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Has anyone ever run across mention of Sam Bartell as a claim jumper? This was very surprising to me.

"National Police Gazette, November 17, 1894, Vol. 65, No.?, pg. 6
Fought a Duel With a Woman
A duel was fought between Miss Agnes Jones, about 21 years old, and Sam Bartell, 35 years old, on a homestead north of Perry, Oklahoma Territory, recently. Miss Jones obtained the homestead when the Cherokee Strip was opened in September 1893 and had built a neat home. Two months ago she went to visit her parents in Kansas, and Sam Bartell jumped the claim and moved his effects into Miss Jones’ house.

Miss Jones returned a few days ago and found her house occupied. She gave orders for it to be vacated at once. Bartell refused to go, and she pulled a revolver from under her apron and opened fire. Bartell returned the fire, but missed the woman. Three of her shots took effect in Bartell’s body and he will die."


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