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The End Of The Old Southwest

Description: Story of murder of Gus Bobbitt by Jim Miller in Ada, Ok., in 1909. Miller, Joe Allen, Jesse West and B. B. Burrell were lynched by a local mob for this act. Also mentioned are attorneys Robert Wimbish and Moman Pruiett. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Hope, Welborn
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Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Destroyed by Fire, April 18, 1895, Davis, Harley Institute

Description: From a history compiled by Ralph Evans, Marietta. Account of the fire that destroyed the business district. The fire started in the Ab Burch livery stable, on Caddo, and burned stores up to the area of Main and Washington streets. Water from wells in the center of Main street was used. Names of the first organized fire department members, under Chief J. S. O'Mealy, are given. In 1902 Mayor Bob Dick and Lee Galt were instrumental in establishing a better water supply. Davis ( continued ) … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Evans, Ralph
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Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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