News items concerning Gilbert Metty

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The Pottawatomie Gazette Wed 17 July 1867 page 3 - G. Metty signs ordinance as President of Board of Trustees, Town of Louisville.

The Kansas Reporter - 21 Sep 1876 Thursday - Gilbert Metty had a valuable pony killed by lighting Thursday evening. The pony was only about 4 rods from the house when killed.

The Kansas Reporter - 28 November 1879 - Gabe Metty is doing carpenter work on the renovation of the post office. He is a splendid workman.

The Kansas Reporter - 9 November 1880 - Our respected citizen Mr Gilbert Metty, has been appointed City Marshal and street commissioner in place of James Roland, who resigned. Mr. Metty is one of the oldest citizens of the town and believes in law and good order. We congratulate the city council on making so good an appointment.

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