J. P. HOLLOWAY.

Cattleman, Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1884.

Mr. J. P. Holloway of Atchison County, Missouri, paid the TRAVELER a pleasant call last Monday and stated his intention of making this his permanent home. He expects to bring his family to our city in a few days. The gentleman is interested in the stock business with T. J. Gilbert of our city, and we gladly welcome him and his to our social circle.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1884.

We are glad to notice the arrival last Monday, from Atchison County, Missouri, of Mr. Holloway and family, who have temporarily secured a part of T. J. Gilbert’s house and propose to make their future home with us. Mr. Holloway is interested in the stock business with T. J. Gilbert & Co.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Mr. Holloway, of Atchison County, Missouri, has recently moved to our city, and taken rooms with T. J. Gilbert.

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

Mr. J. P. Holloway and family, who for the past few weeks have occupied a portion of Mr. T. J. Gilbert’s residence, moved Thursday into the home of Mr. Schooley.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1884.

A Shooting Affray.

An unfortunate shooting affray occurred last Saturday afternoon on the range of T. J. Gilbert & Co., whose headquarters are about twelve miles from this city. Gilbert & Co. have just received a large bunch of cattle from a Mr. Mackey, who drove them through from Texas. It seems that Mackey was accompanied on the drive by Mr. Holloway, one of the firm of Gilbert & Co., and that they had had several quarrels on the route, of the merits of which we know nothing. In the settlement, however, Mackey claimed he was worsted in some way, for which he blamed Holloway, and on last Saturday proceeded to hunt him up for the purpose of having a row. Mr. Holloway was setting at dinner when Mackey came in the house and commenced the row by shooting. He emptied two revolvers, but was so excited that his aim was wild, resulting in no harm. He then proceeded to use a Winchester, but this was wrested away from him by Seth Holloway, a nephew of the senior Holloway, and placed in a wagon. Mr. Mackey’s two companions promised that there would be no more shooting. Mackey soon got possession of the gun, however, and discharged it, the ball lodging in Seth Holloway’s left leg, just below the knee. Mackey and his friends then made their escape, and the wounded man was brought to this city, where under the care of Dr. Westfall, he is rapidly improving. Mackey has not yet been found, but his comrades are now under arrest.

[Note: The Winfield Courier article that appears next infers that “Newman” was evidently a partner of Gilbert and Holloway [who is referred to as “Hallowell” in the article], involved with the shoot-out with “Mackay,” who of course turns out to be “Mackey.” Articles appearing in the Arkansas City papers do not mention any involvement by Mr. Newman. MAW]

This is what the Courier printed...

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Dispute About Cattle.

Gilbert, Newman, and Hallowell contracted 1,000 head of cattle of Mackay, of Texas, to be delivered on their range on the Kaw Indian Reserve. The rivers were high all summer on the way up and the Arkansas River has been bank full for two months. Mackay got here and waited two weeks to cross the cattle and finally drove them over the bridge and through the state. In the settlement he claimed $900 for extra mileage and expenses. Hallowell refused to pay it and Mackay fired at him with a Winchester rifle. Hallowell returned the fire and 20 shots were exchanged before Mackay rode off. Mackay has been arrested. Driving the Texas cattle through the state has caused considerable alarm for fear of domestic cattle taking the Texas fever.

T. J. Gilbert had a partner, J. P. Holloway [not Hallowell]. Article does not mention that Gilbert, Newman, and Holloway were partners in 1884. Instead, papers indicated “T. J. Gilbert & Co.” The “Arkansas City Cattle Co.” is mentioned in 1886. See next item.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 13, 1886.

To Farmers and Stockmen. Lost on the 5th inst., at the Santa Fe stock yard in this city, two Colorado steers, 3 or 4 years old, one light and the other dark colored, the property of the Arkansas City Cattle Co. Any person having such cattle in his possession will confer a favor by notifying A. A. Newman, or the undersigned. T. J. GILBERT.

Article should be corrected to show the following.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Dispute About Cattle.

Gilbert, Newman, and Holloway contracted 1,000 head of cattle of Mackey, of Texas, to be delivered on their range on the Kaw Indian Reserve. The rivers were high all summer on the way up and the Arkansas River has been bank full for two months. Mackey got here and waited two weeks to cross the cattle and finally drove them over the bridge and through the state. In the settlement he claimed $900 for extra mileage and expenses. Holloway refused to pay it and Mackey fired at him with a Winchester rifle. Holloway returned the fire and 20 shots were exchanged before Mackey rode off. Mackey has been arrested. Driving the Texas cattle through the state has caused considerable alarm for fear of domestic cattle taking the Texas fever.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

T. J. Gilbert & Co., contracted 1,000 head of cattle from Mackey, of Texas, to be delivered on the Kaw Indian Reserve. High waters impeded the delivery of the cattle, and when settlement was reached, Mackey claimed $900 for extra expense, which Mr. Holloway refused to pay. Shots, commenced by Mackey, were exchanged; and Seth Holloway, a relative of Mr. Holloway, was wounded in the leg. Two of the fellows were arrested and their trial set for August 15.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.

The parties implicated in the Holloway-Mackey shooting were bound over to Commissioner Webb to appear for trial on next Friday, the 15^th.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1884.

J. P. Holloway, of the stock firm of T. J. Gilbert & Co., who has been away from the city for several weeks, returned to his home here last Saturday.

J. P. Holloway...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 10, 1885.

T. J. Gilbert and J. P. Holloway were up from Arkansas City Monday.

John Holloway...

Arkansas City Republican, May 15, 1886.

STILL WE BOOM!!

The Land Slides of the Week.

Judge W. D. Kreamer saw a bargain in the John Holloway property, north of Oliver Bros. Lumber Yard, and purchased it Thursday for $1,450.

John Holloway...

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 22, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.

On his lots in the 4th ward, just north of where J. W. Strohm resides, John Holloway has just commenced the erection of a fine $1,800 residence.

John P. Holloway...

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 19, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.

Holloway & Gilbert will run a special train of ten cars of cattle to Kansas City Monday.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 7, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.

Gilbert & Holloway received six car loads of stock this morning from Kansas City.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 23, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.

Holloway & Gilbert shipped in last evening 23 carloads of cattle from Colorado. They are to be placed on their ranch in the Territory.