The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-05-14
LAID TO REST.
SIertal Remains of Michael Tobias Inferred
in Jewish Cemetery Afrer Impressive
Services Funeral Largely
Attended

Services-Funeral Largely
, Attended.
The funeral of Michael Tobias was he'll
| from the late residence of the deceased il
IberviIle street at II o'clock last SUNDAY
forenoon. and the size and character O
the concourse which accompanied the re
mains to their last resting place in The
: Jewish cemetery gave evidence of The
lamented merchants standing as a citi
zen and the widespread sorrow CccasioneC
by his untimely and tragic demise Bikul
Cholim Synagogue, where the services were
held, was inadequate in size to accommo-
date the multitude that had assembled to
pay the last sad tribute to the memory OF
the distinguished citizen. Rabbi Noise
Bergman, of the Gates of Prayer Congre-
tati0n of New Orleans, conducted the i'm
preSsiye services of the Jewish religion,
after which the beautiful funeral cere-
monies of the Masonic order were carried
out under the auspices of Ascension Lodge
| No. 25t Grand Master Johns. Thibaut, of
| this city, and Grand Junior Warden E.
Sunoery, of Napoleonvilie, officiated as
worshipful master and chaplain, respect
lively. and were assisted by a repre-
sentative delegation of members of the
lodge, The pall-bearers were Victor Maurin,
J. E. Blum, r. Singer, Jacob Blum, Lep.
Well, r. Henderson, Solomon Klotz and
Henry L. Well
The funeral c0rte9e comprised delega-
tons from the local lodges of Elks, Wood
men and B'nai Birth, members of the po-
lice jury and Donaldsonville Progressive
Union, REPRESENTATIVES in full uniform of
the Phoenix, Hook and Ladder, Volunteer,
FiCilant and Protective fire companies,
and an immense throng of relatives,
friends and acquaintance. The assem-
blage was one of the largest and most i'm
posing ever seen in Donalds3nville, includ-
ing citizens from every walk of life and
in every degree of circumstance Rela-
tives and friends of the deceased came
from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Plaque
mine, Napoleonville, Paincourtville White
castle and other sections of the state to
participate in the obsequies.
The casket was covered with fragrant
flowers, among the many beautiful offer
ings being handsome designs from the
Masonic and Elk lodges and the police
jury.
If no other medium of expression were
available, the size of the cortege which
followed the mortal remains of Michael |
Tobias to their final resting place and the
genuine sorrow displayed by everybody
present on the sad occasion would be
more than sufficient testimony of the de-
gree of esteem and respect in which MI. I
Tobias was held by his fellow-citizens of
this community and the sincerity of the
grief created by his untimeIy demise.
Gonzales High School to Finish the Session.
Gonzales, La, May IL. 1910
A meeting of the patrons of the Con
zaleS high school was held on Sunday,
May 8, having been called by Principal
Caldwell in order to discuss the situation
arising from the appearance of smallpox
in the homes of several of the patrons of I
the school, and to determine whether or
not the institution should continue in ses-
sioP. A large number of patrons were
present, and it was unanimously agreed
that the school be continued for the re-
naming three weeks of the term, and that
precautions be taken by all to guard
against the spread of the disease. 1t was
also agreed that Prof Caldwell should dis
continue his preparations for the COM
mencement exercises, which for the above
reason will not be held this year.
Other matters Of Importance were con-
among them being whether the
present efficient and popular corps of
TEACHERS would be retained for the COM
ing year. The will of the People was de-
clared IN unmistahable terms and without I
a dissenting voice it was agreed to ask {
the school board to assign each and every t
one OF the present teachers to the Con- 6
zaies school neXE session. Better salts
faction was nevei given by a faculty of '
teachers in a public school, and no com a
nunity could show its good will and APP a
probation more than was evidenced at a
ne meeting of the patrons of the Con- f
tales high schooilast Sunday.
A report of the finances of the school v
vas read by Prof. Caldwell, showing n
everything to be in satisfactory condition.
A PATRON. a
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