This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryachtrh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.evans/9879/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 4 December 1902, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma DEFENDED HIS FATHER Stroud: Roe Evans, a cattleman of Beggs, was shot and killed at the Hotel St. Louis by the proprietor's son. Evans had been drinking and went to the hotel and wanted to fight. Gee, who is 27 years old, heard threats made against his father and went to h is aid. When Evans attempted to strike his father the young man fired. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.