He was a banker with the Waurika National Bank.
He married Katie Mildred Ray. They were the parents of Edwina and Hershall R. Alexander.
From the August 19, 1921, Waurika News-Democrat
Waurika Banker Dies Wednesday in Denver Hospital
W. E. Alexander, cashier of the Waurika National Bank and one of the community's most substantial citizens, passed away at Denver, Colorado, at 9:50 Wednesday morning, after an illness of but a few hours. Details of his last hours are lacking here, but it is presumed that the trip in Colorado probably hastened his death.
Mr. Alexander had been in failing health for the past two or three years with a kidney trouble that had gradually grown worse and worse. Frequent trips to Mineral Wells had given him relief and he fought on against odds, always hopeful and never giving up that his days were numbered.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Herschel and Mr. Alexander's father left Wednesday morning of last week for Colorado Springs, thinking that the trip in the car and the cool Colorado weather would perhaps bring some relief. The trip was made without trouble, friends were visited along the way and the party arrived at Denver Monday afternoon. It is not known when he was taken down, but a message was received here at midnight, Tuesday, that he was in a serous condition. This was followed by another Wednesday telling of his death.
Hugh L. Ray left Wichita Falls for Denver Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. The body will be brought back her and the funeral will be conducted from the Baptist Church sometime Saturday or Sunday, the exact hour and date not being known, as it is not known just when the funeral party will arrive here. Interment will be made in the Waurika Cemetery. Rev. C. Bowles will conduct the funeral and the grave services will be conducted by the local Masonic Lodge.
The members of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of a loved one are the wife, one son, Herschel; one daughter, Miss Edwina, on sister, Mrs. M.F. Ray of Temple; two brothers, David of Comanche and Guy of Waurika; and he father, J.A. Alexander of Waurika. Besides these there are scores of near relatives here and in Texas.
Deceased was born at Poolville, Texas July 29, 1877, and had just passed his 44th birthday. He moved to Comanche, Oklahoma, in the early days of Oklahoma, where he was connected with the First National Bank, coming from there to Waurika in 1908 to accept the position of cashier in the Waurika National Bank, which position he has held ever since. Mr. Alexander has been a tireless worker and has been recognized by all who knew him as a most excellent banker. The success of the Waurika National Bank has been due largely to his keen financial ability and strong personality, which made friends of all who came in contact with him.
Mr. Alexander united with the Baptist Church early in life and was a member of the Waurika Church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Consistory and Shrine.
He has been a useful man in the community and his going away will leave a vacancy hard to fill. In the early days of Waurika, he was a member of the school board and no man ever worked more faithfully for the success of the schools than did he. He was progressive in spirit and boosted for everything for the good of his community. He will be missed, not only in the institution to which he gave the better years of his life , but in all the councils of the building up and betterment of Waurika and Jefferson County.
No man was more loving and loyal to his family, all his thoughts being for their good, planning for the future of his daughter and son and furnishing them with every opportunity to get an education and to prepare themselves for useful lives.
Mr. Alexander was loved and appreciated by all who knew him and most by those who knew him best. The officials and employees in the bank in which he was cashier received the announcement of his death with profound sorrow. A friend had gone out whose place could not be filled.
He made a noble fight for life against great odds - a fight made because of his fidelity to his family and those depending upon him.
At the time of going to press definite announcement as to the funeral arrangements cannot be made, but funeral notices will be distributed as soon as the hour of the funeral is known.
He married Katie Mildred Ray. They were the parents of Edwina and Hershall R. Alexander.
From the August 19, 1921, Waurika News-Democrat
Waurika Banker Dies Wednesday in Denver Hospital
W. E. Alexander, cashier of the Waurika National Bank and one of the community's most substantial citizens, passed away at Denver, Colorado, at 9:50 Wednesday morning, after an illness of but a few hours. Details of his last hours are lacking here, but it is presumed that the trip in Colorado probably hastened his death.
Mr. Alexander had been in failing health for the past two or three years with a kidney trouble that had gradually grown worse and worse. Frequent trips to Mineral Wells had given him relief and he fought on against odds, always hopeful and never giving up that his days were numbered.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Herschel and Mr. Alexander's father left Wednesday morning of last week for Colorado Springs, thinking that the trip in the car and the cool Colorado weather would perhaps bring some relief. The trip was made without trouble, friends were visited along the way and the party arrived at Denver Monday afternoon. It is not known when he was taken down, but a message was received here at midnight, Tuesday, that he was in a serous condition. This was followed by another Wednesday telling of his death.
Hugh L. Ray left Wichita Falls for Denver Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. The body will be brought back her and the funeral will be conducted from the Baptist Church sometime Saturday or Sunday, the exact hour and date not being known, as it is not known just when the funeral party will arrive here. Interment will be made in the Waurika Cemetery. Rev. C. Bowles will conduct the funeral and the grave services will be conducted by the local Masonic Lodge.
The members of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of a loved one are the wife, one son, Herschel; one daughter, Miss Edwina, on sister, Mrs. M.F. Ray of Temple; two brothers, David of Comanche and Guy of Waurika; and he father, J.A. Alexander of Waurika. Besides these there are scores of near relatives here and in Texas.
Deceased was born at Poolville, Texas July 29, 1877, and had just passed his 44th birthday. He moved to Comanche, Oklahoma, in the early days of Oklahoma, where he was connected with the First National Bank, coming from there to Waurika in 1908 to accept the position of cashier in the Waurika National Bank, which position he has held ever since. Mr. Alexander has been a tireless worker and has been recognized by all who knew him as a most excellent banker. The success of the Waurika National Bank has been due largely to his keen financial ability and strong personality, which made friends of all who came in contact with him.
Mr. Alexander united with the Baptist Church early in life and was a member of the Waurika Church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Consistory and Shrine.
He has been a useful man in the community and his going away will leave a vacancy hard to fill. In the early days of Waurika, he was a member of the school board and no man ever worked more faithfully for the success of the schools than did he. He was progressive in spirit and boosted for everything for the good of his community. He will be missed, not only in the institution to which he gave the better years of his life , but in all the councils of the building up and betterment of Waurika and Jefferson County.
No man was more loving and loyal to his family, all his thoughts being for their good, planning for the future of his daughter and son and furnishing them with every opportunity to get an education and to prepare themselves for useful lives.
Mr. Alexander was loved and appreciated by all who knew him and most by those who knew him best. The officials and employees in the bank in which he was cashier received the announcement of his death with profound sorrow. A friend had gone out whose place could not be filled.
He made a noble fight for life against great odds - a fight made because of his fidelity to his family and those depending upon him.
At the time of going to press definite announcement as to the funeral arrangements cannot be made, but funeral notices will be distributed as soon as the hour of the funeral is known.
He was a banker with the Waurika National Bank.
He married Katie Mildred Ray. They were the parents of Edwina and Hershall R. Alexander.
From the August 19, 1921, Waurika News-Democrat
Waurika Banker Dies Wednesday in Denver Hospital
W. E. Alexander, cashier of the Waurika National Bank and one of the community's most substantial citizens, passed away at Denver, Colorado, at 9:50 Wednesday morning, after an illness of but a few hours. Details of his last hours are lacking here, but it is presumed that the trip in Colorado probably hastened his death.
Mr. Alexander had been in failing health for the past two or three years with a kidney trouble that had gradually grown worse and worse. Frequent trips to Mineral Wells had given him relief and he fought on against odds, always hopeful and never giving up that his days were numbered.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Herschel and Mr. Alexander's father left Wednesday morning of last week for Colorado Springs, thinking that the trip in the car and the cool Colorado weather would perhaps bring some relief. The trip was made without trouble, friends were visited along the way and the party arrived at Denver Monday afternoon. It is not known when he was taken down, but a message was received here at midnight, Tuesday, that he was in a serous condition. This was followed by another Wednesday telling of his death.
Hugh L. Ray left Wichita Falls for Denver Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. The body will be brought back her and the funeral will be conducted from the Baptist Church sometime Saturday or Sunday, the exact hour and date not being known, as it is not known just when the funeral party will arrive here. Interment will be made in the Waurika Cemetery. Rev. C. Bowles will conduct the funeral and the grave services will be conducted by the local Masonic Lodge.
The members of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of a loved one are the wife, one son, Herschel; one daughter, Miss Edwina, on sister, Mrs. M.F. Ray of Temple; two brothers, David of Comanche and Guy of Waurika; and he father, J.A. Alexander of Waurika. Besides these there are scores of near relatives here and in Texas.
Deceased was born at Poolville, Texas July 29, 1877, and had just passed his 44th birthday. He moved to Comanche, Oklahoma, in the early days of Oklahoma, where he was connected with the First National Bank, coming from there to Waurika in 1908 to accept the position of cashier in the Waurika National Bank, which position he has held ever since. Mr. Alexander has been a tireless worker and has been recognized by all who knew him as a most excellent banker. The success of the Waurika National Bank has been due largely to his keen financial ability and strong personality, which made friends of all who came in contact with him.
Mr. Alexander united with the Baptist Church early in life and was a member of the Waurika Church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Consistory and Shrine.
He has been a useful man in the community and his going away will leave a vacancy hard to fill. In the early days of Waurika, he was a member of the school board and no man ever worked more faithfully for the success of the schools than did he. He was progressive in spirit and boosted for everything for the good of his community. He will be missed, not only in the institution to which he gave the better years of his life , but in all the councils of the building up and betterment of Waurika and Jefferson County.
No man was more loving and loyal to his family, all his thoughts being for their good, planning for the future of his daughter and son and furnishing them with every opportunity to get an education and to prepare themselves for useful lives.
Mr. Alexander was loved and appreciated by all who knew him and most by those who knew him best. The officials and employees in the bank in which he was cashier received the announcement of his death with profound sorrow. A friend had gone out whose place could not be filled.
He made a noble fight for life against great odds - a fight made because of his fidelity to his family and those depending upon him.
At the time of going to press definite announcement as to the funeral arrangements cannot be made, but funeral notices will be distributed as soon as the hour of the funeral is known.
He married Katie Mildred Ray. They were the parents of Edwina and Hershall R. Alexander.
From the August 19, 1921, Waurika News-Democrat
Waurika Banker Dies Wednesday in Denver Hospital
W. E. Alexander, cashier of the Waurika National Bank and one of the community's most substantial citizens, passed away at Denver, Colorado, at 9:50 Wednesday morning, after an illness of but a few hours. Details of his last hours are lacking here, but it is presumed that the trip in Colorado probably hastened his death.
Mr. Alexander had been in failing health for the past two or three years with a kidney trouble that had gradually grown worse and worse. Frequent trips to Mineral Wells had given him relief and he fought on against odds, always hopeful and never giving up that his days were numbered.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Herschel and Mr. Alexander's father left Wednesday morning of last week for Colorado Springs, thinking that the trip in the car and the cool Colorado weather would perhaps bring some relief. The trip was made without trouble, friends were visited along the way and the party arrived at Denver Monday afternoon. It is not known when he was taken down, but a message was received here at midnight, Tuesday, that he was in a serous condition. This was followed by another Wednesday telling of his death.
Hugh L. Ray left Wichita Falls for Denver Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. The body will be brought back her and the funeral will be conducted from the Baptist Church sometime Saturday or Sunday, the exact hour and date not being known, as it is not known just when the funeral party will arrive here. Interment will be made in the Waurika Cemetery. Rev. C. Bowles will conduct the funeral and the grave services will be conducted by the local Masonic Lodge.
The members of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of a loved one are the wife, one son, Herschel; one daughter, Miss Edwina, on sister, Mrs. M.F. Ray of Temple; two brothers, David of Comanche and Guy of Waurika; and he father, J.A. Alexander of Waurika. Besides these there are scores of near relatives here and in Texas.
Deceased was born at Poolville, Texas July 29, 1877, and had just passed his 44th birthday. He moved to Comanche, Oklahoma, in the early days of Oklahoma, where he was connected with the First National Bank, coming from there to Waurika in 1908 to accept the position of cashier in the Waurika National Bank, which position he has held ever since. Mr. Alexander has been a tireless worker and has been recognized by all who knew him as a most excellent banker. The success of the Waurika National Bank has been due largely to his keen financial ability and strong personality, which made friends of all who came in contact with him.
Mr. Alexander united with the Baptist Church early in life and was a member of the Waurika Church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Consistory and Shrine.
He has been a useful man in the community and his going away will leave a vacancy hard to fill. In the early days of Waurika, he was a member of the school board and no man ever worked more faithfully for the success of the schools than did he. He was progressive in spirit and boosted for everything for the good of his community. He will be missed, not only in the institution to which he gave the better years of his life , but in all the councils of the building up and betterment of Waurika and Jefferson County.
No man was more loving and loyal to his family, all his thoughts being for their good, planning for the future of his daughter and son and furnishing them with every opportunity to get an education and to prepare themselves for useful lives.
Mr. Alexander was loved and appreciated by all who knew him and most by those who knew him best. The officials and employees in the bank in which he was cashier received the announcement of his death with profound sorrow. A friend had gone out whose place could not be filled.
He made a noble fight for life against great odds - a fight made because of his fidelity to his family and those depending upon him.
At the time of going to press definite announcement as to the funeral arrangements cannot be made, but funeral notices will be distributed as soon as the hour of the funeral is known.
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