C. S. Evans, pioneer stockman and farmer of Washita County, died at his home near Cloud Chief Monday following a short illness. On September 11 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and little hope was given for his recovery.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church of Cloud Chief Wednesday afternoon and burial was made at Lawnview cemetery. A large number from Cordell, as well as hundreds of friends from all over the county attended the funeral.

Mr. Evans ws one of the best know farmers in the county and at one time was recognized as one of the leading breeders of pure-bred stock in this section of the State.

Charles Schuyler Evans was born at Peru, Indiana on January 3, 1860. The son of Elijah and Elizabeth Evans. He was the oldest of four children.

Moved here in 1896

Mr Evans was united in marriage to Miss Almeda Beery in Ohio in 1883. To this union four sons, Herschel Perry, Clarence Rupert, Earl Raymond, and Roscoe Harlan were born, all whom survive their father. In 1887 the family moved to McPherson County, Kansas, where they resided until the death of Mrs Almeda Evans in 1890.

In 1893 Mr Evans and Miss Ella May Fauchier were united in marriage and in 1896 moved to the present family home near Cloud Chief. To this union were born seven sons and one daughter. Banner Orsermus, Charles Arthur Lee, Lewis Raleigh, Mable Caroline, George Edwin, Ira Cecil, Claude Edward, and Edger Erick. All of whom are living except Edgar Erick who died on February 11, 1918.

Mr Evans has lived on his Cloud Chief farm continuously since 1896 with the exception of a short period spent in Cordell. Besides his widow and eleven children, he is survived by 26 grandchildren and one brother G. B. Evans of Hobart.

Rev C.W. Rasure, pastor of the Christian Church of Anadarko, conducted the funeral services.

Obit is from the Cordell Beacon. (Cordell, Oklahoma). Thursday, Sept 29, 1927. Page 1, column 2.