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Doogie Cemetery

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Location	:	Neame, Vernon Parish, USA
Description	:	Just across the railroad tracks from US Hwy. 171, halfway between the community of Neame and Pinewood in southern Vernon Parish, there once existed a notorious saloon called "Doggie." During the 11 years the whistle stop was in existence, more than a dozen people had occasion to "give up their life" on or near the property. Most of these unfortunates were buried in unmarked graves near the saloon, as there was no one to claim their body. The saloon came into existence about 1896 when the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad was being extended through Vernon Parish toward Port Arthur, Texas. At this time the community of Neame... Read More	Just across the railroad tracks from US Hwy. 171, halfway between the community of Neame and Pinewood in southern Vernon Parish, there once existed a notorious saloon called "Doggie." During the 11 years the whistle stop was in existence, more than a dozen people had occasion to "give up their life" on or near the property. Most of these unfortunates were buried in unmarked graves near the saloon, as there was no one to claim their body. The saloon came into existence about 1896 when the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad was being extended through Vernon Parish toward Port Arthur, Texas. At this time the community of Neame was only a wilderness, but with the advent of the construction work it became a small boomtown. Many of the railroad workers, some who had just immigrated to America and had no families, came to the area to work. Before the dust had settled on the railroad community, the saloon man with his wagon, tent, and whiskey arrived. The railroad contractor would not allow a saloon to be erected near their campsite. In fact, an appropriate distance had to be too far for a man working twelve hours a day to want to walk over to the saloon for a drink. With these guidelines, the proprietor of the saloon moved his gear down the road, and operated out of his tent for the next two years. When work on the railroad was completed in the area, the company moved to the next location. Ordinarily the whiskey business would also move to the new location, but a new sawmill was being built at Neame, and the saloon proprietor decided to become more permanent. He quickly built a frame building in the same location, and "whistle stop liquor" was no longer served in the tent. The new building was larger than most drinking establishments of the day, and now took on the name of Doggie. In short order, Doggie became a virtual den of iniquity with all types of gambling available, saloon girls to encourage customers to drink, and anything else that could part the customer from his money was allowed. As most men used the railroad track as a walkway from Neame to Doggie, it is not surprising that in the dark of night, many a man lost his bankroll, and sometimes his life, to highwaymen. The ownership of Doggie changed hands several times during its eleven years of existence. The best-known owners were the partnership of Howell and Hill. Howell had a dark complexion, was heavy set and wore long hair that dangled on his shoulders. One night an argument arose when Howell accused Hill of taking $500.00 from the moneybox. Hill, of course, denied the deed, and during the ensuing altercation he was killed. The fight occurred behind the bar while the two men were supposed to be waiting on customers. Hill's body was moved to the back room and business continued as if nothing had happened. It was reported that Howell walked in Hill's blood while he continued to serve his customers. In short order, Howell was arrested and placed in the Vernon Parish jail, where he was held without bond on a murder charge. He was represented at the trial by the brother of the prosecutor. The case resulted in a mistrial, whereupon Howell's bond was quickly paid by the gamblers who had come to witness the trial. Once free, Howell left the country and was never heard from again. Several years ago, it was reported that there were several graves just a few yards from the site where Doggie was once located. Only two of the graves were marked, one with a small metal marker that was no longer readable. The remaining large tombstone was obviously not from the Doggie era, but the unmarked burials probably were. In later years when the trees in the area were cut, a fence was placed around the small graveyard. Submitted by Jane P. Mc Manus

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