Cherokee County, from The Advocate, 4/02/1886
Cherokee Co. OK Archives 
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The following was transcribed from THE ADVOCATE, Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, 

U. S. DEPUTY MARSHAL KILLED

April 2, 1886-The Cherokee Advocate- 
A Deputy Marshal by the name of Richardson was killed one day last week in 
Saline District by one Pigeon.  
It is reported that Richardson, who was a stranger, approached Pigeon with 
his revolver in his hand, and did not even tell Pigeon who he was or what 
he wanted.  
Pigeon, not knowing what it meant, drew his revolver and fired killing the 
Marshal instantly.  
An officer should always make known his business before approaching a 
stranger in such a manner.  
Undoubtedly Pigeon thought, he was simply defending himself against an 
enemy.  
Pigeon did not know there was any warrant against him and he had not 
been scouting.