Beckham Co. OK            A.I."DUDE " HENSON
                                      
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   *Note* HENSON,A.I."Dude" b.17 Jan 1884 d.10 Apr 1930 buried Carter
   Cemetery*Carter,Beckham Co.,Ok.,
   
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   Mr.Dude HENSON,one of our most prominent citizens and a pioneer
   settler south of town,died at his home in Carter Thursday
   morning,April 10,of complications.
   
   Mr.HENSON had suffered with rheumatism for 16 years,during which time
   he had consulted different physicians and had gone to many health
   resorts seeking relief.He was taken preiously ill about 8 months prior
   to his death while in Hot Springs,New Mexico.He was brought to his
   home in Carter where he was cared for by friends and loved ones for
   about a month and was then taken to Clinton where he received
   treatment from Dr.Coulson.His condition grew worse and he was brought
   back home again where medical treatment and careful nursing failed to
   relieve his suffering.
   
   Mr.HENSON was born in Jack County,Texas,January 17,1884,and came to
   this country in 1891 with his father.He was a stock farmer until 12
   years ago when he moved to Carter and was appointed road overseer and
   served the remainder of his life.
   
   He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife,one son and one
   daughter;his aged father,stepmother,two brothers,four sisters and a
   host of friends.Interment was made in the Carter
   cemetery.GENTRY-KELLOUGH of Elk City were in charge of arrangements.
   
   April 18,1930 The Carter Express