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 (Jrice)

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May 31, 1857 Times-Picayune -  The Tornado in Southwestern Louisiana, The Houma Ceres says  the recent tornado, in that seotion of the State, proved more severe  and disatrous  to property, if possible, than the storm of the 10th of August, by which Last lsland was swept away. Sugar houses, purgeries, negro cabins, stable,etc., were either partially or completely demolished on many plantations while fences and trees suffered severely. The cane and corn crops  were for tunately not sufficently advanced to receive much injury. Siuce the storm the weather has been very cold aud bleak. (Jrice)

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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Elie Klingman Hurt

   News has reached Houma of the injury of Elie Klingman, son of Mrs. Elie Klingman of this city, which occurred in New Orleans on Sunday.  Mr. Klingman while riding a motorcycle collided with a truck and was thrown to the pavement.  He was taken to the Hotel Dieu, suffering severe facial abrasion and probable fracture of the skull.  It has since been learned that his condition had greatly improved and that no serious complications have resulted from the accident.

The Houma Courier, Thursday, July 23, 1936, pg. 1, transcribed and contributed by Nancy Wright

Schriever, Louisiana  A Big Fire  A fire originated last Saturday night at about 10:45, in the Schriever Hotel, and before it was extinguished the hotel, Dr. Jos. A. Pujos’s drug store and the residence and livery stable of Oscar Crosier were all demolished. Most strenuous efforts had to be exerted to keep the store of Mr. L. L. Toups and Polmer Bros. & Co’s Waubun store from being devoured by the flames. The steam engine of the Protector Fire Co. No. 2, of Thibodaux, was taken to the scene about an hour after the flame had started, but it was not possible for the engine to be of much assistance, as the fire had advanced too far.  All the buildings consumed belonged to the John T. Moore Planting Co., and their loss is estimated at $4,000, with $2,400 insurance – 2000 in the C. P. Shaver agency and $400 in the agency of Coulon, Braud and Coulon. The contents of the drug store belonged to Dr. Jos. A. Pujos, whose loss foots up $2200 with $800 insurance, all in the Coulon, Braud and Coulon insurance Agency. The fixtures and furniture of the hotel were owned by Mr. Chas. Leche, who began to operate the hotel in March. All of his furniture, fixtures and stock were lost. His loss is estimated between $2500 and $3000, with $1000 insurance in the C. P. Shaver agency.  Crosier lost all of his furniture and household effects.  He had no insurance. He managed to save his rolling stock, such as horses, buggies, etc.  He lost a couple of buggies and a calf, the latter being burned to a crisp. The origin of the fire is not known. Vigorous efforts were made to stay the progress of the fire by all persons living around Schriever. In this connection Mr. Jasmin Feitel and Mr. Nelson Himel deserve special mention as they worked like Trojans.

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

Town Destroyed by Fire  Schriever, La., Reported to Have Been Practically Wiped Out  Special to The News.

New Orleans, La., June 5 – A special from Schriever, La., a small town fifty miles from New Orleans on the Southern Pacific Railway, says that practically the entire town, with the exception of two stores, was burned today. The fire, the origin of which is not known, started this morning. Without waterworks or fire department, nothing could be done to stop the flames, and all except the two business houses, together with several residences and a few suburban residences, were destroyed.  The loss is estimated at about $15,000.

Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX 7 June 1904. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright

Flames Wipe Out Louisiana Town - New Orleans, La. June 6 – A special from Schriever, La., a small town twenty miles from New Orleans on the Southern Pacific railroad, says that the entire town, with the exception of two stores, was burned Sunday. Being without waterworks or fire department nothing could be done to stop the flames. The loss will reach several hundred thousand dollars.

The Daily Review, Decatur, IL 6 June 1904. Transcribed and Contributed by Nancy Wright