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The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-10-23
NEAR LYNCH VICTIM PROVED
TO BE AN INNOCENT MAN

part in enforcing the law in a spirit
OF Justice and civic duty.
This mass meeting was held on
Sunday afternoon, October 10, and
before II adjourned a committee of
three of the leading citizens of the
lefty was unanimously appointed
with full power TO act in devising
ways and means of bringing about
better law enforcement in the city,
and seeing to il that justice was
done to all under the law and mol
meted out by a mob. This colua H.
tee was instructed to draw up a
plan for carrying out its program
and to report to another mass meet
ing of citizens on Tuesday, October
18th.
Before the second mass meeting
was ntid ii was definitely deter
mined that the Negro suspect, who
had narrowly escaped lynching and
whose home was burned, was EN-
tirely innocent Of the charge against
him. The first act OF the second
mass meeting was to raise cash
fund of $500 TO reimburse the Negro
for the household goods destroyed
in the fire, the contribution to this
fund being made in amounts rang
ing from $40 to 25 cents.
The report of the committee and
then read and unanimously adopted
II calls for reorganization of the
Okmulgee police force, greater CO
operation between the police and
the sheriffs' force; the appointment
OF % special deputy sheriffs, select
ed from the business men of the
city and whose identify will not be
known to the police; an immediate
Improvement in street lighting
throughout the ity; strenuous
and continued campaign to rid the
city of illegal liquor selling and
gambling joints; the purchase OF
lbloodhocnds to be used by the Off
GERS in trailing criminals, and phil
less publicity for all men and women
arrested MS vagrantS, gamblers and
hangers-on around questionable re-
sorts.
The reort OF the committee and
its plans for THE future were unani.
mously approved by the meeting
and the committee was continued in
power with practically every resi-.
dent of the city, both white and
black, pledged assistance in every
way possible in maintaining law
and order. According to the mem
bers of the special committee there
+, is every prospect that the perpre.
traitors of the recent assaults will be
apprehended and punished.
Thanks to is citizenship, Okmul.
gee today is directing its efforts and
energies toward making the city 6
cleaner and a better place, in which
men Of all races may dwell in peace
instead OF forcing the horror, odiun
and civic decline that invariably are
the fruits of mob law and race riot
ing.
The members of the SPECIAL law
enforcement committee are Fred M
Carter, an attorney; John II. RebolC
an oil operator and newspaper own
er and former fair price commiss
ioner of Oklahoma; and O. X. Peck
former mayor of Okmulgee and {
life insurance solicitor. Rev. Johr
Grilnger, rector of an EAiScopa
church, was chairman of the two
mass meeting at which the regene
ration OF the lynch law advocated
pslo9JJs seA
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-10-23
White and Colored Citizens Of Ok
mulgee Work Together to Inn
prove Civic Conditions
(From Tulsa World-Oct. 10


Okmulgee, Oct. 16-Okmulgee
has found new antidote for the
terror of mob law and race rioting
which hover threateningly over
scores of communities in the south
west whose populatios iscludes
both black asd white races. The
new antidote to this Scourge of the
southwest and the south is civic
pride and the golden rule. When
criminal assaults upon five young
women, presumably committed by
negroe, fansed the flames of race
prejudice and antipathy to a white
heat which threatened to scar Ok
mulgee with horror of a race war
demonstration of civic pride and
an application of the Golden Rule
hanging negro who was later
proved to be entirely innocent, and
turned the energies and activities
of the would-be lynchers into city
cleanup" campaign, which If car
ried o,it along the lines now pro
posed will remove from Okmulgee
the denS of vice and crime which
breed race riots and other evils that
destroy the soul of cities and men.
rive NOullS MOllltn at
tackled on the streets of Okmulgee
within a period of three weeks end
ing October 8, when a particularly
bold and aytrociouS assault was
made on young woman at the door
of her home. Bloodhounds brought
from another city followed a trail
from the scene of the assault to the
home of Judy Atchison, a negro bar
ber, and other clues gathered in
the case pointed rather conclusively
to the guilt Of AtchioSon, who was
arrested as a suspect. Atchison,S S
arrest was followed Immediately by
the gathering of a mob with the
avowed intention of lynching tn ne
gro, although he had not yet been
taken before any of The assault vic
inns for possible identification. The
gathering of The rlob aroused the
gan to arm themselves and the sit
uation became extremely threaten
ing
Determined to save Okmugee
from the bold of lynching bee
and possible race war, self ap-
pointed group of citizens co-operat-
ed with the sheriff in spiriting the
Negro suspect out OF the city and
then turned their attention to pre-
venting battle betyeen the whites
and Colored, which threatened tO
break out at any moment The mob
when it found its plans to lynch the
Negro thwarted by the removal oi
the prisoner from the city, vented
it's rage by setting fire to and de-
troying the suspected Negroes home
and threatening to do the same to
every Negro home in the city.
After many hours of tense excite.
ment mass meeting of citizens OF
the city was held, at which direct
appeals to the civic pride of the
men of Okmulgee was made anC
speakers pointed out that lax en-.
fOrcenent OF the law and the care.
less attitude of citizens toward civic
matters was in part the cause OF
recent events. The men who were
seeking to take the law into theil
own hands in a spirit of vengeance
and race hatred were urged to take
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-10-23
PUBLICATION NOTICE

1851
First Published in the Tulsa Star
October i6, 1920.
State OF Oklahoma,
County of Tulsa, SIS
In the District Court OF Tulsa
County, State ofOklahoma,
Rena Clark Shaw Plaintiff
VS.
Drew A. Shaw Defendant
Affidavit Of Mating
E. ]. Saddler, being duly sworn
deposes and says: that on the 18th
day of October. 1920, he enclosed in
an envelope true, full and COM
plete copy OF the petition in the
above entitled cause, with all en-
dorsements thereon, together with
copy of the publication notice
thereto attached and addressed the
same to Drew A. Shaw at Nacasdo-
ches, Texas, the same being his last
known place Of residence and
placed thereon full paid postage
and sealed said envelope, and de-
posted the same in the United
States Post Office at Tulsa, Okla
h6ma, the same being the nearest
post office ito the District Court OF
Tulsa County, Okla. Further af-
fiant saith not.
E. I. SADDLER.
! Subscribed and sworn to before
me this the 18th day OF October,
1920.
JOHN D. PORTER Clerk of Court
w. ROUSE, Deputy.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-10-23
WANTED

Financial assistance in cur effort
TO establish a kindergarten for the
many children who are idkng up
on the streets.
Mrs. w. H. LILLY of 307h North
Elgin has charge of the work at the
2nd Baptist Church. 80
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12
BEAUMONT SHERIFF is
STILL MISSING IN N. Y.

Edward Best. Sheriff and City
Marshal of Beaumont, who myster-
iously disappeared from New York,
where. he went in connection with a
a land deal, has not been seen since.
His son is now in New York and
search has been started by the po-
lice. The son stated to the author
tiles of that city that his father left
home October ~ last with $4,000 to
discuss with lawyers in New York
claims by another man to land that
he had bought in Louisiana.
He checked out at hotel here
December and has not been heard
from since.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12
TO GROW
MUCH SPRING WHEAT

Floydada, Texas, Feb. Present
indications point to an unusually
large acreage devoted to Spring
wheat in Floyd county this year. As
a rule Spring wheat is inferior IN
yield to Winter wheat, but the in
ability of many farmers to sow down
the acreage they had planned to
Winter wheat has led many to ey-
pertinent with Spring varieties.
The shortage of labor for maize
and cotton harvesting last Fall is in
ducing many TO keep large pro
portion of their crops in small grains
in order to facilitate harvesting by
distributing labor more evenly
throughout the year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12
GROVER IsBELL AND
MISS ETHEL HILL WE'D.

On last Thursday afternoon, Rev
j. II. Edmonds united in marriage,
Miss Ethel Hill and Mr.. Grover Isbell
Mt the home Of the brides brother
a host of friends here who wish them
C. +. Hill. These young people have
many blessings on the sea Of matri-
mony.
The bride is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. NJ Hill who live just north
of town. She is lovable young wom-
an who will be faithful companion
TO him who won her heart. Congrat-
ulation are in order for the lucky Mr..
Jsbell. The couple left on the south
bound Orient for Lubbock where they
will reside. Hamlin Herald.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

) REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

l.. /. Garrison and wife TO Elmer
Head. Northeast IL section 8, blk.
DID $3.50.
L. l.. Garrison and wife TO T. j.
Day, Northwest one-fourth section 6
Blk-D-l9.
Theo Summers and wife to K. B.
Barrier, IL. IL, 10 and ID blk. 1876
$4,000.
X. II. Maye and wife To T n. Sears
and j. A Gentry. north one-half of
survey 40 blk. P-S12, 100000.
NJ. c. McCrummen and wife 10 ].
B. Neal; lot blk 134 Overton Add
$1,000.
j. H. Langsford and wife TO J NJ.
Copp; lots 3 and I Of the billiard ad-
dition-S4 $4,000.
L. A. and W NJ. George to o. T.
Sears, lots 8 and 10 and the east
half of lot 8 blk. 80 Of the original
town Of Lubbock -$4625.
Smith Shaw and wife to T. H..
Sears, section blk. D-2 S25, 1895.
w. O. Barber and s. l.. Barber to
II. f. Falls; Northeast quarter Of
survey 80 blk. D-7-$8, 10000.
j. NJ Copp and wife to J. II. Langs-
ford; lots 10, II and ~, blk. ] Of
original town Of Lubbock $500.
l.. +. Gaines and wife to r. c. Cal
ley; lots and 6, blk. Of the town
Of Shallowater-S247.
L. y. Seaton and wife to T. C..
Galley; lots 4, and 6, blk. ? Of the
town of Shall0water-S575.OO.
ii. G. Barnett and wife to r. C..
Galley; lot 3, blk. Q; lots 1. 2. and
4. blk. & town Of Shallowater-S4OO.
T. G.. Bates and wife to Smith
Shaw-south one-haf section 40 blk
P-s37OO.
Jno. p. Lewis TO Mrs \. NJ Glenn
south half Of Southeast quarter Of
the Southeast quarter Of the North
west quarter o. section z blk. b
c. y. Rice and wife 10 Elmo Wall,
northwest quarter Of section 30, blk.
J-S-S72OO
r. II. Maye and wife 10 @. W
Starnes 2is acres out ~ section 20
blk f-tia,060.0O.
" " Maye and wife 10 q, W.
Starnes; id2 acres out ~ survey 4,
bin. n to,73e.00.
n A. shepherd and wife 10 7, \.
Williamson, west half loE I, =, b
and 4, BIN s2a, original town 81
Lshhoel ttoo.
n y iIenslsy and wife 70 A. Judd
and q. G iIafnshyl lots ~ and a.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

blk. 10 In Mecummens Addition
$500.
Minnie u. Sibert TO Media Clayton,
lots n and ~ blk. io6-tb00.
W. ]. Duncan and wife 10 Media
Clayton. lots "a and 2S, bin 30 81 the
Overton addition $3.50.
N. v. klattsnhon aud wife and .,
" Schrlsver 10 Roht. ShuIlz portion
o. land out o. section 20, BIZ. 8
$4,000.
r. lIaihsfi and wife 10 q l.
NecuIIseh, lot ~ blu 8 u The te~n
~ idsIou $1,000
q 3 Mscufdy and wife 10 Carl A.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12
MR.. REEDY RETURNS TO
LUBBOCK McADAMS YARD

Mr. Reedy, formerly bookkeeper
with the McAdams Lumber Company
at this place later in charge as man.
ager Of the yard at Shamrock, Texas,
has returned to Lubbock and will
make this his headquarters. He will
take up the duties of auditor for the
company in this territory, which
place was made vacant when Geo. W.
Murfee rendered his resignation.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

Al children troubled with worms have an 40
healthy color which indicates poor blood, and ~
rule. there Il more or less stomach di-turhanct
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood Inn
prove the DIGESTION and net a. a General Strength
enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw on OF dspel the worms and the Child will be-
= perfect health. Pleasant 20 take. eoc ner botle
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

Roscoe Wilson went to Brownheld
the first Of the week on short bust
ness visit.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

j. T.. Shelton, real estate dealer Of
the Brownheld country, was here
Tuesday attending to business mat
ters
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

Mecardy, southwest quarter Of sur.
@, G, Hufstsdler and wife 10 w
u Mecrummsn, lots 7. \, and D In
the Sanders addition 1900.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

Jim Smith Of the Meadow com
was in town last Saturday at
tending to business matters.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

farmsu- Bring thoss broksn
parts on your implements. gas ca
Eines, automobiles, etc 10 IA. 10 w,ll
weld them and GUARANTEES them nsssr
~ break. Save time and monsy
Lahteek Welding Co, otf
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

Save the pieces when you break il
Lubbock Welding Co 30f
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

". yas As VA 'l.se pee y..s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
CHARGES WASTE
IN COUNTY ROADS
Taxpayers Demand to Know
Why Commissioners I'm
prove Out of Way Road.

Charges are being made that the
board of county commissioners
practically wasted s25O,OOO when
it authorized the construction of
Riley I'd. in the southwest part Of
the county
Taxpayers are demanding TO
know why the commissioners caus-
ed to be constructed a hard surface
highway only two miles from the
county line and on which live only
IS families. They say that from its
location the road will be of use to
no che except those living on the
highway.
The road was constru cted at a
cost of $3.50. 900 and extends from
vhe WalkertOn 10 the Michigan I'd.
Leads Nowhere.
It is pointed out by taxpayers
generally that this amount of money
should not have been expended on
the construction of a road that IN
no way leads 20 South Bend and
Mishawaka. the commercial centers
of the county. and that its connec-
tons do not lead TO the two princi-
pal cities OF the county.
In fact. il is pointed out that few
if any others than those living on
the new road will travel on il. II
is said that there viii be a storm
of protest when the citizens Of the
county are called upon 10 pay the
proportion of taxes for the con-
struction OF the Riley rd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
AUSTRIAN SAILORS
SEEK EMPLOYMENT
Scores of Barred Marines APP,
ply For Service in Amer
lean Merchant Marine.

GALVESTON, Texas, March 22-
Thousands OF Austrian mariners,
prevented under the terms of the
treaty of Versailles from sailing un-
der their own flag. are seeking en-
ployment in the United States mer-
chant marine, according TO Captain
O. ]. Christensen, in charge of the
shipping boards sea service bureau
here. The captain received a letter
from the Austrian consul-general at
Hamburg, stating that the plight of
the Austrian seamen is deplOrable.
Former officers of the imperial
Austrian navy, skilled electricians,
expert machinists. telegraph opera
tors. engineers and assistants. the
letter says, are among those who
are anxious TO sail under the Amer
lean flag.
The men seeking employment in
this country, the letter states, are
mariners heart and soul" but owing
TO the fact that their country no
longer possesses egress to the sea
never can hope To again practice
their beloved profession under the
fag OF the ir own country"
Hundreds of the applicants for
positions, according TO the consul
generals letters, are Of the upper
stratum society. speak several for
eign languages and are otherwise
qualified 10 hold responsible posi-
tions in the merchant marine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
START WORK on BIG
TABERNACLE WHEN
BALMY WEATHER HITS

Grssping the opportunity offered
by the first sprinElke day. dozens
az volunteer wOrkmen reported
early Monday morning between
washington and ColfaN avs. and
before night had completed the
frame work of the mammoth build
ing which is expected 90 be erected
entirely by church volunteers be-
fore the revival opens April II.
The grading Of the grounds viii
be completed by Wednesday and the
building will begin 10 take shape
by Saturday when hundreds of vol
unteers from the factories and Of
fices viii sacrifice their holidays
20 aid The work is heina done uu-
der the sur ervision OF Don Cochran.
advance agent for the Jones party.
The main entrance to the tdher-
nacle will be direct from Michigan
ST. Center ST.. between Washington
and CoifaN. viii be tioored with a
wooden runway and signs indicating
the tabernacle erected on the main
thoroughfare
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
TWO KILLED IN
RIOT AT DUBLIN
Three Hundred Soldiers in
Disorderly P arade
Through Streets.
~ Associated Press :

BY Associated Press:
DUBLIN, March 22.--There was
a riot here Monday night, in which
two men were shot dead and four
were seriously wounded. The riot
was precipitated by the disorderly
conduct of soldiers, about three hun
dred of whom paraded the streets
about nine o'clock singing, jostlinS
passersby, hammering doors and
smashing windows.
Return TO Barracks.
After parading through HarcOurt
street the soldiers returned toward
their barracks followed by a large
crowd of civilians. Al the Porto
Bello bridge near the barracks a
clash seemed inevitable and a volley
was fired over the heads of the
crowd. but by whose orders is UNI
known.
The shooting which resulted In
the killing of the two men and the
wounding Of other persons took
place in Richmond street. The cir
cumstances surrounding it are not
yet known.
The soldiers who started the dis
order eventually returned TO their
barracks. other soldiers not con-
cerned in the rioting were roughly
handled by the populate while re-
turing alone 10 the barracks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
CHIEF KLINE KEEPS
RECORDS OF STOLEN
CARS LOCKED IN DESK

We'll, this is a fine place TO come
for information was the parting
remark of "a motorist who called at
police headquarters Monday eve
ming to secure some data relative
90 his automobile which was stolen
recently. The motorist called at the
office of the chief of police. where
short while ago ne inform ed
Chief Kline that his car was stolen
from Ohio and brought TO South
Bend. where the driver is said 20
have left il. returning TO Ohio with
another car.
But the Ioiice officer on duty
was unable 20 give the motorist
any information as after a careful
search of the records placed for
the use OF the officer on duty he
WAS unable 10 find any record of
the stolen car The motorist lett.
thanking the officer for his efforts
and suggesting that some tangible
system be installed by the chief
whereby the officer on duty would
be able 10 answer questions in the
absence OF the chief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
CAR OWNERS MUST
OBEY PARKING LAW
Council Threatens Drastic Ac.
ton Unless Motorists
Heed Signs.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONED
transfer OF $500 from the general
fund 10 the miscellaneous fund for
the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of delegates attending NUM-
cipal conventions was referred to
the committee Of the whole. A let
ter from the Health and Sanitation
committee Of the Chamber Of Com
merce recommending the purchase
Of the street cleaning equipment
demonstrated in South Bend recent
ly was placed on file.
Preceding the regular council
meeting a meeting of the committee
of the whole was held at which
time the resolution providing the
transfer Of S4,3S7 from the general
fund to the miscellaneous fund of
the board Of park commissioners was
given a favorable report During
the council meeting the resolution
was passed. The money is 10 be
used for paying assessments for the
asphalt pavement on Jefferson blvd.
Just what action will be taken by
the city in handling the garbage
during the summer months will be
decided upon Wednesday evening
following the meeting Of the board
Of public works. A committee of
six councilmen was appointed at
last nights meeting to confer with
the board and 1t is probable that
some definite action will be decided
upon. Some discussion as 10 wheth-
or or not the city will be able 70
erect the natatorium planned was
held. However, the project seems
10 be far IN the future according to
Mayor Carson who stated that he
did not think the state tax commits
sioners would permit the issuance of
bonds for that purpose
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
MINERS AND GUARDS
CLASH ~ KENTUCKY
By Associated Press


MIDDLEBORO, Ky, March %
A miner and deputy sheriff are re-
ported 70 have been killed. a pri-
vate detective badly wounded and
three others hurt in a clash between
miners and mine guards said TO have
occurred late Saturday afternoon at
the Banner Fork mines on Wallins
creek. in Harlan county. Kentucky
According 20 reports received here
miners IN the county are searching
for members Of a private detective
agency said 70 have engaged in the
battle
Bud Taylor. a miner is said 20
have been shot and killed oy lanes
Hall, a detective from West Virginia,
when the former interfered during
a quarrel between Hall and Taylor S
son Miners are reported 10 have
shot and seriously wounded Hall
after Taylor fell.
A pitched battle is alleged 10 haze
following in which about 90 shots
were fred and during which Deputy
Sheriff RurEes Of Harlan county was
killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-23
SCHULTZ SAID TO
HAVE CONFESSED
Muessel Murder MAY be
Solved by Confession of
Jealous Woman.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
i'm Chicago Monday and it is be-
Heved they were there to confer
with Mrs. Schultz regarding the
statements she is said to have
made TO the police duplicating her
husband in the Muessel murder
Carefully Guarded.
The police are carefully guarding
Schultz. They have even locked
the door leading to the lavatory and
through 10 the cell room. Recent
~ Martin Jagla, held on a number
of robbery charges, opened his cell
door and walked out 10 Join his wife
at Winamac, Ind Jagla was caught
by WinamaC authorities and return
ed TO the South Bend police. Jagla
told the Winamac authorities that
he had been let out Of Jail here.
Unless the door TO the lavatory is
unlocked schultz will be unable TO
follow Jagla's action in leaving the
Jail
Police officials here are also de-
Ginning TO give out any information
regarding the detention of schultz.
They have failed 70 mention that
SchultZ's arrest was made by rail-
road detective.
No Evidence.
Soon after Henry A. Muessel and
Chrobot were murdered and william
MUessel was seriously wounded by
the bandits. several suspects were
arrested by the South Bend police.
but the authorities failed TO obtain
sufficient evidence upon which 10
hold any of the suspects.
The double murder for which
Schultz is now being held occurred
at $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon.
The TWO masked robbers. after
shooting down Muessel and Chrobot
and wounding William Mucssel.
made their escape. William Muessel
was able to drag himself TO a tele-
phone and called the police. The
search for the murdeTers then began.
Bloodhounds, obtained through the
efforts of the South Bend lodge of
Ellls from Frankfort, Ind. were put
on the trail of the mUrderers, but
they were not found
Schultz is said 10 have worked
here as a bartender Mrs. Schultz s
statement is also said 10 charge him
with assisting her in operating a
number of houses of i'll fame here,
one ON r.. LaSalle av one on y.
MiChigan ST.. and another ON \
Michigan ST.