1904 Deaths Pt 1 - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 29 Mar 2006 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 ========================================================================== (1/3/1904) W.E. Moore Dead. Mr. W.E. Moore died at 1 p.m. yesterday at 1327 North Robinson. The deceased was the father-in-law of Joe Hess. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the residence. Rev. Graham will conduct the service and interment will be made in Fair Lawn cemetery. (1/3/1904) WORKMAN DIES FROM INJURIES GAINES, TURPIN, EMPLOYED BY SANTA FE AT SHAWNEE—ONE LUNG MASHED BY FALLING TIMBER. Shawnee, Okla., Jan. 2.—James Turpin, a workman on the Santa Fe railroad here, was injured so badly last night that he died within a short time. He was working with a number of other men in raising a heavy piece of material, weighing about three tons, when the supports gave way. The weight turned over as it fell, crushing Turpin against a wall, his left should being mashed to a pulp, and mashing his left lung so badly that his death ensued within a short time. His wife was telegraphed for from Guthrie, where their home is located, and she came down at once. The remains were taken to Guthrie. (1/5/1904) Accidentally Killed. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 4.—Mrs. J.D. Seay, of Alfalfa, Oklahoma, was shot accidentally and instantly killed by her husband, while they were participating with their children in celebrating the holidays with toy pistols. The wife asked why the shot gun was not used and thinking it unloaded the husband picked it up, accidentally discharging it and instantly killed his wife. (1/5/1904) W.E. Moore Dead. Mr. W.E. Moore died at 1 p.m. yesterday at 1837 North Robinson. The deceased was the father-in-law of Joe Hess. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the residence. Rev. Graham will conduct the service and interment will be made in Fair Lawn cemetery. (1/6/1904) OLD CATTLEMAN DEAD. Theo. Hensley Died of Alcoholism at Marshall. Marshall, Okla., Jan. 5.—Theodore Horsley, a wealthy cattleman of this place, died yesterday from the liquor habit. It was the sixtieth anniversary of his birth and he had been ill only about three days. Theo. Horsley was known to most of the cattlemen who occupied Oklahoma with their herds before the territory was opened to settlement, himself being a large hold of the Texas "long horns." He leaves a divorced wife and four children at Hunnewell, Kansas, a married daughter in the Indian Territory, and a son, Calvin, at this place. His remains will be shipped to Guthrie for interment, according to Masonic rites, of which order he was a respected member. His wealth will aggregate over $100,000. (1/7/1904 & 1/8/1904) Commissioner Dimmick Dead. County Commissioner W.R. Dimmick, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, died early yesterday morning in St. Anthony's hospital of heart disease and paralysis. Mr. Dimmick was brought to the hospital several weeks ago from Jones City, where he lived, and it has been known for some time that his death was but a question of time. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the undertaking parlors of T.S. Robinson on North Broadway, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. The body was taken to Jones City on the Meteor in the evening, and will be buried there today. As county commissioner Mr. Dimmick was well known and had made many friends throughout the county. He came to Oklahoma at the opening and has been a resident of this county ever since. He is survived by three grown children, all of whom live in Jones City. The deceased, who was 54 years old, was a veteran of the civil war. The last work in which he had engaged actively before his illness was in support of the court house proposition that was lately approved by the voters of the county. (1/8/1904) Black's Victim Dead. Muskogee, I.T., Jan. 7.—Wm. Greer, the night ticket man at the M.K. & T. office, who was shot by Dr. B.E. Black, the dentist, in the latter's office last night, died at 9 o'clock this morning at Mrs. Yarberry's private hospital. Mr. Greer was less than thirty years old. His home was in Seneca, Mo., where his remains will be taken for interment. Dr. Black is still in jail at Muskogee (1/8/1904) TRAINMAN KILLED. Run Over By Cars While Making Up a Train. Enid, Okla., Jan. 7.—Peter Davis, a trainman, employed on the Rock Island road, running on the Billings branch, was run over and instantly killed in the local yards yesterday afternoon, while engaged in making up a train. Sixteen cars passed over his body and the body was badly mangled. The body was taken to the dead man's home, where the funeral will be held tomorrow. (1/8/1904) SUICIDE COMPLETED. Alabama Man Succumbs to Self-In-flicted Wound. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 7.—E.B. Moss of Guntersville, Ala., who shot himself in the head with a pistor Tuesday night at a hotel at Wynnewood, died last night. The remains were shipped to his former home in Alabama. (1/10/1904) HANGED HIMSELF DRIVER FOR MOSS BREWING COMPANY CONCLUDED LIFE WAS NOT WORTH LIVING. HE LEFT A LARGE FAMILY Evicted From a Rented Home and His Goods Thrown in the Street, He Became Despondent and Ended His troubles… John Schwerdtfeger, employed by the Moss Brewing company as a driver of a beer wagon, committed suicide early yesterday morning by hanging himself. The deed was committed in one of the sheds of the Oklahoma Stone Manufacturing company east of the Moss Brewing company's brewery. The body was discovered about 8 o'clock by Manager Nash of the stone company when he went to work. The dead man left no statement as to the reasons that led him to take his life, but it is believed that he had become despondent over financial difficulties. He left a wife and nine children. Schwedtfeger was well known in the city, having lived here almost since the opening. He has been employed in various capacities during that time, and has driven a beer wagon for the Moss company for about three years. His employers state that he was a reliable man and little given to excess drinking. He was about forty years old. About three years ago he lost his wife, who left him with the care of six children. About a year and a half ago he married a second time, his second wife having two children by a former husband. Mr. and Mrs. Schwerdtfeger had one child of their own born recently, making nine children in all. The family had lived for some time near the corner of Pottawatomie and Hudson streets, but on Thursday made arrangements to move to a house on California avenue. There was some delay about their getting out of their old home, and the landlord had their goods thrown out in the street. Mrs. Schwerdtfeger, her husband being at work, had the goods put in a transfer wagon and taken to the newly rented house. When the wagon arrived, however, it was found that through some mistake the house had been rented to other parties, who were in possession, and in her dilemma Mrs. Schwerdtfeger telephoned her husband to come to show her what to do. This he promised to do, but did not show up, and the woman had her goods sent to a storage warehouse, while neighbors took her and her family in off the street for the night. Schwerdtfeger did not appear all night, and early the next morning his wife started out to search for him. It was not long 'till she received word that he had been found dead. Coroner Messenbaugh was at once notified of the finding of the body, and, in company with Under Sheriff Dyer and Undertaker Harper, he went at once to the place where the body had been found. It was still hanging from a cord attached to one of the rafters when Mr. Messenbaugh arrived and ordered the body cut down. That he had not been dead very long was evidenced by the fact that there was still some warmth under the armpits. He had evidently stood upon a piece of stone to tie the cord around the rafter, and had then jumped off. His feet as he hung almost touched the ground, while with his arms he could have reached up and clasped the rafter to which he had tied the cord if at the last moment his courage had failed him. That it had not was proved by the fact that he had apparently made no effort to escape even after he felt the cord tightening about his neck. Undertaker Harper took charge of the body and telegraphed the fact of the man's death to his brother, Otto, who lives in Ellinwood, Kan. The funeral will not be held until he is heard from. The authorities are confronted with the problem of disposing of the children. Mrs. Schwerdtfeger has announced her intention of returning to her home in Louisiana, and will take with her her three children, but says she cannot take care of them all. Schwerdtfeger's children by his first wife must, therefore, be looked after by others. Unless the dead man's brother will care for them, which is not considered likely, they will be placed in charge of Mrs. Bond of the Rescue home. Their wants will be attended to there until they shall be adopted, if there is anyone who cares to do so. Mrs. Bond said yesterday afternoon that the six children range in age from sixteen down to four, there being boys of sixteen, ten and eight, and girls of fourteen, six and four. The Rescue home is the only place the children can be cared for apparently, as both the orphan asylums are full and it would be an injustice to the children to send them to the county farm. As there has lately been established a children's ward at the home, however, Mrs. Bond is excellently situated to care for just such cases as these. (1/10/1904) Shawnee, Okla., Jan. 9.—William Greer, the young Katy station agent who was shot by Dentist Black at Muskogee this week, is well known in this city. He was formerly agent at South McAlester and many Shawnee people met him there. Greer was at work at the Katy depot at Muskogee last Friday night when Dr. Black and his wife called and asked him to go to their office. As the doctor was drunk, Greer refused, but later consented in order to save a scene. As soon as he entered, the dentist began firing at him with a large revolver. He defended himself with a chair, and finally made his way to the walk shot through the body, where he was found and given attention. He died Thursday afternoon. His slayer was arrested later and is now in jail. Greer stated before he died that the woman had made advances toward him, but he had repelled her. He claimed that he feared her husband, and had absolutely refused to have anything to do with the woman. (1/10/1904) Commissioner Dimmick Dead. County Commissioner W.R. Dimmick, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, died early yesterday morning at St. Anthony's hospital of heart disease and paralysis. Mr. Dimmick was brought to the hospital several weeks ago from Jones City, where he lived, and it has been known for some time that his death was but a question of time. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the undertaking parlors of T.S. Robinson on North Broadway, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. The body was taken to Jones City on the Meteor in the evening, and will be buried there today. As county commissioner Mr. Dimmick was well known and had made many friends throughput the county ever since. He is survived by three grown children, all of whom live in Jones City. The deceased, who was 54 years old, was a veteran of the civil war. The last work in which he had engaged actively before his illness was in support of the court house proposition that was lately approved by the voters of the county. (1/12/1904) STOCKMAN KILLS FATHER AND SON TRAGEDY NEAR ELMORE, I.T. RESULTS IN DEATH OF REV. MR. MOSS AND HIS SON. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 11.—Rev. Mr. Moss and his son were shot and killed late Saturday evening near Elmore by Alford Turner. Turner, who is a stockman and farmer, has surrendered to the officers, claiming self-defense. Turner was renting land from Moss and his son and the parties had quarreled about Turner pasturing his cattle upon the land. Turner claims the younger Moss was advancing upon him with a hammer when he pulled his gun and fired, accidentally shooting the elder Moss, who died instantly, and then shooting the younger man, who died within a few hours. (1/14/1904) POLICEMAN KILLED A NOTED OUTLAW IN A FEARFUL HAND TO HAND DUEL Ed Kelly, Slayer of Bob Ford and Famous Desperado, Was Killed By Policeman Burnett Last Night While Resisting Arrest –a Terrific Battle With Guns at Close Range on First Street. In a fierce fight lasting about fifteen minutes Policeman Joseph Burnett last night shot and killed a man who is said to have been Edward Kelly, the man who killed Bob Ford, the slayer of Jesse James, at Creede, Colo., on June 3, 1892. The encounter occurred in front of the McCord-Collins building, on West First street, at about 9 o'clock. Policeman Burnett was not in condition to give a succinct and connected statement when seen at City Physician Witten's office after the conflict. The physician had just bandaged the policeman's ears, which had been badly chewed by his vicious assailant. He also had an slight flesh wound on the left hip, where a bullet had chipped off a piece of flesh about the size of a nickel. [there is more about the details…] (1/17/1904) Death of Frenchy. George Mosey, a familiar character well known as "Frenchy, " and who was generally to be seen among the fruit markets on North Broadway, died Friday in the Good Samaritan hospital on Capitol Hill. He was afflicted with tuberculosis. The funeral will be held today under Woodmen auspices. Died in Missouri. A.L. Griffith, formerly a salesman with Eastland Bros. of this city, died of consumption Friday at Butler, Mo. (1/19/1904) Wealthy Woman Dies. Mrs. Margaret Koelsch, aged 79, and a wealthy resident of Oklahoma county died at her home, six miles west of this city, Sunday. The obsequies occur tomorrow and the remains will be interred in Conception cemetery. (1/19/1904) Died in Missouri. A.L. Griffith, formerly a salesman with Eastland Bros. of this city, died of consumption Friday at Butler, Mo. (1/19/1904) KENNEDY KILLED A DEAF MAN STRUCK BY A KATY TRAIN LAST SUNDAY EVENING. LIVED ONLY A FEW HOURS Unfortunate Man Looked Around Just As the Engine of Destruction Reached Him—Owned Considerable Property. Charles Kennedy, a young man about twenty-eight years of age, died at St. Anthony's hospital at 4 o'clock yesterday morning as the result of having been struck by a Katy mixed train in the local yards at about 5 o'clock Sunday evening. The deceased was known as "Deaf Charlie," owing to the defect in his hearing. The accident occurred some distance east of the freight depot. A coroner's inquest was not called in the case, and the most reliable story of the occurrence is that told by Art Westover, a deputy sheriff, who was the first person to reach the stricken man after the accident. Westover's story, in substance, is as follows: Kennedy was walking westward on the ties at the edge of the track and when hit by the engine of the train, which approached from the rear, his body was thrown some twenty feet. Being deaf, he did not hear the approach of the train, but it is presumed that he felt the pressure brought to bear upon the ground by the approaching train and looked around just as the engine reached him. The pilot bar struck him on the left side of the face and side, throwing him into the air and down an embankment. When picked up his face was badly crushed and a couple of ribs were broken. When Kennedy was picked up he was unconscious and was placed in an ambulance, and, for some unknown reason, was first taken to police headquarters, later being removed to the hospital. Dr. Campbell was called to wait on the injured man, and later Dr. Dicken, the Katy physician, made his appearance, and the two dressed the man's wounds. He never showed any signs of rallying, and at 4 o'clock yesterday morning died. Kennedy resided on East California street, near the river, and owned considerable property in the city. His mother visited him at the hospital. The accident again brings up the query as to why deaf persons and aged people will walk on railway tracks, knowing it to be so perilous. (1/21/1904) Obsequies Today. The obsequies of H.M. Maidt will occur at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9 o'clock this morning under the auspices of Oklahoma City, G.A.R. The remains will be taken from the family residence at 8:30. Are Grateful. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Walker desire to express their great appreciation of the kind sympathy shown by the Royal Neighbors and other friends during the last illness and at the death of their beloved daughter. (1/21/1904) Al Dexter, son of one of the original owners of the Shawnee townsite and who, with his father and brothers, was largely interested in the building of the city, died at 7 o'clock this morning at his home in this city. He was 33 years of age and is survived by four brothers and one sister, his father having died over a since. He returned last Friday from San Antonio, Tex., where he had gone in a vain search after health. (1/22/1904) A Colored Veteran. Lucus Brooks, a colored veteran of the civil war, died yesterday at his home, 408 West Second street, at the age of 65. The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock this afternoon. (1/22/1904) Death of Mrs. Savage. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 21.—Telegrams received in the city last night announced the death of Mrs. Bessie Graves-Savage, the wife of John Savage of Beaver City. They were married in Pond Creek, Okla., about a year ago, eloping from this city, where for three years she had been very popular in social circles. She came to Guthrie with her parents from Louisville, Kentuckey, and was a typical beauty of that state. Her death caused general sorrow throughout this city, where she had many close friends. She was only twenty-two years old. Mr. Savage is one of the most prominent young cattleman and republican politicians of Western Oklahoma. (1/23/1904) WOMAN ENTERED PLEA OF GUILTY WILL BE SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER FOR KILLING HER HUSBAND TO PROTECT ANOTHER. Muskogee, I.T., Jan. 22.—In the federal court here today, Mrs. Richard Downing entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter and will be sentenced Saturday. She has been in jail since last August, charged with the murder of her husband, and attaché at Judge Raymond's court. It was a most unusual case. Her husband returning home one night found the doors of his house locked. He went to the back door, kicked it open, and as he entered saw a man leave from the front part of his house. He drew his gun and started after him. As he did so Mrs. Downing stepped in front of him and tried to stop him, threatening to kill him if he shot at the other man. Downing brushed her aside and started in pursuit of the unknown party. As he did so his wife drew a revolver and shot him in the back. He died next day. (1/23/1904) CUT BY BARB WIRE. Young Man Near Temple, O.T., Bled to Death. Lawton, O.T., Jan. 22.—A message was received today from Temple, calling Coroner Knee to that town. Charles Packett, a young man nineteen years old, was thrown from his horse into a barb wire fence and so injured that he bled to death. When found this morning his body was frozen stiff. The fall probably knocked the young man senseless. The wire cut the main artery of his left arm and he bled to death before recovering from the shock of his fall. (1/24/1904) Kelley Had a Brother. The local authorities have received advice to the effect that Ed Kelly, who was recently shot in this city by Officer Burnett, has a brother at Harrisonville, Mo. His name is F.O. Kelley. (1/24/1904) THE PASSING OF A PIONEER DR. ALBERT L. DUNN DIED AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY AT 7 O'CLOCK YESTERDAY MORNING. Dr. A.L. Dunn, of 25 East Second street, was summoned by the death messenger at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. At the time of his passing, which was caused by softening of the brain, Dr. Dunn was seventy-seven years of age. The deceased was born in New Jersey on July 21, 1827, one of a family of eight children, all of whom were among the pioneers of the great middle west. He lived successively in New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri. He was married Nov. 9, 1855 in Marshal county, Iowa, to Nancy A. Parnell, who survives him with the following children, who are all residents of Oklahoma City, Ed L. Dunn, Mrs. W.W. Storm, Mrs. W.H. Pitts and Mrs. F.M. Butts. There are also seven grandchildren in the immediate family. He was graduated in 1853 from the Electic Medical college of Philadelphia and for nearly thirty years was a practicing physician in the states of Iowa and Missouri. He came to Oklahoma City on the opening day on the first train from Purcell and secured the lots upon which the North Side hotel now stands. This popular pioneer hostelry he built and conducted for many years, retiring about five years ago. He served the first ward as councilman for six years—from 1890 to 1896—and for the latter four of that period was its president. About two years ago he suffered a slight paralytic stroke, since which time he has traveled much to the various health resorts. Over a week since he was finally stricken and he passed peacefully away on Saturday morning. The funeral services will be held from his late residence—25 East Second—on Sunday, at 2 p.m., Rev. F.M. Hawley, conducting the same. Interment at Fairlawn. Dr. Dunn will be long remembered by the early settlers as a gentleman of uprightness and enterprise and closely in touch with the city's early development. In its dark days his faith in its future never faltered. And the opinion of our people will also be shared by a large acquaintance all over the Territory. (1/26/1904) Native of Cook County. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 25.—L.H. Brown, a native of Cook county, where he was born in 1851, died yesterday at his home near Marshall, this county. His wife, who was Miss Mary A. Christman of Wisconsin, survives him, with eight children. (1/27/1904) The Funeral Today. All old soldiers are requested to attend the funeral of Rufus L. De Moss, at 603 East Seventh street, at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. A.P. LOWERY, Commander. (1/27/1904) Fatal to Several. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 26.—As the result of fighting a prairie fire on Christmas day to save their homes near Leger, Okla., B.R. McDaniel and his three sons contracted pneumonia. A 14-year old son died yesterday and the other two sons are critically ill. (1/28/1904) Fell Dead at the Hog Pen. McLoud, I.T., Jan. 27.—Mr. Isaac Hatfield, an aged farmer who lived five miles southwest of McLoud, went out to look after his hogs one day last week, and as he did not return when expected, some of the family went out to see about him, and found him dead at the hog pen. He died of heart failure and his death was a great surprise to all his acquaintances, as he had not been complaining any lately. (2/2/1904) From the residence at 408 West Seventh street will be held today the funeral of Mrs. Maggie Leonard, who died of tuberculosis Saturday, aged 42 years. (2/2/1904) Shawnee, Okla., Feb. 1.—Mrs. Mary Sayre died at her home on South Minnesota avenue this morning at 2 o'clock, after a long illness. She was the mother of Vol Sayre, formerly of this city who is now of the western part of the territory. He arrived last week, called here by her serious illness. The funeral this afternoon was largely attended and the remains were interred in Fairview. (2/3/1904) Card of Thanks. To our many kind hearted friends who assisted us in caring for our precious wife and mother in her fatal sickness, death and burial, we extend our most profound gratitude, and pray that the unstinted blessings of God may richly abide with them. Signed R.F. Norman and children. (2/3/1904) MRS. LOTTIE HEAD. Prominent Lady of Purcell Was Former Mississippian. Purcell, I.T., Feb. 2.—The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. Lottie G. Head, the wife of T.O. Head. She was formerly Miss Lottie Hunter, of Jackson, Miss., where she married T.O. Head in 1889. The husband and two children survive her. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 2.—Charles Lucas, who two years ago located in Day county from Peru, Indiana, and homesteaded a fine claim, died while en route home in a farm wagon from attending a Masonic gathering, several miles distant, last night. Lucas fell asleep in his wagon and without sufficient covering. As a result he awoke with a severe chill and died before the friends with him could reach home. He leaves a wife, several children, aged parents and some brothers and sisters. Watonga, Okla., Feb. 2.—Mrs. Sullinger Peters, aged fifty-four, the wife of Joseph R. Peters, died yesterday at her home in this city, leaving a husband and seven children. She was a native of Rego, Orange county, Indiana, where she married Joseph Peters, in1877. They came to Oklahoma in 1900. Coyle, Okla., Feb.2.—As the result of his wounds Benjamin Higbee, cashier of the Cimarron Valley bank in this city, died last night. He accidentally shot himself while scuffling with a companion. (2/3/1904) FROM NATURAL CAUSES. Friends of Mrs. Gill Claim She Did Not Commit Suicide. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 2.—The friends here of Mrs. Elsie McGill, or Small, who died Saturday in Muskogee, claim her death was not the cause of suicide, but of natural causes. They state she had no reason whatever to suicide. Her daughter, aged 14, is attending the Guthrie public schools. The mother had lived here about two years, being stenographer for the Guthrie Commercial club and also for ex-Governor Barnes, as president of the Logan County bank and mayor of the city. (2/3/1904) THREE DEATHS BY BURNING WIVES OF FARMERS AND CHILD THE VICTIMS. LIVED NEAR ARDMORE HOME OF MR. COPPENBARGER TOTALLY DESTROYED. Clothing of Mrs. Van Degriff Accidentally Caught Fire and She Burned to Death—She Was Alone at Home. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 2.—William Coppenbarger, a farmer near Tussy, awoke this morning at 4 o'clock to find his house in flames, his wife having fainted and the bed clothes on fire. He carried his wife through the flames into the yard where he laid her upon the ground while he rushed back into the burning building and secured their little child which had already been badly burned. Before assistance could arrive his wife and child were so badly burned that the former died at 9 o'clock and the child an hour later. Mr. Coppenbarger was horribly burned, but it is thought he will recover. While alone at their home near Velma today, Mrs. Van Degriff, wife of a farmer, whose clothing accidently caught on fire, ran out in the yard and burned to death. Her husband returning home several hours later found her dead body out in the yard where she had fallen. (2/4/1904) The Clarke Obsequies. There will be a large concourse of mourning friends at the funeral of Mrs. Sidney Clarke, which will be held at the family residence on East Third street at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas Harper, pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church. Col. J.W. Johnson and Prof. I.M. Holcomb will deliver addresses and ladies of the Philomathea society will act as pall bearers. The Carnegie library will be closed from 2 to 6 o'clock this afternoon. (2/4/1904) THE DEATH OF MRS. AGNES KROH ANSWERED THE CALL OF THE DEATH ANGEL AFTER AN ILLNESS OF TWO WEEKS. Mrs. Agnes M. Kroh, the wife of Mr. R.E. Kroh of the firm of Frederickson & Kroh, music dealers, died at 5 o'clock last evening at her home, 514 West Twelfth street. Mrs. Kroh had been a sufferer for about two weeks with pneumonia, a disease that seems to be peculiarly fatal in this locality. The decedent was a most lovable woman and her personal attainments and winning ways had won for her many friends in this community, who sympathize deeply with the bereaved husband and sorrowing relatives. No arrangements have as yet been made for the obsequies. (2/4/1904) DID HE MURDER WRIGHT. Joe Baker Arrested at Warwick On Suspicion. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 3.—Joe Baker was arrested today at Warwick, in Lincoln county, by Deputy United Marshall Foster of Perry, on the charge of murdering Roland Wright near Bliss. In the Otoe reservation, last August. Baker in known to have been a companion of young Wright and working on suspicions his arrest followed. Wright was murdered about the first of last August and a few days later his team and effects were sold in Wichita, Kansas, by a stranger. Wright's body was found in a straw stack several weeks later. Governor Ferguson has offered five hundred dollars for the arrest of Wright's murder. (2/4/1904) DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. Thos. J. Hays, of Harrah, Victim of Heart Disease. Harrah, Okla., Feb. 3.—Mr. Thos. J. Hays died on the 25th of January, of heart disease. He was born in Licking county, Ohio, August 30, 1847. He being in the 23rd Illinois regiment, Wilders Brigade. He was married to Miss Julia Crosby in 1866. Moved to Oklahoma in 18?9, living northwest of Oklahoma City, and from there to this community 3 years ago. He obeyed the gospel 20 years ago, of the Christian faith, and was an earnest, faithful Christian down to the end. No man had more neighbors and friends. (2/5/1904) A little child of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Monroney, of 435 West Seventh street, died yesterday of diphtheria. The En Avant club adjourned yesterday out of sympathy with one of its members, Mrs. Monroney, whose child died of dyptheria yesterday morning. (2/5/1904) Obsequies of Mrs. Clarke. The funeral of Mrs. Sidney Clarke was held at the family residence, 117 East Third street, conducted by Rev. Thomas Harper. Addresses were made by Col. J.W. Johnson and Prof. I.M. Holcomb. A large concourse of friends were present and followed the remains to Fairlawn cemetery, where the interment occurred. (2/5/1904) REAVES CASE WILL BE TAKEN TO OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 4.—There was filed in the Oklahoma supreme court today the case of Robert S. Reaves vs. Francis A. Reaves, the widow of H.H. Reaves, deceased, an appeal from the district court of this county. The case is a well known one locally and has some points of general interest. The Reaves brothers—R.S. and H.H.—were local saloonists since the early days. In connection with their business for several years they operated a "honkatonk"—a variety theatre—until the people of the city secured a permanent injunction from the courts preventing its operation. About eighteen months ago H.H. Reaves died. The brothers owned in common much property—estimated in the neighborhood of $50,000. This consisted principally of residence property and one corner business block. After the death of H.H. Reaves, the widow petitioned to be made administrator of the estate, but her petition was contested by her brother-in-law, R.S. Reaves, and it has been in all the courts, the widow winning a verdict in all, until today it was filed in the supreme court. It was ascertained that the chief testimony, given by R.S. Reaves against his brother's alleged widow, was the fact that H.H. Reaves and the defendant in the court case, Francis A. Reaves, had never been legally married. The case consumed much time in the district court, where Judge Burford brought out all the testimony. It showed that H.H. Reaves and the woman, then a widow, having been previously married, drew up an agreement signed by both, by which they practically performed the ceremony that wedded them; Judge Burford held this a common law marriage and stated that the widow's share in the estate was not in the least different than had the marriage of the parties been one of the public record and according to the laws. The finding was a victory for the widow. In appealing to the supreme court the attorneys for R.S. Reaves ask that Judge Burford's opinion be reversed and they state numerous alleged errors to back their petition. (2/6/1904) Last Sad Rites. The bereaved family, sad relatives and sorrowing friends paid their last tribute of love to all that was mortal of Mrs. Agnes Kroh at the Episcopal church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, following the impressive obsequies conducted by Rev. A.W. Higby. With the husband, daughter and two little children of the deceased were the sorrowing father and mother and sister, come from Denver, to be present at the funeral of a beloved daughter. After the services at the church the remains were taken to Fairlawn cemetery for interment. (2/7/1904) Card of Thanks. We desire to express our appreciation and thankfulness to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and comforted us during our sad bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother. May your kindness be as "bread cast upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days." J.G. CLINE, GEO. CLINE, MRS. G.E. Clark. (2/7/1904) IN MEMORIAM. Agnes Kroh. The sorrows and misfortunes of this life are not respecters of persons, and come to one and all alike, and each is compelled to bear his share of earth's grief, and so on February 3, A.D. 1904, the greatest sorrow that can come into one's life, came to our friend and brother, Ross E. Kroh, in the untimely death of his devoted wife, Agnes Kroh, whose generous and noble nature was appreciated, and who by reason of her excellent qualities of heart and mind, was loved by all who knew her and came within the circle of her life. In her home she was endowed with all those nobler qualities which make up the beautiful character of a wife and mother. In this hour of darkness and sorrow, the sympathy of every brother of our Lodge goes out to our brother in all its depths, and fullness. Words are empty vessels in which to convey the real feelings of a friend for a friend in such a trial, but we hope that in this dark hour, the knowledge that he has the sympathy and regard of his friends may be a source of comfort and consolation, for the disinterested regard of one's friends perishes not like the flower, but endures forever. In token of our appreciation of the excellent qualities of Mrs. Agnes Kroh, and our deep profound sympathy with Brother Ross E. Kroh, the children and relatives in their irretrievable loss and great sorrow. BY THE B.P.O. ELKS. Be it Resolved, That this memorial be spread upon the records of our lodge, and a copy thereof transmitted to our Brother Ross E. Kroh, under the seal of the lodge, with the signatures of the officers affixed thereto. C. PORTER JOHNSON, JAMES M'ADAMS, JAMES B. MASON, GEO. L. COOKE. (2/7/1904) Death of Chas. Davis. Charles C. Davis, aged forty, died of brain trouble at St. Anthony's hospital yesterday. The remains were last evening shipped to Harrison county, Mo. (2/7/1904) Perdue Postmaster Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 6—From Perdue in Woodward county, is announced the sudden death of Postmaster David Dingee, aged 67. When enroute from home to the postoffice he fell unconscious and died almost immediately. He was a resident of the Strip ever since the opening. (2/7/1904) Death of an Indian Under Peculiar Circumstances. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 6.—Sam Frazier, a full-blood Choctaw Indian died this morning at his home in the northwestern part of the city under rather peculiar circumstances. Last Sunday night, a policeman was called to the home of an Indian, where a number of drunken Indians were creating a disturbance. Frazier appeared to be the chief offender and when the policeman attempted to place him under arrest, Frazier pulled a knife and attempted to stab the officer. The latter in self-defense, struck the Indian on the head. The drunken man was taken to the city calaboose, where he was locked up and later, when he sobered up, was released. Upon returning home he appeared to be in a dazed condition. He would strike his head violently against the wall, inflicting wounds from which the blood flowed freely. As a result of the blow upon the head from the officer, or the injuries inflicted upon himself, he died this morning. Physicians, who were called to see him, a few hours before his death, found the skull fractured, but were unable to save his life. (2/9/1904) Prominent Chickasaw Stockman. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 8.—W.M. Lawson, a prominent Chickasaw stockman of this city, died of pneumonia this morning in Tichomingo. The remains were buried at Troy. (2/9/1904) Blew Head Off. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 8.—Mrs. John Nieswander of Granton, in Woods county, committed suicide yesterday by shooting. The head was literally blown to pieces. Poor health was the alleged cause of the suicide. The mother arose from bed, leaving her baby boy calling her and deliberately suicided. The remainder of the family was asleep. (2/10/1904) Effie Fisher Estate. The hearing in the case of Thompson vs. Filson, affecting a settlement of the estate of Effie Fisher, with whose murder Ed Filson is charged and in jail awaiting the action of the grand jury, has been continued to February 19. Filson appeared as a witness when the case was called in Judge Harper's court Monday. He appears to have fattened on jail provender and appeared quite respectable in a new suit of "store clothes." His sister was also present in the court room attired in deep mourning. (2/10/1904) Judge Cottingham Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 9.—The announcement has been received of the death in Battle Creek, Michigan, of Judge Cottingham, of Winfield, Kansas, the father of Attorney J.R. Cottingham of this city. (2/11/1904) FATAL SHOOTING AT DUNCAN. Chas. Pugwell Dies From Wounds Inflicted by Otis Priddy. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 10.—At Duncah, I.T., yesterday afternoon Chas. Pugwell was shot by Otis Priddy and died this morning at 7 o'clock from the wounds. Priddy, who conducts a drinking joint, was intoxicated and had had a quarrel with another man named Bill Burney. Pugwell interfered until Burney had left the building. Priddy then became angered at Pugwell and told him he was going to kill him, at the same time pulling his pistol and shooting Pugwell, once in the head and once in the abdomen. Priddy was taken to Chickasha for his examining trial. (2/12/1904) Col. C.J. Bodine, a pioneer citizen of Oklahoma, died at Ardmore Wednesday. He took a claim in Greeley in 1889. (2/12/1904) Necrological Miss Don D. Wolf, aged 22, died Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock of heart disease. The body will be held at Robinson's undertaking rooms to await the arrival of her mother from California, and brother from Chicago. She was one of the most popular young lady clerks in Oklahoma City. She had worked for the Aurora Bargain Store and Burton-Peel, and at time of death was employed by Mitscher-Mitchell. Her father and three brothers live in this city. Her father is an ex-policeman. (2/13/1904) Hilburn Johnson, colored, was found on the Katy right of way, three miles south of Caddo, on the Choctaw division Sunday morning, horribly mangled but still alive. He was taken into Caddo, where both legs and right arm were amputated. He died under the operation. (2/14/1904) Miss Eva Johnson on West California street, who died last Friday, was a member of the Harrison Burial association, and is taken care of by them. (2/14/1904) Died of Pneumonia. Joseph Post, long an employe of Harry Hickey's place, died yesterday of pneumonia after an illness of only three days. He was 28 years old, a member of the Order of Red Men and leaves a wife. The remains will be shipped to Arkansas City today for interment. (2/14/1904) Death of John Rheudy. While talking with a friend in the Crescent club, a Broadway gambling house, at about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, John Rheudy, aged 50 years, and an old time saloon keeper in Oklahoma City, suddenly expired from heart failure. He leaves a widow and was a member of the Order of Red Men. (2/14/1904) Burned to Death. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 13.—From Basin, in Pawnee county, is reported today the accidental burning to death of Miss Sylvesta Mitchell, the daughter of N.S. Mitchell; her dress caught fire by being drawn into the stove's open draft. (2/16/1904) Shipped to Oxford. The remains of Miss Eva Johnson were shipped to Oxford, Kan., yesterday by J.J. Rackey, undertaken for the Harrison Burial association. (2/16/1904) Bruder Gets the Estate. John Bruder was yesterday adjudged the legal heir to the estate of the late Thomas Bredie[Brodie], who died in this city about eight months ago leaving real estate and other property amounting to about $5,000. The decedent lived in a frugal, miserly manner and was not supposed to have much property. He died in a shed which he occupied as a residence. Bruder, who gets the estate, established the fact that the dead man was his brother, and that the latter had changed his name. Grant & McAdams were Bruder's attorneys. The administrator, Attorney W.M. Smith, is ordered to make final settlement of the estate on Thursday next or show cause for not doing so. (2/17/1904) Kennedy's store will be closed until noon on account of death of Wm. Kennedy's child at Enid. (2/17/1904) DEATHS Rosa R. Hudson, wife of H.D. Hudson, died at the age of 35, at her home 1321 West Fifth. The funeral is to be held from the residence Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Guy Anderson, aged 21, died yesterday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Anderson, two miles north of Council, from an attack of pneumonia. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen fraternity and secretary of the Epworth league at Council. (2/17/1904) Overdose of Laudanum. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 16.—Robt. Goot, a saddle and harness drummer of Waco, Texas, took an overdose of laudanum last night at Berwyn, and died within thirty minutes. (2/17/1904) Died in El Paso. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 16.—Harry Gilbert, well known lawyer of Duncan died in El Paso, Texas, this morning where he had gone in hopes of recovering his health. (2/18/1904) Funeral Notice. William Baxter, the five-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Baxter, died at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence at 515 Chickasaw street. (2/18/1904) DEATHS Harriet M.E. Eggleston, a resident of Capital Hill, departed this life February 16, at 7:20 a.m., her age was 62. She was known as a reformer and was writing a reform book and her friends regret she did not live to compete the work, she was a woman of rar ability, and fine education, her mind being a store house of history, both ancient and modern; but praise for God we sorrow not as those who have no hope for she was a firm believer in the true God and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and we hope to meet her in the glorious future; she leaves five children, four boys and one girl as well as their aged father and many friends to mourn but Go knows best and we sink unto his will. (2/19/1904) Died of Pneumonia. The remains of J.W. Douglas, who died of pneumonia on Wednesday night, were yesterday shipped to Valley Mills, Tex. The decedent was 51 years old. (2/20/1904) DIED WITH HIS MONEY RICH AND MISERLY BACHELOR DEAD IN HIS OFFICE ON RENO. WORTH THOUSANDS BUT LIVED AND DIED IN A DINGY SHACK ON VALUABLE PROPERTY. MONEY FOUND NEAR HIM Rolls of Bills Discovered Concealed in Various Places—Dead Man Owned Very Valuable Real Estate. In a dingy and sparely furnished back room of a wood shack at 205 West Reno avenue the front room of which he had used as a real estate office, was discovered at about 12:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the lifeless body of D.J. Spencer, who leaves an estate that is estimated at about seventy-five thousand dollars. The last time Spencer was seen in life was on Thursday when in passing Mrs. Cartwright, who conducts a boarding house on the second floor of a two-story brick business block owned by the decedent and located on the northwest corner of Reno avenue and Robinson street, he remarked that he was not feeling well. Was Silent in Death. Spencer took his meals at the restaurant of J.A. Wagoner at 119 South Robinson street, and failed to appear at breakfast time yesterday morning, although Wagoner had knocked at the door of his office. Nothing was thought of the matter, however, until he also failed to make his appearance at the noon hour. At about 12:30 Wagoner again went to Spencer's quarters and knocked at the door, but got no reply. Accompanied by another man, Wagoner then went around to the rear of the shanty and, looking through the elevated window, they saw the object of their quest lying on his bed stark in death. The Coroner Summoned. Coroner Messenbaugh was immediately summoned and the police were also notified. The coroner soon made his appearance accompanied by Assistant Chief of Police Brown and several patrolmen. The front door of the shanty was forced and the officers found that Spencer had evidently been dead for several hours. Mrs. Cartwright notified the officers that the decedent had often told her that in case that he should be found dead some time to request the authorities to institute a search of the premises, as he kept his money in the room where he lived. Upon receiving this information the coroner and policemen ransacked the dingy room where the wealthy old bachelor had died cheerless and alone though evidently in peace and without suffering. Hunting a Miser's Money. Soon a box was brought out from a kind of pantry under the brick flue and it was found to contain a considerable amount of silver money, which, upon counting, was found to amount to $95.75. At this time an undertaker arrived and removed the remains to the morgue after which the search of the dead man's rooms was resumed. Someone raised the mattress of the bed on which the dead man had been lying, and there, exposed to view, were two large rolls of greenbacks. One roll contained $1,010 and the other $290. Though the search was continued for some time longer no more money was located, though a considerable amount of gold jewelry was found in one place and another. Mr. Wagoner, the restaurant man, said he was certain that Spence kept gold coin in a shot sack, most of which he said was in twenty-dollar pieces. This could not be located. More Money Found. Before the removal of Spencer's body from the room a roll of greenbacks was found in the inside pocket of the vest he wore. This roll amounted to $855, making the total amount of money found upon his person and in the room where he resided $2,310.75. It was learned that the deceased has a brother, J.N. Spencer, who resides at Lomoke, Ark., and a sister, Mrs. Ida Dale, residing in North Little Rock, Ark. So far as known these are the only known heirs to the estate of the decedent. Judge Harper of the probate court yesterday afternoon appointed as temporary administrator of the estate I.M. Holcomb, cashier of the Oklahoma City National bank, who notified the relatives of the deceased. Was a Bachelor. The deceased had never married and so far as could be learned from his nearest friends, was never known to have had an affair of the heart and never spoke to anyone on that subject, but there was found hanging on the wall in his office two pictures, one of the dead man, and another, a plain tintype, bore the likeness of a comely lass, from her attire a plain country girl, and upon the picture was written the name, "Cora Allen." The pictures may tell a story. At all events Spencer was never wed and with him in life the subject of courtship and marriage was never dwelt upon. Spencer owned four lots at the corner of Reno and Robinson, upon which he had erected two fine two-story brick buildings. He valued this property at $44,000. He also owned two lots on the corner of California avenue and Harvey street for which he had received and rejected an offer of ten thousand dollars. A Valuable Estate. J.L. Ladd, who was perhaps the nearest friend of the deceased in this city, says Spencer held $10,000 stock in a Detroit building and loan association and once told him his income from his Oklahoma City property amounted to $477 a month. He also said Spencer had for several days been worrying about the assessment against him for paving the streets adjoining his properties, saying he had the money on hand and wanted to pay the tax and get rid of the matter. He says Spencer recently confided in him the fact that he desired to sell all his property as soon as possible, saying that if he did so he would then invest his money in government three per cent bonds and take things easy during the remainder of his life. He expressed a desire to travel and was very anxious to visit California. The remains of the deceased will be held at the morgue awaiting the arrival of his brother. (2/20/1904) Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors and relatives who so kindly rendered their services in the sickness and death of our little boy. MR. AND MRS. F.F. BAXTER. (2/21/1904) Martha Harlow Estate. Upon the application of a minor daughter of the late Martha T. Harlow of Edward, Okla., as presented by Attorneys Highley & Kleinschmidt, Judge Harper of the probate court has temporarily suspended the administration of the estate by O.Y. Harlow, a son of the deceased. Albert Clark of Kansas City is the guardian of the minor heir making the application, which alleges incompetency. Martha T. Harlow died at Edmond about one year ago, leaving an estate amounting to something like $2,000. (2/23/1904) Funeral of D.J. Spencer. The funeral of D.J. Spencer will be held at T.S. Robinson's chapel, 220 ½ North Broadway at 2:30 p.m. today. Burial in Fairlawn cemetery. Friends of the deceased invited. (2/23/1904) Card of Thanks. To the citizens of Oklahoma City who, though strangers to us, so kindly sympathized with us and comforted us in our dark hour of trouble in the loss of our brother R.J. Spencer, we extend our heartfelt thanks. If such dark trouble ever comes to you may god give you such friends. Truly yours, J.N. SPENCER, E.M. SPENCER. (2/23/1904) DEATHS Shawnee, Okla., Feb. 22.—Wm. Kieffer, a baker, employed at the Boston bakery, was found dead in bed in his rooms above the city mission on East Main street. He had died from a congestive chill followed by lockjaw, the attack having come on him about 9 o'clock. Nothing is known as to his relatives or his former home as he was of reticent turn and told no one his business. The remains were turned over to undertaker Frauenthal and the funeral will occur here. Shawnee, Okla., Feb. 22.—Chester O. Robinson, of Viola, Tex., arrived here last Friday evening, slept at police headquarters that night and was discovered in the morning suffering from a severe attack of acute pneumonia. He was removed to a West Main street rooming house and died today. He had come here from Enid, having received help at Choctaw City and was enroute home. He was 17 years of age and his body is being held awaiting the request of relatives. Shawnee, Okla., Feb. 22.—Mrs. Moore died this morning at her home on South Union avenue after a severe illness with the measles. A husband and son are left to mourn her loss. The funeral took place this afternoon, and the remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. (2/24/1904) FENTON COX DIED IN JAIL WAS EITHER DEMENTED OR SUFFERING FROM DELIRIUM TREMENS—WAS FROM SPRINGFIELD. Fenton Cox, of Springfield, Mo., died yesterday evening while confined in the city jail. The fellow was about 36 years of age and has been either demented or afflicted with delirium tremens. Cox went to police headquarters laboring under the impression that someone was after him with a gun. He begged for protection and remained at the station all night. He went away Monday and was next heard from at the Grand restaurant. The clerk at the restaurant said the fellow was suffering from delirium tremens. HE was placed in the city jail and died there last evening. He had been released yesterday morning and re-arrested at 10 o'clock yesterday. The body was turned over to the coroner last evening and was placed in the morgue. The deceased had been receiving $15 a week from Springfield, coming from a Mr. McDaniels, who, Cox said, was the trustee of his mother's estates. This stipend was delivered to him by the Western National bank. The bank people have advised Mr. McDaniels of the young man's death. It is learned at police headquarters that Cox was placed in jail yesterday for intoxication. (2/25/1904) Death of H.J. Taylor. Mr. H.J. Taylor died at 305 West California avenue February 23 at 7:30 p.m., at the age of 47. The deceased came to this city from Baraboo, Wis., for the benefit of his health. One night about two weeks ago he was attacked by a highwayman and made a vigorous struggle for his life, finally driving off his assailant, but his decline in health was very rapid after that episode. The funeral will be held from Robinson's undertaking parlors today. (2/26/1904) Died at Shawnee. Shawnee, Okla., Feb. 25.—Mrs. J.A. Walker, wife of a leading physician and a resident of this city for many years, died last night at the age of 29, her death being due to a complication of diseases. The funeral took place at the family residence, Ridgewood and Bell, this afternoon. (2/28/1904) Mrs. Rebecca Brady, who died on Capital Hill last Thursday was a member of the Harrison Mutual Burial association. (2/28/1904) The Spencer Estate. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Dale of North Little Rock, Ark., arrived in the city yesterday to look after Mrs. Dale's interest in the estate of the late D.J. Spencer. I.M. Holcomb, the administrator, says the estate will amount to about $50,000 and Mrs. Dale's proportion will likely be about $10,000. (2/28/1904) JOHN HAVIGHORST. Prominent Guthrie Citizen Died Yesterday Morning. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 27.—In the death of John Havighorst the city of Guthrie lost one of its most prominent and worthy citizens. For several months past Havighorst was afflicted with cancerous growths which withstood the scrutiny of the best medical talent of the United States. Everything that could possibly be done to relieve him was fruitless, and all physicians pronounced his case hopeless. He died this morning at 1 o'clock at his home, on East Noble avenue. He is survived by his wife and a son, Carl R. Havighorst, cashier of the Logan county bank. John Havighorst came to Guthrie when the territory opened from Havanna, Ill. This was his native city, and was located in the congregational district, represented so long in congress by Hon. William M. Springer of Springfield. Mr. Havighorst was a staunch political supporter and personal friend of Mr. Springer during the entire political life of Mr. Springer. John Havighorst served as clerk of the court in the Fourth district, with headquarters at Perry, Okla. under Judge A.G.C. Pierce, during the administration of President Cleveland. He has held several county offices here as a democrat, and has often been beseeched by his party to be a candidate for congress. He was known as the best organizer and campaign manage in the ranks of democracy in eastern Oklahoma, if not in the entire territory. (2/28/1904) Died of Pneumonia. Ardmore, I.T., Feb. 27.—Dr. F.A. Stevens, of Berwyn, one of the best known physicians in this section, died yesterday of pneumonia at the Gainesville sanitarium, where he had been taken for treatment in the early stage of the disease. The remains were buried today at Berwyn under the auspices of Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World. (2/28/1904) Finished on Bay Rum. Leger, Okla., Feb. 27.—A barber and farmer named Boyett living at Olustee, seven miles south of Leger, died yesterday in an alcoholic fit, from the effects of drinking bay rum. The barber had been on a prolonged debauch, which extended over a period of several weeks. (3/1/1904) The four year old daughter of Henry Schroeder died Sunday and the interment occurred yesterday afternoon following funeral services at the German M.E. church. (3/2/1904) Death of Shawnee Citizen. Shawnee, Okla., March 1.—H.J. Phelps, father of E.G. Phelps, former proprietor of the daily Democrat, died at 10 a.m., today. He had been seriously ill for some time and his death was expected. He was one of the first settlers of this city and leaves a family of grown up children. He was highly respected and his death has caused great sorrow. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. (3/3/1904) Jacob Hill, a young Creek Indian, was found dead near Eufaula Sunday night. His head had been crushed by a railroad fishplate. It is said that he was seen late Sunday night going toward home in a wagon. (3/4/1904) Loyd Latimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Latimer, who died last Tuesday, on West Frisco, was a member of the Harrison Mutual Benefit association. Card of Thanks. Our darling baby having been interred by the Harrison Mutual Burial association, we desire to thank the officers and members of the same for the manner in which they conducted the services. Our sincere prayer is that everyone, rich and poor, may awak to the importance—yea, the necessity for such an organization. Long may it bless thousands as it has us. S.A. LATIMER. DORA LATIMER. (3/4/1904) PECULIAR ACCIDENT Caused the Death of a Young Farmer Near Hitchcock. Hitchcock, Okla., March 3.—Jacob Weitz, a young farmer residing four miles east of here died Monday from injuries received in an accident last Sunday. Young Weitz, in company with a friend, was driving a pair of young mules, which had run away on several occasions. While crossing the Rock Island railroad track the tongue of the buggy dropped and, coming in contact with a rail, was broken into several pieces, one of which struck the unfortunate young man. His companion was thrown from the buggy, but was only slightly injured. (3/5/1904) A Touching Incident. The remains of Wm. Parnell McCadden, who died of heart trouble on March 1, at the age of 11 years, were interred in Fairlawn cemetery on Thursday. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church. At the time the body was placed in the casket at the family residence fifty school children knelt and prayed for the soul of their departed companion, who had served as an altar boy at St. Joseph's cathedral. (3/5/1904) SADIE SLY CASE NOW IN COURT HER MOTHER DIED RECENTLY AND SHE HAS BEEN LIVING WITH HER STEP FATHER. The Probate court yesterday gave an order for the sheriff to secure Sadie Sly, aged 11, and deliver her to Mrs. Bond, police matron, pending a hearing in the case on March 8. Representations have been made to the court that the little girl's mother died recently and since that time she has been living alone with her stepfather, W.H. Wagoner, a cook at a hotel on Reno avenue known as the Texas Home. The little girl's only living relative is an aunt residing in Philadelphia, Pa., and the latter has written that she will take care of her niece. It is probably that the little girl will be sent to this aunt. The girl is very much attached to her stepfather, but is inclined to accede to the dying request of her mother that she go and live with her aunt in Philadelphia, or live with her stepfather. (3/5/1904) FOUGHT A POSSE BUT CAPTURED NEGRO SURRENDERED BUT WOMAN WITH HIM WAS SHOT—HE IS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER. Muskogee, I.T., March 4.—After a fierce fight with officers, Tom Wood, a negro, is in jail in this city charged with murder, larceny and resisting officers. Wood live at Wild Cat, a negro town in the western part of the nation. A bench warrant was issued for him on a charge of stealing hogs. Deputy Joe Warmick, of Okmulgee, went out to Wood's place, taking with him a posseman, Tom Flint. When they arrived at the house Wood opened fire on them. The first shot cut through Warmick's clothing and burnt his stomach. When the shooting was over a negro woman who was in the house was found to have been shot in the face. She has since died. It is not known who fired the shot that killed her and who ever it was, it was an accidental shot. Warmick and his posseman claim that Woods killed her when he fired the second shot. Wood claims that she was killed by Tom Flint, the posseman. The story told by Wood is that he knew he was accused of stealing hogs and when he saw the officers coming did not know they were officers but took them for a mob and opened fire at the first opportunity. This story is not believed by the officers. Wild Cat is a small town that is inhabited only by negros and a white man is not allowed to live there. Wood will be given a preliminary as soon as the matter can be looked into by the officers. (3/5/1904) DAMAGE FROM FIRE AND WIND INCREASES WITH LATE REPORTS One More Death and Several Injuries Reported From the Stricken District—Losses From Hurricane and Fire Now Estimated at Half a Million.—One Hundred Miles Square in the Wind-Swept District, While Two Great Fires Swept Part of it Clean. Summary of News. Dead: W.R. Mayer, died while fighting fire near Walter. Injured—Mrs. M. Swatts and two children, near Elk City. … Damage Near Walter. "Mike Beach, living a few miles northeast, all personal property burned but the residence; none of the family hurt; J.L. McDaniel, seven miles northeast, all property burned but residence; slight damage to members of the family in fighting the fire; Joe Ashcraft, six miles northwest; all property destroyed, including residence and all the contents; W.R. Moyer, an aged man living nine miles northwest, while fighting fire in his pasture with his two boys was overcome by the heat and died. During the fight the boys found him stooping on his knees with his head near the ground. Thinking that he had only fainted they dragged him out of the way of the fire and proceeded with the fight. Returning an hour later they attempted to arouse him and found that he was dead. [this article continues with more damage reports from Roger Mills, Greer and Caddo counties.] (3/6/1904) Lost a Little One. The eight-months-old baby boy of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Day died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at o'clock this afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal church. (3/6/1904) MAJ. BRETT DEAD COMMANDANT AT MILITARY INSTITUTION SUCCUMBED TO PNEUMONIA. REGULAR ARMY OFFICER Had Served With Distinction in Cuban and Philippine Campaigns and in Indian Wars. Major James E. Brett, captain of the Twenty-fifth infantry, U.S.A., and commandant of cadets at the Oklahoma State Military Institute, died at 11:30 o'clock last night of pneumonia, after an illness of two days. There will be no funeral services, as the remains will be embalmed and shipped to San Francisco, Cal., where the deceased resides. Major Brett was about 50 years old at the time of his passing. He had been an officer in the United States army for twenty years and earned distinction in the Cuban and Philippine wars, and campaigned the Indians in Oklahoma before the territory was opened to white settlement. Major Brett made many friends here, was popular at the military institute and had a wide acquaintance in army circles. (3/8/1904) Prominent Druggist Dead. George H. Fleming died on Sunday afternoon at his home, 417 West Sixth street after a brief illness was 41 years of age and had long been connected with the Scott Drug Company. He leaves a widow and daughter to mourn their loss. Mr. Fleming was a member of the Methodist church and the obsequies which occurred at the residence yesterday afternoon, were conducted by Rev. F.E. Day and Elder Riley. The remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. The decedent was well liked in business and social circles, and his passing is mourned by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Fleming is a daughter of the late Dr. Scott, and has the sympathy of many friends of the family here and elsewhere. (3/8/1904) GERONIMO'S FIFTH WIFE. His Favorite One Died at the Age of Forty-Three. Lawton, Okla., March 7.—Ateppeta, fifth wife of the Apache chief, Geronimo, one of the favorites who with him attended the Buffalo exposition, died at her home on the military reservation near Fort Sill yesterday evening. She was only about forty-three years of age, while that of her chief is said to be ninety-three. (3/8/1904) TOOK AN OVERDOSE. Capt. Wrigley of Tishomingo Died as the Result. Ardmore, I.T., March 7.—Capt. Wrigley, veteran of the Spanish-American war, having had charge of one of the transports which conveyed troops from Florida to Cuba, and later with the Dawes commission at Muskogee until one year ago, when he resigned and took up the practice of law at Tishomingo, died at Tishomingo this morning as the result of an overdose of medicine which he had taken to quiet his nerves. Wrigley has not relatives in the territory, but a brother in Missouri has been notified of his death. (3/9/1904) Card of Thanks. Mrs. Fleming and family desire to thank their friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the illness of Mr. Fleming. The expressions of sympathy and love help to sustain her in her bereavement. (3/11/1904) James Darnell Dead. James Darnell, aged 21 years, died at Capitol Hill Wednesday evening. He was a member of the Mutual Burial Association. The remains were embalmed by J.J. Rackley and shipped to Douglas, Kansas, yesterday afternoon. (3/11/1904) Death of E.W. Discher. E.W. Discher, aged about forty-five years, died Wednesday afternoon from stomach trouble, at his home, No. 19 West Fourth street. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church today at 9 o'clock, under the auspices of the A.O.U.W., of which he was a member. Deceased was a contractor and had been a resident of this city for seven years. He leaves a wife. A.O.U.W. Attention. All members of A.O.U.W. Lodge No. 6, and members of the order in the city, will please meet at Hendrickson hall on March 11, 1904, at 8 a.m. to attend the funeral of Brother E.W. Discher, a member of Albuquerque, N.M. Lodge. Funeral from the Catholic church at 9 o'clock. Interment at Fairlawn cemetery. G.W. HARSEN, W.M. (3/15/1904) Old Harrah Citizen Dead. Harrah, Okla., March 14.—John Waner, an old and respected citizen of this place died last night. Mr. Waner was a member of the Odd Fellows, under the auspices of which order he will be buried. He is survived by a wife and seven children. (3/16/1904) Death of Mrs. Morkin. Mrs. Katherine Morkin, the wife of Mr. Michael Morkin, residing at 218 West Fourth street, died of tuberculosis at 6:20 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of eight months. She was 41 years of age and formerly resided at Des Moines, Ia. Funeral announcements will be made later. (3/16/1904) Death of Mrs. Kegeries. Mrs. C.A. Kegereis, wife of the well-known Robinson street tailor, died at her home in Orchard Park last evening of quick consumption, after an illness extending over the past fortnight. Mrs. Kegereis had not been well for some years, and Mr. Kegereis accompanied her over much of the west in the hope of finding relief, but not with much success. For the past seven years she has been a resident of this city. She leaves a loving husband and son 9 years old to mourn her death, besides many friends in the city. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. (3/16/1904) The U.C.T. Auxiliary will not meet this week owing to the many deaths in the families of its members which marked last week so sadly. A sister of Mrs. Bogardus and Mrs. Bailey, who resides at Purcell, died, and Friday, Mrs. Leach, Sr., mother of Mr. Leach of this city, died at her home in Norman. (3/17/1904) Funeral of Mrs. Kegereis. The funeral of the late Mrs. C.A. Kegereis will take place today, and will be conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock. Rev. Frank Day will conduct the same. Friends are invited. (3/18/1904) NECROLOGICAL. WHITE-B.M. White, aged 80, died at his home near Spencer on Wednesday. WOODS-Archie, fourteen months old son of Lewis Woods of Jones City, died yesterday. (3/18/1904) Heir to Estate. Guthrie, Okla., March 17.—Mrs. Hattie E. Latson of Guthrie today received notice of the death in Canton, Ohio, of her father, John Taylor, by which she falls heir to $3,000 worth of property there; her brother died recently in Denver, Colorado, leaving her a $1,300 estate. (3/19/1904) Mrs. Kerereis, who died last Tuesday, was a member of the Harrison Mutual Burial Association. (3/20/1904) Card of Thanks. The family of Mrs. R.J. Darnell desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the Harrison Mutual Burial association for kindness shown in the death of our son and brother, James Darnell. MRS. R.J. DARNELL AND FAMILY. (3/20/1904) Ptomaine Poison. Guthrie, Okla., March 19.—As the result of eating tin canned blackberries the family of James Saunders at Perry, is in a critical condition. Bessie, aged twelve, died almost immediately after eating the fruit and the mother and oldest son are not expected to live. (3/20/1904) Rooney Dead From His Wound. Guthrie, Okla., March 19.—Conductor Rooney, of the Ft. Smith & Western, who was shot near Massey, I.T., several days ago by Looney, a drunken passenger, died last evening at Crowder City. Looney, the assassin, died the day previous. (3/20/1904) CULLY A SUICIDE RESTAURANTEUR, WHO CAME HERE FROM MISSOURI ENDS HIS LIFE WITH PISTOL. WAS A WEALTHY MAN Was of a Despondent Disposition and Had Frequently Threatened Self-Destruction—Brother Died a Suicide. "This is the best way out of it," said Lee A. Cully to his wife at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, and with the trite remark the speaker sent a pistol ball crashing through his brain. Cully was a man aged 42, and had recently removed to this city with his family from Springfield, Mo. Thursday he purchased at the price of $2,500 the English Kitchen, a restaurant on Main street, that had been conducted for some time by Bennett, Dolph & Co. Shortly after his arrival here Cully purchased a lot at 220 West Twelfth street and was temporarily living in a tent, having made arrangements for the erection of a handsome home on the newly acquired property. He had been much perturbed mentally since purchasing the restaurant property, believing that it was not just what he had expected, and Thursday evening in conversation with Lute Cully, his brother, said at one time during the day he was very near the act of committing suicide. The brother did not take the intimation seriously, but told Lee how foolish such an act would be. Yesterday morning at about 6 o'clock Mrs. Cully was starting a fire preparatory to cooking the morning meal, when she heard the ominous click of a revolver and, turning around, was horrified to see her husband pointing a revolver at his head. He was sitting up in bed at the time and, rushing toward him, the frightened woman exclaimed: "Lee, what in the world are you doing?" He replied, "This will end it all. It is the easiest way out of it." and before Mrs. Cully could reach the bedside the act of self destruction had been accomplished and a most grewsome detail of the tragedy is the fact that the revolver used was the same weapon with which a younger brother suicided just seven years ago. The weapon used in yesterday's tragedy was a 38 calibre pistol. The bullet entered the right temple and passed entirely through the man's head. Coroner J.F. Messenbaugh was notified and after surveying the situation and learning the details of the terrible affair, he had the remains removed to the morgue at Street & Harper's undertaking parlors, where they have been prepared for shipment and will be forwarded this morning to Springfield, Mo., for interment. Dr. F. W. Hardenstein, a neighbor, who was one of the first persons to reach the scene of the tragedy, gave out the following statement: "Mrs. Cully informed me that since coming to Oklahoma City a week ago that her husband had a deal on for the purchase of the Stewart hotel on Broadway, but it fell through. Day before yesterday, he concluded arrangements for the purchase of the English Kitchen from Bennett, Dolph & Co. The consideration was $2,000. He had charge of the business twenty-four hours, but was not satisfied with the patronage and arrived at the conclusion, I am told, that the business was misrepresented to him. He seemed to brood over the transaction and yesterday went to the former proprietors of the restaurant and offered them, it is said, $400 if they would return his money and again take charge of the place. This offer was refused. On top of this it is said that the rent on the building was raised from $160 to $175 during the day and this caused him further worry. "Mr. Cully came home at a late hour last evening greatly worried and depressed. He told his wife that in his opinion he had made a bag bargain. He went to bed and passed an exceedingly restless night. This morning Mrs. Cully arose about 6 o'clock and was preparing to build a fire to get the morning meal, when she though she heard the click of a revolver. She turned around and noticed that her husband was sitting up in bed with a revolver in his hand. She said, "Lee, what in the world are you doing?" He replied, "Oh! May, this is the best way out of it!" Then he placed the barrel of the weapon against his right temple, pulled the trigger and sent a ball crashing through his brain. Only one shot was fired. "I was out in my garden," continued Dr. Hardenstein, "when I heard the muffled report of a revolver and thought I heard a child scream. I rushed into the Cully home and found Mr. Cully lying in bed, the blood streaming from a wound in the temple all over the pillow. I made an examination at once and pronounced him dying. At the suggestion of the family other physicians were requested and Drs. West and Reck were sent for. They remained with the dying man until relieved by death. The act was committed during a temporary spell of mental aberration due to worry over business affairs. G.M. Thompson, another neighbor, made practically the same statement. T.H. Dolph, a member of the firm that disposed of the English Kitchen to the deceased, said: 'I was out driving with Mr. Cully yesterday. We were looking over the wholesale and manufacturing districts of the city and he seemed to be in the best spirits. Cully came here two or three weeks ago and looked the field over and then determined to come here. He returned here about a week ago and bought two lots on West Twelfth street. He then negotiated for Stewart's café and had made an inventory of the stock, when he concluded to purchase our place and closed the deal Thursday. He was a man of considerable means. He paid cash for our business and also for the residence lots he purchased. He owns valuable property at Springfield, Mo., and at Eureka Springs, Ark., and recently disposed of some mining stock for$12,000. Parties who know him well say he had recent domestic troubles, and he said he had recently quit his old ways and had come here to lead a different kind of life. N.O. Irby, a cook at the Illinois hotel, said to the reporter: "I was formerly in Mr. Cully's employ at Springfield. He conducted a very fine establishment there, the leading café in the city. It was known as Cully's café. He was one of the cleverest men which I ever knew, but when drinking, which occurred periodically, became quite rough and on more than one occasion destroyed the furniture. He frequently threatened suicide after such spells." Luther Cully, a brother of the deceased, said: "My brother was very much worried about the business affairs and was nervous and restless from having abandoned totally the use of intoxicants. Though not a church member he was one of the best hearted men I ever knew and very few persons have done as much to help their fellows in need. It is Mrs. Cully's intention to dispose of the property here and return to Springfield. I think one of the matters that worried my brother was that he had disposed of a business in Springfield that brought him about $700 a month." The deceased leaves a widow and two children. He carried considerable insurance and his estate is estimated at $30,000. (3/22/1904) John R. Gaurd, one of the oldest Cherokee Indians, died at the age of 91 years. Twenty-six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. (3/23/1904) A-Tep-Pa-Ta, the fifth and last wife of Geronimo, the famous Apache chief, died at Fort Sill recently. Mrs. Geronimo was comparatively a young woman, not being much over 40 years of age, while her liege lord, the aged chief, is said to be 93, and the old man's "baked apple" face looks as if he might easily be 100. (3/23/1904) DEAD MINER'S BODY FOUND. William Tucker, a Shot Firer, Lost His Life February 12. South McAlester, I.T., March 22.—Mine Inspector William Cameron today found the body of William Tucker, the shot firer who lost his life in the fire in Sample mine on February 12. The mine was sealed for twenty days and then a fall of slate was found to have shut off ingress. It had been feared that Tucker had been shut up alive, but the condition of the body proved that he had died instantly. (3/24/1904) Death of A.W. Raymond. A.W. Raymond, a young man who recently came to Oklahoma City from Des Moines, Iowa, died last night at the home of his brother, F.G. Raymond, 509 Chickasaw avenue. Just prior to coming here the young man contracted a severe cold from which serious complications resulted and he never rallied. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the residence. (3/24/1904) THROWN FROM WAGON. Ardmore, I.T., March 23.—A man named King, a drayman of Paul's Valley, was in a runaway yesterday and was thrown from the wagon, receiving injuries from which he died last night. (3/27/1904) MITCHNER SAID TO HAVE MONEY FRIENDS OF GUTHRIE WOMAN WHO WAS HIS SWEETHEART MAY AID HER TO GET IT. Guthrie, Okla., March 26.—There will be an attempt made, according to the best of authority, to tie up the estate of Dr. Guy O. Mitchner, the medical specialist, whose death from cocaine occurred here Thursday night, last. Mitchner was a native of Coles county, Ills., where his aged mother and uncle still reside, and both are reputed very wealthy. It is stated that Mitchner, himself, left an estate of about $20,000, mostly cash, and $11,000 of which is said to be on deposit in a St. Louis bank; also it is stated that there is a sum of $8,000 on deposit in this city. The attempt to tie up the estate will be made by friends of Miss Della Hildreth, the young woman who has been Mitchner's sweetheart here for over two years past. She has taken care of him when sick and was with him when he died, having used all her influence to prevent his taking more of the drug that caused his death. Friends who know the relationship that existed between the woman and Mitchner say she is entitled to every cent of the money, and she will not be lacking in assistance in securing it. Mitchner has used cocaine for years, according to the statements of his closest friends here and also of Miss Hildreth, who several times persuaded him to give up its use, but only for a short time. He made the statement to a hotel man here that although two grains of the drug would kill most any person, yet he could take twenty grains with no danger whatever resulting, so accustomed had he become to its use. Of course the attempt to tie up the estate will meet with strenuous opposition on the part of his relatives and friends. The probate court today named Frank McGuire, prosecuting attorney of this county, as administrator. (3/27/1904) WAS FOUND DEAD WM. M. ELLIOTT'S LIFELESS BODY FOUND IN A SALOON WINE ROOM. DIED OF HEART FAILURE. Entered the Place in Sick Man and Was Found to Be Dead Seven Hours Later – A Peculiar Case. Wm. M. Elliott of this city, traveling representative for the Witte Hardware company of St. Louis, Mo., was found dead in the wine room of the Orient bar, 109 West Grand avenue, at about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the discovery that the man was dead being made by policeman Thomas Parker. The policeman walked into the saloon and back to the wine room, where he was Elliott tilted back in a chair, with his head drooping forward on his breast. The pallor of the man's face led the officer to the discovery that he was dead. Parker at once told the barkeeper of his discovery and Coroner J.F. Messenbaugh was notified. The latter came promptly and, after a brief investigation, announced that Elliott had probably died of heart failure. The body was later removed to the morgue at Street & Reed's undertaking establishment, but not until hundreds of people had called at the saloon to view the remains. As nearly as the facts can be ascertained, it appears that Elliott entered the saloon about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He appeared to have just arrived in the city from a trip and was carrying two grips which he deposited in the front part of the saloon, after which he went back to the bar and called for a drink of whisky. Having swallowed the liquor he walked to the rear of the saloon and entered the wine room. A few moments later the barkeeper entered the wine room and found Elliott sitting at the table, with his head buried in his arms on the table. He was aroused and said he was feeling badly, but seemed to revive and called for a cigar. So far as could be learned no further attention was given to him until he was discovered to be dead by a policeman. Alderman Frank Menten, who was in the saloon in the morning at the time Elliott entered the place, when interviewed by an Oklahoma reporter relative to the case, said: "I was standing in the front part of the saloon here talking to a friend when Elliott entered. I greeted him as he passed and noted that he was looking pale and I am sure now that he was sick. He went back to the bar after depositing a couple of valises in the front part of the place, and ordered a drink of whisky, which he swallowed and then walked back and entered the wine room. From what I am told by the fellows here in the place I am sure that Elliott was not intoxicated, but was a sick man. When found dead he had a cigar in his mouth." The barkeeper who was on duty at the Orient bar yesterday told practically the same story as that of Mr. Menten, and Policeman Parker's story of finding the dead man was substantially the same as related above. Coroner Messenbaugh, after reaching the conclusion that the man died of heart failure, announced that an inquest was not necessary. The decedent was a man of about 45 years of age, resided at No. 25 West Ninth street, and leaves a widow and one son, Carl Elliott, who is a clerk at McCredie's hardware store. Mr. Elliott had been a resident of Oklahoma City for several years, was a man of excellent character and had many warm friends here. In Memoriam. Mrs. S.N. Hopkins of Edmond died this morning at St. Anthony's hospital from an operation performed last Saturday. Mrs. Hopkins was the wife of Prof. S.N. Hopkins, connected with the Territorial Normal at Edmond. She was a most estimable woman. The family have a wide circle of friends throughout the territory, who will share this deep sorrow with them. A FRIEND.