Silon Lewis's Death
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Photo/drawing of two men kneeling beside a body on the ground surrounded by others. The guy at left near is holding a rifle. Frontside: "On April 19, 1894, Silon Lewis was sentenced to be shot "till dead," for the murder of Joe Haklotybbi. He was given his freedom, without bond, until execution day. On November 5, 1894, he promptly appeared at Moshalatubbe Court House, near Red Oak, Indian Territory, sat down on a blanket, removed his shoes and calmly signified he was ready. He was shot th…
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Date:
1894
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El Reno Carnegie Library