1905 Deaths in The Oklahoman Pt 3 - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 04 Jun 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 ========================================================================== (09/07/1905) Territorial Deaths Death of Bride-Elect. Guthrie, Okla., Sept. 6—The funeral occurred here today of Miss Mabel O. McMahon, aged 16, who died Sunday of typhoid fever. She was engaged to be married to Samuel Warner, a Curtis merchant, and the wedding would have occurred next Saturday. The funeral was the largest in the history of the community. Spanish War Veteran Dead. Ingalls, Okla., Sept. 6—John W. Becker aged 29, died today, a victim of consumption. He was a volunteer during the Spanish-American war, was mustered out and re inlisted, serving eighteen months in the Philippines, when he was mustered out because of ill health. He was a native of Eudoria, Kansas. Made Rifles for Confederate Army. Lexington, Okla., Sept. 6.—The death occurred here yesterday of W.S. Traylor, who was born in Jackson county, Georgia in 1827. Afterward, while a resident of Alabama, he aided in making rifles for the confederate army during the Civil war. His wife was Miss Mary Neeley, whom he married in Alabama in 1850. He had bee a resident of Oklahoma and Indian Territory for thirty years and was the father of eleven children. Women Were Pall Bearers. Marshall, Okla., Sept.6.—At the funeral here today of Mrs. Minnie Garrett- Groom, the pall bearers were ladies, members of the Rebecca lodge, of which the deceased was also a member. She was 21 years old, a native of Summer county, Kansas, and was married to M.J. Groom in 1900. Death of Aged Kentuckian. Wakita, Okla., Sept. 6—John E. Sears who was born in Pulaski county, Kentucky in 1845, died yesterday and the funeral was held today from the First Methodist church. He was one of thirteen children and the father of nine children. He was a resident of Iowa for 24 years before locating here in 1900. Was Native of Missouri. Alva, Okla., Sept. 6—Mrs. William H. Morland, aged 65, died here yesterday. She was a native of Lexington, Mo., and was married in Lafayette county, that state, in 1872. Her maiden name was Julia A. Barnes. She has lived in Oklahoma since 1895. Republican Politician Dead. Stillwater, Okla., Sept. 6—William Brown, aged 45, prominent republican leader of Payne county and candidate last autumn for register of deeds, died today on his farm near this city. Mother of Eleven Children. Mulhall, Okla., Sept. 6—Mrs. Henrietta Mills, aged 58, an invalid for several years, died yesterday. She was a native of Meigs county, Ohio, and as Mrs. Henrietta Peabody, a widow was married there in 1869 to W.H. Mills. She was the mother of eleven children. Death of Former Illinois Woman. Cushing, Okla., Sept. 6—Mrs. Henrietta Tanksley, aged 60, the wife of J.S. Tanksley, died today. She is a native of McDough county, Illinois, where she was married at Carthage in 1866. The family homesteaded a claim near Cushing thirteen years ago. She was the mother of six children. Death of Aged Mason. Aline, Okla., Sept. 6—William McDearth, aged 73, a resident of Aline, died yesterday at Geuda Springs, Kan. The remains were taken to Hutchinson, Kansas, for interment, the funeral being conducted by the Masons, of which order he was a member. He lived until a few years ago in Collinsville, Ohio. A Wife Only Four Years. Deighton, Okla., Sept. 6—Mrs. Nora Gaylord, aged 27, the wife of N.M. Gaylord, died today. She was the daughter of James Heaton, a former prominent resident of Pawnee county, Kansas. She was married four years ago. (09/08/1905) The funeral of Mr. Williams, of Capitol Hill, who passed away Wednesday evening, took place from the Capitol Hill residence yesterday afternoon. (09/08/1905) Mrs. J.M. Miller was called home yesterday morning to Buffalo, N.Y., by the death of her father, Mr. McGuvey, who was captain of one of the largest ships that went down with all on board in the terrible storm on Lake Superior. (09/09/1905) Mortuary. Died—Mrs. Joe Barber, at her home at 1007 North Broadway, Friday morning at 9:20 a.m. Short services will be held at the home at 12 o'clock today, to which all friends of the family are invited. After this service the remains will be taken to the Rock Island depot, and from there conveyed to Council Grove, Kans., for final interment. News of the death of Mrs. Barber will be received with universal regret, particularly among her intimate friends, who will remember her as an endearing woman of splendid honor, affection and sterling qualities. (09/09/1905) Charged With Infanticide. Shawnee, Okla., Sept. 8—Sheriff Grace and his chief deputy, Will Carr, returned at 2 o'clock this morning from Bellmont with two prisoners, Mrs. Dawkins and Mrs. Brown, the latter the wife of a Bellmont physician, who is charged with killing of the infant child of Mrs. Dawkins, a woman who had been married only a short time, and burying the body in a horselot, wrapped in a newspaper. The details as related in the neighborhood are horrible, but will probably prove less exciting at the preliminary hearing, which will be conducted here next week. (09/09/1905) Died From Wounds. Lawton, Okla., Sept. 8.—Demps Gilmore, the negro who was shot recently in the east end of the city by another negro, died yesterday as a result of the wound. The calf of his leg was torn away by the shot and the surgeons amputated the limb Thursday. The shock was so great his constitution would not bear it. (09/10/1905) Mortuary Record. Main—Mrs. Emma Main, aged 20, died of consumption at 222 East Third street; obsequies at 3 o'clock this afternoon from Street & Harper's undertaking parlor; interment at Fairlawn cemetery. Swift—Cecil Swift, aged 6 months, died at Choctaw City; interment in Fairlawn cemetery at 11 a.m. (09/10/1905) Aged Resident Dead. The funeral was held today of William Piersol, aged 72, a Civil War veteran, who died yesterday morning. He was born in Indiana in 1831 and was married in the state in 1858. He was the father of twelve children, six of them surviving. He had resided in Guthrie since 1889. Frank Ellis Turned Down. Frank Ellis, the Guthrie policeman who killed Ferris Clayton, of Dewey county, in a restaurant here three years ago, was today denied a parole by Governor Ferguson. Ellis wanted the parole in order to accompany his son, Ivan Ellis, to Mexico, where the son is going to recuperate, if possible, from consumption. Until the last legislature there was not a parole law. At the request of Ellis, Senator Biblack presented a petition to the legislature, asking that a bill be passed allowing parole to prisoners. Ellis expected to be the beneficiary of this law. Senator Winkler introduced the bill, and it was passed by both houses and signed by the governor. But Ellis does not benefit thereby. (09/13/1905) Didn't Want Visitors. Following the death last Sunday of Mrs. Burlingame, the aged wife of Adjutant General E.P. Burlingame, the latter found a paper written by the deceased shortly before her death, making the request that only a few invited guests be present at the funeral. A a result none of the territorial offices were closed for the funeral. She was a native of Marietta, O., where she was born in 1832, and had been married to Mr. Burlingame 45 years. (09/13/1905) ARRESTED FOR MURDER. Fred Volls of Bad Reputation Charged With Killing Ray Shaver. Newkirk, Okla., Sept. 12.—Yesterday evening Fred Volls, who until recently resided at his place, was brought in under arrest on the charge of having killed Ray Shaver. Mr. Shaver was a real estate agent here and was held up and shot while going home late at night. Mr. Shaver made a statement in regard to the hold up in which he said theman came out of a saloon and proceeded a short distance in front of him until within a short distance of his home which is in the Academy addition, then turned and came toward him and made a demand for his money. Shaver answered: "No, I don't allow no one to rob me," and at about the same time struck at the robber with his umbrella, hitting him on the head. At this the robber backed off and shot Shaver through the bowels, the bullet passing through his body and going a short piece in the ground, where it was afterward found. Volls is a man about 35 years of age, and was raised near Wellington, Kans., where the arrest was made. He is a squaw man, having married an Osage Indian girl. His reputation is not good. A reward amounting in all to $1,500, of which $300[or $800?] was offered by the territory, has been offered for the arrest and conviction of the guilty party. (09/14/1905) KILLED A NEGRESS. Man at Comanche Says He Shot in Self Defense. Comanche, I.T., Sept. 13, --Will Alexander shot and killed Mrs. Bella, colored, today about 2 p.m., nine miles northwest of here. They had been previous trouble in which she had shot at him. Today she met him in the road and attempted to pull him out of his buggy. When he shot in self defense, Alexander gave himself up to Constable Bennett, who took him to Lawton tonight. (09/15/1905) YOUNG LADY DIES BY HER OWN HAND A GIRL AT BINGER TOOK LARGE DOSE OF STRYCHNINE AND DIED SOON AFTER. Anadarko, Okla., Sept. 11.—Miss Grace Ford, a young lady whose home was at Binger, in the north part of Caddo county, committed suicide at an early hour this morning by swallowing a large dose of strychnine, dying fifteen minutes afterward, and before medical assistance could be secured. The young lady, who was twenty years old, has been assisting her mother in the management of the City restaurant at Binger, and was very popular. No cause can be assigned for the rash act. It was a plain case of suicide, and no coroner's inquest was held. (09/19/1905) DIED OF WOUNDS Accidental Shooting of Chickasha Man Results Fatally. Chickasha, I.T., Sept. 18.—Walter Harris, a workman in the Rock Island barber shop of this city, died this evening from the result of a gun-shot wound in the left arm. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon. Mr. Harris and B.W. King were returning to the city after a fishing trip and stopped at the toll bridge across the Washita to get a drink. While getting back into the buggy, a shotgun was accidentally discharged, shooting Harris in the left arm and almost entirely severing the arm. The arm was amputated and he was thought to be getting along well until this afternoon, when he began to sink, and then died. (09/22/1905) In Memorium. Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 21, 1905, Whereas it has pleased the all wise and Supreme Ruler to take the wife of one of our esteemed colleagues, Dr. Delow Walker, therefore be it Resolved, that we, the members of the Oklahoma City Medical society, do extend to the bereaved and his family, our most profound and sincere sympathy and condolence. Be it further Resolved, that a copy of the resolutions be presented to himself and family, that it be spread upon the minutes of the society and that a copy be furnished the daily press for publication. A.D. YOUNG, A.B. BAIRD, A.W. WHITE, L.A. RIELY, Committee. (09/22/1905) A FATAL MISTAKE PHYSICIAN INTENDING RELIEF GAVE MRS. WILLIAMS OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE. OCCURRED ON A KATY TRAIN Mother Was En Route From Milwaukee to Spend the Winter With Her Daughter, Mrs. Unferth, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. R.S. Williams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, lies a corpse at the Reed undertaking establishment on North Broadway because of the fatal error of a physician in giving her an overdose of morphine. She was a passenger on a belated Katy train that reached Oklahoma City at about 8 o'clock Wednesday night. A few miles out from the city Mrs. Williams became very ill and, summoning the conductor, asked him to procure a physician if one could be found on the train. The conductor shortly brought a doctor to the suffering woman and he gave her a dose of morphine to ease her until she reached the city. A few moments later the woman appeared as in a stupor and was in that condition when the train reached Oklahoma City. An ambulance was called and she was taken to the home of her daughter, who she was coming to visit during the winter—Mrs. Frederick C. Unferth of 507 West Eighth street. The woman died in a few hors after reaching her daughter's home, never having regained consciousness. The matter was reported to Coroner Schafer yesterday and some effort was made to secure the name of the doctor who had administered the fatal overdose of morphine. Little could be learned, however, and an inquest was not held. The remain's were removed to Reed's undertaking parlors yesterday and embalmed. Funeral services will be held at the Unferth residence at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, after which the remains will be shipped to Milwaukee for interment. The decedent was sixty years of age at the time of her death. Her daughter here is the wife of an employe of the Curtis & Gartside company. Mrs. Unferth had looked forward with pleasure to her mother's coming and the enjoyment of her company throughout the long winter months. She is almost prosprated with grief at her mother's death and that she did not receive her greetings before death or was not conscious of being with her daughter. (09/23/1905) Lost Their Little One. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fowler died yesterday at the McKanna home on West Ninth street, Dr. and Mrs. McKanna, grandparents. (09/23/1905) CONDUCTOR WELCH EXONERATES DOCTOR SAYS THAT MRS. WILLIAMS WAS AN INVALID AND DID NOT DIE FROM EFFECTS OF AN OPIATE. L.W. Welch, conductor of the Katy train on which Mrs. Williams was brought to this city and died Wednesday night, was seen by an Oklahoman representative yesterday. Concerning the case Conductor Welch said: "Mrs. Williams was carried into the train at Parsons and when we reached Osage Dr. Walker of Pawhuska was asked to go and attend her. He injected a small dose of what he claimed was a strong stimulant, not morphine, and remained on the train until it arrived here. Mr. Welch wired the company's physician, Dr. McHenry at Cushing, to board the train at that point, which he did but administered no medicine. The woman was carried to the Pullman car at Jennings, and the train crew did everything in their power to relieve the woman during the remainder of the trip. She was about sixty-five years old and, as near as the train crew could ascertain, her name and as they understood her to give it, was Mrs. E. Dahemer of Milwaukee." When Oklahoma City was reached an ambulance was called. In the opinion of Mr. Welch, if Dr. Walker had not been on the train, she never would have lived to get here. The funeral occurred yesterday and the remains were shipped to Milwaukee for interment. (09/26/1905) DIED AT THRESHOLD. Caddo County Treasurer-Elect Would Have Entered Office Monday. Anadarko, Okla., Sept. 25.—Last night at 1:30 o'clock, J.W. Haskell, county treasurer-elect, died after an illness of twelve hours with gastritis. He attended church in the forenoon and was taken sick on his way from church, and although four of the best physicians in the city were in constant attendance, no relief could be given. Mr. Haskell was one of the most prosperous farmers and cattlemen in southwest Oklahoma, and was prominent in political affairs, being the county treasurer-elect and would have taken charge of his office Monday. The funeral took place this afternoon under the auspices of the Mercantile and Modern Woodmen orders. (09/28/1905) Died While Milking. Guthrie, Okla., Sept. 27.—Mrs. Louisa Bingaman, living near Kenton in Beaver county, dropped dead last night, while milking in the barnyard. She was 63 years old and has been a resident of Western Beaver county for 17 years. She was a native of Ohio, but leaves no relatives, so far as is known. Her husband died in 1896 in Quenemo, Kansas. Stabbed at Orlando. Guthrie, Okla. Sept. 27.—Richard Capper, a farmer living near Orlando, was fatally stabbed today by Dick Wallace, a young neighbor, because Wallace and a party of friends were scolded by Capper for disturbing the peace in front of his residence. He ordered Wallace away and attacked him with a club. Wallace then stabbed Capper. Wallace is under arrest. (09/29/1905) Death of L. W. Eldridge. Lloyd W. Eldridge, president of the Eldridge Coal company, died at 9 o'clock Wednesday night at his home, 26 East Fourth street, after an illness dating from Saturday last, when he was stricken with typhoid fever. The decedent removed to this city from Chandler, Okla., three years ago, and has been conducting a prosperous business. He leaves a widow and one child to mourn their loss. The obsequies will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.E. Graham. (09/29/1905) DISPUTE OVER PUBLIC FLOGGING RESULTS IN MURDER AT KAW CITY Kaw City, Okla., Sept. 28.—Alpha Mann, familiarly known as "Doc" Mann, a well-known citizen of this city, was shot and instantly killed by Dr. J.D. Irwin, also of this city, shortly after nine o'clock tonight. The shooting which took place on the main street, was witnessed by several persons and followed an eventful day in the history of this place. Several weeks ago a little girl went into the store of Joe Buffet, and, it is claimed, while there was criminally assaulted. Buffet was arrested and at the conclusion of his preliminary hearing was bound over to await the action of the grand jury. He returned to this city last Monday, and, his appearance here following closely upon his trial, caused many murmurings of indignation and a revival of the ill-feeling towards him. So enraged did the citizens become that at four o'clock this afternoon a crowd of seventy-five of the most prominent citizens of Kaw City surrounded Buffet, and after pelting him with rotten eggs and horsewhipping him until he bled profusely and cried for mercy, ordered him to leaves town and never return again. He caught the first train out this afternoon. The affair caused much excitement, and tonight, while Dr. Irwin and Alpha Mann, were discussing the matter, the latter remarked that "The people had treated Buffet right, and that he would fight for the virtue of any girl." Irwin is reported to have said that, if he had been there at the time, he would have whipped some of those who took part in the egging." "A man who would talk that way couldn't whip anything," said Mann, "and, if you think you can, step out into the street," directing his remarks to Irwin. Mann walked to the street , and Irwin went to the rear of the drug store. When he returned he lifted a revolver and shot Mann, the bullet entering the latter's side. He fell, mortally wounded, and died in a few moments. Irwin escaped, and so far has eluded the officers, though a large posse is searching for him. Dr. Whitney, coroner, is here and will conduct an inquest tomorrow. There were several witnesses to the murder. Great excitement prevails here tonight, and because of this, a roping contest for several big prizes, which was billed to take place here tomorrow, has been postponed. (09/30/1905) Andrew Mitcher, the father of O.A. Mitcher, of this city, died Tuesday at Stockton, Cal. The remains will be shipped for interment to Hillsboro, Wis., where Mr. Mitcher has gone. (10/04/1905) Death of Old President. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 3.—Dr. W.H. Olsley died yesterday at Lexington, at the age of 60 years. He was a native of Lewis county, Miss., and was a graduate of Christian College at Canton, Mo., and had practiced medicine in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Oklahoma. Aged Traveler Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 3—Danford R. Carpenter, aged 69, traveling overland from Denison, Tex., to Lawton, was found very sick yesterday near Lexington and died soon afterward. He was in the Union army as both a soldier and a sailor. Accidental Deaths. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 3—Samuel Azbill, aged 14, was accidentally choked to death at his home near Cherokee yesterday, by getting a towel drawn tightly around his neck. He was playfully swinging on the roller towel when the accident happened. His mother was in the room at the time and had cautioned him to quit playing with the towel. The ten-year-old son of S.E. Vanburkelo, living near Navajoe, was scalded to death yesterday. He fell with an epileptic fit and pulled the tea- kettle of boiling water off the stove. William Hodge, aged 65, a farmer living near Aline, fell from the rear end of his wagon while harvesting cane, yesterday and broke his neck. His lifeless body was found in the field. (10/07/1905) Killing in Pawnee. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 6.—John R. Skinner, ex-commissioner of Pawnee county, yesterday shot and perhaps fatally wounded Sam Hoggatt, who with Chas. Richards and William Foley, was attempting to locate a mineral claim on Skinner's homestead near Teriton in Pawnee county. Skinner immediately telephoned the sheriff and surrendered voluntarily. Haggatt was shot in the stomach. Skinner has been prominent for twenty years. (10/08/1905) Died at South McAlester. South McAlester, I.T., Oct. 7.—Miss Bessie Brown, aged twenty-one, only daughter of Assistant U.S. Attorney D.M. Brown, died unexpectedly early today of typhoid fever. The remains will be taken to Steubensville, Ohio, for interment. (10/10/1905) The body of A.C. Luke was yesterday shipped to Nevada, Mo., for interment. He was 71 years of age and died of Bright's disease. (10/10/1905) WAS FOUND DEAD R.C. ROBERTS, TRAVELING SALESMAN DIED AT GRAND AVENUE HOTEL PASSING DUE TO HEART FAILURE Represented a Manufacturing Concern at Racine. Where His Wife and Relatives Reside R.C. Roberts, aged fifty-five, a traveling representative of Freeman & Co., manufacturers of fanning mills at Racine, Wis., was on Sunday found dead in his bed at the Grand Ave., hotel. He had retired at 10:30 Saturday night and failed to respond to the breakfast calls Sunday morning. When the noon hour came and he had not yet made an appearance the matter was reported to the hotel manager who ordered the door forced open, when no response was received to his calls. Roberts was found in bed as though in sleep, but upon touching his body, the bell boy found it to be cold in death, indicating that he had been dead for several hours. The body was at once removed to the Street & Reed undertaking parlors and his relatives at Racine notified. It was concluded that Roberts had died of heart failure late Saturday night or Sunday morning. The bed clothing was found to be unruffled, indicating that his passing away had been very peaceful. Yesterday afternoon a telegram was received from a brother of the decedent and, according to instructions, the remains were last evening shipped to Racine for interment. The decedent had been a commercial traveler for many years and was well and favorably known here. It was learned yesterday that Roberts has a wife and family residing at Racine. (10/12/1905) Alleged Murderer Discharged Fred Voils, an Osage Indian skuaw man, was released from custody yesterday at Newkirk, where he has been held in jail since September 11, on a charge of murdering Roy Shaver, president of the Newkirk Dry Goods company, on April 20, last. Shaver went to the depot with some friends and when returning home he was shot from ambush, dying several days afterward in a hospital at Winfield, Kans. A total of $1,500 in rewards was offered for the arrest and conviction of Shaver's murderer, $500 of which was offered by Gov. Ferguson on the part of the territory. The release of Voils, because of insufficient evidence against him, eliminates the only clue the authorities have been able to secure in connection with the Shaver murder. Voils is about 35 years old and a member of a highly respectable family of Cowley county, Kansas. Several years ago he married an Osage Indian squaw. Several days ago C.T. Atkinson of Arkansas City, as attorney for Voils' family, began proceedings for Voils' release and made application on a writ of habeas corpus. The Kay county attorney, A.F. Moss, immediately submitted the case to the grand jury, and his discharge was ordered, no evidence being found to convict. Voils now threatens to sue the officers of Kay county for false imprisonment, asking big damages. (10/14/1905) The Boschert Will. Huber Boschert yesterday filed the last will and testament of his mother Mrs. Christine Boschert, deceased. The instrument will be probated on October 25. (10/14/1905) Died in Stillwater. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 13—From Stillwater today is announced the death of Mrs. Maud Miller-Schlehuber, the wife of Jack Schlehuber. She was a native of Milan, Kan., where she was born in 1880. The Rebecca lodge had charge of the funeral. Burned to Death. Guthrie, Okla., Oct.13—Mrs. W.G. Stone, who was formerly Miss Maude Salisbury, a talented girl, was burned to death yesterday, at Boise City, Idaho, while polishing a supposed cold stove with gasoline and turpentine. The stove had coals inside and this caused an explosion of the gasoline. Mrs. Stone's clothing was ignited and she was burned to death after a hard fight against the flames. Her limbs were charred by the fire. Her father, William Salisbury, formerly of Perry, is now living at Las Vegas, New Mexico. (10/17/1905) Chief Watonga Dead. Bartlesville, I.T., Oct. 16.—Watonga, the chief of the Kaw Indians, died at his home near here, Saturday, aged 90 years. (10/18/1905) H.J. ANDERSON DIES SUDDENLY OUT DRIVING WITH HIS SON AND FALLS LIFELESS FROM THE BUGGY—HAD HEART TROUBLE. J.H. Anderson, who, with his family, has been visiting at the home of his daughter in this city at 116 E. Seventh street for several days past, died suddenly last evening. He has been out driving with his 15-year old son, and was returning home when he suddenly fell out of the buggy, and being picked up, was found to be dead. Dr. Delos Walker was summoned and upon examination concluded the decedent had died of heart ailment; that life had departed from the body before it struck the ground. It was learned from the family that Mr. Anderson had suffered considerably from heart trouble. The decedent was about 55 years of age and resided at Hastings, Neb., to which place the remains will be shipped for interment. He leaves a widow and a family of several children. He had not been complaining during the day and he ate a hearty breakfast and dinner. (10/18/1905) Death of Three Old Ones Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 17.—George W. Colchasure, aged 69, died yesterday at Perkins. He was a civil war veteran, serving in Company C, of the Eighth Missouri Volunteers. Mrs. Esther Odie-Burgess, aged 81, died yesterday near Stroud. She was a native of Franklin county, Indiana, and for a long time a resident of Clay county Missouri. B.F. Freeman, aged 68, died yesterday at Mangum, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. Mosby. He had long been prominent as a stock raiser in Greer county, where he located in 1888. (10/19/1905) Funeral Today The funeral of ?.H. Fogerty will occur today at 2 p.m. He will be buried with Masonic honors, Siloam lodge, No. 125, A.F. & A.M., conducting the services. The procession will start from Street & Harper's undertaking establishment. All resident and visiting Masons are invited to assist in performing the last sad rites for out deceased brother. Met at the hall at 1:30 p.m. George W. Clark, W.M. C.D. Leach, Sec. (10/21/1905) Joe Celfort, aged twenty-three, died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning of typhoid fever at his home, 226 West Chickasha street. Decedent was a native of Canada. The obsequies will occur at 3 o'clock this afternoon. (10/21/1905) Death of Army Nurse. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 20.—Mrs. Jane ____ Ross, aged 71, a nurse in ____ army during the second siege ____ Donaldson, where she was on _____ year, died today at her home in Stillwater. She was a native of Knox county, Illinois, and the mother of ten children. Her husband, George H. Ross, a civil war veteran, survives her. They were married at Monmouth, Ill., in March, 1852, and celebrated their golden wedding three years ago. She was a distant relative of General John M. Palmer. (10/21/1905) Death of Daugherty. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 20.—Samuel Daugherty, aged 73, died today at the home of his son, S.N. Daugherty, near Cordell. He was a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, but came west 27 years ago. He had been a widower eight years. (10/24/1905) Died of Diphtheria Daisy, the bright little 4-year old daughter of City Engineer and Mrs. C.W. Burke, died Sunday morning of malignant diphtheria after an illness of only twenty-four hours. Funeral services at the Burke home were held yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Davidson, and interment followed at Fairlawn cemetery. (10/24/1905) News is received here of the death of R.C. McCormick, a former resident of Oklahoma City, at State Center, Ia., Sunday morning. Mr. McCormick was a commission merchang and grain buyer here for several years. The infant of Rev. Bruner of 228 East Main street died Sunday night. Lige Townsend, a Rock Island porter, died Saturday night of tuberculosis. The remains will be shipped to Basteop, Tex., for interment. E.C. Dean died Sunday night at the residence of his son, Alpha J. Dean of No. ?? East Sixth street, from heart failure. The deceased has been in the city but three weeks. Rev. Harper will read the impressive A.O.U.W. services at the funeral, which will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. (10/24/1905) Died From Overheat. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 23.—T.A. Conry died yesterday near Garber, as a result of becoming overheated while fighting a prairie fire several days before. He died suddenly, his recovery having been expected. (10/25/1905) Death of Oklahomans. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 24.—Miss Josephine Schies, aged 36, died in Hinton yesterday at the home of her father, F.L. Schles. The family until recently lived in Carroll county, Missouri. M.V. Johnson, one of the first settlers of Salisbury, Missouri, where he located in 1866, died yesterday in Okarche at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G.A. Hall. The remains were shipped to Salisbury for interment. He was in the mercantile business there many years. James O. Belcher, who was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, died yesterday at his home, near Goodnight. He was married in 1880 in Buchanan county to Miss Ellenor Courtney, who with four children survive him. Mrs. Ollie May Porter, aged 23, the wife of G.E. Porter, died yesterday at Cordell, and the remains were shipped to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, for interment. The family came to Cordell, last March, from Kentucky. (10/27/1905) Died at Cheyenne. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 26.—Mrs. J.R. Hightower died yesterday at Cheyenne. She was formerly Miss Susie Moore of Saddler, Texas, where she was born in 1872, and had been a resident of Roger Mills county for six years. She was married to J.H. Hightower in 1897. C.H. Langford, an aged citizen of Chandler, died there yesterday. He lived, until recently, at Birmingham, Alabama, where for years he was a conductor on the Georgia Central Railway. The Masons conducted the funeral. Charles A. White, aged 63, a Civil war veteran, died yesterday at Newkirk. The Grand Army conducted the funeral. (10/27/1905) BETWEEN CARS ROBERT CARNAHAN, SWITCHMAN MET DEATH LAST NIGHT IN CHOCTAW YARDS. HE WAS MAKING A COUPLING The Second of Two Brothers Who Have Died in Railway Accidents – Father is an Engineer. Robert Carnahan, a switchman employed in the local yards of the Rock Island, was crushed to death while making a coupling of cars at about 7:30 o'clock last night. He lived only about thirty minutes after the accident. He was the son of Chas. Carnahan, an engineer in charge of ???? engine in the Rock Island yards, and resided at 209 West Pottawatomie Street in this city. The decedent was about twenty-two years of age. About three years ago his younger brother's remains were found in fragments with those of two other boys along the Santa Fe track below Norman, Okla. The remains of the young man who was killed last night were taken to the Street & Harper undertaking ??? on Grand avenue. Arrangements for the funeral will be made today. [the rest is too faint to read] (10/28/1905) Death of Archie Warren. Archie Warren, aged 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Warren, died at his home in Elk City Tuesday of typhoid pneumonia. The remains were brought to this city and are now at the W.H. Reed undertaking parlors, awaiting the arrival of a brother from North Dakota, for burial. The deceased was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and leaves a wife and two small children. The time of the funeral will be announced later. (10/28/1905) Deaths of Three Women. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 27—Mrs. Juletta McKnight, aged 68, the wife of Samuel McKnight, died yesterday at Alva. She was born in Hawkins county, Tenn., in 1837, and was the mother of seven children. She had been a member of the Latter Day Saints church for 30 years. Mrs. Mary A. Hanon, aged 72, died in Shawnee yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.P. Larsh. She was a native of Morrisville, Ill., where she was born in 1834. The remains were taken to Willow Springs, Mo., for interment. Mrs. Martin Cameron, aged 52, died at Elk City yesterday. She was the wife of Martin Cameron, whom she married in Fort Dodge, Ia., in 1876. She was a native of Ireland. She was the mother of seven children. (10/31/1905) Death in Durant. Durant, I.T., Oct. 30.—Charles H. Low, a resident of this city, who has for several years past traveled for the A.B. Richards Medicine Co., of Sherman, Texas, died at San Antonio, Tex., Thursday October 26, 1905, aged 42 years. The remains were taken to Caddo, I.T., and interred in the family burial lot at that place. (10/31/1905) Aged Oklahomans Die. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 30.—James Hartley, aged 84, said to have been the oldest Odd Fellow in Oklahoma, died today at Watonga. Impressive funeral ceremonies were hel by the Odd Fellows. John Calvin Coulter, aged 76, a native of Randolph County, Illinois, and the father of ten children, died today at Newkirk. He was a resident of St. Clair and DeWitt counties, Illinois, for many years. (11/01/1905) Left Estate of $11,000. Mrs. Carrie Butnett, widow of Alonzo Burtnett, the Broadway groceryman who died while in a Turkish bathroom at an early hour yesterday morning has filed a petition in the probate court praying that she may administer upon the decedent's estate, which is estimated in value at $11,000. (11/01/1905) Killed in a Runaway. Walter Lacey of Sennett, Okla., who was badly injured in a runaway accident at Cleveland, Okla., died in this city yesterday morning at 2:25. The remains were yesterday embalmed by the Marshall Co., undertakers, and shipped to Mr. Vernon, Mo. Died of a Fever. The remains of Henry Grady of Stonewall I.T., who died in this city Sunday of fever, are being held by the Marshall Undertaking Co. awaiting the arrival of decedent's brother from Chicago. (11/01/1905) Indian Dead From Drink. Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 31.—Ned Little Warrior, aged 35, an educated Ponca Indian, died today at Ponca City of exposure. Following a drinking bout, he fell in a stupor near the Santa Fe tract and laid out in the rain all day and all night before he was discovered. (11/02/1905) Pioneer Preacher Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 1.—Morris S. Hutchins, aged 82, a former Methodist minister who was associated with Peter Cartwright in pioneer work in Illinois, died today at the residence of his son, M.A. Hutchins, living northeast of Guthrie. He served through the civil war in the 153rd Illinois volunteers. Mrs. Sarah Jane Faulkner, an aged resident of Guthrie, died last night of typhoid fever. She was a former resident of Indianapolis and Kansas City, Mo. John Witson died yesterday near Kingfisher. He was a pioneer Oklahoman, making the run in 1889. He served with credit in the Union army during the civil war and was 65 years of age. Mrs. L.E. Leach, living near Moore, died yesterday following several weeks illness. She was a native of Virginia and lived in Kansas before locating in Cleveland county two years ago. She leaves five children. (11/04/1905) Death of Mr. Caldwell. M.P. Caldwell, father of A.P. Caldwell of 1429 West Twenty-fourth street, died yesterday at the advanced age of 88 years, the cause of death being old age. The funeral will be held from the family residence at 2 o'clock today. Death of Arthur Lee. Arthur Lee, aged 13, died of Bright's disease at 4 o'clock last evening at his home on South Walker street. Arrangements have been made to hold the funeral at the residence at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, followed by interment in Fairlawn cemetery. The little boy's death has prostrated his mother, Mrs. Rose Lynch. (11/04/1905) Resolutions of Sympathy. Oklahoma City, O.T., Oct. 30, 1905. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council: Gentlemen—Your committee to whom was assigned the duty of drafting suitable resolutions touching the death of the little daughter of W.C. Burke, city engineer, submit the following: Resolved, by the Mayor and Members of the City Council: That they hereby testify their heartfelt sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Burke in the death of their little four year old girl, so suddenly taken from them. That while it may be truly said in this bereavement that, "Death lies on her like an untimely frost upon the sweetest flower of all the field," yet we would recommend to the bereaved parents that they adopt as a solace, the sentiment of Bryant, when he said: "Death should come gently to one of gentle mold like thee. As light winds wandering through groves of bloom, Detach the delicate blossom from the tree. Close they sweet eyes calmly and without pain, And we will trust in God to see thee yet again." That, the father being one of our official family, we ask that these resolutions be spread upon the records, and a copy furnished the family duly attested by the City Clerk. Respectfully submitted, J.H. JOHNSTON, B.M. DILLEY, L.L. LAND. Committee (11/05/1905) Funeral of Arthur Lee. The obsequies of Arthur Lee occurred at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence at 406 South Walker street, conducted by Rev. Thomas Harper. Inhumation occurred at Fairlawn cemetery. Mrs. Mary Glen?, the decedent's grandmother, is acting so strangely since his demise that it is feared the shock has affected her mentality. (11/05/1905) A Congressman's Uncle. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 4.—John Crumpacker, aged 86, a pioneer resident of Chicago, where he lived for forty years, died today near El Reno, at the home of his son, George Crumpacker. He was an uncle of Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana. He saw Chicago grow from a village to a great village, and was a native of Virginia. Dr. David Storey, aged 73, a prominent Knight of Pythias and Odd Fellow of Watonga, died there yesterday, and was buried with lodge honors. He was a dentist, a native of New York state. He died suddenly, his dead body being found by his wife. Mrs. Elizabeth Stone, aged 60, died yesterday near Reeding in Kingfisher county. She was a native of Green county, Indiana, and had been twice married. Her first husband was Zachariah Kendrick of Indiana; her second, James E. Stone of Elk county, Kansas. (11/05/1905) TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW. Eight Known Dead and Many Injured in a Teriffic Storm Which Swept Through the Town Yesterday Afternoon—Hotels Converted Into Morgues and Hospitals—Relief Trains Carry Succor to the Stricken Town. DETAILS OF THE DISASTER Mountain View, Okla., Nov. 4.—This place was struck by a tornado at 5:45 this afternoon, as the result of which eight dead have been recovered and about twenty persons injured. The identified dead: J.R. BARKLEY. Mrs. W.M. Holt and two children. WADE WHITE. FRANK CLARK. MRS. ROBERT HOLME. The injured. Mrs. O. Broughton and child. John Gordon. Mrs. J.R. Barkley and infant. Thomas Dunn. Mrs. Smith and two children. I.W. Gray. Mrs. McBride and daughter. J.E. Hollis; back injured. F.A. Mittendorf; back injured and leg crushed. J.M. Whittle, Cache, Okla.; side and leg crushed. Joe Wallace, Oreana, Okla.; spine hurt; legs crushed. J.D. Hollis; shoulder crushed. Others have been seriously injured, and the wreckage is being search. Physicians and nurses have arrived from Anadarko, Ft. Cobb and Carnegie. The storm struck the town from the southwest, and totally demolished all buildings in its path. The churches, school houses, Coker & Shaul's liver, the Shaul hotel, a cotton gin and a dozen residences were destroyed. Fortunately the storm followed a ravine through the town, where there were not many buildings; otherwise, the destruction would have been much greater. A special train was run from Anadarko, bring fifty nurses and physicians. The Manhattan hotel has been converted into a morgue. This catastrophe is second only to the great Snyder disaster last spring. The cyclone victims now dead at the morgue are J.R. Barkley, aged 37, family of wife and five children killed instantly. Barkley's wife received serious scalp and face wounds and is not expected to live until morning. One of the Barkley's children is dangerously wounded. Mrs. W.M. Holt, wife of the blacksmith, was instantly killed, also her three-year- old child, and the infant baby is missing and cannot be found. Wade White, bookkeeper for the Farmers Gin & Mill company, was instantly killed. He was a single man, 27 years old. Frank Clark, single, aged 65, was terribly mutilated and died a few minutes after being found. Mrs. Robert Holme, sister of Frank Clark, is dead and so mutilated as to be barely recognizable. The names of the wounded known at this hour are Mrs. Barkley and infant; Tom Dunn, not expected to live until morning; Mrs. Smith and children, severely wounded, Mr. Gray. A terrible rain preceded the storm and the streets are flooded with water and mud. It is feared many more persons will be found when daylight comes as several are still posted missing. The six-months old Holt child was found dead at 8:30. Its head crushed almost beyond recognition. John B??? is reported missing. Mrs. Og?? Broughton, aged 25, and her three-year-old child are both badly injured. Mrs. Alice Barkley, whose husband was killed, is in a serious condition. John Gorden, aged 17, received probably fatal ???? wounds and sustained severe wounds on his limbs and body. A ….. Anadarko. Fort Cobb and Carnegie, under the leadership of Drs. Morgan, Darnell, Burns and Smith, lead physicians, are doing heroic work among the wounded. The flooded streets makes the work of searching parties very difficult. The Anadarko fire department is assisting in a systematic search of the ruins, but little can be accomplished until daylight. The residence of William Hines was demolished, as was also that of Jess Morris, …. Mates were injured. The two cotton gins, the Methodist and Christian churches, and the livery barn are totally wrecked. Mrs. M. McBride received severe wounds on head and face and her little daughter is also badly injured. J.E. Hollis, back injured and internal injuries; F.A. Mittendorf, back injured and leg crushed; J.M. Whittle, Cache, Okla., side and leg crushed; Joe Wallace, Oreana, Okla., spine injured, limbs crushed, his wounds will probably prove fatal; J.D. Hollis, shoulder crushed. It is impossible at this hour, 11 o'clock, to learn how far into the country the terrible devastation extended and the extent of damage to property. A heavy rain preceded the cyclone and as the sky is overcast the storm came absolutely without warning and the first intimation the residents of the city had of approach of the appalling disaster was the crash of the school house. As it whirled over the roof crashed into the ground, the structure being crushed like an egg shell. A special train arrived early in the night from Gotebo, and 25 members of the M.W.A. lodge of Carnegie are on the grounds, tendering valuable assistance. As there was not time to seek shelter, it is remarkable that the mortality was not greater. At 11 o'clock all is quiet and the dead and wounded are being cared for in a satisfactory manner. The three principal hotels have been turned into morgues and sanitariums. The excitement has quieted down and only the weeping and mourning relatives of the dead is heard. In one family only a father is left. In another only the mother, and she is badly wounded. Much stock and cattle are dead. The property damage is great but no estimate can be made tonight. It is certain that more dead and wounded will be found when daylight comes. No reports have come from the country, in the path of the cyclone, and none are looked for until morning. Another special train from Hobart and Mangum will soon arrive and with this help the town can care for its unfortunate. Financial aid will be forthcoming from neighboring towns tomorrow. As soon as daylight comes more searching parties will be sent to the country. So far only eight dead and eighteen wounded have been found. It is indeed a pitiable sight and forcibly reminds one of the terrible Snyder tornado, almost forty miles south of here last spring. Mountain View is a town of about 1,000 population in southwest Oklahoma, in Kiowa county, about fifty miles west of Anadarko on the Rock Island. (11/08/1905) W.J. Dunn Obsequies. The funeral of W.J. Dunn will be held a the First M.E. church at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Urch. (11/08/1905) DIED IN SALOON WILL C. PETERSON, OF SPEARVILLE, KANSAS, COMMITS SUICIDE. BULLET IN HEAD AND HEART Dying Message Announces Inability to Conquer the Liquor Habit—Note to Brother Intimates a Romance. W.C. Peterson of Spearville, Kans., ended his life in a toilet room in the rear of the Two Johns saloon at 5:45 o'clock last evening, the weapon used being an Aetna No. 2, 32-calibre, short. The first spot, which gave forth a muffled report, was probably that which sent a bullet into the left breast near the nipple. The second bullet crashed into the brain at a point immediately above the right eye. Either shot would have proved fatal. A.F. Rueb, who conducts a lunch counter in the rear of the saloon, rushed to the closet upon hearing the first shot. As he opened the door he was greeted with a cry of "Look out, there!" and saw Peterson flourish the pistol about his head. Immediately another shot was heard. At this moment Detective Hagen, who had just a moment before sat down at the lunch counter, joined Rueb and they removed the man from the room and he was carried on a stretcher to police headquarters, and Dr. Schafer, county coroner, and Dr. Hubbard were summoned. After a brief examination they announced that the young man could not live, as either wound was fatal. He died at 7:07 o'clock. On the man's person was found a new leather pocketbook, containing $1.50 in change, and a small memorandum book. In the latter was found three segregated leaves on which the suicide had written "Dear father." On pages remaining in the book were found several notes. The first was as follows: "In case anything should happen to me, notify my father at Spearville, Kan., Ford county." Another note, addressed to his father, read: "My days are nearly over. I try to be good, but it was born in me. Father, you known just as well as I do that drink has got the best of me and I never will amount to anything as long as I live. Well, here's good bye to you, father. When this reaches you I shall be no more. Your son, "W.C. Peterson." A third message read as follows: "To my dear brother Alex—Well, I've had a good time since I left Spearville, but I guess its nearly over. Oh, brother, I loved you, and my last wish is that you marry Mollie Wait and make her happy as long as you live, for my sake. Your dear brother, W.C. Peterson, Spearville, Kan., Ford Co." A fourth note read: "Now dear parents, sisters and brother—Don't mourn over me. All I ask of you is to bury me beside my mother in the Spearville cemetery. Your son and brother, Will Peterson." The decedent was a man of perhaps 25 years, was well dressed and of prepossessing appearance. He possessed a fine physique and appeared to have enjoyed perfect health. His relatives at Spearville were promptly notified of the young man's death. The remains were removed to Robinson's undertaking parlors on First street to await the advise as to disposition of the remains. (11/09/1905) W.J. Dunn Obsequies. Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church the funeral of W.J. Dunn was held, and later the remains interred at the Fairlawn cemetery, the Rev. Urch, officiating. The passing of Mr. Dunn has caused almost unanimous regret, for he was well known in this city, and had a circle of close friends such as a man rarely has nowadays. Mr. Dunn was possessed with many qualities that made him particularly lovable. He had been associated with the growth of the city for many years, and was known as a town builder. Among the first brick buildings built in this city was that of Mr. Dunn's. In the later years he had retired, and had moved to Teriton, Okla., where his son, Robbie, was engaged in the lumber business. Always active, always straightforward and honest, thoroughly capable, the city loses one of its citizens. C.G. Jones, a lifelong friend of Mr. Dunn, made a short talk eulogizing Mr. Dunn at the grave side. (11/11/1905) Bound Over to Jury. Before Judge Gilkerson at Cheyenne yesterday the preliminary hearing was held wherein Moore and Lyle are charged with the murder of Ben Moore, near Hammon, last March. After hearing all the evidence, Judge Gilkerson held both prisoners to the grand jury under $3,000 bond each. Bond was promptly given and both were released. (11/11/1905) Lockjaw Killed Him. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 10.—C.C. Haycraft, aged 66, a prominent G.A.R., leader in Payne county, died last night at Stillwater from lockjaw, the result of being run over by a Santa Fe train, near Stillwater several days ago, cutting off his right foot. The local G.A.R. had charge of the funeral. (11/14/1905) Death of Mrs. Fightmaster. Mrs. J.N. Fightmaster of 708 West Grand avenue died at 9:10 o'clock last evening after a lingering illness of five months from dropsy. Arrangements for the funeral will be made today. (11/14/1905) Prominent Citizen Dead. Mr. Levi Overholser died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Oklahoma City, after a lingering illness of several months due to stomach derangement. Arrangements have been made for the funeral to be held from the family residence at 10 o'clock this morning. The decedent was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, and was married to Mary E. Young in Illinois in 1861. Besides his brother, Mr. Henry E. Overholser, a merchant in Kansas, and two daughters, who reside at Baxter Springs, Kan. While a resident of Ohio he was engaged in the general merchandise business and made a success of it. Twelve years ago he located in Oklahoma City and for many years and up to his death, was a member of the firm of Overholser & Avey, insurance and real estate dealers. He accumulated quite a deal of property here and it is estimated that he leaves an estate valued at $100,000. He was not a member of any lodge. (11/14/1905) The obsequies of little Dorothy Shulze, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.G> Shulze, will occur today. The little one died at 12:45 Sunday afternoon, of pneumonia. (11/15/1905) Funeral Today. The funeral of the late Mrs. J.N. Fightmaster will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the Pilgrim Congregational church. Rev. Thos. H. Harper will conduct the services. (11/16/1905) MORTUARY Maud Eldridge Holbrook, wife of Rev. Ira A. Holbrook, chancellor of the Capital university, died at seven o'clock yesterday morning, following madonnaship, at the family residence on West Twenty-third street. Short funeral services were held last evening at the Street & Harper undertaking parlors. Dr. A.P. Aten read from the scriptures. After Mrs. Leslie C. Craig had sun, "Some time we'll understand," Rev. Aten delivered a short and impressive funeral sermon. This morning the remains will be shipped via the Santa Fe to Independence, Kan., for interment. The decedent was born July 20, 1872, and was married to Rev. Holbrook on January 1, 1895. Rev. Ira A. Holbrook came to this city last spring and began to make arrangements for the reorganization of the then defunct Oklahoma State Military Institute. He managed to reconstruct the school and brought a number of teachers down here with him from Iowa. About September 1 his wife came here to live and they moved to their newly built home on West Thirty-second street. She came here directly from Sioux Rapids, Ia. The decedent leaves a husband and two sons, 9 and 11 years old, to mourn their loss and it’s the hour of darkest sorrow the sympathy of the community goes out to them. The funeral of the late Levi Overholser was held at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the family residence at 1602 North Robinson avenue. Rev. S.B. Moore officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. A.B. Hammer, T.M. Richardson, J.M. Owens, John H. Wright, Newton Avey and Sam Miller. The funeral of Mrs. J.N. Fightmaster occurred at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Pilgrim Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Thomas H. Harper. The local lodge, Woodmen of the World, attended the obsequies in a body. The remains were laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. (11/17/1905) Arm Torn Off. Arthur Newman, aged about 17, employed in DeBolt's gin at Choctaw City, was caught in the machinery and badly mangled last evening. One arm was torn off and his legs mashed. It is feared he cannot recover. (11/18/1905) The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Johnson, colored, residing at 1008 West Second street, died yesterday morning. (11/21/1905) Acquitted of Murder Charge. Cleveland, O.T., Nov. 20—Geo. Simpson, who has been held in the Pawnee jail for the past three months, awaiting trial on the charge of murder for having shot and killed Abner Kelly, an oil driller, in a rooming house here on the night of August 17, last, was acquitted of the charge last Thursday, and returned to his home yesterday. (11/22/1905) Little One Passes Away. Decinia Leigh, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leigh, of Wheatland, died at 7 o'clock last evening of typhoid pneumonia. The little one's parents, who reside at Wheatland, brought her to Oklahoma City several days ago for medical care, leasing quarters at 915 West Main street, but the utmost skill of the attending physicians proved unavailing. The remains will be taken to Wheatland today and the obsequies will be held there tomorrow. (11/23/1905) Girl Arrested For Murder. Enid, O.T., Nov. 22.—May Bazler/Bazier, the girl who shot Joe Burkhart, a bartender for the Falstaff saloon, in this city Monday night, has been placed in the county jail on the charge of murder. Burkhart died this morning as a result of the shooting. It is now claimed the shooting was the result of jealousy. (11/24/1905) Death of Old Settler. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 23.—Mrs. Ida Bonicamp, aged 92, died yesterday at Blackwell at the home of her son, John Bonicamp. She was born in North Brabant, Holland, in 1813, and came to New Orleans in 1847, afterward locating in Keokuk, Ia., where she was married in 1849 to John Bonicamp. He died in 1858 and she has since been a widow. She is survived by one son, three grandsons and eight greatgrand children. A.P. Dupuy, aged 84, died yesterday at Alva, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. T.K. Tyson. The funeral services today were conducted by the Modern Woodmen lodge. (11/26/1905) Accidentally Shot Himself. Watonga, Okla., Nov. 25.—Peter Cade, son of H.P. Cade, a prominent farmer living in the vicinity of Ferguson, accidentally shot himself the first of the week. He died a few hours afterward. The young man had gone to the field for a load of feed and as he failed to return as was expected, search was made. The team was found wandering around the field, and the boy was lying in the bottom of the wagon box unconscious, with a terrible wound above his right eye. The young man was taken to his home, where he died soon afterward. (11/28/1905) The youngest daughter of W.D. Shultz, 325 Chickasaw avenue, died yesterday morning at 2 a.m. The remains were interred in the family lot in Fairlawn cemetery. (11/29/1905) Translated to Paradise. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Shultz of 325 West Chickasaw street died Monday of diphtheria. The funeral occurred from the family residence Monday afternoon and the remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. The little child was exceptionally bright and beautiful in life and was loved by all. There were many lovely floral offerings. W.H. DeWolfe, formerly a member of the Oklahoma police department, died recently at Woodstock, Ill. (11/30/1905) AGED MAN KILLED GEORGE FISHER DIED YESTERDAY FROM EFFECTS OF A BULLET WOUND. RESULT OF CERELESS SHOOTING Was En Route to the Home of a Friend When Mortally Wounded by a Bullet Supposed to Have Been Fired by Small Boys. George Fisher, a widower, aged 72, who has resided in this city at the home of his daughter, Mrs. K.L. Atchison, 114 West Chickasaw avenue, for the past two years, was shot shortly after two o'clock yesterday afternoon and died a few hours later. The shooting was the result of carelessness and was probably accidental, being done, it is supposed by two small boys. Mr. Fisher, accompanied by his daughter and her three children, two daughters and a son, was enroute to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, residing two miles east of the city. While crossing the M.K. & T., tracks on Fourth street, and within the corporate limits of the city, the trace of the harness became unfastened and Mr. Fisher alighted to put it again in place. As he leaned over, Mrs. Atchison heard the sound of a bullet passing through the air, and the report of a gun, and remarked that some one would be hurt by such carelessness. Mr. Fisher was seen to fall across the tongue of the vehicle and when the daughter called to him, and there came no response, Mrs. Atchison alighted from the wagon, not thinking, however, that her father had been mortally wounded. Assisted by a gentleman, whose name could not be learned, and whom Mrs. Atchison does not know, the wounded man was lifted into the wagon, the blood trickling from above his right ear, where the bullet had entered. Mrs. Atchison hurriedly drove to town and to the office of her husband, who conducts the Q Express & Messenger service at 127 Grand avenue. Dr. Messenbaugh was called and assisted by Dr. LaMotte, dressed the wound and the aged man was removed to the home of his daughter. He never regained consciousness and died at 5:20 p.m. While the wounded man was being lifted into the buggy, the two little daughters of Mrs. Atchison ran down the road, and a short distance away, met two young boys, one of whom was carrying a rifle. She asked them if they had been shooting and they replied they had. When she told them that "if they had done so, they had killed a man," it is reported they laughed and very soon disappeared in the corn field or in the tall weeds on both sides of the road. The names of these two boys could not be learned nor could any description be given. The little girls hurried on to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, notifying them of the shooting. The shooting, with its sad ending, is the direct result of carelessness. In the event that the boys are arrested, if it can be proven that they did the shooting, charges will be preferred against them. The remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of Street & Harper, and as yet no arrangements have been made for the funeral. The deceased leaves two sons and two daughters, C.P. Fisher of Chicago, John T. Fisher of this city. Mrs. Louisa Sprinkle of Chicago, and Mrs. K.L. Atchison of Oklahoma City. He was a member of the W.A. Wade G.A.R., post of Chesterton, Ind. (12/02/1905) M'LOUD TRAGEDY DR. E.N. HILBORN, A DENTIST, SHOT BY P.O. SULLIVAN, HIS FATHER-IN-LAW. SLAYER ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE Hilborn Went to Sullivan's Home With Avowed Intention of Killing Him and Was Himself Killed. The town of McLoud in Pottawatomie county was the scene of an unusual homicide at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening, the victim being Dr. E.N. Hilborn and the slayer his father-in-law, P.O. Sullivan. The coroner's inquest was held last evening and resulted in Sullivan's discharge, as having acted in self defense. It was shown that for some time past the deceased had been addicted to the use of cocaine to such an extent that even his wife considered it dangerous to live with him and frequently took refuge at her father's home, next door to her own residence. It was developed that Hilborn had been demanding money from Sullivan, first asking for a hundred dollars and finally increasing the amount of the demand to five hundred dollars and then threatening to take the life of his father-in-law in case the latter declined to give him the money. It is believed that, when he went to Sullivan's home, Thursday evening, it was his purpose to put his threat into execution in case the money was not forthcoming. Sullivan was forwarned and slayed the man who doubtless intended to assassinate him. It appears to have been further developed also that Dr. Hilborn had, before going to Sullivan's house, taken a sufficient quantity of the deadly drug to the use of which he had become addicted to have caused his death even had he not been shot by Sullivan. One bullet fired by Sullivan struck one of Hilborn's hand and anther struck him just below the heart and glanced around his body, not touching a vital point, it is alleged. A physician who attended Hilborn is quoted as saying that the shot in the hand was more serious than that which struck the body, as when the man's finger was manipulated the wound did not bleed. He also asserted that, had it not been for the shock to his body from the pistol shots, Hilborn would have died before morning from the drug with which his system had been impregnated. As it was the man was shot at 7:20 o'clock Thursday night and did not die until 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Grace, Coroner Martin Fleming and County Atty. Fleming were summoned to McLoud immediately after Dr. Hilborn's death and an inquest was held with the result above stated. The decedent was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and the local lodges of these orders will conduct the obsequies at McLoud at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Dr. Hilborn was engaged in the practice of dentistry at McLoud. His father-in-law, P.O. Sullivan, is a money lender and one of the oldest, most respected and best known citizens in that community. Hilborn and his wife did not get along very well and Mr. Sullivan naturally became involved in their differences in behalf of his daughter. Sullivan and Hilborn met on the street Thursday afternoon and at that time a shooting affray was averted by a friend separating them. In the evening Hilborn went to Sullivan's house with the avowed intent, it is alleged, of killing his father-in-law. When he stepped on the porch with a pistol in his hand, Sullivan opened the door and commenced firing upon him. The first shot struck Hilborn's pistol hand, breaking his fingers and shot off his pistol guard. Sullivan did all the shooting, discharging his pistol three times. (12/03/1905) Kennith Worley, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Worley of Council, Okla., died Tuesday after an illness of only two days. Mrs. Worley came to the city to visit her parents, and while here the child contracted a severe cold which in a few hours, developed into pneumonia, and the little one's life was soon ended. The funeral services of the late George Fisher will be conducted at the home of J.L. Atchison, 114 West Chickasaw avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The local G.A.R. post will have charge of the services. (12/03/1905) AN ACCIDENTAL KILLING Prominent Chickasaw Woman is Shot and Killed By Her Son-in-Law. Ardmore, I.T., Dec. 2.—Mrs. Joe Brown, mother of Gov. Brown, speaker of the lower house of Chickasaw legislature was shot and instantly killed this morning by the accidental discharge of a shot gun in the hands of her son-in-law, F.H. Conkin. An investigation was made but it was clearly shown that the unfortunate affair was an accident. Her husband, Joe Brown, died at Tishomingo two weeks ago. The family is prominent among the Chickasaws. (12/05/1905) Mounts Murder Case. The preliminary examination in the case of R.T. Rodgers, the Negro preacher charged with the murder of Mrs. Mounts, which occurred near Luther two weeks ago, will be held in Justice Zwick's court at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Considerable new testimony will be presented unless an examination is waived, as Detective Sam Bartell of the sheriff's force has dug up considerable of new evidence in the case. (12/05/1905) MORTUARY. Edith Smith, the little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Smith of East Fifth street, died Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The burial took place at Fairlawn cemetery Monday afternoon. This loss is a severe blow to the family being the second little one that has been taken from this home by death in the last year. The obsequies of Mr. George Fisher occurred at 2 o'clock Sunday from the residence, under the auspices of Grant Post, Grand Army of the Republic. The obsequies were attended by sorrowing relatives of the deceased and many friends. The remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (12/05/1905) Death of Prominent Woman. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 4.—The death occurred yesterday in El Reno of Mrs. Cora Lyman-Topping, aged 56, a native of South Carolina. She leaves two children, H.P. Topping of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Jessie H. Gross of El Reno, and one sister, Mrs. J.M. Albright of Topeka. Her former home was in Lawrence, Kas., where she wqw married in 1876 to J.L. Topping. Several Accidents. Guthrie, Okla., Dec.4.—Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Groves brought their small daughter, Bessie, to Beaver City yesterday, the little girl having been accidently shot by her brother, Karl, while the two were playing with a revolver which they had got hold of without their parents' knowledge. Haymoe Kanable, a young farmer living near Billings, met with perhaps a fatal accident today, by falling from the top of a haystack onto the hay- knife, almost severing his right leg from his body. Harry Hart, a cowman of Greer county, hurried into the house today for a few swallows of water to brace him while finishing branding his cattle, and by mistake got hold of the carbolic acid bottle and drank a quantity of it before realizing his mistake. A physician was called hurriedly and Hart's life saved. Her Case Continued. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 4.—Mrs. Will Louenbach, of Orlando, pleaded not guilty here today to murdering her neighbor, John Hall, aged 76, and Judge Burford continued her case until the next term, holding her under $6,000 bond. Hall was killed on June 18 because of a trival quarrel over some pigs. Mrs. Louenbach was indicted recently for the murder, but pleads self-defense. (12/05/1905) KILLED BY TRAIN. Fatal Accident Occurred at Norman Saturday Night. Norman, Dec. 4.—Saturday night, Santa Fe train No. 405 ran over and fatally injured Clyde Mahan of Cowan, I.T. at this place. Mahan died from the injury about 6 last night. Mayhan, who was a student at the university the first part of the year, dropped out about a month ago to accept a position down town. It is thought that while trying to cross the track in front of the train he stumbled and fell in front of the engine, which threw him off to the side of the track about thirty feet. The train was late and was running at a high rate through the yards, in fact so fast that the engineer had to back up about 150 feet to get to the depot as in coming in he ran past. Mayhan's father was notified at once but was unable to get here until last night, after his son had passed away. The body was shipped to Cowan on this afternoon's train. Whether any action will be taken by his father, could not be learned, as he is too overcome with grief to discuss the subject at all. Accidental Shooting. Shawnee, Okla., Dec. 4.—Cool Tibbetts, the eighteen-year-old son of a well to do farmer residing twelve miles east of here, near Earlsboro, is dying from the affects of an accidental shot, inflicted by his younger brother, aged 15. The boys were practicing in their home yard Sunday evening with 23-calibre target rifle. Cool was throwing a croquet ball into the air for the younger brother to shoot, but the boy failed to get a sight the first throw and reserved his fire, with the file at full cock. As Cool stopped to pick up the ball, preparatory to tossing it a second time, the gun discharged and the bullet struck his shoulder, passing into his body, through the lung. Drs. Cullum and McAlister, of Earlsboro, were summoned, but could not locate the ball. The boy will die. (12/06/1905) MURDER CASE ON TRIAL OF ROGERS FOR MURDER OF MRS. MOUNTS BEING HEARD IN COURT. MANY NEGROES ATTEND TRIAL Spectators Mostly Negro Residents of Town Where the Murdered Woman Resided—Her Husband a Witness Yesterday. The preliminary hearing in the case of W.T. Rodgers, charged with the murder of Eliza Ann Mounts, which occurred near Luther, Okla., about two weeks ago, was commenced at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon before Justice Zwick in the probate court room, which was crowded with spectators, most of whom were negro residents of the neighborhood where the murdered negro woman resided. County Attorney Hays is conducting the investigation for the territory while the accused colored preacher is represented by Attorney Mitchell and Harrison. The first witness placed on the stand was R.F. Schafer, county coroner, who gave in detail his observations upon viewing the remains of the murdered woman. The next witness was Robert Mounts, aged fifty-six, husband of the decedent Mounts, related that he had known "Elder" Rodgers for about sixteen years; had known him in Alabama before coming to Oklahoma; that Rodgers had been living at the Mounts home for about four years past. Mounts related that he lived in a log hut on his farm; that near this hut was a dugout. Rodgers had always slept in the dugout because his asthma affected him less when he did so. About a year ago Mrs. Mounts concluded to occupy the dugout as a bedroom also, placing a second bed therein. Her nephew and niece, aged respectively twelve and fourteen, slept on a pallet in the same room. Questioned closely as to whether he saw any impropriety in his wife and Elder Rodgers sleeping in the same room, Mounts said he did not. He regarded the elder as a good man and knew that he was in bad health. He said his wife was fifty-six years old and weighed about 125 pounds. On the Monday night that Mrs. Mounts disappeared he was in the dugout. Mrs. Mounts and the little niece, Lena, came in and he then went to the hut. He had been in the dugout about a half hour before Rodgers came in, at about nine o'clock. He was there talking with Rodgers for about an hour, but could not remember the topics of conversation. The little girl came to the hut, where Mounts slept, for some turpentine to apply on her sore finger. She asked him if her Aunt Liza had been there. He said she had been there but had gone away about half an hour before Rodgers came there. He had not seen her again until he discovered her dead body in the cotton patch Saturday morning. He had not worried much about her absence until she failed to appear Tuesday. He looked about the place in every direction and had gone to the neighbors to inquire about her. She had at several times in her life been the subject of fits and he at first thought she might have fallen in a fit somewhere and died. When he found her in the cotton patch her clothing was properly arranged and her feet were together, while her hands clutched on her breast. She held in her hands two strings, one of which witness had seen in Rodgers' possession. Rodgers had not been very much interested in the search for the missing woman. At first he suggested that she had gone to some of the neighbors' houses, and later that she may have gone back to Alabama, as she had often expressed a desire to do. Mounts knew she was saving up money for that purpose, but he found this money in her purse at home. He said she worked hard, and did not go away from home much. Witness knew Rodgers had a hatchet that he kept in the dugout. Was not aware that Rodgers' axe was found with blood stains on it after the crime. Lena Mounts, a typical fidgety Topsey, was placed on the stand and told of her aunt leaving the dugout that night, being followed out later by Rodgers, who returned later, but Mrs. Mounts was not again seen alive by her. The witness said herself and brother slept on a pallet in the dugout, while Rodgers occupied one bed and Aunt 'Liza the other. Had often seen them playing—tickling each other. They quarreled sometimes and on several occasions Rodgers had said he would kill her aunt. On the night her aunt had disappeared Rodgers came in alone and woke Lena and her brother and made them go out of the dugout for moment. Did not know what for. Later in the night Rodgers went out. He was in bed when witness awoke the next morning and remained in bed late. Lena heard Rodgers tell Mounts that if the latter went after Mrs. Mounts, she would not come back. Somewhat of a sensation was created when the little girl said: "Friday morning Elder Rodgers tole me and pappy he had a dream. Said he went to a place and nobody was there, when a girl gave him an apple and it was rotten. He said it might be some time when we found Aunt 'Liza she would be rotten." John Bennett, the succeeding witness, also told of this dream incident. He said when himself and Sam Bartell were driving in to Luther with Rodgers after the latter's arrest; that Rodgers said he had had a dream which indicated that he would get into trouble over the affair. He told of the rotten apple and his interpretation of the dream incident. Rodgers also had said that old man Mounts was crazy and that the little girl and boy were liars. Rodgers also told himself and Sam Bartell that he had told Mrs. Mounts she was too friendly with him; she had better attend more to her husband, or the people would get to talking. Court convened again after recess and several witnesses were placed on the stand. Little evidence not brought out during the day was to be had at the evening session and the court withheld the verdict until 9 o'clock this morning at which time it will be announced. (12/07/1905) Negro Preacher Discharged. Justice Zwick yesterday announced his decision in the preliminary hearing in the case of T.W. Rodgers, the colored preacher who was charged with the murder of Mrs. Robert Mounts, colored, near Luther about two weeks ago. The court discharged Rodgers with the statement that the evidence produced by the territory was not sufficient to warrant the holding of him on the charge of murder. After hearing the evidence the result of the preliminary hearing was to be expected. The testimony given by some of the territory's witnesses was very disappointing to the county attorney. (12/08/1905) Death of Prominent Woman. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 7.—Mrs. Mary E. Thomas died at Hancock, Maryland, this morning at an advanced age. She was the widow of John J. Thomas, whose release she secured from Libby prison by personal pleading with President Lincoln. Mrs. Thomas had the president effect an exchange of a prominent confederate prisoner to secure the release of Mr. Thomas. One of her daughters, Mrs. C.H. Lamar, of Linneus, Mo., late of St. Louis, introduced the kindergarten method in Indian schools. Her sister, Miss Blanche Thomas, is teacher in the Indian school at Pawhuska, Okla. (12/08/1905) Death of Rev. Wood. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 7.—Rev. W.D. Wood, pastor of the First Christian church of Edmond, and secretary of the territorial board of regents for normal schools; died suddenly early today at his home in Edmond, from an attack of apoplexy. The territorial officials and students of the Central normal school at Edmond will participate in the funeral ceremonies. Rev. W.D. Wood, secretary of the territorial board of regents for normal schools, died at Edmond at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. The Edmond schools have suspended for a week. (12/09/1905) Committed Suicide. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 8.—Nells Neilson, aged 67, a pioneer resident of Perry, while sunning himself on his porch this morning, placed the end of a revolver in his mouth, pulled the trigger and shot off his head. Brooding over ill health was the cause. (12/09/1905) ALBERT H. BRANCH DIED IN DENVER FORMERLY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Dr. George D. Munger on Thursday received a telegram announcing the death of Mr. Albert H. Branch, formerly vice president and general manager of the Oklahoma City Gas and Electric company, who during his residence in Oklahoma City made many warm friends among the business men of this community. Of his death the Denver News says: Albert H. Branch, formerly manager of the Denver Gas company and one of the most prominent members of the Masonic order in Colorado, died yesterday afternoon in his rooms in Westminster place, Fourteenth and Court place, from anemia of the lungs. Mr. Branch was a thirty-second degree Mason, past grand master of the grand lodge of Colorado and at one time held the position of chief postoffice inspector of the western division, with headquarters in Denver. His death came as a great shock to his friends and his wife, who was with him at the time of his death. He was attacked by a congestive chill Monday night and was forced to go to bed immediately after this. Mr. Branch was born in Orwell, Vt., and came to Colorado in the early days. He went directly to Leadville in 1878 when that camp was booming and became a deputy sheriff. While serving in this capacity he met Governor Grant, and when the latter became chief executive of the state he was made private secretary to the governor. After leaving this position he was given a place in the Grant smelter and became connected with Dennis Sullivan. In 1884 Mr. Branch became chief postoffice inspector. In 1892 he built the first gas water plant and became manager of it. He remained in this position for nine years, at the end of which time he left the company and went to Texas, where he became interested in the Beaumont oil wells. One of the biggest gushers on the grounds was struck by Mr. Branch. From Texas he went to Oklahoma City, where he reorganized and rebuilt the old gas and electric plant of that city. This was two years ago and last year the deceased sold his interest and returned to Denver. At the time of his death he was engaged in private affairs. Mr. Branch leaves a widow. The funeral will be under the auspices of the Masonic order. (12/09/1905) Wanted for Murder. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 8—City Marshal Joe Morris of Snyder, has arrested Tom Shelton, seven miles southwest of Snyder, on a charge of murder, which is alleged to have been committed in Birmingham, Ala., on January 12, last. Shelton escaped to this territory and is said to have passed under the names of Tom Skelton and Thom Phillips. For several months he has been working as a farm hand, as recently while intoxicated he told his employer of his trouble in Alabama. The farmer informed the Snyder authorities and a telegram sent to Birmingham confirmed Shelton's story. He is now in the Hobart jail awaiting requisition proceedings. (12/09/1905) Committed Suicide. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 8. –Nells Neilson, aged 67, a pioneer resident of Perry, while sunning himself on his porch this morning, placed the end of a revolver in his mouth, pulled the trigger and shot off his head. Brooding over ill health was the cause. (12/10/1905) Fatalities Reported. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 9.—Six fatalities and two critically injured from accidents are reported today throughout the territory. The dead are: Emma, baby daughter of H.C. McCroskey of Yale; head crushed underneath wagon wheel. Charles Gyer, aged 85, of Covington; committed suicide by shooting himself in mouth with revolver. Mont Dale, of Pawhuska, poisoned by drinking wood alcohol. Henry Maddox of Sayre, died as result of shotgun wounds received in a duel with Walter Shehan on November 28. Shehan was killed at that time. (12/14/1905) C.E. Riggs, aged 40, died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at his home on Twenty-second street of a complication of ailments. The remains were last evening shipped to St. Joseph, Mo., for interment. (12/15/1905) Funeral Today. The funeral of the late Mrs. J.N. Fightmaster will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the Pilgrim Congregational church. Rev. Thos. H. Harper will conduct the services. (12/16/1905) Wilburn Murder Case. The preliminary hearing in the case of Essie Allen, colored, charged with the murder of George Wilburn, also colored, which crime occurred at Luther, Okla., December 10, will occur in Justice Zwick's court Thursday. A great many witnesses are being summoned for the trial. (12/16/1905) Died in Manila. Lawton, Okla., Dec. 15.—The local Masonic order today received a telegram from Fort William McKinley, Manila, announcing the death of Lieutenant Kirkman of the Eighth cavalry, who recently underwent a surgical operation. The message was transmitted partially in the Spanish language, and further then the above facts it could not be interpreted. Lieutenant Kirkman was stationed at Ft. Sill prior to the transfer of the Eighth cavalry to the Philippines. He was popular in social affairs in Lawton. (12/16/1905) Pioneers in Oklahoma. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 15.—The death occurred today at Newkirk of Adam H. Weirman, a native of Logan county, Ohio, where he was born in 1827. He settled in Oklahoma when the Cherokee strip was opened in 1895. He was 78 years old. J.D. Clingensmith, aged 78, died yesterday at Piedmont, in Canadian county, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.D. Miller. The remains were sent to Eureka, Kansas, for interment. (12/17/1905) Accidentally Shot. C.A. McArthur, a prominent business man at Holdenville, I.T., accidentally shot and killed himself last evening, after having been out on a hunting trip. Details of the matter could not be learned last night. (12/20/1905) TOOK LAUDANUM IN JAIL. Former Circus Man Has Ended His Life. Weatherford, Okla., Dec. 19.—Barney McCue, an employe of the Forepaugh, Sells Brothers shows, which exhibited here last fall, and who quit the show here and has been working for Jack Fleming, south of town, since then, drank two ounces of laudanum in the city jail last night, from the effects of which he died this afternoon at 2:15. He had been drinking for several days and had the poison on his person when thrown in jail last evening. He was unconscious when his breakfast was taken in this morning and never rallied. His home was somewhere in Michigan. (12/22/1905) Committed Suicide. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 21.—Mrs. Joseph Roles[Boles?], aged 38, living near Perry, committed suicide today by drinking carbolic acid, and because of ill health. She leaves a husband and several small children. Assaulted Sister-in-Law. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 21.—Bob Donaldson was arrested today and jailed at Newkirk on a territorial warrant, charging him with attempting to murder his sister-in-law, Mrs. Fannie Donaldson, the divorced wife of David Donaldson. She was brutally beaten and slashed with a knife and her recovery is doubtful. She was formerly Miss Fannie Plomondon, the daughter of an Osage Indian chief. The attempted murder was committed at Newkirk. (12/22/1905) Died of Knife Wounds. South McAlester, I.T., Dec. 21.—Marcus Beatrice, a full blood Choctaw Indian, died in a local hospital today from the effects of knife wounds inflicted by Thomas Wright, a white man, here Sunday. Beatrice was intoxicated, when he ???? involved in an altercation with Wright, who used his pocket knife with deadly effect, producing ???? on Beatrice's neck, breast and arms. Wright is in jail here. (12/23/1905) Yesterday morning occurred the funeral of George Harlan from his residence in Capital Hill. The decedent had been for many years local car clerk for the Santa Fe. He was 45 years old. Interment occurred at Fairlawn cemetery. Died of Diphtheria. The obsequies of Ethel Caldwell, who died of diphtheria Thursday at her home, 101? East Eighth street, occurred at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The remains were inhumed in Fairlawn cemetery. (12/24/1905) MAY BE SUICIDE LOUIS GOLDBERG FOUND DEAD IN BED AT GRANT'S RESTAURANT. SUPPOSED TOOK CARBOLIC ACID An Empty Bottle Having Contained the Poison Found Near the Bed—Has a Wife in Dallas, Texas. Louis Goldberg, a Hebrew, who has for the past six weeks been boarding at Grant's restaurant on First street, was found dead in bed at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. It is supposed he committed suicide, as an empty bottle having contained carbolic acid was found near the bed. An examination of his tongue gave evidence of having been burned by the liquid. Nothing was left showing that he had contemplated taking his own life, but circumstances suggested the suicide theory. Goldberg had been boarding at the place for the past six weeks and it was his habit to lie in bed late of mornings. The chamber maid knocked on the man's door about 11 o'clock Friday morning, but received no response. The door being unlocked she looked in. Observing that he was still, and thinking him asleep she went away. Again in the evening she attempted to waken him but without success. Yesterday morning at the hour named the girl knocked at the door but received no answer. Noticing that the man had not moved and thinking he might be sick she reported to the proprietor who immediately investigated and found that the man was dead. It is supposed from his condition, that he had been dead since sometime Thursday night. Coroner Shafer was notified and the body was removed to the rooms of the Oklahoma Undertaking company. Several letters written in Hebrew were found, which after being translated revealed the man's name and that he had a wife living at 18th and Carline street, Dallas, Texas. She was immediately notified. A receipt showing that he had paid dues in the W.O.W. on the 31st of August at Greenville, Texas, was also found. It is not definitely known what Goldberg worked at during the time he spent here. A telegram received here last night from Mrs. L. Goldberg at Dallas states to hold the body until his brother arrives. (12/24/1905) PIONEERS ARE PASSING Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 23.—During the past week the death rate among Oklahoma pioneers has been unusually large, and include the following: William Noble, of Wewoka, aged 105. Mrs. Harriet J. Darrow, of Mustang, aged 100. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Beatty, of Beaver City, aged 82. Adam H. Weirman, of Newkirk, aged 78. J.D. Clingensmith, of Piedmont, aged 78. Mrs. Mary E. Woods, of Billings, aged 76. Chise Bland, of Arapaho, aged 72. W.I. Mathews, of Custer, age 72. William Noble, of Wewoka, was a Seminole Indian freedman, or slave, was a man with a large family at the time of the Dade massacre in 1885, participated with the Seminoles in their wars against the United States, was captured while spying on United States troops and served three years in a sea coast prison near Pensacola. Mrs. Harriet Darrow was a native of Ohio, but the greater part of her life was spent at Columbus Junction, Iowa, where the remains were sent for interment. Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty was a native of Rushville, Illinois, where five sons still reside. Her first husband, Andrew Blackley, died while on an overland trip with the gold searchers to California in the early 40's. Her second husband was James P. Beatty. Adam Weirman was a native of Logan county, Ohio, and made the run in to Oklahoma for a home when the Cherokee strip was opened in 1893. J.D. Clingensmith was for many years a native of Eureka, Kansas, where the remains were sent for interment. Mrs. Mary E. Woods was a native of Fayette, Mo., and had been twice married. Her first husband was Samuel W. Bagwell and two sons survive—Warden Bagwell of Kansas City, Mo.; and Samuel Bagwell of Billings, Okla. Her second husband was Andrew E. Woods and of nine children, six survive—Chas. A. Woods of Dovon, Kas.; James T. Woods of Otterville, Mo.; Z.H. Woods of Atwood, Oregon; John L. Woods of Fairfax, Okla.; and Mrs. M.L. Tyhurst and Mrs. J.R. Polin of Billings. William Hiller was a resident until recently of Kansas City, Mo., where the remains were shipped for interment. Chise Bland was a native of Virginia. He had the distinction of having served on both sides during the civil war. When the war began he was working with a railroad construction gang in Arkansas and with his companion was captured by the confederates and compelled to serve in the ranks. He escaped but was recaptured and placed in jail at Little Rock. He again escaped, joined the union army and fought with it during the war. Afterward he became a prominent cattleman at Gentry, Mo., and for a time was a partner of the Illinois cattle kings, the Balbys. He resided at Gentry until five years ago. W.D. Mathews was one of the best known lodge men in Oklahoma, a member of sixteen secret orders, but was especially prominent in Masonry and in Odd Fellow circles. (12/24/1905) SHOOTING RESULTED FATALLY. Wilson, I.T., Man Interferred in Fight and Was Killed. Ardmore, I.T., Dec. 23.—George Love, a young man, postmaster at Wilson, was placed in the federal jail here this evening charged with the murder of Tom Williams, a gin man, at Wilson, which occurred at that place last night. It is said that Williams attempted to interfere in a fight between Love and another party, when Love opened fire on him, two shots taking affect, one in the abdomen and the other in the right thigh. The wounded man died today at 11 o'clock. (12/26/1905) Ethel, the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cardwell of 1012 East Eighth, died of diphtheria Thursday after an illness of only two days. (12/27/1905) Found Dead Near Chandler. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 25.—Samuel Snyder, aged 65, living near Chandler, was found dead at his home yesterday by a neighbor boy, with indications that he had been dead for at least four days. Foul play is not considered, as two hundred dollars were found in Snyder's pockets. The remains were shipped to Indiana for interment. Minister's Wife Dead. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 26.—Mrs. Emma Sargent-Murray, wife of Rev. A.G. Murray, Methodist pastor at Kildare, died yesterday, and the remains were taken to Pawnee for burial. She was one of the best known religious and charitable workers in Oklahoma, her husband having filled pulpits at Oklahoma City, Pawnee, Pawhuska and Kildare. She was missionary to the Osage Indians for three years and to the Pawnees for three years. (12/27/1905) Harpster Granted Bail. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 26.—Judge Hainer has fixed the bail of Al Harpster at $7,000. He has been in the county jail at Newkirk since last June on a charge of murdering Martin Julian, a Ponca City bartender, and was recently indicted for the killing. (12/27/1905) Difficulty Results Fatally. Chandler, Okla., Dec. 26.—William Black was shot and killed at Avery near here last night by Tom Hoffman in a difficulty. Hoffman is said is on his way here to give himself up to the sheriff. (12/28/1905) Died While on Visit. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 27.—Douglas Watson of Ness county, Kansas, dropped dead of heart failure yesterday at the home of his half brother, M. Keever of Muncie in Dewey county where he was visiting for the holidays. The party was on a hunting trip when Watson fell dead. (12/29/1905) THE FISHER CASE SHOOTING OF THIS MAN THANKSGIVING DAY NOT AN ACCIDENT. FRIENDS FEAR WAS MURDERED Sheriff Garrison Is Investigating the Case and Is Developing Some Interesting Facts. The death of George Fisher, which occurred on Thanksgiving day, and which was attributed to the careless shooting of some boys out with a rifle, is being investigated after many days and it may possibly be proven that the man was murdered. Friends of the deceased at his old home in Chesterton, Ind., are having the facts surrounding Fisher's rather peculiar death probed to the limit. Fisher once lived on a farm near Woodville, Ind., about four miles south of Chesterton. He later went into the grocery business at Whiting. He mortgaged his property and let a relative by marriage have the money. Fisher lost everything. His wife died in 1891. Later the whole family disappeared from Whiting between two days, it is said, and the belief obtains at Chesterton that they came direct to Oklahoma City. Old comrades of Fisher addressed him but received no reply. Ira Tillotson of Chesterton, a relative of Fisher, received a letter from Mrs. Sprinkle, a daughter of the deceased, written the Saturday night following Thanksgiving day in which she stated "Pa's dead. Am going to Oklahoma City and will write you as soon as I get there." Nothing has been heard from her by persons at Chesterton. It is believed that Fisher carried considerable insurance. Very little credence is given the theory, advanced at the time of Fisher's death that he was killed by a stray shot fired by some careless boys. A peculiar feature of the case is that little disposition was manifested at the time to thoroughly investigate the case and prosecute the person or persons criminally responsible for his death. The affair is beginning to look so black that a thorough investigation, which is now in progress, is likely to develop some startling facts. Sheriff Garrison has carried the investigation to a point that will likely unravel the tangle of mystery and the arrest of two boys yesterday by Deputy Biddle is only a step in the procedure. It is not believed that the boys arrested are guilty. Neither is it believed that George Fishers death was accidental. (12/29/1905) Crushed to Death. Ardmore, I.T., Dec. 28.—Tom Vaughn, conductor on a Santa Fe work train was crushed to death between the bumpers of two cars at Dougherty tonight while attempting to make a coupling. The remains were taken to Pauls Valley. Vaughn was known as "Long Tom" on account of his height. He formerly lived in Ardmore, where he was well known, also in Gainesville, Texas. (12/30/1905) Mortuary Record. J.C. Roope, 45, at 1238 West Second street; typhoid fever. Richard Spencer, 80, at 110 West Frisco street. (12/31/1905) Mortuary Record. Otto G. Davis, 22, died December 29 at 400 Cedar avenue. Funeral at 3 o'clock this afternoon from W.H. Reed & Co's undertaking parlors. The remains will be shipped to Waverly, Kan. (12/31/1905) SUES SANTA FE FOR TEN THOUSAND MRS. PENDER OF PERRY ALLEGES COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH. Perry, Okla., Dec. 30.—Mrs. R.T. Pender has decided to bring suit against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company for $10,000 damages, charging the Santa Fe with being responsible for the death of her husband, Robert T. Pender who died Christmas morning at his home on E street from congestion and lung trouble brought on to a climax through exposure contracted in the Red Rock station while waiting for Santa Fe passenger No. 405 to carry him back to Perry. The train was several hours late causing Mr. Pender to remain in the Red Rock depot where he contracted a fatal relapse which resulted in his death, the retrenchment policy of the Santa Fe not permitting of but little if any fire in the depot that day and evening. Mr. Pender had to endure the cold atmosphere of the room from 7:00 pm until midnight. Mr. Pender had been ill for some months and his wife had taken him to Oklahoma City for special treatment and returning to Perry on the 19th on a Santa Fe passenger train was assisted to the depot platform by Mrs. Pender and a couple of gentlemen and was out on the platform steps of the train when the train pulled out carrying the sick man and one of the men on to Red Rock where as above stated Mr. Pender contracted additional cold which resulted in his death. Ex-County Attorney Henry S. Johnston, one of the oldest members of the Noble county bar has been retained by Mrs. Pender as her attorney in the case. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html