Newspaper Page Text
&f . Whsjt- can't bcuxured May; oe endurVJT H you're. Insured with C'fXcklnson & Co. Offlci'bWr ColfHugbei Store imwMtt mmU $ A i r NEW StlllES: VOLUME 11 No. 29 DARDOURVILLE, KY PRIDAY, MAY,20, 1921 ONE DOLLAR AND PIPTY CENTS A YEAR IN ADVANCE UBCtt. mi wftl B )r y V "1 A tf J. N w? ULACK'N REPLY Darbourvlllo.T Ky. Mny 16, '21 Mr. Fred, Burmnn, Editor Mountain Advocate, Oarbourvllle, Ky. Sir: Tho urtlclo In your paper Mny 13, headed "Tho Bowles-Shorter Matter Somo Brlght-Llghts on tho Incident" does vlolenco to the real facts and a consequent injustice to me. I do not know tho sourco of your Inform ation nor what was the motlvo prompting tho perversion df tho truth In relation to tho Incldonts re ferred to. Tho nrtlclo of May 6th last on the samo question wherein Deputy Sheriffs, N. E. Helton, Jos. Jones -,nnd myself were Interviewed was tnie in fact. In the interest of truth I wish to mnke briefly as pos sible a statement of what really did occur: 1st Common wealth's Attornoy Snyder placed in my hands, 6th Inst, warrants of nrrest for Marlon and Sherman Dowlcs, Jim Shorter, and others and suggested that Steve Phil pot be given tho paper for execution This special bailiff, with Deputy Jones and another man failed to make tho nrrest becauso twelve or more men were In the crowd and dolled arrest. Philpot made this statement to tho Court. Early next morning this special bailiff rondo an other effort to get his men but tliey could not bo found. 2nd Judgo Rose then ordero'l me to summon fifty (50) mer. not three or 4 of disci etlo'i and fir.n ness to go with me to tlo '.he wish and will of the Court. Report cumo that they had gone into Cl.iy County but our sentinels were trying to lo cate them that an organized chase might be given them. 3rd J. W. Bays, candidate for Sheriff, was seen standing in front of the Sheriff's office and a friend of mine suggested that he be takenj In presence of W. H. Green, Depu ties Helton and Johnson, Bays said he would have to think about wheth er to take the candidates for Sheriff with him when some one in the office (but not I) suggested that Bays do this. Several candidates volunteered their services In caso of an emergency and I do-ubt not that ull of them Mould gladly do like wise if seen, a did liny. 4th Mr. Days returned to my of fice about 5 o'clock and said ho would go, asking permission to sum mon (when ready) former army men and command them In a unit or squad, to which I agreed and told Bays to hold himself In readiness. Your statement that Bays returned to office of the Sheriff at 6 p. m. "where he and his comrades re mained for two hours but saw no signs of activity around tho office" is untriio and Jlujs did no such thing or have such foolish talk. Since reading your article candidate , Bays said to mo that hu came by j tho Shcrlff'B offlro at 6 o'clock, went went around to and in front of the , residence of my father, did not see , me nor call for me, and then return ed to town, and to the picture show before going home. 5th At 5:30 I went home, re turned to office at 6:30, met Deputy The Best and Strongest Tho Federal Reserve System vthich wus established by dm United States Government in 1013 Is acknowledged to bo the best ami strongest bunking system in tho world. Members of the System nor numbered by thousands, from the largest national und the largest state bank In the country to small and medium-sized banks in every kind of community all enjoying the Biimo strength and stability, ius well as tho numerous advantages for efficient service to customers, that inembcrohip brings. Tills Hank is n member of the FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM and us suih can serve jou to your utmost satis faction. Whether jour account is large or Hiunll it is equally welcome here. Honor Roll Bank FIRST NATIONAL BANK BARUOURVILLE, KENTUCKY CAPITAL PAID IN FULL fflO.OOO.OO SURPLUS FUND , 9SO.000.00 Sheriff Helton on tho street on way to nftlce, spont somo time there, pho'hed County" Attorney Golden to meet Helton and me in office of Gov. , Dlnck, where wo remained n few minutes, then proceeded to office of County Attorney whore Mr. Golden, In presence of Judge Tugglo, Helton and myself wrote another warrant of arrest for these men, same was signed by tho Judge and turned over to Helton (Philpot having the Sny der warrant.) During . this time Chief of Police, Bert Catron was In the Sheriff's office door open and a br'ght light burning thero, as was the enso in the other room of the Court House where I was for a while. The officers remained with me until about 8:30, then turned off tho light, visited stores, autos, etc. working on tho matter In hand. At 9:30 Helton said he would take two men to some certain places and if parties were located, I was to be notified and another attempt be made to execute the paper In our hands; In fact wo had no doubt of sticccss If parties were located, as our plans were reasonably well worked out for quick action. Gth About 1:30 Sunday after noon, while talking to Deputy Jones on the Public Square In front of the Sheriff's office, Deputy Chester Hale and Jim Hale came to me In a car and stated "that Helton and Owens had seen a crowd of men within the wooden enclosure at the city reser voir and for mo to tret men and nuns j to them as quickly as possible," I b;lleve the two Hales did follow and 'spend part time on the hill, but you suggested that it might be best not to mention the name of Chester Hale In print on account of the Hale Shorter mix up a few months ago. Immediately on this information I ordered Deputy Hale to try to find Deputy Dan Philpot, Deputy John son and Chief, of Police Catron for J their assistance. ' Xt the very moment I stepped In to tho Hale car my good friend Ben E. Parker lost his life, but in faco of this sad tragedy I had a sworn duty to perform and proceeded with my work as rapidly as any man could have dono under the circum stances. 7th It was probably 3 o'clock before the IS men (21 refused to go) complying literally with the Court's order, met mo at the depot these men coming from different points where tbey had gone to arm themselves. At this time I met De puty Sheriff N. B. Helton and Chas. Owens, to whom I gave rifles, and as rapidly as possible we proceeded to climb the hill from an angle of tho hill where the men if there. could not see us nor could they have been able to locate a "posse" as we came thru tho streets that afternoon there always being so many people on the streets at that time of day. No men were found, tho spending the entire afternoon in search, being at timos divided into two, and some times three squads. Some 2 mi. from town wo found three guns at a home whero the two Bowles and Jim Shorter spent the night before which guns belonged to these men as stated by the head of the house. This artillery was turned over o the Court. Had this man Bays bee'n seen on Sunddy, doubtless' he would lmvo been ono of tho faithful 18, and I am at u loss to understand why such statements were made concerning him, because ho is my friend and thero is no ground for quibbling. 8th I submit these facts, there fore, to alt good citizens' of Knox County whether I did my full duty my whole duty; that too, promptly and cooly. So If this work of tho Sheriff and IS loynl, loyal, true and public spirited citizens (who have the pure Anglo-Saxon, 100 blood running thru their veins) was n "silly farce" a "foolish cumoflaugo" or "ostrlch-IIko action" then do pray tell the people what It takes to make an effective officer, or officers. For' my action during the four weeks as head of tho Sheriff's olfico the work was done -expeditiously and In a buslness-ltko way, friendly end courteous to all with whom I had dealings, and I have no apology to make to you. Sir, or to any other person, nor to the public do I have to make any word of explanation. I liavo a number of times been hon ored by City, County and State (my friends always true ns steel and my enemies not concerning me In the least) and I am never nfrald to sub mit any act of mine to the judg ment of those who know me best and honored mo much. Will thank you. Mr. Editor, to give this article the same publirlty as the article I am answering Very truly yours, WILLIAM CARSON BLACK LOGAN HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. T. J. Corum, from Baughman visited with her sister. Miss Lucllo Woodson, In tho Logan Hospital sov eral days. Marlon Boston was visiting In Bar bourvllle Friday and called on Miss Woodson. "" Bill Unthank was operated on Monday morning for appendicitis and Is a star patient. Georgo Alford, of Warren, was successfully operated on Monday. Bertie Howard, of Baughman, was able to leave the hospital Monday morning. Dr. Leslie Logan and Dr. B. P Jones went to Wilton Sunday and oporated upon Sirs. Sol Wells. Miss Luclle Woodson left tho hos pital Tuesday going to tho homo of Miss Nan Faulkner. Mrs. S. B.I Bush, of Baileys Switch visited her husband last week. Mrs. George Phlpps had ns her callers from Emanuel Mrs. Margaret Helton and Mr. and Mrs John Phips. Mrs. George Phlpps loft the hos pital Tuesday. Mrs. Roy Halle visited her broth er Bill Unthank while in Barbour vllle tho past week. S. B. Gass received a visit from his friend Mr. Irvin last Monday. Mrs. Elmer DIznoy, sister of Bill Unthank. has been acting the good angel and looking up special cats for the various patients. BASEBALL SATURDAY On Saturday Barbourvlllo High School will play Winchester High School and a good game Is assuiod. MICKIE SAYS rtVUSfOlCUMnOaOH:A.,BOV3T UB CXVAfi (NW-tW BMKB. AWtT .1 OCWJ' POUED VAVJCU ANN VMOK6". . er-mx -rts.vts -rum. dmico clHVTT- tUCH UU 'U fcvZNBSS VAStt AVERxvae u re fcraorz. re r&ms . -XUCVA, WOT .SBSf -t Be soco peuxRfl ( SOCO pGUERfl 4H WW H ( iO r HANI) CONCERT By Union College Orchestra ' Saturday, Slay 21, 8 I SI. BENEFIT CIVIC LEAGUE Sent 10c Curs Parked 2Sc COUHT HOUSE SQUARE .OPEN AIR CONCERT by UNION COLLEGE ORCHESTRA COURT HOUSE SQUARE slittinluj, Slay 1st, 8 1 M. Benefit CIVIC LEAGUE SentH 10c Curs Parked 35e HOME DESTROYED 11Y EIRE - While the mombers of the family of Bert Catron were at the big beech trees washing tho family linen Monday morning firo broke out in the home und iiltho the lire boys and neighbors did all possible, the homo was gutted in a short time, practically nothing being saved. The net loss will anrount to around $1,000.00. , $800.00 insuranco was carried. Bert and family will have the sympathy of the citizens, gener ally. A SAD OCCUHANCE On Tuesday night the home of Judge A. B. Gilbert, of PInevllle, was destroyed by (Ire and two of his children were burned to death. Tho affair has cast a gloom over tho en tire city. FOUND WOUNDED Cuuies Stunflll Ticket John L. Stanlill received a letter from W. SI. Buchanan, of Atlanta, Ga Wednesday stating that a col ored man had been found in that city suffering from a deep gash bo hlnd the ear. He was unconscious three days and then died. An exam ination,,of''"h'rs pockets revealed a ticket for groceries made by John L. Stanflll to John Hubburd. Mr. Stan fill states the man worked at the Construction Camp, Emanuel, which Is doing tho L. & N. excavating for the double track. Other Informa tion Is to tho effect that he left there in a hurry. STAR THEATRE Wednesday, Slay 25th, the Star Theatro will put on a six reel pic ture of Pearl White in the "Moun tain Womun." There will be a mat inee also. NINTY-FIVE AND SPRY Godfrey Jackson, who makes his home at Cannon, is ninety-five years of age and will be ninety-six Juno 14th. He a still ns spry as a boy. He can walk Into town from his home and' still feci fit for a longer tramp. Sirs. Jackson says that In the long course of their married life her husband has never spoken a cross word to her. which Is going some In the way a husband should treat his better half. Sir. Jackson was formerly a carpenter and built a number of the older and larger buildings. When eighty-five years of age he built what is now the Detherage Furnlturo Store. "TIIE FIGHTING PARSON" The Rov. Elmer L. Williams, of Chicago, who Is internationally known as "Tho Fighting Parson," spent Friday and Saturday of last week in Barbourvllle. On Friday mprnlng ho spoke nt Union College Chupol to tho student body and or ganized a branch of the Intercolleg iate Prohibition Association. This organization operates In all the col logos and universities of America and creates interest in the enforc ing Jot tho prohibition laws and re forms. Dr. Williams spoko In tthe evening to a largo audience at the SlothodUt Church. He told of the work he had dono whllo pastor of Graco SI. E. Church, Chicago. On Saturday afternoon he spoko at tho Court Houso to a gathering from the city and county In connec tion .with a "Health Rally." He was a sourco of Inspiration to both audi ences that heard him. His vivid por traiture of the battles for righteous ness in that groat city, his ready wit and 'pointed stories delighted every ono who heard him. His reputation as a speaker and fighter is firmly es tablished in Barbourvllle. Rush Jobs rushd Mountain Ad vocate. ,- it TO THE CITIZEN'S OK KNOX COUNTY It tins been understood for a long period that I have been and would bo a candidate for the Republlca can nomination for Sheriff of Knox County subject to tho action of tho Republican party in tho primary to bo held on the 1st Saturday In Au gust, 1921. On January 16th, 1921, I was stricken with typhoid fever and have been unable to attend to my profes sional affairs since that time. Sty doctors now advise mo that I am physically unable to go thru a stren uous campaign and that I will greatly endanger my health in the future and possibly my life, if I un dertake to go out and make a suc cessful campaign, and for that rea son I am no longer a candidate and I hereby respectfully withdraw my announcement. In doing so I want to thank my many friends and sup porters for tho gonulno support thoy gave to me nt u time when they really thought I would bo and at a time when I really wanted to be a candidate I want It distinctly understood that I am not withdrawing In favor of any candidate for this nomination I withdraw because I nm physically unable to go thru tho campaign as a candidate and for no other reason, I want my frlonds to support the candidate of their choice, and I ask them and all good citizens of the county to try to elect the best man for this oirico and ono who will faith fully discharge the dutiees of the office. I have always been a Republican and I want tho Republican Party to put up its best mon for the office, and thereby serve tho people In the best way possible. Respectfully, T. W. JONES AN INCIPIENT FIRE What might have proved a serious fire but for prompt work occurred Slonday evening when tho roof of the home of Dr. Vm. Burnslde was discovered to bo on fire. Tho blaze was extinguished without the assis tance of tho fire company. CIVIC LEAGUE The Civic League hold its regular meeting on the 12th at the home of Sirs. Jordan Sillier. Tho new pr Ident, Mrs. J. R. Tuggle preslden. After reading the minutes and roll call matters of business were taken up. it was decided to take charge of tho lunches needed for those in at tendance on the Eye Clinic to be held on the 17-20. It was also de cided toaccept Prof. Aider's offer and give an open nir band concert music to be furnished by Union Col lege band. Ten dollars were voted as the League's part in "Sly Old Kentucky Homo" drive. Delicious homo-made ico cream and cake were served by tho hostess assisted by her daughter, Sirs. Hugh Sillier, during a very delightful so cial hour. Tho Wilton mines are running five and six days to the week. Start your bank account with 2 COO depositors. Deposits mo Tie National Bank BAPTIST INSTITUTE COSIMENCEMENT On Sunday tho Baccalnureate Ser mon was preached. Tuesday tho Prlmary-Grammer School put on a play. Thursday a musical recital was given and tonight (Friday) tho Com mencement Exercises will bo held. Prof. Shlpp, of PInevllle delivering the address. PLEASANT l'ICNK Professor Bunnell gave his class a pleasant surprise Wednesday after noon In tho form of a very refresh ing and highly appreciated visit to tho Hcrndon Ice cream parlor fol lowed by an enjoyable outing on tho rocks below tho brldgo where thoy took pictures, vied with each othpr in outdoor sports and forgot that the Professor was a teacher When tho time came to separate tho unan imous vote was that Professor Bun noil is ns delightful ti host ns ho is efficient Instructor and that ts Ono Hundred per cent A. FIRE CAUSES DEATH AT PI NEVILLE A sad uffalr took place at Plne- llle Tuesday night when the homo of A. B. Gilbert insurance man and known to many of our citizens was destroyed by fire, resulting In tho death of two of the childien a g'rl of four and a boy of ono ear The lire broke out at the roof and burned downwards Sir. Gilbert lost a leg some months ago and Sirs Gil bert was busy assisting him Throe children were In another room with two maids. One of the children rolled down the front stairs and was saved. The two who were burned to death were found huddled at the back door, It is said, with their fin gers burned off. DR. EFFRON WILL PRACTICE IN LEXINGTON Wo greatly regret to announce that Dr. Julius Effron, O D will move to Lexington Juno 1st and will be located at 13!". Market St in that city. Whllo with us Dr. Eftron has neon a first class citizen. Eeu tho ho has built up a fine practieo m tho profession of Optometry tho larger field attracts him. Our citizens will wish him every good luck in his now field and he will be pleased to see his old friends of Barbouivillo in either a business or personal way DUFF James Dutf. formerly of Hi-Land Park, who was killed In action In France in 191S, was buried with military honors Sunday by tho Dea-ton-Smith Post of tho American Le gion. The remains were brought from Franco by tho l S Covet n ment according to tho agreement made during the calling out of the boys. A brother, James Dufl, and a sis ter, Bertha, stirvho. When answering advertisements mention tho Mountain Advocate us today, wo have more than re than halt million dollars'. fo John A. Black