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Caddo Co. OK Newspaper - Anadarko Tribune
Submitted By Sandy Miller
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The Anadarko Tribune
Thursday, January 5, 1928
Vol. 27 No. 24 

MRS. JANE WEBSTER 

MRS. JANE WEBSTER, daughter of MR. and MRS. JOHN NOVY of Ennis, Texas,
was born near Portland, Mo., April 6, 1866; died Dec. 26, 1927 at
Anadarko, aged 61 years, 8 months and 21 days. Her parents moved to
Texas when she was quite small. At the age of 33 years she was married
to WILLIAM WEBSTER at Ennis, Ellis county, Tex., and moved to Bellevue,
Tex. They joined the Presbyterian church in 1900. They moved to Oklahoma
in 1902, where they have resided ever since. They have been residents 
of Anadarko about six years. 
Mrs. Webster leaves to mourn her loss her husband, four daughters,
WINNIE VAVERKA WEBSTER, MARY ELLEN WEBSTER, GERTRUDE WEBSTER and MRS.
SARAH ALLEN; a son, CHARLES WEBSTER; two grandsons, one sister, MRS.
ANNIE D. EGGER, Electra, Texas; five brothers, JOHN and ADOLPH NOVY of
Crisp, Texas, JOE and ED NOVY, Ennis, Texas; CHAS. NOVY of Verden,
Okla., and a host of friends. All were present at the funeral except
Charles Novy, who was in a hospital at Chickasha. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 2 at the Pentecostal church by REV. F.L. FARRINGTON and
REV. ADAMS, pastor of the church.

(NOTE: Jane Webster is buried in Memory Lane Cemetery in the old
section-block 20-lot13-Space 1W; her husband William M. Webster is
buried in Block 20-lot 13-Space 2W. Gish record states she was born
08-Apr-1866 and died 27-Dec-1927.) 

CARD OF THANKS 
We desire to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy in
our recent bereavement; especially do we wish to thank our friends at
Hobart for the beautiful floral offerings.--William M. Webster, Minnie
Veverka Webster, Mary Ellen Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster. 

CHILD FOUND BURIED IN FRONT YARD OF HOME ON EAST KANSAS AVENUE 

One of the strangest cases of recent years was reported to the county
attorney's office Tuesday when the discovery was made that there was a
grave in the front yard of DEAL HALL's place at 415 East Kansas Avenue. 
When brought before authorities, Hall, a negro, admitted that an infant
recently born to his sixteen year old daughter, was buried on his
premises, DEPUTY SHERIFF BOB DUTCHER went to the Hall residence and
found that the report was true. 

Upon Hall's confession of guilt, a charge of burial without a permit was
placed against him, which carries a fine. The matter was then turned
over to the Gish Funeral Home to look after proper burial. 
It was announced that the infant had died from natural causes. There is
a law in Oklahoma against burial without a permit. This was the only
count that could be found against the defendant under the circumstances. 

(NOTE: Gish Funeral Record #180 states birth and death as Dec. 21, 
1927,
father was BOOKER T. WASHINGTON born in Texas and PEARL HALL born in
Oklahoma.) 

BILLY BYRD DIES 
Billy, the four year old son of MR. and MRS. WILL BYRD of East Oklahoma
Avenue, passed away Tuesday morning following a week's illness with
scarlet fever. A private funeral was held at the cemetery Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.E. DAVIDSON of the Christian church. 

BETTY ANN, aged two, who came down with scarlet fever at the same time
Billy did, is recovering nicely. DALE, an older child and the first to
have it, had recovered before the other two became ill. 
CARD OF THANKS 
We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for their
assistance and kindness shown in the illness and death of our beloved
son, Billie, Junior.--Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Byrd, 510 East Oklahoma. 

SHOT GUN IS USED IN COMMITTING SUICIDE 

EDWARD REYNOLDS, aged 21, son of MR. and MRS. THOMAS REYNOLDS, who
reside north of Verden, committed suicide some time Monday afternoon
while visiting an uncle on Spring Creek. The tragedy happened on Spring
Creek, one mile east and one-half mile north of the Star school house. 

Young Reynolds had come to the home of his uncle Sunday for a few days
visit and Monday morning went out to cut some wood. He came to the house
at dinner and after dinner stated he believed he would take the gun back
with him as he might get a chance to kill some rabbits. There were only
two shells on the place. These were taken. The gun was a single barrel
No. 12 shot gun. 

No reason can be assigned for the act by either his parents or his
uncle. He appeared in his usual good humor during the noon hour and gave
no intimation of brooding over anything, according to his relatives. 

As he did not return late in the afternoon, the relatives became uneasy
and started a search for him. One of the neighbors found his body. DR.
GILLIPSIE of the agency, HOYT SHELBY, deputy sheriff, and two Indians
from the agency went out and identfied the body about five o'clock
Monday afternoon. The Gish ambulance was called and the body is now
being held at their parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. His parents
live north of Verden but the boy was reared near Binger and it is
expected the body will be interred in a cemetery near the old home.
According to Shelby, young Reynolds had cut a forked stick with which he
pulled the trigger of the gun. He placed the butt of the gun on the
ground and after unfastening his coat and shirt, placed the end of the
barrel against his throat. The load of shot tore a large hole in his
throat and severed the main artery. Death was instantaneous. 

Friends of the family regret to learn of the tragedy and extend sympathy
to the bereaved. The body was interred in a cemetery north of Verden
this afternoon. 

DEATH VISITS MAN AT BREAKFAST TABLE THURSDAY MORNING 

Had Registered at Avenue Hotel Wednesday Night in Apparently Good 
Health 

W.M. LYNCH, aged about 45, fell backward from the breakfast table
lifeless, this (Thursday) morning at the Avenue hotel on Main street. 

He had arisen early in the morning and announced to friends in the lobby
that he was feeling fine. A little later, accompanied by two companions,
he went to the dining room and it was while eating his breakfast that
death came. 

DR. ANDERSON was immediately called and he stated that death was caused
from apoplexy. SHERIFF NIXON was also notified about the case. 

Lynch, who was a stranger in this part of the country, arrived in
Anadarko late Wednesday evening. He came in on a Pierce Oil company
truck and registered at the Avenue hotel. His home was evidently in
Kiowa, Okla., as signed on the hotel register. 

He was a man of medium stature and weighed about 150 pounds. The body
was turned over to the Gish Funeral Home where it will be taken care of
pending notification of relatives. An effort is being made to get in
touch with the driver of the truck on which he came in, to learn where
the man was picked up. The authorities at Kiowa have also been 
notified. 

(NOTE; Gish Funeral Home Record #181 states he was born in Kentucky,
white, a widower, funeral expenses were charged to a W.L. Lynch of 1307
Virginia Blvd., Albuquerque, N.M.) 

CADDO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE 

Stockton Canyon 

Before my last items had reached the press MACK LEATHERS had passed
away. He leaves a young wife, father and mother, six sisters and one
brother to mourn the loss. It's so hard to think that one so young in
years must pass away. We extend our deepest sympathy to those bereaved,
especially to the young wife, which with him had marked out such a
bright future. 

Up and Down Spring Creek 

Yesterday afternoon WESLEY BYRNE was coming across KEOTA's (Indian)
pasture, he discovered the dead body of Keota's nephew. He was chopping
wood and had been in for his dinner as usual and took the gun out with
him. It was lying by his side, but whether it was suicide or murder I
have not learned. The officers were called, but I do not know what their
decision was. Gun play is getting too frequent in that locality to be
exactly comfortable. On last Thursday evening between 7 and 8 o'clock,
MR. BLACK, wife and step-son were sitting around the fireside when
without warning, a full charge from a shot gun came crashing through the
window, breaking the mirror in the dresser, filling the ceiling full of
shot, what didn't shower down over the boy. Luckily no one was hurt. The
officers were called, but up to date no arrests have been made that I
can hear of. The Black farm joins the Keota farm on the south. 

J. R. MAXWELL 
J.R., little four year old son of MR. AND MRS. N.A. MAXWELL, died at the
home of his parents, six miles southeast of Anadarko Wednesday night.
Funeral services were conducted at the Holiness church Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment was in the Anadarko cemetery. 
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January 12, 1928
Vol. 27 No. 25 

DISCHARGED REVOLVER CAUSES DEATH OF ANADARKO MAN SUN. 

Details As to How it Happened Are Not Definitely Known. 

Death visited CHARLES McLANE, 28, son of MR. and MRS. S.J. McLANE, who
live 3 1/2 miles northeast of Anadarko, about midnight Sunday, when a
bullet from a discharged revolver passed through his body. 

He had been visiting his sister in the 500 block on Main street and had
got in his car with the intention of returning home, when in some manner
a revolver in his coat was discharged, the bullet entering his left
side, ranging downward and passing through his intestines. Gish's
ambulance was called but he died before medical aid could be reached.
The body was prepared for burial at the Gish Funeral Home and the
remains were interred in the Verden cemetery Tuesday afternoon in the
presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. 

Besides his parents deceased is survived by the following brothers and
sisters: JACK of Verden and TIM, who works at the fire station; MRS.
TAYLOR of Verden, a younger sister at home and MISS ANNA of Anadarko. 

OBITUARY 
MACK PICKETT LEATHERS was born June 5, 1908 and died December 27, 1927.
He leaves his wife, father, mother, six sisters and one brother, besides
a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Mack took sick Nov.
21 his illness lasting 36 days. He realized that death was near before
he passed away. At about 3:30 p.m. he called for his loving wife and
told her that he was going to die. He kissed her sweetly and asked her
to stay with him always. 

The mother than went in and sat down beside his bed to listen to the
farewell words of her dying boy, who had never caused her any worry on
earth. He made plain to her that he had prayed to the God in the Heavens
and that he knew he was prepared to go. With this blessed thought before
us he passed away as though just going into a sleep of peaceful slumber.
He was very patient and obedient all through his illness. The doctor
commented upon the splendid fight he made to get well but God knew best.
Every effort was made for his recovery. The father, upon being awakened
one night, said: "Do you suppose he realizes that we are doing all we
can for him?" The nurse who was with him the last two weeks of his
illness made a hard fight to save him. 

Mack had lived near Anadarko all his life. He married ERMA BAYS June 8, 
1925. They seemed to have the ideals, intentions and a determination to
possess the kind of a home that would be an asset and a pride to any
community. The promising young couple made their first and only crop
near Fletcher, Okla., last year. They sold their crop with a very good
profit for their efforts expended. They were at home with his people
near Washita, Okla., at the time of his death. 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy, kindness and help
rendered during the illness and death of our loving husband, son and
brother. Also for the beautiful and much appreciated floral offerings,
especially from Riverside.--Mrs. Erma Leathers, Mr. and Mrs. J.R.
Leathers and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Bays. 

(NOTE; Mack Pickett Leathers was born 05-Jun-1908 in Caddo county, Ok.
to Joseph Robert and Ruth Ellen (Pickett) Leathers. His siblings were
James Hadley Leathers, Bertie Mae Leathers Crawford, Ernest Ralph
Leathers, Nezzie Lee Leathers, Ola Catherine Leathers Moore, Vestal
Rosetta Leathers Shuler, Etta Paralee Leathers, Bessie Marie Leathers
McDuff, Exie Lee Leathers Moses and Charles Manford Leathers. The family
was from Taney county, Mo.) 

OBITUARY 
Annie Bertie Campbell 

ANNIE B. CAMPBELL died in Wesley hospital, Oklahoma City, Friday
morning, January 6, at the age of fifty-seven years, one month and nine
days. She was born in Pettis county, Mo., November 28, 1871. When she
was nine months old her parents moved to Sedan, Kansas, returning to
Benton county, Mo., two years later. The deceased entered school at the
age of ten, attending at the "Golden School House." She and her younger
brothers, SAM and GEORGE, all started together when George was four
years old. It was necessary for him to go in order to complete the team
for the specially built little cart in which they drew their little
sister to school, since she was unable to walk the mile and one half to
the school house. 

Five years later the family moved to Warsaw, Mo., where Annie finished
her education. Not being able to move about as other children she spent
much time at reading. At this time she began the study of music and
painting, in which she later became proficient. 

After four years of residence at Warsaw the family moved to San
Bernardino, Calif., where they resided for one year. Returning from
California they settled in Logan county, Oklahoma. Here Miss Annie's
father bought her a relinquishment on 160 acres of land. Her piano
accompanied her in all these moves. When it was unloaded at her little
house on her claim by the cowboys who held neighboring claims, they
naturally wanted the little lady to play. This embarrassed her not a
little, but she complied with pleasure as she did many more evenings
when they gathered there to hear her play. 

From this place they moved to Anadarko in 1902, in which place the
family has remained in continuous residence to the present time. During
this time Miss Anna was city librarian seven years. 

She always took a special interest in her nephews and nieces, helping
them with their school work, music or anything in which they needed
assistance. Due to her diligent reading and study Aunt Annie became to
them the one who could always answer their questions, no matter how
intricate they might be. 

No one, however large or strong, ever gave the thoughtful devotion to
her parents that she gave. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church and its missionary societies, the Eastern Star, the Grand Army of
the Republic Circle and the American Legion Auxiliary. 

The deceased is survived by her mother, MRS. G.W. CAMPBELL, her sister,
MRS. E.F. MORAN and three brothers, Sam, WILL and George, and many
nephews and nieces. 

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist
Episcopal church and was in charge of the pastor, the REV. A.H. PONATH,
D.D.; he was assisted in the service by the Rev. F.L. FARRINGTON and the
Rev. J.J. METHVIN. Rev. Farrington, a former pastor of the family
preached the sermon. The choir sang "Asleep in Jesus," "O think of the
home over there," and "Abide with Me." FORREST WEST sang, "Face to Face." 

Miss Campbell's many friends filled the auditorium and balconies of the
church. "She was truly a great little woman," said an acquaintance of
many years. Her life was humane, kind, gentle, and generous. Such lives
are always a blessing to a community. Interment was made in the city
cemetery.

(NOTE: Buried in Memory Lane Cemetery on 08-Jan-1928 in the old
section-Block 18-Lot 19-Space 2W. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
G.W. Campbell.)


JAMES PARKS COTTEN 

James Parks Cotten was born July 10, 1851 in Warren county, Tenn; died
Jan. 7, 1928, at the home of his daughter, MRS. A.J. WALL 4 1/2 miles
south of Anadarko. Mr. Cotten moved from Tennessee to Cook county, Tex.
He was married to Liza Akers, to which union nine children were born,
three having preceded him to the grave. His wife died Oct. 24, 1911. He
was later married to MRS. DOLLIE CLARK. He joined the M.E. church
something like nine years ago. Mr. Cotten came to the home of Mrs. Wall
about two weeks ago. 

Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist Episcopal church
Monday forenoon by the pastor, the REV. A.H. PONATH. Interment was in
the city cemetery. 

VERNON LOUIS BRANNAN 

Vernon Louis Brannan, son of MR. and MRS. ROBERT BRANNAN, was born at
Lawton, Okla., July 7, 1927; died at the home of his grandparents Jan.
2, 1928, at the age of 5 months and 25 days. He leaves to mourn his 
loss
his father and mother and one brother, his grandparents, MR. and MRS.
W.T. NORTHAM and family, and uncle, CLIFFORD NORTHAM, and family, his
great grandfather Northam and other relatives and friends----A FRIEND. 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to thank our good neighbors and friends for their kindness and
offerings through the sickness and death of our son.--Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Brannan and Heran; Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Northam and family. 
Jan 12, 1928

SICKLES CORRESPONDENCE 

"MRS. WEBB is dead". While this announcement was unexpected, it was a
shock of sorrow to everyone in the community when last Friday evening 
it
was learned that the spirit of Mrs. Webb had returned to Him who gave
it. Another prominent teacher has left us, has crossed the Great Divide
and passed into the valley of silence. Just as she was in the full
roundness of accomplishment, after a life of continuous activity of
teaching, the call came and the shadow door opened for her. 

She has solved life's wonderful problems, 
The deepest, the strangest, the last: 
And in the school of the angels 
With the answer forever has passed. 

Coming with her parents, MR. and MRS. A. BOVEY, to the Sickles
neighborhood about seventeen years ago. The family made their home here
for seven years where the six sisters and one brother, all teachers,
filled positions in the public schools near here. Her father, mother 
and
one brother, GUY, and her husband preceded her in death. It was proper
that the remains should be brought to the old home in Sickles and be
laid to rest with her neighbors, pupils and relatives, to sleep her 
last
sleep. And we know that there never was a braver, kinder, spirit than
the one that once inhabited this silent form of dreamless clay. Life's
blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done, serenely to her final rest
has passed; while the soft memory of her virtues yet lingers, like
twilight hues when the bright sun has set. Funeral services will be 
held
at the Methodist Church at Hinton this (Monday) afternoon at two
o'clock. Burial will be in the Sickles cemetery.
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The Anadarko Tribune
Thursday, January 19, 1928
Vol. 27 No. 26 

CHARLES PATRICK McLANE 

Charles Patrick McLane, aged 27 years, 11 months and 27 days, was born
on the home place, six miles east of Anadarko; died Sunday, January 8,
at 10:30 p.m. He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother, MR.
and MRS. S.J. McLANE; three sisters, ANNA, GRACE and SUDIE; two
brothers, JACKSON and TIMOTHY, and a host of relatives and friends. 

Charles died from the effects of a gun wound sustained when a revolver
was accidentally discharged. He had attended school at St. Patrick's
Misson, Riverside school and Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas. 

Charles was of a reserved nature and many who knew him in his younger
days did not remember him. He was a quiet, gentle young man and greatly
loved by those who knew him best. 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to thank the good friends who so kindly assisted us during the
illness and death of our beloved son and brother, and for the lovely
floral offerings.--MR. and MRS. S.J. McLANE and family. 

(NOTE: Gish Funeral Home Record #183 gives date of funeral as
10-Jan-1928 at 2:30 p.m. at Verden with the Rev. Taylor conducting the
service. Date of death was given as 08-Jan-1928; father was S.J. McLane
who was born in Kentucky; and mother was M----- Osborn born in 
Oklahoma;
he was buried in the Verden cemetery; he was a Native American Indian.

DEATH OF MICHAEL WACK OF ST. PATRICK'S MISSION 

On January 13, MICHAEL WACK of St. Patrick's Mission was called to his
eternal reward, at St. Anthony's hospital, Oklahoma City. The news,
coming on the very day of the seventh anniversary of the death of 
FATHER ISADORE, of beloved memory, caused a great sorrow in the hearts 
of the faculy and pupils of the Mission. 

Born in Alsace, France, February 17, 1865, he came to St. Patrick's
Mission two years after Father Isadore the founder of the Mission, and
thus was the oldest resident on the plant. He was remarkable for his
loyalty to superiors and his fidelity to service; truly a reliable
standby. 
When Father Isadore began the construction of the first buildings for
the school, Mike worked with his spade and wheelbarrow, digging the 
soil and leveling the ground for the foundation. And later, in 1909, when
fire destroyed the frame buildings, in the absence of Father Isadore,
Mike helped the sisters rescue the children, and at the risk of his own
life, secured most of the effects that were saved from the burning
buildings. And later still every building on the plant stands as a
partial monument to his labor and devotion. 

But it was as a farmer that Mike forged ahead. He had charge of the 
Farm since 1892--thirty six years is a long time to fill a position of 
trust.
But through his industry and faithful adherence to duty, the grain,
vegetables and fruits have counted among the most valuable resources in
providing food for the Mission. Even in years when many neighboring
farms met failure Wack had a fair crop. At one time a part of the farm
was used as an experimental station by the government; and under his
direction, labor, skill, and care this venture was very successful,
aside from teaching the Indians, by example, the value of systematic
farming. His garden in early spring has always furnished an abundance 
of fresh vegetables for the home table, and his products were among the
first home grown to reach the market in town besides giving baby plants
to many people for miles around the Mission. 

One of the greatest pleasures he had was the cultivation of his flower
garden, which was a bower of beauty, from early spring to late fall. 
But this is not surprising when we realize the fact that Mike had
professional landscape training, holding a diploma from an agricultural
college from his native country. 

His care of animals was an outstanding joy with him; every horse, colt
and dog on the plant knew his voice and would come at his call. 

He was human and had human failings, but no hatred, ill will, or
vengeful spirit entered his mind. He had a hand open as day for 
charity, and was always looking for the good qualities he was certain 
to find in everyone. He was ever ready to do a kind act for anyone 
he could reach, and had a good word for every child on the campus. 
There was nothing selfish about Mike, but many pleasant memories 
cluster around the kindly deeds counted up (to) his credit. Everyone 
at the Mission will long miss his pleasant smile and kindly words 
of cheer. 

The funeral service was held at Holy Family church, in town, January 
15, where a large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of 
respect to the life and character of one of the oldest pioneers of this
commnity. High mass was celebrated by FATHER ALOYSUIUS HITTA, O.S.B.,
who knew Mike for more than a third of a century. Father Al, in a
beautiful sermon, made a touching reference to Father Isadore, as the
priestly missionary, and to Mike, who chose the humbler position of
server, both devoting their entire lives to the same cause. In his
quiet, unassuming way, Mike ranks with the faithful unknown soldier. 
His name may not be found in history, but where deeds have helped to 
build a nation. May the body of this faithful servant find peace, 
and his soul enjoy the heavenly Kingdom of God. 

(Note: Gish Funeral Records # 186) 

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MYSTERIOUS MURDER WAS ONLY ACCIDENT, AUTHORITIES STATE 

Bob Dutcher and C. Ross Hume Make Hasty Trip to Binger Sunday 

What at first appeared to be a tricky murder, Sunday morning, turned out
to be only an unfortunate auto accident, when BOB DUTCHER and JUDGE C.
ROSS HUME were called to Binger at the instance of MARSHAL WATSON to
determine whether NELSON WEEKS, colored, died by accident or at the
hands of his companions. 

As the story goes, JIM COLE, NELSON WEEKS and AMBROSE LAMBERT started to
Anadarko about 5 o'clock Sunday morning. 

On the hill a mile east of Binger, on highway 41, the engine of the Ford
roadster they were driving went dead and the car rolled down hill
backwards, pitching into a gully beside the road and turning completely
upside down. It seems that none of the men were pinned under and that
all three crawled, at least partially, out. One of the negroes walked
back to Binger for assistance, explaining the accident and stating that
no one was seriously hurt. 

When, authorities arrived they dragged one of the men out and asked
about the other one and it was here that the mystery entered. It seems
that neither of the two living men knew where the other companion was.
Only by lifting the car was it discovered that he had been killed in the
accident. Each of the men supposed the one who was killed was with the
other one. Marshal Watson had placed the two men in jail and notified
the county attorney's office that a murder had been committed. Thus the
trip of Messrs. Hume and Dutcher. Careful investigation on the part of
these men revealed that what seemed to be a murder was only an
unfortunate accident. 

(NOTE: Gish Funeral Home Record #188 gives Nelson Weeks date of birth as
03-Aug-1882. Name of father was Wash Weeks born in Texas; and his mother
was Lottie Demsun (?) born in Texas. It says that he was single, 45
years, 7 months and 12 days old. W.T. Howard of Binger was the attending
physician. Funeral expenses were charged to Caddo County.) 

MRS. DOROTHY MORRIS DIES AT OKLAHOMA CITY 

Mrs. DOROTHY MORRIS was born June 13, 1872 at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and
passed away at St. Anthony's hospital in Oklahoma City, at the age of 55
years, 6 months and 18 days. 

Her childhood was spent at Abilene, Kansas. During the following years
she filled responsible positions in various localities. While in
Anadarko, Okla. she united with the Christian church. The last few years
of her life were spent with her mother. 

After a short illness she was removed from her home to St. Anthony's
hospital, where she underwent an operation. Death followed a few hours
later. Her faith in God was exemplified by her constant service to make
others happy. Her pleasing personality won for her a host of friends
wherever she went. 

She leaves a bereaved mother, Mrs. SUSAN CRARY, Okarche, Okla.; a
brother, SETH BARTER, Abilene, Kansas, and two sisters, Mrs. F.W. WIEDEY
and Miss MATTIE McCARICK, Okarche, Okla., their respective families and
many other relatives.--Okarche Times. 

CADDO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

In and Around South Pioneer 

JENNIE LOUISE, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. "DICK" GATLIFF, was born
Nov. 25, 1927 and died January 4, 1928, aged 1 month, 1 week and 5 days.
Like a fragrant flower, only the sweet memory lingers, and the young
parents are making a brave fight to accept the inevitable. Rev. DeWITT
of the M.E. church of Fort Cobb gave a beautiful message to the
sorrowing relatives. Mrs. RALPH RATTLIFF, Mrs. DeWITT, Mrs. FREEMAN and
Mrs. FULLERTON sang comforting songs and the little one was laid to rest
in the Pleasant View cemetery Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5. The friends
extend deep sympathy. Mrs. Gatliff is the daughter of Mrs. W.C. HOUSLEY. 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to express our deepest appreciation to our friends for the many
acts of kindness and comforting words shown us in the illness and death
of our darling baby and grandbaby. Especially do we wish to thank our
friends for the beautiful floral offerings. 
Mr. and Mrs. R.W. GATLIFF
Mr. and Mrs. W.C. HOUSLEY
dated  Jan. 16 

(NOTE: This baby is not listed in the Pleasant View Cemetery as there
was no tombstone found. Pleasant View Cemetery can be viewed online at
<http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/cemeteries/plsntvew.txt>.) 

MRS. ELIZABETH JAMES 

Mrs. ALICE ELIZABETH JAMES died at her home at 604 East Oklahoma,
Wednesday, Jan. 11. Mrs. James had lived in and around Anadarko for the
past 25 years. She leaves to mourn her husband and three nephews and a
host of friends. 

Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 by Rev. M.E. MITCHELL of Oklahoma City, the pastor who baptized
her 25 years ago. Interment was in the Anadarko cemetery. 

LOCALS 
Mrs. HENRY McGAHEY of Gracemont, Route 2, who died Jan. 11, held a
policy on her life in the National Aid Life Insurance Company of
Oklahoma City, payable to her husband as beneficiary. Jan. 12 the
company sent a check for $1,002.50 to Mrs. J.W. MAXWELL of this city,
the company's agent in Anadarko, to be delivered to Mr. McGahey.
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The Anadarko Tribune
Thursday, January 26, 1928
Vol. 27 No. 27 

FUNERAL OF MRS. MULLEN HELD HERE WEDNESDAY 

Mrs. ARMINTA YARNELL MULLEN died at her home, one mile east and
three-quarters of a mile south of Anadarko, Sunday, Jan. 22. She was 59
years and 6 months old. She is survived by her husband and several children. 
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Wednesday at
2:30 p.m. She was laid to rest in the Anadarko cemetery. An obituary
will be published next week. 

(NOTE: Gish Funeral Home Record #190 gives her name as Margret Mullen.
Date of funeral was Jan. 24, 1928. She was a housewife, widow, born
20-Jul-1868; father was ______ Gather and mother was Margrett Orr (?).
Last name hard to read.) 

FATHER OF DIXON BROS. DIES AT SULPHUR SUN. 

Local Banks Close Monday Afternoon; Mr. Dixon buried at Union City 

GEORGE W. DIXON, 85, father of B.S. and W.A. DIXON of Anadarko, died
Sunday morning at three o'clock at Sulphur, Okla. He was born in
Jackson, Missouri, coming to this country in 1889 and locating at Union
City where he lived until 18 years ago when he removed to Sulphur. 

Mr. Dixon built the first store and the first cotton gin in Union City.
The greater part of his life was spent in farming. For two years he
conducted a mercantile business in Brown county, Texas. Mr. Dixon was a
Civil war veteran, having served nearly five years in the Confederate
army. He was wounded at Pine Bluff, Ark., and later was honorably
discharged at Shreveport, Louisiana. 

The deceased is survived by his wife and seven children--B.S. DIXON and
W.A. DIXON, Anadarko; G.C. DIXON, Pauls Valley; G.D. DIXON, Union City;
Mrs. H.T. ANDERSON, Union City; Mrs. M.F. PETREE, Verden, and MAMIE
DIXON, Sulphur. 

Funeral services were held at Sulphur Monday at three o'clock and the
body was shipped to Union City for burial. Local banks were closed
Monday afternoon as a mark of respect to the two brothers who reside
here. 

CARNEGIE YOUTH KILLED IN OKLA. CITY ACCIDENT 

ORVILLE JONES, aged 20, died in Oklahoma City Saturday afternoon from
injuries received when a motorcycle on which he was riding with ROY MOSS
crashed with an automobile. 

Both boys were employed by the Veazey drug company and the Moss boy was
taking Jones to the Y.M.C.A. about 11 o'clock Friday night when they
crashed into an auto. The boys were driving the motorcycle without
lights according to FRANK MILAM, police captain, who saw them just
before the accident. 

The body of Jones was returned to his home in Carnegie Sunday, where his
parents reside, and the remains were interred in the family burial
ground in the Carnegie cemetery. 

MOTHER OF TWELVE CHILDREN DIES AT AGE 48 YEARS 

Mrs. MARY BATES died at her home in Weatherford Sunday Jan. 15 after an
illness of several months duration. Some months ago she suffered a
stroke of paralysis from which she never fully recovered. Deceased was
born at Alfarietta, Ga., July 8, 1879. She left her native state with
her parents when but seven years old, moving to Wise county, Texas,
where she spent her childhood. She was united in marriage to THOS. J.
BATES at Boyd, Texas, in November 1898, and to this union were born
twelve children, eleven living, one having died in infancy. 

Together with her husband they moved from Texas and settled near Fort
Cobb in 1904, moving to Cement about five years ago. 

She is survived by eleven children: ALGIA, RALPH, ARCHIE, SADIE MAE,
KATHALENE, MARY LOU, VANN, BRYAN and JAMES D. BATES, all at home at
Weatherford; CROSBY BATES of Geary and GIFFORD BATES who lives in
Arizona; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. HAYGOOD of Boyd, Texas; four
sisters, Mrs. L.I. REED of Cement; LIZZIE HAYGOOD, Boyd, Texas; Mrs. MAY
CASTLE and Mrs. OPIE BOYDTON of Ft. Worth, Texas; three (?) brothers,
JOHN HAYGOOD, Hale Center, Texas; ROBERT HAYGOOD of Boyd, Texas. 
All of the children were present at the funeral with the exception of
Gifford who lives in Arizona, and Kathalene who is in bed recovering
from an operation for appendicitis. 

Mrs. Bates joined the Methodist church when yet a young girl and
continued as a member of the church of her faith until death. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 17, at the Methodist church
in Cement, conducted by Rev. T.J. WARD, pastor. Interment was in the
Cement cemetery and her body was placed beside her husband, who was
injured by an automobile on Jan. 13, 1926, and died on the 14th, just
two years and one day prior to her death.

OBITUARY 

Mrs. NANNIE JESTER died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the home of her son, T.J.
JESTER, who resides 3 1/2 miles northwest of town. Grandma Jester was 77
years, 2 months and 13 days old. She had lived in Oklahoma a number of
years, living near Anadarko with her son the last six years. 

She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons--Mrs. PETERS
of Monette, Mo., Mrs. OPAL DOUTHY (Doughty ?) of near Anadarko, Mrs.
SARA WILLIAMS of Cooperton, T.J. JESTER of Anadarko and BEN JESTER of
Hobart, Okla.; a number of nieces and nephews and grandchildren; also
one nephew, J.L. GRAY, living near here. 

The deceased was loved by all who knew her, by friends as well as
relatives. She was a member of the Christian church, and we learn lived
a beautiful and noble life that will always be a living example to her
relatives and friends. 

The family Have our deepest sympathy through their parting with such a
loving mother. 

She is not dead, but sleepeth, 
Just waiting over the way 
Till the great hand of the reaper 
Shall call you to her some day, 
Sleep on dear mother, and take your rest; 
The good Lord called you and he knew best, 
He is God who bereft us, 
He can all our sorrows heal, 
And in Heaven we hope to meet thee 
Where no farewell tears ae shed. 

(NOTE; Gish Funeral Home Record #189; Mrs. Nannie Jester was born
14-Nov-1850; gives age as 78 years, 3 months and 4 days; date of death
18-Jan-1928; and body was shipped to Chanute, Kansas for burial.) 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their great kindness
and sympathy shown in our late bereavement.--Mrs. G.W. CAMPBELL and
family. (Note: family of Annie Bertie Campbell who died January 6, 1928) 
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