The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-03-02
MAYOR RRIANT oiEs

immortal life Mr. BHant had been In
falling health for many months but
even those Of his oWu family did not
realize how graH was the bond that
held htm 70 life Within the past week
the eud vas seen approaching and
on "Wednesday he became unconscious
and remained 80 until the end
The funeral took place Thursday
evening at five O'Clock and was dis.
ttHguished by large 0utpouring Of
the people OF the tao towns and front
the country. Every manifestation 81
! respect that could be- made him as
man and Us mayor VAS IN evidence
The stores Of both towns we're closed
during the funeral hours. and more
than enc bell was tolied ia solemn
salute 10 the silent procession. as il
passed from the home where be had
| lived 20 many years 10 the church and
cemetery. Along thn route. every house
showed signs OF respect and crowds
OF freshly dressed colnTpd people stood
at respectful attention These followed
later to the church After the solemn
services Of the church. the procession
10 the grave was headed hy the rector
and vestry. the beroayed famlly aud a
large representation af his brothers Of
Felciana Lodge The mayor and alder
men Of Bayou Sara were present bH'
did not take . formal part in the pro
cesHiou After the solemn and touch.
ing service Of the church vas con
cluded. Frliciana Lodge, + 4 4 N
performed their rites. the service being
| beautifully read hy Il 4 Neis. Nor
shIpful Master. More than one Of
these men, his brothers, gave the dead
also the tribute of a tear Upon con
| cinslon Of the Masonic ritual for the
dead. Dr O D Brooks read the L e. Y.
service. as 8 fitting finale to a life
which Ia early manhood had been
dedicated to that Lost Cause which
had ever held a place ia the inner
shrine Of his heart. while no way
affecting his subsequent loyalty 10 lh"
stars and stripes The old battle flag
! be- loved So we'll. VAS laid upon his
coffin. and The red and white 81 ihr
Conrederacy were shown in The flowers
and ribbons that las beside the aaE
Thus closes a long and useful life
lite vas bort IN Woumpka. Alabama.
Apgl I. 1872. aud vas aged = years.
10 months aud "a days.
Mr. Brlant served throughout the
war as private ia Hays Brigade. Eth
| LA Infantry. and this company saw
some Of the hardest service Ia the var,
being la many OF the big battles. Ma.
naasas. Gold liarbor etc He vas Ia
the valley Campaign under StoneRalI
Jackson II Is said that during the four
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