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  The origin is not known, but there is every indication to believe it the work of an incendiary.  Fanned by the strong wind the fire had soon gained considerable headway and it was plainly evidenced that the entire front square was doomed.  An alarm was soon turned in and the fire department and our citizens were prompt to respond and to battle the flames.  It was a hard struggle, but after repeated efforts all was consumed that was in the doomed path, the fire was controlled. Assistance from New Orleans was telegraphed for and two engines from that city were on the way to the Bay but were sent back when the fire was controlled.  Mr. Mat Fahey is deserving of much praise and credit for his kindness and thoughtfulness in sending his bridge gang to the scene.  This assistance was very valuable.

 

  This fire has left more than one penniless and homeless, and the president of St. Stanislaus college is out this morning with a subscription list for the benefit of the unfortunate.  The list is headed by the college with one hundred dollars cash.  The following is a list of the properties totally destroyed:

 

L. Olivari, one frame store, and warehouse buildings and two cottages.  Valued at $35,000;  well insured.
Quintini, August, one cottage and small shop building occupied by an oyster dealer and owned by August Quintini, valued at about $2,000; insurance not known.
Keller, August, two frame one story dwellings, valued at $10,000; well insured.
"Mulberry Cottage", owned by Charles Sanger and valued at $3,000; insured.
Guerra, R., barber shop, residence and one two-story from building, valued at $5,000; no insurance.
Huber, Mrs., one frame building valued at $1,000; no insurance.
Monti, Mr., building valued at $2,000; not known if covered by insurance.
Keller, August, store with contents valued at $15,000;  insured for one-third of value.
Menez, Mrs., three single frame cottages valued at $3,00; no insurance.
Bosetto, Mrs., two single frame cottages valued at $25,000; no insurance.
Belleme, Mrs., two frame cottages valued at $2,000; no insurance.
Pero, Mrs., Mr. Davis, and A.D. Peirce, one frame cottage each; partly insured.
Yenni, W.H., one story frame building, occupied as a residence and shoe store and valued at $2,000; insured for about half.

 

THE ECHO, owing to the lateness of the fire as we go to press, is unable to go into more details and to correctly state the total loss, but it is safe to say that, including the above list of properties with stock of the stores, household effects, out-houses & etc., that $150,000 will not cover the damages wrought by the largest fire ever witnessed in Bay St. Louis. (SCE, 2/17/1894)

 

 Keller, Mr. August, went over to New Orleans Thursday to buy a new stock of goods. (SCE, 2/24/1894)

 

Keller, Mr. August, one of the most progressive and wide awake merchants of the Bay, almost immediately after losing his mammoth "BLUE STORE", last Saturday, went to work with vim and determination and rented the store building opposite and owned by Mr. Frank Taconi and opened the "RED STORE" Thursday morning.  Mr. Keller will have erected at once a magnificent new store building of brick on the site of the old "BLUE STORE". There are few towns that can boast of such deserving and energetic business men like that of his kind. (SCE, 2/24/1894)

 

Kehmar, Juo. A. -A special telegram from Gainesviille, 22nd, says: Sunday was the saddest day this town has had for some years.  The occasion was the assembling of the Farmers' Alliance from the surrounding country to pay their last respects to their deceased brother, Juo. A. Kehmar, Sr., who died some time since.  They assembled in the church, formed and marched to the grave where they went through the usual form.  They returned to the church where an excellent address was delivered by Elder A. M. Slaydon. (SCE 10/29/1892)

 

Keil, Shirley Ann 203 N. 2nd. (Ph ­­__)

 

Kellar, T. E. r Carroll Ave. (Ph 55)

 

Kellar, T. E. Jr. r 453 De Montluzin (Ph 55)

 

Kelleher, Harry B. r Kiln Rd. (Ph 55)

 

Kelleher, J. J. r 1014 N. Bch. (Ph 55)

 

Keller, August -      MURDER WILL OUT

 

Paul Lizana drives a grocery wagon for Mr. August Keller, of Bay St. Louis.  In soliciting orders and delivering goods along the Waveland beach, he naturally fell to chatting with Mary Williams, a servant for Mr. Claussen. Mary remarked that she had lately returned from a visit to Blind river, Louisiana, where she had been to attend her sick father.  Paul remarked that, once upon a time, he had been to the Blind river district and added:  "Do you remember the time a man was killed there and buried in a shell bank?"  "Of course I do,"  impulsively blurted out the girl; "my father killed that man Delmas."  Paul Lizana uttered not a word more.  The murdered man referred to was his own brother, Delmas Lizana, and the daughter of the criminal had now betrayed his identity.  Ten years ago Henry Williams and Delmas Lizana quarreled over a job of work.  The men separated, the latter going on with his chimney building, he being a bricklayer and plasterer.  Six hours later the report of a rifle rang out, and Lizana fell into the half finished chimney, pierced by the fatal bullet.  His corpse was buried as above stated in a shell bank by Blind river in Livingston parish;  Williams was arrested for the deed, but after a while released for lack of evidence.  Now, he will be re-arrested and the clues thoughtlessly furnished by his own daughter may lead to his conviction and mayhap his own execution.  Paul Lizana and a brother residing in New Orleans are determined that no effort shall be spared to bring the slayer of their brother Delmas to a merited punishment.  Truly, Providence works in mysterious ways to bring about his decrees of justice.-­N.O. Item. (SCE 8/27/1892)

 

Kellar, (Keller) Hon. Aug.- Miss Eda Villars has gone to New Orleans, visited Hon. Aug. Kellar on Sunday.  (SCE 9/17/1892)

 

Keller, Hon. A. returned from New Orleans on Wednesday morning where he went the evening previous to witness the election return bulletin board.  (SCE 9/24/1892)

 

Keller, Hon. August:  After an extensive collection of opinions from various and prominent sources and after a long and careful consideration as to who would be best suited, perfectly in every detail, for the position of Collector of Customs for this port, THE ECHO has come to the conclusion that no person within the limits of the district, is better qualified.  The office is one of great importance and responsibility, and before THE ECHO would advocate a name for the holder of this office, it slowly but surely sought for the right man belonging in the right place, before it would decide its choice of the proper person, desirous of fostering the interests of the office and the proper fulfillment of its functions. When a widely circulated and reliable newspaper advocates the name of a man for public service, its nominee is generally bound to be the favored one for the position, and with the entertainment of this well-known fact in mind, it is not without hesitation that THE ECHO today makes a nomination for public service, for fear of neglect of the public's welfare and interests if one unqualified should assume the duties of the office.  In naming Mr. Keller for the office we do it with a foundation of sound sense and with the knowledge that the people will approve it.  By no means is the name of Hon. August Keller new to our readers and the people in general of this entire southern Mississippi section.  In Bay St. Louis, the seat of the customs house, having filled the highest of municipal office, elected by the masses, his popularity is unparalleled, and his honesty and integrity is unquestionable.  THE ECHO wants Mr. Keller appointed and so do the people.  As a Democrat of the truest type, no man can be more staunch and reliable as Mr. Keller.  Because the colored population wisely voted for him in municipal elections a few jealous parties originated ugly rumors relative to his political sentiments.  While there may be others just as good as Mr. Keller for the position there are none better qualified and more efficient.  In the appointment of our choice for the Collectorship this section will not only be creditably honored, but its interests involved in the office, will be well guarded and fostered, the people will be satisfied and all will be well.  By all means, under all considerations and circumstances let Mr. Keller be appointed Collector of Customs.  (SCE, 12/24/1892)