Pauls Valley Sentinel (Pauls Valley, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 4, 1904 Page: 1 of 14
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Pauls Valley Sentinel
"with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right."
VOL. I.
PAULS VALLEY, IND. TER., THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1904.
NO. 20
PURCELL NEGRO KILLED
By A Drunken White Man at
Lexington, 0. T.
WHITE MAN CAUSED TROUBLE
And Purcell Negroes Fear to Cross the River
For Body.
Purcell, I. T., Aug. 2.—Allen Dono-
hoe and Bish Richards, two colored
laborers employed by Purcell Water
company, went over to Lexington, just
across the river from here, in a buggy
with one McAtee, also colored. They
were in the back part of a saloon drink-
ing when one McMulIen, a painter
and a tough character, came in, de-
manding that Richards dance. Upon
his refusal Mullen went after a gun and
ran Richards out. Mullen followed
and catching up with Richards told
him to get out of town. Richards
grabbed the gun and pushing Mullen
oS the sidewalk ran in a store and es-
caped.
Mullen then found the other two
men and told them to "git." Dono-
hoe started ofi when some one struck
him knocking him down and as he
started to get up Mullen drew his gun
and shot him, the ball entered the
right side just above the hip. Dono-
hoe lived but a few minutes.
Mullen then paraded up and down
the street looking for Richards, swearing
that he would kill him. He was
finally disarmed and placed under ar-
rest.
The people of Lexington do not al-
low negroes to live in the city and it
is feared by the colored people that
Mullen will not be punished.
Some of the negroes are discussing
the matter and remarks are heard that
may lead to trouble tonight.
The negroes are very angry at the
authorities at Lexington and will not
venture over the river to get the body
of Donohoe.
ELMORE TOMORROW.
The sentinel allowed an error to
creep into the write-up of the Elmore
picnic in last week's paper, the date
reading August 2nd instead of August
5th. We are very sorry that this mis-
take occured, but the many readers of
the sentinel have learned of the
mistake by this time, and now, having
the date fixed clearer in their minds,
will all attend the big picnic tomorrow.
The Pauls Valley band will furnish
music for the occasion, and Pauls Val-
ley will, no doubt, be well represented.
Nathan Byars is here from Byars.
Capital Stock 50.000
Surplus and Profits, 73.000
The^ First National Bank of Pauls Valley solicits
accounts large and small and with its Capital stock
of $50,000, and surplus funds of $73,000, offers
to the public every facility consistent with safe and
prudent banking ®§3) 5^3) <j§3)
CHICKASAW CROP REPORT.
Over the northeastern portion cot-
ton has made a fair growth and is in
good condition; corn is suffering for
moisture.
Over the northwestern portion thrash-
ing is nearly finished; early corn is
nearly matured and is a good crop;
late corn has suffered some damage
from dry weather; cotton has made
growth and is in excellent condition;
haying is progressing with a good yield;
late potatoes are doing well; stock is
in good condition.
Over the southeastern portion corn
is in good condition; cotton has made
good growth; haying is in progress;
sweet potatoes and gardens are in need
of rain.
Over the southwestern portion light
to good showers have lallen and the
condition of corn has improved; cotton
has made good growth and is in prom-
ising condition; haying in progress
wfth a good crop.
BIDS WANTED.
Bids are invited for the purchase of
the iron house, adjoining the city
building, in the town of Pauls Valley,
I. T. This house can be easily moved
and would be suitable for a stable
or store house. Bids must be sealed
and will be opened on Monday, Aug.
8th. 1904 at 4 p. m. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids. A
certified check for $25.00 must ac
company each bid, to be forfeited if
bidder fails to complete purchase.
Arthur M. Foss.
Chairman Com.
SOUTHERN DOCTORS.
The Choctaw, Chickasaw and South-
western Medical Associations wtll meet
at South McAlester August 9th and 10
in joint session. Business of much
importance to doctors who are opposed
to the new medical law will come be-
fore these bodies. The railroads have
made a one and one-third fare for the
round trip on the certificate plan.
LOCAL NEWS.
T. I. Hamm left yesterday for a vis-
it to Tishomingo.
Chas. Thomason is in Shawnee to-
day on a business trip.
A. P. Williams and family of Wan-
ette visited relatives in the city yester-
day.
Dan O'Brien, the popular conductor,
is back on the Shawnee run, after hav-
ing a several week's visit to the World's
Fair.
The dance given by the band last
evening at the Kimberlin building was
fairly well attended and thoroughly en-
joyed by all present.
Art S. Hamly will be at Elmore
tomorrow with his famous blue tent and
will also be at the picnic at Paoli on
August'10th. Remember the dates if
you want photographs.
Deputies Mays and Webb destroyed
several jugs of 100 proof whiskey at
the station yesterday, while the usual
crowd of bystanders expressed their
sentiments very forcibly. It was a
shame to see that good whiskey
wasted, and especially with such a dry
crowd looking on.
John H. Howard and Leonie Dennis
were married at 11:30 a. m. yesterday
at the home of the bride's parents
near town. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Reaves in the presence
of about fifty guests after which an
elegant dinner was served. The
sentinel extends congratulations.
Walter Colbert of Ardmore was in
the city yesterday and from him we
learn that Joseph Myers, an honored
and respected business man of Pauls
Valley, was nominated for senator on
the National ticket at the convention
held at Oakland on Tuesday. Mr.
Myers is a capable man and the nomi-
nation is certainly a wise one, as he
has hosts of friends in this country.
Here's wishing that we had a vote so
we could make it one stronger for
him.
EXAMINES THE BAGGAGE.
Deputies Board Train and Open
Passenger's Grips.
TEST CASE WILL BE RESULT.
Conductor Informs Marshals That Hereafter
They Must Leave Passengers Alone.
Over at Talequah, as well as other
places, considerable indignation is felt
over the action of the deputy United
State marshals, who it is asserted, ex-
ceed their authority in their search for
liquor. A few days ago a deputy
boarded a train at Talequah and open-
ed the grip of a passenger. He found
no liquor. The passenger was a well
known business man of the Territory
and there was nothing to indicate he
had liquor in his grip. He appealed to
the railroad company for protection.
The deputy was told afterward by the
conductor that henceforth that when
he wanted to search the passengers for
liquor he must wait until they left the
train.
A few days later a traveling man
boarded a train in Muskogee. A
deputy marshal followed him on the
car and took his grip off the train just
as it was leaving. There was no liquor
in the grip, but it caused the traveling
man to miss his train and he says he
will bring suit against the deputy. Both
marshal and district attorney tactily
agree that in these instances the deput-
ies went too far. The two cases will
probably bring the matter to a test in
the courts.
THE WRONG MAN.
this joe johnson never had a
contest case.
Some time ago one Joe E. Johnson
was indicted at Ryan for perjury, he
having given false testimony in a con-
test case before the Dawes commission.
On last Friday Joe E. Johnson of
Johnson was arrested and taken to Ard-
more to answer to this charge, but up-
on arriving there it was found that he
was not the man wanted, he never hav-
ing had a contest case before the com-
mission.
Mr. Johnson's many friends are
pleased to know that the case termi-
nated as it did. J. W. Gaylord of
Johnson accompanied Mr. Johnson to
Ardmore.
Jim Cockerham of Pauls Valley and
Miss Lula Hopkins were married yes-
terday at 4:30 p. m. at the residence
of the bride's mother four miles north
of Maysville. Rev. Reaves of this city
performed the ceremony.
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