The Midland Monthly.
SOME STATESMEN'S WIVES IN WASHINGTON.
SECOND PAPER.
BY JULIETTE M. BABBITT.
Page 499.
There is no more charming and popular woman in Washington than the wife of Senator Newton C. Blanchard, of Louisiana, who was for several terms in Congress before his promotion to the other side of the Capitol. She was Miss Mary Emma [Barret], born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and reared in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was married and has a beautiful home. Her father was Captain William [Barret] of Richmond, Virginia, and her mother was of a prominent Georgia family. Mrs. Blanchard is of medium height and good figure, with a creamy complexion, rippling dark hair, and dark brown eyes; speaks French well and sings sweetly; is warm-hearted and sympathetic; enjoys society and helps others to have a good time wherever she is. Her son [Ashton], is going to be a doctor and her daughter, Ethel, who made her debut in society last winter, is one of the prettiest girls in town.
Children:
Ethel Blanchard Smith
Dr. Ashton Blanchard
The Shreveport Caucasian.
July 28, 1907
Page 1
MRS. N. C. BLANCHARD.
A loveable woman and one beloved by her friends has been called to her heavenly reward.
The demise of Mrs. N. C. Blanchard, when announced yesterday morning, evoked the inexpressible regrets of all who knew her. It is true Mrs. Blanchard had been seriously ill and was at Mineral Wells, Texas, recruiting her health, where she died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Until a few days since the hope had been entertained of her recovery, and twenty minutes before the final end she was conscious and realized the inevitable. At her side was her husband, Governor Blanchard, and her son, Dr. J. Ashton Blanchard, her nephew, Carl Barret, and several friends.
She passed away gently as one in pleasant dreams.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1847. Her father was Major W. W. Barret, distinguished as a good citizen and a gallant and heroic soldier of the Confederacy. He was of patriotic ancestry. On her mother' side she was connected with Thos. J. Rusk, vice president of the Republic of Texas, who was with General Houston in the battle of San Jacinto.
In December of 1873 she was married to Governor N. C. Blanchard, then engaged in the practice of law. During all these years, they have journeyed happily hand in hand, and through her genial influence carried sunshine and gladness in many places. Of sunny temperament, she was ever ready to cheer the lonely and despondent. It may be said that Mrs. Blanchard was a friend-maker and wherever she went, her graciousness and her loveliness was left, as the fragrance of sweet flowers.
As her husband progressed in life's highway, reaching and filling important and honorable positions of trust, Mrs. Blanchard shared his triumphs with that degree of appreciation which added to her popularity and to his fame. Mrs. Blanchard was loved and admired, and won her friends and held them by her gentleness and amiability. She was a womanly woman, who was active in good works. Mrs. Blanchard was one of the noble band of women who organized the Auxiliary Association of Confederate Veterans, of which she was treasurer, and through whose endeavors hundreds of dollars were realized for the building of monuments and in the aid of indigent Confederate soldiers. She was a Daughter of the Confederacy and loved the Cause of the South ardently.
Her usefulness radiated sunshine to make glad many dark places. In the death of Mrs. Blanchard, Shreveport and the State mourns the death of one whose memory will ever be recalled lovingly.
The remains of this most estimable lady will arrive on this morning's 3:30 train from Mineral Wells, Texas. In St. Mark's church on Cotton street and Texas avenue, the funeral service will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment will take place in the Masonic plot in Greenwood cemetery.
To her husband and her daughter, Mrs. Leon R. Smith, her son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, her brother, Hon. T. C. Barret and relatives is tendered heartfelt sympathies.
In an odd turn of events, Emily's son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, was found shot to death in a Memphis hotel on Valentine's Day, 1920. It appeared he had killed himself, however, a note he left indicated he feared for his life and was being pursued. His death made front page news in newpapers throughout the country.
SOME STATESMEN'S WIVES IN WASHINGTON.
SECOND PAPER.
BY JULIETTE M. BABBITT.
Page 499.
There is no more charming and popular woman in Washington than the wife of Senator Newton C. Blanchard, of Louisiana, who was for several terms in Congress before his promotion to the other side of the Capitol. She was Miss Mary Emma [Barret], born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and reared in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was married and has a beautiful home. Her father was Captain William [Barret] of Richmond, Virginia, and her mother was of a prominent Georgia family. Mrs. Blanchard is of medium height and good figure, with a creamy complexion, rippling dark hair, and dark brown eyes; speaks French well and sings sweetly; is warm-hearted and sympathetic; enjoys society and helps others to have a good time wherever she is. Her son [Ashton], is going to be a doctor and her daughter, Ethel, who made her debut in society last winter, is one of the prettiest girls in town.
Children:
Ethel Blanchard Smith
Dr. Ashton Blanchard
The Shreveport Caucasian.
July 28, 1907
Page 1
MRS. N. C. BLANCHARD.
A loveable woman and one beloved by her friends has been called to her heavenly reward.
The demise of Mrs. N. C. Blanchard, when announced yesterday morning, evoked the inexpressible regrets of all who knew her. It is true Mrs. Blanchard had been seriously ill and was at Mineral Wells, Texas, recruiting her health, where she died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Until a few days since the hope had been entertained of her recovery, and twenty minutes before the final end she was conscious and realized the inevitable. At her side was her husband, Governor Blanchard, and her son, Dr. J. Ashton Blanchard, her nephew, Carl Barret, and several friends.
She passed away gently as one in pleasant dreams.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1847. Her father was Major W. W. Barret, distinguished as a good citizen and a gallant and heroic soldier of the Confederacy. He was of patriotic ancestry. On her mother' side she was connected with Thos. J. Rusk, vice president of the Republic of Texas, who was with General Houston in the battle of San Jacinto.
In December of 1873 she was married to Governor N. C. Blanchard, then engaged in the practice of law. During all these years, they have journeyed happily hand in hand, and through her genial influence carried sunshine and gladness in many places. Of sunny temperament, she was ever ready to cheer the lonely and despondent. It may be said that Mrs. Blanchard was a friend-maker and wherever she went, her graciousness and her loveliness was left, as the fragrance of sweet flowers.
As her husband progressed in life's highway, reaching and filling important and honorable positions of trust, Mrs. Blanchard shared his triumphs with that degree of appreciation which added to her popularity and to his fame. Mrs. Blanchard was loved and admired, and won her friends and held them by her gentleness and amiability. She was a womanly woman, who was active in good works. Mrs. Blanchard was one of the noble band of women who organized the Auxiliary Association of Confederate Veterans, of which she was treasurer, and through whose endeavors hundreds of dollars were realized for the building of monuments and in the aid of indigent Confederate soldiers. She was a Daughter of the Confederacy and loved the Cause of the South ardently.
Her usefulness radiated sunshine to make glad many dark places. In the death of Mrs. Blanchard, Shreveport and the State mourns the death of one whose memory will ever be recalled lovingly.
The remains of this most estimable lady will arrive on this morning's 3:30 train from Mineral Wells, Texas. In St. Mark's church on Cotton street and Texas avenue, the funeral service will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment will take place in the Masonic plot in Greenwood cemetery.
To her husband and her daughter, Mrs. Leon R. Smith, her son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, her brother, Hon. T. C. Barret and relatives is tendered heartfelt sympathies.
In an odd turn of events, Emily's son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, was found shot to death in a Memphis hotel on Valentine's Day, 1920. It appeared he had killed himself, however, a note he left indicated he feared for his life and was being pursued. His death made front page news in newpapers throughout the country.
The Midland Monthly.
SOME STATESMEN'S WIVES IN WASHINGTON.
SECOND PAPER.
BY JULIETTE M. BABBITT.
Page 499.
There is no more charming and popular woman in Washington than the wife of Senator Newton C. Blanchard, of Louisiana, who was for several terms in Congress before his promotion to the other side of the Capitol. She was Miss Mary Emma [Barret], born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and reared in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was married and has a beautiful home. Her father was Captain William [Barret] of Richmond, Virginia, and her mother was of a prominent Georgia family. Mrs. Blanchard is of medium height and good figure, with a creamy complexion, rippling dark hair, and dark brown eyes; speaks French well and sings sweetly; is warm-hearted and sympathetic; enjoys society and helps others to have a good time wherever she is. Her son [Ashton], is going to be a doctor and her daughter, Ethel, who made her debut in society last winter, is one of the prettiest girls in town.
Children:
Ethel Blanchard Smith
Dr. Ashton Blanchard
The Shreveport Caucasian.
July 28, 1907
Page 1
MRS. N. C. BLANCHARD.
A loveable woman and one beloved by her friends has been called to her heavenly reward.
The demise of Mrs. N. C. Blanchard, when announced yesterday morning, evoked the inexpressible regrets of all who knew her. It is true Mrs. Blanchard had been seriously ill and was at Mineral Wells, Texas, recruiting her health, where she died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Until a few days since the hope had been entertained of her recovery, and twenty minutes before the final end she was conscious and realized the inevitable. At her side was her husband, Governor Blanchard, and her son, Dr. J. Ashton Blanchard, her nephew, Carl Barret, and several friends.
She passed away gently as one in pleasant dreams.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1847. Her father was Major W. W. Barret, distinguished as a good citizen and a gallant and heroic soldier of the Confederacy. He was of patriotic ancestry. On her mother' side she was connected with Thos. J. Rusk, vice president of the Republic of Texas, who was with General Houston in the battle of San Jacinto.
In December of 1873 she was married to Governor N. C. Blanchard, then engaged in the practice of law. During all these years, they have journeyed happily hand in hand, and through her genial influence carried sunshine and gladness in many places. Of sunny temperament, she was ever ready to cheer the lonely and despondent. It may be said that Mrs. Blanchard was a friend-maker and wherever she went, her graciousness and her loveliness was left, as the fragrance of sweet flowers.
As her husband progressed in life's highway, reaching and filling important and honorable positions of trust, Mrs. Blanchard shared his triumphs with that degree of appreciation which added to her popularity and to his fame. Mrs. Blanchard was loved and admired, and won her friends and held them by her gentleness and amiability. She was a womanly woman, who was active in good works. Mrs. Blanchard was one of the noble band of women who organized the Auxiliary Association of Confederate Veterans, of which she was treasurer, and through whose endeavors hundreds of dollars were realized for the building of monuments and in the aid of indigent Confederate soldiers. She was a Daughter of the Confederacy and loved the Cause of the South ardently.
Her usefulness radiated sunshine to make glad many dark places. In the death of Mrs. Blanchard, Shreveport and the State mourns the death of one whose memory will ever be recalled lovingly.
The remains of this most estimable lady will arrive on this morning's 3:30 train from Mineral Wells, Texas. In St. Mark's church on Cotton street and Texas avenue, the funeral service will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment will take place in the Masonic plot in Greenwood cemetery.
To her husband and her daughter, Mrs. Leon R. Smith, her son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, her brother, Hon. T. C. Barret and relatives is tendered heartfelt sympathies.
In an odd turn of events, Emily's son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, was found shot to death in a Memphis hotel on Valentine's Day, 1920. It appeared he had killed himself, however, a note he left indicated he feared for his life and was being pursued. His death made front page news in newpapers throughout the country.
SOME STATESMEN'S WIVES IN WASHINGTON.
SECOND PAPER.
BY JULIETTE M. BABBITT.
Page 499.
There is no more charming and popular woman in Washington than the wife of Senator Newton C. Blanchard, of Louisiana, who was for several terms in Congress before his promotion to the other side of the Capitol. She was Miss Mary Emma [Barret], born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and reared in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was married and has a beautiful home. Her father was Captain William [Barret] of Richmond, Virginia, and her mother was of a prominent Georgia family. Mrs. Blanchard is of medium height and good figure, with a creamy complexion, rippling dark hair, and dark brown eyes; speaks French well and sings sweetly; is warm-hearted and sympathetic; enjoys society and helps others to have a good time wherever she is. Her son [Ashton], is going to be a doctor and her daughter, Ethel, who made her debut in society last winter, is one of the prettiest girls in town.
Children:
Ethel Blanchard Smith
Dr. Ashton Blanchard
The Shreveport Caucasian.
July 28, 1907
Page 1
MRS. N. C. BLANCHARD.
A loveable woman and one beloved by her friends has been called to her heavenly reward.
The demise of Mrs. N. C. Blanchard, when announced yesterday morning, evoked the inexpressible regrets of all who knew her. It is true Mrs. Blanchard had been seriously ill and was at Mineral Wells, Texas, recruiting her health, where she died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Until a few days since the hope had been entertained of her recovery, and twenty minutes before the final end she was conscious and realized the inevitable. At her side was her husband, Governor Blanchard, and her son, Dr. J. Ashton Blanchard, her nephew, Carl Barret, and several friends.
She passed away gently as one in pleasant dreams.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1847. Her father was Major W. W. Barret, distinguished as a good citizen and a gallant and heroic soldier of the Confederacy. He was of patriotic ancestry. On her mother' side she was connected with Thos. J. Rusk, vice president of the Republic of Texas, who was with General Houston in the battle of San Jacinto.
In December of 1873 she was married to Governor N. C. Blanchard, then engaged in the practice of law. During all these years, they have journeyed happily hand in hand, and through her genial influence carried sunshine and gladness in many places. Of sunny temperament, she was ever ready to cheer the lonely and despondent. It may be said that Mrs. Blanchard was a friend-maker and wherever she went, her graciousness and her loveliness was left, as the fragrance of sweet flowers.
As her husband progressed in life's highway, reaching and filling important and honorable positions of trust, Mrs. Blanchard shared his triumphs with that degree of appreciation which added to her popularity and to his fame. Mrs. Blanchard was loved and admired, and won her friends and held them by her gentleness and amiability. She was a womanly woman, who was active in good works. Mrs. Blanchard was one of the noble band of women who organized the Auxiliary Association of Confederate Veterans, of which she was treasurer, and through whose endeavors hundreds of dollars were realized for the building of monuments and in the aid of indigent Confederate soldiers. She was a Daughter of the Confederacy and loved the Cause of the South ardently.
Her usefulness radiated sunshine to make glad many dark places. In the death of Mrs. Blanchard, Shreveport and the State mourns the death of one whose memory will ever be recalled lovingly.
The remains of this most estimable lady will arrive on this morning's 3:30 train from Mineral Wells, Texas. In St. Mark's church on Cotton street and Texas avenue, the funeral service will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment will take place in the Masonic plot in Greenwood cemetery.
To her husband and her daughter, Mrs. Leon R. Smith, her son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, her brother, Hon. T. C. Barret and relatives is tendered heartfelt sympathies.
In an odd turn of events, Emily's son, Dr. Ashton Blanchard, was found shot to death in a Memphis hotel on Valentine's Day, 1920. It appeared he had killed himself, however, a note he left indicated he feared for his life and was being pursued. His death made front page news in newpapers throughout the country.
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