The Shreveport Times.
Saturday, January 5, 1918
Page 1
MRS. P. L. JACOBS DEAD; FUNERAL SATURDAY.
After an illness of several days, Mrs. Palestine L. Jacobs, aged 88, one of Shreveport's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family residence, corner of Travis and McNeil streets. For some time her health had been failing, but it was only very recently that her condition grew alarming, and the news of her passing away came as a blow to the entire community, in which she had spent most of her life, and as head of one of the foremost families.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, with services from the home, at 3 o'clock and interment in Oakland Cemetery, by the side of her husband, the late Edward Jacobs, prominent banker, who died 22 years ago. The services will be conducted by Dr. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Jacobs was a devoted member, assisted by Dr. J. K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who is a close friend of the bereaved family. The following will serve as pallbearers: S. B. Hicks, E. L. Blewer, W. F. Dillon, E. A. Thomas, C. W. King, G. A. Wise, W. J. Bayersdorffer, S. Y. Alexander, Fred Ratzburg and J. B. Ardis.
In the death of Mrs. Jacobs, Shreveport has lost one of its most beloved and useful women, and one who spent most of her life here, taking a distinguished part in the upbuilding of the community. She was born June 27, 1830, in Macon county, Ala., and on May 23, 1850, in Caddo parish, near Shreveport, she was married to the late Edward Jacobs, her residence here dating from her marriage. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and in late years was its oldest member. She devoted much of her time to church work and its kindred activities and will be remembered by many men, women and children for her numerous benefactions and kindnesses, her sympathy and consideration for those in need, and for her many services for public benefit and betterment.
Founded Orphanage.
She was a woman of brilliant mind and noble heart, and her life was one of splendid effort and accomplishment. Among the many charitable institutions in which she was actively interested was the Genevieve Orphanage, which many years ago was founded largely through her inspiration and generous benefactions. She never failed to give this and other worthy causes her most earnest consideration, and her death marks the loss of one of their most faithful friends.
When Mrs. Jacobs came to Shreveport, it was a small town. She saw it gradually grow and develop and expand into one of the most thriving communities of this section of the country and was a liberal contributor to its progress.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by three daughters, Mesdames W. T. Crawford, W. E. Hamilton, of Shreveport, and W. S. Penick of New Orleans; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter B. Jacobs, of Shreveport; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Mrs. William Winter Lyon, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Clarence W. King, Miss Fay Alcocke, Mrs. S. Youree Alexander, Mrs. G. A. Wise, Mrs. James S. Meriwether, of Shreveport; Mrs. Hilliard E. Miller, of New Orleans, and Messrs. William Ernest Penick, of New Orleans, and Walter Jacobs, Ed Jacobs, Edward J. Crawford, Raymond B. Hamilton, Edward Clinton Hamilton and Will Hamilton, of Shreveport.
Numerous friends extend sincerest sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
Saturday, January 5, 1918
Page 1
MRS. P. L. JACOBS DEAD; FUNERAL SATURDAY.
After an illness of several days, Mrs. Palestine L. Jacobs, aged 88, one of Shreveport's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family residence, corner of Travis and McNeil streets. For some time her health had been failing, but it was only very recently that her condition grew alarming, and the news of her passing away came as a blow to the entire community, in which she had spent most of her life, and as head of one of the foremost families.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, with services from the home, at 3 o'clock and interment in Oakland Cemetery, by the side of her husband, the late Edward Jacobs, prominent banker, who died 22 years ago. The services will be conducted by Dr. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Jacobs was a devoted member, assisted by Dr. J. K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who is a close friend of the bereaved family. The following will serve as pallbearers: S. B. Hicks, E. L. Blewer, W. F. Dillon, E. A. Thomas, C. W. King, G. A. Wise, W. J. Bayersdorffer, S. Y. Alexander, Fred Ratzburg and J. B. Ardis.
In the death of Mrs. Jacobs, Shreveport has lost one of its most beloved and useful women, and one who spent most of her life here, taking a distinguished part in the upbuilding of the community. She was born June 27, 1830, in Macon county, Ala., and on May 23, 1850, in Caddo parish, near Shreveport, she was married to the late Edward Jacobs, her residence here dating from her marriage. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and in late years was its oldest member. She devoted much of her time to church work and its kindred activities and will be remembered by many men, women and children for her numerous benefactions and kindnesses, her sympathy and consideration for those in need, and for her many services for public benefit and betterment.
Founded Orphanage.
She was a woman of brilliant mind and noble heart, and her life was one of splendid effort and accomplishment. Among the many charitable institutions in which she was actively interested was the Genevieve Orphanage, which many years ago was founded largely through her inspiration and generous benefactions. She never failed to give this and other worthy causes her most earnest consideration, and her death marks the loss of one of their most faithful friends.
When Mrs. Jacobs came to Shreveport, it was a small town. She saw it gradually grow and develop and expand into one of the most thriving communities of this section of the country and was a liberal contributor to its progress.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by three daughters, Mesdames W. T. Crawford, W. E. Hamilton, of Shreveport, and W. S. Penick of New Orleans; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter B. Jacobs, of Shreveport; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Mrs. William Winter Lyon, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Clarence W. King, Miss Fay Alcocke, Mrs. S. Youree Alexander, Mrs. G. A. Wise, Mrs. James S. Meriwether, of Shreveport; Mrs. Hilliard E. Miller, of New Orleans, and Messrs. William Ernest Penick, of New Orleans, and Walter Jacobs, Ed Jacobs, Edward J. Crawford, Raymond B. Hamilton, Edward Clinton Hamilton and Will Hamilton, of Shreveport.
Numerous friends extend sincerest sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
The Shreveport Times.
Saturday, January 5, 1918
Page 1
MRS. P. L. JACOBS DEAD; FUNERAL SATURDAY.
After an illness of several days, Mrs. Palestine L. Jacobs, aged 88, one of Shreveport's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family residence, corner of Travis and McNeil streets. For some time her health had been failing, but it was only very recently that her condition grew alarming, and the news of her passing away came as a blow to the entire community, in which she had spent most of her life, and as head of one of the foremost families.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, with services from the home, at 3 o'clock and interment in Oakland Cemetery, by the side of her husband, the late Edward Jacobs, prominent banker, who died 22 years ago. The services will be conducted by Dr. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Jacobs was a devoted member, assisted by Dr. J. K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who is a close friend of the bereaved family. The following will serve as pallbearers: S. B. Hicks, E. L. Blewer, W. F. Dillon, E. A. Thomas, C. W. King, G. A. Wise, W. J. Bayersdorffer, S. Y. Alexander, Fred Ratzburg and J. B. Ardis.
In the death of Mrs. Jacobs, Shreveport has lost one of its most beloved and useful women, and one who spent most of her life here, taking a distinguished part in the upbuilding of the community. She was born June 27, 1830, in Macon county, Ala., and on May 23, 1850, in Caddo parish, near Shreveport, she was married to the late Edward Jacobs, her residence here dating from her marriage. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and in late years was its oldest member. She devoted much of her time to church work and its kindred activities and will be remembered by many men, women and children for her numerous benefactions and kindnesses, her sympathy and consideration for those in need, and for her many services for public benefit and betterment.
Founded Orphanage.
She was a woman of brilliant mind and noble heart, and her life was one of splendid effort and accomplishment. Among the many charitable institutions in which she was actively interested was the Genevieve Orphanage, which many years ago was founded largely through her inspiration and generous benefactions. She never failed to give this and other worthy causes her most earnest consideration, and her death marks the loss of one of their most faithful friends.
When Mrs. Jacobs came to Shreveport, it was a small town. She saw it gradually grow and develop and expand into one of the most thriving communities of this section of the country and was a liberal contributor to its progress.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by three daughters, Mesdames W. T. Crawford, W. E. Hamilton, of Shreveport, and W. S. Penick of New Orleans; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter B. Jacobs, of Shreveport; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Mrs. William Winter Lyon, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Clarence W. King, Miss Fay Alcocke, Mrs. S. Youree Alexander, Mrs. G. A. Wise, Mrs. James S. Meriwether, of Shreveport; Mrs. Hilliard E. Miller, of New Orleans, and Messrs. William Ernest Penick, of New Orleans, and Walter Jacobs, Ed Jacobs, Edward J. Crawford, Raymond B. Hamilton, Edward Clinton Hamilton and Will Hamilton, of Shreveport.
Numerous friends extend sincerest sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
Saturday, January 5, 1918
Page 1
MRS. P. L. JACOBS DEAD; FUNERAL SATURDAY.
After an illness of several days, Mrs. Palestine L. Jacobs, aged 88, one of Shreveport's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family residence, corner of Travis and McNeil streets. For some time her health had been failing, but it was only very recently that her condition grew alarming, and the news of her passing away came as a blow to the entire community, in which she had spent most of her life, and as head of one of the foremost families.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, with services from the home, at 3 o'clock and interment in Oakland Cemetery, by the side of her husband, the late Edward Jacobs, prominent banker, who died 22 years ago. The services will be conducted by Dr. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Jacobs was a devoted member, assisted by Dr. J. K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who is a close friend of the bereaved family. The following will serve as pallbearers: S. B. Hicks, E. L. Blewer, W. F. Dillon, E. A. Thomas, C. W. King, G. A. Wise, W. J. Bayersdorffer, S. Y. Alexander, Fred Ratzburg and J. B. Ardis.
In the death of Mrs. Jacobs, Shreveport has lost one of its most beloved and useful women, and one who spent most of her life here, taking a distinguished part in the upbuilding of the community. She was born June 27, 1830, in Macon county, Ala., and on May 23, 1850, in Caddo parish, near Shreveport, she was married to the late Edward Jacobs, her residence here dating from her marriage. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and in late years was its oldest member. She devoted much of her time to church work and its kindred activities and will be remembered by many men, women and children for her numerous benefactions and kindnesses, her sympathy and consideration for those in need, and for her many services for public benefit and betterment.
Founded Orphanage.
She was a woman of brilliant mind and noble heart, and her life was one of splendid effort and accomplishment. Among the many charitable institutions in which she was actively interested was the Genevieve Orphanage, which many years ago was founded largely through her inspiration and generous benefactions. She never failed to give this and other worthy causes her most earnest consideration, and her death marks the loss of one of their most faithful friends.
When Mrs. Jacobs came to Shreveport, it was a small town. She saw it gradually grow and develop and expand into one of the most thriving communities of this section of the country and was a liberal contributor to its progress.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by three daughters, Mesdames W. T. Crawford, W. E. Hamilton, of Shreveport, and W. S. Penick of New Orleans; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter B. Jacobs, of Shreveport; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Mrs. William Winter Lyon, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Clarence W. King, Miss Fay Alcocke, Mrs. S. Youree Alexander, Mrs. G. A. Wise, Mrs. James S. Meriwether, of Shreveport; Mrs. Hilliard E. Miller, of New Orleans, and Messrs. William Ernest Penick, of New Orleans, and Walter Jacobs, Ed Jacobs, Edward J. Crawford, Raymond B. Hamilton, Edward Clinton Hamilton and Will Hamilton, of Shreveport.
Numerous friends extend sincerest sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
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