Death of lawyer May
Henry Clay May pass as a way Sunday morning August 9,1896
Again has the death reaper, thrust his sickle into our midst and borne away a loving husband and a respected citizen. How vividly are the immortal words, “in the midst of life. We are in death,” brought to mind, upon the sudden departure of a familiar face
But a few short days ago, the one who now lies cold in death, was one among us whose heart beat warm with the hope of future worldly prospects and happiness. ‘Tis sad to contemplate the sudden and unexpected removal of the near and dear friend, but the realization of it, causes the head to bow in sorrow, and our thoughts to dwell upon the uncertainties of life.
The immediate cause of death was typhoid fever with other complications. All that loving hands and medical skills could do, was done for the sufferer, but the disease would not yield, and after two weeks of suffering Henry C. May passed away, on Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m.. The sorrowing young wife, who now mourns the loss of a loving and devoted husband, has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, in this her untimely bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased by Reverend H. L. Henn, Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the close of which, the remains were followed to the last resting place in the Blackwell Cemetery, by a large procession of sorrowful friends. Henry Clay May the subject of this sketch, was born at Hamlin, West Virginia, 35 years ago. He began the study of law early in life, and was admitted to the bar in his native town, where he practiced his profession for a number of years. Later he removed to Lexington, Nebraska and enjoyed a lucrative practice, until the opening of the strip, when the desire for an Oklahoma home, seized him, and on the 16th day of September 1893, he joined the anxious throng of home seekers and secured a fine claim, 5 miles northwest of Blackwell. He practiced law in this city and had many warm friends and admirers in the profession in K County.
Early in March, 1896, he completed a neat and cozy home on his valuable claim, and on March 27, was joined in marriage Miss Mabel L. King, by Reverend H. L. Henn, of this city. The brief months of wedded bliss were devoted mainly to the comfort of his loving wife at his own fireside.