Lincoln-Union Parish Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Kidd, Emmitt LeRoy April 23, 1940



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Ruston Newspaper April 1940
Capt. Kidd

   A famous pioneer citizen left Ruston when Capt. E. L. Kidd passed away Tuesday 
morning. He was known and well - loved by friends all over the south and his
personality will long be remembered. He had the happy faculty of making close friends 
upon short acquaintances and being loyal to old ones under all circumstances.

   Captain Kidd did his best to improve the community in which he lived and to
perform the work assigned to him. His interest in education led him to be selected as a
member of the state board of education and to serve as president of that body for eight 
years. During that time he worked to further the other schools of the state on their 
course of work.

   Fraternal, political, civic, social and commercial organizations listed the
Captain among their membership because he was interested in everything that was active 
where life grew around him. His energy was tremendous. He constantly traveled for business 
and pleasure and lived life to the fullest. Duties at distant points were preformed with
the same ease and exactness as those close to home. His characteristic good humor solved
many difficulties for both himself and his associates and his presence in any crowd
lent a distinct tone to any gathering.

   Early business life in Ruston knew Captain Kidd as he and his partners built firm
foundations of active commerce which has lasted till today. He worked in the
insurance business and was considered an authority and recognized as such over the state. 
His other business ventures were all successful as he applied principles of honesty and
common sense to all his dealings. His unusual record as director and officer of the
Ruston State Bank since its foundation was ample proof of his financial ability and
his advice help weather every storm and emerge always stronger than before.

   Ruston will miss Captain Kidd for he represented a passing school of old southern
gentlemen, ever courteous, loving life to the fullest and making it a pleasure for
all those with whom he came in contact. He did his best for his town and his state and
collected a multitude of glorious memories to comfort him during the last days.

Additional Comments:
Emmitt L. Kidd was the son of Milton Bailey Kidd & younger brother of May Olive
Kidd. He was known as Captain Kidd for his service in the Spanish American War. He 
was the last Kidd family member to own & live in the house on Vienna St. that now houses 
the Lincoln Parish Museum & Visitor's Center.

I believed that the recently razed female domitory on the Louisiana Tech campus was
named in honor of Captain Kidd.

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