Volume 8 , Issue 38

Early Perry (OK) Pictures

Submitted to the Perry Daily Journal by Roy Kendrick -- This article on the left is the "First County Probate Judge." Concerning the Probate court of "P" (Noble) county in the Autumn of 1893. Pictured left to right, standing: Joe Doyle; (next 2 gentlemen unknown); J. C. Scruggs, Sheriff (with pistol); S. H. Harris, county attorney (with law book); Seated left to right: R. J. Edwards, Probate Judge; M.C. Latta, court reporter; O. C. Palmer, attorney.

Perry Square of Yesteryear This photo shows Perry, OK in its youth. Perry is county seat of Noble County, Oklahoma during Cherokee Strip land Run, Perry was city of choice for many pioneers. The postcard pictures show the square from early 1900s. The square was located around Noble county courthouse since its conception.

Burdick Article & Lawmen Photo - This photo was taken in front of US Land Office in "Hell's Half Acre," Noble County. Starting with gentlemen in white hat: bill Tilghman (1st city marshal, chief of police); Charles Colcord (Okla. city) and 1st Deputy, Heck Thomas (leaning on Winchester rifle). Other men are land office employees.
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