1906 Deaths in The Oklahoman - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 22 Apr 2007 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 ===================================================================== (04/22/1906) Mrs. George W. Garrison has just received authentic information that she and two sisters have been left sole heirs to an enormous estate, comprising the Salisburg estate in South Wales and another estate in Scotland. Mrs. Garrison's father was John Stuart, of aristocratic English parentage, who ran away from home at an early age and came to this country, where he died. Recent advertisements for him or his heirs came to Mrs. Garrison's attention and she will at once visit her sisters in Illinois and forward the necessary papers. (04/22/1906) Takes Too Much Codine. Lawton, Okla., April 21.—N.F. Shabert, senior member of the Shabert- Warden Abstract company, died at his home at 9:15 this morning from taking an overdose of codine, an opiate which he is presumed to have administered in order to effect cure for nervousness and suffering. Shabert was born in St. Peters, Mich., married in Iowa City five years ago and later located in Lawton, establishing the first abstract office after the opening. A.F. Warden, his partner, came here one year ago from Wisconsin in which state he was chairman of the state democratic committee. (04/24/1906) The Hofland Obsequies. The funeral services over the remains of William H. Hofland were held at the Washington Avenue Baptist church Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the local Modern Woodmen of America lodge. Inhumation occurred at Fairlawn cemetery. (04/24/1906) To Search for Children. Dr. and Mrs. J.J. McKanna departed yesterday morning for San Francisco to look for members of their family for whom they have not heard from since the earthquake occurred in the coast city. They were very fearful that their children were victims of the fearful disaster. (04/25/1906) Death of James Emitt. James Emitt died at 10:30 yesterday morning at his home, 123 West California avenue, from stomach derangement. He was 63/53 years of age. Decedent leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss. He was formerly a member of the Oklahoma police department. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. (04/24/1906) Death of Mrs. Merdick. Miss Minnie Merdick died at 4:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 515 North Broadway. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and the remains will be shipped to Wichita, Kan., for interment. (04/25/1906) Probate Court Record. Two estates have been administered upon: In the matter of John Puterbaugh, D.A. Larimer was appointed administrator; in the case of Will Christ, the will was admitted and Elton James appointed adminstrator. (04/26/1906) Card of Thanks. To the many friends who were so kind to us during the last illness and at the death of our husband and father, James Emitt, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.—Mrs. Emitt and Family. (04/26/1906) Death of A.F. Poff. A.F. Poff, formerly a member of the clothing firm of Poff & Bowman, died April 17, at the home of his parents at Copper Hill, Va. He was stricken with pneumonia and died within twenty-four hours. (04/26/1906) Death of Miss Minnie Neidick. Miss Minnie C. Neidick died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday at her home at 515 North Broadway. Services were conducted at the residence at two o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. J.H. Marshall of the Christian church and the body was shipped to Wichita, Kan., by the Marshall Company. Miss Neidick was born in Cleveland, O., and came to Oklahoma City in 1893 and has resided here since that time. She leaves a brother, E.F. Neidick, of Wichita, Kan., and two sisters, Mrs. F. N. Shappell and Mary L. Neidick, of 515 North Broadway. (04/26/1906) Frisco's Oldest Engineer. S.E. Green, aged eighty-four, and one of the oldest passenger engineers in the Frisco service, was laid to rest at Monett, Mo., on Tuesday. He died on Monday in the Frisco hospital at Springfield. The decedent was well known in Oklahoma City. (04/26/1906) The District Court. Assignment of cases for today; Mehlbreth vs. A.T. & S.F. railway; Menten vs. O'Brien sheriff. The former case is an action for damages for $10,000 brought by Mrs. Anna Mehlberth against the railway company for the killing of her husband Barnhardt Mehlberth on Februarh 14, 1905, while the deceased was in the act of crossing the track with a team, at Lawrence crossing. The petition sets up recklessness on the part of the defendant—running its train at a speed of sixty miles an hour without any precaution as to ringing of bell or whistling. The defense is contributory negligence. (04/27/1906) Mrs. Lynn Turner Caller died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Kerfey, April 26, at Parsons, Kan. She was a sister of Mr. J.F. Hart and at one time lived in this city. (04/27/1906) Prominent Republican Politician Dead. Ardmore, I.T., April 26.—Dr. C.S. McElrath, aged sixty years, died today at 12 o'clock at his home at Sulphur, where he resided for the past two years. Deceased was formerly one of the most prominent republican politicians in Oklahoma, and served several years as postmaster at El Reno and district clerk at Enid. The remains were taken to Enid for interment. (05/02/1906) Ran Second Engine Into Pueblo. Hooker, Okla., May 1.—William D. Crane, who had the distinction of firing the second railway engine into Pueblo, Colo., died here during the week. He owned one of the finest cattle ranches in Beaver county, where he located prior to the opening of Oklahoma to settlement. Crane was a native of Cass county, Mich., but spent his early life in McCoupin county, Ill., where he was married in 1877 to Miss Mary E. Glenn. (05/03/1906) Dick Chapman Dead. Advice has been received in this office of the death in Albuquerque, N.M., of Dick Chapman, who resided in this city at 221 East Ninth street. Deceased was a prominent Odd Fellow and has been engaged for some time past in the real estate business here. The remains will be sent from Albuquerque tonight and will arrive in the city Friday. Mr. Chapman leaves a wife and son. (05/03/1906) Death of Joshua Hedgcock. Mr. Joshua Hedgecock died Monday evening at five o'clock very suddenly of heart failure. The deceased was one of Oklahoma City's most respected citizens, and was superintendent of the Sunday school of his church. He leaves a wife and eight children. The funeral services were held at the residence at ten o'clock yesterday morning. The Oklahoman joins with the deceased's many friends in extending sympathy to his bereaved family. (05/03/1906) Deaths at Cement. Cement, Okla., May 2.—M. Niblett passed away Monday night at 9 o'clock. The funeral was conducted yesterday by the I.O.O.F. lodge of which he was a prominent member. The obsequies of Mrs. Echols, wife of I.T. Echols, who died Monday, occurred yesterday at 3 o'clock, conducted by the Royal Neighbors and the M.W.A. lodges. (05/03/1906) DOBBS GOES FREE CITY MARSHALL OF SAYRE SLEW SAM DOXEY IN SELF-DEFENSE. JURY ACQUITS O.I. CALHOUN Jim and Ben Hughes Get Change of Venue From Kiowa County on Charge of Killing Luke Huston—Bert Caney Indicted. Guthrie, Okla., May 2.—The territorial grand jury of Roger Mills county has again failed to indict J.W. Dobbs, city marshal of Sayre, who shot and killed Sam Doxey on the streets of Sayre, last July. The entire matter was fully investigated by the autumn grand jury, of 1905, which also refused to indict. Friends of Doxey have been anxious to secure an indictment but the matter will now be dropped. Doxey was a pioneer settler of southwest Oklahoma and achieved a reputation as a cattle king. At the time of the killing he was drinking, and drew a gun on Dobbs. The marshal also drew and fired three shots before Doxey could get his revolver in working order. Doxey then fired once at Dobbs, who in return fired twice, all five of his shots taking effect in Doxey's body. (05/03/1906) O.I. Calhoun Released. O.I. Calhoun, charged with shooting and killing E.A. Botts at Eakley on August 18, last, was acquitted by a jury in the Caddo county district court at Anadarko, during the past week, on the ground of insanity. Witnesses for the defense testified that the mother, sister, and uncle of Calhoun had died insane. The killing of Botts resulted from a statement to her husband made by Mrs. Calhoun that Botts had entered her home, during her husband's absence, and attempted to assault her. After hearing her story, Calhoun went immediately to Botts' home and shot him down without warning. The sentiment of the community, however, was against Calhoun. (05/03/1906) Get Change of Venue. Jim and Ben Hughes have been granted a change of venue from Caddo to Kiowa county, where the charges of murder against [them] will be heard during the next session of court. They are charge with killing Luke Houston near Swan Lake nearly four years ago. Houston was a deputy sheriff and was on trail of rustlers. He is supposed to have come upon them unexpectedly, to have been overpowered, hanged to a tree and his body riddled with bullets. Indictments were returned in Caddo county against Bert Casey, the notorious outlaw leader; Fred Hudson, who later killed Casey, and the Hughes brothers. The Hughes brothers were arrested, following the return of the indictments, but were later released because of insufficient evidence. Recently, however, new evidence was secured, on the strength of which the Hughes boys and Hudson were reindicted and arrested. (05/04/1906) TAYLOR FLICK DEAD. EARLY DAY RESIDENT OF OKLAHOMA CITY PASSES AWAY AT BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA. News of the death of Taylor Flick of Broken Bow, Neb., one of the early Oklahoma citizens, was received in the city yesterday. Mr. Flick has been ill for some time, and last December was stricken with partial paralysis and heart failure. Recently he suffered another stroke of paralysis, which effected his entire right side, leaving him speechless and in a helpless condition. The Custer County Chief of Broken Bow published a lengthy obituary notice, of which the following is an excerpt: The life of Taylor Flick would make an interesting volume. He was born at Beallsville, Pa., November 6, 1833. His father died in 1853, and five years later, Taylor, his mother, two brothers, and four sisters emigrated to Livingston county, Illinois. He was married October 1, 1860, to Miss Elza Mouser, at Wenona, Ill. In 1872, he went to Hutchinson, Kan., then a small town. It was here he first entered public life. He was the first mayor of Hutchinson, and was afterwards elected county superintendent of Reno county, Kansas. He afterward located at Kinsley, Kan., was elected county attorney of Edwards county, and later served two terms in the legislature from that county. During the latter eighties, he and his wife spent several years in travel. At the time the Oklahoma bill was before congress, he, in company with General Weaver, Captain Couch, Sydney Clarke, and others, spent much time in Washington, in the interest of the bill. He was one of the ’89 “sooners” in Oklahoma, first locating at Guthrie and later at Oklahoma City, where he resided for a number of years. He had heavy real estate holdings at Hutchinson, Kan., and at Guthrie and Oklahoma City. The opening up of this country attracted him to Broken Bow in 1885 and he bought considerable property in this city, most of which he retained until his death. In 1893, he and his wife and son, Walter, came to Broken Bow to live. His wife died in September, 1895, in this city. Politically Mr. Flick was formerly a republican, but later embraced the populist faith. He did not approve of fusion with the democrats and, when the mid-road populist movement was started he cast his lot with them and in 1900 was named as their candidate for governor of Nebraska. Two sons survive him, George Flick, of Washington, D.C., and Walter Flick, of Oklahoma City. (05/05/1906) Remains Arrive. The remains of Mr. Dick Chapman who died recently at Alberquerque, N.M., arrived in the city yesterday. (05/05/1906) Mrs. Nallie Dead. Mrs. Nallie died yesterday morning at her residence on Noble avenue. The funeral will be held this morning at 9 a.m. from the undertaking establishment of Street and Harper. Interment will be made in Fairlawn cemetery. (05/05/1906) Former Oklahoma Man Killed. A dispatch received yesterday from Fred S. Lewis of Oklahoma City announced the assassination by a Mexican, of S.A. Nelson who formerly resides about 15 miles southeast of here. He was at the town of Mapatopeck, in Mexico. Mr. Nelson had a wide circle of friends in this section of the county. His family now resides in New Mexico. (05/05/1906) Shot by Divorced Wife. Guthrie, Okla., May 4.—Oscar Taylor, a Kay county farmer, was shot today at Ponca City by his divorced wife, Mrs. Lotta Taylor, and will die. She rushed from her home when Taylor was passing and opened fire on him with a 38 caliber revolver. They were only recently divorced, after considerable domestic trouble, and she was given the custody of their only child. Mrs. Taylor was arrested and taken to the county jail at Newkirk. (05/09/1906) Found Dead in Cell. Guthrie, Okla., May 8—Mrs. Rose Duvell, aged 35, a half-breed Mexican or Indian woman, was found dead today in her cell, in the Ponca City jail, where she was placed yesterday to serve a twenty days' sentence for disorderly conduct. Her husband lives in Wichita otherwise but little is known regarding her. (05/09/1906) Was No Foul Play. Shawnee, Okla., May 8.—Fay Waner, a young farmer who died Saturday morning fifteen miles east of this city, was taken to Harrah, where the funeral took place today. Waner was as well as usual Friday night but about 1 o'clock in the morning his wife noted that he was very ill. She tried to rouse him, but was unable to do so, and taking her little girl she ran to a neighbor's house for help. When she returned Waner was dead. Foul play was hinted at, but Coroner Fleming, who visited Waner's home and made an examination, states that he is certain heart disease was the cause of death. Because Waner lived in the Seminole nation, the coroner could hold no inquest, but thoroughly satisfied himself in the matter before allowing the body to be removed. (05/10/1906) A Destitute Family. Alderman Elmer Houghton, who has a heart of abnormal size and exceptionally tender, yesterday learned of a family in very destitute circumstances, residing at 1430 West Grand avenue. Their name is Kratz. The father is a paralytic and a son recently died from being run over by an automobile, and the home is one of unadorned misery. Alderman Houghton sent a load of coal to the family and hopes publication will interest others. (05/11/1906) Death of Mrs. D.W. Jones. Mustang, Okla., May 10.—Mrs. Emma R. Jones, wife of D.W. Jones, a prominent farmer and fruit raiser, liv near here, died this evening at 4:57. She leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters. (05/12/1906) A Churchwoman Dies. Shawnee, Okla., May 11.—Mrs. Carrie, wife of Chas. Onstott, died today at her home on North Pesotum avenue, after an illness of months' duration. She was 32 years of age and a tireless worker in the Grace M.E. church. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at that church. (05/15/1906) The funeral occurred Sunday of John E. Preston, aged 35, who died Saturday of tuberculosis at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. Johnson, 713 Pottawatomie street. (05/16/1906) Mrs. C.S. Van Voorhis received a telegram last night announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. R.W. Melick at Lincoln, Iowa. (05/16/1906) Death From Snake Bite. Guthrie, Okla., May 15.—A three-year-old child of Reuben Whismack, living near Beaver City, died today as a result of being bitten by a snake. A small son of J. R. Ezell, of Millain, in Day county, was bitten by a rattlesnake today and is not expected to live. (05/16/1906) Aged Woman Dies. Guthrie, Okla., May 15.—The death of Mrs. Caroline M. Miller, aged 70, occurred at Blackburn during the week. She was a native of Hartford, Conn., but later moved to Illinois, where she married Lewis K. Miller. In 1852[1862?] they traveled overland to California behind an ox-team, returning to New York six years later via Isthmus of Panama. She had lived in Oklahoma with her sons since the death of her husband in Kansas. They had been married fifty years. (05/17/1906) SULPHUR EDITOR DEAD. W.L. Knotts of the Herald Dies in Kansas City. Sulphur, I.T., May 16.—The remains of Editor W.L. Knotts, of the Herald, who died in Kansas City, Friday, arrived yesterday, accompanied by the father of the deceased. The funeral has been deferred until Thursday afternoon to await the arrival of two sisters from New York city and a brother from Salt Lake city. The entire city is in gloom and the funeral will be largely attended. (05/18/1906) Current Catches Boy. Tulsa, I.T., May 17.—Halber Brown, aged 14, was drowned this after in the Arkansas river, while swimming. He was attending a picnic given by a local Catholic school and in a party of boys tried to swim the river. He was sucked under by a treacherous current. (05/18/1906) The remains of James Francis, who died of apoplexy, were yesterday shipped to Wichita for interment. (05/18/1906) Damage Case Appealed. Kingfisher, Okla., May 17.—The Rock Island railway company has appealed to the Oklahoma supreme court from the decision of the district court of Kingfisher county, in awarding $4,500 damages from the death of Mrs. Lillie A. Bartlett, who died from injuries received by being crushed between freight cars at Dover, on August 28, 1902. The verdict is in favor of the woman's son, Roy D. Bartlett, aged 17. (05/19/1906) Oklahoma City Boy Drowned. Yesterday's Oklahoman contained in a dispatch from Tulsa the meager details of the drowning of Halbert Brown in the treacherous Arkansas river near that place. The lad, who was fourteen years of age, was the son of A. Brown, a former resident of Oklahoma City and traveling representative of the Otto Kuehne Pickle company. Friends who knew the family here say Halbert Brown was a remarkably bright boy and was possessed of an exceptionally good disposition. Further details reaching this city yesterday state that the boy was in swimming with a companion and both were caught by the current or by quicksand. Their cries for help attracted a Catholic prelate, who managed to save the companion of Brown, but the latter perished before he could be taken from the stream. (05/22/1906) Remains Laid to Rest. The funeral of the late Frank Butts was held Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted at the family residence, 501 East Seventh street, at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Wm. Graham, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The Elks lodge of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the services and accompanied the remains, followed by a long procession, to Fairlawn cemetery, where interment was made. (05/23/1906) Death of Baby Pettit. Some three months ago the Pettit family, consisting of a young man, his wife and two little boys, arrived here from the north. Mr. Pettit is the representative of a large eastern company who had sent him here to look over this field, with the idea of removing to this locality. A few days after their arrival, one after the other they were stricken with smallpox and were removed to the pest house. After a long siege all were convalescent, and about three weeks ago were finally released from quarantine, happy in the thought that although they were entire strangers here life was spared to all, and they could now begin anew. On Saturday, little Nelson, the youngest child, aged three years and five months, was suddenly stricken with membrancous croup and lived but a few hours. The funeral was held yesterday at 10:30 o'clock, from the residence at 1324 west 1st St.; Rev. Dr. Urch, pastor of the M.E. church, conducted the services. Interment was made at Fairlawn Cemetery. (05/23/19060 Died From a Cancer. Lawton, Okla., May 22—Mrs. G.F. McAdow, who resided near Hulen died Saturday of cancer of the stomach and was buried Sunday. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters. She was the wife of the well- known newspaper correspondent, "Uncle Josh," who has made a reputation locally throughout this section by his interesting letters. (05/24/1906) Death of Mrs. Mantz. Mrs. Henry Mantz, of Hobart, died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. Her body, accompanied by the bereaved husband, her brother, Mr. Gus Hahn, of this city, and his wife, will arrive this afternoon at 2:40 o'clock over the Rock Island. The interment will take place in the Hebrew cemetery, Fairlawn. It is requested that as many as can, should be at the station to receive the remains, and afterwards attend the services at the grave. (05/24/1906) The funeral of Lewis Edward Woodworth, son of Mrs. Julia L. Woodworth, will be held in the chapel of Reed & Muellers undertaking parlors, No. 307 N. Broadway, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery. (05/25/1906) Mortuary. Passed away at 12 o'clock May 24, Mrs. Mary Peas. Those at her bedside at the time of her death were her son, Olive Huggins and wife, and her granddaughter, Macie, and her old friend, Miss Hattie Kruger. All was done to make her last hour as comfortable as possible. Mrs. Peas was 80 years old and was an old settler of Oklahoma. She will be buried at Fair Lawn cemetery at 10 o'clock Friday morning from her late residence, 1522 West Main street. Rev. M. Newcomb, of the United Brethren church, will conduct the funeral services. (05/25/1906) Died at Alva. Guthrie, Okla., May 24—Mrs. E.K. Noah, aged 76, a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, died yesterday at Alva. (05/25/1906) Mistake Was Fatal. Lawton, Okla., May 24.—W.H. Wooly, of near Greer, Okla., recently died from the effects of taking a dose of poison through mistake. Being ill, he was instructed to take a dose of Epsom salts. He made an error and took some poison that resembled salts, instead, and died before relief could be procured. (05/25/1906) Jim Bourland Dead. Guthrie, Okla., May 24.—A telegram to United States Marshal Abernathy today states that Jim Bourland, the deputy marshal at Anadarko, died at 6 o'clock this morning, as a result of the wound received in the stomach when shot by Fred Hudson, the outlaw, yesterday. Hudson is still in a precarious condition. One of his legs has been amputated and it is believed a similar operation must be performed on the other. He cannot live. (05/25/1906) A SAD TRAGEDY JAMES E. REED OF TECUMSEH, SHOT AND KILLED OLLIE JOHNS. OCCURRED IN WILD COUNTRY. Young Woman Had Repulsed Him—Leaped From Buggy to Escape His Clutches. Shawnee, Okla., May 24.—At eight o’clock this morning, a farmer driving three miles south of this city on the Mission road discovered the bodies of a man and woman lying 150 yards from the road, and a horse and buggy tied nearby to a phone pole. The bodies were found to be those of James E. Reed, formerly in the grocery business at Tecumseh, and Miss Ollie John, stepdaughter of J.S. Schumaker of that place. Reed and the young lady left home last night, ostensibly to attend a banquet by the Odd Fellows in Shawnee, but it is not believed that they ever reached this city. The man was 48 and the lady 18 years of age, and he had been enamored of her, for some time. From appearances, he had insisted on his suit, and she had repulsed him, finally leaping from the buggy and running into the field to escape. He had then tied the horse to the pole and followed her, firing two shots, one of which struck her in the hip and the other in the right shoulder. Two more shots fired at close range, entered her head, causing death, and burning her hair around the wounds. She fell face downward, clutching her blood-stained handkerchief. One of the heels was torn from the shoe, and marks on the back of her neck show where Reed had clutched her. He then waked a few feet away and fired two shots into his head, evidently dying instantly. From indication both had been dead about twelve hours when found. Reed has always borne a quiet, manly reputation, but it is believed that his insane jealousy caused the shooting and suicide. He was a widower and had one daughter married living somewhere in the two territories. The murderer was prominent in the Odd Fellow and Masonic societies and came from Arkansas. Miss Johns was a young lady of about 18 years. She was formerly a high school student and recently ceased going to school in order to prepare for her marriage to a Tecumseh young man which was to have occurred in June. She was the secretary of the local hive of Macabees. (05/26/1906) DON'T SHOOT, BOY THAT IS WHAT JOHN WILLIAMS SAID BEFORE RECEIVING FATAL WOUND. TESTIMONY IN THE WEEKS CASE Entire Day Spent in Selecting the Jury—Only Two Witnesses Had Testified When Court Adjourned Last Night—Prisoner's Mother Is Ill. Testimony is now being taken in the district court in the case of Wm. Weeks, charged with the murder of John Williams. Twenty-four hours were expended in the work of selecting a jury, which was concluded at 4 o'clock last evening…. Dr. Wall, who attended Williams, was the first witness. He described the gunshot wound that killed Williams. Said he removed a gunwad from his mouth. The wound resulted in blood-poisoning which caused the negro's death. … On March 31, when the shooting occurred, John Portel was employed at the baggage room of the Rock Island in Oklahoma City. … Weeks, who is on trial for his life, is 19 years of age. He is beardless and has not a bad face. Sitting near him in the court room is his sister, Mrs. Couch. His mother was present the first day, but became ill from nervous prostration and may not be able to again appear in court during the trial…. (05/26/1906) All Died in a Hurry. Lawton, Okla., May 25.—Five member of his immediate family have died in the past seven months and not one of them has been ill a day. This is the experience of W.H. Tincher of this city, who today received a message from James Tincher, his brother, in Amo, Indiana, stating that their brother, George, had died at an early hour this morning. Mr. Tincher will depart in the morning for Amo in order to be there for the funeral Sunday. (05/27/1906) Three Deaths from Accidents. Guthrie, Okla., May 26.—Two deaths from lockjaw and one resulting from a pistol are reported today. Mrs. A.D. Hickock, age 79, died at Norman as a result either of stepping on a rusty nail or of being bitten on the foot by a poisonous insect, and at Byron the 3-year-old son of Martin Ricord died after running a sliver in his foot. In Cordell the small son of Mrs. James Pride shot his baby sister in the eye with an old revolver, inflicting fatal injuries. (05/29/1906) A WIFE KILLS INDIAN'S WALLICK SHOOTS AND KILLS DIVORCED HUSBAND AT WATONGA. THE WOMAN IS EXONERATED Dead Man Had Attempted to Kill Divorced Wife With a Razor. Watonga, Okla., May 28—Indiana Wallick shot and killed her divorced husband, Lewis Wallick, at her home in this city early this morning. Wallick had his back against the door attempting to push it open when the woman seized a shotgun and shot through the door at him. The shot went through, striking Wallick below the left shoulder and coming out above his heart. He died instantly. Wallick and his wife had been having trouble several months and he had tried to kill her with a razor several times. Mrs. Wallick applied for a divorce last spring and was granted a decree. Since then Wallick has frequently called at her house and threatened to kill her. A coroners inquest was held this morning and the jury discharged Mrs. Wallick. (05/30/1906) Joseph Harry Carson, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Carson, is very ill with diphtheria. (05/30/1906) HELD FOR MURDER. Jim Elkins Is Charged With Killing Peter Long, a Saloonist. Shawnee, Okla., May 29—The evidence in the coroner's inquest into the killing of Peter Long by Jim Elkins, at Wannette, Sunday, was such that the jury immediately ordered Elkins held to await action of the grand jury, as the testimony showed that Long was deliberately shot down. Long and Elkins had some trouble before, but it had been settled and they were good friends. Elkins tended bar for Smith Bros. and Saturday night he took a man, whom the recent election had made an enemy of the Smiths, into the saloon for a drink. One of the firm ordered him to turn in his keys and get out, but he refused. He walked back of the bar, and was thrown out, but ran back a moment later, secured a shotgun and leveled it at Matt Smith, who was standing talking to Long near the door. Long ran toward Elkins crying to him not to shoot, but Elkins fired the first shot, striking Long, and felling him, and the second lodging near Smith's head. Elkins was arrested and Long died Sunday. (05/31/1906) A Pioneer Gone. Died, at his residence, 701 West Pottowatomie avenue, of paralysis, on Tuesday, May 29th, P.S. Van Antwerp, aged 77 years. Funeral services were conducted from his home yesterday at 3:30 attended by friends and children, and the remains were buried at Fairlawn cemetery. He was one of the pioneers of Oklahoma Territory, living near Oklahoma City from the opening until 7 years ago when he moved to this city and built a home where he has since resided. He died surrounded by his family and was followed by friends and relatives in sincere sorrow to his final resting place. (06/01/1906) The Leverich Estate. The will of Mrs. Oscar Leverich has been admitted to probate by Judge Harper. In the divorce proceedings prior to her death the court gave Mrs. Leverich the custody of her children and the possession of a house and two lots on Capitol Hill. She willed the property to her two children. Leverich asked for guardianship of the children and opposed the probating of the will. (06/01/1906) BOY IS DROWNED. Lad With a Crowd of Picnickers Was Swimming When Fatality Occurred. Chickasha, I.T., May 31—Ira, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Darnell, of this city, was drowned in the Washita river this afternoon. The boy was with a party of Baptist Sunday school children who were picnicking on the river, three miles northwest of the city. There are conflicting reports as to how he got into the river, one being that he fell from the bridge which crossed the river at this point and another to the effect that he with other boys were in swimming. Up to this hour the body has not been recovered. (06/05/1906) Prominent Lumberman Dies. Charles Hatje, president of the Oklahoma Lumber and Manufacturing company of this city, died suddenly Sunday at Geary, Okla. He left here Saturday afternoon to go to Geary on business and about noon Sunday was stricken with apoplexy and expired in a few minutes. Mr. Hatje came to Oklahoma City last fall and with Mr. Binning of this city purchased the business of what was known as the South Side Sash, Door and Lumber Co., which was recently incorporated as the Oklahoma Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Mr. Hatje was one of the pioneer settlers of Oklahoma. For many years he was one of the most prominent business man of Blaine county. He had large property interests in that county as well as in this city. He was one of God's noblemen, loved by all who knew him, and his loss will be felt by his many friends. He was a prominent member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders. (06/05/1906) C.E. Thorton, of 132 ½ West Frist street, died yesterday morning after an illness of some days. His brother, W.D. Thornton will have the remains shipped for interment to Towanda, Kansas. (06/06/1906) Gussie, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Thurston, of East First street died yesterday morning. The funeral service will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. Moore. (06/07/1906) Boy Is Killed. Chickasha, I.T., June 6.—Clark, the 3-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Williams, who was injured in an accident while playing with other children, a few days ago, died yesterday and the body was taken to Altus, the former home of the family, for burial. The accident occurred by one boy on a shed letting fall a piece of gas pipe which struck the boy on the head, crushing in the skull. (06/08/1906) ELLA M. BARNES A PIONEER RESIDENT OF OKLAHOMA CALLED TO HER FINAL REST. Mrs. Ella M. Barnes, the beloved wife of A.A. Barnes, died yesterday at the family home, one-half mile west of Epworth University. The funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the residence of E.A. Barnes, 1318 Dale avenue. (06/08/1906) In Memoriam. Ella M. Taylor, eldest of three children of Dr. Chas. Taylor and Jane Galbraith Taylor, was born in Lock-Haven, Pa., December 11, 1841. She was married in Tyrone, Pal, March 31, 1868, to Albert A. Barnes, of LeClaire, Ia., and accompanied him to Ames, Ia., where they lived until 1870, when they moved to the “Osage Diminished Reserve,” in Kansas. There they pre-empted land near Independence, where they lived five years, removing to a point near Longton and Elk Falls, where they remained until 1880, when they moved to White Oaks mining camp, New Mexico, and in 1882, they moved to Las Vegas, N.M., where they lived until 1889, when they settled in Oklahoma City, which place has been their home ever since, excepting from 1894 to 1902, spent on a homestead near Blackburn, Okla. Deceased is survived by her husband with whom she has lived thirty- eight years; also by all of her children: Clarence of Philadelphia, Pa., aged 34; Eugene, aged 32 and George, aged 25, of this city. As a child she was reared within the pale of the M.E. church, her stepfather from early childhood being Rev. George Guyer of Tyrone, Pa., though she had not maintained membership in the church during the last few years. She was a person of fine character and good education, and she unhesitatingly left the surroundings of comfort and refinement to come to the outer edge of the great west to take part in his upbuilding. She took up the burden of homebuilder for the poor man of the frontier, though to her it was never a burden. She shrank from nothing her hands or brain could find to do, and [several paragraphs follow…] (06/09/1906) Mr. W.P. Dilworth left Friday morning for Leavenworth, Kan., at attend the funeral of his uncle Mr. John Wilson, who died in Leavenworth on last Thursday. (06/09/1906) GEORGE R. JOBSON WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY OF THIS CITY ENDS HIS LIFE IN ST. LOUIS DIED IN THE MOZIER HOTEL Financial Embarrassment Led to Despondency and Morphine Was Employed to Attain Surcease of Sorrow. At 2:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon Earl F. Keys, a reporter for The Daily Oklahoman received a telegram from his uncle, M.J. Keys, of the St. Louis Star-Chronicle, announcing that George Jobson of Oklahoma City, had committed suicide in his room in the Mozier hotel. Shortly afterward a similar telegram was received by Ralph Hess, a brother-in-law of the decedent, making the same announcement. Mrs. Jobson was informed of the occurrence by her brother at her home in this city and last evening departed for Macon, Mo. Advices received later from St. Louis were to the effect that Attorney Jobson had ended his life by swallowing twenty-two grains of morphine, leaving a note requesting that his remains be shipped to his father, Thomas E. Jobson, at Macon. The sad news cast a gloom over those who had known the young man in this city and appreciated him for his winning personality and brilliant, intellectual attainment. But it is known here that the reckless act was due primarily to the serious financial involvement and consequent depression and misery. The decedent was only about thirty years of age at the time of his passing. He left Oklahoma City for St. Louis one week ago with purpose of making another effort in life. Obviously it was an endeavor that failed. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the young, talented and lovable wife, whose life will be saddened by the event for which she was in no wise responsible. (06/12/1906) The funeral of Martin Kalms, who resided at 21 West Frisco street, occurred yesterday from Reed & Mueller's undertaking parlors. The deceased died of tetanus superinduced by a heavy piece of ice crushing his foot about three weeks ago, when he was employed at the Moss brewery. (06/12/1906) INDIAN YOUTH DIED OF POISONED WHISKEY MURDERERS POURED WHISKEY DOWN SENSELESS INDIAN'S THROAT UNTIL HE WAS CONSCIOUS. Tulsa, I.T., June 11.—The result of the investigation into the mysterious death of Harry Vannest, the twelve-year-old Indian, who died Saturday afternoon from the effects of whisky, proved today that he had been poisoned by something in the whisky. An examination of the contents of the boys stomach was made and poison was found in large quantities. Those suspected of giving the poison have not been apprehended though warrants have been issued. The boy was given whisky Friday afternoon until he could drink no longer then it was poured into him. He never regained consciousness. (06/12/1906) CHILDREN PARENTLESS Prominent Physician of Chickasha Succumbs to Short Illness. Chickasha, I.T., June 11.—Dr. J.I. Boone, one of the prominent physicians of Chickasha, died at his residence on Kansas avenue yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of about two weeks. The funeral service was held from the home this morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Boone died last October, leaving three small children motherless and now the with the death of the father, they are left orphans. There are two girls and one boy, aged four. The Eagles lodge of which Dr. Boone was a member have called a special meeting to take some action toward caring for the children. (06/13/1906) Rolater Overholser Dead. Rolater, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Overholser, passed away at 8:30 o'clock last evening after an illness dated from Thursday last. The little one was exceptionally bright and the idol of the home, which is made desolate by his passing away. Mr. and Mrs. Overholser have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of most poignant grief. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this evening, after which interment will occur at Fairlawn cemetery. (06/13/1906) Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Joray are grieving over the loss of their four months old child, who died Saturday and was buried on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Joray is foreman at the Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. plant. (06/13/1906) Englewood Addition Hennessey Briefs. Judge W.C. Perkins died at the Sanitarium at Norman a few days ago. He was well known in this community. (06/13/1906) Prominent Man Dies. Wagoner, I.T., June 12.—T.H. Parks a pioneer citizen of this place, a prominent Mason in Indian Territory and one of the largest hay dealers in the Cherokee nation, died at his home in this city last night, aged 56 years. (06/13/1906) Indian Gets Pension. Muskogee, I.T., June 12—Mrs. Bunny Cornell, an aged Indian woman hermit who leads a lonely existence near Gatesville, I.T., has been awarded a pension and back pay to the amount of $1,300. She is the widow of Bunny Cornell, who was a member of Col. Phillipps' third regiment of Indian guards. He lost an eye in the battle of Honeycomb Springs, where Checotah now stands, and after the war was granted a pension. In 1895 he became insane and did not draw any more money. In 1904 he died, and since that time an effort has been made to get his pension money for the widow. This finally succeeded and she was awarded $1,300. (06/14/1906) Notice. Mr. J.W. Offield wishes to thank their many friends and neighbors in the sickness and death of Mrs. J.W. Offield. (06/14/1906) Enid Briefs. Enid, Okla., June 13.—Jas. M. Crowder, aged 87 years, died last night at his home in this city of old age. (06/14/1906) Prominent Man Dies. Wagoner, I.T., June 12.—T.H. Parks a pioneer citizen of this place, a prominent Mason in Indian Territory and one of the largest hay dealers in the Cherokee nation, died at his home in this city last night, aged 56 years. (06/14/1906) Judge W.C. Perkins died at the Sanitarium at Norman a few days ago. He was well known in this community. (06/14/1906) Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Joray are grieving over the loss of their four months old child, who died Saturday and was buried on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Joray is foreman at the Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. plant. (06/15/1906) Wife Dies From Wound. Muskogee, I.T., June 14.—Mrs. A.J. Copus, wife of a prominent dentist of Muskogee, died here this morning as a result of the accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of her husband. Dr. Copus was cleaning the revolver and loaded it. He does not know how he caused the gun to go off. The accident occurred (06/16/1906) EDUCATOR DIES MRS. NELLIE PRATT THAXTON, PROMINENT IN BLAINE COUNTY, DIES. THE HEAD OF COUNTY SCHOOLS Was Married Last Christmas to C.D. Thaxton, a Prominent Attorney at Watonga. Watonga, Okla., June 15.—Mrs. Nellie Pratt Thaxton, of this city, died suddenly this morning of heart failure. Mrs. Thaxton is serving her second term as superintendent of county school for Blaine county. Christmas last she was married to C.D. Thaxton, a prominent attorney of this city. They were married at Enid at the annual territorial teachers’ association meeting. She was in apparent good health at the time of her sudden demise and spent the day yesterday in county normal institute. Medical aid was called but of little avail. Her loss is very keenly felt in Watonga and Blaine county. She was very popular and prominent in public affairs and socially at home was in demand on all occasions. The parents of the unfortunate woman, who live at Homestead, were immediately notified and they arrived as soon as possible. Mrs. Thaxton was intending to resign the office of county superintendent this month. The vacancy will be filled by the board of county commissioners as soon as possible. (06/16/1906) Death of Educator. Guthrie, Okla., June 15.—A telephone message today from Watonga, announced the sudden death there, last night, of Mrs. Nellie J. Thaxton, superintendent of the Blaine county schools. She died shortly after becoming suddenly ill. Last Christmas, during the territorial teachers' convention, at Enid, she eloped with Prof. Thaxton, superintendent of the Watonga public school, while both were attending the convention. (06/16/1906) Killed by Horse's Fall. Guthrie, Okla., June 15.—Thomas Fortune, aged 19, of Dixon, Mo., was killed yesterday at Fairfax, in the Osage country, while riding a horse race. His horse fell against a gate, throwing Fortune over its head. The body was sent to Dixon today for burial. (06/16/1906) Death of Aged Woman. Guthrie, Okla., June 15—The death occurred today of Mrs. Elma Babcock, aged 82, at the home of her son-in-law, S.C. Ramsey seven miles to the south of Guthrie. (06/19/1906) The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Skinner of East Washington avenue, died yesterday morning. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday afternoon. (06/19/1906) As yet no clue has been obtained as to the identity of the young man found crushed to death in a coal car loaded with logs in the local Santa Fe yards on Friday last. The remains were inhumed Sunday. (06/20/1906) Funeral of Mrs. Lawd The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth J. Lawd, formerly of this city, who died at Waterloo yesterday morning as a result of a stroke of paralysis, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Pilgrim Congregational church, the services being conducted by Rev. T.H. Harper. The remains will arrive from the north this afternoon on the 3:40 Santa Fe train. (06/22/1906) Harry Burt Drowned. News reached this city yesterday of the death by drowning at Walbridge park of Harry S. Burt, the 18 year old son of Stanley H. Burt, formerly proprietor of the Illinois hotel in this city. (06/22/1906) O.T. CHINGENPEEL DEAD FIRST AUDITOR OF OKLAHOMA CITY DIED WEDNESDAY AT ROANOKE. News reached this city yesterday of the death at Portsmouth, Va., of O.T. Clingenpeel, formerly of this city. He had been weakened by a siege of typhoid fever and failed to survive from a severe surgical operation which he underwent afterward. The news of Mr. Clingenpeel's death which occurred Wednesday, came to Secretary O.C. Black of the local lodge of the order of Elks, of which the decedent was a member. His obsequies, which occurred at Roanoke, Va., yesterday were conducted under the auspices of the B.P.O.E. The decedent was the first city auditor of Oklahoma City. He was afterward local claim agent for the Rock Island railway and about three months ago received the appointment as general agent of the Seaboard Airline with headquarters at Roanoke. Mr. Clingenpeel was a young man of much ability and sterling character. He had a wide circle of friends in Oklahoma City who will deeply regret his untimely death. (06/22/1906) Boy Dies Suddenly. Shawnee, Okla., June 21.—Olof Dean Lydick, six year old son of Attorney J.D. Lydick, died last night after a short illness. Mr. Lydick formerly represented Cleveland county in the territorial legislature. (06/24/1906) Passed to the Higher Life. Neva, wife of T.E. Carskadon, passed to the higher life on the 18th inst., at Boulder, Colo. Mrs. Carskadon, accompanied by her husband, mother and two children, left here for Boulder, Colo., on May the 3rd, with the hope that the light and dry climate of Colorado would improve her condition, but the dread disease, consumption, had taken too deep a hold on her frail and delicate constitution. Her father, R.E. Hight, district deputy of the Knights and Ladies of Security, left here on the 9th instant and was, together with the other members of the family, at the bedside of his daughter when her soul took its flight to the regions of endless day. (06/24/1906) Died—Mrs. Sophia G. Huntress, 12:30 p.m., today, June 23, aged 70 years. Funeral from St. Paul's Episcopal church, Monday, June 25, 3 p.m. Remains will be taken to her old home, Ogdensburg, N.Y. (06/24/1906) Wife Dies Suddenly. Shawnee, Okla., June 23.—Mrs. W.W. Benson, wife of a Shawnee patrolman, died suddenly today after a week's illness at her home on North Tucker. She had been failing all week but was considered out of danger this morning, dying at noon while her husband was absent. The family is one of the best known in Eastern Oklahoma. (06/26/1906) Killed by Lightning. Guthrie, Okla., June 25.—Thomas Jahan, aged 45, was killed instantly by lightning near Roosevelt Saturday, while seeking shelter from a severe storm. He was working in the harvest field and was within a few steps of the stables when the lightning killed him. (06/26/1906) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rodgers died Sunday. The obsequies occurred Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.B. Urch. (06/26/1906) Mr. John H. Sites, father of Mrs. C. O. Durand and C.P. Sites of this city, died at Terrell, Tex., on June 18. Mr. Sites and Mrs. Durand attended the obsequies and are yet at Terrell. (06/26/1906) Nellie McHand, daughter of M.H. and Amanda McHand, died at the home of her parents near Oklahoma City, June 21, 1906. Nellie was born at Lewisville, Kansas, April 28, 1876, in which state she lived till three years ago, when she came to Oklahoma City, near which place she has since resided. Nellie was a member of the Baptist church and a consistent Christian. She will be greatly missed in the family and community, for she was a very loving daughter and sister, and kind and obliging friend. The deceased leaves father, mother and three sisters who have the sincere sympathy of the community. (06/26/1906) Death From Hydrophobia. Guthrie, Okla., June 25.—The 8-year old daughter of George Young, proprietor of the Avery hotel at Avery, died yesterday of hydrophobia, having been bitten by a dog several days before. She attempted to rescue her dog from another with which he was fighting and was bitten. (06/26/1906) Death of Old Timer. Taloga, Okla., June 25.—The death occurred at Taloga this week of Judge Orville C. McClung, the first probate judge of Dewey county and one of the earliest of Oklahoma pioneers, in fact, he was a resident of Cimarron territory, now Beaver county, when that district was known as "No Man's Land," a number of years before "Old" Oklahoma was opened to settlement in 1889. He served as treasurer of Jewell county, Kansas, as a republican in 1883. Mr. McClung was a native of Williamsburg, O., where he was born in 1811, and served as a private in the Sixty-ninth Ohio during the Civil war. He was one of the oldest Masons and Odd Fellows in Oklahoma. (06/26/1906) Prominent Pioneer Dies. Perry, Okla., June 25.—J.W. Kenton, who had lived north of Perry since the opening, died yesterday on a train near Little Rock, Ark., where he had been to visit his daughter. Mr. Kenton was 76 years old and a direct descendant of Simon Kenton of Revolutionary fame. At the home here are numerous relics formerly owned by the old pioneer, among them being his drink flask and powder horn. (06/26/1906) UNDER ARREST TWO MEN ARE JAILED AS SUSPECTS OF THE MURDER OF VIOLET SALOON-KEEPER SHERIFF SAYS HE HAS MEN Suspects Were Picked Up at Sasakawa—His Story of the Brutal Murder Is Received. Shawnee, Okla., June 25—Sheriff Grace now has in custody Arthur Lefley, and Tom Riley, whom he arrested at Sasakwa, I.T., for the murder of Andrew Morrison, a saloon keeper of Violet, who was killed four weeks ago. The men deny their guilt, but Grace claims to have a good case, which will be shortly submitted. Morrison formerly resided at Konawa, I.T., near Violet, and his wife, after his purchase of a saloon at Violet, still continued her millinery business at Konawa. Four weeks ago, he retired as usual about 11 o'clock, leaving a lamp burning in the front of the saloon, and sleeping on a cot near the bar, across the room from the rear door which was fastened with an old-style button. He always left the lamp lighted to guide thirsty parties to the saloon, and would respond during the night to frequent calls. [remainder omitted] (06/29/1906) Death of Ed H. Brice. Attorney E.J. Giddings received a letter yesterday from J.W. Brice, of the Baptist church of Seymour, Tex., announcing the death of his son, Ed H. Brice, a former citizen of Oklahoma City. Mr. Brice was a cotton merchant of this city and had a host of friends, who regret his untimely death. (06/29/1906) Owing to the fact that neighbors think he was murdered by the administration of opium, the body of Joseph Keek, a farmer who died suddenly three weeks ago at his home near Edmond, has been exhumed and his stomach sent to Stillwater for analysis by an expert. (06/29/1906) REV. WM. KELLEY [photo] BELOVED PASTOR OF THE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PASSED TO HIS REWARD. HE LOVED HIS FELLOW MAN A Great Heart Silenced After Months of Suffering—Funeral Services Will Be Held This Afternoon and Remains Will Be Inhumed at Hudson, N.Y. The Rev. William Kelly, pastor of the English Lutheran church, died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, 21 East Third street, after an illness of three months from a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the First Lutheran church in this city, conducted by Rev. Davidson, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Graham, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The passing of Rev. Kelly will be deeply mourned in this city by both patrician and biehelan. His estimable character and noble calling commanded the respect of all who came within his sphere of influence. His eminent culture and fund of knowledge obtained from extensive travels made him an instructor of all who conversed with hime. He lived an active life and shirked none of life's duties. He was prominent in all movements promising benefit to his fellows and betterment of the community in which he resided. He was identified with the City Provalent association and its founding was largely due to his labors and influence. Though born in England, he was or Irish parentage and the Hibernian's love of liberty and sympathy for the oppressed surged constantly in a great heart confined in a small physical frame. He once stated to the writer that his utterances in behalf of oppressed humanity had in more than one instance lessened his salary as an administrator of the gospel, but never changed his sympathies or his principles. Biographical Sketch. Rev. Wm. Kelly was born on the 17th of December, 1852, at Liverpool, England. His father was Barnard Kelly who was born in the north of Ireland; and his m other, Margaret Flynn Kelly. In 1854 the family moved to the United States and settled in Baltimore. His mother died shortly after coming to America, and when he was about four years of age. His early training was received in a Roman Catholic school in Baltimore; at the age of eighteen years he united with the First Lutheran church of Baltimore; Rev. Joseph Burkley pastor. In 1873 he entered the Theological Seminary of the Lutheran church at Gettysburg, Pa., and remained at the seminary until 1876, when he was called to his first pastorate, at Espy, Pa. In 1874 he was married to Marian M. Dewey, niece of the Rev. John McCoon, D.D. (and sister-in-law of the Rev. Joseph H. Barkley.) In the fall of 1877 he received and accepted a call to Stewartsville, N.J., where he remained six and a half years. In the spring of 1884 he accepted a call to the new St. Luke's mission, about to be organized in Baltimore, Md. He continued to serve this congregation as pastor for more than eight years, during which time what is now St. Luke's church was erected and the congregation firmly established. In 1891 he received and accepted a call to Hudson, N.J. During a ministry of a little more than four years the church, which had been on the verge of disbandment, was reorganized and strengthened and placed on a durable basis. In 1895, having been called to the pastorate of the All Saints church of Philadelphia, Pa., he removed to that city and remained in charge as pastor a little more than three years, when the death of his wife and failing health forced him to seek a change, and in January 1899 he accepted a call to the First Lutheran church of Oakland, California. On the sixth of July, 1899, he was married to Little K. Felts, of Hudson, N.Y. In March, 1903 he had heart failure, brought on by three attacks of grip. The climate of California, not agreeing with him, he was advised by his physicians to seek a more healthful climate, and accepted a call to Oklahoma City, January 1st, 1904. Contracted a cold February 8th, 1906. Had an attack of acute indigestion May 12, and died at his home in Oklahoma City June 28th, 1906. Interment at Hudson, N.Y., July3, 1906. Survived by wife and two sisters; Sister M. Gertrude Kelly, of Rochester, N.Y., and Ella A. Kelly of St. Louis, Mo. Member of the Bible Study club are requested to meet at the Kelly home at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon for the purpose of attending in a body the funeral of the late Rev. William Kelly. (06/30/1906) In Memorium. Be It Resolved by the Ministerial Alliance of Oklahoma City: In the death of Rev. William Kelly, pastor of the First Lutheran church, there has passed beyond our mortal sight a man who was one of the central figures of our church and civic live. Pure as the naked heavens, he won our honor. Cultured, thoughtful, versed in men and books, he had our admiration. Tender to the erring, courteous and kind to all, he won our love. Sympathetic with the suffering and sorrowing, he was vitally identified with the birth and growth of the city Provident Association. His soul was like a star, and it was inevitable that he should be singled out to be the president of the Ministerial alliance, and none other, during his life among us, was thought of for that position. The light that beats upon a pulpit is more searching than the light that heats upon a throne, but he stood that light as few among us can. Gentle, and shrinking from publicity, his Christ-like and chivairic spirit made him a lion in arraignment of lordly law- breakers and in defense of the weak and unfortunate. Though hampered by physical disabilities, his lofty spirit made him a leader among men. Though pastor of one of the smaller churches of the city, the light of his influence streamed afar throughout the community and the country. In his modesty and faith he stood behind the cross and held it up as the key to the treasure house of supply for every need, to the better life here, and the higher life hereafter. He has no child after the flesh to survive him, but all children were his in their love for him, and his spiritual children are many to arise and call him blessed, and to greet him in the far-off spaces beyond the clouds of time. To his people, in the passing of their beloved leader, and in their desolating sense of a loss that cannot be made up, we give our Christian sympathy. Some graves are more powerful than some pulpits, and your pastor, being dead, yet speaks, and will inspire you by the memory of his example, and through the love you have for him you will be led to greater exploits for our common King. "Wherefore comfort one another with these words." His wife we commend to the consolation of God and to the Spirit of all comfort. She will sorrow not as those who have no hope. He who is loved and lost is only lost awhile. He is not dead, but alive for evermore. All his tears are wiped away. [there is more of a non- genealogical nature.] (06/30/1906) Mrs. Eliza A. Bush died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.S. Shawcross, No. 9 West Sixth street, at 6 o'clock p.m., June 29, aged 74 years, 7 months and 22 days. Funeral services at the home at 3:30 Saturday, June 30. (07/01/1906) TWO NEGROES CAUGHT. Are Held on Murder Charge. Both in the Federal Jail. South McAlester, I.T., June 30—Deputy Marshal John Wyre of McCurtain brought to this city last night Nick Powell and Riley Hicks, two Negroes, who are charged with the murder of a fellow Negro at the town of Kinta on the morning of the 26 of June.. The prisoners are now in the United States jail where they will remain until taken to Poteau for their preliminary Monday morning. Amos Shoat was the name of the man killed. (07/01/1906) Death of Mrs. Eliza A. Bush. Mrs. Eliza A. Bush, aged 74 years, seven months and twenty-two days, died at 6 o'clock p.m., June 29th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Shawcross, No. 9 West Sixth street. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the residence . The Rev. Porter officiating. The burial was at Fairlawn cemetery. (07/01/1906) Mortuary. Mrs. Minerva J. Hoback, wife of Capt. J.H. Hoback, departed this life June 30, at their home in Dickson, and will be interred in the Fairlawn cemetery this morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Hoback was born in Johnson county, Indiana, January 10, 1834; was united in marriage to Joel H. Hoback, December 27, 1855. She became a member of the M.E. church at the age of twenty-nine, and was always a good wife, mother and neighbor. She leaves a husband and two children, C. D. Hoback and Mrs. C.W. Thurston, to mourn her loss. She has been a great sufferer for years and was ever patient and thoughtful for those that waited on her. The entire community extend heartfelt sympathy to the stricken family. (07/01/1906) Died in Michigan. Mrs. F.D. Partridge of 515 East Fifth street, this city, died on June 22, at Flint, Michigan, following three surgical operations that, while successfully performed, did not avail to save her life. The obsequies occurred at Bristol, Mich., on June 25, the remains being interred in the cemetery at Flint beside the grave of her daughter, Minnie, who died two years ago. (07/01/1906) Willie Munster, a boy residing at the corner of California and Russell avenues, gave a loaded pistol to George Cooper, aged 14, telling him to try it as it was not loaded. As a result the little boy shot himself and is in a critical condition. (07/04/1906) Vance Howlett, a boy residing four miles southeast of this city was yesterday kicked to death by a horse. (07/04/1906) MOTHER SHELLING PEAS AND BABY GIRL CHOKES SAD DEATH BY STRANGULATION OF A BABY GIRL WHO SWALLOWED SMALL PEA. Perry, Okla., July 3.—At Sumner, this morning, while Mrs. Orson Covey was shelling peas, the little year and a half old child took one in its mouth and in attempting to swallow it, choked to death before relief could be had. (07/05/1906) Death of W.A. Prior. Wm. A. Prior died of pneumonia at 109 West Park place, aged 69. Funeral will be held from residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The funeral will be private. Dr. Davidson of St. Paul's church will conduct the obsequies. (07/07/1906) A Drunk Costs His Life. Shawnee, Okla., July 6.—Jim Morris, a rich Seminole Indian, went to sleep with a companion named Brown two miles east of here on the Rock Island tracks last night. Jim fell forward while sleeping with his arms and legs at the hips and his hand just below the wrists. He died before being discovered. His companion had rolled off the track before the train arrived. The body was discovered at daylight and when Coroner Fleming gathered up the remains, he ordered his assistants to pick up Brown's body also supposing that Brown was dead, but that worthy was merely sleeping and roused when touched. He explained that he and Morris had started for home with a gallon and a half of whiskey, after celebrating the Fourth of July, and had become so sleepy from drinking and fatigue that they forgot they were on the track, Morris was a young man well known in the Seminole councils, and he owned some of the most valuable land in the nation. He will be buried at Tidmore, I.T. (07/08/1906) Death of Eugene Burt. Word has been received here of the death of Mr. Eugene Burt, which occurred on Thursday last at St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Burt was agent here for the Great Western Stove company, while a resident of this city. (07/08/1906) W.A. Hatton, who resided in Oklahoma City for several years, but removed to Vinita about three years ago, died in that town on Thursday of the past week. (07/10/1906) Death of Charles Emswilder. Shawnee Herald: An old man named Charles Emswilder, died very suddenly in a room at the Elite Café and rooming house last evening. He was well known in Shawnee, having lived here for some time, until a few months ago when he went to Oklahoma City. He returned to Shawnee several days ago and has been staying with his son, who works at the Elite, and has a room on the third floor of the building. Yesterday the old gentleman was slightly indisposed, and went to the room and lay down. Later in the evening his son left him to secure some medicine and when he returned he found his father dead. (07/10/1906) LINEMAN KILLED W.A. MYERS WHILE AT WORK ON TELEPHONE LINE MET HIS DEATH. BODY FRIGHTFULLY BURNED Flesh Seared About Shoulder, Breast and Hands—In Stringing a Telephone Wire it Crossed a Trolley Wire and Man Was Instantly Killed. W.A. Myers, an electric lineman in the employ of the Pioneer Telephone company, was instantly killed yesterday by coming in contact with a live wire while at work at the intersection of Ninth and Walker streets in this city. The horrible accident occurred at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when Myers and two fellow employees were at work. While very meager details could be learned from eye-witnesses prior to a possible investigation of the matter by a coroner's jury, it is reported that Myers had a coil of wire on his arm and was pulling at a wire with both hands when it came in contact with a trolley wire. With a groan he fell writhing to the ground. One of his fellow workmen, seeing what had occurred, severed the wire and going to a nearby residence telephoned for an ambulance to take the man to the hospital. Within five minutes' time a Reed & Miller's ambulance arrived, but it was found that the stricken man was dead. His body was at once conveyed to the morgue. An examination revealed that his shoulder and breast over the heart were seared frightfully from the coil of wire. His hand were also burned, particularly the left one. The decedent was 38 years old, a married man and with his wife resided at the Alamo hotel on Second street. Mrs. Myers was prostrated when informed of the terrible death which had come to her husband. The news of the young man's death was telegraphed to his mother, who resides at Wellington, Kan. Late last evening a response was received saying that she would reach this city today on the midday Santa Fe passenger train from the north. No arrangements have been made for the funeral, but it is probable that the remains will be taken to Wellington for interment. Up to nine o'clock last night Coroner Schafer had not viewed the remains and had not informed the undertakers as to whether an inquest will be held. (07/12/1906) The father of A.A. Walker came to this city, called by the death of his son, and will accompany the remains to the parental home in Midlothian, Texas, for interment. (07/13/1906) Georgia Elizabeth Albright, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Albright, of 822 West Grand avenue, died at 9:30 last evening. The obsequies will be held probably at 2 o'clock this afternoon. (07/14/1906) Death of Mrs. David A. Ross. The funeral of Mrs. David A. Ross, who died in this city last Wednesday, took place at their home, ??? miles northwest, yesterday afternoon. Rev. L.A. Turner, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, preached the sermon from Isaiah 25:8. A large concourse of friends were present. The procession was a long one. She was laid to rest beside her mother, Mrs. Witten, and sister, who had gone before. Her father, brother, and sister were present from Gotebo, beside other relatives living nearby. She was still young, 32 years, a Christian, a true wife, a good mother, and a kind-hearted friend and neighbor. She leaves besides her husband, three children. Mr. Ross and other relatives desire to extend sincere thanks to their many neighbors and friends who assisted so kindly in helping and sympathy during this sad ordeal. (07/14/1906) Died of Blood Poisoning. Roy Schreck, aged 8, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Schreck, died yesterday of blood poisoning superinduced by the accidental discharge of a toy pistol on July 4. Notice of funeral arrangements will be published later. (07/15/1906) The funeral of Roy Schreck will take place from the residence 412 N. Harvey at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. Moore. (07/15/1906) Obituary. Mrs. Rowena Kirkpatrick, wife of A.J. Kirkpatrick, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Judge B.M. Dilley, 214 West Fourth street, Friday morning, July 13th, at 3:10 o'clock a.m., of tumors, from which she had been a sufferer for some time. Her maiden name was Rowena Harvey and she was born in Keokuk, Ia., where she grew to womanhood. In December, 1897, she with her family moved to Hamilton, Mo., where she resided until the death of her mother in 1894, when she and her father came to Oklahoma City, to make their home. Her father, W.C. Harvey, was a dry goods merchant in Keokuk and also in Hamilton, Mo. She was of Quaker descent, and her mother, whose maiden name was Fisher, belonged to the family of that name whose lineage was an honorable one in the state of Indiana. At the time of her coming to Oklahoma City, Judge Dilley was register of the United States land office at this city, and it was not long until she became chief clerk. The position she also held under the administration of Anton H. Classen as receiver, and Seymour S. Price as register. In this position she was both faithful and competent, treating all with equal fairness. On January 1, 1898, she was married to A.J. Kirkpatrick, president and manager of the Model Drug and Jewelry company on West Grand avenue. She proved to be an excellent wife and a loving and careful mother to Miss Alice, the young daughter of Mr. Kirkpatrick by a former wife. On June 4, 1905, she became the mother of a bright baby boy, who, though he can never know the infinite love and touch of a true mother's hand, yet will have kind nursing and care, to guide his little feet and young mind in the paths of rectitude and right. She had always been a devoted Christian girl and woman; was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and charitable in gifts to the needy as well as in criticisms of the weaknesses of those about her. She wanted people to do right and reap the joyous reward, that, in her faith she believed would follow. As an evidence of the simplicity of her faith, and the glory of her expectations, after the battle was over, she had that baby boy baptized, or christened, the night before her death, by Rev. Graham of the Presbyterian church of this city, in the presence of family and friends there assembled, and as each kneeled and bowed their heads around her couch, the couch of death to her—it seemed that there was a "rustle of kings" in the room. She passed away calmly and peacefully with a smile on her face and her baby embraced in her arms. Blessed life! Happy death. Those of her family who survive her, other than her husband and immediate household, are her sisters, Mrs. L. de Steigner of Okmulgee (who, with her husband, was present a short while before she died). Mrs. Dr. Holroyd of Chicago, and Mrs. B.M. Dilley of this city, also many nieces and nephews, who all sincerely mourn her loss. And He said, Come up higher, and this one obeyed call. The funeral will take place today from 214 West Fourth street, at 3 p.m. (07/15/1906) Death of Lillie Crowder. Lillie Gault, daughter of Eliza and Clarence Crowder, died at her home, 422 Washington avenue, Saturday afternoon after a several days' illness of pneumonia. Funeral services will be conducted at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L.A. Turner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, who is supplying in place of Mr. Harper, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational church, will conduct the services. Funeral directors will be Reed & Mueller. In spite of the best medical aid that could be procured and nursing, the darling of the household, sweet and pure as the lily whose name she bore, was wafted, on angel wings to her home above. Nearly 13 years ago her eyes first saw the light of this world in the same little room where yesterday they closed forever. So patient, so gentle, without a murmur, she bore her suffering, and when the end came a smile lit up her face with angelic sweetness and she calmly sank to sleep. (07/15/1906) A Card of Thanks. For the many courtesies shown them by friends and neighbors, during the illness and bereavement of their little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Butler wish to make formal acknowledgment. (07/17/1906) Death of an Infant. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lehmann, living three miles northeast of the city, died Sunday afternoon and was interred in the Fairlawn cemetery Monday, the funeral taking place from the house. Rev. L.A. Turner of the Plymouth Congregational church officiated. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends, and appreciate deeply the kindness shown in their hour of bereavement. (07/17/1906) A FREAK DEATH FARMER IS KILLED ON FRONT PORCH WITH DAUGHTER SITTING IN HIS LAP. FIVE OTHERS WERE STUNNED Child Was Slightly Burned From the Current Which Passed Through Her Father's Body. Shawnee, Okla., July 16.—Newton Troboy, aged 27, a farmer residing nine miles east of here in the Seminole district, was instantly killed by lightning while sitting on his front plaza holding his 4- year-old daughter and reading a book. The child was frightfully burned and shocked but will recover. Five other persons were seriously hurt by the shock, including this child, but all are now able to be around. Troboy's wife and three children and a young farm hand were all more or less shocked. There had been scarcely any lightning before the fatal stroke and Troboy, who had been at work all day, went to the porch to sit in the cool breeze. His little daughter climbed onto his lap and when the flash came, it evidently passed through her body also, for there were places beneath her body where her father's clothing was burned, though the bolt left no connecting marks with the place where it struck his head. (07/17/1906) Editor Shacklett Dies. Lawton, Okla., July 16.—J.E. Shacklett, editor of the Elgin Chief, of Elgin, Okla., died early yesterday morning at Meers, of consumption, after having been seriously ill for several months. About four weeks ago Mr. Sacklett was compelled to abandon his editorial and business duties and his family departed with him for a camping resort in the Wichita mountains. Here he exhibited a slight improvement for awhile, but the disease had gone to his vital and took his life rapidly away. Mr. Shacklett was 45 years of age. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and the funeral was executed from Ritter's undertaking parlors this evening at 6 o'clock under the direction of the local Odd Fellows lodge, the body being interred in the city cemetery. (07/17/1906) Killed by Oil Explosion Checotah, I.T., July 16.—Miss Ella House, a young lady 20 years of age, the daughter of a farmer, who lives west of this place, is dead as the result of an explosion following an attempt to light a fire with coal oil. The explosion set fire to the young lady's clothing and she was so badly burned that she died shortly afterwards. (07/18/1906) Mrs. Frederick Menz, aged 79, died at 2 p.m. yesterday at the home of her son, J.M. Troud, on E. Grand avenue. Funeral services will be announced later. (07/18/1906) H.C. McNutt, a Frisco brakeman, who was seriously injured in a freight wreck, near Kelleyville, died a few hours after his injuries. The remains were shipped to Springfield, Mo., his former home, for burial. (07/21/1906) Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Shreck, Mother, father, sisters and brothers desire to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during our late bereavement in the death of little Roy; also desire to express our gratitude to the U.C.T. Council No. 70, who were so steadfast during our hours of sorrow. May God bless one and all, and when afflictions come, may each of you have as staunch, loving friends to aid and comfort you during the dark hours. (07/21/1906) FORFEITS LIFE J.D. HUME OF EDMOND, DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN FIRE. Edmond, Okla., July 20.—J.D. Hume, who was so badly burned in the fire here Wednesday night, died this morning. Mr. Hume was in a burning house when the roof and chimney in the rear of the building fell in and pinioned him to the floor. W.F. Worth rushed in and grabbed him by the hand, but the flesh slipped off and he lost his hold. Worth made another attempt and succeeded in getting him out of the burning building, but he was horribly roasted. The injured man was taken to his home near the scene of the fire, and everything that medical science could do was done for him, but to no purpose, as the flames had done their work so well that the life of a good man was the forfeit. Hume was a very prominent Odd Fellow and is well known in Odd Fellow circles throughout the territory. He has resided in this city for the past ten years and was known and respected by all. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. (07/22/1906) Infant Buried. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. De Weese, living at 335 Cedar street, was buried from the house yesterday. Rev. L.A. Turner of the Plymouth Congregational church conducted the service. A good number of friends attended the funeral and many more who could not be present extended their sympathy to the bereaved parents. (07/22/1906) Death of S.R. Klein. Henry S. Klein, one of the first settlers of Oklahoma City in 1890, died in Harrisburg, Pa., on July 4th, very suddenly, from heart failure. Mr. Klein was one of the first investors in Oklahoma and built the "Klein Block" on Grand avenue, near the old opera house building. He was father-in-law of Capt. J.C. Delaney, the first receiver of the land office in Oklahoma. Mr. Klein left Oklahoma in 1895, but returned in 1900, to take charge of the setting up of the McGinchey interests. His daughter, Jessie B. Klein, was Mrs. McGinchey, now Mrs. Jos. Flaherty of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Klein leaves a widow and five children, and several grandsons, one of whom is LeRoy B.C. Delaney of this city. Mr. Delaney was east at the time of his grandfather's death, on business, and attended the funeral of Mr. Klein. Mr. Delaney returned from the east from a month's trip through Pennsylvania, New York and the southeast. (07/24/1906) Dies a Lonely Death. Shawnee, Okla., July 23.—A.J. Brown, aged 69 years, died today at the Shawnee hospital after a long illness. He lived a lonely life for several years on his farm near the city and was only recently brought to the hospital by friends. He stated prior to death that he had a brother in Daysville, Tenn., but the brother has not yet responded to a telegram. Brown owns a valuable farm near this city. (07/25/1906) Died From Drinking Ice Water. Guthrie, Okla., July 24.—John Johnson, aged 18, of Duncan, I.T., died at Union City yesterday, as a result of severe cramps, produced by drinking too much ice water. (07/26/1906) Mortuary. The angel of death has visited the home and taken from them the sweet love and joy of their hears, Nina Gertrude Gordan, little seven- weeks-old daughter, died of pneumonia at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon, at 120 West Second street, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, July 24. Services were conducted at 4:30 p.m., by Rev. Urch. The remains were laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. (07/26/1906) Thomas Chamberlain died July 31, 1906 at his home in Choctaw City. The funeral will occur today at 3 p.m., from the Choctaw M.E. church. The family wishes to thank their many friends for the kindness shown them in the hour of affliction. (07/26/1906) The remains of John O'Brien, a local Frisco car repairer, who died Tuesday night, were shipped to Rolla, Mo., his former home, via the Frisco last night. (07/26/1906) Boy Drowned. Shawnee, Okla., July 25—Edward Yakish, who resides with his widowed mother and family near this city, is in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he was called by the drowning of his brother, Archie, aged 22. Archie Yakish disappeared from home recently and has not been heard from until announcement of his death came Sunday night. He was working near Ft. Worth and with a party of swimmers was jumping off a high bank into a pond. He made a jump during the fun and failed to come up. Divers were employed and his body was located Monday night. His father committed suicide here three years ago. (07/27/1906) The remains of Ed S. Stanton, an old time settler, who owned a farm northwest of Edmond on Chism Creek, and who died at the St. Anthony's hospital Sunday were taken to Edmond yesterday. The body was accompanied by the brother and two nephews of the deceased, who came from Wisconsin and by Jno. V. Hogan, a neighbor. (07/27/1906) Boy's Burns Are Fatal. Shawnee, Okla., July 26.—Arthur, the 18-month old son of D. Green, a grocer of this city, died today as a result of burns received Tuesday. The little fellow had been playing on the porch in front of his home, 512 North Bell street, when he found a match and in some manner ignited his clothing. Before his mother or sister could reach him, he was so badly burned that he died in forty-eight hours. (07/28/1906) Mrs. A.H. Denny, wife of Sanitary Policeman Denny, received word from Bristow, I.T., of the death of her sister, Mrs. Alonzo Walker. Mrs. Walker is also a sister of Probate Court Clerk Hurry, who accompanied Mrs. Denny to Bristow. (07/29/1906) Death of Infant. Little Bessie Bell, aged one year and eleven months, daughter of M.H. and Addie Baker, living at 904 West Choctaw street, died July 21, and was buried from the house at 5 o'clock in the Fairlawn cemetery. Service conducted at the home at 4 o'clock. (07/29/1906) Funeral Services Today. The remains of the late Jasper S. Barnes, an old and respected citizen of the city, who died at Sulphur Springs July 26, will be brought to the city today. Grant Post G.A.R. will escort the remains from the undertaking parlors of Street & Harper at 2 o'clock this afternoon to the First Methodist church and the funeral services will be held under direction of Grant Post. (07/31/1906) J.M. Eisimonger and wife of Blackwell are in the city. Mr. Eisiminger is publisher of the Blackwell Daily News. (07/31/1906) W.D. Day, who suicided in this city last week, insured his life a short time before taking his own life. The examining physician says he was in perfect physical and mental health at that time. It is likely that the insurance company will contest payment of the policy. (07/31/1906) 8 YEAR OLD BOY DROWNED YESTERDAY BODY OF ARTHUR DUNCAN OF CAPITOL HILL FOUND IN LYNDON CREEK. Arthur Duncan, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Duncan, of Capitol Hill, was drowned in Lyndon creek, near Capitol Hill, yesterday. During the day he was sent to the post office to obtain the mail and never returned home. Becoming alarmed at his long absence a search was instituted by neighbors and friends and last night the body was found near the bank of the creek. Up to a late hour last night, the clothes he wore, when he left home, had not been found. (07/31/1906) O.S. M'EWANDIES WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF THIS COMMUNITY EXPIRED SUDDENLY YESTERDAY. ILL BUT A SHORT TIME Former Rock Island Conductor Was Taken Ill While at Work at His Country Home. O.S. McEwan, a well known and respected citizen of this city and county, died very suddenly yesterday morning at 10:45 a.m. at his pretty country home, twelve miles northwest of the city, from the effects of a hemorrhage superinduced by the rupture of a blood vessel. Mr. McEwan was ill but a brief time and expired in the arms of an employe of the farm. He was at work on his automobile in the rear of the lot surrounding his home when suddenly he became ill and attempted to reach his house. He was assisted into his home by the hired man who asked him if a physician should be summoned… The deceased has been a citizen of Oklahoma City and this community for the past twelve years and was one of the oldest employees in point of service on the old Choctaw system, resigning his position as conductor on a passenger run on the Rock Island system out of here some months ago. At that time he purchased the country place, where he died. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge, the commandery and the Order of Railway Conductors. No funeral arrangements have been made, the details for which will be arranged upon receipt of information from his son and also his wife, who are now in New York City; Mrs. McEwen left the city only a week ago for New York City to spend the summer. (07/31/1906) Mr. and Mrs. William Williams desire to extend their thanks and appreciation to the friends who so kindly aided them during the illness of their dear babe, little Carroll. The little one died Saturday morning and was interred in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon. Rev. George W. Smith of the Washington Avenue Baptist church, conducted the funeral service. (07/31/1906) Woman Hurt in Accident. Ardmore, I.T., July 30—Mrs. Cleveland Johnson, wife of Woodford Farmer, who was injured Saturday in a runaway north of this city, died yesterday of injuries received. (08/02/1906) PICNIC THE SCENE OF FRIEND'S DEATH DRUNKEN MAN PULLS A GUN, KILLS FRIEND AND ATTACKS A CROWD. Choctaw, Okla., Aug. 1.—While attending a picnic at the farm of Jim Benterfield, fourteen miles west of this city late yesterday, Jim Skinner, under the influence of liquor, shot and killed his friend, Jim Benterfield, and continued shooting into the crowd until Henry Marsh, a brother-in-law of Jim Benterfield knocked Skinner down with a club, fatally injuring him. Skinner died this afternoon. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html