PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES -- OFFENSES REPORTED YESTERDAY.
The New York Times / October 21, 1881
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20. -- A dispatch from Prescott, Arizona, says: "Deputy Sheriff Briant was killed while in the discharge of his duty by a desperado named Miller. The murderer escaped, but is being pursued by a large force."
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20. -- A dispatch to the Republican from Jerseyville, Ill. says: "Charles Cay and John Burrus went into Wesley Parks & Son's bank at Fieldon at 2 o'clock yesterday, and, at the muzzle of two revolvers, compelled Mr. Park to open his safe and give them $8,500. The robbers then mounted their horses and rode away. Mr. Park followed them to the street and fired upon them, killing one of their horses. The dismounted robber mounted behind his companion, and both rode off together. Sheriff Massey raised a posse, and is now scouring the country for the robbers."