WEBSTER PARISH DEATHS

MINDEN
Times Picayune Mar. 17, 1918
Minden, La., March 16. – Mrs. W. W. Wright died at the Schumpert Sanitarium Saturday morning at 4 o’clock. The body was brought to Minden Saturday night and the funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the residence. Mrs. Wright was a native of Illinois, but has lived here for the past 18 years. She has been one of the leaders in the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, one son, W. L. Wright; two daughters, Miss Maud Wright of Minden, and Mrs. A. R. Kimbrell of Hot Springs, Ark., and three grandchildren.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
Times Picayune Oct. 8, 1916
SPURLIN – W. B. Spurlin, a well known citizen of the cotton valley section, near Minden, La., died Thursday.submitted by Marla Zwakman

Times Picayune Mar. 23, 1918
Minden, La., March 22. – The body of Thomas Crichton, Sr., who died in New Orleans Wednesday night, arrived in Minden Friday. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Internment will be made in the Minden Cemetery.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
Times Picayune Sept. 29, 1916
Minden, La., Sept. 28. – Mrs. Thomas A. Glass, wife of one of Minden’s leading merchants, died early Thursday morning at Stafford Springs, Miss. The body will be brought here Friday for internment.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
Times Picayune Nov. 17, 1907
Shreveport, La., Nov. 16. – Milo B. Parker, aged 61, an ex-Confederate veteran, and for years a merchant of Shreveport, died this morning as the result of a stroke of paralysis last Sunday. His remains were sent to Minden, his old home, for burial.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
Times Picayune Jan. 7, 1913
MINDEN, LA., Jan. 6. – Isaiah Blume, a prominent and well known citizen of Minden, died and was buried yesterday. The services were conducted by the local lodge, No. 51, F. and A. M.,  of which he was long a member. He was born in South Carolina, but was taken to Blenville Parish when he was 3 years of age. He resided continually in the lower part of that parish until he came to Minden about seven years ago. He was 65 years of age. He leaves ten children, five boys and five girls. He lost two, one of them being at the time one of the most promising physician of Blenville Parish. His widow also survives him. Dr. Neil Blume, of Castor; Dr. Claude Blume, of Rosemont; Dr. Ernest Blume, of Quitman; Dr. Ira Blume, of Blenville, a dentist, and Conway Blume, a boy in Floida, were unable to reach here in time for the funeral.
 
The five daughters are Mrs. P. A. Guynn, of Forest City, Ark.; Mrs. Mack Tooke, of Ringgold; Mrs. M. P. Talton, Mrs. W. H. Young, and Miss Ruth Blume, all of Minden. He was a member of the Baptist Church and devout in worship.
 
Times Picayune Oct. 16, 1888submitted by Marla Zwakman

Sunday night towards midnight, at the residence of his brother, in Minden, La., Mr. John Chaffe, a well known merchant of this city, breathed his last.
Mr. Chaffe had been sick just three weeks, and although his death was hourly expected for a number of days, he rallied to such a degree on Friday last that his family felt confident that he would recover. This hope, however, proved delusive.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
John Chaffe was a native of Devonshire, England, and was born on April 30, 1815, hence was 73 years old at the time of his death. He came to this country in 1836, landing in New York in June of that year. He went to work shortly after his arrival on a farm in New Jersey, but subsequently took charge of a business house in Morristown, where he remained several years.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
The gentleman whose business Mr. Chaffe managed in Morristown had large business interests in New Orleans, and from him the young man heard enough of the Crescent city to induce him to locate there. He consequently came to New Orleans and went to work in the grocery house of Van Rensalaer & Co. By energy and thrift he soon amassed sufficient means to start in business on his own account in the town of Minden, La. Here, in 1844, Mr. Chaffe married Miss Hamilton, daughter of Colonel William Hamilton of Macon, Ga. At Minden Mr. Chaffe’s business prospered and at the breaking out of the war he was possessed of considerable property. Mr. Chaffe was too old to do active service in the field for the confederacy, but he served as a funding agent for the confederate government with fidelity and ability.
 
After the war Mr. Chaffe located in New Orleans, and his house has been for years one of the leaders in the cotton trade of this city. Although a merchant, Mr. Chaffe was also an extensive cotton planter, and besides owned several large sugar estates, hence was identified with all the leading industries of Louisiana. He was noted for his sterling integrity, and was universally popular in business circles.
Mr. Chaffe was a member of the state constitutional convention of 1870, was a prominent member of the Cotton Exchange, and has been connected with a number of social organizations. He leaves six sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. His remains have been brought to this city, and his funeral will take place from Trinity church this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
 Times Picayune Aug. 16, 1897
Minden, La., Aug. 15. – Theo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McIntyre, died this afternoon after a short illness. She was nearly 12 years of age, a very intelligent and lovely child. She was a niece of Mr. R. T. Craig and Mrs. Belle Perkins, of New Orleans.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 
Times Picayune Nov. 21, 1913
MINDEN, LA., Nov. 20. – The remains of John I. Teer, of Coushatta, late member of the Constitutional Convention, who died suddenly in Baton Rouge Tuesday, reached here today at noon and were interred in the City Cemetery. Several relatives and friends from Coushatta accompanied the body, likewise a delegation from the Constitutional Convention, composed of Judge W. M. Wallace, of Winnfield; N. M. Keiser, of La Salle, and J. J. Lewis, of Jackson, besides Mrs. Teer and the father and brother of the deceased, others from Coushatta including Thos. W. Nettles, Sheriff Elliott, Paxton Stephens and Dr, Moss, of Caspiana. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. A. Westbrook, Baptist minister.submitted by Marla Zwakman

Times Picayune Jan. 21, 1914

MINDEN, LA., Jan. 20. – Alexander Stephens Harrell, a resident of Minden for the last thirty-two years, died last night at his home here after an illness of several months, and was buried in City Cemetery this afternoon. He was a native of Georgia, 55 years of age. He was formerly city marshal of Minden. He is survived by his widow and one brother, Dr. S. J. Harrell, of San Angelo, Tex.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Mar. 22, 1918

CRICHTON – On Wednesday, March 20, 1918, Thomas Crichton, a native of Georgia.

Remains were shipped from the parlors of Tharp-Sontheiuner-Tharp, Inc., Toledano and Carandelet streets, to Minden, La., for internment.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Jan. 12, 1910

Minden, La., Jan. 11. – The death of James Harmon Geren occurred this morning at 9:30 o’clock, at the residence of his mother. He had been in declining health for several years, and his family and friends were aware of his critical condition, but when the news of his death was announced there was universal sorrow throughout the town. He was born and reared in Minden, and was one of its most prominent and best-loved citizens. Two years ago he made a race for mayor and was defeated by a narrow margin. He was in the thirty-eighth year of his age. He is survived by a mother and two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Hill, of Gloster, Miss., and Mrs. C. S. Wasson, of this place. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and of the order of Knights of Pythias, by which order he will be buried. Internment will be in City Cemetery tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. A. L. Johnston, Baptist minister.submitted by Marla Zwakman

Times Picayune Jan. 16, 1912

Minden, La., Jan. 16. – The remains of Mrs. Amanda J. Carter, who died at her home in Gibsland yesterday, were conveyed here this morning and late this afternoon were interred in the City Cemetery, the lateness of the hour being on account of awaiting the arrival of one of her daughters from her home in Texas. The deceased was 70 years of age and the widow of the late John J. Carter, a prominent citizen, who was internal revenue collector during President Cleveland’s second administration, and whose death occurred in New Orleans five years ago. She is survived by five children, four daughters, all married, and one son, Henry M. Carter, who is in the employ of the Internal Revenue Department of the government. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Spann, widow of the late S. D. Spann, and Mrs. J. T. Watkins, wife of Judge Watkins, member of Congress from the Fourth Louisiana District. Mrs. Carter was a daughter of Drury Murrell, one of the pioneer settlers of north Louisiana and a wealthy and influential man. She was a native of Minden and a member of the Baptist Church. submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Feb. 20, 1906

Minden, La., Feb. 19. – The remains of Colonel C. H. Ardis, formerly a resident of this place, but for many years past a prominent and worthy citizen of Shreveport, were laid to rest in the Minden Cemetery at 4 o’clock this afternoon. A special train bearing a large party of relatives and friends of the deceased arrived here at 3:30 p.m. from Shreveport. A large concourse of people had gathered at the station to meet the special and immediately after its arrival the procession was formed and marched to the nearby cemetery. The ceremonies at the grave were simple, consisting of a prayer by Rev. A. L. Johnson, of this place, followed by a few fitly chosen words from Dr. W. S. Penick, of Shreveport.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Aug. 25, 1905

Minden, La., Aug. 24. – Miss Bertie McDonald, daughter of Ex-Judge C. E. McDonald, died after a lingering illness.submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Mar. 29, 1911

Minden, La., March 28. – Mrs. Ruth Reams Sandlin, wife of Judge John N. Sandlin, died at the family home here this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the age of 33 years. She was born in Minden, and spent all the years of her life here. She was universally respected by the people of the community and esteemed wherever known. The many expressions and evidences of anxiety during her last few days of illness showed the esteem in which she was held. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a leader of a choir and active in all church, charitable and civic improvement work. Nearly twelve years ago she married John N. Sandlin, now judge of the this judicial district. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Westley J. Reams, prominent people here, living. She has, besides her father and mother, a husband and two children, John N. Jr., aged 11 years, and baby Ruth, 10 days, and brother, Earnest Reams, of Shreveport. Internment will be in the City Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. submitted by Marla Zwakman

 Times Picayune Oct. 3, 1913

MINDEN, LA., Oct. 2. – Mrs. Ellie Miles Fort, wife of Connell Fort, died suddenly this afternoon, aged 41 years. She had been in excellent health and had eaten a hearty meal at the noon hour, to be stricken a few minutes later. She was a daughter of the late John L. Miles and niece of Captain J. J. Cashill, of this place. She is survived by her husband, six children, a brother, a sister and stepmother. Internment will be in the City Cemetery tomorrow.submitted by Marla Zwakman

Times Picayune June 11, 1908

Minden, La., June 10. – Miss Tinie Clement, daughter of J. B. Clement, a leading citizen of Dorcheat, died at the home of her parents yesterday, after a protracted illness. Internment was in Whitehall Cemetery. She was a cousin of the present Assessor and Sheriff- elect Pat Clement.submitted by Marla Zwakman

Times Picayune Apr. 6, 1909

Minden, La., April 5. – Samuel J. Webb died here suddenly last night from a stroke of paralysis of the brain, aged 46 years. He was visiting in the home of Connell Fort, and about 10 o’clock complained of feeling badly. He was unconscious a few minutes later, death resulting in about thirty minutes. He was removed to the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Luther Longio, from which residence the funeral was held this afternoon, internment being in the City Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. E. K. Means, Pastor of the Methodist Church. Mr. Webb was the inventor of the cotton compress that bears his name, and was President of the Webb Compress Company. At the time of his death he was working on a plan to harness the wild wells in the Caddo oil fields. He possessed considerable means, being one of the wealthiest men in Minden. He leaves two sisters and one brother. He was unmarried.