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George Shelton

The Soper Democrat January 22, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Word has been received in Soper of the death of George Shelton, which occured [sic] at Moyers, Okla., last Friday. He formerly resided near Atlas.

L.G. Woods

Death Of L.G. Woods
The Soper Democrat February 12, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    L.G. Woods, a bachelor 46 years old, died at his home just across Boggy, Sunday night. Death was due to pneumonia. His brother, Joe Woods, of Cyril, Okla., arrived Tuesday noon and the body was prepared for shipment and was sent to the deceased’s home, Sturgeon, Mo.
    Mr. Woods made a trip to Cyril, Okla., about the 15^th of January, and drove a lot of stock through and it is supposed that he contracted pneumonia while on this trip.
    Mr. Woods has lived near Soper for about three years, was a quiet unassuming man, attending strictly to his own business, and was well liked by all who knew him. He leaves five brothers and one sister to mourn his death.

Mary Elizabeth Nichols

Death Of Mrs. Nichols
The Soper Democrat February 26, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nichols, aged 67 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.T. Fail, Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Burial was had in the Sugar Creek cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 p.m., beside her husband, Isaac Nichols, who preceded her to the grave about 25 years. Death was due to heart trouble, of which she had been a sufferer for several years. Her death was sudden, she having eaten heartily but a short time before.
    Mrs. Nichols was born and raised in Tennessee, moving to this country many years ago with her husband. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fail, for several years. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and was a good mother, neighbor and friend.

George Andrews

The Soper Democrat March 18, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    George Andrews, age about 50 years, died at his home on Boggy last Sunday morning, due to influenza, followed by pneumonia. His wife died six days before from the same cause. Two of the children have been seriously ill but are now on the road to recovery.

S.R. Nabors

Death Of S.R. Nabors
The Soper Democrat March 25, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Sam R. Nabors died at his home at Skiatook, Okla., last Friday morning, and the remains were shipped to Wapauncka, and buried Sunday. Mr. Nabors was in the meat market and grocery business here a year or two ago with his brother-in-law, G.Y. Austin, and made many friends while located here. He was afflicted with stomach trouble and left here in search of health. He was a good man, respected by all, and will be greatly missed.
    Miss Inez Austin and Geo. Austin, Jr., attended the funeral.

White, infant

The Soper Democrat April 8, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The three weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. White died last night. Interment was had in the City Cemetery this afternoon at 2:30, funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.P. Pipkin, the Methodist pastor. The cause of death was given as whooping caugh [sic]. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great loss.

Gladden

The Soper Democrat April 15, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.M. Gladden and R.T. Lester went to Farmersville, Texas, Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Gladden’s father who died at that place Saturday. Burial was had in the Farmersville cemetery Sunday. Mr. Gladden lived in Soper a year or two ago, occupying the Dr. K.P. Hampton old place. While here he made many friends who will be grieved to learn of his death. He was about 75 years old, and death was due to old age.

J.W. Nelson

Death Of J.W. Nelson
The Soper Democrat April 22, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.W. Nelson, aged about 40 years, died at his home at Wellington, Texas, last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Deceased had been a sufferer of heart trouble for some time and about the first of the year had an attack of influenza. The immediate cause of his death was acute indigestion.
    The body was shipped to Antlers yesterday and was buried at the Sugar Creek cemetery this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.P. Pipkin, pastor of the Methodist Church at Soper. Burial was under the auspices of the W.O.W., which order Mr. Nelson had been a member for many years. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and lived an upright life. He was truly a good man, and numbered his friends by all who knew him. He lived in this section most of his life until four years ago when he moved to West Texas. He leaves a wife and eight children, viz: Ernest, Lillie, Gladys, Milton, Woodson, Catherine, L.B., and an infant baby girl born the day after his death; three brothers, Woody Nelson, Jasper Nelson and Russell Nelson, of this section; four sisters, Mrs. Jake Males, Nelson, Mrs. Clyde Kerr, Soper, Mrs. H.F. Dyson, Wellington, Texas, and Mrs. Doc Vernon, of Clement, Texas.
    His father, Robt. Nelson, left Saturday for his bedside but did not arrive until after his death. H.F. Dyson accompanied his remains home.
    Mr. Nelson was one of God’s noblemen and will be greatly missed. He was a kind and loving husband and father.
    The Democrat joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Mrs. Black

The Soper Democrat April 29, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Black died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.F. Wyrick, in Soper, last Saturday morning. The remains were carried to Antlers, Sunday.

Nancy Westbrooks

Death Of Mrs. Nancy Westbrooks
The Soper Democrat November 11, 1920 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The death of Mrs. Nancy E. Westbrooks occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.G. Holman, at Depew, Okla., last Friday evening about 6 o’clock. Death was due to old age. The remains were shipped back to her old home, Arthur City, Texas, and she was laid to rest Monday afternoon at 2:30 beside her husband who preceded her to the grave 13 years.
    Mrs. Westbrooks made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Holman, here several years ago and made many friends during her residence here. She was 79 years of age and was a good chrisitan woman, being a member of the Methodist church for many years. She leaves eleven children to mourn her death, viz: Mrs. A.G. Holman, Depew, Okla.; Mrs. Jim Daughtrey, Mrs. Chas. Ghio, Mrs. John Holmes, Arthur City, Texas; Mrs. Ada Riker, Okmulgee, Okla.; Roland Westbrooks, Burkburnett, Texas; T.W. and Jim Westbrooks, Arthur City, Robt. And Wellington Westbrooks, Dallas; and Clay Westbrooks, Moyers, Okla.
    A noble woman has gone to her reward.

R.D. Mathews child

Card of Thanks
The Hugo Husonian May 10, 1906 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    We wish to thank the good people of Hugo for the kindness during the recent illness and death of our little child, your efforts were appreciated by us and will ever be held in the tenderest regard – Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Mathews

Nellie Fairchild

The Hugo Husonian May 10, 1906 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Nellie Fairchild of Forney, who was badly burned a few days ago died Sunday and was buried Monday in the Soper cemetery.

J.C. McDuffy

Body Recovered
The Hugo Husonian May 10, 1906 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    The body of J.C. McDuffy, who was drowned in Long creek, about four miles south of Fort Towson Monday, April 30, was found Thursday and gotten out of the creek Saturday night about 11 o’clock. The body had gotten fastened in bois d’ arc debris and all efforts to extricate it was futile until the stream had fallen. The skull was crushed and bad wounds were on different parts of the body supposed to have been inflicted by the horse in its plunges to reach the bank, as the young man fell from his saddle in front of the horse as they went down the bank into the stream.
    The corpse was carried to Antlers for interment.

Mrs. W.A. Burrous

Mrs. Burrous Dead
The Hugo Husonian May 10, 1906 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. W.A. Burrous died last night of bronchial pneumonia. She had been ill for several days but her condition was not serious till yesterday afternoon.
    The funeral will be held this afternoon and interment at the Spring Chapel cemetery. An extended account of her life will be given next week.

D.B. Davenport

B.D. [sic] Davenport Dies At Sulphur
Former Merchant of This City Dies of Heart Failure Sunday
The Hugo Husonian August 6, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    It is reported here that D.B. Davenport, for several years in the mercantile business here and who left here about three years [portion unreadable] failure Sunday. The following account of the death appeared in the Dallas News of Monday.
    Sulphur, Ok., Aug. 2 – D.B. Davenport died at 5 o’clock this morning from heart failure. Mr. Davenport was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and his remains will be shipped there for burial. He came to this place three years ago and identified himself with the city’s town builders. He accumulated much wealth from investsments [sic] in Sulphur realty.

Lester Lee

Little Son Dies
Little Lester Lee Passes Away Last Night
The Hugo Husonian November 26, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Lester, the little eighteen months old son of Dr. and Mrs. B.F. Lee, died this morning about 2 o’clock, after an illness of about seven weeks with slow fever, leaving the home saddened on Thanksgiving day, otherwise bright and cheerful.
    The little one had been very ill for weeks and while hope still lingered with its parents and friends its death was not unexpected.
    The funeral services were conducted from the family residence on Duke street by Rev. R. E. Cornelius and the remains were laid to rest in Spring Chapel cemetery.

Mrs. C.P. Johnson

Card of Thanks
The Hugo Husonian January 14, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    I take this means of thanking my friends and neighbors for their kindness and consideration during the prolonged illness and death of my wife. May God’s richest blessings ever abide with you is my prayer. – C.P. Johnson

Louisa A. McDonald

The Hugo Husonian January 21, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Louisa A. McDonald, mother of Col. A.A. McDonald of this city, died at her home in Jacksonville, Ill. Last Friday. She visited in this city several times and made many friends here who were saddened by the news of her death.

Mrs. John Traylor

The Hugo Husonian May 13, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Traylor, wife of John Traylor, who lives about one mile west of Sawyer, died Friday of last week and was brought to this city for interment Saturday.

Roebuck, infant daughter

Died Yesterday
The Hugo Husonian June 15, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    From Monday’s daily.
    Last evening at 7 o’clock the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Roebuck, whose home is west of town, passed away, and the funeral will be held this afternoon, interment in the Roebuck cemetery. The casket was furnished by the Hugo Furniture company.

Steeple, infant son

Infant Child Shot By Older Brother
Two weeks Old Babe Of Mr. and Mars. Steeple Is Dead Consequence
Of Accident– Parents Outside House When Rifle Was Discharged – in Messer Neighborhood Monday Afternoon
The Hugo Husonian June 22, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    A most greivous [sic] clamity come [sic] to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Steeple who live a mile north of Messer.
    Monday afternoon, about 8 o’clock their little infant son, only two weeks old, was shot through the head by its four year old brother, who had in his hands a twenty-two winchester rifle.
    It was an accident, of course, and it occured [sic] while the parents were outside the house busy at some work. They were startled at the report of the rifle, and when they got inside the house, the infant, dead, was found lying on the floor.
    The bullet entered in the forehead and emerged from the back of the neck.
    C.G. Messer was in the city today from Messer and brought the sad tidings. He ways it is a mystery how the child managed to discharge the rifle.

John Doe

Was The Stranger Drowned In River
When High Waters Of Kiamichi Subsided Horse’s Carcas With Saddle
And Bridle Found Lodged in a Tree – Pistol Scabbard – and Shirts Also Found – Tracks in the Mud
The Hugo Husonian June 22, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    News broke today of a mystery which now pervades the vicinity of Spencerville and Spencer ford particularly.
    S.E. Rhodes of Messer neighborhood, was in the city Saturday afternoon with the latest on the situation, which is that the carcass of a horse, a man’s outer shirt, undershirt, and one pistol scabbard have been found recently in the vicinity of Spencer ford.
    The garments and pistol scabbard were found near Cow Trail crossing, but the carcas [sic] of the horse was discovered lodged in the branches of a tree about seventy-five yards below Spencer ford by Arch Jordan.
    It appears that the horse had been dead about six or seven weeks, and it is suspected that it was drowned during the high water previous. Jordan was not the first to discover the horse’s remains. The man who first found them is said to have taken a saddle and bridle off the horse and carried them away.
    Cow Trail crossing is little used any more and when the water is high it is a most dangerous place to ford the Kiamichi. Shortly after the waters had subsided, a horse’s tracks and those of a man, evidently leading the animal, were notice in the mud.
    Putting all these circumstances together; the citizens in and about Spencerville have concluded that some stranger, during the last high water, tried to ford the river at the place named, and never reached shore, but drowned and that his body today lies somewhere being fed upon by the turtles and big fish in the bottom of the Kiamichi river.
    Mr. Rhodes and others are of the opinion that the horse’s rider was a stranger to this section, else he would not have [unreadable] ford the stream at that place.

McGuire child

Fell From His Horse
Seven Year Old Son of Neal McGuire Fatally Injured on Seis’ Ranch
The Hugo Husonian June 29, 1911 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    W.A. Musgrove returned this morning from his ranch, sixty-five miles north of here and reported that the seven year old son of Neal McGuire fell from a horse Wednesday and was fatally injured, it being thought that the child would not live through the night.
    The lad was with his father on Seis’ ranch, thirty miles northeast of here, Wednesday rounding up some cattle when the accident occured [sic]. Shortly after the child was hurt, he was taken to Antlers for medical attention. Mr. Musgrove was informed of the misfortune yesterday as he was returning to Hugo.

Willis Mayes

The Hugo Husonian July 13, 1911 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    At the family home at Messer yesterday afternoon at 7:30, the soul of Willis Mayes, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mayes, passed to the great beyond. The cause of the death was congestion. Interment will be at Spring Chapel this afternoon at 3:30.

Moore, Bennie

Bennie Moore Dead
The Hugo Husonian July 27, 1911 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Messages received this morning from W.E. and B.F. Schooler state that their little niece, Bennie Moore, who has been seriously ill for the past week with menengitis [sic], died yesterday eveing at 8:30, and is to be buried this afternoon. W.E. and B.F. Schooler will return to this city tomorrow.

Mrs. Freeman

Mrs. Freeman Dead
The Hugo Husonian August 3, 1911 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Last Saturday evening Mr. Frank Freeman received the sad message of the death of his mother, which occurred at the home of her son, Ed Freeman in Muskogee. Mrs. Freeman