Streat obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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Streat, Daniel Webster    14 Nov 1929    Jul, 2000   Debra Walker Dame

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Obituary published in The Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Thursday Nov. 14, 1929
STREAT, DANIEL WEBSTER

Submitted by:  Debra Walker Dame, Doyline, LA, Wadebdame@aol.com
Note:  Original microfilm copies of all Ruston Daily Leader obituaries
are in the possession of Kelly Priestly, troubles@tecinfo.com

"State's Oldest Editor, 90, Dies"
    Hammond, La., Nov. 12---Daniel Webster Streat, 90, died today at his home in
Roseland, following a decline in health of several months.
    Mr. Streat was editor and owner of The Roseland Herald, the oldest
continuous publication in Tangipahoa Parish.  He was said to be the oldest
active newspaperman and printer in the United States, a fact recently commented
upon by several trade journals.
    Mr. Streat was a member of The Chicago Tribune staff for years, during the
old hand-set type days.  He also worked in the Bloomington, Ill. Pantagraph.
More than 30 years ago he settled at Roseland and established The Herald.
    Mrs. Streat died about two years ago. Since then Mr. Streat appeared greatly
depressed.  He worked in his office up to last week.  One son, J. Will Streat of
Roseland, and several grandchildren survive.  Funeral and burial will occur
Wednesday.

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