O. L. Scott, Silver City Postmaster and Notary Public
In 1883, Scott was appointed postmaster, and the post office was moved to Scott and Jeffery’s store on Bullard Street [3]. On August 23, 1889, his wife swore out a warrant for his arrest on a charge of wife beating [1]; he was bound over in $500 to appear before the grand jury [2]. His store also served as a notary public office [3].
Sources
- On Monday morning last a warrant was… (1889)On Monday morning last a warrant was sworn out by Mrs. O. L. Scott for the arrest of her husband on the charge of “wife beating.” The case came up before Judge Lucas in the forenoon of the same day. Mrs. …
- dren appeared, and gave evidence while the… (1889)dren appeared, and gave evidence while the defendant had nothing to say. Mr. Scott was bound over in the sum of $500, and Mrs. Scott in the sum of $200 to appear before the grand jury, which subsequently fo…
- WjKM BjjME (1891)WjKM BjjME This appears to be a general merchandise store, at the rear of which is the Silver City post office. Dr. E. W. Bailey was the first postmaster of record and the post office was located in his …