New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-02-14
LAURENT RoLLANT TILLY.
Popular Superintendent of Educa-
ton Succumbs to Combination
of Influenza and Pneumonia.
Public Universally Mourns.

| AACNI q 1OhS UdGltS dSdIISG OQUS,
Hon. Laurent R. lilly, Parish
Superintendent Of Public Educa-
ton, one of the most influential
citizens Of this Parish, breathed his
last at his home in this City on
| Wednesday, February 18th at
2:15 O'Clock P. M. For several
days after he was stricken to his
bed his death had been regarded
as matter Of hours only, when
he began to steadily sink and
failed to respond to the desperate
efforts of his family physicians to
pull him through the ordeal back
to life again.
Deceased was born August 1st,
1888 at st. Martinsville, being
/ son Of the late DR.. L. E. lilly. a
aative of France. His mother was
Miss Louise Delahoussaye Of st.
Martin parish. After receiving
his diploma from the High School
at his home town, he then took a
course at the State University at
Baton Rouge and was admitted to
the bar on the 18th of December,
1911. While at t. S. u. he Was
chosen as Captain of Company D
and had charge of the company
until he left the University. Fin
lshing his course there, he was
made assistant principal of the
Baton Rouge High School, sert-
ing for one session. He then &C.
cepted the position as principal Of
the High School at Thibodaux
and from there located at Jeano-
rette and had charge Of the schools
for six consecutive years. Later
on he removed to New Iberia and
served as Deputy Clerk Of Court |
and Court stenographer after
which he formed a co-partnership
with Mr.. F. E. Delahoussaye in the |
practice of his chosen profession
On December the 10Th upon the
death of his predecessor, Supt.
Louis A. Valet, the School Board
then elected him Parish Super
intendent of Education, which po-
sition he filed with honor until
his demise The movement for
the erection of a Central High
School was given great impetus
through his efforts as attested by
the overwhelming decision Of orr
citizens to give a unanimous vote
on the dav of tie election.
. There was not movement
started in this community but
what Mr.. lilly did not give UNI
complainingly his assistance and
encouragement. He was a beloved /
member of the Knights Of Column
bus organization of this City and 4
served as lecturer. An ardent
member of the Bishop Dubourg
General Assembly since it's organ
ization in this Parish, and men,-
Der of the Woodmen of the World |
Lodge of Jeanerette.
Those who mourn him are his
devoted wife, nee Emily Greig,
four young children, four broth
ers, DIR. w. P. and DR.. Henry L.
Tilly and Messrs. Linax and
Emile lilly of New Orleans. HIS
sisters are Mrs. Achille Toulier,
Mrs. Eddie Hale and Miss Yo-
lande lilly.
The funeral was conducted !
from st. Peters Catholic chureh4
in this CITY on Thursday afternoonI
at four o'clock. Despite the very
weather several hun
dred of our best citizens attended
the funeral obsequies. showing the
great esteem in which he was
held in this community. The ac-
tive pail bearers were members
Of his family. Among the hon
Drary pail bearers were Mr.. Walter
J. Burke, FL. R. Minvielle, member
of the School Board L. G.. Porter,
assistant Superintendent of Edit
cation DIR. E. S. Fulton, w. 0. w. i
G.. O. Mouton, Lafayette, State /
Of the knights OF
Columbus and Florien Gaienie, ex-
Mayor of Jeanerette. The public
generally mourn his loss, individ-
ually and as community, and the !
sincere sympathy of all is extended
to the bereaved widow and chis-
dren.
Piles Cured In 6 to IA Days