Obits: The Monroe News-Star, December 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 News-Star Friday, December 3, 1909 Page 2, Column 3 Death of Little Mabel McEnery. Little Mabel, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. McEnery, Jr., was borne on angelic wings last evening to the arms of Him who gave her. Only a few short weeks was her little spirit lent to brighten the home of fond parents, who are now bowed in sorrow and grief, but grieve not, for baby Mabel is the link that binds you to the great beyond, and in our Father's mansion, nestling in the arms of Jesus, is awaiting your coming. By loving relatives and friends, the little form was borne this evening at 2 o'clock to the Catholic cemetery and laid to rest, the mound being banked with floral offerings, Father Mahe conducting the services. The News-Star Friday, December 10, 1909 Page 2, Column 4 In Memory of Sovereign T.B. Hart. As I sit here idly dreaming, Of those happy days gone by, A dear friend and brother's face comes before me, Could ne'er forget even should I try. 'Tis the face of a loyal Woodman, One that was true and kind. A friend in need, and a friend in deed. His equal will be hard to find. It seems as if it were only yesterday When I clasped his hand in my own, Saying good-bye, to leave old Monroe. As an officer he was brave and true, Loyal to his country and brothers, He was a good man, a Christian, a gentleman, A good Woodman, a friend to all others. He was a devoted husband and father, His loved ones were the idle of his heart. And he too loved his Woodmen brothers, Still the best of friends must part. That manly face we'll see no more Until we meet above. For he is gone where All true Christian Woodmen go, The Place where there's peace and love. J.C. MILLS, JR. Live Oak Camp No. 53, W.O.W., New Orleans, La. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, December 11, 1909 Page 5, Column 3 Necrological The little child of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Williams died this afternoon at the family home, 207 South Fifth street. Funeral will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Jackson, aged 72 years, died at her home, No. 300 Catalpa street, yesterday afternoon. The remains were shipped to Brandon, Miss., this morning for interment. She was well known and highly respected in Monroe where she resided for many years. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, December 16, 1909 Page 8, Column 3 Death of Mr. Saunders. Yesterday between 2 and 5 o'clock in his room at the Y.M.C.A., occurred the death of Mr. Saunders, a consistent member of the Methodist church and a veteran of the Confederacy. Ever since the organization of the Y.M.C.A., Mr. Saunders has made his home in the building, and as long as he was able, assisted in its affairs and became identified with it. As a veteran, he was held in high esteem by the Confederate organizations. As a member of the church up to a few years ago, he was a regular attendant at service, and assisted with the music. Mr. Saunders is a Mississippian, and leaves no immediate relatives in Monroe to take charge of his remains, but a wire from those most closely connected gave burial instructions. Mr. Saunders was the father of the late Mr. Ed Saunders. He was the uncle of Miss Dorothy Sherrod the actress. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning after which interment will take place in the City Cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, December 18, 1909 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Saunders Laid to Rest. Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Frank Saunders was laid to rest in the Monroe Cemetery, asleep by the side of his son, who preceded him some year ago to the home beyond. Carried to the church from the Y.M.C.A., the home he loved so well, his casket was draped with the Confederate flag and wreathed with fragrant flowers from the Monroe Chapter U.D.C. members of Henry W. Allen Camp acted as pall bearers, and the Daughters of the Confederacy attending in a body. At the church the sweetest and the most touching selections were sung. Rev. B.H. Wynn made beautiful remarks as to the characer (sic) of Mr. Saunders both as a gentleman of the old school and as a Christian, who loved and worshipped in the house of God. At the cemetery Capa. W.P. Renwick commander of Henry W. Allen Camp, made toching (sic) remarks and under the stilled Confederate flag all that was mortal of a true soldier and Christian laid to rest. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, December 30, 1909 Page 8, Column 2 Death Of Mrs. S.W. Ramsey. It is with the deepest regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. S.W. Ramsey, which occurred this morning at 3:30, after only a day's illness. Only a day or so ago, happy with the enjoyment of Christmas, having with her for the holidays her sisters, Mrs. Baker of mount Lebanon, and Mrs. Carter of Doyline, Mrs. Ramsey was in her usual health, but in the early hours yesterday she was taken ill not considered seriously so until 6 o'clock in the evening when her condition became alarming, the end coming with the day's dawning. Mrs. Ramsey was a consistent member of the Baptist church and a zealous worker of the Monroe Chapter U.D.C. who mourn her loss. Mrs. Ramsey, beside her husband and two children, leaves several brothers and sisters, living elsewhere who are stricken by the unexpected blow. Th interment will take place in Mount Lebanon, the remains accompanied by the bereaved family, left this morning on the cannon ball. # # #