Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Tuesday, October 5, 1915, Sapulpa Herald: Overton & Green
“Leading Gamblers and Bootleggers of Tulsa Caught in Net. Charles Overton and Ben Green two of the most notorious gamblers and bootleggers in Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma and the trusted lieutenants of Bill Creekmore, were also in court in person and by their own special lawyer, Pat Malloy. The charges against the two big owners and managers of Creek County and Tulsa joints range from keeping a gambling house to a mere misdemeanor. The bond put up by each said to total something like six or seven thousand a piece. Dr. W.M. Mains is one of the bondsmen. Pat Malloy, as the official defender of Tulsa gangsters, presented motions to quash the indictments in two of the cases against the Overton and Green combinations. These charges were made in connection with their ownership and management.”
Thursday, October 5, 1933, Democrat News: Commissioners Replace Phones
“After causing considerable commotion about the court house last week by ordering all telephones in the court house, with the exception of those in the sheriff’s and surveyor’s office, discontinued, the commissioners Friday afternoon for economy and allowed the phones to be connected. Their action in allowing them to be connected will place the burden upon the excise board, which is expected to function sometime this month. The excise board unofficially informed the telephone company in July that probably the phones would be discontinued this year as a matter of economy…”
Wednesday, October 5, 1966, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Local Horse Wins Contest
“An aged Pinto stallion, owned by Jess Cox, Sapulpa, has won first place in the Pinto Horse Show, Tulsa State Fair. Several local residents won prizes in round-up and riding club day. Included were Elzie Harrison, Bowden,who won second in junior ribbon roping; JoAnn Smoot, Mounds, first in intermediate ribbon roping and JoAnn Lowe, Sapulpa Round-Up Club, 3rd in junior sack race. Continuing through Oct 9, the Tulsa Fair is a standout attraction for 1966. The Ski and winter sports show provides alpine entertainment. The Ice Capades are playing at the pavilion and auto races are being held daily.”
Tuesday, October 5, 1976, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Rail Crossing Action Sought
“Efforts to get the Frisco railway to modernize its crossing over Bryan Ave in Sapulpa ‘may take some arm-twisting’ Mayor Bobby Lee told the city commission. Commissioners had discussed the Bryan crossing at length last month. Lee said he had been reviewing the city charter and found that there were several actions the city could take, such as requiring the railroad to post flagmen at crossings…”
