The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 4, Column 2
DEATH OF HON. D.M. SHOLARS.
At the home of his son, Allan Sholars, Esq., in the city of Monroe, Dennis Miller Sholars departed this life at 2 o'clock a.m., Sunday, August 7, 1910. For several years prior to his death, Mr. Sholars had been living and practicing law at Leesville, La., but his long residence in Monroe and his prominent connection with Ouachita parish justifies more than a passing notice of him at this time. He was born in Jackson parish on New Year's day, 1851, and grew up on his father's farm, working, hunting, fishing, enjoying the life of a happy country boy. Just after the war, his father removed to a farm near Bastrop, where Dennis went to school, finishing his education with a term at Soule's Commercial College in New Orleans.
In 1871, he settled in Trenton, that remarkable village on the Ouachita, where all were friends and neighbors and kinfolks, like one loving and faithful family. Here Mr. Sholars served as bookkeeper for Maxey & Blocker, Murphy & Miles and other firms, until he entered business in Monroe as a member of the mercantile firm of Sholars & Key. He afterwards studied law. Obtaining his license in 1880 he began the practice in Monroe and pursued his profession there until 1896, when he removed to New Orleans, where he practiced for several years, until his health became seriously [impaired]. He made heroic efforts to regain his health, undergoing severe operations in New Orleans and Texarkana, living an out-of-door life, traveling from place to place, finally settling and resuming the practice of the law in Vernon, which parish, where he established a successful practice. But the fight against disease went on. His constitution was weak to start on. His frame was slight and feeble. But by a constant and most intelligent study of his own case, he held the ravages of deep-seated disease in check until winter, when he entered the Touro Infirmary and fond no relief. About three months ago he came to Monroe and at his son's home, he received the most tender and devoted attention, until the inevitable end came. At length he said, "I am very tired," and sank into a peaceful repose. Mr. Sholars was a man of great ability and high public spirit and filled many public positions. In 1876 he was elected clerk of the District Court of Ouachita parish, but resigned the office and was succeeded by Austin Green. From 1896 to 1900, he was State Senator, in which position he carried marked distinction for independence and energy. In 1900, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, headed by Don Caffrey, Jr. Mr. Sholars was always sincere. His candor and his courage were never surpassed, in private and in public life. He was the fearless champion of what he believed to be right. He was a good speaker and a good writer, having at one time successfully edited the Monroe Morning Herald. He had many friends, for his disposition was loyal, genial and social to a high degree.
In 1875 he married Miss Carrie Standifer, and their home in Monroe was, for many years, a most delightful center of social life and culture, where all that was beautiful and true and refined was recognized and cultivated. Mr. Sholars was intensely fond of literature, of music, art and the drama. He loved the noblest and sweetest things of life, both spiritual and material. He believed that the world was a most beautiful and enjoyable place, and he quitted life with reluctance. Not because he feared to die. He never feared anything in this life or the next. He had a supreme and childlike faith in the goodness of his Maker, and he believed he could safely trust to Him the happiness and duties of the world to come.
He was not afraid to meet his Pilot face to face.
But he clung to this life and its friends and its duties, even though wrecked by disease and confronted with reverses and misfortune. He wanted to live longer, in order to work more and love more.
He always loved Monroe. He loved her flowers, and trees, and streets. He said it was the pleasantest and prettiest place in the world, and during his last illness, he looked out upon the gardens and fields, he often said, with great joy:
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."
May his heroic spirit and his noble and lovely traits of character be forever a guerdon and a blessed memory, and an example to the friends and the city that he loved so well!
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
Mr. Sholars' Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. D.M. Sholars who died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Capt. Allan Sholars, will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The services will be held at Captain Sholars' residence on River Front. Interment will immediately follow in the city cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, August 9, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Mr. D.M. Sholars Laid to Rest.
The last sad rites over the remains of Mr. D.M. Sholars, was held yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of his son, Mr. Allan Sholars on River Front. A large number of Mr. Sholars' personal friends and friends of the family gathered to pay their respect and by their presence express sympathy in the hour of their great bereavement. Rev. R.H. Wynn of the Methodist church, conducted the services and after scriptural reading and prayer, invoking the divine blessing upon the family in their hour of sorrow. Mr. Harry Prophit, with the softest of violin accompaniments, sang the beautiful song "Lead Kindly Light." An eulogy over the remains of Mr. Sholars as it lay in the flower covered casket, was made by Judge A. A. Gunby, his warmest friend, and who was associated with him in the early years of his life in the practice of law. Judge Gunby spoke of Mr. Sholars' ambitions, fearlessness, and his love for the true and the beautiful, paying a tribute to the wonderful strength of character that he maintained through life, with a courage undefinable and unsurpassed. The services were concluded at the cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest by the side of his infant son.
The pall bearers were Messrs. W.F. Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, D.A. Johnston, R.W. McClendon, H.R. Speed, J.M. Keller, G.M. Crook, R.A. Moore.
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 4, Column 2
DEATH OF HON. D.M. SHOLARS.
At the home of his son, Allan Sholars, Esq., in the city of Monroe, Dennis Miller Sholars departed this life at 2 o'clock a.m., Sunday, August 7, 1910. For several years prior to his death, Mr. Sholars had been living and practicing law at Leesville, La., but his long residence in Monroe and his prominent connection with Ouachita parish justifies more than a passing notice of him at this time. He was born in Jackson parish on New Year's day, 1851, and grew up on his father's farm, working, hunting, fishing, enjoying the life of a happy country boy. Just after the war, his father removed to a farm near Bastrop, where Dennis went to school, finishing his education with a term at Soule's Commercial College in New Orleans.
In 1871, he settled in Trenton, that remarkable village on the Ouachita, where all were friends and neighbors and kinfolks, like one loving and faithful family. Here Mr. Sholars served as bookkeeper for Maxey & Blocker, Murphy & Miles and other firms, until he entered business in Monroe as a member of the mercantile firm of Sholars & Key. He afterwards studied law. Obtaining his license in 1880 he began the practice in Monroe and pursued his profession there until 1896, when he removed to New Orleans, where he practiced for several years, until his health became seriously [impaired]. He made heroic efforts to regain his health, undergoing severe operations in New Orleans and Texarkana, living an out-of-door life, traveling from place to place, finally settling and resuming the practice of the law in Vernon, which parish, where he established a successful practice. But the fight against disease went on. His constitution was weak to start on. His frame was slight and feeble. But by a constant and most intelligent study of his own case, he held the ravages of deep-seated disease in check until winter, when he entered the Touro Infirmary and fond no relief. About three months ago he came to Monroe and at his son's home, he received the most tender and devoted attention, until the inevitable end came. At length he said, "I am very tired," and sank into a peaceful repose. Mr. Sholars was a man of great ability and high public spirit and filled many public positions. In 1876 he was elected clerk of the District Court of Ouachita parish, but resigned the office and was succeeded by Austin Green. From 1896 to 1900, he was State Senator, in which position he carried marked distinction for independence and energy. In 1900, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, headed by Don Caffrey, Jr. Mr. Sholars was always sincere. His candor and his courage were never surpassed, in private and in public life. He was the fearless champion of what he believed to be right. He was a good speaker and a good writer, having at one time successfully edited the Monroe Morning Herald. He had many friends, for his disposition was loyal, genial and social to a high degree.
In 1875 he married Miss Carrie Standifer, and their home in Monroe was, for many years, a most delightful center of social life and culture, where all that was beautiful and true and refined was recognized and cultivated. Mr. Sholars was intensely fond of literature, of music, art and the drama. He loved the noblest and sweetest things of life, both spiritual and material. He believed that the world was a most beautiful and enjoyable place, and he quitted life with reluctance. Not because he feared to die. He never feared anything in this life or the next. He had a supreme and childlike faith in the goodness of his Maker, and he believed he could safely trust to Him the happiness and duties of the world to come.
He was not afraid to meet his Pilot face to face.
But he clung to this life and its friends and its duties, even though wrecked by disease and confronted with reverses and misfortune. He wanted to live longer, in order to work more and love more.
He always loved Monroe. He loved her flowers, and trees, and streets. He said it was the pleasantest and prettiest place in the world, and during his last illness, he looked out upon the gardens and fields, he often said, with great joy:
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."
May his heroic spirit and his noble and lovely traits of character be forever a guerdon and a blessed memory, and an example to the friends and the city that he loved so well!
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
Mr. Sholars' Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. D.M. Sholars who died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Capt. Allan Sholars, will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The services will be held at Captain Sholars' residence on River Front. Interment will immediately follow in the city cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, August 9, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Mr. D.M. Sholars Laid to Rest.
The last sad rites over the remains of Mr. D.M. Sholars, was held yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of his son, Mr. Allan Sholars on River Front. A large number of Mr. Sholars' personal friends and friends of the family gathered to pay their respect and by their presence express sympathy in the hour of their great bereavement. Rev. R.H. Wynn of the Methodist church, conducted the services and after scriptural reading and prayer, invoking the divine blessing upon the family in their hour of sorrow. Mr. Harry Prophit, with the softest of violin accompaniments, sang the beautiful song "Lead Kindly Light." An eulogy over the remains of Mr. Sholars as it lay in the flower covered casket, was made by Judge A. A. Gunby, his warmest friend, and who was associated with him in the early years of his life in the practice of law. Judge Gunby spoke of Mr. Sholars' ambitions, fearlessness, and his love for the true and the beautiful, paying a tribute to the wonderful strength of character that he maintained through life, with a courage undefinable and unsurpassed. The services were concluded at the cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest by the side of his infant son.
The pall bearers were Messrs. W.F. Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, D.A. Johnston, R.W. McClendon, H.R. Speed, J.M. Keller, G.M. Crook, R.A. Moore.
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 4, Column 2
DEATH OF HON. D.M. SHOLARS.
At the home of his son, Allan Sholars, Esq., in the city of Monroe, Dennis Miller Sholars departed this life at 2 o'clock a.m., Sunday, August 7, 1910. For several years prior to his death, Mr. Sholars had been living and practicing law at Leesville, La., but his long residence in Monroe and his prominent connection with Ouachita parish justifies more than a passing notice of him at this time. He was born in Jackson parish on New Year's day, 1851, and grew up on his father's farm, working, hunting, fishing, enjoying the life of a happy country boy. Just after the war, his father removed to a farm near Bastrop, where Dennis went to school, finishing his education with a term at Soule's Commercial College in New Orleans.
In 1871, he settled in Trenton, that remarkable village on the Ouachita, where all were friends and neighbors and kinfolks, like one loving and faithful family. Here Mr. Sholars served as bookkeeper for Maxey & Blocker, Murphy & Miles and other firms, until he entered business in Monroe as a member of the mercantile firm of Sholars & Key. He afterwards studied law. Obtaining his license in 1880 he began the practice in Monroe and pursued his profession there until 1896, when he removed to New Orleans, where he practiced for several years, until his health became seriously [impaired]. He made heroic efforts to regain his health, undergoing severe operations in New Orleans and Texarkana, living an out-of-door life, traveling from place to place, finally settling and resuming the practice of the law in Vernon, which parish, where he established a successful practice. But the fight against disease went on. His constitution was weak to start on. His frame was slight and feeble. But by a constant and most intelligent study of his own case, he held the ravages of deep-seated disease in check until winter, when he entered the Touro Infirmary and fond no relief. About three months ago he came to Monroe and at his son's home, he received the most tender and devoted attention, until the inevitable end came. At length he said, "I am very tired," and sank into a peaceful repose. Mr. Sholars was a man of great ability and high public spirit and filled many public positions. In 1876 he was elected clerk of the District Court of Ouachita parish, but resigned the office and was succeeded by Austin Green. From 1896 to 1900, he was State Senator, in which position he carried marked distinction for independence and energy. In 1900, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, headed by Don Caffrey, Jr. Mr. Sholars was always sincere. His candor and his courage were never surpassed, in private and in public life. He was the fearless champion of what he believed to be right. He was a good speaker and a good writer, having at one time successfully edited the Monroe Morning Herald. He had many friends, for his disposition was loyal, genial and social to a high degree.
In 1875 he married Miss Carrie Standifer, and their home in Monroe was, for many years, a most delightful center of social life and culture, where all that was beautiful and true and refined was recognized and cultivated. Mr. Sholars was intensely fond of literature, of music, art and the drama. He loved the noblest and sweetest things of life, both spiritual and material. He believed that the world was a most beautiful and enjoyable place, and he quitted life with reluctance. Not because he feared to die. He never feared anything in this life or the next. He had a supreme and childlike faith in the goodness of his Maker, and he believed he could safely trust to Him the happiness and duties of the world to come.
He was not afraid to meet his Pilot face to face.
But he clung to this life and its friends and its duties, even though wrecked by disease and confronted with reverses and misfortune. He wanted to live longer, in order to work more and love more.
He always loved Monroe. He loved her flowers, and trees, and streets. He said it was the pleasantest and prettiest place in the world, and during his last illness, he looked out upon the gardens and fields, he often said, with great joy:
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."
May his heroic spirit and his noble and lovely traits of character be forever a guerdon and a blessed memory, and an example to the friends and the city that he loved so well!
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
Mr. Sholars' Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. D.M. Sholars who died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Capt. Allan Sholars, will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The services will be held at Captain Sholars' residence on River Front. Interment will immediately follow in the city cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, August 9, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Mr. D.M. Sholars Laid to Rest.
The last sad rites over the remains of Mr. D.M. Sholars, was held yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of his son, Mr. Allan Sholars on River Front. A large number of Mr. Sholars' personal friends and friends of the family gathered to pay their respect and by their presence express sympathy in the hour of their great bereavement. Rev. R.H. Wynn of the Methodist church, conducted the services and after scriptural reading and prayer, invoking the divine blessing upon the family in their hour of sorrow. Mr. Harry Prophit, with the softest of violin accompaniments, sang the beautiful song "Lead Kindly Light." An eulogy over the remains of Mr. Sholars as it lay in the flower covered casket, was made by Judge A. A. Gunby, his warmest friend, and who was associated with him in the early years of his life in the practice of law. Judge Gunby spoke of Mr. Sholars' ambitions, fearlessness, and his love for the true and the beautiful, paying a tribute to the wonderful strength of character that he maintained through life, with a courage undefinable and unsurpassed. The services were concluded at the cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest by the side of his infant son.
The pall bearers were Messrs. W.F. Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, D.A. Johnston, R.W. McClendon, H.R. Speed, J.M. Keller, G.M. Crook, R.A. Moore.
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 4, Column 2
DEATH OF HON. D.M. SHOLARS.
At the home of his son, Allan Sholars, Esq., in the city of Monroe, Dennis Miller Sholars departed this life at 2 o'clock a.m., Sunday, August 7, 1910. For several years prior to his death, Mr. Sholars had been living and practicing law at Leesville, La., but his long residence in Monroe and his prominent connection with Ouachita parish justifies more than a passing notice of him at this time. He was born in Jackson parish on New Year's day, 1851, and grew up on his father's farm, working, hunting, fishing, enjoying the life of a happy country boy. Just after the war, his father removed to a farm near Bastrop, where Dennis went to school, finishing his education with a term at Soule's Commercial College in New Orleans.
In 1871, he settled in Trenton, that remarkable village on the Ouachita, where all were friends and neighbors and kinfolks, like one loving and faithful family. Here Mr. Sholars served as bookkeeper for Maxey & Blocker, Murphy & Miles and other firms, until he entered business in Monroe as a member of the mercantile firm of Sholars & Key. He afterwards studied law. Obtaining his license in 1880 he began the practice in Monroe and pursued his profession there until 1896, when he removed to New Orleans, where he practiced for several years, until his health became seriously [impaired]. He made heroic efforts to regain his health, undergoing severe operations in New Orleans and Texarkana, living an out-of-door life, traveling from place to place, finally settling and resuming the practice of the law in Vernon, which parish, where he established a successful practice. But the fight against disease went on. His constitution was weak to start on. His frame was slight and feeble. But by a constant and most intelligent study of his own case, he held the ravages of deep-seated disease in check until winter, when he entered the Touro Infirmary and fond no relief. About three months ago he came to Monroe and at his son's home, he received the most tender and devoted attention, until the inevitable end came. At length he said, "I am very tired," and sank into a peaceful repose. Mr. Sholars was a man of great ability and high public spirit and filled many public positions. In 1876 he was elected clerk of the District Court of Ouachita parish, but resigned the office and was succeeded by Austin Green. From 1896 to 1900, he was State Senator, in which position he carried marked distinction for independence and energy. In 1900, he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, headed by Don Caffrey, Jr. Mr. Sholars was always sincere. His candor and his courage were never surpassed, in private and in public life. He was the fearless champion of what he believed to be right. He was a good speaker and a good writer, having at one time successfully edited the Monroe Morning Herald. He had many friends, for his disposition was loyal, genial and social to a high degree.
In 1875 he married Miss Carrie Standifer, and their home in Monroe was, for many years, a most delightful center of social life and culture, where all that was beautiful and true and refined was recognized and cultivated. Mr. Sholars was intensely fond of literature, of music, art and the drama. He loved the noblest and sweetest things of life, both spiritual and material. He believed that the world was a most beautiful and enjoyable place, and he quitted life with reluctance. Not because he feared to die. He never feared anything in this life or the next. He had a supreme and childlike faith in the goodness of his Maker, and he believed he could safely trust to Him the happiness and duties of the world to come.
He was not afraid to meet his Pilot face to face.
But he clung to this life and its friends and its duties, even though wrecked by disease and confronted with reverses and misfortune. He wanted to live longer, in order to work more and love more.
He always loved Monroe. He loved her flowers, and trees, and streets. He said it was the pleasantest and prettiest place in the world, and during his last illness, he looked out upon the gardens and fields, he often said, with great joy:
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."
May his heroic spirit and his noble and lovely traits of character be forever a guerdon and a blessed memory, and an example to the friends and the city that he loved so well!
The Monroe News-Star
Monday, August 8, 1910
Page 8, Column 2
Mr. Sholars' Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. D.M. Sholars who died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Capt. Allan Sholars, will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The services will be held at Captain Sholars' residence on River Front. Interment will immediately follow in the city cemetery.
The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, August 9, 1910
Page 2, Column 2
Mr. D.M. Sholars Laid to Rest.
The last sad rites over the remains of Mr. D.M. Sholars, was held yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of his son, Mr. Allan Sholars on River Front. A large number of Mr. Sholars' personal friends and friends of the family gathered to pay their respect and by their presence express sympathy in the hour of their great bereavement. Rev. R.H. Wynn of the Methodist church, conducted the services and after scriptural reading and prayer, invoking the divine blessing upon the family in their hour of sorrow. Mr. Harry Prophit, with the softest of violin accompaniments, sang the beautiful song "Lead Kindly Light." An eulogy over the remains of Mr. Sholars as it lay in the flower covered casket, was made by Judge A. A. Gunby, his warmest friend, and who was associated with him in the early years of his life in the practice of law. Judge Gunby spoke of Mr. Sholars' ambitions, fearlessness, and his love for the true and the beautiful, paying a tribute to the wonderful strength of character that he maintained through life, with a courage undefinable and unsurpassed. The services were concluded at the cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest by the side of his infant son.
The pall bearers were Messrs. W.F. Millsaps, T.E. Flournoy, D.A. Johnston, R.W. McClendon, H.R. Speed, J.M. Keller, G.M. Crook, R.A. Moore.
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