Mr Sam Tobias, one of the leading merchants of Atoka, died of a paralytic stroke on Monday of this week. Mr. Tobias had a stroke some weeks ago and another stroke a few days ago which resulted in his death. He died at the age of 69 years, having lived a long and useful life. Mr. Tobias was born in Polangen, Russia, the son of Gershen Tobias. He came to America from Russia many years ago., became a naturalized citizen and made a very fine American citizen. He prized his American citizenship most highly. He respected the laws of his country and in his going the country lost one of its most worthy citizens. His remains were carried to St. Louis for interment. Those attending the funeral from Atoka were Mrs. Tobias and G. J.
Mr. Tobias leaves a wife, his two sons. Marvin and G. J. and numerous friends who will greatly miss him from the walks of men.
--Indian Citizen, Atoka, Oklahoma, Thursday, October 29, 1931, Page 1
Mr Sam Tobias, one of the leading merchants of Atoka, died of a paralytic stroke on Monday of this week. Mr. Tobias had a stroke some weeks ago and another stroke a few days ago which resulted in his death. He died at the age of 69 years, having lived a long and useful life. Mr. Tobias was born in Polangen, Russia, the son of Gershen Tobias. He came to America from Russia many years ago., became a naturalized citizen and made a very fine American citizen. He prized his American citizenship most highly. He respected the laws of his country and in his going the country lost one of its most worthy citizens. His remains were carried to St. Louis for interment. Those attending the funeral from Atoka were Mrs. Tobias and G. J.
Mr. Tobias leaves a wife, his two sons. Marvin and G. J. and numerous friends who will greatly miss him from the walks of men.
--Indian Citizen, Atoka, Oklahoma, Thursday, October 29, 1931, Page 1
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