Beckham County, OK - Obits: Effie Ruby Johnson, 1911
06 August 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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JOHNSON, EFFIE RUBY
(26 Jan 1911, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
The remains of Miss Effie Ruby Johnson were laid to rest in the Erick
cemetery, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1911.  Rev. Mauldin preached the funeral
sermon.  The Democrat extends condolence.
Miss Effie Ruby Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Erick,
died January 24, 1911, age 16 years, 4 months and 29 days.
Miss Effie was well and favorably known here, having lived here with her
parents for the past 8 years.  About six months ago she was taken sick
with quick consumption.
(26 Jan 1911, Erick Altruist, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
DIED.
After an illness lingering for several months, Miss Effie Ruby Johnson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson, died at her home at Erick at 9:50
o'clock a.m. Tuesday, January 21 (sic), 1911, age 16 years, 4 months and
29 days.   Miss Ruby was born in Wells county, Texas, and with her
parents, brother and sister came to Greer county, Oklahoma, in 1902, since
which time she has lived in this vicinity and has by her pleasing
personality made a host of friends.  She became a member of the Baptist
church, and was a good Christian girl.  She is survived by her father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Erick, a sister, Mrs. J. E. Kelley
of Sayre, and a brother, Hilliary Johnson, of Erick.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family
residence, attended by a large number of friends, Rev. H. L. Mauldin
conducting the services, interment was made at Erick cemetery.
The Altruist joins in the universal feeling of Sympathy and condolence for
the bereaved loved ones of Miss Ruby Johnson.

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