Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-16
Dessh ofH. G. Cook.

Death of h. @. Cook.
sa-dsy morning last, June I2th, II. {.
Cook, Of this city, died at Kirksville,
No, where he went son1e weeks previous
10 be treated by the osteopothists. His
death may properly be attributed to dia-
belts complicated by inflammation of
the foot, which attacked him about a
year ago Making no substantial inn
provement, after spending some months
at home. deceased went to ST. Louis for
treatment and later to Kirksville, to
which place he made a second trip, the
first appearing to benefit him. Some two
weeks ago an incision was made in his
foot to remove the pus and il is probable
blood poisoning resulted. Mrs. Cook
went to Kirksville Monday of last week
and found her husband in much worse
condition than anticipated. The chill
dren were apprised early Sunday OF their
father's death and the son, Arthur, went
north that night TO meet his mother, ac-
companied by the remains, at Sedaiia.
The daughters, Misses Leila and Mabel
accompanied by Juliet, Mecca member
of the fariily-followed Monday night,
going direct to Oswego, the old home,
where the funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Among those from this city who were
in attendance at the funeral were: f. NJ.
Ming and wife, Mrs. ]. B. Turner, DIR. &
Bailey Bell, ]. c. Anderson, friends OF
the family; Mrs R. NJ. Swain and Mrs.
A. y. Green, representing the Eastern
Star Chapter; ]. B. Burckhalter, d. -
McNairn, ]. R. Sbeehan, W. P. Farley,
T. a. Chandler, J. F. Arter and ]. c Ho-
gan. of the various Masonic bodies; j. R.
Allen, ]. H. Workman and W. J. Burnett,
of the Odd Fellows; Dr. Bagby, J. o.
Hall, Z. y. Ratcliff. w. H. Kornegay
and NJ. E. Milford, of the First National
bank.
In addition to those members of the
family who were present at the funeral
there is another son, Allen, who belongs
to the United States navy and is assigned
to duty as assistant engineer of Admiral
SIMPSONS flagship, the New York.
The funeral took place at the Baptist
church, where the remains were escorted
by the Masons, knights Templar, c. A.
R. post and the band. the Eastern Star
chapter being in waiting at the entrance.
The burial services were conducted by
the Masons, the Knights again acting as
a guard CT honor. In response 10 proc
lamation by the mayor, in which deceas-
ed was alluded TO as ex-nayor as well as
former citizen, all business houses were
closed and an air of sadness was apparent
on every side.
Mr.. Cook was 55 years of age the 22nd
of April He was born in Pennsylvania,
though much Of his early life was spent
in Illinois. After serving in the Union
army he removed, along in the latter
sixties, to Labette county, Kans., and by
the people of that county he was honored
with several important offices. Late in
1891, he moved with his family to Vinita
and perfected the organization of the
First National Bank, and was elected
cashier, a position he held and filled most
acceptably until his death.
Deceased was a prominent Free Mason
and Odd Fellow. He held. during his
residence in Kansas, the highest honors
which the Masonic fraternity Of that
state could bestow upon him. having
been the presiding officer Of the and
iodec. Grand chapter amt sr-77 "om-
riaulcr~ F- ~as.aiss .ig..iE-d, ', the !
Odd Fellows IF ,h'5 t--ts-v ug .eing /
.-ec;ci 70 the mghesi 9ia-e ia tHeir gllt
1ud was -t-r preventative on one
r. mo-z occasions to the sovereign grand
y.Iae. lie was charter member Of the
Masonic Chapter at this place aud IL its
sarlv davs was It's chief reliance.
In the history of the town there has
scarcely been a death that has caused
more profound sorrow among a larger
circle of friends than that of H. c Cook.
Very early after coming here he impress
ed those with whom he was thrown III
contact as a man of sterling integrity and
of rugged honesty. His bearing was that
of the simple, quiet gentleman-oue OF
natures noblemeu.