Keith, J. W.

A Picher Oklahoma teamster, suddenly expired while at work hauling coal to the Laclede Mine at Cardin Oklahoma, Thursday evening. The man was discovered by workmen at the mine in an unconscious condition at about five o' clock and Dr. W. A. Sibley called. After attending the man Dr. Sibly returned to his office but was called a short time later, but before he could get 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 that they live at Webb City Missouri. He is a member of the IOOF, 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 acute malaria.