The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-08-21
Died.

' ClKE, :, Donaldsonville. La. on ~,
angast y, 1856, at 42O O'Clock A. NJ. sday,
Simon GRE, aged 30 years and moI.ths AoaaE
it can be truly said that. the death of t.;s
most est1mable young man east a gloom cy.,
the entire community, for there were few res.
1dents OF our town or parish more eenerall,
known or respected by the people among whom
all his useful and upright life had been spent.
Born at the residence of his parents in 1856,
In the settlement just below Donaldsonville
commonly known as Faubourg La Pipe, and ed
ucated in local schools. at the age Of IL He en-
tered the store of Mr.. Bernard Lemann as a
| clerk, and remained in that house-now con-
| Quoted by the firm of Bernard Lemann & Bro
until the time of his death, period of sixteen
years, rising to the position of head salesman
In the grocery department of the large estab-
hshment and winning the confidence and regard
OF his employers and associates in the fullest
degree.
ABOUT nine years ago he married Miss Jane
| d1ngry. one of Widow Andrew Gingrys charm
| ing daughters, and now leaves a young widow
| and three children bereaved by the loss of
husband and father whose affection and indul-
gence made him the central figure of home
circle OF rare happiness and contentment. The
children are two girls. aged respectively and
III years, and boy offs. A year or two ago the
deceased purchased the Diez house and lot at
the corner of Chetimaches and Claiborne
streets. transforming the old building into the
neat cottage that now shelters his grief-stricken
family.
MIR. Gre has been member and Treasurer of
Donaldsonvllie Independent Brass Band since
its organization eleven years ago. and such was
the confidence of his fellows in his integrity
that he was never permitted to exhibit a vouch-
or for his receipts or expenditures, aggregating
several Thousand dollars. He was also a valued
member Of Phoenix Steam Fire Company. and
both these associations attended the funeral in
full force to pay the last sad honors to their
lamented comrade and friend.
The remains were entombed in the Catholic
cemetery Tuesday evening IN the presence of
one OF the largest concOurses Of people such an
occasion has ever called together in this COM
munity. Nearly all the stores and other places
OF business in DOnaldsonville were closed dur
ing the funeral, and all classes of the popula-
ton turned out to attest their esteem for the
deceased and their sympathy with his afflicted
family. The impressive ceremonies at the
church and tomb were conducted by Father ST. |
mon. !
The cause of Mr.. CireA death is stated by his |
attending physician t., have been typhoid fever, |
which proved fatal about fortnight after the !
patient was first attacked.
Cut down iii the very flower of his manhood |
George Gre has passed away from earth deeply |
nourned, respected and beloved by all who |
knew him. That he will reap beyond the grave |
the best rewards afforded by future existence |
IS an assurance which should bring some meas |
ure Of consolation to the dear ones left behind |
to bewail his untimely loss.
RAMIREZ.-At his residence, in Donaldson
Vile, par Oh OF Ascension, on Saturday the 18th
day of August, 1856, Ernest Hamirez aged IS |
years, ~ months aud days.
The deceased was native and resident of |
Donaldsonyille. For about five months he had |
suffered from that most fatal Of all diseases.
but with fortitude he had borne
up against the stealthy approach of death. Meth
er losing courage nor allowing tho recollection
OF his duties as a christian and the father of a
family to escape him. Only taking to his bed
two days before his death, he remained con-
sclous until the very last moments employed in
bidding adieu to his wife and little children, in
whose hearts his demise leaves void never to
pc nljed. The remains we're followed to their |
last resting place by many friends and relatives
of Donaldson in citizens dress. |
The funeral services were performed by the
Rev. Father Dubernard of the Catholic Church
OF Ascension. |