Beckham County, OK - Obits: Edward Metzler, 1923 30 August 2008 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ********************************************************************* USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************* METZLER, EDWARD (8 Feb 1923, Thursday, Elk City News Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): DEATH FROM SWALLOWING SCREW The twenty-two months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Matzler died early yesterday afternoon, from swallowing a screw. He was playing near a rocking chair where he probably got the screw. When the mother noticed him he was beginning to choke, sucking the screw into his windpipe and on into his lungs, which caused his death immediately, before a doctor could be summoned. Burial took place at the Ural cemetery at 3:30 today. Mrs. Matzler was formerly Anna Eggleston. (15 Feb 1923, Thursday, Elk City News Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): FUNERAL OF BABY METZLER The funeral of the little Edward Metzler was held at the home of his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston last Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. C. King officiating. A large number of friends were in attendance. Members of the First Methodist Church had charge of singing. Helen Blackburn sang "Little Jewels." Interment was made in Ural cemetery. The following tribute was sent in for publication: In Memory of our Dear Little Babe. Little Edward Albert Metzler was born at the Eggleston home May 31, 1921, and his little life passed out at 1:30, February 7, 1923. He was so bright and smart for his age, and it always seemed he could not be with us long, as his little life had nearly always been in our home and we all thought so much of him. He always had a smile for everyone. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank most sweetly all the neighbors and friends which so kindly helped us, also for the flowers and those that sang, in our hour of sadness. May God's blessing rest upon them all. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Eggleston and family. Mrs. Cynthia Metzler and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Metzler. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dedman. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Beam. --------------------------------------------------- Return to Beckham County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/beckham/beckham.html