Murder trial verdict in late 1880s Choctaw Nation case
Record of multiple trials and verdicts from Denison to McAlester, detailing the June 28 1887 murder of miner Morgan at Blue Tent Choctaw Nation. It notes Bogle found guilty while three youths were acquitted, other defendants found guilty or given terms for larceny whisky and arson, and marriages of Isaac Stevenson and Ida Bard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua Bogtes
Wi. Netheriy
Dennis Williams
Thomas Wright
Wiel
2.C. Morgan
Blue Tent
Choctaw Nation
Bagle
Bogle
Morgan
McAlester
Texas
Denison
Blue Tank
Gus Eagles
Denlacn
Deh Wilton
Wilton Washington
J. W. Prentis
John Brey
John W. Lackey
Lafayette Pitts
William and
Noah Estes
Little Rock
Jobo $Til
Sasautt
Wm. Perdue
Mpe
John Robinson
Alec Still
Jali
Potso Stancel
Joe Miller
Bud Lramer
Jane
Alec Tebee
Annie Spears
Robert McKintie
Lith Rock
John Sevier
Sevier
William Fielda
Webber
Falla
Deane Hunter
Fern
George A. Dackaan
Haring
Bill’ Ageinet Wm. Hartshorn
Mattie Suncox
Lee Reynolds
Ben Sanders
Hales
Pomp Brown
Muskogee
Clalis
Notable Visitors and Residents Trade in City Scene
Miss Eoin Teilar visits Manchester Fenn. Mr John Carnall drops in Hot Springs. Yates of Booneville in the city Wednesday. Capt John G Farr of Antlers Indian Territory in town. C Mathis of Monroe CO living here yesterday. Jas A Williams and Jady of Hackett in the city Wednesday. Dr B Priddy of Magazine Logan county calls Friday night. Mrs Drew of Bunker Hill IH revisits her daughter Mrs John Avera. Mrs BP Farmer and daughter Mrs JH Burke visit relatives in Orange. John Christian and Dave Hardwick Chickasaw Nation attend court. W J Johneton back from Chicago plumbers convention. Evy Thompson Vinita KT in court as Hawkins murder witness. S M Rutherford and S N Given attend A P lodge meeting in Malvern. Win A Thompson Tahlequah Telephone editor in city on federal court business. Mrs Arch Young Washington DC to depart National Capital Sunday with her mother Mrs R M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoin Teilar
Manchester
Fenn
John Carnall
Hot Springs
Yates
Booneville
John G. Farr
Antters
Indian Territory
C. Mathis
Monroe, CO
Jas. A. Williams
Jady
Hackett
B. Priddy
Magazine
Logan County
Mra
Drew
Bunker Hill
John Avera
Farmer
Mras J H. Burke
Orange
John Christian
Dave Hardwick
W. J. Johneton
Chicago
Federal Court
Areh Young
Washington, D
Birs. R. M. Johnson
National Capital
Judge commutes sentences in Brocchus assault case
Judge Little commuted imprisonment in the Rawes Skidmore and Seubert assault case. Skidmore and Rawes were released. Seubert remains confined due to unpaid fines but is expected to be freed once funds are raised. Petition signed by jurors and backed by Prosecuting Attorney Lewers influenced the decision amid public sentiment shifting on the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Rawes
Skidmore
Seubert
Burt Brocchus
Lewers
Dodge
Offenne
Brochus
Murder Mystery Near Oak Lodge In Pope County
Charred remains found in woods near Oak Lodge identified as Sugzs. Investigation links the victim to Baggs from Pope County, seen with two men and two women days before the body was burned near Biream. Robbery suspected after Baggs displayed a wallet with hundreds of dollars before his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lodge
C. N
Baggs
Pope County
Fort South Saddlery Master Hoffman Earns Trust
One of Fort South’s most energetic businessmen, Mr. Hoffman, leads a saddlery enterprise with twenty one years in the trade and self employment since 1879. He is a top saddler and harness maker in the state, stocking harnesses saddles collars and more. He manufactures his own product and guarantees all representations, building a reliable business and commendation among local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort South
Hoffman
Haseen
Ste Lan
California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
Cakswell & Weems Agents
Ark
Ase Fu
Fort Smith School District Recommends Three and a Half Mills Tax
The Finance Committee reports estimated income and expenses for 1887 88 show a deficit of about 10 000 and urges a three and a half mill school tax at the next election. It argues current income cannot cover new buildings or a ten month term but asserts public schools deserve support and invites residents to inspect progress and funding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouur
WJ. Ecuors
Fortswith
Fortsmith
Ard
RT. Karr
Eprross Bevaroui
Eastern College
Cates
Htet
Bia Wii
Efon
Thos. Boles
J. d. Lithle
Osxk
Peorin
Champion Reapers and Mowers Offered at Low Prices
Advertisements claim fifty Champion Reapers and Mowers sold and priced below competitors with a promise of big savings. A Fort Smith dealer urges buyers to compare, while J Isaacson touts dry goods at a prime corner, inviting inspection and competition. Luxney and Mayers promote shirts and tailor-made fits at their hatter and furnished goods shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Bengel
Fort Smith
Redefining a Riverbend Tale in 19th Century Echoes
A clipped OCR fragment hints at a historical note featuring a river town, dated events, and local names. The readable words suggest a regional chronicle with social or civic detail, likely noting people and place within a period-appropriate voice.
Farewell to H H Keck at Hotel Main
Friends of H H Keck honor his departure from Fort Smith after four years with Spear Hardware and Rumsey Manufacturing. A reception at Hotel Main featured gifts including a gold pitcher with an inscription dated May 16 1883. The event blended happiness and sadness for his circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Keck
Hile Ae
Spear Hardware Co
Rumsey Mannufacturing Co
AL Louis
Hig
Keck
Hotel Main
Wr. Keek
H. H. Keek
Fort Smith
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A.phomipsen
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Skipkiller
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St. John's Church
New York
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Isaac Stevenson
Misa Ida Bard
Sam Band
W. M. Cravens
Spindler
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Evevaros
H. €. Hoffman
Hartd Mae
Rootes
Cine
Intertat
Bove
Fes
J. Isaacson
Texas Avenues
Luxney & Mayers
Hetter
Yocem
Holmes Dry Goods
Col. Boles
Mer. J. J. Little
Labour
Fhursday
U. W
Doles
Galdwell & Weems
Central Drugstore
Fort Smith, .Ark
Victoria
Sen
Werth
Foreign and Domestic Co
Garrison Avenue
Fort Smited
Tsaacson
HH. E. Grasse
Henry NcGreevy
America
A. C. Mofiman
HE. Grasse
W. HH. Cole
Suecay & Marers
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Layney & Mavens
Reading Furnishiers and Hatters
Garrison Ave
John
Henry McGreevey
The
Eevater
Elisha Barber
Palk County
Alfred Justice
J. M. Duntice
Poteau Bottom
Luxby & Mayers
Acruman
W. H. Cole
Mary O. Barr
Franklin County
G. W. Smith
F. G. McReynolds
Edward Drenning
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Geo. P. Crump
J. G. Clayton
J.P. Sutton
Albion
Fort Smith Schual
4Th Street
W. H. Bsrain & Co
Halliwell
Towson Avenue
O'shea
New Brogan
Boston
Avenue
Pypxas Road
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Springfield
Johnson & Stone
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Tentiric
Peri
Ustrlal University
Fayetteville
Tolion
Bell Grove Gildes
Bell Point
Spoo
Dane Tua
Grailes
Phurts
Sth
Sh. Ue
Phugsek
P. Schnap
Dr. Fann
Hackett City
A.M. Smith & C8
Fort Smith, Ark
Buckton
Arnica
Cork
Drogeiste
P. J. Davis
Kentucky
Mansfield
Frinco
T. FP. Martin
Gaddiery
Hodinan
Af Siaper
Ty Niles Igar
Callon Carpall Bros
Fort Susith
Achanson
Williams
Willams’ Medicsne Manufacturing Company
Tisckett City
Merchana
Linkba
Acrutuan
IV. EE Cole
City Property
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Ley
Bani
Mazsard
Clhowita Lerma
Josten Pray
Walsug i
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Freeas
France
Telebur
Jonas SU Biomeinghee
Orien
BAUM
Andrus & Lane
of Medicines For
Miller Bisck
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