The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
December 26, 1909
page 15

OBITUARY NOTICE

William Schweinie, a pioneer of '89 and one of the founders of the Doc & Bill Furniture company, died very suddenly at 1:30 am Saturday morning from heart failure. Deceased was well and favorably known during his residence here since the early day; of a kind and charitable disposition, unassuming, yet always doing good and helping others, he made many friends, who always knew him as "Bill"; his friendship and counsel was sought for and obtained by many of the younger generation, who will miss his kindly face, his cheerful smile, and hearty, warm handshake in their journey through life. He was of German parentage, born in the old country, April 10, 1844, he came to this country at an early age, and since manhood, has been actively engaged in the development of such states as Indiana, Illinois, Texas and Oklahoma, from the wilds of borderland and frontier life to the civilized and prosperous communities they are today. C. A. Schweinie, an only son, and Mrs. W. M. Smith, a sister, are the relatives. 

The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Thos. H. Harper, at 3 pm this (Sunday) afternoon from the residence, 420 E. Park Place. Friends of the family please attend. Interment in Fairlawn cemetery.