Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-21
!. Alcee Leblanc
Passes Away

the Parish Of Ncrmilion had the mis-
fortune of losing one of its foremost
citizens, when on last Saturday night,
VIZ. } Alccc Leblanc died on his planta-
Ton ten miles northeast of Abbeville.
! AlCcc Leblanc was born on Deccm-
Der 10th 1919. His father was Jean Btsc.
Leblanc, pioneer of this parish, who
'icd many years ago, after faithful
service i'll the Civil war, and whose
name is linked with the best movements
OF the earlier days of our parish.
While young, Mr.. Alcec Leblanc was
sent to school. away from home, there
being no school i'll the vicinity. There he
acquired limited common school educa-
ton. However, by diligence and
perseverance. he bet,crcd himself, and
could write both the English and French
Language with facility and correctness.
Mr.. Alcee's father was man of some
means, and upon his death, Mr.. Alcee
inherited his estate. being the only child.
Thereafter, lie devoted himself to his
plantation, living the tranquil life of the
farmer, rearing a large family and
teaching them the great Christian
principles. He was of retired dis
position, yet he felt it duty to take
part i'll civic affairs lie served as
Police Juror from his Ward, with dis
tinCtion for twelve years. and whilst If
is a very delicate position to fill, the
duties thereof so cxaCting and hard of
fulfllmcnt. he went out OF that position
recognized as one of the most useful and
honorable members the Police Jury ever
had. In 1905 he was appointed by Coy
crnor blanchard as member of the
School Board to serve an uncxpircd
term. and in that position he likewis:
displayed his good Judgment, and did
every thing he could to promote tn,
cause of education.
The Courts of this parish always rec
ognized i'll Mr.. Leblanc rs man who's,
honesty. fairness and justice could no
be questioned, and during his long life
very frequently lie was called upon t.
sit in the jury box to pass judgmcn
upon the guilt or innocence of the &c
cuscd. Many 4 time he was summoned
in the secret sanctum OF the Grand Iur
to ferret out crimes, some time as a,
humble member, but often times rs it
foreman In such positions he deal
out justice inpartially and fearlessly.
At his domestic iresile. his love 70
Il hrs pusruts, ssSectiou for his wife, 40
devotion to his children boundlcss. an
manifested character whose sterln
qualities any father, husband or so
should lie proud to emulate.
lie would always speak of his ncighbc
kindly, and in deeds and actions. rs
words. he was charitable. The fairne'
of this good man could be seen
political turmoils. Whenever there W.
a political battle. he consulted his ow
conscience. bidding 10 one to folio
him in his convictions. went fcarless
to polling both and there conscientious
deposited his ballet not for self-intere
but for the greatest good to the create
number, and for what he thought won
rebound to the welfare of his people AT
country.
In 1892 when this whole State W
oyerslmdowed by a cloud OF polite
warfare over the Louisiana State Lottcr
he joined the cohorts OF the anti-lotte
and helped to annihilate that great tru
and monopoly of gambling and II
morality.
His belief in God and teachings oft
Catholic Chuch were genuine and 81
cerc. lie never neglected his religio
duties. lie was faithful member
-. the Catholic Knights of America.
died in Peace with God, after receivi
the rites of his Church.
Mr.. Leblanc left the follow
children, viz: J. Agenor Leblanc,
81 Cabclus Leblanc. Adam Leblanc, Alp
y lie Blanc, Honore {. LeBlauc. And
Q ID. Leblanc, Mrs. Gilbert Leblanc, M
g Louis Leblanc, Mrs. Lidder Berna
y. and Mrs. Felix Lelux. and scores
y grandchildren.
70 His funeral services took place at
ar Catholic Church, where large &C
y course of people paid him their !
rcspects. Father I.aforcst oflicated, a
- Father Page delivered beautiful eulo
al al on the exemplary life of the departed