Obits: The Daily Telegraph 1886 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 Saturday, January 2, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Death of Mrs. E. Frost. We, with deep regret, and a profound feeling of sympathy for the bereaved children, announce the death of Mrs. Frost, relict of the late Daniel L. Frost, which occurred at about 11 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Frost was a good christian; a charitable lady and a loving mother-and, the writer, can well understand, from experience, the sad plight and situation of the orphaned children, to whom we extend our heartfealt (sic) sympathies in a bereavement of which they are not yet fully conscious. The Daily Telegraph Friday, January 22, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Dr. W.C. Carr, a well known physician of Union parish, died at his home, two miles distant from Farmerville, last Monday. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, January 23, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Dr. Thomas J. Harper, aged 83 years, died in Vicksburg on the 18th. He was a nephew of Gen. Winfield Scott, and was one of the oldest Masons in the State. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, January 23, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Mollie D. Henderson, wife of Mr. D. Henderson, died at the family residence on Grammont street at 1 o'clock a.m. this morning. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, January 30, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 It is with sincere regret that we are compelled to notice the death of Thos. Naughton, Sr., which occurred at 3 o'clock this evening. Mr. Naughton had been a resident of this city for the past 34 years. The Daily Telegraph Monday, February 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 We extend our sympathies to Mr. And Mrs. J.D. Oakley in the loss of their youngest child Frank Roe, who died at the family residence in this city Saturday and was buried yesterday. The Daily Telegraph Monday, February 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 The remains of the late Thos. Naughton, Sr., whom we mentioned in our edition of Saturday as having departed this life, were followed to their last resting place yesterday by a large concourse of our citizens. His remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery. Father Enaut paid a glowing tribute to his memory from the pulpit. Thus one by one our old citizens are leaving this mundane sphere, and, let us hope, that those who have gone before have found the haven of rest on "that beautiful shore," where we may all meet in the bye and bye. The Daily Telegraph Monday, February 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 DIED. Of pheumonia (sic), in this city January 30th., 1886, Frank Roe, youngest son of James D. and Mary C. Oakley, aged 1 year 8 months and 27 days. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, February 2, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 OBITUARY DIED-In this city Saturday January 30th., 1886. THOMAS NAUGHTON, Sr. The subject of this notice was born at Tuam, Gallway county, Ireland, September 17th., 1832. He emigrated to the United States when but 16 years of age, arriving at New Orleans in the spring of 1848 where he remained nearly four years. Leaving that city for Monroe in 1852, arriving here February 1st., of that year and remaining at his choosen home until his death. He was, years back keeper of the Ouachita Parish jail and was at one time (a) member of the city council when the Editor was the mayor of this city. He had also at one time an extensive tin smithery here and at Trenton, but met with reverses. He was also an exempt fireman, being one of the leading spirits of its organization in the year 1866. He joined the Catholic Knights of America and died gloryfying (sic) God. Such in brief is the history of an old citizen who identified himself with the interests of Monroe and who took pride in her material advancement. The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, February 2, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 DIED At the family residence, Gordon's Station this parish, February, 1st., 1886-GEORGIE GORDON, age 9 years and 7 months, daughter of the late W.R. Gordon and Katie Whited. The Daily Telegraph Monday, February 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Annieretta Williams, mother of Mrs. M.L. Meredith and Mrs. D.G. Trousdale died this morning at the ripe old age of 73 years. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning to the Monroe cemetery. The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 May Josephine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Grady, died yesterday at the home of her parents on Island DeSiard, this parish, aged 16 years. Miss Grady, was a native of this city and was quite a charming young lady. The writer knew her from her childhood and can sympathise (sic) with the parents in their bereavement. The funeral took place this evening from the Catholic church to the Catholic cemetery. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, March 6, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Capt. Fred A. Blanks died at his residence in New Orleans at 10:15 o'clock last night. The Daily Telegraph Sunday, March 8, 1886 Page 4, Column 1 DEATH OF CAPT. FRED A. BLANKS N.O. Picayune March 6. The sad intelligence of the death of Capt. Fred A. Blanks, which occurred at 10:15 o'clock last night, will be received with profound sorrow by all who knew him. The immediate cause of his death was inflammatory rheumatism, with which he had been a sufferer for several years. About ten days ago he was taken with an unusually severe attack of the disease, and continued to grow worse daily, and on Thursday he partly lost consciousness and remained in that condition until his spirit took flight to the shore beyond. Capt. Blanks was born in Lowndes county, Ala., in 1833, and at the age of seven years came to this city with his father, sister and brothers. After remaining here a short time the family removed to Columbia, Caldwell parish, La., then a mere settlement, and Fred Blanks was placed in a private school in the village to prepare himself for college. This school he attended until he was about sixteen, when he was sent to the Centenary College at Jackson, La., where he remained for three sessions. Leaving college, he returned to Columbia, and went into the mercantile business with his father Mr. R.A. Blanks, in which he continued up to the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Twelfth Louisiana Regiment, and was appointed First Lieutenant of the Caldwell Invincibles (sic). He served as a soldier with credit to himself and his company for one year, and then resigned and returned to his home in Columbia, where he was made enrolling officer for the parish. He was afterwards elected to the Legislature, and made a most faithful representative of the people of Caldwell parish. At the close of the war he again entered the merchantile (sic) business in Columbia, and continued in it until 1867. In that year he commenced his steamboat life by purchasing an interest in the steamer Ouachita Belle from his brother, Capt. J. W. Blanks, who had been on the river for several years. Capt. Blanks succeeded as a steamboatman from the start, and during his career as such made quite a snug fortune. He obtained his first license as captain in 1871, and afterwards comanded the steamers Ouachita Belle, Idaho, Tallaquah, Lottawana, Ruth, Vicksburg, Bannock City, Bastrop, Fred. A. Blanks, H. Hanna Blanks, John H. Hanna, and a number of others. Of a majority of the above named boats he was the principal owner. About twelve years ago the Ouachita River Line was formed with Capt. J.W. Blanks as President, and the following year Capt. Fred A. Blanks was elected as its head. Following the Ouachita River Consolidated Line about five years ago. Capt. Fred Blanks, was also elected President of this concern and held the position up to the time of his death. Capt. Blanks married when about 20 years of age, the lady of his choice being Miss Zenobia Oliver, a stepdaughter of Mr. N. M. Davis, a Baptist minister of Memphis. To them one child was born, but died at the age of four years. The deceased had been a resident of this city for a number of years, and being of liberal views, was ever ready to lend his assistance in improvements which were for the public good. He was always noted for his sterling qualities and acts of charity, and his loss will not only be mourned by his family and friends in this city, but by the people of the entire Ouachita Valley. His benevolence and unselfishness may be inferred from the fact that he adopted at different times eleven children, all of whom are now of age except three-two boys and a girl, the eldest being 14 years old. No man was more universally beloved and respected than "Capt. Fred," as he was famillarly (sic) called, and his memory will long live in the heart of those who knew him. The deceased was a Master Mason in good standing. He leaves a wife, the children above named and two brothers. The Daily Telegraph Thursday, March 18, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Col. C.A. Thornton, 73 years of age, and who had resided in Rapides parish for nearly 50 years, died at Alexandria Monday last of paralysis. He was a respected citizen and leaves many relations. The Daily Telegraph Thursday, March 25, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Dr. S.M. Webb died at his home at Minden yesterday. Dr. Webb was known by many of our citizens who sympathize with the family in their bereavement. The Daily Telegraph Saturday, March 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 The funeral of Mr. Wm. H. Carkeet, who died at his residence in this city at 4:20 o'clock yesterday evening will take place from the family residence at 5 o'clock this evening, under the auspices of the Knights of Labor. Mr. Carkeet was a resident of this city for some years past. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The Daily Telegraph Monday, April 5, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 There were two deaths in Trenton last week from spinal meningetes (sic) the victims being brothers by the name of Jones. They died within twenty-four hours of each other. The Daily Telegraph Monday, April 12, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Widow Elizabeth Roder, grandmother of Mrs. A.J. Keller of this city, died at her residence in New Orleans last Friday, at the ripe old age of 76 years. The Daily Telegraph Thursday, April 15, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Frank Myar, who had been confined to his bed for four weeks, with pneumonia, died, at his home here at 7 o'clock, last Thursday morning. Frank Myar was an industrious, inoffensive man, and was probably a greater enemy to himself than could be found in the person of any who know him. His family have our sympathy in their bereavement.-Camden, Ark. Beacon. The subject of the above was well known in this city, where for years he was engaged in the bakery and grocery business. He married here some years ago an aunt of the present publisher of this paper who preceeded (sic) him to the grave about 10 years ago. The Daily Telegraph Friday, April 16, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Fleming Noble, aged 76 years, died at the residence of Mrs. Annie Guthrie in Ruston at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning. The remains were taken to Alto, Richland parish, for interment, the Rev. Dr. White of the Methodist Church officiating. The Daily Telegraph Monday, April 19, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.L. Kaliski is in receipt of a letter giving the unwelcome tidings of the death of his brother David at his home in Posen, Europe, aged 45 years. The Daily Telegraph Friday, April 23, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 Capt. Frank Keeling died Monday night at his home, in this city, aged 77 years. Capt. Keeling commenced steamboating in the thirties as engineer upon the Boneta, Alabama and Columbus. The veteran engineer, G.W. Berry, who is still in active service, was also engineer on the Columbus with Capt. Keeling in 1838 and 1839. During the fifties he owned and commanded the steamers Cora, Bouisa, Paul Jones, Frank Keeling, Jr., and several others in the New Orleans and Camden trade. After the war he steamboated for a few seasons on the steamers Judge Fletcher and Lottawana. He retired from the river in 1878, since which time he has been engaged in no kind of business on account of impaired health. Capt. Keeling was of a kind and generous disposition, and was held in high esteem by al who knew him. The flags of the steamboats were at half-mast yesterday out of respect to his memory.- N.O. Democrat The Daily Telegraph Saturday, April 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Ben McFarland, at one time publisher of the Morehouse Clarion and late Mayor of Bastrop, died Thursday evening and was buried at Bastrop yesterday. The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, April 28, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. W.W. Patrick, a prominent citizen of Forksville, this parish, and a member of the Police Jury from that, the Sixth Ward of the parish, died at his residence at 4 o'clock this morning. Mr. Patrick was in his official capacity attentive to the wants of his constituents and was withal a good citizen and a pleasant and agreeable gentleman. The Daily Telegraph Friday, May 7, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Prof. W.C. Jack, father of Hon. Wm. H. Jack, died at his home in Natchitoches, La., last Tuesday aged 77 years. A large number of relatives both in this State and Arkansas survive him to mourn his demise. He was a ripe scholar and a noble Christian gentleman. The Daily Telegraph Friday, May 14, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 *Note: The newspaper was badly torn at this obituary* ()e St. John, aged 12 years, son () and A.E. Sauders, died at ()ly residence in this city last () was buried this evening. The Daily Telegraph Friday, May 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 We regret to announce to-day the death of a highly esteemed citizen of our neighboring town of Trenton, Mrs. Eliza Moore, wife of our friend Mr. Jethre Moore. Mrs. Moore was aged 68 years, 8 months and 16 days. The funeral took place this evening from the family residence in Trenton to the Hasley cemetery. The Daily Telegraph Friday, June 4, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. J.W. Mitchell of West Monroe, who went to Montcalm, Bienville parish, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Arthur, returned yesterday. Mrs. Arthur was the grand-mother of Mr. Mitchell and a sister of Daniel McNair, a prominent Presbyterian minister of New Orleans. Mrs. Arthur died last Wednesday at the ripe old age of 75 years. She was very pious and was a member of the Presbyterian church for 60 years. Her remains were interred yesterday in the family graveyard at Montcalm. The Daily Telegraph Monday, June 7, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Our sympathies are extended to mr. and Mrs. Van Logan in the loss of their little baby girl, Marguerite, not yet a year and a half old, who passed away in its innocence Saturday evening after a brief serious illness caused by teething and whooping cough. The Daily Telegraph Friday, July 2, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 Johnny, the four year old son of Mr. T. Stack, died early this morning and another child of this gentleman is quite low, and may not recover, though there are hopes still entertained which we trust will be realized. # # #