The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-04-19

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some face and shapely head. Yes,
sir, hits grandson of Tom Caring
ton that used to own the grist-mill
| down at the Forks"
Where you located at. Mr.. Car
rington?" asked Yancy. But Car
rington was not given a chance to
reply. Uncle Sammy saved him the
trouble
Back in Kentucky. He takes rats
down the river to New Orleans, then
he comes back on ships to Balti-
more. or else he hoofs It moth over
land. He wants to visit the Forks"
he added.
I'm shortly goin that way myself,
Mr.. Darlington, and I'll be pleased OF
your company-but first l got to get
through with Bob Yancy," said Ba-
laam, and again he produced the war
rant IF agreeable to you, Bob, III
ask Uncle Sammy to read this here
warrant"
Who's been a-warrantin' Bob
Yancy?" cried Uncle Sammy.
Dave Blount has"
II knowed hit-I knowed he'd try
to get even! What's the charge agin
you. Bob?"
Read hit" said Balaam. why.
sho'-can't you read plain writin',
Uncle Sammy" for the patriarch was
showing signs Of embarrassment
IF you gentlemen will let me"
arrtn gtn nlA nj IA
moments scrutiny of the paper that
Balaam had thrust in his hand, Car
rington began;
ITO the Sheriff of the County OF Cum
berland: Greetings:
Whereas. II is alleged that muir
one David Blount, OF Fayetteville, by
Robert Yancy. of Scratch Hill, said
Blount sustaining numerous bruises
and Commissions. 10 his great injury OF
body and mind; and. whereas, II is
further alleged that said murderous
without cause, you will forthwith take
into custody the person of said Yancy.
Of Scratch Hill. charged with having
inflicted the bruises and Commissions
herein set forth in the complaint OF
said Blount, and instantly bring him
into our presence to answer TO these
and several crimes and misdemean-
ors. You are empowered to seize said
Yancy wherever he may be at: wheth.
er on the hillside or In the valley.
eating or sleeping or at rest.
DE LANCY BALKAN. Magistrate.
Fourth District. County of Cum
bertrand, State OF North Carolina. Done
this twenty-fourth day OF May. 1885
Up. S.-Dear Bob: Dave Blount says
he amt able to chew his meat 1
thought you'd be glad to know"
Smilingly Darlington folded the
warrant and handed IT TO Yancy.
Well. what are you goln' TO do
about hit. Bob7' inquired BALKAN,
Maybe I'd ought TO go. I'd like
to oblige the squire" said Yaney.
Suppose come to the Cross
Roads this EVENING""
That's agreeable" said the deputy,
who presently departed In company
with Darlington.
Some hours later the male popula
ton OF Scratch Hill. with gravity
befitting the occasion. prepared itself
to descend on the Cross Roads ana
give It's support TO Mr.. YRncy In his
hour OF need. Even Uncle Sammy.
who had not been on tho hin In
years, announced that no considera-
ton OF fatigue would keep him away
from the scene OF action. and iancy
loaned him his mule and cnrt for the
occasion Yancy led the struggling
procession. with the boy trotting by
his side. his little sunburned hist
elasped In the mans great hand,
The squire's court held It's inire.
auent sittings In the best room Of the
Bnlaam homestead. n double cabin OF
hcwn logs Here Scratch Hill was
gratihed with view Of Mr.. Blount's
battered vishge.
what's nil this here fuss between
you and Bob yancy7'' demanded tho
squire when he had administered the
oath 10 Blount Mr.. Blounta state
ment was brief md very much TO tho
point
He done give mo the order from
the Judge OF the cot was to show
II to Bob Yancy--"
Got that ordorI' demanded tho
squire sharply, with n smile. dam.
aged. but clearly hmllc. Blount pro.
dueod the order. "Hmm-app'inted
guardcon OF IN, boy" the squire vas
presently heard 10 murmur, Tho
crowded room wHa very htill now. and
moro than one pair OF eyes were
turned pitylngly In Yanoy'u direction.
Whom the long arm OF the Inv
reached out from Fayetteville, whore
there was real Judge and real
sheriff. Il clothed itself with terrora,
well, MIR. Dlount, what did you do
with this here orderf" asked tho
squire.
Il showed Yanoy tho order"
You lie, Dave Blount; you didn't"
said Yancy. "nut ! cant Hny 40 II
would have made no difference.