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Bishop, Oscar D. "O D"


City Directory Data

Text:A hard rock lead and zinc miner, resides at 317 South Connell Avenue, Picher Oklahoma
Record Source:1931 Picher Section of City Directory
(City Directory)Miami, Ottawa County, OK

Abstract Data

O. D. Bishop of Diamondville is said to be the toughest guy in seven states. Why, he chased eight boys, all armed with BB guns, off the lease Friday. Ask O. D. how the boys like it.

Miami News Record — Miami, OK

Jan 01 1939 · p.9 · col.5

O. D. Bishop drives his car back and forth across the road to supervise the work of two different crews. One day recently Oscar thought he would lose time by turning around so he tried backing across the road. He made it across the road all right but once on the lease, he soon ended up in that dry fish pond of his.

Miami News Record — Miami, OK

Apr 09 1939 · p.9 · col.3

Book: Hard Rock Lead and Zinc Mining Men — S J Mahurin

ISBN: 1-892744-95-3