Many Deaths in Checotah Homes Chronicle
A Checotah district notice records multiple deaths over the past week. Kelsey H Shepherd, a Brush Hill merchant, died from an assassin’s bullet after being transported to Muskogee hospital. Shepherd, born 1869 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, married to Addie M McNally, leaves nine children. Surviving family mourns as services and funeral arrangements are noted in local church notices. The piece names Shepherd’s church activity, the shooting’s aftermath, and funeral plans through nearby pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey Holbrook Shepherd
Baptist Hospital
Muskogee
Zoom
Kelsey H Shepherd
Brush Hill
Shepherd
Old Indian Territory
McIntosh County
Baptist Church
Everything in Winter Goods
Our store is loaded with winter goods including men’s and boys’ clothing with the latest styles and best materials at low prices. We offer overcoats hats caps mackinaws and a fine line of coats and suits for women. Comforts and blankets are in ample supply with one of the largest stocks we have ever carried.
Christmas Roll Call Membership Campaign Urged
Instructions from the Southwest Division Red Cross in St. Louis announce the Christmas Roll Call for December 16 to 23. Oklahoma campaign manager L. E. Phillips names chairmen in Checotah jurisdiction including Jo N. Keeney as Roll Call Chairman and A. F. Wobson as Publicity Director. Local managers and district chairmen are listed for towns such as Pine Hollow, Bennefield, Brush Hill, Canadian and Pierce with plans to wire every resident for support and a dollar.
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The
Red Cross
St. Louis
Jo N. Keeney
L. E. Phillips
Oklahoma
McIntosh County
Checotah
A. F. Wobson
Cheeotah
Davidson
War Council
Walter Long
Elizabeth
Fay
Miskin
Theo
Netienes
France
Red le Pass
Heve Domether
Camputer
RB. Robinson
Anc Sapien
Bean
Herbert Wetzel
John Bean
Pine Hotlow
Merbert Wetzell
7. CO. Wilhite
Bennefield
W. C. Alston
J.8. Meek
Funeral Laid to Rest of Bert Baughman at Greenlawn
Bert Baughman a longtime Checotah resident and former Checo feet business man died after a 100 day illness that began with a fall and led to pneumonia. He lived in Checotah area for 24 years and was born in Boone County Arkansas. He came to Oklahoma with his parents around GoWeeks and pioneers passed away. Survived by wife and six children, funeral held at Greenlawn cemetery Monday at 2 pm with services led by local clergyman.
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Bert Baughman
Checofeet
Mary Chapman
Saridse
Greenlaws Cemetery
Mrs J K Cooper Obituary Notice in City Journal
Mrs J K Cooper died after a brief illness in the city. She was 60 years old and raised in Kansas before moving to the area. Survived by four children and a husband, her funeral was held at home with services led by Cameron of Ithas City and burial at the family cemetery near Chat.
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Hess
L. Cooper
Monichay
Folelock
Cooper Partie
Fortier
Cooper
Spas
Death Claims Mrs M Summers in City Fire Tragedy
The community mourns as Mrs M Summers, wife of Lota Summers, dies after a house fire near the city with neighbors and relatives present. Funeral services were held at Greenlawn cemetery on Wednesday afternoon led by Rev. Cameron. The Grim Reaper visited the Leard home Monday morning, taking Mrs. Summers and leaving the family in sorrow.
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Varesdas
Aids Mes
Lota Gail
Greenlawn Cemetery
Eld. Cameron
Grim Reaper
Leard
City
Mrs. M
Funeral notices and local incidents from Checotah area
A Checotah city fragment notes deaths and funeral arrangements including I Leard and Arthur Nichols. Shipped remains went to Ada Oklahoma for services. Also mentions Wilson Wilder and Mrs. Wiatsent Wilder with northwest city residencies. A fire in a kitchen caused by a defective flue damaged a home and rear horse area.
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Asx Iis
Vietun
Wilson Wilder
Wiatsent Wibler
Hex Bo
Bob
Red Cross Notes and department chairmanship changes
The Red Cross notes announce Mrs A Po Thats st named chair of the Knitting Department while Abes GQ ML Rass resigns as Hospital Garment chair and Mrs F C Black I is appointed to replace. It urges practical Christmas gifts from stock of furniture hardware silverware chinaware and acceptance of Liberty Bond at par value for payment.
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Vbe Rom. Reenes Tits Pestite
Vhatratan
A. Po Thats St
Ihhat
Abes. GQ
Rass
Hospital Garment Department
F. C. Black I
Checotah Hardware Co
Community Notices and Social Events in Checotah
A long, fragmentary local column details social gatherings at homes of Mrs. J B Lucas Sr and others, church meetings, charity events, arrivals of babies, visits, and upcoming elections. Mentions the United War Workers group, Eastern Star, taxes, and local banking notices. Names include Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Grif, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Hamel, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Porter, Mrs. LaFayette, and many neighbors in Checotah and nearby towns.
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Brosh Ere Paposteferrel Sena Divogmelling
Tes
Do Cameron
Cheeatat Baptist Church
Welyielieeens
Carl Sloan
Mars
Lespatir
Mabhie
Goa
Carl Whale
Goozelock
Eliarie al Rev. EK
Cameron Followrae
H. D. Kinseley
Drugs and Jewelry
A. C. San
Ders
Transportation
J.C
Roll Call Cashier
R.b.rob
Inson
W. I. Cook
W. M. Knight
D. M. Hutchinson
D. F. Killingsworth
Pierce
J. M. Cawthon
J. K. Cooper
Lota Gail Summers
M. L. Leard
Chenault’s Store
I. Leard
Arthur Nichols
Flom
Piekom
Das Dirtte Crandson
Tie
Graiveston
Texas
Leone Fediow
Gadbveston
Marcoss
Witebeta
Smart Set
J. B.lucas
Richardville
Jim Hart
L. B.griffing
Jay Pierce
T. C.hart
Ben LaFayette
Oklahoma City
Hart Sail
PL Hamel
Haristais
EL Vo
Ared
Ray Rarneladl
United War Workers
Keeney
Torssiay
Norman Porter
Kansas
Cite
Annonnedier
Mary Ruki
Cleeotatns
Harry Cire
Porter Hee
Frances Moore
EL Battier
Rob
Tlatehinsen Urdas
WeAlester
Fred Laudon
Fo al Hart
Bafana
Will Naren
Taldtequitt
G. W. Gable
Athraenbears
Bordar of
Eastern Star
J. E. Boatman
First National Bank
W. T Wells
Ada
Mary Gragg
Charles Hamel
Ray Rutherford
Walter Young
Mrs. Winder
Tahleqwah
South Second
Diert Probsen
Roe H. Rossel
George Chenault
Methodist
John Murray
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