Riser Farm History Tied To 1836 US Sale
Ruston header outlines transfer of Riser Farm from United States government to David Park of New Orleans on October 19, 1836 for $1.25 per acre. Park later bankrupted. land seized by Mechanics Traders Bank. In 1949 great grandfather bought back for $2.00 per acre. House reportedly built 120 years ago with slave-built logs visible in attic. Mrs. Dotty Ladner improving after operation. community notes and Riser Home Demonstration Club meeting on managing for good living.
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U.S
David Park
New Orleans
United States
Park
South Carolina
Louisiana
Riser Home Demonstration Club
Esther King
Growth of Delinquency Topic Mentioned in Quotes
A clipping from the Dallas Times Hearold quotes a writer on Juvenile Delinquency. A Ruston Presbyterian Church service drew a big crowd last Sunday. Mr and Mrs James M Kay and children visited relatives in Bernice. Reverend Henderson traveled to Sepreta to visit Major Lewis.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas Times
Weldon Owens
Ruston Presbyterian Church
James M. Kay
Linda
Jimmie
Mr. Kay
Bernice
Ralph Waldo Emersor
P. B. Henderson
Sepreta
Major Lewis
Crossroads WSCS Ladies Meet at Mrs Nobles Home
The Salem W S C S members gathered Wednesday night with seven in attendance. After the program and officers were relieved of duties, refreshments of cake and punch were served by the hostess Mrs Nobles. Reverend Paul Cassels conducted services at Salem Methodist Church on Sunday morning and evening. Visitors include Mr and Mrs C B Henry and Mrs Wilbur Hammon on Ruston business day.
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OU. B. Henry
W.S.C.S
Salem
Paul Cassels
Salem Methodist Church
C. B. Henry
Wilbur Hammon
Rust
Don Wallace
Oklahoma City
Okla
Johnnie Smith
J. C. Henry
Baton Rouge
Louiegene Sanford
Farmerville
Dee Sanford
Dewey Singletort
Local Visits Highlight Busy Week in Ruston and Shreveport
Moriro and Mr and Mrs Humpty Williams of Ruston visited Mr and Mrs C R Singleton along with Mrs T C Alexandria and Mrs Carl Belton of Simshora. Wilbur Hammon and Neil Moon were business visitors in Shreveport. Mary Johnston and several Mt Mariah residents visited Mr and Mrs C B Henry. Dorothy McInnis and Towne Mellie of Shreveport visited G H Dye and others attended Mr and Mrs C B Henry's home.
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Moriro
Humpty Williams
Ruston
C. R. Singleton
T. C. Alexandria
Carl Belton
Simshora
Wilbur Hammon
Neil Moon
Shreveport
Mary Johnston
Homer
Fdith Feazell
Paul Cassels
Dee Sanford
Hailstorm Ruins Gardens In Terryville Area
A Sunday night hailstorm near 9 30 damaged gardens in Terryville. Local residents report minor injuries from a car wreck on the way home from church, with parties visiting and hosting relatives from Arcadia Ruston and Shreveport. Hospital checks planned for Mrs. C B Henry.
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Terryville
Young Gardens
D. O
C. B. Henry
Shreveport
Matt Woodard
Jack Henry
Dubach
Douglas Stewart
Odell Stewart
Odie Singleton
Dewey Singleton
Curtis Chandlier
Humpty Williams
Ruston
Shep Hood
Mutt Hood
Monroe
Louie Sansford
Farmerville
Lee Roy Sansford
Homer
Ivy Sansford
Curtiss Chandller
Arcadia
Byron Hamons
Doris Singleton
Carl Streeter
Johnny Herd
Glbsfard
Matt Hood
Lane Stewart
Dubach Hi Lites Girls Glee Club At Music Fete
Our girls' glee club attended the Music Festival last Friday and were rated excellent. They left after school and returned just in time for the school bus home. Seniors begin study of Americanism versus Communism as a graduation requirement. Juniors are diligently preparing for the coming period.
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Ny Mivgehy Wallek
Old Indian Camp Ground on Roy Wade Property Greenville
Mrs Harold Griefin reports a Sunday visit to the Roy Wade pasture near Greenville. The party explored the old Indian camping ground noted for pottery shards and arrows and a clay rock used to dye buckskins. They waded Stone Creek, saw three snakes, and mention Clinton Truett Mathis of New Orleans recovering from major surgery with family updates.
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Greenville
Roy Wade
Harold
Roy
Iva
Eie
John M. White
Stone Creek
Injured in Road Crash Caused by Cow Near Lake
A Sunday night crash occurred when a cow crossed the road in front of a car returning from church near Lake. Driver Mrs Henry and passenger Mrs Woodard were thrown from the vehicle. all three were admitted to Arcadia Hospital where X rays showed no serious injuries.
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Dora Holley
Robert Eubanks
Simsboro
Ernest Weir
Reese Weir
Ruston
Lavon Woodard
Shreveport
Ruth
Sue Ford
Minden
Wiley Woodard
A. F. Harrison
Harrison
D. P. Colvin
Barnett Houck
Burgess Reese
George Reese
Wilson King
Donna
Dell Woodard
Cook
Ida
Louella Simmons
Sam Neilson
Johnny Edwards
Jack Henry
Fredrick Woodard
Leon Charping
Gibsland
Blanche Holleman
Wilford Turrter
Neighbor Tales And Family News From New Hope
A tangle of social notes from New Hope describes neighbors sharing visits from Monroe to Ruston, Texas kinfolk, and friends. relatives attend dinners, shop trips, and art displays while local residents recount travels, illnesses, and courtship, with a focus on kinship and community ties.
Self Employed Must File Tax Return New Ve
Individuals with state employment income of 400 or more during 1900 must file an income tax return and pay a self employment tax. An IRS officer in Monroe Louisiana notes self employment tax applies to sole proprietors partners and independent contractors. Under Louisiana property law gross income and related deductions are treated as community property. The IRS rep adds if the wife manages the business, all income and deductions may be considered hers. Charlotte's mother and Mr. Williamson are visiting.
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Internal Revenue Service
Monroe
Bugine Ag
Redger Service
Adda
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W. H
Dotty) Ladner
Riser Road
Thunday
Crossroads
Mrs. Nobles
Wscs Ladies
Ays AT
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FOODS
Swansdown
Sunkiss Lemons
Royal Scot
OLEO
van Camp
Jemima
Sweet Home
U.5
Barbee
Girl's Glee Club
Clinton Truett Mathis
Orleans
Guthrie
Clinton
Donnie Franklin
Ball Park
Calhoun
Southside
Lisbon
Choudrant
Douglas
HICO
Charles R. Hightower
Lincoln Parish
City Hall
Sumlin
Dye
Ward
Whitman's
Rinehart's
REVEL
Colvin’s
Aft
Betty Sue Shields Cummings
Wallace Shields
Emma Crosby
Wallace Shield
John White
Robby Griffin
Bill Whatley
Hugh Dorak
Sibley
Leon Era
Charles Fort
Charles
Oregon
Lola Brothers
Mamie Smith
Mamie
Cherter
Roland Ray
Amarillo
Overton
New Hope
Marion Davis
Mane
Otis
Dalton
Ruth Smith
Patti
Eri
Raykin
O. J. Smith
Jack
Modella Smith
Pauline Williams
Jackie
Fay Brewster
Sam Brewster
Hope, Ark
Vera Plant
Alva Johnson
Velma
Flow Colvin
Alan White
Jena
Josephine
Floy Colvit
Stawe Creek
Tom Coleman
Tiros
Wira
Irhy Calhour
Freston Frasier
Virginia
Tye
Alexoandria
Raymond and
Charlotty Frasier
Will
Charlotte
Mr. Se
Will Williamson
Manning Stock
Easter Millinery
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