Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-09-10

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A Dakota Murder Arrested In Chicago.
Chicago, sept. 2.-'ieo. knowltou
better known as Rebel George" who
killed David Ranck. at Fort Pierre on
April lst, 1877, was arrested here to-day
by the United States marshal and lock
ed up 10 await transfer to Dakota.
From one who WAS present at the
time IF the murder we gather the follow
ing The spring of ~ WAS noted for
ihe rush TO the Hills an1 at the time Of
the murder about $50 or 200 tcnderfcet
were laying at Pierre waiting the arrival
Of the first boat to ferry them across the
river. OF the 200 Il larger port had out
fitted at Gankton and were making the
rip up the river with bull teams,
and were scattered all along the road.
At Crow creek below Fort Thompson,
however, the teams were brought to-
gcther by high water, which prevented
the first arrivals from crossing. and il
war at this place that Rebc George and
IN, partner, Mike O'Neil, better known
II Missouri river points as Little
Nike first Joined the pilgrims. Lit
lie Mike" one of sandy" and Canada
Bills elk WAS the manipulation Of the
pastc-bo rds and dealt monte for all
tho;e who wished TO invest, "Rchel
George" being the rupcr-in. Among the
pilgrims was an outfit composed of eight
men, one of whom Was from Canada
and WAS tie possessor Of a considerable
sum of money and valuable jewelry.
"Rcbei George" upon discovering this
act began his confidence business BY
cling this man that he WAS from Cana
la and that he had a large herd OF cattle
ia the vicinity of Pierre and was then
on his way TO look af;rr them. BY tire
,inc iicrrc Was reached the gentlemen
rom Canada was willing to swear by
Rebel GcnrGc and was ripe for picking
!ic. however, could not be prevailed upon
to bet on Ii;tle Mikes" game himself
,ll; George finally borrowed wha, mon
~ he hal and his watch SO tha;
ne could bet on the game. @!
curse Nike" won and the poor devil
rom Canada was left without "A splitter
inc Viv.im imn. tiatcly made known
his loss to his compamohS, vino sworc
thc, would have The money back or Kill
';eur,e The eight m-n, among whom
was David Eauuk. thcreGpon armed
! Themselves with Winchester rifles and
proceeded TO where the wagons were
corraied, and where the confidence me-.
were congratula;iug themselves on their
good luck. Ranck. who seemed to be
-?ok"-ma for thc party seated himself
on the t"nlUe of one Of the wagons with
| !Ii- gun across his arm AMI began 20 max,
| his threats. Whcn these reached IN,
ears of George hc walked up to the man
and placing revolver to his head or
ierti him to drop The gun, at the sam.
! would shoe; his Rank head of. He re
/ pcatcd lis command when Ranck mad.
Il move either Ia pull or drop the gun
eve witnesses contradict each other oi
this point when George fired, the bul
let passing through Ranck's brain, kill
ing him instantly. At this the sever
companions of Ranck dropped thei1
guns and ran. George slowly and dclib
ertely, in the presence of at least ft,
men, unhitched his horse from the bug
~ in which he travelled, mounted, an,
road of down the river, and was ont o
range before those present sufficient,
recovered from their surprise to oper
fire. Chase Was given, but the murde
gained the thick timber south of Pierr,
and escaped. The murderer is a heav,
property owner in Turner county, Dako
ta and it is said was aided i'm his escap,
by some respectable people Of that coun
ty. Marshal Raymond has, however
been on his track for years and has fin
nally corraled him.
Mike concealed himself in the boa
which arrived the same day and sue
ceeded in avoiding Judge Lynch, but j
now in the Nebraska penitentiary.
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