The Natchitoches enterprise., 1916-11-23
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Resolutions Of Respect.


chitoches. Louisiana; Honorable D. G.
Scarborough Judge pro tenn presiding.
We, your committee appointed to
draft suitable resolutions commemora-
tive of the life and service of Honor
able M. Cunningham, a member OF
this bar, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report.
ResoIved-That in the death of Mr. !
Cunningham this bar and the state has
sustained the loss of an able jurist an
upright man, and splendid citizen.
Resolved-It is fitting that we should
refer to the accomplishments of this
man, and to pay tribute to his worth
and value as a soldier, lawyer, official
and citizen.
Milton Joseph Cunningham was born
in DeSoto Parish March 10, 1912. He
received his early education at Homer,
Louisiana, and moving to this Parish
when scarcely Is years old, he laugh.
school at Cloutierville in this parish for
two years.
In 1861 he enlisted in the second
Louisiana Regiment of Infantry and
served four years, he fought under
StonewaIl Jackson and LOngstreet on
the battle fields of Virginia, and sur
rendered with Lee at Appomatox,
Returning to Natchitoches after the
ar, he was admitted to the bar in 1886
and for thirty years actively practiced
his profession as one of the leading
members Of this bar.
He was appointed District Attorney
for the Seventeenth judicial District.
comprising the Parishes of Natchi-
toches, DeSoto, Red River and Sabine,
serving for short time. until depriv-
ed of his commission by the Kellogg
government.
In 1873 he was elected as represen-
tative from this parish to the General
Assembly of the State, and was elected
and served with distinction as mem
!, Der of the constitutional Convention In
1879.
Under the Constitution, he was elect
ed to the State Senate from this Dis
trict, serving four years. In 1884 ne
was elected Attorney General OF the
State again elected in 1892 und 1896,
serving until 1900.
After his third term as Attorney
General he remained in New Orleans
practicing law and wac appointed by
Governor Heard as Attorney for the
Public Administration of that City,
Serving until 1904.
Governor Pleasant, the recently
elected Governor, appointed him Public
Administrator. but i'll health culminat'
ing in his demise, has deprived the
state of his valuable services in thai
capacity.
Resolved That in every capacity he
served, Mr. Cunningham demonstrated
those SPLENDID qualities of courage,
honesty, integrity and ability, that
make his name stand out in prominence
Resoled-That as soldier, his com
rades speak today of his gallantry and
his bravery.
AS an official, his record stands as
monument to his ability, his courage
his integrity and his honesty.
Resolved That as leader in those
troublous times following the war,
when the struggle for white supremacy
was critical, he was wise, courageous
and successful.
Resolved That as citizen in every
walk OF life, he stood for what was
right.
Resolved in the fullness OF
years, he laid down the burdens OF life
and rests, cherished, admired and loved.
KesoIved-That 10 mis- family We ex-
tend our healCnteIt sympathy, and IN
TINS, their nour OF grief, they nave sthe
consonng knowledge that the husband
and 1atner mas LETT to them a priceless
heritage IN an upright and honorable
life.
Kesolved-That these resolutions OF
respect and memory to the eminent
DEAD, be spread on the minutes OF this
court. That the newspapers be re-
quested to PUBLISH them, and that the
Clerk OF this court send copy TO the
family OF our deceased friend and col
Iegue,