The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-09-06

some face and shapely head. Yes,
sir. hits a grandson OF Tom Caring
ton that used 10 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. lie wants TO visit the Forks"
be added.
I'm shortly goin' that way myself.
Mr.. Darlington, and I'll be pleased OF
your company-but first | 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"
81 knowed hit-I knowed he'd try
to get event 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-"
said Darlington pleasantly. After
moments scrutiny of the paper that
Balaam had thrust In his hand, Car
rington began:
ITO the Sheriff OF the County OF Cum
berland; Greetingss~
Whereas, 1t is alleged that muir
derous assault has been committed on
one David Blount. OF Fayetteville. by
Robert Yancy. OF Scratch Hill, said
Blount sustaining numerous bruises
and contusions, TO his great injury OF
body and mind; and, whereas, 1t Is
further alleged that said murderous
assault was wholly unprovoked and
without cause, you will forthwith take
into custody the person OF said Yancy,
of Scratch Hill, charged with having
inflicted the bruises and contusions
herein set forth In the complaint OF
said Blount, and instantly bring him
into our presence 10 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 I'm the valley,
eating or sleeping, or at rest.
DE LANCY BALAAM, Magistrate.
Fourth District, County OF Cum
berland, State Of North Carolina. Done
this twenty-fourth day of May, 1885.
"P. S.--Dear Bob: Dave Blount says
he amt able TO chew his meat
thought you'd be glad to know"
Smilingly Darlington folded the
warrant and handed 1t to Yancy,
We'll, what are you goin to do
about hit, Bob?" inquired Balaam,
Maybe I'd ought to go. I'd like
to oblige the squire" said Yancy.
Suppose l 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 Hin. with a gravity
betting the occasion, prepared itself
to descend on the Cross Roads and
give it's support 20 Mr.. Yancy in his
hour OF need Even Uncle Sammy,
who had not been off the Hill In
years. announced that no considera-
ton OF fatigue would keep him away
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loaned him his mule and cart for the
occasion. Yancy led the struggling
procession. with the boy trotting by
his side. his little sunburned fist
clasped In the mans great hand.
The squire's court held its infre-
! quent sittings in the best room OF the
! Balaam homestead. a double cabin OF
hewn logs Here Scratch Hill was
! gratifed with view OF Mr.. Blount's
battered visage
What's all this here fuss between
you and Bob Yancy?" demanded the
squire when he had administered the
oath to Blount Mr.. Blount's state
ment was brief and very much TO the
point.
He done give me the order from
the Judge OF the co't-I was to show
II to Bob Yancy-"
Got ,that order?" demanded the
squire sharply. With a smile, dam
aged, but clearly a smile, Blount pro
duced the order. "Hmm-app'intec
guardeen OF the boy" the squire wa.
presently heard TO murmur. Tn,
crowded room was very still now, anC
more than one pair OF eyes wer,
turned pityingly in Yancy's direction
When the long arm OF the law
reached out from Fayetteville. where
there was a real judge and rea
sheriff, Il clothed itself with terrors.
We'll. Mr.. Blount. what did you d'
with this here order?" asked th'
squire
Il showed Yancy the order"
You lie. Dave Blount; you didn't!