Jackson County: Altus News

Altus Times

May 16, 1907

Daniel CARMICHAEL of Dunbar, familiarly known as "Grandpa" Carmichael, died Saturday afternoon at 2:o'clock at the home of his son, five and one-half miles northeast of Altus, with whom he had been making his home.
Several months ago, while walking on the streets of Altus with Judge ORR, a board in a defective sidewalk flew up and Mr. Carmichael fell, receiving injuries which it is believed finally caused his death. He was 75 years old and a pioneer settler of Greer County.
The remains were interred in the city cemetary, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Rev. WALKER of Martha officiating.
Submitted by: Becky Rummel [email protected]

Altus Weekly News

May 16, 1907

We are sorry to cronicle the death of our friend, D. CARMICHAEL who departed this life at 3 o'clock a.m. last Saturday, and was buried the same day. Rev. J.L. WALKER conducted the funeral exercises at the grave, and his old comrads (sic) the U.C.V.'s Union of Confederate Veterans laid his body to rest.
He was 74 years old, and has been a member to the Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years; served four years as a Confederate soldier.
He died at his daughter's (sic) home. (daughter-in-law) J.T. Carmichael, northeast of the city. Five sons and four daughters were present at his burial, and three daughters were absent. His wife died 20 years ago. He has been in feeble health for a good while. A good man has gone to his reward. The news tenders to the bereaved relatives sincere condolance (sic) in their berivement (sic).
Submitted by: Becky Rummel [email protected]