Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Monday, September 23, 1907, Sapulpa Daily Democrat: What Sapulpa Needs
“Owing to the enormous inflow of people into Sapulpa, there is a great demand for rent houses, and rooms. This is an excellent sign that the city is rapidly improving in business and size. It is true that there are houses being built in all parts of the city, but these are not half supplying the enormous demand. It can be easily seen, then, that several thousand dollars now invested in the erection of a cottage, rooming house, or hotel, will be doubled in the course of a very few months. Sapulpa is growing faster than any town of her size in the Territory, and has a very promising future before her. She will, in the course of a few years, be the leading city of the new state. Taking this into consideration, every true citizen should exert his utmost efforts in the important question of ‘street paving.’ A great many of the main streets of the city are already supplied with cement sidewalks, and what an improvement an entire paved street would make to the city – property would greatly increase in value, more people would flock to the city and necessarily an increase in business would result, and it would so greatly improve the appearance of the city. Every true citizen should take up this matter promptly and earnestly.”
Saturday, September 23, 1911, Sapulpa Evening Light: Criminals Taking Vacation
“The only business in the city court this morning was turning in a forfeited bond. For three days now the city has been on her good behavior. The criminal element appears to have blown the city or to be taking a vacation.”
Thursday, September 23, 1926, County Democrat-News: Sapulpa Girls Start on Long Hike to Coast
“Miss Bertha Chapman and Mrs. Leona Davis, two beauty parlor operatives, left Sapulpa Monday, declaring they would walk to San Diego, Calif. They were attired in khaki knickers and shirts, each carrying a small pack containing a change of clothing and other accessories. In the pack was a gown to be worn in places where they stop overnight. They plan to stop at hotels and take some time sightseeing. They spent Tuesday night at Ponca City, and departed Wednesday over the Newton highway for denver. They said they would refuse offers of a ride.”
Thursday, September 23, 1982, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Bristow Council Okays Sports Layout Land Use
“The city council has given an unanimous stamp of approval to a request from the Bristow Recreational Facility to use 60 acres of city park land for a sports complex. The proposed complex will feature softball, baseball, t-ball, and soccer fields, along with tennis and basketball courts. It will be utilized by children, young people, and adults…The project is expected to cost between $250,000 and $500,000 depending on the amount of labor, equipment, and materials that is donated…When completed, the facility is expected to cover 39 acres with access from Highway 16…”
