Obits: Monroe NewsStar October 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 Saturday, October 1, 1910 Page 8, Column 2 Miss Gladys Peevy, daughter of Mr. C.H. Peevy of Calhoun, died at the Sanitarium last night, where she was taken a month ago in an effort to save her life. She had fever 130 days. Her case was one that baffled the skill of the physicians and the end finally came after many long weeks. The remains were taken to Calhoun on the early morning train this morning. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, October 1, 1910 Page 8, Column 3 Former Monroe Citizen Dies. Mr. J.E. Hanna this morning received a copy of the Jonesville (Ohio) Courier which contains an account of the death of William D. Nelson who resided in Monroe several years with his daughter, Mrs. Leland R. Adams. The clipping is as follows: The death of Wm. D. Nelson occurred at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.R. Adams, on Seporn avenue. He had been ill ofa complication of diseases for some time and about one week ago a sinking spell was suffered from which he never rallied. Mr. Nelson had lived in this city the greater part of his life and was a well known and highly respected citizen. Relatives surviving are four children, Mrs. L.D. Adams, of this city, Mrs. Alvin Given of Meridian, Miss., Mrs. Caleb Bartlett, of Kansas City, Mo.; and James Nelson of Joplin, Mo. The funeral services will be conducted at the residence of his daughter Mrs. L.D. Adams Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 3, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Mr. W.H. Hudson of Shreveport, came over to attend the funeral of his father, Mr. W.R. Hudson, who was laid to rest yesterday. Mr. Hudson of Mississippi, a brother of Mr. Hudson's was also in attendance, and was a great source of comfort to the bereaved family. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 3, 1910 Page 8, Column 3 RESPECTED CITIZEN DIES. Mr. W.R. Hudson Passes Away After Short Illness. Mr. W.R. Hudson, for a long number of years a respected citizen of Monroe where he was prominent in social and business circles, died late Saturday after a short illness. Mr. Hudson came to Monroe from Yazoo City, Miss., and during most of his residence here he was connected with Meyer Bros. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Catchings, of Vicksburg, one daughter and four sons. Funeral services were held at the family home on Walnut street at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. R.H. Wynn, of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the City Cemetery where the Confederate veterans and the Red Men conducted their burial ceremonies. The pall bearers were J.J. Jordan, John P. Parker, W.A. O'Kelly, Dunn and Jonas Meyer. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, October 4, 1910 Page 2, Column 3 Death of Miss Martha Newcombe. On yesterday afternoon Miss Martha Eliza Newcombe at her home on River Front breathed her last, after a lingering illness of several weeks. Miss Newcombe was in her seventy-sixth year and during her long period of life her sunshiny nature has made a bright and cheerful home for her brother, Mr. John Bennet and for her niece, Miss Bessie Johnson, whom she reared from infancy and upon whom she showered her deepest love and affection. As her spirit gently passed (words missing) -lms of the unknown her close friends who as a solace to the bereaved surrounded her bed mingled with theirs the tears of sorrow. The funeral took place this afternoon at four o'clock from her late residence to the Episcopal church, where services were held. Rev. H.R. Carson conducting them, the vested choir singing beautiful songs. In the Monroe cemetery where the remains were laid to rest the commitment service was read the new made mound covered with the most exquisite of floral offerings, was a fragrant and beautiful abiding place for a life well spent. The pall bearers were Messrs. Geo. G. Weaks, J. Harvey Trousdale, D.A. Breard, V.C. Barringer, Jno. Potts, Percy Sandel. Note: A resolution of Respect from the Monroe Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy can be found in the Saturday, November 19, 1910 edition, page 2, column 3. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, October 5, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Miss Bessie Johnson who is teaching at Cheneyville, came home to attend the funeral of her aunt and fostermother, Miss Newcombe, who was laid to rest yesterday afternoon. Other relatives from a distance to attend were Mrs. Dupree Calhoun, Mrs. Stanley Evans, nee Miss Josephine Newcombe, Mr. Joe Johnson of Shreveport, Mrs. W.H. Anders of Calhoun. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, October 5, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 Death of Captain H.D. Vaughan. The news of the death of Captain H.D. Vaughan of Collinston which occurred yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. Howel, will come as a shock to his many Monroe friends. The funeral took place this morning at 11 o'clock in Bastrop, Messrs. J.S. Handy and T.E. Flournoy, by special request of the deceased going up on the Iron Mountain to act as honorary pall bearers. Captain Vaughan, who is a veteran steamboat captain, is well known up and down the Ouachita and in the Black River district, where for several years he ran the Levere, having the mail contract from Harisonburg to the mouth of the river. Captain Vaughan was one of the oldest and most respected of the citizens of Morehouse and his death will be mourned by a large number of citizens. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, October 6, 1910 Page 8, Column 1 Mr. J.H. Risinger died at the Dixie Lumber Company plant yesterday afternoon. The remains were brought to the city and last night sent over to Ruston, where interment was made. Mr. Risinger was the father of Mrs. H.T. Benoit of this city. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, October 8, 1910 Page 8, Column 6 Little Charles Brush Dead. Charles Brush, aged 3 years and 10 months, died at 9:15 o'clock last night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Brush. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 o'clock this afternoon at the family residence, 215 South Sixth street. Interment will be in the City Cemetery. The death of little Charles, who was an unusually bright child, came as a great shock to his loving parents, and the News-Star along with their many other friends, extends its sympathy. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 10, 1910 Page 1, Column 4 JUDGE MASON DIED TODAY WAS FORMERLY SECRETARY OF STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER McENERY. Natchez, Miss., Oct. 10.-Judge L.F. Mason, formerly Secretary of State of Louisiana, died at a local sanitarium today, aged 60 years. At the time of his death Judge Mason was district court judge of the district including the parishes of Catahoula, Tensas and Concordia. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 10, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. C.B. Johnston and family who was so suddenly bereft yesterday afternoon by the death of their husband and father, which occurred without a moment's warning, plunging them in the deepest sorrow. Relatives in Ruston were immediately notified, Dr. J.F. Johnston coming over on the evening train. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 10, 1910 Page 8, Column 1 DEATH OF DR. C.B. JOHNSTON. End Came Suddenly in His Office Yesterday Afternoon. The death of Dr. C.B. Johnston, who died suddenly in his office about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon was a distinct shock to the entire community. Dr. Johnston was in his office most of the day and complained during the morning to his partner, Dr. M.J. Massengill, about not feeling well. When Dr. Massengill went to his dinner he left Dr. Johnston asleep on a couch and apparently resting easy. Soon after his return in the afternoon Dr. Massengill heard Dr. Johnston groaning and leaving a patient in the chair he went to Dr. Johnston in the adjoining room and found him in an alarming condition. Dr. Massengill hastened out to find a physician and on their return they found Dr. Johnston dead. Dr. Johnston was born near Vicksburg, Miss., fifty-four years ago. He came to Monroe twenty-six years ago from Bastrop. He and Dr. Massengill have been partners thirty-three years, practicing together first in Mississippi then at Bastrop. Dr. Johnston was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter and the Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Brewer, Wathen and Lawrence; little daughter Bennie; two brothers, Dr. J.F. Johnston of Ruston, and W.P. Johnston of this city; one sister, Mrs. Annie M. Barnett of Murray, Ky. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and were conducted by Rev. R.H. Wynn, interment was in the city cemetery and was with Masonic honors. The Woodmen of the World attended in a body. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, October 12, 1910 Page 1, Column 5 DEATH OF PROMINENT MAN. One of Claiborne's Most Substantial Citizens Passed Away. Homer, La., Oct. 12.-James J. Gladney, one of the most prosperous and substantial farmers of Claiborne parish, died at his home near Spring Lake, four miles north of here, at 3 o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Gladney was about 75 years of age, a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the parish, and for many years numbered among its best citizens. Although advanced in years, he was still active and useful and his death is a distinct loss to the community. The remains were interred in the Homer cemetery at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The Monroe News-Star Friday, October 14, 1910 Page 2, Column 4 Death of Mrs. I.C. Terry. The news of the death of Mrs. I.C. Terry which occurred this morning a few minutes before seven o'clock, was a great shock to her friends who knowing she was ill, was not aware of the seriousness of her condition. Mrs. Terry had been ill for about three weeks with fever of the intermittent type, but was not confined to her bed until the last few days, her fever leaving her on yesterday. She was in such a weakened condition and her heart being involved, she passed away this morning. Mrs. Terry was Miss Georgia Copeley, daughter of Judge and Mrs. George Copely, who were most prominent in the business and social world of Monroe years ago and as a young lady Mrs. Terry was a social favorite, but was also prominent in church work which interest she continued, being president of Grace Church Guild at the time of her death, and with her passing away the last survivor who raised funds for the building of Grace church. Besides her husband Colonel I.C. Terry, Mrs. Terry leaves to mourn her loss a son, Mr. John Terry, just entering manhood, and one daughter, Mrs. Crane of New York, quite a noted actress known in the theatrcal (sic) world as "Ellen Terry." The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 17. 1910 Page 2, Column 3 Capt. H.D. Vaughan. Capt. H.D. Vaughan was born in Oakland oCunty (sic), Pa., May 18, 1851. When a lad of seven his father and mother moved to Morehouse parish, near Bastrop, most of his early life being spent there and in Bastrop. His ambitions were to be a lawyer but the war came on and broke up his plans. His father taught several years where he did his first school work. He was well read and a deep thinker, well versed in the Bible, his children and grand children often going to him for reference. He was a close observer and was fond of nature, often spending hours watching birds and insects. Although fond of hunting he never took much to sports in small game. He married at twenty-one to Miss Mary Camille Holloway who was his help mate and companion but preceded him to the happy beyond twenty-four years ago. Since that time he has been both mother and father to his children left him. He raised his two younger children in Monroe. Capt. Vaughan was happiest when on the water, having owned several boats in the Ouachita river and tributaries. He had the mail route on Black river four years where he made many friends. His health failed under such strenuous work and he moved with his children to Collinston where he had his plantation. The Klondike too interested him and prolonged his life some years. "Back to Nature" was his motto. His maternal ancestors were long lived, none of them dying under eighty. Recently he lost an uncle living in Michigan in his ninetieth year. His life was cut short by a stroke of nervous prostration some years back. Capt. Vaughan was ex-mayor of Collinston, being the first mayor of the town. He is survived by two brothers, A. Loyd Vaughan of Chicago, and E. E. Vaughan of Clarksdale, Miss., his children, W.H. Vaughan, Mrs. Helen Vaughan Howell, Dr. J. Byron Vaughan and son-in-law J.T. Howell, so like his own son and loving grandchildren. Capt. Vaughan died October 4th at 8:30 o'clock a.m. after a long illness, being tenderly watched and cared for by his children. He was a most patient sufferer and was completely resigned. He requested to act as his honorary pall bearers Capt. J.C. Weaks, J.S. Handy, T.E. Flournoy, Dr. J.H. McCormick, D.G. Trousdale, Judge A.A. Gunby, J.B. Reily and Capt. Davenport. His active pall bearers were Messrs. Frank McCormick, Farmer Patton, R. Freeman, Joe Thompson, W.A. Page. The body accompanied by family and friends, was carried on the train, being met by relatives and friends from Gallion, Mer Rouge, Jones and Bastrop. It was taken in charge by the Masons. Rev. Brisco Carter of Mer Rouge who is pastor of the Methodist church in Collinston, performed the religious ceremonies. The flowers were many and beautiful. The most conspicuous was sent by Mr. A.L. Vaughan from Chicago, being five dozen full blown white roses in immense long cluster. Another box of white carnations came for Monroe. Note: There is a picture of Mr. Vaughan included with his obituary. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, October 18, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Funeral of Mrs. I.C. Terry Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock the funeral of Mrs. I.C. Terry was held at Grace Episcopal church, a large number of friends having gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of one who had been a consistent Christian and had spent years of her life in the upbuilding of the church she loved so well. The services were conducted by Rev. H.R. Carson, the vested choir singing the beautiful song "Asleeep in Jesus," and "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." The quartette, "Lead Kindly Light," was sung by Miss Van Horn, Mrs. Bert Williams, Messrs, H.L. Prophit, Ford. The vested choir sang the funeral chant. The services were concluded at the cemetery. The pall bearers were: Messrs. G.M. Crook, E.T. Lamkin, H.W. McEnery, Sr., D.A. Breard, Sr., L.P. Alexander, A.A. Gunby. Mrs. Crane of New York, Mrs. Terry's daughter, who reached Monroe on Sunday, was accompanied by Mr. Crane and also Mrs. Martin of St. Louis, a warm friend of Mrs. Terry's and will remain with her father for two weeks or more. Mrs. Morey of Delta, a cousin of Mrs. Terry, was also in attendance upon the services. Note: A letter of condolence from Grace Church Guild can be found in the Wednesday, November 16, 1910 issue on page 5, column 4. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, October 19, 1910 Page 4, Column 3 MRS. W.C. RASCOE DEAD. Esteemed Resident of Shreveport Pased (sic) Away. Mrs. Allie Fleming Rascoe, wife of W.C. Rascoe, passed to the other world at an early hour this morning, death relieved her of all earthly sufferings shortly after 1 o'clock. Mrs. Rascoe had been ill for many months, but with true Christian fortitude bore her sufferings uncomplainingly and was spiritually prepared for the end. Mrs. Rascoe was 58 years of age, and with her husband had reared a large family. She was esteemed because of her many excellent traits of character and many will mourn her end. A native of Shreveport, she spent all of her life here. She was a member of the First Methodist church since girlhood. Besides her husband, the deceased leaves eight children: Mrs. W.R. Sapp, Thomas Rascoe, Mrs. Fleming Scruggs, Mrs. B.S. Schneider, Boykin, Robert, Leonard and Lillian Rascoe. Mrs. S.R. Wright, sister-in-law of Mrs. Rascoe, went to Shreveport this morning to be with her brother and his family in the bereavement. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, October 20, 1910 Page 5, Column 1 Death of Mr. C.L. Gunby. Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his residence in West Monroe, Mr. C.L. Gunby, after an illness of a year or more, breathed his last, his death coming as a shock to his relatives and friends, who did not realize the end was so near. Mr. Gunby had been out West for several months, thinking a change would be beneficial, but becoming discouraged returned home only a few short weeks ago. Mr. Gunby was in the fifty-ninth year of his age and beside an aged mother, who is now in Sherman, Texas, he leaves to mourn his loss, a sister, Miss Delia Gunby of Newton, Kansas, and two brothers, Judge A.A. Gunby of Monroe, and Dr. Phillip Gunby of Sherman, Texas, who arrives this evening. The funeral was held this afternoon at the residence of Judge A.A. Gunby, where the remains were carried on yesterday. Rev. R.H. Wynn of the Methodist church, conducted short services at the house, which were concluded at the cemetery. The pall bearers from among his friends in West Monroe were: W.R. Mitchell, R.P. Benson, Will Mills, G.B. Haynes, Henry Hamilton, W.W. Deson, Jeff D. Herron. Mr. Gunby was the son of George Gunby and Mrs. Catherine L. Gunby and was born at Atlanta, Ga. He moved with his family to Claiborne parish, where his early life was spent on a farm. He subsequently settled in Union parish, where he lived for many years near Downsville. During his residence in Union parish he engaged in farming and the timber business. Mr. Gunby was elected to the legislature as a member from Union in 1896, and served until 1900, gaining a creditable reputation as a faithful and efficient legislator. About ten years ago Mr. Gunby moved to West Monroe, where he engaged in a general mercantile business, which he successfully conducted until his death. Mr. Gunby was not married. Mr. Gunby enjoyed and merited, because of his probity, reliability and judgment, the esteem and confidence of all who know him especially men of the business world with whom his affairs brought him in contact. The Monroe News-Star Monday, October 24, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Death and Funeral of Mrs. J.M. Keller. Yesterday morning at 3:45 occurred the death of Mrs. J.M. Keller, after an illness covering a period of several years, though confinement to her home and bed was only for the past few months, during which time she tenaciously clung to hope, though there was no fear of death. Mrs. Keller was a most consistent member of the Methodist church, not once sewerving (sic) from her Christian duty as she saw it; was ever ready with sympathy and assistance for those in trouble and distress. Was an earnest worker in the Sunday School, her efforts being to strengthen and build it up, and long after her health began to fail friends wondered how she could continue to so faithfully and actively serve her Lord and Master. Scarcely a year ago has it been, though the frailties of life was telling on her, that Mrs. Keller every Sunday promptly greeted her class with a smile of brightness and a cheery welcome and yesterday morning, though the bells chimed, chimed on she was not there in physical body but perhaps in the spiritual, or else she had enrolled as a member of the Sabbath School of the great beyond, and though she is missed on earth the glory she has entered into is a solace and comfort to her bereaved family. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the church, Rev. R.H. Wynn making a beautiful talk upon her Christian life and character, reading a beautiful little poem, "Remember Me at My Best," which Mrs. Keller had written as a long last earthly farewell to her dear ones and friends. The songs she loved so well were sung, Mr. Dan McCraney in a soft tenor voice singing "It is Well With My Soul;" Miss Zoney sweetly and expressively sung "Unanswered Yet;" the choir giving "Asleep in Jesus" and "Refuge." The services were concluded at the cemetery, the pall bearers being W.H. DeGraffenreid, Judge L.E. Hall, R. Downes, Jr., Geo. A. Petrie, B.N. Duff, Chas. Schulze. Many were the floral offerings from friends, church and Sunday School that covered the casket as it was borne to its final resting place. With Mrs. Keller's death, besides husband and children and relatives in Monroe, she leaves to mourn her loss an aged father Mr. W.B. Grayson, of Grayson; a sister, Mrs. Jonas Young, of Alexandria; two brothers, Messrs. A.M. Grayson, of Alexandria, and E.M. Grayson of Grayson, all of whom were in attendance at her funeral. The News-Star extends the sincerest sympathy to Mr. Keller and family in their hour of sadness and distress. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, October 25, 1910 Page 8, Column 3 Miss Margaret Smith Dead. Miss Margaret E. Smith, daughter of Mr. J.W. Smith, Washington and Fourth streets, died last night after a long illness with that dread disease, consumption. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at St. Matthew's Catholic church at 4 o'clock. Miss Smith is survived by her father and several sisters and brothers, among them being Father Smith, head of Jefferson College at Convent, La. Miss Smith by her Christian life and uniformily (sic) happy disposition won for her hundreds of friends who will regret to learn of her death though it was not unexpected. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, October 27, 1910 Page 1, Column 5 CAPT. KNEE DEAD. Old Riverman Goes to His Last Reward. New Orleans, La., Oct. 26.-Capt. Thomas Knee, one of the oldest surviving river men, formerly prominent in the Red and Ouachita river trade, died today. # # #