Johnson, unknown (Dr.) - 1868

Horrible crime.

One of the most brutal and fiendish transactions that has occurred for many a day is about being brought to light in this city.  It appears that a man -- if he can be called a man -- calling himself Jack Williams, who recently married a widow with two children, concluded he did not want any responsibilities, except his own.

A few days ago, the oldest of the two children died, and was buried by the inhuman step-father, in a dry goods box.  Yesterday, Dr. Johnson was called to see the other, and found it suffering from innumerable sores, and emaciation.  Dr. Johnson thinks that some of the sores were caused by sharp instruments, or punctures ; while Dr. Irwin thinks they are caused by bruises from excessing beating and whipping.

The mother and child are now at the city hospital, where the child is being cared for and the mother closely watched.  The one that is buried will be exhumed to-day; for the purpose of examining the body.

Williams was arrested yesterday, and to-day all sorts of rumors are afloat.  Some say he was hanged by a mob ; and others say he was taken to fort David Russell for safe keeping.  It is, however, known that if he had remained in the city last night, that he would not be very safe.  More will be known in a day or two, when an examination will be had.
~ Cheyenne Leader, 06-Jan-1868, Page 1, Column 2

CHEYENNE DIRECTORY

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CITY GOVERNMENT – 1868

Incorporated Dec. 24, 1867. Municipal Election on the 23rd of January, 1868.
Mayor  --  Luke Murrin.
Marshal  --  D. J. Sweeny.
City Clerk  --  Ed. Opren.
Treasurer  --  R. K. Morrison.
City Assessor  --  
City Collector  --  
City Attorney  --  W. H. Miller.
                              P. McDonald.
                             William Wise.
                              Dr. J. T. Hamilton.
City Council  --  Charles Sternberger.
                             J. C. Liddell.
                            W. A. Hodgeman.
Justices of the Peace  --  W. L. Kuykendall.
                                        A. B. Moore.
Constables  --  James Masterson.

COUNTY OFFICERS.

Sheriff  --  J. L. Laird.
Clerk and Recorder  --  William Morris.
Treasurer  --  W. L. Kuykendall.
Attorney  --  E. H. Johnson.
Assessor  --  J. L. Laird
Probate Judge  --  W. L. Kuykendall.
Coroner  --  Dr. Johnson.
School Superintendent  --  J. H. Gildersleve.
Commissioners  --  P. McDonald.
                               Ben. Ellinger.
                               --- Beales.

~ Cheyenne Daily Argus, 22-Feb-1868, Page 2, Column 4