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Harbuck daughter

The Soper Democrat June 1, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The death angel visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harbuck, Saturday night, and claimed for its victim a bright young daughter. We deeply and most affectionately sympathize with them in their sorrow, and remind them that she who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb looks down with infinite compassion upon the bereaved in the hour of desolation and will fold the arms of her love and protection around those who put their trust in her. "Not lost, but gone before, where let us hope our journey done, to see her still."

"Uncle Tiff" Reed

The Soper Democrat June 8, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The death angel visited the home of Mr. Branton Saturday night and claimed for its victim Mr. Reed, better known as Uncle Tiff. We deeply and most affectionately sympathize with the bereaved ones in the loss of their dear husband and father. "Gone but not forgotten where let us hope when our joruney [sic] shall end to see him still."

Joe Markham

Joe Markham Dead
The Soper Democrat June 15, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Joseph Markham, aged 15 years, 2 months and 3 days, son of W.H. Markham, died at the Markham mill, located on Potapo [sic] creek about 35 miles northeast of Soper, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Death was caused by typhoid fever and heart failure. The body was brought here yesterday and funeral services were conducted at the home of G.F. Markham, Rev. A.A. Puckett officiating, followed by burial in the city cemetery.
    Joe was a bright and manly young fellow, loved by all who know him, and his death will be a severe blow to this many relatives and friends.
    The Democrat sympathizes deeply with the father and relatives in their dark hour of sorrow.

Margaret Louise Arnold

The Soper Democrat June 15, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Margaret Louise, the 17 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Arnold, died at Blossom, Texas, last Thursday. Summer complaint was given as the cause of death. Burial was had at Union Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were visiting their parents at Blossom when the little girl became sick.

James Dudley

Sudden Death of James Dudley
The Soper Democrat July 6, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    This whole community was plunged into the deepest gloom last Thursday when the news spread over the town that Jim Dudley had been drowned in Kiamichi river. He, the only son of District Judge C.E. Dudley, had gone with the Presbyterian Sunday School to the picnic held that day on the river. The Sunday School of the Baptist Church had also gone to the same place for their outing, and there were a large number of young people of the ages of Jim Dudley and William Arnote, two inseparable companions and chums. These were all engaged as usual on such occasions in swimming, while the younger children were wading under the supervision of mothers, teachers and friends. The morning hours passed without alarm or fear. Immediately after dinner the boys of Jim’s age were in the water at the Edge Ferry. The sport was to reach the ferry boat which stood anchored to the bank on the far side of the river from the picnic grounds, by swimming or holding to the guide wire for those who could not swim. The water had been cold all day, but no one apprehended any danger. Those who were the more expert swimmers were diving from the boat into the deep water, and those who were not so expert were in some cases holding on to the side of the boat. Some had passed from the ferry boat to the skiff, which was anchored to the larger craft. It was in an effort to let go of the ferry boat and to catch the smaller boat that Jim seemed to lose his hold of the skiff and to sink into the deep water. The boys were all young and for sometime did not appreciate what had happened. When the alarm had been given and older persons had arrived it was impossible to locate the body in the deep water. Several attempts were made by some of the smaller boys to reach Jim and to rescue him if possible. Soon others were on the spot making every effort to bring the now lifeless body to the surface. It was soon realized the stream must be dragged and preparations were made in all haste to do so. In this manner the body was brought to the surface after having been under water for two hours and five minutes.
    Every effort was used to bring back life and breath to the dead. There was no pulmotor [sic] or any means by which in rare instances life has been restored to the drowned. Reluctantly after all had been done that could be done all hope of resuscitation was given up.
    Jim was an unusual boy for his age. He was obedient to his parents, respectful to all older persons, kindly in his conduct. Jim had never given them any uneasiness or trouble of any kind. Jim was interested in his Sunday School and was Secretary of the Christian Sunday School. He took an unusual interest in the church and all that concerned its welfare.
    The whole community mourns with the fond parents the loss of one who by his kindly treatment all both young and old had endeared all acquaintances to himself. Their sorrow is our sorrow as much as it is possible for it to be so. – Antlers American.

Clarence Strawn

The Soper Democrat July 6, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Clarence, the 6 year old son of J.D. Strawn, who lives on Boggy, south of town, died Monday and was buried in the city cemetery that afternoon. Cause of death was peritonitis.

Henry Smith

The Soper Democrat July 6, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Henry, the 3 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Smith, who live on the Ervin farm north of town, died last Thursday morning and was buried in the city cemetery that afternoon. Summer complaint was given as the cause of the little fellow’s death.

Annie Wright

The Soper Democrat July 13, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Grandma Wright, the mother of Mrs. W.A. Crow died at Mr. Crow’s last Thursday evening and was buried in the Soper cemetery Saturday. She was 84 years of age. We know it was hard to give her up, but she is sleeping sweetly in her doom [sic]. We all sympathize with the bereaved ones.

    Mrs. Annie Wright, aged 84 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Crow, last Thursday and was buried in the city cemetery Saturday. Death was due to old age.

Sylvester Parks

The Soper Democrat July 13, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Sylvester Parks, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Parks, died last Saturday and was burried [sic] in the city cemetery Sunday. Typhoid fever was the cause of his death.

Claud Carter

The Soper Democrat July 27, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Claud Carter, age 25, a mill hand at Jasper, died last Friday and was buried in the Soper cemetery Saturday. Swamp fever was given as the cause of his death.

Samuel Archer

The Soper Democrat July 27, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Samuel Archer, the 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Archer, of the Big Springs community, died Tuesday of a congestive chill and was buried at the Sugar Creek cemetery yesterday.

Lucius J. Huff

Engineer’s Fall In His Locomotive Results In Death
The Soper Democrat August 24, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    A fall while in his locomotive Thursday night resulted in the death of Lucius J. Huff, 44, late Friday afternoon at a local horspital [sic]. In falling Huff struck his abdomen against a guard rail and the injury required an operation from which he did not recover.
    Huff was an engineer on the Houstan [sic] & Texas Central yards. He is survived by his wife and son, Edwin Huff, 1424 Pulaski avenue; two brothers, Charles and Flavius Huff and sister, Mrs. W.M. Gathright of Forman, Ark.
    Funeral services were held from the Sloan & Harveson chapel at 10:30 Saturday morning and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. Forrest Smith, pastor of Broadway Baptist Church officiated and the services were under the auspices of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 187. – Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.
    Mr. Huff formerly lived in this country and has many friends here who regret to learn of his untimely death.

Dodson child

The Soper Democrat September 7, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Monday morning the little boy of Lon Dodson died at the home of its grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Parks. The little fellow had been sick only a few days. Burial was had Monday afternoon in the Soper cemetery.

Joseph Bean

The Soper Democrat September 14, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Joseph Bean, aged 18 years, who lived on the Daisy Wigginton place near Ellis school house, died Monday morning of typhoid fever. He was buried in the Soper cemetery.

Joseph G. Johnson

The Soper Democrat September 14, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Joseph G. Johnson, aged 37 years, died at his home at Big Springs, Saturday evening. Cause of death was dropsy. He was buried at the Sugar Creek cemetery. Rev. Gibson conducting the service. He is survived by a wife and four children. Mr. Johnson was raised in this country and has a host of friends who mourn his death.

John Burton

The Soper Democrat October 5, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Jno. Burton, age 64 years, died Monday and was buried at the Soper cemetery Tuesday. He lived on the Joe Dupree farm about two miles north of Unger, and leaves a wife.

J.F. Stepp

The Soper Democrat October 5, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.F. Stepp, a farmer who lived on the Rhodes farm in the Big Springs community about 7 miles northwest of Soper, died Sept. 25^th and was buried at Soper on Sept. 26^th. Cause of death was typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and 7 children.

Charles Collier

The Soper Democrat October 12, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Chas. Collier, a young man who lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Collier, south of town, died Monday night and was buried in the Soper cemetery yesterday.

Alford J. White

Death of Little Alford J. White
The Soper Democrat October 26, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Last Friday morning at 5:10 o’clock Little Alford J. White, 17 months old son of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. White, died at their home at Wilburton, Okla. The remains were brought here for interment, arriving Saturday morning at 7:03. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Littrell at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A.A. Puckett, of Boswell. Burial was had at the city cemetery.
    The little fellow had been sick for quite awhile, suffering from complications of heart trouble. All that loving hands and medicine aid could do were to not avail.
    Rev. and Mrs. White were former citizens of Soper and have a host of friends who deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their dear baby.

E.C. Christy

Aviator Christy Died Saturday
The Soper Democrat October 26, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    E.C. Christy arrived in Hugo Thursday from San Francisco to take charge of Harry Weddington’s aeroplane. Friday morning he went to the aviation field west of the city and began the work of getting the plane ready for flights. After the machine was set up Christy tried it out, and it was announced on the quiet in the city that he would fly over the city sometime in the afternoon. Christy had the plane in good working condition, and was starting on the flight when, it is said, he struck an air current and for the moment lost control of the plane at a height of about 60 feet. The plane fell, catching the aviator underneath.
    He was picked up and brought to the city, where an examination was made. At first its was thought that his leg was broken, only, but it was found the left leg just above the kneww was shattered and that amputation only was necessary. Friday night he rested fairly well, but Saturday morning it was ascertained that he was growing worse, and at noon it was stated he way dying, and he died about 4:30 p.m. His father arrived last night from Jonesboro, Ark., and wife left San Francisco to be with her husband. She will probably arrive Monday.
    Mr. Christy was about 30 years old and was an experienced aviator.
    He made a thorough examination of the plane and pronounced it firstclass in ever respect and in good condition.
    Mr. Weddington, of course, is very sorry the accident occured [sic], and feels his grief keenly and says he is through with aviation, but was in no wise responsible for the accident.
    Mr. Christy came to Hugo to work with Mr. Weddington in filling several date he had for flights over the country, and was known as one of the best aviators in the west, but could not control the machine when it ran into an air current for which he was not prepared. – Hugo News.

Hazel Adams

The Soper Democrat October 26, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Hazel, the 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.Q. Adams, who live on the J.B. Bell place a few miles northeast of town, died Tuesday morning after a two day’s illness with malarial and complications. She was buried that afternoon in the Soper cemetery.

T.E. Newman

Death of T.E. Newman
The Soper Democrat November 9, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    T.E. Newman, aged 64 years, 11 months and 22 days, died at the family home one and one-half miles northwest of Soper, Tuesday at noon. Death was due to malarial complications. He had been sick all summer and two months ago went to Paris for treatment but his condition would not justify an operation which was deemed necessary to restore him to health.
    He is survived by a wife and ten children, viz: J.A. Newman, R.E. Newman, Mrs. W.T. Doles, Mrs. J.W. Wise, Ethel, Lorena, Buford, Atlas, Davis and Irene Newman. All were at his bedside except R.E. Newman, who could not be located.
    Mr. Newman was born in Giles County, Tenn., and moved west twenty years ago, coming to Pattonville, Texas. Nine years ago he moved to his section. He had been a consistent member of the Christian church since early manhood, and was a good man, liked by everyone.
    The funeral services were held at the Christian church yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Eld. Jno. Reese, and burial was had at the city cemetery.
    The many friends of the family deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their dear husband and father.

Julia A. Draper

The Soper Democrat November 16, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Julia A. Draper, aged 56 years, wife of J.A. Draper, who lives about 10 miles southwest of Soper, died last Saturday and was buried in the Soper cemetery Sunday afternoon. Cause of death was catarrh of the lungs. She had been sick quite awhile.

note: Jimmie Draper reports that husband of Julia should be Andrew Jackson Draper

Agnes Jackson

The Soper Democrat December 7, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Agnes Jackson, age 23 years, wife of Tom Jackson, died at the home of Bob Sanders yesterday morning. Death was due to tuberculosis. Burial was had at Honey Springs cemetery yesterday afternoon.

L.E. Dement

The Soper Democrat December 7, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    L.E. Dement, age 43 years, died at the home of his father-in-law, Price Herman, near Nelson last Thursday. Cause of death was pneumonia. He was buried at Sugar Creek cemetery Friday afternoon. Mrs. Dement died last Oct. 3^rd.

W.L. Lowery

Negro Kills White Man Near Grant
The Soper Democrat December 21, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    About 8:30 Sunday night W.L. Lowery, formerly of this county but of Delta county, Texas, of late, was shot and killed on his farm near Grant by a negro tenant, Albert Dimmer. Dimmer walked barefoot to Hugo last night and gave up to undersheriff Wolff at the county jail.
    The negro was a tenant of Lowery’s and lived on the latter’s farm five and one half miles southeast of Hugo. Lowery came here from Texas the other day to collect rent from the negro and it was over this matter that the trouble arose. Sunday evening Lowery was preparing to return to Texas. The negro claims that the white man came to his farm with three other white men and started trouble. He claims that Lowry [sic] snapped his gun, a 38 Smith and Wesson on him and that he, the negro, then fire with a 25 automatic revolver. Lowery fell dead. The three other white men disappeared and have not been heard from since. The negro then walked to Hugo and gave up.
    The officers do not altogether believe the negro. It is suspected that he may have lured Mr. Lowery to his home and then shot him. Lowery had his gun in his hand when he was found. There were two catridges [sic] in the magazine but the first one was three spaces from the barrel.
    The negro is held in jail. Lowry’s [sic] body is at the rooms of Ward and Senner where it is being prepared for shipment to Texas. Lowry [sic] leaves a wife and several children. – Husonian.

Jim Ash

The Soper Democrat December 21, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Jim Ash, age about 25 years, single, died at the home of his mother about 3 miles north and 3 west of Soper, yesterday. The cause of his death was tuberculosis. Burial was had in Sugar Creek cemetery this afternoon.

Jennie Males

The Soper Democrat December 21, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Jennie Males, wife of Norris Males, who lives north of town, died Sunday and was buried at the Sugar Creek cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. A.A. Puckett conducted the services. Death was due to erysipelas. Mrs. Males was 29 years and 1 day old, and leaves a husband and five small children besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a good mother and well liked by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.