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Thursday, October 23, 1930

MRS. J. M. RINKEL IS CLAIMED BY DEATH

A shadow of sorrow was cast over our little city yesterday evening when work came of the sudden death of Mrs. J. M. Rinkel, 75, who died at the family home about four o'clock.

Mrs. Rinkel had been ill since Monday but not dangerously sick.  Yesterday she became worse and before a physcian arrived death claimed her.

The deceased is the wife of Rev. J. M. Rinkel, retired Methodist minister.  The family came here about four years ago from east of Jefferson where Rev. Rinkel had been a pastor of the German Methodist Church for a number of years.

Two years ago Rev. and Mrs. Rinkel had the privilege of enjoying their fiftieth wedding anniversary, and event attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Rinkel leaves to mourn her departure, the husband, and three children, Miss Emma of the home; Mrs. Rev. VanGundy, of Manchester and one son, J. A. Rinkel of Mankato, Minn.  One son and one daughter preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  The son, J. A. and his family are in route to Pond Creek and are expected to arrive Friday evening.

The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of bereavement.

Thursday, October 30, 1930

WIFE OF FORMER PASTOR DEAD

Mrs. Esther Rogers, wife of Rev. William O. Rogers, early day pastor of the Congregational Church in Pond Creek, passed away Sunday, September 21st., at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado, following an operation for a tumor.

Mrs. Rogers had been failing in health for some time and on Wednesday before her death decided to enter the hospital for the operation.  She rallied from the operation but suffered a relapse on Sunday and passed away before Rev. Rogers could be summoned.

Mrs. Rogers was born June 12th, 1880 in Iowa.  She was married at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and came immediately to Pond Creek where Rev. Rogers was pastor  of the Pond Creek Congregational Church.  At the close of his pastorate here, Rev. Rogers entered state Sunday school work.

Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss three sons and a brother.

OBITUARY

Minnie Edith Miller, daughter of James and Isabelle Miller, was born June the 9th, 1869 in Mt. Vernon, Mo., and passed away October 20, 1930, at Wichita, Kansas, in the St. Francis Hospital, after a lingering illness.

She was married to Charles W. Light August 20, 1888 at Santa Fe, Kansas.  To this union were born five daughters and one son, all of whom are living.

At the opening of the Strip they came to Oklahoma and settled on a farm seven miles northwest of Pond Creek where they made their home for eight years.  During these years on the farmer it can truly be said "The Torch of the Pioneer Spirit" was ever carried in her hands, for it was in her home that the first Sunday school of the community was organized and her home was always the center of social life.

At an early age, she became a member of the Christian Church and was ever a faithful worker.  Her life was one of unselfish devotion to her church, home and friends.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Charles W. Light; five daughters:  Mrs. John W. Prigmore of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Charles G. Lloyd of Valley Center, Kansas, Mrs. Milton Strawn of Alva, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ralph Smith of Apache, Oklahoma and Miss Lois Light of Miami, Arizona; one son Earl of Pond Creek, Oklahoma;  eleven grandchildren and two brothers, Earl Miller of Atlanta, Georgia and Charles Miller of Vernon, Texas.  Her full, well rounded sixty-one years of life--even the tender devotion of a husband, children and friends--could not reach the three score and ten years for her,

"Life's race was well run,

Life's work well done,

Life's crown well won,

Now comes rest."

MR. STRINGER DIES

Just as we go to press word comes from Lawton that Mr. Stringer, father of Prof. T. O. Stringer, of this city died at 4:30 this afternoon from an extended illness from a cancer.

Prof. Stringer and family have the sympathy of the entire community.

RINKLE OBITUARY

Charlotte C. Ney was born in Anaheim, Ohio, February 8, 1855 and died in Pond Creek, Oklahoma, October 22, 1930

The early years of her life were spent in Ohio and Moswegua, Illinois, where her family settled in the 60's.  As a girl she came under the influence of the Methodist Episcopal  Church.  While reading her bible her eyes fell upon Eph. 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved thru faith; and that not of your selves; it is the gift God."  She opened her heart to the "gift" and from that day lived a consistent Christian life.

For years she served as teacher of the district school  On April 4, 1878 she was united in marriage with Rev. John M. Rinkel, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hoyliton, Illinois.  She graced the parsonage at Hoyliton and Nashville, Illinois, and proved a valuable  worker in the church.  In 1881 her husband was elected to a professorship in Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo., where they lived and labored for 28 years.

Upon retiring from active service in the college they moved to their farm seven miles southeast of Medford, where they lived seventeen years.  During this time Rev. Rinkel served as pastor of the Liberty Church for twelve years.  Four years ago they moved to Pond Creek, where they celebrated their Golden wedding in which the members and friends of this church participated.

Mr. and Mrs. Rinkel were blessed with seven children, two of whom died in infancy.  One son, Edward. died in young manhood, and a daughter Mrs. Meta Hake, died in early womanhood.

Mrs. Rinkel possessed a modest quiet nature but was ever ready to use her talents in God's service whenever asked.  For many years she has been active in the Woman's Missionary Society work, helping to organize such work where there was none, and acting as president for several years in places she lived.  Her faith in  and fidelity to the Savior never wavered, and her call to the Father's house was the reward of her pious fruitful life.

She is survived by her husband, one son, Rev. J. A. Rinkel of Mankato, Minnesota, two daughters, Mrs. Ann Van Gundy of Manchester, Okla., and Emma of Pond Creek, and two grandchildren.  She is also survived by three brothers and three sisters, besides a large number of other relatives and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon with the Rev. C. H. Schuermann and V. A. Major, pastor in charge.  Rev. William Baldwin of Medford led in the opening prayer.  Interment was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery.

November 13, 1930

Death Angel Calls Mrs. J. G. Robbins

Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church Monday afternoon for Mrs. J. G. Robbins who passed away at the home on East Broadway last Saturday morning at 8:00 a. m.  Mrs. Robbins had been ill for several days.

A large crowd was in attendance to pay their last respect to a woman who was lived as a neighbor and a friend to mankind.

Rev. V. A. Majors, pastor of the Methodist Church was in charge of services and burial was made in the Pond Creek cemetery.  the bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community.

ROBBINS Obituary

Anna Belle Brown, daughter of William Newton and Mary Ann Brown, was born Feb. 9th, 1859 in Clark County, Mo.  She united with the Methodist church early in girlhood and lived a faithful, Christian life.  She was united in marriage to Jonathan Godfrey Robbins June 15th, 1876.  She was a most devoted wife and mother, who always kept the home lights burning with her Christian spirit.

Moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1880, then back to Clark County Mo., in 1887.  The family has lived in Oklahoma since 1907, residing on the farm south of Pond Creek until August 1919, at which time they moved to their home in Pond Creek where she passed away after a lingering illness Nov. 8, 1930, at 8:00 a. m. at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 29 days.

The family were all at her bedside at the time of her death with the exception of one daughter.  To this union were born seven children, Francis Edgar, and Walter Lee Robbins, of Pond Creek; Mary Elizabeth Hatcher of Kremiln; Maude Belle Day and Minnie Lee Leftwich of Gregory Mo; Myrtle Ann Washburn of Keokuk, Iowa, and Gertie Mae Robbins who preceded her in death August 8, 1895.  She is survived by one sister, Minnie Barkley, and one brother, Henry D. Brown of Canton, Mo.; nine grandchildren, also a host of friends and neighbors who are left to mourn her loss.

"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning"

November 20, 1930

Early Settler Is Claimed by Death

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Cloud, mother of Gene Cloud, at the farm home southeast of town.

Mrs. Cloud has been a resident in the Pond Creek community since the opening of the Cherokee Strip, her husband preceding her in death a few years ago.  She has made her home with her son Gene, and was held in high esteem in the community, and will be greatly missed.

Obituary

Mary Alice Cloud was born December 13, 1850, in Jacksonville, Illinois.  In1867 she was married to V. W. Cloud and in 1971 moved with her husband to Kansas where they lived on their claim near Harpville.  In 1893 she and her husband and family moved to Pond Creek and since that time she has lived in the community.

She passed away November 17,  at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 4 days.  Funeral services were held at the home and interment was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery.

She is survived by four children, Ed Cloud, of Wayward, California; Gene Cloud of Pond Creek; Pete Cloud of Takoma, Washington; and Mrs. C. P. Watkins of Wichita, Kansas; and nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Music at the funeral was furnished by Harry Harville, Mrs. R. E. Bunyon, Edith Harville and Rev. V. A. Major.

November 27, 1930

Rites Held For Pioneer Jeweler

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 for George Logan Marquis, pioneer business man of Pond Creek.  Practically all of the business houses of Pond Creek were closed while hosts of friends paid their last respects to this early settler.  Rev. V. A. Major officiated at the services which were held at the Methodist Church.  Interment was made in the Pond Creek cemetery.

Mr. Marquis died at two o'clock Monday morning after a lingering illness.  For some time he had been in poor health and physicians last week declared him very low.  He passed away at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 25 days.  Ronald, his son  arrived about two weeks ago from London, England  to be at the bedside of his father.

At the funeral services the male quartette of the Methodist Church san two favorite hymns, "The City Foursquare", and "Abide With Me".  Mrs. Raymond Johnston sang "Still Still With Thee".

Bedsides the immediate family, Ralph Marquis, a brother, and his wife, Mrs. Pauline Dale, a niece, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harrison D. Burchell, all of Wichita, attended the funeral.  Mrs. Burchell is a sister of the deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Horace Roberts also arrived Wednesday morning for the funeral.  Others from out of town attended the funeral by their names were not learned.

Obituary

George Logan Marquis was born at Bellflower, Illinois, December 29th, 1863.  He passed away at his home in Pond Creek, Nov. 21, 1930 lovingly cared for by his wife and children.  As a young man he entered the profession of jeweler and after working for five years in Wichita, and Hanover, Kansas, he came to Pond Creek April 1894.  Here he established a jewelry store of his own, and carried on this business for thirty-six years, or until the time of his death.  He was one of Pond Creeks pioneer business men and through the years of business honest and integrity, he earned the respect of all who knew him.

He was united in Marriage to Dorothy Beck, October 4th, 1894.  To this union were born two children, Merth, now Mrs. Victor Godfrey, and Ronald N. of the U. S. Customs, London, England.

He is survived by his wife, two children already mentioned, two grandchildren, Dorothy G. and Lois Margaret Godfrey; two brothers Harry Marquis, San Francisco, Cal. and Ralph Marquis, Wichita, Kansas, and a sister Mrs. Mabel Bardwell, Clearwater, Kansas and a host of friends and relatives.

Mr. Marquis was member and faithful supporter of the Methodist Church for over thirty years. He was a member of the Knight of ? and the Elks Fraternal Order.  He was a man of Christian upbringing and integrity.  He was ever ready to help in every worthy cause. In the words of his wife and companion for thirty-six years "He was a good man and a great husband, a good father".

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to those bereaved friends in their hour of sorrow.

December 25, 1930

Death Claims Medford Lawyer

J. B Drennen Dies At Enid Saturday Following Brief Illness

Hemorrhage Is Cause

The citizens of Grant County were shocked Saturday when word came from Enid of the death of J. B. Drennan, 47, prominent Medford attorney, which came at four o'clock Saturday after a short illness.

Mr. Drennan complained of feeling ill Thursday and a physician was summoned.  His condition grew worse and late Friday night was taken to the Baptist Hospital at Enid where his condition was pronounced as critical.  The end came about four o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Hospital attendants pronounces a cerebral hemorrhage as the cause of his death.

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Medford Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock and burial was made in the Pond Creek Cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death a year and a half ago.

Joseph B Drennan was born on a farm near Lebanon, Tenn.  He attended Henderson University at Henderson, Tenn., and later graduated from the law school at Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tenn.

In 1907 he came to Pond Creek when the county seat was located here and opened a law office, later moving to Medford when the county seat was changed.  In 1911 he was united in marriage to Naomi Wheatley of Pond Creek, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Drennan was one of the Northern Oklahoma's most prominent attorneys.  He was well and favorably known and his prominence was shown by the large crowd who attended his funeral Tuesday.

He was a brother of Dr. C. T. Drennan of this city.