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(01/02/1906)

JEALOUSY CAUSED A DOUBLE KILLING

YOUNG FARMER NEAR DUKE SHOT HIS GIRL WIFE AND THEN HIMSELF.

Lawton, Okla., Jan.1—Near the town of Duke, fifty-five miles west of 
this city, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, William Goodnight, a 
farmer 25 years of age, shot and instantly killed his wife of 15 
years and then stepped into an adjoining room and blew his own brains 
out. Goodnight, his wife and Mrs. Dunn, mother of Mrs. Goodnight, 
were sitting in the room. Goodnight walked to the corner of the 
room, seized a 32-caliber target rifle, advanced behind Mrs. Dunn and 
fired over her shoulder at his wife. The ball entered his wife's 
forehead and she died instantly. Mrs. Dunn ran into the yard 
screaming and Goodnight stepped into an adjoining room and shot 
himself in the left breast. This did not produce death and he 
leveled the weapon at his forehead, blowing his brains out. Before 
Esquire Burr at Duke an inquest was held yesterday afternoon, and the 
verdict of the jury was found in accordance with the facts related 
above. The funeral was held at Duke today.

Goodnight and his wife were married at Chickasha last spring. The 
cause of the deed is said to have been Goodnight's jealously of his 
wife.

(01/02/1906)

Boy Accidentally Killed.

Lawaton, Okla., Jan. 1—Herbert Daniels, a boy of 16, who resided with 
his parents five miles south of Lookeba, accidentally shot himself 
through the breast and died three hours later. His mother's life or 
reason have been despaired of because of her grief.

(01/02/1906)

WRECK WAR KENDRICK.

Fireman Was Buried Beneath Seventeen Freight Cars.

Kaw City, Okla., Jan.1—One of the worst wrecks that has occurred on 
the Santa Fe lines in this part of the territory, happened near 
Kendrick Sunday morning, when a freight train running at a speed of 
40 miles an hour went through a bridge. Fireman Pete Sellers was 
buried under seventeen cars, and his body was found today by the 
wrecking crew, crushed almost beyond recognition. The engineer 
escaped.

(01/02/1906)

JEALOUSY CAUSED A MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Mangum, Okla., Jan. 1.—At Duke, twenty miles from here today W. 
Goodnight shot and killed his wife and then himself. He was jealous. 
Mrs. Goodnight was sixteen years old. They had been married but a 
few days.

(01/03/1906)

Mrs. W.S. Alexander yesterday received a telephone message from 
Sherman, Tex., advising that her mother, Mrs. Buckner Jones died 
suddenly of heart disease Monday evening. She was sixty years of 
age. Mrs. Alexander departed yesterday for Sherman.

(01/03/1906)

Died of Lockjaw.

Coalgate, I.T., Jan. 2—The 11-year-old son of Wade Pollard, deputy 
city marshal, died last night from lock jaw by a wound from a toy 
pistol. This is the third death that has occurred from injuries from 
toy pistols since Christmas.

(01/03/1906)

THE GIRL IS FREE

CORONER'S JURY EXONERATED BARBARA TAXER IN VERY SHORT ORDER.

SHE SHOT TO AVOID DISHONOR

Girl and Her Father Thrice Had Warned Glidden to Abandon His 
Lecherous Designs—Disobeyed and Met Death.

The district court room was literally crowded yesterday afternoon at 
two o'clock when the coroner's jury commenced its inquiry into the 
facts connected with the killing of Frank Glidden by Barbara Taxer 
which occurred on New Year's day at the home of Math Taxer, the 
girl's father, at 209 ½ South Hudson street.

[some omitted]

Barbara Taxer was the first witness called to the stand. As the 
questions were interpreted to her she responded in German and her 
answers were in turn translated to the jury. 

She told of her father coming to America several years ago from their 
home in the Austrian Tyrol and finally sending her money to come to 
America and join him. She reached Oklahoma City last July.

[more omitted]

Glidden had two horses, both under mortgage. He was about forty-
three years old.

(01/03/1906)

Little Girl Burned to Death.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 2—Ruby Sharp, aged 8, the daughter of John 
Sharp, a local teamster, was burned to death early today while 
attempting to start a fire in the kitchen stove with kerosene.

(01/04/1906)

Will Get $300 Reward.

Deputy Sheriff Sam Bartell yesterday received a reward of $300 for 
the arrest of Mrs. Fannie Ham-Norton, who was charged with the murder 
of Mrs. Katie James near Weatherford, about July 8, 1905. It will be 
remembers that Mrs. Norton shortly after her arrest at Shawnee, 
committed suicide.

(01/06/1906)

Blood Poisoning Death.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 6—A young son of Martin Benjamine, living near 
Douglas, died today from blood poisoning, caused by shooting himself 
through the hand accidentally on Christmas day.

(01/06/1906)

Committed Suicide.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 5—R.W. Devlin of Shattuck, committed suicide 
early today by shooting himself with a revolver in a barn on the farm 
of Allen Gard, where he was a guest for the night. Devlin was 
negotiating a land sale and no cause for his suicide is known.

(01/09/1906)

Diptheria at Edmond.

The public schools of Edmond have been closed for a period of two 
weeks because of diptheria among the students. One student of the 
school has succumbed to the disease and all others have been 
quarantined.

(01/10/1906)

Death of Infant.

Carl Porter Disnuhes, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.P. Disnukes, age two 
years, died Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock of pneumonia. The 
funeral services took place Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the 
residence, same being conducted by Rev. Wm. E. Graham.

 

(01/10/1906)

John Houghton Dead.

John Houghton, father of Elmer E. and Harry B. Houghton, died at the 
family home, 401 West Seventh street, yesterday morning, after an 
illness of about ten days. The Deceased was 69 years of age and is 
survived by the two sons and two daughters, Miss Bertha Houghton and 
Mrs. Boyd Pressler of this city. The remains will probably be taken 
to Pennsylvania for interment.

(01/10/1906)

E.O. Parsons departed yesterday for Mountain View, being called there 
to the bedside of his brother, H.A. Parsons, who accidentally shot 
himself and is in a critical condition.

(01/10/1906)

Death of Two Aged Women.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 9—The death is announced from Dacoma of Mrs. 
Lucinda Brandon, aged 80, a pioneer resident of northwestern 
Oklahoma. Mrs. Emiline Calkins, aged 84, a pioneer of Payne county, 
died near Stillwater. The remains were shipped yesterday to Arkansas 
for burial.

(01/11/1906)

Death of Dr. Pocock.

Dr. Elias H. Pocock, retired, aged 74, died yesterday morning at his 
home, 800 East Ninth street, after an illness of urameia. The 
funeral services will be held today at the home.

(01/12/1906)

Funeral Notice.

Mr. Ernest Brooks, aged 26, died at his home on Capitol Hill at 4:30 
Thursday morning. He was assistant secretary of the Capitol Hill 
Chamber of Commerce. All business men of the Chamber of Commerce and 
the Business Men's Club are requested to be present at the funeral 
service today at 11 o'clock.

(01/13/1906)

DEAD MAN IDENTIFIED.

Man Whose Body Was Found Here Known at Muskogee.

Muskogee, I.T., Jan. 12.—Police here say they have identified the 
unknown man who is said to have committed suicide in Oklahoma January 
7, as Frank Bradley, of this city. A postal card received by the 
police has a photograph of dead man and his description card sent out 
by T.S. Robinson, of Oklahoma City.

(01/13/1906)

BROTHERS-IN-LAW FOUGHT

One Mortally Injured in a Duel at Tulsa.

Tulsa, I.T., Jan. 12.—After brooding over being called a liar, H.P. 
Stoker, a dye works owner, last night hid behind a tree and waited 
until his brother-in-law, Arthur Crocker, approached, when the dye 
man ran out and commenced shooting. Crocker was fatally wounded and 
is lingering in the hospital. The brothers-in-law had quarreled over 
the treatment of the step-children of Stoker, because, it is alleged, 
Stoker abused them. Wednesday Stoker told friends Crocker was living 
with a bad woman. Crocker went to Stoker, upbraided him for making 
these statements and called him a liar. Both men had guns, and they 
fought a duel, but the advantage was with the man who made the 
attack, who fired the first bullet, being the one that will prove 
fatal.

(01/13/1906)

Mrs. J.T. Sturm was called to St. Joseph, Mo., yesterday on account 
of the death of her father, Mr. J.J. Diss.

(01/14/1906) 

M.H. Speer Died Yesterday.

Milton H. Speer died at the home of J.H. Carrill at 3 o'clock 
yesterday morning, and the funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this 
afternoon.

(01/14/1906)

Funeral of L.J. Downey.

The funeral services over the remains of the late L.J. Downey, was 
said at the Catholic church at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.

The deceased was 58 years of age, and is survived by a wife and one 
daughter, Mrs. E.C. Trueblood. Death occurred at the home of the 
latter, Friday morning, after an illness extending over a period of 
ten years.

(01/14/1906)

Death at Norman.

Mrs. Fannie Wilkins, wife of Major General S.J. Wilkins, died at 
Norman on the 10th of January. She was universally beloved by the 
people of Norman and by the old Confederates of both territories, her 
husband being the major general of the Oklahoma division of 
Confederate veterans. She was a devout Christian, and a splendid 
type of the noble women of the South. The sympathies of all who knew 
her, and know her estimable husband, go out to him in his affliction. 
Mrs. Wilkins was sixty-seven years old, and had been sick for some 
time previous to her demise. The devotion of General Wilkins and 
Mrs. Wilkins for each other was one of the splendid examples of the 
old school of Southerners.

(01/14/1906)

The funeral services of the late John Boughton will be conducted in 
the parlors of Street & Harper's, 126 W. Grand at 4 P.M. today. The 
remains will be shipped to Pennsylvania on the Frisco.

(01/15/1906)

Death of a Worthy Citizen.

Mr. Joseph Arnold Peters, whose death occurred last Sunday at his 
home in this city, was born in Auxia-Chapelle, Prussia, in 1842, and 
removed to this country when about 30 years of age. He settled first 
in Connecticut, then in Galveston, Tex., where in 1873 he married 
Miss Mary Kolbe, by whom there were six children, all of whom, with 
the widow, survive. He lived in Houston twenty-five years, removing 
to this city six years ago. He has been in failing health for a year 
past. He was a man of strong and marked character, combining with 
great skill in his calling, that of a joiner, an intelligent 
knowledge of history and classic literature and an acquaintance with 
many matters of practical knowledge, gained by wide and extensive 
travel. He was a sincere and thoughtful Christian man, very kind and 
charitable, but withal modest, as to any personal display or estimate 
of his own qualities. He bore the pains incident to his last illness 
with rare fortitude, and accepted with resignation the call to yield 
his spirit to the God who gave it. His character and memory is an 
honored heritage to his family. May he rest in peace.

Following are the names of the children in order of their ages: 
Joseph, Los Angeles, Calif.; Annie, Houston, Tex.; Edna, Mrs. Julius 
H. Farson, Dallas, Tex.; Mary, Mrs. J.F. Porter, of Temple, Tex.; and 
Chester and Henry, of this city.

Texas papers please copy.

(01/16/1906)

Death of Joseph Arnold.

Sunday morning at nine o'clock, Mr. Joseph Arnold Peters died at his 
home on East Sixth street. The deceased has been ill for over a year 
with cancer of the stomach. A wife and six children remain to mourn 
his loss. The funeral ceremony will occur at 9:30 this morning at 
the residence. The remains will be laid to rest at Fairlawn 
cemetery.

(01/16/1906)

Orville Collier, living at 1520 West Twenty-sixth street, died of 
apoplexy at 12 o'clock last night. Funeral to be arranged later.

(01/16/1906)

BRAKEMAN KILLED AT FALLIS SUNDAY

HAYDEN GILBERT OF THIS CITY MET FRIGHTFUL DEATH WHILE COUPLING CARS.

Hayden L. Gilbert, a brakeman employed by the M.K. & T. company, was 
killed at Fallis, Sunday afternoon, while in the act of coupling cars 
to an engine. While doing so, he lost his balance and fell between 
the engine and car, his body being crushed in two at the hips.

He was immediately placed aboard the train and when within a few 
miles of this city, died.

The deceased was formerly employed by the street railway company here 
as conductor and was later transferred to Guthrie, where he worked 
for the street railway company. After working there a short time, he 
took a position with the M.K. & T., returning to Oklahoma City, and 
with his wife and child has resided at 607 West Fifth street. The 
remains were taken to Street & Harper's undertaking establishment. 
The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

(01/16/1906)

Casualty List.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan.15—Four dead and two injured is the casualty list 
in Oklahoma today. The dead are:

SAMUEL GABART, a wealthy ranchman, killed near Fort Supply, by his 
son-in-law, Roy Lostutter, but the accidental discharge of a rifle 
with which they were shooting at a mark. Gabbart's windpipe was 
severed.

JOHN STARR, a Cheyenne Indian, burned to death in tepee near Geary.

DENNIS JORDAN, colored, aged fifteen, killed in a runaway near Jones 
City.

CHARLES H. JOHNSTON, farmer, of Cleveland county, found dead in 
hotel.

(01/17/1906)

Death of a Worthy Citizen.

Mr. Joseph Arnold Peters, whose death occurred last Sunday at his 
home in this city, was born in Auxia-Chapelle, Prussia, in 1842, and 
removed to this country when about 30 years of age. He settled first 
in Connecticut, then in Galveston, Tex., where in 1873 he married 
Miss Mary Kolbe, by whom there were six children, all of whom, with 
the widow, survive. He lived in Houston twenty-five years, removing 
to this city six years ago. He has been in failing health for a year 
past. He was a man of strong and marked character, combining with 
great skill in his calling, that of a joiner, an intelligent 
knowledge of history and classic literature and an acquaintance with 
many matters of practical knowledge, gained by wide and extensive 
travel. He was a sincere and thoughtful Christian man, very kind and 
charitable, but withal modest, as to any personal display or estimate 
of his own qualities. He bore the pains incident to his last illness 
with rare fortitude, and accepted with resignation the call to yield 
his spirit to the God who gave it. His character and memory is an 
honored heritage to his family. May he rest in peace.

Following are the names of the children in order of their ages: 
Joseph, Los Angeles, Calif.; Annie, Houston, Tex.; Edna, Mrs. Julius 
H. Farson, Dallas, Tex.; Mary, Mrs. J.F. Porter, of Temple, Tex.; and 
Chester and Henry, of this city.

(01/20/1906)

Murderer Acquitted.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 19—William Haney, charged with murder, who shot 
and killed Earl Cross, near Bliss, because the latter attacked 
Haney's wife with a club was acquitted by a jury at Perry today. 

(01/21/1906)

SUDDEN DEATH OF CAPTAIN PECOR

POPULAR CLERK AT BLOCK BROTHERS STORE DROPPED DEAD OF HEART FAILURE.

Captain E. Forest Pecor, aged 61, fell dead in Bloch Bros.' store 
yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock, from heart failure.

Captain Pecor came to this city from Waco, Tex., two years ago and 
for the past year has been employed as a clerk in Bloch Bros.' 
clothing store. He and his wife, who is the only relative he has in 
this city, have been residing with Mrs. Ida B. Allen at 311 West 
Fourth street.

Captain Pecor was a confederate veteran from Virginia. At the recent 
reunion in this city he was made a colonel of the staff. He was a 
Shriner and a member of the Knights of Pythias order.

Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until relatives out of 
the city are heard from.

(01/23/1906)

Death of C.A. Poole.

C.A. Poole, aged 22, a fireman, employed at the department 
headquarters died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, after a ten days' 
illness of typhoid-pneumonia. He had been employed at the fire 
department about nine months. His mother, accompanied by her 
brother, arrived yesterday and will accompany the remains to Neosho, 
Mo., today for burial. Members of the fire department and a squad of 
police will head the funeral procession to the Frisco depot this 
morning.

(01/23/1906)

WILLIAMS DEAD

WOULD HAVE BEEN ASSISTANT TO TERRITORIAL SECRETARY CHARLES FILSON.

Mr. Filson Must Look For Another to Fill the Place 

Guthrie, Okla., Jan.22—When the announcement of the death of J. 
Hunter Williams, of Anadarko, was made today to Charles H. Filson, a 
newly appointed territorial secretary to succeed William Grimes, Mr. 
Filson admitted that he had decided upon Mr. Williams as his private 
secretary and he was greatly shocked by the announcement of his 
death….

(01/24/1906)

GASOLINE EXPLOSION

Young Lady Teacher Fatally Burned at Healdton, I.T.

Ardmore, I.T., Jan 23—Miss Moods, employed in teaching at Healdon, 
was burned to death this morning. She mistook gasoline for kerosene 
in kindling a fire. Her clothing caught fire from the explosion, and 
she rolled in snow to extinguish the flames. She died of injuries at 
2 o'clock this afternoon. Her parents live at Alma, where the body 
will be buried.

(01/24/1906)

The wife and parents of Mr. Haden Gilbert wish to express their 
thanks to their friends and neighbors for the kindness shown them in 
the sorrow and bereavement of his death.

(01/26/1906)

Died at McLoud.

Mr. H.L. Bradford of The Oklahoman force was called to McLoud last 
night by the death of his father, F.Z. Bradford. Mr. Bradford was an 
old time Oklahoma Cityan, being in the tin and hardware business here 
in the early days, and his many friends here will be grieved to hear 
of his demise. Deceased was 67 years of age, and a prominent Odd 
Fellow.

(01/26/1906)

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lindsay have returned from Sherman, Tex., 
where they attended the obsequies of their son, George Lindsay, Jr., 
who died in the Texas town Tuesday after an unsuccessful operation 
for appendicitis. The decedent was 27 years of age and a married 
man. He had been for several years past manager of a cotton compress 
at Durant, I.T.

(01/26/1906)

The funeral of W.B. Butts, who died recently at the age of 66, 
occurred at Shawnee on Tuesday.

(01/26/1906)

M.W. M. Jones, an old resident of Oklahoma City, is very ill at St. 
Anthony's Hospital, and no hopes are entertained for his recovery. 
He was taken ill at his home in Cleveland, Okla., five weeks ago, and 
as an operation was thought necessary, he was brought here, but he 
has never been in a condition to have one performed. Drs. Ryan and 
Russell are attending him. Mr. Jones is a liveryman, formerly 
proprietor of the Star sunibly to retell his story.

(01/27/1906)

Pioneer Citizen Dead.

W.M. Jones, a pioneer citizen of this city, a prominent Mason and 
business man, died yesterday morning at St. Anthony's hospital after 
an illness of long duration.

Mr. Jones was formerly in the livery business in this city, being the 
owner of the Star livery barn on Grand avenue. He removed to 
Cleveland, Okla., about a year ago, where he was taken ill. He 
leaves a wife and one son. The funeral services will be conducted by 
the Masonic fraternity of this city and will take place from the 
residence, at 415 West Fourth street, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

(01/27/1906)

Drowned in Steamship Wreck.

Mrs. F.T. Fonda, dermatologist, with offices in the Bassett building, 
received word yesterday that her husband, F.T. Fonda, of San 
Francisco, Cal., who is quite well known here, was among the 
passengers on the ill fated steamer, the Valencia, which sank off 
Vancouver Island this week. In reading the account of the disaster 
in The Oklahoman, Mrs. Fonda noticed the name of her husband printed 
in the dispatches as being among those drowned yesterday.

(01/27/1906)

The children of Mrs. Margaret Hutsie wish to express their thanks to 
the many friends during her recent bereavement.

(01/27/1906)

The Oklahoman has received word of the death of Charles A. Muns, 
formerly of this city, at Missoula, Mont.

(01/27/1906)

CHAPTER IN A TRAGEDY

Wife of Her Father's Murderer Dies of Grief.

Muskogee, I.T., Jan. 26—Mrs. Clement Turner was buried yesterday 
afternoon from the home of her father, James Lowery, at Goose Bend, 
five miles from Muskogee. Mrs. Turner leaves a very young baby. The 
announcement in itself would not be important, if it were not for the 
fact that there is tragedy and a romance connected with the name. 
Not over seven months ago her husband, Clement Turner, killed her 
father, James Lowery, and has since been scouting. It is possible 
that he was near enough to hear of his wife's death, for a farmer 
from that neighborhood reported at 11 o'clock last night that he had 
seen Turner hanging round the old Lowery home, now deserted, partly 
by his own act and by the death of his wife, who is said to have 
grieved herself to death over her father's murder by her husband. 
The farmer says that he is almost certain that the man he saw in the 
shadow of the house last night was Turner.

About a month ago when Mrs. Turner was taken sick, the report reached 
Muskogee that her husband had come back to the neighborhood to see 
her, and officers were sent from the city to catch him—but the hunt 
resulted in nothing. The murder of old man Lowery by Turner was one 
of the most atrocious crimes ever committed in the territory and 
there is a reward offered for Turner's arrest. The sentiment is very 
strong against him.

(01/27/1906)

List of Accidents.

Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 26—One dead and three injured constitutes the 
casualty list today in Oklahoma. The dead:

A 3-year-old daughter of Edward Ward, near Norman, burned to death.

(01/27/1906)

Lived in Three Centuries.

Guthrie, Jan. 26—The death of Blasis Sanchis, aged 110 years, the 
wife of a prominent Shawnee Indian, is announced from the reservation 
in Pottawatomie county. She was born in 1795 in Mexico, of Mexican-
Indian parentage, and at the age of 8 was stolen by a war band of 
Comanches on one of their raids over the border. For two years she 
was the slave of a Comanche who claimed to be her captor, and he sold 
her to Jesse Chism, a Shawnee for five bolts of calico. She served 
Chism until she was fully grown, when she married Mule, another 
Shawnee. They had one daughter, Jane, who married and died soon 
after. Then, following the death of Mule, she married Henry Sanchis, 
another Shawnee. They had two children, Frank Sanchis, and a 
daughter, Louisa, the wife of Sinioval Dave. The aged squaw was in 
good health until a few days prior to her death, which was caused by 
a sudden attack of pneumonia contracted by walking to the city of 
Shawnee and back to her home.

(01/28/1906)

Resolutions of Condolence.

David H. Hammond, camp No. 177 U.C.V., met yesterday afternoon 
pursuant to the call of Commander, Col. Wm. Cross, J.O. Castor and 
M.L. Nix were appointed as a committee to prefer suitable resolutions 
with respect to the memory and death of Comrade Gen. Jos. H. Wheeler. 
The resolutions follow: [omitted]

 

(01/30/1906)

Mr. Fonda's Death Confirmed.

Mrs. Jessie Fonda of this city received another telegram Sunday from 
X.O. Howe, her husband's partner in San Francisco (stating that no 
trace of her husband's body had been found. Mrs. Fonda has given up 
hope and is sure that her husband will be numbered among the 
unrecovered dead of the illfated Valencia.

(01/30/1906)

Wm. Schwab, aged 65 and a veteran of the civil war, died at Perkins 
last week.

Wm. Moore, aged 65, died at Blackwell on January 27. He was a union 
veteran and a prominent Odd Fellow.

(02/01/1906)

Funeral Notice.

The funeral notice of Mrs. May will be held at the residence, 28 West 
Thirteenth street, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. A.H. 
Griffith, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, will conduct the 
service.

(02/02/1906)

Attended Sheldon Funeral.

The funeral of John M. Sheldon, a Santa Fe fireman, who was killed by 
an explosion at Bellefont, Kan., Sunday night, was held yesterday at 
Edmond. Mr. Sheldon was well known among railroad men in this city. 
A.M. Lindley and R.B. Spence, members of the Brotherhood of 
Locomotive Firemen, went to Edmond yesterday morning to attend the 
services, as representatives of the brotherhood.

(02/02/1906)

SOLACE TO QUAIL

HUMAN LIFE ALSO SUFFERS DURING THE HUNTING SEASON

Fifty-Three Persons Killed or Wounded During the Four Months’ Quail 
Hunting Season Just Closed.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 1.—That there were fifty-three persons killed 
and wounded in Oklahoma alone, during the hunting season which began 
on October 1 and closed on January 31, may be some consolation to the 
few quail that remain in the territory at the present time…

In all ten people were killed outright in hunting accidents… The list 
of killed includes the following, and were all accidental:

Henry Schultz of Gage, shot by brother while duck hunting.

John Livingston of Carmen, shot by uncle, a member of hunting party.

Robert Cress of Hillsboro, Illinois, shot at Gage by Enos Kitch.

Peter Gade of Ferguson, shot self.

James McEntire of Elk City, shot self.

H.A. Parsons, aged 70, of Mountain View, shot by grandson.

Clifford Gilman of Shawnee, shot self near Fairmont.

George Plank of Sterling, shot self.

Young son of Martin Benjamin of Douglas, shot self in hand, died of 
blood poisoning.

George Fisher of Oklahoma City, shot by boy hunters.

In addition to above list of dead, Al Hobbe and Jim Blindy, a 
Cheyenne Indian, killed each other in a duel, near Hitchcock, as a 
result of a quarrel while on hunting trips. Blindy accused Hobbe of 
trespassing on his allotment and a duel ensued.

Was Engaged to Wed.

The case of John Cress of Illinois, was a pitiful one. Cress was 
visiting in Oklahoma to recuperate his health. He was engaged to 
marry a prominent young woman of Christian county, Illinois, and the 
wedding day had been set for the holidays. The remains of Cress were 
taken back to Hillsboro, where he was a merchant, and the funeral 
held there.

[info about the wounded has been omitted]

(02/03/1906)

E.F. Bryan, storekeeper of the Pioneer Telephone company here, was 
called to Chickasha yesterday by a telegram announcing the death of 
his infant daughter.

(02/03/1906)

Child Had Perished.

Vinita, I.T., Feb. 2—Litle Evaline Wood, the 3-year-old daughter of 
Henry Wood, who wandered away from her home a week ago, in the snow 
storm, and was lost, was found yesterday frozen to death a mile from 
her home.

(02/03/1906)

DEAD BODY FOUND.

Corpse of Murdered Man in Field Near Frederick.

Lawton, Okla., Feb.2—The dead body of Butch Henderson, a negro, 27 
years of age, was found in a field near Frederick a few days ago. It 
was perfectly cold and blood was protruding from the nose and mouth 
and two gun-shot wounds. Officers were notified and a coroner's jury 
was impaneled. They soon reached an agreement that deceased had come 
to his death by gunshot wounds at the hands of parties unknown to the 
jury. The balls entered the right hip and ranged upward, passing 
through the lungs and making its exit on the side. Henderson was 
brought with a party of negroes from Corsicana, Tex., a few weeks ago 
to pick cotton in the vicinity of Frederick. They were picking up to 
the time of the killing on Tom Harper's farm. The authorities have no 
clue toward finding the party or parties guilty of the killing.

(02/04/1906)

Mrs. L.S. Weitzell died at Chandler, Wednesday.

T.S. Childs, aged 75, died at Lawton on Wednesday.

(02/07/1906)

Obituary.

The funeral of John Byfield occurred at his home northwest of the 
city on Sunday afternoon, Rev. O.P. Avery of the Harrison Avenue 
Congregational church officiating. The deceased was born in Ontario, 
Canada, and had spent much of his life in Massachusetts, until five 
years ago he came to the territory for his health. A wife, one son, 
and three daughters survive him.

(02/07/1906)

Town Marshal Killed.

Muskogee, I.T., Feb. 6.—News has just been received here by the 
United States marshal of the killing of George Johnson, town marshal 
at Clarkesville. Johnson was shot and killed by Lee Turner on the 
night of February 3. The marshal tried to arrest Turner and was 
beating him over the head. A gun which Turner had was discharged 
during the scuffle.

(02/09/1906)

Death of Miss Louise Taylor.

Miss Louise Taylor died at the home of Mrs. M.S. Wilson, who lives 
near Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday night. The assigned cause of death 
is nervous prostration. She had been ill only a few days and her case 
was not regarded as serious until Tuesday, when she left for Kansas 
City to recuperate. She had recently removed from Minnesota to 
Oklahoma City to recuperate her health. She leaves an estate valued 
at about $_0,000, the bulk of which will go to her cousin, Miss Mary 
Wilson of Kansas City. The remains of the decedent will be taken to 
Minneapolis for interment.

(02/11/1906)

The Jones Will Filed.

Attorney John H. Wright yesterday filed for probate the will of 
William M. Jones deceased. Mr. Jones died about January 27, leaving 
an estate consisting of 300 acres of valuable farm land in Canadian 
county, a livery outfit at Spencer, etc., amounting in value to about 
$10,000. The personal property is left to the widow, Mrs. Mary A. 
Jones, who is named as executor of the will, and she will hold all 
the property left by the decedent during her natural life. The 
decedent left five children, four of whom are adults and one not 
quite of age. Another will which Mr. Wright filed for probate 
yesterday was that of Mrs. Margaret Hutsie, who also passed away last 
month, leaving an estate valued at about $2,000, equally divided 
between her six children. She left to her husband, with whom she had 
not lived for several years, the sum of five hundred dollars.

(02/13/1906)

Death Sunday.

Mrs. Mary Jane Edwards died at her home, 129 Chickasaw street, Sunday 
morning and the funeral took place from that place yesterday.

(02/13/1906)

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Edwards who died Sunday at her home, 
129 West Chickasaw street, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, 
from the residence. She was 67 years of age and died of heart 
trouble.

(02/13/1906)

At 11 o'clock yesterday morning occurred the funeral of H.F. Hartzel, 
who died Sunday morning at 16 North Webb avenue.

(02/14/1906)

Death of Old Indian.

Catonment, Okla., Feb.13—Mad Wolf, one of the noted leaders of the 
Southern Cheyenne Indians died several days ago on his allotment near 
this place. He was almost a hundred years old.

(02/14/1906)

The obsequies of Ruth Faulkner will occur at 10 o'clock this morning 
at the Planters Hotel. The decedent was 13 years old and is reported 
to have died of appendicitis.

(02/14/1906)

At two o'clock yesterday afternoon occurred the funeral of Mrs. S.J. 
Edwards who died Sunday at her home, 620 West California avenue of 
uremic poisoning, aged 67.

(02/14/1906)

William J. Frizzell, aged 50, died Monday in this city of tetanus. 
The remains were shipped for burial to Ft. Smith, Ark.

(02/15/1906)

To Try Murder Case.

Judge D.B. Welty who offices in the Lee building left for Hobart 
yesterday, to represent the defendant in the case of Territory vs. 
Bell Phillips, who is charged with the murder of Ray Guyman at 
Snyder. Her preliminary trial will be held today.

(02/15/1906)

Passing of a Pioneer.

The obsequies over the remains of Mr. Anton Bruza will occur at 3 
o'clock this afternoon at the residence, 120 E. Reno avenue. Mr. 
Bruza died at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday night. He was one of the pioneer 
settlers of Oklahoma, coming to the territory from Nebraska. At the 
time of his death he was fifty-five years old.

(02/15/1906)

Laid at Rest.

The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, 329 
Chickasaw street, over the remains of Mrs. Sara Abercrombie, Rev. 
T.H. Harper officiating at the homes. Mistletoe Grove No. 8 of the 
Woodmen Circle then took charge of the deceased who was an honored 
member of the grove having joined the order in 1900. And sadly wended 
their way to the "city of the dead." Owing to the bitter cold, the 
grove service was dispensed with only the emblems of remembrance 
being deposited in the grave, followed by prayer by Rev. Harper.

(02/16/1906)

Special Administrator.

Attorney John H. Wright was yesterday appointed special administrator 
of the estate of Susan L. Johnson, who fell dead suddenly at her home 
on West Grand avenue on Tuesday. Minnie O. Kirk and Oliver G. Johnson 
are the heirs. The estate is estimated at about $1,500.

(02/15/1906)

Famous Woman Dead.

In the death of Grandma McDonald, which occurred at Chickasha 
recently, the Rock Island railway men lost one of their best friends. 
She was 60 years old at the time of passing away and had been 
managing calling houses along the Rock Island line for twenty-six 
years. A local Rock Island official said of her last night:

"As sure as there is a heave above this earth that is Mrs. McDonald's 
present abode. Her personal acquaintance was as extended as that of 
some statesmen, and every acquaintance was her friend. Her eating 
houses were famous and that at Chickasha was considered one of the 
best in the southwest. When a Boston party was passing through 
Oklahoma recently, on its way to Mexico, I heard its members say that 
the best meal they had secured since leaving Boston were served by 
Mrs. McDonald at Chickasha.

(02/15/1906)

Died at Joliet.

Friday last occurred the death of Gertrude McGinnis Ward, the 
youngest daughter of the well known William McGinnis, one of the 
pioneers of Joliet, Ill. At his death, four years ago, he left to his 
two daughters, Mary McGinnis Steward and Gertrude McGinnis hundreds 
of acres of the finest farm lands in Illinois. When seventeen years 
of age Mrs. Ward graduated from the Wilmington high school, with the 
highest honors of the class of 1892. November 1, 1904, she was 
married to Charles E. Ward of Wilmington, Ill., and died January 26, 
1906. Mrs. Ward was highly educated, an accomplished musician, so 
full of life and all those tender and womanly graces that make home a 
great benediction. She had been conductress of the Wilmington chapter 
of the Order of Eastern Star for the past six years; also a member of 
the Union Workers' Circle of the Kings Daughters. Mrs. Ward leaves a 
husband and infant son, mother, two brothers, John of Joliet, Frank 
of Cabery and Mary, the widow of Judge S.H. Steward of Oklahoma 
City.—Joliet News.

Mrs. Ward as Gertrude McGinnis was well known in Oklahoma City.

(02/15/1906)

Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heart-felt thanks to our friends and neighbors 
who visited and assisted us during the sickness and death of our 
mother, Mrs. S.J. Edwards. M.C. PETTY.

(02/15/1906)

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express through the press our gratitude to the members of 
the Washington Avenue Baptist church, Washington school and others 
who so kindly offered their assistance and sympathy in our deep 
distress over the death of our dear little Ruth.

MR. AND MRS. FALUKNER, Planters' Hotel.

(02/16/1906)

Special Administrator.

Attorney John H. Wright was yesterday appointed special administrator 
of the estate of Susan L. Johnson, who fell dead suddenly at her home 
on West Grand avenue on Tuesday. Minnie O. Kirk and Oliver G. Johnson 
are the heirs. The estate is estimated at about $1,500.

(02/16/1906)

Laid at Rest.

The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, 329 
Chickasaw street, over the remains of Mrs. Sara Abercrombie. Rev. 
T.H. Harper officiating at the house. Mistletoe Grove No. 8 of the 
Woodmen Circle then took charge of the deceased who was an honored 
member of the grove having joined the order in 1900. And sadly wended 
their way to the "city of the dead." Owing to the bitter cold the 
grove service was dispensed with, only the emblems of remembrance 
being deposited in the grave, followed by prayer by Rev. Harper.

(02/16/1906)

KILLED IN PHILIPPINES

Son of Oklahoma Father Met Death Through Mistake

Perry, Okla., Feb. 15—E.F. Carpenter of this city, has received word 
of the death of his son, Frank Carpenter, aged 29, who was killed 
Jan. 6th while in the discharge of his duties in the Philippines. The 
young man enlisted in 1899 from Minnesota and has served since that 
time in the various departments, being at the time of his death chief 
operator of the secret service. [details of death omitted]

(02/17/1906)

FREED FROM JAIL

AUBREY PATTON WAS HELD FOR THREE MONTHS IN ST. LOUIS BASTILE

Wednesday Aubrey Patton was released from jail in St. Louis after 
having been confined three months on a charge of manslaughter in the 
fourth degree. Patton is 27 years old and appears to be a ranchero.

Judge William S. Kinsey ordered the jurors to return a verdict of 
"not guilty", as there was no evidence to show that the man was 
guilty of the charge against him.

Patton was charged with having kicked to death one William Garrick, a 
laborer, who was injured in a barrelhouse fight November 14, and died 
at the City Hospital a week later. [rest omitted]

(02/17/1906)

Mrs. A.F. Johns has received the sad news of the death of Mrs. J.G. 
Wheeler, the mother of Mrs. J.P. Johns, on Wednesday, the 14th, at 
Manor, Tex. Mrs. Johns was called to Manor some four weeks ago on 
account of her mother's serious illness, but hope was entertained for 
Mrs. Wheeler's recovery until Saturday, when Mrs. J.P. Johns left for 
Manor, having received a telegram that she was sinking.

(02/18/1906)

In Memoriam.

Resolutions of Grant Post G.A.R. on the death of their senior vice-
commander, Frederick C. Seeger, who died January 30, 1906.

Whereas, Death has entered our ranks and taken from us our comrade 
and Senior Vice-Commander Frederick C. Seeger, and

Whereas, Comrade Seeger was one of Grant Post's most respected and 
esteemed members, a true and loyal citizen, a loving and dutiful 
husband and father, a brave soldier and worthy of all our esteem and 
respect.

Therefore, Be it Resolved, by Grant Post, That we hereby express our 
sorrow over the death of our comrade, and we hereby extend to his 
true and devoted wife, Mrs. Kate Seeger, president of Grant Relief 
Corps. No. 11, our deepest sympathy and condolence and that we hereby 
pledge her our earnest and hearty aid.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the record of the 
Post, by the adjutant, and that a copy thereof be presented to his 
esteemed and respected wife, and that a copy be presented to the 
daily papers with a request for publication.

A.P. LOWERY, JULIAN C. WHITE, Committee. THOMAS CUSIC, Adjutant. P.C. 
KENYON, Post Commander.

(02/18/1906)

Mrs. Emil Walter, of 624 W. Third street, will be taken to the 
hospital today to undergo a severe surgical operation. Her condition 
is reported as being critical.

(02/20/1906)

DEATH OF MRS. J.G. WHEELER

Maggie Brown Wheeler, wife of J.G. Wheeler, died Wednesday afternoon 
at 6 o'clock after a protracted illness of several months. She died 
surrounded by her entire family, excepting her son, Thos. B. Wheeler, 
of Chicago, Ill. Her sisters, Mrs. L.B. Harrison, of Ft. Worth, Tex., 
Mrs. F.R. Durst, of Austin, Tex., Miss Lizzie Brown, of San Antonio, 
Tex., Mrs. W.B. Raney, of Manor, Tex, were with her, as was also 
Judge T.B. Wheeler, of Arkansas Pass, Texas.

Mrs. Wheeler was born in Comal county, Tex., Jan. 13, 1847, and was, 
at the time of her death, fifty-nine years of age. Mrs. Wheeler was 
the daughter of Mr. John B. Brown of Salem, Tex., a prominent Texas 
pioneer. She was married to John G. Wheeler Feb. 28, 1867, who was at 
that time county clerk of Travis county. They moved to Manor, Tex., 
in 1868, where they have since resided. Col. Wheeler engaged in the 
mercantile business from which he retired three years ago accepting 
the presidency of the Farmers National bank of Manor.

Surviving Mrs. Wheeler are her husband and the following children: 
Mrs. S.T. Cooney, of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. J.P. Johns, of Oklahoma 
City, O.T.; Mrs. B.W. Rector of Manor, Tex.; Mr. Thos. B. Wheeler, of 
Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Elizabeth and Eloise and Dr. C.S. Wheeler of 
Manor, Tex. Mrs. Wheeler was a consistent member of the Catholic
church and was loved and admired by all who knew her. She was a 
leader of society, a member of Women's clubs and took a leading part 
in all the active duties and everything with which she was connected. 
Her life was that of a devoted wife and mother, sacrificing all self 
interests to the happiness, comfort and pleasure of her loved ones 
and friends. Her Christian charitable spirit was felt by all who knew 
her. The wife, the mother, the friend [can't read last 3 lines…]

(02/20/1906)

Guthrie's First Marshal Dead.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb.19—The death is announced from Hobart of Silas 
Anderson, aged 56, who was the first city marshal of Guthrie, 
following the opening on April 22, 1889. He was a native of 
greenbrier county, West Virginia, and later lived in Lee county, 
Iowa, until his coming to Oklahoma. His wife, who was Miss Elizabeth 
Haney of Bonaparte, Ia., with four children survive him. He was a 
peace officer for twenty-seven years.

(02/20/1906)

Died of Wounds.

Douglas, Okla., Feb. 19.—Mrs. J.T. Gage, aged 63, died yesterday at 
Douglas. Her death was caused by wounds received three weeks ago, 
when she was severely scalded.

(02/20/1906)

TERRITORIAL NEWS BRIEFS

Mrs. A.P. Boyd died at Ripley last week.

(02/21/1906)

Old Man Burned to Death.

Anadarko, Okla., Feb. 20—Last night an explosion of gasoline in the 
rear of J.J. McGuire's saloon set fire to the interior, but was 
extinguished. It was then discovered that Mr. McGuire was in the room 
crawling around in the dark. He was picked up and upon examination, 
was found to be burned almost into a crisp. His clothing was nearly 
all burned off; his beard and skin on his head was all gone. All 
possible attention by physicians availed not to save his life and 
after a night of terrible agony, he died at 4 o'clock this morning. 
He was 68 years old and leaves an aged wife.

(02/21/1906)

Mother Burned to Death.

Chandler, Okla., Feb. 20—Mrs. J.H. Stockwell, a bride of a year and a 
few weeks' mother, died today at her home near Chandler, from burns 
received 12 hours previously. She was rocking the cradle and sewing, 
and had thrown some of the material on which she was working, into 
the stove. These caught fire and ignited her clothing. All the 
clothing was burned from the body of the woman before help could 
arrive.

(02/22/1906)

WAS A BAUDY HOUSE KEEPER

Tired of the Primrose Path of Dalliance and Sought in Death Surcease 
of Sorrow.

Alice Cahill, the keeper of an immoral resort, yesterday made her 
fourth and successful attempt at suicide, swallowing eight grains of 
morphine at 5 o'clock and dying five and one-half hours after, 
despite the efforts of a physician to resuscitate her.

A memorandum found in the woman's room evidenced that her real name 
is Ora Shick, which was confirmed, by persons who have known the 
woman during the several months of her residence in Oklahoma City. 
The same slip gave the address of relatives at 733 Goalidy avenue, 
East St. Louis, Ill., who have been advised by telegraph of her 
death.

The remains were removed to the undertaking rooms of Street & Reed, 
where they will be kept until advice as to is disposition is received 
from relatives.

Ora Shick was a pronounced brunette, somewhat comely of feature, tall 
and inclined to emboupoint and aged 25.

Her associates say she was a decided melancholiac , and grieved much 
that her life had fallen below the moral level.

To the attending physician who saved her from self-destruction about 
five weeks ago, the woman related that she was compelled to leave 
home on account of her father's second marriage, being mistreated by 
the stepmother. She married unhappily and in her misery and in 
seeking surcease of sorrow, turned to a life of dalliance, only to 
find the primrose path anything but satisfactory.

The dead woman's father, Clinton Shick, is said to reside somewhere 
in Illinois near East St. Louis, where a sister resides.

(02/22/1906)

Death of Rachael Arnold.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 21—Mrs. Rachael Arnold, aged 87, died today at 
Stroud. She was the widow of John Arnold, whom she married in Linn 
county in 1857. She was a native of Bates county, Kentudky. The 
remains were taken to Browning , Mo., for interment.

(02/22/1906)

Death of Editor's Wife.

Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 21—The death occurred yesterday at Pond Creek of 
Mrs. Delzell, the wife of Editor W.A. Delzell, of the Grant County 
News. Death came after a prolonged illness. Five children, with the 
husband, survive.

(02/22/1906)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Patton of 114 Cedar street, 
died Tuesday. Funeral and interment occurred yesterday.

(02/23/1906)

Will Be Buried Here.

A telegram from C.N. Shick of East St. Louis, Ill., received 
yesterday, directs that Ora Schick, the young woman who suicided 
Wednesday, be buried here and interment will occur today.

(02/23/1906)

Miss Pearl Lushbaugh is critically ill with pneumonia.

(02/23/1906)

Woman Commits Suicide.

Lawton, Okla., Feb. 22.—J.B. Ford, a business man of Decatur, Tex., 
passed through here today on his way to Cache. He told of a suicide 
near that town, which occurred Monday night, which contained some 
harrowing yet romantic details. The unfortunate was Mrs. Peter 
Hobson, with whom many people in this section of Oklahoma are 
acquainted.

The daughter of Mrs. Hobson was married one day last week to Jessie 
Davenport, a young man of the vicinity, whom Mrs. Hobson disliked. 
She was so grieved over the affair that she resolved to take her 
life.

Monday afternoon Mrs. Davenport came home to visit her mother. On the 
table she found a note, which read: “If you want me you’ll find me 
under the bridge.” The young lady gave an alarm and a party of 
several neighbors went to the West Fork bridge. After a search the 
dead body of Mrs. Hobson was ferreted from the river.

Mrs. Hobson was well known all throughout that section of the 
country, and her husband “Pete” Hobson, deceased, was one of the most 
prominent fiddlers of the country.

(02/24/1906)

Boys Burned to Death.

Lawton, Okla., Feb. 23—George and Earl Blackburn, aged eight and six 
years, sons of J.P. Blackburn, an itinerant horse jockey and cotton 
picker, were burned to death in flames that enveloped a camp wagon 
and contents near the home of E.E. Ferrill, four miles south of Hulen 
at 12 o'clock last night. Both boys died of burns about four hours 
after the conflagration. The Blackburn family has been picking cotton 
in the Hulen neighborhood.

Yesterday they moved to near the Ferrill home and camped for night. 
The father and mother went to the house nearby to sleep, leaving the 
two boys to sleep in the wagon. The boys left a lantern hanging to 
the front bow, pulled the wagon sheet down tight all around their bed 
and went to sleep in the rear end. From the explosion or overturning 
of the lantern, hay in the wagon and bed clothes were ignited. The 
flames are supposed to have enveloped the wagon so rapidly, that the 
boys were not awakened in time to save their lives. Their lower limbs 
were burned into a crisp and other portions of their bodies were 
seriously injured. The wagon and contents were totally destroyed bar 
assistance came in time to prevent the boys from being burned to 
death immediately. The parents were not aware of the fire until it 
was all over and the neighborhood notified them.

(02/25/1906)

Funeral Notice.

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Leckner, who died Saturday 
morning, will be held at the residence, 812 E. 8th St., at 2 o'clock 
Sunday afternoon. Rev. A.H. Griffith will conduct the service.

(02/25/1906)

Death of Mrs. Frances Cook.

Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock Mrs. Frances Maria Cook, aged 81 
years, died at the home of her son, F.T. Cook, 600 West Eighth 
street, in this city. Mrs. Cook had been ill with pneumonia only a 
short while, and although she was not in poor health previous to her 
fatal illness, yet owing to her advanced age she was unable to resist 
the fatal attack. Mrs. Cook was a widow, her husband having died 
several years ago in Washington county, Kansas, and her remains will 
be taken back there for interment, beside those of her husband. 
Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until her son, Mr. 
Hamilton Cook of St. Louis, arrives.

Mrs. Cook leaves six grown children to mourn her death. Mr. Frank T. 
Cook, with whom she has been making her home for the few weeks she 
has been in the city, is proprietor of the Oklahoman job printing 
office.

The deceased has been a member of the Baptist church all her life. 
She has been a pioneer of three states, having lived in her early 
life on the frontier in Indiana and later in Kansas, coming to 
Oklahoma at the opening of the western part of the territory.

(02/25/1906)

Mrs. S.A. Payne of Moore, daughter of W.R. Caldwell, died Friday 
morning at her home. The news of her death was quite a shock to her 
parents, as they did not know of her illness.

(02/27/1906)

Paid its First Death Loss.

The American Mutual Life Insurance company, of this city, paid its 
first death loss yesterday, the company having learned of the death 
of Deputy United States Marshal O'Dus Lynn Collins, of Muskogee, who 
had a $3,000 policy with the local company. Settlement of the claim 
was made immediately.

(02/27/1906)

Card of Thanks.

I want to extend my many thanks to friends and neighbors and 
especially to the Royal Neighbors of Blue Bell Camp of Capitol Hill 
and the Painters and Decorators, and Modern Woodmen of America who so 
kindly assisted my during the sickness and death of my beloved 
husband, Minor Hughes. MRS. HUGHES.

(02/27/1906)

Resolutions of Condolence.

Resolutions of Mistletoe Grove No. 8 of Woodmen Circle on the death 
of their esteemed sovereign Sara Abercrombie, who died on Feb. 12, 
1906:

Whereas, Death has entered our Grove and taken from us our sovereign, 
who was one of our most esteemed and loyal members, a loving wife and 
worthy of great respect and appreciation which she received.

Therefore, Be It Resolved, by Mistletoe Grove No. 8, that we express 
our sorrow over the death of our sovereign and we hereby extend to 
her devoted husband and relatives our deepest sympathy and 
condolence. Be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of 
Mistletoe Grove No. 8, by the clerk, and a copy be sent to the 
sorrowing husband, the daily papers and the "Tidings." LORA D. MITCH. 
LUCY M. STARKS. Committee.

(02/27/1906)

Bodies Shipped to Different Cities.

The remains of Mrs. T.H. Dunn, who was murdered by her husband, T.H. 
Dunn, at her home, 417 West Fourth street Saturday afternoon, were 
shipped to Greenfield, Mo., yesterday afternoon, relatives of the 
dead woman accompanying the body. The body of T.H. Dunn, who 
committed suicide, after murdering his wife, was shipped to Cold 
Hill, Ark., for burial.

(02/27/1906)

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Chilcoot of Guthrie, and G.A. Hughes of Wamogo, 
Kansas were in the city yesterday attending the funeral of Minor 
Hughes, who died at Capitol Hill.

(02/27/1906)

Mrs. T.H. Dunn, who was murdered by her husband Saturday evening, was 
employed as office girl at the office of Dr. Guy B. Ross and not at 
the office of Dr. A.J. Ross as reported in Sunday morning's 
Oklahoman.

(02/27/1906)

Mrs. Albertina W. Line died Sunday at her home, three miles southeast 
of the city of consumption. The funeral was held from the residence 
yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Kelly of Moore.

(02/27/1906)

The remains of Mrs. Frances M. Cook were yesterday shipped for 
interment to Palmer, Kansas.

(02/28/1906)

In Memoriam.

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His wisdom, to remove from 
our number our late comrade and coworker, Minor Hughes; therefore, be 
it 

Resolved, By local union, No. 807, of the International Brotherhood 
of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America in special 
meeting assembled, that he express our sorrow at the death of our 
late Brother Hughes, in whose death local union No. 807 has lost an 
able member, the community an able citizen and his family a loving 
husband and father.

Resolved, That this local union extend to the bereaved widow and 
family its heartfelt sympathy.

Resolved, That as a tribute of respect for our beloved brother, the 
charter of this local union be draped in mourning for a personal of 
thirty days; that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our 
local union; that a copy be forwarded to the family of our cherished 
brother and that a copy be given to the press for 
publication.—Messrs. Ashton, Wilson, Hart.

(03/01/1906)

Memorial Exercises.

On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, all school children are invited to 
assemble at the Christian church, where they will be drilled in a 
song and arrangements made to march in file to the People's Temple 
Sunday afternoon to participate in the memorial service for Frances 
E. Willard.

(03/01/1906)

Resolution.

Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to call to his eternal 
abode, Minor Hughes, the husband of our beloved neighbor, Jessie 
Hughes, therefore be it

Resolved, That in his death she loses a loving and devoted husband, 
and be it further

Resolved, That Blue Bell Camp, No. 4088, R.N.A. extend its heartfelt 
sympathy to the family in this its hour of affliction and trouble.

(03/01/1906)

TRAGIC DEATH OF JAMES A. COURTNEY

OKLAHOMA CITY CITIZEN MET DEATH IN ST. LOUIS HOTEL FIRE.

Telegrams were received here yesterday announcing the tragic death in 
St. Louis of John A. Courtney, who resides with his family in this 
city at 824 West Grand avenue. Mr. Courtney's death resulted from 
jumping from his room in the Hotel Comfort in St. Louis, while the 
building was on fire. His skull was crushed in the fall.

For some time he has been employed at a good salary as constructing 
engineer of the new hospital being built by the Missouri Pacific 
railway company in that city. The remains will probably arrive here 
this morning over the Frisco, and the time of the funeral will be 
announced later, definite arrangements not having been completed.

The deceased was a member of Grant Post G.N.R., and the funeral will 
be held under the direction of his comrades. He served over four 
years in Company F, Sixty-sixth Illinois

infantry, and was commissioned first lieutenant for bravery in 
battle. His record as a soldier is one to be proud of. He leaves a 
wife, Mrs. Jennie Courtney, a daughter, Miss Kate Courtney and three 
daughters, Mrs. Lena Manly and Misses Kat and Hazel Courtney. The 
body will be taken from the train to the family residence, where 
brief funeral services will be held, and thence to the cemetery, 
under the escort of the rand Army.

(03/02/1906)

Funeral of John A. Courtney.

The funeral services of John A. Courtney who was killed at St. Louis, 
Tuesday, will be conducted in Street & Harper's undertaking parlors, 
at 10 o'clock this morning. The remains will arrive on this morning's 
Frisco train and will be taken immediately to the undertaking parlors 
where a brief service will be held. The remains will be escorted to 
the cemetery by the Grand Army post. All members of the Grant Post 
are requested to be present.

(03/02/1906)

E.J. Courtney died Wednesday at his home, 1004 West Fourth street. 
Relatives were advised by telegraph and no funeral arrangements will 
be made until a reply is received.

(03/03/1906)

Funeral of James A. Courtney

The funeral of James A. Courtney will be held at Street & Harper's 
undertaking parlors, 126 Grand avenue, at 10 o'clock this morning. 
All members of the Grand Army are requested to meet there at 9:30 
a.m. to attend the funeral.

(03/03/1906)

Dan Thompson, a negro who recently came to this city from Purcell, 
I.T., died at police headquarters at an early hour yesterday morning 
under peculiar circumstances. The fellow was brought to the station 
with a slight cut in the forearm. It is reported that after the 
injury had been dressed, he bled to death. It seems to be a case 
where an investigation is warranted.

(03/03/1906)

The funeral of E.I. Courtney, who died recently at 1004 West First 
street, will be held at 8 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph's 
Catholic church.

(03/06/1906)

Lived in Geary.

Referring to the recent tragedy in Oklahoma City in which T.H. Dunn 
killed his wife and then suicided, the Geary Journal says: Mrs. Dunn 
was formerly a resident of this city, and will be remembered by many 
as Maggie Mueller, step-daughter of Mr. Wilson, who was in the hotel 
business here. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Johnson, was the wife of Tom 
Johnson, who at one time conducted the Johnson house in Geary, not 
the Stanley house.

(03/06/1906)

Death of Aged Citizen.

Prague, Okla., March 5.—James Barrett, aged 88, father of Postmaster 
David Barrett, died here today.

(03/07/1906)

Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our kind friends for their 
generous help and sympathy during the illness death of our beloved 
son, Murville.—Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Bullock.

(03/07/1906)

Mrs. Louise Musterson, whose daughter died last Saturday at Wichita, 
desires to thank friends for their expressions of sympathy and acts 
of kindness, during her recent sad bereavement.

(03/09/1906)

Funeral of James A. Milligan

The funeral of James A. Milligan of Memphis, Tenn., a brother of Mrs. 
Ben F. Davis of this city, who has been ill for several months at the 
home or her mother in that city, was held from the residence 790 
Court street, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. On account of the 
illness of Mrs. Davis, the services were held at Elmwood cemetery. 
Mr. Davis was called to Memphis Saturday to attend the funeral of his 
brother-in-law and will remain there a few days.

(03/09/1906)

The estate of T.H. Dunn, who recently murdered his wife and suicided, 
will be probated on April 9.

(03/13/1906)

Prominent Enid Citizen Dead.

Enid, Okla., Mar. 12—J.W. Dillingham, aged 65, father of Jas. J. 
Dillingham, cashier of Oklahoma State Bank of this city, was found 
dead in bed at his son's residence at 5 o'clock this morning; death 
due to heart failure.

(03/14/1906)

Woman Burned to Death

Lawton, Okla., March 13.—While kindling a fire in her cook stove with 
the use of coal oil, Mrs. Lively of Okarche, was fatally burned 
recently, the oil can having exploded and her clothes having caught 
fire. She died about three hours after the incident. Her son and 
grandson responded to her cries in time to remove the fragments of 
her clothes and extinguish the flames but not in time to save her 
life.

(03/15/1906)

Obsequies of Charles Hawley.

The funeral of Charles, the 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. 
Hawley, occurred at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the 
residence, 210 West Fifth street.

(03/15/1906)

Obituary.

Mrs. Anna Mohr, wife of Nicholas Mohr, died at her home 7 miles 
southwest of the city, Mar. 12. Mrs. Mohr was born in Germany May 8, 
1847. After their marriage they came to America, and resided near 
Fremont, Neb., where they reared a family of six sons and one 
daughter. Eleven years ago they came to Oklahoma, where with industry 
and frugality, they have made a beautiful home and are possessors of 
valuable property.

Mrs. Mohr was trained in the faith of the Lutheran church, to which 
she united in her native land. Her devoted husband, six sons and 
daughter, survive her and deeply mourn her loss. The services were 
conducted by Rev. C.G. Murphy, Oklahoma City. The interment was made 
March 14 at Fair Lawn cemetery.

(03/15/1906)

A Pioneer Gone to Rest.

After suffering more or less for the last five years with dropsy, 
Mrs. Mary L. Dodson, wife of John E. Dodson of 523 Lathrop street, 
passed away at 11 a.m. March 14, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson have lived 
on their farm, four and a half miles southeast of the city, since the 
opening of the territory, April 22, 1899, until one year ago, when 
they moved to the city, where they have resided to the time of her 
demise. She was a true, noble Christian woman, a devoted wife, 
considerate mother, a friend to the poor, sick and needy,one that 
will be missed by many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Dodson is survived 
by her husband and only one child, Mrs. Eva Stinnett; one grand-
daughter, Mrs. Homer Hisel; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Long of 
Rochester, Ia., Mrs. Jennette Belgrade of Tipton, Ia., and Mrs. N. 
Belle Ritchey of Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Ritchey has been with her 
sister the past five weeks. She died in all the glory a good, true 
Christian could be blessed with, praying and singing, "How Long, 
Blessed Savior, Must I Wait Before You Call for Me." Age 60 years, 4 
months and 14 days. The funeral will be held from the home, 523 
Lathrop street, Friday, March 16, at 2 o'clock p.m. All friends of 
the family invited. Des Moines papers please copy.

(03/17/1906)

Peters Died Yesterday.

James H. Peters, who was shot during a baudy house brawl Thursday 
morning, died at St. Anthony's hospital at 9 o'clock yesterday 
morning. The remains will be shipped to Newton, Kan., for burial. He 
was shot by Buck Garrett of Ardmore, but made a dying statement 
holding his slayer blameless. Peters was 37 years of age. A coroner's 
inquest will not be held.

(03/18/1906)

Bertha Clemens entered into rest Friday, March 16, at 5 p.m., aged 5 
years, 9 months, 26 days. Funeral from residence 930 E. 4th street, 
Sunday 2:30.

(03/20/1906)

The obsequies of William Dale, who died at Neosho, Mo., will be held 
this afternoon from the Street & Harper undertaking establishment.

(03/20/1906)

PATTERSON GIRL INQUEST HELD

CORONER'S JURY REPORTS DEATH FROM EATING CANDY POISONED IN COLORING.

Yesterday afternoon at the county court house Coroner Schafer 
conducted an inquiry pertaining to the demise of Marie Patterson, a 
child that died Friday night under very peculiar and suspicious 
circumstances. At the conclusion of the hearing, the coroner's jury 
rendered a verdict to the effect that the child came to her death 
from arsenical poisoning superinduced by eating candy in which the 
poison was used for coloring purposes.

Dr. John Phelan, who was a witness in the hearing, is inclined to the 
belief that the child died ptomaine poisoning, relating that in 
Kansas City many hamburger stands have been closed because of the 
fatalities resulting from the eating of meat preserved by the 
application of poisonous substances.

Dr. Phelan is thoroughly of the opinion that the poisoning of the 
child was purely accidental.

(03/22/1906)

Stockman Commits Suicide.

Ardmore, I.T., Mar. 21—Marion Allen, a stockman well known over the 
Chickasaw nation, committed suicide at his home at Marietta this 
morning by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun, death being 
instantaneous. He had been married but two months. Ill health is 
supposed to be the cause.

(03/28/1906)

Funeral Services Today.

The remains of Albert Mayhew, son of Mrs. M.C. Clark, who died at 
Dayton, N.M., March 25, were brought to the city yesterday. The 
funeral services will be held at the home of his mother, 716 W. Main 
street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

(03/28/1906)

Hangs Himself in Dugout.

Thomas, Okla., March 17.—George S. Sorton, an Odd Fellow, hanged 
himself in a dugout near here today. He was 70 years old and had just 
married the fourth time. An absess on the brain caused temporary 
insanity.

(03/29/1906)

Mortuary.

The death of Albert Mayhew occurred at Dayton, New Mexico, March 25, 
after an illness of several months.

The deceased, during the past four years, made Oklahoma City his home 
and the news of his death comes as a severe shock to his many friends 
in this community.

He was at one time employed as city salesman for McCord-Collins 
Grocery Co., and later was employed by Williamson-Halsell-Frazier 
Grocery Co.

During the several months past Mr. Mayhew had been traveling in New 
Mexico, endeavoring to regain his health, but death resulted last 
Sunday after a relapse which took place about two weeks ago.

The deceased was born July 31, 1884. At the age of 12 years he became 
a member of the First Christian church of Dallas, Tex., and was a 
member in good standing at the time of his demise. 

The remains were brought here Tuesday afternoon and interment took 
place at Fairlawn Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

(03/29/1906)

Mrs. Hattie Hollingsworth was found dead in her bed at Chickasha the 
other morning by her daughter. The body was cold and gave evidence of 
death having come in the early part of the night. Mrs. Hollingsworth 
has been in good health and the sudden failure of the heart is 
scarcely accounted for by the physicians. She was the mother of 
several children and formerly lived in Weatherford, Texas.

(03/29/1906)

SWEATT KILLED

INSURANCE AGENT OF STATE MUTUAL MEETS DEATH AT ELK CITY.

KNOX PRICE UNDER ARREST

Sweatt Was Riding in a Buggy When Price Overtook Him and Precipitated 
a Quarrel Which Resulted in the Tragedy.

E.A. Sweatt, who travels out of this city as an agent for the State 
Mutual Life Insurance company, was shot and killed Tuesday by Knox 
Price ten miles west of Elk City.

At an inquest held yesterday at Elk City the testimony showed that 
Sweatt was riding in a buggy when he was overtaken by Price, who was 
armed with a shot gun. Price demanded of Sweatt to know why he had 
called him a vile name and demanded that he should retract his 
statement. Sweatt replied that he could not retract a statement that 
he had never made, whereupon Price fired his gun twice, both shots 
taking effect, one of which struck Sweatt squarely in the face. 
Sweatt returned the fire and seriously wounded Price. After the 
shooting Sweatt expired. There was only one witness to the affray, a 
farmer by the name of Betts who resides in the community.

Price was arrested and taken to Cheyenne, where he was lodged in 
jail. The body of Sweatt was brought here by W.D. Lamear, a friend of 
his, and taken to the Reed undertaking establishment.

Sweatt has been traveling for the State Mutual for some time. He is a 
member of the Masonic fraternity at Russelville, Ky., and has a 
brother living at Boynton, I.T. He is a single man, about 32 years of 
age and bears a good reputation among his friends.

It will not be known until his brother arrives today when the 
interment will take place. In respect to his memory the offices of 
the State Mutual will be closed today.

(03/30/1906)

Farmer Took Aconite.

Word reached this city yesterday that Daniel Newell, a prominent 
farmer, residing near Ringwood in Woods county, had committed suicide 
by taking aconite. He had been despondent told his wife that he 
intended to commit suicide and went to the barn. His family did not 
believe him, even when he returned and exhibited the empty bottle. 
But he soon became ill. A physician was summoned and gave telephone 
instruction for counteracting the poison before he could arrive, but 
Newell expired shortly after the doctor arrived.

(04/01/1906)

Ruby Hill Dead.

Ruby Hortense Hill, who with her mother visited Mrs. F. Caruthers in 
this city last January, died yesterday in Shawnee.

(04/01/1906)

Death of an Infant.

Ruby Hortense, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hill of Shawnee, 
and niece of Mrs. F. Caruthers, of this city, died at Shawnee, Friday 
evening.

(04/01/1906)

Ardmore Negro Killed.

Ardmore, I.T., March 31—Clark Murphy, colored, employed in the Santa 
Fe as a section hand, met death this morning while going to work. He 
made an attempt to board a train, missed his step and fell beneath 
the wheels. He was horribly crushed and mangled and died in a very 
short time.

(04/03/1906)

Death of John Leonard.

John Leonard, aged 57, died Saturday night of Bright's disease. Mr. 
Leonard has resided on rural route No. 5 for some time and moved to 
Oklahoma county three years ago. The deceased was a member of Odd 
Fellows' lodge No. 83, of Burneyville, I.T., and also a member of the 
Masonic lodge No. 41, of Simon, I.T. The latter lodge will have 
charge of the funeral. Accompanying the remains to Simon were T.J. 
Wood, B.Z. Hudgins and family and also the deceased's sister, Susan 
A.E. Wright. Mr. Leonard was a citizen of the Chickasaw nation 
twenty-five years before moving to this county, and was well liked by 
all who knew him. The Ardmoreite please copy.

(04/04/1906)

Remains Shipped to Wichita.

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Packer, who died from the effects of a 
fall down the stairs of the American Express building, were shipped 
to Wichita yesterday afternoon. Brief funeral services were conducted 
at the undertaking parlors of Street & Harper by the Rev. Murphy. The 
husband of the deceased, Chas. Tasatard, assistant cashier of the 
Kansas National Bank, and Chas. Mosesback, a jeweler, also of 
Wichita, who arrived on the Monday night's train, accompanied the 
body home. Many beautiful floral offerings adorned the casket.

(04/04/1906)

Father of Nineteen Children Dead.

Guthrie, Okla., April 3.—From Carmen, in Woods county, today is 
announced the death of Samuel S. Schoff, aged 68, a native of 
Humbleton, Penn. He served in the civil war under General Kilpatrick. 
He was the father of nineteen children, of whom sixteen are still 
living. After his first wife died in Iowa, by whom he had nine 
children, he was married later in DeKalk county, Mo., to Miss Anna 
Morgan, by whom he had ten children. He made the run into Oklahoma in 
1889.

(04/05/1906)

In Memoriam.

Adam R. Melrose died April 2, 1906, at the age of 86 years and 2 
days. He was born in Edinbourgh, Scotland, March 11[31?], 1820; came 
to this country in 18?? And settled in Virginia. He was married at 
Stanton to Elizabeth Fisher, June 11, 1846, to whom ten children were 
born, seven surviving. His wife died July 7, 1892?. He was a kind and 
loving husband and father. He was always ready and willing to lend a 
helping hand; was loved by all who knew him. While life was sweet and 
dear to him he was ready to go at any time.

(04/05/1906)

Death of Old Soldier.

Guthrie, Okla., April 4—E.D. Johnson, ex-register of deeds of Kay 
county, died yesterday at his home in Newkirk. While down town on a 
business errand, he dropped dead. He was a Civil war veteran, aged 70 
years.

(04/06/1906)

NERVOUS PROSTRATION

MRS. BURDETTE IS VERY LOW ON ACCOUNT OF HER HUSBAND'S DEATH.

Muskogee, I.T., April 5—As a result of the shock caused by the murder 
of her husband, Mrs. J. Burdette, of Eufala, lies at the point of 
death at her home and her physicians state tonight that there is but 
slight chance of her recovery. The funeral over the remains of Mr. 
Burdette which was to have been held this afternoon, has been 
postponed until tomorrow on account of the alarming condition of Mrs. 
Burdette. There have been no further developments in the mystery 
surrounding the assassination. The officers seem unable to get hold 
of anything whatever that constitutes a clue. There is no one now who 
holds the opinion that Burdette killed himself.

The life insurance companies carrying policies on Burdette's life are 
taking a hand in the matter. They will conduct a rigid investigation 
to see if any evidence of suicide can be obtained.

(04/06/1906)

Arrested for Murder.

Ardmore, I.T., April 5.—Henry Greenwood has been placed under arrest 
charged with complicity in the murder of Tom Beaton, a full blood 
Indian, who was found dead near Filmore yesterday with his heads 
crushed.

(04/07/1906)

PAVEMENT PICKUPS.

Williams is Dead.

John Williams, the negro porter at Hotel Threadgill whose lower jaw 
was blown off by a charge from a shotgun in the hands of Wm. Weeks, a 
cab driver, died Thursday night. The shooting occurred about a week 
ago on the platform of the Rock Island depot. Weeks is in jail, 
having been unable to give bail in the sum of $5,000. Weeks was non-
communicative when apprised of Williams' death, but evinced 
considerable nervousness after receiving the intelligence. At the 
time of the shooting he alleged that without sufficient cause, the 
negro had called him a vile name and refused to retract. The dead 
man's ante-mortem statement was secured by the county, but has not 
been made public. The remains of Williams have been shipped to 
Asheville, N.C., for interment.

(04/07/1906)

H. Whitbeck has returned form Shawnee, where he was summoned on 
account of the death of his father, M. Whitbeck.

(04/07/1906)

ESCAPES DAMAGES

ANDEREST APPEALS DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST RAILROAD—COYLE TAKES APPEAL.

Guthrie, Okla., April 6—From Woodward county, where the case was 
tried on a change of venue, is appealed the damage suit of Peter 
Anderst vs. the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company, wherein 
Anderst demanded $10,000 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, 
Mary, two years ago at Avard, in Woods county. In the lower court the 
jury found in favor of the company, giving a judgment against Anderst 
for costs, amounting to $195.98. From this decision Anderst appeals.

(04/08/1906)

TWO GIRLS KILLED

WHILE SEEKING REFUGE FROM A STORM IN TERRITORY DUGOUT.

Lawton, Okla., April 7.—Two girls, aged fourteen and sixteen, 
daughters of W.H. Smith, who lives two miles north of Dutton, were 
killed by the caving in of the roof of a storm house night before 
last. The two girls and their younger brother, fearing the 
threatening clouds, repaired to the cave to spend the night. During 
the night a heavy rain fell and the roof of the cave, being extremely 
weak, caved in upon them and the girls were smothered to death before 
assistance could relieve them.

The boy succeeded in getting out and then made an effort to rescue 
his sisters. The parents, who were sleeping in the house near by, 
were awakened by the cries of the boy and the screams of the girls 
just as the dirt of the roof began caving in. They hastily ran out to 
the scene and found the girls buried deep beneath the logs, sills and 
dirt of the heavy roof. The two unfortunates expired before the 
debris of the roof could be removed.

The Smith family are comparative strangers in the Dutton vicinity, 
having recently moved there from Texas, and were living on the farm 
of S.M. Wainsley as tenants.

Dutton is a small town about forty miles east of here and near 
Chickasha.

(04/08/1906)

THE BURDETTE WILL FILED FOR PROBATE

ASSASSINATED EUFAULA BANKER LEAVES PROPERTY VALUED AT $350,000.

Muskogee, I.T., April 7—The will of the late murdered Burdette was 
admitted to probate by Deputy Clerk Henry P. Robbins in vacation. The 
estate, which did not include insurance policies for $38,000 in favor 
of Mrs. Sudie M. Burdette, the widow, was estimated at $350,000, and 
consequently a bond for $700, 000 was required, probably the largest 
judicial bond ever given in the territory.

…added to the estate, which upon the death of Mrs. Burdette can be 
divided fully between Belle Burdette of Clarksville, Texas, and 
Mattie Ledbetter of Indiahoma, Okla., respectively, half sister and 
niece of the testator.

Immediate special bequests are made to them also, Belle Burdette 
receiving $5,000 and Mattie Ledbetter $2,000. The testator's brother-
in-law, J.C. Crabtree of Eufala and his cousin, C.L. Samuel of Pryor 
Creek, each receive $1,000.

(04/10/1906, Tues.)

Another Auto Victim.

The Jones City News tells about the death of another victim of the 
Oklahoma City automobilist as follows:

Lewis C. Housh, a well known farmer, died suddenly from heart failure 
at about seven o'clock Wednesday morning at his home on the Z.T. 
Wright lease in the Kickapoo flat. The funeral services were held 
yesterday afternoon, followed by interment at Choctaw. Deceased, who 
was about sixty years of age, had been in poor health for some years, 
and a few months ago he was injured by being struck by an automobile 
at Oklahoma City, since which time he has been on the decline. 
Wednesday morning his son, Earl Housh, arose, and after a short 
conversation with his father, went about the work. When he returned a 
few minutes later he found his father dead in bed, lying just as he 
had left him. Lewis Housh was a good-hearted man and many friends 
will be pained to hear of his death.


(04/10/1906, Tues.)

Her Brother Dead.

Mrs. T.D. Gainer, of 423 West Main street, received a wire announcing 
the death of her brother, Don A? Mason, of Coloma, Mo., Carroll 
county, and departed for that place Sunday. She will remain for about 
two weeks.

(04/10/1906, Tues.)

DEATH OF MRS. NESBIT

WIFE OF PROMINENT TRAVELING MAN DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS IN THIS 
CITY.

Mrs. Bertie Strode-Nesbitt, the wife of Charles Nesbitt, a well-known 
traveling salesman, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning in a local 
hospital. With her at the time of passing were her husband and 
sister, Mrs. C.W. Wilson, and her mother, Mrs. B.P. Strode, of 
Independence, Mo., where the remains will be taken for interment on 
Wednesday.

Mrs. Nesbitt became ill about a week ago and was forced to undergo a 
surgical operation, following which she rapidly sank until death came 
as a relief.

(04/10/1906, Tues.)

Charles G. Nesbitt and Miss Bertie Strode were married at 
Independence, Mo., fifteen years ago. They removed to Oklahoma City 
three years.

(04/10/1906, Tues.)

Territorial News Briefs

The Death Roll.

Rolla M. Clopton, Tuttle.

C.O. Edwards, Lahoma.

John Hunter, Alva.

Mrs. S.J. Kidwell, Alva.

Mrs. Catherine Walker, Hennessey

Mrs. E.S. Pain, Hennessey

C.O. Edwards, Lahoma.

G.W. Miller, Gip.

E.D. Johnson, Newkirk.

R.L. Gould, Kingfisher.

J.R. Newman, Bridgeport.

(04/12/1906)

BRINGS DAMAGE SUIT

SUIT FOR $10,000 FILED AGAINST HYDRO-CARBON LIGHT COMPANY.

Lawton, Okla., April 11.—Through his attorneys, John F. Fitzwater 
today instituted in the district court a suit for $10,000 against 
W.C. Coleman and W.B. Cavalt, directors and managers of the Hydro-
Carbon Light company, of Wichita, Kan. The suit is brought on account 

of the death of Andrew H. Fitzwater, a boy of 16, and son of J.H. 
Fitzwater, who was fatally burned in the county jail February 27, as 
a result of the explosion of a lamp owned and operated by an agent of 
the light company.

The petition charges gross negligence and carelessness on the part of 
the company. John Jamison, local agent of the company, whose death 
also resulted from this explosion….Andrew died on March 1 from the 
effects of the burns. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwater are deaf mutes. Their 
home is on the Beal addition.

(04/12/1906)

Woman Commits Suicide.

South McAlester, I.T., Apr. 11.—At Crowder City, north of here, Mrs. 
John Pruitt, wife of a traveling evangelist, while brooding over her 
husband's continued absence and the hardships she and the children 
were subjected to committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. The 
preacher was appraised of her death and returned to attend the 
funeral, following the ceremony he took the contents of a bottle 
labeled arsenic, but medical aid was summoned and his life saved. The 
citizens of Crowder City had expressed their disapproval of the 
evangelist's desertion of his family, and this led to his attempt on 
his life. The woman and several little ones have lived in a tent 
throughout the winter.

(04/14/1906)

Death From Castor Beans.

Guthrie, Okla., April 13—As a result of eating castor beans several 
days ago, the little daughter of James Ratcliffe died today at Stone, 
in Kiowa county. Cattle and horses are frequently poisoned by eating 
these beans, but this is the first instance known in Oklahoma of a 
person being fatally poisoned by the bean.

(04/14/1906)

Shotgun Victim.

Guthrie, Okla., April 13—The 12-year-old son of Daniel Moore, living 
in North Dale township, Kiowa county, was instantly killed today by 
the accidental discharge of his shotgun while out hunting. The 
trigger caught on a rock, the entire load striking young Moore in the 
chin.

(04/14/1906)

Death of Former Official.

Guthrie, Okla., April 13.—The death is announced from McLoud of Dr. 
D.M. Kelsey, a dental surgeon, who served under Governors Barnes, 
Jenkins and Ferguson, as a member of the dental examining board of 
the territory. He resigned a few months ago, to locate in Tulsa, 
I.T., which would take him out of Oklahoma. He located at Chandler 
twelve years ago, from Chicago.

(04/15/1906)

Death of Mrs. Quinlan.

Mrs. D.J. Quinlan, aged 26, died at 1004 West First street, on 
Thursday. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church 
on Friday, and the remains were interred in Fairlawn Cemetery. Mrs. 
Quinlan came here from Minneapolis, Minn., about three months ago for 
the benefit of her health, but the disease, glandular tuberculosis, 
had reached such an advanced stage that the change of climate did not 
bring any benefit. The decedent was accompanied here by her sisters, 
Margaret and Bertha McHolland, also of Minneapolis.

(04/16/1906)

CHILDREN FOUND DEAD.

Two Enid Youngsters Met Horrible Death in Sand Pit.

Enid, Okla., April 16—Charles and Marie Pickett, aged ten and eight, 
respectively, residing near the old water works plant in this city, 
left their home shortly before noon yesterday to play. As they did 
not return when dinner was ready, the mother, who was alone with the 
baby, became uneasy, but did not call for assistance until towards 
evening, when a searching party was organized to hunt for them. After 
several hours' fruitless searching, someone suggested the sand pit, 
when the searchers reached the pit about two a.m. today, and saw that 
it had recently caved in.

The sand was carefully removed and the two children were found lying 
near each other, having been dead several hours.

The funeral took place this afternoon from the Christian church.

(04/17/1906)

Wm. S. Loughfland died of tuberculosis at 8:50 o'clock last night at 
his home, 710 West Chickasaw street. He was a member of the M.W. of 
A. Funeral services will be arranged for and announced later. The 
remains are at the Marshall Co. undertaking parlors.

(04/17/1906)

Died of Consumption.

Mrs. Ida Ward, wife of J.W. Ward, died Monday morning at 5:30 of 
consumption. The funeral services will be held at the residence 618 
East Third street at 2 p.m. today.

(04/18/1906)

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends who so 
kindly aided and assisted us during the illness and death of our 
beloved sister, Mrs. J.D. Quinlan.

Margaret McHolland, Bertha McHolland.

(04/18/1906)

Funeral of Mrs. Ward.

The funeral services of Mrs. J.W. Ward, aged 38, were held at the 
residence 618 E. 3rd street at 2 p.m., yesterday. She leaves a 
husband and three small sons and many friends to mourn her loss. The 
remains were interred at Fairlawn cemetery.

(04/18/1906)

W.S. Concannon, a traveling man for a St. Louis firm, received a wire 
that his father, J.H. Concannon, had died at Lebanon, Mo.

(04/19/1906)

Two Deaths in Guthrie.

Guthrie, Okla., April 18.—Dr. James M. Vaughn, who was born in 
Kirksville, Mo., in 1838, died here yesterday. He was married in 
Topeka, Kan., in 1859, to Mrs. Annie K. Malone, who, with three 
children survives him. The children are Mrs. J.F. Funk of Nickerson, 
Kan.; Miss Gem Vaughn of Guthrie, and Charles M. Vaughn of Salida, 
Colo.

The death of Mrs. H.B. Hensley occurred yesterday at Santa Fe, N.M., 
and the remains will be brought here for interment. Mr. Hensley is a 
clerk in the government land office at Woodward, but formerly lived 
with his family both at Guthrie and Perry, where he was employed in 
the land offices.

(04/21/1906)

Farmer Fatally Injured.

Lawton, Okla., April 20.—J.R. Stone, a prominent farmer residing four 
miles east of Anadarko, was fatally injured yesterday by being thrown 
from his hack during a runaway. The accident happened in the 
afternoon and he died of his injuries this morning at 3 o'clock. 
Stone was at a spring drawing water and loading the same into his 
wagon, which was backed near the spring. The team became frightened 
at some object and broke away. In his attempt to check them, Stone 
was thrown out. He was 60 years old and leaves a family.

(04/21/1906)

Cestos' Boy Killed.

Guthrie, Okla., April 20.—John Paterson, aged 19, of Cestos, was 
instantly killed near Fairview yesterday by a pony, which he was 
riding, falling down in such a manner as to crush Paterson's head.

(04/21/1906)

Former Indiana Soldier Dead.

Guthrie, Okla., April 20—John L. Pickard, one of the original runners 
for a homestead in the Cherokee strip, died yesterday at his home 
near Garber, at the age of 67. He was a native of Franklin county, 
Mo., but was a longtime citizen of Alexandra, Ind., from which place 
he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Indiana volunteers, serving six 
years, during the Civil war, and securing two honorable discharges. 
He was a resident of Chicago, following the war, but came to Oklahoma 
in 1892 in order to make the run for a home when the Cherokee strip 
was opened. He is survived by a wife and two children.
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