1903 Deaths - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 24 Dec 2005 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== (1/6/1903) STORY OF OLD OKLAHOMA. Odd Case of Woman Who Has Brought Suit for Land. Guthrie, Okla., Jan.5.—The efforts of Mrs. Annie E. Rodgers, of Allegheny City, Pa., a widowed wife divorced without her knowledge, to secure herself and son what they consider their rightful heritage in Logan county real estate, which the husband and father owned, have brought to light a human interest story connected with the first opening of old Oklahoma. In the appeal papers filed with the clerk of the supreme court yesterday by her attorney, Joseph Wisby, Mrs. Rodgers alleges that in 1887 she was married at Sisterville, W.Va., to William Rodgers, who at the time of his death at her home in Allegheny City, in 1898, owned a quarter section of Oklahoma real estate, and it is this farm she is trying to recover from Alemeda and Lewellyn J. Nichols, of Sisterville, W.Va., sister and brother- in-law of her husband. Mrs. Rodgers' son was born in 1888. In the following summer, when old Oklahoma opened up for settlement, Rodgers left his wife and child at Mannington, W. Va., and came west, saying he would send for them when he had secured a home. He did get a claim, live on it until 1895, make final proof and then, the wife says, joined her in Allegheny City, where they lived until he died in 1898. When the woman came to Guthrie after her husband's death, she found he had secured a divorce from her in the territorial courts in 1895, on the grounds of abandonment, cruelty, abuse and violent temper. She strenuously denies the allegations, says the divorce was fraudulently obtained, and asks the court to set it aside so she and her son can regain possession of the Logan county farm, now held by Rodgers' sister. She says further that Rodgers lived with her from 1895 to 1898, and in addition to securing her a life insurance policy which she has since collected in full, gave her several valuable presents. During his Oklahoma residence she claims Rodgers was in constant correspondence with her. On the trial of the case in the Logan county district court before Judge John H. Burford, the ?oding was for the defendants. (1/7/1903) John Lee Clarke, a commercial traveling man, aged about 40 years, died Monday night of heart failure in his room at the Richardson boarding house, on West Fourth street. All efforts to find Mr. Clarke's relatives have failed, although it is known that he has relatives in Texas and Mississippi. (1/8/1903) Relatives of John Lee Clarke, the traveling man who died here Tuesday night, have arrived and will inter the remains here. The funeral will take place this morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Gigas arrived in this city yesterday from their home at Tipton, Mo., and took charge of the remains of John S. Clark, the commercial traveler who died here on Monday. He was the father of Mrs. Gigas. (1/10/1903) Mrs. Marcellus Smith and daughter left last night for Lafayette, Ind., called there by the sudden death of Mrs. Smith's father, Wm. Mote. (1/11/1903) SUES FOR DAMAGES. Father of Young Man Killed at Oil Mill Asks $10,000. In the district court yesterday H. E. Smith, through his attorneys Johnson, Reeves & Elbow, instituted a damage suit for $10,000 against the Southwestern Cotton Seed Oil Company of this city. The plaintiff is the father of Fred E. Smith who was injured in an accident at the oil mill on October 3d, from which injuries the young man died. The petition alleges that the boy was taken from his regular place in the hull room and ordered to the dangerous work of unloading cottonseed from the car into the conveyor, which was not properly protected and which was not supplied with a throwoff to stop the machine in case of accident, such as occurred and resulted fatally. (1/13/1903) Funeral services of J.R. Davies will be held today at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian church, corner of Broadway and Sixth street. (1/13/1903) The obsequies of J.R. Davis occur at 11 o'clock this morning at the First Presbyterian church. (1/14/1903) Death—Archie, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks. Also an infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill. (1/15/1903) NEGRO ARRESTED CHARGED WITH HA VING CAUSED THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE AT SHAWNEE. WAS FEARFULLY BURNED The Body of the Dead Woman Was Scalded, Which Her Husband Said Was An Accident. Shawnee, O.T., Jan. 14.—Mrs. Cora Davis, a well known colored woman, who was shot some months ago during a difficulty in Negro town, but who recovered shortly, her wound being a light one, is dead, and her husband, Ben Davis, has been sent to the county jail to await a hearing on the charge of murdering her. Mrs. Davis died Thursday as the result of burns on her breast and side, and her husband, after her death, stated that she had knocked a pot of boiling coffee off the stove onto herself, thus causing her injuries, her death resulting after a few hours. The coroner and deputy county attorney, M.C. Fleming and E.E. Hood investigated and found that the stove was a little affair only two feet high and that the only way anyone could have been burned on the breast by coffee falling off the stove would have been to have laid under it. The attorney ordered Davis' arrest, and Deputy Howard Smith took him in a charge as the funeral left the cemetery after the interment. Davis cried and protested his innocence, but after arrest, stated that he and his wife had a difficulty Monday morning and that as he bent down by the stove to pick up something, she threw the pot of coffee at him and as he threw up his hands to ward off the blow, the fluid was thrown back on her, giving her the injuries from which she died Thursday. It was learned later that the woman had been getting along nicely until Thursday under treatment of cooling oils, but on that date, a number of Negroes had gone to her home and concluded to rush the healing process. They saturated a number of rags with coal oil and placed them on the burns and this heroic treatment soon killed her. This statement was made by Davis after his arrest. There were no witnesses to any of the circumstances, but the mixed up manner in which the tale has been told by the defendant, together with a lot of circumstantial evidence, which the deputy attorney has in his possession, may cause a confession by the black man. All parties are well known and Davis has always borne a fair reputation, he having been employed at various times by well known people of the city. His hearing will take place Tuesday before Justice Dodge. (1/16/1903) DAVIS RELEASED. Negro Acquitted of Charge of Killing His Wife. Shawnee, O.T., Jan. 15.—The case against Ben Davis, the colored man charged with the murder of his wife in this city last week, was called in Judge Dodge's court here and after hearing the evidence dismissed, as there was not sufficient proof of the man's guilt to cause his commitment to jail. Since his arrest last Friday, Davis has been confined in the county jail at Tecumseh without bail, the charge being murder. On the stand Mrs. Oatas, the step mother of Mrs. Davis, who was only 21 years of age, and had been married to Davis about three years before her death….[the article continues] (1/18/1903) The infant child of W.E. Ledbetter died Friday morning at his home, on West Grand. (1/18/1903) DIED OF LOCKJAW ENOCH PENDLETON'S DEATH THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT WHILE HUNTING. SHOT BY A PLAYMATE Another Sad Warning Against Allowing Children to Carry Deadly Firearms. At 11 o'clock yesterday morning a funeral occurred at No. 703 East Second street that was extremely pathetic. No. 703 is the home of Wilcher L. Pendleton, contractor and builder, and the grim reaper had called for his bright little fifteen year-old son, Enoch Pendleton, who died of tetanus, or lockjaw Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. The dread malady which caused the death of little Enoch was superinduced by a gunshot wound received at the hands of a playmate on Saturday a week ago. Enoch, taking his father's Winchester rifle, and accompanied by a little playmate named Stubblefield, went out into the country hunting. After they had been out hunting some time the rifle was given to the Stubblefield boy to carry for a time and in some way it was accidentally discharged, the ball shattering Enoch's right leg just below the knee. With the aid of his grief-stricken playmate, Enoch started to crawl toward town, a distance of three and a half miles. They didn't travel very far, however, as the little fellow could not bear the pain which the exertion caused him. The Stubblefield boy then sought a farm house and after telling the story of the accident and the condition of his little companion readily enlisted the farmer's sympathy and the latter brought the wounded boy to town. All week he lingered along in agony, when blood poisoning set in, followed by lockjaw and death soon ensued. While there is no blame to be charged to the little fellow who did the shooting, the case adds emphasis to the oft-repeated warning against allowing mere children to carry firearms. (1/20/1903) The funeral of Seldon Nelson, an old and respected citizen of this city, and a veteran of the civil war, was held at the M.E. church Sunday afternoon. A notice of the funeral was set up for publication in this paper, but inadvertently omitted. Deceased was 72 years of age and leaves many friends who mourn their loss. (1/20/1903) The remains of J.R. Davis, who died in this city several days ago, were yesterday shipped to Wellington, Ohio. (1/20/1903) E.S. Norton, aged 72 years, died Saturday of pneumonia at 406 West Seventh street. (1/25/1903) Burned to Death. Woodward Dispatch: A man by the name of Greenfield living near Ioland, in company with five other men started home from Woodward on last Monday evening. They had reached Indian creek when night overtook them and they decided to camp. After building up a fire and going through the usual performance of camp life, the five men retired, leaving Mr. Greenfield to play in the fire. Sometime after they had retired they were disturbed by an unusual noise, whereupon they arose and upon investigation discovered Mr. Greenfield's clothing on fire. They hastened to his rescue in danger of their own lives and gathered a hold on the unfortunate man and soused him in the creek, which extinguished the fire, but before this was done all of his clothing was burned off. The men returned to Woodward with the burned man as soon as possible where medical assistance could be had. He lingered between life and death until about 11 a.m. Wednesday, when he gave up the ghost. The men had brought in and shipped a car load of hogs and it is reported had took an over amount of the necessary to keep warm these nights, on the inside. The deceased leaves a widow and four children. (1/25/1903) Dropped Dead in Tonkawa. Blackwell News: David Walker dropped dead on the street in Tonkawa yesterday. Mr. Walker was a farmer who for a number of years past has lived upon his farm about seven miles southwest of this city and was well known here in Blackwell. Yesterday he went to Tonkawa, where he was building a residence preparatory to moving into that town to live. He had just been in a barber and got shaved when he stepped out on the sidewalk and meeting an old acquaintance, grabbed hold of him in a friendly scuffle. The two scuffled for a moment when Walker suddenly relaxed his grip and fell to the sidewalk dead. An examination by physicians revealed the cause of his death to be heart trouble. (1/25/1903) A BOY MURDERER Was Seventeen Years Old When the Crime Was Committed. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 24.—The John Law murder trial is on in the district court. Ten jurymen have been selected and marshals are in the country subpoenaing more. Law stabbed Joseph Weeks in the side on February 25, 1900. Weeks died next day. Both parties were seventeen years old, and belonged to highly respected families. A.C. Brune is on the prosecution and Henry Furman and W.A. Ledbetter are definding Law. (1/27/1903) DOUBLE KILLING AT ENID. Man Shot His Wife and Then Blew Out His Brains. Enid, O.T., Jan. 26.—George H. Price, a carriage maker, formerly of St. Louis, shot and killed his wife, today, then killed himself. The couple were not living together and the woman, Price believed, was about to sue him for divorce. This afternoon Price went to his wife's home, kissed his children goodby and then, pointing a revolver at his wife, exclaimed: "We will die together, Louise," and fired the shot taking effect in the pit of her stomach. Then turning the weapon to his temple, he again fired, killing himself instantly. (1/27/1903) A UNION VETERAN. Colonel J.T. Hickey Passes to His Final Reward. Colonel J.T. Hickey, aged 65, died at his home at 401 West Reno avenue Saturday night and the remains were shipped to Fort Worth yesterday for interment. Colonel Hickey was a prominent member of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was a real estate and loans agent and pension attorney. He was a prominent republican politician in the early days of the territory. He was appointed a justice of the peace by Governor Steele, was postmaster at Woodward during President McKinley's first administration. He served honorably in the union army during the civil war and was a commissioned officer. (1/30/1903) Rev. Christy died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thos. Harper at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after which the remains were shipped to Linden, Kas. Roscoe Cupit, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Cupit, 600 Frisco, died early yesterday morning of congestion of the stomach. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Scott at 10 a.m. today at the Washington avenue Baptist church. (1/30/1903) Died of Heart Failure. Lawton, O.T., Jan. 29.—James M. Reynolds died Saturday night at the Comanche county hospital. The coroner attributed the death to heart failure. Reynolds was a man about fifty years of age. It was reported that he had two sons in business at Mountain View. They were telegraphed for when the father died, but were out of town and could not be reached. The undertaker is holding the remains awaiting word from the dead man's relatives. (1/31/1903) Mortuary Report. William Carl Mattison, the eight-year-old son of J.D. Mattison, died of appendicitis yesterday morning at 6 o'clock. The funeral will be held from the residence, 321 Harrison avenue, today at 3 p.m. B. Gartside, the aged father of A.L. Gartside, of the Curtis & Gartside Sash and Door company, died of legrippe Wednesday. He was 87 years of age. The remains were shipped to Davenport, Iowa, for interment. (2/4/1903) ARDMORE ASSASSINATION. Negro Shot Down in Cold Blood In His Own Store. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 3.—Sunday night between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock John White, colored, aged about 22 years, was shot down and killed in his own store by an unknown party. This morning the wife, Lizzie White, said that her husband ran a little store in a small house in the corner of the yard. "Just a little after 8 o'clock," she said, "my husband got up and went into the store to get some oil to kindle a fire. He had just got into the store with a light when I heard some one coming down the street on horseback. About the time he got opposite the store I heard a pistol shot, and at the same time heard my husband cry out, 'I'm shot.'' "I paid no attention to him, thinking he was joking, but soon heard him groaning, when I ran to the store and saw my husband in a falling attitude. He never spoke another word after that and died in a few minutes. "I did not see the man on horseback but heard him increase his speed after the shot was fired, and from the sound of the horse's hoofs I judge he rode a large horse." (2/4/1903) Arrested for Murder. Ardmore, I.T., Feb.3.—Yesterday at noon Lawrence James, 21 years old, a fullblood Choctaw Indian, was placed in jail by Deputy Wilkinson charged with the murder of John White, colored, last night. It is reported that James was seen about a block before he got to where White lived, and was recognized by a man who knew him. He fired off his pistol at that point before he reached White's store, when another shot was fired. James denies having anything to do with the affair, but Deputy Wilkinson has more than one witness who will testify against the defendant in a very damaging manner. (2/4/1903) A Card of Thanks. We wish to express through your paper our heartfelt appreciation of the great kindness and sympathy shown us by many friends in the recent sickness and death of our little son, William Carl. Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Mattison. (2/6/1903) J.A. and I. Track were called to Champaign, Ill., by telegram announcing the death of their mother. (2/7/1903) Annie, the wife of Allen L. Nash, section foreman of the Choctaw railway, died Thursday and the obsequies were held at the family residence yesterday. (2/8/1903) Cashier Resigned. Shawnee, O.T., Feb. 7.—J.R. Robb, a well known carpenter of this city, died Friday at the age of 71 years. He has been suffering greatly for some days, a felon on his finger, after lancing, having spread to his arm, and lancing that caused blood poison. He leaves a wife and eight children, all the latter having reached manhood's estate. The funeral was held today at 10 o'clock at the First M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.E. Burt, and the interment took place in the Fairview cemetery. (2/11/1903) TOOK MORPHINE TWO DISCOURAGED GIRLS SWALLOWED POISON IN A LAWTON RESTAURANT. ONE OF THE GIRLS DIED The Other Tells a Strange Story About the Daughter of Don Cameron Lawton, O.T., Feb. 10.—Sunday night Mabel Wilson and Jennie Cameron took morphine with suicidal intent. At the time, they were in a local restaurant and the waiter discovered them in the act. He attempted to force one of the girls to throw up the poison, but, failing, he sent them home in a cab and called for a doctor. The doctor was able to save the Cameron girl, but Mabel Wilson died. At the coroner's inquest, held this afternoon, the survivor told a wonderful story. Her story, under oath, is as follows: "My right name is Jennie Cameron," said the girl, who sat dizzily in a rocking chair, the tears standing in her eyes and her bleached hair disheveled. "My father is ex-Senator Don C. Cameron. He used to live in Philadelphia. He lives now in Salem, Ore. I am 17 and I've got a sister younger than me, and if he disowns me I'll get her to run off. I have been in Lawton for four weeks. I'm a show actor, but worked in the restaurant as a waiter till I got tired." "Why did you take the poison?" "We were both out of money. We had nothing to live for. I tried it once before in Oklahoma City." "Are you satisfied with the result this time?" "No, I wanted to die. Why should I want to live?" (2/11/1903) TRIGGER CAUGHT AND A YOUNG MAN KILLED HIMSELF INSTEAD OF THE RABBIT. HE DIED IN A FEW HOURS Revolver Was Discharged As He Put It in the Scabbard and Resulted Fatally. Lawton, O.T., Feb. 10.—Carson Johnson, a young man who has been in the employ of a real estate and loan firm of this city, accidentally shot himself near Frederick last week from the result of which he died in a few hours. He, with some other men, was riding in a wagon. Johnson pulled his revolver and fired at a rabbit beside the road, and in putting the revolver back in the scabbard the trigger caught on his clothing and the gun went off. He was hurriedly taken to a physician but the loss of blood was so great he could not be saved. (2/13/1903) The remains of Mrs. Sam Rose of Okmulgee, who died of consumption at Phoenix, Ariz., Monday, will arrive here Friday, this city having been her former home. The lady had been suffering greatly and had gone to Phoenix in the hope of recovery. She is survived by her husband and two children, the former having been engaged in the clothing business here, but later in the banking business at Okmulgee. The Elks, of which he is a member, will assist in the burial of his wife. (2/17/1903) ARTHUR MOORE WAS ACQUITTED THE JURY RETURNED A VERDICT LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. WAS UNBALANCED ON THIS GROUND THEY BASE THEIR VERDICT OF ACQUITTAL. KILLED EDWARD E. WHITE Verdict Not Unexpected—Col. Johnson, Moore's Counsel, Pleased at Outcome of Trial— Moore Has Been Released. After having been incarcerated in the county jail for six months and after the very severe strain of a trial on the charge of murder continuing over four days, Arthur R. Moore was yesterday acquitted by the jury trying his case, the verdict being returned at five minutes past 5 o'clock last evening after the district court had adjourned for the day. On the night of August 9, 1902, Moore found his wife in a Chinese restaurant on Grand avenue in the company of Edward E. White, one of the proprietors of the Chicago saloon at 104 Grand avenue. Accompanied by his little 11-year-old boy, Moore followed his erring wife and her paramour about the streets of the city, finally confronting them on the Grand avenue in the 400 block, when he emptied his revolver at White, one shot hitting the latter near the navel and proving fatal in a few minutes. Although such was not admitted in the testimony at the trial, yet it is a fact that Mrs. Moore called at the undertaking parlors of Street & Reed, wept over the remains of White and protested her affection for hi and is said to still hate her husband for having killed the man. Since the tragedy Mrs. Moore has led a life that is anything but what it should be. All the evidence being in Saturday evening, the court's instructions and the arguments were given to the jury yesterday morning and the jury retired at noon to deliberate on a verdict. Colonel J.W. Johnson, in freeing his client, has added another to the long list of victories which has established his reputation as one of the ablest criminal lawyers in the southwest. The prosecution was conducted by Ralph Ramer, county attorney, assisted by Alex Stewart. Mr. Ramer made a good impression in his first case as county attorney and there was none of the by-play that is sometimes indulged in, frittering away valuable time that is paid for at the expense of the taxpayers. Mr. Ramer had to labor under the disadvantage of prosecuting in a case where conviction seldom occurs in this section of the country. [paragraphs omitted] (2/17/1903) The obsequies of the late J.W. Mitchell were held at the residence on Third street yesterday, conducted by Rev. L.M. Broyles, after which the remains were shipped to Gainesville, Tex., for interment. (2/17/1903) Franklin Phelps, aged 77, and one of the North Logan county pioneers, died yesterday from heart failure. (2/19/1903) Dr. J.N. Morris, of Stanberry, Mo., father of Mrs. C.W. Durand, died yesterday. Mr. Durand and daughter, Althea, left on the 4 a.m. train for Stanberry to be in attendance at the funeral. (2/19/1903) JUDGE WOOLDRIDGE DEAD. Caught Cold Superintending Construction of His Building. City Attorney J.H. Wright received a telegram yesterday evening announcing that Judge Richard Wooldridge died in Gainesville, Tex., yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Judge Wooldridge left here several weeks ago to go south for the benefit of his health. He was ill at the time and his friends then were very uneasy about him. He contracted a very severe cold while looking after the construction of the large building on Main street known as the Mancy and Wooldridge building, which is just being completed. Judge Wooldridge had many friends in this city. He was a member of the Methodist church south and an earnest Christian gentleman. He had been a resident of the city since the early days and had acquired considerable property here. The remains will probably be interred in his old home in Gainesville. (2/20/1903) HE WAS INDICTED IS THE MAN WHO SLEW RAY LOVE The special grand jury yesterday morning found an indictment against George H. Burton, charged with the murder of Ray Love. He was arraigned entered a plea of not guilty and his case was set for trial next Tuesday, February 24. It is reported that the jailor intercepted a Waterbury watch being smuggled into the jail for Burton last Sunday. It is believed that the sender intended the prisoner to make a saw of the steel spring in the watch and use it in getting out of prison. (2/20/1903) DEATH FROM GAS FATHER AND SON DIED WHILE ASLEEP IN A ROOM AT SHAWNEE. MOTHER ALONE SURVIVED Deadly Fumes From a Charcoal Burner Took Two Lives and Almost Added a Third Victim. Shawnee, O.T., Feb. 19.—About 3 o'clock this morning I.N. Stinson, of Ardmore, and his son, Littleton, aged 17, were found dead, and his wife, Lydia, in a dying condition in a room above the Howard & Armistead livery barn, on North Union avenue. An open charcoal stove showed the cause of the tragedy. Three weeks ago the lad Littleton came to Shawnee to reside, entering the high school, where he proved to be a bright lad, who quickly became popular. His parents made this arrangement for him in order that they might take up their residence here and they arrived from Ardmore late Wednesday afternoon with their belongings. They put them in the new Howard & Armistead stable and went to Dexter flats, where their son boarded, for supper, but afterward returned to the barn and engaged one of the private rooms on the second floor, Mr. Howard's family also residing in rooms there. The boy, eager to be with his parents again after the long separation, remained with them, sleeping on a cot. In order to take the chill off the room a small open charcoal stove, which they had often used in their home at Ardmore, was used, and the three of them retired. About 3 o'clock Mrs. Stinson awoke with a strange, suffocating feeling, to find her body so stiff that she could not move. Gradually she regained the use of her fingers and finally one arm was able to touch her husband and she soon knew that he was dead. Filled with horror, she turned to the cot on which her boy was lying and saw that he was very still. Painfully she dragged herself from the bed and fell to the floor. Inch by inch she crawled to the cot and her frantic grief was aroused by the sight of the dead body of her son. She then crawled to the door and summoned help. Lights were quickly brought and the doors opened to give the deadly fumes opportunity to leave their terrible work. Drs. Goodwin and Mahr, hastily summoned, had the mother removed to another room where she was soon given every care. The husband and son had been dead for some time, and the physicians could do nothing for them. Coroner Fleming empanelled a jury for an inquest, but probably will hold none as the cause of death is very apparent, and an accident. The bodies were removed to the undertaking rooms of Fleming & Brown, where an autopsy was held this morning, clearly establishing the fact that death was due to the charcoal fumes. The bodies have been prepared for burial and will be sent to Ardmore as soon as Mrs. Stinson recovers sufficiently to make the trip. Attorney H. A. Basham, a leading professional man of this city, is a friend of the unfortunate people and is looking after affairs for them. Mrs. Stinson, though still in a precarious condition, is able to tell the story of their arrival here and the terrible shock she received when she awoke this morning to find her loved ones dead. She says that her husband was in the well-boring business at Ardmore where they had a fine home, and that he intended starting a foundry here. Her grief, added to the shock and sickness from the charcoal fumes, is killing her and she may not survive. She says that the stove used had often been used at their home in Ardmore and that it was never the cause of any ill effects before. Their home, however, was open and had free ventilation, but the room in which the tragedy occurred was perfectly tight. The couple had bought a home here and were well fixed for the future had not death interfered with their plans. The fact that the mother is still alive is believed to be due to her enfeebled condition, which prevented her drawing as full breaths as her husband and son. She also slept with her head more closely covered. The boy's face is slightly distorted, but the older man clearly shows the suffering he endured. (2/20/1903) Wife of Lawton Editor Dead. Lawton, O.T., Feb. 19.—Mrs. L.C. Russell, wife of L.C. Russell, editor of the State Democrat, of this city, died here last evening. She has been ill for a year and a half. She gave birth to a son two months ago, since which time her health has been declining. The remains will be shipped to Clarkesville, Tex., tomorrow. (2/21/1903) Brakeman Fell From Box Car. Claremore, I.T., Feb. 20.—J.F. Clark, a brakeman on the Missouri Pacific, slipped from the top of a box car directly in front of the depot and received injuries from which he died in a short time. His head was struck by a break beam; which cleaved the top of his skull and scattered his brains on the depot platform. The accident was witnessed by a number of passengers who were waiting for the train. His remains will be sent to Van Buren, Ark., his home. (2/21/1903) OLD MAN FROZEN THE SPIRIT OF THE OLD VETERAN WENT OUT IN THE BLIZZARD'S BLAST. A SMALL PENSION CHECK Was Found in the Worn Garments of the Feeble Patriot Who Died Alone in His Mountain Shanty. Lawton, O.T., Feb. 20.—As the wind whistled wildly down the snow plastered valleys of the Wichitas last Sunday and people shivered in the cold north blast, the spirit of W.S. Martin, miner, explorer, soldier, was wafted away on the breeze to the unknown world. The old man was feeble and his well worn body succumbed to the cold. His body was brought to this city Tuesday and he was buried Wednesday. He was an ex- federal soldier and drew a pension. On his person was found a pension check for $18, recently received. He was a miner and lived hoping to find precious minerals around his pieced-board shanty in the mountains. (2/22/1903) The funeral of Mrs. Celinda Sauthers will be held from the residence of J.G. Onfried, 600 Frisco street, today at 2 p.m. Interment at Fairlawn cemetery. Not Connelice, son of A.S. Connelice, died last night at 9 o'clock after an illness extending over a period of several years. The funeral will be held from the family residence, 300 Choctaw, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made at Fairlawn cemetery. (2/24/1903) Three Children Die by Fire. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 23.—By the burning residence of William Adams of Hillside, I.T., during the night three of his children were killed. Two burned to death in the house, while the mother rescued two more, one of which afterward died as the result of wounds. (2/28/1903) Willie Ross, aged 3 years, 9 months, son of Vincent and Annie Ross, died at 4 a.m. yesterday with a complication of diseases. Willie was a very patient little fellow. He was never strong, but of a lovable disposition. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today from the residence at 36 E. 8th street. Dr. Thompson and Rev. Boyles will conduct the services after which the remains will be interred at Fairlawn. Friends of family are requested to be present. (3/1/1903) Ellston, the 11-year-old infant of Policeman Lewis, died yesterday at the Lewis home, 513 Pottawatomie street. The obsequies will occur at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Baptist church. (3/3/1903) H.J. Cope is at Springfield, Mo., attending the funeral of his father, Dr. S.R. Cope. Ruth Yound, aged 6, died at her home 425 West Second street, last Saturday and the funeral occurred yesterday. Gladys, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knox, died of pneumonia at the home of her parents yesterday at 211 Washington street, where the obsequies occurred at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. (3/4/1903) Miss Alice Boyd died at the home of her mother this morning. Miss Boyd was well and favorably known to a large circle of people here who regret her death and extend their sympathy to her sorrowing relatives. (3/4/1903) A BOLD HOLD-UP ROCK ISLAND STATION AT HENNESSEY ROBBED BY THREE MEN. INNOCENT NEGRO KILLED Neglected to Throw Up His Hands When Commanded to Do So, and Was Shot Through the Body—Robbers Got Only $8. Hennessey, O.T., March 3.—A bungling attempt to rob the Rock Island depot was made at 3 o'clock a.m. this morning by three masked robbers, who were extremely new hands at the business. They shot and killed Gus Cravatt, an innocent negro, secured $8.35 from the depot agent and after exchanging a volley of shots with the town night watchman, made their escape. The Rock Island northbound passenger train due here at 11:30 p.m. was three hours late last night, arriving here at 2:30 a.m. Shortly after it had departed, the robbers, three in number, went into the depot, compelled four or five parties who were in the waiting room and the Rock Island agent, J.H. Patton, to throw up their hands. One of the robbers stood guard at the depot door, covering the parties on the inside with a Winchester, while his two pals went through the money drawer. While the two robbers were at work on the inside of the depot, Gus Cravatt, a gegro aged about 24 years, approached the depot to meet a friend. The robber on guard commanded him to throw up his hands. Thinking it was his friend attempting to play a joke on him, he disobeyed and drew nearer the depot. One of the robbers shot at him, striking him in the left side, inflicting a wound from which he died within two hours. The report of the robber's Winchester attracted the attention of the town night watchman, who immediately proceeded to the depot. When he was within short range, the robber on guard commanded him to halt, and the watchman began firing. Six shots were exchanged, the marshal ???? after reinforcements. The fusillade of shots awakened a number of citizens and the robbers immediately withdrew from the depot and made a hasty departure from the town. The robbers made an ineffectual attempt to break the lock on the safe at the depot. While they were at work they stood Agent Patton up in a ??? compelling him to keep his hands up. The sum total of their raid upon the depot was $8.35 and Agent Patton's revolver, which they found in the money drawer and kept. The officers of Kingfisher county were immediately ????, but have been unable yet to apprehend the criminals. (3/5/1903) BECAUSE OF A GIRL. Blackwell Youth Was Turned Away and Shot Himself. Blackwell, Okla., March 4.—Ed Coleman, of this city, went to Tonkawa last evening and called to see the daughter of the landlady of the Commercial hotel. The girl's mother refused to admit him to the daughter's presence. He drew a revolver and shot himself twice in the left breast, inflicting probably fatal wounds. (3/8/1903) Mrs. Abbie Barker, aged 65, died Friday night at her home eleven miles northeast of this city. Jonathan LaRue, aged 66, an Oklahoma pioneer and a resident of Capital Hill, is at the point of death with pneumonia and a complication of ailments. He is a Union veteran. (3/10/1903) J.S. Rawlett, aged 56, died in this city Sunday. The remains were shipped to Fort Henry. B.C. Cain, aged 70, died yesterday at 207 Frisco street, where the funeral will be held today. Mr. Ben C. Cain, aged 70, died at 12:30 a.m. March 9, at the home of Mr. Y. S. Summers, 207 Frisco street, of heart disease. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. N. Woodward and Mrs. Y.S. Summers, to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held from the residence, 207 Frisco street, at 10 o'clock Tuesday. Friends of the family are invited. (3/14/1903) Mrs. Hattie Carter of Howe, I.T., died at St. Anthony's hospital yesterday. It is alleged her husband abandoned her about six months ago. (3/18/1903) Patrick Corrigan, sexton of St. Joseph's church, died yesterday at St. Anthony's hospital, aged 53 years. The funeral will occur this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. (3/18/1903) Little Barton, the five-year-old son of Dr. M.S. Hunter, was accidentally shot in the head yesterday afternoon by his brother, aged seven years, death resulting in about one hour. The boys were playing with a target rifle, which they though was unloaded. The funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon, at the family residence. Tenth street and Western avenue, conducted by Rev. L.M. Broyles. (3/18/1903) The obsequies of John R. Jarboe will occur at 3 o'clock this afternoon at 819 East Third street, the family residence. Mr. Jarboe, who is the father of Mr. Chas. Gilpin, was aged 67 years at the time of his death, which occurred from paralysis on Monday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. He leaves a wife and several children. Masonic Funeral Notice. All Master Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. sharp to conduct the funeral services of our deceased brother, J.R. Jarboe. C.A. GARDNER, W.M. (3/19/1903) The funeral of Patrick Corrigan, who died at the hospital after a surgical operation, occurred yesterday. (3/22/1903) A Salvation Army Funeral. C.C. Ploma Ona Matthews, oldest daughter of Brother and Sister Burger, born in Pearsall, Frio county, Texas, Dec. 30, 1886, was promoted to Glory March 17, 1903, after a sickness of seven days. Ploma was converted in the Salvation Army in August, 1901. She has lived her religion every day, at home and in shop, and has had a great influence with those she came in contact with, and bless God! her memory and influence still live although she is dead. She has been an active worker in the ranks of the local corps of the Salvation Army. She was loved by her comrades, and was already in training to become an Army officer. Her desire was to help the helpless and to bring them up from the haunts of sin into the narrow way. She will be missed, but our loss is heaven's gain. The funeral was conducted by Capt. R. Waters, assisted by Staff Capt. Dale and the comrades. It was a real effective and beautiful service, many friends and comrades were present to pay their last tribute to their much loved friend and comrade. The service was held in the barracks at 106 Reno street. She was laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. The prayers and sympathy of the friends and comrades are for those who are mourning the loss of their precious jewel. (3/24/1903) Mrs. T.J. Gawty and Mrs. Mattie Kennedy, of Perry, arrived in the city yesterday to be at the bedside of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Everett Hurry, who is failing rapidly. The attending physicians offer little hope for her recovery. (3/27/1903) Jessie Forsythe, aged 19, died at 12:30 o'clock yesterday morning of consumption at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.N. Forsythe, 110 Washington street. The obsequies will occur at 10 o'clock this morning at the family residence. (3/28/1903) LITTLE GIRL BURNED TO DEATH The Result of Playing With Fire Near Laverty. Chickasha, I.T., March 27.—Mrs. R.A. Walsh, wife of the Frisco section foreman, living at Laverty, near here, burned some trash in the back yard last Tuesday. She went into the house, leaving her daughter, Florence, 4 years old, and her brother, 5 years old, in the yard to watch the fire. The little girl's clothing caught fire, and although the boy did everything he could to save her, the child died five hours later. The mother was attracted by the screams of the children, and in attempting to save her little one, was burned about the face and hands. (3/31/1903) DIED IN MANILA AN OKLAHOMA CITY BOY WHO WON HONORS FOR HIS BRAVERY. NEWS CAME AS A SHOCK Died in February and Cable Advice Was Not Received by His Family—Community Saddened by the News. Mr. George W. White of this city has received the sad intelligence of the death of his son, Floyd E. White, at Manila, P.I., in a personal letter from A.L. Lawshe, auditor for the government of the Philippine archipelago, not having received the cabled advice sent at the time of the young man's death, which occurred on February 15. Not alone was the intelligence a shock to the family, but it has saddened the many warm friends and former schoolmates of the young man in this city. Only a few days ago the young man's father had received a letter from him telling of a recent trip to China and also stating that his salary had been raised $700 per year, indicating that he was receiving a yearly salary of about $2,300 at the time of his death. The young man was a graduate of the High school in this city and had many warm friends here, who were always elated to hear of his success in the faraway islands. He served with distinction in the Philippine wars and received several promotions and numerous honorable mentions for acts of bravery and heroism. The body will be shipped to this city for interment. The communication which brought the sad intelligence is reprinted herewith: February 21, 1903. Mr. George W. White, Oklahoma City, O.T. My Dear Sir: You have no doubt received through the war department a cablegram apprising you of the death of your son, Floyd E. White, which occurred in the Civil Hospital in this city on Sunday, February 15th at 5:50 p.m. Mr. White was taken ill about the 6th of February and was taken to the Civil Hospital which is in reality the hospital provided by the government for the treatment of its employees. It was believed at the time that he had malaria and no unfavorable termination was anticipated. Indeed, this was the case up to a few hours before his death. Two or three of his fellow clerks talked with him Sunday afternoon as late as three o'clock. He was then cheerful and expecting to be out within a few days. The collapse was sudden and a great shock to us all. I caused the remains to be properly cared for and enclosed in a metallic casket so that they may be shipped to you, in accordance with his wish expressed incidentally to his room-mate, Mr. C.H. French, some time before his illness. We are now waiting instructions from you. The remains have been placed in a suitable vault in the interim. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the 17th inst., at four o'clock from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of this city, and was conducted by the rector, Rev. Suemer?. The clerks of this office attended in a body and there was also a large attendance of other friends. The casket was fairly covered with floral offerings and I have caused a photograph of them to be taken which will be forwarded to you when received. While your son died far away from home and kindred, I beg to assure you that everything possible was done in his behalf by loving friends, both during his illness and in connection with the funeral following. It may be some consolation to you to know that your son was considered a model young man, sober and upright in his personal conduct, as well as a valued and faithful employe. He was at the time of his death the acting chief of the miscellaneous division of this office, which will indicate to you the measure of confidence imposed in him. His death is a personal loss to me as well as to the office. Your son left some funds and property here which will be forwarded to you in due season. I enclose a list of a part of his property. An administrator will be appointed and I will endeavor to see that his affairs are closed without expense. I also enclose herewith official notice of the Civil Hospital. Assuring you of my profound sympathy, I beg ??? ???? Very truly yours, J.A. LAWRENCE, Auditor. (4/4/1903) The remains of W.H. Harding, who died in this City Wednesday of dropsy, where shipped to Cleveland, O., yesterday. (4/10/1903) R.E. Neeley, manager of the Burton Peel Dry Goods company, departed yesterday for Denton, Tex., where he was summoned by a telegram announcing that his 14-year-old brother, Fred Neeley, had been drowned. (4/10/1903) Little Margaret, the beautiful six-year-old daughter of Judge and Mrs. T.D. Penry, died at their rooms at midnight after a fortnight's illness with pneumonia. Drs. Jolly, Baird and Dicken were in attendance on the little sufferer to the last, everything that science, supplemented by the genuine love of the little one's attendants was done for the child, but He who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me." Called, and Margaret is now safe in His arms. The sympathy of all who knew them is extended the family. Margaret an unusually bright and original child, had made many friends herself. Nearly all of them visited her during her last illness with some little token of affection. The funeral will be announced later on account of waiting the arrival of relatives from Kentucky and Texas. (4/10/1903) Mrs. C.A. Kegerels has returned from Kingfisher where she attended the obsequies of her brother, M.J. Hobson. The deceased was formerly a resident of Oklahoma City. (4/11/1903) Mr. Samuel Turk, died yesterday morning at 5 ½ North Harvey street after an illness of several months. The remains will today be taken to Bardwell, Ky., accompanied by his brothers F.W. and R.T. Turk, and sister, Mrs. Trice. (4/11/1903) Little Margaret Penry who has been ill for the past month closed her tired eyes on the stroke of midnight on Thursday in a last long sleep, and many today are carrying around a troubled and aching heart. Although little more than a baby, she had made many friends and her bright presence and sunny smiles will be missed. It was thought until Thursday that the attack of pneumonia with which she has suffered so long and borne so heavely, fighting for her fair young life, had been conquered and that she would soon be out again, but the gloom and heavy atmosphere of Thursday proved too much for the weakened little body and so the bright spirit fled. Oklahoma City people do not feel as though she was a stranger in their midst but have a sense of personal loss and grief that the dainty little girl whose path lay always in the sunshine, will come no more to brighten with her presence the lives of all those with whom she met. The funeral will take place at Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, it being the home of Mr. Penry's parents. (4/11/1903) DIED NEGLECTED WOMAN LOST HER LIFE AT THE NORMAN SANITARIUM KEPT THOUGH NOT INSANE She Was One Whose Relatives Tried in Vain to Release From the Territorial Hell. Mrs. Mary E. Hartop, the woman from Canadian county, whose relatives tried and failed to have released from the territorial insane asylum at Norman, died at the sanitarium Tuesday. Among the seven affidavits that were made to a member of the investigating committee appointed by the past legislature to investigate conditions at the sanitarium, was one made by Mrs. Hartop's brother-in-law. He stated in his affidavit that, according to his belief, Mrs. Hartop had not received any medical attention since her incarceration there and that she had had insufficient food and clothes. He predicted that she would die if not released, and petitioned that he be given permission to take her away. The body of Mrs. Hartop has been removed to El Reno, the home of her relatives. The governor has asked the Interior department at Washington to send a special agent to Norman to investigate the Oklahoma Sanitarium company, which holds a contract for the care of the territorial insane at $200 per person per year. No action has been taken by the interior department, although Governor Ferguson made the request two weeks ago. Buried at El Reno. El Reno, Okla., April 10.—Mrs. Mary E. Hartop, about whom so much has been said in relation to asylum matters, was buried in the El Reno cemetery yesterday afternoon. Owing to the storm the funeral was not very largely attended. Mrs. Hartop died at the asylum at Norman, Tuesday, April 7. The remains were sent to this city for burial and reached here yesterday. She was 57 years old and an old resident of this city. (4/15/1903) Miss. Winifred Streeter died at 9 o'clock p.m. on the 14th at the home of her father, E.J. Streeter, 205 West Fifth street. The funeral will occur at 3 o'clock today from the residence. (4/17/1903) Arthur Wooley, mailing clerk for the Times-Journal, died at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning, supposedly of intestinal congestion. He was 17 years of age and greatly esteemed by his employers and friends. The funeral will probably occur at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. (4/21/1903) The sixteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Mike O'Brien died last night at 11 o'clock. The funeral will occur tomorrow. (4/22/1903) Little Hallie, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 219 West Sixth street, after an illness of one week. The funeral will take place at the family residence at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. L.M. Broyles, pastor of the M.E. church, south. (4/24/1903) Agnes Stumps, the daughter of Fred N. Stumps, a mail carrier, died yesterday evening at the home of her parents, 714 West Grand avenue. The little girl, who was 6 years old, has been sick with the measles for two weeks, which finally developed into spinal meningitis, the cause of her death. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic church this afternoon. (4/26/1903) Mrs. C.F. Middlecoff and little daughter Leota have returned from LaPorte City, Ia., where they were summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs. Middlecoff's father. (4/30/1903) Mildred the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Kaufholz, died Tuesday and was buried in Fairlawn cemetery at noon yesterday. Her death was caused by pneumonia. She was 1 year, 7 months and 9 days old. The funeral services were conducted by Captain and Mrs. Waters of the Salvation Army, at the home of her parents, 113 South Broadway. (5/1/1903) Mildred Kaufholz, born in Kansas City, Kan., died in Oklahoma City; age ? year, 7 months and 9 days. Seldom does death come more unexpectedly or leave a home deeply stricken ????? The home is …. dark where the dear light of her ???? has so suddenly gone out. Mildred was bright beyond her age, the ??? of the household; intelligent, obedient, all that fond hearts could wish or desire of childhood, pure and good. There is comfort in His words who said "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven. (5/5/1903) Dr. Messenbaugh was called to Bramer, Mo., yesterday by a telegram announcing the death of his father. (5/6/1903) SNYDER BOY DEAD DEATH CAME BEFORE HIS MOTHER ARRIVED. Attending Physicians After an Autopsy Think Seven Hours' Survival Remarkable. Harry Schneider, the young boy who was injured in the collision of a street car and a circus van on West Main street on Monday night died at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning surviving the injury about seven hours. Young Schneider was conscious to the last and asked that his mother be notified at Shawnee and he requested that Rev. Fr. Lanslot be called and the latter cam and gave spiritual consolation to the dying boy. Mrs. Schneider, the mother of the boy, came to the city on the early morning train, but before her arrival he had passed away. Drs. Bradford and Riley held an autopsy yesterday morning finding deep bruises all over the chest, eight ribs fractured, both chest cavities full of blood and the tissues torn in several places in both lungs. The physicians thought it remarkable that the boy survived his injuries as long as he did. Donly Reed the other boy who was injured at the same time young Snyder was hurt, is in a serious condition, but it is believed he will recover. (5/7/1903) Mrs. Edna L. Myers, wife of L.H. Myers, died of peritonitis yesterday morning at her home, 507 West Eighth street. The funeral of Billie Fred Petty occurred at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence on West Fourth street, conducted by Rev. L. M. Broyles. (5/9/1903) Ben Kennedy, colored, aged 27, died on Thursday night of pneumonia, at 22 West Chickasaw street. The obsequies occurred at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral of J.M. Armour, who died on Thursday after a week's illness, aged 65, occurred yesterday at the family residence east of the city and the remains were interred in the Fairlawn cemetery. (5/10/1903) The funeral of C.M. Heath took place yesterday morning, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Graham. Mr. Heath came here recently from Eldorado, Kan. (5/12/1903) The obsequies of Thomas Brodie, the miser, who died in South Town last Friday, will occur at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9 o'clock this morning conducted by Father Lanslot. (5/13/1903) The funeral of Andrew J. Williams, who died Monday, was held yesterday at his residence, 617 West California avenue. Mr. Williams had worked at the grand Avenue bar for the past year, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The services were conducted by Dr. Frank E. Day, pastor of the First Methodist church. (5/20/1903) SHOOTING RATS. Elgin Citizen Accidentally Blew Out His Brains. Lawton, O.T., May 19.—P.B Hamlin, a prominent citizen of Elgin, while in an outhouse shooting rats, shot himself by an accidental discharge of his revolver, from the effects of which he died in a few hours. The bullet entered his head, tearing away the ear and shattering the brain, particles of which fell around him. Coroner Knel was called from the city to the scene. He held an inquest and decided that Hamlin came to his death by the accidental discharge of a gun. There were rumors that he had suicided, but the coroner found no evidence to warrant such a conclusion. Deceased has a wife and six children. Rev. Hodge of this city conducted the funeral exercises at Elgin. (5/20/1903) Charles Bacon Dead. Charles Bacon, a well known printer, who was formerly a member of The Oklahoman force, died at midnight at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Bacon, 12 West Fourth street. The cause of death was heart disease. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock at his late home, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hicks, of St. Paul's church. Interment will be at the deceased's old home at LeRoy, Kas. (5/21/1903) GEO. W. JONES DEAD WAS COMMANDER OF AL G.A.R. POST. Was Preparing to Go to Norman When He Was Striken With Apoplexy—Funeral Today. George W. Jones, commander of the G.A.R. post at Oklahoma City was, while bathing at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night, suddenly stricken, down and died the next day, yesterday at 2 p.m. Mr. Jones was one of the oldest residents of our city, coming here at the opening and has dwelt on the north side of Fourth street just west of the Santa Fe track ever since. His wife died here February 10, 1900. He was the father of Alva Jones, Effie Jones, now Effie Cheatam and also of Bernie Jones, late republican candidate for city clerk. Mr. Jones had laid out his clothing preparatory to going; to the grand encampment of the G.A.R. at Norman, and was bathing preparatory to start the next morning, when he was stricken and instead of going on his intended journey to Norman to once more meet his living comrades, he went on a long journey to the camps of comrades gone on before. Mr. Jones was born at Tylerville, Livingston county, N.Y., March 30, 1841 and was hence in his 63rd year. He enlisted in the 1st New York at the opening of the civil war and served in the army of the Potomac until the close of the war and was in over forty-four engagements among which were McClelan's Seven day's battles before Richmond, Spotsylvania the Wildernes and around Petersburg and he finally witnessed Lee's surrender at Appotomax. Thus one more eye and speaking witness to probably the greatest event in American history, has become silent and will tell that story no more forever. Mr. Jones was never on the sick list and was never absent from any battle in which his regiment was engaged, and yet was never wounded, certainly a remarkable experience. He was married to Hattie Turley at Rochester, N.Y., March 18, 1866 and of this marriage the children before named were born. He lived after his marriage in Iowa and Missouri, and then in Oklahoma. He was a quiet, modest gentleman, kind in the extreme, respected by all who knew him and reverenced and esteemed most highly by those who knew him best. His death takes from our city one of its most familiar faces and one of his best citizens. His funeral will be held under the auspices of the G.A.R. from his late residence on Fourth street at 4 p.m. today. (5/21/1903) J.R. Blair, the agent of the Val Blatz Brewing Co., whose place of business was at the corner of Grand avenue and Santa Fe street, died yesterday. (5/21/1903) Robert Newland, of Choctaw City, an inmate of the county alms house, died on Tuesday of heart disease. (5/22/1903) Death of G.W. Bridgewater. G.W. Bridgewater, aged 35 years, died last night at 8 o'clock at his home at 307 West Reno avenue. He leaves a wife and two children, as well as two brothers who reside in this city. The funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. at his late residence. Interment in Fairlan. (5/24/1903) Cyclone Wrecked Business Portion of Carmen, Destroying Life and Property in its Course. Aline, O.T., May 23.—The town of Carmen, five miles north of here, was struck by a cyclone last evening about 7:30, and one-third of the buildings were destroyed, including the business portion. Two persons were killed and twenty more or less injured. The storm came from the northwest and passed through the town mowing a swath about a block in width. The Methodist church was picked up bodily and set on the top of the parsonage, where it still remains. Entering the business streets the storm entirely demolished the Wismiller block, including the postoffice, Merrill's furniture store, Carmen drug store, Halstead meat market, Hendlight newspaper office and Wismiller's hardware store. P.F. Brown, representing the Plano Machinery company, of Wichita, was struck by flying timbers and killed instantly, his brains being found thirty feet from his body. Jacob Rader, who was walking with him at the time, jumped into a water tank and escaped injury. Mrs. Wismiller, wife of the owner of the Wismiller block, was fatally injured, and died this evening. The storm proceeded up Main street, wrecking every building in its path. Every livery stable was destroyed, and lumber from the yards is scattered all over the town and vicinity. Three box cars of the Orient railroad, and the private car of the superintendent, were blown from the track, severely injuring a civil engineer. Damage to property will reach $100,000 in the town, and reports indicate that this will be increased in the surrounding country. Carmen is situated in the geographical center of Woods county, and is the present terminus of the Orient railway, about 30 miles south of the Kansas line. The population is reported to be 500 at present. (5/30/1903) DROWNED IN STREET LITTLE BOY LOST LIFE IN BROADWAY FLOOD. Became Separated From His Companions and Fell Into a Deep Hole. There was one death from the flood in Oklahoma City yesterday. Herman Ross, the 3- year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ross, was drowned in a culvert in front of his home yesterday morning at about 9:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ross reside at the corner of Broadway and Chickasaw street, and their little son, in company with all the boys of the neighborhood, went out yesterday morning to play in the water that filled the street in front of the house. Mrs. Ross was under the impression that the lad was with his older brother, but it seems he became separated from the others, and while alone was drowned in the gutter, where a hole almost three feet deep had formed. As soon as the boy was missed a search was instituted, and Ed Hyder, colored, by wading into the water almost waist deep, finally succeeded in recovering the body, which had drifted in under the culvert. The funeral services will be held to day at 8 o'clock in the Catholic church. (6/2/1903) NO HOPE FOR TOM QUEENAN SUPREME COURT YESTERDAY AFFIRMED THE SENTENCE PASSED BY LOWER COURT. MAY GET COMMUTATION His Attorneys Will Ask Executive Clemency to Prevent the Death Sentence From Being Carried—Remarkable Case. Washington, June 1.—The United States supreme court today affirmed the opinion of the territorial courts in the case of T.P. Queenan versus the Territory of Oklahoma, by which Queenan was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife in Oklahoma county of that territory. Queenan's defense was based upon the plea of insanity. HISTORY OF THE CASE. No Cause for the Crime Has Ever Been Suggested. On the 27th day of January, 1900, Thomas Patrick Queenan, now 32 years of age, twice shot and killed his wife, and has been confined in the Oklahoma county jail ever since. On the date of the tragedy, just a few minutes before the noon hour, he threw his overcoat over his shoulder and left Oscar Ragan's saloon on Broadway, where he was attending bar. He went out on Broadway and entered the Two Johns saloon nearby, passed out the back way and out of the alley, going westward on Grand avenue to Harvey, thence north to Main street and east to where he lived upstairs over a grocery store in a frame building located at about the place where the Ryan building now stands. He went upstairs and into the house. A moment after he went up someone took up some groceries and Queenan met him at the door. Then, withing not to exceed five minutes' time, two shots were fired. Then Queenan jumped through the upstairs west window, carrying with him the screen, sash and glass, and fell to the ground, where he was found, and when induced to speak he said something about having killed his wife and baby. Instead of having been killed, the child in some way had gotten down the back stairway and was later found in the back yard. His wife was found lying dead on the kitchen floor, with two bullet wounds in her body. No cause for the crime has ever been discovered or even suggested. It is a mystery. Queenan did not drink. He was never known to be intoxicated. He was never known to quarrel or use offensive language. He had no bad habits except that he was known to have gambled only a short time before the tragedy occurred. His pistol was empty when found. Queenan's wife was Ella Housh. She was the only woman he had ever been known to care for or appear at all interested in outside his own family. They had been married four or five years and had at that time one little daughter; named Rowena.[There is more to the article.] (6/3/1903) Notice Masons. All Master Masons are urgently requested to be at Masonic Hall at 9 o'clock sharp Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of our late Brother Abraham Cole. D.D. LEACH, Past Master. (6/3/1903) THOS. GRACE DEAD THE PASSING OF A PIONEER AND A CHARACTER. Man Who Died a Pauper Once a Brilliant Legal Light in New York City. Old "Uncle Tommy" Grace, who was recently mentioned in these columns as a subject for county care, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the Kaufman hotel, where he was being cared for at the county expense, the county farm, as a result of the recent overflows, being unfit for use and Grace refusing to go there. He resented being taken to the hotel under charity auspices and several times escaped, only to be returned. He was both sick and destitute. At the time of his death the deceased was perhaps sixty years of age. He came to Oklahoma at the time the territory was opened to white settlement. At that time he was broken in fortune and his occupation for many years was that of a hotel runner. At one time a brilliant lawyer with a large clientage in the city of New York, he became a victim of the appetite which has wrecked many a bright intellect. The remains are being held in the morgue of the Standard Furniture establishment awaiting the arrival of his sister, Miss Lizzie Grace, who wired from her home in Detroit, Mich., that she would start immediately for Oklahoma City. (6/4/1903) A.P. House, at one time Santa Fe yardmaster in Oklahoma City, died yesterday at Purcell, I.T. (6/4/1903) The remains of Floyd White, who died in the government service in Manila, have arrived in this city and arrangements are being made for the interment. Floyd White was one of the most highly respected men of the city and when he entered the government's service as a private soldier in the troops destined for the Philippines he held the position of cashier for the Cudahy Packing company. During his service he attracted the attention of his superiors and was finally given a position in the auditor's office in Manila, where he was repeatedly advanced, until at the time of his death he was the ranking clerk, drawing the salary limit of $2,400 per annum. His death is mourned by his relatives and a large circle of friends who knew him during his life-time in this city. (6/4/1903) Indian Gets a Good Offer. El Reno, O.T., June 3.—Jim Frost, a Ute Indian who has had the good luck to marry a Cheyenne woman, and being the father of two children who died recently, has been offered by Ordnance Sergeant Dick Lyons, of Fort Reno, the tidy sum of $10,100 for a half section of land belonging to the deceased children. He can under the law reject the bid, but the chances are he will not. (6/7/1903) The funeral of Floyd White who died in the Philippines, will take place from the Episcopal church, at 4 o'clock. The remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. J.R. Butler will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence, 28 Washington. Death occurred at 5:30 Saturday morning, the cause being heart trouble. Mrs. Butler was born in 1838 at Rochester, New York. She leaves three children, Mrs. B.F. Oxley of Wichita; F.R. Butler of Adair, Iowa; and J.R. Butler, Jr., of this city. Attention, Red Men. You are requested to meet at Flood hall, corner Broadway and Reno, at 3 p.m., to attend funeral of Mrs. J.R. Butler. Services at the house at 3:30 p.m. R.M. MANSON, Sachem. R.J. GALLASPY, C. of R. (6/10/1903) AT THE POOR FARM COUNTY PHYSICIAN CLAIMS SICK WOMAN WAS GIVEN PROPER ATTENTION. Former Statement of Condition in Which Old Man Died Not Overdrawn—Some Additional Information. Dr. Clutter, county physician, called at the Oklahoman office yesterday to correct a mis- statement made in the article in yesterday morning's Oklahoman relative to the deplorable conditions existing at the county poor farm. Dr. Clutter states that no three messages were delivered to him conveying the intelligence that the woman approaching maddonaship at the farm was about to become ill. He avers that he received the first information as to her condition on Wednesday afternoon, about 5 o'clock and that he immediately went to the farm. Shortly after he arrived she gave birth to a child. He stats that he saw her again the following Saturday and at that time she was in clean clothes and in good condition. As to Newlan, he says he came to the poor farm on May 5th and died of heart disease on the 19th. He states he visited him every day during his sickness. Louis Naron, of Choctaw City, is the one who died in such a frightful condition. Dr. Clutter states that the undertaker stated to him that he had maggots on him when delivered to the morgue. Naron died of a spinal disease, but he undoubtedly suffered neglect to die in this barbarous condition. From Dr. Clutter it was learned that the poor farm overseer has a contract with the county to keep the poor at 36 cents per head per day. There is generally from twelve to fifteen on the place. In the light of this condition there can be little wonder that the inmates complain of the fare served and are always hungry. (6/11/1903) Because a Young Girl Decided Not to Marry Him. Thomas, O.T., June 10.—Brunes Krober, a German 24 years old, hanged himself in his house today east of Thomas because a 17-year-old girl referred to marry him. (6/12/1903) BURNED TO DEATH FRIGHTFUL FATE OF MRS. ED. MEAD AT HASTINGS, NEB. Clothing Ignited From Gasoline and She Perished in Presence of Her Husband. C.M. Mead yesterday received advice from his brother Ed Mead, now living at Hastings, Neb., but a resident of Oklahoma City for three years, telling of the death of his wife which occurred in a most horrible manner. At about 5 o'clock in the morning Mr. Mead was awakened by some noise and a moment later heard his wife utter a scream from the kitchen. Rushing back to that room he found Mrs. Mead enveloped in flames. He turned to the wall to seize a coat hanging there with the intention of smothering the flam, but before he could get to his wife she rushed out of the door and ran about the yard. Mr. Mead caught her in a few seconds and, with the aid of neighbors who had came to his assistance, soon extinguished the flames and carried the unfortunate woman into the house. The upper portion of her body was frightfully burned and she died within a few minutes without regaining consciousness. How her clothing became ignited is not known, but it is thought that she perhaps used gasoline with which to start a fire in the kitchen stove. (6/12/1903) Died on the Way. El Reno, Okla., June 11.—Mrs. Williams, wife of Walter Williams of Sayre, died at the Kerfoot hotel yesterday. She had been ailing since the birth of a child two months ago, and was on her way to her old home in Kansas. The local A.O.U.W. lodge of which Mr. Williams is a member, took the matter in hand and rendered all the assistance possible. The remains were taken to Emporia, Kan., today. (6/16/1903) TWO MEN KILLED HOLDENVILLE AND VIOLET SPRINGS EACH REPORT A MURDER. ONE A FULL BLOOD INDIAN His Enemy Refused to Stop When Ordered to Do So.—Discharged Employe Killed a Railway Construction Boss. Holdenville, I.T., June 15.—Miller Bruner was shot and killed last night at this place by Louis Miller, a full-blood Indian. The killing resulted from a grudge which dates back to the shooting of Miller's cousin a year ago, and threats against the life of Miller. Yesterday Bruner approached Miller and was told to stop. He refused, and Miller shot him down. His plea will be self-defense. United States Marshal Cansey has Miller in custody. Another at Violet Springs. Holdenville, I.T., June 15.—J.K. Williams was arrested and brought here Saturday night from Violet Springs charged with killing a railroad construction boss by the name of Yeister. The crime was committed a mile and a half east of Violet Springs, O.T., Saturday afternoon, at a railroad camp. The trouble, it is said, arose over the discharge of Williams by Yeister. (6/16/1903) RELIEF CAME AFTER AN ILLNESS OF SEVERAL WEEKS. Obsequies Attended by Numerous Relatives and Friends of the Family. After an illness of several weeks' duration Miss Frankie L. Hales died on Sunday morning of pneumonia. The funeral occurred at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of the family, corner of Broadway and Reno avenue, conducted by Rev. S.D. Dutcher, pastor of the First Christian church, and attended by a large number of friends. The deceased was 19 years of age, was the daughter of ex-Alderman and Mrs. Geo. W. Hales. She had a large number of friends, who had loved her for her goodness of heart and estimable character. The remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (6/17/1903) Edward J. Delaney yesterday received the news of the death of his mother in Ireland. Her death is made sadder because of the fact that her son planned to visit her this summer. (6/17/1903) DEATHS. Mrs. W.R. Connley. Mrs. Connley, the wife of W.R. Connley, died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at her home at 316 South Robinson street. The funeral services will be held at her late residence this morning at 8 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to be present. (6/17/1903) HERBERT PHILLIPS DIED AFTER SUSTAINING OPERATION OF APPENDICITIS. Was an Employe in the Oklahoma City National Bank and a Popular Young Man. Herbert Phillips, an employe of the Oklahoma City National bank, died yesterday at his home, 415 West Fourth street, following an operation on Monday for appendicitis. He was 20 years of age, a young man of excellent character, numbering his friends by the list of his acquaintances. The obsequies will occur at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev. W.M. Anderson. (6/18/1903) The obsequies of Herbert Phillips, the young man who died Tuesday after an operation for appendicitis were held at the Baptist church at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.M. Anderson. The church room was crowded with friends of the family. After the funeral services the remains were laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. (6/19/1903) LAWTON NEWS NOTES. Child Died From Being Run Over Lawton, O.T., June 18.—A very unfortunate and lamentable accident occurred that resulted in the death of a child yesterday morning at two o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Bane and child were driving out to their home on Park avenue about five o'clock. They were in a delivery wagon which was loaded with about 400 pounds of groceries and the child was sitting behind on the groceries. In crossing Squaw creek on the Woods' addition the child fell from the wagon down between the fore and hind wheels, the latter of which ran across its body. The child go up and started toward the wagon, but fell helpless to the ground. He was put into the wagon and taken home and a physician summoned. He came and found the child had sustained very severe internal injuries as a result from which it died at two o'clock in the morning. (6/20/1903) DIED ON THE TRAIN. Passenger En Route to Texas From This City Expires. Ardmore, I.T., June 19.—B. Lewis who purchased a ticket yesterday from Oklahoma City to Belleville, Tex., died suddenly this morning near Pauls Valley. He wore Royal Arch Mason and Woodmen pins. The remains are at Hamm's undertaking parlors, Pauls Valley. (6/21/1903) John Nelson Robertson, aged eight months, died at 5 o'clock yesterday, at the home of his parents, 403 West Noble street. (6/23/1903) The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Robertson died Saturday evening and was interred Sunday. (6/23/1903) DIED TO STOP PAIN KINGFISHER COUNTY MAN SUICIDED BECAUSE OF COLIC. Blew His Abdomen Out With a Shotgun After Suffering Several Days. Kingfisher, Okla., June 22.—J.K. Smith, a prosperous farmer living 8 miles west of here, shot himself through the abdomen Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, with an old shotgun. Mr. Smith had been suffering for some weeks with cramps in his stomach or bowels, and had not eaten anything for several days. Sunday morning he was suffering acute pain and was walking the floor wringing his hands when last seen alive. Mrs. Smith and daughter, Miss Katie, were in the front part of the house when they heard the report of a gun, and rushing out found the husband and father lying on his back across a box with a large hold through his body. The funeral will be held as soon as all relatives can reach here. (6/25/1903) The coroner's jury in the inquest over the remains of James Mackin who died at the police station Tuesday night, returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from alcoholism. (6/28/1903) CHANDLER SOCIETY. Mrs. Frank Hood returned Thursday from Salina, Kan., where she was called some time ago by the death of her father. (6/28/1903) MURDERER CAUGHT JOHN H. ROBERTS ARRESTED AT MOUNT VERNON, IND. He Murdered T.N. Higginbotham and Two Sons at Sterling in a Brutal Manner. Lawton, O.T., June 27.—John H. Roberts, the murder of T.N. Higginbotham and two sons at Sterling on December 21, 1901, has been captured at Mount Vernon, Ind., and is being held to await further orders of Sheriff Hammonds of this county. This was one of the most cold-blooded murders in the annals of crime. Roberts was a farm laborer near Sterling up to the date of the murder. He and Higginbotham engaged in a dispute over some hay and this was followed by a fight, in which Roberts was badly beaten up. He went away swearing vengeance on the family of his antagonist. The next morning Roberts borrowed a shot gun of a neighbor and rode over to the Higginbothan place. Higginbotham and his two sons were at work in the hay field. Roberts rode up to the younger son, a 17-year-old boy, who was several hundred yards away from his father and brother, and shot him dead at one shot. He then went over to where the other two were working on a hay wagon, and opened fire on Higginbotham, killing him almost instantly. At this junction the other son fired upon Roberts with a revolver . Roberts rode away and the boy emptied his revolver on him but without effect. Conceiving that the boy's gun was empty Roberts turned and rode back. And while the boy was stooping over his dead father he fired four shots into the boys' back and he died almost instantly. Roberts skipped out and was never heard of again until recently. Sheriff Hammonds a few weeks ago sent Deputy Frank Carter to Carmi, Ill., for a man, and upon learning that that town was near the former home of Roberts, had him take a batch of circulars which Ex-Sheriff Painter had printed containing a description of Roberts. When Mr. Carter arrived there he distributed his circulars among the officers of that section and gave personal service in looking after Roberts himself. Yesterday Sheriff Hammonds received a telegram from the marshal at Mount Vernon, Ind., stating that his man had been arrested. (6/30/1903) Buried at Ardmore. Ardmore, I.T., June 29.—The remains of J.B. Bennett, a former Telegrapher, will arrive here tonight from Shelby, Mis., for interment. The funeral will be under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. (6/30/1903) FATALLY BURNED. Little Girl Lost Her Life in a Lamp Explosion. Walter, Okla., June 29.—The 6-year-old daughter of T.E. People, living four miles north of this place, was fatally burned last night by the explosion of a lamp. The little girl was trying to turn out the blaze when the explosion occurred, which scatter blazing oil all over her. After a night of intense pain, she died this morning. Chickasaw Nation News. Ardmore, I.T., June 29.—Robert McCard, who received injuries in the coal mine here several months ago died yesterday. (6/30/1903) DIED TOGETHER BRAVE BOY AGED NINE TRIED IN VAIN TO SAVE HIS BROTHER AGED SEVEN. WENT DOWN TOGETHER Unusually Sad Ending of a Bathing Party of Boys in Cache Creek –Parents of Boys Prostrated by Grief. Walter, O.T., June 29.—While bathing in East Cache creek yesterday evening at about 6 o'clock, two sons of Thomas Williams, Grant and Vernon, aged nine and seven years, were drowned. The elder was drowned in an attempt to save his brother. Together with four other boys of similar ages the Williams boys were bathing in the creek, when the younger of the brothers ventured too far out. He was being carried away by the current when his little brother plunged after him. The latter was not strong enough, however, to withstand the struggles and both went down together. The other boys quickly reported the affair to town and in a short time the creek was being dragged for the bodies. That of the older boy was found in a short time, but not until the search was resumed this morning was the other body brought up, one hundred yards below the first. Both parents are broken with grief. The father, who is a blacksmith, has had two convulsions, and the mother is in a precarious condition. The entire community is saddened by the occurrence. (7/1/1903) The McEacher infant, which was deserted by its parents in this city some time ago and adopted by Officer Ike Ashburn of the police force, died at the home of James Ashburn Sunday night of cholera infantum, and was buried the following day. Mr. and Mrs. McEacher, the parents of the child's unnatural father, had come to the city from Illinois to try to make arrangements to secure the child from Officer Ashburn who had become devotedly attached to it, but arrived only in time for the funeral. They were greatly grieved at learning of the child's death. (7/3/1903) The remains of E.E. Bacon were yesterday shipped to Leroy, Kan., for interment. (7/3/1903) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilderson, which died on Wednesday, was interred in Fairlawn cemetery yesterday. (7/5/1903) To the members of Grant post No. 1, Department of Oklahoma, G.A.R.; You are hereby requested to meet at post room at 1 o'clock p.m., July 5, for the purpose of attending the funeral of Comrade C.A. Calhoun. R.N. HAMILTON, Post Commander. (7/5/1903) On account of the death of my partner, Mr. B.Lewis, who died enroute from here to Texas, June 19th, we will put on sale our immense stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Notions, Ladies and Gent's Furnishings. Everything at New York cost. This stock must be sold in 30 days. We will sell at retail or in bulk – we will also dispose of Fixtures and Lease. Come early and secure your bargains. Sale begins Monday, July 6th. A. WOLF. The FAMOUS, 203 Main. (7/5/1903) A BAD MAN SHOT DEAD "KID" BANNISTER, NOTORIOUS GAMBLER AND TOUGH CITIZEN, MET HIS FATE. SHOT BY TOM COOK ON THE STAIRWAY LEADING DOWN FROM COOK'S GAMING ROOM. SELF DEFENSE CLAIMED After Killing Bannister, Cook Went to the Jail and Surrendered to the Officers Before the Affair Was Public. The Fourth of July did not end in Oklahoma City without a murder. At 11 o'clock Joe, better known as "Kid," Bannister, a notorious bad man, was shot and killed by Tom Cook, the proprietor of the Turf Exchange saloon. Bannister was coming down the front stairway from the gambling room above the saloon to North Broadway when Cook stepped into the hall from the saloon, and there shot the gambler full in the breast. Cook then walked through the saloon and up the alley to the county jail, where he surrendered. But one shot was fired. The butllet a 38-calibre, entered the breast between the first and second ribs, to the left of the sternum, and ranged upward, lodging under the right shoulder blade. The main artery leading to the head was severed and the man soon blead to death. The body lay on the steps for several moments before W.C. Price and another man saw it and notified the police. Officers Ashburn and Letts responded to the call. When they arrived the body had been carried to the bottom of the stairs. The man died almost immediately after Ashburn's arrival. Coroner Messenbaugh had the body carried to the police station, where an examination was made. The head and face were covered with blood, which had come from the mouth, and the man's clothes were drenched from the wound in the breast. There was but one wound on the body. After the examination the body was removed to the morgue of the Standard Furniture company. W.C. Price, who first reached the body, found a 38-calibre revolver lying under the head. One chamber was entirely empty and another contained an empty shell, but it had not been fired for some time. Bannister wore no revolver scabbard, and the coroner expressed the opinion that the gun was of such size that it could hardly have been carried in the pockets of a man's summer clothing. A number of the dead man's friends said the "Kid" was not in the habit of carrying a revolver. J.T. Phillips, known also as Pete Cooper, was with Bannister until just before his death. Phillips tells the following story: "I met the 'Kid' at about 10:15 in the Southern club, and we were together the rest of the evening. We finally went to the Turf gambling house. I told the 'Kid' we ought not to go there, as Cook had no use for Bannister and little more for me. But the 'Kid' said he wanted to make a few dollars, and there was no harm in going to the house. So we went up. 'Jim' Ringer of Edmond, an old race horse man, was there, and Walt Arnold was dealing at the fare table. We had not trouble at all there, but Tom Cook, who was in the room, went down stairs. I started to go down the back stairs, when 'Can,' Summero, the house policeman, jumped on me and tried to take away my gun, a 25 calibre. I resisted, and we went to the bottom of the stairs, struggling. At the bottom of the stairs, 'Can,' and two other men finally managed to get my gun away. "Just as they did so I heard a shot on the front stairway. Then Cook came through from the front of the saloon. As he passed me, he said: "I don't have anything against you, but I told that G--- d--- s--- b--- not to come to my house again.'" Phillips was taken to the police station, where he told his story. He was slightly intoxicated and said he and the "Kid" had both been dinking. He maintained stoutly that there had been no trouble in the gambling house. He said he did not know whether Bannister had a gun on or not. Bannister came originally from Texas, but has been in the city almost since the opening and has been a gambler all his life. He was about 27 years old and is married, his wife living in this city. His mother lives in Purcell. He is known as a bad man when drunk, and has had trouble with many people. There has been a long-standing feud between Bannister and Cook. About six months ago Frank Kenyon, Cook's brother-in-law, was arrested for beating Bannister over the head with a gun. There were a number of witnesses to the shooting. Their story differs from Phillips' in several particulars. They say Summers brought Phillips down the front stairs into the saloon, where they took his gun away. Bannister followed. As he neared the foot of the stairs Cook stepped into the hallway from the saloon and shot Bannister. He then went back into the saloon. There is not question as to who killed Bannister, it is merely a question of whether the act was done in self defense. The police say a man can easily carry a gun without the use of a scabbard, and that gamblers usually carry their guns in that manner. If the gun found under Bannister's head was his, he had it out when shot. Bannister's friends, however, claim that the "Kid" had not gun, and that the one found under his head had been placed there by some confederate of Cook; to give the impression that the dead man was armed. Cook Interviewed. An Oklahoman representative called at the county jail at 12:30 last night and was admitted into the presence of Mr. Cook, who was in consultation with some intimate friends. He greeted the reporter in a friendly manner and, when asked if he desired to make a statement, said he preferred to refrain from giving details of the case. "Of course," said he, "I feel very sorry that it had to occur, but it appeared to be my lot and I had to kill him to prevent being killed myself. Six months ago I had warned Bannister no to com in my place any more, and for that length of time he had not been in my place. The moment I saw him I knew that there was trouble ahead, and was soon after advised that Bannister and Pete Cooper had made a talk about me in one of the saloons. Bannister was a dangerous man and I have felt for a long time that my life was in danger. Of course I am sorry it fell to my lot, but I had to do it or be killed myself. Thomas A. Cook, who shot Bannister, has been a resident of Oklahoma City since the opening of the territory to white settlement fourteen years ago, and has during that time been engaged in the saloon and gambling hall business, and his general reputation is that of being one of the squarest and most honorable men in the business. He was preparing to get out of the gambling business at the close of the present year, having recently purchased and stocked a large cattle ranch in Greer county with the purpose of removing to same the first of the year. He has a large friendship among the best business men in the city and it is said his word is as good as his bond in commercial and financial circles. He is a married man and resides at 207 West Fourth street. (7/8/1903) LUTHER MURDER WILLARD T. ALLEN TWICE SHOOTS HIS WIFE AND THE LATTER WILL DIE. THE MURDERER ESCAPED His Wife Filed Suit for Divorce, Alleging He Had Frequently Abused and Beat Her and Accused Her of Infidelity. Willard T. Allen, a hotel keeper and prominent citizen of Luther, at about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon twice shot and fatally wounded his wife, Martha J. Allen, the tragedy being the result of domestic infelicity. The shooting occurred at the home of their son, a mile north of town, where the wife had been abiding since separating from her husband on July 1. The weapon used was a revolver, and advices from Luther last evening were that the physicians despaired of the woman's life. A telegram reached Sheriff O'Brien last night at 10 o'clock asking that a bloodhound be sent, stating that Allen was surrounded by a posse of citizens in a wood about one and a half miles north of the town, but that he would likely escape in the night unless a bloodhound could be secured and placed on the fugitive's trail. The details of the tragedy could not be secured last night owing to poor telephone service. On Monday last Mrs. Allen, the woman murdered yesterday, filed a petition for a divorce, the allegations of which throw some light on the tragedy of yesterday. It recites that they were married in Randolph, Mo., on October 8, 1881, and three sons were the result of the union; that in February, 1903, Allen beat and kicked her, used vile and indecent language, and accused her of infidelity; that for six weeks prior to the time of separation from him she had, owing to a repetition of abuse and outrageous accusations, declined intimacy with him, until compelled to do so on July 1 under threat of being killed by him. The tragedy of yesterday has ended an unpleasant domestic life, and today the husband is a fugitive from justice with the crime of uxocide upon his soul. This second murder within a fortnight at the little town of Luther has greatly excited the citizens, and it is feared that a lynching will occur if Allen is apprehended. (7/8/1903) Died From Injuries. Ardmore, I.T., July 7.—George Wolf, a coal miner of Bervien, Mo., who was injured yesterday in a railroad wreck at Wister, I.T., died today. (7/9/1903) ALLEN CAPTURED LUTHER MURDERER ARRESTED IN HIS HOTEL YESTERDAY. VICTIM DIED LAST NIGHT Allen Fired Five Shots at Her at Close Range.—Murderer Will Doubtless Claim He Was Insane. Willard T. Allen, who in cold blood murdered his wife at Luther on Tuesday afternoon, was placed in a cell at the county jail at 9 o'clock last night. Allen was arrested in his hotel at Luther at about 5 o'clock last evening by Deputy Sheriff Sam Bartell of this city. After having scoured the brush all through the previous night and the greater portion of yesterday, the deputy sheriffs and posse were surprised to see him walk out from his hiding place leisurely and proceed to town and enter his hotel, where he was arrested a few moments later by Officer Bartell. He offered no resistance and his actions then and since lead to a surmise that he will put up a plea of insanity when brought to trial for his heinous crime. Allen told the officers he had not had any food during the time he had been in hiding, and was given his supper. He had nothing to say when the jail was reached, but asked for some coffee after being placed in the cell. "Strange as it may seem, said Officer Bartell last night, "Allen seems to have the sympathy of the people at Luther, and at the depot there, as we were waiting for the train, a number of prominent citizens came up and, clasping his hand, said they regretted the occurrence, but deeply sympathized with him. This, not withstanding the fact that the testimony which was adduced at the coroner's investigation shows that the affair was a murder in cold blood. The Son's Statement. John Allen, son of the murdered woman, in his statement before the coroner's jury, said: "I saw the killing at about 3 o'clock on July 7. Allen fired five times and before death, mother said four shots hit her. She came out about dark Monday evening and father came out yesterday at about 10:30 a.m. They had no trouble then; she would not talk to him. At about 2:30 in the afternoon she started to town. When about 100 feet southwest of the house he overtook her and told her he wanted to talk to her. She said she did not want to live with him and did not care to talk to him. He said: 'If you will not live with me, we will settle it right here.' He took a pistol from his outside coat pocket and shot her once. She then told him she would talk to him. He had hold of her arm when he shot her. Twice more he then shot her in rapid succession, both of which shots she said hit her. She jerked away from him then and, trying to run, fell in a ditch. He followed and fired again, this shot, missing her, she said. She got up then and started for the house and he again fired, this shot hitting her, according to her statement. Then she ran on to the house, falling in the door. "When the firing commenced I was fifty feet distant from them. My wife began to scream then, and I ran to her and got there before mother did. When I got mother in the house on the floor, father cam and wanted in. I kept him out, but when he agreed to give his gun to me I let him in, after he had secured my promise to return it. He said he wanted to see his wife and would then leave. Father went and pumped two buckets of water and helped to wash the blood off mother. He then called for paper and wrote something on a piece of paper and put it in his pocket." (This note was afterward found and read: "I will my property to Johnnie and May. Will find deeds in the bank. (Signed) W.D. Allen." The coat also contained $12.85 in money and Frisco checks, four in number, for about $150.) Unmoved by His Crime. The witness continued: "He then walked up and put his arms around mother and said, "Darling, this never would have happened if you had listened to me. Give me the gun; I am going out to kill myself.' He went to the door and bid us all good-bye. "Mother was still lying on the floor. We could not get her on the bed. Father started east, walking along as if nothing had happened. "I think he first reloaded his gun. He had strapped the gun twice at his own head when coming toward the house. I do not think it was loaded at that time. I thought it was a four-in-hand, 38 calibre. I did not know he had it until he began shooting. Never knew him to threaten mother or to threaten to kill himself any more that a few days ago, he said everything would be fixed and all the property will be willed to me. "I sent a boy to town for Dr. Norman, and, just as the latter arrived, father left by another door. "Father and mother both ate dinner here yesterday (at the witness' home). They did not eat together. Father at first with the family and mother ate later, saying she was not very hungry, and did not care to dine just then. Father had done or said nothing during the day to cause her to believe he was going to do this. "Father wanted mother to come back and live with him and she did not want to do so. I think that was the cause of the trouble. "She left him on July 3, and had been living with the neighbors since." Mary Allen, wife of John Allen, testified to practically the same facts, she having witnessed the shooting; said before death Mrs. Allen, the murdered woman, said if she had known he would shoot her, she would not have started from the house. "Mother said she had heard he had threatened her life. After he had gone mother said she did not think he would kill himself. She realized that she was dying at that time." Deliberately Planned. In Allen's pocket was found a letter saying his wife had been untrue to him. He said she would not live with him and he would not live without her, and he did not want her to live and squander the ?????, and for that reason he intended to kill her and then himself. This letter was discovered after the inquest. It was directed to the public. He stated in it that he did not want the public to blame him or think he was drunk as there was not a drop of whisky in him; that he had not touched a drop since Saturday. He gave some instructions about his property and asked his boys to take warning from his experience. In his coat was found also a bottle of carbolic acid, containing about five drachms, and in another bottle about two ounces of wood alcohol, both labeled poisonous. The labels looked worn, as if they had been carried for some time. Coroner's Jury Verdict. The verdict of the coroner's jury was to the effect that deceased came to her death from pistol wounds inflicted by W.T. Allen. Coroner Messenbaugh, of this city, presided at the inquest. The jurors were: J.D. Cole, Albert Couch, O.M. Cole, David King, L. Elson and G.W. Mills. When Allen was arrested he begged to be driven out of town, saying he feared violence at the hands of the citizens, but there was no demonstration. The sentiment of the citizens of Luther was found to be mixed. Some persons believed Allen to be insanely jealous, others that he was not mentally affected, and others contended that his wife gave him cause to be jealous. It is believed that the prisoner will set up a plea of temporary epileptic insanity in order to avoid paying the penalty for his awful crime. (7/10/1903) DEAD OFFICER BURIED. John B. Jones Buried Yesterday in Fairlawn Cemetery. The funeral of John B. Jones, the United States deputy marshal and chief of police in the Osage nation, who was murdered by a negro near Pawhuska last week, was held yesterday afternoon at the Pilgrim Congregational church. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Thomas H. Harper, and were under the auspices of the local camp of Modern Woodmen. The dead man was well known and highly respected in Oklahoma City, and the funeral was attended by a large number of old friends. The remains were laidto rest in Fairlawn cemetery, a number of the dead officers closest friends and companions in service following the body to the grave. Mr. Jones, though his calling was a trying one, lived always an exemplary life, and at the time of his death was one of the most efficient and respected officers in the territory. Apparently foreseeing death, he had but a short time ago made all arrangements for his funeral, even selecting the kind of casket he desired to be buried in. At his own request his body was placed in the receiving vault in Fairlawn cemetery until a private vault can be built. (7/12/1903) Mr. W.C. Burke was called to Kansas City on Monday by a telegram announcing the serious illness of his oldest brother, Mrs. James Burke. On Saturday morning Mr. Burke died of congestion of the brain. Mr. W.C. Burke will return home on Monday evening. The brother who died was much older than Mr. Burke and raised him, and his death is a very great sorrow. (7/14/1903) Henry Hauken, aged 51 years, who died at the hospital Saturday, was buried yesterday in Fairlawn cemetery. The funeral services were held at the undertaking establishment of Eleholtz & Birdseye. Rev. P.H. Williams, pastor of the Lutheran church officiated. (7/16/1903) Mrs. Cruzan, aged 20, died at St. Anthony's hospital on Tuesday. (7/18/1903) Died Under Sentence. Ardmore, I.T., July 17.—Herman Mercer, under life sentence for murder of Solomon Russell in the Chickasaw nation, died today of fever while in the federal jail awaiting to be conveyed to prison. (7/18/1903) DIED FROM SHOCK. While Being Conveyed to His Home in a Car. Ardmore, I.T., July 17.—G.W. Zole, the miner who was shot at Hartshorne Friday, was enroute home in a baggage car today when the train was wrecked and Zole died from the effects. (7/19/1903) Mrs. Cruzan Dead. Death at all times is sad, but it seems peculiarly so when it takes one who is in the bloom of youth, happy in the love of home and friends. Such was the case when on the 14th day of July Mrs. Lula E. Cruzan died at St. Anthony's hospital after a long and painful illness. She was born October 8, 1882, and married on the 4th of June, 1899. Mrs. Cruzan was a devoted wife and daughter, possessing many amiable traits of character. Her life was blameless and her death one of peace. (7/24/1903) TERRIBLE DEATH BERT CLAY, A SANTA FE FREIGHT CONDUCTOR, PERISHED UNDER THE WHEELS. BODY SEVERED BY TRAIN Horrible Accident Occurred in the Local Railway Yards, and Was Witnessed Only By a Couple of Little Boys. Death in a most horrible form came yesterday to Bert Clay, conductor of a local freight train, in the Santa Fe yards in this city. From all the information obtainable relative to the sad affair, it appears that two little boys, the son of Mr. Peabody, who conducts a bakery on the southeast corner of Broadway and Reno avenue, were the only eye witnesses. As they relate the story, the local freight train had just started to pull out and Conductor Clay, in attempting to get on the front of the caboose at a point perhaps fifty feet south of the Reno avenue crossing appeared to have been struck by something—by what and how they cannot say—and fell under the wheels of the caboose and was instantly killed. They called to the rear breakman of the train and told him a man had been run over, and he ran back to the point indicated and found the body of Clay, where it had bene cut in twain on the west rail of the track, the wheels having crossed the body just above the hips and his left arm was crushed at the elbow, while one side of his head appeared as if it had collided with some object, giving rise to the supposition that he may have been struck by something and rendered unconscious before falling under the wheels. A watch carried on Clay's person indicated that the accident occurred at 1:34 o'clock in the afternoon. A few moments before the meeting death Conductor Clay, whose geniality made him many warm friends among his associates, had been among a group of railway men standing on the platform at the depot-laughing and conversing with them and had taken a package of cigars out of his pocket and passed them around. Not five minutes later these friends were tenderly picking up his remains and placing them in an ambulance. The remains were taken to a local undertaking establishment, where the body has been prepared for shipment to Guthrie, where the deceased resided, having recently removed there from Arkansas City, Kans. Conductor Clay leaves a widow and an infant daughter. He was a thirty-second degree Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and belonged to the Order of Railway Conductors. It is said that he carried considerable insurance. He had been an employe of the Santa Fe for many years and was promoted to a conductorship in 1899. He was a man among men and was beloved by all who knew him. (7/25/1903) Died From a War Wound. Guthrie, Okla., July 24.—Chas. B. Hunt, a native of Bath, N.H., died here last night. He served in the civil war as an engineer on the Monitor Mahopak, receiving injuries from the explosion of a gun on the revolving turret, which finally resulted in his death. Hickman to Run Again. [I think this title is out of place.] Guthrie, Okla., July 24.—James Cox, a prominent farmer living north of the Cimarron in this county, was in Guthrie today and gave the details of the horrible death of James Richards, a 12-year old boy in his neighborhood. The boy was standing on the thresher and when the machinery started, he was thrown into the thresher, the body being run through the machine in the same manner as the grain. The boy was horribly mangled, death being instantaneous. (8/7/1903) THE FUNERAL TODAY JOSEPH SCALES DIED OF APPENDICITIS YESTERDAY Popular Insurance Man and Prominent Elk Passes to His Reward. Joseph Scales, aged 30, died at 12:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon in his room in the Alamo hotel. The decedent recently underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis from which he never rallied. He had not been a well man for the past year, and a surgical operation was the dernier resort. His mother had been at his bedside for several days and was present when his soul took flight. Mr. Scales came to this city from Knoxville, Tenn., about a year ago and was employed at the offices of the Prudential Insurance company, for which company his cousin, Mr. Henry Scales, is territorial manager. He figured prominently in society, was a vestryman in St. Paul's Episcopal church, a member of the Order of Elks and had many friends here and at his old home in Tennessee. At a called meeting of the Elks last night arrangements were perfected for the funeral rites. The body of the deceased member will lie in state in the parlors of the lodge room, over the State National bank, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, during which time friends of the deceased will view the remains. At 12:30 the members of the lodge will assemble at the hall and escort the remains to St. Paul's church where a short funeral ceremony will be held, after which the remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (8/9/1903) Alice Johnson the eighteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Johnson of 407 Frisco avenue, died yesterday at 3:30. Little Alice has always been a strong, robust child, and has not been seriously ill for more than four days. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence, 407 Frisco avenue conducted by Rev. T.H. Harper. (8/9/1903) DEATH OF MRS. CLEVELAND. Was President of the Territorial W.C.T.U. El Reno, Okla., Aug. 8.—Mrs. Dorothy J. Cleveland, president of the territorial W.C.T.U., died this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the sanitarium in this city, where she had been brought for treatment several days ago. The immediate cause of her death was heart failure. Mrs. Cleveland was one of the best women in the territory, and was loved by all who knew her. She has been for some time a resident of Anadarko, where she was for several years a teacher in the Indian school. She became prominent in the work of the W.C.T.U. about five years ago and has been president of the organization about that length of time. She was a splendid, organized and conducted her work most efficiently. She had already been laying her plans to attend the national W.C.T.U. convention at Cincinnati in November. Her husband, T.A. Cleveland is a prominent merchant in Anadarko. The funeral will probably be held in that city. (8/9/1903) DEMENTED MAN KILLED. Walked Out Upon Awning and Fell, Being Fatally Injured. Lawton, Okla., Aug. 8.—S. Carter died at his home on Avenue E at 6:45 this morning as a result of falling from an awning fifteen feet in height onto the sidewalk below. Carter has been slightly demented for some time owing to senility and failing health. He returned Monday from a few months stay in Kansas where his health was not regained. A 5 o'clock yesterday morning he arose from his bed either in a demented condition or in somnambulism and ascending the steps at the rear of his rooming house walked through the hallway and out onto the front awning from which he fell. He struck the side walk on his head breaking the board of the walk and fastening the head between the broken parts. He died from concussion of the brain and an injury to the spinal column. (8/12/1903) IDENTIFY BODIES MANY PERSONS SAY THE DEAD BANDITS ARE THE MARTIN BOYS. THIRD MAN HAS ESCAPED Bodies of Men Killed Near Pawhuska Are in Guthrie, Where Hundreds Viewed the Remains Yesterday. Guthrie, Okla., Aug. 11.—Deputy Marshal Warren Bennett came in today from Pawhuska with the dead bodies of the two outlaws, killed Saturday afternoon last, by Bennett and two other deputy marshals, at a point seven miles southwest of Pawhuska, in the Osage Indian nation. The outlaws were in the underbrush, preparing supper, when the officers came upon them, and a battle royal followed, lasting not more than a minute, but resulting in the death of the two outlaws and the wounding, perhaps fatally, of Wiley Haines, one of the best deputies in the service. Haines' condition is still critical, as he has a copper cartridge jacket lost somewhere in his back. After Haines was wounded Bennett acted as his surgeon and cut the leaden bullet from the back of the wounded officer, but the copper jacket has thus far eluded the efforts of all the surgeons to recover it. This makes the condition critical. The outlaws have been positively identified by a number as Bill and Sam Martin, the third one of the party, Clarence Simmons, escaping with a Winchester rifle and plenty of ammunition. The Martins are products of this county, but have been scouting as outlaws throughout Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and New Mexico for several years, defying the efforts of all officers to capture them. Bennett recovered one of the horses and two saddles which the outlaws took from the 101 people who were held up in the Osage nation by this trio several weeks ago. Bill Martin was killed instantly in the fight and Sam died the next morning from his wounds. The officers shot straight. After the bodies were brought to this city they were turned over to the undertaker for preparation for burial and then were placed on exhibition, the people coming by the hundreds to view the corpses. A sad sight was the aged father, probably 70 years old, of Clarence Simmons, the outlaw who escaped, waiting about the door until he could secure admittance to make himself sure that one of the dead men was not his bandit son. Witnesses were subpoenaed from all portions of the territory to identify the bodies. Among those subpoenaed were Sam Quinlan, the postmaster held up and robbed at Hopeton, in Woods county; Frank Boatman, of Hennessey, where the Rock Island station was robbed; J.O. Welborn, of Geary, where City Marshal Cross was shot; Homer Coppage, of fifteen miles west of Geary; J.D. Marion, sheriff of Blaine county; Mike Gamble, of Apache; P.A. Riley and G.W. Wilson, of Marshal, all three of whom were acquainted with the outlaws. Sheriff Carpenter of this county is also a witness; he had the Martins here in jail during the '90s and in a battle with the gang shot Bill Martin in numerous places. Carpenter positively identified the bodies. There is a big reward offered for the capture of these outlaws, which will fall to Deputy Marshals Bennett and Haines, and Indian Policeman Majors, who formed the third member of the officers' party during the fight. It was three against three. The reward is said to aggregate several thousand dollars. Haines was shot through the shoulder, the bullet plowing its way through his back. A photographer took the pictures of the dead outlaws today for the gallery kept by the federal jailer. (8/12/1903) FUNERAL OF MRS CLEVELAND. Took Place at Anadarko, Her Home, Yesterday Afternoon. Anadarko, Okla., Aug. 11.—The funeral of Mrs. C.A. Cleveland, whose death occurred in the El Reno Sanitarium Saturday morning, took place here this afternoon. Mrs. Cleveland, at the time of her death, was territorial president of the W.C.T.U., which position she has held for several years, with merit and honor to herself as well as to Oklahoma. She was also territorial treasurer of the Cimaron Presbytery of the Presbyterian church. Her name and high character for zealous work is known and excited throughout Oklahoma and Kansas, her former home. Mr. C.A. Cleveland was county commissioner of Caddo county for the first term and is now engaged in the merchandise business at this place. (8/15/1903) John Reed, the colored man who shot and killed his brother-in-law, Ed Thomas, on Grand avenue last Saturday evening, was given a preliminary in Justice D.D. Leach's court yesterday morning and was discharged. Reed acted in self defense and also to protect his sister from being murdered by Thomas, her husband. (8/16/1903) B.F. Gregg, a railroad man, aged 35, died at the Kaufman hotel on First street, at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The body is at the morgue and relatives at Mexico, Mo., have been notified. Gregg was found in a dying condition in a switch shanty near the Choctaw depot Friday afternoon. (8/18/1903) Minnie L. Morkin, aged 23, died of tuberculosis at 4:15 o'clock Sunday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morkin, residing at 323 West Grand avenue. The funeral will be held at 8:30 this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church, corner of Fourth and Harvey streets. (8/20/1903) Don, the son of C.W. Calerman, died in this city yesterday and the remains were taken to Britton for interment. (8/21/1903) W.H. Pubers is at Kelleyville, I.T., attending the obsequies of his brother-in-law, W.M. Moris, who succumbed to typhoid fever. (8/23/1903) Saloon Man Killed. Guthrie, Okla., Aug. 22.—It is reported from Guymon, in Beaver county, that a saloon man, by thename of Black, at Dalhart, was killed, being shot by unknown parties, while sitting on the sidewalk in front of his place of business. The remains were returned to his old home in Missouri for interment. Black, it is said, had a bad reputation in that locality. (8/25/1903) Mrs. Nannie Perkins, aged 38, died at her home two miles southeast of this city on Sunday, and the funeral and interment occurred yesterday. She leaves a husband and ten children to mourn their loss. (8/25/1903) KILLED BY TRAIN AGED RAILWAY LABORER MET DEATH AT SANTA FE DEPOT YESTERDAY. BID FRIEND LAST FAREWELL Came Out of the Coach After the Train Had Started and in Attempting to Alight Fell Under the Wheels. Matt Dohm, aged about sixty years, was killed by the southbound Santa Fe passenger train at the depot in this city at about 4:30 yesterday afternoon. Dohm was at the depot to bid goodbye to a friend who was departing southward and followed that friend inside the train to say a farewell that would be his last this side of eternity. None of the persons who saw the accident gave a very clear and definite account of how it occurred, but from what can be learned it appears that the old man remained on the inside of the couch until the train started, then he rushed out and moved down on the step and someone, seeing his unsteadiness and precarious position, ran along on the platform endeavoring to assist him off, but, finding Dohm, did not for some reason, did not alight, finally let go. The old man then attempted to alight and in some manner not explained fell and rolled under the moving train in such a manner that his right limb got under the wheels and was crushed to a pulp just above the knee. Bystanders picked him up, conscious from his terrible injury and laid him on some board on the depot platform and City Physician Witten and Dr. Messenbaugh were called. An ambulance was also summoned and the injured man accompanied by the physicians was taken to St. Anthony's hospital and there died before he could be removed from the stretcher. Coroner Messenbaugh had the remains taken to the morgue at the furniture store of Eicholtz & Birdseye, where they will be held a few days, awaiting instructions as to disposition from any relatives he may have. Coroner Messenbaugh thought an inquest unnecessary. The decedent had been staying at the Kaufman house since Saturday at which time he came in from Kelleyville, where he had been employed with Sullivan's construction gang, on the Frisco. He had been staying at the hotel off and on during the past summer and winter, and was greatly liked by the hotel people and all others who knew him. Though a German, he spoke English fluently, and in speaking of him, Mr. Kaufman and others said, "He was as honest as the day is long." He left no property and it is not known that he has any relatives living, though it is said he had a "partner" among the railway laborers at Kelleyville. (8/27/1903) The funeral of little Jack Perrine, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Perrine, will be held this afternoon at the family residence, 424 East Ninth street, conducted by Rev. Buchanan of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The funeral of Matt Dohin, who was run over and killed by a Santa Fe train Monday, will occur at 8:30 this morning from Eicholtz & Birdseye's undertaking establishment. The remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (9/1/1903) News reached the city yesterday of the death of Ralph Wayman in California. He was a member of the Order of Eagles and leaves a widow. He died of phthlsis. (9/2/1903) Attorney E.L. Green has returned from Paris, Ill., where he attended the obsequies of his father. (9/5/1903) E.M. Collins, general superintendent of the M.K. & T., died Friday morning in St. Louis. (9/11/1903) P.A. Cravens yesterday received a telegram advising him of the sudden death of his father at Bloomfield, Ind. (9/12/1903) All Knights Templar are requested to be at their hall in uniform by 9:30 this morning to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Neal. By order of C. Porter Johnson, eminent commander. (9/12/1903) Death of Mrs. Hagar. Guthrie, Okla., Sept. 11.—Mrs. Jennie Hagar, one of the first residents of Guthrie, died here last evening. She has been suffering from a paralytic stroke. She was a sister of the late H.H. Hagan. (9/17/1903) The three-months-old child of Mrs. Fay Williams of Capital Hill died yesterday morning and was interred in Fairlawn cemetery yesterday afternoon. (9/22/1903) C.P. Johnson, an old resident of Harrah, died at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence on West Grand avenue. The funeral will be held at 9:30 this morning from the undertaking parlors of Eicholtz & Birdseye. Rev. Graham of the Presbyterian church will officiate. The remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (9/22/1903) Claude Francis Dickinson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Dickinson, died Saturday and was buried Sunday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Bachman. The parents, who are by newcomers, desire to express their thanks to all who assisted them during the sickness and death of their son. (9/25/1903) The remains of Jerry Hullinger, a carpenter, aged 33, who died of typhoid fever Wednesday, were interred in the Fairlawn cemetery yesterday. (9/25/1903) W.H. Nichols, aged 50?, the first ordained Baptist minister to locate in Oklahoma City, died at 7 o'clock last evening at his home, 200? Harrison avenue, after an illness of several months from a complication of ailments. He has been engaged in the insurance and ???? business in Oklahoma City for a number of years. He leaves a widow and three adult children to mourn their loss. The funeral will occur Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Baptist church. (9/26/1903) No claimants have been found to the estate of Thomas Brodie, who died in this city last spring. He lived a miser and died amid miserable surroundings. (9/26/1903) J.L. McCarty of the J.L. McCarty Mercantile company, died of apoplexy at 9 o'clock last night. He returned yesterday from a business trip to Pawnee, and was apparently in excellent health, but at 5 o'clock sustained an apoplectic stroke from which he never rallied. His death was a very severe shock to his relatives and friends, and of the latter he counted many in the city and territory. (9/26/1903) Rev. W.H. Nichols, the first ordained Baptist minister to locate in Oklahoma City, died at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, at his home, 300 East Seventh street. He was 51 years old. The primary cause of his death was a diseased bone in his leg, caused by the kick of a horse thirty-five years ago. An autopsy was held by his attending physicians, which revealed the fact that the fractured condition of his left thigh bone was the cause of his intense suffering, which finally undermined his whole system, causing his untimely death. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss. Mr. Nichols was a good man and his loss will be sadly felt by his hosts of friends and acquaintances. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. W.M. Anderson at the First Baptist church this afternoon at 4 o'clock. (9/27/1903) FUNERAL OF J.L. M'CARTHY [photo] The Late J.L. McCarthy. The remains of J.L. McCarthy, who died suddenly of apoplexy at his home at 12 West Ninth street, Friday night, will leave Oklahoma City on the 8:10 train Monday morning for Ponca City, where the funeral will be held that afternoon. There will be no services in this city. Mr. McCarthy was president of the J.L. McCarthy Liquor Company, 26 Main street. The following resolutions were adopted yesterday by the Oklahoma City Council No. 7, U.C.T. "Whereas, It has pleased the beneficent Father of the Universe to remove from our midst our brother J. L. McCarthy. "Resolved, That this council extend to his family in their bereavement, our sincere sympathy. "Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Council, a copy sent to his family, a copy to "The Sample Case" for publication, and a copy to the daily press of this city. G.H. HARRELSON, W.O. Kennedy, N.S. DARLING, Committee." (9/29/1903) Mrs. Samuel R. Maxwell died yesterday at her home, 224 West Seventh street, after a very brief illness. She had just returned Thursday from a trip to Denver, Colo. En route home she took a severe cold which, in connection with other complications, resulted fatally. The deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. The remains will be taken to Mustang today for interment. (10/2/1903) C.E. Estabrook and son, Art, attended the obsequies of Arthur Wood at Jones City yesterday. (10/2/1903) Bad Luck Followed After Good. Anderson & Anderson, the attorneys and agents for the Woods addition, formerly claim No. 1 in the great land drawing, received a message last Monday announcing the death of Mrs. Alta M. Powers, formerly Mrs. Woods, the wife of John R. Woods, the lucky winner of the noted No. 1. She died in a hospital at San Francisco, after having undergone an operation. Her remains will be interred at her old home in Morton, Kansas. It seems that ill luck was destined to follow the good fortune of the Woods family. They were poor when they came to their claim; were not able to build a respectable house. A little shanty furnished them domicile until a disposition was made of their claim, and then they were worth several thousand dollars. James R. Woods died on March 5?, 1902, several months before a title could be received to the land. A good deal of trouble was made over the widow's proving up to receive the title. This, however, was finally settled and then she went about platting it for townsite to be added to that of Lawton. During this time the Frisco railroad secured a right of way across the land from the east to west, purchasing a strip one block while nearly the full length of the claim for $20,000. This money was not actually paid but it was what the estimated value was supposed to be. In August 1902, the Woods addition was opened and lots were offered for sale. About the same time the Beal addition was also put upon the market as an addition to the city. The opening was made by a big auction sale of lots and lasted several days. Lots sold readily and quite a sum was realized from the sale. A few weeks after the opening of the claims the city council formally incorporated them into the city limits. Since that time about 300 houses have been erected on the two additions and they have a population of not less than one thousand. On March 12. 1902, Mrs. Woods was married to Oliver M. Powers in Kansas. After the marriage they returned to Lawton and remained a short time before going to Oakland, Cal., where Mr. Powers held a position in the ship yards. One child, a boy, four years of age is left. (10/11/1903) MRS. MOODY DEAD. Aged Widow of Great Evangelist Has Passed Away. Mrs. Moody has been suffering for some time from an internal trouble, but her condition was not considered serious. She suddenly became unconscious about 7 o'clock in the morning and passed away without regaining consciousness at 5 this afternoon. Her youngest son, Paul D. Moody, was with her at the end, but her two other children, a son and a daughter, are in Chicago. The funeral will take place on Tuesday. Mrs. Moody was born in England about sixty years ago, where she has a sister now living. She married Mr. Moody about forty years ago and they had three children, all of whom survive. (10/13/1903) NEWS OF ARDMORE WOMAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND KILLED. Boy at Gilsonite Died from Effects of Crumb Lodged in His Lungs. Ardmore, I.T., Oct.12.—Mrs. Garner, while seated at the fireside at her home near Woodford this morning, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Chief of Police Booker was thrown from his buggy in East Artmore last night and received a fractured shoulder. The wound is very painful but not necessarily dangerous. The little son of Mrs. Cooley, a widow living at Gilsonite, had the misfortune to get a small piece of food down his windpipe. The crumb lodge in the boy's lung and produced inflammation, from which cause the lad died yesterday in great pain. (10/15/1903) The remains of Charles Earl, the telephone lineman who was killed Monday night by accidental contact with a live wire while at work on the corner of Ninth and Walnut street, were forwarded yesterday to his former home at Pittsburg, Kan., accompanied by his brother, George E. Earl, who resides at Pittsburg, and O.A. Waller, representing the local Electrical Workers' union. The remains were accompanied to the Frisco depot by a delegation from the Electrical Workers' union. It is learned that the decedent was 36? years of age at the time of his death. (10/16/1903) Mont Story died at 2:50 p.m. yesterday at No. 2 California avenue. The funeral will occur at 2 p.m. today from the M.E. church, corner Fourth & Robinson. (10/18/1903) Mr. F. Nissen, after an illness of eight days, passed away last night. The funeral will occur today. W.J. McCarthy was yesterday appointed the administrator of the estate of the late J.L. McCarthy. (10/18/1903) OBITUARY. A lovely life closed when the spirit of Laura Canaday Hollaway took its flight for the home above. She was born March 17th, 1849, at Georgetown, Ill., and spent her girlhood there, being married in 1865 to Jesse R. Halloway. To the union were born two sons and three daughters, all but one daughter surviving her. On leaving the Illinois home in 1886, the family located in El Dorado, Kansas, from which place they went to Fort Worth, coming to Oklahoma City in 1891, where they have since resided. For several years Mrs. Halloway has been in delicate health, but in the various relations of wife, mother, sister and friend has nobly born her part in the work of life. In the early summer, in hope of bettering her condition, a trip to Arizona was made, but there some six weeks since she was attacked with what seemed pneumonia. She hurried homeward, after a partial recovery, but only to suffer more immensely and to engage the battle of life more unequally than ever. Medical skill was exhausted for her relief, but after continued sinking, she passed away fully conscious to the ??? at 4:25 Friday morning, October ??, 1903. Services were conducted at the home by her pastor, Rev. Frank E. Day, on Saturday afternoon, October 10th and interment made in Fair Lawn cemetery. She has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church from her youthful days and her quiet, Christian demeanor was a benediction to those around her. Her efforts in church work were only hindered by her weak condition. Devoted to her family, they will sadly miss her. Her suffering was great, but sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, her faith did not fail. When pain attacked she said, "I want to rest, but I know that Jesus is with me and that keeps me." Such a legacy is worth a fortune. Her tired strength gave out after a long struggle for her loved ones, and at eventide it was not dark, but light. Her love for her own was undying and her memory will like a ??? of light, guide unerring to the Savior whom she loved, the dear ones of earth, whom she prayed the Lord to keep with her parting breath. Of such a one we may truly quote: "Say not her work is done, Nor deed of love or kindness ever dies, But in the lives of others multiplies, Say it is just begun." JOSEPH THOMPSON. (10/23/1903) Funeral of A.O. Butler. Holdenville, I.T., Oct. 22.—The remains of Mr. A.O. Butler, a prominent citizen of Holdenville, were brought here today from Dallas, where he was taken a few days ago for special treatment. Mr. Butler was a thirty-second degree Mason, and the burial which took place this afternoon was under the auspices of the local lodge. (11/3/1903) ENDED HIS LIFE IRA COLLINS OF OELWEIN, IOWA, SUICIDES IN A ROOMING HOUSE. SICK AND SHORT OF FUNDS Swallowed Two Ounces of Chloroform and Then Hacked at His Neck With a Razor—He Was a Mason. Ira Collins, aged thirty years, who came to Oklahoma City last week from Oelwein, Iowa, ended his life in a most horrible manner Sunday night, while a guest in Mrs. Cartwright's rooming house, located on the second floor of the Spencer building on the northwest corner of Reno avenue and Robinson street. Being a hopeless victim of consumption and having run out of money, it appears that Collins probably in a fit of despondency, drank two ounces of chloroform and then, the drug failing to do its deadly work with the dispatch, desired by the deceased, he produced a razor and five times gashed his throat before parties who came into his room at that time could wrest the weapon away from him. Mrs. Cartwright, who conducts the rooming house where the tragedy occurred, yesterday made the following statement: "Collins came to my place Friday evening, paid his room rent in advance. He went to bed Friday evening and asked me to let him sleep until noon the next day. I went to call him Saturday but he seemed drowsy and I let him sleep. Sunday morning he was sick and I summoned Dr. Shaffer, who responded and offered the man some medicine, but he refused to take it. Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock I went into his room to make a fire. He occupied a position across the bed and notwithstanding it was rather dark, I saw blood on his throat. Mrs. Bentley was with me. She immediately call to her husband, who promptly responded. When Mr. Bentley entered the room Collins again cut his throat. Mr. Bentley wrestled the razor from him and threw it into the hallway and asked him why he cut himself. He replied that he did it as an experiment. I called the police and doctors, but the man would not accept no aid an grew steadly worse until 8 o'clock when death came. Collins told me that he had been to Colorado for his health and that he was a moulder." A receipt found in the dead man's possession showed him to be a member of tHebron lodge, A.F. and A.M., at Oelwein, Iowa. A letter was also found, dated at Moscow, Ida., and bearing the signature of M.M. Collins, a brother of the decedent. A pawn check given by the United States Loan company in this city indicated that the man was short of funds. Collins was alive and conscious for some time after taking the drug and slashing himself with the razor. He said ill health was the cause of his rash act. The man died at 8:20 o'clock, according to the statement of Coroner Messenbaugh, who was called to the boarding house before the fellow's demise. In talking of the tragedy with an Oklahoman reporter yesterday, Dr. Messenbaugh said: "While Collins slashed his throat on either side with the razor, he did not touch the immediate front of the neck and consequently did not sever the jugular. Had he not taken the drug it is my belief the man would have recovered. The remains were taken to the morgue of the Standard Furniture company and telegrams were sent to the decedent's brother and to the Masonic lodge at Oelwein, Iowa. A reply advising disposition of the remains will probably be received today. (11/4/1903) Mrs. F.P. Partridge departed for Flint, Mich., yesterday, upon receiving a telegram announcing the death of her father. (11/5/1903) Died at Yukon. Anna Grace Settle, wife of Dr. Albert Settle, of Yukon, died Tuesday evening of catarrhal pneumonia. She was the daughter of one of Yukon's early settlers, W.L. Spencer, and leaves besides the husband, a four-year-old daughter. Deceased was popular in social circles and a member of the M.E. church. Funeral will be held this afternoon. (11/7/1903) INQUEST TODAY MAY DISPEL THE DEEP MYSTERY ENSHROUDING LAST DAYS OF EDITH PRATHER. THE WIFE OF DR. M'COMAS Who Says He Would Have Publicly Acknowledged Her as His Wife After the Twentieth Day of Next March. The body of Miss Edith Prather, or Mrs. Dr. J.M. McComas, who was on Thursday morning found a suicide in her room at the North Side hotel in this city, will this evening be forwarded, together with her effects, to her childhood's home at Decatur, Ill. The exact cause of the poor girl's rash act may never be known this side of eternity, though an inquest will be held this morning at 10 o'clock the undertaking rooms of the Standard Furniture company. Mr. T.S. Robinson, undertaker for the Standard Furniture company, yesterday morning received a telegram from Dr. McComas, at Elk City, advising that he would arrive in Oklahoma City on the afternoon Choctaw train from the west. A telegram was also received from Decatur, Ill, signed by F.R. Prather, who is supposed to be the father of the woman who destroyed her life. The message read: "Send body and belongings; particulars at once." These messages were shown to Coroner Messenbaugh, under whose instructions the investigation of this strange case is being made. He said nothing would be done until after the arrival of Dr. McComas. The latter reached the city at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and repaired at once to the office of the Standard Furniture company. Mr. Robinson, with whom he talked, said he talked little about the case except to inquire as to the whereabouts of the suicide's baggage. Coroner Messenbaugh interviewed him, but says at that time he was unable to obtain any satisfactory information relative to the dead woman or the probable cause of her rash act. He says Dr. McComas replied to all questions very evasively. He said he had met her about three years ago in St. Louis, but knew nothing of her people except that they resided in Decatur, Ill. Dr. Messenbaugh then left the furniture store. An Oklahoman reporter came in shortly after and was introduced to Dr. McComas, whom he found to be a very respectable appearing gentleman of perhaps fifty years, wearing a full beard that was sprinkled with gray. He was attired in a ??? fitting suit of black and wore a fashionable derby hat. A pair of ???? glasses gave him in rather distinguished presence. His languate and manners indicated a gentleman of culture and refinement. He comes of one of the first families of Virginia. Asked if he desired to make a statement for publication, he replied: "I do not care to make a statement for publication, as there are some things in connection with my relations with the lady which I do not care to divulge. I could not give out a statement and give only part of the facts, as you know it is said a half truth is worse than a lie. But I will say that my relations with the woman were honorable, and you will find, upon questioning persons who have known me for years as a resident of this territory, that I have been an honorable man. Of course, my heart is wrung with sadness because of this occurrence. I became acquainted with the young lady some three years ago, but do not know anything of her family." Dr. McComas, in response to a direct question, acknowledged the fact that himself and Miss Prather had been married. When told that Mrs. Unsell though the marriage had occurred at Belleville, Ill., he stated positively that it had not taken place there, but did not volunteer the information as to where it did occur. "Though wedded," he continued, "we never occupied the marriage relation, but we were to have done so after March 20. I recently had my wife examined by a specialist and we thought we discovered indications of tuberculosis, and we found neurosis in the left arm." "Did she become aware of the fact that tuberculosis was indicated?" inquired the reporter. "I don't know," replied Dr. McComas. "We discussed the case in her presence, but of course made use of technical and scientific terms. It may have been that our making an examination of her lungs aroused such a suspicion in her mind." Dr. McComas then terminated the interview, after inquiring where he could obtain a copy of the Morning Oklahoman, and then went out of the furniture store, saying he would visit Coroner Messenbaugh at the latter's office on Grand avenue. Later in the evening the reporter visited Dr. Messenbaugh's office and learned that Dr. McComas had visited the coroner. "He was with me for a considerable while," said Coroner Messenbaugh, "and upon his again responding in an evasive, guarded manner to all queries, I told him that I wanted to know the facts in the case, in fact I told him I had read several letters which he had addressed to the deceased, referring to her as his wife, and that it were best for him to come across and be frank with him. He then changed his manner of reply and said he did not desire ?????? a big stir be ???? over the affair. I responded that I would probably feel the same if similarly situated. He then frankly admitted to me that he had only secured a divorce from his former wife on September 20 last , and, as the territory ???? prohibited remarriage within a period of six months after divorce that was his reason for ???? from the public. I asked him about his wife's attempting to end her life with carbolic acid. He said she was troubled with sore throat, and he had told her to use carbolic acid as a gargle, one drop of the drug with twenty of water. I asked him if he did not known in that proportion it was absolutely ineffective for the purpose, and his confusion was apparent. He left the office shortly after." "Will an inquest be held?" asked the reporter. "Yes, at 10 o'clock tomorrow," replied the coroner. I have delayed the inquiry to obtain new facts. Had an inquiry been held Thursday morning, you can see that its result would have bee insignificant and the real facts bearing upon the case would have developed afterward." Coroner Messenbaugh said he had held a conference with the county attorney relative to the case. He said also that upon learning that Dr. McComas intended leaving the city last night, he had a subpoena served upon him commanding his presence at the inquest this morning. "I told Dr. McComas," said the coroner, "that I had no intention of taking steps myself looking toward a criminal prosecution, but I think it best to establish the facts in the case at an inquest, and this will be done." Coroner Messenbaugh said he had learned that Dr. McComas was a guest on Wednesday night at the North Side hotel, where the suicide had occurred, but attached no significance to that fact. When a reporter for this paper yesterday inquired of Dr. McComas relative to the decedent's attempt to destroy her life by swallowing a quantity of carbolic acid, he said there was nothing to that story according to his belief, as the lady had discussed it with him and disclaimed suicidal intent. She had cloroform to use in throat treatment and forgot her instructions to dilute the drug before diluting it with water. Dr. Abbott, the lady physician, who was called to wait upon Mrs. McComas, or Miss Prather, at the time, yesterday informed Coroner Messenbaugh that Miss Prather admitted taking the drug with suicidal intent, but gave no other reason except despondency for attempting to destroy her own life. (11/7/1903) Shipped to Idaho. The remains of Ira Collins, who committed suicide at Mrs. Cartwright's rooming house Sunday night, were shipped to Moscow, Ida., upon the telegraphic request of his brother. The chloroform used by Collins was purchased at a drug store in Shawnee. The Salvation Army. A memorial service will be held at the Salvation army hall, Sunday night, in memory of their late leader, Mrs. Consul Booth-Tucker, who passed away in a railroad wreck a short time ago. Every one is invited to attend the service. (11/8/1903) Obituary. Charles Cook, only son of Rev. Thos. G. Cook, formerly pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, died Wednesday afternoon, November 4th, at four o'clock, at the Samaritan hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Charles was a bright, beautiful lad of eleven years, and those whose pleasure it was to be with him, often, dearly loved and admired the warm, affectionate, loving hearting boy, and the memory of the years when he moved among his loved ones will be to them more precious than rubies. Rev. and Mrs. Cook and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. (11/10/1903) $100 Damages for Death. The jury in the case of H.E. Smith, who sued the Southwestern Cotton Oil company for $10,000 damages for the death of a minor son through an accident at the company's plant in this city, yesterday morning reached an agreement after having been out since Saturday. The jury gave the plaintiff $100 damages and assessed the costs to the defendant. Johnson, Reeves & Elbow represented the plaintiff while Dale & Blerer, of Guthrie, and Flynn & Ames of this city, appeared for the company. (11/11/1903) Of Heart Failure. Mrs. Gertrude McClenahan, wife of H.S. McClenahan, was found dead in bed at her home in Summer's addition, near Epworth university, yesterday morning. She was 34 years of age. (11/11/1903) PROBE MYSTERIOUS DEATHS. Strange String of Fatalies Starts Investigation at Lambert. Lambert, O.T., Nov. 10.—Two mysterious deaths within the last two weeks and three strange fatalities during the last year in the Sandlin family, about six miles southeast of here, have aroused suspicion in the neighborhood and the authorities are investigation. Fannie Sandlin, 16 years old, died October 30. Physicians were called to wait on her after she had complained of being sick. The doctors left her in the care of the family and in two days she was reported dead. A week before, her father had been buried, after death under peculiar circumstances. His sickness consisted of vomiting and he died before medical aid reached him. February 15, last year, a sister of Fannie Sandlin, died under the same mysterious circumstances. (11/13/1903) C.C. Harris, aged nineteen, died of lockjaw at St. Anthony's hospital on Wednesday night. Stepping upon a rusty nail was the primary cause of the disease. He was a farmer and resided near Yukon to which point the remains were shipped (11/13/1903) BODY AT DECATUR LAST CHAPTER IN THE LIFE STORY OF EDITH PRATHER McCOMAS. HER WEDDING UNKNOWN Dr. McComas Still Maintains That His Relations With the Woman Were Always Honorable. Concerning the young woman who last week committed suicide in her room in the North Side hotel in Oklahoma City, the Evening Review, published at Decatur, Ill., in its issue of Monday contained the following: "The body of Miss Edith Prather, who committed suicide at Oklahoma City last Friday, arrived in Decatur Monday morning and was at once taken to the home of her parents, 401 East Decatur street. The funeral will be held there at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Later developments show that she was basely deceived by a man that she trusted and that she killed herself when she learned the truth. Miss Prather lived most of her life in Decatur. About five years ago she learned the millinery trade in one of the big dry goods stores and after that went to Taylorville to work one season. The next season she was in a dry goods store trimming hats at Birmingham, Ala. She returned to Decatur at the end of the season and went from Decatur to St. Louis to take a position in a millinery store. The first news her friends in this city had that she had left St. Louis was a telegram from Oklahoma City telling them of her death. "Those who knew Miss Prather in a business way were much surprised to hear that she had committed suicide. They say that she was always ladylike and modest wherever she worked and that she had little to say that was not connected with her duties. She was industrious and gave close attention to her work. "Dr. McComas, whose name appears in the printed accounts of her death does not appear to be known in Decatur. Some think that she met him in St. Louis." Dr. J.M. McComas, who attended the meeting of the territorial medical society in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, when interviewed by an Oklahoman reporter, said his relations with the deceased were perfectly honorable and that time would fail to develop anything otherwise. He said he had written his wife's parents the full particulars of her death and the circumstances surrounding it. He had also received a letter from Mrs. Marie Cole, of Salem, Ill., expressing great grief at the awful manner of her friend's death and praying for full particulars. It is reported that the father of the deceased is a retired capitalist residing in Decatur, who became wealthy from platting and selling some valuable additions to the city. This fact makes it appear additionally strange that he did not come here upon learning of his daughter's death and the peculiar circumstances connected with it. (11/17/1903) The body of Mary E. Taylor, "Effie Fisher," who, was assassinated early Saturday morning, was yesterday shipped to Centralia, Ill., by request of her father, Eason Taylor, who resides there. The body has been at Street & Harper's undertaking establishment since the tragedy. Thomson & Caldwell, the attorneys for the estate have maintained a guard at the woman's house at West Seventh street since her death, as Ed Filson, bulleted for her murder claims the place as his own. The watchman was considerably disturbed Sunday night by the appearance of John Filson about the place. He made considerable display of a revolver he carried, but departed without causing any disturbance. John is the oldest of the three Filson brothers, and is said by the authorities to be the worst of the whole lot. He has been down in the Creek nation for the past ???? weeks, and little has been learned of his movements. (11/18/1903) Funeral Notice. [left side of article cut off] ark, daughter of George years, died at 3 o'clock Funeral will be held at 716 North Main street at Nov. 18. All friends of are invited to attend. (11/18/1903 & 11/19/1903) DIED SUDDENLY. George Cleghorn Expires From Appoplexy Yesterday. George Cleghorn walked into the second-hand store at the corner of Main and Harvey yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, spoke jovially to the proprietor, proceeded to the rear of the room and then suddenly fell to the floor unconscious. Dr. Baird was hurriedly summoned, but when he reached the stricken man's side he pronounced him dead, and the corpse was accordingly turned over to Coroner Messenbaugh, who, after the body had been removed to Street & Harper's morgue, and he had heard the circumstances, stated that an inquest was unnecessary. The deceased was a man about 50 years of age and had previously suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which resulted in partial paralysis of the left side, and a recurrence of his former affliction undoubtedly caused his death. Mr. Cleghorn was quite well known about town and resided with his wife and one son at 408 West Third street, near which he was employed in a planing mill. (11/20/1903) REMAINS SHIPPED. Body of Attorney J.A. Piper Sent to Tyrone, Pa., for Burial. The remains of J.A. Piper, a young and unusually promising member of the Oklahoma City bar, who died at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Anthony's hospital of peltonitis, were yesterday shipped to the former home of deceased at Tyrone, Pa., for interment. Mr. Piper was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania law school, a man of brillian education. He was admitted to practice in the Oklahoma courts at the bar examination held in Guthrie in June. He had but recently become connected with the law office of C. Porter Johnson. Notwithstanding his short residence in Oklahoma City he had made hosts of friends. (11/21/1903) Death of Mac Rinehart. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 20.—The funeral occurred today from the First Christian church of Mac Rinehart, aged 21, the son of Ex-Sheriff Frank Rinehart of this city. The young man died suddenly yesterday in the Guthrie hospital where he had been removed for treatment. (11/22/1903) Buried Here. The body of John Fountain who died at St. Anthony's hospital Wednesday evening as the result of falling on the sidewalk and suffering a concussion of the brain, was interred in Fairlawn cemetery Friday evening. J.H. Fountain, father of the deceased, who came down from Willow Sprints, Mo., returned home yesterday. (11/22/1903) Died From Being Stabbed. Eagle City, Okla., Nov. 21.—Rue Stutteville a young man of this city, was stabbed in the temple ten days ago by Sam Hegler of Carlton, Okla. He died today of his wounds. Dr. Curphy, of Thomas, was called to treat the young man, and trephined the skull, but hemorrhages of the brain caused death. The man fought over a woman and self defense will be the plea in court. Enid Citizen Dead. Enid, Okla., Nov. 21.—Isaac Bernstein, formerly in business in this city, and a well known citizen, died this afternoon of pneumonia fever. The deceased came to Oklahoma in the early days and was engaged in the wholesale ??? ??? ??? ??? for nine years. (11/24/1903) Death of Rev. Smith. Rev. L.L. Smith, a member of the First Baptist church of this city and corresponding secretary of the Oklahoma Baptist convention died at his home one mile north of the city Sunday at 7 a.m. The funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church at 10 a.m. today and will be conducted by Rev. Anderson. Dr. John Lee Dead. Dr. John Lee, a resident of Dekter, Mich., who came here for the benefit of his health about three weeks ago, died at the residence of Mrs. Mary C. Lamb, at 411 West Main street at 1:45 yesterday afternoon, age 55 years. The direct cause of death was malarial poisoning. The remains will be shipped to Dexter for burial and will be accompanied by Dr. John Lee, Jr., Dr. Clara Lee and Miss Mary Lee, son and sisters of the deceased. (11/26/1903) MORTALLY WOUNDED MUNSEY L. VAUGHN OF FORT WORTH SHOT AT LAWTON. FATHER OF DIVORCED WIFE SHOT HIM BECAUSE HE WENT TO SEE HER. Another Party Mixed Up in the Affair Is Arrested With Ridley, Who Did the Shooting— Vaughn of a Good Family. Lawton, Okla., Nov. 25.—Munsey L. Vaughan, of Fort Worth, was shot and mortally wounded this afternoon by M.M. Ridley of Duncan. The shooting was done with a .38- calibre Colts revolver and the ball entered the stomach, ranging downward and coming out near the spinal column. A man named Tucker was in some way connected with the affair, having disappeared immediately through the back door. Officers have both Ridley and Tucker in jail. Vaughan is twenty-one years of age. He married the daughter of Ridley three years ago. They lived together but twenty days. A week ago a divorce was granted Vaughan at Ryan, but despite the woman's ways Vaughan came here last night to see her. Ridley threatened his life, and as Vaughan was bidding her goodbye today Ridley fired the fatal shot. Witnesses state that Walter Tucker, a "pal" of Ridley's dropped a knife beside Vaughan this evening and asked for a statement. "I was shot by Bill Ridley," he said. "Who is Bill Ridley?" "He is my father-in-law." Vaughan is growing weaker this evening and the physicians entertain little hopes for his recovery. Vaughan is well connected. He is a brother-in-law of Judge E.B. Perkins of Dallas. (11/26/1903) Prominent Farmer Dead. Undertaker T.S. Robinson returned last evening from Spencer, where he had charge of the funeral of J.H. Mullins, a well-to-do farmer residing near there, who died Friday evening. (11/29/1903) Death of J.M. Milligan. J.M. Milligan, father of Mrs. Ben F. Davis of this city, died of paralysis at Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday evening. He had for 31 years been buyer for the dry goods house of E. Lowenstein & Co., and was one of the most popular men in Memphis. A wagon load of floral tributes were bestowed upon his grave in Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Davis returned from Memphis yesterday, but Mrs. Davis will not return home for several days. (11/29/1903) WEALTHY FARMER IS FOUND DEAD OFFICERS DETERMINED THAT HE DIED OF HEART DISEASE DURING THE NIGHT—OWNED MUCH PROPERTY. Shawnee, Okla., Nov. 28.—Peter Ostrander, who lived near Dale, was found lying in his yard with life extinct Friday morning. From the appearance of the body, death had occurred hours before. Mr. Ostrander was alone Thursday night, his daughter , who resides with him having gone to her grandfather's home for the night. He had evidently left the house after nightfall and had dropped dead in the yard, expiring instantly, as there was not the slightest trace of any struggle. Fears of foul play, before a careful examination had been made, led to the summoning of Sheriff Grace. Coroner ?ing and County Attorney Fre?ing, but those officials after seeing the body and hearing the story of two physicians who had made a complete examination, came to the conclusion that death was due to heart disease and no inquest will be had. A son, who resides in another state, has been telegraphed, and on account of his not arriving here until Sunday, the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ostrander was wealthy owning valuable city and farm property in this city and vicinity. He was old but hale and hearty, and no one dreamed of his sudden death as he had not even been ill, or feeling badly. (12/1/1903) Received Sad News. Harry Carson, assistant cashier of the American National bank, was summoned to Shelbyville, Mo., Sunday by a telegram announcing the death of his mother following a surgical operation at St. Louis hospital. (12/1/1903) WOUNDED MAN DIED. Ridley and Tucker Were Both Held for Murder. Lawton, Okla., Nov. 30.—Munsey L. Vaughan, the young man shot by Bill Ridley, died Thursday morning at 7 o'clock. His remains were taken to Cooper, Tex., for interment. Ridley and Tucker were arraigned and re-committed to jail without bond to await the grand jury. (12/2/1903) Died.—Richard, 15 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daughtery, 23 West Sixth street, at 11:10 a.m. Monday, of brain trouble. The remains were shipped to Denton, Tex., for interment. Sad Intelligence. Mr. Clark C. Hudson received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of his father, Mr. Charles B. Hudson, at Kiowa, Kansas, and departed for that city last evening. (12/3/1903) FATAL LAMP EXPLOSION MISS EWING, TELEPHONE OPERATOR, AT TISHOMINGO, DIES FORM HORRIBLE BURNS RECEIVED. Ardmore, I.T., Dec. 2,--Miss Jennie Ewing, night operator in the telephone office at Tishomingo, was fatally burned this morning at two o'clock by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. Her clothing caught fire and before the fire could be smothered it had horribly burned her body. She died today at twelve thirty from the effects of the burns. (12/3/1903) MRS WYATT ARRAIGNED Charged With Being Accessory to Murder of Jailer Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 2.—Mrs. Kate Wyatt, indicted for murder, was arraigned in the district court yesterday afternoon and pleaded not guilty. She is charged with giving a gun to W.W. Montgomery, a prisoner, who with the gun killed Jailer Jerry Emmerson. She is also indicted for harboring criminals, in that she is charged with sheltering Montgomery after his escape from jail. (12/6/1903) Obituary. J.R. Baines, aged eighty-three years, died Friday night at 11:20 o'clock at the residence of his son-in-law, J.R. Sanders, in Summers' addition. The funeral services will be held at the residence today at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. W.M. Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist church. Mr. Baines had resided in this city about three years. He came here from Arkansas, but was a native of Alabama. He is survived by a widow and by several children, only two of whom, however, Mrs. Sanders and B.W. Baines, reside in Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. Baines had been married sixty-one years. (12/8/1903) A TWISTED RELATIONSHIP. Indian Territory Man Is His Own Step-Grandfather. Muskogee, I.T., Dec. 10.—In apportioning the amounts due individuals on the loyal Creek claim of $510,000, Major McLaughlin, who has charge of this work, finds some peculiar cases of relationship. The most recent makes a man his own step-grandfather. One of the original Creek claimants was Lizzie Batchee, who at the time of the war, when she lost her all, was 38 years old. Some time afterwards she married John Jack, a Kansan, who came to Indian Territory. She died a few years later, leaving Washington Yarger, a son by a former marriage and Jack as her heirs. Yarger died, leaving two daughters. One is now twenty-four years old and the wife of Jack, seventy-five years old. Jack presented the claim of his wife and it was allowed, but did not make application for himself as husband of his wife's grandmother. This relationship was learned several days afterwards by Major McLaughlin and word sent to the old fellow to appear and present his own credentials as an heir of the original claimant. Jack will, therefore, receive two shares for himself, one for his wife and two for their two children. There two children are the apples of the old fellow's eyes, and well they may be, for they are not only his own children, but his step-grandchildren as well. (12/10/1903) Unburied, Unclaimed and Unknown. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 9.—Thomas R. Dodge, a strange carpenter, died suddenly at a restaurant in Sapulpa, I.T., about three months ago. Nothing was known of his people and the restaurant owners notified the authorities. Telegraphic communication was sent to Meridota, Ill., where relatives were supposed to reside. In the meantime the body was embalmed and placed in a casket, with the expectation that relatives would claim the remains, but thus far no such thing has happened. Fourteen weeks the body has remained in the undertaker's care. (12/10/1903) Died at Stroud. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 9.—From Stroud, Okla., is reported the death of Mrs. Hortense Koepel, aged 67 years, who was a native of Paris, France; born there in 1836. In 1883? She came to America with her daughter, Mrs. Lessman of Stroud, and has since lived with the daughter's family. (12/11/1903) Former Ohioan Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 10.—There is reported today from Billings, Oklahoma, the death of Henry H. Gilpin, who was born in1829 in Hancock county, Ohio. During the Civil war he was a member of the 49th regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. In Hancock county, in 1874, he was married to Miss Lucinda A. Smith, who survives him. They had no children, but brothers survive him at Garber, Oklahoma; Lincoln, Kansas; and Wingate, Indiana. He was buried with Odd Fellows honors, the interment taking place at Lincoln, Kansas. (12/11/1903) Died of Typhoid Fever. Ardmore, I.T., Dec. 10.—William Bond, court stenographer for the southern district died this morning of typhoid fever at Gainesville, Texas. The deceased came here recently from Colorado, where his people reside. (12/12/1903) Mary Taylor's Estate. John R. Thompson, attorney, yesterday filed in the probate court his report as special administrator of the late Mary E. Taylor, better known as Effie Fisher, with whose murder Ed Filson is charged and is now in prison awaiting trial. Mr. Thompson has been appointed by the court as executor of the Taylor woman's estate, which is estimated at about $2,800. (12/15/1903) Death of Isaac Bradford. Mr. Isaac Bradford, aged about 50 years, died of tuberculosis at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence in Orchard Park, corner of Grand and Clegern avenues. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, two of whom are grown and one married, the latter a daughter residing in El Reno. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the First Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Frank Day. (12/15/1903) Murdered His Wife. W.T. Allen, the man who recently murdered his wife near Luther in the most cold blooded manner, and who has been doing the insanity play, is now being reported as having fits in the county jail. A doctor that is good with fits has a splendid chance to cure the man of both fits and insanity. (12/15/1903) Leverich Case Today. Judge Harper being out of the city, the preliminary hearing in the case of Otto Leverich, charged with the murder of Otto Smith, a little over a week ago, was postponed until tomorrow morning. Leverich's attorneys accompanied him to the court room and were ready for the hearing. (12/17/1903) Died at Shawnee. Shawnee, Okla., Dec. 16.—William Kelly, brother of Assistant Chief of Police Jack Kelly, died this afternoon after twenty-four hours' illness. Pneumonia caused his death. (12/17/1903) THROAT WAS CUT AND BODY DRAGGED TO A RAILROAD TRACK TO HIDE THE CRIME. MURDERED AT SHAWNEE Four Negroes Suspected of Having Committed the Crime, Three of Whom Are in Jail— Victim Unknown. Shawnee, Okla., Dec. 16.—The body of a man was found today lying on the track in the west yards of the Choctaw. Life was about extinct and he died without speaking. His throat was cut from ear to ear and his head was crushed in by blows from a club. He had been killed at a camp fire near the track, dragged through five rows of ears and placed under a train to hide the crime, but the wheels moved the body out of the way. Four negroes are suspected and three are in jail for the crime. A razor had been placed in one hand to give the theory of suicide, but this was impossible. All marks had been removed from the body. (12/17/1903) THE GRAND JURY. BOND FIXED AT $5,000. Evidence of His Divorced Wife, Who is at Death's Door, May Cause Leverich to Be Hanged. As a result of the preliminary hearing in Justice D.D. Leach's court yesterday afternoon in the case of Oscar Leverich, charged with the murder of Oscar Smith, the prisoner was held to await the action of the grand jury and the amount of his bond fixed at $5,000, which it is believed Leverich will be able to give today. The hearing was to have occurred in the police court room in the city hall building, but it was soon found that the room would not nearly accommodate the audience that hat assembled and Justice Leach concluded to adjourn to the district court room, which was done. Prosecuting Attorney Ramer, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Steward, and ex- Prosecuting Attorney Taylor represented the territory, while Col. J.W. Johnson, and Messrs. McGinnis & Webb for the defendant. Mrs. Leverich, the divorced wife of the prisoner, was the first witness on the stand by the prosecution, for the purpose of proving the killing, and Coroner Messenbaugh was introduced, having conducted the inquest and the autopsy, to prove the cause of young Smith's death. After establishing these facts the prosecution rested, and the action came as a surprise to the defense. Col. Johnson vigorously objecting. He undertook to require prosecutuion to present more testimony in order that the defense might cross-examine, but was overruled by the court. The testimony of Mrs. Leverich, wife of the prisoner, was to the effect that Leverich came to her father's house on the Sunday the crime was committed and rapped on the door; that her father opened the door and Leverich stepped right in, saying he wanted to see his children. Mr. Smith told him he could see the children and said he would bring them out. Leverich stepped back and Smith closed the door and went to get the children. Leverich then pushed the door open and said to the witness that she and the children were in the penitentiary and he was going to have them. John Smith, a brother of the witness, stepped into the room, and started to put Leverich out, and a scuffle ensued. John finally broke loose from Leverich. The latter picked up a couple of sticks of stovewood. John succeeded in getting one of these out of Leverich's hand, but at the same time Leverich struck him with the other and knocked him down. Three times John tried to arise, being successful the third time, but immediately fell back. Oscar Smith came on the scene at this time, the witness continued, and tried to drive Leverich out of the yard, Leverich struck him on the head with a stick, knocking hime down three times. Oscar finally got up and assisted his father pick up John and carry the latter into the house. Mrs. Leverich said that she tried to help her brothers and threw a stick at Leverich, hitting him on the ear. She said the men who had come with Leverich stood on the porch and took no part in the fight. She asked Doc Reed to interfere and stop the fighting, but Reed replied: "No, he has come here to fight his way out, and let him do it." Mrs. Leverich said Oscar Smith had nothing in his hand when Leverich hit him. Mrs. Leverich, divorced wife of the prisoner, is a comsumptive and could scarce speak above a whisper. At one time during the examination she broke down and wept. Coroner Messenbaugh testified that he held the inquest and autopsy over Smith's body. He said he found no marks of violence on the outside of the boy's head, but under the outer skin and in the brain blood clots were found. He said the injury was caused by a blow with some flat instrument; that it could have been done with a stick of wood. He said death resulted from the bursting of the left temple artery. It was shown that Smith died at one o'clock Monday morning following the Sunday the combat occurred. The defense placed on the stand Doc Reed and Irving Seeger, who had been employed with Leverich in a second hand store. Seeger testified that Leverich went on the porch of the Smith home and rapped for admission; that the old Smith refused to let him have the children and told him to go away; that Leverich replied that he would go back and get an officer, as the court had given him permission to visit his children. The witness said at this John Smith appeared, coming from the kitchen with two sticks of wood and rushed at Leverich; that Leverich got one of the sticks of wood away from John and hit him with the other. He said this was after John had struck Leverich and knocked off the latter's hat. Witness said Oscar Smith came on the scene and coming out in the yard attacked Leverich with some sticks of wood. Leverich fought with him until he knocked him down. Getting up Oscar said he would go back into the house and get a gun and kill every s--- o--- b--- of them. Seeger said the old lady came after Leverich and kept hitting him with sticks until he got into the buggy. Witness said sticks were flying around so thick that he thought every member of the family had one and every one of them was calling Leverich names. (12/18/1903) Death of Frenchy. Ernest Laudenberger, a Frenchman who has been janitor in the Batchelder building for the past six months, had been sick for two weeks past, was taken to the poor farm on Wednesday evening. He died within an hour after reaching the place. He was born in Paris, France, and was 52 years old. He was generally known as "Frenchy." (12/18/1903) Died in Mulhall. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 17.—Mrs. C.H. Drake died in Mulhall, this county, yesterday of asthma. The remains were brought to this city, where the funeral occurred today from the First Presbyterian church. (12/20/1903) The Death Angel. Mrs. Cora Abels, the beloved wife of Mr. Martin Abels, foreman of the news room of the Times-Journal, received the call of the death angel at 7:15 o'clock yesterday morning, and passed to her reward. The death of Mrs. Abels came as a sad blow to the bereaved husband, taking from his side a most lovable woman at a time when they had just established a home and after a single year of wedded happiness. Mrs. Abels has been ill of pneumonia for a month, and was recovering when a fatal relapse came. The funeral will occur at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the family residence, 525 West California street. (12/23/1903) Obituary. The world is poorer today in the absence of one of the few whose principle though in life was the betterment of those with whom she came in contact. Theresa M. Fullington, wife of Dr. W. A. Fullington, passed away at their residence at 114 ½ W. Grand avenue Sunday night. Services were held at the residence Monday evening, conducted by Rev. Broiles, of the M.E. Church South, and interment made in Fairlawn cemetery. Theresa M. Burch, her maiden name, was born in Washington, Indiana, April 27, 1866, where she spent her childhood days. When a young lady she came to Kansas City, Mo., and chose nursing as her life work, a profession to which she was naturally adapted. Five or six years were given to this work in Kansas City hospitals and one year in the Bonner Springs sanitarium besides much work outside the hospitals. Theresa M. Burch was married to Dr. W.A. Fullington in Kansas City, September 20?, 1895, since which time they have resided principally in Texas and Oklahoma. Mrs. Fullington enjoyed good health till about a year ago since which time she had been failing rapidly. She suffered intensely with gall stones but was reluctant to have an operation performed and asked it to be done last Tuesday, December 15th, as a last resort. The operation seemed successful and hopes of her recovery were entertained till Saturday night, but complications caused from the long derangement caused her weakened constitution from long suffering to fail her at the last and she passed quietly into the long peaceful sleep Sunday night. Mrs. Fullington united with the church when yet a girl being a member of the M.E. Church South, but on account of poor health had never introduced her card since being in this city. It has never been my pleasure to know one more thoughtful of her acquaintances, relatives or friends. Their welfare being her first thought, through life, not even being clouded during her intense suffering. Her helpfulness will be missed in many homes besides her own. Her experience as nurse put a wider field of work before her than is allowed to most. Besides a sorrowing husband she leaves a sister in Indiana and a brother in Oregon. (12/25/1903) REWARD PAID TO DEPUTIES FOR THE KILLING OF THE MARTINS NEAR PAWHUSKA. THEY EARNED THE MONEY BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS WAS AN EXCEPTIONALLY HOT ONE. Bill and Sam Martin, the Desperadoes Killed, Were Wanted for Many Murders and Robberies in Four States. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—At the request of Governor Ferguson, Territorial Auditor Baxter last night paid to Deputy Marshal Warren Bennett two-thirds of the $500 reward offered by the governor for the capture dead or alive, of the murderers of City Marshall Cross of Geary, about July 16, last. This reward will be divided between Deputy Marshals Bennett and Wiley Haines of the Osage nation and Indian Policeman William Majors. [A historical recap of the event follows…] (12/26/1903) AGED WOMAN DEAD. Mrs. Johnson of Lexington Passed Away Thursday. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—Mrs. Adeline E. Johnson, for thirteen years a resident of New Orleans and a member of the First Episcopal church there, died yesterday at her home in Lexington, Okla., aged 78 years. She was a native of Springfield, La., where she was born in 1825, and where in 1848 she married Louis R. Wamsey. Her husband died ten years later, leaving her with five children, and in 1861 she was again married in Emite City, La., to Dr. Andrew J. Johnson, who survives her. Two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Worthington and Mrs. T. Conley of Lexington, and one son and one daughter in Livingston Parish, La., also survive her. (12/26/1903) FIVE HOOSIERS DIE. A Curious Coincidence in Deaths of Adopted Oklahomans. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—Samuel E. Rinker, a native of Lawrence county, Indiana, died yesterday at Alva, at an advanced age. He leaves a wife and five children. James W. Bell, who was born in Scott county, Indiana, in 1838, died Wednesday near Alva, Okla. His first wife was Miss Susan E. Banks of Scott county, and his second wife was Miss Isabel Charlton of Jefferson, Indiana. She died in 1878 and he had since lived a widower. He leaves one son and two daughters. Peyton Randolph Dunham, who was born in Wayne county, Indiana, in 1834, died Tuesday at Red Fork, Okla., leaving a wife and eight children. He married Miss ALmarinda Davis in 1858 in Wayne county. William Ennis who was born near Terre Haute, Indiana, sixty-one years ago, died yesterday at El Reno, Okla., leaving a wife and one daughter. He was a member of the Eighty Indiana cavalry ????? vil war. [someone else listed but ink too light to read] (12/26/1903) Death of Guthrie Woman. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—Mrs. Mary Peters, of Cumberland, West Virginia, died here last night and the remains were shipped there for interment. (12/26/1903) Prominent Ardmore Merchant Dead. Ardmore, Dec. 25.—Max Munzesheimer, aged 57, one of the most widely known men in the territory, died here this morning of heart trouble. Interment will be in the Hebrew cemetery at Gainesville, Texas, on Sunday. The deceased came to Ardmore fifteen years ago and embarked in the mercantile business. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters. Minister's Wife Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—Mrs. L.L. Legters, wife of the American Reformed minister at Arapaho, Okla., is dead at Albuquerque, N.M., where she was taken for treatment. The remains were shipped to Holland, Mich., her former home, where she was prominent in church and social circles. (12/27/1903) Death of Frank Cooper. Notice was received today of the death of Frank Cooper, a traveling man who is quite well known in Oklahoma City. Mr. Cooper was a passenger on the ill-fated Frisco train that was wrecked near Ft. Scott, Kansas, on last Monday morning, and was injured and died from the effects of same. He was on his way home to visit his mother who was stricken with paralysis some time ago, and who is not expected to live. Mr. Cooper had many friends here who will be greaved to learn of his untimely end. (12/29/1903) DEATH OF GUY LOUGHMILLER FRISCO RAILROAD BRAKEMAN EXPIRES AT SPRINGFIELD, MO. INJURED AT CHICKASHA WAS THROWN UNDER A TRAIN WHILE COUPLING CARS Taken to Company Hospital Where He Died Sunday Morning—Remains Shipped to This City for Funeral and Interment The sad intelligence of the death of Guy Loughmiller at Springfield, Mo., was conveyed to relatives and friends here Sunday by telegram. Mr. Loughmiller expired at 4:30 o'clock Sunday morning in the Frisco railroad hospital and his death is due to an accident which befell him at Chickasha, December 24, while coupling cars. The announcement of Mr. Loughmiller's misfortune occurred in the Oklahoman of the following morning, and his host of friends in this city were deeply interested in his condition. The accident occurred at noon on the 24th, while Guy was acting in the capacity of brakeman. It became necessary in the coupling act for Guy to set on the beam and support himself with one hand, and a sudden stopping of the train threw him across the rail, one car passing over his left leg. Loughmiller's wounds were not discovered to be serious until after his arrival in Springfield. They were examined by the company's physician here, enroute to Springfield, the surgeon expressing the belief that care in the company's hospital would restore the use of his limb in three or four months. J.A. Loughmiller, father of the unfortunate young man, accompanied his son to Springfield and remained with him until he died. The hospital physician admitted after a thorough examination that the chances were against Guy, but did not believe the amputation of the leg was necessary. It was badly crushed however, and caused the patient constant pain until death. Loughmiller's sinking condition was first noticed Saturday night by his father, when at 9 o'clock Guy embraced him and said he was going to die. It was his last conscious act. The mother of the deceased was not apprised of her son's misfortune until the news of his death reached her Sunday. She was visiting in the Chickasaw nation when the accident happened and the Frisco dispatched a special train to bring her home. But she had left the Frisco station to visit country relatives and did not return until Sunday. The deceased was 27 years of age and leaves besides his parents, four brothers and two sisters. The remains arrived in this city yesterday morning and burial took place in the afternoon after a brief funeral service conducted by Rev. Anderson of the First Baptist church at the family residence on Reno street at 3 o'clock. Guy Loughmiller was generally known throughout the city, having made his home here for many years, being manager of the Bell telephone exchange some four years. (12/29/1903) DARLINGTON PASSES AWAY WAS INJURED IN FRISCO WRECK NEAR FORT SCOTT AND EXPIRED IN HOSPITAL AT KANSAS CITY. H.B. Darlington, formerly of this city, and postal clerk on the Frisco train which was wrecked near Fort Scott, Kan., last week, died in the Kansas City hospital Sunday from injuries sustained. The remains were brought to this city last night and the funeral will take place at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from the Harrison Avenue Congregational church. Darlington was a young man well and popularly known in this city and all have expressions of regret of his death. He underwent a surgical operation in the hospital that seemed to make death quicker for him. (12/30/1903) Negro Found Dead in Bed. South McAlester, I.T., Dec. 29.—Cash Ellis, a well known negro here, was found dead in his bed today. He had been shot three times. No clew as to who perpetrated the deed.