East Natchitoches Notes Source: Natchitoches Times Mar 17, 1905 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown All is quiet in East Natchitoches this week with the exception of the shoot which took place over here on Wednesday last. All the racket seemed to be over in the business part of the town, but we enjoy a racket now and then mixed with a little confetta and good nature. Mr. D Sanders and wife of Mansfield, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Scarborough of East Natchitoches. Mrs RC Boydston also had quite a number of pleasant callers in the afternoon. Mr Smith, representing WF Taylor & Co. Of Shreveport was a business caller on F Rachel of East Natchitoches, who is doing a nice little business in the grocery line. The residence of Mr. Charley O'Quin is nearing completion and from all accounts there will be several more built before summer. When started with Boydstun and O'Quin as contractors they will go up as if by magic. The Company is doing some nice work on the Park, and with some grading on the streets much will be added to the needs of East Natchitoches.

East Natchitoches Notes Source: Natchitoches Times Aug 12, 1910 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown Mr. Edward Cloutier and trio of pretty little children of Campti were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Percy Prudhomme. Mrs Bessie Lech of Texas is the guest of her sister, Mrs Charlie O'Quinn Miss Gladys DeBlieux is the hostess of Miss Ruth Prudhomme and Miss Marie Sompayrac. Miss E Prudhomme is visiting her brother, Percy Prudhomme. Miss Julia Rogers has returned home after a pleasant visit to Natchez. The friends of Mr and Mrs R DeVargas enjoyed a delightful picnic given Sunday at Chaplin's Lake. Mr L Lewis of Ashland was a visitor here Sunday. Mr Albert DeBlieux at Campti made a flying trip here Tuesday. Mr N Hodge left for his home last week, after attending the nine weeks Summer School. Mr and Mrs Robert Breazeale and daughter Vivian are visiting Mr and Mrs BB Breazeale. Miss Hilda Breazeale is the charming young guest of Miss Alline Dugger of Alexandria. The gates of the East Natchitoches Park were opened on Friday night and a delightful dance was enjoyed by a crowd of you folds. There were visitors from Campti, Clarence and Winnfield. The strains of "Home Sweet Home," which was rendered by the Pratt Brothers came only too soon for the jolly crowd. G.G.G.

In a message dated 98-03-31 19:58:24 EST, you write: << Hi all, Boy have I been busy typing up all the notes. As you will see I'm sending each article out one by one to help every to find them and also with the archiving of them for the La page. You will see several mail from me with the same titel but they are not the same. Well they are but not. They have the town/community name in the subject but each have a different date from the paper. You will see lots of misspellings ( like in my normal email ha ha) but I did triple check the papers and that is how they appear in the article. Hope that everyone enjoys them and finds new connections. Kay Thompson - Brown Co - List owner Boy..........isn't that just like a kid........keeping mama hopping trying to get all these items uploaded..................and the pages updated!!!!!!! I did want to let everyone know that I have the Natchitoches Archives updated as of this evening..........or I should say........I did have everything up there until kiddo sent me some more!!!!!!! Gaytha

Democratic Electors Source: Natchitoches Times May 1901 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown The following democratic electors have been selected for this state to be voted for at the election to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of November 1904: Electors at large WH Price of Lafouche; Wm. Polk, of Rapides. For first district - Albert Estopinal. For second district - AD Henriques. For third district - IA Broussard. For fourth district - CH Irion. For fifth district - EH McClendon. For sixth district - Hewitt Bouanchaud. For seventh district - JH McNeely. Witness my hand and seal of the State of Louisiana, at the State House in the city of Baton Rouge, on this, the 23rd day of June, 1904. (Seal) JOHN T MICHEL, Secretary of State

Partition Sale Source: Natchitoches Times May 12, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown No. ______ James M. Bolton vs John Fuller, et als. Eleventh Judicial District Court, Parish of Natchitoches. By virture of a judgement and order issued out of the Eleventh Judicial District Court in the above entitled cause, ordering a sale of the property hereinafter described for the purpose of effecting a partition of same I will offer for sale at the front door of the Court House in the City of Natchitoches, La at eleven o'clock a.m. on SATURDAY JUNE 17th, 1911 the following property situated in the Parish of Natchitoches, to-wit, The Southwest Quarter of Section 4 Township 5 North, Range 7 West and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the fractional one half of the Northwest of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 6 North, Range 7 West, all in the Parish of Natchitoches. Terms of sale, cash, without appraisement, JW Freeman Sheriff 5,12-tds

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times June 23, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown Hot air is the latest cry here, every thing and everybody is finding the shadiest spot to fell natural again. "The Lord's will be done." Quite a crowd from Maricelli's home enjoyed the annual opera at Natchitoches on Tuesday night honor to the Sisters of Divine Providence. Invitations have been received to the marriage of Mr Frank J Maricelli and Miss Myrtle Lena Rambin of Frierson, La June 25th. Mr Maricelli is one of our old boys. An old time serenade was enjoyed at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Maricelli Sr on Sunday night the noted musician, Mr Van Castor of Coushatta with Messrs Hyams Greggs, Merchante and Barberouse of Campti beautiful music was rendered with piano accompaniment by Misses Maude and Mena Maricelli. After late hours refreshment were enjoyed. Among the visitors in our neighborhood were Messrs A Lestage and L H Tessier, Misses Daisy and Ernestine Tessier of Natchitoches and Mr ZC Smith of Creston. Mr Charlie Gallen and sister spent Sunday in Natchitoches. Mr. Isadore Maricelli and JP McTyre spent Sunday in Clarence. Misses Edna and Maude Maricelli paid Natchitoches a short visit shopping and having dental work done. June is a lucky month for newly weds. Quite a wind storm took place of a needed rain here.

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times Dec 4, 1908 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown (Special to Times.) Mr and Mrs JE Levasseur after spending two weeks departed for Benton. Mr and Mrs JW Lestage and baby left for their home on the 7 o'clock train accompanied by their sister, Mrs Mayben of Campti. JE Levasseur and JW Maricelli camped for a week near Black Lake. They had fine success killing ducks and game. JE Levasseur killed a large deer. Thanksgiving day has come and gone away. On that day Mrs JE Levasseur of Benton, La. Celebrated her birthday at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Wm. Sr. at Campti. Fourty-two in number were invited being only the families and a few relatives and friends of the Maricellis. A lovely turkey dinner was served with every sweet to add to the celebration. After dinner the jolly crowd gathered for a race for potatoes. The candidates were Messes. Bill Wilson of Coushatta, Robert Prudhomme and John Cox of Gibsland, JW and L Maricelli and Misses Edwina Readhimer, Nettie Gillian and Edna Maricelli. The boy's prize was a cake; the girl's a box of candy. Mr Isadore Maricelli won the cake by obtaining six potatoes. The three girls were tie and ran over for the candy. Miss Edna Maricelli was the lucky kid. The day was very much enjoyed by all who were present. We hope to meet again next Thanksgiving day.

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times April 21, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m. an egg hunt was enjoyed by the little grand sons and daughters of Mr and Mrs Wm Maricelli, Sr at their home. Lots of pretty eggs were hid and an hour was spent in search of the largest number. Among those who wittnessed the fun were Messrs. F Levasseur and Ambrose Tauzin of Natchitoches, Messrs. WO Breazeale, WW Averette of Campti, Misses Leta Perot and Mable Fleming of the L.S.N. school, Mrs. Cora Mayben of Campti Mr. and Mrs. JE Levasseur of Shreveport and Mr and Mrs R Landreaux of Clarence. Each one departed after having a pleasant evening. "Rags"

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times June 30, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown Messars. Bishop and Goode of Campti spent a few hours in our little village treating their friends to a very pleasant ride in the automobile. Come again Sirs, our roads are navigable as well as model. Mr Wm Maricelli Sr has returned Monday from a very pleasant visit to Bayou La Chute and Frierson, where he attended the Maricelli-Rambin wedding. He was accompanied by his two daughters Edna and Maude who will remain for a month visiting friends at Frierson and Shreveport. They accepted an invitation to graduating exercises of the TE Schumpert Memorial training school for nurses one of our old chums Miss Ellen Chilers has finished. A jolly crowd namely, Messrs Ed Crawford, Gillen, Barberouse and Maricellis serenaded Natchitoches, Saturday night and early in A.M. of Sunday were rewarded with cake and refreshments by those who appreciated their music. Keep up a good thing boys. Laugh and the world laughs with you. The ice man is greeted by everyone these holidays.

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times May 12, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown After a week of pleasure Misses Edna and Maude Maricelli returned from Natchitoches accompanied by Misses Blanche Breda and Billyoh Taxon. Mrs. Cora Maybe of Campti, Mrs. Julian Laundries of Shreveport and little daughter were pleasant callers to Mrs Wm Maricelli Sr on Sunday. A number of young people with little Men Maricelli came to enjoy a house party from Friday to Monday at her mother's home. Mr Joe Maricelli spent Sunday in Natchitoches and was accompanied home by Mr Amorose Taxon. Mr Smith of Black Lake town was a visitor in our town Sunday. Mrs. Wm Maricelli Jr. spent Saturday and Sunday in Coushatta. A jolly crowd enjoyed a trip to Creston Sunday and on their way visited the Camps near by. Mr LH Tessier who is guarding the Camps visited his family in Natchitoches Sunday. Some one bing disappointed in the crowd, her companions cheered her by singing to the tune (Chorus) of Meet me tonight in Dreamladd..these words "Meet me today in Black Lake Down by the convicts cam;, Don't disappoint me "Dearie" I will be there at four, Come with a box of candy Come with enough for two, meet me at Black Lake. Down by the bridge side Near by the Convicts' Camp."

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times April 28, 1911 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown Much to our surprise a 40 hrs rain instead of 40 days of rain kept a lot of ambicious people in door. Our little community is very much eaved to learn that our Pastor Rev. Father Dorval of Campti has left for Kansas. The old saying is, "The good must pay for the bad," well there's a day coming when all wrongs are righted. Mr and Mrs WA Grappe, Miss Julie Lestage and Mrs W Lestage and family enjoyed a few hours out on Clear Lake visiting Mr and Mrs HO Lestage. On their way home they were caught in the rain. Little James Dewitt Lestage has been on the sick list this week. Best wishes from, "Ned"

Bayou Bourbeaux News Source: Natchitoches Times May 1901 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown A birthday dinner was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maricellei, Sr. served by Missess Elodie and Loura, the 52nd year of Mr. Wm. Maricellei and 49th year of Mrs Wm. Maricellei. Several parties attended the grand dinner; Mr. JW Lestage of Natchitoches, Mr. L Landrbertz and Jules Perot of Campti, Mr. Adrean Lestage and Edgar Naricellai, Mr. Geo. J Gillam, Mr. A Maricellai, Mr. and Mrs N Gallien and family. After the dinner hour the guest were intertained by the Maricellei band, Mr FJ Marcillei the violenist, Miss Laura and Maud Maricellei the pianiosts, and Mr. Jules W Marcillei, the player of the guitar, at the late hour of 4 p.m. ice cream and cake were served, the parting soon at hand when the music played the sad piece of "It's all over now". The young girls and boys had a late game of croquet which ended in favor of Laura W Maricellei and Leo Lambertgs. Perhaps the birthday dinner will be renewed in 1905. May the happy couple live a long and prosperous life, with best wishes from their little children. A Friend. NOTES: the misspelling on the instruments described in the above are how they were printed in the paper on this date.

Hi all, Boy have I been busy typing up all the notes. As you will see I'm sending each article out one by one to help every to find them and also with the archiving of them for the La page. You will see several mail from me with the same titel but they are not the same. Well they are but not. They have the town/community name in the subject but each have a different date from the paper. You will see lots of misspellings ( like in my normal email ha ha) but I did triple check the papers and that is how they appear in the article. Hope that everyone enjoys them and finds new connections. Kay Thompson - Brown Co - List owner

The Natchitoches Times: Feb 6, 1998 Sign of the Times from Feb 05, 1909 Natchitoches Times Mr. Leopold Levy is rapidly improving from a sprained knee. He fell off a counter in his store some days ago. Mr. J. H. Henry of Melrose was a visitor during the week. He is all smiles because the Stork added another son to his family recently. That makes an even half dozen. One of E. B. Winbarg's customers bought a bale of hay from him the other day. Mr. Winbarg charged him 75 cents for the bale. The cusomer remonstrated and said that "Joe," meaning Joe Lawson, Winbarg's porter and elivery driver, had been selling him hay for 50 cents. Thereby hung the tale. Joe was caught stealing--but he got wind of the fact that his boss was next and skipped out.

Subj: Natchitoches Obit. Date: 98-03-31 06:32:12 EST From: jchitty1@texas.net (John Chitty) To: LaFamTree@aol.com This obit comes from John Chitty and I just had to share it with the list in case some one else is researching this family. John has a wonderful home page up with tons of information on the Chitty and Bynog line. You can view this obit at the following url http://lonestar.texas.net/~jchitty1/napobit.gif and see his home page with all of his genealogy at http://lonestar.texas.net/~jchitty1 Thanks John for sharing this with us!!!!! Gaytha June 19, 1962 Napoleon I. Bynog Rites to be Today Napoleon Isaac Bynog, 84, passed away in the Natchitoches Nursing Home Tuesday Morning; services will be held today under the direction of First National Funeral Home. Mr. Bynog was born in Gorum and was a retired farmer. His wife was the former Massie Tarris. Survivors include his widow; five sons, Joseph of Houston, Jack of Calif., and Ansley, Andrew and Barron; two dauthers, Mrs Annie gormanous of Oakdale and Mrs. Allie Rambin of Shreveport; two brothers, Sim bynog and Morris Bynog; one sister, Mrs. Victorine King, Baton Rouge; 35 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Magin, My gg grandfather was James Willis Stacy of Natchitoches,married to Mary Edwards. Is this the line you are tracing ? Jim Casper jcasper@lcc.net -----Original Message----- From: magin <magin@hal-pc.org> To: lanatchi-l@rootsweb.com <lanatchi-l@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, March 30, 1998 11:12 AM Subject: [LANATCHI-L] LA NAMES >I am searching these names: >STACY >HARRISON >STANLEY >WAGLEY >MEADOWS > >magin@hal-pc.org > >

NOTICE APPLICATION Source: Natchitoches Times April 22, 1921 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown 250 Dupont Ave Madison, Tn 37115 NOTICE APPLICATION ADMINISTRATION Succession L. E. Hudson Notice is hereby given that Annie Lou Hudson has this day applied to be appointed as administratrix to the succession of L. E. Hudson, deceased, and unless opposition thereto is filed in this office within ten days of this notice, said application will be granted and made the judgement of the 11th District Court, Parish of Natchitoches, La. Thus done and signed under my seal of office on this 6th day of April, 1921. B. S. SWETT Clerk of Court 4-8-3

Oak Grove News Source: Natchitoches Parish Times Oct 22, 1920 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown 250 Dupont Ave Madison, TN 37115 Our school is progressing nicely with the total enrollment of 46 pupils. Our teachers are Miss Eula Pullin of Chestnut, Principal and Mrs. Louis Tatum of Gibsland, assistant. Mrs. Dave Price who is working for the L & N W visited his mother, Mrs. Austin, last week. Miss Beatrice Stewart is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Mattie Graham at Creston. Miss Annie Lee Chestnut, who is attending Ashland High School, spent last week end with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Chestnut. Miss Eula Pullin spent last week end with home folks at Chestnut. Everyone enjoyed the meeting held by Brother Crockrell an Advent Christian Preacher. He received five members. Mrs. Sam Weaver and children of Ashland spent Sunday with Mrs. E.C. Wheeler. The little boys are organizing a basketball team and are very anxious to begin playing. Mrs. T.J. Stewart of Chestnut spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. E.C. Wheeler. Best wishes to the Times.

Oak Grove News Source: Natchitoches Parish Times April 22, 1921 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown 250 Dupont Ave Madison, TN 37115 (Received too late for last issue.) The weather is so changeable these April days, one don't know what to wear - an overcoat or summer dress. Miss Sara Cox spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox. Messrs. McKinley Gallion and J. T. Gupples were welcome visitors here Sunday. Montrese boys say they like Oak Grove fine. Mr. Amos Miller of Robeline spent Sunday here. Mr. Woodruff Miller who is working at Harmon spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Ola Cox. Mr. Calvin Cox of Alfa-Fairview visited homefolks here. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hampton, who have been living at Boyce for some time, are making their home in our village for the present. CUPID

Oak Grove News Source: Natchitoches Parish Times March 25, 1921 Submitted By: Kay Thompson - Brown 250 Dupont Ave Madison, TN 37115 Our school is progressing nicely with splendid attendance, though it is time to begin farming. Misses Hazel and Cleve Ella Evans of Creston spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. L. Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler and family spent Saturday in Chestnut shopping. Mrs. M. L. Tatum and Miss Euln Pullin took a horseback ride to Chestnut last Wednesday. We are very glad to see the men busy working on the roads while we are having ideal spring weather. Miss Eula Pullin spent last week-end with home folds at Chestnut. An interesting ball game was tho one played on Chestnut court Saturday, March 19th between Reidhimer and our boys. All the boys played a good game but it could be seen that Rushing was the "star" goal shooter for Oak Grove and Wayland for Reidhimer. The final score was 8 to 6 in favor of Reidhimer. Play up Oak Grove boys for this is your first year to play ball. The following poem was composed by one of our seventh grade girls, Annie Bell Price: EASTER DAY Before this beautiful Easter morn, The farmers have planted their crops of corn, The trees are blooming, the leaves peeping green, Never a more beautiful morn was seen. All the birds are singing their songs so sweet, As if they had come Easter Day to greet, The streams are flowing gaily along Softly singing their sweet Easter songs. The timid rabbits are hopping about, Like a crowd of school boys when turned out. The children are playing egg hunt in the grass, And they stand up straight to feel the breeze pass. I have just one word more to say, I wish you all, a Happy Easter Day.