Lafayette County Louisiana Archives News.....Fatal Accident of Onesime Mouton September 6, 1873
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The Lafayette Advertiser, Vermilionville, Lafayette Parish, LA. September 6, 1873
     SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT.-It is with feelings of pain and deep regret that we
announce the untimely and lamentable death of a most worthy and universally
esteemed citizen. Whilst engaged in repairing his cotton gin, Mr. ONESIME MOUTON
was caught in the saws, which were in motion with the apron up, and before
assistance could be rendered, his arm was lacerated and mangled to the elbow.
More than half an hour elapsed before he could be extricated from his terrible
position. Physicians and friends were promptly on the spot, but the nervous
shock was such, that all actions to produce a reaction failed, and he expired
last Wednesday at 3 o'clock P.M., and in less than twenty-four hours after the
accident. We are informed that if reaction could have been secured, amputation
and the saving of a valuable life would have been possible.
     On Thursday last, the remains of the deceased were accompanied to its last
resting place, by a large number of distressed relatives and sympathizing
friends. During the imposing funeral ceremonies, Father Gona?e?, very feelingly
paid a just and deserved tribute to the many virtues of the deceased, as an
honest man, a kind friend, a devoted husband and parent, a good citizen and a
sincere christian.
     The community has suffered a serious loss and his afflicted family, one
that is irreparable, and they have our sincere sympathy.   

Additional Comments:
ADDITIONAL NOTES: This news was published on a Saturday, Sept 6 1873. Onesime's
untimely death occurred the previous Wednesday [Sept 3 1873] and he was buried
Thursday [Sept 4 1873].

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