Beckham County, OK - Obits: Joel M. Dallas, 1916
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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DALLAS, JOEL M.
(23 Mar 1916, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Joel M. Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Dallas, died at the home of
his parents last Thursday afternoon, March 16, 1916, after a short illness
of congestion of the brain.
The entire community was grieved because of the passing away of this noble
young man, and everything was done to show their deep sympathy to the
bereaved ones.
Joel was born near Ural, Okla., on February 16th, 1899, and attained the
age of seventeen years and one month.  Just in the prime of young manhood,
when the future looked so bright to him and when his parents were leaning
upon him because of his splendid life and excellent character, he was
taken from them.  How hard it is to give up our loved ones when so much is
promised in the future for them, but we can only say "Thy will be done"
and know that He doeth all thing(s) well.  Heaven only seems nearer and
dearer and we can have the joy and peace in our sorrow to know that we
have the hope of meeting our loved ones again.
Funeral services were held at the Ural church on March 17th, at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. I. F. Harmon.  School was dismissed, so the scholars
could attend in a body.  They formed a double line at the church, and the
casket was carried through the line by the pall bearers, who were his
classmates, Warren Kimball, Cleo Walter, Fred Redman, Robert Strawn,
Clarence Caffee and Leonard Reynolds.  A large crowd of sympathizing
friends followed, being one of the largest funerals ever held in that
community, which attested to the great respect they had for Joel and his
family.
Joel was a good industrious boy and no one had more friends.  He was loved
by everyone, and he will be greatly missed at home and in the community.
Deceased leaves a father, mother, three brothers and five sisters and a
host of relatives, who have the sympathy of all in this sad hour.
(23 Mar 1916, Thursday, Elk City Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Joel M. Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Dallas, died at the home at Ural
last Thursday and the remains are laid to rest in the family burying
grounds near the home last Friday.
Deceased was born at Ural Feb. 16, 1889, and had spent his life in this
section, being well and favorably known, being respected by all with whom
he came in contact.  His was an honest and conscientious boyhood.  He
delighted in doing things for his friends that would make them happy.
He is survived by his parents, three brothers and five sisters, who have
the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.  Mr. John Harrington of
Shamrock, Texas; Mrs. Hayden White of Cordell, and Mrs. Ernest Williams of
Sayre were among those who attended the funeral.  Services were conducted
by Rev. I. F. Harmon of this city and funeral arrangements were looked
after by Chandler & Robinson.
(24 Mar 1916, The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, OK):
DIED.  Joe Dallas, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dallas, of
near Ural, died on Thursday the 16th inst.  He had been sick only a few
days, being afflicted with abcess (sic) of the brain which caused his
death.  The young man was well known in the Ural community and had many
friends and relatives who were grieved on account of his death.  The
remains were buried at the Ural cemetery Friday afternoon.

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