Beckham County, OK - Deaths: Ike Fossett, 1911
25 Jan 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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FOSSETT, IKE
(15 Mar 1911, Wednesday, Elk City Record, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
The body of Ike Fossett, aged 70, who disappeared from his home near
Clinton, Feb. 17, was found lying face down in a ravine on the outskirts
of Clinton, Monday, by Clarence Barker, a small boy.
Fossett was last seen February 17, when he left the Frisco depot, stating
that he was going to see his sick wife.  When several days passed without
his return, searching parties were organized and the country was scoured
from end to end without avail.
Immediately after Coroner F. Carleton was notified of the discovery of the
body, a jury was empaneled and went to the ravine.  The body then was
removed to an undertaking establishment, where a search was made for signs
of violence.
Owing to the state of decomposition, little could be learned of the manner
of Fossett's death, however, and the jury was forced to return a verdict
of death from unknown causes.
Fossett was a veteran of the war between the states and drew a heavy
pension.  A pension check is awaiting him at the post office now.  Fossett
was married and has a brother living here who is in the service of the
Rock Island.
(16 Mar 1911, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
BODY OF IKE FOSSETT AT CLINTON IS FOUND.
Clinton, Okla., March 14 - The body of Ike Fossett, aged 70, who
disappeared from his home here Feb. 17, was found lying face downward in a
ravine on the outskirts of Clinton, Monday, by Clarance (sic) Barker, a
small boy.
Fossett was last seen February 17, when he left the Frisco depot, stating
he was going to see his sick wife.  When several days passed without his
return, searching parties were organized and the country was scoured from
end to end without avail.
Immediately after Coroner V. F. Carleton was notified of the discovery of
the body, a jury was empaneled and went to the ravine.  The body then was
removed to an undertaking establishment, where a search was made for signs
of violence.
Owing to the state of decomposition little could be learned of the manner
of Fossett's death, however, and the jury was forced to return a verdict
of death from unknown causes.
Fossett was a veteran of the war between the states and drew a heavy
pension.  A pension check is awaiting him at the post office here now. 
Fossett was married and has a brother living here who is in the service of
the Rock Island.

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