Obits: Monroe Bulletin 1887 , 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 5, 1887 Page 3, Column 4 R.M. Newman, Sr., died Friday morning at the residence of his nephew C.D. Newman, on Caledonia plantation; aged 55 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 11, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 Hon. W.P. Smith, for many years a respected citizen of Union parish, died a few days ago at Port Union. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Eddie Ivan Miller, son of Mrs. Louisa Miller and nephew of Mrs. E.W. Mealy, died Thursday morning, in the 12th year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 We regret to announce that Mr. Will H. Filler died last week of measles. He was 26 years of age, and leaves a wife – the daughter of Mr. J.H. Mitchell – and two children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 18, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Two of Monroe’s citizens who have died recently – Messrs. Geo. C. Enssminger and John A. Moore – were insured in the American Legion of Honor for $5,000 each, and the money was promptly paid in both instances. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 26, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 -- In the death of Mr. Wm. A. Bryan, editor of the Iberville South, the press of Louisiana has lost one of its worthiest members. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, January 26, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. P.C. McFee of this city, through her attorneys, Messrs. C.J. & J.S. Boatner, has entered suit against the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad company for $20,000 damages, occasioned, it is claimed, by the death of her son Frank P. McFee. The railroad company will be represented by Hon. F.P. Stubbs. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 9, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Dr. T.G. Ford of Shreveport, charged with the murder of J.C. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Ford’s paramour, was arraigned for trial in New Orleans last week and pleaded guilty of manslaughter. We presume the Doctor will be pardoned. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 9, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 Capt. F.M. Grant died in Bastrop on the 31st of January, in the 62d year of his age. He was Captain of the 12th Louisiana Regiment and well known to many citizens of Ouachita. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 9, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 We regret to announce the death at 2:30 o’clock yesterday evening in this city of Mr. M.H. McGuire, brother of Sheriff McGuire. “Merry” had been in failing health for some months past and his demise was not unexpected. The family have our sympathy in this their hour of affliction. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 16, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Hon. Max Feazel, a prominent member of the bar of Lincoln parish, died at Ruston, on the 8th inst. He was a graduate of the State University, served as a member of the Legislature and supervisor of the State University. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 16, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Henry Bodenheimer, Mayor of Haughton, shot and killed Wm. M. Mercer, his business partner, on the 13th. Mercer was drunk and Bodenheimer claims to have acted in self defense. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 23, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 The little four year old son of Hon. G.L.P. Wren, representative (of) Webster parish, was bru(tally) (mur)dered at Minden last week ()teen year old negro boy. () fiend is in jail. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 3, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 John McFee. The community was called upon last week to lament the untimely death of John McFee, one of Monroe’s native boys and one of the best and most promising of the young men of the State. Son of the late Geo. W. McFee, a man of note in the history of this city, John McFee was born twenty-five years ago, and had just prepared himself in an unusually thorough manner for the battle of life when he received the first warning of the uncertainty of al things mortal. After graduating from the Baltimore College of Pharmacy in a manner that made his friends fell proud of his performances and confident of his future, John was seized with an illness that brought him to deaths’ door. He was nursed through this with the tenderness of brotherly love by his twin brother Frank, but before he had recovered from his prostration he was called upon to mourn the death of that brother. John never recovered from these repeated blows. His Baltimore illness had planted deep in his body the seeds of that dread disease that hurried him to the grave. About four months ago he sought relief in the equal climate of Western Texas. Relief was not for him in this life. He died at Pearsville, Texas, last week, and Sunday a multitude of his friends joined in doing honor to the noble young man who had done honor to the community. In compliance with his last expressed wishes, he was laid to rest beside his beloved brother in the City Cemetery. It would be superfluous to give expression in words to a sorrow felt by all the community. John McFee’ death is a public loss, and all the readers of the BULLETIN feel, with us, that we have a personal share in the bereavement of his mother, and his surviving brother and sisters. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, February 23, 1887 Page 3, Column 4 Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Boatner were so unfortunate as to loose their infant son Isaac Hudson. The little fellow died at 2 o’clock A.M. yesterday after a brief illness. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 2, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 Hon. M.M. Cohen, the Nestor of the bar of New Orleans, died Thursday, in the 83d year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 2, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Rosalie Leyens died in Birmingham on the 2d inst. And was buried in this city Friday. She was the mother of Mrs. E. Bloch and Mrs. M. and B. Weil and Walter Leyens. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 23, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Geo. C. Beham, a native of New York, died on his plantation near Lake Providence on the 18th. He was a Republican and prominent in politics during the Warmoth-Kellogg reigme (sic). The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 23, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 The Late George Luther Gaskins The sudden death of this eminent man at his home at Vienna, Lincoln parish, on March 16, was a grievous shock to all who knew him. He was a native of Georgia but spent his youthful years in Ouachita parish. He removed to Lincoln on the creation of that parish in 1873, and in 1874 was elected parish judge. In 1878 he was chosen over strong opponents to represent his parish in the legislature, and the year following represented his senatorial district in the constitutional convention. In 1884 he was chosen to represent the 22d senatorial district in the legislature, and while a member of that body occupied a conspicuous position. Judge Gaskins was not a favored child of fortune. His early years were spent in struggles that have been familiar to many of the earnest men of this country, who, by virtue of their intrinsic worth, have risen from obscure stations to positions of commanding influence. His education was such as he could get in the common schools of the country, and what he acquired by his own industry. It is almost a matter of course that his first efforts in public life were made as a country school teacher. His preparation for the bar was made in the intervals of the business by which he gained a livlihood (sic). After his admission, he continued a laborious student, and was finally recognized as one of the learned lawyers of the State. His mind was of comprehensive mould and his keen perception took in at once the minutest difficulties and advantages of a case. His eloquence was convincing rather than stirring, and his manifest earnestness and honesty of purpose were more effective with judge and jury than the most brilliant rhetorical efforts. No circumstances could induce him to depart from the utmost candor and fair dealing in the conduct of a case, and wherever he practiced his profession he had the unlimited confidence of the judge. This was greatly in his favor, and on doubt contributed much to the success that generally attended his practice. The writer of this enjoyed the privilege of an intimate friendship with Judge Gaskins and was often permitted to admire the originality of his genius and the integrity of his character. He was modest, as exalted worth always is. But he was self-reliant and firm in an opinion once adopted. His courage was of that high order which springs from conscious rectitude. Nothing could shake his loyalty to a friend except that friend’s own unworthiness. Careful of the feelings and opinions of others, and ever modest in asserting his own views, harsh words were never heard to fall from his lips. He was a patriot to whom the name meant something; he was a statesman whose wisdom was built upon the foundations of our government. A bright light has been extinguished before it had reached the meridian, and the State and the country are called upon to mourn a heavy loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 23, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 The wife of Mr. Regan, road master of the V.S.&P.R.R., died in this city Monday morning, after a lingering illness, leaving three small children to mourn the irreparable loss of a mother’s love and care. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, March 23, 1887 Page 3, Column 4 Mrs. Mary Millsaps, mother of Messrs. Uriah, Fred and F.W. Millsaps, died in West Monroe Monday evening in the 59th year of her age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 6, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 A dispatch from Schoharie, N.Y., March 29, says: “Ex-Judge E.H. Durell, late of New Orleans, died here to-day of paralysis of the heart. He was a native of New Hampshire. He was appointed United States Judge for the District of Louisiana and was superseded in 1875. His decisions in regard to the validity of the Louisiana elections in 1872 caused considerable excitement at the time.” The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 13, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Eli Noble, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Ouachita parish, died last week at the home of his daughter, Mr. (sic Mrs.) J.W. Watt. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 13, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Last week Mr. Scheen, a prominent citizen of Red River parish, was shot and killed by a Mr. Brown, a planter of the same parish. Immediately after Brown was shot and killed by John Scheen and M.A. Cockerham, son and son-in-law of the dead Scheen. Young Scheen and Cockerham were discharged upon preliminary examination. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 20, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Leo Wright, a telegraph operator well known in Monroe, died of consumption at his mother’s residence on the 14th, aged 22 years. His wife and a son survive him. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 27, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 The sudden death of their bight little daughter Katie, on Thursday evening, was a grievous shock to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Endom. Seventeen children have been born to this estimable couple, nine of whom lie buried in the Monroe Cemetery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 27, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 Capt. Hugh Henry, a prominent citizen of this parish, residing near Cadeville, was killed Thursday by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of a Mr. Mays. Capt. Henry was an honest and intelligent man and took an active interest in public affairs. He leaves a wife and two little boys. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, April 27, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 Peter Baker, a young colored man about twenty years of age, was instantly killed Friday by a falling limb, while plowing in his father’s field near Lonewa plantation. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 4, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Rev. C.F. Stivers, the particulars of whose tragic death will be found in this issue, was formerly a member of the Louisiana Methodist Conference. He withdrew from the conference about two years ago while on the Forksville circuit. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 11, 1887 Page 2, Column 5 A Distressing Accident. NEW ORLEANS, May 9. – This morning a number of colored people belonging to the congregation of Mount Zion Baptist church assembled on the wharf at the head of Lizard street to be baptized by immersion, according to the rites of their church. A large number of persons followed the baptismal party to the wharf for the purpose of witnessing the ceremony. The people leaned on the wharf railing, which gave way under the great strain brought against it by the pressure of the crowd, and about fifty persons were precipitated into the river. Four women and seven children – all colored except two – are known to have been drowned. The spectators at the scene express the opinion that many were drowned who have not yet been reported as missing. There were a number of skiffs in the river in the front of the wharf railing. Many of the occupants of these small boats were injured by people and broken railing falling upon them. Many of the skiffs were upset and some of the occupants drowned, but the names are not obtainable at present. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Behr had the misfortune Saturday to lose their little daughter, Leona Victoria, aged five weeks and two days. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 We learn from Mr. John W. Scarborough that the charbon has about disappeared from the Colony neighborhood. Many people lost heavily in hogs and stock, but our friend G.M. McCallam, taking all into consideration, was the greatest sufferer. His son died, his wife is dangerously ill, and he lost six or eight cattle, one horse and one mule. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 4 We chronicle with regret the death of Mr. W.G. Dunn’s infant child. The bereaved parents have our sympathies in their affliction. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 18, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 DIED, In Ouachita Parish, La., May 1st, 1887, MARION McCALLUM, son of G.M. and M.E. McCallum; aged 12 years and 11 months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, May 25, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 An Editor Killed. In attempting to capture a maniac, in the parish of Plaquemines, who had barricaded himself in a cabin, Mr. George Osmond, acting with the sheriff’s possee (sic), was wounded on the 16th and died the following day. After the wounding of Osmond the cabin was fired, and Wilson ran out and was fired upon and killed by Sheriff Thibault. Mr. Osmond will be remembered as the editor of the Mascot, by whom Robert Brewster was killed in the affray which occurred in the mascot office, some two years ago. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 1, 1887 Page 1, Column 4 A Terrific Tragedy at Harrisonburg. Natchez Democrat.) Mr. Hugh Watson, the editor of the Trinity Herald, who was in the city yesterday, tells us of a terrible murder that was committed at Harrisonburg on the Thursday night. A negro woman and her husband had considerable bickerings between themselves, and their respective families had also become embroiled in it. On Thursday the wife saw her husband go to his trunk and take his razor out and place it in his pocket. This no doubt alarmed her. The evening at the supper table, the quarrel between the husband and wife was resumed. The woman then left the table, and, securing a butcher-knife, she quietly slipped up behind her husband and drew the weapon across his neck, cutting his throat from ear to ear. Not content with her awful work, the woman procured a club and standing over her husband where he had fallen, she beat his head to a pulp. Mr. Watson was unable to learn the names of the parties to the tragedy. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 1, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 A colored girl about twelve years of age, while paddling around in a dug-out, near Vollman’s mill, on Sunday afternoon, capsized the boat and was drowned. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 1, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Franklin Garrett died at the family residence in this city Sunday afternoon, in the 36th year of her age. She had been in feeble health for some months and it was scarcely hoped that she would be long able to resist the encroachments of disease, but it was a painful surprise to her friends to learn that her beautiful life had so suddenly ended. Mrs. Garrett was richly endowed with all the attributes that go to make up the perfect woman, and her memory will be cherished by all who have felt the influence of her charming and gracious presence. To the husband who ministered to her every want with unwearying and tender affection: to the children deprived of a mother’s love, and to the large circle of relatives, the BULLETIN tenders its warmest sympathy. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 1, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 The remains of Mr. W.R. Bonner, a young farmer late from near Ouachita City, who died in the Touro Infirmary in New Orleans Monday, reached this city yesterday by the evening train and were forwarded to his late home for interment. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 8, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. M.J. Waldenberg, for several years a merchant in this city, died in Cincinnati on Thursday last. He was a member of several secret societies and well known here. His wife and two children survive him. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 15, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 Samud H. Boyd, a prominent dry goods merchant of New Orleans, died Thursday morning. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 22, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 A special to the Picayune gives the particulars of a terrible tragedy at Rayville on Saturday. William Y. Bledsoe was shot twice with a double-barrel shotgun by Mr. A.F. Grimes and instantly killed. The trouble grew out of some business matter. Bledsoe sent Grimes a note last evening telling him he would see him to-day and settle the matter. They met this morning and had some words when Grimes stepped into a store and came out with a shotgun shooting Bledsoe twice. The gun was loaded with buckshot. Grimes was arrested by Sheriff Lem Scott and jailed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, June 22, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 The Witkowski case is revived through the recent assassination of V.H. Tillery, whom the ex-boss of West Carroll had sent into that parish to wind up his affairs. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 6, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 Hon. Duncan F. Kenner, a prominent and wealthy citizen of South Louisiana, died suddenly in New Orleans on Sunday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 6, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Emile Rauzet died Thursday night of consumption, in the 28th year of her age. She leaves a husband and one child – a bright little girl – to mourn her loss. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 6, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 India Rowena and Ida Louisa Roberts, infant twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, formerly of Caldwell parish, died in this city recently. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 13, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Dr. J.E. Wright of Columbia was severely bruised by a kicking mule one day last week, and a Mr. Jenkins of Vienna received a kick in the side from the effects of which he died. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 13, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 The Oak Ridge Tragedy. The Bastrop Sentinel of Saturday last gives the real facts about the Oak Ridge troubles, as follows: In justice to the good and law abiding people of Morehouse Parish, and especially Oak Ridge, we deem it advisable to give a full account of the fatal affray which has cast a gloom over the entire community. It was discovered some days ago that a negro man by the name of Stuart was having illicit intercourse with a white woman; and in order to show their disapproval of such immoral, shocking conduct the best men of Oak Ridge determined to make both of the parties leave the country. Before allowing Stuart to leave they concluded to administer to him a sound thrashing to impress upon him the necessity for his leaving and his continued absence. On last Sunday night Stuart was taken out and while he was receiving a well merited strapping, a crowd of negroes headed by Jerry and Scott Baldwin, fired into the party which was doing the strapping and severely wounded R. B. G. Gardner, a highly respected citizen of Oak Ridge. The Baldwin negroes entertained the bitterest feelings of hatred toward all white men, and at all times were ready to stir up strife and discord between the two races. As soon as the white men could collect a sufficient party, they determined to arrest the Baldwin gang, and on Monday morning, about 7 o ’clock they advanced on Jerry Baldwin’s house for that purpose. Baldwin and his followers were ready to fight and without any provocation they fired on the posse and instantly killed Mr. Geo. W. Higginbotham, Jr., and mortally wounded Mr. John R. Conger. Both of these young men were noble hearted brave, and chivalric, and when they were so mercilessly shot down their friends were so incensed that they rushed in on their murderers and avenged their deaths with the blood of the Baldwin gang. In a few minutes Jerry and Scott Baldwin, Jerry Mays, Dave Brown, Morgan Dubose and another whose name we failed to learn, all of whom were armed to the teeth and firing upon the posse, were killed. These six paid the penalty which they so richly deserved. Upon investigating it was found that Blas Robinson was in the crowd who did the firing the night before, and he was captured and hung to a tree on Monday evening on the streets of Oak Ridge. Several others were also in custody but as no sufficient evidence implicated them, the were released. The white people are very determined and intend to sweep from the face of the earth every negro who had a hand in shooting into either party. Baldwin, both father and son, have long cherished the bitterest animosity to the white people, and their conduct among the colored people was so dictatorial and overbearing that they have no regrets at their demise. The other negroes were followers and henchmen of the two Baldwins, ever ready to do their bidding, and they were lead to their violent deaths by them. Stewart escaped on Sunday night, but we learn that he has been since caught and hanged. It is a very deplorable affair, but it could not be avoided, and as much as we are opposed to mob law we are not prepared to condemn any citizens who to protect themselves and their country have resorted to it. Our people are law-abiding, and nothing but self-preservation would induce them to take the law into their own hands. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 20, 1887 Page 2, Column 6 Death of Dr. John C. Gordy. FRANKLIN, La., July 11. – Dr. John C. Gordy died here yesterday evening at 6 o’clock at the age of 78, after a long and severe illness, and was buried this evening by the Masonic fraternity from the Methodist church. Dr. Gordy practiced medicine in this community for more than forty years with marked success, especially when yellow fever prevailed. The doctor was a very bright Mason and stood very high in the order, and was well known throughout the state, having been grand lecturer for many years. His loss will be sorely felt in this community, where he was universally esteemed and beloved for his kind, generous and liberal disposition and for his sympathy with the poor and distressed. The funeral was attended by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors from this and adjoining parishes. He leaves a large number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, by whom he was almost worshiped as a patriarch. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 20, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 We regret to announce the death, on the 21st, of little Willie Oakley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D. Oakley; aged five years and six months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 20, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Jack Wood, son of Mr. A.J. Wood of Ward 7, died last week of congestion; aged about 25 years. He was endowed with many excellent traits of character and his death is a serious loss to his family and the community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 27, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. W.D. Ray of Ward 7 died suddenly of heart disease on the 22d. He served faithfully throughout the war in the old 17th Louisiana, and was always esteemed by those who knew him as an industrious, straightforward man. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, July 27, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 John H. Dinkgrave, a native of Monroe, died suddenly Sunday evening in Topeka, Kansas. He took an active part as a Republican in several memorable Louisiana campaigns and was widely known throughout the Ouachita country. Mr. Dinkgrave leaves three children, who reside in this city with his sister Mrs. Jennie White. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 3, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Two of Union’s respected citizens died last week, Messrs. L.H. Brantley and Wm. Taylor. They were aged respectively 80 and 88 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 3, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. John Briscoe died of sunstroke in Plaquemine on the 29th – the first case we have seen reported in the State this season. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 3, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Jane L. Moore died at Trenton yesterday, aged 64 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 3, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. John B. Stone, daughter of the late Robt. Layton, died at her mother’s residence Wednesday morning. It is unspeakably sad that death should be the fate of this young and charming lady, scarcely seventeen years of age, less than a year after her marriage. To the bereaved husband, especially, the BULLETIN’s warmest sympathies are extended. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 10, 1887 Page 2, Column 6 Col. E.W. Robertson. Times-Democrat.) Col. E.W. Robertson, Congressman-elect from the Sixth Congressional District of this State, who died at Baton Rouge Tuesday morning, had occupied a high position in State and Federal politics for certainly as long a time as any man in Louisiana, having represented his parish in the legislature forty years ago. Col. Robertson was a native of Tennessee, where he was born sixty-five years ago. His parents removed to Louisiana when he was a mere baby of two, and from that time, save when he was away during the Mexican and civil wars, he was a resident of this State. He went to Mexico in a Louisiana regiment at the outbreak of the Mexican war, and was present at its first and glorious battle. On his return he was chosen a member of the Legislature; was re-elected to the Legislature in 1853 and in 1857 was chosen State Auditor, which position he filled at the time the late war began. At the end of his term of office he entered the Confederate service and served throughout the war. Mr. Robertson returned to Baton Rouge with peace. He was nominated for Congress from his district in 1876, and took an active and prominent part in the vigorous and interesting campaign of that year, carrying his district by a sweeping majority. He was re-elected to the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses. While in the House he served as chairman of the committee on the Mississippi river, and was, in this capacity, able to do service to the cause of levees and river improvement, and proved himself otherwise an earnest friend and a defender of the interests of his State. Robertson was again nominated for Congress at the election held last fall, and elected by a practically unanimous vote of the district. Col. Robertson was an earnest democrat, an active and energetic political worker and organizer, who always preserved the esteem and love of the people of the district in which he lived, as was shown by their constant support of him for forty years. He had done much for them and for the State, and proved an earnest and energetic advocate of the cause of Louisiana in Congress, where he always commanded a hearing and exerted great influence. The State has lost a valuable son in him. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 10, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 We announce with regret that Mrs. Emma M. Macready, nee Ranson, died on the evening of the 2d, at the family residence near this city. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 10, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 A telegram received Monday conveyed the sad intelligence that Mrs. John S. Boatner died in Colton, California, Sunday morning. A few weeks ago Mrs. Boatner’s friends were hopeful that she would recover, and the unexpected news of her sudden death was a great shock. Mrs. Boatner was about thirty years of age and the mother of three children. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 10, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. Aleck Mackay of Minden died a few days ago. He formerly represented John Chaffe & Son in this section of country and was well known in Monroe. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 24, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Walter Parker, son of John P. and Mattie A. Parker, died Sunday at Bon Air plantation; aged two years and nine months. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 24, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. R.E. Milling, widow of the late James H. Milling, died at Will’s Point, Texas, on August 17. She was a sister-in-law of Gen. W.T. Theobalds and Mr. John H. Milling. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, August 31, 1887 Page 2, Column 3 Death of John H. Milling. This gentleman, a prominent citizen of this parish, as also a prominent candidate for Sheriff, died at his home near Forksville last Friday and was buried Saturday morning with Masonic honors, a delegation from Western Star Lodge of this city paying the last sad tribute of respect. Mr. Milling was a native of this parish and was much esteemed for his many sterling qualities. During the war he enlisted in the Pelican Grays and fought nobly through the campaigns until wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill, where he left a leg as a legacy to the Lost Cause. Mr. Milling was a brother of the late James H. Milling and a half-brother of Gen. W.T. Theobalds. He leaves a large family connection and numerous friends who mourn his loss with sincere regret. To the bereaved family the BULLETIN extends its condolence. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 7, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Dr. John Haynes of Floyd died August 29th, aged 94 years. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 7, 1887 Page 2, Column 4 DIED, At Vaughn’s landing, near Logtown, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on Thursday, 25th August, 1887, EUGENE MOTEN, eldest child of Sidney M. and Auline McCranie, in the fourteenth year of his age. EUGENE M. McCRANIE was born 12th December, 1873, at the town of Vienna, Lincoln Parish, La. From his earliest years he was a boy of singular fearlessness, and independence of character. His was a bright and receptive mind and gave great promise of his future usefulness and distinction. He was moral, industrious and studious, and what he undertook he did with thoroughness and earnest purpose to have it right. In disposition he was affectionate, and as a son and brother his conduct was always exemplary and manly. He was too courageous to tell a lie, and too upright to ever seek, by excuse or evasion, to shift a responsibility from himself when he knew it properly belonged to him. He had been accustomed for two years before his death to the use of a shot-gun, and had frequently gone hunting alone, and had become quite a successful sportsman. His parents knew that he was careful in handling his gun, and felt no more uneasiness in trusting him alone than if he had been a grown man. At the time at which the fatal accident occurred he had gone hunting and was at some distance in the woods from his home. He paused in his pursuit of game to gather muscadines and for this purpose had climbed a short distance from the ground, leaving his gun leaning against a fallen log. While he was so engaged he heard a loud noise and a rushing through a thicket near at hand. The place being lonely he was somewhat alarmed, and hastily descending, caught up his gun, the hammer of which became fastened in the log. In his efforts to disengage the hammer the gun was discharged sending a heavy load of buckshot through his right arm, literally tearing that limb to shreds. When he found that he was wounded he started on a run towards home, but fell before he had proceeded far, overcome by pain and loss of blood. How long he lay thus is not known. He made another effort to get home, but again fell after going a few hundred yards. The wound was received between nine and ten o’clock in the morning and he was found shortly before sundown. He was perfectly rational and gave a good account of what had happened. Every thing that anxious affection would do for him was done. But the shock and great loss of blood proved too much, and he passed away calmly the second day after, a brave unmurmuring boy to the last. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 14, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 A young negro man named Peter Parker died on the Filhiol plantation on Bayou DeSiard last Saturday night under circumstances which make his demise worthy of note. It appears that he went from Monroe on that day carrying home with him a lot of fresh meat, etc., to provide for “expected company,” which latter failed to put in an appearance, and evidently becoming exasperated at the idea that there was none to appreciate what he considered a rare treat, he proceeded to devour the provisions gorging himself to excess. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 21, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 The body of the fisherman, James M. Andrews, whom the BULLETIN reported some three weeks ago as being missing from his camp just below town, was found one day last week and an inquest was held, the Coroner’s jury returning a verdict of suicide after hearing the evidence. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 28, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Next Saturday, October 1st, will be the 14th anniversary of the death of Father Louis Gergaud, the beloved pastor of St. Matthew’s Catholic church of this city, who died a martyr to yellow fever at Shreveport in the epidemic of 1873. A mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul at 7 o’clock a.m. on that day. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, September 28, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 Archbishop Leray, an eminent and highly esteemed prelate of the Roman Catholic church, died on the 24th; aged 65 years. He was formerly Bishop of Natchitoches and was well known throughout this section of country. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 5, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Emma McCort, wife of Mr. John McCort, died last Friday morning and was buried Saturday morning in the city cemetery. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 5, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Owen Reiley, who killed Alex Munch, the particulars of which were published in these columns shortly after the occurrence, surrendered himself to the authorities last Thursday and after a preliminary examination before Judge Richardson, in which it was clearly proven that he acted in self-defence (sic), he was discharged from custody. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 19, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. L.F. McClendon, father of R.W. McClendon, Sr., died at Arcadia on the 13th, aged 97 years and 13 days. A suitable obituary of this venerable and respected gentleman, who was for many years a citizen of this parish, will appear next week. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 19, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 It is with sincere regret that we chronicle the death, at the family residence at Logtown, of Mrs. Nancy St. Clair Filhiol, relict of the late Jean Batiste Filhiol, which sad event occurred at 5 o’clock yesterday morning. The deceased was one of the old-residents of this parish and was beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She leaves two sons, Messrs. Roland M. and Hardy H. Filhiol, and a large number of relatives. The funeral will take place this, (Wednesday) morning at 11:30 o ’clock, proceeding from St. Mathew’s Church to the Catholic Cemetery, where repose the remains of her late husband. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 19, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 Miss Ella Madden, a sister of Messrs. C.C. and Andrew Madden, died at the family residence in this city last Friday evening and her remains were entered in Hasley Cemetery, near Trenton, Saturday evening, a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives following the remains to their last resting place. To the bereaved family the Bulletin extends its condolence – and though well aware that sympathy cannot allay the grief of those to whom she was dear, yet we express the hope that they may find consolation in looking with faith and hope to Him who does everything wisely. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, October 19, 1887 Page 3, Column 3 Miss Mary C. Purvis, daughter of Mrs. C.K. Purvis, died of paralysis at the Ouachita House Monday night, after years of patient suffering. It has been the lot of this unfortunate family to endure more than an average share of life’s trials and sorrows, and the bereaved mother, in this latest affliction, has the warmest sympathy of the entire community. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 9, 1887 Page 2, Column 5 Poison in Franklin Parish Franklin Sun.) On last Friday Mr. George C. King who resides on Turkey Creek, some seven miles from Lamar in this parish, gave a cotton picking and a party at night. The festival was largely attended by his friends and neighbors. To feed the company a hog and a pair of turkeys had been slaughtered, which were parboiled in a large pot. For dinner the hog and turkey hen were served. The gobbler was baked in the afternoon, for supper. Those of the guests who did not remain for supper felt no evils effects from the dinner, but almost all who ate supper were taken sick with nausea and vomiting and before 24 hours 33 persons were confined to their beds-evidently poisoned, of whom up to Thursday night eight have died! The utmost consternation prevailed throughout the neighborhood, the wildest rumors being afloat, and on Monday the citizens assembled o investigate the matter. Judge Ellis, Sheriff Womble and other prominent gentlemen were present. An inquest was held the jury composed of live responsible citizens. Drs. Gibson, Holloway and other physicians were in attendence (sic). After patient investigation, it was generally conceded that the poisoning (for of that fact there is no doubt) was accidental. The stomach and liver of one of the dead were taken out and sent to New Orleans Tuesday by express for analysis. Since the above was put in type, we learn that evidence is likely to be produced, which will, if substantiated, tend to conclusively show that one of the foulest crimes has been committed – one that has not only resulted in the death of the parties desired, but included innocent victims and has filled the entire community with grief and consternation. Mr. King’s colored cook, whose husband and son are dead, is now lying at the point of death and has, we understand, made an astounding revelation. Our District Attorney has gone to her bedside to take her dying declaration. We await with anxiety his return – devoutly hoping that the suspicions may not be realized and that the sad occurrence has been the result of accident and not pre-meditation. The following is the list of the dead: Ben King, son of Mr. George King, aged about 16; Lee Ford, aged 16; John O’Brien, aged 21. These three died Sunday. On Monday Ezechiel Hill, aged 45 colored; Lewis King, eldest son of Mr. Geo. King aged 35; Miss Minnie Brown, aged 14, died Monday. Arthur, son of Ezechiel Hill, died Tuesday. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 16, 1887 Page 2, Column 2 Judge Jacob Seal of Madison died at Delta on the 9th, in the 70th year of his age. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 30, 1887 Page 1, Column 2 TROUBLE AT THIBODAUX. Twenty-Five Negroes Killed and Two White Men Wounded. NEW ORLEANS, November 23. – The afternoon States publishes the following: THIBODAUX, LA., November 23. – Labor troubles here culminated this morning in one of the most bloody battles in the history of the State. The result so far is twenty-five dead negroes and two white men wounded, whether fatally or not is not yet know (sic). Casualties so far are sufficiently numerous, but there is a felling among the best citizens that the worst is over and that passions aroused by utterances of the New Orleans communists, so-called friends of labor, have been stilled, and no more blood will be shed or more lives lost. The feeling against these New Orleans communists is very strong and on every side their conduct is denounced in the most unmeasured terms. The facts leading to the sacrifice of life are as follows: At 5 o’clock the colored strikers, in a body, started towards the picket, which had been stationed here to protect property, and the negroes opened fire upon the white pickets. The white men then, to save their own lives and prevent the slaughter of innocent people, at once fired upon the rioters and killed twenty-five negroes. Two white men were wounded. While the New Orleans communists, who are responsible for this sacrifice of life, are denounced on every side, nothing but praise is heard for the conduct of the gallant pickets. Their prompt act saved the town and undoubtedly also saved the lives of hundreds of innocent women and children. It was a moment fraught with great danger to the citizens and had the pickets hesitated or failed to do their duty it is certain that the list of killed would have run up into the hundreds instead of scores. At this hour, 12:30 p.m., the city is quiet, but great anxiety is depicted on every face. The governor will at once be asked send more troops to this town. The people will not feel safe until a strong military guard is sent here. THIBODAUX, November 24. – There has been no trouble here to-day. No more trouble is anticipated. Peace and quiet prevails. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, November 30, 1887 Page 4, Column 2 Mr. P.F. Bussey returned Sunday from Hillsboro, Ark., whither he had gone to attend at the bedside of his sister’s husband, who we regret to say, died. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 7, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. S.W. Carney of Gum Swamp, Morehouse parish, died Monday in the 67th year of his age. Mr. Carney had been a citizen of Morehouse for about thirty years and was universally esteemed. The Monroe Bulletin Wednesday, December 21, 1887 Page 2, Column 5 Tragedy in Farmerville NEW ORLEANS, December 19. – The Picayune’s Farmerville, La., special says a most unfortunate personal difficulty happened here at about 5:15 this evening by which two of our most prominent citizens lost their lives. There had been bad blood between Judge J.E. Trimble and Jas. A. Ramsey for some time, which had been added to by a personal question involving the veracity of one or both. They met this evening at the front door of J. Stein & Co.’s store. Hot words were spoken and from reports drew their weapons. There was some five or six shots fired and Judge Trimble and J.R. Ramsey were seen to fall back dead. Both gentleman leave most estimable families and the affair throws gloom over the community. There were a large crowd present at the shooting, and it is a wonder that no one was struck from a stray bullet. Col. Ed Jones, brother of Collector Jones, had a hole torn in his coat and shirt by a stray bullet. ------ End of Forwarded Message