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Silon Lewis's Death

Photo/drawing of two men kneeling beside a body on the ground surrounded by others. The guy at left near is holding a rifle. Frontside: "On April 19, 1894, Silon Lewis was sentenced to be shot "till dead," for the murder of Joe Haklotybbi. He was given his freedom, without bond, until execution day. On November 5, 1894, he promptly appeared at Moshalatubbe Court House, near Red Oak, Indian Territory, sat down on a blanket, removed his shoes and calmly signified he was ready. He was shot through his lung by the sheriff, because Lewis' heartbeat was on the right side of his breast. Guards are shown smothering him as the sheriff stands by with a Winchester."
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
El Reno Downtown Maps (open access)

El Reno Downtown Maps

Full booklet of El Reno's downtown business section from 1894 to 1990.
Date: 1894/1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History