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Lloyd Holman

Lloyd Holman Dies Of Appendicitis
The Soper Democrat July 21, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Lloyd Holman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Holman, died at a sanitarium at Paris Tuesday evening about 6 o’clock, following an attack of appendicitis. He took sick last Wednesday and was taken to Paris Thursday, but an operation was not attempted as the appendix had bursted [sic]. He lingered until Tuesday when death relieved his suffering.
    The remains were brought to Soper where the funeral services were held at Woodruff & Norwood’s office at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. J.E. Hamrie, followed by burial in the Soper cemetery.
    Lloyd was 13 years old and besides his parents is survived by two sisters and a brother. He was a bright boy and his death is deplored by all.

W.E. Chambers

PIONEER CITIZEN DIES AT HOME AT NELSON
The Soper Democrat August 11, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    W.E. Chambers, pioneer citizen of this section of Oklahoma died suddenly at his home near Nelson, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The deceased has been a resident of this country for more than a score of years.
    Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Snow funeral home, and interment took place at the Goodland cemetery.
    Mr. Chambers was born in Texas in July 14, 1871. He was fifty eight at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, and eight children. They are Irene, Frank, Ealter [sic], Evelyn, Willard, Dorothy and Valentine. He is also survived by five grand children.
    Reverend J.W. Ballard read the last rites for the dead. - Hugo Daily News

Joshua B. Jeter

Death Claims Joshua B. Jeter
The Soper Democrat August 11, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Last Monday morning at 4:30 o’clock, death claimed one of Soper’s most respected citizens, J.B. Jeter, at his home near Atlas. Cause of death was given as hardening of the arteries, of which he had been a sufferer for more than a year.
    Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Bert Jones, Presbyterian minister of Hugo, followed by Masonic services at the grave side. Burial was in Soper cemetery. Robert E. Lee, of Idabel, who was raised by the Jeter family, conducted the Masonic service.
    Joshua Blasengame Jeter was born in Montgomery, Alabama, August 7^th, 1852, being 75 years and 1 day old. He emigrated to Shiloh, near Paris, Texas, when a lad 18 years old, coming to what is now Choctaw County a short time later. He was district superintendent of Indian schools for six years, and head of Spencer Academy for four years. He was married to Miss Sarah Oakes, who survives him. To the union eight children were born, three dying in early childhood; Mrs. G.A. Lovett, who died in 1907; J.T. Jeter, who died in 1912. Those surviving are Mrs. J.F. Larecy, of Hugo; W.W. Jeter, of Ft. Worth, and Mrs. J.T. Coleman, of Brownwood, Texas. They with their families were here at his bedside and funeral.
    In the death of Mr. Jeter one of the most active men in the early history of the county passed away. He was very active in the tribal affairs of the Choctaws and after statehood was one of the outstanding democrats of the county. He was selected as first chairman of the democratic central committee which conducted the first primary election after Oklahoma was made a state. He made the race for State Senator in 1908 but was defeated, and in 1914 made an unsuccessful race for county commissioner. He spent the last years on his farm near Atlas.
    Mr. Jeter was a devout member of the Methodist Church, and of the Masonic fraternity. He was a member of old Doaksville Lodge No. 2 at Doaksville, near Ft. Towson, for many years, transferring to the Soper when it was organized in 1907. For his many services performed to humanity he was made an honorary member of the fraternity several years ago.

Henry Glover

Death Claims Henry Glover
The Soper Democrat August 18, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Henry Glover died at his home in south part of town Monday night at 10:30 o’clock after a long illness, resulting from a tumoror [sic] abcess under the arm. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4:[?]0 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A.W. Blackford, pastor of the Methodist church.
    Mr. Glover was born at Warwickshire, England, Dec. 20^th, 1849. He lived in Africa for about two years. He came to this country in July, 1885, where he settled a few years later at Bonham, Texas. He was naturalized in 1892. About 30 years ago he was married to Miss Eva Brock, who survives him. He is also survived by a brother, Tom Glover, of Soper, and a sister, Miss Mary Glover, of Edgbaston Birmingham, England.
    The deceased came to Soper about eleven years ago where he farmed as long as his health would permit.

Mrs. J.C. Cordray

DEATH OF MRS. J.C. CORDRAY
The Soper Democrat August 18, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. J.H. Perry received a message [this] morning stating that her sister, Mrs. J.C. Cordray, of Madill, had died last night. Cause of death was given as blood poisoning. Mrs. Perry and daughters left this morning to attend the funeral.
    Mrs. Cordray lived in Soper for several years during the early days and has many friends here who are [?] to learn of her death.

F.C. Latimer

POLLY LATIMER DIED MONDAY AT PARIS
The Soper Democrat November 10, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    F.C. (Polly) Latimer, long time resident of Hugo, died at a sanitarium at Paris Monday, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at Hugo yesterday, and burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
    Mr. Latimer was well known here having traveled for Paris Grocer Co., for many years.

R.B. Day

R.B. Day Died This Morning
The Soper Democrat December 15, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    R.B. Day died at the family home this morning at 10:00 o’clock, after a lingering illness. He had been in poor health for some time and lately had become paralized. [sic]
    Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. T.S. Stratton, pastor. Interment will be in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Day was born at Ladonia, Texas, October 31^st, 1850. He moved to Soper with his family in 1917 from Cumby, Texas, where he had lived many years. He is survived by his widow, and 8 children, viz: Frank Day, Memphis, Texas; Mrs. Willie Sockwell, Pecan Gap, Texas; Mrs. George Morrow, Dallas; Mrs. Cleve James, Paris; Mrs. J.B. Cameron, Yowell, Texas; W.M. Day, Seminole; Byron Day, Campbell, Texas; and Miss Eva Day, Oklahoma City. All of this children were at his bedside when he died except Frank Day, of Memphis, who will arrive in time for the funeral tomorrow.
    Mr. Day was a good man, a kind a dutyful [sic] husband and father, and a true friend to all. He will be sadly missed. A more extended write up will appear in next weeks’ paper.

Dora Wade

MRS. DORA WADE DIED TUESDAY
The Soper Democrat January 12, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Dora Wade died at the family home at Boswell Tuesday night at 7:30 o’clock, following a long illness of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at Boswell this morning at 10:30 o’clock, conducted by L.A. Bateman, of Soper, an old time friend of the deceased. Burial was had this afternoon in the Griggs family graveyard at Sugar Creek.
    "Aunt Dorm", as she was affectionately called by all of her friends here, was born at Limestone Gap, near Atoka, on February 25^th, 1864. She was married to T.L. Griggs in August, 1879. To this union one child Amelia, was born, dying in infancy. Mr. Griggs died on September 28^th, 1921. She was married to D.F. Wade on February 23^rd, 1923, since which she has lived most of the time at Boswell.
    Mrs. Wade lived to the Sugar Creek community for more than 40 years, moving to Soper a few years before the death of Mr. Griggs.
    She leaves besides her husband, a sister, Mrs. J.P. Jones, of Chickasha; a brother, Elmer McCauley, of Ardmore; and step-children, Mrs. Lizzie Nash, of McAlester; W.M. Griggs, Soper, and Thos. L. Griggs, of California. Mrs. Wade leaves a number of grandchildren and many dear friends.
    Mrs. Wade was a friend to everyone and all who knew her love her. She was a member of the Christian church for more than 25 years.
    A good woman has gone to her reward.

W. Marion Archie

DEATH OF W.M. ARCHIE
The Soper Democrat February 9, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    W. Marion Archie died at the family home in the Mud Sand community Wednesday morning at 2 o’clock. Burial was had in the Sugar Creek cemetery yesterday afternoon, conducted by Elder Hatcher. Cause of death was given as influenza.
    Mr. Archie was about 65 years old and came to this section from Howard county Arkansas about 1895. He is survived by his widow and several grown children. He was an active member of the Free Will Baptist Church the past years. Mr. Archie was a good man, loved and respected by all, and the family has the sympathy of all in their sad hour.

ROY A COOPER FOUND DEAD AT HUGO
The Soper Democrat February 23, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Roy A. Cooper, receiver of the Hugo and City National banks at Hugo and the First National Bank, at Boswell, was found dead in bed at the Belmont Hotel in Hugo this morning.
    Mr. Cooper retired last night in seeming good health. This morning about 9 o’clock, when he had not appeared at his office, a search was made and he was found dead in bed. Death was attributed to heart failure.
    Mr. Cooper came to Hugo in May, 1925, as receiver of the failed banks. He leaves a wife and three children who reside at Muskogee. He is also survived by one brother and a sister. He was 53 years old and was born in New Orleans.

Nannie Darnell

Mrs. Darnell Died At Paris, Tuesday
The Soper Democrat March 1, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Nannie Darnell, wife of M. Darnell, died at a sanitarium at Paris Tuesday morning at 7:45, following an operation for appendicitis last Friday.
    The remains were shipped to Soper where the funeral service was held at the Baptist Church, conducted by Eld. M.M. McKee, and the Royal Neighbors. Burial was in Soper cemetery.
    She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Harris and was born in Oklahoma December 4, 1884. She was married to M.D. Darnell on February 16^th, 1902. To this union 8 children were born, seven of them now living. A daughter, Mrs. Eva Downs, died April 17^th, 1927. Mrs. Darnell was a member of the order Royal Neighbors, and joined the Baptist church at Atlas in 1918.
    The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of all in the loss of their dear wife and mother.

Mrs. A.F. Denison

MRS. A.F. DENISON DIED ON WEDNESDAY
The Soper Democrat March 1, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. A.F. Denison passed away Wednesday night at 9:30 o’clock at the Sanitarium of Paris, following a serious operation Saturday. Mrs. Denison, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pope, was born in Red River county November 6, 1886. She was married to A.F. Denison March 23, 1905. During their early married life Mr. and Mrs. Denison lived in Blossom. They moved to Paris about five years ago.
    Mrs. Denison became a member of the Baptist church when she was 13 years old and has always been a zealous church member.
    During her residence in Paris she formed a wide circle of friends who are grieved at her loss.
    Mrs. Denison is survived by her husband and two daughters, Misses Adelia and Annie Pope Denison, and a niece, Mrs. Eugene Williams, to whom she was a mother after Mrs. Williams had lost her own in young girlhood. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carman of Dallas and Mrs. Allen of Soper, Okla., a brother V.E. Pope of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the First Baptist Church of Paris, conducted by Dr. W.M. Wright, interment at Evergreen Cemetery. A large number of out-of-town people attended the funeral from Blossom, Detroit, Clarksville, English, Greenville, and Grant, Soper, and Hugo, Okla.

Ben Cook

Ben Cook Died at Sulphur Monday
The Soper Democrat March 15, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    B.O. Cook died at the government tubercular hospital at Sulphur, Monday, after an extended illness. The remains were brought to Soper where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30, conducted by Rev. T.S. Stratton, pastor. The remains were interred in the Soper cemetery. The American Legion had charge of the services at the grave.
    Benjamin Owen Cook was 47 years, 1 month and 8 days old, and was born in Texas. He was married to Miss Ada Vandergriff at Benjamin, Texas in 1907. Besides his wife he is survived by his father, C.O. Cook, of Spearman, Texas, four brother and three sisters as follows: Jim Cook, Shawnee, Okla.; W.A. Cook, Lamesa, Texas; O.P. Cook, Quinlin, Texas; Erna Cook, Spearman, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Robertson, and Mrs. Grace Kulebry, Spearman, Texas; and Mrs. Ben Scrambler, Graniel, Okla.
    Mr. Cook lived in and near Soper for many years where he was liked by all. He entered the hospital at Sulphur about a year ago in hopes of regaining health, but to no avail.

J.M. Gladden

J.M. Gladden Killed By Melvin Basham
The Soper Democrat March 22, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.M. Gadden [sic] was shot twice last Thursday afternoon, from the effects of which he died in a sanitarium at Paris Sunday afternoon. The body was returned to Soper where funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. T.S. Stratton. Interment was in Soper cemetery.
    Melvin Basham is in the county jail, charged with the shooting. According to reports Mr. Basham went to the Gladden home last Thursday afternoon, armed with a single barrel shot gun, saying he had come to "get" Mr. Gladden. As Mr. Gladden turned to go to the house one shot was fired, striking him in the left elbow. The gun was reloaded and a second shot was fired after mr. Gladden got to his front porch, this shot striking him in the back. At this point it is said that Mrs. Gladden came out and took the gun away from Basham, preventing further shots.
    Mr. Gladden was taken to the sanitarium at Paris where his arm was amputated and at first it was thought he would recover. However, the shot in the back was more severe than at first thought and he gradually sank until he died Sunday.
    Both men are well known here, having lived in and around Soper for many years.
    The examination trial of Mr. Basham was to have been held before Justice of the peace, E.J. Norwood, today, but it was waived, and he was remanded to the district court for trial.
    The two men had been neighbors and friends, but had a difficulty several weeks ago over some farm matters, but it was not thought to have been serious. It is charged that Basham was drinking heavily when he went to Gadden’s [sic] home and proceeded to do the killing act.
    Mr. Gladden was 49 years old and was born in Arkansas. He came to Soper from Farmersville, Texas, in 1916. He is survived by a wife and five children, as follows, Mrs. Etta Bowers, of Las Cruces, N.M., Mrs. Evelyn McCandless, Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Mandy V[?], Long Beach, Calif., Marvin Gladden and Hattie Nadine Gladden of Soper. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Elvira Gladden, of Farmersville, Texas, and two brothers and two sisters, Tom Gladden, Farmersville, Aaron Gladden, Soper; Mrs. D.A. McReynolds, Nashville, Ark.; and Mrs. Hattie Wilbur, of Farmersville.
    All but Mrs. Bowers and Mrs. Vost [?] attended the funeral.

Rosa LeBlue

DEATH OF MRS. MERION LEBLUE
The Soper Democrat March 22, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Rosa LeBlue, who formerly lived here, died at the family home near Daisie [sic] Okla., Friday night, March 10. The remains were brought here, and funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek cemetery Sunday, conducted by Eld. M.A. Pillars.
    Mrs. LeBlue was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cole. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
    Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cole, three sisters and one brother as follows: Ollen Cole, Misses Hattie, Veda and Ruth Cole, all of Soper.

Henry W. Wright

Death Claims H.W. Wright
The Soper Democrat May 3, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Henry W. Wright, aged 73 years, died at Vineta [sic], Okla., Sunday after a lingering illness. The remains were shipped to Soper, arriving here Tuesday morning. Burial was had in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, following funeral services at the home, conducted by Rev. T.S. Stratton, at 2 o’clock.
    Mr. Wright was born in Mississippi and came to this section in 1900, settling near Kent. He is survived by his widow and eight children, as follows: Mrs. C.H. Nelson, Paris; Mrs. J.F. Fraizer, Paris; Mrs. W.M. Smallwood, Cloudy; Miss Hallie Wright, of Soper; Henry D. Wright, Bennington; Hillian L. Wright, Ardmore; Harvey E. Wright, Ardmore; and G.C. Wright, Soper.
    Mr. Wright was a member of the Christian Church for more than 25 years. Five or six years ago he underwent an operation on his head, from which he never fully recovered. He was a good man, numbering his friends by all who knew him, and will be missed by all.

Mrs. Stephenson

Mrs. Stephenson Died Monday Night
The Soper Democrat March 10, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Stephenson, wife of W.J. Stephenson, died at the family home at Atlas, Monday night at 11 o’clock, following a prolonged illness of dropsy and complications.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday noon at the residence, conducted by Rev. N.C. Walters, Baptist minister, after which the remains were taken to Paris where they were interred in the Evergreen cemetery.
    Mrs. Stephenson was 42 years old. She is survived by her husband and several children. The family formerly lived at Brookston, near Paris. They moved to the Atlas community about ten years ago. Mrs. Stephenson was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a good Christian woman and her untimely death is deplored by all.

Nina Markham

DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE MARKHAM
The Soper Democrat June 7, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Nina Markham, aged about 50 years, died at the family home at Lane, Okla., Sunda., May 27. The body was brought to Soper where she was buried Tuesday afternoon by the side of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Evan, who died several years ago.
    Cause of death was due to cancer, of which she suffered for several years. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Joe Cooper, of Seminole; Mrs. Jno. Foster, Ft. Worth; and Louise, about 10 years old. Also a sister, Mrs. Ellen Varner, of Merrimac, Okla.
    Mrs. Markham resided here for many years in the early days of the town and had many friends who were grieved to learn of her death.

Ruth Lacroix

LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. RUTH LaCROIX SATURDAY
The Soper Democrat June 21, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral service was conducted by Dr. Brantley at the Presbyterian church Saturday morning for Mrs. Ruth LaCroix, aged 31 years, who passed away at Talihina Friday.
    Her remains were brought to Antlers Friday afternoon and laid in the Wooldridge funeral parlor until removed to the church Saturday morning.
    Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
    Mrs. LaCroix’s death followed a long illness. She had been a patient in the tubercular sanitarium at Talihina fifteen months at the time of her death. Surviving her are husband, J.A. LaCroix of Seminole, 5 children ranging in age from 3 to 12 and inmates of the Goodland Academy, and her father, Gus Randel.
    Funeral director, L.D. Wooldridge was in charge. - Antlers News

L.B. White

DEATH OF L.B. WHITE
The Soper Democrat June 28, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    L.B. White, aged 70 years, 8 months and 11 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tiffee [?], who lives two miles north of Soper, Tuesday night, June 26^th, suddenly. Cause of death was given as dropsy.
    The remains were buried in the Soper cemetery Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, services being conducted by L.A. Bateman. Besides his wife he is survived by 7 children, two brothers and one sister. He had been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church for 27 years, and was known as a kind companion and loving husband and father.

Zelda Kelly

The Soper Democrat June 28, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Zelda Kelly, aged about 21 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brink Kelly, of Forney, died at the sanitarium at Paris, Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Burial was had at Grant.

Thurmond J. Paulk

DEATH CLAIMS BABY AT NELSON
The Soper Democrat June 28, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Thurmond Jackson Paulk, aged 2 years, 11 months and 15 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Paulk, died at the family home at Nelson, Sunday afternoon. Cause of death was given as congestion, and the baby had only been sick a few hours. Funeral services were held at the grave, conducted by L.A. Bateman. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery.

Lamar Nelson Paulk

DEATH OF LAMAR NELSON PAULK
The Soper Democrat July 5, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Lamar Nelson Paulk, aged 10 years, 8 months and 23 days, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Paulk, at Nelson, Tuesday, after a short illness of conjestion [sic] of the brain. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery.
    This is the second child of this family to die within the last ten days, a three year old son having died Sunday, June 24^th.
    Friends of the family deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their dear children.

C.H. Howe

VETERAN HUGO ATTORNEY DIES
The Soper Democrat July 5, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Judge C.H. Howe, veteran Hugo attorney, died at his home in Hugo at 12:15 o’clock Sunday morning. He had been confined to his bed for sixty days.
    Funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in the Mount Olive [sic] cemetery.
    Howe was born at Rome, Ga., June3, 1860, and spent his young manhood in Sebastain county, Arkansas, where he occupied positions as deputy tax [unreadable], deputy county clerk and served four years as county clerk.
    He was married in 1884 to Miss Lola Scott, who survives him. Judge Howe was admitted to the bar in 1897. He moved to Hugo in February, 1903, shortly after the establishment of the city. He took a prominent part in political and civic affairs there and was one of the fighters for statehood and for Hugo as county seat of Choctaw county. He was a member of the Baptist church.
    Besides his wife, Judge Howe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.H. Stanley and Mrs. William Hays, of Hugo, and a son, Robert S. Howe, who was a partner in the law firm of Howe & Howe.

C.R. Klose

C.R. KLOSE DIED NEAR HERE LAST MONDAY
The Soper Democrat August 30, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    C.R. Klose, aged about 63 years, died at his home a few miles southeast of Soper, Monday morning about 4 o’clock. Cause of death was given as malaria, with bowel complications. Burial was had Monday afternoon in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Klose was born in Germany and had lived by himself here for many years. He was said to have never married. A cousin from near Tishomingo attended the funeral.

Effie Kindrix

DEATH OF MRS. EFFIE KINDRIX
The Soper Democrat September 13, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Effie Kindrix, aged 20 years, 8 months and 27 days, died at her home west of Soper, Friday morning at 7:30 o’clock. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. M.A. Pillars, followed by burial in Sugar Creek cemetery.
    Deceased was born at Grant and moved here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn, about 10 years ago. She was married to Dave Kindrix about two years ago. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by a baby about a week old.

Lewel W. Hicks

L.W. HICKS BURIED HERE WEDNESDAY
The Soper Democrat December 27, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Soper friends were grieved to learn of the death of L.W. Hicks, who died at a hospital at La Junta, Colo., last Saturday morning at 5:40 o’clock.
    The body was shipped to Soper, arriving here at 2:30 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, and was taken to the home of Mrs. M.V. Walker. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Miller, pastor of the Baptist Church at Hugo. Interment was in Soper cemetery by the side of his wife who died in 1919.
    Lewel W. Hicks was born at Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Sept. 13, 1881, being 47 years old, 3 months and nine days old at the time of his death. He came to Soper about 1903 and was connected with various stores in the early days. He ran a drug store here and was later in the real estate business, and for several years was postmaster here. He resigned as postmaster when his wife lost her health, and moved to new Mexico to be with her. After her death in 1919 he came back to Oklahoma, staying at Soper awhile, then moving to Bartlesville. He became ill about two years ago and moved to Colorado in hopes of regaining his health. A few days before his death an operation was performed in hopes of saving his life, but he was too weak to recover.
    "Jack," as he was familiarly called by his friends was one of God’s noblemen. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church since early childhood, and was indeed a friend to all mankind. He numbered his friends by all who knew him. He always had a smile and a helping hand for all. He will be sorely missed by relatives and friends alike.
    He is survived by two daughters, Misses Cleo and Elizabeth, who were living with him at the time of his death; three brothers, Hubert Hicks, and Burton Hicks, Spartanburg, S.C., and Paul Hicks, of Georgia.

Porter Johnson

PORTER JOHNSON DROWNED LAST WEEK
The Soper Democrat December 27, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Porter Johnson, 28-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Johnson, formerly of Soper, was drowned in Edmond Slou near Sand Bluff last Monday afternoon or night. The body was not discovered until Friday afternoon when searching parties located the body in the slou, as well as the body of the horse he was riding. Burial was had Saturday afternoon at Boswell, the home of his parents.
    From reports Porter had sold some ponies and was to gather and deliver them Monday. He left home for that purpose. He did not return and the parents became uneasy and searching parties began looking for him Tuesday. His hat was found at the slou and later the body. It is thought that he attempted to cross the slou and his horse became tangled up in bushes with disastrous results.
    Porter was well known to Soper people, having lived here off an [sic] on for many years, and his death was a great shock to them.

E.A. Ingle

DEATH OF E.A. INGLE
The Soper Democrat November 22, 1928 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Soper friends and acquaintances of the family were deeply shocked and grieved when the news came Sunday that E.A. Ingle had died at Antlers the night before. The body was brought to Soper Monday afternoon where the funeral was held at the Baptist church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.O. Miller, of Hugo. Interment was in the Soper cemetery where the services at the grave were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which he had been an active member for 30 years.
    Erasmus Alonso Ingle was born at St. Clair, Tenn., on Nov. 20^th, 1873, and would have been 55 years old if he had lived until Tuesday. He moved to Soper 25 or 30 years ago and for many years was engaged in the mercantile business where he had the reputation of being an honest, upright man. He was postmaster and merchant at Cloudy at the time of his death, and was on his way to Soper Saturday morning when he was stricken with paralysis. About six months ago he was stricken with this malady but had sufficiently recovered until it was thought he would get over it. During the Wilson administration he was postmaster at Soper. About a year ago he and his wife moved to Cloudy where he ran a general store.
    In the early days here he was married to Miss Francis Fails, who died in May 1921. To this union three children were born, who survive him, viz: Roy A. Ingle, in the U.S. Army at San Antonio, Texas; Milton A. Ingle, Findley, Okla., and Mrs. Minnie Roller, of Durant. He later married Mrs. Ellen Crowder, of Soper, who survives him. He is also survived by two step-children, Bill Crowder and Mrs. Mattie Wood, also a brother, Rev. J.B. Ingle, of Paris, Texas, all of whom were here for the funeral except Milton who was away and could not be located.
    Mr. Ingle bore the name of being one of the best men who has ever lived in this community. He was honest, kind, considerate, cheerful, and all that a man should be. His sudden death is deplored by all who knew him.

Mare Brister

BRISTER BABY DIED LAST SATURDAY
The Soper Democrat September 22, 1927 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Little Mare Brister, 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Brister, died at the Chadwick Hotel last Saturday about noon. Cause of death was given as malaria. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, funeral services being conducted by Rev. A.W. Blackford. Mrs. Brister lives at Amarillo, Texas, and was here on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Chadwick.

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Mary Lythe

Aged Woman Buried Tuesday
The Boswell News November 27, 1930 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Mary Tythe, aged 85, died at the family home Monday morning. Burial was had in the Boswell cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Snow-Gee funeral home had charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. R.L. Enzey

Mrs. R.L. Enzey Buried Monday
The Boswell News November 27, 1930 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. R.L. Enzey, aged 62, died at her home here Sunday and was buried in the Boswell cemetery Monday afternoon. The service was conducted by Elder A.J. Brinkley.
    Mrs. Enzey had lived in Boswell and the surrounding country for a number of year.
    She is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters.