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    1. [WRIGHT] The murder of Dillard Wright
    2. 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.wright/15196/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 2 October 1902 Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma KILLED ONE MAN AND WOUNDED TWO Ardmore: Deputy Marshal reached this city, having in charge Harrison Porter, a fullblood Chickasaw Indian, charged with the murder of Dillard Wright, well-to-do Indian residing near Allen. Porter was drinking and began shooting at everybody in sight, when Wright came along and was instantly killed. Two men whose names could not be learned were also dangerously wounded. An Indian named Harjo, an accomplice of Porter escaped. Porter had his hearing before Commissioner Talbot and was bound over. 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.

    11/30/2007 09:10:30