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James Joseph Crosley
J. J. Crosley Dies at Bokchito
Funeral rites were held at the Bokchito cemetery this afternoon for Joseph James Crosley, aged 70 years, who died at his home in Bokchito Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 of a heart attack. He had been a resident of Bokchito for 23 years coming there from Jackson, Miss., where he was born November 8, 1870. He had been ill four weeks. Mr. Crosley was a retired railroad man and a member of the Baptist church. Burial was in the Bokchito cemetery with Gus Pool and Son directing. Surviving him are four sons, Clarence, Calif.; Jess, Canadian, Texas; Orient, Bokchito; and Douglas, Durant; and four daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Yeary, Krum, Texas; Mrs. Mary Ford, Durant; Mrs. Cleo Yeary, Krum; and Mrs. Lucy Click, California.
[Durant Daily Democrat, June 1941 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik <kkmarynik@hotmail.com>]
Bernice O. Hicks
ACHILLE, OKLAHOMA -- Bernice Opal (Mansell) Hicks, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at Colbert, Oklahoma.She was born in Yuba, Oklahoma, December 24, 1916. He was a member of the Church of the Living God in Galveston, Texas. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband, Lois David Hicks. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 29, 1997 in Varnaby Cemetery in Varnaby, Oklahoma.
(Source: Galveston Daily News, Aug. 30, 1997, pg. 4. Transcribed by Linda Rodriguez)
Killing At Platter
Oscar Mitchell, Known As a "Bad Nigger" Shot In Back By Joe Jackson
Oscar Mitchell, a well known negro character, living near Platter, was shot by Joe Jackson, another negro Saturday afternoon, death resulting from the gunshot Sunday morning about 8 o'clock.
Word was received here Saturday afternoon of the shooting and Sheriff Hart and his deputies went to the scene of the trouble, one mile from Platter, and found the negro Joe Jackson, awaiting to surrender. According to witnesses Mitchell was working on the road, when the other negro came up, and Mitchell accused Jackson of talking about his dead wife. Some heated words passed between the negroes when Jackson went to his home and later returned with a Winchester rifle. When he came within a few feet of Mitchell he said, "Let's see de whites of yo' eyes," And when Mitchell looked up, Jackson pulled the trigger, but when he caught a glimpse of Mitchell's "white eyes" his hand quivered and he missed his mark when he fired. At this juncture Mitchell though it was getting-away time, and turned and ran. As he ran Jackson shot again, the bullet entering Mitchell's back. After being shot the negro ran a short distance, and another shot was fired by Jackson, who missed again. The negro lingered for eighteen hours before he died. He made a statement to the officers, the above being a substance of what he said.
The dead negro will be remembered as having been arrested only a few weeks ago for beating a horse to death. He also served a term in the penitentiary for assault to kill.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; June 19, 1914
Bokchito Boy Dies At Fort Sam Houston
Edgar Newcomb
Word was received here last Friday of the death in the hospital at Fort Sam Houston, near San Antonio, Texas, of Edgar Newcomb, of Bokchito, aged 29, one of the drafted soldiers from this county who left in the first big lot of 146 men from this county. Young Newcomb was injured in a fall from a railroad trestle near the camp about ten days ago, and died as a result of his injuries. He was a member of the 343d Machine Gun Battalion, of the 19th Division, National Army.
This is the first death reported of any soldier sent from Bryan county.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; November 2, 1917
In Memory of Little E. L. Troutt
The sun giveth light in the day and the moon and stars at night. The beautiful flowers have their time to bloom, and the leaves have their time to fall. But death has for it's coming all seasons and often comes when least looked for.
Death came on the 4th of March, 1920, and took in its cold embraces the dear and loving little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Troutt, E. L. age 1 year, 1 month, and 14 days.
"Tis sad indeed to give up our loved ones and to know that we will meet them on earth no more; but we know that God knoweth best and will do all things well.
Never more shall we look into this face. His form is with us no more, but Oh! What a great consolation we have that we shall meet in that bright home up yonder, which our dear savior has prepared for they that love him. And how glad we are to know that little E. L. is safely sleeping in the arms of Jesus, for we know that of such is the kingdom of heaven.
'Tis hard to look for the last time upon the face of a loved one, but in the death of a little innocent child there is joy mingled with grief, pleasure mingled with pain, pleasure mingled with sadness; for an all-wise creator has said, "Blessed be they who die in the Lord". Weep not dear mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, and little sisters, for you loss is his eternal gain. Live in the hope that you will meet him again on that celestial shore, where the loved ones meet to part no more.
Gently fold his shroud about him,
Softest folds of snowy white;
Yearning hearts must live without him,
He is in the land of light.
Never more shall pain or sorrow,
Pierce that sweet and tender form.
He is safe from every evil,
Safe from every earthly care.
Beautiful watchful Angels,
Guard your lovely treasure there;
He will not miss your voices,
Or your never weaning care.
--- Pearl Beal
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; March 12, 1920
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Jess Durant Was Killed
Notorious Character Met His Death In Bennington - D. E. Burnside Under Bond
Jess Durant, a familiar character here and at other points in Bryan County for many years, and who has been regarded with fear by many people met his death at the hands of D. E. Burnsides at the latters livery barn in Bennington Saturday night.
The story as told to a reporter of this paper is substantially as follows: Jess has been hanging around Bennington for several days and had been drinking pretty hard, and made Burnside's livery stable his loafing place. He came to Durant Saturday evening on the West bound train but returned on the next East bound and returned to the livery stable, where he got into a wrangle with some of the men and was ordered off the premises by Burnside. He left in a bad humor but returned in a short time it is said with an automatic pistol in his hand. Burnside was sitting in his office when he returned and Durant is reported to have leveled the gun at him with the remark "Now I've got you" and pulled the trigger.
In some manner the gun failed to work and Durant dropped that weapon and grabbed a heavy chair with which he made for Burnside, who pulled a revolver from his desk and fired four shots at the would be bad man, one of which took effect, entering his right side above the hip passing through his body and wounding his left arm on the inside. The first shot is evidently the one that took effect for immediately after I was fired Durant dropped the chair and ran out of the office of the barn falling just outside where he was found by officer W. H. Bruce who came along about that time. Durant was taken to the home of a relative Morgan Durant where he died within an hour. The remains were interred in the old Bennington Cemetery the first part of this week. Deceased was unmarried.
Burnside appeared before Justice Ellis and immediately gave bond and was released.
Mr. Burnside is the son-in-law of Wm. Risner of Bennington and both are well and favorably known over the county. He is a young man about 27 years old and is a law abiding citizen who attends to his own business ad this is, it is said, the first time he has been under arrest.
The automatic used by Durant, when examined was found to have been snapped once, as show by the dent in the end of the cartridge which failed to explode, and the magazine was full of cartridges.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; August 22, 1913
Frank Morris
Saturday morning section men discovered on the Frisco tracks west of Soper the decapitated body of Frank Morris, a full-blood Choctaw Indian. The body was badly bruised, and there is doubt as to whether it is a case of suicide or whether the Indian was killed and his body placed on the tracks in hopes of shielding the criminals.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; August 22, 1913
Agnes Barker
On February 19th the dark-winged Messenger of Death visited the quiet and peaceful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barker, of near Yuba, Okla., and claimed as its victim their little 12-year-old daughter, Agnes. Yes, Agnes is gone; gone to join her two little sisters and one little brother who had preceded her to the other shore, and who were beckoning her to come, yes, to come and take her place in the mighty Heavenly Host; yes, to that place where the mighty God has prepared for all His children - to the place of safe retreat; the land where trials, woes and tribulations can never reach them. While we know that the death of the little girl has indeed brought grief almost unbearable to her parents, yet there should be a balm in the thought that while she will never return to earth again, and that they will never again behold her lovely face and hear her soft and gentle voice on earth, nor behold her pleasant smile; yet they can go to her, where sad partings will come nevermore. But, after all, we know that the loss of this lovable child has brought grief unspeakable to the parents and other relatives, for she was the idol of the family and of much pleasure to all with whim she came in contact, owing to her sunny disposition and trustful manner. She was a great favorite among her many young friends, as well as the older people, and will be long and sadly missed.
--By a Friend of the Family
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; March 3, 1916
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Farmer is Slain at Bennington
Debin Phillips the Victim, Alford Winton In Jail Awaiting Trial.
Followed Family Tilt
Devin Phillips, a young farmer living near Bennington, was shot and instantly killed by Alford Winton, aged 23, Sunday afternoon. Winton gave himself up to Deputy Sheriff Emmett Pullin, at Boswell, who turned him over to Deputy Sheriff Ben Risner, of this county. He was brought to Durant and is now being held in jail here, pending preliminary hearing, which will be held before Justice of the Peace J. H. Ellis at Bennington Monday.
Phillips was shot twice, one bullet entering his breast, the other passing entirely through his head. Winton claims he shot in self defense.
The story told by young Winton is substantially as follows: Phillips and his wife, who had not been married very long, lived on the farm of Will Winton, uncle of the slayer. Phillips and his wife had had a quarrel Sunday morning whereupon the wife had left the house vowing never to return. Afterward she went to the home of Will Winton, nearby and asked him to move her things to her mother's home. He was not able to aid her, and his nephew, Alford Winton went in his stead. Then he and Phillips' wife returned to the Phillips house in a wagon and had loaded her things into it and were starting away when Phillips followed and endeavored to persuade his wife to return.
Upon his refusal, Alford says Phillips drew a gun and advanced upon him, when he struck up the gun with his hand as it was discharged, drew his own gun and shot Phillips twice, killing him almost instantly.
Asked by the county attorney, upon examining him, why he had a gun in the wagon, young Winton is said to have replied that he expected to be after night doing the task and was afraid of being waylaid.
Winton will allege self defense. He has employed Attorneys Walter Turnball of Durant and W. W. Whitley of Boswell as his defense.
Phillips was buried at Bennington.
All the parties to the tragedy bore good reputations, in their community.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; February 10, 1922
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Woman Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Julius
Bennington, Okla., Feb. 7 - On her way home from church services at McGee Springs, Mrs. Julius, an aged woman, who lives six miles southwest of Bennington, died of heart failure.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; February 10, 1922
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Three Perish in Fire At Keirsey
Mrs. C. W. Connelly and Two Small Daughters Burn to Death In Fire From Explosion
Mrs. C. W. Connelly and two small daughters, Winnifried, aged five and Hazel, aged 7, are dead as result of the burning of their home in Keirsey about noon last Sunday. The body of Winnifred, charred beyond recognition was found in the ashes after the fire had burned itself out, while the mother and Hazel, died of the terrible burns inflicted upon them. No one was at home when the fire started who lives to tell of it. It is supposed that Mrs. Connelly had undertaken to build a fire and used gasoline by mistake for kerosene. Neither Mrs. Connelly nor the rescued child gained consciousness after being taken from the burning house. Little Winnifred, in the act of washing in a pan near the stove, fell on her face and was burned to death where she lay. The two elder daughters were at Sunday School and the father, who is postmaster and Frisco agent, was at the depot when the accident occurred.
Ed and Cal Talley, merchants of Silo, to the north of Keirsey were coming into Keirsey and were first to see the fire. They drove their car at terrific speed the last half mile blowing the horn the while to attract attention. Mr. Connelly, attracted by the horn and speeding car looked in the direction it traveled and saw his home in flames and followed. Reaching the house and hearing screams they took desperate measure to save the occupants. The front door was locked, but quickly running around the house, they forced their way into the back door, when Cal Talley by the use of force carried the frantic mother out of the burning house. Mrs. Connelly had been about over-come by the flames and had fallen against the door which Talley had to force open in order to drag her out of the burning house. The elder daughter, Hazel, was rescued by her father, but was so horribly burned that she died within an hour.
By this time the house, a small boxed structure, was a mass of flames and the heat was intense, but in spite of this Buster Hester of Keirsey, made an attempt to break through the flames to save the smaller girl, Winnifred, in which he failed and was painfully burned in the attempt, but not seriously injured. Bystanders were thus forced to stand by and see the house and little child within consumed by the flames.
Mrs. Connelly never regained consciousness and died at ten o'clock Sunday night. Mr. Connelly was prostrated and almost demented by the shock of the catastrophe and he required considerable medical attention.
The news of the tragedy spread rapidly and immense crowds including several physicians came from all quarters, but no skill could save the mother of the two dead children.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; January 13, 1922
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
W. M. Pettitt
Tuesday night of last week, W. M. Pettitt, living two miles north of the city, answered to the last summons, his death being due to a complication of diseases. A day before he died he seemed to rally, and those in attendance upon him thought that he was improving. Deceased had lived in his community for many years and bore an enviable reputation among his fellow men. He was past seventy years of age.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; April 7, 1916
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Death Of Mrs. R. J. Allen
Mrs. R. J. Allen, of Caddo, died at her home in that city Monday night of blood poisoning, after a short illness. It is stated that last Friday Mrs. Allen picked a small pimple on her face with a needle and from this blood poisoning is thought to have set in which resulted in her death three days later. Deceased was about 27 years of age, and leaves her husband R. J. Allen, and two children, aged four years and three months,m respectively. Deceased was a sister of Attorney W. F. Semple of this city. The sympathy of the community goes out to the family in their bereavement.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; March 5, 1915
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Boy Drowns In Blue River
Tommy Pitts, Aged Thirteen, Tried to Cross at Miller Ford While Water Was High; Fell Off His Horse and Lost Life
While attempting to ride his horse across Little Blue River at Miller's Ford, Wednesday afternoon about 1 o'clock, Tommy Pitt, aged thirteen years, was drowned. The body was recovered by the child's grandfather, S. M. Harp, with whom the boy made his home, several hours later.
One of the sons of John Miller, who lives near the ford, saw the accident, and gave this report: Tommy rode to the ford about 1 o'clock intending to cross the stream which was swollen by the recent rains and running swift and deep. The horse seemed afraid to enter the water but the child urged him and he waded in, but got beyond his depth and was taken under, when the boy was swept from the horse's back and drowned before aid could reach him.
The little fellow made his home with his grandfather, Mr. Harp, who lives on the Jim McKinney place between Robbers' Roost and Cosby's Chapel.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; March 5, 1915
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Simmons Boy
The ten year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simmons, who live on the Ernest Pitchlyn place south of Kenefick, was kicked in the stomach by a mule Friday receiving injuries of which he died in a short while. The remains were buried in Caddo cemetery Saturday. - Caddo Herald
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; May 20, 1921
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Thomas Craighead
Prominent Caddo Man Is Murdered
Thomas Craighead, prominent and well known citizen of Caddo, was shot and instantly killed Monday night at Caddo, and Mordecia Golden and his wife, Sadie Golden, are in the county jail charged jointly with the murder, the charge being that Golden did the shooting and that his wife conspired with him, according to a statement made from the County Attorney's office.
A 25-calibre automatic pistol was used. Five shots were fired four of which took effect. Three of the bullets struck Craighead in the breast and the other was fired into this side. All of the bullets passed through his body. Either of the four would have caused his death according to physicians who examined the dead man. He died before help arrived.
The shooting occurred in front of the Methodist church, and as far as can be ascertained, the killing is shrouded in mystery. The defendants refuse to make a statement, but Golden admits doing the shooting.
Sadie Golden is a daughter of D. B. Williams and was raised in Caddo. The dead man was a prominent and respected citizen of the town, and feeling is said to have run pretty high there over the killing. Golden is a brother-in-law of Pink Williams, a Durant furniture dealer and had been working in Durant. It is said that on Monday night, he left here shortly after dark for Caddo, where he met his wife. The two were seen to walk down the street to the Methodist church, where they waited until Craighead, who lives just across the street, came along. Golden began shooting.
So far as can be learned there were no eye witnesses to the shooting except the defendant and his wife, and no remarks passed between the two men before the shooting took place.
There was some talk of a note said to have been received by Mrs. Golden which she had given to her husband, which may have resulted in the killing.
Immediately after the shooting, Golden gave himself up and was brought to Durant and placed in jail. His wife was made a defendant in the case Wednesday of this week, according to County Attorney Phillips. The couple had been married about ten months.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; May 20, 1921
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Altia Saylor
Altia, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Saylor of Cade, OK, died Sunday Sept. 12 of congestion, and was laid to rest that evening in Old Church cemetery. She was a very bright and sweet child of almost 3 years and her death was sad indeed. Our hearts go out in sympathy to her bereaved parents.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; September 24, 1920
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Mrs. W. C. Sharp
Mrs. W. C. Sharp died at her home in this place [Calera, OK] Sept. 14, after a long illness. She was a devoted Christian of the Methodist church and was loved by all who knew her.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; September 24, 1920
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Death of Little Ruth Maddox
Little Ruth Maddox, aged 2 years, seven months, and thirteen days, died Saturday evening at 10 o'clock, after suffering for more than a week with diphtheria. Funeral services were held at the home of the little one's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Scheerer, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. N. Edwards, followed by interment at Highland cemetery. Mrs. Maddox was taken with the disease only a few days after her baby was stricken, and was in a serious condition at the time of her baby's death, but later reports indicate that she is much improved.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; August 27, 1915
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
Brit Willis
Brit, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Willis, passed into the other world Friday evening about 3 o'clock. Death resulting from a broken limb. The remains were laid away in the family cemetery Saturday evening at 3:30 o'clock. Brit had many friends who grieve over his death and the family has the sympathy of the entire community.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; July 23, 1920
(Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)
William Brown
Denison, Tex., Feb. 23 - William Brown, age 78 years, well known as "Tiger Brown," died at Durant, I. T., this morning. Mr. Brown acquired his soubriquet "Tiger" by heroic conduct in a fight with Indians. Under a hot fire he stood by a wounded comrade and never left him till succor arrived. During the fight he received an arrow wound in his leg which lamed him for life. He lived near Denison for quite a while, but three years ago married and moved into the territory.
Dallas Morning News
2/24/1894
Ed Donaldson
On Tuesday last at Durant, I. T., Ed Donaldson was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of John House. The men were returning from a dance. House carried a Winchester. The weapon, by some mischance, was discharged, the ball lodging in Donaldson's breast and producing instant death.
Dallas Morning News
2/16/1894
I. W. Earnest Found Dead
Durant, I. T., May 29 - Dr. I. W. Earnest, a prominent physician of Durant, was found dead in his drug store this morning. Death was caused by an overdose of some drug. Dr. Earnest was a former resident of Dallas, Tex., and comes from one of the best families of east Tennessee.
Dallas Morning News
5/31/1897
The Key Durant Killing
The Captain of Gov. Jones' Militia Shot At Caddo I. T.
By United States Deputy Marshal Tandy Folsom - Smuggling of Whisky the Cause of the Trouble
Caddo, I. T., Aug. 30 - About 2 o'clock this morning United Stated Deputy Marshal and Indian Police Tandy Folsom shot and killed Capt. Key Durant of Gov. Jones' military Deputy Folsom went to the depot to meet the north bound passenger train due here at 1:30 to see that no whisky was introduced. Capt. Durant and a woman named Lou Bowers came up on the train from Denison. The woman had a valise in one hand and a pistol in the other. Folsom took hold of the valise and asked her what was in it. She remarked that it was none of his d-d business. They both hold on to the valise for about five minutes, when Capt. Durant told her to let him have it. Deputy Folsom took it to the ticket window in the depot and opened it, finding two quarts of whisky, some one asked Folsom what was in it. He remarked whisky, he thought. She replied that he was a liar, Folsom told her that as she was a woman she could talk that way. Capt. Durant remarked that he was a man and would take her part, at the same time drawing his pistol and firing at Folsom. By that time Folsom drew his gun and fired, the ball taking effect in the head. Durant staggered as if he was blind and ran against Folsom. Folsom then struck him over the head with his pistol, knocking him down.
Folsom gave himself up to Deputy Fyer and said he wanted to be tried. Durant was drinking. They had been the best of friends up to the time of the killing.
The woman was arrested for introducing whisky and was taken to Atoka today for trial. The depot was crowded when the shooting was going on.
Both parties are Choctaws, but as Folsom was a United States officer, the case goes to the federal court. Both Folsom and Durant are strong, heavy set men, about 30 years old and neither was afraid of anything. Capt. Durant was the officer who led the force last spring in the Antlers war when Locke played an important part in it.
The woman is of rather dark complexion and is about 26 years old. She is a white woman.
Had Been to Denison
Paris, Tex., Aug. 30 - Deputy marshals who arrived here tonight bring news of the killing of Key Durant at Caddo, I. T., at 4 o'clock this morning by Deputy Marshal Tandy Folsom. Durant went from Denison to Caddo in company of a woman. The woman had whisky which Folsom took from her. She also had a pistol which Folsom took. This made the woman angry and she abused Folsom until he told her if she were a man he would not take it from her. Durant spoke up and told Folsom that he would represent her. Both men drew their pistols and opened fire. In the duel Folsom received a scalp wound on the right side of the head and a flesh wound in the left arm. Durant was shot in the breast and forehead and killed. Durant was captain of the Choctaw militia that figured in the Locke-Jones war. He was a deputy marshal for this court until a few months ago.
Made Purchases at Denison
Denison, Tex., Aug. 30 - Capt. Key Durant, who was shot and killed at Caddo last night by Deputy United States Marshal Tandy Folsom, spend yesterday in Denison. He was accompanied by a woman, Lou Bowers and while here the two made extensive purchases in the various stores of the city. They left Denison on the midnight train, which arrives at Caddo at 1:30 a. m.
Dr. Folsom of Ardmore, I. T., came in this evening at 5:40 from Gainesville and will go to Caddo tonight. He is a brother to the officer who did the shooting early this morning.
Capt. Key Durant, the victim of Folsom's sixshooter, was the leader of the Jones faction that made the charge on V. M. Locke's men and residence at Antlers, I. T., a few months since.
Another Account
Caddo, I. T., Aug. 30 - Lou Bowers, a female whisky seller, got of the train here this morning. Tandy Folsom, deputy marshal, tried to seize her valise containing the whisky, and Capt. K. Durant of the Jones militia tried to protect her. A quarrel followed and Durant shot at Folsom twice and missed him. The fire was returned and Durant was killed.
Durant's Wounds
Sherman, Tex., Aug. 30 - There were eight shots fired in all, and at the termination of the shooting Durant staggered out to the platform on the west side of the depot and expired in a minute, never speaking. Two shots took effect in his abdomen, one in the left breast, another grazed his neck and a fourth penetrated the left side of the head near the ear.
Dallas Morning News
8/31/1893
J. B. Lyle, Old Caddo Citizen, Dead
Capt. J. B. Lyle died at his home in Caddo last Saturday afternoon at two o'clock of a complication of troubles attendant on extreme age. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, interment in Caddo cemetery, attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances.
Captain Lyle had lived in Caddo the past sixteen years, was 84 years of age at his death. Previous to coming to Caddo he was an educator of wide reputation in North Texas and South Carolina, from which latter state he enlisted in the Southern army during the sixties. In this war he received several wounds and served with distinction and honor.
At his death he was surrounded by his wife, two sons, Joe and Ed, and daughter Fannie, besides a number of close friends, among them being E. K. Cross of Checotah, Okla., Howard Sawyer of Bonham and Mrs. Barlow Roberts of Sherman.
Captain Lyle's long life was one of great usefulness. Many there are who say, "He helped me." In his latter days he was too feeble to teach, but none ever went to him for instruction without receiving it. While he will be missed, there is great consolation in the fact of his usefulness. (Caddo Herald)
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; August 22, 1913
Death of Mrs. N. C. Harris
Mrs. N. C. Harris, wife of Tom Harris, died at their home of Yuba on October 31st at the age of sixty-seven years. Deceased had been a consistant member of the Christian Church almost all her life and died in the full triumph of a living faith, her last words being: " I am going home to rest." She had been a sufferer for a long time and the end came suddenly. She leaves a bereaved husband, three sons, three daughters and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Her remains were laid to rest in Kemp cemetery on Sunday, November 2nd, Elder Connor officiating in the presence of a large gathering. - G. B. Nolen
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; November 7, 1913
Death of Old Citizen - Rev. E. L. Carroll
Rev. E. L. Carroll, an old resident of Durant, suffered a stroke of paralysis at 6:30 Tuesday evening, death resulting in two hours. Funeral services were held Thursday morning and interment made in the old cemetery. Rev. Carroll was past seventy years of age, and had been a minister of the Methodist Church for many years, but recently retired and had been conducting a grocery store in south Durant until the time of his death. He leaves a wife and five children.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; November 7, 1913
Death of J. W. Williams
After an illness of four months duration, J. Wash Williams, a groceryman in the southwest part of the city, passed away at 5:20 o'clock Friday morning. The deceased had been in the grocery business in this city for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted Saturday under the auspices of the Masonic order, of which he had been a member for many years.
Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; April 10, 1914
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