Obits: Monroe Bulletin 1886 , 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 6, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 UNION. An unfortunate accident, resulting in the death of a son of Mr. Elias Taylor, aged about 10 years, occurred last Saturday near Mr. Taylor’s place, in the fifth ward of our parish. A pair of horses ran away with the wagon (to which they were hitched) that Mr. Taylor’s son was driving’ the boy was thrown out against a tree and was caught between the tree and the wagon and crushed to death. His mangled body was taken to his father’s house, and on Sunday, was laid in the silent grave. Great sympathy was expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and family. – Gazette We learn from Rev. B.F. Platt that an aged Negro man named Dick Davenport, who resided near Marion, was burned to death in his house, last Sunday night. It is believed that the house caught on fire by accident or through carelessness, and the old man—the sole occupant – aged 77 years, supposed to have been rendered helpless by the too frequent potations of whiskey, was unable to make his escape from the burning building. His body was charred and crisped, and his skull burned to ashes. Another victim of strong drink. – Home Advocate. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 6, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 LINCOLN. We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Hattie N. Sims of Vernon, which sad event occurred Monday morning. Mrs. Sims had been in wretchedly bad health for the past year or two and for the past six months has been confined to her bed all the while. She leaves four children, only one of whom is of age. – Caligraph The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 6, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Eliza Frost died Saturday in this city in the 39th year of her age. She had been an invalid for several years and during the last five or six months was confined to her bed. Mrs. Frost bore her trials with Christian resignation and died rejoicing in the hope of life eternal. Four children survive her, the youngest of whom is about five years old. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 13, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 CLAIBORNE. On Wednesday last (Dec. 30) Mr. H.C. Leverett procured license from the Clerk in Homer, to marry Miss Susan J. Ammons, a daughter of James Ammons, who lives about 5 miles northwest of Haynesville. Ammons objected to the union and it was arranged by the couple that they should run away Wednesday night, but the old man was informed of the arrangement by some one, and of the time and place of meeting and taking down his Winchester rifle, he repaired to the spot and lay in waiting. Leverett on coming up saw that some one was in the bushes and called out “Who’s that.” “It’s me, you d—m scoundrel, take that and go.” Was the reply as the man fired, shooting young Leverett through the abdomen. He fell, but rose again and ran about 100 yards where he fell and died in a few hours. Dr. Longino arrived about twenty minutes before his death, to whom the young man gave directions as to the disposition of his effects. Young Leverett, we are informed, was about twenty-two or twenty-three years of age. He had worked with Ammons during the year, as a farm hand, and we are told he was a quiet, industrious man. There was some rumor after the killing that he had a living wife, but we do not know of this having been traced to any reliable source. The above are the facts as we heard them. It is certainly a very sad affair. Ammons, we learn, has left for other parts. – Guardian The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 13, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 EAST BATON ROUGE. Our reporter was informed yesterday by a gentleman, who arrived here at 12 m. from New Orleans on a Mississippi Valley train, that the south bound through express train, when passing near Remy’s Station, 44.8 miles above New Orleans, struck and killed a deafmute colored man by the name of Adam Celistan. It appears that the unfortunate man was walking on the track in the direction of the approaching train, and probaly (sic) did not see it until it was too late for him to get off the track. As soon as the engineer saw the man he gave the the (sic) danger signal, and noticing that he paid no attention to it the engineer whistled for the brakesmen to put on brakes and did all in his power to prevent the fatal accident, but unfortunately to no purpose. – Capitolian Advocate. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 13, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 A roustabout on the D. Stein was drowned at the West Monroe landing Friday night. A Negro boy met a similar fate near the same place Thursday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 13, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 It was stated on the streets yesterday that George Robinson, the Negro who killed Mr. M.F. Parker several weeks ago, had been captured in Vicksburg. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 13, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 James Paris, colored and free born, a native of the West Indies, died in this city last Saturday night. Paris was a polished, polite darkey when sober but rather unruly when in his cups. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 27, 1886 Page 1, Column 4 CLAIBORNE. A very sad accident occurred last Friday morning in the vicinity of Aycock. Mrs. Henry Taylor had been out to milk the cows and came in very cold and went near the fire to warm. Her clothing caught fire and before it could be extingnished (sic) she was so severely burned that she died in a few hours. Mr. Taylor, who was near the house, was summoned by the cries of his wife, and his hands were severely burned by the efforts he made to save his wife. The deceased leaves four small children. – Homer Journal The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 27, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 UNION. On last Friday night Charles Oliver, aged 24 years, was shot and instantly killed by – Johnson, near Conway. The shooting was accidental, but the result of a careless and unnecessary handling of a pistol. It appears that a party of five or six colored men were going along the road. Johnson, one of the party, had a Smith & Wesson pistol and had fired four shots up in the air. When about to fire the fifth, he put his pistol back over his shoulder to cock it and fire, when the hammer slipped from his thumb and the pistol fired, killing Oliver who was a few feet behind Johnson. The bullet entered his forehead and penetrated the brain. A coroner’s jury investigated the case and returned a verdict of accidental killing – Gazette The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Ben Jenkins, the murderer of Rev. J. Lane Borden, has been pardoned by Gov. Mc Enery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Atkins died at the family residence in this city last Thursday night and was buried Friday evening in the old cemetery. She was 68 years old. The first years of her life were blessed in raising an honorable, useful family, being the mother of the late William T. Atkins, formerly the editor of the BULLETIN, and of Mrs. Ann L. Gayle. In the middle of life she was stricken with rheumatism and for sixteen long werry (sic) years up to the day of her death, suffered agonies that we are unable to picture. She bore them all with Christian fortitude and was even cheerful under the great sufferings that she endured. Death was a blessing and a relief to her, for sure as there is a heaven her spirit is now where sufferings are unknown. She was a sister of the late D.B. Trousdale and of Mrs. E.A. Richardson. With her it can be truly said that “life’s fitful fever over, she is at rest.” The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. J.A. Liddell, well-known throughout North Louisiana, died at his home in Rayville on the 24th inst. He was elected sheriff of Richland at the formation of the parish and held the office for several terms. He was a generous, big-hearted man and for a long time was counted the most popular man in his parish. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 BIENVILLE. Gibsland, La., Feb. 1, 1886. – A most deplorable accident occurred here in the office of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific railroad depot last night just after the westbound passenger train had passed, which was about 10:15. David A. Washburn, agent and operator at this station, and his bosom friend, Charles S. Colbert, both youths about 15 years old, slept together in the office and young Charles generally assisted David in looking after the mail, express, etc., when the early morning train passed east; and David was teaching Charles telegraphy at odd times in the evening after business hours, as Charles was employed during the day in the drug store of Mobley & Baker. The two boys were inseparable companions, and with other sports common to boys of their age, they had at times been shooting a pistol which David had, it appears, secured without the knowledge of his parents. At the time the accident happened there were in the office besides the two boys, the depot porter and the Sparta hack driver. Charles was standing at the office desk. David was sitting in a chair at a table at the end of the desk, and facing Charles, and was taking the metal cartridges from the cylinder of the pistol and had taken out all but one when it is supposed the hammer slipped from the pressure of his thumb and struck the cartridge with sufficient force to explode it. The bullet struck Charles just above the right eye, penetrating the brain. He sank to the floor at the instant the shot was fired but never spoke. He lived about fifteen minutes. His father, Mr. W.B. Colbert, and mother and brothers and sister were at his bedside in a few moments, but only to see their dear one breathe his last. Young David, the son of Capt. W.M. Washburn of this place, was distracted with grief, and is inconsolable, refusing to go into the office where the dreadful accident occurred. – Shreveport Times Special. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 MADISON. The news of the death of Capt. A.N. Spencer, on Monday, at San Antonio, was received by his family in Tallulah, the same day. He had been seriously ill for some days previous, and his death was not unexpected. His family have the sympathy of the entire community. Capt. Spencer was a general favorite, and all his acquaintances were well wishers.—Times The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 3, Column 5 DIED, At the home of his parents, Monroe, La., FRANK ROE OAKLEY, infant son of Mr. J.D. and Mrs. M.C. Oakley. Their darling boy did but pay a passing visit to this world of sorrow. He lingered one “ear (sic) and nine months on these plains of sin. Whispered words of sweetness and joy to his loving parents, then suddenly grew tired, easily adjusted his angel wings and flew away to realms of brighter scenes, sweeter joy, holier transports – than earth can afford to the soul longing to return to its home in the skies. May the though’s (sic) and affections of the weeping parents be centered on those delightful scenes – Where joy forever reigns, Which has no withering flowers; Though death like a narrow sea divides That heavenly land from ours. J.E. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 3, Column 5 DIED, In Monroe, Louisiana, January 30th, 1886, FRANK ROE, aged one year, eight months and 27 days; youngest child of J.D. and M.C. Oakley New York papers please copy. In Ouachita Parish, La., February 1, 1886, GEORGIE, daughter of the late W. R. Gordon, in the 9th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 4, Column 1 Rev. C.W. Hodge, an old resident of Union and well-known in this parish, died at Baton Rouge on the 25th ultimo. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1886 Page 4, Column 1 Thomas J. Naughton, Sr., an old citizen of Monroe, died at his residence here last Saturday night, aged 55 years. At one time he was well-to-do but misfortune overtook him and he leaves a family dependent upon his two sons for support. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 10, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 The Monroe Bulletin copies our local in regard to the moving and changing in Rayville, and says, “Now where does Mrs. Tubberville live?” We will explain: Mrs. Tubberville married Mr. Overby (of course that changed her name) and also her domicil. After that she departed this life and is gone to her long home from whence no traveler returns and as she was a most excellent lady we trust she is sharing an eternal home, as we are taught in the Scriptures that the righteous shall inherit eternal life and also share the second resurrection. Now in explanation we will state that at the death of Mr. Overby (who died without issue) her brothers inherited her estate; their creditors proceeded to sell the property and Mrs. Bickers became the purchaser at the Sheriff sale. Is this explanation clear? – Richland Beacon As mud. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 10, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 MOREHOUSE. Last Tuesday night old Seipio Gibbs, a colored man, left Bastrop for his home in Prairie Mer Rouge. Wednesday morning he was found dead about two miles from town. His horse was lying across his breast and was unable to get up. The animal is “a stack of bones” and too weak to pack a man. We have heard that “Seip” was drunk when he left town, as was his custom when he came to Bastrop. He was probably seventy years old. He was as black as soot and a typical African in every respect. – Clarion MADISON Dr. Chas. J. Mitchell died of pneumonia last Sunday, January 31st, at the residence of his son-in-law, Elie Ganier, near Milliken’s Bend, La. – Times. UNION Jake Jackson, a colored man who lived on Mr. James Edwards’ place near Alabama Landing, while driving a team of oxen across Bachelor Bayou, last Tuesday, was drowned. His wagon became uncoupled and he was thrown into the water where it is supposed he took the cramp and was thereby rendered unable to save himself. – Advocate. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 10, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Eliza Logan, a colored woman, about fifty years of age, while attempting to cross the Eighth street bridge at Five points, Friday morning, was run over by Engine No. 309 and her body literally cut into fragments. It seems almost incredible that a person in possession of all their faculties and duly sober, as this woman is said to have been, could be killed by a locomotive in broad daylight. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 JACKSON. A sad suicide took place in the southern portion of Jackson parish last Sunday one week ago, and was followed by another death immediately. A widow lady by the name of Freeman with a houseful of children, all of whom stood well in the neighborhood, residing in that section, had a widowed daughter 22 or 23 years old by the name of Otts. There also lived near them a man by the name of Buck Gibson. It is stated that Gibson met Mrs. Otts in the road and made a cowardly and villainous proposition to her which she indignantly rejected although he accompanied his proposition with threats. Finding tht he could not accomplish his purpose, he threatened to kill her if she informed on him. Subsequently Gibson circulated the report that he had been living in open concubinage with the lady, Mrs. Otts, and also her mother. These ladies heard the report, and so greatly was Mrs. Otts overcome with shame and mortification that she procured strychnine and with it sought relief in death. Her mother was so crushed by the act of self-destruction of her daughter that she died of grief immediately after the death of her daughter. Mrs. Otts wrote a letter before she took the fatal dose in which she explained why she committed the rash act. She said that while she was perfectly innocent of the charge she had no way to convince the world of the fact; and that rather than live under the disgrace and shame of the charge she preferred to die by her own hand. The above particulars were obtained from two or three different parties residing in Jackson parish, and came from a source we have no reason to doubt. It is unnecessary for us to say what degree of punishment ought to be inflicted on the destroyer of these two lives. Any husband, brother, father or son will promptly say what he would do under such circumstances. There is a class of crime that the law of the State does not reach, and the present case is of that class; but human ingenuity suggests a punishment, and it is just, too. – Ruston Caligraph The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Annie Johnston, wife of Prof. Joseph E. Johnston, died of pneumoni a in this city Saturday. She was an excellent lady, and though comparatively young was the mother of six children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Annieretta Williams died Monday morning after an illness of several days. She was born and reared in this parish, and had reached the good old age of 73 years Mrs. Williams leaves two daughters in Monroe – Mrs. D.G. Trousdale and Mrs. M.L. Meredith. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Miss May Josephine Grady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Grady, died yesterday at the family residence on Island DeSiard; aged 16 years and 23 days. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 24, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Mrs. Nina Courtney, who was for some time employed in teaching music in this city, died at Judson Institute, Marion, Ala., on the 13th inst. She was a lady of more than ordinary intelligence and culture. The reproduction of the following beautiful little poem, written by Mrs. Courtney for the Bulletin in 1882, is appropriate at this time: REST. How sweet is rest! It softly comes To weary frame: A low-voiced messenger divine, To quiet restless heart and mind, And soothe each pain. Life’s trials and life’s bitterness, Have brief respite: No longer do we heed the pain While fleeting visions crowd the brain, With fancies bright. On Lethe’s smiling waves we float Near shores of gold; And when the transient lull is o’er, We take our burdens up once more, With braver soul. And bye and bye our pallid hands, Will hold white flowers: Soft folded over pulseless breast, While tired heart and brain find rest, Thro’ endless hours. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 3, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 The Franklin Sun records three fires in that parish last week: The store of A. Koutezky in Winnsborough, and the store of Jas. H. Thomas and a vacant house owned by Mrs. Trezevant about a mile from town. Koutezky died of apoplexy the day after the fire. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 3, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Mike Delaney, a railroad employe (sic), was killed by the train Sunday night. Delaney was intoxicated and asleep on the track. He was 24 years of age and came to Monroe from East Liverpool, Ohio. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 10, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Capt. Fred A. Blanks died in New Orleans Friday night. He was engaged in mercantile business in Columbia for several years, but commenced steamboating in 1866. He built and commanded the Idaho, Tallequah, May Flower, Ouachita Belle, Fred A. Blanks, John H. Hanna and other boats. Capt. Blanks was a splendid business man and a true and generous friend. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 10, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 A correspondent of the New Orleans Chronicle alleges that Ben Jenkins, the murderer of Mr. Borden, “was pardoned, after a short confinement, because the prison air disagreed with him.” Another correspondent of the same paper insists that John Murphy should not be hung because “he has terrible lumps and sores on his neck.” The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 10, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. J.L.A. Newcomb, formerly of Trenton, died in Ruston on the 4th inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Rev. James Bradley, an able and honored member of the Louisiana Methodist Conference, died suddenly at Lake Charles on the 11th inst. He was stationed at Minden, we think, in 1883 and at Bastrop in 1884. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 Cap Murphy’s Murder. Pat Ford and John Murphy were hung in New Orleans last Friday. The BULLETIN has no maudlin tears to shed for these men; it is only to be regretted that their co-conspirators did not share the same fate instead of being sent to the penitentiary where they are having an easy time. The cowardly, cold-blooded manner in which Cap Murphy met his death, and the extraordinary effort which was made in behalf of his murderers, combine to make this the most remarkable criminal case of the age. For this reason, we copy from the New Orleans States the following brief history of the crime: The murder of A.H. Murphy, for which Patrick H. Ford and John Murphy were condemned to die, was committed about 2:30 o’clock on the evening of Dec. 1, 1884. Prior to this date a bitter personal controversy existed between Thomas J. Ford, then the Judge of the Second Recorder’s Court, and “Cap” Murphy, the victim of the December tragedy. The trouble grew out of Murphy’ s being tried in the Second Recorder’s Court for striking a woman named Nellie Morton, who was at that time employed in one of the variety theatres of the city. In passing sentences on Murphy, Judge Ford indulged in some rather caustic remarks concerning Murphy’s character, calling him hoodlum, beat and city official, which resulted in Murphy, who was under the influence of liquor, creating a scene and abusing the court and the witnesses against him. Judge Ford imposed a fine of $25 or thirty days imprisonment. The fine was paid, and a few days after the trial Murphy posted Judge Ford as a thief, a liar and a scoundrel. For this “Cap” Murphy was indicted by the grand Jury for criminal libel, and the case was fixed for trial, was called up before the court and continued, and the day before it was to have been called for the second time Murphy was killed. THE MURDER. On the evening of December 1st “Cap” Murphy, who was employed as one of the keepers of the Police Jail, was in charge of a gang of prisoners who were engaged in cleaning the bed of the Claiborne street canal. While seated with Andy Fleming on the steps of the house at the corner of Claiborne and St. Phillip streets Murphy was suddenly warned by Mike early, one of the prison gang on the approach of William Caulfield and W.H. Buckley, two of Judge Ford’s court officers. The next moment he was confronted by Pat Ford, brother of Judge Thomas J. Ford and his cousin, John Murphy, who came from an opposite direction, and evidently with the intention of surrounding his position. Pat Ford, as soon as he saw Murphy, said: “You s--- of a b-- , what are you doing here?” and immediately opened fire on Murphy with a pistol. Murphy, who had his overcoat buttoned closely around him, jumped to his feet, unbuttoned his coat as quick as possible, drew his pistol, and retreating, returned the fire, until the chambers of his revolver were emptied. Then, turning, he ran up Claiborne towards the corner of Dumain street, and turning that corner fell to the ground a corpse. He was pursued all the way from St. Phillip to Dumaine by Pat Ford, who continued to fire on him, and was also fired on by two or three persons standing on Claiborne street. After “Cap” Murphy had fallen to the ground dead, Judge Ford ran up and fired twice at the body, one bullet taking effect in the breast and the other in the head. An examination of Murphy’s body disclosed the fact that he had been shot five times, and literally riddled with bullets. This crime was adjudged by the people to be one of the most brutal in the criminal history of New Orleans. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 An Inquiry Answered. Editor Caligraph: I see it stated in the Caligraph, Farmerville Gazette and the Times-Democrat, that on the night of the 16th inst. In Monroe, La., a negro named George Robinson, the slayer of Millard Parker, in December last, was, lynched. Since the date on which the above named papers state the lynching took place, I have seen copies of the Monroe Bulletin of date of February 17th and 24th and March 3rd, and after closely searching the columns of the Bulletin of those dates, I find no account of said lynching. How is this? Can you tell? Let some one please rise and explain. ENQUIRER. For the information asked we refer “Enquirer” to the Bulletin. – Ruston Caligraph. The hanging of George Robinson was not mentioned in the Bulletin of the 17th because the paper was printed, as is usually the case, on Tuesday evening, and it would not have been a matter of news to refer to it in subsequent issues. The BULLETIN is now and has always been opposed to lawlessness in every shape and form, nor have we ever been backward in saying so. But many of our citizens are callous on the subject; they treat these lynching affairs not only with indifference but with levity, and we have about concluded that newspaper criticism under existing circumstances would avail but little. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 Catahoula News: A young lady by the name of West was assisting her father in cleaning off some ground and was setting the grass on fire when her dress was caught by the flames. On seeing her clothes on fire she started to her father, who was but a short distance away, for help, but before reaching him the blaze had reached her bonnet and she fell to the ground senseless. She died on the following Thursday. This is the second victim of fire in the past fourteen days in our parish. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 31, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Wm. H. Carkeet, an excellent mechanic of this city, died of pneumonia Friday. He leaves a wife and three children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 14, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Rev. S.C. Lee, a well-known Baptist minister, died at Arcadia on the 3d inst. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 21, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Absalom Young, an aged and respected citizen of Catahoula parish, died a few days ago at his home on Little River. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Fleming Noble, an estimable gentleman and formerly a citizen of Ouachita Parish, died at Ruston on the 13th instant. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. David Kaliski did (sic) at Posen, Germany, a few weeks ago. Deceased was a brother of Mr. J.L. Kaliski and for several years resided in Monroe. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 28, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 John Phelps, Esq., a popular gentleman and prominent cotton factor of New Orleans died Thursday. He was a native of Massachusetts, but located in New Orleans in 1851 and served in the Confederate army during the war. Mr. Phelps was for several years President of the Cotton Exchange. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 28, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Capt. Frank Keeling, the oldest of the Ouachita river steamboatment, died Monday night in New Orleans, in the 77th year of his age. After the war, Capt. Keeling commanded the Lottowana and Judge Fletcher but retired permanently from the river in 1878. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 28, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Ben McFarland died in Bastrop, Thursday morning, in the 29th year of his age. Deceased was a good printer and a writer of fair ability. He had served a term as clerk of the Police Jury of Morehouse parish and was three times elected Mayor of Bastrop, his native town. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 28, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Mattie A. Parker, wife of John P. Parker and daughter of the late Benj. D. Shepherd, died of pneumonia, Wednesday morning, at the family residence on Bayou Desiard. Two or three times during the last few years Mrs. Parker narrowly escaped death, but apparently her health had been fully restored, and her family and friends little thought a few days ago that she would now be in her grave. It is not within the scope of human intelligence to give a satisfactory reason why an estimable Christian lady, surrounded by everything that makes life desirable, as Mrs. Parker was, should be called away in the prime of womanhood. But it is often so, and we can only bow with submission to the will of the Creator, in the belief that He does all things well. To the bereaved husband and little children, the relatives and friends, we extend our tenderest sympathy. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 5, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Mark F. Bigney, a widely known poet and journalist, died Thursday in New Orleans. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 5, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Col. Eugene Tisdale, river editor of the New Orleans Chronicle, while crossing the track of the Morgan railroad, was knocked down Monday evening by a switch-engine. The wheels passed over his left leg above the knee, crushing it and fracturing the bone of the right leg. It became necessary to amputate the left leg Tuesday, and on Wednesday the Colonel died. He was a prominent and popular citizen of Monroe in 1866-8, and a Mason of high standing. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 5, 1886 Page 3, Column 4 Death of W.W. Patrick. Mr. Wm. W. Patrick died of congestion of the lungs at his residence near Forksville on the morning of the 28th inst., in the 60th year of his age. He located in Ouachita parish in January, 1849, and has resided here ever since. Mr. Patrick was one of the oldest members of the Forksville Masonic Lodge and of Mt. Zion Methodist church, and for a number of years represented his ward in the Police Jury of the parish. He was quick tempered but was as ready to forgive, and he always assisted those in distress so far as his means would permit. Mr. Patrick was highly and deservedly esteemed by all who knew him and the news of his death was received with universal regret. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 12, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Prof. W.C. Jack, father of Hon. W.H. Jack, died in Natchitoches on the 4th at the age of 77 years. He was a ripe scholar and a noble Christian gentleman. He leaves a large family residing in Louisiana and Arkansas. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 19, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Capt. Wm. Henry, a veteran of the war of 1812, died recently at his home in Caldwell parish. He was 92 years of age. His wife died a week later. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 19, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 Death of Gen. John L. Lewis New Orleans Picayune.) John Lawson Lewis, for more than eighty years a resident of this city, and for much of that time a conspicuous figure in the social and public life of New Orleans, was born in Lexington, Ky., on the 25th of March, 1800. The father of the subject of this notice was appointed by President Jefferson Judge of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Orleans, and removed with his family to this city in 1803, making a long and tedious journey down the river, floating with the current in an old-fashioned keel-boat. In 1827 he married Miss DeFerrier, member of a most respectable Creole family, and thus became thoroughly identified with the Creole population, then comprising the larger portion of the people of the State. Mr. Lewis, however, enjoyed but a few years the happiness of his married life, for in 1833 an epidemic of scarlet fever carried off his wife and three children in the course of a few days. In 1845 Gen. Lewis was elected by the people Sheriff of the parish of Orleans, and served two terms with ability, being elected in each instance by large majorities. In 1852 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1854 was chosen by the people to the position of Mayor of the city of New Orleans. When the civil war broke out, Gen. Lewis, although far beyond the military age, offered his sword to his State, and joining the Confederate forces in the Trans-Mississippi Department, served on the staff of the commanding General, behaving with great gallantry. At the battle of Mansfield he was wounded in the head by a bullet, and the injury thus suffered gave him trouble for the balance of his life. He was specially thanked for his splendid conduct on the field by the Governor of Louisiana, Hon. Henry W. Allen. The close of the war saw the gallant old General stripped of the wealth he had amassed during his busy and useful life; but he ever remained the same courtly, genial gentleman he had always been, a man among men, ever generous, brave, hospitable and typifying in his own person the high qualities of the ancient Southern chevalier. At the time of his death and for some years previous he was a Jury Commissioner of the parish of Orleans. He leaves three sons, Alfred, John and Thomas. These with three daughters are all the children of a second marriage. The General’s three brothers and one sister, who still survive, show the family to be extremely long lived. They are: major Theodore Lewis, aged 83, residing in New Iberia; Miss E.C. Lewis, aged 80 years, living in New Orleans; Dr. J.H. Lewis, aged 76 years, living New Orleans; George Washington Lewis, 72 years old, living three miles below Algiers. The General himself had passed the age of 86. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 19, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Willie St. John Saunders, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Saunders, died suddenly at his father’s residence in this city Thursday night, aged twelve years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 19, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Killed with a Dirk. About sundown, Friday, Alex Jones, colored, killed Jos. Johnson, also colored, at Five Points. Johnson’s alleged intimacy with Jones’ wife caused the trouble. The statement of C.W. Townson, which is substantially corroborated by other witnesses, is as follows: Just before the cutting commenced I saw Alex Jones go and lean on the switch a short while; after he leaned there Joe Johnson passed by him and without saying a word he turned and plunged the knife into him. At this time William Hamilton had gotten to them. Joe Johnson ran over towards the butcher shop where he fell. Then Alex Jones covered him and began stabbing him. In that time several men had gathered around him (Jones) and pulled him loose. Then Joe Johnson attempted to come to his store but fell. Coroner Cage held an inquest and rendered a verdict to the effect that deceased came to his death by being stabbed with a dirk knife in the hands of Alex Jones. The preliminary examination was held yesterday before Judge Richardson, and Jones was remanded to jail to await the action of the grand jury. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 26, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Eliza Moore, wife of Mr. Jethro Moore, died Thursday, at Trenton, in the 68th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 2, 1886 Page 1, Column 4 Gen. Fred N. Ogden Dead. NEW ORLEANS, May 26. – General Frederick N. Ogden died in this city to-night after a prolonged and painful illness. He belonged to a historic family; his father was of North Carolina and his mother of Spanish stock. He was born in Baton Rouge in 1837, entered mercantile life, but abandoned it to join the Confederate army in the Crescent Rifles of this city and later was color sergeant of Dreux Batalion (sic), on the Virginia peninsular. He commanded a heavy battery at Fort Jackson when Farragut passed up, and later at Vicksburg, as Major of the Eighth Louisiana, commanded the floating battery there. Upon the surrender, he was taken prisonor (sic) of war. After being exchanged, he served on the staff of Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk. Subsequently he became lieutenant colonel of Scott’s cavalry, in Forest’s command. After the war he took active part in politics, and was president of the Young Men’s National Democratic association in 1866, the organization which had the most to do with placing the Louisiana Democracy in line with the party of the nation. When the white league was organized early in the seventies he was the chosen commander. He led the attack on the third district police station in 1872 where he received a slight wound. He commanded the league and directed its movements September 14, 1874, when Gov. Kellogg was driven from the state house and forced to take refuge in the custom house. In 1879 and 1883 he was a candidate for governor in opposition to Wiltz and McEnery, but failed to secure a nomination. Of the late exposition he was general superintendent, which was his last appearance in public life. In the great epidemic of 1878 he was president of the Howard association and so continued up to the time of his death. He was president also of the Louisiana branch of the Red Cross society. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 2, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Tensas Gazette A Negro man living on Buckhorn plantation, was kicked by a mule on Tuesday of last week, and after extreme suffering died on Friday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 2, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 We learn from a private telegram that Mr. Wylie Toomer of Pearlington, Miss., was struck by lightning Monday morning and instantly killed. He was a brother of Mrs. E. Lincoln and an uncle of Sheriff McGuire. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 9, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Margarite, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.D.V. Logan, died Saturday evening. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 16, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 James K. Gutheim, the distinguished Jewish scholar, orator and divine, died at his home in New Orleans, Friday, 11th inst. He was loved and honored by the people of New Orleans, irrespective of creed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 16, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 A fight between two colored men on the Island, last week, resulted in one of them being killed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 30, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 -- The Bienville New Era of the 25th contains the following particulars of a dastardly deed recently committed in that parish: It was not until this week that we received intelligence of the mysterious hanging of a ten or twelve year-old boy in the fourth ward, four or five months ago. The boy (an orphan) was discovered by an aunt with whom he lived, four days after he was missing, hanging by the neck – his suspenders being used for the purpose – to a dogwood limb, in a piece of woods near her residence; being led to the discovery by the buzzards hovering about the spot. Such matters ought to be made public at once, unless there is reason to believe that secrecy will lead to the more speedy and certain apprehension of the perpetrators of such fiendish outrages. We learn that strong suspicion rests upon a certain party; and whether that party be guilty or not, every effort should be used to clear up the mystery and bring the perpetrator of this foul crime to punishment. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 30, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 The colored brakesman who was run over by a train near the freight depot Monday morning died at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 7, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Chas. Anderson, a Swede, aged 25, committed suicide in New Orleans a few days ago. Cause – disappointed in love. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 7, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 We make the following extract from a letter by Rev. Thos. J. Humble to the Caldwell Watchman: “I was notified on Saturday evening of the death of Mrs. R.M. Faust, and that my services would be needed at Cuba church on Sunday, to preach the Christian lady’s funeral. The citizens on the river, both ladies and gentlemen, for some distance above and below Cuba church, irrespective of calling or profession, turned out to show their high appreciation of the services of Sister Faust as a Christian neighbor and friend, although the weather was inclement and threatening. So ends the life of one of our best women, who passed away as gently as a summer’s breeze.” The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Vivian, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Haugh, died Monday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Stonewall LaBaum, son of Mr. H. LaBaum, was drowned near Sparta one day last week. He was about 25 years of age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 21, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Isam McDonald and Griff Burns, charged with larceny, and Alex Jones, charged with the murder of Joe Johnston, escaped from jail Sunday night. Efforts are being made by Sheriff McGuire for their capture. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 28, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 L.H. Burdick died at Robeline on the 7th from an overdose of morphine administered through mistake by Dr. J.A. Lovett for quinine. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 28, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Three colored men were hung in Louisiana last Friday – two in Donaldsonville and one in Shreveport. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 1, Column 6 A Young Lady Commits Suicide. Shreveport Journal.) Miss Lucy Yancy, a handsome, prepossessing and highly intelligent young girl, between 14 and 15 years of age, the daughter of Mr. Daniel Yancy, living four miles south of Homer, Claiborne parish, committed suicide Tuesday morning at an early hour, at the residence of her father, by taking strychnine. The circumstances surrounding this sad affair, are of the most distressing character. In an unguarded moment, this young girl, who was admired and esteemed by all who knew her, yielded to the desires of some base and merciless wretch, and it was to hide her shame that she took the fatal drug. On Friday evening last it was rumored in Homer that Miss Yancey had been outraged by a likely young mulatto named George Ford, who has been living on Mr. Yancey’s place for the past three or four years. A party of twenty-five or thirty men went out that night to Mr. Yancey’s for the purpose of giving the negro a short shrift. When the party arrived at Mr. Yancey’s the young lady was in convulsions, the cause of which our informant did not learn, but it was presumed she was suffering from the effects of poison. After a short consultation the party returned to Homer without molesting the negro the reason that from all that could be learned the crowd were in grave doubt as to the guilt of the negro. Excitement ran high and Saturday night another party of men – larger than the first – again visited Mr. Yancey, armed with a warrant for Ford’s arrest on the charge of rape. Ford was still on the place and had made no effort whatever to get out of the way. Another conference was held with Mr. Yancey, who it seems, was unwilling to have the negro summarily dealt with, and again the crowd retired without troubling the negro – morally satisfied that he was not the author of Miss Yancey’s ruin, and the story that he had outraged her was originated for the purpose of screening the guilty party. The negro remained at his home until late Sunday night when he disappeared and has not been heard of since. This sad and distressing affair seems to be shrouded in a mystery which will never be unravelled (sic). Mr. Yancey is an old and highly respectable citizen of Claiborne parish, and has a most excellent family, with whom the entire community deeply sympathize. We know nothing whatever as to the facts of this sad affair, but give the statement as we received it from a resident of Homer. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Fatal Accident. Ruston Caligraph.) A most deplorable accident befell Mr. James C. Colvin of our town, yesterday morning. In company with Allen Neilson he left town about 7 o’ clock in a buggy for Mr. Wm. Wilson’s farm, five miles from town, to join several others from town in a bird hunt. At Mr. Jesse McLain’s plantation, three miles from town, he got out of his buggy, to look for some birds in Mr. McLain’s field. Not finding any, he returned to his buggy. Allen Neilson being some distance off, got in the buggy and in turning the horse his gun slipped and in falling one barrel was discharged and the entire contents passed through his left arm midway between the elbow and shoulder, crushing the bone and tearing the flesh fearfully. He was carried to Mr. McLain’s residence and Drs. Null and Laurence at once summoned, who on arriving found it necessary to amputate the limb close up to the shoulder. After the operation was performed, which is said to have been a very skillful one, the large artery broke loose and could not be gotten hold of again. Dr. McCormick was sent for, and the three succeeded in taking up the artery, but almost immediately afterwards, the poor fellow breathed his last. He bore his misfortune heroically to the last. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Dr. M.L. Bowman died suddenly Friday morning at his residence at Logtown. Dr. Bowman was an educated gentleman and a skillful physician. He died in the prime of life, leaving five children, the eldest of whom is about fifteen years of age. Mrs. Bowman died about a year ago. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Col. C.C. Henderson, the well known writer, orator and lawyer, died of congestion in Shreveport last Saturday morning. He resided a number of years in Monroe, where he became clerk of the court and practiced successfully at the bar. Col. Henderson served with distinction in the Confederate army, and at the close of the war located in Shreveport. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Thompson Wood’s little granddaughter, Hannah, died Tuesday night. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 4, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Sam Kuhn’s daughter Bertha died Thursday in the 9th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 11, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.W. Johnston, manager of Mr. Meyer’s Ingleside plantation, was forced to kill a negro man Monday in self-defense. We are informed that the negro, not content with refusing to obey certain orders, struck Mr. Johnston on the arm and head with a stick – when Mr. Johnston shot the negro in the breast, killing him instantly. The negro was one of a large number brought here at the beginning of the year from South Carolina. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 18, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Col. R. Richardson’s little son, Daniel Lazare, died Sunday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 18, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 George Johnson, a colored boy about twenty years of age, was shot and killed near Mr. Vogh’s residence Sunday night. He was quiet and inoffensive, and is supposed to have been killed by a jealous rival. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Baradel Palmer, son of Frank P. Stubbs, Esq., died yesterday of typhoid fever; aged thirteen years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. David McQuiller died at the family residence in the Colony last Thursday, in the 62d year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Elizabeth K. Benoit, wife of Mr. A. Benoit, died on the 17th after a lingering illness; aged 26 years. She had been married less than a year. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Calhoun died Sunday at the family residence on the Island, and was buried Monday in the Monroe Cemetery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Geo. C. Enssminger died Friday in the 50th year of his age. He was for about 20 years a citizen of Monroe and was widely known as the proprietor of the Alhambra Restaurant. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the American Legion of Honor and the Ouachita Fire Company. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 The death of Miss Ameilia Watkins on Wednesday was followed by the death of her sister, Miss Heloise, on Saturday. The deceased ladies were daughters of Mrs. H. L. Watkins and sisters of Messrs. Filhiol and Adolph Watkins. The sudden loss of both her daughters is a crushing blow to the widowed mother and one which human sympathy can do but little to alleviate. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Frank P. McFee, while acting as conductor of a construction train, met with a fatal accident Sunday evening at Delhi. We learn that he was assisting in the removal of a wreck, when a pulley rope broke and he was struck on the right side by an immense hook. He survived about twenty hours. Our young friend was born and reared in Monroe, and he was universally esteemed for his amiable character and industrious habits. It is some consolation to the bereaved mother to know that she has the sympathy of the entire community in her great affliction. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 25, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Cornelius Edward, son of T.J. and Alice Larkin, deceased, died Thursday; aged five years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 1, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 How Capt. Lusk was Killed. One day last week brief reference was made to the killing of Capt. T.J. Lusk, who resided in this parish near the Arkansas line, three miles from Red River. It is learned from a creditable party that Capt. Lusk was killed on Sunday night, Aug. 8, at his home by three or more men. It is stated that one of the men was stationed at the chicken-house, or rather at the smokehouse, and a third at the lot gate. Lusk was killed as he appeared on his gallery at the back door, receiving from sixty to seventy shots. It appears that no inquest was held on the body, which was not interred until the Tuesday following and as one of the party who assisted in the interment remarked, “they couldn’t wait longer; he was spoiling and had to be buried.” From all accounts Lusk was a miscengenist and lived with a negro woman. He was warned by a poster placed on his gate to leave the country in a limited time, which expired on Friday night before his death. It is reported that Lusk’s conduct was reprehensible and contrary to all moral forms and obligations, and that he mistreated his lawful wife shamefully, who is alive. While every decent man will condemn the cruel treatment of a wife and miscegenation, the trampling of law under foot, a resort to violence and assassination cannot be excused or condoned. Our informant stated also, that Lusk’s concubine was notified to leave the country after the killing and that she left hurriedly and without waiting for a second notice. Capt. Lusk was married in Virginia soon after the close of the war and resided at one time near Gilmer, Bossier parish. It is more than probable that the men engaged in this affair will never be known, and this crime will be added to the lists of by parties unknown. – Shreveport Times. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 1, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Deplorable Affair. NEW ORLEANS, August 30. – The Times Democrat’s St. Joseph special says: This morning as Judge J.B. Elam and Joseph Nicholls were in conversation in the law office of the former, Colonel L. V. Reeves stepped to the front door and fired both barrels of a double-barrelled shot gun into the head and shoulders of Nicholls, killing him instantly. Colonel Reeves surrendered and was jailed without bail. He claims to have acted in self defense. Nicholls was the son-in-law of Colonel Reeves. Family troubles are supposed to have been the origin of the difficulty. It is a terrible affair and greatly deplored by the community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 A negro was lynched in Gum Swamp last week for attempting to outrage a young lady. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Rev. Dr. Drysdale, for a number of years rector of Christ Church, New Orleans, died in Waukesha on the 30th. He was universally beloved. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 8, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Cole of the Island lost two children last week. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 15, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 A. Heyman, a well-known merchant and planter of Alexandria, died Sunday. His death was caused by blood poison brought on by a carbuncle measuring eight and a half inches in diameter on his back, between the shoulders, from wich he had been suffering for several weeks. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 15, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Thos. S. Richmond died Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness; aged 37 years. He was a native of Ouachita parish and well known in this city where most of his life was spent. Mr. Richmond was never married, but he leaves an aged mother and two devoted sisters to mourn his loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Jas. B. Ray of Richland parish, died in this city Friday of swamp fever. She was a sister of Mrs. S.W. Hill. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 John Parker, for a number of years employed in Mr. Rauxet’s butcher shop, died yesterday of intermittent fever. He was a polite and obliging man. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 29, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 Mr. L.C. Jurey of New Orleans died in Virginia on the 22d. He was the senior member of the firm of Jurey & Gillis, well known in this section. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 29, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 Mr. A.L. Weaver and wife died in Richland parish Sunday, after a married life of about forty years. Mr. Ben Myrick, of the same parish, lost his wife and two children in less than one month. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 29, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. H. T. Benoit’s youngest son, Theophile, died Friday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 6, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Joseph Baker, who was shot last Sunday in New Orleans in a difficulty with Frank Waters, a reporter for the City Item, died on Tuesday. The altercation grew out of a publication in the Item written by Waters, in which he commented severely on the conduct of the New Orleans police at a primary election for delegates to a congressional nominating convention. According to all the New Orleans papers, the article was fully justified by the brutal conduct of the police, and Waters killed Baker in self-defense. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 6, 1886 Page 2, Column 4 Mike Hennessey, a famous New Orleans detective, was recently assassinated in Houston, Texas. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 6, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Morris lost their eldest boy, Robert Breard, on the 29th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 6, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Carroll Bradley, formerly carriage driver of the late John S. Parham, died Saturday of heart disease. He was about seventy years of age and was always known as a reliable and industrious man. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 6, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Prophit lost their only child, a baby boy, last Sunday. His twin brother died in Grenada about a month ago. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 20, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Laura Swan Smith, wife of Arthur L. Smith, died Wednesday at the family residence on the Island. She was a charming lady, only 28 years of age, and the mother of three children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 20, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Samuel Hueston Reitzell, brother of Mrs. J.E. Hanna of this city, died at his residence in Caldwell parish on Wednesday, 13th. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 20, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 We learn from Mr. Ernest Faulk that Mr. C.M. Noble’s little son Charlie died yesterday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 20, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 In Memoriam. “Friend after friend departs: Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts, That finds not here an end.” It is my sad duty to announce to his many friends and relatives, the death of WILLIAM LAFAYETTE MYATT, eldest son of Mr. A. Myatt of Ouachita Parish, La. He was taken with swamp fever on the 10th October, and died 13th following, notwithstanding the constant and faithful efforts of one of Ouachita’s most skilled physicians. Born in this parish on the 9th day of December, 1864, he was at the time of his death, nearly twenty-two years old. Cut off in the spring-time of his existence, he has, nevertheless, been with us long enough to show forth the first fruits of a noble character. He was one of those rare beings whom to know was to love – open hearted and generous to a fault, where ever he went, he left only friends behind him. We can hardly realize that we are never more on earth to welcome his coming again; never more to see his bright, handsome face; never more in friendship to clasp his hand – that hand which was ever ready to succor the needy and relieve the distressed – but we bow in submission to Him who doeth all things well, and we pray for strength to say, “Thy will be done.” At about 3 o’clock last Thursday (14th October) his remains, followed by the stricken parent, brother, sisters, many sorrowing friends and a crowd of faithful negroes some of whom had perhaps nursed him in his childhood and all of whom displayed the most heartfelt sorrow over his sad death, started on its way to the family burial grounds at Mt. Vernon church. As the mournful procession wound slowly through the green trees, the sun shone as brightly and the birds sang as merrily as though all hearts ere not oppressed with gloom. Arrived at the church the procession was met by a large crowd of sympathizing friends. Kind hands bore the casket into the sacred edifice and deposited it before the altar. And now the low broken voice of one of God’s ministers is heard comforting the hearts of the bereaved family and friends and exhorting all to seek that peace which passeth understanding while yet there is time. All is over, the grave has closed over him; and yet – He lives! In all the past He lives; nor to the last Of seeing him again will I despair; In dreams I see him now; And on his angel brow, I see it written. “Thou shalt see me there!’’ H….. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. John P. Parker’s eldest daughter, Bennie, died at Ruston Sunday, aged seven years and eight months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 DIED, At Charlieville, La., on the 19th instant, CHARLES MARK NOBLE, son of C.M. and A.V. Noble; aged six years, three months and sixteen days. “Death loves a shining mark.” Invariably his icy hand is laid nearest to the one that is dearest, and takes away the idol of our hearts and the joy of our homes. The one to whom every affection is given, every care bestowed, seems first to fade away, and in the agony of our souls we wonder at such strange dispensations of Providence. But God knows best and to His will we must succumb. CHARLIE was a bright, manly, noble little boy. He possessed a quiet case and dignity that would have graced older years, and his firmness of convictions, even at this tender age, bespoke a useful man; but just as the bud of life was opening and casting its perfume into the very hearts of doting parents, affectionate loved ones and admiring friends, it was broken off to be planted in the Garden of God, there to bloom eternal. The circle of a happy home seemingly has been broken, but not so; for now it extends beyond the earth and unites itself in Heaven. To the writer he was especially dear, and with a sad heart he realizes that CHARLIE is gone; but while his bosom is filled with grief and a cloud of midnight settles o’er his soul, the words of Christ, “suffer little children to come into me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven,” sweetens the cup of bitterness, and bows our head in meek submission to Him that doeth all things well. In his innocence, in his purity, in the brightness of his life, he went to sleep, awaking to immortality. “It must be sweet, in childhood to give back the spirit to its maker. E’er it has sown the seeds of sin, to garner up its better fruits.” STEPHEN FAULK. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 27, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 The following is published in the Morehouse Clarion of Saturday: “Mr. John C. Faulk died of swamp fever at Lind Grove Tuesday and was buried in Bastrop Wednesday evening. Mr. Faulk was Mrs. Jube A. Williams’ brother. He was about 23 years old. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 3, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Endom died Sunday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 10, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 On last Tuesday, about noon, in New Orleans, Dr. T.G. Ford shot and killed a man named J.C. Kirkpatrick, both of whom were from Shreveport. Dr. Ford is a prominent physician of Shreveport, and Kirkpatrick was a druggist and for some time clerked at Bogel’s drug store in Shreveport. Dr. Ford claims that Kirkpatrick wronged his wife, who was a Miss McWilliams, the banker, of Shreveport. Kirkpatrick was shot four or five times and died instantly. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 10, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.A. Campbell died suddenly of heart disease at his home on the Charleston place Sunday afternoon. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 10, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. R.F. Clem died in this city Monday night, after an illness of two weeks. He was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife but no children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 10, 1886 Page 3, Column 2 Indian Village Notes. Our entire community bewails the sad death of our friend and neighbor, Mr. T.J. Butler. He was taken with congestion and died after an illness of three days. He was a devoted friend, a good citizen, and an affectionate husband and father. He leaves a wife and five little children to mourn his loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Col. L.B. Reeves, who shot and killed his son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Nichols, August last, in Tensas parish, was tried and acquitted Thursday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Dr. T.G. Ford, charged with Kirkpatrick’s murder in New Orleans, has been committed to jail on the charge of murder without benefit of bail. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 17, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Judge Alfred Shaw of New Orleans is dead. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 17, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 Murder and Lynching in Morehouse. The Bastrop Sentinel of Saturday publishes the following details of a deplorable affair: Mr. Alex S. Pipes, a prominent planter and merchant of the Fifth Ward, was shot and seriously wounded by Green Gardner, a colored boy, on Saturday night last. The facts as we have them are about as follows: Mr. Pipes being disturbed by a noisy crowd in his store, went over from his store to quell the disturbance. He found Gardner in a difficulty with a white man and endeavored to quiet matters. His interference aroused Gardner’s ire and he deliberately turned upon Mr. Pipes and shot him in the left breast. Fortunately the bullet ranged to the left and did not penetrate the lung. Gardner under the cover of darkness at once fled, but a party of Oak Ridgers were soon on his track, and we have learned that they caught up with the fugitive and swung him to a limb. The lynching was only rumored but we have little doubt of its truthfulness. The negro who want only and maliciously shoots down a white man who is acting as peace maker deserves little sympathy and the action of the men who meted out Gardner his just deserts is generally approved. Since the above was put in type we have been informed that Mr. Pipes died and the negro was hung. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 1, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 The Farmerville Gazette announces the death of Benjamin Ford and Michael J. Baughman, honored citizens of Union parish. The former was 79 years of age and the latter 61. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.W. Mitchell’s mother died at Mt. Calm on the 22d; aged 73 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 1, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 John A. Moore. After an illness of nearly one month, John A. Moore died at his residence in this city at 5 o’clock yesterday morning; aged 32 years, one month and 12 days. Mr. Moore came to Monroe in 1875, and after clerking about a year for Dr. Sholars, opened a drug store of his own. His capital was limited but he was possessed of every personal qualification necessary to insure success. His business steadily and rapidly increased, and in a few brief years he accumulated a handsome property and built up a trade from which he would in due course of time have realized a fortune. In the untimely death of John Moore our town has lost one of its most popular, energetic and deserving merchants; his mother, wife and child have lost a son, husband and father who was affectionate and indulgent to an unusual degree; and the writer of these lines has lost a generous and ever faithful friend. The Monroe Bulletin December 8, 1886 Page 2, Column 5 BOLD OUTLAWRY. The McKay Murder – History of Witkowski And the Murdered Man. Correspondence Daily States.) LAKE PROVIDENCE, La., Dec. 2. – Last Monday morning, Simon Witkowski came in from West Carroll in great alarm and reported that a body of men, armed with pistols and Winchester rifles, had taken some of his wagons on the road from Caledonia to Ashton, had beaten one of the drivers severely and burned two wagons, and further, that on Sunday night about 1 o’clock a body of men, supposed to be the same who had destroyed the wagons, had gone to the house of Major McKay, at what is known as the old Shepherd place, two miles north of Oak Grove, and had shot and killed him, and also a negro woman, and had burned the house over the bodies. They or some others afterwards went to Ashston, where Witkowski has a warehouse and landing, presumably in search of Semple, a son-in-law of Witkowski. They were in a spring wagon and had pistols and Winchester rifles. Semple was not found there. He soon reached this place by boat. The names of the parties are not known to us, but the victims speak as if they knew all of them. We have only the statement of Witkowski and his son-in-law Semple. We do not known what was the reason or provocation for the terrible crime. It is supposed, however, that it grows out of Witkowski ’s conduct, both in his private matters and his political career. He is understood to be the creditor of a large number of people and to have proved very relentless in his collections. He is also accused of having used his political influence to secure the appointment of many unworthy men to important places, and has unscrupulous ways in using them for his private purposes. Witkowski is an old resident of West Carroll. He married there and has raised a family of children. He has of late years been in politics, was a member of the last legislature, and many persons condemn without stint his methods. Personally he is kind and genial, and his house is well known for its hospitality; he has been a merchant ever since he came to the parish, before the war. He is a shrewd business man, and is supposed to be very successful. McKay, the murdered man, has been in the employ of Mr. Witkowski as his most trusted man for at least twenty years. He was a man of excellent business capacity and was Witkowski’s ablest assistant in carrying out his projects. Whatever odium Witkowski has gained has attached in a measure to McKay, hence his taking off as is supposed. Mr. W.J. Kilburn, Assessor of West Carroll, landed here this morning. He left home Monday and crossed the line into Arkansas to save his life. On Tuesday a personal message from his wife advised him to go further away, as threats had been made to kill him. He is a friend of Simon Witkowski, and your correspondent promptly interviewed him on his arrival. Assessor Kilburn states that on Friday last the first indication of trouble was made known when E.F. Newman and Mr. Gray, a lawyer from Floyd, visited Witkowski’s store to have a settlement about a bale of cotton in dispute. They were accompanied by a crowd of armed men, one of whom drew a gun on Simon, and to save his life he conceded to all their demands, and it was hoped the matter would end right there, but the concessions made seemed to add fuel to the fire of outlawry, and you have the killing which followed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 15, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Minnie Gray, a handsome and intelligent young lady, died suddenly Thursday night at the residence of Mr. R.H. Endom. She was a sister of Mrs. Filhiol Watkins. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 15, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Two negro boys, about 14 years old, had a difficulty about a rabbit, yesterday on the Island, which was terminated by one of them being struck on the head with a stick and killed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 15, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Sarah J. Parker died Sunday morning on Bon Air Plantation, the residence of her son Mr. A.F. Parker, in the 85th year of her age. A long and well spent life was ended by a quiet and peaceful death. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 22, 1886 Page 2, Column 1 Capt. Wash Floyd, one of the most popular of the Mississippi river steamboatmen, lost his life while endeavoring to save the lady passengers on the ill-fated J. M. White. When a monument is erected to the true and fearless man, we suggest as a fitting inscription these words of the Divine Master: “Greater love than this hath no man, that he lay down his life for another.” The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. C. Richmond, mother of Misses Emaline and Harriett and the late Thos. S. Richmond, died yesterday morning at her residence in this city, in the 73d year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Robt. Layton, a highly esteemed citizen of Ouachita parish, died on his plantation at the lower limits of the city on Sunday morning, in the 60th year of his age. Mr. Layton, in early life, was intimate with Audobon the naturalist, and the exposure to which he was subjected while on an expedition with his famous friend resulted in an attack of paralytic rheumatism from the effects of which he finally died. In 1858 Mr. Layton married Miss Nannie, a daughter of the late Judge Bry, and since that time lived the quiet life of a Southern planter. He had been unable to walk for several years past and death was a happy release from suffering. He leaves a devoted wife and two children – Dr. Robt. Layton and Mrs. John B. Stone. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 22, 1886 Page 3, Column 3 The body of the colored boy Berry Williams, late of this city, who was lost on the J.M. White, was recovered Friday at Bayou Sarah. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 29, 1886 Page 2, Column 2 The steamer John G. Fletcher sunk near Shreveport on the 21st, proving a total loss. Two colored roustabouts are supposed to have been drowned. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 29, 1886 Page 2, Column 3 Death of Samuel H. Jemison. A dispatch from Macon, Georgia, dated December 22d, announces the death of Samuel H. Jemison, and gives an interesting sketch of the remarkable career of our brilliant but erratic friend. Before reading law, Mr. Jemison worked at the case about two years in this city, becoming in that short time a swift and accurate compositor, and acquiring a fondness for the newspaper business which continued through life. Following is the sketch referred to. Samuel Hunter Jemison was born in Jackson parish, near Vernon, La., on May 17, 1852, and was consequently in his 34th year. He was the baby boy in a family of five sons. His eldest brother died at Oglethorpe College, the second was killed with his messmate, by a cannon shot at the first battle of Manassas, and the others, Owen and R.W., Jr., are living, the former in New Orleans and the latter in this city. His father, Col. R.W. Jemison, removed to Monroe, La., when Sam was a boy, and the latter received the first rudiments of his education there. Afterwards Sam went to Washington-Lee University, Virginia, and the family have an autograph letter from Gen. Lee speaking in glowing terms of Sam’s brilliancy and attainments. In 1871 he came home from Washington-Lee University, and went to Monroe, La., where he studied law under his maternal uncle, Hon. F.P. Stubbs, and was admitted to the bar in 1872. During this time he formed the acquaintance of Gov. Sam McEnery, which grew into a strong friendship, and when he visited New Orleans last year, after recovering from the long illness subsequent to the wound received in the terrible Stronecker tragedy, Gov. McEnery telegraphed him from Texas to remain until he could come home to see him. In 1873 Sam returned to Macon and dabbled a little in newspaper work, being for a short time city editor of the Telegraph and Messenger. Soon afterward he and his brother, R.W., Jr., formed a copartnership in a brokerage business, on third street, the first office of the kind opened in Macon. On the death of Col. Sam Hunter he entered into partnership with his father in the practice of law and his talents soon made him famous among Macon barristers. In 1876 he was editor of the Morning Star, which had but a short existence. On the death of his father he was elected city attorney to succeed him, which office he filled with ability. In 1881 Mr. Jemison was elected to the Georgia Legislature. Previously he had made his reputation as a political speaker in the Colquitt and Norwood campaign, and in that famous campaign he stumped the State for Norwood. When the office of Recorder was created Sam Jemison was elected to fill the place, and this he filled for he term of 1881. Among his most important legal triumphs was his masterly argument in the prosecution of Dock Wilson, the murderer of Vinson in Blue Run, a good many years ago. Wilson got a life sentence. In the defense of John Burnett, for the killing of Turpin, he added fresh laurels to his brow, and his great speech in the famous Danforth case, is still fresh in the minds of the people of Macon. It is said to have been one of the most remarkable and effective arguments ever delivered before a jury in this city. It will be remembered that Danforth is now serving a life sentence. His last great criminal case was the defense of Cicero Darby, which probably hastened his death. He was not at all well and his voice was broken and husky, and yet he stood before a jury for several long hours on that cold December day, pleading for the life of his client, and finally wrung from the law a recommendation for mercy which saved the neck of the slayer of James Rattenberry. After that last hard fought battle he took to his bed, and sank gradually until Monday, when he was informed by a lady that the physicians pronounced his case hopeless. He merely nodded assent, and never a muscle quivered, nor a look from his flashing eye betokened the least fear of the grim reaper’s approach. He lingered, retaining consciousness, until just before 6 o’clock yesterday morning, when he became unconscious and so passed away. ------ End of Forwarded Message