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The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, Dec. 28, 1870
Page 2, Column 3
We regret to hear that the wife of our fellow-townsman, Wm. Schulze,
died a few days ago en route to New Orleans. Mrs. S. had been suffering
some time from dropsy, and had started to New Orleans to seek relief.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, January 6, 1871
Page 2, Column 4
William H. Pior, a respected citizen of the fourth Ward of our Parish,
came to an untimely end last week by being thrown under a loaded wagon,
one of the wheels of which he was endeavoring to lock by muscular force
while descending a hill. ­Sparta Times.

The Daily Telegraph
Monday, January 9, 1871
Page 2, Column 1
DEATH OF DR. E.H. ROANE.- At 2 o'clock this morning, the 9th inst.,
passed away from earth, the immortal part of that pure-minded,
kind-hearted man and citizen, Dr. E.H. Roane, after an illness of only a
few hours, following months of mental and physical dejection. Dr. Roane
was 53 years of age, over twenty of which he had lived in Monroe. He
came here just after the Mexican war, in which he was engaged as a
surgeon in the American army, and began the practice of medicine with
Dr. Dabbs, who preceded his earthly partner some two years to the land
of the Hereafter. These two, with the late Dr. Calderwood, composed a
medical trio of extraordinary learning, skill and individual
attractions, whose fame extended to all parts of North Louiiiana (sic).
Dr. Roane had as many good qualities of heart as any
Man we have ever known. He was tender, affectionate, generous,
charitable, always kindly spoken, obliging, courteous and disposed to do
right and fair by all men, either rich or poor. He had but one
failing-what a pity so good a man as he should be its victim!

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, January 17, 1871
Page 2, Column 4
A GOOD MAN GONE.-We learn from a dispatch from Mr. Jos. F. McGuire,
dated to-day at Delta, that Mr. W.H. Parker, until recently a citizen of
Monroe, and for many years a trusted employee of the railroad, died of
pneumonia at Delta last night. Our country had few, if any, better men.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, January 25, 1871
Page 3, Column 2
OBITUARY
Departed this life, January 14, 1871, Mrs. LIZZIE F. ALLEN, consort of
Wm. J. Allen, at the residence of her father, I.J. Sims.
The deceased was a native of Georgia, and was born April 16, 1844. In
all the walks of life she was a most exemplary woman. No one surpassed
her in kindness and goodness of heart. She leaves a disconsolate
husband and several little children to mourn her loss. Her long
suffering was borne with great meekness and patience. She left many
evidences that she is now in a brighter world reaping the reward of her
virtues on earth.
[Vernon Standard.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, January 27, 1871
Page 2, Column 2
Death of General Wm. R. Peck.
Our entire community will learn with unaffected regret, of the sudden
and unexpected death of that gallant soldier and true hearted gentleman,
General William R. Peck. This sad event occurred at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning, at the late residence of the General in Madison parish, La.,
and was, we learn, produced by a congestive chill. General Peck was
about forty- seven years of age, and was possessed of as many noble and
generous qualities as usually fall to the lot of man. He was widely
known, and where he was known the best, he was most highly esteemed and
warmly beloved. He has hosts of friends to whom his high qualities had
endeared him, and his death will produce a pang in many hearts now
widely scattered.
General Peck was born in East Tennessee, but his boyhood was spent in
this city, with his elder brother, Dr. Peck. When he arrived at
manhood, he removed to the parish of Madison, La., where, with the
energy peculiar to him, he engaged in planting. His success as a
planter was signal and brilliant, and a few years saw him the master of
a fortune, which his own judgment and industry had accumulated. A
Democrat in politics, he took an active part in the political struggles
of the day, and on several occasions was chosen by the people to
represent Madison parish in the Legislature of Louisiana, where his
excellent sense, sound judgement, genial manners and generous impulses,
gave him a commanding influence. He had been warmly recommended for the
office of Chief Magistrate of Louisiana, and but for the occurrence of
the war, we doubt not that he would long since have been chosen the
Governor of that great State.
When hostilities between the North and the South commenced, he saw
plainly what duty required, and like the brave gentleman he was, he
prepared to tread in its thorny path. He raised a company of
volunteers, of which he was unanimously chosen Captain, and his company
was assigned to Colonel (subsequently Lieutenant-General) Richard
Taylor, as a portion of the 9th Regiment. How he discharged the duties
of a soldier, we all know. He rose to the Colonelcy (sic) of his
regiment, became a Brig.-General, and if the war had lasted three months
longer, would have worn the rank and title of a Major General.
Distinguished for personal gallantry in the army, that of Northern
Virginia, where personal gallantry was the rule, his tall form and
Herculean proportions made him concpicuous (sic) on every battle-field,
and his plume, like that of Henry of Navarre, was always in the lead,
and in the thickest of the fight. To his old comrades in arms, the
intelligence of his death will come with the force of a personal
bereavement, and there is not one who shared with him the dangers and
the glories of the campaigns of Gen. Lee, who will not drop a tear to
the memory of General William R. Peck, as brave a soldier, and as
generous a gentleman, as ever wore a sword, or bestrode a horse. Peace
to the memory of the gallant dead.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, January 31, 1871
Page 3, Column 1
Death of Judge Chilton
The Telegraph advises us this morning of the death of the Hon. W.P.
Chilton, of Montgomery. This sad event removes from the large and
honored sphere in which he lived one of the most distinguished men of
Alabama-distinguished in professional and public life, as a lawyer, a
judge of the Supreme Court and as a legislator, and yet more
distinguished in all the noble and amiable qualities of a private
citizen and a man.-Mobile Register.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, February 14, 1871
Page 3, Column 2
Suicide
We regret to learn that Mrs. Watts, formerly proprietress of the Battle
House in this city, committed suicide by taking strychnia, while on her
way to New Orleans on the last trip of the Red Cloud. No reason is
given for the rash act. She was a lady of much refinement, and highly
respected by a large circle of acquaintances.
The day before her death she spoke several times of dying while on the
boat, and requested the Captain's wife, in that event, to shroud her in
a particular dress. A note was found stating where she had placed her
will. A metalic coffin was procured in Alexandria, and her remains will
be sent to Camden, Arkansas, for burial, in accordance with her request.
Whatever the cause that prompted her self-destruction, it is evident
that she had prepared for the event. The chambermaid of the boat found
under the bedding after the body was removed a vial of strychnia, and
when the physician went to her stateroom before her death he found a
vial of calomel on the table a dose of which she said she had taken; it
was supposed this was a blind. The unfortunate lady died in great
agony.
An insurance on her life of $5000 was effected about a month
since.-Shreveport South- Western

The Daily Telegraph
Monday, February 20, 1871
Page 3, Column 1
DIED
In this place of asphyxia, at half-past 10 o'clock, P.M. February 19th,
1871, Mrs. ANNA MARIA LAWSON, wife of the Rev. T.B. Lawson, of the
Episcopal Church.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, February 21, 1871
Page 3, Column 1
We have been requested to announce that the funeral of Mrs. A.M.
Lawson, deceased, has been postponed until tomorrow at 10 o'clock, A.M.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, February 23, 1871
Page 2, Column 1
Gen. Arnold Elzy, late of the Confederate army, died in Baltimore on
the 21st. He was a graduate of West Point, and entered the Confederate
army immediately after its organization.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, February 32, 1871
Page 2, Column 1
John Bankhead Magruder, late Major General in the Confederate army,
died in Galveston on the 19th. He was over sixty years of age. He
leaves a son and daughter, the former a physician, the latter a vocalist
and painter.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, October 2, 1883
Page 3, Column 2
Miss Callie Marie Bres, one of the most beautiful and accomplished
young ladies of this city was buried yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, a
host of sorrowing friends, young and old male and female, lending their
presence to swell the mourning cortege. By the death of Miss Callie, a
truly lustrous star is plucked from the social firmament-let us hope
that another galaxy is the richer thereby. We extend to the
grief-stricken family our heartiest sympathy.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, October 2, 1883
Page 4, Column 1
CLABORNE
We regret very much to record the death of Dr. J.F. Galdney which
occurred at his residence in this place on the 20th. Mr. Gladney came
to Homer in 1868 and commenced the practice of medicine. His skill and
talent soon give him a lucrative practice. He leaves a wife and two
interesting children, a large circle of kindred and a host of friends to
mourn his loss.- Homer Guardian.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, October 9, 1883
Page 2, Column 2
DIED
At the residence of her mother, in the city of Monroe, On Sunday, Sept.
30, 1883,
Callie Marie Bres,
In the twentieth year of her age.
Heaven never sends a sharper blow on this wicked world, than when a
bright young girl, just entering into womanhood, with all her wealth of
innocence, grace, beauty and loveliness, is snatched away by the cruel
hand of death, in spite of all the tears, prayers and agonizing efforts
of her sorrowing friends and relatives!
Such a blow we have had in the death of charming little Callie Bres.
Pure as the fragrance of the flowers she loved, beautuous (sic) as the
dream of her innocent, happy life, gay and joyous as the sunbeams that
danced in gladness around her, she is suddenly stricken down. Her home
is left desolate. Her mother's, her sister's and her brother's hearts
are crushed to the earth, and those who loved and prized her as passing
fair and beautiful, are left to mourn for one, a loss to all time, a
priceless gain tot he infinite ages of Eternity, and
"Thus her memory, like some lofty height,
Kept alive in our hearts, will improve them,
For worth shall look fairer, and truth more bright,
When we think how she lived, but to love them!"
A.F.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, October 11, 1883
Page 1, Column 2
News By Telegraph
BASTROP, LA.
J.M. Turpin, Postmaster at Bastrop, Found Dead in Bed.
[Special to the Daily Telegraph.]
Mr. J.M. Turpin, Postmaster at Bastrop was found dead in his bed this
morning, Oct. 11. It is thought he took an overdose of chlodriat
through mistake. He was alone at home, his wife being in Louisville,
Ky.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, October 19, 1883
Page 4, Column 1
Death of Mrs. B. Silbernagel
Mrs. Clara Silbernagel, wife of B. Silberngel, Sr., died this morning.
Her remains will be carried to Monroe tomorrow for interment.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, October 24, 1883
Page 3, Column 1

We regret to announce the death at Trenton, of Mrs. M.H. Parker, which
occurred at 8 o'clock last night. The funeral will take place at 3
p.m., to-day from the family residence, thence to Hasley Cemetary (sic).

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, October 25, 1883
Page 3, Column 1
Mrs. Dr. Sandell, died at the family residence in this city yesterday
evening. She had been in bad health for some time. The TELEGRAPH
extends its sincerest sympathy to the bereaved husband and motherless
children in their sad bereavement.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, October 26, 1883
Page 3, Column 1
Yesterday evening all that was mortal of Mrs. Adelia Beauchamp Sandel
was laid away to take the "sleep that knows no wakening" in the Monroe
Cemetery. As stated in a brief notice of her demise yesterday morning
she had been a sufferer for no short while, and no doubt death was a
welcome relief to her. In fact, we are informed, she contemplated the
approach of the fell destroyer with calm serenity and Christian
fortitude, giving minute details as to the carrying out of her last
wishes. Many sorrowing friends followed her remains to the grave to pay
their last tribute to a truly good and pious woman.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, October 27, 1883
Page 3, Column 2
A sad case of suffering and death occurred in Hart's Addition Thursday
in person of a young man by the name of the Rearding, who but recently
emigrated, with a young wife, to this country from Ireland. We are
informed that he was an industrious, well deserving young man, and had
been employed at the Railroad Machine Shops here for the past three
monts (sic) prior to his sickness.
We do not know that it is a fact, but it is more than probable that the
expenses attending his sickness and burial have left his young widow,
who is an absolute stranger here in a strange land, in needy
circumstances. She is an intelligent young woman and intends going back
to her home and friends in the Emeral (sic) Isle, and if she needs any
assistance, those who are charitably disposed can do an act of great
kindness in befriending her. It would do no harm for the good women of
Monroe to inquire into the matter.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, November 1, 1883
Page 3, Column 1
Mr. Derritt B. Sandford, who has been in declining health several
months, died early this morning at his residence in this parish, one
mile below Logtown. Mr. Sanford had passed by more than two years his
three score and ten, was a native of Tennessee, but a citizen of this
parish for more than 40 years. His remains will be interred to-day at
Faulk's Chapel.

The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, November 6, 1883
Page 3, Column 1
Mr. And Mrs. M.J. Waldenberg, burried (sic) their infant child
yesterday evening. Its death must have been very sudden as Mr.
Waldenberg left town only the day before. The TELEGRAPH extends its
sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, November 7, 1883
Page 3, Column 2
Mrs. Nicetta Maria Dinkgrave died at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. I.B. White, in this city, on the morning of the 6th inst., in the
60th year of her age. She had been in feeble health for several years
and although her death was not unexpected it was a severe shock to her
family and friends. Mrs. Dinkgrave was postmistress of Monroe for a
number of years and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew
her. She was buried yesterday evening in the old cemetery in the
presence of her sorrowing relatives and many friends.

The Daily Telegraph
Sunday, November 11, 1883
Page 2, Column 2
NICETTA MARIA DINKGRAVE.
DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1883
Sanctus! Sanctus! Cried the angels,
Sanctus! Sang a man of God:
And the gates of Heaven opened,
To admit her to reward.

Soft the echoes floated downward,
Sanctus! Sanctus! From the skies;
And I caught a glimpse of Heaven,
Where the pure and hold dwell,
Full of childhood's sweet emotions,
And the soul that never dies.

Resignation! Draw thy mantle
Over our stricken hearts;
Faith! Thou tender guide of humans,
Let us place our hands in thine;
Lead us to the Heavenly portals
Where love's fairest flowers twine,

Safe within the gates of amber
Where they softly swing ajar,
Lives our mother, good and holy-
Heaven seemeth not so far,
Since our mother thus hath wandered
Where the blessed angels are.

Sanctus! Sanctus! Through the twilight,
Floats the burden of their strain,
And, altho, our hearts are heavy
With a wild tumultuous pain,
We shall see her who loved us,
When the gates swing out again.
J.H.D.

The Daily Telegraph
Sunday, November 11, 1883
Page 3, Column 3
DEATH OF Wm. F. BEHEN.
We are in receipt of the following letter announcing the death of Wm F.
Behen, Esq., which sad event took place at Woodville, La., on the 6th.
Inst. Mr. Behen was for a long time a resident of this city and had
many friends here who will sincerely regret to learn of his death:
WOODVILLE, LA., Nov. 8, 1883.
Editor Telegraph:
On the night of the 6th inst., Wm F. Behen, formerly of Monroe, died
suddenly in a store at this place. He came here some weeks ago and was
engaged in photography. An inquest was held and death was thought to
have been produced by an over-dose of morphine. His remains were buried
to-day at the Wesley Chapel camp ground. Mr. Behen, by his afable (sic)
manner and obliging disposition, made many friends in our little town
and his loss is sincerely regretted by all who knew him.
Respectfully

A.DeSe(ay).

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, November 15, 1883
Page 3, Column 2
In Memoriam.
DIED.-At Woodville, La., on the night of the 6th inst., WILLIAM F.
BEHAN, in his 39th year.
A meeting of the citizens of Woodville was held at the office of Dr.
DeSeay, at which B.F. Hinton acted as chairman and Alphonse DeSeay was
secretary. Dr. DeSeay being called upon, addressed the meeting,
refering (sic) to the deceased in warm terms as a friend and any
upright, qualified business gentleman.
On motion a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of the meeting.
The committee reported the following, which was unanimously adopted,
to-wit:
Whereas, Prof. W.F. Behan, has passed from among us to the great
beyond, and,
Whereas, By his kindly course and gentleness of manners he endeared
himself to all who knew him; therefore be it
Resolved, By the citizens of Woodville, in memorial meeting assembled:
1st. That by the death of Prof. Behan, Society has lost an amiable,
refined and cultured member. The country a good citizen, and his family
that which is irreparable-husband and father.
2d. That we extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy, and unite
with, them in mourning the loss of one who was dear to us all.

3d. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the OUACHITA
TELEGRAPH, with request that some be published, and a copy be sent to
the family of our deceased friend.
B.F. HINTON,
Pres.
ALPHONSE DESEAY.,
Sec'y.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, October 21, 1885
Page 2, Column 1
Mrs. McGenis, of Homer, an invalid for years, living in a small house
belonging to Mr. Torbert, where she had been watched and cared for by
himself and family for five or six years past, was burned to death last
Friday night. On the night mentioned she seemed to be in her usual good
spirits and nothing unusual was suspected. As usual, just before night
a fire was built in her house and water brought to her and she was left
setting by the fire. The next morning when one of the family went to
look after her wants a ghastly spectacle was presented, she having
fallen from her chair into the fire.
No signs of a struggle were visible. Nearly all of her clothing was
burned off, and the front of her body was burned almost to a crisp. Her
pipe and knife were found lying near her and appeared as though she had
cleaned it previous to having a smoke. She was between 80 and 90 years
of age.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, November 11, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
Mrs. J.L. Mayer, a very worthy and charitably inclined lady of West
Monroe, died at her residence at half past three o'clock yesterday, and
will be buried at about 3 p.m., to-day in the Catholic cemetery. She
leaves behind a daughter and two sons, all minors, whom we recommend to
the good will and kind feeling of the generous hearts of Monroe, which
are always ready to alleviate the sufferings of the distressed, and hope
that in the mission of mercy, the great bulwark of Christianity
throughout the world, a good measure of the charity of our people will
fall to the lot of these deserving children.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, November 18, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
A SAD ACCIDENT
Henry Barkley A Well Known and Popular Railroad Engineer Meets His Death
At about 9 p.m., last night, (Tuesday) Henry Barkley, one of the oldest
and most popular engineers of the V.S. & P.R.R., met with a shocking and
fatal accident. The facts of the distressing accident gleaned from an
eye-witness are these.
Engine No. 301 left the round house at about 9 o'clock, Mr. Barkley
being the engineer in charge. Mr. Barkley was told by the negro
brakesman to come to the old depot; when up to the old freight depot the
negro could not make the couplings connect and Mr. Barkley came to his
assistance. While he had the coupling pin and was in the act of
coupling the cars, another engine on the same track backed up and ran
into his (Barkley's) train, and forced Barkley's train against him and
he was thus mashed between the cars. He lived in intense agony for
about half an hour after the accident. Mr. Barkley was one of the
oldest as well as most popular railroad men hereabouts and had been in
the employ of the V.S. & P.R.R. since 1870. He was universally esteemed
by all and was a man who was possessed of many admirable traits of
character which were always turned to good advantage. Mr. Barkley was
unmarried, was a native of South Carolina and aged about 55 years.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, November 20, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
It is with feelings of profound regret, strung from the innemost (sic)
recesses of our heart, that we are compelled to announce the death of
our old time friend, and, in former years, agreeable playmate, Alice
Larkin, nee Ezelius. All that was good and all that was virtuous, was
possessed in her feeble frame to the last, and God, in His Infinite
Wisdom, has taken her to a Home where the troubles and turmoils (sic) of
this life are unknown, and where happiness, contentment and love reign
supreme under the fostering care of a Just and Loving Father, Who holds
our destinies and Who will never forsake us when our trust is placed in
Him. Requiscat in pac.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, November 27, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
It becomes our painful duty to announce the death from consumption, in
this city at 3 p.m., yesterday, of Mrs. Laura Barker, nee Vinson. Mrs.
Barker, was in the 25th year of her age, and leaves behind two children,
one a boy aged about 2 years; the other an infant girl about 2 months
old. The family have our sincere sympathy and the children we commend
to the good people of Monroe.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, December 9, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
J.H. Bunch Killed.
We are informed by Col. Robert Richardson that Mr. J.H. Bunch was
killed yesterdry, (sic) at Alto, Richland parish, by Mr. Rushing of the
same parish. Both of the gentlemen are known here. The cause of the
unfortunate occurrence cannot be ascertained at this writing.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, December 10, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
Mr. Maurice McKinna, a resident of this city for many years, died at 3
o'clock this (Thursday) morning, after an illness of several days of
pneumonia, contracted doubtless in his capacity as a locomotive engineer
on the railroad. In this capacity he had served, with occasional
interruptions, since the railroad was constructed to this point, and, if
we mistake not, brought the first train through from the Mississippi to
the Ouachita, now some 25 years ago. He was a native of Ireland, coming
to the United States when a youth, and died in the 53rd year of his age,
leaving a wife, and two sons and four daughters. He was a member of the
Catholic Knights of America, from which order his family will receive
$2,000, the amount secured to each active member of that order.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, December 11, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
Maurice McKinna.
At 10:30 o'clock this morning, the mortal remains of Maurice McKenna, a
good citizen, a faithful friend and withal an upright man, were
consigned to their final resting place in the Catholic Cemetery,
delegations from St. Mathew's Branch, Catholic Knights of America and of
Ouachita Fire Company No. 1., of both of which organizations he was an
honored member, paying their last sad tribute of respect to a worthy
man. To the widowed mother and fartherless (sic) children we extend our
sincerest sympathy, but for consolation they must turn to Him, who does
all things well.

The Daily Telegraph
Monday, December 21, 1885
Page 3, Column 1
Mr. Wm. Miles of Delhi, La., died at that place Saturday morning of
pneumonia.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, December 23, 1885
Page 3, Column 1
Mr. J.P. Mooney, of No. 445 Julia street, New Orleans, a native of
Ireland, aged about 47 years, and who had been working for some time
past with Grady's bridge gang on the V.S.&P.R.R., died at Mrs. Wetzel's
boarding house at "Five Points," this city, at about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. He leaves a wife and several children.

The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, December 23, 1885
Page 3, Column 3
Thursday, December 24, 1885
Page 3, Column 3
Friday, December 25, 1885
Page 3, Column 2
DIED.
In Monroe, La., on the night of Novembe., (sic) 17th, 1885, locomotive
engineer HENRY BARKLEY, aged aobut 53 years.
The deceased is supposed to leave relatives in Jones County,
Mississippi. Relatives or friends desiring information may address,
Master Mechanic's office, V.S.&P.R.R., Monroe, La. Mississippi papers
please copy.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, December 24, 1885
Page 1, Column 1
Dead.
E.M. Roberts, husband of Miss Leslie, the actress, and himself formerly
one of the managers of the Lycium Theatre, died of consumption Tuesday
night.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, January 2, 1886
Page 3, Column 3
Death of Mrs. E. Frost.
We, with deep regret, and a profound feeling of sympathy for the
bereaved children, announce the death of Mrs. Frost, relict of the late
Daniel L. Frost, which occurred at about 11 o'clock this morning. Mrs.
Frost was a good christian; a charitable lady and a loving mother-and,
the writer, can well understand, from experience, the sad plight and
situation of the orphaned children, to whom we extend our heartfealt
(sic) sympathies in a bereavement of which they are not yet fully
conscious.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, January 2, 1886
Page 4, Column 2
HOMICIDE
The news reached Rayville Tuesday morning that Tom Payne had killed
Burt Nettles. We heard the news just before the arrival of the train
and we discovered John Nettles dismount from the train. We went to him
and gathered the following information: Elbert Nettles was at the
residence of Mrs. Payne, at Girard sitting in the parlor, that Payne
fired from a door leading into the hall, the ball entering one temple
and coming out the other. Elbert Nettles was a young man of
extraordinary business capacity of his age and opportunities. He had
built up a large business both at Girard and Oak Ridge; he had succeeded
in gaining the confidence of his merchant in New Orleans and for his
promptness he had been enabled to procure assistance for a small per
cent. And hence had the advantage of most country merchants. As to
indulging in intoxicating liquors, we never heard of him being drunk; he
did not gamble, as we are aware of but was attentive to business. As
for other habits we leave our readers to judge for themselves. As for
energy and business sagacity, we do not suppose our parish has ever
turned out one of his equal. He leaves a mother and two brothers who
have our sympathy in their bereavement. Deceased was a son of J.H. and
Lizzie V. Nettles. He was about 27 years old.-Beacon.

The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, January 7, 1886
Page 3, Column 3
Two small colored boys named George and Auther Slover were out riding
in a dugout this evening and the dugout turned over just opposite the
saw mill, drowing (sic) one, Arthur.

The Daily Telegraph
Friday, January 22, 1886
Page 2, Column 1
Dr. W.C. Carr, a well known physician of Union parish, died at his
home, two miles distant from Farmerville, last Monday.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, January 23, 1886
Page 2, Column 1
Dr. Thomas J. Harper, aged 83 years, died in Vicksburg on the 18th. He
was a nephew of Gen. Winfield Scott, and was one of the oldest Masons in
the State.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, January 23, 1886
Page 3, Column 1
Mrs. Mollie D. Henderson, wife of Mr. D. Henderson, died at the family
residence on Grammont street at 1 o'clock a.m. this morning.

The Daily Telegraph
Saturday, January 30, 1886
Page 3, Column 2
It is with sincere regret that we are compelled to notice the death of
Thos. Naughton, Sr., which occurred at 3 o'clock this evening. Mr.
Naughton had been a resident of this city for the past 34 years.

The Daily Telegraph
Monday, February 1, 1886
Page 1, Column 2
Killed.
Ellen Fitz, aged 26 years, of No. 140 Mulberry street, was shot in the
left breast at 4 o'clock yesterday morning and instantly killed by
Frederick Gilbert, a keeper on Blackwell's Island. Gilbert made his
escape.

The Daily Telegraph
Monday, February 1, 1886
Page 3, Column 1
We extend our sympathies to Mr. And Mrs. J.D. Oakley in the loss of
their youngest child Frank Roe, who died at the family residence in this
city Saturday and was buried yesterday.