Obits: Monroe Bulletin 1883 , 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! ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If you are searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. 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 The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 3, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 H.Titus Wimberly, an old and respected citizen of this parish, died last Saturday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 3, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 James LaBaum, son of H. LaBaum died last week. Mr. LaBaum had hardly reached his majority. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 3, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 John Mack Killed Joe Davis in the Island Saturday night. Both men are colored. Davis was stealing Mack's cotton, when Mack presented Davis with a load of buckshot. It was well deserved and a well paid New Year's gift. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 17, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Wm. Oliver, wife of Capt. Wm. Oliver, secretary and treasurer of the Wesson Mills, died at the residence in Wesson, Miss., Wednesday, 10th inst. Mrs. Oliver had many friends in Trenton who will share her husband's grief. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 17, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 C. McCullough Killed. Last Wednesday between 4 and 5 o'clock p.m., a sharp explosion attracted the notice of persons on Grand street, and rapidly thereafter it was passed from mouth to mouth that L.D. McLain had shot and killed C. McCullough in front of Keller's saloon. It was true. The inquest developed the following facts: Mr. Mitchner, one of McLain's managers, had drawn an order in favor of McCullough on McLain. McCullough, after inquiring of several parties if they had seen McLain, finally found him in conversation with Mr. Green Dunn in front of Keller's. McCullough walked up to them and asked McLain if he was going to pay that money. McLain said he would, but was very busy then, but if he would meet him at the bank in the morning at 9 o'clock he would pay him. McCullough declared he would take the order back to Mitchner. McLain repeated that he would payit next morning. McCullough persisted in his determination to go back to Mitchner with it. McLain said, "Well, carry it back to him then." McCullough then said to McLain: "You are acting the damn rascal with me," and put his hand in his pocket and started towards McLain; McLain drew his pistol. McCullough closed upon him. Green Dunn interfered and separated them. During this time McLain had not attempted to shoot. They still continued talking, McCullough advanced upon McLain again. McCullough struck McLain in the face; McLain struck at McCullough with his pistol without effect. McLain tried to keep McCullough off with his left hand. McCullough seized it and pressed him back towards the ditch. McLain leveled his pistol at McCullough and fired. The ball took effect in the right eye and going through the brain coming out of the back of his head. Death was instantaneous. McLain was arrested. Judge Richardson made a preliminary examination on Friday and released McLain on $5,000 bond. The tragedy is universally deplored. Both men stood high in the community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 24, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Ex-Judge Richard W. Turner, of Bossier Parish, died at his residence in Bellevue on the 19th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 31, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Just as we are going to press we are informed that the young and lovely wife of F.G. Hudson, Esq., died at the residence in Rayville last Monday night. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Rube Phillips, an old and valued citizen of Morehouse parish, died at his residence on the Bon Idee last Thursday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Judge Robert J. Caldwell died at Columbia on the 2d and was buried at Monroe on the 3d inst. He leaves a wife and two married daughters. He was a hard student, an elegant writer and a profound lawyer. He has unpublished treatises on the Civil Code and Code of Practice, on the Grenier plan, that if ever published will recommend themselves to the profession for accuracy of reference and scope of research. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 14, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Eliza Gaddis, late of Monroe, died at Del Rio Texas, on the 25th of January, 1883, of consumption. She leaves a husband, four children and a multitude of friends to mourn her loss. As a contributor to the press she was well known under various nom de plumes, and enlisted readers by her thoughts and the language of communication. Her trials were many-she supported them with heroism. Her spirit was unconquerable, her body failed, and the true, the good and the just sought rest in the bosom of her God. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 21, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 James Edward Andre, father-in-law of Mr. Wm. Embling, died on the 15th inst., aged 79 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 28, 1883 Page 2, Column 5 IN MEMORIAM. We sincerely mourn the early death of our loved classmate, MARY S. RICHARDSON, daughter of Col. Robt. Richardson of this place. Mary was born August 21st, 1868, and died February 20th, 1883. She was a sweet, gentle, kind and forgiving classmate. She died, as the Christian child only can die, trusting in the merits of the all-atoning blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. We miss her in the school-room and on the play ground, in our evening strolls and pleasant associations; but we rejoice to know that she is with the Great Teacher, a pupil at His feet learning the beautiful lessons of Heaven in companionship with the pure and the good. We will emulate her virtues and go to her after a while, for she cannot come back to us. Mary has found the sweet, sweet rest, Upon our Savior's loving breast; There free from sorrow, sin and pain, With the pure and Christ she'll ever reign. Beulah Enssminger, Juanita McGuire, Lula Preston, Ida Jowers, Florine Chambliss, Mattie Newman, Stella Conner, Mollie Hanna, Margarett Garrett, Eugenia Jowers, Mina Shultz, Lena Kern, Rosa Smith The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 28, 1883 Page 2, Column 5 OBITUARY. JAMES LaBAUM, the subject of this notice, was the son of Hypolite and Josephine LaBaum. He was born March 6th, 1861, and died at home December 28th, 1882, aged 21 years eight months and 22 days. Jimmie, as he was familiarly called, was a young man of promise. He was his father's great stay, attending to his business with great punctuality and care. He united with the Baptist church in the year 1878, and although he was led astray in a measure, he never ceased to believe in Christ as his Savior. His illness was severe and painful. When spoken to about his future, just before his death, he said he was "more than willing to die; that he had made all his preparations to meet his God." He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his death. May we all meet him in the better land, where death and sin are both unknown. "A friend whom we loved has departed, A soul pure and noble has fled. Ah! One who was brave and true-hearted, Now rests in the home of the dead! The flowers of hope that were dearest, Were blighted by death's icy breath, And he, to whom honor was nearest, Was robbed of his triumph by death. Though the blossoms are withered and faded, we placed on his proud, manly breast; Tho' his grave by the willow is shaded, We'll think of the loved one at rest. Under the violets pearly with dew, Under the hyacinth fragrant and blue, Under the stars of the blue azure sky, His body at rest, his spirit on high." A FRIEND. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 28, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Saluda C. Chapman died on February 18th, in St. Joseph, Mo., after a short illness of about a week. Mrs. Chapman was a native of Clinton, La., where she was born Dec. 26, 1826. She was a resident of Monroe for several years, and was universally loved and respected. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church and had been a devoted Christian for thirty years. She leaves six children, two of whom, R.B. Chapman and Mrs. F.E. Bowman are residents of this parish. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 28, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. William E. Embling, son of William and Emma Embling, died on the 25th inst., in the 21st year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 The remains of Ethan Fowler of Richland parish, were interred in the Monroe Cemetery last Wednesday. Mr. Fowler was well known in this community and universally respected. He was about 65 years old, and leaves a wife to remember the virtues of a devoted husband. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. L.W. Surghnor, an estimable gentleman, died from an affection of the throat Monday morning. He was buried Tuesday with Masonic honors, the Knights of Pythias and Ouachita Fire Company also participating in the last sad rites. He leaves a large family. His intense and protracted sufferings were borne with great patience and resignation. Deceased was for a short time clerk of the District Court, and only resigned as Parish Treasurer two weeks ago. In his official capacities he was competent and honest. As a citizen he pursued his way making friends. All the business men in the city closed their doors during the funeral. Mr. Surghnor was only 49 years old. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. A.G. Breard, a native of Monroe, La., and one of our most prosperous planters and merchants, after suffering with Bright's disease for more than a year, died at his residence at 10 a.m. yesterday. Mr. Breard was our oldest native citizen. His life was free from contention, his dealings were cash and his name has seldom appeared on the docket as plantiff or defendant. He was one of the wealthiest men in the parish, and leaves three sons to perpetuate his name. He had reached the ripe age of 72 years, and gave up worldly cares with the good opinion of all who knew him. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 3 IN MEMORIAM. Laid down to sleep in the 15th year of her age, on the 20th February, 1883, in the city of Monroe, MARY S., daughter of Col. R. and the late Mrs. Fannie G. Richardson. While the Christian heart will ever bow with reverence to the message of Him who calls the loved and endeared away, or loss, not theirs, makes or sorrow and grief deep and sore. But while the form lies sleeping, and the lips that so often have spoken words of love and tenderness and cheer, are hushed, the voice so gentle and bright and true will speak on and on to us. It may seem hard to trace the hand of the All-Wise in the decree that has cast a shadow o'er the happy, cheerful home, but while tears are flowing from hearts that loved her here let us not too much grieve that she heard the summons which called her away to be greeted by that mother who has gone on before. Endowed by God with a nature of unusual loveliness she moved through the circle of friends, impressing them with the gentle graces of her character, still winning a loving tenderness from those of older years. But in the home circle, where true graces are brightest, she shed by her thoughtfulness; her gentleness and affection which make her a beacon of comfort and gladness, and her absence has left an aching void long, long to be felt. Plucked like a flower ere it was full blown, yet in its loveliness it will grace with rarer beauty the home whither the bright young spirit has been borne. Spirit of a sweet and noble young life, we would not call you back, though hearts long, long must miss you in the school where daily you met and won; in the Sunday School which you loved and where you will greet us no more; in the home where your motherly tenderness for a motherless brother made your young girlhood beautiful and lovely, will your name and your fair young life long, long be cherished. Sleep on in your quiet bed where your mother church has laid you, and upon that bed will tender hearts and loving kindred bring their fragrant offerings of affection and remembrance. Sleep on till when the long night is passed and the dawn of the eternal day has come, your gentle and loving spirit shall claim that form now sleeping from which none ever wake to weep. R. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 14, 1883 Page 2, Column 5 IN MEMORIAM. Brother LLOYD W. SURGHNOR was born in Leesburg, Va., Sept. 12, 1833; removed to Montgomery, Texas, in 1855, and was married to Miss Mattie F. Joyner April 20th, 1858; served through the late war in the Southern army; then removed to Monroe, La., and died peacefully March 5, 1883, at a quarter past seven in the morning. His funeral obesequies were held at the Methodist church at 10 a.m., March 6th, and so highly was he esteemed that not only the members of the church and of the fraternities of Masons, Knights of Pythias and Firemen, but the citizens en masse closed their stores and offices and shops to do him honor. He was a quiet, unobtrusive, honest citizen. ‘Twas not that he had held high position or was possessed of wealth, but that he was a worthy man that led to the unusual demonstrations of respect given by his fellow-citizens. He was an active working member of the Methodist church in early life in Washington City, D.C. Rejoined the church of his choice in Texas, and although he had not transferred his membership to the church at this place, he was its liberal supporter and an earnest believer in its doctrines and polity through his entire life. I was with him often during his long protracted illness and suffering, often conversed with him about his soul and its future. He always calmly declared his trust for salvation to be in the allatoning merits of the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus christ. It was my privilege to see him breathe his last and to close his eyes in death. Almost without a struggle he fell asleep in the arms of our Lord. The family appreciate the high respect the community have shown to the deceased husband and father. The community sincerely sympathise with the bereaved family. Thus has passed from our midst one honored and beloved in every place and station of life. Sweetly sleep thou wearied one, In the earth beneath the sun; May sweet zephyrs sing for thee While you sleep so silently. May the stars their vigils keep O'er the turf ‘neath which you sleep; And angel watcheres from above, Stoop, imprint the kiss of love. Waiting for the call of peace, Which death's bondage will release; May hope's bright star above thee shine With its light in Christ divine. Till fruition's sun arise, Dispell the night, light-up thy skies, And shouting seraphys from on high Bid thee rise and upward fly. May the beauteous pearly gate Stand ajar and for thee wait Till Christ descend and bid thee come To His bosom as thy home. B.F. WHITE. NOTES: Resolutions of Respect: Hall Ouachita Fire Col, No.1: The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 14, 1883, Page 2, Column 5 and Knights of Pythias: The Monroe Bulletin, Wednesday, March 28, 1883, Page 3, Column 2. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 14, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Dr. W. Thomas Jordan, aged 49 years, a resident of Richland parish, died at the Ouachita House on the 11th inst. The Knights of Pythias took charge of the remains and interred them in the Monroe Cemetery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 21, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 J. Newton Pitts, Clerk of the District Court for Richland Parish, died of pneumonia on the 14th instant. Mr. Pitts was a competent officer and a most excellent gentleman. J.S. Summerlin was appointed Clerk to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Pitts. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 28, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps, wife of James F. Phelps, formerly of New Orleans, died last Monday night. She had been an invalid for several years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 4, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Terrible Affray in Rayville. In the ward expression of opinion for recommendation for appointment of a District clerk to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of J.N. Pitts, a quarrel between Moses Jones and Nick Collns resulted in Collins killing Jones and Collins being killed by some bystander to prevent his escape. Jones was a good citizen and the junior partener in the commercial firm of Jones & Son. He leaves a wife and two or three children. Mr. Collins also leaved a wife and several childeren. John S. Sumerlin, in trying to separate the parties, was cut in the hand but not seriously wounded. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 4, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 James D. Howell. In the death of this good citizen, on the 29th ult., Morehouse parish has sustained an irreparable loss. For years he has complained of pulmonary disease, and has retarded its progress by several trips to San Antonio. He was about sixty years old. He leaves a wife and child and three step-children. His fortune is large and unincumbered, and if prudently managed, will make them all rich. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 4, 1883 Page 2, Column 5 A negro boy by the name of Antoine, and aged about sixteen years, shot and killed his mother in Vermillion parish, last week. The woman and her son Antoine had an altercation, when another son interferred and separated them. The boy Antoine then ran into the house and procured a shot gun, and fired the fatal shot before any one could prevent the murderous deed. The boy was lodged in jail at Abbeville. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 11, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Gov. McEnery has signed the death warrant of Robt. Butler, convicted of the murder of Geo. Bencey, in the parish of Caldwell, last summer. The execution is to take place May 4, 1883. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 11, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 In Baton Rouge, Wednesday evening, W.T. Sanford, broker, and W.A. LeSueur, proprietor of the Capitolian-Advocate, became engaged in a difficulty, which culminated in LeSueur being shot through the head and killed. The affair is sadly regretted, as the gentlemen are well connected and of high social standing. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 11, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Samuel W. Riley of Morehouse, a good citizen, died in Bastrop on the 3d inst. from a stroke of paralysis. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 18, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Judge Farmer's funeral took place Sunday evening at 4 o'clock from Grace Episcopal Church to the Monroe Cemetery. The church was filled with friends. Rev. Mr. Prosser officiated. The pall bearers were L.D. McLain, Dr. T.O. Brewer, W.G. Kennedy, Dr. T.Y. Aby, F.Y. Dabney, W.T. Atkins. The floral tribute was beautiful and plentiful. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 18, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Judge W.W. Farmer. Judge William Wood Farmer died at his residence in Monroe, at 3 o'clock a.m., last Saturday, the 14th of April. Life's fitful fever is over at the early age of 43 years and 15 days. Judge Farmer was the only son of ex-Gov. Farmer, and was born in Union parish on the 29th of March, 1840. He graduated at Centenary College in 1858 with first honors. He read law with Morrison & Purvis and was licensed by the Law College of New Orleans in 1861. The war found him an ardent sympathizer with the South, and he joined Dreux's battalion and served the first term of his enlistment as a private. In 1862 he was chosen captain of a company that became a part of Morrison's regiment. He was engaged in all the battles preceding the investment of Vicksburg and was among the prisoners of that memorable surrender. He formed a law partnership with Col. C.H. Morrison in 1865 and continued it with great success until Morrison died and his health failed in 1875. He was a member of (t)he lower House of the State Legislature in 1880 and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He was chosen by that assembly Judge of the Second Circuit and resigned. In 1881 he gave up the judgeship and resumed the practice of the law. Judge Farmer's mind was large, his perception quick and his reasoning bordered upon intuition. There was no plodding — a case stated was covered by an opinion. His reading was extensive, his memory tenacious and the collation of the authorities was all that was necessary to confirm his conclusion. He was honest and had a supreme contempt for Quirk, Gammon & Snap practice. Whenever a client had a case to make he found in Farmer a lawyer unremitting in his exertions to secure his rights. He never made an effort to mislead a court by suppressing evidence, garbling authorities or toadying his views to judges in private. He rested upon the law and the evidence as they were written and his urged them with a force that every adversary dreaded. As Judge of the Second Circuit he was laborious beyond his strength. He heard argument patiently, examined evidence closely, read authorities carefully and decided conscientiously. We have it from him that he made no law while in the ermine; that he was merely its interpreter, no matter at times of its distastefulness. Judge Farmer never married, and a name that will ever be remembered in Louisiana with honor is now extinct. His nearest relation is Farmer Morrison, a nephew and an orphan, a lad of eight years. "Gone forever! Such men always die too young; but their example lives after them, and so molds and shapes coming events that the order of affairs is tending ever to a higher and a more just public control, is carving a pathway through the darkness of the past to a brighter, more hopeful and peaceful future. In losing him the State has lost an able defender, and good men an admirer, and ourself one of the best of friends and the safest of advisers." NOTE: The same issue of the Monroe Bulletin has a Tribute of Respect for W.W. Farmer from the Monroe Bar (Page 2, Column 4) The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 25, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Unfortunate Farmerville. But a few weeks ago a fire destroyed the largest dry goods store in Farmerville. Mr. Stein, the owner, is absent trying to compromise the differences between him and the Underwriters before rebuilding. The walls were left standing, towering above contiguous buildings. Saturday evening last a tornado struck the town, the wall was blown down upon Glasson's saloon completely demolishing it. Five persons were in it. H.c. Glasson was killed, W.A. Darby had one leg broken and was otherwise seriously if not fatally injured, Marion Shultz was badly hurt, Thomas Dawson was fearfully bruised and F.Jones miraculously escaped unhurt. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 25, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Kate Ball, aged 24 years and 11 days, sister of Ed Ball, died at his residence on the 18th inst. She was buried at the Hasley Cemetery, near Trenton, on the 19th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 2, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. W.A. Darby, one of the sufferers in the Farmerville storm, died from the effects of his injuries. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 2, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Quite a sad death occurred in our town on the morning of the 27th in the person of a Mr. Chatham, who formerly lived near Gatesville, Texas. He had broken up his residence in that State to go to the balmier and more temperate skies of Florida, where he hoped that he might renew his lease on life. But the exposure incident to his overland trip to this point, together with advanced age, aggravated the disease with which he was prostrated, and he died therefrom. Those of his family who attended him will return to Texas. NOTE: The Monroe Bulletin, May 16, 1883, page 3, Column 2 reports that Chatham's family arrived safely back in Texas. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 2, 1883 Page 3, Column 3 Robert, about 7 years old, son of J.B. Garretson, fell into the river while playing on the margin and was drowned yesterday. The body was recovered. The community deeply sympathise with his family in this sudden and overwhelming affliction. NOTE: In the Monroe Bulletin, July 11, 1883 edition, page 3, column 2 there is an "IN MEMORIAM" poem dedicated to Robert Garretson. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 9, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Robert Butler Hanged. The John H. Hanna last Saturday had the body of Robt. Butler on board. Butler was hung at Columbia the day before. Relatives had it in charge and were carrying it ito Jackson parish for interment. Butler killed George Burris, Aug. 7, 1876, and fled and was captured in Dangerfield, Texas, in April, 1882. He was taken to Columbia and under the indictment of September, 1876, was convicted and sentenced to death in July, 1882. Pending an appeal he broke jail and returned to Dangerfield, Texas. He was re-arrested and en route to Columbia made his escape and returned to the vicinity of Dangerfield and was re-captured and successfully brought to Columbia by a Mr. Harris, who received $400 reward for his capture. Butler confessed his guilt on the gallows without any regret for the deed. He warned his hearers to take warning from his fate. He exulted in his capacity to baffle the officers in all the ordinary methods of securing prisoners and went to his death without fear or trembling. Had Butler been as good as he was brave his record would have been a credit to his family and an honor to his race. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 23, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Wm. F. Mitchell, an industrious and useful citizen, died on the 17th inst. In the 55 year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 13, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Benjamin F., youngest son of Fr. And Catherine Endom, died Thursday evening; aged two years and one month. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 20, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 A Mr. Worrell of Algiers, La., assistant engineer of the St. Francis Belle, shortly after eating his dinner on the 14th inst., sat chatting with his comrades, when suddenly he fell from his chair and in a few moments expired. Deceased leaves a young wife, having been married only about six months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 20, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Killing of Rev. J. Lane Borden. On the morning of the 16th inst. Rev. J.Lane Borden, President of the Mansfield Female College, was killed by Rev. B.T. Jenkins, Jr. Mr. Borden was accused of seducing a young lady friend of Mr. Jenkins. The weapon used was a revolver and fired five or six times. Borden was hit three times, in the leg, the breast and in the forehead. He survived the difficulty about two hours, but did not speak. Jenkins surrendered and was confined in jail. Borden leaves a wife and four or five children. NOTE: The Monroe Bulletin has several more articles about the "Mansfield Tragedy": Wednesday, June 27, 1883 Page 2, Column 5 Wednesday, July 4, 1883, Page 2, Column 1 Wednesday, February 6, 1884, Page 2, Column 1 The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 20, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ball buried Eddie, their infant son of eight months, Sunday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 20, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Hon. H.J. Hyams, editor of the West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, died of apoplexy at his residence, on the 10th inst., aged 55 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 27, 1883 Page 2, Column 6 Hon. H.N. Ogden, ex-Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, died suddenly of apoplexy in New Orleans on the 20th inst. Mr. Ogden came of a distinguished family and added justre to its name. He was only 43 years old, but was acknowledged to be one of the foremost lawyers at the New Orleans bar. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 27, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 It is currently reported here that the German, "white," who was unmercifully and murderously beaten by Pinkney Gritz a few weeks ago, has died from his wounds. Measures will doubtless be set on foot to verify the matter, and, if true, it will be a serious aggravation of an already dastardly crime. Swift punishment should be meted out to the perpetrator of this intended murder. NOTE: An account of the attempted murder can be found in the Wednesday, May 30, 1883 edition of the Monroe Bulletin, Page 3, Column 2. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 4, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Death of Judge Mayo. Judge Orin Mayo, senior Justice of the Second Circuit, died suddenly at Winnsboro last Monday evening, of heart disease. The Judge was well advanced in years, and had spent the greater part of his life in North Louisiana. Before the war he was Judge of the Catahoula District, and was universally credited with sincerity in the discharge of his duties. As a lawyer he stood high for safe counsel, untiring industry and good management. Upon the organization of the circuit system he was called from a good practice at Vidalia to re-assume the ermine. The unpopularity of the system was something to his disadvantage. He had the confidence of the people, and his rulings have been generally approved. It will be remembered that Judge W.W. Farmer was his associate. Both are dead— Farmer in the summer, Mayo in the winter of life. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 4, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Gilbert Brown, colored, employed at Downey's saw mill, fell in the river Saturday and was drowned. The body has not been recovered. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 4, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. W.T. Stamps died suddenly on the morning of the 1st of acute malarial dysentery. He was 71 years of age, and his prostration ws so rapid that he lived only a little more than 24 hours from the commencement of his attack. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 11, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Henderson Lee, colored, an escaped street convict, was hung by a mob in Morehouse parish last week. Lee was a bad man and generally distrusted. What he had done to bring upon himself so dreadful a punishment is not known. The precedent is bad, and if such a thing is ever justifiable, it should be done with the greatest circumspection. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 18, 1883 Page 2, Column 3 Col. Allen Green died at his residence in Lincoln parish on the 13th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 18, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Margaret Smith, wife of Mr. J.W. Smith, after a liegering (sic) and painful illness, died on Sunday night, aged 41 years and 3 months. Mrs. Smith was an exemplary woman, devoted wife and affectionate mother. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 18, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Robert T. Williams, a resident of the 4th ward, died last Thursday night. He was a native of North Carolina, and had attained the ripe age of 65 years, the greater part of which were spent in Ouachita parish happily with his family and quietly with his neighbors. He leaves three daughters and a multitude of friends to cherish his memory. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 8, 1883 Page 2, Column 4 Death of J. Henri Burch. (New Orleans Picayune.) The record of deaths in this city on Sunday, July 29th, embraced several personages. One of them was J. Henri Burch, a colored politician of considerable prominence. A native of Hartford, Conn., and well educated, he adopted the calling of a school teacher, and in 1868 he came to Louisiana where he pursued for a time his profession, under the auspices of the Freedmen's Bureau. He settled at Baton Rouge and conducted a weekly paper, the "Grand Era," and took an active part in politics. In 1870 he was a Republican member of the lower House of the State Legislature from West Baton Rouge parish, serving until 1874, when he became State Senator and served a term. In 1876 he was a Presidential Elector for the State, and took part in the canvass that placed Mr. Hayes in the White House. He subsequently was appointed Keeper of the United States Record at the Custom House, and held that place at the time of his death. The subject of this sketch gained quite a reputation for oratory, and his natural gifts in that direction were of no common order. He occupied a number of important positions in the masonic Order, and at the time of his death was Grand Commander of the Knights Templar. He leaves a wife, who was the widow of the late Lieut. Gov. Oscar J. Dunn. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 15, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Catherine Moran, mother-in-law of Mr. John L. Moore, died at his residence last Thursday morning, in the 66th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 15, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Arthur Levy, of the firm of Levy & Leyens, died on Saturday in the 28th year of his age. Mr. Levy was a German of fine business talent. His friendship was large, and Jew and Gentile were one in the last sad rites. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 15, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Davis Wimberly died at the residence of Mr. G.W. Morrison yesterday, after a painful illness of several months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 22, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. S.H. Gilbert died suddenly of congestion at Oak Ridge on the 20th inst. Mr. Gilbert was a clever gentleman and had many friends who will regret his untimely end. He was married a few months ago to Miss Sallie Richardson of this city. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 29, 1883 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, OLIVER AUGUSTAVE, son of Robert and Melissa Endom, on the 18th of August, 1883, after a long and painful illness; aged one year and eight months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 The infant son of Mr. Lewis D. Allen, Jr., died this morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. W.G. Dunn died Monday of swamp fever. She was an estimable lady, and her early death will be regretted by all who knew her. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 12, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 Gov. McEnery's infant son George died in Baton Rouge last Wednesday night. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 12, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Isidore Furmanski died last Saturday morning. Mr. Furmanski was a Polander and settled in Monroe four years ago. Our relations have been of the kindliest nature and we always found him full of honor. He was a member of many charitable and co-operative societies, and stood high in all of them. The Knights of Pythias and the Knights of Honor bore the remains to the grave. Mr. Furmanski leaves a wife, and in her sad bereavement she has the sympathy of an entire community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 19, 1883 Page 2, Column 3 Hon. Thos. Green Davidson, Representative from Livingston Parish, died Monday at Ponchatoula. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 19, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Death of D.B. Gunby. For more than a week the unequal struggle was continued by the science of the physician and the constitution and will of the man. Monday night at 11 o'clock the body gave up the ghost. D.B. Gunby was a prominent merchant of Monroe, respected for his probity, honored for his habits and valued for his business qualities. In two years he had established a reputation that was leading him to fortune. Last Spring his health failed. A journey to the coast was merely a temporary restoration. A return to duty was a return to sickness that harassed him in various forms and quick succession. Mr. Gunby was 28 years old, and leaves a father, mother, brothers and sisters and a multitude of friends to cherish his memory. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 26, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Minor Elmore, City Editor of the States, died last Thursday, at the early age of 25 years. The Picayune says: As a journalist, Minor Elmore was distinguished most of all for clear-headed common sense and a certain calmness of judgment which enabled him almost invariably to see and to seize hold of the important and essential facts of a situation, and to disregard those which were irrelevant or only incidental. The cast of his mind was eminently judicial, and in the discharge of his duties he appeared firm and and (sic) persistent rather than enthusiastic. After some years of useful employment on the Picayune he left it to connect himself with the New Orleans States, of which paper he became one of the proprietors, and of which he was city editor at the time of his death. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 3, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 The Farmerville Appeal says that on the 17th, a stranger rode up to the house of Mr. Patrick, who lives one mile south of Forksville, and asked if he could stop there several days. Being assured he could he came into the house and told Mrs. Patrick that he was very sick and wanted some medicine. Suddenly the stranger was taken with violent paroxysms. Soon Mr. P. and Dr. brooks arrived, and it was pronounced hydrophobia. The man died a few hours after the first paroxysm. On his person was found $105, cash, and receipts for money on deposit, also receipts for cattle he had left in various places. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 3, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Miss Callie Marie, youngest daughter of Mrs. M.A. Bres, after a painful and protracted illness, died Sunday morning, aged 20 years. Truly death sought a shining mark, and today the tabernacle of a cultivated mind, a lively wit, a beautiful person and a graceful carriage, was buried forever. Miss Bres was raised in Monroe, and form sprightly childhood to dignified maidenhood she won the love and admiration of old and young people. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 31, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Jas. Rearding, an industrious mechanic, died in this city Thursday morning; aged about 30 years. A few months ago, Mr. Rearding left Ireland with his young wife, and during the last three months has been employed in the Railroad shops. Poor fellow! His bright hopes for a happy and prosperous future in America were brought to an untimely end. Mrs. Rearding has no relatives this side of the ocean, and she will at once return to Ireland. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 31, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Adelia Sandel, after a protracted and painful illness, died Wednesday evening at 2 o'clock. It was our good fortune to be intimately acquainted with the deceased, and it is our pleasure to bear testimony to her excellence as friend, wife and mother. Her accomplishments fitted her for any society, and her amiability and modesty and natural grace of manner impressed every social circle. Her charity was limited only by her ability, and her greatest grief was that she could not relieve every needy and deserving person. Mrs. Sandel was a devoted Christian and communed with the Episcopalians. She left a husband, two sons of youthful age, and a sister to deplore a loss that time can assuage but that earth cannot compensate. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 7, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Col. E.B. Towne, an old and respected resident of Madison parish, died on the 2d. Col. Towne was a practical printer in early life, and worked at one time for Horace Greeley. Towne established the Madison Journal at Delta. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Nicetta Maria Dinkgrave, aged 60 years, died on the 6th inst. She had been an invalid for several years, and for months past was confined to her room. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. D.B. Sanford, an old and well-known citizen of this parish, died Wednesday at his home 15 miles below town. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 7, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 DIED, In Monroe, La., November 6, 1883, in the 60th year of her age, Mrs. NICETTA MARIA DINKGRAVE, nee Scarborough. New Orleans, New York, Washington and Richmond, Va., papers please copy. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 14, 1883 Page 1, Column 6 Desperado Killed. Special to the Times-Democrat.] VERNON, LA., Nov. 5. — The noted desperado and assassin, John Barnard, is no more. Sheriff Jones shot and killed him with a shot-gun yesterday evening at 7 o'clock, about seven miles west of this place, one of the buck-shot entering his eye, killing him instantly. Barnard is the man who has kept the community in a state of excitement for some time past. He was accused of killing several men, among the number being the lamented and very prominent citizen of this parish, W.B. McDonald, one of our best citizens. Among his last acts was the burning of the gin-house of his uncle, S.F. Barnard, for which he was confined in the parish prison awaiting his trial, and was turned loose by a mob of armed men from an adjoining parish. Since then he returned to this community, heavily armed, with two six-shooting pistols and a double-barrel shot-gun, bidding defiance to the sheriff and the citizens that opposed him. Quite recently he has been hunting the sheriff in the darkness of the night to kill him, having gone to his house several times for that purpose. The sheriff having been informed that he was about ten miles distant, armed himself with a double-barrel shot-gun and started alone in pursuit of him. Barnard ate supper at Mr. Stringer's, seven or eight miles west of here, and started for Vernon, Stringer telling him not to go, as the sheriff was prepared for him, and would kill him. Barnard remarked that he would go and exchange shots with him, and a short time after they met. Barnard commanded the sheriff to halt, at the same time cocking his gun to shoot, but the sheriff was too quick for him and shot first, killing him instantly. Barnard's double-barrel gun was found lying near him with one barrel cocked. A five- shooter, a bottle of whiskey and 25 cents in cash was found on his person. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 14, 1883 Page 2, Column 1 The Kate Townsend Will. On the 3rd inst. Travesville Sykes killed Kate Townsend, his mistress, in New Orleans. She owned a house of ill-fame on Basin street and was wealthy, having as much as $200,000 in her own right. Sykes' demand for money gave rise to the quarrel that culminated in the tragedy. HER WILL. "My name is Kate Townsend. I have no father or mother living, and have no forced heirs. I do hereby give and bequeath to Mr. Travesville Sykes, of this city, all the property, real and personal, which I may die possessed of, hereby constituting him my sole and universal legatee, and in case of death of said Travesville Sykes, I do hereby give and bequeath to Mrs. Stephen Sykes, his mother, and to all her children, all the property, real and personal, which I may die possessed of. I do further constitute and appoint the said Travesville Sykes my testamentary executor; and, finally, I revoke all wills or codicils which I may have heretofore made." The will is signed by Kate Townsend, E. Fulton, A. Robert, W.A. Bienvenue and A.E. Bienvenue, and bears date the 19th of September, 1872. The question now disturbing the legal mind of New Orleans is, can Sykes inherit from her? Civil Code, 1481: "Those who have lived together in open concubinage are incapable of making to each other, whether inter vivos or mortis causa, any donation of immovables; and if they make a donation of movables, it cannot exceed one-tenth part of the whole value of their estate." Those who afterwards marry are excepted from this rule. It is possible that Kate Townsend and Sykes were married, and if so, that incapacity fails. But there is another. Article 1559, Civil Code, reads that donations are liable to be revoked or dissolved for "the ingratitude of the donee." Art. 1560 says revocation on account of ingratitude can take place "if the donee has attempted to take the life of the donor." Article 1561 authorizes the suit for revocation by the heirs of the donor against the donee within a year after the death of the donor. Sykes has applied to the court to probate the will, and has gone so far as to mortgage a portion of the property to secure counsel to defend him against a charge of murder. It was a most shocking crime; the woman was stabbed with a large dirk knife nine times. Sykes' plea is self- defense, but his wounds are so trifling that a child could have inflicted or an infant borne them. If the law can be construed to excuse such a crime and reward such a criminal, then it will be high time to change it to something more consonant with the ideas of advanced civilication. NOTE: The Monroe Bulletin, Wednesday, February 6, 1884 page 2, column 1 says that Troisville Sykes was acquitted of the murder. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 14, 1883 Page 2, Column 4 Death of Judge A. DeBlanc. New Orleans States.) A telegraphic dispatch received in this city this morning announces the sad intelligence of the death of Judge Alcibiades DeBlanc, last night, at his residence in St. Martinsville, and that he will be buried at 5 o'clock this evening.. We have not the data at hand to write a sketch of this noble and distinguished son of Louisiana, but his name is a household word throughout the State, and his high character and many generous and genial qualities have made him generally beloved. His heroic conduct as the leader of the militia of his section against the roughs and thugs whom Kellogg sent to invade that portion of the State in the dark days of 1874, is part of the history of Louisiana and of the reconstruction era. Judge DeBlanc was appointed one of the Justices of the Supreme Court by Gov. Nicholls, who knew and appreciated the great attainments and high qualities of his friend. Judge DeBlanc was regarded as one of the ablest members and hardest workers of that able bench, and his unexpected death will send a thrill of sorrow over our whole State. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 21, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 The infant son of Judge Garrett died Saturday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 21, 1883 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, Sunday 18th November, 1883, FREDERICK SIMONTON, youngest child of Thomas A. and Jessie E. Garrett; aged 19 months and 13 days. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 28, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 I.B. White died at Kerrville, Texas, on the 18th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 28, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 John L. Meyer, an estimable citizen of this parish, died Wednesday night, in the 55th year of his age. Mr. Meyer was a hard-working mechanic and the proprietor of a sash and door factory. He leaves a wife and several minor children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 5, 1883 Page 2, Column 2 Richmond Stuart, colored, who murdered his wife in Caddo parish, last July, was hung in Shreveport on the 30th ult. The execution was witnessed by about 4000 people. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Capt. G. Press Work, a well known steamboatman on the Ouachita, died in New Orleans on the 25th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Rosa Floyd Dinkgrave, wife of John H. Dinkgrave, died yesterday evening of pneumonia. She was a young and estimable lady and her death will be regretted by all who knew her. Mrs. Dinkgrave leaves three children, the youngest only a few weeks old. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 The Grand Jury was held this week to investigate the killing of a negro man last Saturday on the outer edge of the parish by D.S. McFarland of Union parish. The particulars are conflictingly reported, and until the Grand Jury takes action it is probably best not to repeat any of them. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 5, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Julia A. Walker, wife of Ruffin B. Walker, died Tuesday evening; aged 28 years. Mrs. Walker has been an invalid for several months, and endured her trials with Christian resignation. During her short residence in Monroe she gained the sympathy and esteem of all who made her acquaintance. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 25, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. P.A. Vinson, in the 54th year of her age, died Monday morning. Her sufferings were long and painful but borne with fortitude and Christian resignation. She leaves four sons and three daughters, all grown, to mourn her loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 25, 1883 Page 3, Column 1 Murder of N.R. Milling. On the 18th inst., about 5 p.m., Mr. N.R. Milling, assistant manager on the Magenta plantion on the Bayou DeSiard, was shot and killed by King Hill, colored. Hill had been intermeddling with the labor of the place, and had been warned to sesist and keep off of the premises or suffer the consequences. Hill was engaged in removing a family at the time of the difficulty. Milling and Hill were some distance from other parties and the fact of the killing was made known by Hill. Hill fled, and was so hotly pursued that he abandoned his horse and gun six miles below town. The pursuit continued, and Hill was finally captured in Catahoula parish. He was brought back and lodged in jail last Monday night. Mr. Milling was the son of John H. Milling, about 19 years old, of good habits and peaceful disposition. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict that the killing was murder. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 25, 1883 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Henry Leyens was stricken with apoplexy Tuesday night and died at 12 o'clock Wednesday. He was 55 years of age, and had been a resident of Monroe about three years. Mr. Leyens leaves a large family to mourn his sudden death. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com