1904 Deaths Pt 2 - 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 ========================================================================== Obsequies of Mrs. Hopkins. S.N. Hopkins, son and daughter and Mrs. Brigham of Edmond, Mrs. Thomas Sturman of El Reno and Miss Marie Hopkins of Edmond were in the city yesterday to attend the obsequies of Mrs. S.N. Hopkins of Edmond, who underwent a surgical operation at St. Anthony's hospital and failed to survive. (4/1/1904) Notice. Assessment No. 3 is called in the Harrison Mutual Burial association for the funeral benefits of Loyd Lattimer, Mrs. Alice Spurrier, Jas. Darnell, Mrs. C.A. Kegereis. Members will please call at office, No. 122 North Broadway and pay their assessments. J.J. RACKLEY, Sec. (4/1/1904) WAS WELL KNOWN CHARACTER. Patrick O'Shea, of Wichita, Died in Enid. Enid, Okla., March 31.—Patrick O'Shea, better known as Paddy Shea of Wichita, a character of that city, and a man of considerable reputation, died here Wednesday morning in the city jail, after an illness of two days. Shea was picked up by the police Tuesday night in a serious condition and taken to the city jail, where he was given treatment. He died at 6 o'clock. Shea was one of the well-known characters of the state of Kansas and figured prominently among the prize fighting class in his younger days. He fought many successful battles. A few years ago he was tried for murder and given five years in prison. He was granted a new trial and later the supreme court gave him his liberty. (4/3/1904) Died. Mr. J.W. Moore died March 30 at the home of his sister, Mrs. T.E. Chancellor, at 510 East Ninth street. Mr. Moore was formerly a business man of this city. The remains were shipped to Ennis, Texas, for burial. (4/3/1904) Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and acquaintances for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our brother and uncle, Mr. J.W. Moore. MRS. T.F. CHANCELLOR AND FAMILY. (4/3/1904) DIED IN NEW MEXICO. Harry Maxey, Formerly of This City, Victim of Consumption. Guthrie, Okla., April 2.—The death is announced today from Roswell, N.M., of Harry Maxey, of Guthrie, a young man of twenty-seven. He went to New Mexico several months ago hoping to be benefited by the change, being a victim of consumption. He was formerly in the government service as a stenographer at Muskogee, with the territorial auditor here several years, and afterward with the Williamson-Halsell-Frazier company, at Oklahoma City. He leaves a mother, a wife (formerly Miss Minnie Miller of Guthrie), and two sisters—Mrs. Ed Rexroad of Guthrie and Mrs. Bostock of Coweta, I.T. (4/5/1904) Good Samaritans. Guthrie, Okla., April 4.—A frame home dwelling was erected during the past week by the friends and neighbors of Chas. Camp, near Aline, in Woods county. Last summer Camp's wife died, leaving him with five children. Recently physicians informed him that unless his oldest daughter was removed into a warm house she would die; the family was living in a dug-out. Camp had no money, and as the matter became known in the neighborhood, some one started a subscription paper and the house was erected at once. (4/6/1904) Members of the Harrison Mutual Burial association are requested to attend the funeral of Miss Bula Monroe, at 626 E. 8th street this morning at 10 o'clock. J.J. RACKLEY, Sec. (4/7/1904) Death of Mrs. A.M. Hardin. Mrs. A.M. Hardin, a sister of Mr. Mark A. Muller, residing at 914 West Main street, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning of phthisis. The remains will be sent to the family home near St. Paul, Minn., for interment. Mrs. Elliott came here from Minnesota in the hope of improving her failing health and was soon to have been joined by her sister who is to graduate from a northern seminary in June. The decedent was a newspaper woman of some note. (4/7/1904) J.W. Ponder Dead. John W. Ponder of 414 N. Stiles avenue died yesterday afternoon at the age of 84. The funeral will occur at the residence this [article abruptly ended] (4/7/1904) STRANGE CASE OF POISONING DEVELOPMENT IN THROCKMORTON CASE ARE STARTLING WOMAN IS REFUSED BOND CHARGED WITH PLOTTING IN MURDER OF HUSBAND Three Children Accused With Her, While Three Others Have Died Like Their Father, Under Suspicious Circumstances. Lawton, Okla., April 6.—Some sensational developments were made in the primary hearing of Mrs. L.H. Throckmorton and her sons and daughter, on the charge of having poisoned L.H. Throckmorton a few weeks ago. Mrs. Ware, a witness on the stand, testified that she heard Throckmorton say after returning home that he had been poisoned by the asylum guardians at Norman. Whatever may develop later in district court, this part of the evidence was not of sufficient weight to induce the court to permit the old woman and one son to make bond. They have been returned to jail and the other son and daughter placed under bond. This is a peculiar family and their trial may develop many startling things. A son and daughter died under suspicious circumstances more than a year ago, and it was believed by many they were murdered. Shortly preceding the death of the old man recently another son died rather suddenly. His body has been exhumed and the stomach sent to Norman for examination. Throckmorton had been insane for some time before his death. He had just returned from Norman, sane or half sane, walking the whole distance home. (4/8/1904) John W. Ponder, who died early Monday morning last, and was buried yesterday, was born in Dublin, Ireland, over eighty years ago, and in the sixties he came to America – to Oklahoma in 1889 – and has lived and made his home with Mr. Klingaman for over two years, during which time he has been an invalid. (4/10/1904) MISS MULLER WAS A NOTED WRITER YOUNG LADY WHO DIED HERE HAD WIDE REPUTATION—JAMES YOUNGER KILLED HIMSELF OVER HER. In these columns on Wednesday was announced the death of Miss Muller, who died of consumption that morning at 914 West Main street, the remains being shipped the following day to her early home at St. Paul, Minn. The Oklahoman last night received the following Associated Press dispatch from St. Paul: "Word has been received in this city of the death in Oklahoma of Miss Alix J. Muller, a well known newspaper writer and author. Miss Muller was 29 years of age and had suffered from consumption for some time. "At the time of the suicide of James Younger, the former bandit it is stated that one of the causes leading to the act was the inability to marry Miss Muller. "She at one time conducted a weekly paper, at Los Angeles, and was later on the staff of a Salt Lake City newspaper. She was the author of several books." Miss Muller came to this city about six weeks ago, accompanied by her brother, Arthur Muller, the latter securing a position with a local real estate agency in a clerical capacity. The brother and sister rented a neat five-room cottage at 913 West Main street and had just become cosily ensconced therein when Miss Muller, who was rapidly declining from consumption, suddenly passed away. The brother and sister had taken up residence in the cottage in order to entertain a sister, who is shortly to graduate from a northern seminary. It was several hours after Miss Muller's death before her brother could be convinced that she had passed to eternity. He did not believe she was a consumptive and reported to The Oklahoman that she had died of heart failure. (4/12/1904) Death of Mrs. Seeger. Mrs. Mary Seeger, wife of F.C. Seeger, died of diabetes yesterday morning at 11:15 o'clock at her home, 210 Noble, aged 65. Mrs. Seeger had been a resident of the city since the town was established and her death is deeply deplored by a large circle of acquaintances. The funeral will occur this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family residence. (4/12/1904) DEATHS. Lawton, Okla., April 11.—William H. Randolph a citizen of Hobart, fell dead from heart failure on a street of that town today. (4/12/1904) FILES A WILL MARY E. CARTWRIGHT WANTS ESTATE LEFT BY D.J. SPENCER, DECEASED. ASKS AN ADMINISTRATOR Rather Late in Filing the Will But Thinks It Worth While With Fifty Thousand Dollars in Prospect. D.J. Spencer, who died in this city on February 19, or whose dead body was found in his room on that date, left an estate estimated at about $50,000, much of which was invested in Oklahoma City realty and buildings, while something near $2,000 in currency was found in his room immediately following the discovery of his lifeless body. I.M. Holcomb, cashier of the Oklahoma City National bank, was appointed administrator of the estate, and no will was found in the effects of the decedent. Some eight or ten relatives of the decedent have visited this city since his passing, and all have been interested in securing a portion off the estate, the nearest of kin being a brother, J.N. Spencer, residing at Lonoke, Ark. Nothing had occurred to affect the ordinary administration of the estate until yesterday, when J.J. Mitchell, as attorney for Mary E. Cartwright, presented to the probate court an alleged will, of which the following is a copy: "January the 12th 1904 "I the said D.J. Spencer of the first Part hereby wills the entire buildings on Lots No One Two and Three and & four Block No 32 on the Corner of Reno and Robinson. Entire Prop on Cal. Hery Street in Oklahoma City O T all my money to Mary E Cartwright at my death "D j Spencer to May E Cartwright. "witnss , Mr. E Adams, Mrs. Mowery, M A Walker, Mary Bentley" A comparison of this document with the chirography of the decedent was made by several persons yesterday and doubt of the authenticity of the will was freely expressed. Mary E. Cartwright sets up in her petition that she is the only legatee named in the alleged will and that she is entitled to the absolute property described in the will; that the estate consists of realty in Oklahoma City and cash money "all together probably worth one hundred thousand dollars; that the property willed to her is "lots and buildings worth probably fifty thousand dollars, and cash money, probably about twenty thousand dollars. The petition further recites that no person is named in said will as executor, and suggests that one N.C. Crain be appointed executor. Mrs. Cartwright, the woman who thus lays claim to the D.J. Spencer property, has for several months past been conducting a boarding house in the second floor of a building located on the northwest corner of Robinson street and Reno avenue, which building belonged to Spencer. Her husband died before proving up on his claim, west of the city. Mrs. Cartwright later proved up the claim and removed to Oklahoma City about the year 1895. She has been a party to several litigations in the local courts, from the police court up to the district court. She owns two good farms in Oklahoma county. (4/12/1904) MUST TAKE HIS OWN MEDICINE ECCENTRIC LADY WILLS FAMILY PHYSICIAN TRUNK AND CONTENTS—CONTAINED PILLS PRESCRIBED FOR HER. Herbert, I.T., April 11.—The will of Mrs. Mary Sickly, who died at Medicine Springs, a noted health resort about two miles from here, was opened here today by the Bank of Herbert. The will made liberal provisions for her immediate family and near relatives, and distributed nearly $100,000 in cash, besides considerable real estate back in Mississippi, her old home. The peculiar feature of this will was the liberal bequest to her old family doctor. This bequest has caused no little uneasiness in the mind of her doctor, and there is talk of a contest. The will was drawn here just a few days before her death, and the doctor is remembered in these words: "I bequeath to Dr. Blank, my old family physician, who has prescribed for me continuously for nearly twenty years, my old leather trunk and its contents. The key is kept between the two pillows I sleep on, and when I am dead he shall take the key and open the trunk. It is my last will and testament, and I want the doctor to have the trunk and everything it contains. Mrs. Sickly was buried yesterday and the trunk opened here today. The doctor was in high spirits, and told the banker that he would probably want the trunk placed in the bank vaults for a time at least. Upon opening the trunk the doctor was horrified to find it full of pill boxes and every conceivable kind of medicine he has prescribed for the past twenty years. (4/15/1904) Was an Englishman. Concerning John Ponder, an Englishman, who died in this city a few days since, the Kingfisher Daily Star says: "John Ponder, once well known in this community, died at Oklahoma City last week. On Saturday his will was filed for probate and report says he willed half his estate to an attorney of his city. Ponder was an Englishman, a free liver, and owned a homestead one or two miles south of this city, but of late years made his home in Oklahoma City. He was a bachelor and received regular quarterly remittances from the old country on account of his interest in some estate there." (4/15/1904) WILL BE BURIED AT ARDMORE REMAINS OF JOHN ALEXANDER WHO DIED AS RESULT OF RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT GRANITE, OKLA. The remains of John Alexander, a salesman for a Wichita drug concern, who has made his headquarters in Oklahoma City for the past three months, are at Street & Harper's undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Ardmore, I.T., where the deceased formerly resided, for interment. In attempting to board a train at Granite, Okla., Saturday night, Mr. Alexander in some wise lost his hold and fell, his right foot being crushed under the wheels of the train. The injury was such that it was deemed necessary to amputate the member, which was done. Gangrene later set in and the injured man died. It is said that at no time was his wife, who resides at 530 West Eleventh street in this city, notified of his serious condition, and it is intimated that his death was due to negligence. (4/16/1904) Death of An Old Citizen. Mr. George Young, probably the oldest man in Oklahoma City, and one of the early residents, passed away yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock, being in his 89th year. Generally he has been rugged for one of his years, but for some weeks he has been poorly, having had the grip, with other minor ailments. Apparently he was on the way to recovery when there developed an ailment of the ear which, as it is supposed, broke inwardly on the brain, causing speedy death. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church, Sixth and Broadway, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. (4/16/1904) EASON IS DEAD RAILWAY SWITCHMAN INJURED IN FRISCO YARDS DIED LAST NIGHT. RELATIVES NOT LOCATED Telegram From Madison, Georgia, Brought Information That His Father Had Removed to Parts Unknown. John R. Eason, the railway switchman, who sustained a broken back from falling in an attempt to get on a freight train moving out of the Frisco Yards in this city Thursday night, died at 10 o'clock last night at St. Anthony's hospital. The police and hospital authorities several times yesterday tried to obtain telegraphic communication with Eason's relatives, but without success. Eason said his father resided at Madison, Ga., and a telegram was sent to that place, but word was received yesterday afternoon that his father had removed from that town and that his present address could not be obtained. No response was received to the several telegrams sent to his sister, Mrs. Anna Chapman, who is supposed to reside at Austell, Ga. G.W. Shelton, a real estate man who resides on Capitol Hill, visited police headquarters yesterday morning, and said he though Eason was a George railroad man whom he had known for about ten years in Texas, principally at Fort Worth, and further stated, if it was the same man he knew, he had a wife and two children residing in a little town near Fort Worth on the Cotton Belt railway, and that he was a member of the order of Odd Fellows. Shelton was advised to visit the hospital and learn if the injured man was the one whom he had known and did so, only to discover that it was not the same man, as Eason said he had never been in Fort Worth, Tex. The local branch of the order of Railway Switchmen will take charge of Eason's remains until his father arrives. At 1 o'clock this morning a telegram was received from J.M. Eason, the dead man's father. The message came from Texarkana, Tex., and said the sender would start for Oklahoma City at once. The decedent carried $1,200 insurance in the beneficiary department of the Order of Railway Switchmen. It could not be learned last night who is the beneficiary of the policy. (4/16/1904) CALLED IN VAIN UNFORGIVING FATHER WOULD NOT COME TO SEE HIS DYING SON. SAD CASE AT HOSPITAL Fred Adams Ran Away From His Home in Battle Creek, He Said, Because He Was Mistreated By His Father. Fred Adams, a boy of 20 years, who came to this city recently from Battle Creek, Mich., died at St. Anthony's hospital yesterday after an illness of several days. Several telegrams had been sent to the boy's father, said to be a wealthy resident of Battle Creek, informing him that his boy was ill and urging him to come to this city at once. It is said the responses received from the father were cold and almost insulting and came by letter. Hours before his death the lad became delirious and up to the moment of passing and with his last breath the boy called piteously for his father, who came not. The boy came to this city with a companion of about the same age who is in the employ of Eastland Brothers in this city. The companion says that young Adams left home some months ago, claiming that his father had mistreated him. He had never been away from home and pined to be back in the family circle again. He became very ill several days ago, suffering from intestinal inflammation, and was taken to the hospital. At the boy's request a telegram was sent to his father telling the latter of his severe illness and requesting that he send him some money. The reply was scarcely civil and the money was refused. Repeated messages were sent to the father, but the latter declined to either come to his boy or send him money. When apprised of the lad's death yesterday, the father finally sent a telegraphic request that the remains be given respectable burial until other disposition could be made. The unnatural coldness of the father toward his son has greatly incensed those persons who are familiar with the case, as it is hard to conceive of a reason for such treatment of the boy in the hour of extremity. (4/19/1904) A.Redd Battey Dead. The Tribune, published at Rome, Ga., in its issue of April 14, chronicles the death of A. Redd Battey, who was for some time associated with R.J. Hill, in this city in the real estate business. About one year ago, Mr. Battey returned to his childhood's home in Georgia and the news of his death, which was sudden and unexpected, comes as a shock to his many warm friends in this city. The Tribune says: "Mr. Battey, at a quarter past eleven, bade cheery good night to his friends at Hale & Jervis' store and went to the room of Mr. Bellew. Hardly had he entered before he complained of being ill and immediately, without a pain and without a sigh, died. (4/19/1904) Obituary. George Young was born in Dalvy, Scotland, in the county of Ayr, April 22, 1815, and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, April 15, 1904. Having attained the ripe age of 89 years, lacking but seven days. He was fortunate in obtaining in his boyhood days a common school training beyond the average, in his young manhood he was engaged for a time in teaching, later he was employed as bookkeeper of the Woodward Lead mine. After fifteen years service here he was placed in management of the Iron company's store in Dalmellinglen. In 1851, June 17, he was united in marriage with Agnes Hamilton of Woodward and in 1857, they emigrated to America, settling first in Council Hill, Illinois, but soon after removed into Wisconsin, Lafayette county and settled on a farm at Arygle which for twenty-five years was their home. Leaving here in 1883, the family removed to Faulk county, South Dakota and thence in 1889, to Oklahoma, being one of the first settlers in the Territory. Three children were born to them two of whom, Robert and Mary residents here, survive their father, the oldest son, William, having died in this city some two years ago. Mrs. Young, now in her 83rd year remains with her two children to bear the loss sustained in the death of husband and father. In earlier years, Mr. Young was a member of the Presbyterian church of Scotland, and later after coming to America united with the Methodist Episcopal church, there being no church of his own denomination near. He was much thought of by all who knew him in the city being a most genial companion and interesting in conversation. His life among the people was known as that of a most true and consistent Christian man. Thus with years and with honor he re__eads to the grave to await the summons at the last day. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church of this city on Sunday, April 17th, conducted by Rev. F.E. Day, the interment being in Fairlawn cemetery. (4/19/1904) Assault Proved Fatal. Guthrie, Okla., April 18.—As the alleged result of being struck over the head with a club, during a neighborhood quarrel, John Livingston, aged seventy-six, died today at his home near Laverty, in Caddo county. Near the same town today John Dyche was kicked to death by a mule, which Dyche was attempting to curry. (4/19/1904) Shot Father While Visiting Children Guthrie, Okla., April 18.—From Stroud today is reported the shooting of Lee Guy, an old resident of the county, from which he will die. The statement is made that Guy and his wife separated some time ago, dividing the property and she took the five children. Guy was trying to see his children when he received the fatal shot in the face. (4/20/1904) Judge Evans Dead. Perry, Okla., April 19.—Judge J.E. Evans, at one time receiver of a United States land office in Wyoming, died here today after a short illness. He formerly lived in Emporia, Kan. (4/22/1904) THE DEATH OF MRS. D. M'GRAW WELL KNOWN OKLAHOMA CITY WOMAN DIED OF CANCER AT SULPHUR SPRINGS—FUNERAL THIS MORNING. Mrs. Ellen McGraw, wife of Mr. D. McGraw, recently proprietor of the Grand Avenue hotel in this city, died at Sulphur Springs, I.T., yesterday morning and the remains were brought to this city yesterday afternoon and taken to J.J. Rackley's undertaking parlors. Mrs. McGraw, who was 65 years of age at the time of her passing, had been for some time a sufferer from cancer and this aliment was the immediate cause of her death. At 8:30 o'clock this morning the remains will be removed to St. Joseph's Catholic church, where funeral rites will be conducted by Father Lanslot, following which the remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. Mrs. McGray was a native of Ireland but had lived for many years in this country, principally to Texas, and had a large circle of friends, being greatly beloved because of her many excellent qualities socially and as a Christian woman. (4/23/1904) Mrs. McGraw's Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. D. McGraw, who died at Sulphur, I.T., Thursday, took place yesterday at 8 o'clock from the Catholic church. There was a large concourse of friends present and the Ladies of the Maccabees attended in a body. At the train as the remains arrived here from Sulphur, about one hundred of the members of the Ladies of the Maccabees, of which lodge Mrs. McGraw was a member, were present to escort the remains to St. Joseph's Catholic church, where the obsequies occurred. The remains were laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. Mrs. McGraw, having lived in this city with her husband, who was manager of the Grand Avenue hotel, for several years. She had many friends who deeply regret her death. She was 52 years of age and the mother of a large family. Her husband, who survives here, feels deeply grateful to the many friends of the family for their great kindness and sympathy. (4/24/1904) DIED OF WOUNDS Enid Cook Succumbed to Accidental Shooting. Enid, Okla., April 23.—Robert Reinour, a cook employed until recently in a local lunch room, and who was accidentally shot through both legs two weeks ago, died Thursday in Wichita of the wounds received. Reinour was accidentally shot by Peter Hinkle, at the latter's home, while Hinkle was toying with a large revolver. Reinour was taken to Wichita, where he was placed in a hospital for treatment, and where he later died. He was buried at Dodge City, Kan. (4/26/1904) Mrs. A.A. Byers is at Winfield, Kas., where she was called to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Hudson. (4/27/1904) Boy's Remains Fall From Coffin. Guthrie, Okla., April 26.—While the grief stricken parents and other relatives of Mason Long, aged fourteen, who died of appendicitis, were boarding the train at Pottawatomie yesterday, through the carelessness of a truckhandler the coffin fell, was bursted open, and the boy's remains rolled out on the depot platform; at Stillwater a new coffin was secured, and the remains were reshipped to Mansfield, Indiana, for interment. (4/27/1904) RUSSELL HELD FOR GRAND JURY ATTORNEY FOR THE MAN WHO KILLED HAWKINS WILL ASK WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Lawton, Okla., April 26.—L.T. Russell was given a preliminary hearing before Probate Judge Hussey yesterday and last night which resulted in his being bound over to await the action of the grand jury without bail. The attorneys for the defense did not put a witness on the stand and they will go before the district court and ask for a writ of habeas corpus. Russell is charge with the murder of J.W. Hawkins in this city April 4. The first charge against him was assault with the intent to kill but about eight days afterwards Hawkins died and the charge was changed to that of murder. Russell will plead self defense. (4/27/1904) NEGRO KILLED IN A QUARREL ALTERCATION NEAR WEWOKA OVER STOCK LEADS TO A MURDER—BOTH PARTIES NEGROES. Holdenville, I.T., April 26.—Albert Murphy, a colored farmer living seven miles north of Wewoka in the Seminole nation, shot and killed Algy Sandridge also colored, at about noon yesterday. The shooting resulted from an altercation over some horses and mules of Murphy's which Sandridge had taken up. Sandridge was shot point blank with a shot gun, and died instantly. Word of the affair was carried to Wewoka and the United States Marshall John Cordell immediately took the trail of the murderer and after a hard chase succeeded in capturing him twelve miles north of Wewoka at midnight of the same day. Murphy will have his preliminary hearing before Commissioner Tate in Wewoka (4/28/1904) A MARSHAL DEAD PADEN TOLBERT, NOTED DESPERADO CATCHER, DIED AT WELEETKA. OFFICER WITH A RECORD Led in Capture of Jennings Gang and Assisted in the Wiping Out of Numerous Bands of Outlaws. Muskogee, I.T., April 27.—Paden Tolbert, one of the most noted of Indian Territory deputy marshals, died at Weleetka yesterday of congestion of the lungs, at the age of 34 years. Tolbert had been in the service for 12 years, until a few months since when he resigned and became a special officer for the Fort Smith & Western railroad. He went on the marshal's force when he was 22 years old, and was a partner of Bud Ledbetter, the two having passed through some of the hottest fights that occurred during the stirring days from '92 until the present. Marshal Bennett states that he considered him one of the bravest men that he ever had on the force. It was Tolbert and Ledbetter that surrounded the Jennings gang at the "Spike S" ranch and after shooting a house all to pieces drove the bandits out and captured them after a chase of sixty miles, arresting Al and Frank Jennings and Pat and Morris O'Malley. This occurred in '97 and the Jennings gang was one of the most noted in Indian Territory history. [this article continues with more about his conquests] (5/3/1904) James Dobbs, city marshal at Sayre, while making an arrest one day last week of a dangerous man, struck the prisoner over the head with a six-shooter and the fellow died shortly afterward. (5/3/1904) Thomas Milligan, court stenographer to Judge Irwin of the Fourth Oklahoma district, died Saturday at his home in El Reno. (5/4/1904) Court Stenographer Dead. Guthrie, Okla., May 3.—T.F. Millikan, court stenographer for Judge Irwin in the Second Oklahoma judicial district, died Sunday in El Reno, his home, of appendicitis, having been ill but a few days. The remains were brought to Guthrie today, accompanied by Judge Irwin and Court Clerk Ed Hegler. Mrs. Millikan, the deceased's widow, is a daughter of O.O. Cooper of Guthrie. (5/5/1904) TWO KATY TRAINS ARE DITCHED WITHIN A MILE OF EACH OTHER—A BRAKEMAN WAS KILLED. Muskogee, I.T., May 4.—This morning a south bound freight train on the M.K. & T. went into an open switch near the Canadian river thirty miles south of Muskogee. John Farmer, a brakeman, was killed , and ten cars of merchandise went into the ditch. The engine cleared the switch and struck the main line. The engineer was a brother of the brakeman killed and was near him pinioned beneath a car. It took several hours to get the body out. A north bound freight was wrecked within a mile of the first one. This was caused by spreading rails. The engine was turned over and several cars went into a ditch. Both trains were loaded with merchandise. The track is clear tonight. (5/6/1904) Ed Randolph has gone to Chicago in response to a telegram announcing the death of his mother. The funeral ceremony of Mrs. Bresseau, who died Wednesday at her home on East Third street, will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9 o'clock this morning. (5/7/1904) J. Fowler, aged 78, and who resided at 117 West Frisco street, died on Thursday night. The funeral will be held from the residence today. (5/11/1904) Lemon Peel Killed a Child. El Reno, Okla., May 10.—The infant son of Rev. Philips of the German M.E. church swallowed a lemon peel this morning, and died. Rev. Buchanan of Oklahoma city officiates at the funeral tomorrow. (5/12/1904) WAS A SOLDIER. Veteran of Three Wars Died at Marlow, I.T. Marlow, I.T.—May 11.—Col. Wm. C. Baker, father of Mrs. D.P. Wilburn of this city, died here yesterday. His funeral took place today. Col. Baker was a noted character. He was a participant in the late rebellion, the struggle for Texas independence and the Mexican war. For the last men [computer down; can't get rest] (5/13/1904) Funeral of Mrs. Leverich. The funeral of Mrs. Oscar Leverich occurred yesterday from the home of her father, Mr. W.H. Smith, residing south of Capital Hill. The deceased was afflicted with consumption and her passing was hastened by the tragedy of last fall, when the husband from whom she had separated, came to her father's home, killed one of her brothers and almost fatally injured another brother, hitting both with a stick of stovewood.. The crime seemed to be one of the most brutal in the criminal annals of Oklahoma county, yet a trial of the case has never been secured. The funeral yesterday was in charge of Eicholtz & Birdseye, undertakers, of this city. (5/13/1904) The remains of Mrs. Cora Rotterman, who died in this city Tuesday, were yesterday shipped to Pineville, Ill., for interment, by Eicholtz & Birdseye. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jilge of Western avenue died Tuesday and was interred yesterday. (5/14/1904) Elijah Tinsley, a 13-year-old boy, has been acquitted in the district court at Pawnee on the charge of murdering his stepfather, John Lenox. When the killing occurred, Lenox was choking his wife in an effort to secure money from her, and the boy killed him with an ax. Both mother and son were indicted for murder, but were exonerated in the district court. (5/14/1904) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mann, died at 6:30 yesterday morning. (5/14/1904) DROWNED WHILE FISHING. Body of Frank Lane of Hinton, Okla., Not Recovered. Hinton, Okla., May 13.—Frank Lane, of this place, last seen in company with three others at a large creek three miles southeast of here, while seigning for fish, was drowned. Up to 8 o'clock tonight the body had not been found although dragging of the creek has been continued since within thirty minutes of the accident. Lane was married, was about 30 years old, and up to a short time ago was a merchant here. (5/15/1904) The police yesterday received advice from the authorities at Arkansas City, Kan., to the effect that a man had been killed from falling through the railroad bridge at that place. He was 88 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches in height and weighed 160 pounds. He was known as James Jones and on his person was found a paper showing that in Oklahoma City funds had been donated the old man by R.M. Powell, E. Hart, J.B. Hull, G.W. Barnett and others. None of the parties mentioned could remember having seen or donated funds to such a man. The police last night received advice from St. Joseph, MO., to the effect that Saul Temple of Pond Creek killed a policeman in St. Joseph yesterday. (5/17/1904) The obsequies of the late Austin Rockwell were held, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from the residence of E.F. Rockwell, son of the decedent. Rev. F.E. Day, pastor of the First M.E. church, made the funeral address, after which the remains were intered in Fairlawn cemetery. (5/17/1904) Centipede Bit Him and He Died. Guthrie, Okla., May 16.—C.C. Wells died yesterday at Woodward as a result of blood poisoning caused by the bite of a centipede. He was at work in his garden when bitten. (5/17/1904) DEATHS Shawnee, Okla., May 16.—M.E. Vinnedge, one of the oldest citizens of Shawnee, died at his home on the corner of ?enter and Tenth streets, after a long illness. He was born in Hamilton county, O., in 1832 and was one of the oldest residents of this city. For several years he was engaged in the grocery business but ill health forced him to retire several months ago. He leaves family and many friends. The funeral services were held at his late residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment in Fairview cemetery. (5/19/1904) Died From Eating Wild Parsnips. Muskogee, I.T., May 18.—Miss Mary Smith, a young woman living in the country near Calvin ate some wild parsnips, supposing they were ginseng, and died within an hour. She was in the woods with her sister and was looking for flowers when they found the wild parsnips. Both ate them and in an hour one was dead and the other in convulsions. The younger sister will recover. (5/19/1904) TOOK BIG DOSE OF LAUDNAU WELEETKA CARPENTER SWALLOWED AN OUNCE AND A HALF OF THE DRUG AND DIED. Shawnee, Okla., May 18.—At 11 o'clock this morning, R.M. Coleman, Weleetka, I.T., took an ounce and a half of laudanum at the European hotel on South Union avenue in this city, and laid down on the sofa with the remark that they could tell Chief of Police Sims that he had killed himself. His remark was taken as a jest but in a few minutes his conditions became alarming and a physician and the chief of police were summoned. He died within a few moments as the drug had taken immediate effect. His wife at Weleetka has been notified and the remains will be held pending her arrival. He was for five years a partner of Chief Sims in the territory and the two men were close friends. He came here at his trade, carpentering, but had been intoxicated most of the time for a month. He leaves a wife and five children. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. and K.of P. lodges and also carried a policy in the New York Life. He was a witness in a robbery case in police court an hour before his death. (5/19/1904) Mrs. Tousley Dead. Lawton, Okla., May 17.—Mrs. J.C. Tousley, wife of Col. J.C. Tousley, a pioneer man of Lawton,, died in this city Sunday of dropsy of the heart. She had been confined to her bed for several weeks and for a year had been unable to get about her duties of the household. Her husband has been in Mexico at the head of an Oklahoma colony for some time and was unable to reach her before her death. (5/19/1904) Accidental Shooting. Shawnee, Okla., May 18.—George Gilbert, 13 years old, was accidentally shot by his 17-year-old brother, Monday, with a shot gun at a very short range. The accident occurred at their home, six miles west of McLoud. One leg was shot entirely off just below the knee, and the injured lad suffered a great deal. He was taken to McLoud and Drs. Mooney, Hill and Lous dressed the wound. He was accompanied to the doctors by the brother and father, his mother having died some time ago. While his injuries are very painful and serious he may recover. (5/20/1904) Card of Thanks. We desire to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter, Mrs. Leverich, and our son, Oscar. MR. AND MRS. H.N. SMITH. (5/20/1904) Mineral Expert Dead. Ardmore, I.T., May 19.—D.D. Coreley, a mineral expert and owner of valuable mining stock in South America, died here today of paralysis. He was enroute from South America to New York when he was attacked by paralysis. Ardmore people were interested with him and cared for him during his last illness. (5/24/1904) Lost Infant Daughter. The infant daughter of Rev. W.A. Higby rector of St. Paul's church, died at 3:?3 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral was conducted from St. Paul's church at ?? o'clock yesterday morning. The pall bearers were four little boys of the Brotherhood. The remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (5/25/1904) Death of H.C. Stephens. H.C. Stephens, aged 55, died on Tuesday morning of a complication of diseases. The funeral was conducted from 115 West Reno avenue at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, Rev. Harper officiating. (5/25/1904) Died of Pneumonia. Ardmore, I.T., May 24.—E.T. Criswell, a prominent cattleman of Mill Creek, I.T., died at his home yesterday of pneumonia. Mr. Criswell moved from Fort Worth to the territory several years ago. (5/25/1904) A LITTLE CHILD ATE DOG POISON TODDLING BABE AT TULSA DIED IN FORTY MINUTES AFTER STRYCHNINE POISONING. Tulsa, I.T., May 24.—A little child of a dentist here named Marshall died today from the supposed effects of strychnine poisoning. It was sick only forty minutes. The father is in St. Louis with the Guthrie band and the mother is almost distracted with grief. The child had been toddling about the yard of its parents and that of a neighbor, and is supposed to have gotten some poison thought to have been scattered about for dogs. Dr. Marshall recently came here from Perry, Okla. (5/26/1904) TOOK COCAINE AND LAUDANUM MEMBER OF AN ASSAYING FIRM AT CACHE COMMITTED SUICIDE IN HIS OFFICE. Lawton, O.T., May 25.—J.K. Barlow, an assayer of the Wichita mountains who has been located in Cache, committed suicide in his office at that place at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon. No cause can be assigned for the deed other than apparent despondency from lack of business and his addiction to the use of liquors and drugs. Yesterday afternoon it was noticed that Barlow was in a despondent mood. He complained of pains in his head and said if they were not relieved he would do something desperate. He went to the drug store and purchased some laudanum and cocaine; returned to his office and took a portion of each, about a third of the former and a fourth of the latter. When he was discovered he was in a precarious condition and efforts of the physician were powerless to save him. He died about seven o'clock in great agony. Barlow was a member of the brokerage and assaying firm of Barlow & Clark. (5/27/1904) Lost Their Only Son. J.J. Rackley, Jr., only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Rackley of 1209 North Broadway, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock of spinal meningitis, after an illness of five days. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, awaiting the arrival of his sisters from Texas and Indiana. (5/27/1904) Death of Ed Harvey. Ed Harvey, a prominent member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 206 West Fourth street. (5/27/1904) Frank Gaskell Dead. Advices received here yesterday conveyed the information that Frank W. Gaskell died at Pittsburg, Kan., Tuesdsay from the effects of a severe cold contracted while the Gaskell Carnival company was exhibiting in Oklahoma City last week. (5/27/1904) Mrs. James W. Wheeler received news Sunday of the death of her mother, Mrs. Todd, on Saturday night. She died at her home at Owasso, Michigan. Mrs. Wheeler is not yet strong enough to walk about and was unable to go to the funeral. (5/27/1904) Died in Kingfisher. Guthrie, Okla., May 26.—Kenneth McLoud, a prominent resident of Kingfisher, died there yesterday as the result of injuries received while playing with his children last Saturday evening. He was running, during the games with the children, and in the darkness collided with a post in the ground, receiving the force of the blow in the stomach and causing injuries that resulted in his death. (5/28/1904) Funeral Notice. The funeral services of J.J. Rackley, Jr., will take place from the residence at ??? North Broadway this morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (5/31/1904) Judge James A. Yantis who recently removed from Arkansas to South McAlester died at the latter place last Friday. (6/1/1904) Sam Lo Lee was yesterday made special administrator of the estate of Mee Wah, the Chinaman who died at the Good Samaritan hospital Sunday. The remains of Mee Wah will be shipped to Hong Kong, China, for interment. (6/1/1904) Loyal L. Wynn, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wynn of Captial Hill, died yesterday morning. Mrs. Carrie Weisburger, the wife of L. Weisburger of 505 W. Fourth street, died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral ceremony will be held at the family residence this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Eicholtz & Birdseye, undertakers. The deceased was 35 years of age. (6/2/1904) C.J. Hauks, formerly paving inspector in this city, died in Kansas City on Monday. (6/2/1904) DAGLEY ASKS GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR HEIRS OF HIS DIVORCED WIFE WHO LEFT THEM A CONSIDERABLE ESTATE. The obsequies of Mrs. C. Meisburger, who died on Tuesday of congestion of the lungs after an illness of eight days, occurred at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the family residence at 505 West Fourth street, conducted by Rev. F.E. Day, pastor of the First M.E. church. The death of Mrs. Meisburger recalls the bitter contest in the courts about two years ago, following her divorce from Dr. E.L. Dagley, for the custody of their two minor children, Carrie and Otto Dagley, aged 7 and 9 years, respectively. The courts finally gave the children to Mrs. Dagley. The demise of Mrs. Meisburger leaves these children an estate consisting of two houses, three town lots and some money. Dr. Dagley yesterday made application in the probate court to be appointed guardian of the children. The court yesterday granted Dr. Dagley temporary possession of the children, pending the hearing which has been set for next Monday. (6/3/1904) Advice was received in this city yesterday of the death of Mrs. Mary J. Hawks, aged 68, at Corder, Mo. The decedent was formerly a resident of Oklahoma City and a prominent member of the Presbyterian church. B.T. Thiemer, aged 48, and who resided about three miles southwest of Oklahoma City, died of heart failure at 6 o'clock last evening. Deceased leaves a wife and eleven children. George McLellan, undertaker for Eicholz & Birdseye, was summoned to prepare the remains for interment. The funeral will probably occur tomorrow. (6/4/1904) Changed Custodian. The two children of Mrs. Weisburger, deceased, that were given into the temporary custody of Dr. Dagley pending a hearing next Monday on the latter's application for their custody, were yesterday, by order of the court, taken from Dr. Dagley and given into the temporary charge of Mrs. McGinley of 501 West Fourth street. The little girl was very happy over the change of custodians. (6/5/1904) The funeral of B.F. Thelmer, who died Thursday at his home three miles southeast of this city, will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Sunny Lane cemetery. (6/7/1904) MRS. STOUT DEAD. Aged Woman Hurt in Cyclone Succumbs to Injuries. Guthrie, Okla., June 6.—Mrs. Chas. Stout, who was so critically injured in last Thursday’s cyclone near this city died Sunday evening at Latta home, near Guthrie. Her age prevented the wounds healing. The funeral was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon. The deceased was the widow of the late Chas. Stout, one of the best known Logan county farmers. He was killed several months ago, near this city, in a runaway accident. (6/9/1904) The six month's old baby boy, of Dr. and Mrs. Salmon died last night at 8:30 o'clock, after an illness of ten days. (6/10/1904) Old Citizen Dead. Ardmore, I.T., June 9.—Capt. B.C. Wiggs died this morning at his home at Oakland, I.T. Capt. Wiggs was an officer in the Confederate army and one of the best known residents in the Chickasaw nation. His death was due to heart failure. (6/11/1904) The funeral of the 3-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Durham will take place from the residence, 621 East Seventh street, at 10 o'clock this morning. The death of the little one occurred on Thursday, June 9. (6/11/1904) Hurt at His Father’s Mine. South McAlester, I.T., June 10.—Jack McMurray, the 16-year-old son of J.F. McMurray, attorney for the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, and a heavy coal operator, lies in a precarious condition as a result of an accident which happened while visiting his father’s mine Tuesday. He suffers from a compound fracture of the skull, and there is little hope of his recovery. (6/14/1904) Asks for Guardianship. In the district court D.M. Phillips has applied for the guardianship of Lee and Estella Armstrong, aged 7 and 5 years, respectively, children of Emma Traylor, the widow of J.H. Armstrong. The petition alleges that the present husband of the mother of the children is incumbly ill and that he is and will be unable to provide for and properly care for and educate the children. R.J. Armstrong, grandfather of the little ones, is associated with Mr. Phillips in his application for guardianship. (6/14/1904) DIED IN CHICAGO JUDGE JOHN L. M’ATEE, LATE ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF OKLAHOMA. WAS A BRIGHT LEGAL MIND Was Appointed District Judge by Cleveland and Reappointed by McKinley Who in Life Was His Personal Friend. Enid, Okla., June 13.—John L. McAtee, aged 61, and for seven years United States district judge for the Fifth judicial district of Oklahoma, with residence in Enid, died this morning in the Great Northern hotel at Chicago of paralysis. For the past two years Judge McAtee has been a member of a law firm in Oklahoma City, his eldest son John L. McAtee, Jr., resides in Kansas City, where the remains of the deceased will be interred. His daughter, always his companion, was with him at the time of passing. Judge J.L. McAtee about two years ago came to Oklahoma City and associated himself with J.S. Hunter in the law firm of McAtee & Hunter, which firm has been favored with an extensive practice. The association resulted from the fact that both members of the firm were formerly residents of the same county in Maryland. The decedent was for seven years an associate justice of the supreme court of Oklahoma. He received the appointment of district judge from President Cleveland and was reappointed by President McKinley and would have been holding the position at the time of his death had it not been for the assassination of President McKinley, who was his personal friend. Shortly after the death of President McKinley, Judge McAtee became the victim of political jobbery and his resignation was called for by President Roosevelt. Judge McAtee was considered one of the brightest minds and one of the most cultured men that have ever occupied the woolsack in the Territory of Oklahoma. Like every man of importance in the affairs of this world he had some enemies, and the fact that he had them was to his credit. It can be said of him that as a district judge he never favored the railroads in cases that came under his jurisdiction. In Oklahoma City Judge McAtee had many warm personal friends. He was a man of erudition and culture and had a wide personal acquaintance with public men and a thorough knowledge of public affairs. None could converse with him for even a short time without benefit. His language was pleasant, his fund of anecdote was inexhaustible and his knowledge of book lore was amazing. Something like a year ago Judge McAtee, accompanied by his daughter, departed for Washington City to look after some important legal business, after which he traveled in the eastern states and Canada. He fell ill and was for some time confined at Washington, but was supposed to be recovering and was on the way home when death overtook him suddenly while a guest of the Great Northern hotel in Chicago. (6/16/1904) G.A. Bledler yesterday received advice of the death of his brother, Dr. J.M. Bledler, at Lincoln, Ill. The deceased was eminent as a physician, author and lecturer. (6/16/1904) Gone to Rest. Mrs. Malvene Ashby was born in Kentucky, December 15, 1831; moved with her parents to Buchanan county, Missouri, in 1841, in her 16th year. She was married to W.F. Ashby October 17, 1852. They moved to Leavenworth county, Kansas, in 1855, and from there to this city two years ago. She united with the First Baptist church of this city soon after coming here. She lived a beautiful Christian life for fifty-seven years; was always a mother to the motherless and a friend to the friendless. Though Mrs. Ashby had no children of her own, yet she reared five children and partially reared eight others. She leaves behind her a beautiful life to be held in the memory of her friends. May the blessings of God be upon the bereaved family. W.M. ANDREWS, Her Pastor. (6/18/1904) Buried Yesterday. The 10-months-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Taute that died Thursday morning was buried yesterday afternoon at Fairlawn cemetery. The funeral services being held at the family residence at 298 West Choctaw street. Mr. and Mrs. Taute desire to thank their friends for their many kindnesses in their hour of sorrow, and express their appreciation of their sympathy and help. (6/18/1904) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Belt of 1133 West Main street, died at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning. The remains are being prepared for interment by Eicholtz & Birdseye. The funeral will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Higbee of St. Paul's church. In the district court yesterday Edward C. McConnell, executor of the estate of Eliza J. McConnell, deceased, filed suit against Samuel L. Shintaffer, asking judgment for $740 with legal interest and costs for alleged debt to an estate. (6/19/1904) Netter is Dead. Harry Netter, the variety actor, who was assaulted and injured at the Fashion theater at about 1 o'clock Friday morning, died yesterday afternoon at the Protestant hospital. It is now alleged that the man, Hardie, under arrest for the assault, did not hit Netter, but threw him out of the theater and that the man struck his head upon the walk. (6/21/1904) We wish to express our gratitude to all those who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear little baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Markwell. (6/22/1904) After a brief illness Mrs. J.L. Frazier died at noon yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Parker, 401 East Sixth street. The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon. (6/22/1904) Held for Poisoning Sister. Hobart, Okla., June 21.—David P. Beulah has been bound over to the grand jury on the charge of poisoning his sister, Sarah Beulah, who died of arsenic poisoning several months ago. (6/25/1904) Mr. and Mrs. Markwell are about to return home. It will be remembered that they came to Oklahoma City, where they resided years ago, to bury their little one, who died while the mother was on a visit to Tecumseh. The services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Burt, their former pastor, who preached the graduating sermon for the class which Mrs. Markwell belonged, and performed the ceremony which joined her in marriage to Mr. Markwell. Hosts of the girlhood and boyhood friends of Mr. and Mrs. Markwell were in deep sympathy with them in their sorrow, and a large number attended the services preceding the interment of their child. (6/26/1904) J.H. Garver Dead. J.H. Garver, one of the old residents of the city, and a G.A.R. man, died at his home on Pottawatomie street last night at 10:15. Mr. Garver has for a long time been prominent in local politics, and was republican committeeman in the Third ward. He was greatly respected by a large number of friends, who join with his sorrowing relatives in mourning the loss. Death was the result of a stroke paralysis, which he suffered a few days ago. Announcement of funeral services will be made later. (6/28/1904) KILLED BY CARS JAMES H. SQUIRES, KANSAS MAN, FATALLY INJURED AT EL RENO. DIED IN GREAT AGONY Before Death Came He Stated That He Had a Wife and Daughter at Ottawa, Kansas Inquest Held. El Reno, Okla., June 27.—James H. Squires, a traveler who was seen around the Rock Island depot yesterday apparently in an intoxicated condition was found dead in the railroad yards at the time the westbound Choctaw passed, about 3 p.m. His head was crushed and he lingered in great agony until 7 p.m., when he died, after revealing the fact that he had a wife and eighteen-year-old daughter, exactly where cannot yet be ascertained. Papers found on his person indicate that he was from near Sayre or Sweetwater, Okla., and he had a contract signed by F.H. Stanard & Co., proprietors of the Ottawa Star Nurseries of Ottawa, Kansas, for whom it is supposed he had intended to gon on the road, though the contract had not been signed by himself. He stated to parties around the depot that he was going out to a claim in Roger Mills county and was going to catch the first train that came along. The westbound Choctaw picked up two freight cars here and it is believed he tried to climb on one of them with the result that he struck his head against the car. An inquest was held this morning and testimony was introduced in substance as stated. An adjournment was taken to await the arrival of other witnesses. (6/29/1904) OBITUARY Mrs. Jack L. Frazier, wife of Mr. Jack L. Frazier and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Parker, died Tuesday June 21, 1904, at the family residence of Mr. Parker, No. 401 East Sixth street, Oklahoma City, from a complication of diseases which baffled the skill of our best physicians. She was sick only one week, but death seemed to claim her as his own from the start. She leaves a young and devoted husband, sweet baby boy three months old, father, mother, brothers, sisters and many, many friends and relatives to mourn. She was buried Wednesday evening in Fairlawn cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Rev. J.L. Riley and Dr. F.E. Day of the M.E. church, which church she was a consistent member, and expressed herself before death as willing and ready to die, and for her friends and relatives to grieve not for her as she knew she would be happy. Fleta Mae Parker as she was best known, was born June 9, 1882, and married December 2, 1902. It seems sad sometimes for relatives and friends to part with one dear to them just entering into manhood or womanhood with bright prospects, but when we think of the many trials and tribulations to contend with in life, and the many wrecked homes, that it is some consolation to the bereaved to know that the dear ones have passed to a better world, and how many of us have wished as old age creeps on, and we look back over our troubles and sorrows that we had passed away while young. The writer of this article has known the Parker family since the early settlement of Oklahoma; our families have grown up together, and there has been a bond of friendship existing between the old settlers who were thrown together here from all parts of the country, that is lasting and not forgotten. Mr. Parker settled here in the early days and has helped to build up our city as a brick contractor and no one had more lasting friends to mourn after her than Mrs. Jack L. Frazier. But what is our loss is her gain. (6/30/1904) MORPHINE ROUTE BERTIE SNYDER HAD RECENTLY BEEN DIVORCED FROM A LOCAL GAMBLER. AND LOVER FORSOOK HER Ended Life's Nightmare By Taking Morphine—Came of Wealthy and Respectable Family at Rich Hill, Mo. The third suicide in Oklahoma City recently occurred yesterday morning, the victim of self-destruction being Mrs. Bertie Johnson, aged about thirty. The woman took a large dose of morphine and her condition was discovered about 7 o'clock yesterday morning. She lived until 1 o'clock in the afternoon and, although Drs. Kaffle and Hubbard labored constantly to restore her, she never regained concsciousness after it being discovered that she had taken the morphine. The woman had for some time occupied a room on the third floor of the Ripy building on North Broadway, known as the Holtzman flats. After death her remains were removed to the morgue at Robinson's undertaking establishment on the second floor of the same building. She has a sister residing in this city, who was notified of the occurrence and remained with the unfortunate woman during her last hours. Bertie Johnson was, until a few weeks ago, the wife of Charles Johnson, a gambler, who has recently left the city. On May 18 Johnson filed a suit for divorce from his wife, alleging frequent unfaithfulness upon her part. This suit was later dismissed. On May 23 Mrs. Johnson brought suit for divorce, alleging cruelty and neglect and praying also restoration of her maiden name, Bertie Snyder. She was granted a decree of divorce. McMeechan & Crockett were the attorneys of the plaintiff in both cases. The papers in the recent filings show that Charles Johnson were married on May 15, 1898. Johnson recently left Oklahoma, it is said by persons who knew him, to o to Rosebud Agency, South Dakota, to be present and participate in the land lottery. It is not a secret that the Johnson woman was leading a fast life, not was it the first time she had attempted to take her own life. Some weeks ago, when she was conducting a rooming house on West Fifth street, her husband became aware of her unfaithfulness and compelled her to close the establishment. She then attempted self-destruction by taking morphine, but her rash act was discovered in time to prevent death. The exact reason for her successful effort at suicide is not known, but is believed to have been because of despondency because a man with whom shah d been very much enamored broke off his relations with her. It is said she was of a wealthy and respectable family at Rich Hill, Mo. Her relatives have been notified and it is probably advice as to disposition of the remains will be received today. The decedent was a rather comely brunette, tall of figure and considered of attractive personality. It is learned that the suicide was addicted to the use of opium. (7/1/1904) KILLED A NEGRO CHARLES SHAW SHOT BECAUSE HE DID NOT TAKE OFF HIS HAT IN A SALOON. WAS SHOT IN BACK His Slayer Was Joe Willoughby, Bartender in Lee's Saloon at the Corner of Broadway and Reno Avenue. Another illustration of the fact that human life is held too cheaply in Oklahoma City was the murder of Thomas Shaw, a colored man of good reputation, which occurred yesterday. Shaw died at about midnight last night from a bullet wound inflicted at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning by Joe Willoughby, a bartender in Ed. Lee's saloon, located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Reno avenue, where the shooting occurred. Shortly after the shooting Willoughby was arrested by the police and turned over to the county authorities and is now in jail. The purported facts in the case, as nearly as they could be learned, are as follows: Shaw, who is employed by D.Wolf & Son, wholesale liquor dealers in this city, was delivering goods to the saloon. While he was carrying a case of wine into the saloon, the bartender, Joe Willoughby, brusquely commanded the negro to remove his hat, which the negro at that time could not do. Shaw placed the case of wine upon the floor and then stood for a moment looking toward Willoughby, and the latter flung a beer bottle at him. Shaw dodged the missile and then picked up a bottle of wine and threw it at Willoughby and started to run out of the door, when Willoughby secured a revolver and fired at the retreating negro, the bullet striking the latter in the middle of his back on the right side and coursing through his body to a point near the lower part of the heart. Shaw was taken to the office of Dr. Campbell and his wounds dressed, after which he was removed in an ambulance to his home on East Third street. Persons said to be familiar with the facts relating to the shooting, and the authorities, were very chary about giving out any information. By his employers Shaw is regarded as a sober, industrious and peaceably inclined colored man. Willoughby had no statement to make regarding the shooting, but his friends are of the belief that at the proper time he will be able to show that there were extenuating circumstances connected with the shooting. This is the third serious crime that has been committed in Oklahoma City within a period of three weeks and it is not to be wondered at that the citizens are aroused over the serious situation here. (7/1/1904) DEATHS Ardmore, I.T., July 18.—Wm. F. Bourland, one of the most prominent Chickasaw Indians in this nation, and a former member of the Dawes Commission, died here this morning of locomoter ataxia. His remains will be shipped to Petersburg, I.T., for interment. The deceased was the owner of the Courtney Flat farm, which is known as the finest plantation in the Chickasaw nation. (7/3/1904) MURDER CHARGED FIVE MEN IN THE COUNTY JAIL AWAITING TRIAL FOR KILLING THEIR FELLOW MEN. FOUR FOR INVESTIGATION In Every Case But One Victim Was Killed Outright or Died Shortly After Having Been Assaulted. In the county jail in Oklahoma City there are at this time five prisoners directly charged with murder. Two others are being held for investigation relating to murder, and two more were arrested yesterday for shooting, their relation to the offense not being determined as yet. All theses crimes, with a single exception, have been committed within the last six months. W.T. Allen is charged with the murder of his wife at the home of one of her relatives near Luther. It was one of the most cruel and cold-blooded crimes in the annals of the territory. Ed Filson is charged with the murder of Effie Fisher, who was the keeper of a bawdy house on West Second street. She was assassinated at about three o'clock one morning last winter, the weapon being used a shotgun, and the murderer standing outside and shooting through the window. W.L. Durant is in jail charged with the murder of Joe Kizer, alias Joe Gorman. Both were employes of the Buckskin Bill Wild West show. George C. Hardon is charged with the murder of Harry Netter, which crime occurred at the Fashion theater, on California avenue, about two weeks ago. Jerome Clemens and W.G. Johnson, alias "Sureshot" Johnson, are held awaiting preliminary examination on the charge of murdering W.D. Richardson, traveling representative of "Bond and Mortgages," a Chicago financial journal. The murder occurred on one of the principal streets of the city about midnight a little over one week ago. Joe Willoughby, a bartender, is in jail charged with the murder of a colored man by the name of Thomas Shaw. The latest arrivals in the county jail are J.M. Tucker and son, J.M. Tucker, both colored, charged with the shooting of Samuel Farrow, also colored, in a Negro dive on East First street, the affray occurring just about daylight yesterday morning. In every case, with one exception, the victim was either killed outright or died shortly after the assault, indicating that murderous intent was foremost in the mind of the assailant. (7/5/1904) Died of Typhoid. A.E. Brown, aged 23, died at the Protestant hospital at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He came to Oklahoma City a little over two weeks ago from Beaumont, Tex., and had scarcely arrived when he was taken ill of typhoid fever. The remains were taken in charge by Eicholtz & Birdseye, undertakers, and Sunday evening shipped to Little Rock, where his funeral occurred today. His relatives reside in Little Rock. (7/6/1904) INDIAN CHIEF DIES. End Comes Suddenly to Daniel Redbird, an Influential Cherokee. Vinita, I.T., July 5.—Daniel Redbird, one of the pioneer leaders of the fullblood Cherokee Indians, is dead at his home near Tahlequah, I.T., at the age of 71 years. His death was sudden and was caused by heart failure. He stooped to pick up something on the floor of his cabin and fell dead instantly. He has been a member of the Cherokee legislature; delegate to Washington, D.C., and at the time of his death held the highest office in the gift of the Keetoowah organization, to which office he succeeded on the death of Rabbit Bunch, who died several years ago. A successor to the Keetoowah chief will be named next month. (7/6/1904) TRAGEDY OCCURRED AT A DANCE GIVEN BY NEGROES AT WEWOKA. JEALOUSY THE CAUSE Henry Stewart Shot His Wife and Two Negroes Who Were in Her Company—Murderer Is Not Yet Captured. Wewoka, I.T., July 5.—Henry Stewart, a Creek freedman, shot and killed his wife, Mary and also killed Jim Garnes and Leonard Wilson. All three died instantly. Holdenville, I.T., July 5.—Wewoka, I.T., was the scene of a bloody encounter late yesterday night which ended in a triple tragedy and almost a riot. A large celebration was planned by the colored population, which largely predominates in that section of the country, to take place at Wewoka on the Fourth. Excursions were run from Oklahoma and Indian Territory and large crowds of pleasure-hunting negroes filled the town to overflowing. While some liquor was in evidence, the crowd was orderly in the main, and nothing serious occurred until almost midnight. At this time Henry Stewart, colored, discovered his wife, Mary Stewart, in the company of two other negroes named Henry Leonard and Jim Gaines. This aroused his ire and a wordy battle followed. Stewart accusing his wife of being unfaithful to him and upbraiding the men in her company. After some disturbance, Stewart drew an enormous Colt's gun of the horse pattern and before any escape could be made he had shot and instantly killed both the men and his wife. After this he made his escape before any of the officers could arrest him and they have not as yet effected his capture. Great excitement reigned in the mob of colored people who gathered immediately after the shooting and further trouble might easily have occurred but for the opportune action of United States Deputy Marshals Cottle and Cordell, who took the situation in hand with a firm grasp and quelled all incipient outbursts. Officers are now on the trail of the slayer and he will doubtless be apprehended. (7/7/1904) S.W. Williams, formerly a resident of Oklahoma City, died on Tuesday at Okmulgee, I.T. His remains will be shipped to this city for interment in Fairlawn cemetery. Mr. Williams was esteemed as a good and honorable citizen and his many friends here will be pained to learn of his demise. (7/8/1904) S.W. Wilson Obsequies. The remains of S.W. Wilson, who died at Okmulgee, I.T., on July 5, will be buried in Fairlawn cemetery this afternoon by the I.O.O.F. lodges of this city. All members of both lodges are requested to meet at the hall at 1 o'clock this afternoon. By order of Elmer Shidler and John E. Donnell, secretaries. (7/9/1904) POLITICAL COLOR. Will Be Tested in Muskogee Next Tuesday. Muskogee, I.T., July 8.—Next Tuesday Muskogee will have the second chance within three months to test the color of its politics. On that day a successor is to be elected to the late E.L. Berry, the city recorder who died a short time ago. Both the democratic and republican parties have nominated a candidate, and each is preparing to vote its entire strength, if possible. The republican nominee is Ross Shackelford, at present deputy in the office of E.P. Harrison, clerk of the federal court, while W.W. Momyer, a young lawyer associated with W.C. Jackson, is the democratic nominee. Both Ross and Momyer are popular with their respective parties, and the race promises to be a warm one. Muskogee last April elected a mixed ticket, and both parties are anxious for another test. (7/12/1904) BOY DROWNED IN WASHITA. Drove Into Deep Water to Allow His Horse to Drink. Anadarko, Okla., July 11.—Ralph Hamilton, aged 17 years, a newsboy, was drowned in the Washita a mile north of town Sunday. While out for a drive he stopped to water his horse. Late rains changed the river from shallow water to ten feet deep. The horse and buggy were caught on a drift a quarter of a mile away. The river is rising and searching parties are using dynamite in an attempt to secure the body. (7/14/1904) Carl Harvey, aged 29, and one of the owners of the Yellowstone bar on Grand avenue, died of consumption at 1 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of his brother, Charles Harvey. The remains will today be shipped to Constantine, Mich., by Undertaker T.S. Robinson. (7/17/1904) Mr. Ernest A. Bernaish, who has for sometime resided on West Main street near the Curtis & Gartside building, died last evening at 8:30. The funeral services will take place at the residence at 4:30 today. (7/21/1904) Remains Brought Here. Died—In Indianapolis, Ind., July 19, 1904, Mrs. Eula Bohny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Rackley. The remains, accompanied by her husband, will arrived in the city this evening over the Frisco. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 1209 North Broadway, at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, July 22, 1904. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. (7/23/1904) Blood Vessel Bursted. C.C. Wolford, representing a Minneapolis agricultural implement concern, and who recently suffered a stroke of paralysis in the store of Blackwelder & McFadden, died at St. Anthony's hospital. His ailment was due to the bursting of a blood vessel in his head. The remains were shipped to El Reno. (7/26/1904) Death of C.A. Benson. The death of C.A. Benson occurred at his home, 318 Noble street, last night at 8:15 o'clock of typhoid fever. Mr. Benson had for the past three years been a clerk in the office of Secretary Topping of the Oklahoma Millers' association and was highly respected by many acquaintances. He, with his brother and sister, have been keeping house at the above number. His parents live at Japan, Mo., and the remains, accompanied by his brother and sister, will be shipped this evening to that place for burial. His death is greatly regretted by his many warm friends here. (7/26/1904) Ray Chatten, an only son, was drowned Thursday under the railroad bridge at Alva. He was caught in a strong eddy and went down before help could reach him. (7/28/1904) Take Remains to Arkansas City. Alex Wilson, father of J.W. Wilson, 321 Chickasha, died at the family home yesterday at the noon hour. Funeral services will be held at the residence today at 2 p.m., and the remains will be shipped to Arkansas City this afternoon, where interment will take place. Mr. Wilson came to this city some three weeks ago to visit his son, who is employed with the Pioneer Telephone company, and since being here was attacked by his old malady, cancer of the stomach, from which he never rallied. Mr. Wilson leaves a wife and a number of grown children. (7/29/1904) Deaths. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Reed of Capitol Hill died yesterday morning of cholera morbus. The funeral occurred yesterday evening. Mrs. M.H. Swartz died at her home in Britton yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. The remains will be shipped today to the former home in Wisconsin for burial. Jessie Carpel, colored, an inmate of the poor farm, died yesterday morning of stomach trouble. The body will be shipped to Gainesville. (7/29/1904) Gone to Ohio. F.L. Braniger left last night for eastern Ohio, being called there by the death of his mother. Only a few days ago he received a telegram announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. J.A. Cardon, of Maquoketa, Iowa. (7/30/1904) SUPPOSED HE TOOK CRAMPS JOHN STASEK, OKLAHOMA CITY YOUTH, DROWNED IN A POND FIVE MILES FROM THE CITY. John Stasek, aged 19 years, was drowned in a pond on the farm of Charles Sochor, living about five miles southwest of this city yesterday afternoon. The boy has a mother living at 1012 South Broadway in this city. Mr. Sochor came into town yesterday evening about 5 o'clock and notified Coroner Messenbaugh. T.S. Robinson, the undertaker, went after the body, which was recovered shortly after the accident happened and after being embalmed, was taken to the mother at the family home. Mr. Sochor said young Stasek had been working for him, about a week. His boy and young Stasek went to the pond yesterday about noon to go in swimming. They were in the water quite a while and when Sochor's boy wanted to go out of the water Stasek could not get out. The farmer's boy did not know what was the matter with Stasek, but it is supposed he took the cramps, and the former, being small, could not help him. The body was taken out shortly after. (7/30/1904) Madison Bigham, a Negro 79 years old, died at his home, 28 West Seventh street yesterday and was taken to a burial ground ten miles north of town for interment. (7/30/1904) MURDER NEAR LENAPAUGH. Negro Boy Shot for Failing to Get Out of the Road. Muskogee, I.T., July 29.—Officers of the western district have just received news of a murder near Lenapah which is the first of its kind that has occurred in Indian Territory and is an index as to the intensified race feeling that exists. Two colored boys were walking in the road near Lenapah when they met a white man, a stranger to them. He ordered them to get out of the road, and as they were a little slow about doing so he whipped out a revolver and shot Levi Gaskin in the breast. The boy died in a few minutes. Ed Linscott has been arrested charged with the shooting but there is not very satisfactory indentification and he will likely be released. (7/30/1904) BOTH LEGS CUT OFF. Boy Was Run Over by a Train at Muskogee. Muskogee, I.T., July 29.—Leonard Terry, a 15-year-old boy was run over in the M.K.& T. yards here this morning by a World's Fair special and both legs were cut off. The boy is otherwise bruised and injured and he is now at the point of death. Terry had been working for a ranchman in the Territory. His father is dead. When he was run over he did not have a cent of money and all that was found in his clothes was a sack of tobacco and some cigarette papers. He will be sent to Sedalia to the hospital tonight. (7/31/1904) The family is indeed unlucky. John Stasek, the young boy who was drowned Friday afternoon is a brother of the Stasek boy who was buncoed out of $600 a short time ago by two sharpers, when they induced him to purchase an interest in the electric light company. This boy is now said to be in a hospital with typhoid fever and in a critical condition. The body of the colored woman, Jessie Carpel, who died at the poor farm Thursday, was shipped to Gainesville, Texas, yesterday. (7/31/1904) DIED SUDDENLY YOUNG LADY STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY IN DR. GUNN'S OFFICE. FELL OUT OF THE CHAIR Had Just Gone to the Doctor's Office for Treatment—Funeral Will Be Held Today Sad Blow to Her Family. Miss Margaret Mitchell, aged 14 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Mitchell, who live near Moore, in this county, fell dead in the office of Dr. Gunn in the new postoffice building yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock. It was ascertained that death was due to apoplexy. Miss Mitchell, with her parents, came to town yesterday afternoon and was feeling as well as usual. She had been complaining of not feeling very well for the past week, but no seriousness was attached to her complaint. As they were in town it was decided that the daughter be taken to a doctor and see what the trouble was, and a remedy secured for it. They went to the office of Dr. Gunn, located in the new postoffice building. No sooner had they entered the room and the young lady sat down until she fell over from the chair dead. Death was instant. She had complained just a few minutes before going to the office of a pain in the region of her heart. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of J.J. Rackley and prepared for burial. The funeral will take place today at the cemetery near Moore. Mr. Mitchell, with his family, formerly lived at Luther, and just recently removed to Moore. The family is one of the best known in Oklahoma county and their many friends and acquaintances in this city will learn of the sad affliction with sincere regret. Miss Mitchell was an unusually bright young lady, and a great favorite with the family. (8/2/1904) The funeral of John Stasek who was drowned Friday evening in a pond on the farm of Charles Sochor, southeast of the city, was held yesterday morning. Services were held in the Catholic church. Dora Ragan, aged six years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ragan of Perry, died at the Protestant hospital yesterday morning. The little girl was brought here about two weeks ago and placed in the hospital for treatment. The remains were sent to Perry. Leo Fredel, the two-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Fredel, 614 West Grand, died yesterday morning and was buried in Fairlawn cemetery. (8/3/1904) Julius Snyder, aged 35 years, died yesterday morning at his home, 1113 East Eighth street, of heart failure. The funeral will be held today at 10:30. (8/4/1904) Headquarters of the United States army department were apprised yesterday by telegraph of the death of Chief Clerk Philip T. Hoffman, and a man to take his place will he sent immediately. (8/4/1904) WAS A NOTED MAN "BILL" CHENAULT DIED SUDDENLY IN THIS CITY LAST NIGHT. KNOWN ALL OVER WESET Was the Son of a Well Known Missouri Judge and Well Educated His Mother is at Present Residing in Colorado. "Bill" Chenault, one of the widest known men among the sporting fraternity in the west, died in this city last night. He was about 50 years of age. For the past week he had been too sick to leave his room at the Orient, and yesterday he became much worse. It was feared the end was near and his mother, Mrs. Dr. Horn, who lives at Colorado Springs, Colo., was notified, but before an answer could be received a second telegram was sent announcing the death of Mr. Chenault. Up to a late hour last night no word had been received from the mother, and no disposition of the remains could be announced, though it is possible that they may be shipped to Colorado Springs. Mr. Chenault obtained a splendid education when a young man. His father was Judge Chenault, for many years on the Springfield, Mo., district bench, and one of the best known and best posted jurists in the state of Missouri. "Bill" Chenault was on the border nearly all his life. He went to Joplin when that town was young, made lots of money there, and when the town began to get a little old, moved further west. He was in Dodge City, Kas., during the days of strenuousness there, and also at Wichita, Kan. He gambled. That was his vocation, and he was counted among the first rank that ever came west. He was lucky and when the money came easy it went the same way, always for the comfort and entertainment of friends, or to the need of some poor fellow creature who never forget the name of "Bill" Chenault. It was his disposition to hunt up some poor straggler who had not been handled kindly by the world and help him, put clothes on his back or a square meal in his stomach. That was "Bill" Chenault. Yet he was his worst enemy. During the later years of his life he took to drinking a good deal, and it said that this was what hastened his death. He was one of the best fellows among men. Many stories are told of actual experiences which happened to him at one place and another in his life among the border towns of the west. He was at Fort Scott, Kan., one winter when the thermometer got way below what it had ever been before. "Bill" was with a crowd of friends one day when it seemed as if the sun was froze up and would never thaw out again. They complained about the cold. "Bill" though it was all put on and decided he would show them it was not cold—they only thought so. He skirmished around and got an old linen duster and a straw hat and put them on and went out with the boys. It is said he nearly froze to death, but he had his fun out of it anyhow. Another time when he was living in Wichita, Kas., not many years ago, the winter was colder than usual, and a great deal of suffering was experienced there among the poor people. A move was started among the charitably inclined people to procure coal for the poor of the city. A considerable quantity was secured and distributed, presumably in the places where it was intended it should be. It was found the plan was a face and "Bill" got so mad about it he went out, bought a carload of coal himself and personally superintended the distribution of it to the poor families of the city. Many stories of this kind might be cited. Those who know him best appreciate the kind disposition he had, and the ever willing hand that went out to a friend when something was needed. (8/4/1904) PROMINENT ARMY MAN DIED HERE PHILIPS F. HOFFMAN, CHIEF CLERK OF SOUTHWESTERN ARMY DIVISION PASSED AWAY IN THIS CITY. The death of Mr. Philip F. Hoffman, chief clerk at the military headquarters Southwestern division, occurred at the Hotel Alamo at 12:25 p.m. yesterday. This death brought to a close a very busy and useful career. Mr. Hoffman had been connected with the government service for many years and during the Spanish-American war was a quartermaster in the 8th United States volunteer infantry. Although he had been in this city but a few months, coming here from headquarters department of Texas, where he had also been chief clerk, at the organization of this division, his amiability and sociability had gained him many friends. His heart-broken wife leaves tonight with the remains for Fort Leavenworth, their old home. (8/5/1904) Killed in Mine Accident. Ben Gassaway was instantly killed and his brother Percy badly injured in an accident at the Starlight mine near San Carlos, Ariz., on last Saturday. These young men are well known in Oklahoma City, having been students in the city school. Their sister, Miss Sallie, having taught here for a number of years. (8/5/1904) Funeral of "Bill" Chenault. The funeral of "Bill" Chenault, who died Wednesday night, will be held today at 2:30 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel at the undertaking rooms of T.S. Robinson, 220 ½ North Broadway, presided over by Rev. Graham of the Presbyterian church. Friends of the dead man are invited to be present. Interment will be made in the Fairlawn cemetery. Mr. Robinson received a reply from a telegram sent to the mother at Colorado Springs yesterday, which said to have the body buried here. A telegram was also received from an old friend, Tom Arnold, of Wihita, asking if assistance was wanted. It is possible Mr. Arnold may come to attend the funeral today. (8/6/1904) Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Mitchell of Moore, Okla., wish to thank their friends in this city who so kindly assisted them when their beloved daughter died suddenly here. Those acts of kindness will never be forgotten and that God bless these friends is their prayer. (8/7/1904) Archie Perkins, an Enid boy, let a revolver fall from his pocket Sunday night and was shot in the adomen. There is danger of blood poisoning. John Birmingham died at El Reno Sunday. He arrived in the town a month ago from Porto Rico, where he was a wagon boss in the government employ. (8/7/1904) FAMILY QUARREL ENDS IN KILLING HENRY BUNN NOW IN JAIL AT SHAWNEE FOR THE KILLING OF THE HUSBAND OF HIS NIECE. Shawnee, Okla., Aug. 6.—Henry Bunn is in the county jail awaiting a hearing for the murder of Ernest Bussey, which occurred seven miles east of here. Bussey's wife is a niece of Bunn and she was the only witness. The men had lived together and were farming the same piece of ground, but had some difficulty over a melon patch. Monday night the sons of Bussey, while swimming, made an indecent display to Bunn's girls, and the quarrel was renewed. Later Bussey and his wife went to the melon patch, where Bunn was at work, and as Bussey pulled a revolver out of his pocket, Bunn drew a shot gun and fired a charge into Bussey's side, tearing off his arm. The man died in twenty minutes and Bunn disappeared, but gave himself up the next day. Both men were well advanced in years. Bunn is not at all alarmed and feels confident that he will be acquitted, though his attorney believes the case should be allowed to go to the district court for hearing, instead of being dismissed at a preliminary. (8/9/1904) Deaths and Funerals. Charles E. Gordon, aged 19 years, died Sunday morning at the home place, No. 9 East Tenth street, of consumption. Lloyd C., the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Ozburn, died Sunday and was buried in the afternoon at Fairlawn cemetery. (8/9/1904) SCORES PLUNGE TO DEATH INTO A RAGING TORRENT A Hundred People Suddenly Dashed to Death Near Pueblo by Bridge Going Out as the Train Was Crossing—Only Three Escaped From Two Loaded Coaches—Bodies Carried Far Down By the Terrific Torrent—the Greatest Railway Disaster on Record Pueblo, Colo., August 8—The wreck of the World's Fair Flyer on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad near Eden, seven miles north of Pueblo last evening proves to have been one of the greatest railroad disasters in the history of this country. Two crowded passenger cars and a baggage car were engulfed in the torrent that tore out a trestle spanning Steele's Hollow, otherwise known as Dry Creek and, so far as known tonight, only three occupants of these cars escaped death. Fortunately, two sleeping cars and a diner, completing the train, remained on the track at the edge of the abyss and none of their occupants was killed or injured. How many perished probably will never be definitely ascertained, for the treacherous sands are drifting over the bodies. Searching for the dead was begun about midnight on an extensive scale and still is in progress tonight. All corpses found were brought to Pueblo and place in four morgues here. At 8 o'clock this evening eighty-five bodies had been recovered, and of these, fifty-seven had been identified. During the day bodies were recovered all the way along Fountain river from the scene of the wreck to this city. At 1 o'clock this afternoon two bodies were taken from the stream at First street, Pueblo, more than eight miles from the point where the disaster occurred, and it is probable that some may be recovered even further down the stream. None of the bodies are badly mutilated and all are in such condition as to be recognizable. Many identifications have been made by articles found on the bodies, no persons who viewed them recognizing the features. HENRY GILBERT NEARLY CRAZED OKLAHOMA CITY MAN ONE OF THREE WHO ESCAPED, BUT HIS BRIDE WAS SWEPT FROM HIS SIDE TO HER DEATH. One of the saddest stories is that of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbert, of Oklahoma City, who had been married only two months and were on their honeymoon trip. Gilbert is one of the three men who marvelously escaped from the chair car. His wife, who was sitting beside him, was lost although he is unscathed, her death has made him a nervous wreck. He is now in the Pueblo hospital. He has been wire chief of the Western Union Telegraph company at Oklahoma City. (8/12/1904) Will Be Buried Here. The body of Frank P. Jansen, which was brought over from El Reno Wednesday afternoon will be buried this morning at 10 o'clock at Fairlawn cemetery. The father of the young man arrived here from Memphis yesterday and then it was decided to bury the remains here. (8/14/1904) Col. R.R. Fuller, Sketch of the Democratic Candidate for Representative in the Legislature. Colonel Ross Fuller, democratic nominee for representative from this district to the territorial legislature, was born on a farm near Charleston, Coles county, Illinois, February 6, 1861. Colonel Fuller's father died in 1880, leaving the responsibilities of the support of a mother and sister to Colonel Fuller. In 1885 Colonel Fuller moved from the farm to Charleston, to assume the place of deputy county treasurer of Coles county, and served in that capacity until 1887, when he formed a partnership with his brother and engaged in the lumber business which continued until 1901 when Col. Fuller removed to Oklahoma City. Colonel Fuller has been active in democratic politics since boyhood, being a member of the democratic county central committee of his native county at the early age of twenty-one; was chairman of the democratic county committee of Coles county for five consecutive years. He served with honor and credit in the city council of Charleston for two terms, and was regarded as one of Charleston's most spirited public citizens. Governor Altgeld recognized the claims of Col. Fuller by appointing him a member of the governor's staff in 1893, with the rank of colonel. Governor Altgeld always regarded Colonel Fuller as one of his closes friends. In 1894 Colonel Fuller was elected a member of the state central committee of the democratic party in Illinois from the Nineteenth Congressional District, being the largest district in territory in the state. As a further recognition of his abilities as a political advisor, he was in 1896 elected by the state convention a member of the state central committee at large. He served as one of the nine members of the executive committee and in this capacity Col. Fuller was in personal charge of William Jennings Bryan's campaign throughout the state of Illinois. The people of this city are familiar with the life of Colonel Fuller since his arrival here three years ago. He is senior member of the firm of Fuller & Hipple, contractors, who conduct the largest contracting business in the city. His firm is one of the heaviest employers of labor in this city. Their pay roll for labor alone amounting to more than $2,500 per month. Colonel Fuller is a man of wide experience, well educated in the business affairs of this community, thoroughly understands the wants and necessities of Oklahoma county, and as a member of the territorial legislature will be one of the most efficient members. He is active, aggressive and will be a tireless representative of our county. Colonel Fuller is in the vigor of life, being at that age when man's best faculties are in their prime, and the man is best calculated to achieve permanent things. Socially, Colonel Fuller is one of the most gentile and agreeable of gentlemen, approachable at all times, easily asseccible, and he has since coming here formed a large circle of intimate friends. He has been public spirited, having a high regard for and a deep interest in the material welfare of this city and as a member of the Chamber of Commerce did yeoman services for this city at the last train excursion, he being one of the committee of three appointed by the president of the Chamber of Commerce to make all arrangements for the trip. While the Oklahoman is a democratic paper, yet it hesitates not to bear personal testimony to the high character and imminent fitness of Colonel Fuller not only for the position of representative in the territorial legislature, but for almost any other office within the gift of the people of this territory which should be filled by any other than a professional man. The democrats of this county should not hesitate to give to him their united and unanimous support, and we do not believe that the citizens of this city will fail to recognize the merits of such a citizen, or fail to meet the responsibilities resting upon them when the opportunity is presented for the public to receive the service of a man of the highest honor and unquestioned qualifications. (8/16/1904) A Well Known Citizen. Tony Beckle, about 40 years old, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. Mr. Beckle owned the Saratoga hotel and was one of the well to do men of the city. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. (8/16/1904) The 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gordon, 322 W. Pottawatomie, died Sunday of diptheria and was buried the same day. (8/16/1904) Funeral Wednesday. Tony Beebie died yesterday at his home, 305 West Sixth street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic church. (8/16/1904) DIED OF DRINKING POISONED BEER PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN AT MUSKOGEE LOST HIS LIFE FROM DRINKING A HALF BOTTLE. Muskogee, I.T., Aug. 15.—J.W. Davis, a prominent business man of this city, died today from the effects of a bottle of poisoned beer which he drank a week ago. The beer was part of a shipment Mr. Davis had brought from Kansas City for private use. One half a bottle killed him. This promises to develop an interesting case. It is a penitentiary offense for a person to send liquor into the territory. The beer was bought from a Kansas City brewer. The wife of Mr. Davis threatens to sue the brewer for damages, and the United States officials announced today that there would be a thorough investigation of the case, both because the beer had been poisoned and because it had been introduced into the territory. (8/17/1904) Mrs. Sam Fulton of 5 Laird avenue, died at 12 o'clock Monday night and will be buried today at 10 o'clock. She leaves a husband and two children. (8/18/1904) Funeral of S.S. Hand. The funeral of S.S. Hand, who died Tuesday evening will be held this afternoon, services being conducted at the First Methodist church. Mr. Hand has a son living in Philadelphia who is said to be well-to-do. He was notified of his father's death. Mr. Hand is said to have been a naval officer in the civil war and fought with Farragut. (8/18/1904) ALLEGED INSULT LED TO KILLING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TRAGEDY RECENTLY ENACTED IN BEAVER COUNTY, WHEN ONE LIFE WAS LOST Guthrie, Okla., Aug. 17.—Following the voluntary surrender to the officers of J.W. Kemp, who resides near Boyd in Beaver county, have come some new developments of the killing of W.J. Perkins, a neighbor, by Kemp on August 8. Both men were newcomers in Beaver county, homesteaders, and lived in an isolated district on Bull Creek, from which locality news travels slow and uncertain. Kemp surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Pat Craig of Beaver county and was brought to Beaver City overland one hundred miles for trial. The killing of Perkins, it is claimed, ws the result of some slanderous talk which Kemp was alleged to have made relative to Mrs. Perkins on the day prior to the killing. Kemp is about 26 years old and single, while Perkins was 80 and leaves a wife and one child. Charles Knight is another neighbor of the two men and an old timer in that country. Following the day on which Kemp was charged with making slighting remarks relative to Perkins' wife. Perkins happened to come upon Kemp at the Knight residence and according to the testimony at once began to abuse Kemp because of the alleged insult. Knight asked the two men to go a distance from the house, as Mrs. Knight was very ill and he feared the quarrel would worry her. Perkins was on horseback and Kemp afoot. The former continued to abuse Kemp, who drew a revolver and told Perkins to shut up or he would kill him. Immediately Perkins attempted to pull his gun and Kemp began to shoot. Perkin's gun caught in the holster and although he did shoot several times he never got in the right position to do business with Kemp, who proved an excellent marksman. Perkins was struck twice in the left breast and once through the bowels. When Kemp had emptied his revolver he started to run and was followed by Perkins. The latter went but a short distance when he fell dead from his horse. Kemp mounted one of Knight's horses and attempted to leave, but he was followed by friends who influenced him to surrender to the officers. The killing occurred about eight o'clock in the morning. (8/19/1904) Out of the Hospital. Word received from Pueblo, Colo., yesterday was that H.G.D. Gilbert, who was injured in the wreck of the Missouri Pacific train when his wife was killed, has so far recovered that he has been removed from the hospital to the home of his parents, and that he is improving. The remains of his wife were shipped to her former home in Streator, Ill., for burial. (8/19/1904) Lena Fulton, aged 23, of 836 East Seventh street, died Wednesday and was buried in the afternoon. (8/20/1904) A Pioneer Citizen. J.A. Huddleson, a pioneer citizen and prominent Mason, died yesterday after a protracted illness. The remains will this morning be taken to Wheatland, where funeral services will be held under Masonic auspices, conducted by Rev. Thomas Harper of Pilgrim Congregational church. (8/23/1904) Mrs. Vina Poash has received word of the death of her aged mother, who died in Custer county last week. Mrs. Poash will go to Arapaho tomorrow. (8/25/1904) Funeral Notice. The funeral of Mannie Renfro, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Renfro, will take place at 10 o'clock this morning at 430 West Reno. Interment will take place at Fairlawn cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of the parents by Rev. Harper. (8/27/1904) Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Renfrow are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Renfrow. They came to attend the funeral of their nephew.