ASHLAND, KS (Jan. 29, 1895) – Killed By A Jealous Husband. Frank Ernest today shot and killed Sid Jackman, a cattleman, at Ashford, Kan. The trouble between the two men was caused by Jackman’s attentions to his slayer’s wife. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis, Missouri. Wednesday, January 30, 1895. Page 3.
ASHLAND, KS – The trial of Frank Ernest for killing Sid Jackman on January 29 last was concluded yesterday when the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. The verdict is a surprise to the majority of the people, among whom the convicted man stood high. The Globe-Republican, Dodge City, Kansas. Friday, July 5, 1895. Page 7. © Transcribed by Darren McMannis for Prairie Tales Media.
DODGE CITY, KS – An appeal in a sensational murder case from Clark county has been filed in the supreme court. Last January Sidney J. Jackman was shot twice and killed by Frank J. Ernest. The district court at its recent sitting convicted Ernest of murder in the first degree and he was sentenced to the penitentiary for life. The Globe-Republican, Dodge City, Kansas. Thursday, July 18, 1895. Page 6. © Transcribed by Darren McMannis for Prairie Tales Media.