Mullin 70th Anniversary - Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

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Pushmataha County, OK - Newspaper Article - 70th Anniversary
Source:   Clayton Today - June 2, 1994 
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70th Anniversary

May 26, 1924 headlines in a local paper could have read "Young 
Choctaw Rescues Bride From Rushing Creek Near Clayton".

The strength and stamina of this "young Indian brave" prevailed. 
Amison MULLIN and bride Katie celebrated their 70th wedding 
anniversary Sunday at their home in Damon Valley, near Wilburton, 
on Amison's allotted tract of land.

Amison and Katie first met in Damon Valley. Later, they eloped to 
Clayton on horseback to be married.

As they turned their horses toward Wilburton on their return trip, 
it was late in the afternoon. Dark was upon them when they heard 
rushing waters as they neared a creek. It had been raining the 
entire time they spent in Clayton. The heavy rains had swollen 
the creek, making it impassable for Katie and her small pony. 
Amison saw Katie's pony losing its footing in the swift waters. 
With fear for his bride, Amison pulled Katie and her pony from 
the swift waters.
The next day, Amison swam the horses across as Katie walked the 
railroad bridge for their return to Wilburton. 

Seventy years later, Amison and Katie are still in "love".
(Picture Included) 
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