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[article on Dr. George Shimoon. Photos of Dr George Shimoon and Dr Joseph Shimoon pg 173]

[article & photo - William Alexander Nation pg 174]

[article on Mr and Mrs Frank Nation pg 174]

W S Nash, a brother of Florian H Nash, was an early merchant in Old Town. He was married to Tookah Thompson, who died in 1908. They had two daughters, Allie, who married Clyde Kagy, and Bertha, who married John Black. He was born September 10, 1846 and died February 9, 1908. Pg 175 <complete>

[article & photo - George Walton Bruce pg 175]

[article on Dr Grover Cleveland Wallis pg 176 Photo of Dr Grover C Wallis & Charles S Wallis pg 177]

[article on Dr and Mrs Charles S Wallis pg 176 & 177]

[articles on: Joe Mayer; Mr and Mrs Ran Lee; Mr and Mrs Lewis Nash; and the McBrides pg 178]

Sam Houston Benge, Jr. was deputy sheriff at the time. Living with him and his wife, Sallie, were: Carrie, Samuel III, Jack, Leff and Tim.

Dr I D Burdick was living in Ft. Gibson at the time. No one was listed living with him and he was 52 years of age.

Mr and Mrs John W Burnett had one daughter, Margaret. He operated the lumber yard currently operated by Ross Kneeland with hardware on the side. He also operated a poultry business.

Mr and Mrs Stephen Brunley, retired teachers, were living in Ft. Gibson.

John Cooper was agent for the Frisco Railroad. Besides his wife and year old son, Leroy, his father, W M Cooper, lived with him.

Mr H W Cravens was a merchant, related to the Cravens of Ft Smith as well as Ran Lee. His wife was named Mae. They had the following children: Jesse, Vernon, Francis, and Wayne.

Ray Cravens was also a merchant. His wife, Hettie, and he had one child. Nell.

Mr and Mrs S W Everett operated the Everett Hotel, who was later called the Capitol Hotel. They had two girls, Evelyn and Elsie.

H A Hamilton was a merchant. He and his wife had four children: Jean, Max, Jessie and, Geraldine.

Van L Hurt was in the real estate and insurance business. He and his wife had two children: Miller and Verda.

C W Johnson was the local ice man. He and his wife had two children: Ovel and Willie. Mary Starnes, 17, was living with them.

John D Lake was a merchant. He and his wife lived alone.

The present generation would not know what is meant by a "drummer". Such was the occupation of Pete Leininger, a traveling salesman. He was also the "cobbler" or shoe repair man for a period. He was 70 years of age and the following lived with him. Susie, 36; Lee, 11; and Ida Belle, 5.

Dr J H McCall had the following children living with him: Zola and Lottie.

W A McGuire was the local dentist. He and his wife, Sarah, lived alone.

J B Miller was postmaster. He and his wife had three children: Ray, Nora, and Evelyn. They were grandparents of Jimmie Miller of Muskogee.

Amelia Payer operated a millinery, a very important store in those days.

M D Perry was a merchant. He and his wife had one son: Charles.

Charles W Reasor was the local meat packer and butcher. No one was listed as living with him.

Ken Staham was the local confectioner, the favorite of all children. Maude, 20, was living with him.

J D Terry was a merchant. Besides his wife and daughter, Marjorie, his father, C J Terry was living with him.

W E Waddle was chief of police. His wife's name was Dora, and they had one son, Fred.

Tom Watson was water superintendent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. His wife's name was Rose. They had four children: Johnnie, Tom, Connie, and Willie.

John T Welch was superintendent of the water works. He and his wife had three children: Clarence, Arleigh, and Thelma.

Harry Wingfield was the local baker. His wife was named Nora.

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