St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-02-06
Felix Bfdud, After Life OF Usefulness,
Answers Final Summons.

Felix Bfdud, After Life OF Usefulness,
Answers Final Summons.
The death at 1890 O'Clock
Tuesday forenoon of Felix
Braud, one of Ascension's oldest
and best known citizens, cast a
spell of sadness over this COM
munity, where he was univer-
sally known and esteemed.
When the venerable gentleman
retired Monday night he was ap-
parently in good health, and the
following morning he arose as
usual and commenced to dress.
After serving him with his Gus
tomary cup Of coffee, his wife
stepped out of the room for a
few minutes to return the tray
to the kitchen, and upon her re-
turn she found her husband ly-
ing upon the floor in a state of
collapse. He had suffered an
acute attack of paralysis. to
which he succumbed an hour and
a half later, after having pre-
yiously gained consciousness and
recognized the loved ones who
gathered about his bedside, and
been fortified with the final sac
raments and religious consola-
ton of the Catholic church, Of
denomination he was a
jealous and faithful adherent.
A native of Ascension parish,
aged seventy-six years, Mr..
resided all his life in the
la Pipe suburb of this
of which neighborhood he
was one of the most prominent
and best beloved citizens. He
enlisted in the Confederate army
at the outbreak of the civil war,
and earned distinction upon
many a sanguinary battlefield as
4 soldier of intrepid bravery and
courage. For more
han a quarter of a century he
vas in the employ Of the firm of
3. Lemann & Brother at their
store in this city, relinquishing
hat position some three or four
ears ago on account of advanc-
ng age. During his younger
lays he took a prominent part in
he public affairs of the parish,
md at all times he manifested
keen interest in happenings
bout him, his sound judgment,
ong experience and mature wis
rendering him exceptionally
veil qualified to give valuable
ounsel and advice, while his
humor and ready wit con-
ributed greatly towards bright
ming the lives of all with whom
e came in contact. There was
quiet charm, a simplicity and a
'entleness in Mr.. Braud that
rought him the friendship and
eviction of all classes and condi-
ions of people who knew him.
e held a full share of love and
Election from those close to him
nd the warm friendship and
Ugh regard of his friends and
and when the final
lmmons came to him as it must
levitably come to all, it was his
roud privilege to be able to bid
to the world without a
ualm Of conscience or remor of
oprehension, and enter the por-
lis OF that mysterious realm be-
md the tomb clear-eyed and un-
The funeral Wednesday after
Don at 4 o'clock was held from
le family residence, interment
ling made in the veterans /
NIB in the Catholic cemetery
ter impressive services at
scension church. The large
'ncourse of sorrowing relatives |
I'd sympathizing friends who
the remains to their last
sting place bore eloquent testi-
ony TO the esteem in which the !
ceased was held, and consti-
ted a fitting tribute of respect
the memory of an upright cit I
N, gallant soldier, faithful 4
end, and devoted husband and :
Their. :
A tender, loving wife, who for )
.rly half a century has stood ]
his side through veal and =
re. is left to- mourn the loss of
T loyal helpmate, together with
zen children, who are: Paul
assistant cashier Of the
nix of Ascension; Sam, of
you Sara; Nicholas, of Sal
ur, La, Bertrand, Of Tela.
nduras; Mrs. Kemp C. Smith,
Bayou Sara; Mrs. P. J. Braud,
Los Angeles, California, and
$. Allen T. Sandoz, of Ope-
sas. The entire community,
well as a wide circle of friends
eWhere, unite in extending
urance of sincere sympathy
he bereaved family. Donald
vile Chief.