Obits: The Monroe News-Star, August 1909 , 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! 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 Monday, August 9, 1909 Page 8, Column 3 Death of O'Neill Todd Mr. O'Neill Todd died at his home in Bastrop Saturday. The deceased was just entering young manhood; being only eighteen years of age. He was a recent honor graduate of the Bastrop High School and had recently been teching (sic) in the public schools of Morehouse parish. Young Todd was a son of Mr. And Mrs. David Todd of Bastrop, and a grandson of the late Judge R.B. Todd of the State Supreme Court. He was universally esteemed by a large circle of friends, who had known him since infancy, and a fitting tribute was paid him by the large concourse of friends who followed his remains to their last resting place. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, August 17, 1909 Page 2, Column 3 Death of Mr. J. Ellis Didler. On last evening at the Monroe Sanitarium, Mr. J. Ellis Didler, one of Monroe's most prominent young men, succumbed to the inevitable repaer(sic), death, his spirit answering the summons at 9:30, surrounded by loved ones. His father, Mr. Didler of Marksville, two brothers, Messrs Geo. And John Didler of Monroe, and an uncle, also Mr. Didler, of Natchez, Miss., and one or two most intimate friends were around his beside (sic) when the end came. Mr. Didler at one time was stenographer for the well known law firm of Stubbs & Russell, and was quite an efficient and capable young man, but later he was following the avocation of book-keeping. The remains were taken in charge by the Knights of Columbus and were taken to Marksville this morning, accompanied by the delegates of the Knights of Columbus. Messrs. J. C. Ammans and T.A. Beard. The floral offerings by the Knights of Columbus were very pretty. The News-Star, with a large number of friends offer their sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family, in this hour of sorrow and sadness. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, August 18, 1909 Page 5, Column 2 John Latham Dead. Hopkinsville, Ky., Aug. 18.-Word was received here today of the death in New York of John Latham, senior member of the banking firm of Latham, Alexander & Co., that city. He was a multi-millionaire and was born in this city. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, August 25, 1909 Page 8, Column 4 Mr. Louis Meyer Dead. Mr. Louis Meyer, one of Monroe's oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home here last night at 7:55 o'clock after a short illness the result of a stroke of apoplexy two weks (sic) ago. He was a member of Little Rock Lodge Knights of Honor and the local lodge will have charge of the funeral which takes place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family home. Interment will be in the city cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mr. Fred Meyer, superintendent of the city water, light and traction department; Mrs. J.E. Ball and Mrs. W.L. Jones. Mr. Meyer was 76 years, 10 months and 28 days old. The Monroe News-Star Friday, August 27, 1909 Page 2, Column 3 Another Veteran Passes Away. In the death of Mr. L.G. Johnston on yesterday afternoon, another veteran has answered the taps. In his seventy-eighth year, a most consistent member of the Methodist church, honored and revered by those who knew him, and a veteran of the gray, whose love and ardor for the Confederacy had never abated, but as a member of Henry W. Allen Camp, was still cherished. Mr. Johnston was also a member of the fraternal order of the Masons and Odd Fellows. The funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Methodist church, the members of Henry W. Allen Camp acting as honorary pall bearers, and the fraternal orders and Daughters of the Confederacy attending in a body. The coffin was draped with a flag of the Confederacy and a floral offering from the Monroe Chapter U.D.C. who had known, loved and honored him. Rev. R.H. Wynn, his pastor, paid a beautiful tribute to his memory, and all that was mortal of friend and comrad was laid to rest in the Monroe Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends, the beautiful burial service of the Masons being used. Mr. Johnston leaves to mourn his loss, a widow, a daughter, Mrs. Barnette, of Murray, Ky., and three sons, Dr. J.F. Johnston of Ruston, Dr. C.B. Johnston and Mr. W.P. Johnston of Monroe. "There is no death! What seems so is transition. This life of mortal breath is but a suburb of the life elysian. Whose portals we call death." The Monroe News-Star Friday, August 27, 1909 Page 8, Column 3 Citizen of Caldwell Dies. Columbia, La., Aug. 26-Mr. C.C. Fluitt one of the most prominent citizens of Caldwell parish, died this evening at four o'clock at his home about two miles north of Columbia on the Ouachita River. Mr. Fluitt died from an attack of swamp fever which he suffered with but few days. Mr. Fluitt was one of the most prominent and influential men in the parish and was held in high esteem by every one that knew him. He was born and reared here and has done a great deal for the country. He was well to do and has always been very prominent and active in all business affairs. Mr. Fluitt was unmarried, but leaves one sister, several nephews and one niece. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, August 28, 1909 Page 4, Column 4 Died in San Antonio J.C. Handy, eldest son of Mr. J.S. Handy, died in a sanitarium at San Antonio, Texas, this morning where he was under treatment for bladder trouble. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral as Mr. J.S. Handy is at Doss today looking after his planting and mercantile interests. The interment will be in Monroe. The Monroe News-Star Monday, August 30, 1909 Page 2, Column 2 Death of J.C. Handy On Saturday Mr. J.C. Handy was shocked by a telegram announcing the death of his son., J.C. Handy in San Antonio, Texas, as he had only a few days before left him thinking his condition was not immediately critical, and though he felt somewhat alarmed the news came as a blow. J.C., as he was known to his friends, was open hearted, frank and a true friend to all who knew him; of a jovial disposition, he shed the rays of happiness and life wherever he went and for the last year his friends had missed him while he was away. For the past few months he had been enjoying the life of a ranchman in Texas, being in Rockport, only a few weeks ago, when the illness seized him which proved so fatal. John Cason Handy was the eldest son of J.S. and Mollie Cason Handy and was in the thirty-third year of his age, being born August 26th 1877, in Bastrop. His life, however, was spent mostly in Monroe, where he was associated for years in the retail grocery business with Mr. S.J. Meek, the firm being under the name of Meek Handy and later he was in the real estate business with Mr. T.G. Easterling. Feeling the need of a different climate he has spent the past year in Texas, and though God in His wisdom and judgment has removed him from his friends and loved ones, let us doubt not in this summons He is still loving and kind, for though death separates, it also unites. It is only a night's sleep, through which all the weariness and faintness pass away, when strength, vigor and joyousness returns with the morning. "We shall sleep, but not forever, There will be a glorious dawn, We will wake to weep no never On the resurrection morn." Mr. Handy leaves to mourn his loss besides his father, four sisters and one brother, Mrs. R.J. Edwards of Oklahoma City, Misses Nellie, Lena and Byrnie Handy and Mr. B.B. Handy of this city. The interment will be in Bastrop. Services will be held Wednesday morning at the residence on River Front at 8:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken on the Iron Mountain at 10 o'clock. The order of the Elks and Woodmen of the World will attend the services in a body. The News-Star offers sympathy to the family in this hour of sadness and sorrow. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1909 Page 8, Column 1 High Mason Passes Away New Orleans, Aug. 30., - Alfred Levy, a thirty-second degree Mason, and well known Shriner, died this morning from the effects of a lingering malady at Bay St. Louis. He was born here 56 years ago and was for many years in the drug business. At the time of his death he was interested in the tropical fruit trade. He was a brother of Dr. M. Levy and William M. Levy prominent druggist. The body will be brought here for interment. # # #