This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sandramgraham Surnames: Hollister Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2959/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOX COUNTY MAN KILLED BY A DESPERADO Sunday's daily papers contained the following brief account of the killing of Mr. Cassius M. Hollister, a former well-known resident of this county: "Caldwell, Kas., October 18. -- C. M. Hollister Deputy Sheriff of this county, and a Deputy U. S. Marshal, was shot and instantly killed about daylight this morning, near Hunnewell, by Bob Cross, a noted desperado, while attempting to arrest him. A large party is in pursuit of Cross, and if caught he will be lynched." Mr. Zach Hollister was in Mt. Vernon, Monday, but could give no further particulars, saying that he had received a telegram conveying the brief announcement of this brother's death. It was his intention to leave for Kansas via the B. & O. road, Monday night. "Cash" Hollister, as he was familiarly known in this county, has been living in Kansas for several years. He was elected Mayor of Caldwell, and for about a year and a half has been acting as Deputy Sherrif. He leaves a wife and one child. The remains will be interred at his Kansas home. The following dispatch appeared in Tuesday's papers: AUGUSTA, KAN., October 21--Bob Cross, the murderer of Deputy Sheriff Hollister, of Hunnewill, was captured by officers, who passed through here yesterday with the prisoner. They are endeavoring to evade a mob of 200 men who are in close pursuit. Democat Banner Mt. Vernon, Ohio October 23, 1884 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.