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Former Hugo Man Dies in Calif.
The Husonian Democrat January 1, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Alvin J. Frazier son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Frazier, died in Los Angeles, Calif December 15 and funeral services were held on December 19 with interment in the Inglewood Park cemetery.
Mr. Frazier was born in this section but had resided in California for some time.
Merrell Funeral Held Sunday
The Hugo Democrat January 1, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Merrell, wife of J.E. Merrell, was held at Shoat Springs Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. M.N. McFarland officiating and Coffey funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Merrell was born August 20, 1911 and died at Brawley Calif., December 23.
She is survived by her husband and one sister Mrs. Mary Roberts of Gladewater, Texas.
Bearers will be Harry Lee, Russell Watson, Lawrence Morgan, Bob McDonald, Williard Watson and Clyde Banks.
Mrs. Morrell was a resident of the Grant community for many years before moving to California.
Rites Are Held For Willie Waits
The Husonian Democrat January 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Willie Waits, 76, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of God, with Rev. Jimmie Lick officiating, and burial was at Springs Chapel cemetery, the Senner funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Waits, who had been ill for several month [sic], died Monday of a heart attack at his home, 1105 South H. He was born in Collins county, Texas, on October 15, 1872.
Pallbearers were Wilburn Brazille, Grady Morris, John Burton, Roy Carter, Ben Davis, and Henry Knight.
Mr. Waits is survived by his wife, Mrs. [?]llie Waits; four daughters, Mrs. Refas Knight, Mrs. Thelma Knight, Mrs. Velma Hider, all of Hugo, and Mrs. Lonnie Evers, of Grant; one son, Richard of Dallas; 20 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Former Hugo Man Dies in California
The Husonian Democrat January 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Word was received here today by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Robbins that Joe Maurer, 68, of New Hall, Calif., died there in mid December.
An old time Hugo resident, Maurer operated a meat market on E. Jackson for many years. He is survived by his brother, Charles, of Soper, his wife, three children, and one grandson.
J.M. Winn Rites At Soper Monday
The Hugo Democrat January 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for J.M. Winn long-time county resident, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Soper Methodist church, with Revs. Holcomb, and Booth officiating. Burial will be in Soper cemetery, the Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Winn died at a Hugo hospital 8 p.m., Friday of pneumonia. Sixty-five years old, he was born in New Albany, Miss., on Oct. 6, 1882. He has lived in Choctaw county since 1918. He was a retired farmer.
Pallbearers were W.J. Stevenson, Ed Oakes, Earl Hubbard, Bud Fly, Tom Kelly, and Thurman Kelly.
He is survived by seven children; Joe and Donald Winn, and Mrs. Dorothy Helen Stevenson, all of Hugo, Mrs. Mannie Belle Guthrie, of Big Cabin, Okla., Dan Winn, of Washington, D.C. and Denver, and Hamlet Winn, both of Mangum, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, four brothers, E.H. Winn, of Camp, Texas, L.H. Winn, of Houston, Arthur Winn, of Norman, and C.H. Winn, of Hugo; and four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Lemmonds, of Hugo, Mrs. Dolly Loye of Henryetta, Rachel and Florence Winn, both of Hugo.
England Funeral Was Held Friday
The Husonian Democrat January 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral rites for Susan England, 84, were held Friday at
the Church of God, with Rev. Barrett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet
cemetery, the Coffey funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Born in Iowa, Mrs. England lived in Choctaw county for 16
years. She died at her home, 404 South G Thursday night.
Pallbearers were S.M. Kizarr [sic], Ben Davis, Max Turner,
Bryant Taylor, Wesley Williams, and Earl Stanton. She is survived by four sons
and seven daughters.
Mrs. Ashford Died Thursday Night
The Husonian Democrat January 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Tom Ashford will be held in the Assembly of God church in Soper Saturday afternoon at two o’clock.
Mrs. Ashford, widow of the late Tom Ashford pioneer Soper resident and businessman, died at the family home in Soper at eleven o’clock Thursday night following a long illness. She was seventy three years old.
She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Dora Davenport and Mrs. Mary Meredith of Soper and four sons, Sim Ashford of Stratford, Kans., Thomas Ashford, Liberty, Mo.; Calvin Ashford, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Jim Ashford, Brawley, Calif.
She had been a resident of Soper for many years and we join with the many friends in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives.
Chas. L. Webb Died Saturday Night
The Hugo Democrat January 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charles L. Webb, pioneer merchant, rancher, cotton [?] and gin operator, died at the Sanitarium of Paris Saturday night a victim of paralysis.
He was stricken during the day Saturday and was taken to the sanitarium in a Campbell ambulance.
Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, at 3 o’clock this afternoon with Rev. Frank Camp, pastor, officiating.
Mr. Webb was born in Middleton, Tenn., eighty one years ago. He grew to manhood in his native city, but about the turn of the century he came to the Indian Territory and established his home in Grant where he resided until about 1905 when he moved to Hugo and has resided here since that time.
He was engaged in farming and merchandising while he resided in Grant and when he moved to Hugo he was a member and large stockholder in the Webb Mercantile company. He also had large holdings in ranching and farming lands. He was one of the organizers of the Co-Operative Gin Company.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Webb and the following children: Mrs. Bernice Shoemaker, Beverly Hills, Callif; J.C. Webb and Ike Webb of Hugo, Mrs. Melba Kizzire, Muskogee, Okla.; Weldon Webb, now in foreign service and A.T. Webb, of Clovis, N. Mex.
Mr. Webb (Uncle Charlie to all of us) was one of the most widely known business men in southeast Oklahoma. During his was in business [sic] he established a long residence and years that he repputation [sic] for being honest and honorable in all of his dealings.
Only one member of a family of three Webb brothers are now living, George Webb of Memphis, Tennessee a brother survives. His brother, W.Y. Webb, former mayor of Hugo, died while serving his second term. Luther Webb a nephew also served as mayor of Hugo, and represented Choctaw county in the Oklahoma legislature. He died many years ago.
Interment was in Mt. Olivet church [sic] with the Coffee Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Bearers were, Wilkie Collins, Harry Goldfeder, R.C. Newton, Ray Blakely Jr., Robert Firebaugh and R.J. Haynes Jr.
Reed Funeral Set for Friday
The Husonian Democrat January 22, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Aubrey Dean Reed, 31, who died Saturday at Los Angeles after a short illness were set for 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, with Dr. J.F. Murrell officiating and the Rev. L.M. Fowler assisting. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery, with the Campbell Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reed’s body arrived here today from California. Born at Springdale, Ark., on August 28, 1916, he attended and graduated from Hugo high school in 1934. He was wed to the former Mrs. Gladys Pate, of Soper and two sons, Troy Dean, and Chris Roy, were born of the marriage.
He was connected here with Wheeler Leard in the Grand Cleaners. He operated two cleaning and pressing businesses in California upon his return from the Merchant Marine. He was the son of the former Dr. W.D. Reed of Hugo.
Pallbearers will be Hurshel Bradshaw, Ray Blakney, Jr., Wheeler Leard, Dan Sasser, Lecil Ford, and Smith Luton, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Woodson, of Washington, D.C., Jack Sturger, of Tucson, Ariz., Carter Tierce, of Los Angeles, Jack Herry, of Oklahoma City, Howard Ferriel, of Tulsa, and Bill Moore of Hugo.
Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, two sons, and his mother Mrs. Amy Reed Hugo.
Meek Funeral
The Husonian Democrat January 22, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for E.H. Meek was held Sunday afternoon in the Clayton Avenue Baptist church at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. Ward, pastor, officiating and the Coffey Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be in Spring Chapel cemetery.
Mr. Meek veteran of world war one, died at the home of a neighbor, Friday afternoon a victim of heart attack.
He was born at Deport, Texas, April 10 1888 and came to Hugo from Rattan, Oklahoma about two years ago.
He is survived by his wife and three sons. The sons are W.D. Meek, Willard and Douglas Meek.
He is also survived by five grandchildren.
The Husonian Democrat January 22, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Relatives here were advised late Monday that Wilson Grimes had been instantly killed in an oil field accident at Levelland, Texas. Mr. Grimes son of Mrs. and Mrs. [sic] Walter Grimes of Grant, was well known here having grown to manhood in the Goodland community.
He entered the armed forces in World War II in September 1940 and served overseas for many months. He was wounded in Sicily. He received his basic training at Camp Barkley and Camp Picket with the 45th division.
His body is expected to arrive in Hugo Wednesday and funeral arrangements will be under the direction of the Coffey Funeral home.
J.A. Foshee Dies Early Today
The Husonian Democrat January 29, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Arrangments for funeral services for Joseph Arthur Foshee, 51 who died at his home, 403 N. 2nd, early today were pending the arrival of his children.
He passed away of heart attack at 6:45 this morning, after complaining of feeling ill to his wife. An employee of the Lone Star Gas company he was born in Honey Grove, Texas on Jan. 18, 1897.
Mr. Foshee worked for the gas company in Clarksville, Texas, and was transferred back to Hugo a year ago.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bryan Foshee, three sons, Sge. Joseph Arthur Foshee Jr., of the Marine corps in Dallas, Sgt. W.E. Foshee, of the army air corps in Calif., and Bob Foshee of Beaumont; two daughters, Miss Edna Foshee, of Dallas, and Miss Mary Foshee Hugo; two brothers, Ruben Foshee, of Dallas and Allen Foshee; and two sisters, Mrs. Tobe Alfose, of Ft. Towson, and Mrs. Rachel Ammen, of Bearley Idaho.
Former Boswell Man Died in Idabel Mon.
The Husonian Democrat January 29, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services were held in the Coffey Funeral home in Idabel for R.L. Loudermilk who died at his home in Idabel Monday.
Mr. Loudermilk came to Boswell in 1907 and was engaged in the insurance business there until he moved to Idabel in 1944. He was 78 years old.
He was a native of Moscow, Ark., and had resided in Idabel since 1944 coming from Boswell where he had resided since 1907.
He was a Methodist, 32 degree Mason and Shriner.
Burial will be made in Dearer cemetery, Prescott, Ark.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters Mrs. S.C. Ball, New York City; Miss Grace Lowdermilk Idabel; a brother R.G. Los Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Guerin, Pomona, Cal.; Mrs. Charlie Bonner, Los Angeles; Mrs. Lucy Simmons, Rector, Ark., and Miss Aus Lowdermile, Boswell.
Mrs. Woldert Died In Burning Home
The Husonian Democrat January 29, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Woldert, wife of Alex Wodert, Jr., was burned to death in a fire that destroyed their home in Tyler, Texas Saturday night. Mr. Woldert and their son Alex Woldert 3rd were away from home at the time.
Mr. Woldert and his brother Jack Woldert are owners of the Woldert Peanut Products Co. of Hugo and several Texas towns. He has visited in Hugo many times and has many friends here.
Tom Landrum has been mangager [sic] of the Hugo plant since its opening here by Alex Wodert Sr. many years ago.
Coleman Funeral Was Held Sunday
The Husonian Democrat January 29, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral rites for Elza William Coleman, who died at his home in Grant Saturday, were held 2:30 Sunday at the Grant Methodist church with Rev. W.E. McCartney of Wright City, officiating. Burial will be in Grant cemetery the Coffey funeral home in charge.
A retired farmer, Mr. Coleman lived in the Grant community for 28 years, and was a member of the Methodist church. He was born in Arkansas on March 26, 1885.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert and Emmett Coleman of Grant.
Pallbearers will be Noel Corley, Lee Tommy, Ed Max, Gene Babb, and Marion Dixon.
Dr. J.F. Gee Died Wednesday Night
The Husonian Democrat February 5, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Dr. J.F. Gee pioneer doctor, died in the Sanitarium of Paris at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and funeral services will be held in the First Baptist church here Friday afternoon at two o’clock with members of the Hugo Masonic lodge in charge.
Dr. Gee was born in Lamar County, Texas in 1876 and came to what is now Choctaw County in 1905. He resided in the Ervin community for many years but moved to Boswell where he has since resided.
He is a 32nd degree Mason and his blue lodge membership was in Hugo, he had been a member of the Baptist church for forty seven years.
Further details will be published later.
Williams to Get Masonic Funeral
The Husonian Democrat February 5, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral service for W.A. "Bill" Williams, 57, will be held Monday 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist church Rev. L.M. Fowler officiating with arrangements in charge of the Coffey funeral home.
He died of a heart attack Thursday at the home of a son in Tulsa. A veteran of World War I, he was an interior decorator in Hugo and Tulsa. He was the son of the late Isham Williams of Hugo, one of the old frontiersmen. Mr. Williams was born in Hugo September 11, 1890.
Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. It will be a Masonic funeral and the lodge will be in charge at the church and cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Williams, of Tulsa three sons, Gabe, of Montana, Oscar of Madill, and Albert, of Tulsa; one brother George of Tulsa; and one grandson.
Negro Child Is Hugo’s First Fire Fatality
The Husonian Democrat February 5, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Hugo’s first fire fatality was marked on the records today.
Dead was a two year old negro boy, who suffocated when an overheated stove set fire to the two room house while the mother was out shopping.
The fire occured [sic] 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at 507 W. Railroad Avenue, in a house occupied by Anis Nicholson, and her little boy.
Fire chief Dan Blackshear said an overheated wood heater caught fire in the front room. The child was in a bed in the back room, and the mother was at a nearby store when the blaze started.
By the time it was discovered, on one could enter the smoke filled blazing residence. Blackshear said that although the child’s body was charred it had died of suffocation before firemen were able to enter the house.
A small house on either side of the Nicholson place was ignited by the intense heat, but not much damage were done to these, the fire chief said. The Nicholson house was completely destroyed.
E.E. Bills Funeral In Paris Thursday
The Husonian Democrat February 5, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for E.E. bills who died at his home in Paris Tuesday following an illness of one month will be held in Paris tomorrow.
He is the brother of Mrs. A.R. Roland, of Hugo.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bell Bills; four sons, Joe, Warren and Woodrow all of Paris, and Robert of Houston, and one daughter, Mrs. George Pledger, of Paris.
Hugo Business Man Killed in Explosion
The Husonian Democrat February 12, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
John W. Trieschmann, II, 36 year old Hugo businessman was killed instantly today when a dynamite cap exploded prematurely as he was working in a quarry he operated east of Fort Towson.
Mr. Trieschmann, co-owner with his father in the firm died instantly when a dynamite cap he was lighting with a match at the lime quarry went off prematurely.
Several workmen in the area were present at the time of the accident, but none were hurt. The fatal blast occurred at 11 a.m., this morning.
Trieschmann’s mangled body was brought to the Coffey funeral home in Hugo.
His father, J.W. Trieschman [sic], was in Little Rock, Ark., when the explosion occurred.
The father of two small children, he and his wife made their home at 1110 E. Kirk. He was a member of the First Methodist Church here.
No date was set yet for his funeral.
Services Set
Funeral services were set for Monday, with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Little Rock, the Healey and Roth Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Trieschmann died instantly at 10:49 Friday morning when a dynamite cap he set off in a lime quarry east of Ft. Towson, apparently exploded prematurely.
He and his father, J.W. Trieschmann, of Little Rock were co-owner of the Choctaw Lime Company.
According to a reliable source who didn’t wish to be quoted, Trieschmann received the full impact of the blast, but though his body was mangled and crushed, it remained intact. His watch was stopped at 10:49.
Knocked off Feet
Several workmen were at the quarry at the time of the mishap but only one – the foreman – was near him. The foreman was knocked off his feet by the explosion but otherwise unhurt.
It was reported that the quarry foreman had set off several dynamite caps. Then Trieschmann was reported to have asserted: "Let me set off some now."
Apparently he lighted the cap with one match, then turned to the foreman and said:
"This match went out. I’ll have to light another one."
Immediately after that the blast occurred. The foreman standing about 30 feet from Trieschmann, was knocked off his feet, but did not lose consciousness. Whether Trieschmann actually lighted the cap with the second match, or whether the cap had been ignited sufficiently by the first match was not clear in conflicting reports.
Mrs. Treischmann’s parents Dr. and Mrs. Shipu [sic], of Little Rock, and her brother, Dr. Harvey Shipp, also of the Arkansas capitol, who were visiting with her when the tragedy occurred returned to Arkansas with her.
Besides his wife Mrs. Martha Trieschmann, and three children, John, James, and Ann, his [sic] is survived by one brother Robert W. Treischmann of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Pierson, of Naedochias [sic], La., and Mrs. R.L. Henry, of Kansas City; and his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Trieschmann of Little Rock.
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