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January 9, 1929

DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT POND CREEK PIONEER

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in this city Wednesday for John August "Gus" Johnson pioneer Pond Creek farmer and stockman, who died at his home southeast of town Sunday night at eleven o'clock.  Heart trouble was the cause of his death.

In the death of Mr. Johnson, Pond Creek sees the passing of one of its outstanding pioneers.  Coming here at the opening of the Cherokee Strip he settled on the farm southeast of town where he has since resided, and reared his family who as now grown to manhood and womanhood.  The farm home is one of the finest in this section and was always his pride. 

Mr. Johnson was probably better known as a stockman.  Probably no man in the state shipped more cattle to market than he.  A Wichita, Kansas stock paper stated he had sold more cattle at the Wichita yards than any other man on record there, shipping his first cattle head from McPherson, Kansas in 1892.  He was also known as an authority on fine cattle.

He was known as a friend to all mankind. Always was found going about doing good and endeavoring to help the unfortunate.  Probably the best testimony of his life was given yesterday when a local business man state, "He was good to everyone but himself and always placed himself last."

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. V. A. Lindsey, former pastor the local Christian Church of which he was a member., and was assisted by Rev. Loren Dewitt, and Rev. C. W. Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  One of the largest crowds ever to attend a funeral in this city braved the wintry weather to pay their last tribute to this man who enjoyed a large circle of friends.

Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden July 25th, 1864, Died January 5, 1930, age 65 years.  He leaves to morn his departure his devoted wife,  two sons, Paul and Ebert, and four daughters, Mrs. Maude  Pierson, Miss Amy, Mrs. Veda Nugent and Mrs. Olga Streeker; a brother Charley Johnson and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.  

January 16, 1930

Injuries Fatal to Leslie Hilbarger

Leslie Hilbarger, a young Jefferson farmer, died Friday night at an Enid hospital from injuries sustained in a fall from a mow at the farm north of Jefferson Tuesday January 7th.

From the time Hilbarger was received at the hospital, little hope were held for his recovery as an examination disclosed the fall had fractured a vertebra, which caused paralysis of his body from the third rib downward.

Hilbarger was a veteran of  the World War and had a long service record over-seas.  He has been a Grant county resident for many years having resided near Jefferson and was well known throughout the southern part of the county.

The deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Lucille and Grace, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hilbarger, of Jefferson and a brother, Harold Hilbarger of Winfield, Kansas.

Hill Mortuary was in charge.

Child Seriously Ill

The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph York is seriously ill at the General Hospital in Enid.

Mrs. M. J. Dewitt was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reynolds last week.

SMALL BABY DIES--MORRIS

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Mr. Zion Baptist Church west of town for Effie Armella Morris, 8 month daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Morris, of east of this city  The services were conducted by Rev. Anderson, pastor of the local Baptist Church.

The baby was morn May 29, 1929, Died January 15th, 1930.  Death was caused by brain fever.  Hills Mortuary was in charge of the funeral.

February 20, 1930

J. W. BERRY DIES

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in the city for John. W. Berry, Pond Creek Pioneer who died at his home near Ringwood Sunday after suffering a week from a stroke of paralysis.

Mr. Berry came to Pond Creek with his family in 1898, and for many years resided on a farm west of town, later moving to Pond Creek.  He moved to Ringwood several moths ago where he resided until death claimed him.

Interment was made in the Pond Creek cemetery.

Obituary

J. W. Berry was born December 4, 1854 in New Castle, Ohio, and passed away at his home near Ringwood, Oklahoma Feb. 16, 1930

In his early manhood, he came to Lineville, Iowa and there married Genette Crofford, August 26, 1877.  To this union, three children were born, a son departing this life in  infancy and the surviving ones are Mrs. V. W. McCoy of Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. F. L. DeWitt of Pond Creek, Oklahoma.

In the year of 1886 they moved to Pond Creek Oklahoma and here death claimed the wife and mother in 1908.

In the yea 1886 he united with the Christian Church and remained a faithful member of the same until the time of his death.

He was made Master Mason in Lineville, Iowa in 1892, later moving his membership to Pond Creek where he is also a charter member of the I. O. O. F.

In the year of 1916 he was married to Mrs. Mary Wade.  To this union was born three children,, Winifred and John Jr., and a daughter dying in infancy.

He was a kind and loving husband and father, and a helpful  neighbor, and honest and upright in his dealing with his fellow men.

Besides the ones already mentioned, he leaves three grandchildren, one great-grandson; tree brothers, J. O. Berry of Vici, Oklahoma; E. D. Berry of Omega Kansas, and A.R. Berry of Camargo, Oklahoma.  Two sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Duncan of Lineville, Iowa, and Mrs. Viola Salisbury of Havenville, Kansas; besides a host of friends.

FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Mart Shepard, a former resident of southeast of Pond Creek died at his home in Wichita Sunday.

Funeral services were held there Tuesday afternoon.

March 6, 1930

MRS. URBAN DIES

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church last Friday afternoon for Mrs. Dora Urban, formerly Mrs. Self of this city, who died at an Enid hospital last Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness.

The services were in charge of Rev. Majors, pastor of the Methodist Church, due to the absence of Rev. Anderson; pastor.  A large crowd was in attendance.

Obituary

Dora Candace Potter was born near Louisville, Ky. on June 23, 1885.  Her family moved to Red Cloud, Nebraska when she was a little girl, and came to Elk City, Oklahoma when she was 15 years old.

When she was 18 years old she was married to Silas Self on June 5, 1903 at Arapaho, Oklahoma.  To this union was born ten children, eight of who survive, Allie, Ella Mae, Ethel, Beatrice, Hubert, Floyd, Lola Faye and Buddy.

Mr. Self died at Pond Creek Jan. 22, 1924, aged 43 years, leaving her with the children, the youngest a baby 4 months.  She worked to support the family, and gave her all for them.  She was an active member of the Pond Creek Baptist Church, as was the family.

On October6, 1928 she was married to Albert Urban at Wichita, and went to Douglas, Wyoming, Mr. Urbans home.  The climate did not agree with her, and in November last year she, with the family, came to Enid where they had since made their home.

Burial was made in the Pond Creek cemetery.

Thursday, April,24, 1930

James A. Henley Dies Thursday

James A. Henley, 75, for the past 29 years a prominent resident northwest of this city, passed away at the his home Thursday at mid-night after an illness over two years.

Mr. Henley came to Oklahoma in 1901 from Clyde, Kansas and settled on a farm eight miles northwest of this city, where he engaged in extensive farming and made a decided success.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at the family home in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors who came to pay their last tribute of respect to one whose sturdy integrity and beautiful Christian spirit had been such an inspiration in the community for twenty-nine years.

The service was in charge of Rev. Victory A. Major, pastor of the Methodist  Church who sang three of Brother Henley's favorite hymns and read several of his most loved portions of Scripture.  The address, given by the Rev. L. A. Jones, professor at Oklahoma City University, former pastor and long time friend of the family, brought comfort to the hearts of the bereaved.

Interment was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery.  The Sympathy of the entire community goes out to these bereaved ones in the loss of their husband and father.

Obituary

James Henley, son of John and Asenath Hadley Henley was born November 4, 1854 at Monrovia, Indiana.  He was converted at fourteen years of age and made a Minister of the Gospel in the Society of Friends, where he served faithfully nearly forty years, uniting then with the Methodist Episcopal Church during the pastorate of Rev. E. B. Hill.  he was ordained a Deacon of the Methodist Church by Bishop Quayle at Alva in 1910.  He married to Sarah E. Bray at Manorville , Indiana on October 1, 1878.  They moved from Indiana to Clyde Kansas April 1, 1882.  Came to Pond Creek, Oklahoma March 1, 1901.  He passed away at the present home at mid night April 17 age 76 years, 5 months and 13 days, after 2 years and 4 months of severe affliction which was borne with unusual patience and Christian sweetness.  He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, one daughter, three sons, seven grandchildren, one brother and other relatives and a host of friends.

IVAH PETERS-OBITUARY

Ivah Peters was born in Indiana on September 4, 1864 and passed from this life April 16th, 1930 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 12 days.

When she was a very small child she moved with her parents to Kanakee, Illinois.  She grew to womanhood there and at the age of 24 was united in marriage to Howard L. Munhall.  After a few years they moved to Kansas and made the run to Oklahoma when the Cherokee Strip was opened.

Early in life she became a Christian and her present membership was in the Methodist Church.  To this union six children were born, five surviving her.  The are, George Munhall, Burwell, Ne.; David Munhall, Anacortes, Wa.; Charles Munhall, Omaha, Ne.; Mary Graham, Pond Creek, Ok.; Mildred Hansen, Omaha, Ne. and Albert, deceased.  Also 19 grandchildren.  Her husband preceded her in death in the year 1925 in the state of Washington.

She was a woman dear to the hearts of all who knew her, a wonderful and devoted mother and leaves many friends and loved one to mourn her loss.

Funeral services ere held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in this city, with the pastor of Rev. V. A. Major in charge.  Interment was in the Pond Creek cemetery.

Thursday, May 1st., 1930

Claude Dowley, Hunter Publisher, Dies Monday

According to work received here, Claude Dowley, editor and publisher of the Hunter Enterprise, died at Hunter ,Monday morning from heart  trouble.

Mr. Dowley has been publisher of the Hunter paper for a number of years and had always taken an active part in civic affairs.  He leaves a wife to mourn his departure

Mrs. Riley Fry Dies

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Streets of this city received word Tuesday that Mrs. Riley Fry, formerly of Jefferson and this vicinity, had died at Cyrene, Mo., last Thursday evening after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Fry and her two daughters went to the home of her brother-in-law at Cyrene last fall.  She leaves her two daughter, Marie and Mildred.  Mr. Fry died last summer.

Small Baby Dies

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. White of east of this city, died Tuesday night.

Thursday,  May 8, 1930

MRS. STANIFER DIES

Mrs. J. D. Stanifer, sister of Link Hoskin of west of Pond Creek, died at the Hoskin home Monday morning at 11 o'clock after an illness of nine weeks duration.  Funeral services were held at the Hoskin home yesterday and interment made in the Pond Creek cemetery.  Rev.  Major was in charge of the services.

OBITUARY

Annice Priscilla Hoskin was born in Noble County, Ohio October 21st, 1852.  Died after nine weeks of illness at the home of her brother, Link Hoskin on May 5th, 1930, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and14 days.

At the age of 16 she joined the Protestant Methodist Church.  She was married in 1875 to J. B. Milligan and to this union was born one son, William Orville, now residing at Chickasha, Oklahoma.  In June 1917 she was married to J. D. Stanifer.

Three sisters have preceded her in death.  There are left to mourn her loss, one son William Orville, and four brothers, James Hoskins, Cambridge, Ohio; John Hoskin, Lone Wolf, Oklahoma; Link Hoskin, Pond Creek, Oklahoma and Odell Hoskin, Milan, Michigan.  Also several nieces and nephews.

Thursday, May 22nd., 1930

LAST RITES FOR MRS. BESSIE LEBSACK

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Bessie Lebsack, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hergert Tuesday after a lingering illness.

Rev. V. A. Major, pastor of the church, was assisted by Rev. Johnson of Newkirk.  Burial was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery.

Obituary

Bessie Veta Herhert was born near Pond Creek, Oklahoma July 6, 1902.

At age 17 she was converted and joined the Methodist Church in Pond Creek later her membership was transferred to Otis , Kansas.  She attended Enid business college and latter entered training at University hospital but owing to ill health was compelled to give up the work as a nurse.

She was united in marriage with Emanuel Lebsack August 19, 1925 to this union was born one son Murl.

She departed this life May 20, 1930 in the triumph of the faith in which she lived leaving to mourn her loss a husband, one son, a father and mother, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends.  Her death has affected the entire community with a sense of personal loss.  During her illness she was patient, cheerful and always thoughtful of others.

Thursday, June 5th., 1930

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR UNCLE JIMMY HAND

Funeral services were held at the Pond Creek cemetery Saturday morning for Uncle Jimmy Hand, age 89 an inmate at the county farm north of this city.  Death came to the aged gentleman on Friday morning.

Rev. V. A. Major had charge of the services attended by friends and relatives.  Hills Mortuary was in  charge.

Thursday, June 12th., 1930

CITY'S LAST CIVIL WAR VETERAN IS CLAIMED BY DEATH

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Pond Creek Convention Hall for the city's last Civil War Veteran, R. A. Hurst, 84, who died at his home in the west part of town early Sunday morning.

Mr. Hurst has been in good health previous to his death and had enjoyed Saturday visiting with his friends.  Early Sunday morning death came to him almost instantly except just a faint struggle, and the aged veteran passed to the great beyond.

Funeral services were in charge of the Pond Creek post of the American Legion assisted by the Lamont and Medford posts and the local chapter of the W. R. C.  The Legionnaires met at the hall and marched to the Hurst home where they formed an escort for the body to the hall where services were held, the Rev. V. A. Major pastor of the Methodist Church being in charge assisted by Rev. C. W. Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

As a wearer of the blue, Mr. Hurst enlisted in the Union army at the age of 17 years and served two years taking part in several encounters.  He is the last veteran in this city and was one of the six remaining ones in the county.  Two of his former comrades attended the funeral rites.

The Hurst family came to Pond Creek in 1909 from Maize , Kansas and has since resided here.  He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Eaton Blasdel, of Oxford, Kansas, also several grandchildren and great-grand-children.

OBITUARY

Reuben Albert Hurst was born near Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 13th.  He moved with his parents to Illinois at the age of eleven years.  he enlisted in the Union Army at the age of sixteen and served his county for over two years, taking part in several major engagements.

He was married to Mary June Aker, May 31st., 1874. and to this union was born three children, two of whom preceded the father in death.  He moved with his family to a farm near Maize, Kansas, in 1887.  He again moved to Pond Creek, Oklahoma, in 1909 and resided here continuously until his death June 8th., 1930 at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 26 days.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Ora Blaskell, ten grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the C. T. Coleman Post of the G. A .R. until the post was disbanded.  Since then he has been a member of the Enid Post.

Thursday July 31, 1930

Funeral Services for George Beggs Monday

Funeral services were at Medford Monday for George Beggs, former pioneer of west of Jefferson who died of ptomaine poisoning at his ranch home near Spearman, Texas last Friday.

Three other members of the family were very ill form the effects of the poisoning, but soon recovered.  Mr. Beggs leaves his bereaved wife and several children among them being Earl Beggs, prominent farmer west of Jefferson.

Thursday, August28, 1930

J. E. Dorman Dies

Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Monday afternoon for James E. Dorman, 75, who died at his home southwest of Pond Creek Sunday.  Rev. C. W. Anderson pastor of the Pond Creek Baptist Church was in charge.

Mr. Dorman had been in bad health for the past two years.  He had gradually grown weaker since Christmas and his death did not come as a surprise to his many friends.  Mr. Doorman came to Oklahoma in the early days and was a true pioneer.  He was a man held in high esteem in this community and will be greatly missed.

Burial was made in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Obituary

James Ervin Dorman was born in Iowa on May 3rd, 1855.  He was united in marriage to Susan Eldora Barn Gardner on January 28, 1888.  To this union was born seven children.

He moved to Oklahoma in 1902 where he resided until his death on August 24, 1930  He was preceded in death by two sons, Will and Kessley, and leaves to mourn his wife, four sons and one daughter:  Evert and Howard of Pond Creek; Vern and Marry of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. G. W. Schuler of Coffeyville, Kansas.

Thursday, September 4, 1930

DIES IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Anna Garrison of this city received word on Saturday of the death of her Son-in-law, Mr. Dobson of Hooker, Oklahoma, which occurred at Wichita Hospital Saturday morning.

Funeral services were held at Hooker Tuesday.  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garrison and family and Miss Rose Garrison attended the funeral.  Mr. Dobson leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and one daughter, Mary Lynn and a host of other relatives and friends.

Thursday September 25, 1930

HOSKINS BABY DIES

James Curtis Hoskins, three weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Hoskins of west of town died Monday evening at an Enid hospital.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.