The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, June 2, 1910
Pages 1 & 5, Columns 5 & 3
HON. IVY I. DAVIS ANSWERS THE CALL
HONORED CITIZEN PASSED AWAY EARLY TODAY.
Prominent in Business, Political and Social Life of North Louisiana
for Many Years.
Hon. Ivy I. Davis for many years a prominent figure in the
business, political and social
life of North Louisiana and a man held in high esteem by a wide circle
of friends, died this morning at his home at Washington and Second
streets. Mr. Davis had been in poor health for seven years following
an injury (sustained) in a runaway accident that resulted in the loss
of one of his feet. His condition however, did not grow serious until
a few days ago when he was forced to take to his bed by an unexpected
attack of swamp fever. The end came this morning about 2 o'clock.
Mr. Davis was 58 years old. Up to the time of the accident which
resulted in the loss of his foot Mr. Davis led an active life, being
one of the largest planters in North Louisiana and at one time
conducting a big general merchandise establishment in Monroe.
Mr. Davis was born in Caldwell parish. His mother was Miss
Holt, of Tennessee, and his father was a native of South Carolina. He
received his education in the Caldwell schools and at the Louisiana
State University. Mr. Davis was married thirty-three years ago to
Miss Sallie A. Blanks of Columbia. Eight children were born to them,
three of whom, Gleaves E. Dorathy and Ronald Lee survive with their
mother. A brother, Mr. Nathan Davis, of Caldwell parish, and two half
brothers, Dr. Oliver of Texas, and Mr. L.H. Wooten, of Caldwell also
survive him. Mr. Davis was a member of the State Senate from 1888 to
1892 representing the district composed of the parishes of Ouachita,
Caldwell and Jackson. He was a model husband and father at it is the
members of its family who knew well the true man he was that will feel
the loss so keenly. Mr. Davis was a true friend and although he had
been a man of action he made few if any enemies during his life. He
never refused to contribute liberally to any charitable or religious
object when called on.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
residence to the First Methodist church. Rev. R.H. Wynn, the pastor,
paid a tribute and a deserving one, too, to the life and character of
Mr. Davis. Interment was made immediately after in the family lot in
the city cemetery where he was placed beside the five bright boys and
girls who preceded him to the great beyond.
The active pall bearers were E.T. Lamkin, J.P. Parker, Jr.,
George Lowrey, Jonas Meyer, Arnold Bernstein, A.S. Kuhn, H.R. Speed
and I. Moritz.
The following served is (sic) honorary pall bearers: J.J.
Jordan, W.J. Everett, M.W. Stroud, George G. Weaks, J.P. Parker, R.B.
Frizell, E.B. Starsney, E.W. Anderson, D.A. Bseard, (sic), Sr., J.S.
Bloch, E.D. Windes, Uriah Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, H.D. Briggs, Allan
Sholars.

The Monroe News Star
Tuesday, June 7, 1910
Page 5, Column 4
Mrs. H.P. Berry, Dead.
Mrs. Hattie Berry, wife of Mr. H.P. Berry of Chapman, died
last night after a short
illness. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon, interment
being in Mount Vernon cemetery. Mrs. Berry was the daughter of the
late J.B. Rossiter, a prominent resident of this parish. Besides her
husband, she is survived by four sons and two daughters.

The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, June 9, 1910
Page 3, Column 3
Death of Little Faye Morris.
May I add a few words to your kind announcement of the death
of this lovely little
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Morris, first to make a small
correction; she died at 5 o'clock p.m., June 6. Little Faye had been
extremely ill for seven weeks, but her wonderful power of endurance,
the unremitting attention of affectionate parents and the skill of the
physician could not keep her here; surely the Lord took her. The
presence of Mr. Morris' fellow barbers from nearly all over (t)he city
and their manifest sympathy was especially pleasing to the large
company of friends who attended the funeral. I mention this because
it will in some measure be comforting to the relatives of the family
who read the News-Star on their far away home, that they may know that
their loved ones in this city did not lack the helpful sympathy of
their neighbors. May the Lord especially comfort the bereaved
parents.
J.U.H.
WHARTON.

The Monroe News-Star
Saturday, June 11, 1910
Page 2, Column 4
I. Smith Passes Away.
Mr. W. Smith of this city, received a telegram this morning announcing
the death in Denver, Colorado, at 8 o'clock last night of Mr. I.
Smith, member of the firm of W.B. and I. Smith of Monroe and Ruston.
Mr. Smith's home was at Ruston where he resided a number of years.
The body will be taken to Louisville, Ky., the old home, for
interment. He had been in ill health for a long time.
Mr. Smith was prominent in business circles in Ruston where he
made his home and with his partners had built up a large business. He
was a cousin of Mr. W.Smith who has charge of the Monroe house of the
firm.

The Monroe News-Star
Saturday, June 11, 1910
Page 8, Column 4
Mrs. Connello Dead.
Mrs. C.A. Connello, wife of Mr. C.A. Connello, of West Monroe,
died at the family
home at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The news will be a great shock to a
host of friends, both in Monroe and on the West Side. Mrs. Connello
was forty-eight years and seven months old.
The funeral services will be held at the at the (sic) home at
4 o'clock tomorrow, and will be conducted by Rev. J.U.H. Wharton,
pastor of the First Baptist church, of which she was a devout member.
Interment will be in the Hasley cemetery, above Trenton.

The Monroe News-Star
Friday, June 17, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Death of Mrs. Julia Trezevant.
Yesterday morning at 7 a.m., Mrs. Julia Trezevant died at the
home of her son, Dr. Geo.
M. Trezevant, of Sterlington, the remains being brought in this
morning, were met at the depot by a large number of friends and
preceded to the city cemetery, where they were laid to rest. Rev.
H.R. Carson performing the last sad rites.
Mrs. Trezevant was a most estimable and charming lady, and
leaves to mourn her loss in her immediate family, her son, Dr. George
M. Trezevant and her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Brown of Killoden plantation,
also another daughter residing in Texas.
To the bereaved family the News-Star extends sympathies.

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 20, 1910
Page 5, Column 1
A Fatal Runaway.
Columbia, La., June 19.-When their horse became frightened and
dashed their vehicle
against a tree, several members of a fishing party were seriously
injured and (the) negro driver, James Patterson, were instantly killed
near Bayou Castor late yesterday. The most seriously injured were Mr.
and Mrs. James O. Williams, whose recovery is doubtful.

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 20, 1910
Page 8, Column 6
Roberta Cosby Lowrey.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lowrey have the sympathy of the entire
community in the death at 1
o'clock this morning of their baby daughter, Roberta Cosby. The child
was one of twins, the other having died some months ago. She was one
year and nine months old. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock this
afternoon at the family home at 417 Layton avenue. Interment was in
the city cemetery.

The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, June 23, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
A Fatal Fight Over Children
Springville, La., June 23. - Milton Cleaney, a young merchant
of Port Vincent, shot and
killed Vincent Chambre at that town Monday, and came here today and
gave himself up. Chambre is a middle-aged man with quite a large
family.
It is stated here that the trouble arose over difficulties
Cleaney had had with the children of Chambre and that the latter laid
in wait for Cleaney and startel (sic) to heat (sic) him with a club
when the fatal shots were fired.

The Monroe News-Star
Saturday, June 25, 1910
Page 1, Column 2
Lady Killed By Lightning
Simsboro, La., June 25.- While standing in the yard of her
home at noon yesterday, Mrs.
Albert Bandew, a highly esteemed lady of this city was struck by
lightning and instantly killed.
Dr. J.A. Thomas, who was passing by at the time of the flash,
rushed to the assistance of the unfortunate woman but life was extinct
when he reached her.
Mrs. Dandew was the mother of a large family of grown
children, and her untimely end has caused real sorrow here.

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 27, 1910
Page 1, Column 3
FREEMAN KILLED MARSHAL CHENAULT
RAYVILLE STIRRED BY TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Freeman Worked in Blacksmith Shop and Row Started Over Ownership of
Some Tools.
Tallulah, June 25.-Word has been received here of a shooting
affray at Rayville, La.,
about thirty miles west of here, late this afternoon, in which Town
Marshal C.C. Chenault lost his life, and it is feared that summary
vengeance will be dealt to his murderer, a white man, by the name of
George Freeman, who has lived at Rayville for a few months past,
following his trade of blacksmithing. Details of the trouble that
lead up to the shooting are meager, but it appears that there was some
dispute between J.T. Bagby, owner of the blacksmith shop where Freeman
was working and Freeman over a question of the ownership of some
tools, and as trouble was threatened by Freeman the officer was called
in. After shooting Chenault, Freeman also tried to kill Bagby and
another party who was in the shop, but they both escaped injury.
Freeman attempted to make his escape but was arrested by Sheriff
Traylor of Richland parish, and landed in the Parish jail.
The sentiment seems to be, it is said, that Freeman will be
lynched before morning, as feeling is running high against him, and
only a leader is necessary to put Judge Lynch in charge.
Note: An account of the murder can be found in the June 28, 1910
News-Star, page 5, Column 4 "The Rayville Tragedy".

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 27, 1910
Page 1, Column 5
Killing Occurs at Choudrant
Ruston, La., June 26.-During a row at Choudrant last night,
"Coon" Pinkard shot and
instantly killed a man named William Cook. The slayer came to Ruston
and gave himself up to Sheriff Gahagan, claiming self defense.
Pinkard was locked up in the parish jail to await the action
of the grand jury. He made a statement declaring that Cook struck him
and was about to draw a revolver when he drew his and fired twice. No
details of the affair could be learned here today.
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 27, 1910
Page 5, Column 5
Louis Williams, a negro, was jailed here Saturday for killing
Peck Thomas, another
negro, at Quebec, eight miles west of here, last night. A brother of
Thomas was having a dispute with Williams over a trivial matter when
peck admonished his brother to quit quarreling. Williams then turned
his attention to Peck and shot him twice without warning. Bad blood
is said to have existed between them for some time. Williams caught a
freight train, that passed a few minutes after the killing, and was
captured at Rayville. He was brought back by Sheriff A.J. Sevier on
the same train that carried the corpse of his victim, the latter being
buried here.

The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, June 28, 1910
Pages 1 & 8, Columns 3 & 4
THE OLD WAR HORSE IS DEAD
SENATOR M'ENERY'S DEATH UNEXPECTED
New Orleans, June 28.-United States Senator Samuel Douglas
McEnery died at his home here shortly before 10 o'clock this morning.
He arrived from Washington yesterday morning and complained of
feeling ill, but it was regarded as only a mild attack of indigestion,
until last night when he suddenly took a turn for the worse and then
sank rapidly.
Senator McEnery was in the seventy-fourth year of his age and
his health has not been good for several years. The attack of
indigestion weakened his condition, and under the strain which
attended the illness his heart action failed.
Death came at 9:40 o'clock. At the bedside at the time were
his wife, who before their marriage was Miss Elizabeth Phillips, of
Monroe, La., his daughter, Mrs. Warren B. Parks, and one son, Charles
P. McEnery. Dr. Douglas W. McEnery, of Washington, D.C. is now on the
way to New Orleans.
His death came as a severe shock to the community, which was
unaware of the seriousness of his illness. The funeral will be held
at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, interment at New Orleans.
Senator McEnery's Death a Surprise.
The death of United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery,
which occurred in New Orleans at 9:40 o'clock this morning was a
distinct shock to the people of Monroe, his home town. Although
Senator McEnery has made his home in New Orleans most of the time for
a number of years past, he has retained Ouachita as his official
residence and has always come here to cast his vote. The registration
books show him to be a voter in ward 1.
Senator McEnery was born in Monroe in May 1837, his father
being the late Col. Henry O. McEnery. He had three brothers and three
sisters. One of his brothers, John McEnery, was elected governor of
Louisiana in 1872, but was counted out by the carpet bag regime and
H.C. Warmouth seated. Of three sisters only one survives him, Mrs.
Caroline Caldwell, of New Orleans. Senator McEnery's wife was Miss
Phillips, sister of Mr. C.W. Phillips of Lonewa, who with two sons and
one daughter survive him.
Senator McEnery's early education was received in the schools
of Monroe. He later attended Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala., the
United States Naval Academy at Anapolis; the University of Virginia,
and the National Law School at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he graduated.
Soon after his return from school, Senator McEnery joined the
Confederate army as a lieutenant in the Army of Northern Virginia,
serving under Magruder. He afterwards served in the Trans-
Mississippi Department.
After the close of the war Senator McEnery returned to Monroe
and took up the practice of law. He was a leader in the days of
reconstruction and came into considerable prominence. His political
career is one almost unparelled. He was elected lieutenant governor
in 1879 under Governor Wiltz and succeeded to the governorship in 1881
on the death of the governor. He was renominated and re-elected
governor in 1884. Senator McEnery met his only defeat in 1892 when he
was defeated for governor by Senator Murphy J. Foster. Later Governor
Foster appointed him as Associate Justice of the supreme court where
he served until he was called on again to serve the Democracy, this
time being in 1897. In 1902 he was re-elected his second term
expiring March 3, 1909. The legislature elected him for a third term
and he had served little more than a year of this when death came.
Senator McEnery is known as "The Old War Horse of Democracy"
and certainly his record justifies the title.
Note: There is a large picture of Senator McEnery on the front
page with the caption: UNITED STATES SENATOR SAMUEL DOUGLAS MCENERY,
Of Ouachita Parish, Who Died in New Orleans This Morning.

The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, June 28, 1910
Page 8, Column 6
W.J.C. SCRIBER DEAD.
Well-Known Citizen Passed Away at An Early Hour.
W.J.C. Scriber, 71 years old, and like Senater McEnery, a
leader in Ouachita parish in the
days of reconstruction, died at his home 415 Ouachita avenue this
morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Scriber has been in feeble health for some
time, and for a time had almost lost his eyesight. He was born in
Ward 1 Ouachita parish, where, for a number of years he engaged in the
planting business.
Mr. Scriber was an honored Confederate veteran, having served
through the war as a member of the Fifth Louisiana cavalry. He was a
member of Henry W. Allen Camp N. 182, U.C.V.
The funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon,
the interment being with Masonic honors. The veterans with their fast
thinning ranks, attended in a body. Interment was in the city
cemetery.

The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, June 29, 1910
Page 4, Column 1
SAMUEL DOUGLAS McENERY.
Just as a glorious June sun was reaching its zenith Tuesday
forenoon, the released spirit of Samuel Douglas McEnery took its
flight to the great beyond, and the tired and worn body rested calmly
in the midst of loved ones, where it will remain until tenderly placed
in the grave; to await the summons of the Great Judge of all humanity.
To assert that all the people of the State of Louisiana were shocked
and stunned by the announcement of the sudden and totally unexpected
death of this splendid gentleman is but to state a simple fact. Few,
very few, were even aware that he was sick; many were looking forward
with pleasure to his regular visit here this summer.
Senator McEnery was known in every hamlet and remote corner of
Louisiana and his fame had spread to distant States, where he was
recognized as a man of sterling worth and integrity, not afraid to
declare himself upon any proposition, willing at all times to stand by
his convictions. He was unswerving in his adherence to what he
believed was right, and he was devoted to his friends never forgetting
a favor and never neglecting an opportunity to do a kindly service to
those who claimed his friendship. This latter characteristic accounts
in a large measure, for his uniformly successful career as a public
man. In the strict sense of the word, Senator McEnery was not a
politician. He seldom made an effort to obtain an office, his friends
and sincere admirers, appreciating his ability and leadership, usually
urged him to accept office, and his faithfulness to duty always paved
the way for further advancement.
Born in Ouachita parish in 1837, he entered the Confederate
service at the breaking out of the Civil War, and served gallantly
throughout the entire four years, returning to Monroe after peace was
declared; and like thousands of others, at once took up the burdens of
rebuilding the devastated South. During the dark and perilous days of
reconstruction he took his place side by side with many hundreds of
other brave and true men, redeeming Louisiana from the thraldom and
curse of carpet-bag and scallawag rule, and once more asserted the
sovereignty of the white man.
It was during those black days of radical misrule that the
people of Louisiana come to know and recognize in Samuel Douglas
McEnery those qualities which stamped him a leader, and at the first
opportunity they honored him with their suffrage, electing him
Lieutenant Governor with the lamented Louis A. Wiltz as Governor.
Governor Wiltz in delicate health at the time of his election, died
after serving one year of his term and McEnery was elevated to the
Governorship, serving out the unexpired term, and being re-elected for
the succeeding full term.
After the expiration of his second term he was appointed
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and remained on the bench until
called to Baton Rouge to accept the United States Senatorship, which
was tendered him by the Democrats. That was a memorable event, and
admirers of Senator McEnery delight to tell how he secured his
election. Several prominent gentlemen, well-known over the State were
before the General Assembly, with their followers seeking the
nomination. Governor Foster was the Chief Executive. Among the
candidates for the senatorship were Ex Governor Blanch and Walter
Denegre and Congressman Price. Each had a strong following, but not
quite enough to nominate. A deadlock, lasting some time, marked the
struggle. Finally when it seemed certain that an independent
Republican Walter Denegre would be elected, Governor Foster sent Judge
McEnery that famous telegram reading: "Come to Baton Rouge and save
the Democratic party!"
It is useless to say that Judge McEnery responded. He never
hesitated where duty called. He took the evening train, went to Baton
Rouge, and next day was elected United States Senator. Some one
noting how lavishly other aspirants had entertained their supporters
asked Senator McEnery how much his election cost. His reply was "Two
dollars and seventy-five cents railroad fare from New Orleans to Baton
Rouge." At the expiration of each term he has been re- elected
without opposition. Democrats being glad to thus honor a man who ever
stood faithful and true to the party, and who had done so much to
establish it upon a solid foundation. He served his people zealously,
loyally, and it was their delight and pleasure to honor him with the
gift of every office at their command. At the time of his death he
had five years yet to serve as Senator.
In Washington he was one of the most honored and conspicuous
of the Southern Senators. A man of mature years, of sound judgment
and of marked ability he was esteemed by all who had the pleasure of
his acquaintance. In every situation he has been the maker of his own
enviable history, rising by the sure steps of independence and of
honor from his boyhood struggles to the heights that he has climbed on
the highroad to eminence and power.
The Mac and Douglas in his name tell something of his lineage,
and his strong personality and forceful character were testimonials of
his fitness for the great achievements which have crowned the earnest
efforts of an ever-useful and industrious life. Whether as a boy in
his Louisiana home a soldier on the battle field, or a leader at Baton
Rouge or Washington he stood foremost in the ranks and ever dared to
do what he conceived to be his duty, regardless of what others said or
did. Such a man could not help drawing around him a strong following,
and each one mourns his death as a personal bereavement.
An admirable trait Senator McEnery possessed was his devoting
to his old time friends and acquaintances, negro or white man. He
never neglected an opportunity to say a kind word to the old people
when he met them on the streets. During his last visit to Monroe,
last winter, he was seen to stop an old colored man on the street and
engage in friendly conversation for more than half an hour, Senator
McEnery addressing the negro by his given name and the negro calling
him "Marse Sam". It was truly a pathetic incident to see the two old
men talking as though they were equals, recalling scenes of the long
ago, when both were young and full of energy. Such incidents were by
no means rare, for he always had a kind word for those of the older
generation.
Senator McEnery was born in Monroe in May, 1837, his father
being the late Col. Henry O. McEnery. He had three brothers and three
sisters. One of his brothers, John McEnery was elected Governor of
Louisiana in 1872, but was counted out by the carpet-bag regime. Of
the three sisters only one survives him, Mrs. Caroline Caldwell, of
New Orleans. Senator McEnery's wife was Miss Phillips, sister of Mr.
C.W. Phillips of Lonewa, who, with two sons and one daughter, survive
him.
Now that this noble citizen, patriot, leader and statesman is
gone, and the people of Louisiana can no longer honor him, they will,
as his body is placed in the grave, bow their heads and shed a tear of
genuine grief at the passing of such a splendid gentleman.
Note: on the first page, Column 3, there is a tribute from Governor
Jared Y. Sanders and Lieutenant Governor Lambremont. The Governor's
condolences telegram to Mrs. McEnery can also be found on Page 5,
Column 2.

The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, June 30, 1910
Page 1, Column 4
LAID TO REST THIS MORNING
FUNERAL OF THE LATE SENATOR SAMUEL D. McENERY TOOK PLACE TODAY
THOUSANDS PRESENT
Streets, Yard and House Filled With Bereaved Friends-Delegation From
Washington Arrived This Morning-Funeral Services Conducted by Father
Beaver.
New Orleans, June 30-The funeral of Senator Samuel Douglas
McEnery took place here, from his late residence in St. Mary street at
10:30 o'clock this morning.
Several thousand people crowded the streets around the home
and the rooms of the lower floor, as well as the yard, were filled
with hundreds of the old Senator's friends who had come to pay their
last respects to his memory.
The casket was surrounded by scores of handsome floral designs
sent by the Louisiana delegation in Congress, employees of the local
custom house, clubs, societies and other organizations.
Father Beaver, of the Jesuits Church, conducted the services
after which the casket containing the body was taken to Metairie
Cemetery, and placed in a temporary receiving vault.
The delegation from Congress which attended the funeral
arrived this morning in charge of Assistant Seageant (sic) at Arms
Loeffler, of the Senate. It included Senator Johnson, of Alabama,
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, and Representatives Watkins and
Wickliffe of Louisiana.
Representatives Watkins and Wickliffe were joined in New
Orleans by all the other members of the Louisiana delegation in
Congress except Representative Gilmore, who is ill, and Representative
Broussard, who is in Mexico.
Honored His Memory.
Out of respect to the memory of Senator Samuel Douglas
McEnery, whose funeral took place in New Orleans this morning all of
the leading business houses of the city closed from 10:30 until 11
o'clock, while the bells at the court house and city hall tolled.
Court adjourned during the hour and the sheriff's and clerk's offices
were closed and the flag on the government building was at half mast.
In West Monroe every business house and the factories closed
during the hour set for the funeral of Senator McEnery.