114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, January 19, 1911

CONTRACT LET FOR SEWER Low bid $29,602.40

When the city council convened Monday night to open the bids for the construction of Checotah’s sanitary sewer system the council chamber was too small to contain all who sought admission and many were turned away and when the mayor finally rapped for order the council, the gentlemen who came in hopes of landing the contract and the citizens who found an entrance were packed like so many sardines in a box.

••••• 100 Years Ago McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, November 20, 1924 OKTAHA INDIAN KILLED

The body of Thos. Martin, a full-blood Indian living east of Oktaha, was found early Thursday morning lying beside the railroad tracks near the Creamery. The body was discovered by G.C. Hood who immediately notified Sheriff Bob Russell and Chief of Police Erv Kelley.

Martin’s head was considerably bruised up and covered with blood. It is not known whether he was attempting to board or get off the train that killed him. He had been dead only a short time. His identity was ascertained by a First National check book in his pocket, the stubs showing that he had issued checks to a number of Checotah businessmen. He was quite well known here doing most of his business with Checotah merchants.

The body was taken to the Checotah Hardware undertaking parlor. —- Since the above was written it is learned that the Indian’s real name was Sam Fixico and whose failing was writing bogus checks.

He formerly lived at Dustin and according to reports kept the officers busy.

Officers from Dustin were in Checotah Wednesday night on his trail with warrants for arrest for issuing bogus checks.

••••• 90 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, November 15, 1934

RICHARDS WILL CASE IS ENTERED BY GOVERNMENT

The department of interior intervened in the probation of the will of Eastman Richards, wealthy Creek Indian fullblood, in federal court in Muskogee this week.

In a petition of intervention, Harold L. Ickes, secretary of interior, and through him, John C. Collier, United States commissioner of Indian affairs, petitioned to be appointed guardian for restricted wards who may by this court be adjudged the heirs at law of the estate of Eastman Richards, deceased.

Richards died at his home in Richardsville on March 21.

••••• 80 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, June 15, 1944

ANTI-SALOON HEAD TO TALK SUNDAY NIGHT

W.J. Losinger, superintendent of the anti-saloon league of Oklahoma, will deliver a temperance address at a city-wide church meeting to be held at the Baptist church at 8 o’clock Sunday night.

An outstanding dry leader and prohibition worker, Losinger has headed League work in Oklahoma for more than12 years.

Neumeyer Relates Of War In Italy

Lt. Nall Neumeyer describes graphically the Yanks’ entrance into Rome when the populace joys with gratitude at being delivered from the Nazi iron regime, rushed at Neumeyer and other American men kissing them, pelting them with flowers and shouting “Long Live America.”

Neumeyer, together with an army chaplain, toured Vatican City and Rome’s famous cathedrals which he said were magnificent.

••••• 75 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, November 17, 1949

Checotah Defeats Ironheads For Title The Checotah Wildcats fought their way into the state playoffs last Thursday night after downing the stubborn Eufaula Ironheads 20 to 0 in the last regular game of the season.

New Insurance Law Effective January 1

Under Oklahoma’s new motor vehicle safety responsibility law, which becomes effective January 1, many automobile drivers will have their licenses and car registrations suspended if they are involved in an accident causing injuries, death or damage to property of others in excess of $100 and are unable to show proof of financial responsibility to the state.

••••• 25 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, November 28, 1974

No Indictments From Grand Jury

As expected, no indictments were returned by a McIntosh County grand jury which made its final report last Wednesday.

The grand jury did record its disapproval of the citizens group responsible for the calling of the investigative body.

••••• 18 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, April 7, 2006

Scroggins says former administrator stole funds

Checotah native and former Detroit Lions star Tracy Scroggins has canceled his annual summer youth program this year due to allegations that the program’s former administrator, Marla Smith, embezzled between $3,500 and $5,000 from his personal bank account.

Scroggins alleges that Smith, who is currently a teacher at Midway High School, stole his identity on several occasions and wired herself unauthorized amounts of money via Wester Union – sometimes in amounts as large as $1,700 at a time.

••••• 10 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, December 10, 2014

Council gives police chief, mayor raises There was plenty of action at the Checotah City Council meeting on Monday night with approved, thousands of dollars donated, a new K-9 dog introduced and possible changes to city street names.

At its monthly meeting the Council voted to give Police Chief Andy Blizzard and Mayor Marvin Nichols pay raises, bringing each of the official’s salaries up to $45,000 annually.