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Mrs. E.M. Franks Died At Kent Tuesday
The Soper Democrat February 6, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Nora Franks died at the family home two miles north of Kent, Tuesday morning about 7:15 o’clock, after a few days’ illness of pneumonia brought on by an old ailment that had bothered her for many years.
Mrs. Franks was born in Franklin County, Texas, August 12, 1873. She was married to E.M. Franks at Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Nov. 15, 1893. They moved to the Kent community 32 years ago, where they lived until two years ago, when they moved two miles north to the Reed Schoolhouse community. To the union four boys and four girls were born, six of whom survive, viz: Tollie Franks, kent; Mrs. Mertice Sherrer, Kent; Mrs. Annabel Griggs, Soper; Noble Franks, Kent; Mrs. Lillian Jordan, Jumbo; Mrs. Ethel Loy, Kent; nine grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Dollie Christie of Benger, Okla., four brothers, Chas. Ryburn, Hugo; Ed Ryburn, Binger, Okla., Frank Ryburn, Coalgate and Jack Ryburn, Visilia, Calif.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist church at Antlers, conducted by Rev. J.O. Whitworth, following in interment in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetry [sic].
Mrs. Franks joined the Methodist church when a small girl and has lived a devout Christian life. She was a good woman and was loved by all who knew her. Her neighbors testify that no task was too big for her to undertake, and her place will be hard to fill in the community.
Gabe Jones Killed
The Soper Democrat February 6, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Gabe Jones, a man 25 of [sic] 30 years of age and a son of Issac Jones, was killed about 12 o’clock Monday night at the home of W.H. Gunter, five or six miles south of Unger. W.H. Gunter a man 82 years of age, is in jail in Hugo. It is said that one shot was fired with a single barrel shot gun.
What the killing was about has not been learned. – Boswell News.
Indian Dies From Wound Received When He Fell On The Street
The Soper Democrat February 20, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
A Choctaw Indian named Ben Byinton lost his life in Boswell early Saturday night. He had been drinking heavily, it is said, and while at the corner below the Cora Simmond drug store he fell to the ground. His head struck the corner of the concrete curb so hard that his skull was broken. Those who happened along about the time he fell were unaware that he had received a severe wound. They thought he was merely drunk. After a while he was picked up, however, and it was found that he was seriously hurt. A physician was summoned but nothing could be done for the poor Indian and he died in a few minutes.
The county authorities were notified and County Attorney O.A. Brewer and Deputy Sheriff Leaman Cross came up from Hugo. A corner’s inquest was held and the verdict was that the Indian came to his death by accidentally falling on the pavement.
Byington was 50 years old, and his home was at the mouth of Blue, several miles southwest of town. He is survived by his widow and several children. Burial was in the Billy cemetery Monday. – Boswell News.
Little Dorothy Thomas Meets Tragic Death
The Soper Democrat March 13, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Our little city was greatly shocked yesterday when the news spread that little Dorothy Thomas had been run over by a car and killed.
The deplorable accident happened on main street about 12:30, just as Dorothy had started back to school after going home for lunch. She was crossing the street opposite W.E. Larecy’s store when she was struck by a Ford roadster being driven at a rapid rate of speed, according to eye witnesses.
The driver, whose identity is unknown at this time, stopped his machine as soon as he saw he had struck the child, and came back to where the accident happened, but as soon as he learned the child was dead he went back to his machine and left, running at a rapid speed. Officers immediately went in pursuit but were unable to overtake him. He is said to have passed through Antlers heading north but trace of him was lost at or near Clayton. His tag number was taken down by witnesses and efforts are being made to ascertain who the hit and run driver was.
Dorothy Orrana Thomas was born at Soper on October 2nd, 1922, being 7 years, 5 months and 10 days old, and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Orange Thomas. She was a bright and lovable child and was loved by all alike. She was in her second year at school and the entire school turned out for her funeral this afternoon, her classmates being lined up in the doorway for the procession to pass through.
The funeral was held this afternoon at the Baptist Church at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Jim Howard, assisted by the pastor, Rev. J.E. Brannon, after which the little form was tenderly laid to rest in the Soper cemetery.
Soper people, friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, deeply sympathize with them in their sad hour.
W.H. Benson Died At Paris Last Night
The Soper Democrat March 27, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
W.H. Benson, who operated a blacksmith shop in Soper for several years, died at a hospital in Paris last night at 8:30, following an illness of several years. Funeral services were held at the family home at Hugo this afternoon at 3 o’clock, followed by interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery at Hugo.
Mr. Benson moved to Soper about ten years ago from Yeager, Okla., where he followed his trade until he was stricken with paralysis about five years ago, when he moved to Hugo.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Hoyt and Chester; three daughters, Pauline, Mildred and Bonnie.
During his residence here he made many warm friends who are grieved to learn of his death.
Bailey Springs Died At Paris This Morning
The Soper Democrat April 17, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
According to information from Hugo today, Bailey Springs died at the Paris hospital this morning at 3 o’clock. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at press time.
Mr. Springs was a prominent member of the Choctaw tribe and was well known over this section. He was superintendent of the Goodland Indian Orphanage, four miles southwest of Hugo.
Death of Mrs. C.C. Tiffee’s Mother
The Soper Democrat May 8, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Wesley White, mother of Mrs. C.C. Tiffee, died at the home of her daughter Tuesday morning about 5 o’clock. Funeral services were held that afternoon at 4:30, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery. Rev. J.D. Clarkson preached the service.
Mrs. White was getting along in years and her death is attributed to old age. She was well liked by all who knew her and her passing is mourned by a large number of friends.
Ishom Nelson Died Suddenly Tuesday
The Soper Democrat May 15, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Ishom Nelsom [sic], a full blood Indian about 68 years old, was found dead last Tuesday evening about 6 o’clock near the home of another Indian, Newt Wallace, west of Soper.
From reports, Nelson had gone to the Wallace home with some other Indians and had secured some whiskey or beer and had become drunk. He started hiccoughing and one of the party went for help and when he returned he found Nelson dead.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon about 4 o’clock, conducted by Rev. John Hart, and burial was had in the Griggs cemetery.
Mr. Nelson leaves his wife and a nephew, George Nelson, of Moyers, to mourn his death. He was considered an honest man, and was his own worst enemy.
Mrs. Frank Hooks Dies Suddenly
The Soper Democrat May 15, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Frank Hooks, wife of Frank Hooks, of Ft. Towson, died suddenly last Monday night. Cause of death was given as acute indigestion. Burial was had Tuesday at the old home, Emery, Texas.
Mrs. Hooks was well known over the county, having been an active worker in the Eastern Star order, 4-H clubs, church and charity work. She is survived by her husband and one son, J.O. Dick, of Hugo.
B.D. Miles Died Last Week
The Soper Democrat May 29, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
B.D. Miles who lived in the Steen Chapel community, died at his home last Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock, following a long illness. Last winter he had a severe case of small pox, the effects of which he never fully recovered.
Mr. Miles came to the Steen Chapel community from near Paris, Texas, eight or ten years ago, and had the reputation of being a good man. He leaves a wife and seven children, four boys and three girls.
Burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetetery [sic] at Hugo, Friday afternoon.
Man Drowned In Kiamichi River Sunday Afternoon
The Soper Democrat June 26, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Gobel Haneline, 32 years of age, who was drowned Sunday afternoon, in the Kiamichi river, was held here this afternoon. Services were held at the residence at 901 South J Street. Interment took place at the Springs Chapel cemetery.
Active pall bearers were Albert McBee, Burton Wells, Clyde Redwine, Hatten Matthews, Claude Pitts, and Bill Ingram.
According to information here, the tragedy occurred at the Rock Chimney crossing on Kiamich river at about 4:30 Sunday afternoon. A party of six persons were on a swimming party, and were in water about shoulder deep.
After playing about in the water for some time, Haneline for some unaccountable reason, went under and dragged a girl with him. She narrowly escaped drowning in getting loose from the drowning man. Although water was shallow, remaining members of the party were unable to locate the body by diving. Grab hooks were used and about an hour and a half later, Haneline’s body was recovered.
Attempts to revive the body were futile, although carried on for about an hour. – Hugo Daily News.
John Balch Dies Suddenly Tuesday
The Soper Democrat July 24, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
John Franklin Balch, son of M.G. Balch, who lives five miles north of Soper, died at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 6 o’clock. Cause of death was given as congestion. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.O. Whitworth, pastor of the Methodist Church at Antlers. Burial was in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.
The deceased was 16 years, five months and 22 days old. He was in apparent good health until Sunday when he was taken with a chill. He began taking chill tonic and seemed to be getting along alright. Tuesday afternoon he complained that he was not feeling so good, and his grandmother, Mrs. Balch, who was with him at the time, called his father who was at a neighbor’s house. By the time Mr. Balch reached home the boy was dieing [sic]. He only lived a few minutes after Mr. Balch returned home.
He was said to have been and [sic] exceptionally good boy, and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Besides his father he is survived by one brother and four sisters as follows: Ruth, Reese, Annis, Alice and Naomi. Miss Ruth was attending school at Edmund [sic]. She came to the funeral with S.F. Neslon [sic], an uncle, who lives at Norman. Other out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Balch, of Hugo, Miss Gladys Balch and Sam Nelson, Jr., of Norman.
Death of Mrs. Bob Melton
The Soper Democrat August 7, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Etta Melton, aged 30, wife of Bob Melton, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mann, at Boswell, Monday night. Burial was had in the Boswell cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Melton live nine miles southwest of Soper and are well known to many Soper people, who regret to learn of her death.
Little Jack Oakes Died Wednesday Morning
The Soper Democrat August 14, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Little Jack Oakes, 4 ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Oakes, of the Atlas community, died at the family home yesterday morning at 6 o’clock. Cause of death was given as infantile paralysis.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W.S. Lee, the pastor. Interment was in the Soper Cemetery.
He was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago, and seemingly was improving until a few days ago when he took a turn for the worse. Death relieved his suffering at 6 o’clock yesterday morning.
The entire community grieves with Mr. and Mrs. Oakes in the loss of their dear son. He was a bright and lovable child and will be greatly missed by all.
Pioneer Soper Woman Died At Hugo Sunday
The Soper Democrat August 28, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Geo. Y. Harris died at the family home at Hugo Sunday morning about 7 o’clock, following an extended illness. Cause of death was given as Bright’s disease.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at Hugo Tuesday morning, at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. W.O. Miller, of Durant, former pastor. Burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Ella A. Ikard Harris was born at Henrietta, Texas and was 56 years, 7 months and one day old. She was married to Geo. Y. Harris at Henrietta on September 4, 1895. To the union four children were born, one dieing [sic] in infancy. Those surviving her are Yates Harris, of Chicago; Mrs. H.L. Eaton, Forman, Ark.; Miss Books Harris, of Dallas. Besides her husband and children she is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris moved to the Atlas community, near Soper, in 1896, moving to Soper in 1905. They resided here where Mr. Harris was connected with the C.L. Harris Co., until 1924, when they moved to Fayettville, Ark., where they resided about a year. They moved to Hugo in 1926 where they have since resided.
Mrs. Harris was a devout christian woman, joining the Baptist Church when only 8 years old. She was always active in church affairs. She was a past matron of the Eastern Star lodge, being a charter member of the Soper lodge.
During her many years’ residence in and near Soper she made many warm friends who are grieved to learn of her death.
The Soper Democrat September 11, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Aged 84 years. Died at the Home at Goodland, August 25th. He is survived by his aged widow and one son, J.W. Holden, of Pattonville, Texas. Served two years in the Civil War in the Southern army.
Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Wm. Lemmon, Methodist minister. Burial at the home grave yard. Arrangements by Rev. J.W. Browers.
Boy Killed While Playing With Brother
The Soper Democrat September 18, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Elwood Gunter 13 year old county boy who lived near Unger who was shot and instantly killed at his home early Tuesday morning, were held there at Boswell today word to The News stated this morning.
Elwood was shot by his brother while the two youths were playing with two "unloaded" shotguns, at the Gunter home south of Unger early Tuesday morning.
While playing Indian the dead boy’s brother pointing the shotgun at Elwood, and pulled the trigger. The twelve guage [sic] charge of shot, struck the youth in the left side of the head, blowing off a great portion of the skull. Death was instantaneous, it was announced.
O.A. Brewer, county attorney who investigated the slaying told a News reporter this morning that the slaying was accidental, and that no legal measures would be taken against the lad who did the shooting.
Elwood Gunter, was the son of W.R. Gunter, who was recently granted a new trial in a murder case. He is alleged to have murdered Gabe Jones, Indian youth at his home last March. – Hugo Daily News.
W.S. Cowan Died This Morning
The Soper Democrat January 3, 1929 – transcribed by Ron Henson
W.S. Cowan, aged 78 years, died at his home in Soper this morning at 9 o’clock, following an attack of pneumonia. He was sick only a few days.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and burial will be had in the Soper cemetery, beside his wife who died May 27th, 1927.
Mr. Cowan was born in Texas and was married to Mary Elizabeth Greaves on November 4th, 1870, at Cumby, Texas. To the union eleven children were born, three dying in infancy, and a son, John, died in 1922. Those surviving are: Mrs. J.P. Wilson, Forman, Ark.; Mrs. J.F. Cross, Boswell; W.G. Cowan, Cumby; Mrs. C.P. Hensley, Emory, Texas; A.B. Cowan, Hugo; Weaver Cowan, Cumby; S.D. Cowan, Ft. Worth. He is also survived by two brothers, Geo. Cowan, of Sulphur Springs, and Pleas Cowan, of Campbell, Texas.
Mr. Cowan moved to Soper with his family from Cumby, Texas, in 1912. He was truly a loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and friend. Soper people mourn the passing of this good man.
E.B. Awbrey Died Here Monday Morning
The Soper Democrat September 25, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
E.B. Awbrey died at the family home several miles north of Soper Monday morning about 8 o’clock. Cause of death was given as erysapelas [sic], of which he had suffered for about two weeks. Funeral services were held at the Soper Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.D. Brannon, pastor. Burial was in Soper Cemetery.
Elex Braxton Awbrey was born at Roxton, Texas, on February 13, 1888. He moved to Soper in 1918 and has since lived near here. Besides his wife and twin girls he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Awbrey; five sisters, Mrs. D.E. Hatton, Soper; Mrs. S.A. Millican, Soper; Mrs. Bud Lane, Forney; Mrs. Nell Asterbrook, Seminole; and Mrs. Grady Duke, of Paris; two brothers, Roy Awbrey of Soper and Brown Awbrey of Roxton.
He had been a member of the Baptist church the past ten years and led an honorable upright life. He will be greatly missed by a large number of relatives and friends.
Mrs. H.W. Wright Buried Friday
The Soper Democrat December 18, 1939 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. H.W. Wright aged 76 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Frazier at Paris, Texas, last Thursday night at 7:10 o’clock following a long illness. Death was said to have been due to old age, following an attack of the flu. Burial was had in the Sugar Creek cemetery by the side of her husband who died several years ago. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.D. Brannon, Baptist minister.
Mrs. Drew Wright lived in this community for many years and had many friends who were grieved to learn of her death. She is survived by eight children, as follows: G.C. Wright, Soper, Mrs. C.H. Nelson, Mrs. Jas. Frazier Paris; Mrs. W.M. Smallwood, Cloudy; Miss Hallie Wright, Soper; H.D. Wright, Bennington; H.E. Wright, Wilson H.L. Wright, Seminole. All of the children were here for the funeral.
Mrs. Wright was a good woman, loved by all who knew her. She had been a member of the Baptist church for many years.
Death of Mrs. Susie Crouch
The Soper Democrat December 25, 1930 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Susie Crouch, aged 64 years, 8 months and 16 days deid [sic] at the home of her nephew, Ed Crouch, Monday morning at 11 o’clock, following an illness of pneumonia.
Burial was had in the Soper cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
Deceased came to Soper from Arkansas about 2 years ago. She was born in Missouri. She was the mother of 13 children, two of whom survive her. They are Mrs. Dolly Armour, of Woodville, Okla., and Bud Crouch, of Soper. She had been a member of the Baptist church for many years and was known as a good woman.
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