Lower coast gazette., 1909-03-06
Antoine Paul Albert.

Again the Unsuitable archer has found
a shining mark, and nlr community de-
plores the death of one Of its prrest,
noblest and most faithful sons, Antoine
Paul Albert. After a lingering illness,
fraught with the suffering which an he
roic christian fortitude alone could en-
dure, the end came peacefully last
Monday evening. His remains were ten
derby borne to rest last Wednesday
afternoon mid a large concourse of sor-
rowing friends and relatives, many Of
whom came from all parts of the parish
to pay their last sad respect. Prior to
interment, the full requiem ceremony
was performed at Our Lady Of GoodHar-
Dor Church, at Buras Rev. Father Wei
solemnly officiating and delivering a
beautifully touching euology upon the
life Of our departed friend. The pail
bearers were; Hons. Marc C%ognevich,
Frank C. Movers, Judge R. Emmett
Hingla, DR.. H l. Ballowe, Joseph Sa-
wore and Joseph Hingle.
Antoine Paul Albert was born in
this parish in the month Of June, 1853,
the son of Ernest Albert and Pauline
Bulet. He received his early education
in a private school near his home, ent-
ring the mercantile business with his
father while yet a boy. Upon the death
Of his father in 1875, he assumed con-
troll of the business in which he prosper
ed, The severe storms of 1879 and 1881
which in a single night, swept the i'm
mense rice crops then in cultivation,
proved a disastrous loss to him and he
was compelled to abandon the business.
In 1883 he was appointed superintend-
ent of the fumigation plant at the
State quarantine station, which he fill
ed with credit to himself until the year
1896. when he was elected as Clerk Of
Courtfor this parish on that memorable
Democratic ticket of that eventful Pc
Rod. He was thrice subsequently cleo
ted to this important office; the oner-
Gus duties of which he ably filled un-
til his death.
In 1877 he married Miss Pelas, and of
the happy union were born seven dau-
ghters, and M son.
Retiring in disposition , modest in de-
meanor and amiable to a degree rarely
exhibited, he won the confidence Of all
men, and the love Of those who were
brought into intimate relationship with
him. No n could contest with him su-
premacy in the affections Of his neigh
bors, or of that large circle which en-
braeed the community surrounding that
in which he lived. He strived to wrong
no one in word or deed, and if wrong
were done to him he longed to forgive
before %forgiyness was asked or deserv-
ed
It was said of an eminent Scotchman
recently deceased, as a touching proof
of the deep affection his people cherish
ed for him, that whilst others called
HIM Doctor the people who loved him
always dropped the %patronymic in sp-
eaking Of him, and to them he was al
ways one without a surname. So it was
with our departed brother. In every
household of this populous section in
which he lived, whether the lowly cab
in or luxurious home, he was always
Paul.
He was treasured in their hearts
while he lived as his memory will be
cheriehed now that he is dead,
Those who have partaken Of the hos
pitality of his home, will appreciate the
force of this terrible blow to his widow
and children. While we may not
intrude upon their sacred sor-
rows, we may hope, and trust, that
the God of all mercies will comfort them
in this, their hour Of affection. The
Gazette joins the community in extend
ing its sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily.