Keith, James W.

J. W. Keith, a Picher Oklahoma teamster, suddenly expired Sep 12, 1918, while at work hauling coal at the Laclede Mine at Cardin Oklahoma, Thursday evening. The man was discovered by workmen at the hard rock lead and zinc mine in an unconscious condition at about five o'clock and Dr. W. A. Sibly was called. After attending the man Dr. Sibly returned to his office but was called a short time later. Before he could get back to the mine the sick man passed away.

Late Saturday it was announced that Mr. Keith's family had not been located but it is thought they live in Webb City Missouri. He was a member of the I.O.O.F, the K of P and the A.H.T.A. lodges and had receipts for dues in his pocket. It is understood that the deceased had been ailing for about a week but had been able to work during that time. His ailment was pronounced as being acute malaria.

Picher Oklahoma, May 21 Andrew J. Stewart, a Civil War veteran, 86 years old and his wife, 75 years old, have come to Picher from Johnstown Missouri to find their daughter, Mrs. Martha Keith, whose husband, James W. Keith, a teamster, died suddenly at the Laclede Mine, September 12, 1918, and was buried in Carterville Missouri cemetery while Mrs. Keith and three children, Raymond Keith, Bessie Keith, and Hattie Keith were residing in Webb City Missouri.

The age couple are destitute and for the present are staying with Mrs. Bessie Dows, 101 Picher street, Picher where any information leading to the location of the daughter will be appreciated. Mrs. Stewart is ill.