2 July 1884 Issue of the "Gazette", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by T. D. Hudson, 10/2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Abstracted and Edited by Timothy D. Hudson from microfilmed copies of the original newspaper. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Wednesday, 2 July 1884 Issue of the "Gazette", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana ================================================================================== ================================================================================== EXPLANATION: This is the earliest known issue of the Farmerville "Gazette", even though the paper began publication six years earlier, in 1878. I have only abstracted the local notices and advertisements. The tattered paper was repaired with scotch tape that yellowed with age, making the print under the tape illegible. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 2, column 5 ================================================================================== Obituary William Mitchell Gill was born in Oglethorpe county, Ga., April 26, 1813, and died in Lincoln parish, La., March 12, 1884. Mary James Culbertson was born in Marion, Perry county, Ala., August 27, 1824 and died in Lincoln parish, La., August 17, 1882. The above mentioned persons were married in Noxabee county, Miss., March 4, 1841 and moved the following year to the place where they spent the remainder of their lives. There were fourteen children born to them, two of whom died in infancy; the remaining twelve still survive and mourn the loss of their most excellent parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gill joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1867. United in this as in all things else, they ever after led consistent Christian lives; observing the golden rule with a degree of faithfulness rarely equalled. A number of years before her death, Mrs. Gill was an invalid, often for months at a time confined to her bed. Being naturally of an energetic, cheerful disposition, and feeling that "all things worked together for them that love God," she was not only resigned to her afflictions, but often times really happy under them. Those who visited and talked with her about God, and the rulings of His providence, came away with their faith strengthened, and esteemed it a privilege to be admitted to one of her bedside talks. Mr. Gill was, even as a young man, remardable for his steady habits, and throughout his entire life justified fully the confidence which a well spent youth had begotten in the bosoms of his friends. The lives of such characters are arguments in favor of religion, against which all the shafts of skepticism and infidelity must fall powerless. "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided." "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me: Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith th eSpirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." K. ================================================================================== page 2, column 6 ================================================================================== Anvil Saloon. ------ Geo. Fenton, Proprietor, Main Street, Farmerville, La. --------------- The Best Brandy, Whiskey, Wine, Lager Beer, Ale, Porter, Cigars and Tobacco always on hand. --------------- A full assortment of Canned Goods, Confectionery, and Choice Groceries, for individual or family supply, will be found at "THE ANVIL" at Low Prices for Cash. Give me a call when you need anything in my line, and support a Home Enterprise. George Fenton ================================================================================== T. F. Gilbert, Farmerville, La., ---Dealer in--- Fancy and Staple Groceries I shall endeavor to secure a liberal share of the public patronage through the means of the dealings and great bargains for cash. ----Give me a call and trial. T. F. Gilbert ================================================================================== GUS HARTMAN, AGT. Farmerville, Louisiana ---Dealer in--- Fine Liquors, Cigars, Family Groceries, and Canned Goods of all Kinds. New Stock Just received and opened at the New Building on Main STreet south of Marx' store. ================================================================================== O. B. STEELE, Ouachita City, La., ---Dealer in--- Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Simple Plantation Goods, Groceries, Saddlery, Hard Ware, Tin Ware, Crockery, And in Fact Everything usually Kept in a First-class Country Store. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== page 3, column 1 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Ice cold milk punch can be had at George Fenton's saloon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The D'Arbonne is falling fast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baughman & Stein's store house is receiving a coat of paint. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eight-year-old whiskey can be found at E. Karisberg's. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The rains of last week were very general throughout our parish, and afforded nearly every farmer just what he wanted - a good season. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The latest style...[illegible due to scotch tape] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Court commences Monday next. Are you ready for it? The term will doubtless be a long one and tire everybody out with our July weather. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Paducah Club Whiskey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delinquent subscribers, while attending court next week, will favor the GAZETTE by calling and settling back dues with our office. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The "Anvil Saloon" is headquarters for fine liquors - and don't you forget it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is no use of sending your orders for Job Printing off, as we will duplicate New York or New Orleans prices. Send us your orders. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Thursday night during a thunder storm, three cows were killed by lightning [sic] on the place of Mr. Scott Pearson, three miles north of town. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can a road reviewer find a lane in Union parish which is less than thirty feet in width? Let some of them try. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Dr. Burch sent to our office an Irish potato that might be classed as a monstrosity. It is a parent potato with ten little potatoes attached to it, and all upon one side of the larger. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blanchard Herald publishes cheap bacon at 12 1/2 cents a pound. D. Stein & Co. sell bacon at 11 and 11 1/2 cents. Stein & Co. are the princes among merchants and the bosses for low prices. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the weather is hot population will increase. Mr. H. Ludwig says he is the father of another daughter. And Mr. T. J. Heath puts up a similar claim. The young arrivals were on the same day - last Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All parties against whom bills of indictment or information are pending and all witnesses in the cases must attend this term of court commencing next Monday. A large criminal docket, a large number of witnesses, and the jury, will make a lively time in July weather. But, then, Hartman, Karlsberg, Fenton and Gilbert have ice, and will politely serve those who call on them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The condition of the bridge over the slough on the North bank of the D'Arbonne, on the Cox ferry, road is such that teams can not cross it. Somebody has a duty to perform in the repairing of this bridge, and that too without delay. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE Last Friday about midnight the stable at the residence of Col. D. Stein, on Bayou street, was discovered to be on fire. When first discovered the fire was in the north-western corner of the building near the roof. It spread so rapidly that three mules in the stable, were burned in it before they could be gotten out. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Col. Stein is of the opinion that the stable was set on fire, but can neither assign a reason for the burning nor has he any grounds for suspecting any one. Loss about $1,000; no insurance. ================================================================================== page 3, column 2 ================================================================================== Weather and Crops ------------------ A much more cheerful outlook is now presented in our parish, for the [illegible words due to scotch tape] good rain general, and the crops in a healthy and thrifty condition. Their cultivation has been better, owing to a backward spring, than usual. The corn crop is backward. In localities it has suffered from the heavy, beating rains of May; but even in these, more than a half crop will be made. Cotton, where a good stand was obtained, will make from present indications a fair crop. A drawback some farmers will experience in this crop will follow from the imperfect stand; but this is not as serious as has been represented, besides where the "skips" occur the remaining plants will, with favorable seasons, be more thrifty. The Irish potato crop of the parish was never better. The yield has been unusually large and the quality superior. All things considered, we have reasons to look forward to a fair yield as a reward to the industrious farmer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nothing like taking a peep at D. Stein & Co.'s clothing department, -- the finest and the latest styles ever brought here before. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. A. T. Dawson, ferryman at the Cox ferry on D'Arbonne, called on us last week and authorized us to say that he never has charged ministrs of the Gospel ferriage when going to or returning from their appointments, if they make the fact known. In a few instances ministers voluntarily proposed to pay him, on the ground that the laborer is worthy of his hire, saying "they did not want a man to work for him for nothing." From these he accepted the contribution they made and in one case returned a part of it to the donor. Mr. Dawson complained of the different tariffs made by the police jury and said they were the source of some trouble to him; that he had been obliged to scale the rates of 1877 and to advance the rates of 1881, when persons subject to these different charges were crossing his ferry at the same time. He also stated that he had applied to the clerk of the police jury for the rates of 1877 but could not obtain them. Mr. Dawson demanded from us the name of our correspondent; but we did not think he had a right to it and declined to give it to him, but told him our columns were open to him for such reply as he saw proper to make. This we have given substantially as he directed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proclamation of J. Marx & Bro. To Whom It May Concern. - We will pay the ferriages of all persons coming to this town to trade with us. THIS INCLUDES EVERY FERRY LEADING TO FARMERVILLE. Remember we are the only house making this offer. Consider your own interest and take advantage of this liberal offer. Besides saving your ferriage, we will save you 25 percent on your purchases, as our prices are uniformly lower than any other house in this section of the State. Respectfully, J. MARX & BRO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Moses brought to our office last Saturday, a specimen of the Boston Marrow Squash, grown on his place. It is quite large and said to be a delicious variety of the squash. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies, Misses and Children. -- If you wish to get the new style in Summer Hats and Bonnets -- all bound in Parisian style, do not delay in selecting until too late. You know they sell like hot cakes. D. STEIN & CO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our mail arrived Tuesday at 12M. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL PERSONALS Mr. Sam Smith, of Ward Six, was in town Monday. Messrs. Edmund and Moses Haas have just returned from a pleas-trip to Caldwell parish. Judge W. R. Rutland returned home last Friday. He brought with him Mrs. Henry Hyams and family. Mrs. Harriet Dozier, accompanied by her son Robert, left for Marshall, Texas, on Monday. She will take the cars at Ruston. Mrs. Jameson, of Arizona, is visiting the family of Mr. W. P. Chandler. We wish her a pleasant visit among her relatives and friends. Mr. P. H. McVicker was in our office Tuesday. He says his corn, with favorable rains, will make 25 bushels to the acre. Mr. W. W. Walker, Sr. was in town Monday. He sold a large lot of wool to D. Stein & Co. Other farmers can do the same thing, if they will. Miss Ada Mayes, of Terrell, Texas, is visiting her friends of our town. She arrived Monday evening. We hope her stay will be a pleasant one. Our young friend, Jeff D. Baughman, returned from an extended trip through the north-west, on last Saturday. He was absent about two months. Mr. D. W. Holley living south of Marion, called at our office last Thursday. He says the condition of crops in his neighborhood has improved wonderfully during the past week, and prospects bid fair for a good yield of cotton. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Old men - young men - youths and boys - and especially those who propose stepping into matrimony - now is the time to select your clothing as you can get what you ask for at D. STEIN & CO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FARMERVILLE MARKET REPORT. ----------- (corrected weekly by J. Marx.) Farmerville, La., July 1. Cotton - Ordinary 7.75 - Good ordinary 9 - Low Middling 9.75 - Middling 10.25 - Good Middling 10.5 Sugar - Prime to choice 6.5 @ 8.5 Flour - Common to Fancy 6.5 @ 8.0 Bacon 11 Hams - canvassed 16 Coffee - Prime to Choice 11.5 @ 15 Rice - Prime to Choice 7 @ 8 Molasses-Prime to Choice 45 @ 75 Corn - New Country 85 Eggs 12.5 Butter 20 @ 25 Sheetings, 4-4 6.5 @ 8 Lowells, 8 oz. 11 Best Stripes 8.5 Brogans, Full stock 1.25 @ 1.50 ####################################################