Alphabet File page 42
Becker, Mr. Max, brother of our townsman, Mr. Ed Becker, was at the Bay this week on a visit to friends and ? Taconi, Mr., and Messers. Becker, Giveans, and Capdepon, who left this place in the latter part of last September for Carthagena, S. A., and for whose safety great anxiety was felt, have arrived safely home, we are glad to note. A letter was received here last Monday in which the safe arrival was mentioned, and the cause of such delay in communicating was due to the vessel being blown out of its course. The supplies gave out and the crew suffered considerable hardship. (SCE 12-9-1893)
Becker, Elizabeth Mrs., 438 Ballentine (Ph 48 thru 50, 55)
Becker, Judge J. P., who has been spending a part of the summer at Mrs. Muller's, was called Wednesday to his Prytania Street Mansion which was destroyed by fire that morning. (SCE 09/23/1893)
Becker, Max, returned to New Orleans on Monday. (SCE 12/10/1892)
Recker, (Becker ?) Mr. Max J., Our energetic young friend gave us a pleasant call Wednesday. Mr. Becker has gone into partnership with a New Orleans gentleman in establishing a book bindery at No. 106 Camp Street. To our readers we recommend the new firm. (SCE 12/03/1892)
Becker, Mr. Max, the professional book binder, is spending a few days in the Bay, the guest of his brother. (SCE 02/25/1893)
Becker, Mr. M.J., spent Saturday with friends in Pass Christian. (SCE 03/04/1893)
Becker, Mr. Max J., came up from Louisiana Thursday and returned Friday. (SCE 6/24/1893)
Becker, Victoria S Mrs., Breath's Ln. (Ph 48-49), 115 De Montluzin (Ph 55)
Becks Hall - Corner of Union and Hancock. (SCE Jubilee 1942 page 5).
Beecher, W.A. -
Important election at Bay St. Louis. We are much in fault in having omitted to state before that our respected fellow citizen, W.A. Beecher, Esq., late of Melpomenia was, we learn, elected Coroner of Bay St. Louis by a flattering majority.
Mr. Beecher is eminently qualified to administer "Coroner's quest law" in style satisfactory to both living and dead. The solemnity of his manner, the gravity of his countenance, and the weight of his person, will enable him to set upon a dead body in a manner which will place the fact of the death of the party beyond all dispute.
Mr. B. is also an admirable fisherman and angler, and as most of the cases of sudden death, near the Bay, occur from drowning, he will be able to hook up the bodies with the same skill with which he is want to hook the black trout in Wolf River.
We learn that Mr. B's zeal to enter upon the duties of his office, was displayed, shortly after his election, in rather a striking manner.
Two Italians having gotten into a fierce fight about the election, some persons called out "part them". "No, no," fiercely interrupted the new Coroner, "let them fight it out, and give your new Coroner a chance to sit upon the body of one of them".
This intimation produced a very sudden cessation of hostilities between the parties.
(Daily Delta, Tue, Nov 11, 1851 p 1 c 4 - MJS BSL 41)
Beer, L. L. Cazenavette, E. L. Pinac. Henry O'Connell, W. W. Boullemet, R. P. Randall, A. Molinary, W. Gowland, B. C. Shields, Emile Frederic, H. C. Dellery, T. W. Castleman, S. L. Mitchel, Paul Conrad, Jr., P. F. Reynes, R. S. Charles, Jr.
The guests were numerous among whom were many ladies. A grand banquet was given at which many speeches, toasts, etc., were made. Mr. J. W. Fairfax represented the press. The party returned to New Orleans the same evening after spending a good time and having enjoyed a royal hospitality of Mr. Conrad. (SCE 10/29/1892)
Behan, Lieut., (First name unknown) Guest of the Crescent Hotel June 25, 1871. (boat file FRANCES)
Military Excursion to Bay St. Louis.
The pleasant watering place, Bay St. Louis, was, to speak in military parlance, occupied by one of our volunteer militia organizations on Sunday, June 25, 1871.
Company K of the First Regiment of the Louisiana Legion, better known as the Crescent Rifles, left the city on Saturday evening on board the New Orleans, Mobile & Texas Railroad train for Bay St. Louis where a target match was to take place and a general merrymaking was contemplated.
The Excursionists arrived in time and were received by
CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG of the Crescent Hotel, who escorted them to his house, where the evening was pleasantly spent, the band of music, which accompanied the command improvising a concert, upon which followed a much enjoyed Ball.
At an early hour Sunday morning the command started to the rear of the town where the target practice took place.
We subjoin the results:
Capt. Snyder of Company K succeeded in placing three balls nearest the company's bull's eye, their aggregate distance being 29 1/8 inches.
Mr. William A. Bozens make the next best shot; his three distances measuring 33 3/4 inches, and is entitled to the distinction of being the best shot in the Company.
The prize offered to members of the Legion was won by
Lieutenant Behan of Company R;, his three shots measuring 17 1/2 inches.
Mr. William Lynd of Company A succeeded in placing three bullets in the board with an aggregate distance of 18 1/ 8 inches from the bull's eye.
The shooting was altogether very fine and proved the Crescent Rifles to be excellent shots. The prizes were presented by Lieut. Stewart. Capt. S. P. Snyder received the first prize, a gold badge, and Lieut. Behan the other prize consisting of a silver medal.
The Crescent Rifles returned to the city on the 5:30 P.M. train greatly satisfied with their trip and its pleasant incidents. (VF - MJS VI 00481)
Behren, Mr. Contracted with Gardebled to build an 8 room home on lot at Front & Carroll Sts on lot purchased from Mrs. J. B. Fahey. (SCE 4/1/1905 #10 col 1). (304 N. Beach)
Behrens, Mrs. Helen L. Will be at home on Friday to her friends, at her "Buena Vista Bungalow", corner of Front and Ullman. (SCE 5/16/1908). (304 N. Beach ?)
Bein, C. W., 526 Citizen (Ph 48-49)
Belden, the lovely and popular Misses Zenobia and Eugenia, of New Orleans, are spending awhile at the Bay. (SCE, 8/12/1893)
Belden, the Misses, returned to their home in New Orleans Wednesday evening. (SCE 8/19/1893)
Brown, Mr. and Mrs.,: A pleasant tally-ho ride and party to Brown's vineyard was given Monday evening. Those present were MRs. Wm. A. Scholl and daughters, Mrs. Thomas Green and son, Mrs. H. Moreau, Mrs. Jacob Maus, Mr. and Mrs. G. Muller and children, Miss O'Hara, Miss Zenobia Belden, Miss Eugenia Belden and the writer. The party was hospitably received by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. (SCE 8/19/1893)
Bell #42 J.A. Cuevas (VF MJS VIII 00350)
Bell, H.H. Commodore
1863
I am informed by Lieut. Commander Pennington of the "JACKSON" that a refugee from Biloxi, who came out today, brings information that the whole ram fleet is expected to come out on Christmas Eve to attack the blockading fleet. The person who brought this information is well-known to Captain Pennington and is a reliable man. I have taken measures to inform Commodore Thatcher by the "CALHOUN" early tomorrow morning. (ORN 20 p 732 Lt. Comdr. C.H. Green on Ship "VINCENNES" at Ship Island, Dec. 23, 1863 report to Commodore H. H. Bell, Comdg. Western Gulf Bldg. Squadron, N.O. - VF MJS VI 02728)
The letter to you from me in relation to the ram fleet at Mobile being organized to come out on Christmas Eve could not be sent for lack of means; but as they have not made their appearance they (if there any truth in the report) may have been kept back by bad weather. I heard heavy firing up the Sound (probably off Mobile) on the forenoon of the 24th instant, but think it was only the "COLORADO" firing the old charges out of her guns in anticipation of an attack. No further reports in relation to the affair have reached me. (ORN 20 p 738, Lt. Comdr. C.H. Green on Vincennes Dec 26, 1863 to Commodore H. H. Bell. - VF MJS VI 02728)