McCurtain Co. OK - OBIT:  T. Oliver Westbrook	

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McCurtain County Local Newspaper:

July 31, 1924

T.O. WESTBROOK DEAD AS RESULT OF ACCIDENT
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The sad news was flashed over Broken Bow Wednesday afternoon of the sudden
tragic death of T. Oliver Westbrook, of this city, which occurred at the
Choctaw Lumber Company mill about 6:15 that afternoon, while attempting to
do some repair work on the carriage after the mill had closed down.

This is one of the saddest accidents in the history of the town, and came
as a terrible shock to his family and many friends.  It was an unavoidable
accident, and not the result of carelessness on the part of anyone, as the
carriage was released in an unknown manner from underneath while the lever
remained locked.  The carriage ran wild at a terrific rate of speed, rushing
it's victim head long into the bumper, causing instantaneous death and 
crushing and mangling his body in a terrible manner.

There were two or three eye witnesses to the tragedy, among them, C.V. Chavey,
with whom he had worked for the past ten years.

The body was immediately removed to his home from the mill and funeral
services were held at the home here Thursday morning, being conducted by
Rev. A.A. McReynolds, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of this city.  The
floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and provided the esteem in which
Mr. Westbrook and family were held in Broken Bow, where they have made their
home a number of years.

Mr. Westbrook was a moral, Christian character who was loved and admired by
all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by his host of friends here.

Mr. Westbrook is survived by his wife and three small children.

The funeral procession of some ten automobiles proceeded with the hearse
to De Queen, Arkansas at 9:00, where interment was made.  The beautiful
flowers and service at the cemetery bore evidence that he was not forgotten
in De Queen by a number of friends.

The entire citizenship of Broken Bow and surrounding towns joins the News
in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in this their hour of
sorrow.
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