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Mrs. F.B. Dement Died Monday Morning
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. F.B. Dement died at the family home at Atlas Monday morning at 5:30 o’clock, following an attack of pneumonia, which was preceded by flu.
Funeral services were held at the Soper Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. N.C. Walters, of Paris, pastor of the Baptist Church at Atlas, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
Mrs. Bertha Dement was born at Sweetwater, Tenn., October 8, 1886, and moved with her parents to Texas at an early age. She was married to F.B. Dement at Bonham, Texas, on January 22, 1910. To this union four children were born, as follows: Mrs. Eva Stephenson, Alpha, Vaudeene and Neil, who with her husband survive her. She is survived by her father, J.M. Richeson, of Willspoint, Texas, two brothers, G.L. and J.L. Richeson, of Los Angeles, Calif; and a sister, Mrs. W.B. Rice, of Soper.
Mrs. Dement was an ardent member of the Baptist church at Atlas and was known for her devotion to her church, family and friends. Her place in the home and community can never be filled, and her memory will always bring peaceful comfort to those who knew and loved her.
Grandma Dumas Died Suddenly Monday Night
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Mary Lucinda Dumas died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Nicholson, Monday night about 7:30 o’clock. Cause of her death was probably heart failure as she was supposed to be in good health. She was preparing for bed and asked her daughter for some warm water to bathe her feet. While getting ready to bathe her feet she fell over, apparently without a struggle. By the time her daughter was at her side she was dead.
The remains were taken to Coleman, Okla., where they were laid to rest yesterday afternoon by the size of her husband who died at that place on Feb. 17th, 1909. Funeral services were conducted by the Methodist pastor of that place.
Mrs. Dumas was born December 8th, 1842, at Chatoga, Ga., where on November 18th, 1858 she was married to B.F. Dumas. To this union five children were born, three of whom survive, as follows: J.D. Dumas, Littlefield, Texas; Mrs. J.W. Terry, Durant; Mrs. Lottie Nicholson, of Soper. After her husband’s death in 1909, she has made her home at Soper with Mrs. Nicholson.
Mrs. Dumas joined the Methodist church when but a child and always lived a consecrated Christian life. She was loved by all and her passing is mourned by all who knew her. Truly a good woman has gone to her reward.
W.L. Nettles Died Last Friday
The Soper Democrat January 3, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
W.L. Nettles, aged about 55 years, died at the family home in Soper last Friday morning, following an attack of pneumonia. The body was shipped to Ada, his old home, Saturday afternoon, where burial was had Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Nettles came here with his family about two months ago, and was agent for Rawleigh products. He had formerly been in business at Ada where he was well known.
Oliver Franklin Died Sunday Night
The Soper Democrat January 3, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Oliver Franklin, aged about 26 yrs., died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Franklin, southeast of Soper, Sunday night. Cause of death was given as diphtheria, preceded by an attack of flu. He was sick only about a week.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Elder J.W. Shockley, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
Mr. Franklin was principal of the Mud Sand school. He moved to Soper with his parents from Shawnee six or seven years ago. He was an industrious young man and bore a good reputation. His death was a great shock to his many friends.
J.E. Traylor Died At Sawyer Monday
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.E. Traylor, long time resident of Choctaw County, died at his home at Sawyer, Monday morning, after an illness of long standing. Mr. Traylor lived two miles northeast of Soper for some time and was well and favorably known here. He was buried at Hugo Tuesday.
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
V.M. Locke, Sr., founder of the town of Antlers, died at that place Saturday, at a ripe old age. Burial was had Monday.
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Fannie Adams, aged 69 years, mother of M.C. Adams of Forney, died at Dallas, Texas, Sunday. The remains were brought to Soper and burial was in the Soper cemetery, Tuesday afternoon.
E.E. Metford Died Sunday
The Soper Democrat January 10, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
E.E. Metford, aged about 65 years, died at his home seven miles South of Soper, Sunday about noon. He had been suffering from pneumonia, preceded by flu. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery Monday afternoon. He is survived by several children.
Mr. Metford came to Soper from Texas about 20 years ago.
Death Claims Old Settler Yesterday
The Soper Democrat January 17, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Yesterday at noon death claimed one of the oldest citizens of Choctaw County, Judge Thos. E. Oakes. Death occurred at the family home at Atlas after an extended illness. Mr. Oakes was stricken with flu which developed into pneumonia. He recovered from the attack of pneumonia, but his age was against him and death finally relieved him of his suffering.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Soper this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Hodgkins, President of Oklahoma Presbyterian College at Durant, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery. At the grave the services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity, which order he had been a member for nearly fifty years. He was a charter member of Soper lodge No. 345, having originally joined at Doaksville No. 2.
Thomas Everidge Oakes was born December 24th, 1846, at Goodwater, I.T., near what is now Frogville, Choctaw County, where he lived until 1888 when he moved to the Atlas community. He was twice married, his first wife dying shortly afterwards. He was married to Miss Margaret Ervin in 1870, who survives him, and to this union 12 children were born, five of whom survive, as follows: D.W. Oakes, Soper; Thos. J. Oakes, Wichita Falls, Texas; E.O. Oakes, Soper; Mrs. Howard Morris, Soper; and Mrs. Rosa Huff, Seminole. All of the children were at his bedside during his last illness.
Four brothers and two sisters also survive. They are L.W. Oakes, G.W. Oakes, J.E. Oakes, Mrs. J.B. Jeter and Mrs. Tom Hibben.
For many years before statehood he was county judge of what was then Kiamichi county which position he held until Judge Glenn was inaugurated county judge at statehood.
Prior to his becoming county judge he was national auditor for the Choctaw nation which position he held for many years. At statehood he was chosen as county commissioner of Choctaw county which position he held for nearly five years.
Judge Oakes has been identified with most of the progressive moves of the Choctaw Nation, and stood out as a man among men. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for 60 years and always lived up to the teachings of his church. Besides the immediate family he leaves many friends to mourn his loss.
J.M. Franklin Died Wednesday Night
The Soper Democrat January 17, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.M. Franklin, aged 70 years, died last night following an illness of two weeks with flu and pneaumonia [sic]. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Christian Church at 3 o’clock conducted by Elder J.W. Shockley followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
James Madison Franklin was born in Clay County, Missouri, and moved to Arkansas in 1920, moving to Soper in 1921. He is survived by his wife and six children as follows: Mrs. Mollie Gadsbury, Bakersfield, Calif., W.E. Franklin, Seminole; Mrs. Josie Roberts, Lamesa, Texas; Ola Franklin, Dale, Okla.; Homer Franklin, Lubbock, Texas, and Larce Franklin, Soper.
Mr. Franklin was liked by all who knew him, and his passing is a regret to his many friends. He had been a member of the Christian Church since 16 years old and lived the life of an honorable man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Mrs. W.L. Ellis Passes Away
The Soper Democrat January 17, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Soper friends were grieved to learn last Saturday of the sudden death of Mrs. W.L. Ellis, who died at her home at Hugo, Saturday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, after a five days’ illness with pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at the Soper Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Virgil Alexander, pastor of the Methodist Church at Hugo. Burial followed in the Soper cemetery.
Mrs. Minnie Lee Baber Ellis was born at Dial, Texas, on August 3, 1884, and moved with her parents to Stith, Texas, where she was married to W.L. Ellis on December 24th, 1908, thereafter moving to Soper where she lived until 1925, when she moved with her family to Hugo.
She is survived by her husband and four children, as follows: Howell, Raymond, Ralph and Richard. Also her mother, Mrs. Rosa Baber, and three brothers and one sister, Chas. R. Baber, Soper; Bert Baber, Cumby, Texas; J.D. Baber, Hollis; and Mrs. J.L. Street, County Line, Okla.
Active pall bearers were Ray Blakley, Cap Duncan, R.E. Crossett, H.H. Conder, J.M. Morton, J.L. Wilbanks, C.L. Harris and G.Y. Harris.
Honorary pall bearers were W.E. Schooler, J.L. Admire, J.L. Dickson, Hal Welch, G.M. Garrett, F.M. Sherwood, A.W. Trice, Bentley Cocke, C.S. Lambeth, Sam Frelich, Judge Earl Welch, Judge Geo. T. Arnett, Bert McDonel, M.A. Fly, M.B. Womack, H.A. Babb, J.W. Sturges, A.S. Moore, J.A. Evans, W.S. Dean, J.W. Moore, Roy Johnson, R.E. Woodson, B.A. Nelson, E.H. Bailey, H.V. Posey, Harry Goldfedder, A.J. Blair, R.D. Margrave, C.J. Johnson, D.W. Oakes, R.W. Taylor, Don Cayler, L.J. Taylor, C.E. Ryburn, C.F. Weddington and Choice D. Holden.
In the death of Mrs. Ellis the community loses one of its best loved women. She was a devout member of the Methodist church, having lived consistently in that church since early childhood. The husband, children, mother, sister and brothers have the heartfelt sympathy in the loss of their beloved one.
Abe Silverman Died Friday
The Soper Democrat January 24, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Abraham Silverman, pioneer resident of this county, died at the Paris sanitarium at 4:45 Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to Dallas Saturday afternoon where funeral services were held, followed by burial in the Jewish cemetery in Dallas.
Mr. Silverman was born at Willner, Russia on Jan. 5, 1854. He sailed for the United States from Hamburg, Germany in February 1888, and came to Grant, which was then in the Indian territory, in 1896, and there engaged in the mercantile business.
He ran a store at Grant until a few years ago when the business was wound up after which he devoted his full time to his extensive realty holding throughout the county.
He is survived by the following children, Harry and Willie Silverman, Antlers, Max Silverman, and Mrs. Fanny Grossman, Canadian, Okla. His brother, W.M. Silverman, and a sister, Mrs. B. Zimmerman, reside in Antlers, another brother in New York and another is still in Russia.
Mrs. Randle Baber Died Last Friday
The Soper Democrat January 24, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
This community was saddened last Friday morning when the news spread that Mrs. Randle Baber was dead. Death came to her about 9 o’clock. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J.W. Browers, Methodist pastor of Hugo. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery under the auspices of the Order Eastern Star, of which the deceased had long been a member.
Chas. R. Baber, her husband, was taken in charge and lodged in the county jail to await the outcome on an investigation which was conducted by county authorities. He was taken today to an institution for the insane, having been ordered there following a hearing held at Hugo yesterday.
The first information given out concerning the death was when one of Mr. Baber’s sons went to the school and told Mr. Holt, teacher in the school, that his father wanted him to come to his home, which was just across the street from the school. Upon arriving at the home Mr. Baber is said to have stated to Mr. Holt that he had killed his wife, saying, "Oh, why did I do it?"
Mrs. Baber’s body was laying across the bed when parties arrived. Officers took Mr. Baber in charge and lodged him in the county jail. A coronor’s jury was summoned and their verdict was that Mrs. Baber came to her death from strangulation at the hands of her husband.
During the World War Mr. Baber suffered a severe body wound and his condition was getting worse the past few months, and he seemed to worry a great deal over it. For some time it has been noticable [sic] to friends close to him that he was brooding over his condition. This has become more acute since the death of his sister, Mrs. W.L. Ellis, about 10 days ago.
Mrs. Baber was about 33 years of age, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Johnson, of Soper. She was born at Slate Shoals, and moved with her parents to Soper where she spent the most of her life. Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J.A. Benham, of Ardmore, Mrs. C.F. Stubbs, of Brownwood, Texas, and Miss Emma Johnson, of Hugo. She is survived by two sons, Charles, 8 and Joseph, aged 6.
She was married to Mr. Baber on August 31st, 1917. Immediately after the marriage Mr. Baber left for the training camps and later was sent to France where he was in some of the great battles in which he was seriously wounded. Following his discharge he completed his studies in pharmacy. He located in Hugo where he was associated with B.D. Jordan in the drug business until the store was destroyed by fire December 25, 1927. They later moved to Soper where they have since resided.
The tragedy has caused a decided shock to the community where all parties have been known for many years. Mr. Baber bore an excellent reputation.
Mrs. George Anderson Died Last Friday
The Soper Democrat February 7, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Pearl Anderson died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hart, last Friday morning at 7:30 o’clock. Cause of death was given as tuberculosis. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the Hart family burial ground.
Mrs. Pear Hart Anderson was born near Soper on June 27, 1886, shere she spent most of her life. She was married to Geo. Anderson on January 6, 1902, who died several years ago. To the union four children were born, all of whom survive, as follows: Ollie, Myrtle, Noshie and George. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Susan Hughes, Midland, Texas; Mrs. Melia Collier, Center Point, Ark., and a brother, John Hart, of Wilson, Okla. Also her aged parents, Mrs. and Mrs. E.H. Hart, of Soper.
Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Penticostal [sic] Church and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
C.E. Draper Died Yesterday Morning
The Soper Democrat February 14, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charlie E. Draper died at the family home across Boggy, southwest of Soper, yesterday morning at 8 o’clock, due to an attack of flu which was followed by pneumonia. He was 43 years old and leaves a wife and five children.
Burial was had in the Soper cemetery this afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Death Claims Green Walker
The Soper Democrat February 21, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Green W. Walker, aged about 85 years, died at the family home five miles northwest of Soper Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Burial was had in the family graveyard about one and on-half miles east of Soper Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Services were conducted by Elder M.A. Pilliars at the grave.
Mr. Walker was born near Soper and was a member of a prominent family of Choctaws. He was twice married. First to Miss Charissy Ful[?]m, and four children of this union are living, viz: Mrs. Geo. Sauls, Lubbock, Texas; Will Walker, Purcell, Okla.; G.W. Walker, jr., Kent; and Mrs. [?].C. Drumright, of Soper. About 18 years ago he was married to Mrs. Ocie Long, who survives him.
Mr. Walker joined the Christian Church many years ago, and always lived the life as such. He was known by all to be a good and honorable man. He will be greatly missed by all.
Card of Thanks
The Soper Democrat February 28, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Many thanks to the loved ones who stood by the bed of Mrs. Maudie Allen during her sickness and death. May God bless them that there may never be a dark shadow of sorrow come their way, and if there should, may God put his arm of love around them and lead them safely through. – Ella Allen.
Joe H. Corley Died Here Tuesday
The Soper Democrat April 18, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Joe H. Corley died at the home of his mother in Soper Tuesday afternoon about 6 o’clock. Cause of his death was given as blood poisoning. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Several weeks ago Mr. Corley stuck a thorn in his leg and blood poisoning set up. He lived north of town, but was moved to his mother’s home here for treatment. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
Mr. Corley has lived near Soper the past ten or twelve years and was known as a good man. His death comes as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances.
J.M. Bolen Died Saturday Morning
The Soper Democrat May 9, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
John Marshall Bolen, aged about 70 years, died at the home of his son, Clee Bolen, 4 miles northwest of Soper, Saturday morning at 11:30 o’clock. Cause of death was given as hardening of the arteries. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. M.A. Pillars, and burial was in the Sugar Creek cemetery.
Deceased was born at Shreveport, La., and came to this section in 1910. His wife died 26 years ago. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. All were here for the funeral. They are: Clee Bolen, Soper; Jesse Bolen, Norman; I.Z. Bolen and Mrs. Ida Manning, Prescott, Ark.
Mr. Bolen was a member of the Baptist church and was a good man, well liked by all who knew him and his death was a great shock to all.
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