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V.R. Yancey

Boswell Boy Killed in Tank Explosion
The Boswell News June 5, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    V.R. Yancey, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Yancey who reside three miles west of town, was killed Friday of last week in Fort Worth, Texas, from the explosion of an ammonia tank in the boiler room of the Fort Worth Poultry & Egg Company where he was employed as an egg trucker. He was in a room just above the boiler room and his body was hurtled down through the collapsing floor and crused [sic] to death under the debris.
    After finishing high school he took a business course in Brantley’s Business College in Fort Worth, Texas, and failing to secure a position to his chosen profession, accepted employment with the firm where the sad accident occurred.
    He was an ideal young man and loved by all who knew him. Why such a noble young man should be taken away in young manhood when he had a bright future, is known only to the Creator?
    Surviving relatives besides his wife and small son are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Yancey, Boswell, Okla.; two brothers, O.B. Yancey, Boswell; and Willie

J.L. Hughes

The Boswell News May 8, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.L. Hughes, brother of Galon Hughes, died Monday at Monkstown, Texas, and was buried at Old Church Tuesday. He has four children and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Pneumonia was cause of his death and was ill only eight days.

Dr. J.S. Miller

Pioneer Physician Dies At Hugo
The Boswell News May 8, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Dr. J.S. Miller, pioneer Hugo physician, died at about 5:50 Monday afternoon [unreadable] a cerebro-hemorrhage [sic] which occurred early Monday morning.
    Dr. Miller came to Hugo in 1904.

Mary Jane Michael

Aged Woman Passes Away Tuesday
The Boswell News May 8, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Mary Jane Michael, aged 79 years, 9 months and 25 days, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George E. Yoe. She had been making home here with Mrs. Yoe for about 25 years.
    Mrs. Michael had been in fail health for about two years and had been confined to her bed most of the time for about two months.
    Mary Jane Trout was born July 10, 1856, at Honey Grove, Texas, and died May 5, 1936, at Boswell, Oklahoma.
    She was married to Charles M. Michael Nov. 1, 1877. To this union six children were born, three of whom are now living; Charles M. Michael of Ft. Worth, Texas; Carl Michael of Brawley, California; and Mrs. George Yoe of Boswell. Other survivors are three brothers, Jim Trout of Wheeler, Texas, and Lee and W.F. Trout of Boswell; two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Brown and Mrs. Gus Parker, Boswell; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Her husband passed away Sept. 26, 1894.
    She united with the Methodist Church at an early age and was a charter member of Boswell church.
    Funeral services were held at 10:00 o’clock Wednesday morning at the home of George E. Yoe, conducted by Rev. J.G. Patterson, assisted by Rev. J.M. Messer. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Senner Funeral Home of Hugo with interment in Boswell cemetery.

Zack B. Thompson

The Boswell News May 8, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Zack B. Thompson was born Nov. 18, 1878, in Jacksonville, Florida, and departed this life May 5, 1936, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., aged 57 years, 5 months and 18 days.
    He was married to Miss Mamie McLemore Sept. 15, 1897, at Ben Franklin, Texas. To this union nine children were born, Arch Thompson, Boswell, Mrs. Edd Gill, Big Springs, Texas, Leonard Thompson, Mrs. Virgil Trail, Mrs. Clemmie Trail, Misses Birdie and Viva Thompson; Boswell, and his dear wife survive to mourn his passing; also seven grandchildren. Two children, one brother, and one sister departed previous.
    He professed religion and united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Ben Franklin, Texas, in 1902, and has lived a Christian life since that time.
    Mr. Thomson [sic] had lived here a number of years, first settling southeast of Boswell and later moved to Hunter Prairie where he resided at the time of his death. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
    Mr. Thompson had been ill since January and had told his relatives a number of times that he was prepared to meet his God.
    Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.G. Patterson, assisted by Rev. Pamplin of Hunter Prairie. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Woodruff & Jones Funeral Home of Antlers with burial in Boswell cemetery.

George F. Schussler

Death Claims Pioneer Citizen
The Boswell News May 1, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Friday morning at 2 o’clock marked the passing of George F. Schussler, a resident of Boswell and community for 26 years.
    Mr. Schussler was born in Baden, Germany, July 3, 1865, and departed this life April 24, 1936, aged 70 years, 9 months and 21 days.
    At about the age of 14, he moved from Germany with his parents to Buffalo, New York, and they moved to Kansas where they resided for some time, and then moved to Kentucky and lived there until 1910 when he moved to Boswell, Oklahoma, and had resided in Boswell and this community ever since.
    On November 17, 1901, he was married to Miss Etta Richardson at Lewisburg, Kentucky, and to this union no children were born. Mrs. Schussler passed away here Apr 13, 1919, and was buried in the Boswell cemetery.
    Soon after moving to New York, as a boy of about 14, he was confirmed and united with the Angelic Protestant Church, known as a German Church and Bible School, and so lived until the end came.
    Uncle George as he was commonly called, was a man of compassion, tender and good hearted toward his fellowman and especially the unfortunate. He was firm in his conviction, truthful and honest in purpose and will be missed in our town.
    He is survived by one brother, Henry C. Schussler of Boswell, three nephews, three nieces, and a number of friends.
    Funeral services were held in the home of Henry Schussler Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by Rev. J.M. Messer, pastor of the Nazarene Church, assisted Rev. J.G. Patterson, pastor [unreadable] and W.W. Moran, after which the body was laid to rest in the Boswell cemetery by the side of his companion who preceded him 17 years ago. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Pitts Funeral Home.

Dovie Anne Morris

The Boswell News April 24, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Dovie Anne Morris was born near Bentley, Miss., in the year of our Lord 1873, on the 4^th day of May. Her maiden name was Dovie Anne Coleman.
    She was united in the Holy Bonds of matrimony to J. Frank Morris, March 21, 1900. To this union was born twelve children, four of whom preceded her in the going. Those yet living are, Mrs. [unreadable] Stubbs, of Sunkist, Oklahoma, James Morris and [unreadable] Cover, Louis, [unreadable], Thelma, and Hazel Morris all of Boswell, Oklahoma, and Haywood Morris of Seminole, Okla., and the husband, all were present at the funeral. She has seventeen grandchildren.
    Sister Morris united with the Baptist Church at the age of fifteen years but later joined the Church of Christ.
    Brother and sister Morris moved from Mississippi to Texas in 1908, where they lived for nine years and then moved to Oklahoma what was then Indian Territory, Choctaw nation, Boswell being their Post Office. And have lived in Boswell trade territory ever since. Therefore Sister Morris had formed many acquaintances. To know Sister Morris was to love and appreciate her.
    Sister Morris was one of the very best members of the Church of Christ, worshiping at Boswell, Oklahoma and therefore we can truthfully say that our loss is heavens gain.
    Brother Oscar Elison of Marietta, Oklahoma, said the words of sweetness and containing the consoling thoughts, of God’s word to the bereaved, pointing them to God and the word of his grace which is able to build them up and give them an inheritance among all the Redeemed of all ages, and all the earth. Bro. [unreadable] drew upon the minds of the hearers, some of the most [unreadable] pictures that could have been drawn, regarding the beautiful life she had lived.
    The pall bearers were Sam Spence, J.Y. Greenwood, C.D. Ryburn, Sim Rose, Lamon Stalling and Carl Wilson. There was a most beautiful Floral Offering which bespoken the beautiful life which whe had lived, for she scattered flowers while living. So she will live on and on, as the years come and go. For she was a most lovable mother and companion. Enterment [sic] was in the Boswell cemetery. – M.S. Jaquess

Alonzo G. Jones

Alonzo G. Jones Dies at Oberlin
The Boswell News April 24, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Alonzo G. Jones, 70, died at 9 A.M. Sunday at the home of his son, Ernest Jones, one mile east of Oberlin with infleaza [sic]. He had been ailing about a mouth [sic].
    Mr. Jones had lived at Oberlin since 1930 and was a highly respected citizen of that community. He is survived by one son.
    Interment was made in Crowder Prairie cemetery Monday.

Charles D. Pettit

The Boswell News April 24, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Little Charles Duane Pettit passed away April 23, 1936, after a very brief illness, in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. O’Bannon of the McDonald community.
    Charles Duane was born August 18, 1934, and his death was a shock to his relatives and friends. He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Pettit, a brother, Marion, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. O’Bannon and Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Pettit, several uncles and aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. His body was laid to rest in the Boswell cemetary [sic].

Mary Thomas

The Boswell News April 17, 1936 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Mary Thomas was born in Woodruff County, Arkansas, march 14, 1865, and was called home April 19, 1936, age 73 years and nearly one month.
    About 40 years ago she moved from her Arkansas home to near Telephone, Texas, and made her home with her brother D.G. Thomas ever since. For over 25 years she has been her brother’s housekeeper, helping to rear his children to womanhood and manhood, not only a sister and aunt, but she was truly a mother in that home until the Lord called her home. She will be greatly missed by her brother who is now left alone, as his children are all married off and have homes of their own.
    About 35 years ago she made a profession of religion and united with the Baptist Church at Telephone, Texas, and never moved her membership. She and her brother moved to this country and settled south of Boswell, some twenty years ago.
    Aunt Mary as she was called was liked by all who knew her, as she was kind in her home and to her friends and neighbors, and truly she will be missed in her home and community.
    She is survived by her brother D.G. Thomas, and his two sons; Charlie Thomas of Durant, Okla, and Johnnie Thomas of Boswell, and his daughter, Mrs. W.H. (Buck) Crowder, near Boswell, Oklahoma.
    Funeral services were held in the Boswell cemetery Saturday morning at 11 o’clock by Rev. W.W. Moran, and the body laid to rest there to await the resurrection day. The Pitts Funeral Home was in charge.
    The friends of Mr. Thomas and his children, extend to them their deepest sympathy in this sad hour that has come to them, in the loss of their loved one.