Description
“Arrested.” - - Several months ago a negro was killed in the lower part of this (Platte) county. At the April term of court several negros were indicted for the murder, among others Jim Darnall. All were arrested and lodged in jail, except Darnall, who escaped.
A few days ago, at the instance of Sheriff (Ephraim McDowell) Coffey, the Governor offered a reward of $300 for the arrest of Darnall and his delivery to the Sheriff of Platte County.
Learning that he was living in Topeka, Messrs. Wm. H. Hunt and J. T. Duncan proceeded to that place, and by successful strategy decoyed the fugitive to Kansas City, where they arrested him, and on Wednesday last delivered him to the Sheriff of this (Platte) County, who now has him safely lodged in jail. Messrs. Hunt and Duncan will of course receive the reward. - - Platte City Landmark.Date(s) of Creation
9/26/1874
