Obits: Monroe NewsStar June 1910 Obits 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! Date: Dec. 1999 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** 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 News-Star Thursday, June 2, 1910 Pages 1 & 5, Columns 5 & 3 HON. IVY I. DAVIS ANSWERS THE CALL HONORED CITIZEN PASSED AWAY EARLY TODAY. Prominent in Business, Political and Social Life of North Louisiana for Many Years. Hon. Ivy I. Davis for many years a prominent figure in the business, political and social life of North Louisiana and a man held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends, died this morning at his home at Washington and Second streets. Mr. Davis had been in poor health for seven years following an injury (sustained) in a runaway accident that resulted in the loss of one of his feet. His condition however, did not grow serious until a few days ago when he was forced to take to his bed by an unexpected attack of swamp fever. The end came this morning about 2 o'clock. Mr. Davis was 58 years old. Up to the time of the accident which resulted in the loss of his foot Mr. Davis led an active life, being one of the largest planters in North Louisiana and at one time conducting a big general merchandise establishment in Monroe. Mr. Davis was born in Caldwell parish. His mother was Miss Holt, of Tennessee, and his father was a native of South Carolina. He received his education in the Caldwell schools and at the Louisiana State University. Mr. Davis was married thirty-three years ago to Miss Sallie A. Blanks of Columbia. Eight children were born to them, three of whom, Gleaves E. Dorathy and Ronald Lee survive with their mother. A brother, Mr. Nathan Davis, of Caldwell parish, and two half brothers, Dr. Oliver of Texas, and Mr. L.H. Wooten, of Caldwell also survive him. Mr. Davis was a member of the State Senate from 1888 to 1892 representing the district composed of the parishes of Ouachita, Caldwell and Jackson. He was a model husband and father at it is the members of its family who knew well the true man he was that will feel the loss so keenly. Mr. Davis was a true friend and although he had been a man of action he made few if any enemies during his life. He never refused to contribute liberally to any charitable or religious object when called on. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence to the First Methodist church. Rev. R.H. Wynn, the pastor, paid a tribute and a deserving one, too, to the life and character of Mr. Davis. Interment was made immediately after in the family lot in the city cemetery where he was placed beside the five bright boys and girls who preceded him to the great beyond. The active pall bearers were E.T. Lamkin, J.P. Parker, Jr., George Lowrey, Jonas Meyer, Arnold Bernstein, A.S. Kuhn, H.R. Speed and I. Moritz. The following served is (sic) honorary pall bearers: J.J. Jordan, W.J. Everett, M.W. Stroud, George G. Weaks, J.P. Parker, R.B. Frizell, E.B. Starsney, E.W. Anderson, D.A. Bseard, (sic), Sr., J.S. Bloch, E.D. Windes, Uriah Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, H.D. Briggs, Allan Sholars. The Monroe News Star Tuesday, June 7, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 Mrs. H.P. Berry, Dead. Mrs. Hattie Berry, wife of Mr. H.P. Berry of Chapman, died last night after a short illness. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon, interment being in Mount Vernon cemetery. Mrs. Berry was the daughter of the late J.B. Rossiter, a prominent resident of this parish. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons and two daughters. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, June 9, 1910 Page 3, Column 3 Death of Little Faye Morris. May I add a few words to your kind announcement of the death of this lovely little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Morris, first to make a small correction; she died at 5 o'clock p.m., June 6. Little Faye had been extremely ill for seven weeks, but her wonderful power of endurance, the unremitting attention of affectionate parents and the skill of the physician could not keep her here; surely the Lord took her. The presence of Mr. Morris' fellow barbers from nearly all over (t)he city and their manifest sympathy was especially pleasing to the large company of friends who attended the funeral. I mention this because it will in some measure be comforting to the relatives of the family who read the News-Star on their far away home, that they may know that their loved ones in this city did not lack the helpful sympathy of their neighbors. May the Lord especially comfort the bereaved parents. J.U.H. WHARTON. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, June 11, 1910 Page 2, Column 4 I. Smith Passes Away. Mr. W. Smith of this city, received a telegram this morning announcing the death in Denver, Colorado, at 8 o'clock last night of Mr. I. Smith, member of the firm of W.B. and I. Smith of Monroe and Ruston. Mr. Smith's home was at Ruston where he resided a number of years. The body will be taken to Louisville, Ky., the old home, for interment. He had been in ill health for a long time. Mr. Smith was prominent in business circles in Ruston where he made his home and with his partners had built up a large business. He was a cousin of Mr. W.Smith who has charge of the Monroe house of the firm. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, June 11, 1910 Page 8, Column 4 Mrs. Connello Dead. Mrs. C.A. Connello, wife of Mr. C.A. Connello, of West Monroe, died at the family home at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The news will be a great shock to a host of friends, both in Monroe and on the West Side. Mrs. Connello was forty-eight years and seven months old. The funeral services will be held at the at the (sic) home at 4 o'clock tomorrow, and will be conducted by Rev. J.U.H. Wharton, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which she was a devout member. Interment will be in the Hasley cemetery, above Trenton. The Monroe News-Star Friday, June 17, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Mrs. Julia Trezevant. Yesterday morning at 7 a.m., Mrs. Julia Trezevant died at the home of her son, Dr. Geo. M. Trezevant, of Sterlington, the remains being brought in this morning, were met at the depot by a large number of friends and preceded to the city cemetery, where they were laid to rest. Rev. H.R. Carson performing the last sad rites. Mrs. Trezevant was a most estimable and charming lady, and leaves to mourn her loss in her immediate family, her son, Dr. George M. Trezevant and her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Brown of Killoden plantation, also another daughter residing in Texas. To the bereaved family the News-Star extends sympathies. The Monroe News-Star Monday, June 20, 1910 Page 8, Column 6 Roberta Cosby Lowrey. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lowrey have the sympathy of the entire community in the death at 1 o'clock this morning of their baby daughter, Roberta Cosby. The child was one of twins, the other having died some months ago. She was one year and nine months old. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the family home at 417 Layton avenue. Interment was in the city cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, June 28, 1910 Pages 1 & 8, Columns 3 & 4 THE OLD WAR HORSE IS DEAD SENATOR MC ENERY'S DEATH UNEXPECTED New Orleans, June 28.-United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery died at his home here shortly before 10 o'clock this morning. He arrived from Washington yesterday morning and complained of feeling ill, but it was regarded as only a mild attack of indigestion, until last night when he suddenly took a turn for the worse and then sank rapidly. Senator McEnery was in the seventy-fourth year of his age and his health has not been good for several years. The attack of indigestion weakened his condition, and under the strain which attended the illness his heart action failed. Death came at 9:40 o'clock. At the bedside at the time were his wife, who before their marriage was Miss Elizabeth Phillips, of Monroe, La., his daughter, Mrs. Warren B. Parks, and one son, Charles P. McEnery. Dr. Douglas W. McEnery, of Washington, D.C. is now on the way to New Orleans. His death came as a severe shock to the community, which was unaware of the seriousness of his illness. The funeral will be held at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, interment at New Orleans. Senator McEnery's Death a Surprise. The death of United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery, which occurred in New Orleans at 9:40 o'clock this morning was a distinct shock to the people of Monroe, his home town. Although Senator McEnery has made his home in New Orleans most of the time for a number of years past, he has retained Ouachita as his official residence and has always come here to cast his vote. The registration books show him to be a voter in ward 1. Senator McEnery was born in Monroe in May 1837, his father being the late Col. Henry O. McEnery. He had three brothers and three sisters. One of his brothers, John McEnery, was elected governor of Louisiana in 1872, but was counted out by the carpet bag regime and H.C. Warmouth seated. Of three sisters only one survives him, Mrs. Caroline Caldwell, of New Orleans. Senator McEnery's wife was Miss Phillips, sister of Mr. C.W. Phillips of Lonewa, who with two sons and one daughter survive him. Senator McEnery's early education was received in the schools of Monroe. He later attended Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala., the United States Naval Academy at Anapolis; the University of Virginia, and the National Law School at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he graduated. Soon after his return from school, Senator McEnery joined the Confederate army as a lieutenant in the Army of Northern Virginia, serving under Magruder. He afterwards served in the Trans- Mississippi Department. After the close of the war Senator McEnery returned to Monroe and took up the practice of law. He was a leader in the days of reconstruction and came into considerable prominence. His political career is one almost unparelled. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1879 under Governor Wiltz and succeeded to the governorship in 1881 on the death of the governor. He was renominated and re-elected governor in 1884. Senator McEnery met his only defeat in 1892 when he was defeated for governor by Senator Murphy J. Foster. Later Governor Foster appointed him as Associate Justice of the supreme court where he served until he was called on again to serve the Democracy, this time being in 1897. In 1902 he was re-elected his second term expiring March 3, 1909. The legislature elected him for a third term and he had served little more than a year of this when death came. Senator McEnery is known as "The Old War Horse of Democracy" and certainly his record justifies the title. Note: There is a large picture of Senator McEnery on the front page with the caption: UNITED STATES SENATOR SAMUEL DOUGLAS MCENERY, Of Ouachita Parish, Who Died in New Orleans This Morning. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, June 28, 1910 Page 8, Column 6 W.J.C. SCRIBER DEAD. Well-Known Citizen Passed Away at An Early Hour. W.J.C. Scriber, 71 years old, and like Senater McEnery, a leader in Ouachita parish in the days of reconstruction, died at his home 415 Ouachita avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Scriber has been in feeble health for some time, and for a time had almost lost his eyesight. He was born in Ward 1 Ouachita parish, where, for a number of years he engaged in the planting business. Mr. Scriber was an honored Confederate veteran, having served through the war as a member of the Fifth Louisiana cavalry. He was a member of Henry W. Allen Camp N. 182, U.C.V. The funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon, the interment being with Masonic honors. The veterans with their fast thinning ranks, attended in a body. Interment was in the city cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, June 29, 1910 Page 4, Column 1 SAMUEL DOUGLAS McENERY. Just as a glorious June sun was reaching its zenith Tuesday forenoon, the released spirit of Samuel Douglas McEnery took its flight to the great beyond, and the tired and worn body rested calmly in the midst of loved ones, where it will remain until tenderly placed in the grave; to await the summons of the Great Judge of all humanity. To assert that all the people of the State of Louisiana were shocked and stunned by the announcement of the sudden and totally unexpected death of this splendid gentleman is but to state a simple fact. Few, very few, were even aware that he was sick; many were looking forward with pleasure to his regular visit here this summer. Senator McEnery was known in every hamlet and remote corner of Louisiana and his fame had spread to distant States, where he was recognized as a man of sterling worth and integrity, not afraid to declare himself upon any proposition, willing at all times to stand by his convictions. He was unswerving in his adherence to what he believed was right, and he was devoted to his friends never forgetting a favor and never neglecting an opportunity to do a kindly service to those who claimed his friendship. This latter characteristic accounts in a large measure, for his uniformly successful career as a public man. In the strict sense of the word, Senator McEnery was not a politician. He seldom made an effort to obtain an office, his friends and sincere admirers, appreciating his ability and leadership, usually urged him to accept office, and his faithfulness to duty always paved the way for further advancement. Born in Ouachita parish in 1837, he entered the Confederate service at the breaking out of the Civil War, and served gallantly throughout the entire four years, returning to Monroe after peace was declared; and like thousands of others, at once took up the burdens of rebuilding the devastated South. During the dark and perilous days of reconstruction he took his place side by side with many hundreds of other brave and true men, redeeming Louisiana from the thraldom and curse of carpet-bag and scallawag rule, and once more asserted the sovereignty of the white man. It was during those black days of radical misrule that the people of Louisiana come to know and recognize in Samuel Douglas McEnery those qualities which stamped him a leader, and at the first opportunity they honored him with their suffrage, electing him Lieutenant Governor with the lamented Louis A. Wiltz as Governor. Governor Wiltz in delicate health at the time of his election, died after serving one year of his term and McEnery was elevated to the Governorship, serving out the unexpired term, and being re-elected for the succeeding full term. After the expiration of his second term he was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and remained on the bench until called to Baton Rouge to accept the United States Senatorship, which was tendered him by the Democrats. That was a memorable event, and admirers of Senator McEnery delight to tell how he secured his election. Several prominent gentlemen, well-known over the State were before the General Assembly, with their followers seeking the nomination. Governor Foster was the Chief Executive. Among the candidates for the senatorship were Ex Governor Blanch and Walter Denegre and Congressman Price. Each had a strong following, but not quite enough to nominate. A deadlock, lasting some time, marked the struggle. Finally when it seemed certain that an independent Republican Walter Denegre would be elected, Governor Foster sent Judge McEnery that famous telegram reading: "Come to Baton Rouge and save the Democratic party!" It is useless to say that Judge McEnery responded. He never hesitated where duty called. He took the evening train, went to Baton Rouge, and next day was elected United States Senator. Some one noting how lavishly other aspirants had entertained their supporters asked Senator McEnery how much his election cost. His reply was "Two dollars and seventy-five cents railroad fare from New Orleans to Baton Rouge." At the expiration of each term he has been re- elected without opposition. Democrats being glad to thus honor a man who ever stood faithful and true to the party, and who had done so much to establish it upon a solid foundation. He served his people zealously, loyally, and it was their delight and pleasure to honor him with the gift of every office at their command. At the time of his death he had five years yet to serve as Senator. In Washington he was one of the most honored and conspicuous of the Southern Senators. A man of mature years, of sound judgment and of marked ability he was esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. In every situation he has been the maker of his own enviable history, rising by the sure steps of independence and of honor from his boyhood struggles to the heights that he has climbed on the highroad to eminence and power. The Mac and Douglas in his name tell something of his lineage, and his strong personality and forceful character were testimonials of his fitness for the great achievements which have crowned the earnest efforts of an ever-useful and industrious life. Whether as a boy in his Louisiana home a soldier on the battle field, or a leader at Baton Rouge or Washington he stood foremost in the ranks and ever dared to do what he conceived to be his duty, regardless of what others said or did. Such a man could not help drawing around him a strong following, and each one mourns his death as a personal bereavement. An admirable trait Senator McEnery possessed was his devoting to his old time friends and acquaintances, negro or white man. He never neglected an opportunity to say a kind word to the old people when he met them on the streets. During his last visit to Monroe, last winter, he was seen to stop an old colored man on the street and engage in friendly conversation for more than half an hour, Senator McEnery addressing the negro by his given name and the negro calling him "Marse Sam". It was truly a pathetic incident to see the two old men talking as though they were equals, recalling scenes of the long ago, when both were young and full of energy. Such incidents were by no means rare, for he always had a kind word for those of the older generation. Senator McEnery was born in Monroe in May, 1837, his father being the late Col. Henry O. McEnery. He had three brothers and three sisters. One of his brothers, John McEnery was elected Governor of Louisiana in 1872, but was counted out by the carpet-bag regime. Of the three sisters only one survives him, Mrs. Caroline Caldwell, of New Orleans. Senator McEnery's wife was Miss Phillips, sister of Mr. C.W. Phillips of Lonewa, who, with two sons and one daughter, survive him. Now that this noble citizen, patriot, leader and statesman is gone, and the people of Louisiana can no longer honor him, they will, as his body is placed in the grave, bow their heads and shed a tear of genuine grief at the passing of such a splendid gentleman. Note: on the first page, Column 3, there is a tribute from Governor Jared Y. Sanders and Lieutenant Governor Lambremont. The Governor's condolences telegram to Mrs. McEnery can also be found on Page 5, Column 2. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, June 30, 1910 Page 1, Column 4 LAID TO REST THIS MORNING FUNERAL OF THE LATE SENATOR SAMUEL D. McENERY TOOK PLACE TODAY THOUSANDS PRESENT Streets, Yard and House Filled With Bereaved Friends-Delegation From Washington Arrived This Morning-Funeral Services Conducted by Father Beaver. New Orleans, June 30-The funeral of Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery took place here, from his late residence in St. Mary street at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Several thousand people crowded the streets around the home and the rooms of the lower floor, as well as the yard, were filled with hundreds of the old Senator's friends who had come to pay their last respects to his memory. The casket was surrounded by scores of handsome floral designs sent by the Louisiana delegation in Congress, employees of the local custom house, clubs, societies and other organizations. Father Beaver, of the Jesuits Church, conducted the services after which the casket containing the body was taken to Metairie Cemetery, and placed in a temporary receiving vault. The delegation from Congress which attended the funeral arrived this morning in charge of Assistant Seageant (sic) at Arms Loeffler, of the Senate. It included Senator Johnson, of Alabama, Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, and Representatives Watkins and Wickliffe of Louisiana. Representatives Watkins and Wickliffe were joined in New Orleans by all the other members of the Louisiana delegation in Congress except Representative Gilmore, who is ill, and Representative Broussard, who is in Mexico. Honored His Memory. Out of respect to the memory of Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery, whose funeral took place in New Orleans this morning all of the leading business houses of the city closed from 10:30 until 11 o'clock, while the bells at the court house and city hall tolled. Court adjourned during the hour and the sheriff's and clerk's offices were closed and the flag on the government building was at half mast. In West Monroe every business house and the factories closed during the hour set for the funeral of Senator McEnery. # # #