The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 22, 1907
page 5
Doctor Hoopes Is Near Death
Eats a Piece of Duck and An Operation Becomes Necessary
Dr. Frederick C. Hoopes, who was operated upon at St. Anthony's
hospital Sunday night as a result of ptomaine poisoning, is expected to live
but a few hours.
Dr. W. H. Taylor and Dr. John W. Riley worked with him constantly from 11
o'clock last night until 2 o'clock this morning. At the hour last named, Mrs.
Hoopes was called from her home, 131 East Fifth street and will remain until
the crisis is passed.
Dr. Hoopes' illness was occasioned by eating a piece of duck last Saturday.
He was taken violently sick during Sunday and was removed to St. Anthony's
hosptial.
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 23, 1907
page 6
Sweetheart Will Mourn His Death
Dr. Hoopes, Who Died of Poison, Was To Have Been Married
Dr. Frederick C. Hoopes, 30 years old, died at St. Anthony's
hospital yesterday morning at 3:30 o'clock, as a result of an operation
performed Sunday night, made necessary because of the presence of ptomaine
poisoning. It is thought that he became infected with poison by eating a slice
of duck, containing impurities. His condition Thursday until 11 o'clock in the
evening was thought greatly improved. At this time he became violently sick
and died a few hours later.
His body has been removed to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
H. Hoopes, 131 East Eighth street, where it will remain until Sunday
afternoon, when services will be conducted at the First Methodist church by
the Rev. Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor. Burial will take place in Farlawn
cemetery.
Miss Ruth Tesson, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Fort Worth,
Tex., who arrived here Wednesday night in response to a telegram, and who was
present at the hospital when death occurred, is one of the principal mourners.
Miss Tesson and Dr. Hoopes were to have been married this winter. Miss Tesson
is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Tesson, formerly state superintendent of the
Daughters of the Confederacy, and who recently died in St. Louis.
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 24, 1907
page 5
Dr. Hoopes Will Be Buried Today
The body of Dr. Frederick C. Hoopes, who died at St. Anthony's hospital
Thursday night as a result of an operation performed Sunday evening for ptomaine
poisoning, will be buried at Fairlawn cemetery at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Funeral services will be conducted in the First Methodist Episcopal church,
Fourth and Robinson, by the Rev. Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor. The pall bearers
who were selected from among his more intimate friends, include attorney
Ernest L. Green, W. A. Wolverton, Dr. R. W. Long, Dr. T. A. Buchanan, Dr. F.
H. Colter and Dr. W. M. Taylor. The Elks, of which organization Dr. Hoopes was
a member, will attend the services and funeral later in a body, as will also
the Knights of Pythias.
Dr. Hoopes is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hoopes, a
brother, Murion Hoopes, all of whom reside at 131 East Eighth street, and a
sister Mrs. Montgomery, of Beatrice, Neb.
December 1, 1907
page 2
Elks Will Have Memorial Today
Solemn Services for Dr. Hoopes & J. H. Ellis This Afternoon
"The faults of our brothers we write on the sands, their virtues on
tablets of love and memory."
...locally there have been but two deaths in the Elks. Dr. Frederick C.
Hoopes and J. H. Ellis. Both died during the month of November, both were
buried under the direction and the auspices of the brotherhood...