WILLIAM J. [UNCLE BILLY] GRAY, CITY MARSHAL.

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

Note: There were a number of “Gray” families. There were also a number called William. As a result, I could have some data that relates to another W. J. Gray. I believe most of the following listings refer to City Marshal William J. Gray.

Kansas 1875 Census, Creswell Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.

Name age sex color Place/birth Where from

W. J. Gray 25 m w Kentucky Illinois

Mary E. Gray 20 f w Illinois Illinois

Luella Gray 1 f w Kansas

Arkansas City 1893.

W. J. Gray, 41. Spouse, Hattie, 28.

Note: I do not think the following was City Marshal W. J. Gray.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.

MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. Harvey Dwyer, in Beaver Township, on Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m., by Rev. L. F. Laverty, Mr. Wm. J. Gray to Miss Kate L. Myers. No cards, but just lots of cake, etc.

NEWSPAPER ITEMS.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate.

Wm. J. Gray and wife to Cyrus M. Hinshaw n e ¼ sec 34 tp 34 s of r 4 east; 160 acres $1,500.

[COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1876.

ARKANSAS CITY, March 13, 1876

Adjourned regular meeting.

Present, S. P. Channell, Mayor; J. H. Sherburne, H. Godehard, and I. H. Bonsall, Councilmen.

Report of Finance Committee, on report of Treasurer, received and accepted, and Treasurer’s report found correct, was, on motion, accepted. Moved and seconded that an ordinance be passed to pay for printing 2,500 circulars ordered by previous meeting; also to appropriate money to pay E. B. Kager for services as city attorney in adjusting back taxes on lots deeded to the city by the Town Company; also an ordinance for general purposes. Carried by unanimous vote. S. P. Channell, Mayor, recommended W. J. Gray for City Marshal. Moved by J. H. Sherburne, seconded by H. Godehard, that he be confirmed on condition that he serve as Marshal without salary further than the fees of the office; carried by unanimous vote. Moved and seconded to adjourn, carried.

S. P. CHANNELL, Mayor.

I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk, attest.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1876.

BILLY GRAY is City Marshal. Keep up your hogs and cows, or they will be “pounded.”

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1876.

As is generally known by this time, a harvest dance will be given in Channell & Haywood’s new building next Friday evening, July 28. All persons who take pleasure in tripping the light fantastic toe should avail themselves of this opportunity to enjoy the good social time guaranteed. Numbers can be purchased of Billy Gray for only seventy-five cents each.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1876.

The following persons were appointed last Saturday as delegates and alternates to the Democratic Convention, to be held at Winfield on Saturday, the 23rd.

Delegates: J. Benedict, A. Walton, T. McIntire, P. F. Endicott, A. J. Burrell, M. E. Welch.

Alternates: W. M. Berkey, Wm. Green, Jno. Harmon, S. Johnson, W. Dolby, Wm. Gray.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The following officers were nominated in the different townships, and most of them are probably elected.

Creswell Township. Trustee, Timothy McIntire; Treasurer, Wyatt Gooch; Clerk, L. W. Currier; Constables, Geo. McIntire, W. J. Gray.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The following is the vote on township officers in Creswell Township.

Constables: Geo. McIntire 260; W. J. Gray 252.

Trustee: T. McIntire 145; A. Chamberlain, 125.

Treasurer: Wyard Gooch 286.

Clerk: L. W. Currier 126; Will Mowry 142.

The vote on township officers was not a party vote.

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1876. Editorial Page.

Township Officers.

Creswell Township:

T. McIntyre, Trustee; W. M. Mowry, Clerk; W. Gooch, Treasurer; NO J. P.; G. H. McIntire and W. J. Gray, Constables.

[COMMITTEE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND FESTIVAL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

COMMITTEE ON CHRISTMAS TREE.

Mrs. C. R. Sipes, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs. J. Breene, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Mrs. T. Mantor, Miss M. Thompson, Mrs. L. McLaughlin, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. T. R. Houghton, Miss F. Skinner, Mrs. S. P. Channell, W. H. Gray, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Al Mowry, Mrs. James Benedict, L. C. Norton, I. H. Bonsall.

[CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL: AT NEWMAN’S NEW BUILDING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Festival to be held at Newman’s new building, on Christmas night, Monday, December 25, 1876. Everybody and his wife are expected, and cordially invited to come. Besides the Christmas tree, there will be a charade acted by the ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas City; a Yankee kitchen in “ye olden style” with pumpkin pies and baked beans one hundred years old, fresh and nice, and a supper of modern times, with all the luxuries of the season. Fresh fish from the fish pond, caught on the spot, to order, and oysters from the Walnut. Now, young ladies, remember leap year is drawing to a close, and only a few days are left, and you should not lose the last chance you may have for four years to come. Who knows what fate may have in store for you, or what the fish pond may produce? And everybody should remember that but few of us will be on hand to attend the next Centennial festival, and make the most of this opportunity.

Come, everybody, and have a good time. The Christmas tree will be decorated in the afternoon, and persons wishing to have gifts put on the tree will please hand them to someone of the committee before 4 p.m., as there will be too much to attend to in decorating the hall to receive packages after that hour.

The committee appointed to decorate the tree is as follows:

Ladies—Mrs. Sipes, Mrs. Breene, Mrs. T. Mantor, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. T. R. Houghton, Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Miss Mattie Thompson, Miss Kennedy, Miss F. Skinner.

Gentlemen—S. P. Channell, W. H. Gray, James Benedict, I. H. Bonsall, L. McLaughlin, Al. Mowry, L. C. Norton.

Anything left at Bonsall’s photograph gallery before the 25th will be taken care of and put on the tree by the committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

New Years Festival of the M. E. Church.

Programme of Committees.

RECEIVING COMMITTEE.

Wm. Gray, Katy Myers, Harvey Grimes, Ida Grimes, Rachael Carder, H. Carder, Nelly Wood, Frank Wood.

TABLE COMMITTEE.

Mr. & Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Fitch, Charles Swarts, Harvey Grimes, Mrs. McMullen, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Hoffmaster, Mrs. Endicott, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, Wm. Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. Godehard, Mr. & Mrs. Purdy, Mr. & Mrs. T. Mantor, Mrs. Morgan.

TICKET AGENT: W. J. Gray.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

The employees on the Arkansas City and Independence State road are John Myrtle, surveyor; J. C. Evans and Marshal Evans, chainmen; P. Lorry, flagman; W. J. Gray, marksman; Chas. Balcom, cook; Jas. Jordan and a man from Cedar Vale, teamsters, and the three Commissioners, I. H. Bonsall, J. S. Cotton, of Montgomery County, and A. Lemert of Chautauqua County.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1877.

BARBER CAUGHT.

Before leaving this place last Tuesday week, Sheriff Walker deputized A. W. Patterson, and offered him a bonus of fifteen dollars if he would capture John Barber, who had escaped from the authorities at Dexter two days before. Mr. Patterson secured the assistance of Con-stable Gray, and the two started in pursuit. Before going far, they learned he had gone up the Walnut, and immediately followed. After hunting the most of the night, they abandoned the pursuit until next morning.

In the morning Patterson and George Walker found the trail of the criminal and followed it until they came to the house of Robert White, where it stopped. Alighting from the buggy both went into the house and found the man lying in bed asleep, with a Colt’s improved revolver and Bowie knife hanging in their sheaths on the bed post near his head. These were taken possession of by the officers, and a gun and pistol aimed at his head while they took hold of his leg to awaken him. As soon as he opened his eyes, Patterson said to him, “You are my prisoner.” He realized his situation at once, and coolly remarked, “Where are you going to take me?” He was told that he would have to go to Winfield, and he readily assented to it, as his wound needed careful treatment. He told the officers he did not want to go back to Elk County for fear his father and brother would mob him.

In conversation afterwards he told the officers if he had not been wounded, they could not have taken him. In reply to a question of killing the soldiers in Texas, he stated he had heard of it and that it was a man by the same name as his own, but not him. He is now in jail at Winfield, awaiting trial. From all accounts, his father and brother are not as worthy people as they might be, as the father of the culprit, it is said, sent his son to shoot the half brother, saying he had $6,000 to clear him with.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1877.

COMPLAINTS are made of cattle running at large, and injuring shade trees and gardens. Notice is hereby given that all cattle found loose after this date will be taken up and held for

damages. Cattle must not be turned loose until the herders come for them.

W. J. GRAY, City Marshal.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1877.

ESCAPED.

Last week A. W. Patterson and Wm. Gray arrested a man in Sumner County known under the assumed name of John Scott, by order of a Sheriff of Iowa. The arrested party was accused of horse stealing in Iowa, and broke jail from that State before his trial. The real name of the man was John Marahue. He was taken from this place to Wichita and was confined in a hotel during the night. Thinking him asleep, one of the officers left him locked in his room for a few minutes while he went downstairs after a pair of handcuffs.

As soon as Marahue discovered he was alone, he jumped out of bed, took his clothes under his arm, broke the lock of his door, and one on the hall door, and made his way out. He was then tracked in the mud under an elevator, but before a light could be procured, escaped from them again and is now at large. The Sheriff came down on the train Saturday night, but failed to find his man. Marahue was arrested at this place before he moved to Sumner County for stealing, but afterwards turned loose.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1877.

WM. GRAY received a severe blow just below the eye from the lever of the wheel of the ferry boat last week, while he was helping to tighten the ropes.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1877.

W. S. PACKARD and WILL. GRAY supply the Winfield and Arkansas City markets with grapes.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1877.

HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.

On Friday night of last week, W. L. Han, living on Grouse Creek, fourteen miles from the mouth, brought into this place one Thomas Conkhite, whom he had pursued and arrested for stealing a dark bay horse from his herd. The horse was taken by Conkhite while the owner was at dinner, and ridden to South Haven, where his father lives. As soon as Mr. Han found his horse missing, he followed the thief, and came upon him on the prairie near South Haven. When Conkhite saw Han, he started his horse on a run. Han rode the best horse, and soon came within shooting distance, and fired two shots. Conkhite then threw up his hands and cried: “I’ll surrender; for God’s sake, don’t shoot me!” He was then brought into town and tried before Judge Christian, who bound him over in the sum of $300 and gave him in charge of Wm. Gray, the city marshal. Mr. Gray handcuffed him and kept him until three o’clock in the morning, when he deputized Mr. Han to watch him until daylight. Mr. Han went to sleep, and the prisoner ran to the Arkansas River, got on the ferry boat, and took it across. Just as he landed, he met a man with a team, whom he asked to cut off the handcuffs. The man worked at them awhile, and then drove on to town and told of the occurrence. Several persons started in pursuit, but could not find him. Before long he went to John Linton’s house in Bolton Township, and told him he had escaped from the officer in town, where he had been arrested for being drunk. Mr. Linton told him if that was the case, he guessed he would take charge of him, and brought him back. Mr. Linton’s courage is commendable, especially so since he has to use a crutch, to get along. After the arrival of Conkhite, he was taken to Winfield, and confined in the county jail to await his trial.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1877.

MR. A. O. HOYT found a new buckskin glove Sunday evening. Monday morning he brought it to us to advertise. A few hours after we had written the notice, George Deputy was inquiring of Wm. Gray, the City Marshal, if he had heard of anyone finding a glove. Mr. Gray advised him to advertise it. He came to the office for that purpose, and the glove was returned to him.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1877.

No call has yet been made for the nomination of township officers in this township yet. The officers to be elected are Trustee, Treasurer, Clerk, two Justices of the Peace, two Constables, and Road overseers for each Road District. The present officers are: I. H. Bonsall and James Christian, Justices of the Peace; Timothy McIntire, Trustee; Wyard Good, Treasurer; William D. Mowry, Clerk; Wm. J. Gray and George McIntire, Constables.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1877.

TAKEN UP BY CITY MARSHAL six head of yearlings from the town herd. The owners can have the same by paying charges. The town herd is not herded by anyone now. Parties that had stock in the herd will do well to look after them. W. J. GRAY, City Marshal.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1877.

The election at this place yesterday passed off very quietly and pleasantly. The votes polled lacked about seventy of being the entire vote of the township. Some little strife was made for the offices of constables and justices of the peace. The following is the vote on township officers.

Trustee. M. R. Leonard, 203.

Treasurer. L. Finley, 119.

Clerk. W. D. Mowry, 197.

Justices: I. H. Bonsall, 166; James Christian, 120; T. McIntire, 107.

Constables: Geo. McIntire, 185; James Morgan, 133; W. J. Gray, 82.

Road Overseers: J. W. Hutchinson ; Capt. Bird, 7.

There were two justices and two constables to elect.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1878.

New addition to Billy Gray’s house on Summit street.

Winfield Courier, January 24, 1878.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Claims allowed Jan. 10.

Constable fees: W. J. Gray, $6.60, $1.25.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1878.

Real Estate Transfers.

W. J. Gray to J. C. McMullen, lot 11, block 66, Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1878.

BILLY GRAY scrapes the faces of all having a surplus of hair. His place of business is just over Pierce & Welsh’s store. Go up stairs and turn to the left.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.

NEW BARBER.

MR. JOHN NEWMAN, a young man only eleven months from Germany, has purchased the tonsorial tools of Wm. Gray, and began work at the same place in the room over Pierce & Welsh’s store. Mr. Newman is the best barber we have ever had, and one of the most proficient men in his profession that we have ever met with in the West. Give him a trial, and you will be convinced of it.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.

BILSON ESCAPED.

Bilson and the colored man who stole the horse escaped from the jail at Winfield, Monday night, and have not yet been found. As Fitch, the jailer, went in, the darkey knocked him down, and the two ran out and locked the jailer in. It was half an hour before he could get out.

LATER. Bilson was caught yesterday morning under the U. P. Church, by William J. Gray. That is the nearest Bilson has come to attending church for a long time.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 27, 1878.

Stolen Horses Recovered.

Friday afternoon two well appearing young men rode into town horseback, and stopped for the night. In the morning they attempted to sell their horses very cheap, claiming they were from Sumner County and needed money. In the meantime a postal card was received stating that two horses, a sorrel horse with white face and a bay horse, had been stolen from Thayer, Kansas, about 100 miles distant. One of the horses had been purchased in the meantime by Mr. Riddle, the dry goods merchant, who traded a suit of clothes for it. The postal card was directed to the City Marshal, and was handed to Wm. Gray, who, with constable Morgan, examined the property, found the description almost exact, and arrested the two men in the saloon without resistance. They had a preliminary trial before Judge Christian and were bound over to appear at the next term of the District Court to be held in May. In default of bail, they were committed to jail. The countenances of the two were not of the best, and their demeanor before the Justice’s court was such as to make anyone believe they were guilty, as they declined to give their names or answer any questions. Before taking them to jail, Mr. Riddle recovered the clothes he had traded them, but is out the $4 in cash he gave as booty.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 27, 1878.

On complaint of Wm. Gray, city marshal, L. H. Gardner was arraigned before Judge Christian on Monday last for selling intoxicating liquors without a license. Amos Walton acted as attorney for the city, and C. R. Mitchell for the defendant. After hearing the testimony, the evidence failed to sustain the charge, and Mr. Gardner was discharged. The cost will have to be paid by the city. It is the opinion of the Police Judge that no one can sell liquor without a license under the city ordinance, for medical purposes or otherwise. This will compel all drug stores to take out a license, unless the ordinance is amended.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.

The Sheriff of Neosho County, with one of the owners of the horses stolen from Thayer, Kansas, were here last Friday after the property that had been taken to Winfield. The thieves, Isaac Ingalls and Martin B. Dailey, alias Al. Wilson, had been working in a coal mine before they took the horses. Both had been in the mountains, and were known as bad characters. W. J. Gray received $25 reward for their capture.

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

Commissioners’ Proceedings.

W. J. Gray, road marker.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 22, 1878.

CHARLES GALLART, BILLY GRAY, and FRANK WALDO have departed for Oregon and Washington Territory in a wagon. They expect to be two or three months on the trip, and promise to write occasionally. Charley and Billy have lived in this vicinity for many years, and the boys could not help regretting to part with many old acquaintances. “You can look for them back before the grass is green in another year,” is predicted by many.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.

FOURTH OF JULY!

A Grand Union Sunday School Picnic.

A general invitation is extended to the Sunday schools in this vicinity and surrounding country to unite in holding a basket picnic in Sleeth’s woods, on July 4th. The committee on general arrangements appointed the following committees, who are requested to enter at once upon their respective duties.

Committee on preparing and arranging grounds.

J. M. Maxwell, Mr. Hunter, Frank Hutchinson, L. C. Norton, H. Carder, C. M. Swarts, Sam Endicott, Will Gray, Jerry Adams, and C. Hollaway.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Deputy Sheriff Finch was in town last Saturday, and shortly after his arrival he and W. J. Gray arrested two young fellows who had driven down from Winfield but a few minutes previous, ostensibly on the charge of horse stealing; but the real cause was a threat to break the county jail. The parties arrested were E. C. White and T. Huffman, the former of whom was suspicioned of trying to effect the deliverance of his brother, Ike White, from jail. Huffman was arrested, taken to one side, and made to believe that the jig was up, and that it would go better with him if he owned up to the object of their trip to our town.

Supposing they were shadowed for horse stealing, he informed the officials of White’s intention to procure some acid by which the jail locks could be destroyed, whereupon White was immediately arrested. All the proof against him in town was his asking for some aqua fortis at Eddy’s drug store, but both parties were securely tied to a wagon and taken to Winfield.

While believing Mr. Finch acted in good faith, we are disposed to regard the arrest as rather premature. Taking into consideration the time required for aqua fortis to corrode a lock, we cannot see that our jail was in any immediate danger, more especially as the officers were so thoroughly posted as to White’s intentions, and we question whether they had sufficient grounds for making an arrest unless they were satisfied that these boys were implicated with Ike White in horse stealing.

“Fore-warned is fore-armed,” and a little careful watching probably would have resulted in absolute conviction, when the luckless White could have been put where he would do the most good. White is lately from Texas, is a reckless, worthless fellow, and one for whom we have no sympathy. It is only our desire to see such social lepers brought to justice that prompts this criticism. There is such a thing as being overzealous in a cause, which, of course, is far preferable to the charge of negligence. Of negligence, however, our present officers are never guilty.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Marshal Gray collected for the benefit of James Christian and paid over to him, taking his receipt therefor, the sum of one hundred and sixty-five dollars and twenty-five cents.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 17, 1880

Dept. Marshal Gray is hooping up the city finances. The receipts at the Treasury for last week from fines, etc., amounted to $113.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880.

June 3, 1878: W. J. Gray, fees as City Marshal: $8.50

April 14, 1880: W. J. Gray, services as judge of city election: $2.00

July 9, 1880: W. J. Gray, special City Marshal, 4th of July: $1.50

Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.

The City Council met last Monday night, and during the course of the evening the question of appointing a City Marshal came up. The Mayor stated that he held two petitions for this appointment, one from D. B. Hartsock and one from Billy Gray, and asked for an informal vote from the council, in order to gain an expression of their sentiment. This resulted in three votes for Mr. Gray and two for Mr. Hartsock; but in view of the fact that there was claimed to be some irregularity with reference to the collection of money, the favorite candidate of the council was not appointed. This discrepancy of accounts was a complete surprise to us, as doubtless it was to the members of the council, and necessitates an investigation into the status of affairs, pending which no nomination will be made. It would probably be advisable to make an entire change in the marshalship, but if these two gentlemen are the only candidates, we believe Mr. Hartsock would give better satisfaction. He has been instructed to act in the capacity of marshal until an appointment is made.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.

A NICE TIME.

There was a dance at the house of Mr. Kreps on the Kimmel place, some five miles west of town, on Tuesday night of last week, which resulted in rather a serious fight. It seems that a young man by the name of Blackman was floor manager, and he objected to one of the Conaway boys dancing, he having come on the floor when his number was not called. Conaway, however, insisted on dancing, probably relying upon his ability to “bluff it through,” inasmuch as Blackman was a considerably smaller man. But the little man had no idea of being run over in any such style, and in his endeavors to impress upon the mind of Mr. Conaway the fact that he must conduct himself properly and take his chances the same as any other man in the room, they became involved in a personal struggle for the mastery.

They tumbled around until they got out of doors, where Blackman, though much the smaller man, succeeded in pounding his opponent pretty severely about the face and eyes, and generally getting away with him, realizing which young Conaway drew a large pocket knife and commenced cutting at Blackman. The point to the principal blade in this knife had been sharpened after the fashion of a dagger, and the wounds, some ten in number, were some of them quite severe. By this time the crowd interfered, and separated the combatants, Blackman bleeding profusely from the wounds inflicted by the knife. It is stated that after they were separated, and Blackman was being held by several of the crowd, Conaway drew a revolver and struck Blackman over the forehead and eyes with the butt of the revolver; which, if true, was a most cowardly trick.

Dr. Alexander was called out to attend Mr. Blackman early Wednesday morning, and though suffering considerably at that time, he now reports the wounded man as progressing finely.

The trial was held before one of the justices of Bolton Township Monday, with what result we have not yet learned.

The sympathies of the community, so far as we can gather, are with Blackman, who, as floor manager, had the right to rule Conaway from the floor, when he was attempting to dance out of his number. Conaway has a desire to be regarded as a local terror, whose presence shall inspire such fear that his actions shall go unquestioned. Like all bullies, he stumbled over a man who was too much for him, and who, if left alone, would have given him a rather severe lesson.

LATER. Just before going to press we learn that Esquire Linton bound Conaway over to court in the sum of $1,200. An effort was made to give bond, but proved futile, upon which Billy Gray took him in charge with the intention of escorting him to Winfield. As Billy was getting a drink at the well, Conaway made an excuse to go around the house, and as soon as he was out of sight, he jumped on a horse and struck out for the Territory at full speed. Several parties started in pursuit, but he kept the lead for ten or twelve miles, and bid fair to elude his pursuers. About this time, however, he was sighted by Col. Whiting, who was coming up from Ponca Agency, and who seeing him skulking through the ravines, and suspicioning all was not right, rode up, and bringing a Sharp’s rifle to bear upon him, requested him to stop. He stopped. In a few minutes his pursuers came up, hand-cuffed him, and brought him back to the State. He was taken to Winfield yesterday, where he will have time to cool off.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.

Deputy U. S. Marshal, Wm. Gray, returned to the State from Sac & Fox Agency, last Saturday. He intends to return there shortly, and will be accompanied by his wife.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.

Will Gray is running a feed stable in connection with the Geuda Springs bath-house.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 24, 1881.

Al. Daniels has sold out his ice-cream saloon to Will Gray, who will run the same hereafter.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 13, 1884.

Township Election.

The following shows the result of the election held on the 5th inst. There were eight tickets in the field, and the total vote polled was 444.

TRUSTEE: M. N. Sinnott, 288; Uriah Spray, 152.

CLERK: W. D. Mowry, 348; M. B. Vawter, 88.

TREASURER: J. L. Huey, 184; H. P. Farrar, 125; W. M. Sleeth, 122.

JUSTICES: Frank Schiffbauer, 264; W. D. Kreamer, 208; P. F. Endicott, 133; J. B. Tucker, 130; I. H. Bonsall, 107.

CONSTABLES: J. J. Breene, 257; J. S. Lewis, 202; J. E. Beck, 178; J. N. Huston, 118; W. J. Gray, 113.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

A City Work House.

Since our new marshal, Mr. William Gray, has entered upon his duties, many arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct have been made. Our streets have been kept quiet, and our citizens are well pleased with the efficient manner in which Mr. Gray is discharging the duties of his office. On last Wednesday morning, the day after the election on which memorable occasion some visitors from above—not heaven—with pockets filled with bottles containing forty-rod whiskey, industriously supplied some of our incorruptible voters with the contents of the said bottles, the consequence of which fraternal affection caused the official hotel of the city to contain five inmates. Sometime during the day, the marshal escorted the city’s guests to the office of his Honor, Judge Bonsall, who inhumanly decreed that our hilarious brethren must give a pecuniary return to the state for their pleasant enjoyment. Two immediately liquidated the financial obligation and went in peace. Three, however, being in an impecunious condition, pleaded the mercy of the court, whereupon his Honor decided to have the hospitalities of the county placed at their disposal. Delicacy of feeling prompted them to decline, but his Honor would receive no denial, and escorted by that obliging gentleman, Capt. O. S. Rarick, they departed, almost regretting our munificent entertainment. Doubtless they will enjoy themselves hugely, as the county supported by her taxpayers, provides sumptuous viands for her guests. It would certainly be more in keeping with the spirit of true hospitality if these gentlemen were given the direction of city affairs, say the supervision of the public streets, and politely requested to keep the said highways in excellent repair. This course we think is an imperative duty on the part of our city officials, in order that our jovial friends may make an ample return for the magnificent treatment which they always receive at the hands of our courteous and obliging city officers.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

George White, our night policeman, was tried yesterday afternoon before Justice Kreamer, assault, with a deadly weapon, upon the person of Chas. Jenkins. The evidence in the case, went to show that city marshal Gray and White had a man under arrest, and that Jenkins in some way interfered, and White struck him with his staff. White was acquitted.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

“Arkansas City is well represented in the county jail—three negroes and a white man, the former for drunkenness and the latter for stealing a revolver.” Winfield Courier.

Let us divide the “representation,” brother. We acknowledge that the physical portion of these persons may belong to us, but, after due research, our officials ascertained that the spiritual part belonged to you, and accordingly delivered the goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.

Our new city marshal, Billy Gray, is doing yeoman service. Bill is starting out on the right plan. If a man is drunk, and disorderly, or in any way violating the law, arrest him instanter. If you can’t get him that day, nab the first time you can get him if it is six months later. This is the kind of enforcement we want for our laws, and then we will soon have less rowdyism in our midst.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 29, 1884.

Police Court. Judge Bonsall reports business dull in the police court this week. There have been but two arrests and only one conviction. On last Saturday, Joseph Pearson was arrested by city marshal Gray, and was tried Monday on charge of disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly, discharging fire arms, and carrying a revolver, and was fined $10 and costs. He was sent to the county jail in default of payment of the fine. Thomas Cochigan was arrested and tried Wednesday on charge of discharging fire arms in the city, but on failure of sufficient proof to make out the case, he was discharged.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.

The new city council have appointed the following gentlemen to official positions for the ensuing year. City treasurer, C. R. Sipes; city clerk, James Benedict; street commissioner, E. C. Stroup; marshal, Wm. Gray; water works commissioner, Ed. Malone.

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

City Council Proceedings.

Council met in adjourned session at 7:30 p.m., April 14, 1884. Present: F. P. Schiffbauer, mayor; O. S. Rarick, C. G. Thompson, Theo. Fairclo, F. C. Leach, and A. A. Davis, Councilmen.

On motion F. C. Leach was chosen president of the council.

The following appointments were made and confirmed: W. J. Gray, city marshal; Ed. Malone, commissioner of water works; E. C. Stroup, street commissioner, and James Benedict, city clerk.

City marshal was instructed to see that all ordinances are enforced.

Motion made to secure the room over Atwood’s store for council chamber and police court at $10 per month. W. D. Kreamer to pay $5 per month of above rent, and be allowed to use said police courtroom for justice room. Carried.

Motion made to continue G. W. White as night police without expense to the city. Carried.

Motion made to pay the city marshal $10 per month. Carried.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

City Marshal Gray received a telegram Wednesday afternoon from Harper, stating that Medicine Lodge bank had been robbed that morning, and that cashier, Bill Payne, was badly wounded. The robbers rode two gray horses, one sorrel and one bay.

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

Our marshal, W. J. Gray, posted bills Monday, that today will be the ultimatum for compliance with the mayor’s proclamation concerning dogs. Distinguish the canines, if you do not wish a funeral.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

A mad-dog occasioned considerable excitement Tuesday. He was promptly dispatched by