Emma B. Dickinson

Answers Summons
Emma B. Dickinson Stricken Last Friday Night
The Ft Towson Enterprise May 18, 1917 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Our little city was shocked by the sudden death of Mrs. Emma B. Dickinson, who was stricken while out walking with her husband, W.E. Dickinson, about nine o’clock last Friday night.
    Emma B. Dickinson was born in Barber county, Ala., September 14, 1860, and passed away May 11, 1917. When a child she moved with her parents to East Texas. In June 1887, she was united in marriage to W.E. Dickinson, and six children were born to this union, W.E. Jr., Mattie L., W.H., Mary F., Anna G. and James W., all of whom were present when the last sad rites were held, except James who recently joined the navy.
    Deceased leaves six brothers and a sister to mourn her loss, four of whom, R.L. Harwell, Ballenger, Texas, J.C. Harwell, Kerns, Tex., Will Harwell, Maples, Tex., and H.J. Harwell, accompanied by two daughters, of Idabel, were present when their beloved sister was laid to rest.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Gross at the Methodist church, of which the deceased had been a member since childhood, after which she was laid to rest in Doakesville cemetery, followed thither by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
    The Enterprise joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Samuel Beckner

Ft. Towson Magnate Dead
The Ft Towson Enterprise July 6, 1917 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Paris, July 5 – Samuel Beckner, of Ft. Towson, Okla., president of the Pine Belt Lumber Company of Oklahoma and president of the Bryson Lumber Company of Bryson, La., committed suicide at a local hospital at 2:30 this (Thursday) morning.
    Beckner was brought to Paris yesterday suffering from melancholia, a form of insanity. His nephew, Fred Houchin, was at his bed watching over him last night. Houchin left the room for a drink of water. During his absence Beckner secured an automatic revolver from his suitcase and blew his brains out. – Paris Vews [sic]

William Meggs

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise October 26, 1917 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We take this method of extending our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, who passed to his reward last Monday. – Mrs. Wm. Meggs and Children

Susan Laflora

Gone But Not Forgotten
The Ft Towson Enterprise January 4, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Susan Laflora departed this life December 23, 1917. She was a devoted mother and numbered her friends by all who met her. She lived to see all her children grown and married, and all were present at her bedside when she died except two.
    Look up, dear children, mother has gone to prepare a home in heaven for you, and the dear Lord will comfort and bless you if you will only trust in Him.
    With my greatest sympathy as a friend and helper in Christ. – A Friend.

Mrs. E. May

In Memoriam
The Ft Towson Enterprise February 8, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The following was adopted at a meeting of the Womans’ Missionary Society at their meeting Wednesday afternoon on the death of Mrs. E. May:
    In this life of our dear friend we found a lingering expression of sweetness. Her face betrayed an undercurrent of great strength and firmness of character. She was a woman who grew and expanded to her best. She seemed to feel the kinship of power to brighten the life of every one whom she knew. Her soul was so great it would rise through buffeting and trials, to a spirit of helpfulness unselfishness and love.
    In her lifes [sic] work she conducted herself so that every friend and acquantance [sic] were made better and stronger for having known her.
    Mrs. May seemed to understand that one need not be a burden bearer to be a follower of Christ, and followed Him from her infancy until the day in which our Lord called her to the great and beautiful beyond.
    In our loss sustained by the close of this beautiful life, we bow with submission tot he will of the Almighty.
    We tender to the bereaved relatives our deepest sympathy in this their time of sorrow, and that they may be made to realize that the will of the Lord be done. – Mrs. John Huskey, Mrs. T.M. Groves, Mrs. L.A. Sanders, Committee

Fred Lovelace

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise October 25, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We take this method of expressing our thanks to Dr. Marsh, Mrs. Gussie Turner, nurse, and the young men of the Pine Belt Co., for sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved son, Fred. May God’s choicest blessings rest and abide with you all. – Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Lovelace, Bismark, Okla., Oct. 21, 1918

Mrs. C.G. Bearden

Death of Mrs. C.G. Bearden
The Ft Towson Enterprise November 1, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    On Tuesday evening the veil of sorrow and deepest regret fell upon our town, when it was learned that Mrs. Bearden had died. She was stricken several days ago with Spanish Influenza and when pneumonia suddenly developed, she lived only a few hours. Her remains were taken to Hugo, where interment took place Thusday [sic].
    Mrs. Bearden and family have resided here many years, being among the first settlers of Fort Towson. She had many friends that will miss her, because of her friendliness and unselfishness.
    We sympathize to the utmost with those who are mourning the sudden snatching away of a wife and mother, in the golden morning of womanhood, and humbly pray God’s blessings upon them all.

Mrs. J.M. Ingram

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise November 1, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks to our many relatives and friends, for their kindness and patient endurance during the long illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, whose soul we feel is now at rest. However, words cannot express our thanks.
    Again we want to extend our gratitude toward Drs. Bonner and Marsh for their faithful and untiring service. Also, do we thank Bro. Gross, whose benevolent service at the grave was so much consolation to a bereaved father and little children, of whom God only knows our sorrow. – J.M. Ingram, and family.

Mrs. Z.V. Pebworth

The Ft Towson Enterprise November 8, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Z.V. Pebworth died at her home Thursday of influenza.
    Mrs. Pebworth had lived in Fort Towson two or more years and was well known for her many womanly traits, and has many friends who will regret to learn of her death.
    Mr. and Mrs. Scivally and Miss Bettie Scivally, her father, mother and sister, were at her bedside.
    The remains were taken to Atoka, where the funeral and burial will take place.
    Mr. and Mrs. Scivally and Mr. Pebworth; have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.

Welborn son

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise December 27, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We take this method of returning our sincere thanks to our friends in Fort Towson and vicinity, for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown at the burial of our beloved son.
    May God’s richest blessings abide and be with you all. – Mr. and Mrs. John B. Welborn and family.

W.O. Windham

Death of W.O. Windham
The Ft Towson Enterprise January 10, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Dr. Hightower received a message Wednesday announcing the death of W.O. Windham of Byrds, Texas, after a short illness with pneumonia.
    Mr. Windham was a prominent cattle man and wheat grower of his section, and was married to Miss Essie Cook, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Hightower, about four years ago.
    Mrs. Windham spent her girlhood days in Fort Towson, and was a favorite, loved and admired by both young and older people who regret to hear of the sudden snatching away of her devoted husband, and she has deepest sympathy of our entire town.
    Mrs. Hightower was called last Friday, and was with her daughter during her dark hour, which was indeed a consolation.
    Dr. Hightower left Wednesday to attend the funeral.

Mrs. W.A. Hall

Death of Mrs. W.A. Hall
The Ft Towson Enterprise February 21, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    It is with sadness we chronicle the death of Mrs. Will Hall, at the Pine Belt Front, on last Sunday morning. The remains were brought to Fort Towson Sunday afternoon, and the funeral services were conducted Monday at the Baptist Church by Rev. H.A. Ball.
    After the religious services the Fort Towson Chapter of the Eastern Star took charge at the cemetery and gave as a last sad tribute, a sweet and most impressive ceremony. There were many very beautiful floral offerings.
    Mrs. Hall’s illness was of short duration and her many friends grieve with the relatives the untimely death of this devoted wife and young mother.
    The Enterprise extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise February 21, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks to our many friends for their kindness and consolation during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter. Especially do we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of the Pine Belt Front for their faithful and untiring service.
    May God’s blessings ever be bestowed upon you all. – W.A. Hall, H. Vanderfloe and family.

Leonard Reynolds

Leonard Reynolds Dead
The Ft Towson Enterprise November 29, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Leonard Reynolds died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Reynolds, at High Hill, Friday, Nov. 22. He had been sick for several weeks and then was attacked by pneumonia which caused his death. During his illness Leonard made a profession of religion and left the testimony that he was ready to die.
    His body was brought to the Fort Towson cemetery Saturday. Rev. L. C. Craig conducted a short funeral service after which the body was buried. Leonard was 18 years old and often expressed a desire to enter the U.S. army. His older brother is in the training camp at Fayetteville, Ark.

Clara Elizabeth Atkinson

The Ft Towson Enterprise March 21, 1918 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Clara Elisabeth Atkinson, wife of W.H. Atkinson, died at their home east of Fort Towson, March 12^th. Sister Atkinson had been sick for about three weeks, and in spite of the best of attention and care, the disease finally triumphed. A large company of friends and relations followed her remains to the Swink Cemetery, Thursday, where, after funeral services conducted by her pastor, they were buried. Sister Atkinson was born in Pickens Co., South Carolina, Jan. 28, 1859. She was married May 1, 1887 in Georgia, to W.H. Atkinson. Four children were born to their happy union. She was converted when a child, and joined the M.E. Church South, where her membership continued until her death. She left a testimony that she did not mind to die. Her death is a sad loss to her husband, her children and the community. – L.C. Craig

Mary Pappas

The Ft Towson Enterprise May 9, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Mary Pappas, daughter of J.T. and N.J. Roberts, died at Sand Springs, May 2^nd and her body was brought to Swink Wednesday. A short funeral service was held by the writer at the Swink Cemetery. Wednesday afternoon, after which the body was buried. Mrs. Pappas was born in Texas, June 18^th, 1886. She professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, South when she was fifteen years old. She leaves two children. A large company of relatives and friends followed her remains to their quiet resting place. – L.C. Craig.

Mrs. E. Horton

The Ft Towson Enterprise May 16, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. E. Horton died at the home of her son-in-law, L.A. Williams, Sunday night. The funeral services were conducted at the house, Monday afternoon, by the writer. The body was buried in the Doakesville Cemetery. Mrs. Horton was born in Georgia, December 5, 1840. She was married to E. Horton, about forty years ago. Only one child is now living, Mrs. L.A. Williams of Fort Towson. Mrs. Horton was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church for more than fifty years. She was a true christian and fully prepared when the summons came. She had been making her home with her daughter for several years, and her going has cast a shadow over the entire family. Like Enoch of old, "she had the testimony that God was pleased with her before she went." – L.C. Craig

J.E. Hopson

Death of J.E. Hopson
The Ft Towson Enterprise April 18, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mr. J.E. Hopson died at his home here Tuesday a.m. at 9 o’clock. His death was by no means a shock to his family or friends for he had been in declining health for several months. He had passed his three score and ten being seventy-three years of age.
    Mr. Hopson was a native of Arkansas, a typical southern farmer, an upright christian gentleman, trusted and honored by all who knew him, having been a member of the Baptist church many years.
    He has been a resident of our town for the past 12 years and during his first years of residence here was active in business.
    He is the father of ten children all of whom are grown and living. Beside these he leaves a devoted wife and grandchildren.
    The funeral services were conducted at the Doakesville cemetery by Bro. John Crain, a former pastor.
    The Enterprise extends condolence to the bereaved family.

Card of Thanks
The Ft Towson Enterprise April 18, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We desire to thank our friends for expressions of sympathy and kindly acts towards us in the recent illness and death of our devoted husband and loving father. – Mrs. Harriett Hopson and children.

E.P. Wilkerson

The Ft Towson Enterprise May 31, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    E.P. Wilkerson died at Hotel Fort Tuesday, 3 a.m., after a lingering illness of several months. The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday afternoon by the writer. His body was carried to the Doakesville Cemetery, escorted by the Odd Fellows, and followed by a number of cars, with relatives and friends. The impressive ceremonies of the L.O.O.F. were held at the grave, after which the remains were laid to rest. Bro. Wilkerson was born in Carrolton, Mississippi, March 1, 1863. He was married to Miss D.J. Wood in 1889. Five children were born to them, four of whom are living. Bro. Wilkerson professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, South, in McAlester, Okla., several years ago. He was a member of the L.O.O.F. and the Modern Woodmen.
    Bro. Wilkerson knew that his days were numbered, and he was seeking to be prepared when the summons came. He was a faithful, loving husband, and indulgent father, a true friend, a patriotic citizen. His daughters and the mother and brother of Mrs. Wilkerson came to the funeral. Our sympathies are hereby extended to all the bereaved. – L.C. Craig.

John Thomas Roberts

The Ft Towson Enterprise Supplement September 19, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    John Thomas Roberts was born in Mississippi, June 11^th, 1858. He was married to Miss Nancy J. Bateman in 1880. Six children were born to them five of whom are living. Bro. Roberts professed religion about thirty-five years ago, and joined the M.E. Church South, at Lone Star Texas, where his membership remained until his death.
    Several years ago Bro. Roberts moved to Oklahoma, and had been living in Fort Towson most of the time. He had been suffering with [unreadable - p?llag??] for over two years. He died at his home September 10^th. The funeral services were held at the Swink cemetery Thursday afternoon by the writer after which his body was buried.
    At the request of the family, thanks are hereby extended to all the friends who ministered in any way in the sickness and death of Bro. Roberts. – L.C. Craig.

Charles Edward Rainey

The Ft Towson Enterprise August 1, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Charles Edward Rainey died with appendicitis, at Paris, Texas, Saturday, July 19. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bramhall, the aunt of deceased, and were conducted by Dr. Kerkes, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. R.P. Shuler, pastor of the First Methodist, and by the writer [remainder of obit is faded and is unreadable]

Clarence Gillett Campbell

The Ft Towson Enterprise September 26, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Clarence Gillett Campbell, son of Bro. And Sister C.W. Campbell, died with Diptheria [sic], at their home Saturday morning. His death was a great shock to his parents and the community. He was such a bright healthy child. A short funeral service was held by the writer at the home, Saturday afternoon. Bereaved relatives and friends followed with the sad parents to the Doakesville cemetery, where the body was buried.
    Clarence was born Oct. 6, 1916. He was the only son, and the loss is keenly felt by the bereaved. We commend them to the grace of God. – L.C. Craig.