Scoresby

Oliver C. Scoresby, D. U. S. Marshal

May 30, 1945--The Oklahoman--Services for Oliver C. Scoresby, 77. former U. S. deputy marshal, who died Friday, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Smith Kernke funeral home, with burial in Fairlawn.

Fred J. Scott, U. S. Marshal

June 29, 1954—Norman--Fred J. Scott, former U. S. marshal and an Oklahoma settler at the time of the 1889 land opening, died here Sunday. Scott was 88 years old.

Born in Decatur, Illinois, December 5, 1885, Scott came to Oklahoma when it was still Indian Territory. Because of a gunshot wound he was unable to take part in the “run” personally but a friend staked out a claim for him several miles east of Norman.

Until he recovered from his wound, Scott tended crops on his claim by crawling around on his hands and knees. His first child as born in a dugout on the old homestead.

As a U. S. marshal, Scott took part in the roundup of the famous Dalton gang that terrorized Oklahoma during the 1890s.

“Hanging Judge” Isaac C. Parker of Fort Smith, Arkansas was a friend of Scott’s and many of the law breakers caught by Scott were taken to the colorful Fort Smith judge, often tied up in the back of a wagon for the trip

Services will be in Primrose chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Scott is survived by a brother, W. E. Scott, Portland, Oregon’; two sons, Ralph Scott, Albuquerque, N. M. and Frank Scott, Norman; four sisters, Mrs. M. U. Henderson, Norman; Mrs. Ollie Nelson, 411 S. Harvey, Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. C. Miller, Garden rove, California and Mrs. Grace Ryan of Norman; 22 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

Interment will be at Norman IOOF cemetery.

William Sheldon, D. U. S. Marshal

MARSHAL FATALLY INJURED IN BRAWL

Ex-Policeman Attacks U. S. Officer With An Iron Poker On Train

October 18, 1915—Muskogee, OK—William Sheldon of Grove, a deputy United States marshal, is at the point of death in a local hospital, the victim of a brutal attack by William Rupert, a former policeman. The fight occurred upon a Katy passenger train a short distance from Muskogee.

Sheldon, who was bringing a prisoner from Miami to the federal jail here is said to have taken some whiskey away from Rupert, also a passenger. After taking the whiskey, Sheldon went back to his seat with his prisoner. Then Rupert, picking up a stove poker in the rear of the car, went toward the front of the car where Sheldon was seated.

Here’s where I get a United States marshal,” Rupert is reported to have said as he struck Sheldon a terrific blow over the head from behind. Passengers say that the deadly missive in Rupert’s hand rose and fell at least nine times before Sheldon arose and grappled with his assailant. Two passengers went to the assistance of the deputy and there was panic while Sheldon fought to place the handcuffs on Rupert. After Rupert was overpowered, Sheldon collapsed but remained with his prisoner until he reached Muskogee when police and passengers assisted him into the depot from where an ambulance was summoned. Police took the prisoners to the federal jail where both are now locked up.

Sheldon was immediately placed upon the operating table and physicians after examining his wounds stated that his skull was fractured and his recovery is doubtful.

Alfred S. Shipman, D. U. S. Marshal

Alfred S. Shipman

March 3, 1940—Daily Oklahoma—Services for Alfred S. Shipman, 77 years old, who died Friday night at the home of his daughter will be at 10. a.m. Monday in the Hahn chapel. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Shipman was Oklahoma City’s first United States deputy marshal. He had lived here most of the time since the run.