Selected Death notices from the Lafayette Advertiser 1873-1905
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Source: Lafayette Advertiser
Date: May 26, 2005


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From the Lafayette Advertiser
October 19, 1895	pg 5 col 2

                  OBITUARY
 
     “In the midst of life we are in death”
The summons to Duchesne Courtney came thus suddenly without a moment’s warning 
on the night of the 20th of September, his birthday  near the home of his 
brother D. F. W. Courtney in Lafayette, Parish, La.
     As the first faint tinge of morning began to dim the stars his gentle 
spirit went out and rose on high to greet the morning sun, and to pass on 
to the great beyond from whence none ever return.  Though only twenty 
seven years of age, he had lived long enough to endear himself to a large 
number of friends who, to day sincerely mourn his loss.  Gentle amiable, 
noble and brave, in his manner and deportment; considerate and tender in 
his relations with his fellow men and thoroughly balanced and manly in 
character.
     In life he challenged the admiration of all who knew him, and his 
death has elicited general expressions of regret and sorrow.
     To those brothers and sisters, relatives and friends who were so 
fond of him, in their great sorrow and disappointment, we should tender 
our affectionate sympathy and sincere condolence.
     And now with admiration for his character, sorrow for his loss, and 
hopes for his happiness, beyond this life, we bid him an affectionate and 
final farewell.              A Friend