Beckham County, OK - Obits: G. A. Burgess, 1922
28 Oct 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) 

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BURGESS, G. A.
(14 Dec 1922, Thursday, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
News reaches us of the death of G. A. Burgess, owner of a farm five miles
north of this city, and a gentleman who spent a considerable portion of
his time here, although always maintaining his home at Monticello,
Illinois.
Mr. Burgess spent the greater portion of the summer here, and only a few
weeks ago left here for a trip to San Antonio, Texas, intending going from
there to his Illinois home.  While at San Antonio he contracted a severe
cold, which became so alarming that he started for home.  On reaching St.
Louis his condition had become so serious that the railroad people took
charge of him, calling physicians, who accompanied him to Monticello. 
After he arrived home he continued to grow worse and passed away November
27.
As mentioned, Mr. Burgess was owner of a fine farm in the Short Creek
neighborhood, and well known among the farmers of that section, as well as
in this city, and very highly respected.  While he was 74 years of age he
had enjoyed excellent health, and during the summer remarked to the writer
upon his good fortune in that respect.
His many friends in this section will extend their sympathy to the
bereaved family.