The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-05-29
That Grim Reaper Again.

Benton nlOurns the loss Of one Of its
prominent and most useful residents.
Mr.. Robert Tidwell StinSon. second son
Of Mr.. L. w. w. Stinson. was killed
this afternoon on the Stinson place by
a holt OF lightning.
Az reported. Mr.. Stinson was to-day
about his usual duties ut the Bank of
Benton. After closing the bank. he
proceeded home. as usual. and about
3.W O'Clock left for the Stinson plan
tatiOn. where he and all his brothers
have crops. While out looking over his
crop and the field work under way he
was accompanied by his younger
brother. Mr.. Dewey Stinson, both rid
ing horseback. About four o'clock
shower and electrical storm came UP
and they sought shelter under a tree.
During the storm the tree was struck
by bolt Of lightning. Mr.. Dewey
StinsOn. who was still on his horse Mt
the time, reports that both animals ran
to one side immediately following the
shock. but that he was not thrown
from his saddle. He was considerably
shocked and, for moment or so. some
what dazed. His brother had been sit
ting down, leaning against the tree.
He ut once returned to the scene. and
finding his brother lying ON the ground,
face down, he shook him and turned
him over. The unfortunate man gave
two short breaths. a gas, and his
death followed.
The death OF Mr.. Sti:isol III keenly
regretted here In Benton, and wher-
ever he was known. AS above stated,
he was a useful, Industrious and gem
orally desirable citizen. and seemed to
be marked for greater achievement In
life. Some years ago he was given the
post Of Cashier In the Bank Of Benton,
and later was selected by the Police
Jury as Parish Treasurer. Both places
he filled with honor to himself and the
satisfaction Of all. Some months ago
he resigned as Cashier at the bank,
and soon followed his selection as
President OF that institution. At the
time Of his death he was again Cash
Ter at the bank, but only serving in
TUT C1luC1ty temporarily.
Familiar with and helpful in the
business transactions of so many. Mr..
StinsOn will be greatly missed in our
town and community. And not alone
| for such reasons. He was man Of ex-
emplary habits - honorable, upright,
friendly. neighborly, and at all times
under good rel,ute. He was man
who could easily make friends, and
numbered them by the score = and in
his home life there was no discordant
note to mar the happiness Of all with
In that circle. Truly his friends, the
members Of his little family and the
ether relatives mourn the passing of a
i good man. SagaciOus in commercial
pursuits. but kindly. charitable and ut
all times of gentlemanly department,
no claim we here advance can be con-
trOverted.
About ten years ago Mr.. Stinson
was united In marriage to Miss Mamie
Edwards, eldest daughter of Mr.. j. +.
Edwards. As result Of this union
there are two children = Robert, about
eight years of age, and Ford, aged four
years. Aside from the widow, the two
little boys and his father. all above
mentioned, the deceased is survived by
four brothers and two sisters. who are
Mr.. w. q. StinsOn, Mrs. w. w. Carter
Mr.. +. w. StinsOn, Mr.. W. A. Stinson
Mr.. ID. HI. StinsOn and Mrs. Il. \
Kelly. jr.: also, Il half brother, Master
William Emmett StinsOn.
The funeral service will he held al
two o'clock tomorrow afternoon, a
. the home Of the deceased. In this place
and will be conducted by Rev. J. NJ
Brown. Of Belcher. friend Of th'
family Of long standing. The inter
nnent will he in u Shreveport cemetery
but which one was not known at th'
hour this Is written.
We join many friends in offerin,
coincidence to the grieyed ones. Fate
to mortal vision. often deals IA crue
: stroke. Here IL recorded what we loo
upon AZ an untinely death. In God
n own sphere all must be different -
4 different. His voice is stilled, til
e bloom Of youth and vigor has depart
ed, his brow il cold in death -bu
only
"A death-like sleep.
4 gentle waiting to immortal life.