Obituary Record

Ulman, Hon. Alfred A., the worthy, enthusiastic and patriotic Mayor of our sister town Waveland, died in New Orleans at the Touro Infirmary, Saturday evening, 4 o'clock, of heart trouble. For some time past Mayor Ulman experienced much inconvenience from his ailment, but at times was better; His condition grew alarming and on Friday, the 16th, inst., he was removed from his home in Waveland to the place of his death. Notwithstanding the extent of his low condition his death was not expected.

The morning previous to the visit of the inevitable, he was feeling much improved and enjoying a visit from a number of his friends. The good news of his improvement was welcomed at the Bay, but this only tended to the shock of the news of his demise. The remains reached here Sunday noon and were conveyed to his residence of his aged father, Hon. James Ulman, ex-mayor of Bay St. Louis. Hundreds of people from all parts thronged the place and paid their respects to their departed friend. Truly a friend was he in every sense of the work to the poor and rich alike. The funeral took place Sunday evening at 4 o'clock, V. Rev. Father Ledue and Rev. Father Alphonse officiating. The funeral was largely attended.

Mayor Ulman was raised in Louisiana, born 47 years ago. At the age of 16 years he promptly responded to the call for troops and served through the struggle with much credit, and returning he became an apprentice in a machine shop and soon became an expert of the trade. At the age of about 27 years he came to this place and purchased four thousand acres of land, facing the beautiful Nicholson Avenue. The vast number of acres were soon known as Ulmanville and to this day the place goes by that title, though incorporated with the town of Waveland. The woolen mill, owned by Mr. Ulman and valued at fifty thousand dollars, form an important part of Ulmanville and also the big store by the same proprietor. Mr. Ulman was holding his second successive term as Mayor of the beautiful and thriving town of Waveland, and held the office with universal satisfaction. He was closely identified with the rapid development and material advancement of his town and people, and to him principally is due the state of Waveland's prosperity.

In the death of Mayor Ulman the town of Waveland loses a devoted father, and the city of Bay St. Louis a friend no truer or more sincere.

To the great and noble people of Waveland, to the family of the deceased, to all other relatives and friends. The Echo extends deep sympathy.

Source: Sea Coast Echo 7-1-1893