Alphabet File page 348
Sones, B. First mayor of BSL after name change in 1875. (?SCE Jub. 1942 pg 27)
Sones, Mrs. B., is in New Orleans, on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Mitchell. (SCE 05/13/1893)
Sones, Mrs. B. - Rafter, Mrs. Laura, of Boston, Mass., is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. B. Sones. (SCE 11-11-1893)
Sones, Lieut. L. M.
To the Editor of the N. O. Times
It was my fortune, in common with all others, resident and transient at Bay St. Louis, on Wednesday last (May 30, 1866), to attend the funeral obsequies of Lieut. L. M. Sones, whose mortal remains had been transported hither by his bereaved parents from their temporary resting place, the field of Franklin, Tenn., for final interment, in the family burying ground.
Simply a sojourner here, it cannot be supposed that I can speak authentically of the real void created within his social sphere by the untimely death of this estimable young man. His life is reported to have been blameless, his devotion to truth unalterable, his carriage among men frank and fearless, and his love of country undoubted, inasmuch as it was attested by long years of true and faithful service, crowned at last by a glorious death, amid the shock of contending armies, upon the bloodiest field of the war.
By singular coincidence the same four of his comrades who had given him an unshrouded and uncoffined grave in front of Franklin, were here to be his pall-bearers at this "more decent interment."
Further, that the same minister, the Rev. T. R. Markham, of New Orleans, who on a bright summer Sabbath morning, within our lines at Atlanta, received him into the bosom of the church militant, should be here to hallow his obsequies, and bear testimony to his virtues, after he had joined the church triumphant on High.
Yet, so it was, there were among the auditory those whose bosoms swelled and whose pulses beat high as the learned and eloquent minister spoke of the cause in which, and for which, the young and gallant head had yielded up his life. Again in fancy we heard the long roll ring out upon the midnight air, again the bugle call, the shout, the charge : "And one moment more The death cry drowning in the battle’s roar."
There were those of us, who, as the minister spoke earnestly and beautifully of the brief past, felt the full force of those pertinent stanzas: "Still o're these scenes, my memory wakes, and fondly broods, with miser care, Time, but the impression deeper makes, As streams, their channels deeper wear."
To the relations and immediate friends of the deceased, the writer tenders his sincere condolence, and to the gallant dead, as he sleeps to the requiem of the eternal waters of Bay St. Louis, he may be permitted to say:
"Rest! Soldier rest, the warfare’s o're Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking, Dream of battlefields, no more, Days of danger, nigh of waking."
A Mississippian
(The above was written by Lieutenant Lott M. Sones, Co. F. Shieldsboro Rifles, 3d Reg. of Ms. Inf. and appeared in the N. O. Times, Wednesday, June 6, 1866 p 3 c 1 - MJS IX 04441)
Sones, Mrs. Rebecca, returned this week from a visit to Birmingham, Ala. (SCE 1/21/1893)
Sonnemann, Mr. Wm. J., a clever and genial young man of New Orleans, who has been spending some time at the Bay, returned to his home yesterday, much to the regret of the many friends he has made during his stay here. (SCE 9/3/1893)
Sonnier, Douglas m Pierson, Debbie date? (PC&C)
Sons of the Revolution - An organizational meeting was held this weekend in Jackson for the Sons Of The Revolution in the state of Mississippi. Five members of the Louisiana society met with 12 potential Mississippi members to adopt a constitution and by-laws, petition the general society for admission, and elect a slate of officers and directors.Howard O. Leach of Jackson was elected president protem. W. H. McCandless of Bay St. Louis, president of the Louisiana society was elected temporary secretary/treasurer and Don Davis of Moss Point, registrar. Named to the board of managers were John E. Fountaine of Jackson, Pat Harrison of Caqton and Roy Wildinson of Madison. (SCE Aug 7, 1988, page 3B)
Sorbonne, The. - Opened in 1870 by the Brothers on the property "between Hancock and Union Streets", the school became very popular. Brother Stephen Hanlon served the school for 25 years. Because of his long flowing white beard the boys gave him the nickname of "Rip" and consequently the school became known as "Rip's University". He was a strict disciplinarian and had two famous sticks: "Licorie", the two foot stock of a buggy whip and "Molasses", an eighteen inch ruler so called because of its color. He retired in 1915 and died 4 Feb 1921 and is buried in the little cemetery located midway between the College and his beloved school. One of the stained glass windows in the church is dedicated to him. (SCE Jubilee 1942 pg 12). (Also see: St. Stanislaus, Rip University, BSL Schools)
Sorin, Father (Sorinson?). DeLisle. Historian late 1800's. Check library for manuscripts.
Sossaman, F. V., Charles Lasabe and G. K. Sossaman, three Mobile favorites, returned to their home Monday morning after a delightful visit here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Breath and family. (SCE 9/03/1892)
Soule, Mrs. - On Sunday Mr. Chris Sporl was over from New Orleans on a visit to his wife who is the guest of Mrs. Soule. (SEC 9/24/1892 & 11/12/1892)
Soule, Mrs. - Sporl, Mr. C. and handsome young son returned to New Orleans on Monday after a visit to Mrs. Sporl, who is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Soule. (SCE 12/17/1892)
Soule, Mrs., is at the Bay to spend a few days at her summer home. (SCE 02/25/1893)
Soules, Mrs. Doris, 212 S. Beach (Ph 48 thru 50)
Souloutte, Louis- court action (SCE 9/3/1892)
Southern Bell Tel & Tel, 204 N. Beach (Ph 48 thru 50) 126 Main (Ph 55)
Southern News Company - Combel, Mr. Geo. H., conducted the sale of the furniture and furnishings of the old Southern News Company's hotel at the depot last Sunday. (SCE 7/29/1893)
Southern Roofing & Siding Co. 413 Railroad Ave. (Ph 49)
Spanish "Customs" House. 707 S. Beach. Dr. Aikens home. It is doubtful that it was ever used as a customs house, but it is dated from the late 1780's. Photo. (BSL 100 pg. 30).
S.P.C.A.- Founded by Eliza Poitevent Nicholson aka Pearl Rivers (MJS V 00400)
Spear, Mr.- 30 Aug 1865 - Fort Pike
The steamer "REINDEER", the Mobile packet, was blown up at the mouth of the Rigolets. The steward and others on board state:
The boat left Mobile on August 29th at 1:40 P.M. for New Orleans. She laid up at Pascagoula on the night of the 29th on account of the rough weather.
About 12 o'clock today (30th) as she was entering the Rigolets her starboard boiler exploded.
She had on board only about six passengers, including one lady.
One passenger, a gentleman whose name is unknown, (Mr. Spear) was probably thrown overboard and drowned.
Capt. Buckley and the clerk, Mr. Neely, and about 25 others are badly scalded. Three persons were killed, and it is probable, more will die of their wounds.
The wounded are still on the steamer in charge of Dr. Peliaz of this post.
The hull of the steamer is not damaged.
("War Comes to the Mississippi Coast" for more details.)
(N.O. Times, Thursday, Aug. 31, 1865, P l, C 4)
The passengers of the "REINDEER" were taken to Mobile on the steamer "GEN. BANKS" in charge of Dr. Charles Peleaz, Surgeon of Fort Pike. The wounded were all doing well when taken on the "GEN. BANKS". Capt. Buckley later died.