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August 2, 1833 An inhabitant of the parish of Terrebonne, Joseph Desnoit put an end to his existence on Tuesday, by blowing out his brains with a gun. This unfortunate man has been afflicted for many years with a disease that has rendered him unable to labor for the support of his family, and on the day that he destroyed himself, his poverty had become so extreme that they were entirely without any food. Seeing himself reduced to beggary he could not notwithstanding the most earnest and reiterated solicitations of his wife, support the idea of making his wants known to his neighbors and preferred death to his disclosure of his necessities. He has left a numerous family to mourn his loss/ Thibodauxville Intelligencer

July 3, 1869 -On last Saturday night a difficulty occurred in Houma, Terrebonne parish, which resulted in the killing of one Negro. and badly; wounding another. Henry Train Jr., son of the Judge of our District Court, has-been arrested for the killing, and has been sent to New Orleans for safe keeping as we are informed. Thibodaux Sentinel

June 30, 1870- A fatal duel occurred in Terrebonne parish , Louisiana Monday of last week George F Belden, a brother of attorney general of the state was shot and killed in duel by the editor of the Houma Eagle. The quarrel originated between the representatives of the Patriot and the Eagle. The editor of the Patriot refusing, Belden accepted the challenge and took his quarrel, and was killed.

New Orleans .Oct. 29, 1871—Solomon Ellenstein was shot and instantly killed, yesterday, at Tigerville, Terrebonne Parish, by Wm Voorhees, a desperado. The murderer was arrested.

June 4 1875, Ex Parish Judge Bedlen of Terrebonne Parish Louisiana was shot and mortally wounded by Sherburn, present Judge in difficulty at Houma, in that state yesterday morning.

Nov 19 1890- Sugar refinery Burned- The sugar refinery in Ponte Palme's plantation, was burned this morning. two men Tom Herbet and Fred Brooks were seriously burned . Loss $90,000 Insurance $50,000.

July 4, 1891 - San Antonio- W F Darden of Houma La, died here last night at Santa Rosa hospital of malaria and the body was shipped to Houma this morning

March 10, 1894- Hanged for killling his wife- Houma, La March 9, Sidney Macre, a colored, was hanged here at noon today for the murder of his wife, Not long before the trap fell one of the surgeons felt Macre's pulse to see if he was stirred to any extent by any internal emotions, but the pulse beats were perfectly steady. Macre's neck was broken by the fall and he was dead in eleven minutes.

April 27, 1895 - A cyclone struck Houma, La this morning at 5 o'clock. It came from the southwest and lasted only about 5 minutes, but in that time large trees were torn up, fences blown down and several small building's demolished. The storm was followed by a fearful hailstorm that wrought incalculable damage to the gardens and the fruit crop.

May 14, 1899 - A horrible tragedy among Italians in Louisiana. Houma La a horrible tragedy took place this evening on the Belle plantation, about five miles from this town. Varraco Fusando and Caterina Vivona, two Sicilians came to Houma, today procured a marriage license and were married by the justice of the peace. Fusando lives on Belle farm plantation and took his bride home with him. Soon afterward Joe Fortuna at whose house the bride Caterina had been living put in an appearance, bowed to the couple, and as he did so pulled a revolver and emptied it into the bride and groom. Fusando was shot through the heart, and Caterina, his bride was shot in the abdomen, and is mortally wounded. The woman was a sister in law of the man who did the shooting. The murderer, Joe Fortuna, then escaped, but the sheriff and his deputies hope to capture him in a few hours.

Nov 24, 1901 - Terrebonne Parish Swept by Storm, Mrs. Mathesne was killed, her three children fatally and her husband seriously injured. A violent wind and rain storm destroyed a number of houses in Terrebonne Parish today. The residence of Paul Mathesne was destroyed,

Oct 3, 1909 - Aid for Cyclone Victims Secretary of War will send 100 tents and 800 double blankets and 800 mattresses to the cyclone sufferers in Terrebonne Parish La This action was taken today upon receipt of a telegram from Representative Broussard, who has just returned from a trip through the stricken district. He says that 378 homes were totally destroyed, 2132 left in a destitute condition. Congressman Broussard again appealed to the government for assistance in the way of tents, blankets and mattresses and he was sure Congress could be depended upon to confirm the Secretary's action in sending supplies. Orders have been issued to Lieutenant Colonel Foote at Jackson Barracks, near New Orleans, to supply these articles as quickly as possible.

Feb 3, 1915 -Woman was found with her head shot off. Her head found completely shot off, the body of Mrs. James Babin, 30 years old, was found in her home in Cedar Grove Plantation, 14 miles from here according to news reaching the sheriff's office here today. Frank Bolden a young Negro is said to be suspected, having disappeared from the plantation during the day. A posse is conducting the search now, and a lynching is probable following the capture. Authorities are now investigating . There were no witnesses, it is reported and the single barrel shotgun was the weapon used. The husband of the victim was in Houma at the time of the tragedy attending to some business. He is a planter.

Oct 31, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bedell Make Home at Eglin Field, Fla. following their marriage Oct 9, in the home of her parents Mr. & Mrs. A N Lee of Houma, La. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J Bedell 4724 Junius. The bride is the former Miss Joann Lee. The Reverend J N Blackburn was officiant for the ceremony.

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