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Bill Dalton

Description: Transcription of articles from Daily Ardmoreite, June 9, 1894. Story of the posse that surrounded Dalton's hideout and killed him. Report also includes account by Mrs. Dalton (Jennie Beleven), viewing of the body by townspeople and names of men involved in the posse. 3 pages, typed, photocopied-2 copies. gift-Harrell McCullough 10/22/70
Date: 1894
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Chickasaw Indian Nation

Description: Book published in 1899 by the Ardmoreite. Pictures & reports on people and businesses in Ardmore and the surrounding area. Schools and organizations are also included in the book.
Date: 1899
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Daily Chieftain, Feb. 29, 1892

Description: Information taken from this edition, vol. 1, no. 1, giving information about Ardmore at the time. Listing of numbers of businesses, schools, churches and other facilities can be found in this information. Population was stated at 3,000 with the population of the Chickasaw Nation at 50,000.
Date: 1892
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

State Herald

Description: Photocopies of edition, April 19, 1895, headed "Fire Extra". This was released after the fire in downtown Ardmore containing lists of losses and description of events. Report of planned recovery of the Daily Ardmoreite is in small article in the paper.
Date: 1895
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Wind Bag

Description: Photocopy of this edition, April 21, 1895. Stories and accounts of the fire that had almost destroyed the downtown section of Ardmore on April 19, 1895. Report on Daily Ardmoreite included.
Date: 1895
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Battle of Lee Ran Recalled

Description: Story of death of Jim and Andy Roff and Billy Kirksley during attempt to arrest Jim Lee, Pink Lee and Frank Peirce for cattle rustling. Posse was led by Jim Guy, U.S. Marshal with Bob Scivally, J.W. "Windy" Johnson and Emerson Folsom. Letter included is from Mrs. Wayne Hill, daughter of J.W. Johnson. 1 page, newspaper article, 1 page, handwritten. (Photocopy) from: Mrs. Wayne Hill July 21, 1970
Date: 1895
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Evening Ardmoreite, Nov. 1, 1893

Description: Reproduction of this edition of the newspaper run by Charles Kesseler and D. P. Cloyd. Some articles include: Story of sale of the Chieftan newspaper to the Evening Ardmoreite, court proceedings, general interest stories.
Date: 1893
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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