The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-12
James M Foster Dead.

The announcement OF the death Of Mr.
James N Foster which occurred at his
uome, in Fairfield, near this city, at 10
O'Clock last night, while not unexpected
by his friends. who had kept in close touch
with his condition, carried regret which
was expressed sincerely. The cause Of
death is attributed to the result Of an ac-
! c,dental fall from his horse about year
since when be was riding at rapid pace
70 seek shelter from threatening storm OF
wind or rain. Since that day he was less
huoyant than had been bis custom. but be
rlmalned active and apparently IntiriDg
until q. few weeks since when be was con-
nned to his bed aud gradually grew worse,
passing away like fllckering light which
I'd she'd its fuI efulgence within lts nj
riost reach. At his death Nj. Foster was
In the seventieth year OF his age. He was
born In Marion county, Alabama, and was
| the son Of Fiavel and Mary HolIingsworth
Foster, who settled on sn improved farm
near Keachie, DeSoto parish, In lSis,
where they spens their last days, in tbe
fullest sphsre OF happiness, dying In Is60
aud in 1854. respectively. Mr.. Fosters
father was leading and succssstul plant
or aud had improved several farms. He
was most wortRy gem tleman and citizen
aud . staunch member OF the Metho1isl
church.
Mr.. J. N. Foster, his son, was graduated
a. civil fnglneer At the college at DrennoD
spripgs. n.y., at winch he had Tor oIasi.
m stss,. SrS-c. Charles K Fenner, Col n
aolllngswor.h aad Hsa.H z Wells and
among the others in atte6csnce aAd
who became distingulshee In the history Of
tAeir country was one Of his teAchsrS,
Ismei g Blame. who was the leader Of
4 bis party and the Republican candidate
for the presidency defeated W o.eser
| tCieveland. Al The time OF bic fathti'.
leatA MT Foster had adopted ivll engiL'
eering ~ a profession, but he was cAllec
to manage the the estate OF hts iather
winch be accomplished with The success
which characterized his course in life.
He was married 10 Miss Nettis Long, .
lldy of culture sed literary ability, who II
beloved Oy AL. who know her, and to thi'
union were born number Of children, o
wnom Lucille. wife OF Hon Benton No
Milan. governor OF Ten -essse, Mrs
C1megys, Miss Olys Foster, non W
Foster, railroad commiss ionsr; Hon
Foster, Jr. member Of the State Leglsla
ture, and John Gray Foster, survive, ant
VINO were present when be died.
he moved to Caddo parish about the
year 1910.
Mr. Foster was man OF untiring en-
erxy. He and bis brother, Z J Foster
deceased. we're for years general partners,
aud through their practical ehdeayori
accumulated consideraDIs wealth In plant
lng Mr. Foster was also engaged iu CON
mercial pursuits. In politics he was 81
Incorporating DsmocrAt. He was th'
reeognized leader of mis- faction since u.
death OF Colonel J N HoiingswOrth
he wos Tor years member OF the Pcllc
JaIv, OF which.he was its president At b.
death, and be was also . member OF thl
stzte Arbitration Board until the Law VA
repealed. Nj Foster was never = SOLDIER
bat pursued the quiet paths OF an indus
tfious hfs.
lie was q good citizen and = Etauncl
m mber OF the Presbyterian Church. h
Vas eeyotec to ais nome, and mis- family
TO wAom earnest synpathy Is tendsred Il
their great affection