14 March 1873 issue of the "Union Record", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by T. D. Hudson, 2001 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ================================================================================= ================================================================================= 14 March 1873 Abstracts from the "Union Record", a newspaper published in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana This material was abstracted, edited, and submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by Timothy D. Hudson in the year 2001. ================================================================================= ================================================================================= EXPLANATION: At this time, the 14 March 1873 issue of the "Union Record" is the earliest surviving newspaper published in Union Parish Louisiana. It is a part of the collection of the New York Historical Society. As with the vast majority of newspapers of the day, the "Union Record" was a four-page paper, with pages 2 and 3 being on the inside fold of the paper. As the historical society does not have this paper on microfilm, they would only photocopy the first and fourth pages for me (the two outside pages). This means that the majority of the local news and the editorials are not abstracted below. I hope to somehow obtain copies of pages 2 and 3, for they could provide valuable local information. (1) The items below marked by "+++" are quoted directly from the original newspapers. (2) My comments are in brackets [ ]. (3) I have only abstracted the local notices and advertisements from this partial issue of the 'Union Record.' As noted below, the bulk of pages 1 and 4 consist of poetry and articles of a general nature, as well as advertisements from New Orleans and St. Louis business establishments; I have not abstracted these items. ================================================================================= ================================================================================= Friday, 14 March 1873 page 1 ================================================================================= ================================================================================= +++ [Masthead of newspaper:] UNION RECORD. "TRUTH CRUSHED TO EARTH WILL RISE AGAIN...." [the newspaper's motto] Vol. 7, Farmerville, March 14 1873, No. 20 +++ [Right masthead] THE RECORD IS THE DEMOCRATIC ORGAN for the Parish of Union, as well as the authorized and legal medium for publishing all probate and judicial advertisements - the Official Journal for publishing the proceedings of the Police Jury &c. &c. and every planter should have a copy in his home. The Police Jury meets regularly the first Monday in January, February, June and September of each year. The Parish Court, T. C. Lewis Judge in accordance with the first section of an act passed the 28th of August 1868, holds its terms as follows: Regular terms second Mondays of the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. +++ [Left masthead] Union Record Published Every Friday AT FARMERVILLE LA R. W. Futch, Editor T. C. Lewis, Business Manager J. H. Mason, Publisher Two Dollars per annum invariably in advance +++ [Left column of page, under left masthead] TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy one year $2,00. One copy six months $1,00. Single copies 10cts. All Subscriptions invariably in advance. Any pesson [sic - person] sending us five new cash subscribers will be entitled to a copy of THE RECORD gratis, for one year. All officers and attorneys ordering the publication of Legal Notices or advertisements of any kind, will be held PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE for the printer's fees, regardless of postponements or compromises. No advertisements or subscription will be discontinued untill [sic] all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the publisher. Transient advertisement must be paid for in advance. All advertisements sent to this office when not otherwise ordered; will be inserted 'till forbid' and charged accordingly. Editorial business notices will be made, free of charge of all advertisements ordered in the paper; for other editorial notices a charge of 20 cents per line will be made. Tariff of Advertising Rates. Advertisements will be inserted at one dollar and fifty cents per square (one inch of space or less) for the first, and seventy five cents for each subsequent insertion, for any time under one month. For a longer period as follows: Space 1m 3m 6m [m stands for "months"] 1 squ. $4,00 $8,00 $10,00. 2 squ. $7,00 $15,00 $18,00. 3 squ. $9,00 $18,00 $25,00. 4 squ. $11,00 $22,00 $35,00. 5 squ. $13,00 $26,00 $34,00. 6 squ. $15,00 $30,00 $46,00. Cards of a personal character - when admissible - will be charged double our regular rates. Announcements for offices will be as follows, for town offices $5; for Parish $15; for District or state $20; for Congress $25 in all cases to be paid before the name appears in the paper. Professional cards, not exceeding one inch in space, $12,50, in advance, not in advance, $15. Obituary and Marriage notices will be charged as advertisements. +++ PROFESSIONAL CARDS. -- G. H. Ellis......W. R. Roberts ELLIS & ROBERTS ATTORNEYS AT LAW FARMERVILLE, LA Jan. 24th 1873 -- EDD. E. KIDD. ATTORNEY AT LAW, VERNON, LA., Will practice in the Parish and District Courts of Union Parish La. Post Office Vernon La. -- JOHN YOUNG........W. C. CARR YOUNG & CARR Have formed a partnership in the practice of law in the District, Parish and Probate Courts of Union Parish. Nov. 14th 1868 -- DRS. F. C. & T. D. MANNING. Have again united their medical labors at Farmerville La. Dr. F. C. Manning, residence at Hotel. Dr. T. D. Manning, residence at W. C. Smith's. Office at Manning's Drug Store on Main Street. F. C. Manning, M.D. T. D. Manning, M.D. Feb 7th 1873 -- DR. F. C. MANNING, DRUGGIST Keeps Constantly on hand a full assortment of Medicines Paints Oils Books Stationary &c. And as he expects having the year to replenish his stock as the nature of his business demands he solicits of his old and long tried friends a liberal share of patronage. +++ [The remainder of the first page of this paper is devoted to poetry (two poems) and five rather lengthy articles, none dealing with local issues. One article was an entertaining one, apparently from a novel. Another dealt with problems in Louisiana, and the third with the new government in Spain. The fourth article questioned whether distant planets are inhabited (a question that also perplexes scientists of the twenty-first century!), and the last was an odd article on the human hand.] ================================================================================= ================================================================================= page 2 [I do not have a photocopy of page two of this paper yet.] ================================================================================= ================================================================================= page 3 [I do not have a photocopy of page two of this paper yet.] ================================================================================= ================================================================================= page 4 ================================================================================= ================================================================================= +++ [Top masthead of fourth page] UNION RECORD FRIDAY MARCH 14TH 1873 +++ THE GOLDEN BIRD [This is a story involving a young prince, king, and a bird. It took up most of the last page of this paper.] +++ 1873 1873 NEW WATCH AND CLOCK REPARING STABLISHMNT. [this is exactly how the paper read] JOHN C. CLARKE, FARMERVILLE. Would Respectfully announce to his friends and the Public generally of Union and surrounding Parishes, that he has established himself as above, with a view to permanent location, and hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit their patronage and support. Nineteen years experience as a practical Watch Maker & Repairer, six years of it in North La., will justify me in saying that I can turn out all work in the above line in a SUPERIOR & WORKMANLIKE STYLE "SECOND TO NONE." No one need fear leaving work with me and being overcharged. My motto is to "Live & Let Live." or in other terms eternal extermination to all high prices and useless charges. So come one and all and give me a trial before going elsewhere, and see if you don't get your money back or its equivilent [sic] in work. All Watches of GOOD MATERIAL Repaired by me, will BE WARRANTED 12 MONTHS. Office at Mr. L. R. Taylor's Tin & Stove Depot. Farmerville Dec. 7th 1873. [Note: This year probably should have been 1872, as the date with ads such as this are for when the notice first appeared in the paper] +++ SAW AND GRIST MILL. This is to announce to the public that I now have my saw and grist mill in full operation one and a half miles from Farmerville. Orders for all kinds of lumber filled with pomtness [sic] and dispatch. Grinding every Saturday. W. C. CARR March 30th 1872. +++ Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Lounges and Chairs at D. ARENTS. +++ TRENTON MONROE AND D'ARBONNE PACKET HOPE Bought expressly for the Bayou trade. Will make Regular trips from Farmerville to Trenton and will continue as long as water will permit connecting at Trenton with the _____ R. W. Risher Master R. L. Taylor Clerk Through Bills of Lading given to New Orleans. November 15th 1873. [Note: I cannot explain why this date is in the future, whereas most dates on ads are in the past, when the ad was first published.] +++ By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the Police Jury, I will within the usual hours of Public sale on Saturday the fifteenth day of March next at the Court house door in the town of Farmerville proceed to Leese the ferry known as the Phillips ferry on Bayou De Lutre for a term beginning on the day lessing until the first day of January 1877, the lessee will be required to comply with the law in such cases made & provided. JOHN W. DUTY, President, Police Jury Parish of Union, La. February 7th 1873. +++ THE GLASSON HOUSE. FOOD FOR MAN AND BEAST. Corner of Washington and East Streets. Farmerville La. The undersigned respectfully informs the public that he has opened a first class boarding house in a central and convenient location South East of the Public Square, and is now prepared to receive boarders by the week or month, as may be desired. Rooms large and spacious suitable for families. He is also prepared to care for the horses of his customers and will furnish a free lot to drovers. H. C. GLASSON, Proprietor. Dec. 13th 1872. +++ PROCLMATION BY THE PRESIDENT!! Whereas it is necessary that the people should be well informed as to the most convenient, cheapest, safest and best place to trade throughout the country? Now therefore the undersigned hereby informs his old friends and patrons, and the public generally that he has just received a full supply of the finest liquors ever brought to this market. By calling at my Saloon you can get any kind of a good drink you wish. It will be my pleasure to wait on all who give me a call, and see that entire satisfaction is given. All I ask in exchange for my choice drinks is a little cash on delivery. W. M. COOPER Feby. 28th 1873. +++ SHILOH ACADEMY. The Spring term of this school opens on the 2nd Monday in Jan. and continues for five months. Terms $2.50 $3.00 and $4.50 per month. Students entering two departments will be charged prportionally [sic], no deduction made only in cases of protracted illness. An early attendance is earnestly desired. For particulars address, MAX FEAZEL Shiloh, La. +++ NOTICE. Pursuant to an order of the Hon'l Parish Court of Union Parish La to me directed, I will on Saturday the 29th day of March 1873 at the Court house door in the town of Farmerville La between the legal hours of sale, offer for sale at public auction all the notes accounts and judgements [sic], due and belonging to the Estate of John Bearden dec'd also the following described tract of land situated near the town of Farmerville La, viz: South half of lot No. 4 - being SW 1/4 of N.W 1/4 of Section No. 31 - Township 21 Range 1 East containing 40.12 acres. JAMES P. MONTGOMERY, Am'r. +++ BOARDING. Mrs. Annie McQuaid respectfully informs the public that she has opened a Boarding House at 186 Julia Street where visitors can find good accomodations [sic] at resonable [sic] prices. March 6th 1872. 1-y +++ ALABAMA LIME, at D. ARENTS. Feb. 21st 1973 [An obvious typographical error.] +++ GROCERIES and Western Produce, are only sold for Cash. At D. ARENTS. Feb. 21st 1873. +++ A Fine Stock of Ladies Shoes at D. ARENTS. Feb 21st 1873. +++ MAGISTRATES' BLANKS of every description, neatly executed at this Office on the shortest notice. Feb. 7th 1872. +++ Buist's Fresh Garden Seeds at D. ARENTS. ########################################################################################