Appendix E: 1903 Petition

J. L. Sweet
G. T. Ingram
S. C. Talley
C. C. Rogers


Territory of Oklahoma, County of Greer

Before me, E. E. McCollister, a Notary Public in and for the County of Greer and Territory of Oklahoma, on this 25th day of October, 1902, personally appeared J. L. Sweet, G. T. Ingram, S. C. Talley and C. C. Rogers, to me know to be the parties who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and each for himself acknowledged to me that he executed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set fourth.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at my office in Mangum, Greer County, Oklahoma Territory, the day last above written. (Signed:) E. E. McCollister. Notary Public. My commission expires the 29th day of January, 1905. Seal

Territory of Oklahoma
Office of the Secretary~
Guthrie, Oklahoma. February 27, 1903.

For the present I certified that I the instrument written by typewriter attached, is a true and exact copy of the Articles of Incorporation of the “Blalock Mexico Colony,” archived in your office, on October 3, of 1902,- and justly registered in the Registrar of Corporation No 10.-page. 47.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed and affixed the Grand Seal of the Territory on the date previously mentioned.

Signed William Grimes Secretary of the Territory of Oklahoma—A golden seal that states: “Labor Omnia Vincit.” [Translation: Labor Conquers All Things]. Territory of Oklahoma.

Territory of Oklahoma
Secretary of State~
Guthrie, Oklahoma, February 27 of 1903.