Beckham County, OK - Deaths: Peter Burr, 1920 26 Oct 2007 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ BURR, PETER (14 Oct 1920, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): SAD DEATH OF PETER BURR. Uncle Peter Burr, a resident of Elk City for a number of years, was struck by an automobile last Sunday night and died from the effects a few hours later. He, in company with Grandpa Grimes and son, Joe Grimes, were returning from church and had started across the street near the end of Broadway when they noticed a car coming just behind. The car, in which were C. C. Miller and family, also returning from church, turned quickly to the right but Uncle Peter according to his own statement, became confused and stepped directly in front of it. He was knocked down and dragged several feet before the car could be stopped. At first it was thought he was not seriously hurt, though after Mr. Miller had taken him home and summoned the doctor, it was found he had internal injuries from which it was impossible for him to recover. Before his death, Uncle Peter took all the blame of the accident, though it could hardly be called the fault of either, for there were no lights and the street was too dark to see any object even a short distance ahead. After the accident Mr. Burr called his loved ones to him, not forgetting his beloved grandchild, whom he idolized. He bade them all goodbye said he was ready to go, and that his only regret was that he had not been able to do more good in this life. He said he could see Jesus, and said he wanted to go on to Him, showing that it was true when He said, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." The sorrow of Mr. Miller was pathetic and he had the sympathy of all. Even though Mr. Burr took all the blame. Mr. Miller is grief stricken over the accident. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The church was crowded with friends to pay their last tribute to their neighbor, friend and co worker in the church. Grief was depicted on every countenance. Beautiful flowers were placed around the altar with many lovely ones on the casket. Rev. Conley made a tender address touching the hearts of all for having been associated with Mr. Burr for so many years, he knew the beautiful Christian life of the deceased. He would be missed so much by the members of his Sunday school class. He was ever a faithful attendant at church. Rev. Conley spoke of how well prepared he was to go, and that his life would ever be a benediction to all. In death he looked as if only asleep. A large procession followed the remains to Fairlawn cemetery, where interment was in charge of Grubitz & Son. Peter Burr was born April 10, 1842, at GungWeiter, Alsace-Lorraine. Came to America at the age of 28 years. He was married to Miss Melinda Dennis Sept. 24, 1874. To this union two children were born, Willie and Birdie, who with the aged companion are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Mr. Burr was a member of the Lutheran church until twenty-nine years ago when he joined the Baptist church, to which he was a faithful member, attending Sunday school and church every Sunday, except when physically unable. Mr. Burr could speak three languages, French, German and English. (15 Oct 1920, The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, OK): Mr. Peter Burr, a resident of Elk City, was run over and killed by an automobile in that city Sunday night. Charley Miller, a farmer residing 1 1-2 miles south of Elk, on the state road, was driving the car that struck Mr. Burr. The accident happened at the west end of the pavement. Mr. Burr, who was 78 years old, was returning home from church and was crossing the street or the road near the corner at the end of the pavement when he was hit by the car. It is said that he exonerated Mr. Miller from blame for the accident before he died.