Baker, Claudie Ray

Claudie Ray Baker was born 3 miles west and 1 mile south of Pretty Prairie, in the year of 1888, and died July 20, 1911, aged 23 years 23 days. He was sick but a short time, and death was caused by acute uremia. He leaves to mourn his loss father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, they being his mother, Mrs. A. A. Baker, of this city, one sister, Mrs. Ed Pryor, of this place, one sister Mrs. Allie McMellin, of Crab Tree, Oregon, one brother Clarence of Lebonon, Oregon, one brother Will, of this place. He being the youngest of the family made his home with his mother, being her sole comfort. He was a member of the Modern Woodman of America Camp 2066 also the Royal Neighbors of America, he being Worthy Advisor in the former and Captain of the team in the latter. He will be missed in the Lodges and among his associates as he was liked by all who knew him best. The funeral exercises were held Saturday at 10:30 at the U. P. Church conducted by the pastor. The music was in charge of the Methodist choir and the services at the cemetery were conducted by the Woodmen, internment was made in the Lone Star Cemetery.