Statehood Babies

The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 17, 1907
page 3

Statehood Baby Born

Special to the Oklahoman.

Enid, Okla., Nov. 16. - A statehood baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Melter of this city today. The couple were married the day the enabling act was passed, June 16, 1900. Mr. Melter is a Frisco brakeman.

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The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 19, 1907
page 7

Oklahoma Babe Born As Statehood Comes

Special to the Oklahoman.

Sapulpa, Okla., Nov 18 - Sapulpa claims the honor of the first child born in the state after the signing of the enabling act by President Roosevelt. Ten minutes after the signing of the proclamation, Mrs. R. C. Kinnaird gave birth to a fifteen-pound daughter, and the father R. C. Kinnaird, says it is the largest girl ever born in Sapulpa. The mother and child are doing nicely and the citizens are arranging to raise a fund to present the young Miss with an appropriate present. Her photograph will be sent to President Roosevelt.

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