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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 14, 1885 Page 2, Column 2 Before a Higher Court. The death of Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines is announced in the New Orleans papers of the 10th inst. She died on the 9th aged 79 years. The court annals of this country does not present her parallel as a litigant and she has received her share, along with other celebrities, of public notice. Like Miss Flite, she lived in hopes of a judgment. Her measure of success was greater, however, than that of the little woman in Bleak House, but it was never realized to its fullest and it is not improbable, judging by her litigious spirit, if we maybe allowed the expression, that she has, like the ward in Jarndyce and Jarndyce, ³begun the new world,² and is now pleading her cause before the high chancery of heaven. We append the following interesting though necessarily short sketch of her life and the cause celebre in which she figured, from the Picayune: The career of Mrs. Gains was so eventful, so full of passages upon which a biographer could dwell at length, so pregnant with suggestion and incident, that it were vain to attempt, in a newspaper article, to do more than sketch her life in outline, leaving to others the interesting labor of giving body and mature form to the narrative. The deceased was a prominent figure in the history of this city for more than half a century, and the most noted of the litigants of this country. The cause celebre of which she was the heroine, if one might use the expression, was termed by the Federal Supreme Court ³the most remarkable in the records of the courts,² and associates her name indissolubly with forensic annals. Mrs. Gaines was born in New Orleans in 1806. Her mother was Marie Zulime Carriere, a woman of great beauty. She married a Frenchman named De Grange, said to have been of noble ancestry, but who was reduced in circumstances and was engaged in business as a confectioner at the corner of Royal and St. Ann streets. It was charged at the time of this marriage De Grange had a wife living, and the matter was submitted to ecclesiastical investigation. No positive proof was brought forward of the accusation, and the investigation terminated. Shortly afterwards De Grange left the city and never returned. About this time there was in New Orleans a man celebrated in that day, Daniel Clark, a high-spirited, energetic, wealthy young Irishman, who was taking an active part in public affairs. Employed in 1803 in the negotiations attending the purchase of Louisiana, he was chosen as delegate to Congress from the new Territory and served from 1806 to 1809. Daniel Clark, fascinated by the charms of Mıme De Grange, married her, notwithstanding the doubt existing as to the legality of the marriage were De Grange still alive. The issue of this union was Myra Clark, who, from her earliest recollection, lived in the family of Samuel B. Davis, and went by the name of Myra Davis. In 1812 she accompanied the family to Philadelphia and lived with them until 1832, when she married Wm. W. Whitney. He died in 1838. When Daniel Clark went to Washington as Territorial Delegate he became infatuated with the beautiful Miss Canton of Baltimore, and contemplated annulling his marriage with Mıme De Grange, on the ground of illegality, to espouse the fair Baltimorean. He returned to New Orleans, it is narrated, with this object in view, but was involved in financial embarrassments and became very ill. During this sickness he is supposed to have repented of his conduct toward Myra Clark, and made a will acknowledging her as his legitimate daughter, bequeathing to her his property. This occurred in 1816, and shortly afterward Daniel Clark died. Mıme De Grange married a Dr. Gardette and removed to Paris. It was not until 1834 that Myra Clark, then Mrs. Whitney, obtained information that she was the daughter of Daniel Clark and his universal legatee under the will of 1813. The first probated will of Daniel Clark was written in 1811, and make his mother, Mary Clark, who lived in Philadelphia, legatee, with Richard Relf and Beverly Chew of New Orleans as executors. Mrs. Whitney took steps, as soon as practicable, to prove her identity and establish her claims. Her husband died in 1838, and in 1845 she married Major Gen. Edmund Pendleton Gaines, U.S.A., known as the ³hero of Fort Erie.² She consented to become his wife only after he had pledged himself to aid her in fighting the great legal battle which she had undertaken. The litigation dragged on slowly, and it was not until 1856 that the will claimed to have been made in 1813 was ordered probated. Gen. Gaines died in 1858, and his widow never remarried. Alone, and in the face of tremendous odds, she prosecuted her cause with marvelous persistence and dauntless courage. In 1868 the Supreme Court of the United States declared the legitimacy of Myra Clark Gaines, and the validity of her claim as sole and universal legatee of the estate of Daniel Clark. It would require much time and space even to review in brief the course of this interminal (sic) litigation. The proceedings since 1868, the great suit against the city of New Orleans wherein Mrs. Gaines obtained a judgment for a million of dollars or more, and the appeal of this case to the Supreme Court, are facts sufficiently recent to be familiar. The suit is still before that tribunal, and pending in the United States Senate is a bill appropriating $38,000 in favor of Mrs. Gaines, in lieu of land belonging to the Clark estate, and sold by the government. Mrs. Gaines passed away without enjoying the fruits of her arduous labors. In fact she died poor. Gen. Gaines left a son by a previous marriage who is blind and for whom Mrs. Gaines provided out of her slender means. The issue of her union with Mr. Whitney was a son, who is also deceased, leaving three grandchildren, and a daughter, Mrs. Christmas, now dead, whose children numbered three likewise. These six grandchildren are living, three being residents of Washington, and three at school. In her youth Mrs. Gaines was a lovely woman, gay, intelligent, vivacious and good natured. These qualities she retained throughout her troubled career, and no distress or reverse could silence the music of her laughter. She was kind-hearted and of a religious temperament, frequently asserting that when she became possessed of the wealth to which she laid claim, it would be devoted to the relief of the poor and needy. Her acquaintance with the laws relating to successions was amazing, and more thorough than that of many lawyers. On several occasions she pleaded her own cause with astonishing force and eloquence. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 A Mr. Wetzel, recently of Shreveport, died at his residence in Five Points on last Thursday night, of pneumonia. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 A Tragedy at Rayville. From a passenger on the West bound Sundayıs train we learned that a most deplorable tragedy had been enacted at Rayville on last Saturday night. The parties to the difficulty were Mr. John Abraugh and Mr. Jules P. Gilly, and the latter lost his life. The particulars, as near as we could learn, are as follows: Abraugh and Gilly, together with several other gentlemen, had been engaged in a game of poker at the saloon of the former; Gilly lost and requested Abraugh to loan him some money; Abraugh offered him what cash he had, which Gilly did not think sufficient, and supposing that Abraugh had more, took offense at his action and quit the game, with the remark that he was going home. When he reached the gallery he called Abraugh, saying that he wanted to () him. Abraugh went out and Gilly taxed him with not acting right by him. Abraugh demed this but his explanation was unsatisfactory to Gilly, and then the trouble commenced. It is said that Gilly stepped back and drew a weapon, or was in the act of drawing one, and Abraugh shot him. He fired three shots, only two taking effect, but either would have proved fatal. One entered on the right and the other on the left side of the breast, both passing through the body and lodging in the back about four inches apart. The locality of the balls were indicated by lumps and were extracted. Gilly was killed instantly, never speaking after he was shot. As he fell Abraugh caught him and carried him into the saloon and laid him down, saying that he had killed the best friend he had in the world. He told his bar-keeper to settle up the game of poker, revolved his pistol, took what money he had in the house, walked out and has not been seen or heard of since. Abraugh had been in the employ of Gilly until recently but bought him out towards the close of the year. Both he and Gilly were well liked in Rayville and had many friends who will deeply deplore the untimely death of the one and the circumstances which compelled the act of the other, probably in self-defense. Mr. Gilly was to have been married yesterday to a most charming and estimable young lady of Rayville. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 Dr. R.C. Burch died on the 9th, in Farmerville, aged 53 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 28, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Alex Lawson, a hostler who has been in the employ of Mr. F. Endom for the past year or so, dropped dead in John Breardıs store Monday evening. He was about 55 years of age and a native of Scotland. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 4, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 On Trial. Perhaps no murder in this country has attracted such widespread attention and created so much indignation as the assassination of Cap Murphy. Judge Ford and others charged with the crime, are now on trial and the case is being watched with deep interest, not alone in New Orleans, but throughout the country. The empanelling of the jury was concluded last Friday and the introduction of the evidence began Saturday. Judging by the tone of the New Orleans press, and the evidence already adduced, there seems to be no doubt as to the guilt of the accused, but whether or not a conviction will be secured is a mooted question. Friends of Judge Ford and his associates in the murder openly assert that the jury is ³fixed² and offer to bet on an acquittal. It is charged also that certain officials are endeavoring to shield the murderers, which, if true, will have great weight in securing an acquittal. We append the following condensed statement of the evidence already before the jury from the Picayune: The prosecution appears to have established the connection of all five of the accused with the murder under examination. Gill swears that he saw Pat Ford, John Murphy, Caulfield and some one as to whose identity he was not certain, separate at the corner of Ursulines and Claiborne streets. A few minutes later he saw Pat Ford and John Murphy near the corner of St. Philip and Claiborne, and the former was firing at Cap Murphy. Mike Early, who was with Cap Murphy and one Flemming at the last mentioned spot, saw Caulfield and Buckley approaching his party from the direction of Robertson street, just a few seconds before Pat Ford turned the Claiborne corner and began to shoot at Cap Murphy. Andrew Flemming saw with Pat Ford, T.J. Ford and John Murphy, and he swears that all three of them participated in the first firing. All are agreed that Cap Murphy did not return this fire until he had retreated across or nearly across the street, and that from that point he made his way to Dumaine under a constant fire; that he turned into Dumaine toward Robertson still under fire, and finally that he was twice shot at on Dumaine before he fell, and twice shot in the head after he had fallen. It is also in testimony that both Buckley and Caulfield were in the pursuing party, with pistols in their hands. Fleming swears that he saw Judge Ford shooting on Dumaine street. Celicourt Richard swears the same thing. Several witnesses swore to the fact that Cap Murphy was shot after he was down. George Thomas swore that while near the door of the Engine-House of Fire Company No. 21 he saw Judge Ford coming from the direction of the shooting. A good deal of this testimony is corroborated by George Jackson, driver of car No. 22, on the Claiborne and Canal line, and by the driver of car No. 54, on the same line. One Newton Jackson, who was on the down trip at the time, saw the attack made on Cap Murphy on the corner of St. Philip and Claiborne, or, at least, a portion of that attack. He did not see the first shot fired, but he saw Cap Murphyıs retreat to Dumaine, and saw him turn into Dumain. Newton, who at the same time was driving toward Canal, saw a part of the attack, both on St. Philip and on Dumaine street. Several persons in the Car No. 22 saw about the same things that the driver of that car saw. Newton saw, immediately after the fight, four men, very much excited, in a group near the corner of Dumaine and Claiborne. Three of those men were Pat Ford, John Murphy and Buckley. When they separated John Murphy boarded his car, and he asked him to come out upon the platform. He made it clear that this was actually John Murphy the accused by referring to the sores which he saw upon Murphyıs hands, neck and face, and which are not yet quite healed. Murphy left the car at Bienville street and moved toward the swamp. Thus the testimony of the residents in the neighborhood, and of those employed there, was corroborated by the testimony of persons who chanced to be passing in the street car at the time. There is much other corroborative evidence which we have to now the time and space to indicate; but the State has not yet presented its entire case, and still further important developments may be anticipated. The testimony is direct and positive and no amount of procured testimony on the part of the defense would have any weight with an impartial jury. Should the jury succumb to the influences brought to bear upon it and acquit the prisoners, however, which is likely, we may look for a repetition of the Cincinnati way if murder has not become so common in New Orleans as to deaden the sentiments of the people to crime. As the Times-Democrat has truly remarked, ³New Orleans, as well as the murderers of Cap Murphy, is on trial.² The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 4, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.J. Cason, formerly of Mississippi but who had been engaged in business at this place for the past year or two, died last Tuesday night of pneumonia. His remains were taken to Beauregard, Miss., for burial. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 11, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Jules Newhauser, brother of Mr. D. Newhauser of this city, died in New Orleans last Friday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 18, 1885 Page 2, Column 3 KILLED BY THE CARS. (On the death of Mrs. Houston and little child, killed by the cars near Simsborough, La., in January, 1885.) _________________ With lightning speed the ³special² flew And ever and anon her whistle blew- Like some gloatful, savage beast Calling her young to a joyful feast; While her hot, seething, fiery breath Seemed only hissing: ³Death! Death!² Adown the track walked a mother mild, And in her arms held fast her child, All unmindful of the engine of fate Turning the curve at such rapid rate- While her soft heart beat a motherıs pride As she pressed her child-babe to her side. ³Hark! Listen! The roar of a train!² ³Yes, Œtis the cars ­ I now hear them plain! But I can reach the crossing and let it by Before it can catch my babe and I²‹ And along the track the mother flew While the frightful roaring nearer grew. The engine reversed ­ the brakes are set, But a down-grade brings it onward yet! And the mother sees the monster behind Loses all self-control and presence of mind, And passing the crossing the faster flew While engine bell rung and whistle blew. ³My God! My God!² was the heart-rending scream Heard high above the noise of escaping steam. The engine is stopped, but alas too late, too late! For the innocent had met a sickening fate ­ And the ponderous wheels stood red with gore, While under their weight the lifeless bodies bore. The mother and babe were laid side by side, As they were caught and as they died ­ But the spirits had flown to that place above Amid celestial scenes and Holy love ­ Where there is no sorrow, there is no pain, And where joy and peace eternal reign. SETH. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 25, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 William Harrington, a resident of Abbeville, La., aged 109 years, died at his residence in that place on the 10th. He was a native of Alabama, born 1776, and was brought to Louisiana by his parents when three years old. He was a soldier in Capt. DeBlancıs company in 1814. In 1815 he married Miss Sarah Faulk who lived to her 67th year, leaving a large family of children, grand-children and great grand-children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 25, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mabala Wilkerson, a colored girl, committed suicide Monday night at Five Points by taking a dose of morphine. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 25, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Saturday night two Negroes, Mose Johnson and James Mays, got into a dispute over a game of cards at West Monroe and a fight ensued. Mose struck Jim over the head with a pair of tongs, inflicting considerable damage. Dr. Brewer was called in to attend the wounded man, and two or three citizens arrested Johnson and started with him to jail. He stated that he would rather go to hell than jail, and while crossing the river he jumped from the bridge, near this side, and was drowned. He swam down to the Sea Lion barge, where a rope was thrown to him, but he declined to be helped out. An effort was made Sunday evening to recover his body, but without success. NOTE: The account of the recovery of Johnsonıs body can be found in the Wednesday, March 25, 1885 edition of the Monroe Bulletin, Page 3, Column 1. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 11, 1885 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Bishop Linus Parker Bishop Linus Parker, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, died at his home in New Orleans on the 5th inst., after a very short illness. The Picayune, speaking of the dead Bishop, says: ³He was born in New York State on April 23, 1829, and was, therefore, 56 years old. At 19 years of age he preached the Gospel, and acquired a fame for oratory and goodness which grew constantly. New Orleans has been his home ever since his first arrival here, and during his long career as a minister he has filled almost every pulpit of his church in the city. He was also editor of the New Orleans Christian Advocate for a number of years. In 1882 his long and faithful services and his known ability caused his election as Bishop by the General Conference. Bishop Parker was of pleasing and commanding appearance. He was a man of broad, liberal views, fine judgment, great administrative ability, and had the confidence of all with whom he was associated. Agreeable in manner, exemplary in his own life, genial, kind, eloquent, enlightened, he was generally beloved and his loss is therefore deeply deplored. Bishop Parker leaves a wife and three children.² The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 11, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, wife of Mr. V. Keller, died on the 6th inst.; aged 65 years. She possessed many excellent traits of character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her well. Mrs. Keller was the mother of Mrs. Fr. Endom, Mrs. Fred Vollman, and A.J. and C.P. Keller. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 11, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 IN MEMORIAM. Hall Unity Tabernacle, No. 31. G.G.A.O.B.S.L. & C. Monroe, La., Jan. 19, 1885. Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst our beloved friend and brother HENRY C. GREEN. Whereas, The love and friendship long held by our deceased brother with the members of this Lodge, we therefore consider it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his service as W.R. Scribe of Unity Tabernacle, No. 31, and his ability as a man; therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother GREEN, Unity Tabernacle looses a brother who was ever ready and active in discharging his duty, always prompt to succor the needy and distressed of the Fraternity. Resolved, That while we humbly submit to the powerful will of the Supreme Ruler, we mourn not for our brother who has been called to dwell in the Grand Tabernacle above. Resolved, That the members of this Lodge tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given to the family of the deceased brother, and a copy be placed on the Journal of the Order. We speak no more of his renown, But lay our loving brother down, And in the cold, cold earth we leave him; God accept him, Christ receive him. C.W. BESSIC, FRED. LASHINGTON, Committee ABE ROYAL, Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of this Universe to remove from our midst our late brother WM. Lewis, and whereas, the intimate relations long held by our deceased brother with the members of this Lodge, we therefore render it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his service as a member of Unity Tabernacle and his merits as a man; therefore, be it Resolved, That while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the least mourn for our brother, who has been called from his labor to rest. Resolved, That in the death of Brother LEWIS, this Lodge looses a brother who was always active and zealous in his work, ever ready to assist the needy and distressed of the Fraternity, prompt to advance the interest of the Order, devoted to its welfare and prosperity; one who was wise in counsel and fearless in action; an honest and upright man whose virtue endeared him not only to his brothers and sisters of the Order, but to all his fellow-citizens. Resolved, That the members of Unity Tabernacle tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be entered on the Journal of the Order, and a copy placed in possession of the family of the deceased brother. If on earth we never meet you more We hope to meet on that celestial shore. C.W. BESSIC, FRED. LASHINGTON, Committee ABE ROYAL, The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 18, 1885 Page 2, Column 2 Gov. McEnery has signed the death warrant of Perry and William Melton, father and son, convicted at Farmerville, in November last, of the murder of John W. Cherry. The date of the execution is fixed for April 10th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 18, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Ed. Lee, the white man who died in the Calaboose last Thursday morning, was not locked up under any charge, as might be inferred by the report of the Telegraph. He was in a dying condition when he was put in the calaboose by Policeman Rigsby, and his being there was an act of humanity, as he would have died in the gutter. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 25, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Two Accidents on the Railroad. An unknown man was run over and killed near Gordon station last Tuesday by the west-bound freight train. His remains were brought here by the passenger train the same evening. The unfortunate man had been employed as a laborer on the road but had quit work and was attempting to steal his passage to this place. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 1, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Postmaster James Harrold, the unfortunate man who was run over by the cars at Chenire station on the 20th ult., died at this place Sunday night (at) 12 oıclock. After his foot and leg were amputated his condition was favorable for several days and his recovery considered certain, but blood poisoning set in later and caused his death. NOTE: An account of the accident can be found in the Monroe Bulletin, Wednesday, March 25, 1885 Page 3, Column 1. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 8, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 An old land mark of Monroe passed away in the person of John Cook who died last Saturday night. John was a friend of the white man in days gone by and as a reward for his fidelity counted among his friends nearly all the leading men of our town. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 8, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Paris Kiger, a well-to-do colored man, long favorably known here as an industrious and polite servant for some of the best families in town, died at his residence last Saturday night of pneumonia. A largely attended funeral attested the esteem in which Paris was held. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 8, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Death of Dr. S.L. Bracey. This community was shocked and and (sic) pained Wednesday evening at the announcement that Dr. S.L. Bracey had died very suddenly at his residence. He had just returned from a hunt with some friends and on reaching home complained of feeling badly. He went to bed and died within half an hour. It could hardly be said that he had passed the prime of life and from external appearances he seemed in the full enjoyment of robust physical health. He was a fine specimen of physical manhood, and his sudden death therefore was a fearful surprise to his numerous friends and ³it came like a blast from a summerıs bright sky² to his devoted family. To them and his brother (and our friend,) Dr. Walter Bracey, who arrived here only in time to follow his remains to their long resting place, we tender our warmest sympathies. Dr. Bracey had long been a resident of Monroe, having come here from Mississippi, and he won the respect and esteem of all by his quiet, kindly deportment. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 22, 1885 Page 2, Column 3 Last week the bridge camp of Gang No. 1, was moved to Tallulah. The boss of the gang whose name was reported as James, started on a hand car, after the train, and sat on the front part of the hand car with his feet hanging down. As the car was coming along, a few miles this side of Delhi, one or both of Jamesı feet caught in a tie and he was thrown face downward between the rails, the hand car running over him, and injuring him so severely, internally, that he died a short time after midnight. The accident happened in the morning between 10 and 11 oıclock. ­ Madison Times. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 22, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Robert L. Grosh, a jeweler, and for a number of years a resident of this city, died last Thursday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 29, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 Homicide Near Shiloh. Farmerville Advocate.) We learn that Mr. W.P. Marbury, an aged gentleman residing in the vicinity of Shiloh, was ruthlessly shot and killed on Tuesday night last by some unknown person. The facts thus far developed lead to the impression that a most diabolical murder has been committed. It is said that Mr. Marbury, hearing a noise near his house, went out to ascertain the cause and was immediately shot down, without any apparent provocation. Mr. Marbury was an old and highly respected citizen of our parish; he leaves a large family and a host of friends to mourn this tragic termination of his life. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 29, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.A. Covington, an old and respected citizen of this parish, died at his home at Forksville on the 16th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 29, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Measles have been prevalent in town and along the river for the past two weeks. No case has resulted fatally here as yet but several deaths have occurred in the lower part of the parish, three men having died on Capt. D.C. Morganıs place. One of them, Mr. Elmore Guice, a young man recently from Arkansas and who had the management of Capt. Morganıs place. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 29, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Early Thursday morning Dave Towns and Lewis Avery started across the river in a small plank boat to Vollmanıs mill where they were employed. Just before reaching the opposite shore the boat capsized with them and Dave Towns was drowned. Lewis managed to catch hold of the boat and hold on until he was picked up by Commodore Tuck of the Monroe and Trenton packet line who happened along and witnessed the accident. Towns went under as soon as he struck the water and did not rise again. His body has not been recovered. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 6, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 The case of the State vs. Thos. J. Ford et al., for the murder of A.H. Murphy, was argued on appeal in the Supreme Court at New Orleans last Saturday. No decree has yet been entered. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 6, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 The latest murder in New Orleans was committed last Friday. The victims were Cospar Wenger and Mrs. Amelia Evans, wife of N.P. Evans. They were shot through the head while asleep in bed together. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 6, 1885 Page 2, Column 3 Richland Beacon.) The death of Mrs. M.M. Trezevant occurred at Delhi on Friday, April the 24th, 1885. Deceased was the wife of our venerable friend, Dr. G.W.C. Trezevant. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 6, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 Rev. R.M. Crowson, a venerable Methodist minister, died at Sparta on the 27th ult. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 13, 1885 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Frank Price, formerly of Jackson parish, but for the last four or five years a resident of Morehouse, died last Tuesday at his plantation in the neighborhood of Lind Grove. His brother, Mr. Fred Price, passed through Monroe on Wednesday with the remains. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 13, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 John Baptiste Filhiol. This estimable gentleman departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 1885. Mr. Filhiol bore a historic name and has been intimately associated with this community during all the seventy years of his long life. He was born in what is now the city of Monroe, but what was then the post of Fort Miro, in the year 1815. His father, Grammont Filhiol, was the eldest son of the founder of Monroe, Capt. Jean Filhiol, an officer of the Spanish army, though a Frenchman by birth. John Baptiste Filhiol was so well known to our readers that it is hardly necessary for us to enter into a detailed account of his life. His history is that of a Southern gentleman. In his early days he knew something of the reverses of life. He was at one time the clerk of the district court for this parish, the only public position, we believe, that he ever filled. At the close of the civil war he was left like all of our planters in an almost bankrupt condition. He early appreciated the change in the condition of things, in the South, and set himself energetically and hopefully to rebuild his fortunes. In this he has been eminently successful. At the time of his death he was probably the wealthiest citizen of Ouachita parish. His fortune was acquired honestly, and was the result of close attention to business and economical habits. Two sons, Messrs. Hardy and Roland Filhiol, survive him, and to them we tender our sympathies in their loss. Mr. Filhiol was buried in St. Matthewıs cemetery in this city on Sunday, a large concourse of friends of the family being present to pay the last tribute of respect to his remains. Father Enaut rendered an eloquent and fitting tribute to the memory of his old friend. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 27, 1885 Page 2, Column 2 Mrs. Aurelia W. Garretson, mother of Col. J.B. Garretson of this city, died at her home in Hartwell, Ohio, Friday the 22d inst., in the 73d year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 3, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. B.A. Smith, wife of James W. Smith, died at the family residence in this city yesterday morning of a congestive chill. She was in the 42d year of her age and was married to Mr. Smith only a few months ago. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 17, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Willie Bofenschen died Monday at his motherıs residence in this city, in the 18th year of his age. He had not been well for a year or more, and was confined to his bed about two months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 24, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Miss Augusta L. Walton committed suicide on Sicily Island, Catahoula parish, on the 17th inst., by cutting her throat with a pocket knife. She was a niece of ex-Governor Lepwick of Virginia. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 24, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Perry and William Melton were executed at Farmerville last Friday for the murder of John W. Cherry. The execution was witnessed by only fifteen persons and was reported as a bungling job, William Melton being twice hanged before death resulted. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 24, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. D.N. Boutz died at his motherıs residence in this city last Friday morning of consumption, aged 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and was buried Saturday evening in the old cemetery with the honors of that order. He leaves a young wife to whom he was married during his residence in Texas. NOTE: There is a Resolution of Respect for Mr. Boutz from the Monroe Knights of Pythias in the Monroe Bulletin, Wednesday, July 1, 1885, Page 3, Column 2. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 15, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 D.B. TROUSDALE. DIED ­ At the family residence in Monroe, La., Wednesday, July 8th, 1885, at 2 oıclock p.m., in the 64th year of his age, DAVID BRIGHAM TROUSDALE. The subject of this sketch was born in Umphries county, near Paris, in Middle Tennessee, July 20th, 1821, and came of the noble family of that name who had long resided in that portion of Tennessee. He came to Louisiana in 1842 and settled at Ouachita City, Union parish, where he resided until he was elected Sheriff of that parish, which position he held for one term. After a few years residence in this country he was married to Martha E. Summerlin, who survives him. The union was a happy one. Thirteen children were the issue of their marriage, seven of whom died. After the expiration of his term of office he came to Monroe and engaged in the mercantile business in partnership with the firm of Atkins & Gayle. The business lasted only a short while after his admission into the partnership, the firm being unfortunately burned out. He was subsequently deputy sheriff of this parish under Doctor Norwood. After that he moved to the Island DeSiard and engaged in planting until 1858, when he moved to Morehouse parish where he continued the peaceful avocation of agriculture until 1870, accumulating a competency, when the war came on and brought with it bankruptcy. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the Confederate army, but his great size prevented him seeing much active service, but he did all he could with a hearty willingness for the ³Lost Cause.² In 1870 he moved to Bastrop and engaged in the hotel business. In 1871 he again returned to Monroe and leased the old Central House, which he kept until the great fire of that year, in which he suffered a heavy loss. Subsequently he re-entered the mercantile business, but was unsuccessful, and in 1873 he returned to his place in Morehouse parish. He remained there only one year and returned to Monroe and went into the hotel business again. His health failing he gave up business entirely on the first of last January, since which time, up to the day of his death, he lived in the midst of his family, calmly awaiting the end. It came last Wednesday at 2 oıclock and he laid down a life, which if not a very successful one in a monetary sense of view, was a decidedly successful one in that he had lived to the good old age of 64 years, a strictly honorable life ­ one above reproach. He never made an enemy in his life and always had the broad mantle of charity to throw over the faults of others. In his private life and in his official capacity he was a model citizen. For many years he was a magistrate and none can say that he did not dispense even handed justice between his fellow men. He was charitable, and if the saying that charity begins at home is to be taken as true, he was too much so, for the worthy and unworthy alike never failed to obtain from him a supply of his bounty. He was a kind and indulgent husband, father and brother, and he leaves a wife who was devoted to him through many years, and a large family of children to whom he was ever indulgent and kind, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Atkins and Mrs. Emily A. Richardson, to mourn his loss, besides a host of friends, wherever he was known, to sympathize with them and attest the fact that he was A GOOD MAN. He was a Christian gentleman and from his early manhood had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He was buried in the old cemetery at Bastrop, Rev. A.C. Couey, pastor of the Methodist church at this place, officiating in the presence of a large number of the good people of that town. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 22, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. G. G. Williams, Sr., an estimable gentleman and one of the largest planters of Caldwell parish, died at his home in that parish on the 10th inst. Mr. Williams was well and favorably known in this parish. His remains were carried to East Feliciana parish for interment. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 29, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 W.B.H. Poer, mayor of Farmerville, died suddenly on the 20th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 29, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 John OıMalley of Donaldsonville accidently (sic) killed himself while cleaning his pistol. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 29, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 A mob of about 100 armed men rode into Minden last Tuesday night and killed Cicero Green and John Figures, both Negroes, who were confined in jail. The former had been convicted of attempt to murder and the latter was charged with murder. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 29, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Henry Jackson, colored, was arrested at Arcadia Monday morning on suspicion of being the party who killed Mr. R.A. Britton at Minden Junction on Friday night last and robbed his store. The Negro is said to have confessed the crime, and it is thought he will be lynched. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 29, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. T.J. Doss, a valuable citizen of Morehouse parish, died at his home in Gum Swamp one day last week. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 5, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Lucy Lee Bowman, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. J. Bowman, died suddenly in this city, last Wednesday morning, at the early age of fifteen years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 5, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Ann Dooner died at her residence in this city, Sunday morning, in the fiftieth year of her age. She leaves two sons and one daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 12, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. John W. Miles, an estimable and accomplished lady, died yesterday in Trenton. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 12, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Louisa Dixon, daughter of Mrs. Phoebe Williams of this parish, and wife of Mr. C.T. Dixon of Columbia, died at her husbandıs residence on the 8th inst. Three years ago Mrs. Dixon, then a bright, lovely girl of sixteen, was a guest at the home of the writer, and she has ever been kindly remembered, and her untimely death is announced with real sorrow. She was buried at Faulkıs Chapel, Monday morning‹the third young wife who has been laid to rest in that quiet church-yard in the brief period of thirteen months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 19, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 (Little) Laura Lottie Maddox, infant and only daughter of Mr. T.F. and Mrs. M.L. Maddox, died at the residence of Mr. R.H. Owens in this city Sunday morning, August 16th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 19, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Bishop Durier, Bishop of the diocese of Natchitoches is expected to arrive at Monroe to-day by the noon train, and on Thursday morning, at half-past eight, a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Matthews church for the anniversary of the death of Father Jerome Bres, who died a year ago at Alexandria. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 26, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 M. Osborn, a useful citizen and planter, died at his place () yesterday morning of co(). NOTE: Newspaper is badly torn. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 2, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. H. Camp, an honored citizen of Claiborne parish, and grandfather of Rev. A.C. Couey, died Friday morning, in the 80th year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 9, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 A three-year-old son of Mr. H. LaBaum died very suddenly of congestion last Thursday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 9, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Wesley Lewis was shot and killed by Frank Mitchell last Wednesday night. Both men are colored and employed on Mr. John Coleıs plantation in the Island. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 16, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Col. James B. Walton died in New Orleans on the 8th inst., in the 72d year of his age. Col. Waltonıs record as commander of the famous Washington Artillery is a matter of history, and as a citizen he was universally esteemed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 23, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 CALDWELL. From the Monroe mail-rider we learn of the killing of T.J. Curtis, of Ward 5, by Frank G. Eason, on Tuesday evening of this week, We did not learn any of the particulars except that they quarreled at Easonıs house and Curtis left, going in the direction of his home and Eason followed after him, and when somewhere near his fatherıs, Mr. J.A. Eason, four or five hundred yards from where they had quarreled, he overtook him and fired one shot which proved fatal. Both are young white men, and each have families. Curtis is from Catahoula parish and has been here about three years; Eason was raised in this parish. Up to time of going to press there has been no arrest made. ­ Watchman. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 30, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Wm. E. Nixon, editor and proprietor of the North Louisiana Journal, St. Joseph, La., died on the 24th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 30, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 The body of an unknown white man was discovered in the river opposite town Monday. No inquest had been held over the body up to yesterday, the Coroner, we learn, refusing to act on the ground that the parish would not pay for his services. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 30, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 Died. Mrs. M.L. Bowman, consort of Dr. Bowman, at Logtown, Tuesday, 22d inst. At the family residence in this city, Tuesday, 22d inst., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Morrison. Friday, 25th inst., in this city, of congestion, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C.C. Madden. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 7, 1885 Page 3, Column 4 Tragedy at West Monroe. Last Friday, between 12 and 1 oıclock, R.F. Clem shot and killed B.M. Wesley at West Monroe. Immediately after the killing, Clem came to Monroe and surrendered to the Sheriff. The particulars of the killing are substantially as follows: The trouble originated out of a litigation between H.D. King of this city and Mrs. R.F. Clem. Some time ago King obtained a judgment against R.F. Clem and had the house and lot at which the tragedy occurred seized and sold to satisfy the judgment. Mrs. Clem claimed the property and injunctions and counter-injunctions followed. King was successful in the litigation and B.M. Wesley was put in possession of the property as the agent of King. On the day of the killing, Clem went to his former residence to move his furniture away and had an order to Wesley from Kingıs attorneys to give him permission to go on the premises for that purpose. Wesley denounced the order as a forgery and told Clem that if he came on the place he (Wesley) would kill him. Afterwards Wesley came over to Monroe and during his absence Clem proceeded to move his furniture. Wesley came home, so the evidence says, and on finding Clem on the premises became very violent, threatening to kill Clem, and exhibiting a pistol. The main house and a plunder room sitting directly on the bank of the river is separated by a yard about fifty feet wide. Clem had a portion of his furniture stored in the room on the river bank and was in it superintending the removal of the furniture when Wesley came. Wesley passed through the main house and was going towards the room where Clem was when the fatal shot was fired. Witnesses testify that Wesley had his hand on his hip pocket as he approached Clem and was using threatening language. Clem stepped back in the room, picked up a shot-gun, re-appeared at the door, presented it at Wesley and fired. Wesley fell backwards dead, the whole charge having struck him in the breast. The distance between the parties was only about 18 feet. Wesley had threatened Clemıs life on more than one occasion and the best citizens of West Monroe, who are conversant with the whole trouble, say that Clem was perfectly justifiable. A preliminary examination was held before Judge Richardson Monday and he was discharged on the evidence adduced before the Coronorıs (sic) jury. Of Wesleyıs life, of which we know but little, the Telegraph says: Mr. Wesley was a carpenter by trade and came to this place from Shreveport to work on the buildings lately erected for the railroad, after the completion of which he found employment in West Monroe. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and was in the Union Army during the late war. He was wounded in the hand and drew pension up to the time of his death. After the war he was a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, up to about two years ago. He was well advanced in years and leaves a wife but no children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Mary Grubbs, wife of Joseph Grubbs, who has been in the employ of Mr. Emile Rauxet lately, died in this city Monday and was buried yesterday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 A child belonging to the band of so-called Gipsies (sic) who have been loitering around here for more than a month died last Thursday morning. The remains were carried to Shreveport for burial. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.A. Grayson, an honest and industrious man, died at his residence in this city Thursday morning at an advanced age, and was buried Friday morning in the Catholic cemetery. He had been sick several weeks. NOTE: In the Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Monroe Bulletin, there is a Resolution of Respect from the St. Matthewıs branch, No. 181, Catholic Knights of America (Page 3, Column 4). The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. T.F. Maddox died in this city Monday evening and was buried in the old cemetery yesterday evening at 4 oıclock. He was a carpenter by trade and came here from Tyler, Texas, last April. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. NOTE: On the same page as the above, Column 3, an article relates that Mr. Maddoxıs father-in-law, Mr. H.V. Hamilton, Esq. had arrived from Tyler, Texas. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 14, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 L. Norman Faulk died of swamp fever at the family residence in this parish on the 7th inst., aged 16 years and 14 days. He was bright, studious and manly, and his early death is a sad blow to his relatives and friends and especially to his widowed mother. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 CALDWELL. One day this week several colored children in town got together and held church service and concluded by baptizing the youngest of their number (being about 2 ½ years old.) They kept it in the water so long that it was chilled and stiff when found, and died in a few hours. Children are prone to imitate what they see others do, and these young missionaries got the idea of baptism from having witnessed frequently the administration of the ordinance of baptism, which of course follows the frequent asscessions (sic) to the colored Baptist church of this place. The hanging of Robt. Butler here in 1883 was rehearsed by some children with a result as fatal as this baptism. ­ Watchman. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Caroline Schlinger, wife of D. Schlinger, died after a protracted illness last Wednesday morning. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 ()es Lawrence, son of Mr. And Mrs. W.H. Awl, died of swamp fever in this city, on the 23d inst., aged eight years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 John K. Stewart, Esq., died at his residence in this city last Wednesday morning, aged 57 years. He was a good man and universally respected in this community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 In an altercation last Thursday on the Rhodes place, Island DeSiard, between Capt. W.C. Buffington and Mr. W. S. Rhodes, the former was killed. From what we can learn Buffington made an assault upon Rhodes with a knife and the latter struck him in the head with a mallet, death resulting from the blow Sunday morning. Capt. Buffington was in town the morning before the difficulty, drinking freely, and was very quarrelsome. He went home and raised the trouble with Rhodes and his rashness cost him his life. Rhodes is a man reluctant to get into trouble but when angered and assaulted is said to be dangerous. Buffington and he were brothers-in-law and we cannot believe that he would have killed him unless compelled to have done so to save his own life. Capt. Buffington was at one time a successful steamboatman on the Ouachita. He leaves a wife and several children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 J. Tyson Lane, a well known lawyer of Madison parish, died at his home in Tallulah on the 18th, aged 50 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 21, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 Miss Maggie McCreight died at Bastrop, La., on the 21st inst., aged 19 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 11, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. P.A.B. Williams, a venerable and respected citizen of Morehouse parish, died at his residence in Prairie Marouge (sic) on the 6th inst. Mr. Williams is the father of Hon. J.B. Williams, at present representing Morehouse in the Legislature. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 11, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Gussie Bynum, wife of Chas. B. Bynum, died of typhoid fever, Thursday, in the 24th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 11, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 James Morton was killed at Delhi, on the 1st instant, in attempting to mount an engine of a construction train while in motion. He was a brakesman on the train. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 18, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 MADISON. Johnny Brazier, about twelve or thirteen years old, a brother of Mr. S.D. Brazier, who lives about two miles this side of Milikenıs Bend, started to go hunting last Monday. He attempted to mount a mule, with his gun in his hand. The mule threw him, and the gun went off. The charge struck the boy a little above the right eye, ranging back, and tore the right side of his head off. Death was almost instantaneous. ­ Times. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 18, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 Brown Moreland, a colored boy about 18 years old, waylaid and killed Gus Moreland, his father, in Claiborne parish on the 31st ult. NOTE: Morelandıs confession can be found in the Wednesday, December 16, 1885 issue of the Bulletin, Page 2, Column 4. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 18, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Died in this city, Wednesday, November 11th, 1885, JAMES WILLIAM, youngest son of J.W. Smith; aged 3 years and 11 months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 25, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 Henry Barkley, an old engineer on the V.S. & P. Railroad, was crushed to death between two cars here while making a coupling last Tuesday night. The accident was occasioned by a switch engine backing into his train at the time and butting the cars together, crushing him to death, as stated. Mr. Barkley was a native of South Carolina and about 55 years of age. It strikes us that this accident was the result of carelessness. A little more circumspection might be used in future. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 25, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 Mr. Wm. Brice, an old and prominent citizen of Bienville, died at his home near Mt. Lebanon on the 17th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 25, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 Alice Larkin, wife of Mr. T. (Larkin) did (sic) last Friday night after a ()ged illness and was buried Saturday morning in the Catholic cemetery. The BULLETIN extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives of the deceased lady. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 2, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 WEBSTER. Henry Jackson, the murderer of R.A. Brittain, was tried this week and found guilty and will be sentenced to be hanged. The evidence was so conclusive and clear that but little time was taken to try him. The verdict did not seem to effect him in the least, and he seems resigned to his fate. He has made full confession, and says he tries to seek comfort through prayer. ­ Democrat-Tribune. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 2, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 RICHLAND. In the preliminary examination of W.E. Choat before his Honor R.P. Williams, on Friday and Saturday, Mr. Choat was released for want of sufficient evidence to commit. He was arrested upon a charge of murder in the case of the killing of R. Nichols, but as stated the State failed to sustain the charge an he was acquitted. ­ Beacon The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 2, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 CLAIBORNE. On Tuesday evening a colored child about nine years old, living with a tenant on Ezekial Jonesı place, who had been left alone in the house, caught fire and was burned to death before any one discovered her. Strange to say, the house nor anything else was damaged by the fire, but the child was burnt almost to a crisp. ­ Guardian. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 2, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Laura Vinson Barker died in this city Thursday of consumption, in the 25th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 2, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 Little Katie Breard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Breard, died at the residence of Horace Ferrand, Esq., in Caldwell parish, last Thursday night, and was buried Saturday in the Catholic cemetery in this city. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 2, Column 3 Fatal Shooting. Macon, Dec. 4. ­ E.L. Stohecker met Sam H. Jemison, a lawyer; both drew pistols and fired several shots. Strohecker fell and died in half an hour. Jemison fell into a friendıs arms badly wounded. Jemison says he refused to lend Strohecker money, which was the cause of the difficulty. Mr. Jemison, we believe, was born and raised here. He is the son of R.W. Jemison who committed suicide several years ago and who was well-known and remembered in Ouachita by the old inhabitants. Sam Jemison was admitted to the bar here but shortly after moved to Macon, Ga., where he was for a time connected with the press. He was regarded here as a brilliant young man. NOTE: An account of the duel can be found in the Monroe Bulletin, Wednesday, December 23, 1885, Page 1, Column 7 The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 2, Column 5 POINTE COUPE. Since the death of Mr. Theodore Chenvert, which happened a short time ago, cotton picking in his field had gotten considerably behind hand, consequently the young ladies and gentlemen of the neighborhood determined to help the widow out and pick the crop, and in carrying out this determination a number of them have been for several days engaged in this praiseworthy undertaking. Last Wednesday, which was a bright day, it was a beautiful sight to see thirty young white persons busily engaged in the fleecy staple ­ twenty of them being young ladies, and the others their gentlemen escorts. ­ Banner. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 WEST CARROLL. We were sorry to hear of the death of our esteemed friend, P.W. DeFrance and his wife, at Floyd. We learned that Mrs. DeFrance was buried on Friday the 27th ult., and that P.W. DeFrance was buried on last Sunday. Mr. DeFrance was an old and respected citizen. Was Clerk of the Court of Carroll parish for several terms, and has been serving as Deputy Clerk for some time past in West Carroll parish. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church. ­ Richland Beacon. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 WEBSTER. Henry Jackson, the Negro who so foully murdered H.A. Britton, at Minden Junction in June last, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hung at such day as the Governor may fix. This will be the first lawful execution ever had in the parish of Webster. ­ Shreveport Times. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 2, Column 6 A Railroad Collision. Shreveport Times.) The passenger train due here at 11:10 oıclock p.m. Wednesday night, but unavoidably detained at Delta many hours by a wreck which occurred near Edwards, Miss., met with a serious accident between 4 and 5 oıclock yesterday morning when three miles from Monroe. To assist the passenger train due here at the hour named, an engine was fired, made ready and placed on a side track at Monroe. The engineer got off after stopping his engine and walked away to attend to some business, when to his great surprise the engine started. Not a hand was near to stop it, and down the track it flew, bent on destruction, and ran into the locomotive of the passenger train as stated. The two engines were badly damaged, one almost wrecked. Engineer McNeely was slightly wounded. The firemen escaped unhurt. In the collision an unknown white man, a tramp, was killed, but no injury was sustained by the passengers beyond a fearful shock and fright. After considerable delay the track was cleared and the train, which was expected at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night arrived at the depot at 2 p.m. yesterday. Life on the rail is always attended with dangers and it is remarkable, providential that the accident was no more serious than reported. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 9, 1885 Page 4, Column 1 John Perkins, Jr. New Orleans States.) The dispatches this morning announce the death of John Perkins, Jr., formerly a wealthy landowner and slave-holder of this State, a prominent figure in the stirring times of ante-bellum politics, and a Representative of Louisiana in the Confederate Congress. He was the son of Judge Perkins, Sr., of the ³Oaks,² near Columbia, Miss. Just before the war the old Judge had donated to his son the famous ³Sommerset² estate, located above overflow, comprising some 18,000 acres of land, and settled with more than a thousand slaves and equipped with every improvement. Upon this, the subject of this notice had just erected a palatial home and was surrounded by every comfort and luxury of life, when the exciting events of secession. His cultivation, abilities and wealth recommended him as a proper representative of his section in Congress and he was accordingly returned to the Confederate Congress, in which he served until the collapse of the Confederacy. He served in that body with Mr. D.F. Kenner and Thos. J. Semmes. His course was marked by great zeal and ability, although his ardent temperament led him into suggesting measures so proscriptive and rash that the better sense of the Congress refused to adopt them. Among these was a resolution severely condemning the people of this city who yielded to the pressure, and took the oath in order to save their homes from confiscation. That he was earnest, however, in his extreme views, is emphatically shown by his won course. When the Mississippi river fell under the control of the Federals it was swept by their gunboats. Under his ample cotton sheds were stored several thousand bales of cotton which could find no market except that of the enemy. There being danger of its falling into their hands, John Perkins, Jr., hastened to his estate and with his own hand applied the torch and started a conflagration that consumed a half million of money. His eccentric patriotism did not stop here, but his stately residence also shared the same fate. After the war his impetuous, intractable spirit led him to self-exile, and while no man pursued, he fled from the scenes and associations of his country, and made his residence in various parts of Europe. Judge Perkins was a man of great intellectual cultivation, was earnest and sincere in his convictions, and was intensely patriotic in his attachment to the cause of the Confederacy, upon the success of which he had staked everything. The Murdocks of Rodney, and the children of his deceased brother, William Perkins, the heirs of Sommerset estate, have many friends in this city. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 16, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 RICHLAND. The news reached Rayville on Wednesday evening that J.L. Rushing had killed J.H. Bunch in the Sixth Ward. We inquired of every one we met as to the cause, the manner of the killing and everything connected therewith and from information received we gather the following particulars: A difficulty had been expected between the parties for some time. Deceased had made threats, sent for a shot gun. Mr. Rushing, to avoid a difficulty, went to the gin house, he ascertained that Rushing was there so he made an advance on the gin house with his double barrel shot gun. Rushing had a navy six. As Bunch advanced, Rushing who is a good shot, opened fire on him and put four pistol balls into the body of Bunch, striking him every time. It is due all parties in this connection, to state that J.L. Rushing is a very quiet, harmless man and that deceased was just the contrary. Deceased had some good qualities notwithstanding his overbearing disposition, but his temper and insatiate desire for human blood was paramount to everything with him. That he came to the unfortunate ending that he did is nothing more than was expected by his best friends. ­ Beacon. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 16, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 ST. LANDRY Last Thursday evening at about half-past three oıclock, the house of Mr. Segmond Schmitt, who resides on the Fisher sugar plantation near Washington, was set a fire by the carelessness of one of his little children, and burned to the ground. It seems that Mrs. Schmitt, who was cleaning moss in one of the rooms, near the fire place, went out of the house, leaving two of her children in the room. During her absence one of them in play, took some of the moss and threw it into the fire. It blazed up and the child, becoming frightened, pulled it out of the fire, when the flame communicated with the other moss in the room and set it afire. The child fearing punishment from its mother, ran into the adjoining room which was stored full of cotton, and hid itself. The mother, returning and finding the house in flames, caught up the smaller child and rushed out of the room, entirely forgetting, in the excitement of the moment, the other child, which perished in the flames. The father who was out in the field at the time, knew nothing of the terrible misfortune that had befallen him in his absence, and his feelings when arriving on the scene, can better be imagined than described. ­ Democrat. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 16, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Maurice McKenna, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, died of pneumonia at his residence in this city, Thursday morning, in the 53d year of his age. He was for many years employed as an engineer on the V.S. & P.R.R., and was known as a quiet, unassuming man. He leaves a wife and five children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 16, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 An Unfortunate Tragedy. Last Friday night, Millard F. Parker, B.P. Parker, Tom Parker and R. Fullam, Jr., went to the house of a Negro woman named Rosa Dillard, looking for a Negro man named George Robinson. It is not necessary to state here for what purpose they were looking for him, nor yet what their grievance was. They found him there. In trying to catch him, one of the party, Millard F. Parker, was killed. Robinson escaped. Every effort has been made since to capture him, but he has succeeded in eluding his pursuers. This tragedy is a deplorable, sad occurrence. It is deplorable to think that such a state of affairs, this bulldozing business, should still exist, and it is sad because a young man has been cut down in his prime, a young woman left a widow, and three little children left fatherless. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 16, 1885 Page 3, Column 3 Henry G. Mangham, an old citizen of Richland and brother of W.P. Mangham, editor of the Beacon, died at his place below Rayville on the 10th inst., aged 57 years. He was a good man and a good citizen. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 23, 1885 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. Wm. Miles, a prominent citizen of Delhi, died of pneumonia on the 18th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 23, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Three members of the Catholic Knights of this city have died recently ­ Messrs. J.A. Grayson, Maurice McKenna and T.J. Larkin. The lives of the members of this order are insured for $2,000 each. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 23, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Sheriff McGuire has offered a reward of $200 for the arrest of George Robinson, who killed Mr. Millard F. Parker in this city last week. Nothing has been heard as to the present whereabouts of the fugitive. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 23, 1885 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. T.J. Larkin died Saturday evening of pneumonia, in the 37th year of his age. Tim, as he was familiarly called, had resided here for a number of years, and was well and favorably known to the people of this community. Mrs. Larkin died about two weeks ago. The three little children thus bereft of father and mother will be kindly cared for by their relatives in this city. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 1885 Page 2, Column 4 MOREHOUSE. Mr. W.J. Buford died of typhoid pneumonia at his residence in Bastrop last Wednesday. In a shooting scrape up near Lind Grove Tuesday night Mr. Harmon, who is a manager on Capt. Bunckleyıs place, was seriously and probably fatally wounded. The particulars we have failed to obtain, but learn that Mr. Charles Houston and Mr. J.P. Hennegan were the belligerents whom Mr. Harmon was endeavoring to pacify when he was shot. Since writing the above we learn that Mr. Harmon died on last Wednesday night from the effects of the shot fired by Houston. It is reported that Houston has fled. ­ Clarion. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 1885 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Henry Barkely, a locomotive engineer, died in this city November 17, 1885; aged about 53 years. The deceased is supposed to have relatives in Jones county. Miss. Relatives or friends desiring information may address Master Mechanicıs Office, Monroe, La. Mississippi papers please copy. ------ End of Forwarded Message