The Temple Tribune
Temple, Comanche County, Oklahoma
August 18, 1910
Judge Bales Dies Suddenly
Is Taken With Cramps and Expires Before Medical Aid Arrives
Judge H.P. Bales aged 52 years, one of Temple’s most esteemed citizens, died at his home on East Iowa Street Sunday August 14, 1910 at 9:00 pm.
Mr. Bales was seen on the streets of our city that evening and was seemingly in the best of health. He had made no complaint in any way of not feeling well and at the time he was stricken with cramps in his hands and arms, he was lying on a cot upon the front porch of his home. Neighbors were called at once and medical aid was sent for, but upon the arrival of the physician it was discovered that he had already expired. It is stated that after being taken with the pain that he uttered but a few words.
Mr. Bales came to this country with his family from Summerville (Somervell), Texas in the fall of 1908 at a time when our little city was yet in its infancy. He purchased the blacksmith now owned by Mr. Van Horn. Later he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace for this township and still later to the same office in our city, both of which he filled to the general satisfaction of all within his jurisdiction.
That Mr. Bales commanded the highest esteem and respect of this section was evidenced on Tuesday when every business house within the city closed its doors and every wheel of industry was closed down for one hour during the services, and when a procession of at least three fourths of a mile in length accompanied the remains to their last resting place. The funeral cortege left the family residence at four o’clock headed by his lodge the Woodmen of the World of which he was a faithful member. The services at the cemetery were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Humphreys pastor of the Methodist church of this city after which the lodge took charge and with very impressive ceremony, held to rest a worthy sovereign.
With the connection of this city administration as an iron link connects a huge chain the entire corps of city official attended the funeral in a body, the City Council acting as pall bearers.
The deceased leaves a wife and nine children, two sons and seven daughters most of whom were present at the funeral services besides a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Temple, Comanche County, Oklahoma
August 18, 1910
Judge Bales Dies Suddenly
Is Taken With Cramps and Expires Before Medical Aid Arrives
Judge H.P. Bales aged 52 years, one of Temple’s most esteemed citizens, died at his home on East Iowa Street Sunday August 14, 1910 at 9:00 pm.
Mr. Bales was seen on the streets of our city that evening and was seemingly in the best of health. He had made no complaint in any way of not feeling well and at the time he was stricken with cramps in his hands and arms, he was lying on a cot upon the front porch of his home. Neighbors were called at once and medical aid was sent for, but upon the arrival of the physician it was discovered that he had already expired. It is stated that after being taken with the pain that he uttered but a few words.
Mr. Bales came to this country with his family from Summerville (Somervell), Texas in the fall of 1908 at a time when our little city was yet in its infancy. He purchased the blacksmith now owned by Mr. Van Horn. Later he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace for this township and still later to the same office in our city, both of which he filled to the general satisfaction of all within his jurisdiction.
That Mr. Bales commanded the highest esteem and respect of this section was evidenced on Tuesday when every business house within the city closed its doors and every wheel of industry was closed down for one hour during the services, and when a procession of at least three fourths of a mile in length accompanied the remains to their last resting place. The funeral cortege left the family residence at four o’clock headed by his lodge the Woodmen of the World of which he was a faithful member. The services at the cemetery were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Humphreys pastor of the Methodist church of this city after which the lodge took charge and with very impressive ceremony, held to rest a worthy sovereign.
With the connection of this city administration as an iron link connects a huge chain the entire corps of city official attended the funeral in a body, the City Council acting as pall bearers.
The deceased leaves a wife and nine children, two sons and seven daughters most of whom were present at the funeral services besides a host of friends to mourn his loss.
The Temple Tribune
Temple, Comanche County, Oklahoma
August 18, 1910
Judge Bales Dies Suddenly
Is Taken With Cramps and Expires Before Medical Aid Arrives
Judge H.P. Bales aged 52 years, one of Temple’s most esteemed citizens, died at his home on East Iowa Street Sunday August 14, 1910 at 9:00 pm.
Mr. Bales was seen on the streets of our city that evening and was seemingly in the best of health. He had made no complaint in any way of not feeling well and at the time he was stricken with cramps in his hands and arms, he was lying on a cot upon the front porch of his home. Neighbors were called at once and medical aid was sent for, but upon the arrival of the physician it was discovered that he had already expired. It is stated that after being taken with the pain that he uttered but a few words.
Mr. Bales came to this country with his family from Summerville (Somervell), Texas in the fall of 1908 at a time when our little city was yet in its infancy. He purchased the blacksmith now owned by Mr. Van Horn. Later he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace for this township and still later to the same office in our city, both of which he filled to the general satisfaction of all within his jurisdiction.
That Mr. Bales commanded the highest esteem and respect of this section was evidenced on Tuesday when every business house within the city closed its doors and every wheel of industry was closed down for one hour during the services, and when a procession of at least three fourths of a mile in length accompanied the remains to their last resting place. The funeral cortege left the family residence at four o’clock headed by his lodge the Woodmen of the World of which he was a faithful member. The services at the cemetery were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Humphreys pastor of the Methodist church of this city after which the lodge took charge and with very impressive ceremony, held to rest a worthy sovereign.
With the connection of this city administration as an iron link connects a huge chain the entire corps of city official attended the funeral in a body, the City Council acting as pall bearers.
The deceased leaves a wife and nine children, two sons and seven daughters most of whom were present at the funeral services besides a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Temple, Comanche County, Oklahoma
August 18, 1910
Judge Bales Dies Suddenly
Is Taken With Cramps and Expires Before Medical Aid Arrives
Judge H.P. Bales aged 52 years, one of Temple’s most esteemed citizens, died at his home on East Iowa Street Sunday August 14, 1910 at 9:00 pm.
Mr. Bales was seen on the streets of our city that evening and was seemingly in the best of health. He had made no complaint in any way of not feeling well and at the time he was stricken with cramps in his hands and arms, he was lying on a cot upon the front porch of his home. Neighbors were called at once and medical aid was sent for, but upon the arrival of the physician it was discovered that he had already expired. It is stated that after being taken with the pain that he uttered but a few words.
Mr. Bales came to this country with his family from Summerville (Somervell), Texas in the fall of 1908 at a time when our little city was yet in its infancy. He purchased the blacksmith now owned by Mr. Van Horn. Later he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace for this township and still later to the same office in our city, both of which he filled to the general satisfaction of all within his jurisdiction.
That Mr. Bales commanded the highest esteem and respect of this section was evidenced on Tuesday when every business house within the city closed its doors and every wheel of industry was closed down for one hour during the services, and when a procession of at least three fourths of a mile in length accompanied the remains to their last resting place. The funeral cortege left the family residence at four o’clock headed by his lodge the Woodmen of the World of which he was a faithful member. The services at the cemetery were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Humphreys pastor of the Methodist church of this city after which the lodge took charge and with very impressive ceremony, held to rest a worthy sovereign.
With the connection of this city administration as an iron link connects a huge chain the entire corps of city official attended the funeral in a body, the City Council acting as pall bearers.
The deceased leaves a wife and nine children, two sons and seven daughters most of whom were present at the funeral services besides a host of friends to mourn his loss.
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