Kate’s notes: I believe the C. C. Gilliland of this news item is the same C. C. Gilliland found in an 1880 census for Nemaha County, Nebraska. According to that record, he and his parents were Missouri-born. More information on this family would be appreciated.

The Nebraska Advertiser
Nemaha City, Nebraska
24 May, 1907

   From the Custer City (Okla.) Journal it is learned that J. F. Cole has been elected mayor of that thriving little city, and that C. C. Gilliland has been successful in landing the plum as councilman.
   Both of the above are old Nemaha county citizens, Mr. Cole being sheriff of this county for two terms, and making a splendid record as an officer.
   C. C. Gilliland formerly lived near Peru in this county. Both gentlemen have hundreds of friends in this county who extend congratulations to them in their political success in their newfound southern homes. – Auburn Herald.

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2012