Re: Misc. obits Here are a few Monroe/West Monroe newspapers I found on a miscellaneous roll of film at the State Archives. I believe ULM and LSU's Libraries have it too. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Daily Telegraph Thursday, April 1, 1886 Page 1, Column 1 Dropped STAUNTON Va., April 1. – T.T. White, a prominent and wealthy merchant of New Orleans, droped (sic) dead on the street yesterday of heart disease. Louisiana Intelligencer Wednesday, May 13, 1874 Page 3, Column 1 The First In after years when people will speak of the overflow of 1874, it will be mentioned that Col. Isaiah Garrett, the particulars of whose death will be found in another column, was the first to be buried in the Monroe cemetery after the subsiding of the waters. Louisiana Intelligencer Wednesday, May 13, 1874 Page 3, Column 1 Bound Over. George Washington, whose surrender to Judge Ray we mentioned in our last, was, after a preliminary examination before Judge Ray, on Friday and Saturday last, bound over for his appearance at the September term of the District Court on the charge of manslaughter in killing Stephen Green on Sunday, 2d inst. Bond was fixed at $500. Louisiana Intelligencer Wednesday, May 13, 1874 Page 3, Column 1 Accidental Drowning. Jane Johnson, who resided with her husband on Bayou Tony, on west bank of the Ouachita river, was accidentally drowned on Thursday, the 7th inst. by the upsetting of a dug-out in the overflow. A little child that was in the dug-out with her managed to save itself by clinging to some brush. Her body had not been recovered at last accounts. Louisiana Intelligencer Wednesday, May 13, 1874 Page 3, Column 2 Sad Accident. On Tuesday afternoon, the 5th inst., while Col. Isaiah Garrett and Mr. H. G. Dobson were coming down DeSiard street in a buggy belonging to the latter gentleman, the horses ran away. When crossing Grand street, Mr. Dobson, fearing the horses would rush into the Ouachita river, attempted to make a turn across the empty lot formerly occupied by the Byrne & Shields building, when both of the gentlemen were thrown out. The horses, with the empty buggy, succeeded in making the turn, and coming in contact with one of the awning posts of Mr. D.A. Breard’s store, broke loose, leaving the buggy standing there. As soon as the accident was witnessed a number of gentlemen rushed to the scene and found both Col. Garrett and Mr. Dobson unconscious. Col. Garrett was carried into the rear room of the law office of S.D. McEnery, Esq. and Mr. Dobson into McFee & Bethune’s Drug Store, where the physicians of Monroe at once set about to relieve the sufferings of both of the wounded. Mr. Dobson was found not seriously hurt, and in a short time recovered consciousness and was carried to his home where he is now getting well fact. Col. Garrett never recovered consciousness, and on Tuesday evening late he was carried to his residence where he lingered until Thursday, 7th inst., at half past twelve o’clock, when his soul returned to his Maker. His funeral on Friday afternoon was one of the largest we have seen in Monroe. The remains were escorted by the Masonic Fraternity, the members of the Monroe Bar and the friends of the family to Nolly Chapel, (M.E. Church South.) of which he was an honored member, where Rev. C.F. Evans, in a short sermon pronounced an eulogy on the life and virtues of the lamented deceased giving an outline of his history from his earliest boyhood to the day of his death. The close relations which had existed between the deceased and the Reverend gentleman prevented him from doing full justice, his emotion often compelling him to interrupt himself. From Nolly Chapel the cortege proceeded to the old Cemetery, where with the solemn funeral ceremonies of the Masonic Fraternity he was consigned to his last resting place.[1] Ouachita Democrat Saturday, October 22, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Mary Purvis, daughter of Mrs. C.K. Purvis, proprietress of the Ouachita House in Monroe died in that city Monday night after years of patient suffering of paralysis. She had been an invalid for years. This family has contended with many misfortunes, and has truly endured more than the average share of life’s trials and sorrows. The Union extends its sympathies to the sorrowing family. Ouachita Democrat Saturday, October 22, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Nancy St. Clair Filhiol relict of the late Jean Batiste Filhiol and mother of Messrs. Roland M., and Hardy H. Filhiol, died at the family residence at Logtown, this parish, last Tuesday morning and her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery in Monroe Wednesday morning. Mrs. Filhiol was one of the pioneers of Ouachita, and has reached a ripe old age. We extend our sympathies. Ouachita Democrat Saturday, October 22, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Ella Madden died at the family residence in Monroe last ()day evening and the remains () consigned to their last resting () Hasley cemetery, (illegible) following day. Miss Ella was in (her) 2() year of her age when the () messenger death called her to (her) Maker. The deceased was (hel)d in the highest esteem by all (who) knew her, and the large concourse of sorrowing friends who () the last sad tribute of respect. () ample evidence of this fact. () bereaved family have the (sym)pathy of the Democrat in this (their) hour of affliction, but for () we must direct them to ()mercy of He who does all () well. “The Lord has given () the Lord has taken,” and it is () us poor mortals to question () wisdom.[2] West Monroe Union Thursday, May 12, 1887 Page 3, Column 1 The Charbone continues to rage in the Colony. A number of people have already died with this most dreadful disease and others are prostrated with same. Among the number are W.Y. Cosper and lady. We hope however, that the fatality of the disease has ended, and that the disease entire may soon draw to a close. West Monroe Union Thursday, August 11, 1887 Page 2, Column 1 Col. E.W. Robertson, congressman elect from the 4th district, and a faithful public servant, died at his home in Baton Rouge last week. West Monroe Union Thursday, August 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. J.S. Boatner, wife of Capt. Jno. S. Boatner, of Monroe, which sad event occurred in California a few days ago, where she had gone in search of health. The Captain has the Union’s sympathy, in this, his hour of distress. West Monroe Union Thursday, August 11, 1887 Page 3, Column 2 Mrs. Jane E. Moore, a beloved and highly respected Christian lady died at her home in Trenton, La., on August 2nd, 1887, in the 65 year of her age. Surrounded by those earthly loved-ones who in life were near and dear to her, and who cared for her so tenderly during the long suffering which she was forced to undergo during her declining years. To the bereaved family, we will say, that in this, the sad hour of their distress, we cant (sic) only site them to He, who doeth all things well. Believing that she has gone to whare (sic) sorrow and suffering are no more; knowing as we do that her walks in life and her ture devotion to the cause of Christianity have won for her a crown of eternal life in the world beyond. As she lived, so did she die with her faith in God. [1] Just below this obituary, is an article entitled, “Proceedings of the Monroe Bar Convened to Pay a Tribute of Respect to the Memory of the Hon. Isaiah Garrett.” The next column contains a tribute to Col. Garrett entitled, “Proceedings of a called Meeting of the Board of Stewards of Nolly Chapel.” [2] The microfilm at this obituary is badly blurred and torn. Lora Diane Peppers Phone (318) 327-1490 Genealogy/Special Collections Dept. Fax (318) 327-1373 Ouachita Parish Public Library loradpeppers@hotmail.com 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 OPPL WEB ADDRESS: http://www.ouachita.lib.la.us Northeastern Regional Coordinator of the Louisiana Support Staff Association of Libraries (LaSSAL) "Just the Knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a long day makes that day happier" -Kathleen Norris