Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Wednesday, January 29, 1919, Sapulpa Herald: Bristow Has Shaking Out
“The city of Bristow took itself to a cleaning at a special election held there yesterday. The question of Sunday shows and pool halls was before the voters with disastrous results to both of them. The better element showed up strongly in the majority and put both out of business. The Sunday shows lost out by a vote of approximately three to one, while the pool halls were hit even harder, the vote of this proposition going against them about 7 to 1. According to reports the fight at Bristow has been a warm one up until election day when it appears that those favoring the present conditions either got cold feet and quit or saw the writing on the wall and stopped fighting. This is the first election held in Creek County at which the women voted and the result easily tells where they landed.”
Thursday, January 29, 1942, Democrat News: Funeral Services Held Today for Lew Wilder
“Funeral services were conducted here this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the First Methodist Church for Lew Wilder, 61-year-old ex-sheriff of Creek County and veteran officer, who was killed lat Monday afternoon 11 miles east of Tulsa on Highway 66, when his car crashed into a concrete support of a vacant filling station located at what is termed ‘dead man’s corner.’ Rev. Corning, pastor of the Methodist Church at Kiefer, conducted the services. Wilder was buried in South Heights Cemetery. Landrith Funeral Home was in charge. Wilder, a resident of Kiefer, is survived by the widow Florence Wilder, one adopted son, Billy Wilder, a granddaughter Lewanne; a brother C.P. Wilder, of Drumright, and a sister, Mrs. Lena Ligeon, of Los Angeles…Since his election as sheriff in 1914, re-election in 1916, Wilder had been a law enforcement officer, serving major oil companies. In 1934, he returned to politics and was elected County Sheriff, which office he held for three consecutive times…His career as a law enforcement officer was colorful and dangerous. Recognized for his fearlessness, the ex-sheriff courted death frequently in brushes with criminals and at one time shot it out with prisoners at the county jail. He frustrated the attempted wholesale jailbreak, but nearly died from five bullet wounds received in the exchange of lead…Active pallbearers for the services were Enos Pickett, Billy Brown, John Faught, Waldo Huycke, all of Sapulpa, and John Vickry and A.M. Campbell, both of Tulsa.”
Sunday, January 29, 1956, Sapulpa Sunday Herald: Karen Keys Gives Fine Performance in Sapulpa Friday
“Karen Keys’ last American piano concert for 1956 warranted a trip to Sapulpa when Friday night’s significant music completely captivated Sapulpans and out of town guests. The tall, slender, and graceful pianist displayed dignity and poise, the fine musicianship showing maturity of interpretation and a sense of style far exceeding her years exhibiting a rich assortment of what make pianists great…Boys, girls, and adult clubs from the Miller-Newton studios sponsored and financed the concert with $1.00 donations from each member of the club…Miss Keys who was awarded four year Eastman and three year Fullbright European scholarships during which time she toured five states with Oklahoma Symphony, returns to Europe next week studying fo there 1957 American tour…”
Tuesday, January 29, 1974, Democrat News: Bootleg Sewage Crackdown
“Creek County sanitarian Bill Warden says progress has been made in his campaign against septic tank ‘bootleg’ systems. Four ‘bootleg’ suspects have been apprehended to date, and their cases forwarded to the district attorney. ‘Every sewer installer in the state of Oklahoma knows that a percolation test and final system inspection are required before completion of a job, but they all know they can make more money if they avoid them. A guy trying to make an honest living as a builder can’t do it because he is competing with some of these guys who won’t cooperate,’ Warden stated. Warden indicated that the majority of installers do cooperate and his only targets are the few who won’t. Any engineer, surveyor, or sanitarian can perform a percolation test in ground designated for sewer with the health department’s approval. Most do a good job.”
