Obituaries and Death Notices for New Orleans

Blackford, Edward D., late of N. Y., died in New Orleans 13 Oct. [National Intelligencer, 29 Nov 1828.]

Gen. Zebulon York Dead

He Was A Dashing Officer In The Confederate Army

New Orleans - Aug 5 - Gen Zebulon York, one of the dashing figures of the Confederacy, died at his home in Natchez, Miss. this afternoon. He was colonel of the Fourteenth Louisiana regiment during the civil war, which led in the battle of Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Cold Harbor and Malvern Hill, and was wounded several times. He participated in the battle of the Wilderness and was made a brigadier-general on June 2, 1864.

Gen York was born October 10, 1819, in Avon, Me. His father was Zebulon York and his mother Zylphia Sylvester. His father was an officer in the second war with England and his grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier of distinction.

Date: 1900-08-06; Paper: Macon Telegraph submited by Barb Z.

Sullema Gardette, mother of Mrs. General Gaines died at New Orleans on the 19th ult. [The Pittsfield Sun.; Date: 10-06-1853; Volume: LIV; Issue: 2768; Page: [3]

The property of the late Mr. Henry Hill of New Orleans, is estimated at $1,500,000. [The Pittsfield Sun.; Date: 10-06-1853; Volume: LIV; Issue: 2768; Page: [3]

Thomas Earl Sisson, 79, on July 3, 2007. Beloved husband of 55 years of Elizabeth Brigtsen Sisson, and cherished father of Carol and Sally Sisson. Brother of Doris Rodgers, Howard Sisson and Rita Nuernberger, and the late Carroll Sisson, Theron Sisson and Gloria Sisson Cruce. Also survived by a host of nieces & nephews. Born to Henry and Dora Sisson in Birmingham, AL and a resident of New Orleans since 1948. He was graduated from Phillips High School in Birmingham, and received both a Bachelor's degree and MSW from Tulane University, and worked as a school social worker for the Orleans Parish School Board for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy and later as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He loved the outdoors, bicycling and traveling, was a member of the Sierra Club and Good Sam Club, and had lifelong interests in photography, music, woodwork and house renovations. He was a charter member of the Community Church Unitarian Universalist. Though recently slowed by Parkinson's disease, he still awoke each day with a sense of wonder, curiosity, adventure and concern for others. He will be sorely missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to the memorial service Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 12 noon, at Salem Church, 4212 Camp St. (corner Milan). Visitation from 10am Published in The Times-Picayune from 7/8/2007 - 7/9/2007.

Henry Carleton died in Philadelphia, March 28, 1863 in his 78th year. Henry Carleton Coxe was born in Virginia, and entered college from Athens, Georgia. After leaving college, he dropped the surname Coxe, removed to Mississippi, and finally established himself at New Orleans in 1814. He served as a Lieutenant of Infantry, under Gen. Jackson, in the campaign which terminated Jan. 8, 1815. He then actively engaged in the profession of the Law, and soon after, in connection with Mr. L. Moreau, he began the translation of those portions of Las Siete Partidas, a celebrated Spanish code of Law, which were observed inLouisiana. In 1832 he was appointed U. S. District Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He was afterward appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of the same State, which post he resigned on account of ill health in 1839. He visited Europe several times and traveled extensively in this country, and finally, a number of years since, took up his residence in Philadelphia. He devoted much attention to biblical, theological and metaphysical studies, and published in 1857 a volume on "Liberty and Necessity." A few days before his death he read an essay on the Will, before the American Philosophical Society. Notwithstanding his early life in the south and the exposure of his property to confiscation by the Confederates, he adhered uncompromisingly to the Constitution and the Union. He was twice married,—first to Mlle, d' Avezac de Castera, (a sister of Mrs. Edward Livingston,) and after her death to Miss Vanderburgh. [Obituary record of graduates by Yale University, 1870 – Transcribed by Therman Kellar]

On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 3 o’clock p.m. Isabelle Vernon, wife of Wm. J. Jure died. The funeral took place Friday from her late residence, 1419 Frenchman Street. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Friday, Oct. 18, at 1:40 o’clock p.m. Lillian Rose Houston, daughter of Mary Cunningham and the late Thos. S. Houston, died. Deceased was a native of our town. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon.

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 12 o’clock, Mary Mathilda Strobel, wife of the late Mariano Cafiero, died after an illness of several months. Mrs. Cafiero was born seventy years ago in Colmar, Lorraine,

France

and had been a resident of Louisiana for sixty years. The funeral took place last Thursday at 4:30 p.m. from the residence of her son, Mr. Sidney Cafiero, 340 Homer Street. Interment was in St. Mary’s cemetery.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7:20 o’clock p.m. Earl Brown, son of the late Annie Rupp and Dr. A. N. H. Brown died after an illness of a week.

Deceased was a native of our town and was twenty-two years of age. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of his uncle, John P. Koester, 626 Bouny Street. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 o’clock a.m. Henry J. Unlach, son of Blanche Scherburne and Henry N. Umbach died. Deceased was a native of our town and was twenty-two years old. He was a member of Santa Maria Council No. 1724, Knights of Columbus. The funeral took place Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock from his late residence, 220 Verret street. Interment was in Metairie Cemetery.

Mrs. Fred Hartman of 343 Elmira Avenue died last week at her home. Deceased was sixty-four years of age. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, interment being in St. Mary’s Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Victor and Chas. Hartman and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Senner and Miss Agnes Hartman.

At Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Mrs. Edward Hollenbach, nee Edna Aucoin died. Deceased was born in our town twenty one years ago, and had resided in Washington for the past six months. The remains were shipped here for burial, the funeral taking place Saturday evening at 5 o’clock from Barnett’s funeral parlors, 705 Pelican Avenue. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 o’clock a.m. Daniel Lignoni died at the age of forty-one years. He was a native of Plaquemine and had resided here for the past twelve years. The funeral took place Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from his late residence 1035 Belleville Street.

On Monday, Oct. 21, Mrs. William buras, nee Ethel Harris, died at the age of nineteen years. Deceased was a native of Algiers. The remains were shipped Tuesday morning on the New Orleans Lower Coast railroad to Point Pleasant, LA.

Peter Kinsinger, 31 years old, died at Beaumont, Texas, where he was employed as a machinist, and the body was brought to his old home in Algiers for burial Friday. He was a son of John Kinsinger, janitor of the Algiers courthouse. He leaves a wife and one child.

On Monday Thos. Whitney of Eliza and Thayer Avenue died at the emergency hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Whitney and their seven children were stricken with influenza about twelve days ago and were without medical attention until Father Dougherty of the church of the Holy Name of Mary found them. They were immediately removed to the hospital and given every attention. Mr. Whitney succumbed Monday. The family are in destitute circumstances. Mr. Emile J. Mothe, furnished the coffin for burial.

Besides his wife, deceased leaves the following children: Alvin, aged 13; Thomas. Jr., aged 10; Wilbert, aged 8; Randolph, aged 7; Dorothy, aged 4; Lawrence, aged 5; and Vivian, aged 3 months.

On Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock a.m. Mrs. Johanna Coreco, died at the age of fifty-eight years. The funeral took place Thursday evening at 7 o’clock from her late residence, 315 De Armas Street. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, at

U. S.

Naval Station, John S. Clark, son of the late Fred Clark and Alice Lehan, grandson of the late John Lehan, died. Deceased was a native of our town and was twenty-six years old. He formerly resided at Alix Street and Elmira Avenue. The funeral took place Monday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. from the U.S. Naval Station. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 1:30 a.m., Mrs. Arthur Simonson, nee Lillian Wattigny, died. Deceased was 23 years old. The funeral took place Tuesday at 5:00 o’clock from her late residence, 341 Elmira Avenue. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 10:15 o’clock a.m., Annie Hart, wife of the late John Adams, entered into rest. Deceased was the mother of Charles Adama. She was 76 years old. The funeral took place Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 o’clock a.m., from her late residence, 161 Pelican Avenue. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 4:10 o’clock p.m., Robert Talbot, husband of Mamie Schroeder, died at the Emergency Hospital. Deceased was ?? years old and was the son of Mrs. Hattie Talbot of Pelican Avenue. He was a member of Santa Maria Council 1724, K.ofC; Orance Camp, No. 8, W. O. W; Crescent City Lodge No. 27, I. A. of M. The funeral took place Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., from his late residence, 705 Opelousas Avenue. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., Peter J. Pressler, husband of Emma B. Oswalk, died. Deceased was 37 years old. The funeral took place Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 o’clock a.m., from his late residence, 3917 Banks Street. Interment was in McDonogh Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 8:45 p.m., Cathleen Cowan, wife of John J. Pope, died. Deceased was born in

Ireland

forty-five years ago, and had resided in Algiers for the past five years. The funeral took place Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 3 o’clock p.m., from Barrett’s funeral parlors, 705 Pelican Avenue. Interment was in Soniat S. Cemetery.

Patrolman Anthony Sansovich, for many years a member of the local police force, and during the past year assigned to the eighth precinct station in Algiers, died of influenza Sunday in the Hotel Dieu. Sansovich, who was 35 years of age, lived with his family at 1810 Gravier Street.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5 o’clock a.m., Sydney Camus died at his home, 230 Webster Street. Deceased was seventeen years old. The funeral took place on Friday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m., from his late residence. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Anthony La Rosa died Friday, Oct. 19. Deceased was born in

Italy

, 33 years ago, and had resided in our town for several years. Funeral took place Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. Interment being in St. Roch Cemetery.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 o’clock, a.m. Captain Lange died at the Marine Hospital. Deceased was 60 years old. The funeral took place Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 1:05 o’clock a.m., Mrs. Rene J. Barrosse died at her home in South Salcedo Street.

Mrs. Barrosse, formerly Miss Ella Jennings, was the daughter of the late C. M. and Mrs. Jennings. She was born in Waco, Tex., thirty-four years ago, but was reared in our town. She is survived by her husband and six little children, the baby being only a day old. Her mother and two brothers, Earl and Langley also survive. The funeral took place Tuesday morning.

On Monday, Mrs. John De Armas, aged 55 years died at her home 7809 Cohen Street. Deceased was a resident of our town for many years.

Ralph H. Donaway, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Donaway, 1717 Marigny Street, died Saturday. The funeral was private. Deceased was employed as druggist at Freund’s Drug Store in Opelousas Ave.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7:15 p.m., Esther Langford, wife of John W. Clark, died at her home in Delaronde Street. Deceased was 23 years old. The funeral took place Wednesday, Oct. 23^rd at 10:30 a.m., from the residence of her father, Albert Langford, 529 Bermuda Street. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Besides her husband who is seriously ill, Mrs. Clark leaves a little son. Her parents and several sisters and brothers survive.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 5 o’clock p.m., Harry B. Webster, husband of Agnes McCloskey, died at the Emergency Hospital. Deceased was born in Mobile, Ala., 33 years ago, and had resided here in Algiers fifteen months. The funeral took place Wednesday, Oct. 23^rd at 2 o’clock p.m., from his late residence, 630 Pacific Avenue.

Word was received in Algiers Tuesday that Mrs. E. J. Worrell, wife of Ed. J. Worrell, superintendent engineer of Southern Pacific Co., at New York had died at her home in New Jersey and that the body would be brought to Algiers for burial. Mrs. Worrell formerly Miss Bessie Dixon was a visitor to Algiers several weeks ago, when she accompanied the body of her mother here for burial. Besides her husband and three children, Mrs. Worrell leaves two brothers, Richard and William Dixon.

Robert W. Kennedy of 261 Belleville Street, died at Miami, Fla., and the remains were shipped here for burial. Deceased was eighteen years of age. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock from the L. and N. railroad station. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery.

On Tuesday night, Lena Chetta, wife of Ben Caraca died at the age of thirty-two years. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 11:30 o’clock from her late residence, 434 Bouny Street.

On Tuesday, Herbert Scott Chilton, a member of Sts. John Lodge No. 153 F. & A. M., died. Deceased was a native of Maryland and was thirty-four years old. The remains were shipped to Price Ann, Maryland, yesterday morning from Mothe funeral parlors in Sequin St.

Among the influenza victims this week was Alfred Manetta of 510 Homer Street. Deceased who was thirty-six years of age was employed at the Lafitte Grocery and was well-known to all our people.

Arthur Gayaut, Sr., a veteran grocery man of Algiers, answered the call of the Grim Reaper on Friday, Oct. 18^th, after an illness of five or six years. After suffering untold agony, due to complications, his entire thought was given to his home and the interests of his family. Leaving France, his native home, he came to Algiers and entered the grocery business at the corner of Verret and Diana Streets. That he has been successful, there is no doubt. He was known all over the city as an upright, straightforward business man and his death will mean a deep loss not only to his immediate family but to a large coterie of friends. Besides his widow, who was a Miss Alice Azerreto, he leaves a large family of five girls and one boy, namely, Alma, Ella, Eleanora, Alice, Isabelle and Arthur. His funeral, due to the present health regulations, was very quiet and held from the late residence on Saturday morning, interment being in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Charles H. Smith, Jr., died at his home in McDonoghville. The little boy was the son of Charles H. Smith, Sr., and Irene Higgins. He was two years and eight months of age,, and was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Wednesday from his late residence, 317 Hurshell St., interment being in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, little Alton Henry Hull died at his home. He was one year and three months old. The funeral took place Wednesday at 3 p.m., from 721 Belleville St. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m., Edna Gaubert, daughter of Florence Lecocq and George Gaubert, died at her home. Deceased was a native of Algiers and was two years old. The funeral took place Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 1:00 p.m., from the residence of her father, 343 Morgan street. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

By the death of John P. McCloskey, Algiers loses another one of her young and promising citizens, whose early and good start in life was the fore-runner of what he might have been had he lived.

Young McCloskey was Chief Clerk of the Third Recorders Court here and also of the Traffic Court which holds session in the Criminal Court Building. His age was tweny-seven years. He was a member of the Santa Maria Council of the Knights of Columbus, among whose members he was also very popular.

His death was due to double pneumonia, which terminated from an attack of influenza, contracted about two weeks ago. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Clare Walters and by two children and his father, Charles M. McCloskey, inspector of the New Orleans Levee Board, and several brothers and sisters.

The funeral took place Friday morning, interment being in the St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Emmett Douglas Hotard, youngest son of Josie Sutherland and Emile J. Hotard, aged 22 years, 11 months and 10 days died last Thursday at Tampa, Florida, from double pneumonia due to continued exposure on the Steamship “Mexoil,” which was wrecked off Tampa, Florida, about two weeks ago in the hurricane that struck the West coast about that time. The Steamship was badly treated in the storms and finally was towed into Tampa. The men were exposed to the terrible gale for hours on account of the ship being disabled, this resulted in the death of several of the men. Young Hotard was taken to the Marine Hospital at Tampa, where he died last Thursday the 10^th inst, at 10: o’clock.

On this trip of the ship, Young Hotard would have finished his third trip and would have been made a second Assistant Engineer. He was preparing for his examination to be an Ensign and only required the next six months experience necessary to gain his distinction.

The body arrived at 7:35 o’clock Sunday morning, it was accompanied by the President of the Steamship Company, Mr. W. E. Winship.

Young Hotard was a member of the Young Men Social Benevolent Association. The funeral, which was private, took place from his residence, Monday morning, in Belleville Street. Interment being in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Among the influenza victims of our town were Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Buchholz whose deaths occurred Tuesday evening within two hours of each other. Their deaths were indeed a great shock to the community. Mrs. Bucholz succumbed to the disease at 3:50 p.m. and her husband at 5:50 p.m.

Mr. Buchholz who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Buchholz was born in our town twenty-nine years ago. Mrs. Buchholz, nee Bertha Schroder, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Schroder was a native of our town and was twenty-six years old. They leave a little daughter, Falva, besides their parents and sisters and brothers.

The double funeral took place yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the Buchholz home, 215 Vallette Street. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Victoria Edith Hymel, daughter of the late Louis A. Hymel, and Cecilia Babin, died on Thursday, October 10, 1918, at 6 o’clock a.m., from influenza, which developed into double pneumonia. She was sick but one week.

Miss Hymel graduated with honors in 1906 from the Convent of the Holy Cross, in Algiers, under Sister Xavier’s direction. She was a musician of no mean ability.

She was employed as private secretary to Mr. A. D. Parker, of the Parker-Blake Company, and in addition to her duties for the Company, did considerable work for him in connection with his various war activities. She was zealous and untiring in anything connected with winning the war, and lived up to her appointment as 1^st Lieutenant by the A. P. L.

She was an ardent Red Cross worker, and from the moment the

United States

entered the war, she has been seen daily going to and from her work busily knitting khaki or grey for Uncle Sam’s fighting men.

Her nature was sweet, loveable and generous. There are many in Algiers, among the old and infirm, who will attest to her beautiful character in leading a helping hand to those in need. They will miss her kind loving encouragement, but their prayers and blessing will follow her into her eternal reward.

She is survived by her mother and three brothers and three sisters, Frank C., George W., Ed. J., and Mrs. J. N. Riley, Mrs. M. Amuedo and Miss C. Hymel.

The funeral which was private, took place on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock fro her late residence 238 Bermuda Street. Interment was made in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Rev. Father Larkin, of the Church of the Holy Name of Mary, conducted the services at the house and the grave.

The body of Lee Sims, Algiers youth, who died in New York, arrived here Saturday morning, and burial took place the same evening. Young Sims enlisted in the service several months ago and was a junior engineer. His mother and father and four sisters, Mrs. R. West, Mrs. Charles Henry, and Missess Stella and Eugenia Sims and one brother, Otis, survive. Rev. Weir conducted the service and interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

Mr. Sims, who was the son of Mary Kent and Nebraska Sims, was twenty-four years old. He was a native of McComb City, but had resided here for sixteen years.

On Friday, Oct. 11^th, at 2:15 o’clock p.m., Mrs. William Spencer, nee Gladys Duson, died at the age of twenty-two years.

Deceased was a native of New Orleans and had resided in our district for the past three years. The funeral took place Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from her late residence 170 Delaronde St. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Charles W. Burmaster, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Burmaster of mcDonoghville, died at 2 o’clock Saturday morning at Norfolk, VA., where he was in the army branch of the service. Besides his parents, he leaves three brothers and three sisters. One of his brothers left Friday morning to be at the bedside, but death came before he arrived at Norfolk. The body was brought home for burial.

On Saturday, Oct. 12^th, at 4:10 o’clock p.m., William A. Sweeney, died at the age of thirty-two years. Deceased, who was the son of Josephing Meyers and the late Miles Sweeney was a native of our town.

He was a member of Young Men’s Social and Benevolent Association. The funeral took place Sunday, Oct. 13^th at 2:30 o’clock, from the residence of his step-father, August Salome, 225 Lavergne St. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery. The pallbearers were: C. Umbach, L. F. Gisch, C. P. Shea, G.DeBlanc, L. C. Stenger, Captain C. H. Hoke.

On Thursday night, J. Brooks Forsythe died after undergoing an operation. Deceased who was thirty-four years old, was a native of St. James Parish, but had resided here for many years.

The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Barrett’s Undertaking parlors, 705 Pelican Ave. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The funeral of Mr. A. F. Church of Laurel, Miss, who died of pneumonia, took place Tuesday in Algiers. She was a sister of Edw. McKee, the well known Texas and Pacific Railroad man. Mrs. Church had been supervisor of the trained nurses at Charity Hospital before her marriage, and was well known. The Abbott Paul, of Benedictine Fathers, accompanied the remains to Algiers and officiated at the obsequies. Besides her mother and husband, Mrs. Church leaves four sons, who are in the service, and three daughters.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning from her late residence, 820 Slidell Avenue.

On Monday, Mrs. B. Coe, nee Bertha Chapman died at the age of forty years. December was born in Cobden, Ill,. And had resided here for the past ten years. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock for her parents residence, 1026 Elmira Avenue. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Monday, little Dorothy C. Monroe, the four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Monroe of 226 Lagergne Street died. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the parents residence. Interment was in Firemen Cemetery.

On Tuesday October 15^th at 5:30 o’clock p.m. Thomas Cossa, husband of Lena Harris died at his home 219 Lavergne Street, at the age of thirty-three years. Deceased was a native of New Orleans.

The body was shipped Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock on the New Orleans Lower Coast railroad to Point Pleasant for interment.

Private Fred Juter Karnes, died at the Marine Hospital on Tuesday October 8, a victim of influenza, which developed with pneumonia. His remains were shipped to his former home at Hillsboro, Ill., on Wednesday afternoon.

Private Karnes was well known among the young people here, and although he had not been stationed at the Marine Barracks very long, he had made a host of friends, who where shocked to learn of his untimely death. His Commander, in speaking to Private Karnes friends of his death, said:

“There was no better man under my command, and I have only words of commendation for him, both as a man and a soldier.” What greater tribute could be paid to one whose life was offered for the good of his country.

Private Karnes enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1915 and had seen two years of service in

Haiti

. He was enthusiastic about the out come of the war, and looked forward to being sent overseas. God willed it otherwise and called him home.

On Monday October 14, at 5:10 o’clock p.m. Mrs. John Wesley Telson, nee Aline W. Jeffrey, died. Deceased who was twenty-five years and ten months of age was a native of our town.

The funeral took place Tuesday at 3 o’clock from her late residence, 321 Homer Street. Interment was in McDonogh Cemetery.

On Sunday, October 13, at 8:30 o’clock a.m., Mrs. Alphonse P. Soulant, nee Theresa Fitzhenry, died at the age of thirty years. Deceased was a native of Algiers.

The funeral took place Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock from her late residence, 528 Elmira Avenue. Interment was at St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

On Monday October 24, at 4:45 o’clock a.m., Myrtle W. Ridge, the one-year old child of Sam Ridge and Carrie Kogel died.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the parents residence, 826 Nunez Street. Interment was in St. Batholomew Cemetery.

On Tuesday, October 15, at 3 o’clock a.m., John George Weckesser, husband of Philomene St. Germaine, died. Deceased was born in

Germany

thirty-two years ago, but had resided here for the past sixteen years.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from his late residence, 608 Webster Avenue.

On Tuesday, October 15, at 5 o’clock a.m., Catherine Schiele, the ten-month old daughter of Nellie Dubret and Alvin Schiele died.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the parents residence, 719 Elmira Avenue.

Mr. Peter Rupp’s death had been reported from time to time throughout the week, principally from the fact that he was a very prominent business man in Algiers, he being widely known from one end of the town to the other. But when the authentic news finally came, there was a widespread expressions of awe and sympathy for this man who was taken so young in life by the grim reaper.

His death occurred Friday afternoon at 2:20 o’clock in the Naval Hospital in the Algiers Naval Yard. His funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the Naval Hospital within twenty-four hours of his death as are the requirements of the Naval Authorities and the Board of Health. His body was draped in the American Flag and sealed in a metallic casket, thus he died for his country in the service, as First Class Hospital Apprentice.

Peter Rupp made application for enlistment in the Navy immediately after the

United States

had entered the World War; but, on account of his light weight, he was rejected. Later on, he was successful in his efforts to meet the required weight and was finally accepted and sent to the Naval Hospital.

Peter Rupp, who was the son of the late Elizabeth Crane and John Rupp, was born on August 22, 1886. He received his early education in our public schools. He was a graduate of the Soule College and at the age of twenty-one years, he became a Graduate Pharmacist and it was at this time that he opened up his drug business at the corner of Bermuda and Eliza Sts. The growth of Peter Rupp’s drug business was like magic. It grew to such proportion that from time to time, he was compelled t put on additional help to take care of his increasing business.

As a business man, he had the confidence of his customers. As a professional man, he had the confidence of the physicians of this city. Shortly after his connections with the Naval Station, he was placed in charge of several classes where he taught Pharmacy daily to those in his department under his charge.

Mr. Rupp was a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, having been appointed to the position by Mayor Behrman a few years ago, and while serving on the board, he was elected as one of the examiners in practical Pharmacy and during the four years that he held this position, he examined many applicants for certificates in this branch of the profession.

Peter Rupp was a member of the Elks, the Druids and several other minor organizations.

His is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Esther Manent and Mrs. John Landry, and other relatives.

In accordance with the rulings of the Board of Health, the funeral services were private. They were conducted at the grave by Rev. Father Petiti. The pallbearers were comrades from the Naval Station.

An honor guard followed in line. At the grave a salute was fired and taps were sounded by the bugler.

On Thursday morning Dennis J. Haggerty, died at the age of twenty-seven years. Deceased was a native of New Orleans and was the son of the late Patrick Haggerty and May Roth. He is survived by three sisters and one brother, and his aunt, Sister Xavier of the Holy Cross Convent.

The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late residence, 403 Olivier St. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

On Thursday at 7:30 o’clock p.m., Clare Rita Macpherson, daughter of Rita Delery and Wallace Macpherson, died at the age of three years. The funeral took place Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the parents residence, 429 Opelousas Ave. Interment was in Hook and Ladder Cemetery, Gretna.

On Thursday, October 24, at 7 o’clock a.m. Octave Hymel, of Edgard, LA., died at the age of thirty years. The funeral took place from Mothe’s parlors on Sequin St., on Thursday at 2 o’clock. Interment was in McDonogh Cemetery.

On Thursday at 6:50 o’clock p.m., Mrs. Albert Brunies, nee Louise Harper, died. Deceased was a native of Algiers and was seventeen years old. The funeral took place Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the parlors of Fred Lietz, 442 Jackson Ave. Interment was in McDonogh Cemetery.

On Friday at 7:40 o’clock a.m., Mabel G. Carline, wife of Chas Joerger, Jr., died. Deceased was twenty years of age. The funeral took place Saturday at 4 o’clock. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

On Oct. 24, Amelia Lignoni died at the age of twelve years. Deceased was the daughter of the late Dan Lignoni and Mary E. Grey. The funeral took place on Friday, from the late residence, 1035 Belleville St.

On October 23^rd, Clarence Ballay, died. The remains were shipped from Barrett’s funeral Parlors to Alliance, La.

On Oct. 26^th; Aurfier Vicnair, husband of Marie Bourge,. The funeral took place October 27^th from 936 Adams St. interment was in McDonogh Cemetery.

On Monday, Oct. 28^th, at 8:20 o’clock a.m., Thomas J. Kennedy, son of Mary Donnelly and the late Thos. J. Kennedy, who for many years conducted the grocery and saloon at Atlantic and Pelican Aves., died at the age of twenty-four years. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the Orleans Undertaking Co.

On Friday morning, Mrs. Felix Buras died at the Emergency Hospital. Deceased, who was forty-three years old, resided at 1236 Tache St. The remains were shipped from Mothe’s Parlors, to Empire, La., for burial.

On Oct. 25^th Lloyd Jumonville the two year old son of Alice LeBlanc and Robt., Jumonville, of 420 Belleville St., died at Emergency Hospital. The remains were shipped from Mothe’s parlors.

On Oct. 26^th, Virginia Koopman, wife of the late J. Cartright, died at the age of fifty-four years.

On Sunday, Oct. 27^th, at 2:30 o’clock a.m., Mrs. Thomas Johnson, nee fern Urtgs, died. Deceased was a native of Lewisberg, Tenn, and was thirty-three years old.

On Tuesday at 11:30 o’clock a.m., Mrs. Hy. Bush, nee Lillie Hansen, died. Deceased, who was the daughter of Mrs. J. Hansen, was born in Mobile twenty-three years ago, and had resided in our town for five years. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from her late residence, 537 Belleville St.

Captain William R. Martin, aged 49 years, life-long river, port and harbor pilot, and former legislator, died Tuesday at his home in Gretna. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Kerner, of Gretna, and by two sons and a daughter, William Louis and James Albert Martin, and Mrs. Elmer Rouprich, all of Gretna. He is also survived by a brother, Charles D. Martin and three sisters, Mrs. J. Edgar Lorio, Miss Mattie J. and Miss Myra V. Martin, all of Algiers; two grandchildren likewise survive.

Captain Martin was born in Algiers. He had lived in Gretna for the past twenty-seven years. During the early part of his career he did duty in the harbor service. The past ten years he was a river and port pilot. He was also a deputy sheriff of Jefferson parish, and a member of the Masonic Order.

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 o’clock p.m., Charles P. Tackaberry died. Deceased, who is the husband of Mary Crowley, was native of Algiers and was thirty three years old. He was a member of the Machinists’ Union, of Santa Sharla Council, K. of C., and of Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock from his late residence, 618 Pelican Ave., Father Howe, officiating.

On Wednesday, October 30, at 4:30 a.m., Louise Heitmeier, daughter of Sarah White and the late Robert Heitmeier, died, after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was a native of Algiers, and was twenty-six years old. The funeral took place Wednesday, at 5 p.m. from her late residence. Interment was in St. Barthalomew Cemetery.

Mrs. Frank Thevenot, nee Vivian Tieror, died at her home in Myrtle Grove, Tuesday. Deceased was a native of Morgan City and was the wife of Mr. Thevenot, the manager of Wilkinson’s Plantation at Myrtle Grove. The body was shipped Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. to Morgan City.

On Friday, Oct. 25, 1918, at 10:45 o’clock a.m., Magda Gayaut, daughter of the late Demas Gayaut and the late Caroline Azerette, died. Deceased was a native of Algiers and was twenty-three years old. The funeral took place the same afternoon at 5 o’clock p.m., from her late residence, 1240 Brooklyn Ave.

Fern Urtgs Johnson, Sunday, Oct. 27^th, 1918, at the age of 33 years. Burial services said Oct. 28^th. Rev. S. L. Vail officiating.

Amelia Lingoni, Thursday, October 24^th, 1918, aged 12 years. Burial service said Oct. 25^th. Rev. S. L. Vail officiating.

Jos. A. Stier, Sunday, Oct. 27^th, 1918, aged 33 years. Burial service said Monday, Oct. 28^th. Rev. S. L. Vail officiating.

On Thursday, Oct. 31^st, at 6:15 o’clock p.m., Charles F. Hoffstetter, husband of Florence Garland, died after an illness of two weeks. Deceased who was the son of the late Caroline Hartman and George Hoffstetter, was born here thirty years ago and was one of our best known young men. He is survived by his wife and a little daughter, Charlotte. His father and other relatives also survive.

The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from his late residence, 259 Belleville St., Rev. C. C. Wier and Rev. W. H. Hafner officiating. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

On Friday, Nov. 1^st, at 3 o’clock p.m., John N. Glasser, son of the late Nocholas Glasser and Magdalina Faher, died at the age of sixty-four years. He was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Saturday at 1:30 o’clock p.m., from Barrett funeral parlors, 705 Pelican Ave.

Rev. Father Dougherty of the Church of the Holy Name of Mary officiated. Interment was in the family tomb in Metairie Cemetery. Six sailors from the local naval station, acting as pall bearers.

Mr. Glasser, who was a member of one of our oldest families, was ill for the past three months.

On Friday, Nov. 1^st, at 11:30 o’clock a.m., Josephine Arendt, wife of Henry McK. Fair, died at the age of twenty-two years. She was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Saturday at 11 o’clock from her late residence, 313 Atlantic Ave. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

The Herald, New Orleans, LA – November 7, 1918 – Transcribed by D. Donlon The funeral of Mrs. Edward Worrell, nee Bessie Dixon, took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

On Monday, Nov. 4^th, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., Mrs. Celestine Schwalb, wife of Jacob Diffort, died at the age of forty-three years. Deceased was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Tuesday at 11 o’clock a.m., from her late residence 605 Wagner St. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Sunday, Nov. 3^rd, at 2 p.m., Letitia Hynes, daughter of Mary Boudan, aged 4 years, died. Deceased was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Monday at 10 o’clock a.m., from 607 Wagner St. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5^th, at 11 p.m, Louis Sordelet, husband of the late Mary Brun, died. Deceased was born in New Orleans, fifty-two years ago. The funeral took place yesterday from the residence of his son, Sidney Sordelet, 145 Delaronde St. Interment was in St. Louis Cemetery.

Among the victims of pneumonia at the training camps last month, was Mr. Nick Skero, a popular young soldier who died on Monday, October 28^th, at Camp Steward, Newport News, Va.

Deceased who resided at 2124 N. Rampart Street, had been in the army for some time, but only last August did he enlist in the army. He was a native of New Orleans and was twenty-one years of age.

The body was shipped home for burial. He was buried here on November 1^st, with military honors.

Mr. Skero is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Skero and by four sisters, Mrs. J. Clesi of 420 Bouny St., Mrs. J. Blank, Mrs. M. Sparacino, and Mrs. B. Bothman. Three nieces Miss Josie Clesi, Miss Anna Jones and Mrs. M. Pelican also survive.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6^th, Fred Werner, Jr., husband of Sadie E. Aikman, died at the age of thirty-four years.

On Monday,, Nov. 4^th, Amanda E. Jinkins (nee Lawrence) died in Oakland, Cal. Deceased was for many years a resident of Algiers. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, a husband and a sister, Mrs. O. B. Flowers.

On Sunday morning at 4 o’clock, Theodore Johnson died at his home, 400 Belleville St., as the result of a bullet wound through the heart. Deceased was sixty years of age and was well known in our town. For many years, he had been doorman of the local police station. Deceased leaves a brother, Eric Johnson, with whom he resided, and also leaves three children, Thelma, Theodore and Hortense Johnson.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12^th, at 1 o’clock a.m., Margaret Harper, wife of Henry Crobie, died. Deceased was born here twenty-four years ago. The funeral took place Wednesday evening at 2 o’clock from her late residence, 622 Delaronde St. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Within thirty-six hours two deaths due to injuries of the spinal cord received while diving, were recorded at the Charity Hospital. Both young men were residents of Algiers and personal friends.

Fred C. Strasser, 20 years old, of 917 Nunez street, mechanical engineer, employed by the Dock Board, died Sunday afternoon. Leslie Strassel, 18 years old, of 426 Elmira Avenue, clerk, employed by the Southern Pacific railroad, died Saturday morning.

Leslie Strassel lingered in the Charity Hospital from August 13 until Saturday morning. With several friends, Strassel visited Spanish Fort and dived from a spring board into water said to be two feet deep at a public bath-house. He fractured his spinal cord, and, although an operation was performed, he died from his injuries.

He was the son of Elizabeth Roupbrich and Peter Strassel, and was a native of our town. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from his late residence in Elmira Ave. Services were held at the church of the Holy Name of Mary, Rev. T. J. Larkin, officiating. Interment was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery.

Fred Strasser was injured last Friday evening while swimming in the tank at the Algiers Playgrounds. In attempting a dive from a spring board four feet above the water, he slipped and fell into the tank head first. Striking the bottom on his shoulders, Strasser injured his spinal cord. The accident occurred in six feet of water. He was the son of Elizabeth Mehrhoff and M. J. Strasser, and was born in New Orleans, seventeen years of his life being spent in our district. The funeral took place Monday evening at 4 o’clock from his residence in Nunez St. Interment being in McDonoghville Cemetery.

On Friday, July 2^nd, at 10:50 o’clock, Mrs. George Brunner, nee Rose Emma Meehan, died. Deceased was a native of Algiers. The funeral took place Saturday evening at 3:30 o’clock from her late residence, 334 Opelousas Avenue. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery No. 2.

On Sunday, Mrs. Mary Carolyn Bergel died at the age of sixty years. Deceased was born in New Orleans, and had resided here for two months. The funeral took place Monday evening at 3 o’clock from the late residence 424 Olivier St. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hafner and interment was in St. John’s Cemetery.

C. B. Morrill, old and highly respected citizen of Welsh passed quietly from life Thursday night at 9:30 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. R. Carr, in Welsh.

The deceased was born September 29, 1838 at Pieropint, St. Lawrence County, New York. He had attained the ripe age of 82 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

Mr. Morrill’s health had gradually failed during the past five years, though he maintained a cheerful interest in affairs in general. He was out among his friends on the street only a very few days before his death.

Funeral services were conducted yesterday (Friday, January 7^th) at 4:00 o’clock p.m. from the Carr home, Rev. R. L. Weldon officiating. Interment followed in Oaklawn cemetery.

The Rice Belt Journal - Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, LA – January 8, 1921 – Transcribed by D. Donlon

On Tuesday, December 2^nd, at 5:30 o’clock, Michel Stenger, husband of Katie Haaser. Deceased was fifty-six years of age and was a native of Alsace Lorraine. Members of the Engineers’ Local, of the Railway Mail Clerks and the Knights of Columbus attended the funeral, which took place Wednesday evening, at 3 o’clock, from his late residence, 526 Pacific Avenue. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery

The Herald – New Orleans, LA – December 4, 1919 – Transcribed by D. Donlon

On Friday, November 28, at 7:45 o’clock a.m. Theofield Spengler, husband of Mary Mormle, died at the age of 57 years. He was a native of Alsacc Lorraine. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from his late residence 1443 Port St. Deceased was a member of the German Benevolent Association of our town, of the Union of Brewery Workers, and of the Druids.

The Herald – New Orleans, LA – December 4, 1919 – Transcribed by D. Donlon

Mrs. Mark Thomas, nee Guida Karlson, died at midnight Sunday in her home in Biloxi. Mrs. Thomas was a native of new Orleans and Mr. Thomas formerly lived in Algiers. Besides her husband, she leaves four children, three boys and a baby girl. Burial was in Biloxi.

Mrs. Mary Wells, aged 60 years, wife of Captain Ed. Wells, and mother of Prof. Walter I. Wells, died Sunday night at her home, 213 Delaronde street, after an illness of some time. The remains were shipped Monday to her old home in

Canada

, where interment will be made. Her son and sister accompanied the remains. Rev. C. C. Wier conducted the funeral service.

The death of L. A. .Winn of Wilhelm took place about noon, Tuesday, Dec. 7. Mr. Winn was ill for ten days or more from acute heart trouble. This malady combined with a general decline in strength for the past five months causing him much suffering. An obituary appears in another column.

Again the somber Angel of Death has visited our community. This time he claimed as his own, our popular and beloved citizen, Louie A. Winn.

Though born in New Orleans, he was reared in Tunica, and spent most of his life here. He left a wife, two little girls, aged thirteen months and seven years, respectively, four brothers, one sister, and a wide circle of friends to mourn his departure. Possessing a kind, patient, gentle disposition, and a tender, sympathetic nature, ever willing to share the griefs and burdens of others, he wound himself about the hearts of all who knew him. It has been said of him, that no one ever heard one word spoken to his discredit. Not only did his loved ones and friends grieve at losing him, but the writer heard different persons comment on the fact that even the colored population bowed their heads in sorrow when they learned that he had passed away.

It seems so hard that his spirit could not linger in its mortal frame and mingle with us longer, but God knows what is best, and beyond the mists and gloom of the present grief that fills the hearts of those who loved him so well, it will yet be seen that God in His love has even ordered this sad event for some unforeseen and eternal good. As his spirit was nearing the shores of eternity, he said this: “Looking over my past life, I don’t remember any real wicked thing I have ever done.” What a legacy to leave behind! He confessed a love for his Savior, and said he was praying, and trusting in God’s grace and love. By this we feel assured that his spirit is with his Maker, God.

To his grief-stricken wife, to whom he beckoned to go with him, as he was leaving her,, we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and to her we would say, Let that beckoning hand draw you on to that fairer land, and one day, tho’ he cannot come to you, you can go to him, and you two can be united, never again to part.

The True Democrat – Bayou Sara, LA – December 18, 1915 – Transcribed by D. Donlon

On Friday, Oct. 3^rd, at 10 o’clock a.m., Thomas F. Richardson, Sr., husband of the late Ellen O’Brien, died at the age of seventy-six years. Deceased was born in Dublin,

Ireland

, but had resided here for the past eighteen years. The funeral took place Saturday, Oct. 4^th, at 10 o’clock a.m., from his late residence, 712 Pelican Ave. Interment was in Metairie Cemetery.

On Sunday, Oct. 5^th, at 2 o’clock a.m.. Leo Cauvin, husband of Annie Heuer, died at the age of thirty-eight years. Deceased was a native of Louisiana. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the residence of his brother-in-law, T. Treadaway, 336 Elmira Ave. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery.

VERDIGETS – Entered into rest, on Wednesday, November 6, 1918, at 9 o’clock p.m., Bertel Verdigets, beloved husband of Anna Governale and youngest son of Kate Mancusp and the late John Verdigets, aged 21 years, a native of New Orleans.

Funeral from the residence of his mother, No. 3424 Constance street, this (Thursday) evening, November 7, 1918, at 3 o’clock, Internment private.

Mrs. Leon Picard, nee Caroline Heymann, wife of Leon Picard, a prominent merchant of the Eighth Ward of this parish, died yesterday at 11:30 o’clock, at her residence at Dutchtown. She was 48 years old, and a native of New Orleans. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss six children, five boys and one girl, Joseph R., Dr. M. Shelley, Achille I., Daniel C., and Henry M., and Miss Miriam L. Picard, and one sister, Mrs. Louise Geismar. The remains were taken to New Orleans this morning over the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad, where the funeral services were held and the internment made. submitted by Marla Zwakman