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Charles W. Bickle
BICKLE PASSES Once Prominent Political Worker Dies In Guthrie Hospital Never Rewarded Politics Died a Deputy United States Marshal and is Buried through the Charity of Old-Time Friends
June 2, 1906—Guthrie, OK—The death here early today of Charles W. Bickle, removes one of the most prominent political figures of early days in Woods County. He has made his headquarters in Guthrie since early last year, when he was appointed deputy United States marshal under “Bill” Fossett. Several days ago he became critically ill and was removed yesterday to the Guthrie hospital. While delirious he jumped from a second story window, breaking his leg and sustaining internal injuries. During the Flynn-for-congress days, in the ‘90s Bickle was one of the most prominent republican politicians in the territory. He carried Woods County in his vest pocket, so far as the republicans were concerned and delivered the goods as Flynn sub-chief. He was never politically rewarded, however, the only position he held being the deputy marshalship above referred to, and the position of custodian at Fort Supply for several years, an un-remunerative and thankless job. Bickle has spent his fortune. Today the politicians, who knew Bickle for his true worth, gave liberally toward the fund which will provide for him worthy funeral and burial ceremonies.
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