3 March 1886 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 ************************************************ ================================================================================= ================================================================================= 3 March 1886 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 second earliest issue known to survive. I have only abstracted the local notices and advertisements. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Wednesday, 3 March 1886 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 1, column 1 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Parish Officers James M. Smith................Clerk of Court B. F. Pleasant.......................Sheriff James A. Manning...................Treasurer Elijah H. Ward......................Surveyor Dr. C. H. Jameson....................Coronor Dr. C. H. Jameson...........Parish Physician David M. Ramsey............Returning Officer JOhn M. Lee, Jr.....................Assessor POLICE JURY: James M. Undersood................Ward One George A. [illegible].............Ward Two Samuel W. Taylor................Ward Three Robert J. Tabor, President.......Ward Four William B. Wimberly..............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: John M. Rabun......................Mayor Thomas F. Gilbert................Marshal ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 1 - column 2 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Professional Business Cards These were printed down the page in column 2; I have only included those who practiced in Farmerville - others were stationed in Monroe, Bastrop, and Homer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. E. Trimble, Attorney at Law, Farmerville, LA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [NOTE: Trimble was the founder and editor of the "Gazette"] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jas. A. Ramsey, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Farmerville, LA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMESON & GRACE Practitioners of Medicine and Surgery FARMERVILLE, LA. Office South Side of Public Square Tender their professional services to the citizens of Union parish, in the various branches of their profession. Diseases of women and children made a specialty by Dr. Grace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. JAS. W. McFARLAND, Dental Surgeon, FARMERVILLE, LA. Offers his professional services to the people of Farmerville and vicinity. Satisfaction guaranteed. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Miscellaneous Cards - page 1, columns 2 and 3 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== GEORGE FENTON, Blacksmith and Woodworkman. Cor. Jackson & Washington Sts. Farmerville, Louisiana. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. J. MASHAW, Jeweler and Silversmith. Optical Glasere made a Speiality [sic] North-east Corner Public Square Shiloh, Louisiana ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martin Guehring, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. All orders filled promptly, and a neat fit guaranteed. Farmerville. Dec. 11th 1879. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W. H. JOHNSON BARBER and Fashionable Hair Dresser, Farmerville, LA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANTED 200 tons of IRON, STEEL and BONES I will pay 25 cents per hundred delivered at my store. Also will pay 8 cents a pound for BRASS OR COPPER J. STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. R. SIMMONS, Upholsterer and Cabinet-Maker, Farmerville --- La. ---- All Kinds of Repairing Neatly Done. Orders will have prompt attention, neat execution and satisfactory prices guaranteed. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 2 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== THE GAZETTE J. E. Trimble, Editor J. G. Trimble, Proprietor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advance Rates One copy, one year............$1.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any persons sending ten new cash subscribers will be entitled to a copy of The Gazette gratis for one year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Gazette has the Largest Circulation of any Paper in Union Parish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Editors are taxed not less than $5. This is a brilliant scheme of the McEnery administration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [***Transcriber's Note: This jibe by Judge Trimble at Louisiana Gov. McEnery fortells of his impending death the following year. Trimble quarrelled with fellow Farmerville attorney James A. Ramsey over politics. In November 1887, Trimble and Ramsey publically exchanged words over Gov. McEnery, who Ramsey supported. This led to the shootout between Trimble and Ramsey in December 1887 that claimed both of their lives.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memoir. Death spreads her withering silent arms, And mother smiles no more; Ah! where is now the loving voice, Which cheered our hearts before? Mrs. Emeline Baughman, the subject of this sketch, was born in South Carolina, Fairfield District, July 25, 1835, and departed this life February 17, 1886; aged 50 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Mrs. Baughman, consort of M. J. Baughman, was married to him in January 1852, and moved to Louisiana in 1856. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church in 1864, and was baptized by Eld. J. L. Mayes. She removed her membership to Culbertson Church with her husband, where she remained a shining light until her death. The church can say they have lost a mother in Israel and Christianity a living witness; but our loss is her eternal gain. Mrs. Baughman leaves a devoted husband and nine children - three sons and six daughters-to mourn her loss, together with a host of loving friends, for all that knew her loved her. The writer was intimately associated with her during the painful and protracted illness that terminated her life. She was confined to her room for six months, most of the time requiring close attention, which was given by her loving husband, children and friends, with a devotion that has never been surpassed. All that money could purchase or love could devise, was done. The best medical talent in the State was engaged for her recovery, but alas! love, money, and skill must all bow to heaven's decree. We must die! Her mind was clear to the last moment. We asked her a few days before her death if she felt reconciled to go when the summ,ons came. She answered promptly, "Yes; I do not fear death any more than I would going to my dining room to eat; I pray for it day by day; I long to be relieved from pain and be at rest. I feel that I have done my duty to my God, my husband and my children to the best of my ability; and if ever I wronged a neighbor or had an enemy I did not know it. My older children are all married and doing well; my younger children I leave with a loving papa and a merciful God. I'm ready to go at any time, only I wish to die easy." When the last moment came she called her husband to come and... [page too dark to read] heaven, - exclaiming, yes, this is heaven! She then asked the young ladies in attendance to follow the good advice she had given them, and set good examplesbefore her daughter Homa. She then asked them all to be quiet and not weep over her when death came, for she would die a praying mother, like Mary of old at Jesus' feet; and at 7:15 a.m. she breathed her last, as calm as a babe upon its mother's arm. Rest from your labor, my sister, your works doth follow you. D. L. H. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE OLD RELIABLE HOUSE RE-OPENED! ------------- JACOB STEIN FARMERVILLE, - LA ---SUCCESSOR TO--- D. Stein & Co., ------------- HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THE LATE FIRM OF D. Stein & Co., AND IS THEIR SUCCESSOR ... [illegible] ... REPURATION OF: Leader in Low Prices! -------------- Assuring the former patrons and the public that it is to their interest to continue with the old established BUCKHORN STORE, I respectfully invite a call from every body, that they may see and examine my stock, and prices, before purchasing elsewhere. ------------- I have on hand a full line of -- Dry Goods, Staple Goods, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Tin Ware, Iron, Bagging and Ties Highest Market Prices Paid for Cotton, Hides, Tallow, Beeswax, &c. JACOB STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A SOLID FACT! ------------- The Best Bar, Finest Liquors AND CHOICEST FAMILY GROCERIES ------ can be purchased from ------ J. A. B. RABUN, --- CORNER OF MAIN & JACKSON STREETS --- FARMERVILLE, LA ------ Now on hand: -- Creen one flour, choice family flour, White and yellow clarified sugar, choice molasses, rice, coffee, &c. All kinds of canned goods, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. ------ Prompt and Police Attention to Every One. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUS. HARTMAN, Agt., --- Dealer in --- WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, Fancy and Family Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables in Season. ------------- -- at the -- Old Glasson Stand, Between Jacob Stein's and J. Marx & Bro.'s Dry Goods Stores. Farmerville, - La. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harness and Saddlery! ---- BY: ---- R. S. ASHCRAFT, South Side of Public Square, FARMERVILLE, -- LA. -------- I am prepared to furnish on short notice HAND-MADE HARNESS and SADDLERY, of superior quality and workmanship, at prices to suit the times. Buggies and carriages retrimmed if desired. Harness and saddlery repaired on short notice. Dec 8, '85. R. S. ASHCRAFT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSTABLE'S SALE. ---- H. E. Moseley Tenth Justice Court, Parish of Union, State of Louisiana vs. F. M. Burns. By virtue of a writ of Fi. Fa. issued out of the Honorable Tenth Justice 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 door of Mt. Araat Church, in Union parish, La. on Saturday, the 20th day of March, 1886, the following described property, to wit: SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 and NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T19 N R1 East, containing 80 acres more or less, together with all improvements thereon. Seized as the property of F. M. Burns, defendant in the above entitled suit. Terms of sale, cash with the benefit of an appraisement. LEWIS HODGE Feb 16, 1885 Constable of 10th Ward. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 3 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Tuesday was a cold rainy day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All early vegetables are being planted by our active gardeners. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Spring stock of ladies' hats, bought for cash, and offered at little profit by JACOB STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The water is gradually getting over the D'Arbonne swamp. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miss Sallie Carmichael is visiting the family of Dr. W. N. Grace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Judge G. A. Killgore returned from New Orleans last Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your log rolling whisky at Hartman's, cheap for cash. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Lizzie H. Brigham, formerly Miss Lizzie Henry Carson is now in our town. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. J. D. Everett returned from Ruston last Sunday, where he was attending court. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 500 pieces of embroidery and lace at one half their value at BAUGHMAN & STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. J. D. Baughman and Abe Stein left Sunday morning for Bastrop. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The case of the State vs. Joe Tucker has been appealed to the Supreme Court at New Orleans. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miss Minnie Grace left last Friday for New Orleans. She will take in the Exposition and Mardi Gras before her return. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miss Katie Newman, who has for the past few weeks been visiting friends in town, left for Shiloh Sunday morning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies are especially invited to inspect the immense stock of lace and embroidery now being sacrificed at BAUGHMAN & STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Susie Heard, after spending several days in our town, returned to her home in Spearsville Monday morning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The finest tobacco to be found in town or ever bought here is now on hand and for sale by E. Karisberg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Lee had a large docket for last Monday. We believe a few of the cases were tried but the most of them were continued. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. Marx & Bro. will pay the highest market price for wool, hides, beeswax, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A good vegetable garden is worht more than all the patent nostrums in the world to promote good health. Plant your garden seed without delay. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The finest cigars ever offered in this market at low prices at E. Karlsberg's. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There was divine services at the Methodist Church last Sunday, Rev. Mr. Nicholson officiating. His sermons are instructive, short and to the point, all good qualities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIGARS! CLOAKS! at and below COST, at J. MARX & BRO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. J. J. Futch must feel richer and happier - his seventh boy, though last and least, is not a whit behind the other six boys or the three girls in point of promise. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We had the pleasure of meeting our able Judges of the Court of Appeals on Monday morning. Judge Moncure is not looking as well as usual, his health has not been good for eight or ten weeks. Judge George is looking very well, his appearance indicates that the duties of the circuit bench agree with him. The people of the first circuit have every reason to be well satisfied with their able judges. They are prompt in the discharge of their duties and conscientious in their decisions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drugs, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Agricultural implements, and a complete stock of latest styles new Spring Goods, bought for cash, are offered at unusual low prices, by JACOB STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We give space to Biler, who, some may think, is reporting the doings of the police jury, when in executive session convened. We never saw the hull of that dilapidated slipper when our police were in open session. Bilber must draw, but to what pair he is drawing, or drawing upon his imagination, is a conundrum. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The pet black bear at Rabun's saloon is one of the attractions of our town. The bear will stand on its rear limbs, open its fore-arms and gently embrace any loving object in reach. One of the peculiarities is the way it will reach for a hog, or its anxiety to catch on to a young pig. You ought to see that bear. A drink on the way is always in order. See that bear, and don't forget the drink. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A subscriber sends us the following; it is on the root hog or die order, but the hog gets there with the mortar all ready for use. Here it is: Put your clay loose in a frame of any size and mix corn with it, and then put sufficient water to soften the clay. Put two or more hogs in the frame and they will make mortar faster than two chimney builders can use it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The disappearance of W. H. Martin, from his residence in the eastern part of ward One of our parish, some few weeks ago, and no trace of him being obtained after inquiry, leads some of his friends to believe that he had been the victim of foul play. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week we received a pleasant call from Mr. S. J. Dillard, formerly of our parish, but now of Diston [sic - probably Destin], Florida. Stonewall is looking well and says his orange grove is very promising. We wish him unlimited success, for he is a deserving young man. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs. J. E. Everett and James Pickel, left last Friday with C. C. Giles and Albert Gaine, all bound for Baton Rouge, via the N.O. & T. Railroad. Giles and Gains will remain in Baton Rouge, or whereever Col. James may require them, for the nedxt two years. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The young people of our town assembled at a sociable entertainment given at the residence of Mr. J. M. Lee, Sr., last Friday night and passed a most enjoyable time until the small hours were about to make their appearance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Curcuit Court of Appeals, Judges MOncure and George presiding, opened Monday morning at 11 o'clock. There were five cases on the docket and all of them were continued by consent. The court adjourned about 12 o'clock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The school patrons of Mineral Springs should congratulate themselves in having secured the services of Mrs. Morton, a lady of no ordinary accomplishments and experience. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have bought out the stock of drugs formerly owned by Gus. Hartman, agt., and replentished my stock with new goods just received. This makes my drug store complete in every particular. Drs. Jameson & Grace and Drs. Barnes & Dillard will be found at my office, at any time. Jas. M. Underwood. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. B. F. Platt was a visitor at our office on Tuesday. The Doctor is looking younger by ten years than when we last saw him; reason why he has a young daughter at his home about a week old. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rabun's saloon is one of the most popular resorts in town. It is open at all hours; the best of liquors, cigars and refreshments are to be had, and polite attention given to all patrons. General Billy Price presides at the bar, and he does the honors of the house. Don't fail to call at Rabun's. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Married. At the residence of Mr. Jeff Spier, near Ouachita City, La., Febraury [sic] 4, 1886, by Rev. B. F. Platt, Mr. Charles Barr to Miss Josephine, daughter of Mr. Jeff Spier, all of Union parish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUDGMENT. Mrs. M. E. Russell, wife, vs. John W. Russell, husband, No. 3122, Third District Court, Parish of Union, State of Louisiana. By reason of the law and the evidence, upon the trial of the above entitled case, being in favor of plaintiff and against the defendant, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that plaintiff, Mrs. M. E. Russell, wife, do have and recover judgment against her husband, John W. Russell, for the sum of ...[illegible] being her separate paraphernal property used and disposed of by him; and it is further ordered, adjudged and decreed that the community of acquets [sic - acquits] and gains heretofore existing between plaintiff and defendant be dissolved, and that she be decreed separate in property from him, and that she be authorized to administer her separate property alone, and that the defendant pay all costs of this suit. Thus done, read and signed in open court on this the 15th day of February, 1886. JOHN YOUNG, Judge Third District of La. A true and correct copy - This February 23rd 1886. JAS. M. SMITH, Clerk D.C. &c. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUDGMENT. Mrs. L. C. Goyne, wife vs. R. W. Goyne, husband, No. 3122 3rd Dist. Court, Parish of Union, State of La. By reason of the law and the evidence, adduced upon the trial of the above entitled case, being in favor of plaintiff and against defendant, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that plaintiff, Mrs. L. C. Goyne, wife, do have and recover judgment against the defendant, R. W. Goyne, husband, for the sum of four hundred and forty-three dollars, for her separate paraphernal funds used and disposed of by him, with legal interest thereon from judicial demand; and that there be judgment in favor of plaintiff dissolving the community of acquets [sic - acquits] and gains heretofore existing... decreeing her separate property from him, and authorizing her to administer her own spearate property alone. It is further ordered and decreed that defendant pay all costs of this suit. Thus done, read and signed in open court on this the 15th day of February, 1886. JOHN YOUNG, Judge Third District of La. A true and correct copy - This February 23rd 1886. JAS. M. SMITH, Clerk D.C. &c. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This notice of a sheriff's sale is difficult to read. The gist is that J. W. Fellson sued W. B. Wheelis and W. S. Nicholson & Co. in the Union Parish District Court, No. 2986. Union Parish Deputy Sheriff J. C. Montgomery wrote this notice that the would offer Wheelis' property for sale on at the courthouse door in Farmerville on Saturday, 6 March 1888. Property to be sold included a store-house and lot in the Town of Marion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. M. HARRIS, Proprietor of the BLACKSMITH AND WAGON SHOP, Corner of Main & Franklin Street, FARMERVILLE, LA. ----- Horse-shoeing a specialty. All kinds of iron, wagon and wood work done in first class [illegible word] and guaranteed. Give me a call. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIN STORE, Corner Washington & Jackson Streets, Farmerville, - La. -------- W. T. Phillips, - Proprietor. -------- I hereby announce to my friends and the public that I am now prepared to do all kinds of sheet-iron, copper and tin work on short notice and at low prices for cash. Repairing of all kinds a specialty. W. T. Phillips. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE! ------ I have become the purchaser of the entire interest of Daniel Stein in the business of the late firm of STEIN BROS., Stein's Bluff, - La. -------- I hereby notify all persons indebted to the late firm, to make settlements with me at my usual place of business. To the public, my former customers and friends, I give notice that I will continue a General Merchandise, FORWARDING AND RECEIVING BUSINESS --AT-- Stein's Bluff. ----- I hope, by prompt attention, to merit a continuance of the liberal patronage which the late firm has received. SIMON STEIN. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Livery and Feed STABLE FARMERVILLE, - LA J. F. RAMSEY, Proprietor, -------- Horses, Buggies, Hacks and other conveyances always on hand, and for hire at REASONABLE RATES. Special terms given to Drovers, Commercial Travelers and for stock kept by the month. -------- I will keep a good wagon, team and driver ready to do any and all kinds of hauling about town. Public patronage respectfully solicited. J. F. RAMSEY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Daily Railroad -- STAGE LINE, -BETWEEN- Farmerville & Choudrant Station, V. E. & P. Railroad, CARRYING THE U.S. MAIL. ------- A. T. HOLSTEAD, Proprietor. ------- Leaves Farmerville every morning, except Sunday, at 8 o'clock a.m., and connects with West bound passenger train at Choudrant Station, at 5:20 p.m. Leaves Choudrant every morning (Sundays excepted) at 7:30 a.m., and reaches Farmerville at 4 p.m. The traveling public can rely upon getting on this line good comfortable hacks in charge of careful drivers. All express business entrusted to the line will receive prompt attention. ####################################################