The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29

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Beautiful Tribute to the Memory Of Edward
L. Newsham.
From the St. Francisville True
Democrat Of Saturday last we copy
the following beautiful and Well-de-
served tribute TO the memory and
character OF the late Edward L. New
sham, whose sad death at the Hotel
Dieu, New Orleans, on the 10th instant,
was briefly recorded in The Chief Of
the 22nd. Mr.. NeWsham was born In
DonaldsonvilIe his parents were WE'LL
known residents of this town many
years ago, and his bereaved wife was
also born here, hence more than pass
ing interest Is felt by many OF our
people In the subject OF the estimable
young mans distinguished career and
untimely demise. The True-Democrat
said:
stMr. Newsham had been suffering
considerably for some time from an
ailment, which was not however con-
sidered serious. He went TO New Or
leans Tuesday for further treatment,
and on Wednesday an operation was
performed. It was expected to per-
form q second one the next day, but he
grew 50 much weaker that it was rec
ognized BY his physicians that it was
not possible TO undertake it.
seThis turn was SO unexpected that
like thunder out OF clear sky, came
the news here Thursday afternoon
that there was no hope for him and
that he was sinking FAST.
by 1890 o'clock the end had come.
He was dead. Here, where We are all
like one family in time OF trouble, the
news was simply crushing to every
one, particularly as he was one Of the
most prominent and popular men in
the town. From lip to lip the dread
words passed: "Mr. Ned as everyone
called him is dying, = ssMr. Ned is
dead.'' The town and parish reel as
from blow.
His parents removed to this place
when he was six weeks old, hence he
is almost native. His whole life has
been spent here and its story is as
clear as an open book. The only son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.. 2. NeWsham, his
disposition was not spoiled BY the in
diligence and attention which natu-
rally fell to his lot. He was educated
at Cape Girardeau, Mo. HegreW upWith
good, Well-tr aimed mind, settled
principles, full OF business energy and
enterprise, and early took his place as
leader In affairs. At the age of
twenty-one he purch ased the mercantile
business Of his grandmother, Mrs. E.
Weber, which he enlarged In scope and
resources till it has become one Of the
largest in the parish. In addition TO
this he had many planting and real
estate interests. He was prominent in
all business enterprises, and in the
newly organized Peoples Bank he
was vice president.
HE served several terms IS mayor OF
St. Francisville, which position he
held at the time OF his death. AS a
mayor he was impartial and fearless
in the administr alton OF justice, and
was watehfnl Of everything that could
benefit his town.
Tin word, nothing that pertained to
the social or business life of the town
but felt the influence OF his sunny
presence or his keen Commercial
acumen. The town indeed has had a
blow,
married il 1893 to his cousin, Miss
Lena Weber, OF Donaldsonville, his
home life was happy and contented.
Indeed, one might search long to find
q more attractive little family than
his-a devoted wife, three staunch,
manly young sons and winsome little
daughter.
ssWhen his fellow citizens, his neigh
bors and friends felt his death SO
keenly, could mere words gauge the
sorrow in his home, Of those fond
adoring parents, wife and children?
No. Only sympathy can reach out
and clasp their hands in the dark, and
let heart tell heart how each is wrung.
II sympathy be any consolation, if the
knowledge that he was greatly loved
and universally respeetedabe a COM
fort, if the fact that his life though
short was well-spent, and that he had
nobly responded TO its duties be
solace, then they have such consola-
ton in abundance. Edward T.. New
sham will be missed, and the multitude
Of friends who will stand by his grave
today TO see all that is mortal Of him
laid away will not turn from that
grave in willing forgetfulness Of him,