MOORE FAMILIES.

                                          Wm., Anson, Bent, John, Osie, Bob.

Kansas 1875 Census Dexter Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.

Name                           age sex color       Place/birth          Where from

Wm. Moore                 60    m    w       Ohio                      Iowa

Sarah Moore                60     f     w            Ohio                      Iowa

J. F. Moore                  37    m    w       Ohio                      Iowa

Mary E. Moore            22     f     w            Ohio                      Iowa

Wm. Moore Jr.            17    m    w       Ohio                      Iowa

Anson B. Moore          16    m    w       Iowa                     Iowa

Edwin D. Moore          13    m    w       Iowa                     Iowa

DEXTER TOWNSHIP 1882:

Moore, Anson, 22. No spouse listed.

Moore, J. C., 32; spouse, Annie E., 20.

Moore, J. M., 45; spouse, M., 42.

Moore, L. B., 22; spouse, Laura, 20.

Moore, W. J., 23. No spouse listed.

Moore, Wm., 50. Also listed, Moore, Sarah, 67.

                                                           WM. MOORE.

                                      CRAB CREEK, DEXTER TOWNSHIP.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.   

                                                              Crab Creek.

We had occasion to make a flying trip to Crab Creek one day this week, and felt well paid for the journey. For the benefit of those who are not familiar with its locality, we will state that it is a small stream emptying into the Grouse, from the east, about seven miles below Dexter. The bottom lands average one-half mile wide, and timber now and then skirts the stream. It is a good locality, especially for those who desire to farm and raise stock, as wide ranges remain unoccupied both east and west of the stream.

Dexter and Cabin Valley are the nearest post offices; the former being three miles distant, and the latter within a mile of the mouth of the creek, on the west side of Grouse.

About half way from the mouth to the head of the creek, a beautiful little schoolhouse has been erected and named Fairview. It is in school district No. 54.

Going up the creek we noticed a number of new settlers since our former visit. Among others, Mr. Bleakmore, a thorough farmer, and respected resident, from Henry Co., Iowa. On the bluff west of Mr. Elliott’s house, we could see the wheat fields of Wm. Moore, who has 40 acres; Mr. Hightower, 20 acres; Mr. Elliott, 80 acres; Mr. Bleakmore, 20 acres; Hamel & Harrison, 100 acres. The wheat was looking fine, but the sod wheat is light. All in all, Crab Creek is a desirable place to locate; but however fond we might be of the locality, it would take some time to become reconciled to the name of Crab.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1877.

We received a call from Dr. Hoblett, of Beaton, Illinois, last Saturday. His brother of Dexter, and Uncle Moore of Crab Creek, were with him. The doctor has some sheep in this county, and is also interested in real estate.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1877.

                                                  HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.

A colored man, of short, thick stature, who has been stopping with Mr. Banks on the south side of the Arkansas, was arrested at the ferry last Wednesday by Sheriff Walker, on the charge of stealing a horse from Henry Coryell on Monday night. The horse was stolen while Mr. Coryell was attend­ing church at Parker’s schoolhouse, and taken to Dexter and traded to a son of Uncle Billy Moore, of Crab Creek, for another horse. Moore’s horse was then sold to Jim Allen, the butcher in Winfield, for a watch and $20. The thief gives his name as Charley Williams; says he is from Elk County to this place, but was born and raised in Missouri, having lived awhile in St. Joseph. He has been bound over to appear at the next term of court, and will be confined in jail until that time.

[DEXTER: GREENBACK CLUB FORMED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 6, 1878.

The citizens of Fairview vicinity met for the purpose of talking over matters concerning the finances of our country. Mr. Collins was called to the chair, W. E. Merydith, Secretary. Mr. Hamit rose and explained the object of the meeting. The chair­man, Mr. Wm. Moore, Mr. Million, and several others made speeches condemning the resumption act, demonetizing silver. The highest enthusiasm prevailed. It was moved by Mr. Hamit that the plat­form of the Greenback party be adopted. Carried. The citizens organized themselves into a Greenback Club by electing the following officers: Mr. Callison, President; Bonebrake, Vice President; W. E. Merydith, Secretary; Burdett, assistant Secre­tary; Mr. Elliott, Treasurer. The Secretary was instructed to send for the constitution and bylaws of the National Greenback Club.      W. E. MERYDITH, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, November 14, 1878.

List of Jurors drawn Nov. 4, 1878, to serve at the December term of court, 1878, in the District Court of Cowley County:

                                                      William Moore, Dexter.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1879.

The County Convention of Democrats met on Saturday, the 13th, at 11 o’clock a.m., at Manning’s Opera House, in this city.

It was called to order by Hon. A. J. Pyburn, Chairman of the Central Committee. Dr. D. V. Cole was elected temporary chair­man, and J. C. Keenan, secretary. Judge T. McIntire, H. S. Silver, I. D. Hon, E. P. Young, and Wm. Moore were appointed a committee on permanent organization. R. D. Jillson, Robert Hanlon, and L. Weimer were appointed a committee on credentials.

[DEXTER CORRESPONDENT: “REPUBLICAN THE 2.”]

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

Uncle Billy Moore is dead—at least he has not been seen in Dexter since Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

                                                            DEXTER EYE.

Ed. Nicholson and Uncle Billy Moore are death on wolves. They have caught several old ones in the last few days, and Ed. says they leave the young ones for those who are just learning how to hunt them. The boys have had several fine runs this spring, and they think they will have exterminated the varmints in another season—at least as far as Cowley County is concerned.

                                       BENT MOORE AND JOHN MOORE.

[MERCHANTS AT DEXTER ENJOY GOOD TRADE.]

Cowley County Courant, December 1, 1881.

A correspondent at Dexter furnishes us with the information that the merchants are enjoying a good trade. R. Hite and C. A. Walker are our dry goods men. They are gentlemen and understand their business. That C. M. Brown sells groceries, and lots of them. That A. J. Truesdale is doing a good business in the hardware line. That George Drury has sold an interest in his blacksmith shop to John Moore, a first-class workman. That O. P. Darst runs the Central Hotel in first-class order. That in connection with the hotel, Bent Moore runs a livery and feed stable in good style. That Dr. Hamilton has a good practice. That the water mill is running on full time. That the Walsmith boys are doing good work in their steam mill.

[CRAB CREEK CORRESPONDENT: “SISTER KATE.”]

Winfield Courier, March 9, 1882.

Bent Moore went to Elk City to get married. We do not know whether he has come back.

Benton Moore marries Louisa McConnell...

Winfield Courier, March 9, 1882.

The matrimonial market remains passive since last week. Seven couples have received permission from Judge Gans to travel life’s troublesome paths together.

                                           Benton Moore and Louisa McConnell.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 29, 1886. From Thursday’s Daily.

Bent Moore, M. Hungerford, and J. E. Miner were arrested by Marshal Gray last evening for being drunk and disorderly. Judge Bryant fined each $1 and costs; total, $5 each.

                                                        ANSON MOORE.

[CRAB CREEK CORRESPONDENT: “SISTER KATE.”]

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

Anson Moore came very near getting killed at Dexter the other night. He and Al Strickland had some little difficulty, and Al hit him just over the eye with a sling shot.

Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.

RECAP: James H. Tallman, Plaintiff [Henry E. Asp, Attorney for Plaintiff] vs. Charles W. Harris, George B. Harris, Anson B. Moore, Robt. B. Carskaden, Elizabeth Carskaden, and J. H. Nesbett, Defendants....petition filed Nov. 16, 1883, $648.00 + interest...foreclosure of mortgaged property executed by Charles W. Harris and George B. Harris...asking for judgment against defendants Anson B. Moore, Robert B. Carskaden, Elizabeth Carskaden, and J. H. Nesbett.

[NOTICE.]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

RECAP. Sheriff’s Sale. James H. Tallman, Plaintiff, vs. Charles W. Harris, George B. Harris, Robert B. Carskaden, Elizabeth Carskaden, Anson B. Moore, J. H. Nesbitt, and Thomas W. Watterson, Defendants. To be held January 5, 1885, on real estate.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 9, 1885.

The following are the real estate transfers filed in the office of Register of Deeds since our last issue.

             Anson B Moore to David L Hoblit, s hf sw qr and ne qr sw qr 4-34-6e: $600.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 20, 1886.

                                                        From Our Exchanges.

Dexter Eye: News come in today that Anson Moore was thrown from a horse at Cedarvale and either from the force of the fall or by the horse trampling on him, broke his leg between the ankle and knee joint; the bone was also thrown out of place at the ankle joint. It was feared that the leg would have to be amputated.

                               BENT MOORE, OSIE MOORE, BOB MOORE.

[CRAB CREEK CORRESPONDENT: “NELLIE GRAY.”]

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Bent Moore says he is going to raise a few hills of corn this year to feed his ducks on, as he has gone into the duck business.

Osie Moore is back again and intends staying two or three weeks.

Bob Moore, if you don’t hurry up, I am afraid some of those Arkansas City fellows will beat you. Something is getting very attractive down that way.

                                                        COME TO GRIEF.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

Again has a whiskey vender turned up his toes to the daisies. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Marshal McFadden, as soon as they got on the Dexter reunion grounds Thursday evening, saw that whiskey was flowing. The set about to find the source. About two o’clock in the morning they found it, had an ambassador secure the ardent for evidence, got a warrant from Justice Hines, and the whiskey jointist was raked in. He gave his name as Moore, and was with some itinerants who claimed to be from Las Vegas, New Mexico. There were four wagons, three men, and two boys. Moore confessed to having sold whiskey. He had run out and when arrested had sent a man to Burden for a new supply. The Captain and Marshal brought the jointist in Friday, and lodged him in the bastille.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

O. Moore, who was charged with selling intoxicating liquors at the reunion at Dexter, was arraigned before Justice Buckman Saturday and fined $100 and 30 days in jail. He now languishes behind the bars. Verily the wages of transgression is great.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 28, 1885.

                                                        From Our Exchanges.

Source not given: When Capt. H. H. Siverd and Marshal McFadden got on the Dexter reunion grounds Thursday evening, they saw that whiskey was flowing. They set about to find the source. About 2 o’clock in the morning they found it, had an ambassador secure the ardent for evidence, got a warrant from Justice Hines, and the whiskey jointist was raked in. He gave his name as Moore, and was with some itinerants who claimed to be from Las Vegas, New Mexico. There were four wagons, three men, and two boys. He had run out, and when arrested had sent a man to Burden for a new supply. The captain and marshal brought the jointist in last evening, and lodged him in the bastille.