Ascension County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Tobias, Michael - May 6, 1910 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary K. Creamer marykcreamer.00@gmail.com February 5, 2022, 11:00 pm source: The Donaldsonville Chief. (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, May 14, 1910, page 4 LAID TO REST. - Mortal Remains of Michael Tobias Interred in Jewish Cemetery After Impressive Services - Funeral Largely Attended. - The funeral of Michael Tobias was held from the late residence of the deceased in Iberville street at 11 o'clock last Sunday forenoon, and the size and character of the concourse which accompanied the remains to their last resting place in the Jewish cemetery gave evidence of the lamented merchant's standing as a citizen and the widespread sorrow occasioned by his untimely and tragic demise. Bikur Cholim Synagogue, where the services were held, was inadequate in size to accommodate the multitude that had assembled to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of the distinguished citizen. Rabbi Moise Bergmann, of the Gates of Prayer Congretation of New Orleans, conducted the impressive services of the Jewish religion, after which the beautiful funeral ceremonies of the Masonic order were carried out under the auspices of Ascension Lodge No. 251. Grand Master John S. Thibaut, of this city, and Grand Junior Warden E. Sunbery, of Napoleonville, officiated as worshipful master and chaplain, respectively, and were assisted by a representative delegation of members of the lodge. The pall-bearers were Victor Maurin, J.E. Blum, R. Singer, Jacob Blum, Lep. Weil, R. Henderson, Solomon Klotz and Henry L. Weill. The funeral cortege comprised delegations from the local lodges of Elks, Woodmen and B'nai B'rith, members of the police jury and Donaldsonville Progressive Union, representatives in full uniform of the Phoenix, Hook and Ladder, Volunteer, Vigilant and Protective fire companies, and an immense throng of relatives, friends and acquaintances. The assemblage was one of the largest and most imposing ever seen in Donaldsonville, including citizens from every walk of life and in every degree of circumstance. Relatives and friends of the deceased came from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Napoleonville, Paincourtville, Whitecastle and other sections of the state to participate in the obsequies. The casket was covered with fragrant flowers, among the many beautiful offerings being handsome designs from the Masonic and Elk lodges and the police jury. If no other medium of expression were available, the size of the cortege which followed the mortal remains of Michael Tobias to their final resting place and the genuine sorrow displayed by everybody present on the sad occasion would be more than sufficient testimony of the degree of esteem and respect in which Mr. Tobias was held by his fellow-citizens of this community and the sincerity of the grief created by his untimely demise. Additional Comments: NOTE: www.findagrave.com memorial # 64700130 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/ascension/obits/t/tobias8437gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/lafiles/ File size: 3.4 Kb