Obits: The Daily Telegraph 1883 Obits, Ouachita Parish La These older obituaries are being typed in by Ms. Lora Peppers at the Ouachita Parish Library. We are once again fortunate to have someone interested in helping us find our ancestors. Thank you Lora! Date: Mar. 2004 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** If your obituary is not found here and you would like a special look up, you may send $5.00 and an self-addressed stamped envelope to: Lora Peppers - Phone (318) 327-1490 Reference Department Fax (318) 327-1373 Ouachita Parish Public Library 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 These newspapers are on microfilm at NLU. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, October 2, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Miss Callie Marie Bres, one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies of this city was buried yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, a host of sorrowing friends, young and old male and female, lending their presence to swell the mourning cortege. By the death of Miss Callie, a truly lustrous star is plucked from the social firmament-let us hope that another galaxy is the richer thereby. We extend to the grief-stricken family our heartiest sympathy. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, October 2, 1883 Page 4, Column 1 CLABORNE We regret very much to record the death of Dr. J.F. Galdney which occurred at his residence in this place on the 20th. Mr. Gladney came to Homer in 1868 and commenced the practice of medicine. His skill and talent soon give him a lucrative practice. He leaves a wife and two interesting children, a large circle of kindred and a host of friends to mourn his loss.- Homer Guardian. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, October 9, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 DIED At the residence of her mother, in the city of Monroe, On Sunday, Sept. 30, 1883, Callie Marie Bres, In the twentieth year of her age. Heaven never sends a sharper blow on this wicked world, than when a bright young girl, just entering into womanhood, with all her wealth of innocence, grace, beauty and loveliness, is snatched away by the cruel hand of death, in spite of all the tears, prayers and agonizing efforts of her sorrowing friends and relatives! Such a blow we have had in the death of charming little Callie Bres. Pure as the fragrance of the flowers she loved, beautuous (sic) as the dream of her innocent, happy life, gay and joyous as the sunbeams that danced in gladness around her, she is suddenly stricken down. Her home is left desolate. Her mother's, her sister's and her brother's hearts are crushed to the earth, and those who loved and prized her as passing fair and beautiful, are left to mourn for one, a loss to all time, a priceless gain tot he infinite ages of Eternity, and "Thus her memory, like some lofty height, Kept alive in our hearts, will improve them, For worth shall look fairer, and truth more bright, When we think how she lived, but to love them!" A.F. The Daily Telegraph Thursday, October 11, 1883 Page 1, Column 2 News By Telegraph BASTROP, LA. J.M. Turpin, Postmaster at Bastrop, Found Dead in Bed. [Special to the Daily Telegraph.] Mr. J.M. Turpin, Postmaster at Bastrop was found dead in his bed this morning, Oct. 11. It is thought he took an overdose of chlodriat through mistake. He was alone at home, his wife being in Louisville, Ky. The Daily Telegraph Friday, October 19, 1883 Page 4, Column 1 Death of Mrs. B. Silbernagel Mrs. Clara Silbernagel, wife of B. Silberngel, Sr., died this morning. Her remains will be carried to Monroe tomorrow for interment. The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, October 24, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 We regret to announce the death at Trenton, of Mrs. M.H. Parker, which occurred at 8 o'clock last night. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m., to-day from the family residence, thence to Hasley Cemetary (sic). The Daily Telegraph Thursday, October 25, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Dr. Sandell, died at the family residence in this city yesterday evening. She had been in bad health for some time. The TELEGRAPH extends its sincerest sympathy to the bereaved husband and motherless children in their sad bereavement. The Daily Telegraph Friday, October 26, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Yesterday evening all that was mortal of Mrs. Adelia Beauchamp Sandel was laid away to take the "sleep that knows no wakening" in the Monroe Cemetery. As stated in a brief notice of her demise yesterday morning she had been a sufferer for no short while, and no doubt death was a welcome relief to her. In fact, we are informed, she contemplated the approach of the fell destroyer with calm serenity and Christian fortitude, giving minute details as to the carrying out of her last wishes. Many sorrowing friends followed her remains to the grave to pay their last tribute to a truly good and pious woman. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, October 27, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 A sad case of suffering and death occurred in Hart's Addition Thursday in person of a young man by the name of the Rearding, who but recently emigrated, with a young wife, to this country from Ireland. We are informed that he was an industrious, well deserving young man, and had been employed at the Railroad Machine Shops here for the past three monts (sic) prior to his sickness. We do not know that it is a fact, but it is more than probable that the expenses attending his sickness and burial have left his young widow, who is an absolute stranger here in a strange land, in needy circumstances. She is an intelligent young woman and intends going back to her home and friends in the Emeral (sic) Isle, and if she needs any assistance, those who are charitably disposed can do an act of great kindness in befriending her. It would do no harm for the good women of Monroe to inquire into the matter. The Daily Telegraph Thursday, November 1, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Derritt B. Sandford, who has been in declining health several months, died early this morning at his residence in this parish, one mile below Logtown. Mr. Sanford had passed by more than two years his three score and ten, was a native of Tennessee, but a citizen of this parish for more than 40 years. His remains will be interred to-day at Faulk's Chapel. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, November 6, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. And Mrs. M.J. Waldenberg, burried (sic) their infant child yesterday evening. Its death must have been very sudden as Mr. Waldenberg left town only the day before. The TELEGRAPH extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, November 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Nicetta Maria Dinkgrave died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. I.B. White, in this city, on the morning of the 6th inst., in the 60th year of her age. She had been in feeble health for several years and although her death was not unexpected it was a severe shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Dinkgrave was postmistress of Monroe for a number of years and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew her. She was buried yesterday evening in the old cemetery in the presence of her sorrowing relatives and many friends. The Daily Telegraph Sunday, November 11, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 NICETTA MARIA DINKGRAVE. DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1883 Sanctus! Sanctus! Cried the angels, Sanctus! Sang a man of God: And the gates of Heaven opened, To admit her to reward. Soft the echoes floated downward, Sanctus! Sanctus! From the skies; And I caught a glimpse of Heaven, Where the pure and hold dwell, Full of childhood's sweet emotions, And the soul that never dies. Resignation! Draw thy mantle Over our stricken hearts; Faith! Thou tender guide of humans, Let us place our hands in thine; Lead us to the Heavenly portals Where love's fairest flowers twine, Safe within the gates of amber Where they softly swing ajar, Lives our mother, good and holy- Heaven seemeth not so far, Since our mother thus hath wandered Where the blessed angels are. Sanctus! Sanctus! Through the twilight, Floats the burden of their strain, And, altho, our hearts are heavy With a wild tumultuous pain, We shall see her who loved us, When the gates swing out again. J.H.D. The Daily Telegraph Sunday, November 11, 1883 Page 3, Column 3 DEATH OF Wm. F. BEHEN. We are in receipt of the following letter announcing the death of Wm F. Behen, Esq., which sad event took place at Woodville, La., on the 6th. Inst. Mr. Behen was for a long time a resident of this city and had many friends here who will sincerely regret to learn of his death: WOODVILLE, LA., Nov. 8, 1883. Editor Telegraph: On the night of the 6th inst., Wm F. Behen, formerly of Monroe, died suddenly in a store at this place. He came here some weeks ago and was engaged in photography. An inquest was held and death was thought to have been produced by an over-dose of morphine. His remains were buried to-day at the Wesley Chapel camp ground. Mr. Behen, by his afable (sic) manner and obliging disposition, made many friends in our little town and his loss is sincerely regretted by all who knew him. Respectfully A.DeSe(ay). The Daily Telegraph Thursday, November 15, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 In Memoriam. DIED.-At Woodville, La., on the night of the 6th inst., WILLIAM F. BEHAN, in his 39th year. A meeting of the citizens of Woodville was held at the office of Dr. DeSeay, at which B.F. Hinton acted as chairman and Alphonse DeSeay was secretary. Dr. DeSeay being called upon, addressed the meeting, refering (sic) to the deceased in warm terms as a friend and any upright, qualified business gentleman. On motion a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. The committee reported the following, which was unanimously adopted, to-wit: Whereas, Prof. W.F. Behan, has passed from among us to the great beyond, and, Whereas, By his kindly course and gentleness of manners he endeared himself to all who knew him; therefore be it Resolved, By the citizens of Woodville, in memorial meeting assembled: 1st. That by the death of Prof. Behan, Society has lost an amiable, refined and cultured member. The country a good citizen, and his family that which is irreparable-husband and father. 2d. That we extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy, and unite with, them in mourning the loss of one who was dear to us all. 3d. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the OUACHITA TELEGRAPH, with request that some be published, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased friend. B.F. HINTON, Pres. ALPHONSE DESEAY., Sec'y. # # #