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Rans Baker Research Collection File 40, Box 5, Shelf 132
This single file is given it own number as notebook has been semi-transcribed.
Baker Collection
Notebook C. A.
CONTAINS MISCELLANEOUS NOTES FROM NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, AND UNCITED SOURCES.
1/7/1916-Carbon County Journal, pg. 6, col. 4-George Edwards, pardoned after serving 3 years of 20 year sentence for murder of Fred Ott. He has gone to Shirley Basin to join his children. He had shot Ott for “dishonoring his home.” More to article.
Ranch File-Carbon County Museum:
Jim Dickerson Ranch-His ranch was between Angus Campbell and Widow Campbell’s ranches a thorn in their flesh. Angus later bought him out, and he moved to Walcott.
St. Thomas Burial Records-5/13/1910-pg. 114-Remains of four men killed in the O’Neil Railroad wreck 5/8. Buried in common, burned beyond recognition. Service at Rasmussen’s Parlour. Entry made by Rev. Edward R. Dodd.
St. Mary’s Station (in Carbon County on the Union Pacific line)-Mr. Paul Rigdon, Curator, Union Pacific Museum, Omaha. “The town of St. Mary’s was about 13 miles east of Fort Steele and was discontinued as a station when the line was revised and double tracked.” Rans wrote, “bull.” It was somewhere twixt Dana and Edson sidings.
From Mr. E. O. Davis, Denver Historian, St. Mary’s on creek of same name in 1869 was shown 7.5 miles west of Dana, 8 miles east of Walcott and 28 miles east of Rawlins. 1888 time table show the name of this station changed to Edson. Present Edson is 5 miles west of Dana and 5 miles east of Walcott. Edson is now 25 miles east of Rawlins indicating that Edson is about 3 miles west of the station of St. Mary’s original location if the time tables are right. In 1869 St. Mary’s was described in Crofutt’s Guide as being located in the valley of an alkaline ravine where the bluff assumes formidable features and as located just east of a tunnel which I (Mr. Davis) believe does not now exist. (Rans stated “right.”) Clymer Cut.
In short St. Mary’s was at a slightly different location than the later Edson. The motion picture “Union Pacific” showed the track being laid around a spur of a mountain temporarily. The tunnel was cut through later and later replaced a cut.
From 5/19/1916-Carbon County Journal, 34 years ago column (3/17/1884)-John Arnold’s mule team came in from the north with a cargo of hides. Sam Fairfield’s bull train in from White River , CO loaded with buckskin and dry hides. McCarthy and Wumbole received 2 new Brunswick and Balke Eclipse billiard tables (Senate). John K. Graff and wife in from Omaha; he secured the coal agency for Rawlins. Bishop Spalding appoints St. Thomas vestry. Robert Wilson Sr. Warder, J. W. Hugus, William Daley, R. a. Johnson, Homer Merrell, J. C. Friend, Isaac thompson, R. J. Daley and J. W. Beall under rector, Rev. Amos Bannister.
Andy Anderson and Seminoe mining claims.
From 5/26/1916-Carbon County Journal, 34 years ago column ((5/24/1884)- Bridge at Snake River gone out; Mike Murphy to Coeur D’Alene mines; Dick Magor paints bar; Pass Creek and Jack Creek bridges washed out; Ferry boat at Fort Steele struck by tree in flood. Cable broke and it's now on its way to New Orleans; Commissioners let a contract to R. M. Galbraith to drill an artesian well on the courthouse block.
Joel J. Hurt-Pg. 362-History of Natrona County, WY 1888-1922, trailed first band of 3000 sheep into Natrona County, summer 1888.
Annals of WY, July 1944, pg. 124, White River Courier Line established 10/9/1879; 1/8/1880-Originally 3 couriers Hy Armstrong, assigned Rawlins to Sulphur Springs, each had 3 horses. Billy Thomas assigned to Perkins quarter, Alex Hasson to Perkins quarter to Tom Iles cabin on Bear River.
T. G. Maghee Jr. in Rawlins Cycle Club photo, 2/1892 Annals of WY, July 1944, pg. 164. Maghee is 2nd from left in back row.
Dr. Lillian Heath Nelson-Annals of WY, Jan. 1954, pg. 92- Oral History in State Archives; July 1954, Annals state Archives gets manuscript from Dr. Heath, “Senator Beckwith.”
Bothwell gave up as a town after 1 ½ years. Three in graveyard. Last one, Tom Albeo killed at South Pass by Big Nose George in saloon ruckus over poker game. His pals planted him at Bothwell.
Record Bills of Sale Book A, Carbon County pg. 399
Averell Ranch section north of Whiskey Gap, C. A. Hamilton sell 7-L ? brand to H. L. Horton for $4.00. 5/6/1885;
Pg. 406-6/13/1884-George Wren to William Walley for $700. A 1 story shingled roofed, frame building now occupied as a barber shop.
Pg. 421-8/8/1885-Colorado & Wyoming Stage Mail and Express Co. to J. W. L. Slavens non payment on note dated 3/19/1885 each for the sum $1666.66 w/10% interest
Pg. 433-9/18/1885-Elizabeth Hughes to Mary K. Jost-$40 for log house, stable corrals and improvements on School Section #16, mortgage held by Rawlins Saving Loan Building Association.
Pg. 445-10/22-23/1885-James Candlish to Michael Frawley, Blacksmith Shop and tools, stock
for $1000. Shop on S. E. corner of Buffalo and 5th St.
Pg. 459-1/20/1886-Howard L. Horton to James V. Cantlin-½ interest in horse herd, 61 head horses and cattle branded a triangle and a line at top (like a pole) ranging in Carbon Co. for $1161.85
Pg. 488-5/15/1886-Sheriff sale on James Bellamy estate (to pay judgement to William Daley) ½ interest in the building aka Eldorado Saloon purchased by Martin Lavin for $225
Pg. 490-5/12/1886-Palmer and Learn to Nettie Palmer-Sorrel horse, harness, one spring wagon, and log ice house and ice, South side Buffalo twixt 4 & 5 Streets, Rawlins for $550.
Letter Book (Vault)
Pg. 69-71- Contract for White River Mail Route, John W. Dorsey, Contractor, sublet to W. Bennett and F. G. Palmer
8/16/1879- Charles F. Perkins wrote Assistant PostMaster states that Bennett and Palmer not prepared, says he’s done work since 7/1/1879.
Jail Register
Frank E. Howard, Dixon, age 43, 5’6,” dark brown hair, blue eyes, charge of murder, committed 1/1894, on D. C. Jones
Sheriff Execution Docket, pgs. 4-5.
J. M. McDowell vs. Charles F. Perkins, $775; property sold 8/29/1893, paid to M. C. Brown attorney for plaintiff. Part of property moved from out of state before sale. By agreement between Plaintiff and Defendant has been left in care of John E. Emerson and failed of responsibility for the same.
George C. Smith vs. Charles F. Perkins (receive plaintiffs of W. S. Evans and J. A. Jackson adjoined sale on moved goods. (unclear entry)
Charles Perkins sued, but settled with plaintiffs, pg. 3-4, Sheriff’s Execution Docket; Sweet Demster and Co. and C. M. Henderson
J.M. McDowell sues C. F. Perkins over $783.50 debt total, but Sheriff High could not find his property as 8/24/1882.
Misplaced in August 1893 Book
Rawlins Republican, 8/9/1894-Strike called off by A. R. U. all along the line. Soldiers are to head back to Fort Russell and Fort Robinson. Railroad shops being added to all the time. “Rawlins will be alright.”
Four Chinamen under John F. Mail of Rock Spring in from West going to Jack Creek placer mines looking for a location. L. Ahlay, Gee Lee, Ah Toy, San Lee, front, col. 1.
Irvine J. Rendle a younger brother of James Rendle arrived from Canada. Will work in office of Hugus Mercantile. Front pg., col. 2; Yard of Hansen’s Jewelry garden and carriage horse robbed, reward offered.
Rawlins Republican printed 400 saddle photos for J. A. Donnel Saddler, uses are to advertise his business. Sells saddles all over west from Gulf of Mexico to British America. More in article, front, col. 4.
Running-at-large livestock ordinance not being enforced. Found in Mayor H. Rasmussen, front, col. 3; Dyer stock of liquors and cigars to be sold at private sale, see R. S. Bailey or Mrs. H. A. Dyer administrator, front, col. 3
Rawlins Brickyard, Jacob Waeckerlin, owner, pg. 8 advertisement; Rawlins and Johnston Stage Line, W. R. Stewart, owner, Smith-Hopke agents, pg. 8 ad.
Misplaced in 1893, Rawlins Republican,10/24/1894
Painters Balsley and Surelan get contract to paint the Pen, front, col. 2; Mrs. George Downing of Snake River granted a divorce from husband, George, front, col. 3; Phil Lefler, one armed constable of Dixon, front, col. 4; D. R. Castiday purchased Oxford Down lambs from Robert Jones. Will drive to Snake River property. Robert Jones sold spring lambs to D. R. Castiday, front, col. 4;
Meat market owned by Bennett and Reeder, now property of George Reader.
Frank Howard tried and sentenced to hang for murder of Charles Horn at Dixon, resentenced-to hand 11/23, front, col. 5;
Rawlins Republican, 11/12/1897
James F. Keefe obituary, front pg. Col. 5, born 1836 in Ireland, came to American 1848. Worked as boilermaker. Worked on federal ironclads during Civil War for Mississippi Federal Fleet. Married Anna Matthews in St. Louis, 1857, had 4 sons. Anna died and he married Mary Callahan in 1871. They came to Rawlins in 1882, worked as U. P. boiler maker in shops. More information listed.
Rawlins Republican, 11/11/1899
Andrew C. Nygaard, Rawlins Inventor, granted patent for changeable gear bicycle, making it possible to climb hills with a low gear.
Carbon County Journal, 5/30/1891
Rawlins wants a militia Artillery Co. Should organize before some other town does.
Carbon County Journal, 11/25/1893
A company of state militia is in process of formation. State allows $400 a year for maintenance of an armory, uniforms, etc. Members are expected to drill, pg. 3, col. 2
Carbon County Journal, 12/23/1893
Adjutant General Kabis to visit Rawlins and invited Inspector General Sorenson, and others to assist in the duties to be performed. Pg. 3, col. 2
Carbon County Journal, 12/30/1893
Rawlins Battery mustered in 25 men, article lists names, pg. 3, col. 4 (included Malachi Dillon), H. D. Merritt chosen Captain. Ceremony ended in lavish dinner and speeches at Werne’s Restaurant.
Carbon County Journal, 3/10/1894
Local Artillery Battery A. elected Harry E. Ball, 1st Lt. to replace Ira B. Moore who is moving, C. E. Dodge to 2nd Lt., pg. 3, col. 2.
Carbon County Journal, 12/28/1893
Rawlins battery company to be mustered in at Opera House. Prominent guests and dinner at the City Restaurant, front, col. 3
Rawlins Republican, 3/1/1894
State battery meets at Cheyenne, front, col. 4
Rawlins Republican, 3/15/1894
Dress drill and ball to be given by Co. A. W. N. G. at the Opera House. Front, col. 2
Carbon County Journal, 4/7/1894
Rawlins Coronet band held practice and elected officers. M. E. cleland, manager/leader
Rawlins Republican, 4/12/1894
Rawlins cornet band presented M. E. Cleland with new Tuba horn, front, col. 3
Rawlins Republican, 4/26/1894
First dress drill and dance to be held, front, col. 3, Battery A, W. N. G. Unit received surplus equipment of cannons, etc. from government.
Rawlins Republican, 7/26/1894
William Henry Foote, 29, died of apoplexy. Member of Co. A., W. N. G., to be given military funeral. Born in 1865 and came with parents to Rawlins in fall of 1868!, front, col. 4
Rawlins Republican, 11/29/1894
Election of officers of Battery A, W. N. G. to fill vacancies, front, col. 1
Encyclopedia Americana, vol. 8 pg. 136
Rans lists notes on Coxey’s Army, (James Coxey, 1854-1951) to create jobs after Panic of 1893. Wanted congress to initiate a vast road building program. The demonstrators conducted a march and reached Washington and were clubbed and arrested. Lengthy article. Finally in 1944 read speech on Capitol steps. He saw his ideas included in the New Deal.
Page 190 American Reformers by Alden Whitman
Entry on Jacob Sechler Coxey, aka General Coxey for leading demonstrations after the Panic of 1893 to create jobs. Article gives biography of Jacob Coxey.
Rawlins Republican, 7/2/1897
History of Rawlins Red-First discovered by John J. Feir? And others in 8/1868. Sample caload sent to New York. Rocky Mountain Vermillion Paint Co. organized. 1872 built local mill east of U. P. shops. Article gives history of various mines. States that S. W. Downey and Ed Dickinson of Union Pacific own claim in 1897, adjoining claims cause trouble. Pg. 13, col. 1-2
Rawlins Republican, 7/2/1897
First term of county court held 6/1870 in large tent west of Magor’s warehouse. Justice J. W. Kinghan, presided. Smith Foote, Sheriff. No important cases held. Pg. 13, col. 1-2;
Second term tells of story of “Old Sledge Card Game” played by jury in Lockridge's Billiard Hall, Dec. 1870. Pg. 13, col. 1-2
Man named Kelly was tried and charged with murder of Charles maxwell at Benton, Acquitted. Pg. 13, col. 4; Building on south side of tracks aka old court house was built in the fall of 1870 by John Doty who opened it as a saloon and billiard hall. In 1871 county purchased it for a court house.
Burning of Union Pacific Hotel 5/1871, first big fire. Started in a defective flue in the rooms occupied by E. Phillips, U. P. Yardmaster. Alarm given at 9:30 am. No facilities for fighting fire available. All hand did what they could to save furniture. A water train on yards track was filled at tank, and moved in front of depot. Hotel could not be saved, but depot and large part of platform was. Cap Lang moved furniture into a bunkhouse and used as temporary hotel. Present hotel built and moved in in 1878, pg. 13, col. 5.
Mid June 1874, Milt Lockridge and William Casto were attacked at Pine Grove by Indians and hid in brush all day. Later Ute Jack with 8-10 lodges appeared at Rawlins. Casto accused Jack of attack. Casto pistol whipped Jack. Bystanders took Jack away and Agent C. H. Danforth tended to his wounds. Casto berated. Some want to wipe Utes camp out. P. L. Smith and others oppose this. Pg. 14, col. 2-3; 8/20/1874-15 Indians attack B. F. Hatches at camp at Pine Grove. Killed Johnson. Two survivors fight them off. Captain Wessels Company of Fort Steele sent out. Found nothing.
Photo of H. Hansen building, pg. 18
Notes and dates on Dr. Thomas Maghee and family. Information obtained from Ancestry and placed in Dr. Maghee’s file in archives.
Carbon County Journal, 8/6/1892
Gillie Maghee’s obituary, pg.3, col. 7; Shoots self, left note “tired of life.”
Carbon County Journal, 1/8/1887
Gillie Maghee to school in Lincoln, NB, pg. 5, col. 3; Thomas G. Maghee, Jr. to West Point, appointed by delegate Carey, pg. 5, col. 3
7/16/1887-Word received Gilley failed to pass final exam at West Point and was rejected, blamed on unwell or excited., pg. 3, col. 4.
Carbon County Journal, 9/24/1898
Robert Grooms, under indictment for murder, Judge Craig said he was insane and to take him to asylum in Evanston. Pg 3, col. 2.
Carbon County Journal, 10/1/1898
John P. Ryan of Baggs bought Con Quinlan Saloon next door to Rankin Stable, pg.3, col. 2
Carbon County Journal, 6/3/1898
J. P. Ryan sells his 5th Street Saloon to Olson and Anderson, pg. 3, col. 1
The M- (The Embar Cattle Co.)
Big Horn Basin Outfit located on Owl Creek toward and near the south border of Big Horn Basin and close to the Owl Creek Mountains. Built in 1871 by J. D. Woodruff. Brought in Oregon sheep in 1878. Captain R. A. Torrey with U. S. Army at Fort Washakie bought him out. Got rid of sheep and introduced Oregon cattle. His brother, Judge and Col. J. L. Torrey bought in and added horses. At one time, 50000 cattle and 6000 horses. Jay L. Torrey initiated idea for Rough Riders for Spanish American War. Note: no references given.
Carbon County Journal, 12/30/1882
William Ike killed by Charles Perkins. C. F. Perkins of Dixon-Coroner, Sheriff and Dr. Maghee went to Dixon to hold coroner jury. Story details John Irons and William Ike were playing cards against C. F. Perkins and John Baker. Dispute and John Irons threw his glass and contents on Perkins. Perkins threw beer bottle at him and hit Ike. He later died from a blood clot. C. F. Perkins blamed. He was arrested, but got off., pg. 3, col. 3.
County Jail Register at Museum
Book 1 1903-Joseph Baker ½ breed, age 50, 5’10,” dark complexion, blk eyes, and hair, wt. 165; assault with intent to commit murder-brought in by C. F. Perkins-committed by J. E. Cowan, J. P., Dixon. Commuted 3/19/1903. Discharged 3/25/1903, pg. 4.
1903-Bert Charter, American, age 32, ht. 5’9,” complexion dark, eyes dark, hair blk, wt. 160; no charge given, brought in by Tom Hanks, 4/20/1903, rest of line not readable, pg. 8.
1903-Frank Keefe, American, age 32, ht. 5’9,” complexion sandy, eyes gray, hair sandy, weight 155, no charge given, by sheriff f. M. Horton, committed 4/21/1903. Taken to Laramie jail. 8/13/1903. (murder 1st degree)
1907-F. J. Keefe, American, age 38, ht. 5’11,” complexion sandy, eyes gray, hair sandy, weight 200, charge murder, Sheriff E. M. Horton; Committed 3/12/1907, out on $1000 bond, 4/13/1907, pg. 84.
1907-R. E. Bennett, American, age 63, ht. 5’9,” complexion sandy, eyes gray, hair brown, weight 165. Murder, committed 4/3/1909, released on bond, 4/3/1907, pg. 86.
Johnson Rose, American, age 40, ht. 5’9,” complexion medium, eyes brown, wt. 170. Murder, by Sheriff E. M. Horton, committed 4/16/1907. Bonded out 4/24/1907, $2500, pg. 86
Book 2 1910
Charley Cunningham, Negro, male, age 31, 5’6,” complexion black, eyes brown, hair black, wt. 160, murder, W. P. Mills, committed 6/21/1910, discharged 10/5/1910, sent to pen, 20-25 years, pg. 8.
James W. Parson, American, male, age 43, 5’6 ½,” complexion medium, eyes blue, hair brown, wt. 165. Murder, Bob Meldrum committed, 6/23/1910, discharged 10/10/1911, sent to pen 20-25 yrs., pg. 8
Jack Dempsey, American, male, age 28, 5’10,” dark complexion, eyes blue, hair black, wt. 190, grand larceny, discharged 12/2/1910, pen 3-5 years, pg. 9.
J. J. Ryan, (2nd arrest), American, male, age 39, 5’7 1/2,” dark complexion, eyes brown, hair curly black, wt. 156, Bank check forgery 12/21/1910, sent to pen, pg. 14
1911
J. J. McGovern, Irish-American, male, age 20, 5’ 7,” dark complexion, eyes brown, hair black, wt. 140, holdup 7/1/1911, sent to pen, pg. 26
P. Murphy, Irish, age 25, 5’8” complexion medium, eyes brown, hair black, wt. 160, holdup, 7/1/1911, discharged 10/4/1911.
Harry Hermon, German, age 26, 5’9”, complexion medium, eyes brown, hair light, wt. 170, holdup, sent to pen, pg. 26.
Midge Barnes, female, colored, age 25, 6’4”?, complexion chocolate, eyes brown, hair black, wt. 115, prostitution?, 7/17/1911, turned over to City, discharged by city marshal, 7/25/1911.
Claudy Reimey, female, American, 5’5 ¼,” complexion light, eyes blue, hair brown, wt. 130, prostitution, 7/21/1911, discharged 7/29 by order of city marshal, pg. 27.
Bob Meldrum, male, age 46, 5’6 ¼,” complexion medium, eyes blue, hair dark brown, st. ?, murder, out on bond, pg. 32.
1912
Frank Wigfall, Negro, age 40, 5’6,” complexion dark, eyes maroon, hair black, wt. 150, charged with rape, hung at pen, pg. 43.
1913
Frank Keefe, arrested by R. Rivera, 8/16/1913. Released, no charge, pg. 54.
Bob Meldrum, American, age 43 (48), complexion fair, eyes dark blue, hair gray, wt. 150, murder 2nd, held 13 days.
Bob Meldrum, age 45? 5’7” complexion medium, eye dark blue, hair gray, 155 lbs. Murder, awaiting trial, pg. 58.
1915
Bob Meldrum, age 45? 5’7,” complexion medium, eye dark blue, hair gray, 155 lbs. Murder, released on $18,000 bail.
1916
R. D. “Bob” Meldrum, American, Age 46? (51) complexion medium, eye dark blue, hair gray, 155 lbs., awaits trial taken to Cheyenne, pg. 100.
William Carlisle, American, age 26, 6’ 1,” complexion fair, eyes dark brown, hair brown, wt. 175, train robbery “3,” Ruby Riviera, taken to Cheyenne to be tried.
Frank Keefe, American, age 53, 5’10,” complexion reddish, eyes blue, hair lt. Brown, wt. 185. Assault with knife. Discharged 9/5/1916-promised to leave town, pg. 104.
Frank Keefe, got drunk didn’t leave town, discharged 10/7/1916, “ran away.” page 105.
Book 3, 1920
Gates G. Phillips, Native American, Murder, by Miller Smith, sent to pen for 25 yrs., pg. 41.
Seth Preston, Negro, murder, sentenced to pen for life 5/1/1921. pg. 46.
F. M. Maybee, American, 5’8,” complexion light, eyes blue, wt. 150, illegal possession dope. Turned over to Feds. Ruth Harris Roberts, same. Pg. 53.
Grace Nicholas, American, female, assisting convict to escape at pen. Received 5-6 at Canon City.
1923
John Harper, American, male, Volstead Act, escaped, pg. 127.
J. W. Long, American, using abusive language, cursing school teacher, forfeited $50. Bond. pg. 137.
Coroner’s Record Book at Carbon County Sheriff’s Office #3
A. V. “Verne” Ferris killed by brick fall, 1/6/1923. He with two others, employed at Producers and Refiners new refinery crushed in avalanche of brick in new boiler house. Moving boiler into position at west end of 20 ft. tall brick wall, 13” thick. It caved in. Verne died few hours later. Survived by wife Alice and 2 kids, Marion Julia and Edna Eileen, also his mother Julia Ferris Whittum, and three brothers, Frank, Ray and Ralph all of Rawlins, pg. 126. Rans notes that article in Rawlins Republican, 1/23/1923.
Rancher William Dean dies at ranch 16 miles southwest of town. Buster Rendle and Pete Olson stopped to get horses at ranch and found body. Coroner: Dean died while tilted back in chair, body in such a position that any change in balance would have thrown the chair either back or upright. Pg. 127. Article in Rawlins Republican 4/24/1923 & 4/26/1923.
Claude Kittel kills wife, DeNeva Mott Kittell, then shoots self. Pg. 128 lengthy entry. C. W. Jeffrey, Coroner. Rans notes in Wyoming Register 5/15/1923. Coroner’s Record Book, pg. 129, and Rawlins Republican 5/17/1923, Front pg., col. 1-3. Son Clave Kittell questioned. Said parents quarrelling. Note that Dr. W. C. Mott, husband no. 1 of Mrs. Kittell killed self, pg. 70, Coroner’s Record Book.
J. W. Lauderdale committed suicide, health failing pg. 135-136 (handwritten note) and Rawlins Republican, 7/19/1923. The note details instructions to his nephew concerning a confession of killing a man in Utah and leaving his goods and land. Rans notes Wyoming Reporter, 7/17/1923.
Obituary of J. P. Ryan, pg. 153. Killed by falling rocks in Edson Tunnel blast. Rans notes Rawlins Republican, 5/22/1924, front, col. 1 lists obituary.
Al Biscaro, 5/17/1921, pg. 72-convict, pen escaped and took Dr. Barber with him into the county. Made Barber stop and took to hills and convict killed self. Dead when found. Note: Dr. Barber took deceased 2 rings and refused to return them to deceased’s brother.
Tom McCullan, moonshiner, shot dead by partner Jack Lee near upper Dunham Rand on Medicine Bow River south of Elk Mountain. 8/6/1921. Lee still at large. Pg. 72.
Court File 537-State vs. Robert Temple. Charged with injuring head gate property of W. L. Swearingen and George H. Reader Estate. A. R. ? Administrator, partners Baggs Ditch. Before Justice A. E. White, by water commissioner District 8 & Dixon Harry L. Hayes. 6/6/1904.
Court File 565-567 deal with this case.
Court File 631-Alice Carsons sues convict hubby James for divorce. 10/21/1911
Court File 311-Original fight over county road, maps etc.
Court File 781-Meldrum
6/30/1903-Hanna No. 1 Explosion-State mine inspector reports. List of dead: 176. John H. Cox fire boss not found. Explosion starts near 16th entry twixt rooms no. 1 and no. 11. Force passed through 17th rock haul to North part of mine passing into pump room and stable lower down slope. Gases black damp, carbureted hydrogen or carbonic acid gas. Recommendation follow laws strictly, especially regarding shot firing in dusty gaseous mines and use other powders that black.
12/1/1916-Carbon County Journal
Dr. William H. Maghee died of cerebral hemorrhage. Married to Alice C. Kimball. Had medical practice in Evansville, IN. Acquired T.B. and came to WY in 1890’s. Practiced in Rawlins short time and Lander. Leaves two brothers: Joseph B.-Saratoga; Dr. T. G.-Lander, three sisters: Frances, Anna and Mrs. E. M. Bush, pg. 2, col. 3.
Miscellaneous Notes
Francis “Frank” Earnest, 1843-1890, wed Cora Wilson. Two children. Located on Pass Creek in 1867, CCJ 5/10/1890. William Earnest born 1849 murdered by James Candlish 10/14/1879. Interred in Rawlins.
John F. Foote, 1840-1908, wed Olive Annette Finney, 11/6/1864. Came to Rawlin 1869. Smith C. Foote, Sheriff of Carbon County, drank himself to death 44/1883 on Hotchkiss Mountain near the Golden Fleece mine, Lake City, CO.
Jane Granger (Dumme) born 1839 Canada, died 12/16/1901 Rawlins wed no. 1, Thomas Finley, Rawlins. Married no. 2, William Granger. Children with Finley: Joseph, Thomas, James.
Children with Granger: Mary Jane, Mary Elizabeth.
Thomas B. Dewees obituary CCJ, 7/7/1881.
Peter J. Foster, 1845-1/25/1883, interred Rawlins. Wed to Mary E. Hines, Laramie. Children: Dave, Cyrus, Ernest Peter, Carrie; Came to Rawlins as Union Pacific Brakeman and Conductor. Gave up railroad and opened stationery store.
James Barton Adams, 4/17/1843-4/22/1918. Wed Mary “Ellen Bigham. Son Frank Adams, brother Joseph B. Adams. Private Co. K, 6 Iowa Vol. Inf. 7/17/1861-6/6/1865.
J. J. Ryan, came to Rawlins 1888, died 10/7/1915 (Obit in CCJ, 10/15/1915). Wed Helen O’Toole 1889. U. P. Machinist, etc.
Ezra Hunt, 1820-11/26/1875, buried Rawlins. Accidently shot in leg in 1862. Never healed. Located in Rawlins in 1868. Postmaster of Seminole (Seminoe) District 1874, burned out by Indians. Last job mail carrier twixt Rawlins-Seminole (Seminoe) Mountains. Health stopped him. Rans gave as reference CCC No. II, pg. 322-333, 420, 421-23,425. Unclear what this refers to.
Rans lists the Post Offices of Carbon County by Daniel Y. Meschter. The museum has several copies of this booklet so notes are not entered here.
Notes from Union Pacific Old Timers Edition Republican-Bulletin, 5/2/1939
Museum has 3 complete copies of this edition. One is in the bound collection. Case 114, shelf 1
Pg. 3-Jack Ryan, old railroad family. Father Con Ryan, ran an engine for many years. Came in 1882. Article details Jack’s jobs. He started with railroad in 1900 and still with them today.
Pg. 86, col. 4-5-Frank Blake, 46 years a railroader. Article gives his biography. He was 84 yrs. Old when he died 1/1/1927.
Notes from Carbon County Journal
6/10/1882- William McCabe shoots Ed Calliston, 6/7/1882 at Lavin’s Saloon. McCabe arrested and jailed. Front pg., col. 1
Obituary of Ed Calliston and Inquest results, column 3.
6/17/1882-Change of venue to Carbon. Morris Newman subpoenaed as witness, but he snuck off the train, eventually captured and took back. Case sent to Green river. Article gives biography of McCabe’s life. He had served as a Deputy U. S. Marshal. “65 years old and 30 years in the mountains, yet this is 1st time I was ever behind bars.”
9/29/1883-McCabe Case heard, and found not guilty. Pg. 3, col. 1.
Atlas of Wyoming Outlaws at the Territorial Penitentiary
(The museum has this book in the library).
Pg. 253- Andrew Jack Watkins-charged with assault and taken to Laramie for safekeeping until next term of court. Article details his criminal exploits.
From “Little Piece of Wyoming,” Joel J. Hurt pioneer of Carbon County in winter of 1870-1871 hunted wild game with George Ferris and Jack Watkins for Perry L. Smith’s Rawlins Meat Market. Taken from, pg. 133. Reference Saratoga Sun, 11/24/1892; Jack Watkins in post jail at Fort Sanders for murder of a man named Mason at Sulphur Springs, Dakota Territory. Watkins born 1838 and came to WY in 1856. He trapped and hunted meat. Arrested for knife attack on man in Rawlins 8/1871, pg. 158-159.
From “Wyoming Pioneer Ranches,” by Willing Richardson. 1873-Jack Watkins and Howard Michael aka Mitch Howard of Carbon tried all night to form a posse to chase Indians who had killed a homesteader east of town. Billie Richardson went along to hold horses. Said those ___Indians would never molest any more settlers.
CCC Vol. I, Sentinel, 10/27/1871-(unclear what CCC references)-Jack Watkins arrested charged with grievous assault. Out on bail, defaulted $5000 bond.
Laramie Sentinel, 11/27/1871-Pg. 66, Interview Jack Watkins, been in territory for 15 years, Fort Laramie and Laramie Valley. “Good specimen of frontiersman,” due to dread of his prowess authorities have him locked in a dungeon.
Laramie Daily Independent, 5/14/1872-Change of venue argued for Jack Watkins, refused.
Laramie Daily Independent, 5/17/1872-Pg. 84, Change of venue granted for Jack Watkins to Laramie
Laramie Daily Independent, 9/14/1872-Pg.105, Andrew Jack Watkins indicted in Carbon County for knife assault upon William Brower. 8/15/1871 had trial and found guilty sentenced 1 month and fined $100. Two later indictments brought against him, acquitted of both.
Laramie Sentinel, 9/14/1872, pg. 105, Jack Watkins cleared of 3 of 4 charges, found guilty of assault with intent to commit bodily harm. Sentenced 1 month and fined $100.
Laramie Sentinel, 3/7/1873, pg. 121, false report that Jack killed at Medicine Bow. “Too bad to disappoint people that way.”
Laramie Daily Sun, 5/1/1875, pg. 353, After Indian raid “as government will give no aid we must call on such men as Jack Watkins, etc, etc, and other noble ones to help us defend our property and houses.” Letter signed, “Miner.”
Laramie Daily Sun, 6/29/1875, pg. 368, Three men from Carbon met Jack Watkins in on Medicine Bow Creek. Asked what they were doing, and they stated hunting. Jack asked about the Beecher verdict.
Laramie Daily Sun, 7/26/1875, Jack reportedly seen on Snake River
Laramie Daily Sun, 8/21/1875, pg. 389, Jack Watkins was on Snake River. He came into Paul Fuhr’s Ranch, and only Mrs. Fuhr home. Told her he was heading to Laramie to clean out that ___ crowd.
Laramie Daily Sun, 9/15/1875, pg. 397, Jack Watson reporte... [truncated due to length]Collection
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