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D.F. Wade Died Tuesday
The Soper Democrat June 8, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Daniel F. Wade, aged 78 years, died at the family home at Unger, five miles west of Soper, Tuesday afternoon at 6 o’clock, following an extended illness. Death is said to have been caused by cancer of the stomach.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the family home at 2 o’clock, conducted by Revs. E.D. Miller, of Goodland, and E. Hotchkins, of Durant, Presbyterian ministers. Services were under the auspices of the Boswell Masonic lodge, of which he was a charter member. Burial was in the family graveyard at Unger. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for a number of years.
Mr. Wade was married three times. He was married to Miss Malinda Battice in 1887 and to this union one son, Emerson, was born, who is now dead. In 1908 he was married to Miss Sophia LeFlore, who died in 1919, and in 1923 he was married to Mrs. Dora Griggs, who died in 1928. He is survived by six step-children, as follows: Frank Leflore, Allen Leflore, Jess Leflore, Mrs. Susie Edge, Mrs. Ada Nonlson [sic], and Mrs. Carrie Edge; three grandchildren, Van Wade, Chester Wade and Dedith Wade; two cousins, Ivon Wade and N.D. Wade.
Mr. Wade was one of the pioneer Indian citizens of this section and was identified with tribal affairs before statehood. He was county clerk of what is now this county about 1898 for two terms. He was a large real estate owner and cattle raiser. He was a man of his word and a good and true citizen.
Truly a good man has gone to his reward.
J.M. Spangler Dies at Trenton
The Soper Democrat June 8, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. E.J. Norwood returned this week from Trenton, Texas, where she was called on account of the serious illness of her father, J.M. Spangler, who died the latter part of last week. Burial was had at Burns Chapel, near Trenton. Cause of his death was given as pneumonia.
Mr. Spangler was 78 years old and is survived by his wife, two girls and three sons. He visited here several times during the past few years.
Mrs. Norwood was accompanied home by her mother, who will visit here awhile.
Mrs. Ralph Hildreth & Miss Ruth Barrett
Funeral Is Held For Water Victims
The Soper Democrat June 8, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
HUGO, June 6 – Funeral services were held at the Grant cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock for Mrs. Ralph Hildreth and Miss Ruth Barrett, both of whom were drowned in Roebuck Lake Monday afternoon. The girls had entered the water before other members of the party and started wading. They slipped off into deep water and were struggling before any one realized their plight. C.E. Howard of the Senner Funerl Home, assisted by Gordon Moore aided in recovering the bodies with his diving helmet.
Mrs. Hildret [sic] is survived by her husband, Ralph Hildreth, Hugo, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Grimes, Grant and five brothers who live at home.
Miss Barrett formerly lived at Midland, Texas. Her mother lives in Paris according to friends here.
Mrs. Hamilton Died Tuesday
The Soper Democrat June 22, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Our little city was grieved when word was received here that Mrs. M.C. Hamilton had died at the home of her parents at Broken Bow. Death occurred at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted at the home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was in the Broken Bow cemetery.
Mrs. Adelee Hamilton won the hearts of all Soper during her six years’ residence here, during which time she was teacher of the primary class in the Soper Public School. Her sweet disposition won her friends of all who knew her. Her untimely death is regretted by all who knew her.
Mrs. Hamilton had been sick for more than a year. Last summer she made a trip to New Mexico and other western points in hopes of benefiting her health, but came back and decided to enter the sanatorium at Talihina. For a while her condition improved but she did not continue to respond to treatments and her life was despaired of. She was removed to her parents’ home at Broken Bow a few weeks ago.
The following from Soper attended the funeral: Mrs. W.E. Larecy, Mrs. C.C. Sanders, Mrs. Howard Morris, Mrs. W.L. Pearcy, Mrs. Ed Thomas, Mrs. C.B. Allen, Mrs. Nadine McWhorter, Mrs. E.J. Norwood, Mrs. Ophelia Hawkins, Mrs. R.L. Jones, Mrs. W.A. Peek, Misses Margaret Sanders, Freda Maloney and Marie Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Griggs, S.L. Maloney and W.F. Baker.
Card of Thanks
The Soper Democrat June 29, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
We take this means of extending our sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved wife, daughter, and sister, Mrs. Addie Lee Hamilton. We appreciate the many beautiful floral offerings given, and the words of condolence offered during our bereavement.
Our gratitude is unbounded and we shall never forget your deeds of kindness.
M.C. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Haley and family
Mrs. Stephenson Dies at Durant
The Soper Democrat July 6, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Ophelia Stephenson, aged 74 years, died at the family home at Durant, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, following an illness of nearly two years’ duration. Death was said to have been due to paralysis. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at the home, followed by burial in the Durant cemetery.
Mrs. Stephenson came to this section from Texas about 16 years ago and had been a consistent member of the Christian Church for many years. She is survived by eight children, as follows: W.J. Stephenson, Soper; J.D. Stephenson, Durant; Earl Stephenson, Lubbock; Claude Stephenson, Tulsa, Roy Stephenson, Dallas, Mrs. Joe Fry, Brookston, Texas; Lucille and Gladys Stephenson, Durant.
Death of Little Pearl McKee
The Soper Democrat July 6, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Little Pearl McKee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan McKee, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McKee, Friday, June 30, 1933.
She was tenderly laid to rest Saturday afternoon in the McKee-Smallwood cemetery, Eld. J.M. Hatcher conducted the funeral services. A large crowd of relatives and friends were present.
Little Pearl was over 2 years old. She will be sadly missed in that home. May God’s blessings rest upon the bereaved.
Mrs. J.L. Towery Died Tuesday
The Soper Democrat July 13, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Joniephene [sic] Towery, aged 57 years, died at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, funeral services being coducted [sic] at the grave by Rev. W.E. Wilson. Pallbearers were Jim Anderson, Jno. Lemons, Frank Short, Herman Vaughn, Lige Smith and Tom Ashford.
Besides her husband she is survived by four children, Everett Dale, Mrs. Lottie Maddox, Mark Towery and Earl Towery. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lidey Hanen and Miss Annie Bono.
Mrs. Towery was stricken with paralysis a number of years ago and never recovered from the stroke. She was a charter member of the Assembly of God church at Soper. She was said to have been a good woman and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Lane Died at Paris Monday
The Soper Democrat July 20, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Lane, 35, of the Lowman community, who died Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the Sanitarium of Paris following an illness of three weeks, was held at the Roxton Baptist church. The Rev. J. Roby Wrd conducted the services, assisted by the Rev. F.D. Coppin of Roxton. Burial was had at Roxton. Mrs. Lane had been a patient at the Sanitarium two weeks and had been seriously ill several days.
She was born at High, May 26, 1898 and lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Aubrey, now of Soper, Okla., at Roxton for 20 years, where she attended school. She was married in 1915 to John Lane.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey; her husband, John Lane; four sisters, Mrs. D.E. Hatton, Mrs. S.A. Milligan and Mrs. J.A. Alsobrook, all of Soper, and Mrs. Grady Duke of Paris; and two brothers, Brown Aubrey of Roxton and Roy Aubrey of Soper.
Pall bearers were Bill Whitlow, Dellous Terrell, Ray Whipple, and Buck Thomas, all of Roxton, Luther Whitten of Viewpoint and Sam Fuqua of Paris. – Paris News
Death of Little Rodell Vaughan
The Soper Democrat July 20, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Rodell, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Vaughan, died at the family home three miles west of Soper Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock, following a several weeks’ illness. Death was said to have resulted from measles with complications.
Funeral services were held at the Soper Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.E. Wilson, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery. Little Rodell was born on Sept. 1, 1930, and besides his parents is survived by one sister and one brother.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
Death Takes Wife Of T.J. Hutchings
The Soper Democrat July 27, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
HUGO, July 26 – Mrs. T.J. Hutchings, wife of Choctaw county’s representative, died in the Paris, Texas sanitarium Wednesday, after three days of illness. Funeral will be Thursday afternoon at Shoat Springs cemetery near Hugo.
Mrs. Hutchings, 56 years old, is survived by her husband and six sons: James, Jesse, Joe Bailey, Jerry, Julius and Joy, all of near Hugo.
Death Claims A.H. Ferguson
The Soper Democrat August 3, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
A.H. Ferguson, aged 83 years, died at the family home here Monday night at 8:40 o’clock, following a long illness. Death was said to have been due to old age. Funeral services were held at the Soper Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by Rev. Robt. L. Hunnicutt, local pastor, assisted by Rev. R.O. Callahan, of Durant. Burial was in the Soper cemetery.
Albert Henry Ferguson was born in Georgia on September 30, 1849. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Batesville, Ark., and from there to McKinney, Texas where he was married to Miss Mary Ann Thompson, who preceded him to the grave about 4 years. They moved to Caddo, Okla., in 1902 and to Soper in 1908. He was engaged in farming for many years and later entered the real estate business. He was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by 8 children as follows: Mrs. Virginia Noble, Oklahoma City; W.E. Ferguson, Hugo; A.A. Ferguson, Soper, Mrs. Annie Freeney, Oklahoma City; J.D. Ferguson, Snyder; S.S. Ferguson, Soper; Mrs. Joe Ann Littrell, Dallas, and L.E. Ferguson, Oklahoma City. All of the children were here for the funeral except J.D. Ferguson and Mrs. Littrell.
Mrs. V. Thomas Died Sunday
The Soper Democrat August 10, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Fannie Cassell Thomas, aged 86 years, died at the home of her grandson, Loren Bozeman, Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Cause of death was given as old age. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt. Burial was in the Soper cemetery by the side of her husband who died here in July, 1925.
Mrs. Thomas was born on October 10, 1846, and would have been 87 years old this fall. She resided at Ben Franklin, Texas for 40 years, coming to Soper in 1914, where she has since lived. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church.
She is survived by five children, as follows: Mrs. Mollie Bryant, Soper; Mrs. Virgie Bozeman, Soper; Dave Thomas, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Emma Robertson, Soper; and Mrs. Belle Cox, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Clarence Pruitt Meets Tragic Death
The Soper Democrat August 24, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
After searchers had labored untiringly for more than 36 hours, the murky waters of the South Canadian river Sunday afternoon were forced to relinquish the body of Clarence Pruitt, Stanolind [sic] Oil company employee, who Friday night plunged to his death from the approach to the Konawa-Ada river bridge when he, blinded by the lights of an automobile, lost control of his Buick coupe and it hurtled 250 feet to the bed of the river below. Pruitt’s body, enormously swollen, was found two miles downstream from the scene of the tragedy. It was lodged in driftwood, and searchers said, it would have been but a short while before it would have become visible with a recession of the river’s rise.
Captain R.B. Cavey, who led a party of Seminole firemen in the rescue work, said Pruitt’s clothing contained more than 100 pounds of sand. Jack Gale and E.K. Caveny were the other city firemen, who with R.D. Wright, formed the Seminole rescue corps.
Pruitt’s head was badly smashed and observers said that he was unquestionably killed in the precipitous plunge. The car was found upright in water hub deep although it was almost demolished in its somersault course.
Murrel Griffith, Mrs. Gladys Cook and Mrs. Ed Fisher, all of Ada, the other occupants of the car, suffered minor injuries. Griffith, suffering painful head injuries, returned Sunday to assist in the search.
The search, Caveny said, was made doubly difficult because of a rise in the river and its treacherous quicksand. – Seminole Producer.
Clarence was the son of J.R. Prewitt, formerly of Soper. He lived here many years and has a number of friends who learn of his death with sorrow.
E. Craft Died Monday Afternoon
The Soper Democrat September 7, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
E. Craft, aged about 70 years, died at his home northwest of Soper Monday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Death was due to cancer of which he had been suffering for many months.
Burial was in the Soper cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Ed, Marvin and Albert Craft, mrs. Olin Cole and Mrs. Jodie Waugh.
Mr. Craft had lived in this community for many years and was known as a good man who attended strictly to his own business. He had many friends who will be grieved to learn of his death.
Peake Baby Died Tuesday Morning
The Soper Democrat September 7, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Ronald Nathaniel Peake, 19 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Peake, of Mayesville, Ark., died at the home of Mrs. Peake’s mother, Mrs. Clark, northeast of Soper, last Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.E. Wilson, and burial was in the Soper Cemetery.
Boswell Man Died At Paris Tuesday
The Soper Democrat September 14, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.W. Mixon, Boswell merchant who died in the Paris Sanitarium Tuesday morning was buried at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Reverend Howard Moore, pastor of the Baptist church at Boswell officiated at the service which was held at the church. Interment took place in the Boswell cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, a son, Dannie, a sister, Mrs. F.E. Long, five brothers, Doc, Monroe, George, Tol, and Claude, and also a step mother, Mrs. Louise Mixon.
The Soper Democrat September 14, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
The eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Brewer died at the family home Wednesday and was laid to rest in the Sugar Creek cemetery Thursday morning.
J.M. Finnell [sic] Died Sunday
The Soper Democrat September 28, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.M. Finnell [sic] , aged 81 years, died at the family home 2 ½ miles north of Soper, Sunday night at 9:20 o’clock.
Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mack Hatcher, followed by interment in the Sugar Creek cemetery.
Pall bearers were: Hilliard Wright, Charles Burns, Albert Rogers, Floyd Drumright, Cliff Sively and George Ferguson.
Joseph Marion Fennell was born at Rome, Georgia, on November 24, 1952 [sic]. He came to this section in 1916 and lived near Soper until his death. He is survived by his wife and seventeen children, ten boys and seven girls, as follows: James and Thomas Fennell, McKinney, Texas; Archie Fennell, Selina, Texas; John, buster, Hubert and Bates Fennell, Soper; Henry Fennell, McLain, Texas; Jesse and George Fennell, Wanette, Okla.; Mrs. Maggie Murphy, La.; Mrs. Lizzie Fails, Paris; Mrs. Minnie Roebuck, Boswell, Mrs. Ada Harper, Mrs. Fannie Males, Misses Pauline and Sallie Fennell, Soper. He is also survived by four step-children; Willie, Luther and Johnnie Clarkson, of Texas, and Mrs. Rosa Hughes, Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr. Fennel [sic] was known as a devoted husband and father and a friend to all who knew him. He had been in bad health for about six months, his ailment developing into dropsy.
Death of Little Willa Fay Smith
The Soper Democrat September 28, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Little Willa Fay Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Smith, departed this life Saturday night, September 23rd, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Smith.
She was three years, two months and fourteen days old. She was a sweet child and will be sadly missed in that home.
Besides her parents, she leaves a little sister and her grandparents and a host of other relatives to mourn her death. May God’s blessings rest upon the bereaved.
She was tenderly laid to rest in the Sugar Creek cemetery Sunday afternoon. Eld. M.A. Pillars conducted the funeral service.
Death of Little Lena Taylor
The Soper Democrat September 28, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Little Lena Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Taylor, died at the home of her uncle, Dave Roebuck, near Antlers, Saturday afternoon. Little Lena was about a year old. She leaves a brother and sister, her parents and grandparents and a host of other relatives to mourn her death.
This little one will be sadly missed in that home. May God’s blessings rest upon the bereaved. She was laid to rest in the McKee-Smallwood cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. McQueen Dies Suddenly
The Soper Democrat October 5, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Soper friends were shocked when the news spread last Friday at 3:30 o’clock that Mrs. A. McQueen had died suddenly at the home of her son, A.A. McQueen, south of Soper. Cause of death was given as heart failure. She had previously been in good health except that for about two weeks she had complained of not feeling very good.
The body was prepared for burial and was taken to the old home near Pecan Gap, Texas, where interment was had in the Bledsew [sic] cemetery by the side of her husband who died on August 16, 1925. Funeral services were held at the grave Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. T.J. Bolding, pastor of the Soper Baptist Church.
Mary A. Smith McQueen was born April 30, 1861, in Montague County, N.C., and was married to A.M. McQueen on August 27, 1880, and moved to McKinney where they lived until 1907 when they moved to Soper. Eleven children were born to this union, four of whom survive, viz: W.H McQueen, A.A. McQueen, E.K. McQueen, Soper, and Mrs. R.G. Walker, of Lefors, Texas. All were here for the funeral.
Mrs. McQueen had been a devout member of the Missionary Baptist Church since childhood. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed.
John Hammock Buried Here Wed.
The Soper Democrat October 12, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
John Hammock, who was shot in a hijacking near Red River last Thursday night, died at a sanitarium at Paris Tuesday night. The body was brought to Soper where burial was had yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Rev. T.J. Bolding, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the service.
The following account of the shooting is from the Hugo Daily News of last Friday.
"John Hammock who lives near Little Juarez, north of Red river was shot and perhaps fatally injured, in a hijacking which occurred here Thursday night.
"Following the shooting Hammock was taken to a Paris sanitarium where physicians indicated today that he could no [sic] live, although he victim stated, "I’ll make it."
"According to information while "Smokey" Bill Horner, was talking with Hammock about a sale made at the time, an unidentified man held both up and made Horner drive down the road toward the Red river bridge. He put Horner out first, at the first concrete slab, started to put Hammock out, but a fight started and Hammock was shot.
"Horner, who is alleged to have implicated in the robbery and shooting was arrested in Bonham, Texas, Friday and returned to Hugo. The unidentified man has not been apprehended."
Dave Trinkle Died Yesterday
The Soper Democrat October 12, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Dave Trinkle, aged about 70 years, died at the Peak Hotel yesterday morning about 7:30 o’clock, following an illness of several days. Cause of death was given as bowel trouble. Burial was in the Soper cemetery late yesterday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J.T. Bolding, Baptist minister.
Mr. Trinkle had lived in this section for many years, where he was well known and liked by all. For a number of years he was engaged in bridge building for the county, for the past few years had been engaged in wood cutting.
Very little information is available about his relatives but he is known to have a son at Louisville, Ky., and two brothers in Kansas.
Joe K. Dickson Accidentally Killed
The Soper Democrat October 26, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
News was received here Monday of the accidental death of Joe K. Dickson, aged 43 years, at his home at Sanger, Texas, Monday afternoon about 4 o’clock.
Mr. Dickson, with a five year old nephew, was out rabbit hunting and while getting over a fence about 50 yards from the house, the 20 gauge shot gun he was carrying discharged, striking him in the chest, killing him instantly.
Funeral services were held at the home, Tuesday afternon [sic] at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. L. Miller, of Valley View. Interment was in the Bolivar cemetery, near where Mr. Dickson was reared. He is survived by his wife and four children, Joe Dickson, Mrs. Ellis Baker, Farris and L.A. Dickson, of Denton, and three sisters, Mrs. Lena Black, Midland, Texas, Mrs. Will Collier, and Mrs. Mark Gresham, Denton.
His daughter, Mrs. Ellis Baker, was formerly Miss Catherine Dickson, who graduated from the Soper High School last year.
Soper people attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilburn, R.B. Wilburn and Ellis Baker.
Death of Little James Edward Archie
The Soper Democrat October 26, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Archie Monday morning, October 24th, at the family home near Mud Sand and claimed for its victim their darling baby, little James Edward. He was about 13 months old. The little fellow has been sick the greater part of his life. God has called this darling baby away from this troublesome world of sickness and death there with him forever to be. It is so hard to part with our precious little ones but God knows best. He has taken this little one to a home bright and fair. He has two little brothers who have gone on to the glory world. He leaves papa, mama and brother and sister, grandparents and other loved ones to mourn his death. He will be laid to rest in the Sugar Creek cemetery Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Eld. A.A. Williams will conduct the funeral services.
May God’s richest blessings rest upon the bereaved. – A Friend
Mrs. Bradley Died At Paris Yesterday
The Soper Democrat November 16, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. A.A. Bradley, aged about 73 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.L. Beard, at Paris, Texas, Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, following an extended illness of cancer of the stomach. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Mrs. Beard’s home, followed by interment in the Red Oak Cemetry [sic], near Blossom.
Mrs. Bradley was born in Tennessee and moved to Texas with her husband about 40 years ago, settling at Roxton. Her husband was a school teacher by profession, and died about two and a half years ago. The lived in Chotaw [sic] County a number of years ago where Mr. Bradley taught school at Lake West and Swink. Since Mr. Bradley’s death Mrs. Bradley has been making her home with her children. She was the mother of Supt. E.E. Bradley of Soper, and Supt. V.V. Bradley of Atlas.
Friends of the family deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their dear mother.
J.C. Rawlinson Died Tuesday
The Soper Democrat December 14, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.C. Rawlinson, aged 84 years, died at the home of his son, N.B. Rawlinson, who lives one mile north of Forney, Tuesday, December 12th. Cause of the death was given as old age.
Funeral services and burial were at his old home, Kanowka, Texas, Wednesday.
Mr. Rawlinson was born on Octo. 3, 1849, at Columbia, S.C. He had been a member of the Methodist church for more than forty years. He is survived by three sons, W.H. Rawlinson, Kanowka, Texas, N.B. Rawlinson, Soper, and E.P. Rawlinson, Chicago, and one daughter, Mrs. Ed King, Kanowka, Texas, seven grand children and one great grand child.
Hugo Man Shot Resisting Arrest
The Soper Democrat December 14, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Sam Vest died at his home in Hugo, Sunday evening, about 8:00 o’clock from wounds recieved [sic] when C.A. Pitts, Chief Police of Hugo, shot him.
The accident occurred when Vest along with his companions had been drinking, it was reported, and had threatened the life of Mrs. Barney Day.
Pitts was notified by Mrs. Day and went in search of Vest and the companions. He found them in a boarding house over Teague’s Grocery. He arrested them and started for the police station.
On the way Mr. Vest made fight at Mr. Pitts, and was trying to secure the chief’s gun. During the scuffle, Pitts drew his gun and fired one shot which hit Vest just below the heart and he died shortly afterwards at his home.
An inquest was held and Pitts was exonerated of any charges in connection with the affair.
Man Found Dead South of Soper
The Soper Democrat December 14, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
After leaving their camping site to join friends at a nearby farm, Charles I. McLarry, 72 year old veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, was found dead early Tuesday morning by Lee Baker, schoolboy, near the Baker farm southeast of Soper. Heart failure was given at a coroner’s inquest as the cause of the death.
McLarry had been camped with Paul Crabb of Leonard and Lee Roberts and Garret Roberts, both of Choctaw county, near the place where his body was found, for several days. Shortly before his death he set out from camp to rejoin Crabb and Lee Roberts at the nearby Roberts farm.
No funeral services had been announced Tuesday, but the body was sent to Leonard for burial. Mr. McLarry is survived by a sister, Mrs. Annie Umbarger, of Leonard, a brother, Sam McLarry of Dallas, and several nieces and nephews.
Leslie Parsons Died Tuesday
The Soper Democrat December 21, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Leslie Parsons, 33, well known of the Garrett’s Bluff community died in the state sanitarium at Talihina Tuesday morning after an illness of more than two years.
Mr. Parsons was born and reared at Garrett’s Bluff and has lived in that community all his life.
He is survived by his wife and three children. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.U. Parsons and the following brothers, O.P. Parsons, Claude Parsons, Ray Parsons, Sidney Parsons, Lonnie Parsons, Tommie Parsons, and Hardy Parsons all of the Garrett’s Bluff community and Henry of California and Dee Parsons who resides in Arizona. Sisters, Mrs. Ford of Garrett’s Bluff and Mrs. Herring of Childress, Texas.
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