The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 2, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Death of Captain McLain
Yesterday evening at 6 o'clock Captain L.D. McLain, surrounded
by loved
ones and friends, breathed his last at his home on Jackson street,
after
an illness of scarcely a week, which was critical from the first.
Just past the prime of life in the vigor of activity,
when another
score of years could have been allotted, the grim reaper Death,
the hour
of whose coming we know not, silently and softly entered his home
and
with an icy touch stilled the beatings of a noble and generous
heart and
the earthly spirit with the closing of the day winged its flight
to the
great beyond to sleep until the resurrection morn.
In the midst of luxury and having just married scarcely
twelve months
ago, it seems hard that the summons should come, but the workings
by God
is beyond the comprehension of man, who must bow in submission
to His
will. To the bereaved widow and other loved ones we offer our
deepest
and most heartfelt sympathies.
No one in Monroe has been more liberal and generous in
benevolent
causes and to charitable institutions than Captain McLain. He
was one
of the first to champion the cause of the Young Men's Christian
Association, making very liberal donations from time to time;
was ever
ready to render assistance in all church undertakings and promote
the
interest and welfare of his town, and his death will be keenly
felt by
the community, to which he has always been so generous.
The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 2, 1910
Page 5, Column 3
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
R.H. Hawley Killed Himself With a Small Rifle.
Delhi, March 2.-The entire community was shocked yesterday
to learn
that R.H. Hawley had accidentally killed himself with a small
rifle.
Dr. Wilkins, coroner viewed the remains and the verdict of the
coroner's
jury was that the deceased came to his death by accident.
Just exactly how the unfortunate accident occurred will
never be known
as the deceased never regained consciousness although he lived
about an
hour.
Mr. Haley was 55 years of age and had lived in this community
over
thirty years. He was descended from an old and distinguished
Mississippi family and was a nephew of the late Calvin H. Moore
who held
a Federal position during the administration of President Cleveland.
Mr. Hawley was a Knight of Pythias and Mason and the remains will
be
interred today by the Masonic fraternity.
The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, March 3, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
SAD DEATH TODAY.
Mrs. Prentiss Atkins Passed Away After Long Illness
It was with expressions of deepest regret that the news
of the death of
Mrs. Prentiss M. Atkins was heard this morning. The end came
about
10:30 o'clock and in a very short while the sad news was known
all over
the city. The death, which occurred in her father's home in West
Monroe, is a peculiarly sad one, sad to see a young woman in the
very
bloom of life taken from her husband and little children, besides
many
other close relatives. Mrs. Atkins has been in poor health for
two
years or more and she was forced to spend most of her time at
Asheville,
N.C., away from home and friends. She came home recently and
steadily
grew worse until death relieved her of all suffering this morning.
The
untimely taking away of this young wife and mother was a great
shock to
her friends whom she numbered by her acquaintances. Most of them
knew
of of (sic) her illness but few realized death was so near.
Mrs. Atkins was the daughter of Hon. And Mrs. Uriah Millsaps.
She
leaves besides them, her husband, Prentiss M. Atkins; two bright
little
girls, three sisters, Mrs. George G. Weaks, Mrs. Claude Youngblood
and
Miss Aldina Millsaps; two brothers, Benton Millsaps and Herbert
Millsaps, besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock
and will be held at the First Presbyterian church. Interment
will be in
the city cemetery immediately following.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 4, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
A telegram sent yesterday morning to Dr. I. Heinberg,
announced the
death at 6 o'clock in Pensacola, Fla., of Mr. Bernard Hirschman,
Mrs.
Heinberg's father. On the day previous there had been a rally
in Mr.
Hirschman's condition and relatives and friends hoped for his
recovery.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 4, 910
Page 2, Column 3
Funeral of Mr. McLain.
Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, the funeral services
of Captain
L.D. McLain were held at Grace Episcopal church, and were conducted
by
Right Rev. Bishop Sessum of New Orleans, a warm personal friend
of
Captain McLain, and Rev. H.R. Carson of Grace church.
Long before the hour announced for the services his palatial
home on
Jackson street was crowded to its utmost capacity with his personal
friends and friends of the family, the members of the elks Club,
of
which Captain McLain was an honored member, also attending in
a body.
Just before the funeral cortege left for the church, over
the flower
ladened casket, which held the remains of one at rest, surrounded
by
loved ones and friends, Rev. H.R. Carson read the prayers for
the dead,
after which followed by a large concourse of friends and citizens
of
Monroe, the remains were borne to the church and me at the entrance
by
Bishop Sessum and Rev. Mr. Carson, Bishop Sessums reading the
prayers
for the dead. The choir sand the beautiful burial chants, after
which
Rev. Mr. Carson read the 15th chapter of Paul's Epistle to the
Corinthians. Bishop Sessum closed the service with the beautiful
burial
service of the Episcopal church. During the services the vested
choir
sang softly and sweely (sic) "Peace, Perfect Peace,"
and "There is a
Perfect Home."
Then was borne the casket to the hearse, flower ladened
with the
choicest of offeings, by the active pall bearers, Judge L.E. Hall,
Messrs Henry Bernstein, J.C. Harris, H.R. Speed, D.A. Breard,
Jr., W.H.
DeGraffenreid, Jack Murphy, Fred W. Curry. At the cemetery the
services
were concluded and on the most beautiful of spring days, all that
was
mortal of Captain McLain was laid to rest, the Benevolent Order
of Elks
conducting their services, which closed with a prayer by Bishop
Sessums.
Thus was laid to rest one of the most prominent business
men of Monroe
and North Louisiana. Prominent in the affairs of his town and
prominent
and benevolent when calls for charitable or church work was presented,
to which he never failed to respond with a most generous and lavish
hand.
The floral offerings which were numerous handsome and
beautiful,
attested the friendship and esteem that was borne Captain McLain
by
friends at home and from a distance. Among the offerings was
a
beautiful floral Elk head of violets and ferns from his home lodge
No.
454. Also a most fragrantly beautiful offering of white roses
and ferns
with soft tule streamers, bearing the card of the Monroe Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy, to which he had always been so kind
and
generous. The honorary pall bearers were: Dr. R.W. Faulk, Dr.
Graham
Surghnor, Messrs. O.B. Morton, Geo. McCormick, R.B. Frizzell,
G.B.
Haynes, L.D. Smith F.P. Stubbs, F.G. Hudson, I. Baer, J.S. Handy,
I.
Sugar, J.S. Bloch, Sig Haas, J.M. Keller, Alan Sholars, H.S. Potts,
Chas. W. Phillips, I. Cowden, J.P. Parker, G.A. Barnes, H.D. Apgar,
H.G.
Prophit, W.L. Smith, J.G. Sanders, J.C. Theus, W.A. Myat, Judge
Chas.
Schulze, Geo. Swartz, B.D. Hodges, H.W. Ragan, A.L. Smith, Dr.
A.A.
Forsythe, J.T. Wetzel, E.T. Lamkin, Austin H. Green, Aubrey L.
Green,
J.J. Jordan, D.H. Nichols.
Among the out of town relatives attending the funeral
were Mr. Leonidas
McLain of Crandel, Texas; Mr. T.C. McLain, of Vicksburg; Mrs.
M.L.
Bennett, of Blankston; Mrs. Sam Standifer of New Orleans; brothers
and
sisters of Capt. McLain. Mrs Idonia Jones the sister of Pasadena,
Cal.,
did not reach Monroe in time for the obsequies but was expected
to
arrive last evening.
*Note: The account of Mr. McLain's will can be found in the Saturday,
March 5, 1910 issue of the News-Star, page 1, column 6, and Monday,
March 7, 1910, Page 1, Column 1.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 4, 1910
Page 2, Column 4
Mrs. Prentis Atkins-At Rest.
Never was there a sadder death, or one to cast more loom
over the
community than the passing away of Mrs. Prentis Atkins, the young
wife
and mother, who beautiful in her frailty had been an invalid almost
the
entire period of her married life, as it was in her happiest days,
when
the world to her was bright and fair, and roses and sunshine should
have
ordered her pathway through a long and happy life, that the dread
disease, consumption, marred the brightness of her life, and though
bouyant (sic) in spirits with hopes almost to the last, she lived,
but
not contented, realizing the end was drawing to a close.
Having spent eighteen months or more at Asheville, N.C.,
Mrs. Atkins
felt there was no further benefit to be derived so by earnest
request
returned to her girlhood home, the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs.
Uriah Millsaps, of the West Side, where surrounded by loved ones,
a
devoted husband, two sweet little daughters, all in the power
of man was
done to check the inroads of the dread disease, and save the young
life
bu all to no purpose, for our Heavenly Father had made the summons
and
the call was answered on yesterday morning.
This evening at 3 o'clock the funeral services were conducted
from the
Presbyterian church, a large concourse of sympathizing friends
having
formed the cortege, following the remains from her home where
had
gathered relatives and dear friends, bringing with them many beautiful
and fragrant floral tributes to the young life so early taken.
At the church the services were conducted by her pastor,
Rev. Geo. D.
Booth, who read the impressive service, making selections from
the 39
Psalm and I Corinthians, and saying the prayers for the dead.
During the service Mrs. Akins' favorite songs were sung,
Mr. H.G.
Prophit, in a tender and most feeling manner, singing "The
Holy City" to
which home the young spirit had been taken. The choir sang the
other-the little Sunday School anthem, "Will There Be Any
Stars inMy
Crown?" frequently sung to the frail mother by her two little
ones on
their return from Sabbath School. At the cemetery, Rev.
Mr. Booth
concluded the commitment service with a most
beautiful prayer.
Many out of town relatives were in attendance at the funeral.
The pall
bearers were Messrs. V.M. Lynch, P.H. Chauvin, A.L. Green, D.A.
Beard,
P. Weaks, Percy Sandel.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 5, 1910
Page 8, Column 1
Rev. A.B. Flood, president of the Louisiana Baptist State
Convention,
colored, died at his home in Delhi, La., last night. Rev. H.B.N.
Brown
of this city, has been telegraphed to attend the funeral tomorrow.
It
will be remembered that Rev. Flood's wife and daughter were killed
by a
negro, who afterwards suicided, about five years ago, while the
Rev.
Flood was in this city en route to a convention.-Alexandria Daily
Town
Talk.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 4, 1910
Page 8, Column 3
About sixty negroes went over to Delhi this morning to
attend the
funeral of Rev. A.B. Flood, who died in that town on the 2nd.
The Monroe News-Star
Saturday, March 5, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
News from Mrs. J.W. Johnston, who was called to the bedside
of her
sister, Mrs. Hulse, of Delhi, gives the sad tidings of her death,
which
occurred on Thursday. Mrs. Katie Cann, Misses Minnie Johnston
and
Mittie Key Johnston went over to attend the funeral yesterday.
The Monroe News-Star
Saturday, March 5, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Capt. L.D. McLain, of Monroe, one of the wealthiest men
of North
Louisiana, died at his home on last Tuesday evening. Capt. McLain
was
well known in this parish and had a great many friends among the
business men who will regret to learn of his death.
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, March 7, 1910
Page 8, Column 3
YOUNG BOY DROWNED.
Julian Waller of West Monroe Meets Untimely Death.
Julian Waller, the eleven-year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
E.W. Waller of
West Monroe, was drowned in the river late Saturday afternoon.
The sad
accident occurred on the West Side just below the traffic bridge.
Julian Waller, with two companions, Lisso Goodson and Hubert Parker,
had
been gathering driftwood from the river and loading it on a small
plank
boat. They overloaded the boat and it began sinking while out
in the
river some distance. They called for help and at the same time
tried
hard to reach shore, but the little boat went under when they
were about
twent feet from the bank. Lisso Goodson and Hubert Parker swam
out, but
Julian Waller, unable to swim, was drowned almost in the very
sight of
help. Some time elapsed before the body was recovered. Two physicians
and loving friends did all they could possibly do to bring life
back,
but to no avail.
Julian Waller was a bright boy and his untimely taking
away was a great
shock to his friends and playmates. He was a member of Mr. I.
Cowden's
Sunday school class and of the First Baptist church. Short services
were held at the home yesterday morning by Rev. J.U.H. Wharton,
after
which the remains were placed on the train and carried to Haynesville
for interment.
The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 9, 1910
Page 4, Column 3
Mrs. Gusman Dead.
Mrs. Clotile Gusman, for many years a resident of Monroe,
died at an
early hour this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.J.
Bovenkelman, corner Jackson and Peach street. Mrs. Gusman was
born
sixty-four years ago in Paris. She leaves three children, Mrs.
Blanche
Bovenkelman and Mrs. Cecile Hamilton and Mr. Ed Gusman of Hot
Springs.
The remains will be shipped to Baton Rouge tonight, where the
funeral
services will be held and interment made in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Mrs.
Gusman was a devout member of the Catholic church. During her
long
residence in Monroe, Mrs. Gusman has won a host of friends who
join the
News-Star in extending sympathy to the bereaved children.
The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 9, 1910
Page 4, Column 3
Death Claims Mrs. Morrison.
Mrs. Sara Morrison, who has resider (sic) in Monroe for
nearly two
years, died about 10 o'clock last night at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ivy
I. Davis, where she had rooms. Mrs. Morrison had been ill for
some
months and her death was not unexpected. She was sixty years
old at the
time of her death. Mrs. Morrison is survived by a sister, Mrs.
Hagaman,
and one son, Mr. R.O. Morrison, the popular assistant division
engineer
on the Iron Mountain.
A short funeral service was held at the home of Mrs. Davis
early this
morning by Rev. J.U.H. Wharton, after which the remains were transferred
to the Iron Mountain passenger train and shipped to St. Louis
where they
will be cremated.
Mrs. Morrison's home was in Pittsburg, Pa., but she came
south two
years ago to be with her son.
The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, March 10, 1910
Page 1, Column 5
COLONEL O'NEILL DEAD.
Well Known Citizen of South Louisiana-Father of Mrs. David Todd.
Franklin, La., March 9.-Col. Jno. A. O'Neill, one of the
best known
citizens of South Louisiana and father of Judge Charles M. O'Neill,
died
here, this afternoon, aged 80 years. His children surviving him
are.
Walter A. O'Neill, R. Emmett O'Neill, John A. O'Neill, Jr., Charles
A.
O'Neill, George H. O'Neill, Mrs. Harry D. Smith, all of the parish
of
St. Mary, Mrs. David Todd of Bastrop and Mrs. C.E. Schrenk of
New
Orleans.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 11, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Mesdames I. Sugar and F. Callman have the sympathy of
their friends in
their great bereavement, the loss of their father, the sadness
having
been received by cablegram from Germany on Wednesday.
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, March 14, 1910
Page 5, Column 4
"RED" JORDAN DEAD.
Killed Himself in Charity Hospital at Shreveport.
Shreveport, March 14.-The Times today says:
Despondent over his condition, Charles Jordan, known to
almost
everybody in Shreveport as "Red" Jordan, a former ball
player and an
ex-member of the fire department, committed suicide in the Charity
Hospital yesterday morning by stabbing himself in the heart with
a
knife.
Jordan was in the last stages of consumption. For many
months he had
been out of work and was taken to the hospital Friday. He was
placed in
the consumptive ward-and according to
Dr. Calloway, house surgeon of the institution, he would not
have
survived a day longer if he had not ended his life.
He got hold of a pocket knife and plunged it into his
heart. The blade
did not strike the organ itself, but penetrated to within a short
distance of it. The physicians rushed to him in a few seconds,
but they
only managed to prolong his life a few hours.
He had no relatives here that are known of and the remains
were
interred in the Patter's (sic) field yesterday afternoon at the
expense
of the city.
Jordan had spent nearly all of his life here. He was
yet a young man,
but ill health had reduced him to a stage where he could no longer
work
and take care of himself.
In his better days he was a ball player, and had he stayed
with it and
his health remained he would probably be playing with some of
the big
leagues today, as he had considerable skill.
He was at different times connected with the fire department
and has
worked as a bill poster. He also worked at the Grand Opera House
and
other houses controlled by the Ehrlich brothers.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, March 15, 1910
Page 8, Column 4
Funeral of Mrs. Sherrod.
The funeral of Mrs. Sadie A. Sherrod, who died yesterday
morning was
held at St.
Matthew's Catholic church at 10 o'clock this morning. The services
were
conducted by Father C. Mahe. Immediately after the services the
remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Sherrod was twenty-six
years old. She was the wife of H.F. Sherrod and had a host of
friends,
who join in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and to
her
family.
The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 16, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Mr. T.H. Gatlin, a resident of Keachie and one of the
best known
residents of DeSoto
parish, died last week. Mr. Gatlin was related to Mrs. R.H.
Oliver and
Mr. E.G. Courtney of this city.
The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, March 17, 1910
Page 4, Column 3
Death of Mrs. Charles Ross.
A telegram was received this morning by relatives in Monroe,
announcing
the death in
New Orleans of Mrs. Charles Ross, nee Miss Nora Richardson, which
occurred at 1:30 yesterday after an illness of only ten days.
Mrs. Ross was the daughter of Colonel Bob Richardson,
who served so
gallantly during the civil war, and leaves to mourn her death
two
daughters, Charlie and Mary Louise, ages thirteen and six, and
one son
Leoidas, fifteen years of age. Mrs. Ross also leaves four sisters,
Mesdames George Seliman, G.M. Crook and Miss Daisy Richardson
of Monroe,
Mrs. Will Porter of Dallas, who arrived this morning with the
little
daughter Charlie, who is attending school in Dallas. A brother
residing
in Texas also mourns her loss.
Mrs. Ross had been ill only a short while, her condition
not being
considered critical until yesterday, when the end came unexpectedly.
The remains will arrive tomorrow morning over the Iron Mountain,
accompanied by relatives from New Orleans, but as yet no definite
funeral arrangements have been made, but the interment will take
place
tomorrow morning.
The funeral of Mrs. Charlie Ross will take place Friday
morning at 10
o'clock at Grace Episcopal church. Interment will be in the city
cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, March 17, 1910
Page 5, Column 1
GENERAL MARTIN DIES.
Distinguished Mississippian Passes Away in Natchez
Natchez, Miss., March 16-Maj. General Will T. Martin of
the Jeff Davis
Legion, C.S.A.,
died at his antebellum home, Montaigne, this evening at 5:40 o'clock,
aged 87 years.
A member of the constitutional convention of 1890, he
refused to sign
the constitution. He promoted and built the Natchez. Jackson
and
Columbus railroad and was president until the road was sold to
the Yazoo
and Mississippi Valley. He was postmaster at Natchez for two
years
under former President Roosevelt. He is survived by his widow
and nine
children.
General Martin was a native of Glasgow, Ky. On November
1, 1861, he
was commanding major of the second Mississippi cavalry, Jeff Davis
legion. A daring officer, promotion came rapidly. He accompanied
Stuart in the raid at Richmond during the seven days battle, making
the
entire circuit of General McClellan's army, bringing in prisoners
and
important information for General Lee. On December 2, 1862, he
was
commanding brigadier general. On November 10, 1863, he was major
general and placed in command of a division of General Joe Wheeler's
cavalry corps, including the brigades of John T. Morgan and Alfred
Iverson. Toward the end of the war he was in command of the district
of
northwest Mississippi.
The Monroe News-Star
Friday, March 18, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Funeral of Mrs. Chas. Ross.
The funeral of Mrs. Chas. Ross of New Orleans, took place
this morning
at 10 o'clock,
the remains having been met at the Iron Mountain depot by friends
and
relatives and escorted to Grace Episcopal church where the funeral
services were conducted by Reverend H.R. Carson, the vested choir
singing the chants for the dead and selected hymns, impressive
in their
words of tenderness and feeling.
After the conclusion of the services, the remains were
followed to the
cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid to rest beside
her
husband, who preceded her several years ago, and underneath a
flower
ladened (sic) mound sleeps the sweet spirit of a most noble woman,
a
devoted mother, who has ever guarded her children with a mother's
tender
care and fell asleep trusting in the power of God to guide them
through
the trials of life.
Beside the three children, Leonidas, Charley and Mary
Louise, the
sisters to mourn her loss are Mrs. G. M. Crook, Mrs. Geo. Sellman,
Mrs.
Wm. Porter of Dallas, Texas, Miss Daisy Richardson. Mrs. Ross
was a
sister-in-law of Mrs. McLain, Mrs. Bert Williams and the Messrs.
Bracey.
The pall bearers were Messrs. Jno. G. Sanders, J. Harvey
Trousdale,
Chas. W. Phillips, R.B. Frizzel, W.H. Faulk, H.S. Potts.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, March 21, 1910
Page 5, Column 4
A.H. Rausch Found Dead.
A.H. Rausch, who has been a resident of Monroe for fifteen
years, was
found dead in his
room at the Palace rooming house late yesterday. He went to his
room
Saturday and yesterday when he failed to show up the door was
broken in
and he was found dead on the floor. Death was due to natural
causes.
He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Rausch conducted
a small
saddle and harness shop on DeSiard street where he was very successful.
The funeral will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon and
will be
conducted by Rev. L.H. Swayze. Interment will be in the city
cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, March 22, 1910
Page 4, Column 3
Death of Mrs. H.L. Farnsworth.
At 4:30 this morning, Mrs. H.I. Farnsworth of Kansas City
died at the
home of Mr. and
Mrs. J.F. Merriman on Arkansas avenue, after an illness of three
weeks.
Mrs. Farnsworth had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Merriman,
for some
time. Though taken ill three weeks ago, her condition was not
considered critical until yesterday, the end coming at an early
hour
this morning.
Services were held at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock,
Rev. R.H.
Wynn officiating. Mrs. Farnsworth's daughter from Kansas City
was en
route, but was intercepted by wire, and returned to await the
arrival of
the remains, which were forwarded on this afternoon's train.
To the bereaved daughter, who has so recently made Monroe
her home, The
News-Star extends sincerest sympathy.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, March 22, 1910
Page 8, Column 1
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Prominent New Orleans Man Used Pistol on Himself
New Orleans, March 21.-Thomas J. Feibelman, member of
the well known
mercantile
firm of E. Feilbleman & Sons, and president of the Globe
Coffee &
Molasses Co., Ltd., sent a bullet through his brain in the lavatory
in
the rear of his store No.531 South Peters streets this afternoon
about 3
o'clock.
Feibleman was a man of about 48 or 49 years of age and
a man of family.
He had been a sufferer from nervous prostration and it is supposed
that
in a sudden fit of depression he ended his life. He went to lunch
this
afternoon apparently in good health and spirits. When he returned
he
immediately entered the lavatory.
No one in the store seems to have heard shots. The
discovery a
Derringer pistol, with which the deed was done, lying out side
the door
of the lavatory, led to the finding of the body.
His business associates say there was absolutely no reason
other than
mental trouble due to his physical condition, that could account
for the
suicide. Feibleman was highly successful in business and was
well lik-
(sic) by those who knew him.
The ball entered the skull just above and behind the right
ear.
Coroner O'Hara viewed the body and gave permission for its removal.
Has Relatives in Monroe.
Thomas J. Feibelman, mentioned in the above special to
the Shreveport
Times from New Orleans, had several relatives in Monroe. He was
a first
cousin of Mrs. Sig Marx and was distantly related to Messrs. Jake
and
Alfred Feibleman.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, March 29, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Death of Mrs. Emma Ranson.
At an early hour this morning Mrs. Emma Ranson, the aged
mother of Mrs.
H.W.
McEnery, breathed her last at the home of her daughter in Lover's
Lane.
Mrs. Ranson was in her eightieth year and was one of the oldest
residents of the city, being active in her daily life until her
last
illness, which was of only three weeks duration. Her passing
away will
be felt with sorrow by friends of long standing. To the bereaved
daughter and other relatives the News-Star offers the sincerest
sympathies. The funeral will take place tomorrow from the Catholic
church at 10 a.m.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, March 29, 1910
Page 5, Column 3
DEATH OF HARRY H. SAFFORD.
Prominent Young Man Died at Alexandria Sanitarium.
Harry Hamilton Safford, aged 22 years, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. M.G.
Safford of Sutton, Quebec, and nephew of Mr. Alexander Hamilton,
superintendent of the Louisiana Central Lumber Company, Clarks,
La.,
died Sunday, March 27th, at the Alexandria Sanitarium, Alexandria,
La.,
of peritonitis, after a week's illness.
Mr. Safford, who was an exceptionally bright and promising
young man,
had been connected with the Louisiana Central Lumber Co., at Standard,
La., for the past year, and during this time had made a large
circle of
friends to whom his death comes as a personal loss, and who extend
sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Monroe News-Star
Wednesday, March 30, 1910
Page 2, Column 3
Funeral of Mrs. Emma Ranson.
This morning at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church, funeral
services
were held over the
remains of Mrs. Emma Ranson, the aged mother of Mrs. H.W. McEnery,
Father Mahe conducting the services, the sacred edifice being
filled
with sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends of the deceased.
Mrs. Ranson was in her eightieth year and had lived a
long and useful
life, leaving a memory to be cherished and kept ever fresh by
those
nearest and dearest.
After the services at the church, the remains were borne
to the
Catholic cemetery and laid to rest with the rites of the church,
the
mound being covered with many beautiful floral offerings. A long
and
useful life well spent and now to sleep she has fallen-a sweet
and
peaceful sleep.
The out of town relatives and friends to attend the funeral
were: Mr.
Lawrence Macready of New Orleans, Mr. T.B. McEnery of Gallion,
Mr. J.B.
McEnery of L.S.U., grandsons, Sister Dolores of Marksville, grand
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mason of Gallion.