Campti - Citizens Bank 1912 Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Brown DEC 13 The stockholders of the Citizens bank held their annual meeting last night in the spacious bank rooms. The bank is in a flourishing condition, showing the net earnings for the year 1912 something over 18 per cent on the capital stock. Deposits are over $72,000.00 being larger than any bank has ever had here. A 10 per cent dividend was declared and all other profits put to surplus funds. The citizens bank has been in existence only 24 months and it bids fair to the leading bank in this section. Mr. T.K. Giddens, who has been president during this time did not wish re- election owing to his vast personal business as he felt unable to give the bank the time he wished. He has made an able and efficient president and has left nothing undone to make a success of the Citizens Bank and his resignation was regretfully received. The following officers were elected: L.E. Thomas of Shreveport, President: I. Raphiel Vice President; C.E. Redhimer, Cashier; L.E. Thomas, M.M. Fischer, T.K. Giddens, F.G. Gallaspy, C.E. Redhimer, J.R. Weaver, W.H. Huchabay, and I. Raphiel, Directors Dec 10, 1912

Campti Fire 1912 Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Brown SEPT 13 The Campti Fire Saturday just at the noon hour fir broke out in the store of Jasper Roubien by a defective flue in the kitchen, the rear of the store being used by his family as a dwelling. The fire spread so rapidly that it was impossible to check it. The entire contents of his store and household effects were lost. On the adjoining lot was the residence of Mrs.. William McKnight which was destroyed, then the large store of Albert Cloutier, the store of Wilmer Perot, the store of Mrs. Emma Perot, the old ice house, the blacksmith shop and a hay barn. The dwellings of Louis Perot, James Genius store and dwelling The dwelling of Buford Roubien was saved only by the most heroic efforts, every household effect having been removed. Men, women and children ran to give help. The cries for help were piercing. Through the courtesy of Mr.. McCrocklin, the mill closed and the men were ordered to the scene of destruction and valuable assistance rendered. In about fifty minutes the fire had made a clean sweep. The only building insured was that of Mrs. William McKnight. Total loss estimated at about $10000.

Budget of Expenses 1912 Source: Natchitoches Times Aug 29 Submitted By: Kay Brown City of Natchitoches Year 1912 Loan Fund........................2259.00 Fire Department.................400.00 Board of Health.................200.00 Grave Yard........................100.00 Contingen..........................300.00 Sewer.................................150.00 Mayor................................600.00 Marshal and Assistant.....1500.00 City Attorney.....................250.00 secretary Treasurer............450.00 Tax Collector.....................720.00 Street Improvement...........500.00 Street Paving......................100.00 Total...............................$7529.00 As required by law, I hereby respectfully submit the above as the budget of expenses for the city of Natchitoches for the year 1912. Jno. H. Keyer. City Treasurer July 10, 1912 we the undersigned Finance Committee for the City of Natchitoches, respectfully submit the foregoing as a true and correct approximation of the expenses of the City of Natchitoches for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1912 and ending, July 1, 1913 Lestan DeBlieux Albert A Winbarg

Campti Notes 1912 Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Brown Oct 26 Mrs.. J. Grandpierre and family are visiting relatives at Tioga and Marskville and from there will go to San Antonio Tx. Mrs. L Bertrand of Brush Col. Is visiting her mother Mrs. Carrie Prudhomme. Mrs. Katie Hightower returned Saturday from Winnfield. Mr. and Mrs. John Scopini of Grappe's Bluff spent Sunday here. Mr. J.M. Sompayrac of Shreveport was here during the week to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. Robert Breazeale. On Monday and Tuesday night very interesting moving pictures shows were given at the ball over Dr. Hightower's drug store. Mrs. Selma Trichel served a supper Tuesday night for the benefit of the Catholic church. The pupils of St. Cecilia's Convent entertained on Friday night with a splendid program consisting of vocal and instrumental music and recitations.

Ralph McCleland Obit Source: Natchitoches Times Dec 13 ,1912 Submitted By: Kay Brown A sad death indeed was that of Ralph Donald McCleland, little son of Mr. I.M. McCleland. The little one was only two months and sixteen days old. His mother had been dead a little over two months. The precious one was laid to rest int he Cane River grave yard beside its mother. "Tis hard to break the tender cord" "When love has hound the hearts" "Tis hard, so hard to speak the words" "We must forever part" Dearest loved one we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face.

Just thought I would let everyone know that the stats are out for April for the USGenWeb Archives. Louisiana has moved up to the number 5 spot!!!!!!! Natchitoches moved up to the number 3 spot of parishes in the state!!!!! A GREAT BIG THANKS to all of you that have submitted files to make this possible!!!!!!!!!! Gaytha

-- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 gedavies@iAmerica.net Schools: Goldonna High School Senior Class, 1968, Natchitoches Parish, LA. Beal, James Bedgood, Dianne Brewton, Ted Brown, Elizabeth Franklin, Bob Monroe, Walter Morgan, David Stewart, Jerry

Sorry folks..... Old age catching up with me. I forgot to let ya'll know that the last Campti notes that I put out were for the year of 1912. Kay Thompson - Brown

-- Greggory E. Davies 120 Ted Price Lane Winnfield, LA 71483 gedavies@iAmerica.net Biographies: Dr. Arnold R. Kilpatrick, 1966, Natchitoches Parish, LA. From: May 12, 1966 Winn Parish Enterprise-News American Board Names Kilpatrick NSC Presdient Dr. Arnold R. Kilpatrick has been named president of Northwestern State College at Natchitoches effective July 1, 1967. The State Board of Education announced that Kilpatrick, dean of the college, will become acting president August 15 and will assume the presidency of the college when Dr. John S. Kyser's retirement becomes official in 1967. Meanwhile, Kyser was given leave of absence effective August 15. Kilpatrick joined the adminstrative staff at the college March 10, coming from Northeast State College, Monroe, where he had served since 1951. He had been assistant professor, teaching health and physical education, mathematics, and education and also serving as athletic director and basketball coach. During the period 1958 1966 he was a fulltime member of the School of Education faculty, teaching psychology and education. Just prior to leaving for Northwestern, Kilpatrick served as chairman of the department of elementary and secondary education at Northeast. Kilpatrick is married to the former Juanita Cardozier of the Wheeling Community, Winn Parish, and they have a daughter, Lael, 13, and a son, Young, 9.

Hi Friends, I was reading the post submitted about the School Board Election of 1912 and recognized the name of an individual in Ward 5 of Natchitoches Parish that I have been told was an ancestor of mine. Can someone tell me the location of Ward 5 ? I am little familiar with Natchitoches Parish but I need help with locating the wards. Thanks, Jackie :)

I want to thank all who are responsible for the mailing list and the articles printed from the past ... and for the web page which is tremendous. I hadn't looked at it for several months, and I was really excited with all the information. Thanks again, Judy LeBlanc

Hi, I would like to correspond with researchers of the HYAMS family. My wife is descended from the HYAMS as follows: Moses Hyams m. Judith Isaacks Samuel Hyams b. 1766 Eng m. Miriam Levy d. 1843 Nachitiches, La Lt. Gov. Henry Michael Hyams b. 1806 Charleston, SC m. Laura Smith 1834 in St. Francisville, La and d. 1875 in New Orlearns, La Henry Michael Hyams, Jr b. 1846 Rapides Parish, La m. Augusta Montgomery Laura Hyams b. 1873 m. William Robinson Thomas in New Orleans, La d. 1937 in San Antonio, Tx My wife's father was also named William Robinson Thomas. I believe a number of Samuel Hyams descendents are still in Natchitoches. His son Samuel Myers Hyams b. 1813 in Charleston SC m. in 1836 in Natchitoches to Marie Emily Prudhomme d. 1869. A number of Hyams were buried in the Natchitoches Hebrew Cem and the American Cem. Bill Groce wgroce@mail.win.org or BillGroce@aol.com from St. Chales, MO

School Board Nomination Source: Natchitoches Times Sept 13, 1912 Submitted By: Kay Brown The following is the result of the Official Vote for Members of the School Board at the primary, Election on September 3rd, 1912, as shown by the official returns: Ward Two. W.N.C. Hinger 65: M.R. Lay 60: C.J. Pullin 97. Ward Three. J.F. Clark 26: TC Finley 0: C.L. Mabin 23: F.W.E. Truly 34 Ward Five. J.W. Ingram 84: J.P. Fuelow 17: S.R. Woodruff 87. Ward Seven G.C. Baswel 24: LT Hawthorne 29: H.W. Huffman 93. Ward Eight J.E. Kerry 24: J.M. Marshall 32. In accordance with the foregoing, J.W. Ingram II, W. Huffman, and J.M. Marshall, are hereby declared the Nominees of the Democratic Party to be voted for at the General Election on November 5th, 1912. In accordance with the Primary Election Laws and the Resolution of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee, John F Clark and F.W.E. Truty, of Ward Three, and W.N.C. Hines and C.J. Pullin, Ward Two will be candidates in their respective Ward at a Second Primary to be held October 8th, 1912 with the same election officials, U.P. Breazeale, See. Ph Dem. Ex. Committee

Campti News Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Brown AUG 29 Mrs. Cora Lee Lambre and daughter Elma are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Delphine Prudhomme returned to Natchitoches Tuesday. Miss Lilly Prudhomme of Natchitoches is visiting her aunt Mrs. Gabriel Prudhomme. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Maybeh in the death of their infant son on Sunday. Miss Hazel Cloutier spent Tuesday in Coushatta in the interest of the Times Contest. Much interest is manifested int he contest. The Catholic young ladies of Campti will give a concert Monday Aug 12 for the benefit of their church. Chorus songs and instrumental numbers and readings from the program. Miss Madeline Prudhomme of Texarkana will give "Behind the Curtain" and other numbers which are new and attractive. All are invited. Refreshments will be sold. Curtain 8:30.

For your information: A listing of the Roberts Cemetery is now at the Natchitoches Parish LaGenWeb site. This cemetery was inventoried and prepared for submission to the LaGenWeb project by Jaqueline Liles and Gracie Longlois LaCaze in April 1998. Glenda Myers

Hi, I am researching the John Wallette and Louis Wallette families of Campti, La. I would appreciate any information I can Get. Thanks.

Hi Everyone!!! I wanted to send a quick note out to let you know that I will have all the files that I have received uploaded to the Archives by Thursday. I will be leaving Saturday morning for a 9 day trip to North Carolina to do some researching there. Many thanks to all of you who have submitted files. I know that everyone else appreciates it also. If anyone has any files they would like to submit, just send them to me by Thursday morning so I can get them uploaded before I leave. Anything I receive after then will be uploaded after I return. Gaytha

Hello, Old River Hill/Scroggins Cemetery is the latest cemetery at the Natchitoches Parish LaGenWeb site. We have Mrs. E. LaCaze, J. Jacoby-Liles and friends to thank for this one. They just cataloged it this month - April 1998. http://www.rootsweb.com/~lanatchi/cemetery.htm Enjoy, Glenda Myers

Campti Notes Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Thompson Brown Dec 23, 1910 Bank to Liquidate - Has Ample Cash, But Impaired Capital. Special to The Times. Campti, La Dec. 17 � At a special call meeting the directors of the Campti State Bank met Friday night to consider the affairs of the institution relative to the failure of the Gibbsland State Bank. Bank Inspector Young was present and after careful appraisement of collateral held by the bank, the institution was pronounced to be in first-class condition. The Campti bank held as collateral some stock of the defunct Gibbsland bank, which, owing the failure of the that bank, was considered nonbankable paper, and impaired the capital stock of the Campti State Bank. The directors decided to liquidate the affairs of the bank, pay off all the depositors and other obligations, and in the meantime perfect arrangements for reorganization. It was found that the institution had sufficient ready cash to pay off the depositors. A temporary run was made on the institution the morning by a few small and nervous depositors. The bank will continue doing business until the new bank is organized, stock in which was readily subscribed for. The model road between this place and Natchitoches, a distance of ten miles, has jest been completed, and the convict camp moved between here and Black Lake, two miles north of town. A right of way is being cut through the hills, the line of the new road, where it will cross the new traffic bridge, just completed by the parish. This is the first opportunity, the citizens have had to see what a good road is to a community and they are highly elated. Farm lands though which the new road passes have increased in value while town lots here are eagerly sought. The Campti Telephone and Electric Light Company has been extending its lines, both north and south. A line is being constructed along the model road headed towards Natchitoches while connection with the party lines of the farmers in the hill section will give connection at Alpha post office and Coushatta, placing fifteen to twenty farmers in communication with the Campti subscribers. Aug 18, 1911 Died: Saturday 10 p.m. August 12, 1911, Solon B Perot aged 58 years, 1 month and 22 days. Mr. Perot was a prominent citizen, a gentleman of highest moral character and though reserved in his daily mode of living, he was constantly sought by the outside world for his advice as he was a man of good judgement and reason. He was a practical member of the Catholic church and during his last hours his Father Confessor spent much time around his couch of pain, soothing his wary soul and preparing it to meet its Maker. Mr. Perot was a large real estate owner. He leaves a devoted wife, four children, three sons. Dr. Clarence Alvin and Lynn, one daughter, Miss Eora to mourn his loss, to whom the community is the deepest sympathy. His remains were buried from the Catholic church Sunday evening at 5 o'clock and the largest concourse ever gathered for a funeral were there to testify to the popularity of their friend and fellow citizen. Rev. Father Slevier S.J. is conducting a 10 day's Mission here, his exequence is entrancing and his discourses daily are attracting large crowds in spite of the inclement weather. The Sisters of Divine Providence have arrived to open the Convent in September. May 3, 1912 Died, Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, April 30, 1912, Mrs. Oscar Lestage, nee Elsie Josephine Maricelli, aged thirty years, just in the prime of beautiful young life, pride of a devoted husband and fond, loving mother, she was called beyond. Her health had been declining recently, but she was up and considered by the family and physicians as improving when she was stricken suddenly, and with every medical aid, she passed within an hour. She was a woman of education, a brilliant intellect, and with a kind and gentle disposition, ever ready to uplift those depressed with the cares of life, dispensing always her sweetest charity in word and deed. She is survived by a husband, two little children, father, mother, sisters, and brothers, for whom the deepest sympathy is felt. The remains will be buried from the Catholic Church Wednesday.

Submitted by Danelli Weaver Faccone The Natchitoches Times April 17, 1903 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana, April 2, 1903 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territory," as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892, James M. Dowden, of Kasatchie, county of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 67, for the purchase of the E 1/2 SE 1/2 of Section No. 30, in Township No. 5 N., Range No. 8 w. La. Mer., and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,a nd to establish his claim so said land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Natchitoches, La., on Monday, the 15th day of June 1903. He names as witnesses: Norris A. Hays of Kile, la.; Warren W. Hays of Kile, La.; Eugene P. Hays of Kile, La. Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands are requested to file their claims in tis office on or before said 15th day of June, 1903 J. Ernest Breda, Register apr10-10t.