Charlotte's Corner - Vol. I, No. 9

In Memorium

Jay Maness...At Peace.....
June 28, 1999

Volume I, Number 9
115 Years Ago......
© 1999-2001, Charlotte Maness

Friday, 2 May 1884
Jefferson Watchman
De Soto, Jefferson, Missouri

MASSACRED BY NAVAJOS. - A party of settlers in Southern Colorado; Beleaguered and Supposed to Have Been Massacred, After a Heroic Fight, by a Band of Navajo Indians. Denver, Col., April 25

      A. JOHNSON, present at the recent fight between the Navajos and whites at MITCHELL's place. Lower San Juan River, Southern Colorado, arrived in Durango yesterday. JOHNSON says: "Myself, Wm. GREEN and Victor NEFF arrived at MITCHELL's store the evening of the 15th. A party of a dozen Navajo Indians came to the store. One drew a gun on Edward MITCHELL. While the quarrel progressed a Navajo named Lily Rye commenced removing the buckskin from his rifle, and other Indians ran for their guns that were standing against the store. Both the Indians and whites began firing. After about twenty-five shots were exchanged the Indians retreated across the river, leaving one dead on the ground. None of the whites were hurt.

      The whites then proceeded to throw up a fortification, while the women showed great nerve carrying tubs of water to supply them in case of a siege. JOHNSON then started for Fort Lewis. The commanding officer immediately started a squad of calvary to the relief of MITCHELL's. When they reached BOWEN Ferry a Navajo came in and reported that the Utes had killed all the whites at MITCHELL's place.

      So far no other word has been received, and JOHNSON fears all the whites have been massacred. It is not probable that the Utes went to the scene to avenge the death of the Navajo Indian. It is common for one tribe to lay its crimes to another.

      The following is a list of whites there when JOHNSON left MITCHELL's place: Old man MITCHELL and wife. Edgar MITCHELL, wife and three children. Henry MITCHELL and wife. Joseph DOUGHERTY and wife. Peter CHRISTMAN, Wm. POLAND, Wm. GREENE, and Victor NEFF.

MAY 1884. (This item is included in my collection because of the very close proximity to the area where I was born and grew up. C.M.)

THE HOSTILE UTES. - The Recent Fight at MITCHELL's Ranch in the Ute Reservation.

The Indians Repulsed With Loss. - Troops Dispatched from Fort Wingate to the Scene of the Trouble.

Albuquerque, N.M., April 28 - News is received here from Fort Wingate that the rumors which have been afloat for a few days past in regard to an uprising of the Ute Indians at MITCHELL's ranch, in the reservation, have been confirmed. The Utes attacked the ranchmen of that section and desperate battle ensued, but the Indians were repulsed with the loss of two Indians killed and two wounded. No whites have been killed thus far, but several were wounded. Captain SMITH left Fort Wingate yesterday for the scene of the trouble with a company of calvary. Troops from Fort Lewis, Col., are already there, but the situation is so desperate that Captain SMITH was sent for to reinforce them. The Ute reservation, the scene of the trouble, is located in the corners of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, and news there can't be readily obtained. Reports of another outbreak were received by the Department on Saturday. The Navajos in the San Juan valley have uprisen, and fears are entertained for the safety of settlers. Although perfectly reliable, the advices are so meager that the situation is not thoroughly understood. The Adjutant General, has ordered Captain HEYL, of Fort Wingate, to send a company of soldiers to the scene and ascertain the extent of the trouble. Captain HEYL left Fort Wingate yesterday with a body of calvary. The San Juan country is situated in the southwestern part of Colorado and Western New Mexico.

Friday, 9 May 1884
Jefferson Watchman
De Soto, Jefferson, Missouri

MAUPIN--REED. - Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Henry MAUPIN to Miss Annie REED, May 7th, 1884. The ceremony was Performed by his honor the mayor, D.D. GOFF. The bride was attended by Miss HICKMAN, and the groom by the bride's brother, Mr. Wm. REED, Jr. The bride was most beautifully dressed in a sky blue silk trimmed with orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was dressed in a beautiful changeable blue silk. The groom was dressed in elegant black broadcloth and his best man in the same style. There was a select few of the immediate relatives present which made one of the most pleasant companies it was ever our good fortune to be in. The spread a perfect banquet and everything that heart could desire or the most fastidious epicure could wish was on the table. We wish the happy couple a long and prosperous voyage on life's tempestuous sea with here and there a youthful progeny like a green oasis to cheer them on. Lex.

Last Thursday evening, in response to invitations previously issued, a large number of guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James T. MOSS in Hillsboro to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter Melisia to Hon. Sam. BYRNS of Potosi. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.W. EMORY of De Soto. There were a large number of very handsome and valuable presents from the many friends of the happy couple. The tollitt of the bride was admired by all present. After the ceremony and congratulations were over the guests were invited to a supper such as is seldom surpassed at any place. After a few days spent in St. Louis and else-where the happy couple will take up their abode in Potosi, where they will reside for the present.

OBITUARY. - Millini E. LAMAY, the daughter of Henry and F.E. LAMAY, was born Sept. 25th, 1883, and was taken ill March 5th, 1884, and was called from this earth to heaven March 16th. She was a very bright and beautiful little darling. She was too bright for this world. She is missed very much by all those that knew her, and doted on by all the family, especially by her Mama; for she thought there was no one like her. Her little footsteps can never be heard around her anymore, and her little prattling tongue, which sounded sweeter than the sweet songs of the birds in the forest. But she is brighter and more beautiful than before. She is singing the sweet songs and praises to the God that created her. The Mama's greatest hopes are that she will meet her to part no more.

CHOICE HOTEL PROPERTY. - For Sale or Rent. - J.W. BEMENT offers for Sale or Rent his hotel property, on North Main Street, De Soto, together with the business and all furniture and fixtures. The house is well situated and has a good patronage.

Possession will be given at any time. My reason for desiring to dispose of the business is that I wish to engage in other business in another city. J.W. BEMENT.

Charlie FORD, who assisted his brother Bob in the assassination of Jesse JAMES, committed suicide by shooting himself last Tuesday, at this father's home, near Richmond. The direct cause for the act is not definitely known, but it is generally supposed to be ill health and fear of retaliation by the friends of JAMES.

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