Holdenville Oklahoma

Biography of Harry R. Harshbarger

Harry R. Harshbarger, born on May 28, 1868, in Illinois, is a prominent figure in oil production in Chautauqua County, Kansas. His father, John W. Harshbarger, was notable for his varied career, including service as a hospital steward during the Civil War and involvement in the meat business. Harry’s early work included running a meat market before transitioning to oil, where he oversees seventeen producing wells. A community leader and Democrat, he has served on the Sedan city council and is active in local fraternal organizations.

Biography of Clark Nichols

Clark Nichols, born on November 16, 1880, in Elk County, Kansas, is an attorney and State senator representing McIntosh, Muskogee, and Haskell counties in Oklahoma. After earning his law degree from the University of Missouri, he practiced in Joplin before moving to Oklahoma. Nichols served in the U.S. Army during World War I, attaining the rank of Captain. He married Daphene Bishop and has four children. A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, he actively supports civic and legal initiatives in his community while maintaining extensive farming and oil interests.