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The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 7, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Jackson Times: As we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Wright Sherrard, which occurred at his home near Longstraw, this parish, at a late hour yesterday evening. He was a good man, a Christian and his soul has taken its flight to the home of the blessed. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 21, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Wm. McQuiller of the 2d ward died at his home in the Colony on the 14th inst. He was a quiet unassuming gentleman and good citizen. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 21, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Morehouse Clarion: We are pained to announce that the hand of death has been severely felt in our midst. We have been informed of the death of Mrs. M.J. Wilkins, one of the oldest residents of the parish; Mr. A.F. Hewitt one of our sturdy, strong hearted young planters, Mr. Wilmer F. Baird, a noble son of Morehouse, and a rising young business man of Oak Ridge and Mr. T.O. Leavel, one of our most prominent citizens, all within the past week. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 11, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Col. John Augustin, a prominent New Orleans journalist and minute clerk of the Supreme Court, died in that city on the 5th inst. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 10, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Hon. John Ray, brother of Judge Robt. Ray and Jas. S. Ray, Esq., of this city, died in New Orleans on the 4th inst., aged 72 years. Mr Ray was born in Missouri but moved to Louisiana when quite a young man, settling at Monroe. He read law under the late Judge Lewis F. Lamy and after his admission to the bar formed a partnership with the late Dr. R.F. McGuire. He took high rank in his profession and was subsequently regarded as one of the leading lawyers in Louisiana. He was the compiler of the Revised Statutes and ray’s digest of the Laws Louisiana. Mr. Ray was prominent in politics after the war, being a leader of the Republican party. He represented this district in the State Senate at one tie and in 1870 came within a few votes of being elected to the U.S. Senate. NOTE: There is a tribute to the Memory of John Ray in the March 24, 1888 paper, page 1, Column 6. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 10, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Harriet Bell, wife of Mr. T.T. Bell, died in this city last Saturday and was buried Monday Morning. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 24, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Ada Walsten, nee Vanderburg, died in this city on Wednesday, 21st inst., at 9 o’clock p.m., aged 24 years, 1 month and 5 days. The funeral took place at 3 o’clock Thursday evening, proceeding from the family residence to the Methodist church, thence to the Monroe cemetery. The remains were followed to the grave by the grief-stricken relatives and many sorrowing friends. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 7, 1888 Page 2, Column 5 Mrs. Ella Rogers one of the most respected colored ladies of this city departed this life in full triumph April 3rd her funeral being largely attended. In life she was very calm and quiet being well thought of by both white and colored. Her funeral was attended by her Pastor Rev. D.J. Price, assisted by Rev.’s R. Landry, P.E. and A. Jones. She left a husband, one child, (a baby), mother, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. R. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 7, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. S.J. Westbrooks died of paralysis Thursday at the residence of her sister Mrs. W.J. Bowman. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 21, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Fritz Boutz, a native of this place, died in Gainsville, Texas, on last Saturday aged 26 years. His remains were interred at Dennison, Texas. The TELEGRAPH extends its warmest sympathies to his relatives and friends. Mr. Boutz had all the attention loving hands could bestow and the best medical treatment, but without avail. He was taken sick on the 9th inst. With a throat affection, pneumonia subsequently set in and he died on the Saturday following. He leaves a young wife, an estimable young lady of Dennison. They had been married about fifteen months. NOTE: The next column notes the return from Texas of Mr. Boutz’s brother, L.L. Boutz. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 12, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Uncle “Jupiter” Haynes, for a number of years employed in the carriage factory of Hon. Fr. Endom, died Thursday night and was burried (sic) yesterday evening. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 12, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Amos Smith, colored, dropped dead near the post-office last Monday. He was seen to pass into Dr. Calderwood’s premises a few minutes before in apparently good health. As he was returning he was taken with a fit of coughing, a hemorrhage came on and he fell and expired before any one could reach him. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 26, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Col. Raiford of Mississippi, father of Mrs. I. Garrett of this city, died very suddenly at his home in that State last Wednesday. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 9, 1888 Page 2, Column 3 IN MEMORIAM. An unerring providence has taken from our modest (sic) the gentle, modest and sunny spirit of Ellie Watson just at that delicate period when girlhood develops into an emminently (sic) interesting stage of womanhood, just as she had reached this point of life, death unlocked the earthly tenement in which her spirit was content to dwell and gave that spirit back to God. Therefore Resolved – That we tender to her grief stricken family our heart felt sympathy, in this their sad bereavement. Resolved – That while we mourn her loss we entertain the fond hope that Miss Ellie’s spirit is happier than it could be with us. Resolved – That her untimely death shall serve to warn us of the frailty of human life and of the importance of ever being ready to sever our connection with earthly ties. Resolved – That we will endeavor to be able to say in this affliction and in similar providential afflictions: “Thy will, not ours, O, Lord, be done.” Resolved – That one copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved parents, and another to the OUACHITA TELEGRAPH with a request to publish same. Respectfully submitted by her schoolmates. W.A. NABORS, W.M. ETHRIDGE, LOTTIE FULLER, CARRIE CALHOUN, JESSIE PIPES. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 9, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 George Ensminger, son of the late G.S. Ensminger, died at his mother’ residence in this city last Tuesday night and was burried (sic) Wednesday evening. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 9, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. William Marbury, an old resident and highly respected citizen and large planter of this parish died at Ruston, La., on the 6th instant at the residence of his son, Mr. L.F. Marbury, after a brief illness. Mr. Marbury was born in West Feliciana parish, August 25th, 1814, and was at the time of his death in the 74th year of his age. Mr. Marbury had his eccentricities but he was an honest, straight forward man and stainless gentleman and his death will be deplored by a large circle of friends. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 23, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Judge J.W. Montgomery of Lake Providence died at that place on the 18th of paralysis. He was a prominent lawyer and politician. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 23, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. M.M. Ray, daughter of Capt. Max Kennison, and wife of Mr. Chas. B. Ray, formerly of Monroe, died in Washington, La., on the 14th inst. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 30, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mayor Herring received a letter from Jackson, La., Thursday conveying the intelligence of the death of Mr. John Gerspach in the asylum at that place a few days ago. For many years Mr. Gerspach was one of the most prosperous, energetic and enterprising citizens of Monroe, but financial reverses overtook him, his mind became impaired, and he died a lamentable wreck. He was quite eccentric, he had his faults, but not a few survive him who will long remember his many deeds of charity and acts of kindness. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 14, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Harry Williams, a native of this city and grandson of the late Maj. H.M. Bry died at Ponchatoula on the 5th inst. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 21, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Col. L.V. Reeves of Tensas parish died at his residence near St. Joseph on the 15th. He was a fine lawyer and at one time prominent in the politics of the 5th Congressional District but never as an office holder or seeker after office. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 21, 1888 Page 2, Column 2 JUDGE J.H. BRIGHAM. The good man, the able jurist, the valient (sic) soldier, whose name heads this article is no more. The intelligence will be sad news to hosts of friends throughout the State. Telegraphic advices were received at the State department at Washington Monday announcing his death at Kingston, Jamaica, where he was serving his country in the capacity of United States Consul. The Telegraph is indebted to the New Orleans Picayune for the following brief but very accurate sketch of his life: Judge Brigham was born in Ouachita Parish, La., Nov. 29, 1834. His father, Major James Harvey Bringham was one of the early settlers of the parish, a planter, land speculator and owner, and a prominent man in north Louisiana. His mother was a daughter of Colonel James Caldwell of North Carolina. He lived in Monroe until 11 years of age, attending the public schools. He then removed with his father to the plantation in Morehouse parish, and there made preparation for college. In 1852 he went to Centenary College, Jackson, and graduated in 1856. He then attended the law school at the University of Virginia one session, studied law with Judge R.B. Todd and then graduated in 1858 at the law school of the University of Louisiana. After his admission to the bar Judge Brigham immediately went to Bastrop, Morehouse parish, and practiced law there from 1858 until the breaking out of the war, in 1861, meanwhile editing the weekly Dispatch at Bastrop. After four years’ service in the war he formed a partnership with Judge R.B. Todd and practiced until 1879, when he was elected district judge. Since that time he had served continuously on the bench until a few years ago, when he was appointed United States counsul at El Paso, Mexico. During the complications between the governments of the two sister republics about the Cutting affair Consul Brigham was the United States representative on the frontier. Shortly after this cause celebre Consul Brigham applied to the state department to be changed to Kingston, Jamaica, on account of his health. The request was granted and the judge at once proceeded to his new post. Judge Brigham enlisted in the Confederate States army in May, 1861, as lieutenant in the Morehouse Guards, the company forming part of the Third Louisiana Infantry, Colonel Louis Herbert. He was appointed adjutant of the regiment. Served in Arkansas, the Indian territory and Missouri under Generals Ben McCullough, Van Dorn and sterling Price, and took part in the battles of Oak Hills, elk Horn and Tuks, Miss., in which last he was wounded in the right hand while leading a charge, his horse being killed under him. He was recommended for promotion in the highest terms by General Herbert, and was assigned to general court martial duty at Richmond, Va., serving until near the close of the war, when he returned to Louisiana nd was appointed Confederate States receiver at Monroe. In politics Judge Brigham was, like his father before him, a staunch states’ rights Democrat. Ever since he was 21 years of age he attended as delegate all the state conventions of his party. He was for many years chairman of the executive Democratic committee of his parish, and was twice defeated in nominations for congress, the first, by two and two-thirds votes, and the last time by one and one half. Judge Brigham married in Morehouse parish in 1868, Miss Eva S. Polk, a member of the great Polk family, and had five children. NOTE: There is an article announcing the arrival of Brigham’s body in the Saturday, November 17, 1888 issue, Page 3, Column 2 and in the November 24th issue, there is an article about his funeral, page 2, column 3. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 4, 1888 Page 2, Column 2 Rev. Horace D. Kimball died in New Orleans on Wednesday, August 1st. He was the son of Rev. W.P. Kimball now stationed in Harrisonburg. Mr. Kimball was pastor of the Moreau street M. E. Church South, at the time of his death, which church he had served with great efficiency since 1884. He was an eloquent preacher and a faithful and popular pastor. He was born in Sparta, La., in 1861. About two weeks ago he preached an eloquent sermon at the sea shore camp ground. On his return to the city he was stricken with what the physicians called brain exhaustion. He lost his mind and suffered intensely from which death released him at 2 o’clock on Wednesday. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 4, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Warren, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.H. Mullin of Ruston died at that place Thursday and was burried (sic) here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Mullin have the sympathy of their friends here in their bereavement. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 4, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Queenie Langdon, a courtesan of this city died at the residence of Ruby Bell last Wednesday night and was buried Thursday evening. Before her death she was visited by the clergymen of the city and at her request was buried under the rites of the Episcopal church by Rev. Mr. Moore. It is charitable to hope that her last desire, which was to mend a fallen life, has been rewarded. It is said that the scene at her death bed was quite affecting, the inmates of the house being overcome with grief and manifesting great affection for their departing wayward sister. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 4, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Floyd Messenger: Mr. James Rollins, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens met with a horrible death on Sunday morning last. Mr. Rollins left home soon after breakfast for the purpose of looking after and feeding his hogs; about ten o’clock the mule which he rod was discovered by the cook grazing near the yard, all of the family being absent from home no search was made for Mr. Rollins until Monday morning, when his body was found a half mile from his home, his skull was crushed and his collar bone and shoulder broken. It is supposed from appearances that the mule became frightened at a dead hog near the road and threw him against a log. Death seems to have been almost instantaneous, as there was no indication of any struggling. Mr. Rollins was about sixty years old, a man of strict integrity, and one who was universally respected and beloved by his neighbors. His death is a sad loss to the community in which he lived. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 11, 1888 Page 1, Column 3 The Late Mrs. L.F. Mason. [Vidalia Sentinel.] On Friday afternoon, of last week, while we were at press, the sad news reached us of the death, at her residence in Vidalia, of Mrs. L.F. Mason, the estimable wife of Hon. L.F. Mason, Secretary of State, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Mason was taken ill at Baton Rouge, soon after her removal there, some months ago, from which illness she never recovered. Her death, although daily expected by her friends, was indeed a sad stroke, not only to her relations, but to all who knew her, and many were the hearts that were made sorrowful by the announcement of her untimely demise. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late lamented Judge O. Mayo, and a sister of Mrs. C.J. and J.S. Boatner, formerly of Monroe, La., the latter of whom died in California, about a year ago, having gone there in search of health. In a brief life, like that of the deceased being cut off, as she was, in the midst of her usefulness; a life, too, that was so replete with those womanly virtues that so highly adorned her gentle and pure character, it would be difficult to express in words the true truthfulness of her loss to those of the home circle, to whom her life was devoted. Within the circle of our acquaintance we have never known a more pleasant, kind, self-sacrificing lady than the subject of this notice, the lustre of whose kindness and charity was by no means confined to her own household. The cause of he friends, was her cause, and her hands wee ever ready and willing to aid them in their troubles. The sick room was her resort, and her gentle hands were ever ready and willing to aid them in their troubles. The sick room was her resort, and her gentle hands were not slack in soothing the suffering of the afflicted. The treasures of her earthly store were ever at the bidding of those whose wants were made known to her, and whether in the sick room, or death chamber, she was ever the same genial comforter, whose aid and counsel was a sweet solace to those in distress, and in laying aside the jeweled crown of her earthly existence, she has been welcomed to her reward in heaven, where throughout eternity she shall wear a crown of righteousness that is incorruptible, and that fadeth not away. An obedient child, a devoted wife, a gentle and loving sister, a sympathizing friend, were among the leading traits of her pure life, which endeared her to all with whom she associated. Her remains were taken to the family burying ground at Harrisonburg, where, on Sunday last, she was laid to rest in presence of a large assembly of sorrowing relatives and friends. The bereaved family have our deepest sympathy in their sad affliction. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 11, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Gov. Howkins, for a number of years a turbulent negro politician of Madison parish and a purchasable commodity in the Louisiana legislature and democratic caucuses, is dead. By his vote in a Democratic caucus, it has been said, Mr. Eustis was made a United Senator and Mr. Jones was defeated at the same time for the same office. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 11, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Godfrey Smith, an old servant of the late Eli Noble, died on the 6th inst. Aged 92 years. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 11, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Mary Sanders, daughter of the late John G. Sanders and Mrs. Wilhelmina Sanders, died last Tuesday morning of congestion and was buried in the Monroe Cemetery Wednesday evening, Rev. Mr. Moore of the Episcopal church officiating. Miss Mary was a popular and charming young lady and leaves a host of friends to join the bereaved family in mourning her sad sad untimely death. NOTE: In column 3 of this same page is another obituary. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 25, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. William Heekin died at his residence in this city last Tuesday after a short illness. He was a native of Ireland and aged 36 years. NOTE: In the third column of this page is a resolution of respect from the Catholic Knights of America, Hall of St. Matthew’s branch. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 8, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 U.S. Marshall R.B. Pleasants died at his home in New Orleans last Sunday morning. Boss Fitzpatrick and Judge R.C. Davey are applicants for his position and we trust neither one will get it. The hoodlum element have received already more than enough recognition. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 8, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Lucinda Hutson, of West Monroe, died at the residence of Mr. W.E. Hoggard in that place last Wednesday and was buried in the Hasley cemetery above Trenton Thursday morning. She was a sister of the late Capt. Crosley and was aged 77 years. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 8, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. F.C. Jones, for many years a resident of this parish, died at Oak Ridge, Warren county, Miss., of cancer on the face, on the 27th ult. Mr. Jones made many friends here and was universally esteemed as an upright, honorable man and good citizen. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 15, 1888 Page 3, Column 3 OBITUARY. DIED. – At her father’s residence near Floyd, on Monday, September 3, 1888, MISS WILLIE L. LOTT, youngest daughter of Col. H.R. Lott, aged 23 years and 8 months. Thus has passed away one of the brightest, fairest and sweetest flowers that ever blossomed in any clime. The death of Miss Sweetie has cast a gloom of sadness over our entire community, and well it may, for her presence was like a sun-beam dispelling the clouds and shadows and spreading sunshine and gladness wherever felt. While none knew and appreciated more highly, her lovely character than the writer, and if our pen could give expression to the feelings which spring from the depths of our heart, it would write the most glowing tribute that was ever penned by the hand of inspired genius. We feel and regret our inability to do justice to one whose life was an exemplification of every grace and virtue and christian charity. She was ever thoughtful and considerate of the feelings of others and never by word or deed wilfully (sic) caused them pain but always found pleasure in contribution to the happiness of others. Her life was so pure and innocent and utterly devoid of all evil as to defy and repel the attacks of the most unscrupulous traducers and its purity and brightness is surpassed by nothing save the glory and grandeur of its close. Tho’ suffering intensely through an illness of ten days she never complained but bore her sufferings with true christian fortitude: and when she realized that human aid and human skill were exhausted, and that death had laid its icy hand upon her, she called her father and sister and friends around her and in a calm, clear and collected manner spoke words of consolation to them, bade them farewell and asked them to meet her in that life beyond where there will be no pain or parting. This was indeed the saddest, the most touching and heart-rending scene we ever witnessed. To the heartbroken father and sister we know it were useless to offer words of consolation, for she was their joy and pride, the center of all their hopes and affections, and it is beyond the power of mortal to heal the bleeding wound in their hearts caused by her death. It does seem that providence has laid its hand heavily upon this aged and stricken father. Of a once happy family consisting of two noble sons and three fair and lovely daughters, there is but one left to comfort him in his old age, but he can console himself with the thought that those who have gone have left no blot or blemish on their name or character, but were all that a proud and fond father could wish them, and that the sweet little flower which has just withered and died, and whose life was so lovely and so good as to elevate and enoble all who came in contact with her, will live and bloom again more radiant and more beautiful in that land where sorrow and death never enters, and he may by emulating the example of his “baby girl” once again clasp her to his bosom never to be separated. – Floyd Messenger. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 22, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 DIED. – At Monroe, La., Sept. 17, 1888, JAMES S; infant son of R.R. and D. Gerald, aged 13 months. Madison Journal please copy. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 22, 1888 Page 3, Column 3 Mr. J.P. Brown, section foreman of the V.S. & P. Railroad at Millhaven, died at the Dowden House, in this city Thursday night of flux, aged about 25 years. Mr. Brown was a native of Alabama and his family resided in that State just across the Mississippi line near Meredian. A brother and brother-in-law was in attendance upon him during his illness and carried his remains home yesterday morning. The family of the deceased are said to be well-to-do people. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 29, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Willie C., son of the late Capt. W.C. and Mrs. Mary Williamson of Trenton, died of congestion at the residence of Dr. Key last Saturday evening and was buried in the Hasley Cemetery above Trenton Sunday morning. He was 8 years of age. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 6, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. E.S. Austin, an old resident of this parish, died at his home on Bristle Ridge last Wednesday aged 74 years and was buried in the Monroe cemetery Thursday morning. Mr. Austin was for a number of years a leading merchant of this city. When the gold fever broke out in California in the 40’s he, with many others, went to the Pacific slope in quest of a fortune, but he returned after a few years stay and resumed business here. He abandoned mercantile pursuits several years ago, however, and retired to his place on Bristle Ridge, where he led a quiet and peaceful life. His friends were legion and he enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 13, 1888 Page 2, Column 3 Death of Mr. Jesse J. Butler [Caldwell Watchman.] DIED – At his home, in the western portion of ward 4, this parish, on Friday night Sept. 28, 1888, Jessie J. Butler, aged about 65 years. Mr. Butler was one of the pioneer settlers of this parish, having lived here the greater portion of his life. He was taken sick with pneumonia about ten days before his death, and although medical aid was immediately summoned, nothing could be done to relieve him of the dreadful disease which finally terminated his life. Mr. Butler was a good citizen, charitable and kid, thus drawing around him numerous friends, all of whom mourn his loss. His remains were laid to rest in the Old Bethel church-yard near his late home. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 20, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 John Chaffe, the head of the great commission house of John Chaffe & Sons of New Orleans, died at Minden on the 14th. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 10, 1888 Page 2, Column 5 Col. James M. Berry, an old citizen and merchant of Delhi, died at that place on the 8th inst. Of neuralgia of the heart. He was a member of the firm of Moore & Berry, the senior member being Col. C.H. Moore, now of New Orleans. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 1, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Dan Doyle, for many years a resident of this city, died at Bastrop Thursday, of consumption, and his remains were brought here for burial yesterday. The funeral took place at 4 o’clock from St. Matthew’s Church, proceeding thence to the Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Father L. Enaut performing the last sad rites. Mr. Doyle was a native of Ireland, about 42 years of age, and was an industrious, worthy man and good citizen. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 1, 1888 Page 3, Column 3 In Memoriam. Died, on the lower Pargoud plantation, on Friday, the 23d day of November, 1888, at 6 o’clock p.m., JULIA E. DORROH, beloved wife of Edward C. McGehee, aged 27 years. She was born in Alabama, November 26th, 1861, and was the daughter of John H. Dorroh, Esq. In Issaquena county, Mississippi, July 18th, 1883, she was united in marriage to Edward C. McGehee. Three children were born of this marriage, the youngest of whom, a little daughter, first saw the light only a few hours be’ore the closing of its mother’s eyes in death. Death stalks abroad, and one who has reaped and garnered only the half of life’s harvest, one, who but a few short hours before gladdened the hearts of her husband and children, is silent forever; at rest in the quietude of the grave. The news of the sudden and untimely death of this estimable lady came like an electric shock upon the community in which she had resided for only a few short months, and caused untold sorrow and regret, for by her amiable, kind and cheerful disposition she had endeared herself to all with whom she had become acquainted. A sweet spirit of gentleness seemed to pervade her whole being, and make itself felt by all who came within range of her influence, and her virtues shown with lustre in her every day life. Devoted to her husband and children, she clung to them in her dying moments with untold affection. To the bereaved husband and stricken family the sympathies of many friends and acquaintances go out in their fullness in this sad hour of bereavement, and we fervently pray that peace may come to the devoted ones left now in deepest woe. “A precious one from earth has gone, A voice so loved is stilled; A place is vacant in the home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love had given, And, though the body moul’ers here, The soul is safe in heaven.” B.R.S. Monroe, La., November 1888. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 8 , 1888 Page 2, Column 3 THE PARISHES. Its Old Men Fast Passing Away. Our old men are fast passing away. Wm. Gibson, John DeLoach, John Kimbell, Capt. Coleman, Joshua Willis, James English, Wilkes Ramsey and Shelton McCasland, all pioneers of this parish have died within the last year. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 8 , 1888 Page 2, Column 4 Resolutions of Respect. [Hall of St. Mathew’s Branch No. 181, Catholic Knights of America. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our beloved friend and brother, DANIEL DOYLE. Therefore, be it resolved that St. Mathew’s Branch No. 181, C.K. of A., deeply deplore the loss of our worthy brother, who has proven himself an honorable and upright citizen, a worthy husband and father, and a consciencious (sic) Catholic. That we extend to his family our heartfelt sympathy, with a prayer that God will give them strength to bear their affliction in this their hour of trial. Be it further resolved that these resolutions be spread on the minutes, and a copy of same be sent to the bereaved family and that they be published in the Ouachita Telegraph. J.L. MOORE, H.C. DOWNS, JOE MALIKOWSKI. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 15, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 A Mrs. Money, aged about 70 years, died at her residence on Boeuff river, in Richland parish, last Tuesday night, and her remains were brought to this city and interred in the Catholic cemetery Thursday morning, Rev. Father Enaut officiating at the obsequies. Her husband, also very aged, was at last accounts also very ill with but little hopes of recovery. The aged couple had no children, and were practically alone on a small farm which they possessed on the above named stream in Richland parish. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 22, 1888 Page 2, Column 1 Judge Seay was stricken with paralysis at his home in Shreveport last Monday, and died Thursday morning. The news of his death will be received throughout the State with profound sorrow. He was an eminent scholar, lawyer, judge, journalist, professor and legislator, a man of whom any country might well be proud. A good man, a worthy citizen and a bright intellect is no more. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 29, 1888 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. G. King, late of this city and a brother of H. King, Jr., died at his home in Memphis, Tenn., on Monday last, aged 73 years. For many years before and after the war Mr. King was prominent in commercial circles both here and in New Orleans and was held in high esteem by a large number of friends. He was a charter member of Lodge No. 24, F. & A. Masons of this city, and maintained his connection with the lodge up to the day of his death, a period of forty years. We believe only two of the charter members of the lodge now survive him, Hon. D. Faulk and Maj. J.H. Flournoy. The remains of Mr. King were brought to this city for interment last Wednesday evening and the funeral took place from the Jewish Synagogue Thursday morning, many friends accompanying the remains to the grave. He was buried with Masonic honors in the Jewish cemetery. # # #