Newspaper articles about Lafourche Parish Louisiana

January 23, 1846
Star and Republican Banner, Gettysburg Pennsylvania

A Dreadful Catastrophe-On the night of the 27th ult., about 9 o'clock, the house of Mr. Antoine Baiy, three miles below the town of Thibodaux, on Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana, was destroyed by fire, and two of his daughters, little girls, were so severely burned as to cause their death subsequently. Another daughter was so much injured that her life was despaired of. Mr. Baiy was himself very severely burned in attempting to save his family, who were all asleep at the time the fire broke out. Mrs. B. was the first to awake, the fire having approached so near the bed as to burn her hand. The girls slept in another room, and the musquitoe bar and bed were enveloped in flames, when the father drew them out. In another room slept three sons of Mr. B., who escaped by jumping from a window.-They are very poor people, and have lost their little all. [Submitted by S. Williams]

December 3, 1887
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point Wisconsin

A crowd of negroes who attacked a picket at Thibodeaux, La., composed of white men on the 23d were fired upon by the latter and sixteen men and one woman were killed. The affray grew out of the recent troubles upon the sugar plantations. [Submitted by S. Williams]

April 22, 1893
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point Wisconsin

At Thibodeaux, La., and vicinity a cyclone wrecked several buildings killed fifteen persons and injured many others. [Submitted by S. Williams]

May 29, 1903
Robesonian, Lumberton North Carolina'

Ex Lieut. Gov. Knoblock, of Louisiana, was shot and killed on the streets of Thibodeaux, La., Monday by Jas. Garault, a barber. The two men quarrelled and Knoblock started to draw his weapon when Garault shot and killed him. [Submitted by S. Williams]

April 9, 1923
The News, Frederick Maryland

Cut Off Wife's Head Because She Disobeyed
    Thibodeaux, La., April 9-Victor Tabor, 32, of this parish, has confessed, according to the Sheriff, that he chopped off his wife's head with an axe Saturday night because she had disobeyed his orders not to leave home without his consent. Tabor walked from his home that night and awakened the Sheriff to tell him the story. [Submitted by S. Williams]

April 13, 1923
The Bee, Danville Virginia

2 Killed, Many Hurt In Tornado
Thibodeaux, La., April 13-Two negroes were killed and a score of whites injured when a tornado swept across Bayou La Fourche early today. Many houses in the path of the tornado which was estimated at 200 yards wide were wrecked. [Submitted by S. Williams]

New Additions!!!

Personal Mention

   Miss Edna Louise Gaudet, of New Orleans, is spending sometime as a guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. ?. Meyer.

   Mr. Eugene Naquin, who had been in Thibodaux for sometime, left Tuesday for Beaumont, where he went to accept employment.

   Mr. Charles Bellanger, of Lockport, was in Thibodaux Monday and while here dropped in to see us. He is employed in the machine ship of the Barker Barge line, where he has been for several years.

   Mr. Alfred Hoffmann, who had been away from Thibodaux for about a month, having gone to the S. P. hospital in Houston, Texas, for treatment, got back to Thibodaux Tuesday.

   Prof. W. H. Miller, supervisor of schools of Lafourche, was in Lafayette last week, sizing up some of the graduates or near graduates of the Southwestern Institute, who contemplate being applicants for positions in this parish.

   Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Riviere are rejoicing over the arrival of their first-born � a girl � who came unto them last week. We extend congratulations to both the parents and the grand-parents � Mr. and Mrs. Amile Braud.

   Mrs. Claiborne Dugas and her son, Ben. of Napoleonville, and Misses Lillian Lawes and Frances Rodrigue of Paincourtville, arrived in Thibodaux Sunday as guests at the home of the Misses Wright, the visitors planning to remain here until after the 4^th.

   Hon. Edmond Webre, of Labadieville, Mr. Ed J. Naquin and his son, Clay, of Thibodaux, plan to leave to-day upon a motor trip to Browns Well, Miss., where they will spend sometime for the benefit of their health.

(The Lafourche Comet, 5 July 1923, pg. 5, Col. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright)

   Mr. Chas. Hanagriffe, of Centerville, and his daughter Mrs. Emile Druilhet, of Jeanerette arrived in Thibodaux.  After spending Monday with relatives in Thibodaux, they motored on Tuesday to New Orleans, going by way of Donaldsonville in order that they might see other relatives in that vicinity.

   While Judge Chas. Riviere was in New Orleans last week he became seriously ill, just as he was two years ago. He got over last week�s attack enough to be able to go about again, but he is trying to avoid anything that might interfere with his complete recovery. He cannot afford to be laid up now, as it will be up to him, in a large measure, to see that the State fireman�s convention next month is a success.

   We notice by the Houma Times that Miss Jeanne Marie Achee, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam. P. Achee (former residents of Thibodaux) was married on Tuesday of last week to Mrs. Chas. J. Bourg, the couple having left for New York and Niagara Falls. We notice also that the Wedding was attended by Hon. J. L. Basset, Messrs Emile Foret and Tom Guillot, of Lafourche and Mrs. Oscar Bourg, of West Baton Rouge.

   Mr. Leon Block, one of our most successful merchants, went to Bayou Sara last Friday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jos. Meyer, who had died in New Orleans, her age being about 74 years.  Mr. Block regarded the venerable lady with deep affection, because 30 years ago he was in her employ, she being the first and only person he ever worked for, having since always been his own boss. The deceased lady treated Mr. Block so kindly so much like a mother, that she won his lasting respect and esteem.

   We received the formal announcement a few days ago that Mr. E. C. Palmer, aged 57 years, had died on the 17^th of June. Mr. Palmer was the president of the firm of E. C. Palmer & Co., which had been in existence since 1863, having been established by the father of the gentleman who died last month. For years, the house of E. C. Palmer & Co., was the chief base of supplies for most of the printing offices in the South. It is still in a prosperous condition, having branches in Houston and Dallas, Texas, much of its progress being due to the man who has passed away and whose body now lies in a cemetery in Massachusetts. 

The Lafourche Comet, 5 July 1923, pg. 5, Col. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

   Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Claudet and their son leave Thibodaux to-day to spend sometime in Waukesha, Wis. On the way they will spend a few days at French Lick Spring, Ind.  We wish them a pleasant sojourn at Waukesha.

   Miss Hazel Warren, a student of the Southwestern Louisiana Institute, of Lafayette, came to Thibodaux yesterday to meet her parents, who reside at Lutcher and who were here to take in our Lutcher-Thibodaux baseball game. Miss Warner (sic) will teach next session at the Lockport High School.

   State Commander W. S. Lafargue of the Woodmen, and Council Commander C. J. Naquin, of Cypress Camp, No. 369, left last Friday for San Antonia, Texas, to attend the national convention of the Woodmen, which began its session yesterday, July 4^th. We trust that our fellow citizens, Supt. Lafargue and Mr. Naquin are having a grand time.

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   (From the Donaldsonville Chief)

   This city had been selected as a point to locate a branch establishment of the big wholesale house of H. T. Cottam & Co., of New Orleans. The company had leased a portion of the old rice mill located on Bayou Lafourche in the west end of the city and will occupy this as the local branch.

   The firm of H. T. Cottam & Co. is one of the largest exporters and wholesale groceries in the state, and operates branches at Gulfport, Miss., Alexandria and Crowley.  It has just recently decided to extend its ramification to cover the entire sugar territory of Louisiana and to that end it will establish branches not only in Donaldsonville, but at Thibodaux, Houma and several other cities in the sugar belt.  The main office for these branches will be in Thibodaux, but it is understood that the main distributing point will be from its branch in this city at the head of Bayou Lafourche.

   Mr. P. R. Percy of Thibodaux will act as general manager for the chain of branches in the sugar district and his office will be located in Thibodaux.

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Card of Thanks

   The undersigned is parting from her many friends in Thibodaux, desires to assure them that in leaving their circle she does go with kind remembrances. She wants them to know that she deeply appreciates the many courtesies and kindnesses shown during her stay in Thibodaux.  

                                                Mrs. J. Winsberg

The Lafourche Comet, 5 July 1923, pg. 5, Col. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

[Miscellaneous items]

For sale or for rent � The property of Miss Annie Rogers, located on Canal street.  This is not Miss Rogers� home property.  It is the house she owns near the Laforest property, on the East bank of The Canal.

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A surprise party was tendered Miss Ida Briggs last Tuesday evening by the Cluster of Diamonds Club, of which Miss Briggs is a member. The party was given to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Miss Briggs. Those present were: Misses Mathilde Robichaux, Enola Molaison, Nobie and Lizzie Peltier, Teresa Mattingly and May Engeran.

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Mr. L. L. Toups, whose store at Schriever had so narrow an escape from Saturday night�s fire, was in Covington at the time.

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Dr. Pujos requests us to state that he has temporary quarters at Schriever, where he will be ready to answer all calls until his new drug store is erected, which will be in the near future.

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R. Oakley, General House Painter, Decorator and Paper Hanger, Thibodaux, La.

The Lafourche Comet, Thibodaux, LA 9 June 1904

Necrology

Boudreaux

   The remains of Gerasime Boudreaux, who died last Saturday in Houma, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Jos. Vives, were taken through Thibodaux last Sunday for burial in Napoleonville. The deceased formerly resided in this parish, where he leaves a number of relatives to lament his death. The deceased had reached the ripe age of 86 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Lagarde

   The people of this town and parish were surprised last Sunday night to hear of the death of Fernand H. Lagarde. Apparently, he was always a young man in possession of the best of health, hence to those who had heard that he was recently quite sick his death was a great shock.  About two months ago he became ill. At first it was not considered that he was seriously sick, but as time wore on and his condition did not improve it was realized that he was the victim of a disease not easy to combat. Several physicians in Thibodaux endeavored to determine and treat his disease, but their efforts did not produce the result desired, so last Friday it was decided that the young man should be taken to New Orleans for treatment thinking that the physicians there might be able to restore him to health. This opinion, however, was erroneous, for Mr. Lagarde was taken to the Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, and a surgical operation was performed, but he was not benefited, as death occurred Sunday night at 8 o�clock.

  His remains were brought to Thibodaux Monday morning and after impressive services at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church were laid to rest.

  The deceased was 27 years of age.  He was the son of the late Maj. Cleophas Lagarde.  He was a member of the Lagarde Planting Co. and he had a large circle of friends.  Besides four sisters, he leaves two brothers to cherish his memory.

Adams

   Mrs. John Adams, a resident of Chackbay, died last Tuesday morning.  Her remains were interred in the Chackbay cemetery.  A number of children survive her.

The Lafourche Comet, Thibodaux, LA 9 June 1904. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

   Sgt. Claude Legendre spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Denis Legendre, and family of Choctaw.  He is stationed at Fort Donaldson, South Carolina.

Lafourche Comet, June 12, 1952. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

Promotion

   Congratulations goes to Staff Sergeant Leroy Adams, son of Mr. Clebert Adams, who is with the Radar Dept. of the Army in Washington D. C., recently being promoted to Staff Sergeant.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fambrough returned to Raceland last week after a months stay in Virginia.  Mrs. Fambrough the former Miss Mildred Adams will stay in Raceland at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fournier while Mr. Fambrough, with the U. S. Navy will be at sea on his new assignment.

Home from Japan and Korea

   Albert Babin, Jr. H. M. 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Babin, Sr., is spending a 30 days furlough at home.  Mr. Babin has spent the l[a]st eight months in Japan and Korea.

Ten Months in Korea

   Wayne Versher, Petty Officer Third Class serving with the United States Navy, is home from Korea for a 30 days stay. Versher served aboard the USS Estes (A.C.C.P.), which returned to the states after ten months duty in Korean waters.

   The USS Estes is an amphibious force flagship, and is entitled to wear the Korean and the United Nation ribbons.

   After spending his 30 days leave with this parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Versher, he will return to the USS Estes now anchored at San Diego, California.

Lafourche Comet, May 8, 1952. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

Pfc Guilbeau Gets First Aid Award

   Esslingen, Germany - American Red Cross European Headquarters reported today that Private First Class Earl H. Guilbeau of Golden Meadow, has been awarded the Standard First Aid Certificate upon completion of an Army sponsored course in accident prevention and first aid.

   Accidents in Europe are costing American taxpayers over a half million dollars monthly, according to military sources. The Red Cross was asked to help reduce these figures by setting up educational safety course for service personnel.

   Pfc. Guilbeau, who is with the Medical Group Depot at Burtonwood, England, was chosen for the safety school by his Commanding Officer. He was given instruction in both the prevention of accidents and the proper first aid care of accident victims.

   The Red Cross safety program has met with widespread approval by Army and Air Force authorities in Germany, England and Austria.

Lafourche Comet, May 8, 1952. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

[Miscellaneous items]   For sale or for rent � The property of Miss Annie Rogers, located on Canal street.  This is not Miss Rogers� home property.  It is the house she owns near the Laforest property, on the East bank of The Canal.

 ~ ~ ~ A surprise party was tendered Miss Ida Briggs last Tuesday evening by the Cluster of Diamonds Club, of which Miss Briggs is a member. The party was given to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Miss Briggs. Those present were: Misses Mathilde Robichaux, Enola Molaison, Nobie and Lizzie Peltier, Teresa Mattingly and May Engeran.

~ ~ ~ Mr. L. L. Toups, whose store at Schriever had so narrow an escape from Saturday night�s fire, was in Covington at the time. ~ ~ ~  Dr. Pujos requests us to state that he has temporary quarters at Schriever, where he will be ready to answer all calls until his new drug store is erected, which will be in the near future.

~ ~ ~   R. Oakley, General House Painter, Decorator and Paper Hanger, Thibodaux, La. The Lafourche Comet, Thibodaux, LA 9 June 1904     Necrology Boudreaux    The remains of Gerasime Boudreaux, who died last Saturday in Houma, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Jos. Vives, were taken through Thibodaux last Sunday for burial in Napoleonville. The deceased formerly resided in this parish, where he leaves a number of relatives to lament his death. The deceased had reached the ripe age of 86 years, 4 months and 7 days.

 Lagarde    The people of this town and parish were surprised last Sunday night to hear of the death of Fernand H. Lagarde. Apparently, he was always a young man in possession of the best of health, hence to those who had heard that he was recently quite sick his death was a great shock.  About two months ago he became ill. At first it was not considered that he was seriously sick, but as time wore on and his condition did not improve it was realized that he was the victim of a disease not easy to combat. Several physicians in Thibodaux endeavored to determine and treat his disease, but their efforts did not produce the result desired, so last Friday it was decided that the young man should be taken to New Orleans for treatment thinking that the physicians there might be able to restore him to health. This opinion, however, was erroneous, for Mr. Lagarde was taken to the Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, and a surgical operation was performed, but he was not benefited, as death occurred Sunday night at 8 o�clock.   His remains were brought to Thibodaux Monday morning and after impressive services at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church were laid to rest.     The deceased was 27 years of age.  He was the son of the late Maj. Cleophas Lagarde.  He was a member of the Lagarde Planting Co. and he had a large circle of friends.  Besides four sisters, he leaves two brothers to cherish his memory.

 Adams    Mrs. John Adams, a resident of Chackbay, died last Tuesday morning.  Her remains were interred in the Chackbay cemetery.  A number of children survive her. The Lafourche Comet, Thibodaux, LA 9 June 1904. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright  

Personal Mention

   Mr. Wm. Webre visited New Orleans last Monday.

   Hon. Thomas A Badeaux returned last Monday from a short trip to New Orleans.

   Miss Annie Rogers had been confined to her bed by sickness since last Friday.

   We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Edward Toups, who was quite ill recently, is now better.

   Miss Emma Bouterie and her niece Miss Ida McEvers, who had been spending a month in New Orleans, returned home last Monday.

   Mr. A. M. Folse, who resides at Raceland and who is a public school teacher, was in Thibodaux last Tuesday.

   Mr. Sam Polmer, who resides at Schriever now, having charge of the Waubon Store for himself and his brother, was in Thibodaux last Sunday.

   Miss Odile Malbrough of Lafourche, after spending a pleasant sojourn in Houma, returned to her home in Thibodaux, La., on last Sunday, - Terrebonne Times.

   Miss Valeria Rogers, who has a school in Houma, was in Thibodaux last Sunday, having come to see her sister, who is sick.

   Mr. and Mrs. Leon LeBlanc, who were in Thibodaux attending the settlement of the succession of the late Leo LeBlanc, left last Friday for their home at Centreville.

   The many friends of Mrs. A. J. Braud were pleased to see her out during the latter part of last week.  It is to be hoped that her recuperation will be rapid and permanent.

   We are pleased to learn that Mr. Louis Cointment, who was recently brought home in consequence of an attack of paralysis, has regained his health and strength sufficiently to be able to return to his occupation in St. James.

   Mrs. Chas. Moore, from New Orleans, who had been visiting in Morgan City, arrived in Thibodaux last Tuesday and will spend a few days here with her mother, Mrs. M. Springer.

   Sergeant Victor Bernard, of the Third Mississippi Volunteers, who were recently mustered out of the service, is spending a few days in Thibodaux.  He is a guest at the home of Dr. H. Dansereau.

   Miss Mamie Knobloch, who had been absent from Thibodaux for sometime preparing to become a Sister of Mount Carmel, arrived in Thibodaux last Saturday and will spend a while here with her family and friends.

   We received a pleasant call last Saturday from Mr. Joseph Rosignol, who is now a resident of Lockport.  He says that the recent cold seriously affected his section of the parish, and in consequence the outlook is not as bright now as it was prior to the intense cold.

The Lafourche Comet 23 March 1899, pg. 3, Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright  

Local Rays

   Remember the fair at Raceland next Saturday and Sunday.  See advertisement in another column.

   The fair for the benefit of the Lower Choupic school takes place next Saturday and Sunday.

   Mr. Nicholas Guillot and Miss Julia Himel, of Leighton plantation, were married last Thursday at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church.

  The Thibodaux Sentinel office was moved this week from Jackson street into the building on the corner of St. Bridget and Green streets.

   See Mrs. J. N. Wright for that Easter hat.  She�s got a nice stock to select from.

   Lost � On June 1^st. between Laurel Grove and Greenwood plantations, a round gold breast-pin, with a diamond in the center.  The finder will be rewarded by returning same to the Comet office.

   Wm. Cox, one of our most industrious colored citizens, who is quite a skillful painter, favored us this week with some of the fine peaches that he has grown this season in his orchard.

   Mr. Emmanuel Keller moved his family last week from the Keefe building at the upper end of Jackson street into his own house at the lower end of Jackson street, near the Guion Academy.  The house vacated by Mr. Keller has been taken by Mr. Thos. Pierson.

   Read F. A. Toups� advertisement.  He shrinks buggy tires at 50 cents each.

   The closing exercises of Guion Academy will take place on Friday evening the 17^th at 8:15 o�clock at the Opera House.  The program will appear in the Comet next week. 

The Lafourche Comet, Thibodaux, LA  9 June 1904 Transcribed and contributed by Nancy Wright

   Miss Leona A. Knight, of Gibson, La., has sent us a copy of her book of poems, for which we return our thanks. We have not yet had time to read the book and hence cannot conscientiously comment upon its merits. It has an exceedingly charming title _ �Gems of Thought.� We are informed that the little volume reached a sale of some 11,000 copies, which would indicate that it has met with considerable favor. Who would have thought that from the rural recesses of Gibson, the Muses would have sent forth scintillating gems of poetic measure!

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   Death last Sunday at 11:30 P. M. visited the home of Mr. Elphege Achee at Labadieville and took from earthly woes his 13 year old son � Charles.  The boy had been suffering for weeks with a fatal attack of typhoid fever. He was interred Monday evening at four o�clock in the peaceful cemetery attached to St. Philomene Church. The stricken parents and many sorrowful relatives sustain the affliction with the most pathetic lamentation. We offer our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved. 

   The deceased boy was a nephew of Mrs. Am Munch. He left a brother and sister in critical condition as result of typhoid fever.

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   Miss Mamie Toups of Lockport, La., has been the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Bourgeois a few days. She has gone to Franklin, her primary destination.  Many friends here will gladly welcome her on her return.

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Mr. M. M. Knight, formerly a resident of Bayour (sic) Black, now permanently located in Franklin, La., has engaged in the sugar industry.  In a recent visit to his mother and relatives, he said Franklin is the most prosperous town in the State and the Central Factory a salvation to those who desire a good income and regular employment.

   Mr. T. P. Achee, proprietor of the Achee Pressed Brick Works, had the sad misfortune last Saturday of losing one of his daughters, aged 41 years and 5 months.  She was a member of the Order of the Immaculate Conception, in New Orleans, where her death occurred. As a Sister she was known as Mother Therese, but as a member of the society prior to becoming a Sister she was Miss Alice Achee.  Her remains were taken to Labadieville and there, Monday morning, March 21, they were interred in the cemetery of St. Philomena Church.

   Our profound sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

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   A fire alarm has been placed on top of the Bank of Thibodaux building. This alarm will be rung by the operator of the Thibodaux Telephone Co. whenever occasion requires it. Its purpose will be to designate the district of the town in which the fire exists.  Here is another instance wherein the Thibodaux Telephone system will prove very serviceable.

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  The citizens of Thibodaux have been agitated since Tuesday morning over the report that small pox existed in our midst. The first place where the disease, or what is supposed to be the disease, was located at the home of G. C. Bryant, the well-known colored practicing physician. He is sick himself. His case has been examined, but so far we have not heard that it was definitely pronounced to be small pox. His house is guarded as a precautionary measure.

   As is always the case, dame rumor had the disease at several other points in town.  We trust, however, that reports are unfounded.

   It would doubtless be well to have children vaccinated

Editor of the Times-Democrat:

   Will the Southern Pacific Railroad kindly give some good reason for not stopping the 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. train at Lafourche Crossing?  It is truly an inconvenience to the planters, who have not the time to spend two nights in New Orleans in order to attend to business.  Yet the planters patronize the Lafourche Station, and it looks as if it was to be made only a flag station.

            �A Lafourche Planter�

The Lafourche Comet, 23 March 1899, pg. 3, Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

The Lafourche Comet, Thursday Jan. 22, 1891, pg. 3, Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

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