Obits: The Ouachita Telegraph 1870 Obits, 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: Apr. 2000 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 Ouachita Telegraph January 8, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 OBITUARY WESTERN STAR LODGE NO. 24. F. & A. M. Monroe, La., January 1st 1870. WHERAS: It has pleased God to remove from time to that eternal state to which all mortal beings are hastening, our esteemed Brother, ROBERT DORTCH, who departed this life near Oxford, Mississippi, on the 4th day of December, 1869, in the 40th year of his age; Resolved, That we cherish with Fraternal regard and affection the memory of our Deceased Brother, who was but recently "raised" to membership with us, and now called away from the toils of earth. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved Widow and children of the Deceased, and would commend them to a merciful God who has said, "Leave thy Fatherless children I will preserve them alive, and let thy Widows trust in me." Resolved, That these Resolutions be spread upon our Minutes, and copies furnished the Editors of each of the papers published in Monroe, requesting them to publish the same, and that the Secretery transmit a copy of the same to the Widow of the Deceased. J.A. McGUIRE SECRETARY. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 22, 1870 Page 2, Column 4 The Hon. C.B. Pratt, of Claiborne, died recently in Texas. He was a promising young man whose death is a loss to the State. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 22, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. Sam Huntington, a well-known Ouachita pilot, died of heart-disease on the up-trip of the St. Marys. His remains were placed on board the Allen and sent to New Orleans for interment. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 29, 1870 Page 1, Column 6 Death of Alfred Hennen, Esq. This gentleman, believed to have been the oldest member of the bar of Louisiana, died yesterday morning in the eighty-fourth year of his age. He came here from Maryland, his native State, and was admitted to the practice of the law in 1809. In overlooking some old judicial records lately, his name was found as an attorney in a suit as far back as 1810. The veteran advocate was one of the most accomplished pleaders at this bar, in scholarship and in professional acquirements, and was noted for acuteness, application and a memory of remarkable tenacity, which was not perceptibly weakened by age. He had a numerous family of sons and daughters, all gifted with superior talents and with graces of person. In his youth he must have been himself a strikingly handsome face and figure, for, even in old age, his comeliness attracted attention. The death of this distinguished jurist, though not unlooked for at his advanced period of life, is much regretted by the old population, to whom his venerable form and pleasant smile had so long been familiar. — N.O. Bulletin. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 12, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 A private letter to the editor informs us that W.A. Moulton, post master at Bastrop, died on last Friday night, the 4th inst. We did not learn the nature of his disease. Intelligencer. "The nature of his disease" is unimportant. His acts while living much more concern the reading public. He was post master at Bastrop, it is true, but without the approbation of a single man living there. He was one of the faction who helped to defeat the will of the people of Louisiana, and who hesitated not in selecting the meanes necessary to do it. A pretended friend of the negroes, he betrayed them without scruple; a man of position, he degreaded himself by cohabitation with a negro wench; a Radical in high repute, he swore falsely, as though the truth was forbidden to pass his lips. If his offenses were taken strictly into account, we doubt if the plan of salvation covered his case; and yet, if it is not considered a too free use of mercy, we trust his soul is in repose to-day. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 19, 1870 Page 3, Column 1 There was a fatal case of small pox last week on Mr. Stubbs' plantation, 8 miles east of this. The victim was a freedman. He contracted the disease coming up the river on a boat. As several negroes visited him, we would caution planters to watch carefully all fever cases on their plantations. If we had a town government we would suggest the propriety of municipal action upon the same subject. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 26, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 IN MEMORIAM "Our lives cut off, In our young prime of years, are like green herbs With which we strew the hearses of our friends: For as their virtue gather'd when they're green, Before they wither, or corrupt, is best; So we in virtue are the best for death, While yet we have not liv'd to such an age, That the increasing canker of our sins Hath spread too far upon us." Born October 15, 1845, died of consumption, Sunday morning, March 6, 1870, at 12 o'clock: 30 minutes. This brief notice, conveys to many a fond friend the intelligence that Mrs. ANGIE P. SLACK, wife of Aylmer L. Slack, has gone to the "echoless shore." Her life was gentle and pure. ‘Tis sad to know, that one who had all the virtues that adorn human nature, should bid a gentle farewell to those who moved in the sunshine of her existence and be translated to the beautiful shore, near the throne of GOD. On the vestibule of life, kind angels met her and their bright wings darted a solemn splendor through the starry sphere, as they bore her upwards and onwards. With the music of that sphere, she mingles her anthems, swelling in sublime strains in the Eternal Heavens. Gentle Angie! There are those of earth who cherish your memory, and will gather around your tomb to moisten it with the tears of old age, manhood and youth. Your image is reflected in the form of the beautiful child, which is yet fresh from the hands of its Father. From your home in yonder clime, send messages of love and joy to those from whom you wandered away. The partner of your earthly toils and pleasure, he who is yet in the full flush of his early manhood, will draw his lonely footsteps at eventide to pay the mournful tribute of his tears at your tomb. The wealth of worlds can ne'er seduce his bosom to forego that sacred hour, when stealing from the noise of care and envy, sweet memory soothes his aching breast and turns his tears to rapture, on beholding thee in thy celestial home, Farewell! Farewell! The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 2, 1870 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. A.W. Sanford, for many years a resident of Ouachita Parish, died of Pneumonia in New Orleans on the 25th of last month. In the Fall of 1869 he applied to the Piedmont and Arlington Association for an insurance on his life, in favor of his daughter, an only child. Being a man of full habit, the Examining Surgeon reported him favorably, and the Policy was promptly forwarded from the Parent to the Local office to be issued. It was understood between Mr. Sanford and the Agent that the Policy, should be taken up on the 1st of January, 1870. When the time came Mr. Sanford was unprepared to pay the premium. Mr. Mayre, the Agent frequently called his attention to the importance of his meeting the engagement, and was put off as before., until finally Mr. Sanford ides without completing the contract and the Policy fails in its intended mission of mercy. Fortunately Miss Sanford will be above want. We have frequently urged in this paper the benefit of Life Assurance, but no arguments we have or could adduce, will address themselves so directly to the hearts of parents as the case stated. No one can fail to preceive the blessing offered or the danger of neglecting for a single day the discharge of a duty that will place your dependents above the charities of the world. Every industrious man can and will provide for his family as long as he has health. It may not last and sickness with all its dread concomitants take its place. The many deaths around us, the unhappy condition of most of their families, with only now and then a fortunate relief by wise forethought ought to impress itself upon every heart. The insurance need not be large. A Policy for a thousand dollars may appear triffling to a man of good credit and a prosperous business. You should recollect that personal favor and popularity go with the one who inspired it, and that the triffling sum may be the all of your widow and children. Secure your families now to the extent of your abilities, and increase the amount as you are able. Delays are dangers. Let us hear no more of them. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 2, 1870 Page 2, Column 2 How Pierre Soule was buried in New Orleans on the 28th of March: The high esteem and deep respect with which the late Pierre Soule was surrounded in life were evidenced at the ceremony of his interment. Thousands of ladies and gentlemen crowded the narrow street to escort his remains to their last home. Though the funeral hour had been fixed for 4 o'clock, it was much later before the crowd of mourners moved upon their pious pilgrimage. In him Louisiana lost one of her most talented sons, and society one of its brightest ornaments. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 2, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 OBITUARY. DIED, At the residence of J.C. Walker, on Wednesday evening, the 16th of February, 1870, of Apoplexy, JOHN LYON, son of Jabey M. and Sarah Jane Walker; aged 8 years, 5 months and 27 days. Poor little Major, his illness was short, slightly complaining the day before his death and upon Wednesday moring (the day of his death) as usual, helping an older brother to get stove wood and attending to other little duties, and by 3 o'clock in the evening was dead. May his sudden death prove a warning to all his relatives and friends. May we learn from this, that, in the midst of life and health we are in death. Farewell little Major! We imagine you are with that great congregation of little children praising their good Redeemer. Who said, "Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 9, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 DIED At his residence in Monroe, La. April 2, 1870, of Paralysis, Mr. F.W. BOUTZ; age 44 years, 1 month and 11 days. Morehouse Conservative please copy. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 28, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, After a short illness, SALLIE B. R. FLY, daughter of Sarah B. Robards and B. Franklin Fly, and grand daughter of Mrs. Sarah K. Noble, April 22, 1870, aged 15 years. In life's early morning, with tender feet and faltering strength, she left us for the thorny path in the dark valley that lies between this and the Better Land. She had no fear, but with singing passed the perils, and is at rest. — Last Fall she professed religion and joined the Methodist Church and was till her death a faithful and consistent member. She was modest, amiable, self-sacrificing and affectionate to all around her, and lent a charm to life and a beauty to religion. Her simple faith in the unseen was a tribute to immortality more lustrous than gems from the ocean or gold from the mine. Her sweet, patient face will be missed from the fireside, her gentle amiable manners from the househould, earth poorer and the grave richer, but Heaven is brighter, hope more celestial, and rest more sweet as viewed from the fresh turf of her early grave. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 28, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, In Trenton, May 20, 1870, JOHN CROSLEY, only child of M.D. and Annie Garlington, aged 1 year, 6 months and 16 days. Thus the bright vision of fond hearts has faded and the roses along life's pathway that invited and blessed their steps shed simultaneously their perfume and their leaves. But the fair- haired, blue-eyed boy, with his sweet prattle and patter of guileless feet, never belonged to earth, and only strayed here to gather up the tendrils of parental love and twine them about the throne of God. He had tarried longer, but the angels wanted him, and he was willing to show how short and easy was the road to the shining seats and immortal melodies of his beautiful home. He has left behind him a void and desolation. The high chair at the table is vacant; the little shoes are empty; the toys have no owner and two hearts are lonely now, that a month ago, in possession of a third, thought all the world too poor to express their bliss. But Jesus sanctified the grave, warmed its cold bed and illumed its dark chamber with His resurrected presence and bade us look to Heaven, where "Those shall meet again Who have loved." * * * The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 11, 1870 Page 2, Column 4 Judge H.A. Drew, of Claiborne, died in Nw Orleans on the 30th ult. The Bulletin pays a deserved tribute to the memory of the deceased. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 11, 1870 Page 2, Column 4 State Senator Beares, of Catahoula, died recently in the same city from the effects of a pistol wound received under rather mysterious circumstances. His mistress, Hattie Hamilton, was arrested for complicity in the act, but was released. Catahoula and Winn parishes are without a Senator. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 11, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, June 7th, 1870, at the residence of Mrs. E.iza W. Warfield, WILLIAM TRIGG, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Strother aged three months and fourteen days. The death of this sweet little babe has left a sad void in the family of which it was a bright visitor only for a few days. It was a dear little bud, which has been transplanted by angel hands from the sterile soil of earth to bloom in the rich and beautiful garden of the Lord. Oh, not in cruelty; not in wrath, The Reaper came this day — It was an Angel visited the earth, And took the bud away. It now blooms in Paradise above A happy infant saint, Blessed by the smiles of a Savior's love, Free from all complaint. L. The Ouachita Telegraph June 18, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 OBITUARY. DIED, June 8th, 1870, in the town of Vernon, La., after a very short illness, PRENTISS GRAY KIDD, son of Edwin E. and Ann P. Kidd. On the day of his burial (the 9th of June,) he would have been three years old. Our bright, dear little darling, farewell, farewell. Though we have lost you on earth forever, we know that we have in you a shining treasure in heaven. God help us to meet thee, our sweet, dear little boy, in that land where parting shall be no more. It breaks our hearts, but Heaven wills that we must say farewell forever farewell. E. & A. The Ouachita Telegraph June 18, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 Resolutions of the Trenton Masonic Lodge. WHEREAS, It has pleased our Supreme Grand Master in His wisdom to summon from our midst our beloved brother, WASHINGTON MOORE, a member of Arcadia Lodge, No. 126, to his abode where he will cease from labor and ever be at refreshment; therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother Washington Moore, we regard as our irreparable loss to his family and to the Fraternity. Resolved, That in this severe and distressing dispensation of our Supreme Grand Master, we all with one accord offer to the wife, children and relations of our deceased brother, our warmest sympathies in their afflictions, and would point them to a throng of bright beings before the throne, and whisper, there he is, be faithful, and you shall meet him there. Resolved, That as a small tribute of respect to our deceased brother, the hall and furniture of Trenton Lodge, No. 195, be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for the same space of time. Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Lodge and published in the OUACHITA TELEGRAPH, and a copy be furnished to the family, Mr. J. Moore and to Arcadia Lodge. S.O. LARCHE, M.G. STAMPER, COMMITTEE. J. H. MADDEN, The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 25, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 DIED, In Trenton, La., June 23, 1870, of congestion, Mrs. MARTHA L. MILLSAPS, wife of Thomas Millsaps. Claiborne Advocate please copy. We sincerely condole with the bereaved husband in his great affliction. But "death is the crown of life." — "This king of terrors is the prince of peace." The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 9, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 IN MEMORIAM. WALTER LESLIE SLOVER, only child of Warren and Mary M. Slover, was born at Vernon, La., April 27, 1868, and died at the same place, June 9, 1870. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." The death of this lovely and interesting little boy has touched the heart strings of all who knew him; and his afflicted parents may rest assured. (If indeed there be any consolation in thatreflection,) that they "grieve not alone." But there is a consolation far sweeter, more cheering, and enduring than this world can give. For CHRIST has said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." HIS words fail not. It may be that their little darling has been taken from them, and sent before to prepare the way by which they shall meet him "In that bright world beyond the sky, Which sorrow ne'er invades." One thing may be assumed as indisputable, that if there be sense or truth in the language of our blessed SAVIOR, just quoted, (and who will dare to question either?) The spirit of sweet little WALTER, when emancipated from its earthly tenement, took its flight towards HEAVEN, and is now reposing on the bosom of ""Whom the Gods love die young", was said of yore, And many deaths do they escape by this, The death of friends, and that which slays even more The death of friendship, love, youth, all that is, Except mere breath; and since the silent shore Awaits at last even those who longest miss The old Archer's shafts, perhaps the early grave Which men weep over may be meant to save." — Vernon, La., June 27, 1870 The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 16, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 IN MEMORIAM. DIED, At his residence in Bienville Parish, on the 23rd day of June, 1870, WM. HAYES McGUIRE; aged 63 years, 5 months and 13 days. The deceased was born in Warren County, Tenn., and left that State at an early age with his parents, who settled in Shelby County, Ala., and moved thence to Talladega County, where the deceased was married on the 29th of December, 1829, to Martha Jane Givens. From this marriage there was a numerous offspring. Six of the sons, together with the father, served with honor and distinction in the late Confederate army. On the 11th day of November, 1851, the deceased left the State of Alabama and settled shortly afterwards in Bienville parish in this State. The deceased occupied no high public position; but in mental endowments, in a strong, well organized and balanced mind, his intellectual faculties were far above mediocrity. That he took no active part in political matters, was no evidence that he was not interested, deeply interested, in the rapid march of political events which surrounded him. In all that related to his native South, he took a deep and active concern, and although the cloud of war burst around him at an advanced age, yet with all the vigor of youth, he ardently espoused the cause of his section. Six sons, noble, generous and impulsive youths, were sent to swell the patriot ranks of the Confederate armies, and when the insatiable Molloch of war had thinned the ranks and devoured the youth and the glory of the South, he was among the first of the aged who volunteered, and served with honor and distinction in several arduous campaigns. May his virtues remain in perpetual remembrance, among a people who have lost all save honor, and who ever can claim a hero like him, who, had he lived in times of old, would have received honorable mention in Roman and Grecian story. The deceased was highly respected in his parish. He was a good and kind neighbor; an energetic and useful citizen. He was thoroughly imbued with the principles of Christianity; and practiced its divine precepts in all the walks of life. He was charitable in the most liberal sense of the word. He was kind and forgiving to the faults of others, and to the poor, he was a friend indeed. The deceased had lived more than the allotted period of human life, and while we regret and lament the departure of one so good, so noble and so useful, yet we bow with profound awe and reverence to the decree of the Almighty, and are thankful that he was spared so long to leave behind him the example of a life, more precious to the youth, aye to all classes, than all the vast accumulations of riches! R. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 1, 1870 Page 2, Column 6 DIED, RACINE — In Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, 28th of July, 1870, of Consumption, CHARLES F. RACINE; aged 30 years. HART — At his residence in Monroe, La., on the evening of 25th of September, 1870, Mr. JAMES HART, a native of East Tennessee; in the 58th year of his age. Memphis and Nashville papers please copy. NOTE: In the Saturday, October 8, 1870 issue of the Ouachita Telegraph (Page 2, Column 6) there is a Resolution of Respect for James Hart done by the Western Star Lodge Number 24. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 1, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 A Prominent Citizen Dead. Mr. James Hart, a resident of Monroe since 1865, but interested in planting in this State since 1852, died at his residence, on Jackson street, on the evening of the 25th ult., from an attack of swamp fever, superinduced by exposure while suffering from the ordinary chills and fever. Mr. Hart was born near Knoxville, Tenn., and died at the age fo 58 years. His youth up to his manhood was spent on his father's farm. Arrived at his majority, he entered an artist's studio and applied himself to the study of painting. Pursuing his studies, he visited the Old World, and, with that zeal and energy which characterized all his movements, he labored in London, Parish and Rome, during four years, acquiring a knowledge of the profession he had chosen. He returned, at the expiration of that time, to his native State and settled in Memphis, opening a studio, where his energy and skill as an artist brought a handsome pecuniary reward, which he finally invested in a Louisiana plantation. He thereupon laid aside his brush and easel, and returned to the pursuit in which his youth was spent, coming to this State as a permanent citizen in 1861. At his death, he was still engaged in planting, varied with the lighter duties of superintending a large orchard and vineyard combined, in rear of town, an enterprise to which he was ardently attached. His last illness was brief, but painful, dethroning the mental faculties at an early stage, and leaving its victim unconscious of the many friends who visited his bedside and mourned his affliction. His interment was conducted with Masonic honors and was witnessed by a numerous cortege. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 15, 1870 Page 2, Column 6 RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. At a special communication of Brookville Lodge, No. 161, of F. and A. Masons, at Oak Ridge, La., October 8, 1870, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our deceased Brother, C.W. EASON, Sr., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted; WHEREAS, It is with deep regret that we have been called to part with our beloved Brother, C.W. EASON, Sr., who has been called from labor to that rest that awaits the faithful; and while we bow with humble submission to this serious dispensation of Divine Providence, we feel that we are thereby warned of our own lot and that which awaits all flesh. The consistency of his past life, as a worthy Christian and Mason, warrants the firm and pleasing belief that he has gone to the enjoyment of that reward that awaits the good and virtuous; therefore, Be it resolved, That in his death, Masonry has lost a worthy and honorable member, society an esteemed and valuable citizen. 2. That we most sincerely offer our heart-felt condolence to his afflicted and bereaved family. 3. That we commend his example in life to the imitation of all who would be good and virtuous. 4. That we will wear the usual badge of mourning as a testimony of his memory for thirty days, and that these resolutions be spread on our minutes and a copy furnished the family of our deceased Brother; and one be sent to the Editors of the Morehouse Conservative, Richland Beacon and OUACHITA TELEGRAPH, with a request that the same be published in their papers. W.G. MYERS, T.W. BAIRD, Committee. THOS. W. WILLIAMS, The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 15, 1870 Page 2, Column 6 OBITUARY. The wan Reaper with his sharp sickle has been in our midst, and swept from the loved embraces of a large circle of youthful friends a favorite and promising companion; from the bosom of fond and doating parents, and a group of loving brother and sisters, a dutiful and devoted son, a brother, kind, affectionate and greatly beloved. WILLIAM D., son of Wm. And Ann McDonald, of this parish, died Sept. 16, 1870, in the 21st year of his age. His illness was short but painful, accompanied () its commencement by a vivid conciousness of approaching dissolution, all of which was borne with a degree of fortitude and resignation rarely witnessed, and beautiful to contemplate in one whose existence had been so brief, so joyous; on whose young life no shadow had yet fallen to mar the present, or obscure the bow of promise which spanned the future. Loved ones, over his untimely grave, now heave the pensive sigh and weep the briny tear, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. () death was most hopeful, happy and triumphant. Faith in CHRIST had robbed it ()ng; bright views of scenes beyond ()ve buoyed the trusting spirit while () the dark river. He expressed fr()y and feelingly his willingness to ()t, regretting only that he had not confessed his SAVIOR before the world. Of all the members of the family he took a final and affectionate leave, giving to each one the parting kiss, earnestly pleading that they should prepare to meet him in Heaven. "I am the () and the life, he that believeth i() were dead, yet shall he liv() NOTE: Newspaper is torn at this obituary. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 29, 1870 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Pearce. The Sparta Times in a feeling obituary announces the death of Benjamin W. Pearce, Lieut-Governor of the State during the lamented Allen's administration. We knew Gov. Pearce well. He was a man of warm affections, great State pride, fine abilities and made an excellent citizen. As a legislator, he was watchful and influential; as an army officer kind to his men and alive to duty; as a member of society ever ready to do his part; and as a husband and father attentive, indulgent and exemplary. He was fitted to take a leading part, whether in public affairs, or in the social circle, and such was generally the rank he enjoyed. The State has lost a worthy citizen and political circles an active and interesting member in the death of Gov. Pearce. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 29, 1870 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Peter Ezelius, for many years a citizen of Monroe, died at his residence, of inflamation of the bowels, on the morning of the 24th inst. He leaves a wife and seven small children to lament his untimely death, with whom we sympathize deeply and sincerely. Mr. Ezelius had a policy of $3,000 on his life, which has proven a wise investment. NOTES: There is a Resolution of Respect from the Mornoe Hook and Ladder Company on the same page as the above obituary, Column 2. In the November 5, 1870 issue of the Ouachita Telegraph (Page 3, Column 2) there is a poem called "Death" by Wm. Behen "On the Occassion of the Peter Ezelius Funeral". The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 5, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. H.C. Gilson, a resident of this parish since the war and a good citizen, died at his residence on the Island, on the morning of the 3rd inst. He was a member of the Police Jury and was possessed of many sterling social qualities. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 12, 1870 Page 2, Column 6 CADDO. It is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Mr. Lucien Flournoy, which occurred at his brother's residence, near Greenwood, on Thursday night or Friday morning. Mr. Flournoy was in (e)very respect an estimable gentleman and a good citizen, and leaves a large circle of relatives and a much larger circle of warm personal friends, who will mourn his loss as one not easily supplied. Peace to his ashes. A gallant soldier, high-toned and courteous gentleman, warm friend and devoted husband, father and brother, he goes to his final account with probably as few sins to answer for — as few errors to regret as are set down against any of the erring sons of man. — Southwestern. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 19, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 DIED, October 16th, 1870, MRS. FIDELIA MERRITT PICO, aged 64; a resident of Louisiana over thirty years. We cannot realize that our dear mother and friend has passed from earth and joined her sister angel I the better land with the Savior she so loved and trusted. In advanced years and broken health, she retained the cheerfulness and freshness of youth. With sympathy for the woes of others, ever ready with the affectionate word of council for those who sought her side in sorrow, never turning a deaf ear to the voice of the needy, charitable in every sense of the word, especially if the faults of another were lightly mentioned; truly of her it may be said, "blessed is the peace-maker." — Puctual, systematic and diligent in ever duty, with a high appreciation of all that adorns and endears domestic life, she was a devoted mother, sister and friend. In all the relations of life, she exhibited an utter forgetfulness of self where hte interests of others could be advanced. Ever ready with a sweet smile of approval or gratitude for the little acts of attention rendered her febleness, her name will be a sweet remembrance borne by all whose good fortune it was to be numbered among her acquaintance. Smiling, her gentlespirit passed to God, leaving desolate the home she so loved, and which is hallowed by sweet memories of her dear presence. Gone! The loved one of years, To whom our yearning hearts had grown, Hath left us, but her name shall live Through long succeeding years; Embalmed with all our hearts can give, Our praises and our tears. MINNIE. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 19, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 THE LATE OLIVER J. MORGAN. The remains of the late Judge OLIVER J. MORGAN, who died on his plantation in the parish of Carroll, October 5th, 1860, were reinterred on Sunday last in the family burying-ground on the Limerick Plantation, on the Bayou DeSiard, by the Masonic Order. He was at one time Senior Warden of Western Star Lodge, No. 24, and as such, was buried with the highest honors of the Order, according to their beautiful and solemn ritual. The Rev. T.B. Lawson made a few brief and eloquent remarks. The Monroe Brass Band played some plaintive strains, and a large number of citizens did honor by their presence to the mortal remains of this esteemed brother. JUDGE MORGAN was born in Connecticut in 1793. His parents moved to Boston, MASS., while he was an infant. He came to Louisiana when a young man, and was Parish Judge of the parish of Ouachita for many years. Full of energy and financial ability, he engaged in planting and became one of the wealthiest and most respected citizens. For a number of years he resided on his plantation on Bayou DeSiard, from which he moved to Carroll parish and opened several large plantations on the alluvial lands of the Mississippi river where he lived until he died. Few men have been more financially successful than he was. Starting with very limited means, he accumulated a large amount of property. His character was of noble type, and his generosity large as his ability. He understood the energy and progress of this age, and deeply felt the neccessity of guiding it into the proper channels. Hence he was liberal in his donations to all institutions designed to benefit and educate the masses of the people. To te University of the South he gave forty thousand dollars, at the request of the noble and far-seeing Bishop of Louisiana, the Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk. His death was a sad loss to the country in which he lived, and a severe calamity to his relations and friends; but, we hope, a blessing to himself in that happy land from which no brother is willing to return. By resolve of Western Star Lodge No. 24. November 6th, 1870. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 26, 1870 Page 2, Column 1 DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN. — Hon. Wiley B. Grayson, a well-known and influential citizen of Franklin parish, died at his residence, of pernicious fever, on the 13th inst. Mr. Grayson had served one term in the legislature, and was the delegate for Franklin in the Convention of 1852 to remodel the State Constitution. He was 63 years old at his death. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 26, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 DIED, KNOX — At Sterlington, Nov. 17, 1870, in her 19th year, LIZZIE C. KNOX, wife of Chas. B. Routh, and grand-daughter of Mrs. E.A. Sterling. Alas! Alas! How soon have the robes of the bride become the habiliments of the grave! New Orleans and Tensas papers please copy. DIED: — PAILLET. — At his residence in Caldwell Parish, November 16th, 1870, of pneumonia, LOUIS PAILLETT, aged 63 years, 9 months and 6 days. Deceased had lived in Caldwell Parish a number of years, and had been a good citizen. He was not unmindful of the slender hold we possessed on life, and spoke of it with resignation, having a few months ago selected the site for the burial of his body when death should come and summon the immortal part hence. He leaves a family to mourn his loss, who desire to acknowledge their indebtedness to many friends, prominently to L. and A.J. Herbert and to U. Landerneau, for faithful and kind attentions to the deceased in his last illness. C.F.L. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 3, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, In Ouachita Parish, at the residence of R.J. Sterling, Esq., on the 27th day of November, 1870, CHARLES B. ROUTH, Jr., "LITTLE CHARLIE," infant son of Charles B. Routh and the late Mrs. Lizzie C. Routh. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 10, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 A young man by the name of edward Gill, who came to monroe last September, suddenly dropped dead Friday, the 2nd inst., in Enssminger's new restarant, on Grand street, where he was employed as steward. The deceased was possessed of considerable musical talent, and lately was admitted a member of the Monroe Brass Band; and although without relatives and evidently poor in purse, his funeral was largely attended. At the grave, after a solemn dirge by the Band, the following remarks were made by Col. Eugene Tisdale: BRETHREN: — We cannot part with our friend without a word of mourning, and, in the absence of Minister or Priest, it is proper for one of us to speak. Edward Gill, whose inanimate form now occupies the coffin before us, came to this Parish some months ago, a stranger to us all. The simple statement that he came from New Orleans, and that he was well versed in the art of minstrelsy, answered every idle question; and his pleasant face and sweet songs, not only greeted with pleasure many a weary passing hour, but placed him securely in the light and warmth of friendship, and quickly gave him honorable employment. Yesterday, while quietly pursuing his new avocation, he suddenly dropped dead. Ere the morrow one of us likewise may fall. Let us, therefore, in the presence of the bright messenger of Heaven waiting to bear aloft some record of this burial, earnestly assert that, while among us, the virtues of Edward Gill exceeded his faults, and, with heartfelt sorow, we now consign him to the silent grave! The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 17, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 DIED, INABNETT — At his residence, in Ouachita parish, La., Nov. 5th, Mr. J.D. INABNETT; aged 48 years. He was born in South Carolina, moved to Louisiana in 1848, and stopped in Jackson parish, where he married Miss Elizabeth Bryan. Sometime after he removed to Ouachita where he remained until his death. Mr. Inabnett's opportunities in life were limited; yet, he was a man of sound sense and good judgement; possessing noble principles and high sense of honor. His hospitality was almost unbounded. He was generous to a fault, always ready to assist his neighbors in any laudable business; and liberal with his means both for charity and religious purposes. Mr. Inabnett was not a professor of the Christian religion, yet his house was a home for the preacher. Truly, a good citizen has fallen and we trust has gone to a happier clime. — He was an affectionate husband and indulgent father, and has left a devoted wife and five children, the oldest of whom has just died. Truly the ways of God are past finding out, and in the midst of life we are in death. May God bless the widow and the four remaining children! A FRIEND. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 24, 1870 Page 3, Column 1 RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. WHEREAS, It has pleased almighty God to call from his labors in this terrestrial Lodge to eternal refreshment in the celestial grand Lodge above, our beloved brother BENJAMIN E. STREET, in the prime of his life and usefulness. Therefore, be it Resolved, By the worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Castor Lodge, No. 109, of A.F. & A.M., "That we greatly deplore the untimely death of our esteemed brother, 2. That in his death Castor Lodge has lost a useful officer, and Masonry an exemplary member and one who invariably squared his actions by the square of virtue. 3. That in token of our grief, the Lodge Hall be clothed in mourning and the brethren be requested to wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. 4. That the secretary be instructed to send copies of these resolutions to his surviving sisters, and that they be spread upon the minute book of our Lodge. Yours fraternally, W.L. DEGRAFFENID, JOEL TATUM, A.B. WOOD, Committee. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 31, 1870 Page 3, Column 2 We regret to hear that the wife of our fellow-townsman, Wm. Schulze, died a few days ago en route to New Orleans. Mr. S. had been suffering some time from Dropsy, and had started to New Orleans to seek relief. # # #