Obits: Monroe NewsStar November 1910 Obits These older obituaries are being typed in by Ms. Lora Peppers at the Ouachita Parish Library. We are once again fortunate to have someone interested in helping us find our ancestors. Thank you Lora! Date: Dec. 1999 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** If your obituary is not found here and you would like a special look up, you may send $5.00 and an self-addressed stamped envelope to: Lora Peppers - Phone (318) 327-1490 Reference Department Fax (318) 327-1373 Ouachita Parish Public Library 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 The Monroe News-Star Friday, November 4, 1910 Page 8, Column 1 Owing to the death of Mr. D.P. Stevenson, father of Mr. D.M. Stevenson, the reception planned for tonight at the Presbyterian church has been postponed until Saturday night. An Old Citizen Dies. Mr. David P. Stevenson, who has resided in Monroe most of the time for the past several years with his son, Mr. D.M. Stevenson, financial correspondent of the Union Central Life Insurance Company, died at 6 o'clock this morning at his son's home on St. John street. Mr. Stevenson has been rather feeble for some time being 82 years old, but he has only been confined in bed a little over a week. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson at 4:30 this afternoon and were conducted by Rev. C.S. Newman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The remains will be placed aboard the east bound V.S. & P. train at 6 o'clock and taken to Kenton, Ohio, his old home, for interment. Mr. Stevenson was a lovable character and he had made a large number of friends in Monroe who will regret to learn of his death. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, November 5, 1910 Page 4, Column 2 Death of Mrs. C.P. Balfour. Rayville, La., Nov. 4.-Gloom was cast over this little city again today when the death angel visited the home of Hon. C.P. Balfour, our exrepresentative, and took from our midst his beloved wife, she having been taken suddenly ill at night and died this afternoon. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, eight children, sister and brother and a number of other relatives and a host of friends throughout the parish. She was about 50 years old. She was a devout Christian, being a member of the Baptist church and was always found ready and willing to help the poor and needy. Sympathy and condolence is extended to the bereaved family in this hour of trouble. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, November 9, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Barkdull Brewer. Never was the community more shocked than by the announcement this morning of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Barkdull Brewer of Atlanta, Ga., which occurred suddenly yesterday evening at 6:30 at the home of her brother-in-law Dr. Robert W. Faulk, from a stroke of paralysis, with which she was stricken at about 3:30. Mrs. Brewer had only arrived Saturday last to make her annual visit and had anticipated spending the winter in Monroe among old friends, and was apparently enjoying the best of health without the slightest intimation of the attack, but about three thirty while out walking in the neighborhood; was suddenly stricken and seeing the family servant, called to her to assist her home, which was accomplished with difficulty. Mrs. Ruffin, who at that time was just entering, summoned Dr. Faulk over the phone, and with aid of Mrs. George Sellman, began to work and work rapidly, realizing as did Mrs. Brewer the gravity of her illness, but all the efforts of physician and friends failed to have any effect and after an illness of only a little over two hours Mrs. Brewer breathed her last. Mrs. Brewer was the widow of Dr. T.O. Brewer, who during his life was one of Monroe's most prominent physicians and progressive business men. She was a conscientious Christian with no fears of death and has only been summoned to her just reward, answering the call in her old home town, where she will be laid to rest. Mrs. Brewer leaves to mourn her death an only daughter, Mrs. J.V. Stanley of Anadarko, Oklahoma; two sisters, Miss Minnie Barkdull and Mrs. H.P. Aubrey of Fort Smith, Ark.; two brothers, L.P. Barkdull of Fort Smith, and J.D. Barkdull of Natchez; her nieces, Misses Agatha, Florence and Louise Faulk, and nephew, Mr. Barkdull Faulk, the children of Dr. Robert Faulk. Telegrams and phone messages were sent to all immediate relatives. A phone communication was had last night with her daughter, Mrs. Stanley from Chickasaw, Oklahoma, where with Rev. Mr. Stanley, she was attending the State Methodist Conference, stating that they would take the midnight train out, which, if connections are made, will enable them to reach Monroe in the morning. All funeral arrangements have been deferred until Mrs. Stanley arrives, due notice of which will be given. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, November 9, 1910 Page 2, Column 3 Mrs. J.H. Risinger Dead. The angel of death again visited our city last night, and at about the hour of eleven took from our midst to "the land that is fairer than this" the soul of that good woman, Mrs. J.H. Risinger. Mrs. Risinger had been ill about ten days, but was not considered dangerously so until a few hours before her death. Since the death of her husband, which occurred a few weeks ago, she has been depressed and in low spirits and his death, it is thought, with her ill health, hastened her death. Arrangements have not yet been completed for the funeral and burial services, as we learn, the family is waiting for the arrival of a son, Mr. Mack Risinger, from Texas before deciding on the hour for the funeral services.-Ruston Leader. Mrs. Risinger was the mother of Mrs. H.T. Benoit of this city and her friends deeply sympathize with her in this, her second bereavement in the past few weeks. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, November 10, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Mr. U.J. Page and brother, Mr. Andrew Page, of Collinston, left this morning on the 7:15 V., S. & P. train for Ringgold in response to a telegram received last evening, giving the sad information of the death of their father, Rev. William Jasper Page. Rev. Mr. Page had been ill for some time with no hopes of recovery, but the end was not expected so soon. Mr. Page was a minister of the Baptist church and had a large number of friends in Monroe and elsewhere who regret to hear of his death. The Monroe News-Star Thursday, November 10, 1910 Page 2, Column 4 At Rest. This afternoon at three thirty o'clock at the Presbyterian church, from the residence of her brother-in-law, Dr. R.W. Faulk, was held the funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Barkdull Brewer of Atlanta, Ga., who passed away so suddenly on Monday afternoon. The obsequies were delayed awaiting the arrival of her daughter, Mrs. J.V. Stanley, of Oklahoma, who with Reverend Mr. Stanley arrived last evening. The services were conducted by Reverend C.S. Newman, who paid a tribute to the noble Christian character of one who for years has been a true disciple of Christ, living the life of her religion, portraying it in every thought and deed, never questioning the wisdom of God's judgment in the sorrows or trials of life that befell her, but with a spirit of love realize that whom :"God Loveth he chasteneth." Beautiful was the song service, only those hymns specially dear to Mrs. Brewer were sung. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Asleep in Jesus," being those she liked most. After the church services the remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid to rest by the side of Dr. Brewer, who preceded her only a few short years, and as the mound was covered with the most beautiful of flowers, though "Asleep in Jesus," many were the heartaches for the only daughter bereft so suddenly of a mother's love. The pall bearers were Messrs. A.B. Tissington, H. Gregg, J. Arthur Smith, F.P. Stubbs, G.P. Stubbs, W.E. Allen. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, November 12, 1910 Page 1, Column 5 Railway Conductor Dies. William Edward Jefferson, conductor on the Iron Mountain for some years died at his home at 201 South First street at 8:15 o'clock this morning. He was fifty-four years old and was a native of Jackson, Miss. The funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, and will be in charge of the Order of Railway Conductors. Mr. Jefferson is survived by his wife and six children. During his residence in Monroe, Mr. Jefferson has made many friends, who will regret to learn of his death. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 14, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Mr. Calvin Mills News of the death of Mr. Calvin Mills at Bosco, which occurred this morning at two o'clock, was received as rather a shock by his many relatives and friends, for though he had been in failing health for sometime, the end was not realized as being so near. Mr. Mills was quite a young man, scarcely twenty-five years of age, with a splendid character and was quite popular in the social circle of Monroe, while making his home here. It is with deep regret that the announcement of his death has been received. Mrs. W.P. Baker, his sister, was phoned this morning at an early hour and with Mr. Baker, left over the Iron Mountain for Bosco. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, November 15, 1910 Page 2, Column 2 Judge Hough Dead. News was received yesterday by Mrs. W.H. Dixon of the death of her uncle, Judge Hough, of Lake Charles, who died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the ninety-third year of his age. Judge Hough was an able and prominent jurist and highly esteemed by friends and acquaintances throughout the state. He was a brother of Mrs. F.C. Livaudais, formerly of Monroe, but now living in Rayville. He will be laid to rest tomorrow in Columbia, where he resided for a number of years. The relatives from Monroe to attend the funeral are Mrs. W.H. Dixon and niece Miss Lillie Dixon, Miss Lucile Bozone. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, November 15, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 Funeral of J.C. Mills. The remains of J. Calvin Mills who died at his home at Logtown early yesterday morning, were brought to the city this morning on the northbound Iron Mountain passenger and laid to rest in the City Cemetery. His body was met at the depot by the members of Ouachita Valley Camp, Woodmen of the World, and the funeral services at the grave were in their charge. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, November 15, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 Mrs. T.J. Dupree Dead. Mrs. Dupree, wife of Contractor T.J. Dupree, died at the family home in West Monroe at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a long illness during which time she was a patient sufferer. The funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock and were conducted jointly by Rev. J.U.H. Wharton, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Wm. Schuhle of the West Monroe Methodist church. Interment was in the Hasley cemetery above Old Trenton. Mrs. Dupree was thirty-six years of age today, being laid to rest on her birthday. She is survived by her husband and three children and a host of friends. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, November 16, 1910 Page 5, Column 3 Mrs. J.J. Brown Dead. Mrs. Brown, wife of Special Agent J..J. Brown of the Iron Mountain railroad, died at her home, 208 Texas avenue at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a month's illness. She was thirty-six years old. The funeral services were held at the residence at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, after which the remains were taken to the Iron Mountain depot and shipped over the Little Rock & Monroe branch to Haile, La., for interment. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband and several children. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, November 16, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 The remains of Mr. Calvin Mills, who died in Bosco, were brought to Monroe and laid to rest yesterday morning in the city cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Wednesday, November 16, 1910 Page 8, Column 1 A cable message was received by Sugar Brothers this morning from Challotenburg, Germany, conveying the news of the death on yesterday of Mrs. S. Dellheim, mother of Mrs. I. Sugar of this city, and Mesdames F. Callman and I. Kaufman of Tallulah. The Monroe News-Star Saturday, November 19, 1910 Page 5, Column 4 Death of J.E. Johnson. The Shreveport Times of today says: J.E. Johnson, Jr., received the news late last night of the sudden death of his father, J.E. Johnson, Sr., which occurred very suddenly at his home in Benton. Mr. Johnson was 63 years of age and was well known in Bossier parish. He was for a number of years superintendent of education. He leaves a wife and nine children. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 21, 1910 Page 2, Column 3 Tribute to Joseph E. Johnston. The funeral of Joseph E. Johnston, educator, lawyer and journalist who died on Benton Friday night will be held here today, shortly after the arrival of the Cotton Belt train, interment to be in Greenwood cemetery. Quite a number of friends and school children from Bossier parish are expected to attend the funeral as deceased was one of the most widely known and highly esteemed citizens of Bossier parish. Deceased was born in Pickens, Ala., January 25, 1837, and was 73 years old at the time of his death. For the past twenty-four years he has resided in Bossier parish where he taught school, practiced law and ran a newspaper during that period. At one time he was superintendent of education of Bossier parish. Mr. Johnston had been admitted to the bars of both Arkansas and Louisiana and had practiced in both states. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar at Monroe in 1872, and practiced law and taught school at several places in Bossier parish, Plain Dealing and Benton, principally and it was at the former place that he conducted a newspaper. He was twice married and nine children survive from the union. He was married during December, 1875, to Miss Annie McClendon of Ouachita parish and from that union there were born six children who survive. Mrs. A.B. Calhoun, J.E., J., Robert B., Miss Annie B., Wilmont S. and Miss Bell. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Johnston married Miss Mary Bennett during April of 1888, and from that union three children survive, John B., and Misses Bessie and Martha. Deceased was a Confederate veteran and a member of the Methodist church. Two or three of his children reside in Shreveport. - Shreveport Times. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 21, 1910 Page 5 Column 4 Young Man Passes Away. Fred Williams, aged 24 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Williams, died at an early hour this morning after a short illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the family home 622 Catalpa street. Interment was in the city cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 21, 1910 Page 5 Column 4 Mrs. A.T. Rochester Dead. Mrs. Nannie S. Rochester, wife of Mr. A.T. Rochester, died at 10:30 o'clock last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. O.H. Grayson, corner Harrison and Sixth streets. Mrs. Rochester was the siter of Messrs. C.C. and A.J. Madden and had many other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral took place this afternoon from Mr. and Mrs. Grayson's home. Interment was in the City Cemetery. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 28, 1910 Page 4, Column 4 CAPT. NICHOLS DEAD. Well Known Railroad Man Dies Very Suddenly. Captain D.H. Nichols, for the past several years a resident of Monroe, where he has made many warm personal friends, died suddenly early Sunday morning at his room in the Hotel Monroe. Captain Nichols had been sick for a month, but had sufficiently recovered to prepare to start for a visit to his home in Springfield, Mo. On Saturday he was feeling considerably improved. He was born in Lima, O., in 1849. Captain Nichols, during his lifetime, had held a number of high railroad positions and was well known throughout the United States. His first railroad life began at the age of 14 years, when he was employed as news agent on a branch of the Atlantic & Pacific railway, now the great Frisco system. He remained with the company until he reached the post of general superintendent. Other high positions held by Captain Nichols were general superintendent of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railway; vice president of the Pecos Valley lines; president of the Kansas Southwestern railway. Captain Nichols again went with the Frisco system to superintend the rebuilding of their lines in southeast Missouri. Captain Nichols first came to Monroe to arrange the preliminaries for the construction of the Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf railway. Completing that work, he took up with New York interests the construction of a line of railway from Monroe, Farmerville, Junction City and Hope, Ark. Funeral services were held at Grace Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. The remains were taken last night to Springfield, Mo., for interment. Captain Nichols is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Joel H. Roundtree, Mrs. E.B. Cowell, Springfield, Mo; Mrs. Seth Parkham, Chicago, and one son, Mr. A.D. Nichols, city passenger and ticket agent of the A.L. & G. in Monroe. The Monroe News-Star Monday, November 28, 1910 Page 5, Column 3 DEATH CLAIMS DR. WARNER. Well Known Clergyman Called to His Reward. New Orleans, Nov. 28.-Rev. Dr. Beverly E. Warner, rector of Trinity church in this city, and one of the best known Episcopal clergymen in the country, died at his home here yesterday. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, following a brief attack of la grippe. Dr. Warner was born in Jersey City, N.J., October 14, 1855. He was ordained in 1879, and was for several years rector of St. Stephens church in Philadelphia and had been pastor of Trinity church here for many years. In addition to his attainments in the church, Dr. Warner was well known as an author on literary and sociological subjects. Among his writings are "Troubled Waters," a novel; "English History in Shakespeare's Plays," and "The Young Man in Modern Life." The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, November 29, 1910 Page 1, Column 6 CHIEF O'CONNOR DEAD. Head of New Orleans Police Department for Several Years. New Orleans, Nov. 29.-William J. O'Connor, for three years chief of police and connected with the New Orleans police department for forty years, died this afternoon from stomach trouble. # # #