This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Beaty, Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/9006/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHEYENNE CITIZENRY SHOCKEY BY SUICIDE The people of Cheyenne were startled, surprised and shocked last Monday morning when the news was announced that Powel Beaty's body was found hanging from a windmill tower on he A.F. Baty Gyp Creek ranch about three and a half miles east of Cheyenne. The coroner's jury that was summoned to investigate the hanging returned a verdict Monday afternoon to the effect that death had been caused by self-hanging. There was no evidence introduced before the coroners jury that would throw very much light in the rash act. However, it was generally known that Powell had been mooddy for several days, and had been drinking heavily, and especially the day and night before the tragedy. He was seen on he street real early Monday morning, only a few hours before the body was found by workmen who arrived at the Beaty ranch house that is being constructed on the Gyp creek ranch. Powel Beaty grew to manhood in this community, but he has not made this his home for many years, until a few months ago when he returned to this city. He lived several years in Arkansas before he returned to Cheyenne. He was a World War veteran. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs W.A. Beaty, pioneers in this city. He leaves to mourn a wife, a mother of this city, a sister, Mrs. Willie Martin of Odessa, Texas, and a brother, F.E. Beaty of California, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Lummus, local pastor. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-May-1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.