Sudden Death of M. J. Rosteet
(LC Daily Press - April 24, 1906)
Pioneer Marchand Stricken With Heart Disease In New Orleans
Left Home Yesterday in His Usual Health - Active and Successful Life Brought to a Close.
The many friends and acquaintances of M. J. Rosteet, one of the oldest residents of Lake Charles as well as one of the wealthiest and most prominent, were shocked and surprised this morning to learn of his sudden death in New Orleans last night, for which place he left here yesterday morning at 11 o'clock to attend a meeting.
The sad news was received in this city by Mrs. C. M. Richard, his daughter-in-law, this morning over the telephone, the message being sent by Mr. Rosteet's cousin, Mrs. Warren of New Orleans, at whose home he died. The message simply stated that his death occurred suddenly at her home, and that the physicians pronounced it due to heart trouble.
Immediately upon request of the intelligence of Mr. Rosteet's death his two son, J. H. and J. W. Rosteet, took the train for New Orleans. They will bring his remains back to Lake Charles tomorrow evening, arriving here at 7:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival here the remains will be taken from the train to the Catholic Church, of which he was one of the strongest members, and will there repose until the time of the interment, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The casket will be open that those friends who so desire may look their last upon him.
The funeral services will be conducted by Father Cramer, and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery here.
M. J. Rosteet is said to have been the oldest merchant of Lake Charles, going into business about 1870, and remaining in the merchant business for about twenty five years....
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List of articles which include the name Rosteet (circa 1868-1881)
M. J. Rosteet, secretary of Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 [New Orleans Crescent, 03/10/1868]
Judgment. 8th Judicial District, Amelia Lyons, wife, vs. William McCleland, husband; Joseph Sallier, intervenor. Signed by M. J. Rosteet, Deputy Clerk District Court, Clerk's office, Lake Charles, La. [Weekly Echo, 05/09/1868]
Police Jury Proceedings… "Resolved, That M. J. Rosteet be chosen Clerk of this body for the remainder of the year 1868, at a compensation of sixty dollars." [Weekly Echo, 08/01/1868]
Candidates Column For Senator. "We, the undersigned citizens of Calcasieu Par., do hereby solicit our fellow-citizen, Dr. William H. Kirkman, to become a candidate for the State Senate, at the next election, in November, 1874. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Weekly Echo, 05/23/1874]
Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Calcasieu Parish (Democratic Convention) held in Baton Rouge, on Monday, August 24th, 1874, attended by M. J. Rosteet. [Weekly Echo, 08/15/1874]
Democratic Parish Convention, "On motion of A. H. Moss, the Convention was permanently organized by the election of Jacob Ryan to the Chair and M. J. Rosteet as Secretary. [The Lafayette Advertiser, 10/03/1874]
At Lake Charles, La., January 21st, 1875, M. M. J. Rosteet, of Calcasieu Parish, married Mary. T. McCormick. [The Opelousas Courier, 01/30/1875]
Masquerade Ball, to be given on Tuesday night, Feb. 29, 1876, at the new building of J. G. Gray, corner of Ryan and Broad Street. "Committee of Reception: M. J Rosteet & J. L. Ryan – All gentlemen attending, masked, will be examined by the above committee, in a private room designated for the occasion. Feb. 17" [Weekly Echo, 02/17/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the account of M. J. Rosteet, of $8.33 1/3, balance due him as secretary for the year ending the first Monday in June 1876, was approved, and the Mayor authorized to issue a warrant for the same." [Lake Charles Echo, 07/13/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, presented his annual report on 1st Monday of June, 1877." [Lake Charles Echo, 08/30/1877]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, M. J. Rosteet was unanimously re-elected Treasurer." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Venire of Jurors drawn for present term of Court is insufficient…additional Jurors for service [needed]. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Agents of the Democrat – M. J. Rosteet…..Lake Charles." [St. Landry Democrat, 01/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, submitted his report, showing amounts disbursed, leaving a balance of $63.67 in the treasury." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the following claims were allowed, and the Mayor authorized to warrant for same: "M. J. Rosteet, for nails -- $1.35" [Lake Charles Echo, 11/30/1878]
Grand Royal Procession of his Majesty, KING REX. Form on the corner of Ryan and Pujo Streets, facing west, thence to Ann Streets, thence to Front Street, thence to Broad Street to Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street to Ann Street, up Ann Street to Hodges Street, up Hodges Street to Hodge's Store, thence to T. B. Ferren's, thence to Asa Ryan's….up Front Street to Broad Street, up Broad Street to Ryan Street to Gray's Hall where at night a Grand Masquerade Hall will be given. Admittance, fifty cents. Reception Committee. Pink Ribbon, M. J. Rosteet and lady. [Lake Charles Echo, 02/15/1879]
Messrs. Geo. H. Wells and sons, Adolph Meyer and Joseph W. Rosteet left town bright and early last Monday for the Pine Woods on a rusticating tour. However they took their guns and plenty of ammunition, so we may expect venison when they return. [Lake Charles Echo, 09/13/1879]
State of Louisiana, Parish of Calcasieu—"Jury Commission Members met at the Clerk's Office in Calcasieu for the purpose of drawing names for a special venire of 25 jurors to serve at the next term. M. J. Rosteet drew from the general Venire box, one at a time, the names of the following…." [Lake Charles Echo, May 29, 1880]
Town Council Proceedings – M. J. Rosteet, salary as town Treasurer for the year ending June 1, 1880. Received $25.00. [Lake Charles Echo, July 3, 1880]
M. J. Rosteet dealing in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Groceries and General Merchandise, Lake Charles, La. [Lake Charles Commercial, July 9, 1881]
Town Council Proceedings, On motion of C. Schindler, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was nominated town treasurer, and there being no opposition, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was elected by acclamation treasurer for the year ending first Monday in June, 1882, with the same salary as fixed by previous board of aldermen. [Lake Charles Echo, July 16, 1881]
M. J. Rosteet is having a new building put up on Ryan Street. It is for an office for the Commercial. Mr. James Howard, the builder, says he will have it ready for us, in a very short amount of time. [Lake Charles Commercial, August 20, 1881]
Messrs. Rosteet and Fournet offer for sale, on liberal and easy terms, the old Mark Lee place, near town. [Lake Charles Commercial, 09/03/1881]
M. J. Rosteet made another flying trip to Opelousas this week. [Lake Charles Commercial, 11/12/1881]
DIED: McCORMICK—At the residence of M. J. Rosteet, her brother-in-law, Sunday, December 4th, 1881, after a severe illness of several months, Miss Margaret E. McCormick, aged 51 years, 8 months and 17 days. [St. Landry Democrat., 12/17/1881]
Source: Trent Gremillion
(LC Daily Press - April 24, 1906)
Pioneer Marchand Stricken With Heart Disease In New Orleans
Left Home Yesterday in His Usual Health - Active and Successful Life Brought to a Close.
The many friends and acquaintances of M. J. Rosteet, one of the oldest residents of Lake Charles as well as one of the wealthiest and most prominent, were shocked and surprised this morning to learn of his sudden death in New Orleans last night, for which place he left here yesterday morning at 11 o'clock to attend a meeting.
The sad news was received in this city by Mrs. C. M. Richard, his daughter-in-law, this morning over the telephone, the message being sent by Mr. Rosteet's cousin, Mrs. Warren of New Orleans, at whose home he died. The message simply stated that his death occurred suddenly at her home, and that the physicians pronounced it due to heart trouble.
Immediately upon request of the intelligence of Mr. Rosteet's death his two son, J. H. and J. W. Rosteet, took the train for New Orleans. They will bring his remains back to Lake Charles tomorrow evening, arriving here at 7:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival here the remains will be taken from the train to the Catholic Church, of which he was one of the strongest members, and will there repose until the time of the interment, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The casket will be open that those friends who so desire may look their last upon him.
The funeral services will be conducted by Father Cramer, and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery here.
M. J. Rosteet is said to have been the oldest merchant of Lake Charles, going into business about 1870, and remaining in the merchant business for about twenty five years....
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List of articles which include the name Rosteet (circa 1868-1881)
M. J. Rosteet, secretary of Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 [New Orleans Crescent, 03/10/1868]
Judgment. 8th Judicial District, Amelia Lyons, wife, vs. William McCleland, husband; Joseph Sallier, intervenor. Signed by M. J. Rosteet, Deputy Clerk District Court, Clerk's office, Lake Charles, La. [Weekly Echo, 05/09/1868]
Police Jury Proceedings… "Resolved, That M. J. Rosteet be chosen Clerk of this body for the remainder of the year 1868, at a compensation of sixty dollars." [Weekly Echo, 08/01/1868]
Candidates Column For Senator. "We, the undersigned citizens of Calcasieu Par., do hereby solicit our fellow-citizen, Dr. William H. Kirkman, to become a candidate for the State Senate, at the next election, in November, 1874. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Weekly Echo, 05/23/1874]
Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Calcasieu Parish (Democratic Convention) held in Baton Rouge, on Monday, August 24th, 1874, attended by M. J. Rosteet. [Weekly Echo, 08/15/1874]
Democratic Parish Convention, "On motion of A. H. Moss, the Convention was permanently organized by the election of Jacob Ryan to the Chair and M. J. Rosteet as Secretary. [The Lafayette Advertiser, 10/03/1874]
At Lake Charles, La., January 21st, 1875, M. M. J. Rosteet, of Calcasieu Parish, married Mary. T. McCormick. [The Opelousas Courier, 01/30/1875]
Masquerade Ball, to be given on Tuesday night, Feb. 29, 1876, at the new building of J. G. Gray, corner of Ryan and Broad Street. "Committee of Reception: M. J Rosteet & J. L. Ryan – All gentlemen attending, masked, will be examined by the above committee, in a private room designated for the occasion. Feb. 17" [Weekly Echo, 02/17/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the account of M. J. Rosteet, of $8.33 1/3, balance due him as secretary for the year ending the first Monday in June 1876, was approved, and the Mayor authorized to issue a warrant for the same." [Lake Charles Echo, 07/13/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, presented his annual report on 1st Monday of June, 1877." [Lake Charles Echo, 08/30/1877]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, M. J. Rosteet was unanimously re-elected Treasurer." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Venire of Jurors drawn for present term of Court is insufficient…additional Jurors for service [needed]. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Agents of the Democrat – M. J. Rosteet…..Lake Charles." [St. Landry Democrat, 01/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, submitted his report, showing amounts disbursed, leaving a balance of $63.67 in the treasury." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the following claims were allowed, and the Mayor authorized to warrant for same: "M. J. Rosteet, for nails -- $1.35" [Lake Charles Echo, 11/30/1878]
Grand Royal Procession of his Majesty, KING REX. Form on the corner of Ryan and Pujo Streets, facing west, thence to Ann Streets, thence to Front Street, thence to Broad Street to Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street to Ann Street, up Ann Street to Hodges Street, up Hodges Street to Hodge's Store, thence to T. B. Ferren's, thence to Asa Ryan's….up Front Street to Broad Street, up Broad Street to Ryan Street to Gray's Hall where at night a Grand Masquerade Hall will be given. Admittance, fifty cents. Reception Committee. Pink Ribbon, M. J. Rosteet and lady. [Lake Charles Echo, 02/15/1879]
Messrs. Geo. H. Wells and sons, Adolph Meyer and Joseph W. Rosteet left town bright and early last Monday for the Pine Woods on a rusticating tour. However they took their guns and plenty of ammunition, so we may expect venison when they return. [Lake Charles Echo, 09/13/1879]
State of Louisiana, Parish of Calcasieu—"Jury Commission Members met at the Clerk's Office in Calcasieu for the purpose of drawing names for a special venire of 25 jurors to serve at the next term. M. J. Rosteet drew from the general Venire box, one at a time, the names of the following…." [Lake Charles Echo, May 29, 1880]
Town Council Proceedings – M. J. Rosteet, salary as town Treasurer for the year ending June 1, 1880. Received $25.00. [Lake Charles Echo, July 3, 1880]
M. J. Rosteet dealing in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Groceries and General Merchandise, Lake Charles, La. [Lake Charles Commercial, July 9, 1881]
Town Council Proceedings, On motion of C. Schindler, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was nominated town treasurer, and there being no opposition, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was elected by acclamation treasurer for the year ending first Monday in June, 1882, with the same salary as fixed by previous board of aldermen. [Lake Charles Echo, July 16, 1881]
M. J. Rosteet is having a new building put up on Ryan Street. It is for an office for the Commercial. Mr. James Howard, the builder, says he will have it ready for us, in a very short amount of time. [Lake Charles Commercial, August 20, 1881]
Messrs. Rosteet and Fournet offer for sale, on liberal and easy terms, the old Mark Lee place, near town. [Lake Charles Commercial, 09/03/1881]
M. J. Rosteet made another flying trip to Opelousas this week. [Lake Charles Commercial, 11/12/1881]
DIED: McCORMICK—At the residence of M. J. Rosteet, her brother-in-law, Sunday, December 4th, 1881, after a severe illness of several months, Miss Margaret E. McCormick, aged 51 years, 8 months and 17 days. [St. Landry Democrat., 12/17/1881]
Source: Trent Gremillion
Sudden Death of M. J. Rosteet
(LC Daily Press - April 24, 1906)
Pioneer Marchand Stricken With Heart Disease In New Orleans
Left Home Yesterday in His Usual Health - Active and Successful Life Brought to a Close.
The many friends and acquaintances of M. J. Rosteet, one of the oldest residents of Lake Charles as well as one of the wealthiest and most prominent, were shocked and surprised this morning to learn of his sudden death in New Orleans last night, for which place he left here yesterday morning at 11 o'clock to attend a meeting.
The sad news was received in this city by Mrs. C. M. Richard, his daughter-in-law, this morning over the telephone, the message being sent by Mr. Rosteet's cousin, Mrs. Warren of New Orleans, at whose home he died. The message simply stated that his death occurred suddenly at her home, and that the physicians pronounced it due to heart trouble.
Immediately upon request of the intelligence of Mr. Rosteet's death his two son, J. H. and J. W. Rosteet, took the train for New Orleans. They will bring his remains back to Lake Charles tomorrow evening, arriving here at 7:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival here the remains will be taken from the train to the Catholic Church, of which he was one of the strongest members, and will there repose until the time of the interment, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The casket will be open that those friends who so desire may look their last upon him.
The funeral services will be conducted by Father Cramer, and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery here.
M. J. Rosteet is said to have been the oldest merchant of Lake Charles, going into business about 1870, and remaining in the merchant business for about twenty five years....
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List of articles which include the name Rosteet (circa 1868-1881)
M. J. Rosteet, secretary of Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 [New Orleans Crescent, 03/10/1868]
Judgment. 8th Judicial District, Amelia Lyons, wife, vs. William McCleland, husband; Joseph Sallier, intervenor. Signed by M. J. Rosteet, Deputy Clerk District Court, Clerk's office, Lake Charles, La. [Weekly Echo, 05/09/1868]
Police Jury Proceedings… "Resolved, That M. J. Rosteet be chosen Clerk of this body for the remainder of the year 1868, at a compensation of sixty dollars." [Weekly Echo, 08/01/1868]
Candidates Column For Senator. "We, the undersigned citizens of Calcasieu Par., do hereby solicit our fellow-citizen, Dr. William H. Kirkman, to become a candidate for the State Senate, at the next election, in November, 1874. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Weekly Echo, 05/23/1874]
Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Calcasieu Parish (Democratic Convention) held in Baton Rouge, on Monday, August 24th, 1874, attended by M. J. Rosteet. [Weekly Echo, 08/15/1874]
Democratic Parish Convention, "On motion of A. H. Moss, the Convention was permanently organized by the election of Jacob Ryan to the Chair and M. J. Rosteet as Secretary. [The Lafayette Advertiser, 10/03/1874]
At Lake Charles, La., January 21st, 1875, M. M. J. Rosteet, of Calcasieu Parish, married Mary. T. McCormick. [The Opelousas Courier, 01/30/1875]
Masquerade Ball, to be given on Tuesday night, Feb. 29, 1876, at the new building of J. G. Gray, corner of Ryan and Broad Street. "Committee of Reception: M. J Rosteet & J. L. Ryan – All gentlemen attending, masked, will be examined by the above committee, in a private room designated for the occasion. Feb. 17" [Weekly Echo, 02/17/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the account of M. J. Rosteet, of $8.33 1/3, balance due him as secretary for the year ending the first Monday in June 1876, was approved, and the Mayor authorized to issue a warrant for the same." [Lake Charles Echo, 07/13/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, presented his annual report on 1st Monday of June, 1877." [Lake Charles Echo, 08/30/1877]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, M. J. Rosteet was unanimously re-elected Treasurer." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Venire of Jurors drawn for present term of Court is insufficient…additional Jurors for service [needed]. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Agents of the Democrat – M. J. Rosteet…..Lake Charles." [St. Landry Democrat, 01/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, submitted his report, showing amounts disbursed, leaving a balance of $63.67 in the treasury." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the following claims were allowed, and the Mayor authorized to warrant for same: "M. J. Rosteet, for nails -- $1.35" [Lake Charles Echo, 11/30/1878]
Grand Royal Procession of his Majesty, KING REX. Form on the corner of Ryan and Pujo Streets, facing west, thence to Ann Streets, thence to Front Street, thence to Broad Street to Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street to Ann Street, up Ann Street to Hodges Street, up Hodges Street to Hodge's Store, thence to T. B. Ferren's, thence to Asa Ryan's….up Front Street to Broad Street, up Broad Street to Ryan Street to Gray's Hall where at night a Grand Masquerade Hall will be given. Admittance, fifty cents. Reception Committee. Pink Ribbon, M. J. Rosteet and lady. [Lake Charles Echo, 02/15/1879]
Messrs. Geo. H. Wells and sons, Adolph Meyer and Joseph W. Rosteet left town bright and early last Monday for the Pine Woods on a rusticating tour. However they took their guns and plenty of ammunition, so we may expect venison when they return. [Lake Charles Echo, 09/13/1879]
State of Louisiana, Parish of Calcasieu—"Jury Commission Members met at the Clerk's Office in Calcasieu for the purpose of drawing names for a special venire of 25 jurors to serve at the next term. M. J. Rosteet drew from the general Venire box, one at a time, the names of the following…." [Lake Charles Echo, May 29, 1880]
Town Council Proceedings – M. J. Rosteet, salary as town Treasurer for the year ending June 1, 1880. Received $25.00. [Lake Charles Echo, July 3, 1880]
M. J. Rosteet dealing in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Groceries and General Merchandise, Lake Charles, La. [Lake Charles Commercial, July 9, 1881]
Town Council Proceedings, On motion of C. Schindler, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was nominated town treasurer, and there being no opposition, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was elected by acclamation treasurer for the year ending first Monday in June, 1882, with the same salary as fixed by previous board of aldermen. [Lake Charles Echo, July 16, 1881]
M. J. Rosteet is having a new building put up on Ryan Street. It is for an office for the Commercial. Mr. James Howard, the builder, says he will have it ready for us, in a very short amount of time. [Lake Charles Commercial, August 20, 1881]
Messrs. Rosteet and Fournet offer for sale, on liberal and easy terms, the old Mark Lee place, near town. [Lake Charles Commercial, 09/03/1881]
M. J. Rosteet made another flying trip to Opelousas this week. [Lake Charles Commercial, 11/12/1881]
DIED: McCORMICK—At the residence of M. J. Rosteet, her brother-in-law, Sunday, December 4th, 1881, after a severe illness of several months, Miss Margaret E. McCormick, aged 51 years, 8 months and 17 days. [St. Landry Democrat., 12/17/1881]
Source: Trent Gremillion
(LC Daily Press - April 24, 1906)
Pioneer Marchand Stricken With Heart Disease In New Orleans
Left Home Yesterday in His Usual Health - Active and Successful Life Brought to a Close.
The many friends and acquaintances of M. J. Rosteet, one of the oldest residents of Lake Charles as well as one of the wealthiest and most prominent, were shocked and surprised this morning to learn of his sudden death in New Orleans last night, for which place he left here yesterday morning at 11 o'clock to attend a meeting.
The sad news was received in this city by Mrs. C. M. Richard, his daughter-in-law, this morning over the telephone, the message being sent by Mr. Rosteet's cousin, Mrs. Warren of New Orleans, at whose home he died. The message simply stated that his death occurred suddenly at her home, and that the physicians pronounced it due to heart trouble.
Immediately upon request of the intelligence of Mr. Rosteet's death his two son, J. H. and J. W. Rosteet, took the train for New Orleans. They will bring his remains back to Lake Charles tomorrow evening, arriving here at 7:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival here the remains will be taken from the train to the Catholic Church, of which he was one of the strongest members, and will there repose until the time of the interment, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The casket will be open that those friends who so desire may look their last upon him.
The funeral services will be conducted by Father Cramer, and interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery here.
M. J. Rosteet is said to have been the oldest merchant of Lake Charles, going into business about 1870, and remaining in the merchant business for about twenty five years....
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List of articles which include the name Rosteet (circa 1868-1881)
M. J. Rosteet, secretary of Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 [New Orleans Crescent, 03/10/1868]
Judgment. 8th Judicial District, Amelia Lyons, wife, vs. William McCleland, husband; Joseph Sallier, intervenor. Signed by M. J. Rosteet, Deputy Clerk District Court, Clerk's office, Lake Charles, La. [Weekly Echo, 05/09/1868]
Police Jury Proceedings… "Resolved, That M. J. Rosteet be chosen Clerk of this body for the remainder of the year 1868, at a compensation of sixty dollars." [Weekly Echo, 08/01/1868]
Candidates Column For Senator. "We, the undersigned citizens of Calcasieu Par., do hereby solicit our fellow-citizen, Dr. William H. Kirkman, to become a candidate for the State Senate, at the next election, in November, 1874. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Weekly Echo, 05/23/1874]
Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Calcasieu Parish (Democratic Convention) held in Baton Rouge, on Monday, August 24th, 1874, attended by M. J. Rosteet. [Weekly Echo, 08/15/1874]
Democratic Parish Convention, "On motion of A. H. Moss, the Convention was permanently organized by the election of Jacob Ryan to the Chair and M. J. Rosteet as Secretary. [The Lafayette Advertiser, 10/03/1874]
At Lake Charles, La., January 21st, 1875, M. M. J. Rosteet, of Calcasieu Parish, married Mary. T. McCormick. [The Opelousas Courier, 01/30/1875]
Masquerade Ball, to be given on Tuesday night, Feb. 29, 1876, at the new building of J. G. Gray, corner of Ryan and Broad Street. "Committee of Reception: M. J Rosteet & J. L. Ryan – All gentlemen attending, masked, will be examined by the above committee, in a private room designated for the occasion. Feb. 17" [Weekly Echo, 02/17/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the account of M. J. Rosteet, of $8.33 1/3, balance due him as secretary for the year ending the first Monday in June 1876, was approved, and the Mayor authorized to issue a warrant for the same." [Lake Charles Echo, 07/13/1876]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, presented his annual report on 1st Monday of June, 1877." [Lake Charles Echo, 08/30/1877]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, M. J. Rosteet was unanimously re-elected Treasurer." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Venire of Jurors drawn for present term of Court is insufficient…additional Jurors for service [needed]. (Signed) M. J. Rosteet." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/06/1877]
"Agents of the Democrat – M. J. Rosteet…..Lake Charles." [St. Landry Democrat, 01/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "M. J. Rosteet, Treasurer, submitted his report, showing amounts disbursed, leaving a balance of $63.67 in the treasury." [Lake Charles Echo, 09/19/1878]
Town Council Proceedings, "On motion, the following claims were allowed, and the Mayor authorized to warrant for same: "M. J. Rosteet, for nails -- $1.35" [Lake Charles Echo, 11/30/1878]
Grand Royal Procession of his Majesty, KING REX. Form on the corner of Ryan and Pujo Streets, facing west, thence to Ann Streets, thence to Front Street, thence to Broad Street to Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street, up Bilbo Street to Ann Street, up Ann Street to Hodges Street, up Hodges Street to Hodge's Store, thence to T. B. Ferren's, thence to Asa Ryan's….up Front Street to Broad Street, up Broad Street to Ryan Street to Gray's Hall where at night a Grand Masquerade Hall will be given. Admittance, fifty cents. Reception Committee. Pink Ribbon, M. J. Rosteet and lady. [Lake Charles Echo, 02/15/1879]
Messrs. Geo. H. Wells and sons, Adolph Meyer and Joseph W. Rosteet left town bright and early last Monday for the Pine Woods on a rusticating tour. However they took their guns and plenty of ammunition, so we may expect venison when they return. [Lake Charles Echo, 09/13/1879]
State of Louisiana, Parish of Calcasieu—"Jury Commission Members met at the Clerk's Office in Calcasieu for the purpose of drawing names for a special venire of 25 jurors to serve at the next term. M. J. Rosteet drew from the general Venire box, one at a time, the names of the following…." [Lake Charles Echo, May 29, 1880]
Town Council Proceedings – M. J. Rosteet, salary as town Treasurer for the year ending June 1, 1880. Received $25.00. [Lake Charles Echo, July 3, 1880]
M. J. Rosteet dealing in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Groceries and General Merchandise, Lake Charles, La. [Lake Charles Commercial, July 9, 1881]
Town Council Proceedings, On motion of C. Schindler, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was nominated town treasurer, and there being no opposition, Mr. M. J. Rosteet was elected by acclamation treasurer for the year ending first Monday in June, 1882, with the same salary as fixed by previous board of aldermen. [Lake Charles Echo, July 16, 1881]
M. J. Rosteet is having a new building put up on Ryan Street. It is for an office for the Commercial. Mr. James Howard, the builder, says he will have it ready for us, in a very short amount of time. [Lake Charles Commercial, August 20, 1881]
Messrs. Rosteet and Fournet offer for sale, on liberal and easy terms, the old Mark Lee place, near town. [Lake Charles Commercial, 09/03/1881]
M. J. Rosteet made another flying trip to Opelousas this week. [Lake Charles Commercial, 11/12/1881]
DIED: McCORMICK—At the residence of M. J. Rosteet, her brother-in-law, Sunday, December 4th, 1881, after a severe illness of several months, Miss Margaret E. McCormick, aged 51 years, 8 months and 17 days. [St. Landry Democrat., 12/17/1881]
Source: Trent Gremillion
Gravesite Details
Date of Death on Headstone states 23, but all records indicate it should be 24
