PROMINENT CITIZEN OF ABILENE DIED IN COLORADO SUNDAY NIGHT

The funeral of Oscar P. Thomas, prominent citizen of Abilene and well known cotton man, who died Sunday night in Colorado state, was to be held at the family home at North Second and Morgan Avenue at four o'clock p.m. Wednesday. The service will be conducted by Dr. E. D. Salkeld, pastor of the First Christian church, assisted by Dr. T. S. Knox, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the local cemetery.
A number of out-of-town relative are here for the funeral, together with many friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Elliston of Dallas and T. B. Floyd of Dallas, are among those who have arrived for the funeral. Mr. Elliston is mrs. Thomas' brother, while Mr. Floyd is a nephew of Mr. Thomas.
Active pall-bearers are announced as follows: C. W. Bacon, V. E. Muir, J. M. Stevenson, Benno Schmidt, Phillip Kauffman and George Finberg. Honary pallbears are: Henry James, Dr. L. W. Hollis Sr., Dr. L. W. Hollis Jr., Dr. S. W. Hollis, W. J. Behrens, Geo. L. Minter, Cameron Beam, Merton Ferrell, Ross Green, Ray Lewis, W. H. Brooks, Wallace Milburn, Ryce Pearson, E. M. Overshiner, J. P. Stinson, Harry Tom King, R. W. Haynie, C. G. Whitten, D. M. Oldham Jr., W. R. Keeble, G. B. Paxton, Chas. Cheshire, Fred Cockrell, W. A. Holford, P. S. Kauffman Sr., E. S. Kean, A. M. Robertson, Chas. E. Coombes, M. H. Brasher, J. E. DeSpain, Bernard Hanks, Dr. O. H. Cooper, H. O. Wooten, Dr. R. A. Maddox, F. C. Digby-Roberts, W. J. Bryan, Lewis Ackers, J. V. Howerton, J. P. Woolen, D. D. Parramore, Dr. R. C. Pender, S. A. Chambers, R. E. L. Norwood, Dr. J. G. Dodge, Holland Holt, Paul Hatler, W. O. Shackelford, C. W. Roberts, I. L. Jackson, Chauncey Garrison, Homer J. Hart.
Mr. Thomas was prominent in fraternal circles. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, an Odd Fellow, A Modern Woodman of the World, and at one time was grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Texas. He was a resident of Abilene for twenty-five years and always active in civic affairs.
The body of Mr. Thomas arrived in Abilene Tuesday night and was accompanied by his widow, Mrs. O. P. Thomas, who had been with him for several days before his death.  Both of his sons, Lloyd and Mark, are here for the funeral.

Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

FORMER GRAND CHANCELLOR TEXAS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Oscar Paul Savage Thomas, 64, prominent citizen of Abilene, died at Woodman, Colorado, at 10 o'clock Sunday night, according to a message received by relatives in Abilene Monday morning. The body will arrive in Abilene Tuesday night and will probably be buried Wednesday although definite arrangements had not been made Monday.
Mr. Thomas had been in ill health for a long time, and had been in Colorado for about two months. His wife joined him a few weeks before his death.
Mr. Thomas was born in Kentucky.  He came to Abilene twenty-five years ago from Dallas and engaged n the cotton business for years. While he sided in Abilene he was active in civic affairs and was secretary of the 25,000 Club, which was the first form of the present Chamber of Commerce.

Prominent In Lodges
At the time of his move to Abilene, Mr. Thomas was Gand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Texas, which is the highest office in this organization. He was a member of the Knights Templar, was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the I.O.O.F., and the First Christian church.
He leaves his wife, who will accompany the body to Abilene, and two children, Lloyd Thomas of Abilene and Mark Thomas of Dallas. Lloyd is connected with the Lytle Beach company and Mark is with the Dallas Fire and Light company.  All the family will be present for the funeral

Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams