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Hugo Girl Dies Sunday Afternoon
The Soper Democrat May 31, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Hugo, Okla. – Mary Lillian Balch, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Balch, died Sunday afternoon about 5 o’clock at the Doctors hospital, following an appendicitis operation. The funeral was set for 4 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Methodist Protestant church conducted by the Rev. Paul B. Howell assisted by the Rev. Alva R. Hutchinson, Methodist minister.
The girl, who was graduated a few days ago from junior high school, is survived by her parents and four sisters, Hazel, Helen, Fay and June Balch.
W.C. Edge Died Friday Night
The Soper Democrat June 14, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
W.C. Edge, aged 74 years, died at the home of his son, Dee Edge, last Friday night at 7:30 o’clock. Funeral services were held Saturday, at 3 o’clock, at the grave, and burial was in the Boswell cemetery.
Mr. Edge had been in ill health for some time, having suffered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago.
He was born in Tennessee and came to this country about 36 years ago. He is survived by his widow and five sons, as follows: Douglas and Dee Edge, of Soper; Bob and John Edge of California, and Bill Edge of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hugo Youth Is Killed In Auto Crash
The Soper Democrat June 21, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Hugo, Okla. – A.D. Merida, 17 years old, was killed instantly, Catherine Duke of Forney suffered a fractured jaw, Nelson Miles of Hugo a broken arm, and Mrs. Henry Glenn, slight bruises, her four months old baby escaping injury, when their sedan collided about 2 o’clock Saturday morning with a truck driven by H.E. Blue of Wewoka, about two miles south of Hugo.
Miles was driving the sedan, the party returning from a visit with relatives at Roxton, Texas, and Merida who was on the front seat with Miles was thrown through the windshield and clear of the car. He head was cut open in two places on top, his jaw broken and his neck fractured.
Miles said they had left Roxton about 12 o’clock and stopped a short time in Paris before proceeding. Blue’s truck was loaded with oil well casing for the East Texas fields.
Each driver saw the other vehicle approaching, the lights confusing them and Blue pulled to the east side of the road, as Miles swerved to the opposite side of the road so that the right sides of the machines struck. Officers investigating reported no criminal liability in the accident.
Funeral services for Merida were conducted at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, at the residence of the youth’s mother, Mrs. J.A. Williams in Second Ward here, the Rev. Paul B. Howell officiated and burial was at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The survivers [sic] are the boy’s father, C.P. Merida of Soper; his mother, a sister, Mary Lee Merida, a half sister, Billie Jean Williams and two half brothers, Oscar and Paul Williams.
Wm. J. Oakes Died Monday
The Soper Democrat July 12, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
William James Oakes, aged 85 years, died at his home at Grant Monday morning at 1:30 o’clock, following a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted from the high school building at Grant Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, followed by burial in the Grant cemetery. Rev. L.C. Littlejohn, Methodist pastor, assisted by Rev. John R. Abernathy, Grand Orator of the Masonic Grand Lodge, conducted the services. The Masonic order had charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Oakes, familiarly known as "Uncle Bill", was prominent in Masonic circles and had been Grand Bible Carrier for many years. He was one of the oldest Masons in the state in point of sevice [sic].
Mr. Oakes is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Kate Smith, of Grant, with whom he lived, and Mrs. Mabel McIntosh, of Tulsa; one brother, Tom Oakes, of Edmond, two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Browdy, of Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. Charity Rains, of Manzanola, Colorado; 12 graundchildren [sic] and two great granchildren [sic].
A number of people from Soper attended the funeral.
The Soper Democrat July 12, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnie McKee, July the 9th, a boy, but God in his great wisdom didn’t see fit to let them keep it. The little fellow only lived a few hours. Just budded on earth to forever bloom in heaven. We are so glad Jesus said "Suffer the Little Ones to Come Unto Me". It’s sad to part with these little ones, but God knows best and we should be submissive to his will. He leaves besides his parents a host of other relatives to mourn his death.
Funeral services were conducted in the home by Eld. M.A. Pillars. He was tenderly laid to rest in the McKee-Smallwood cemetery Monday afternoon.
Mrs. J.D. Dumas Died in Texas
The Soper Democrat August 9, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Word was received of the death of Mrs. Kathryn Walker Dumas, wife of J.D. Dumas, at their home in Brownfield, Texas, Saturday morning, August 4th.
Mrs. Dumas was born at Clarksville, Texas, on July 30, 1874. She was married to J.D. Dumas forty years ago. She had been in ill health for the past year, taking violently ill August 1st.
To the union there were eight children born, one dying in infancy. The remaining seven were present at the funeral. They are: Houston Dumas, Lubbock, Texas; Mrs. Gladys Kimbrough, Benson, Ariz; Ben Dumas, Post City, Texas; Mrs. martha Baird, Shamrock, Texas; Mrs. Lutie Ainsworth, McLean Texas; Jerry and Pat Dumas, Brownfield, Texas.
Two sisters, Mrs. J.K. Cooper and Mrs. J.R. Parker, Clarksville, Texas, were also present at the funeral.
The services were conducted by Rev. Thorpe of the Methodist church. Interment was in the Brownfield cemetery.
The Dumas family were residents of Soper from 1914 until 1927. While here they made many friends who are grieved to learn of Mrs. Dumas’ death.
Aged Nelson Resident Dies
The Soper Democrat August 9, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. W.F. Herring, age 86 years ten months and ten days, died July 31st at the home of her son S.S. Herring of the Nelson community.
"Grandma" Herring was born in Jackson County, Tennessee, October 10, 1847. She came to Oklahoma in territory days. She could give vivid accounts of experiences and happenings of the early days. Mrs. Herring enjoyed remarkable health until the recent illness which took her away.
In early girlhood she united with the Methodist church. In 1884 she became a devoted follower in the Church of Christ and continued in that faith the remaining fifty years of her life.
She was mother of seven sons and two daughters. Of them, four sons survive her. They are: J.S. Herring, Centralhoma, Oklahoma; Horace Herring, Los Angeles, California; J.D. Herring, Sulphur, Oklahoma; and S.S. Herring, Nelson, Oklahoma with whom she had made her home for a number of years. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
The Soper Democrat August 19, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hern Herman August 12th a boy, but God needed this precious little one to be with him, so he didn’t let them keep it. We read in his word where he blessed little children when he was here among men. And Jesus said "Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven." We are glad we read these things in his precious word, so bereaved ones don’t weep for this little one, he has only gone on to await your coming. He leaves besides his parents a little brother Charles Lee and a host of other relatives to mourn his death. May God’s richest blessings rest upon this home.
Mrs. Robt. Nelson Buried Tuesday
The Soper Democrat August 23, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Catherine Leeper Nelson, aged 79 years and 11 months, died at the home of her daughter at Mobeetie, Texas, last Saturday night at 9:15. The remains were brought here and burial was had in the Sugar Creek cemetery Tuesday afternoon by the side of her husband who preceded her to the grave about 10 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson came to this county more than 35 years ago, from Arkansas and settled in the Nelson community where they established themselves as substantial citizens.
Mrs. Nelson was born in Howard County, Arkansas, on Sept. 18, 1854. She was married at the age of 21 to Robert Nelson. Ten children were born to them, all living to be grown, seven of whom are living as follows: W.J. Nelson, Antlers; Mrs. H.F. Dyson and Mrs. A.J. Vernon, Mobeetie, Texas; Mrs. J.F. Males, Nelson; Mrs. Clyde Kerr, Antlers; R.W. Nelson, Soper and J.R. Nelson, Miles, Texas. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wadkins, Vandervort, Ark., Mrs. Eliza Hancock, Phoenix, Ariz., and a brother, James Leeper, Viola, Texas. Also 38 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Nelson professed belief in Christ at an early age. She united with the Methodist church with her husband soon after their marriage and continue a faithful member until her death. Her membership was at Nelson.
Mrs. Nelson was a devoted mother, always kind, always doing good for others. She lived a life of sacrifice for others and God. Throughout all her illness and suffering she never complained but was contented to bear without flinching the pain that seemed to fall upon her.
Many relatives and friends with love in their hearts will mourn her loss, while she goes to rest with other loved ones and God.
D.S. Lindsey Buried Tuesday
The Soper Democrat September 6, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Daniel Salmond Lindsey, aged 86 years, 2 months and 28 days, died at the home of his son, H.D. Lindsey, Monday morning at 8:30, after being confined to his bed for over three months. Cause of death was given as old age. Funeral services were held at the Soper Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. H.M. Crosby, pastor, followed by interment in the Soper Cemetery.
Mrs. Lindsey was born in Jefferson County, Ohio. He was a Union soldier in the Civil War, having enlisted at the age of 17 years. After the war he settled in Missouri where he was twice married. He is survived by a son, H.D. Lindsey, Soper; a daughter, Mrs. Francis Woodruff, Vancover, Wash., a step-daughter, Mrs. Ethel Griffin, of Clay Center, Kansas, a brother, Chas. Lindsey of Denver, Colo., and a sister Mrs. Annie Woodruff, of Vancover [sic], Wash., sixteen grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Mr. Lindsey has made his home here with his son, H.D. Lindsey most of the time since the death of his wife in 1915.
Mrs. Baker Buried Here Friday
The Soper Democrat September 27, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Viola Baker, aged 35 years, wife of Ed Baker, who died at the family home southeast of Soper Thursday night, was buried in the Soper Cemetery Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church. She had been ill for several months.
Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Aileen.
Mrs. B.B. Burrough Died This Morning
The Soper Democrat October 11, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. B.B. Burrough, aged about 55 years, died at the family home in Hugo this morning about 4 o’clock, following an extended illness. Cause of death was given as Bright’s disease.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the Soper Methodist church, followed by interment in the Soper Cemetery.
Mrs. Burrough lived in Soper for more than 25 years, before moving to Hugo with her family about two years ago. She came to Soper from Bogota, Texas.
Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Velma and Ethel, of Hugo, a step-daughter, Mrs. Sam Greason, Caddo; two step-sons, Alex and Leon Burrough, of Oklahoma City.
She was a devoted member of the Methodist church.
I.G. Butler Died This Morning
The Soper Democrat October 25, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
At the home of his son, H.F. Butler, this morning occurred the death of one of Soper’s pioneers, I.G. Butler, age 83 years. Mr. Butler had been low for some time. Cause of death was given as old age.
Funeral services will be held at the Soper Baptist church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.T. Bolding, of Grant, former pastor of the Soper Baptist church. Interment will follow in the Soper cemetery.
Isaac Granville Butler was born in Carrol county, Tenn., on May 30, 1851. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Bell Kirk of Camden, Tenn., on Jan. 16, 1873. To this union nine children were born of which seven survive, namely: P.L., L.E., H.F. Butler and Mrs. Daisy Jones all of Soper, J.G. Butler, Kline, Colo., A.L. Butler, Durango, Colo., and Mrs. J.E. Campbell, of Ada, Okla. A son, L.J. Butler died two years ago. His widow also survives.
Mr. Butler united with the Baptist church in 1881 and lived a true Christian life for 53 years. He enjoyed a large circle of friends who are grieved to learn of his death.
Together wth [sic] his family Mr. Butler moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas, in 1901 and moved to Soper in 1902.
A good man has been called to his reward.
Bennington Man Meets Tragic Death
The Soper Democrat October 25, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
J.J. Butler, aged 74 years, of Bennington, was killed nine miles northwest of Soper Tuesday afternoon near the M.E. Walker home.
Butler with two companions had come to this place to hunt about 9 o’clock Tuesday morning and bought a bee tree from Robert Walker. In the afternoon they prepared to cut the tree down. The tree fell in a different direction from which Mr. Butler thought it would and he was caught by the limbs of the tree while trying to get away when it fell. He held a butcher knife in his hand and when the tree knocked him down the knife entered his right eye. When one of his companions reached him he was not dead, and asked that he pull the stick out of his eye. He died a few minutes later.
An inquest was held Tuesday night and the verdict was that he met his death accidentally.
The body was taken to Bennington, his home, for burial.
Aged Man Killed By Auto Near Hugo
The Soper Democrat November 1, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Hugo – H.M. Linn, 77 years old, was fatally injured when struck by a car near his home a mile and three quarters south of Hugo, Thursday morning about 8:30 o’clock.
He died a short time later at Doctors hospital where he was brought by Ross K. Read of Houston, driver of the car, who said Linn was standing at the side of the road and apparently not seeing his car, started out directly infront of it. It was said Linn had been to the mail box across the road from his place.
Both legs were broken and he suffered concussion as his head struck the ground. He did not regain consciousness.
Mr. Read, en route from Houston to Cleveland, Ohio, called a man from a nearby field to aid him in bringing Mr. Linn to the hospital. Authorities investigating the matter indicated no charges would be filed.
Mr. Linn who had lived in Choctaw county thirty years, most of the time in Hugo, was born in Arkansas and lived in Missouri as a young man. His died about five years ago [sentence transcribed as written].
The Soper Democrat November 1, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
The year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews died last Thursday night following a long illness. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Sugar Creek cemetery Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews have the sympathy of all in the loss of their dear baby.
Mrs. West Ends Life With Rifle
The Soper Democrat December 20, 1934 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Emma Russell West, who resided on her farm six miles east of Soper, was found dead last Saturday morning with a rifle shot through her heart. Apparently she had tied a ribbon to the trigger of the Winchester 38-40 rifle and then to the bed and backed away causing the shot that ended her life.
Two sons of a family living in the house with her discovered the body lying on her bedroom floor, where it was believed she had been dead for about 8 hours. An inquest was held by Judge T.W. Hunter after investigation by Red Cross and B.B. Burrough, deputy sheriffs, and a verdict of suicide was returned.
Funeral services were held at Hugo Monday aftrnoon [sic] and burial was in the Roebuck cemetery, south of Forney.
Mrs. West is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ethelbert Milburn, Hugo; Mrs. Hallie Moore, Amory, Miss.; and Mrs. J.E. Hendricks, Big Springs, Texas; two sister [sic], Tom Self, Hugo, and Mrs. Josie Latimer, Oklahoma City.
Mrs. West was about 65 years old, and had resided here for many years.
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