the citizens of ward One, Union parish, convened at the court house in Farmerville on Saturday, March 10, 1888. On motion, J. E. Everett was elected chairman and E. Stern, secretary. Messrs. J. E. Everett, J. A. Manning, W. W. Taylor, Ben Taylor, Wm. Rabun and E. M. Dean were elected delegates to the Parish convention to be held March 12. John E. Everett, Esq. was duly elected as a member of the Parish Executive committee to serve for the next four years. On motion, the meeting adjourned. E. Stern, Secretary. J. E. EVERETT, Chairman. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 3 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Dr. J. M. Thurman, of Ruson, arrived in our town last Wednesday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fresh garden seed and onion sets at Julius Arent's. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A regular trash moving and gully washing rain fell last Friday night. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. E. B. Bilberry and D. W. Hollis gave us pleasant calls Monday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. N. O. Covington, one of Shiloh's most popular citizens, spent the latter part of last week in town. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A large number of representative men of the parish were in town Monday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon. Allen Barksdale, of Ruston, has been in our parish during the past week in the interest of his candidacy for District Judge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The weather took a sudden turn on Saturday night and gave us a supply of ice free gratia on Sunday morning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miss Ada Ross, accompanied by her father Mr. W. P. Chandler, leaves this morning for Shreveport, to visit relatives. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M. H. Ludwig left on the Sterling White last Friday, on his way to New Orleans as Representative of the Knights of Honor of our town to the Grand Lodge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. J. M. Ward brought to our office a hen egg which measured 7 1/2 inches around by the long way and 6 inches by the short. The egg can be seen by calling on us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rev. Mr. Mandeville requests us to state that he could not fill his appointment at Tennessee church last Sunday owing to the high water at the Loutre crossing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is but little more than a month before the general election. Be sure that you are properly registered, so that your vote can be cast for the Nicholls' ticket. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We received a pleasant call from Mr. W. A. Kirkpatrick, of Ouachita City ward, on Monday. He reports that but little farm work has been done in his section, owing to the rainy weather. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are authorized to announce that Mr. W. E. Daniel will be in Farmerville on Tuesday March 20, with a fine drove of young Missouri mules. The kind of stock he brings is well known to our people. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. R. W. Goyne and T. J. Dawkins, both aspirants for the Assessor's office, were in town Monday. Their faces showed no signs of great anxiety or loss of sleep. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W. C. Clark's great combination show will give exhibits in Farmerville next Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17. Two performances each day, beginning at 1 o'clock in the evening and at night. Admission only 25 cents. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There will be a spelling match between the pupils of the Farmerville school at the Academy next Friday evening and the scholar standing last will receive a gold medal. The public are invited to witness the contest. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Appointive Offices. --------- There seems to be a misunderstanding on the part of some people concerning Gen. Nicholls statement, in his Farmerville speech, relative to appointive offices. His promise to the public, that in making his appointments, he would be governed by the will of the people as expressed at the ballot box, some contend only applied to police jurors, while others hold that he included all appointive offices to be filled by him. We are among those of the latter opinion. But be this as it may. It is conceded by all that Gen. Nicholls made this statement in connection with police jurors; and would there be any consistency in excepting it as regards other positions? Most assuredly not. That the voice of the majority should control is one of the fundamental principles of the Democratic party; and Gen. Nicholls certainly will not ignore this principle in apointing the assessor, surveyor, etc., after having promised to observe and be controlled by it in so far as police jurors are concerned. We think we are safe in saying that whomsoever receives the endorsement of the voters at the ballot box for these offices, them will Gen. Nicholls appoint to fill the positions. The next question that confronts us is how to ascertain the choice of the people. The most satisfactory way this can be done is through the agency of the ballot. Since the Executive Committee of Union parish has refused to take any steps to reach this end; it now devolves upon the police jury to order a special election, and thereby give the qualified voters an opportunity of expressing their preferences for these important positions. This duty they owe to the different aspirants and the public at large; and we trust this body will take speedy action thereon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DENTISTRY. All parties desiring dental work of any kind can have it done by calling on me. I will remain in Farmerville a few days longer. If your plate fits badly come to me and I will give you a good fitting plate at a small cost. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. J. M. THUMON. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our mail schedule should be "doctored," so that we could get our mail 24 hours sooner. The east bound train passes Choudrant about 9 o'clock in the morning. If the hack would wait at that places until 9:30 it could easily reach Farmerville by 4 or 5 o'clock in the evening; and by this arrangement we would receive the Shreveport papers on day of publication and the New Orleans mail on the day following. Let Postmaster Shuster take this matter in hand, and see if he can not expedite the carrying of our mails. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Candidates. ----------- There will be but one ballot box provided at the different polls for the coming election, hence all the names of candidates for the different offices must be printed on the same ticket. In order to expedite matters, the Governor in his proclamation, suggests tha the offices be arranged on tickets as they appear on the tally sheets: 1st State officers, 2nd Amendments, 3rd Legislative, 4th District, 5th Parochial, 6th Ward. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our esteemed fellow-townsman, Hon. W. W. Heard, will be supported by the Union delegation in the Senatorial convention, which assembles in Bastrop next Tuesday, for one of the Senators from this district, and he will no doubt be one of the nominees. He is a man against whose character no word of reproach can be truthfully uttered. Ever loyal to duty and true to public trust, he will make a good official in this position. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Farmerville and Union parish will be well represented in the Immigration Convention, which assembles in Shrevrport on Thursday. Messrs. J. E. Everett, J. K. Ramsey and Abe Stein left for Shreveport Tuesday morning, and Messrs. G. A. Bruton, W. P. Chandler, J. M. Lee, Jr., J. A. Manning and J. G. Trimble will start this (Wednesday) morning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. Bland & Porter has opened a first class butcher shop in our town, and we deem it the duty of every citizen who looks to the interest and welfare of Farmerville to give them their undivided support. They have all kinds of meats that the market affords. Call upon them if you wish a nice beef steak, roast, or anything in the meat line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The weather is as fickle as an old maid. One day it is at summer heat and the next morning we are introduced to ice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complimentary. -------- To the Editors of the Gazette: I notice one fact in your columns of the 7th inst. calling for particular congratulations, both as to yourselves and the public at large. The baby born to Farmerville ten years ago and christened THE GAZETTE has successfully passed through the many diseases which pertain to the infantile state, (chief of which was depletion from a financial standpoint), [illegible word] over the intervening obstacles to public favor, yelled its way in true democratic tones until it finally took a rising position in the literary and reportorial field and now bids fair, though but ten years of age, to become a giant cast in manly mould, wielding a potential influence for good in our community. When, some two months ago, the able pen and wise counsel of him who guided the youthful GAZETTE among the reefs and shoals of newspaper life was withdrawn by Death's keen-barbed and most cruel shaft, his youthful coadjutors stood affrighted and appalled as they looked over the wide field and realized more forcibly than ever how much they had lost when the grave shrouded him from their sight. But not long did they stand thus: wiping the tear from the eye, stilling the aching heart, with stern determination written upon the grief-stricken brow and energy displaying itself in every action, they sought by earnest effort and unwearied toil to infuse fresh vigor and adhere to true principles in their management of the GAZETTE. How well they have succeeded, all who read its columns know. All who are in love and sympathy with their fellow-being rejoice at success of merit when deserved. In my humble opinion Farmerville and Union parish should congratulate themselves that within their midst are men of youth but brains and energy who sink not weakly beneath misfortune's blast but are equal to the emergency and prove themselves able to guide the GAZETTE to high planes by courtesy, probity and strict attention to business, thus appealing powerfully for your hearty support. Then let all unite with me in wishing many happy returns of its natal day, hoping as the GAZETTE grows in years it may grow also in honor, power and wealth. KEYBOY. we thank our friend, "Keyroy," for this handsom compliment paid us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Believing that the time has come for the farmers to make one grand move in matters that will soon come before them, in which you all are interested, I ask you to meet in mass meeting in the town of Farmerville, on the 22nd day of March, 1888, at 10 o'clock. Brethren, do not excuse yourselves by saying that you have not time, you might stay at home and work and some sharper might sharp you out of twice the time. The object of the meeting will be explained on the day of meeting. E. D. WALLACE, President. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. G. A. Bruton, who has been prominently mention for the Legislature, was in town Monday. Mr. Bruton is an enterprising citizen, honest and conscientious, with broad and liberal views; and fully identified with the interests of our people and parish. He has the ability to represent our people with credit and honor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On account of prohibition in Lincoln parish, I was compelled to remove my business to Monroe, where I now have a complete stock of all kinds of whisky, wines, &c. Orders from adjacent parishes in an[y] quantity will be promptly filled. State price per gallon you are willing to pay, and I will send the best I can for the money. Orders can be left with J. Stein & Co. or D. M. Ramsey. Jas. G. Huey, Monroe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The mass meeting of ward one at the court house, last Saturday, was the most quiet and harmonious assemblage ever held in our town. Every motion was carried and the entire business disposed of without a single dissenting voice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Wm. Crow, Sr., of Marion ward, honored our office with a call last week. He stated that the Buffalo gnats were very annoying to stock in his vicinity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Town looked lonesome Tuesday. The farmers were at home, taking advantage of the pretty weather. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. D. Patton was quite sick Monday, but is now improving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never pick a quarrel before it is ripe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M. GUEHRING, MAIN STREET, FARMERVILLE, LA., Announces to the public that he has opened in connection with his ----- BOOT AND SHOE ----- establishment a strictly first class FAMILY GROCERY and will keep the BEST of everything in that line, which he will sell at reduced prices for cash. ----------- Thanking the public for past favors, and promising to adhere to my motto: "Fair deadling to one and all," I solicit a share of your patronage. Give me a call. M. GUEHRING. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. J. MASHAW, Jeweler and Silversmith, Optical Glasses made a Speciality North-east Corner Public Square Farmerville, Louisiana ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. D. Covington's CHEAP CASH HOUSE FARMERVILLE, -- LA. Having opened up a family grocery at the old Karisberg stand, I will keep on hand a good stock of fresh groceries, canned goods, candies, tobacco, etc., and invite the public to give me a call before buying elsewhere. C. D. COVINGTON. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G. R. PENN, Barber -- AND -- Fasionable Hair Dresser, Farmerville, -- La. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW Black Smith -- AND -- Wood Shop, Main Street, just below Donley's Hotel, Farmerville, La. ------------------ S. B. Wallace, Pro ------------------ All kinds of repairing done in either wood or iron work. HORSES SHOD AT 75c. PER PAIR. New work to order cheaper than ever before known to Farmerville. I will fill your wheels for $4 to $5 apiece. New wheel barrows $4 each. Hacks, buggies and wagons plainly and neatly painted for $5 each. All other work in proportion. My work for 12 years in your midst speaks for itself. Give me a call, and try my prices. S. B. WALLACE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHERIFF SALE. ------ L. F. Redden et al} Third District Court, vs. No. 3234 } Parish of Union, C. A. Calloway } State of Louisiana. By virtue of a writ of Fi. Fa. issued out of the Honorable Third District Court in and for the aforesaid parish and State, and to me directed, I have seized, and will offer for sale to the last and highest bidder, within the legal hours for judicial sales at the principal front door of the court-house, in Farmerville, Union parish, La., on Saturday, 7th day of April, 1888, the following described property, to-wit: The W 1/2 of SW 1/4 Section Five (5), and the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 and NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 section Six (6), Township twenty (20) north Range Two (2) East, containing 200 acres more or less, with all improvements situated thereon, and known as C. A. Calloway home place. Seized as the property of C. A. Calloway defendant in above entitled suit. Terms of Sale: -- Cash with the benefit of an appraisement. J. C. MONTGOMERY, Feb. 21, 1888. D'y Sheriff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice for Publication. ---- Land Office at New Orleans, La. January 27, 1888. Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court, at Farmerville, La., on March 21st, 1888, viz: Andy Harrison, who made Home Entry No. 6889 for the E 1/2 of SW 1/4, Section 9, Tp. 23, North range 1 East, La. Mer. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: E. D. Shaver, G. E. Murphy, J. H. Gathright and Brooks Moore, all of Union parish, La. Thos. J. Butler, Feb 8, 88. Register. #################################################################################