Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-02-06

the name both Yancy and Balaam
manifested interest. They saw a man
in the early twenties, clean-limbed
and broadshouldered, with hand
some face and shapely head. Yes,
sir, hits a grandson OF Tom Caring
ton that used to own the grist-mili
down at the Forks"
Where you located at, MIR. 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 1t moth over
land. He 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 l got to get
through with Bob Yancy." said Ba-
laam. and again he produced the war
rant IF agreeable to you, Bob, I'll
ask Uncle Sammy to read this here
warrant"
Who's been a-warrantin' Bob
Yancy?" cried Uncle Sammy.
Dave Blount has"
Il knowed hit-I knowed he'd try
to get even, What's the charge agin
you, Bob"
Read hit" said Balaam. why,
sho-cant 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
BALKAN had thrust in his hand, Car
rington began:
ITO the Sheriff OF the County OF Cum
berand: Greetings:
Whereas, 1t is alleged that muir
derous assault has been committed on
one David Blount, o. Fayetteville, by
Robert Yancy. OF Scratch Hill, said
Blount sustaining numerous bruises
and Commissions, TO his great injury OF
body and mind and, whereas, 1t Is
further alleged that said murderous
assault was wholly unprovoked an'
without cause. you will forthwith take
into custody the person OF said lancy
OF Scratch Hill. charged with havln;
inflicted the bruises and Commissions
herein set forth in the complaint o
said Blount. and instantly bring hin
into our presence to answer TO thes'
and several crimes and misdemean
ors. You are empowered to seize SAT-
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 Gun
herland. State of North Carolina. Don
this twenty-fourth day of May, 1885.
up. S.-Dear Bob: Dave Blount say
I he amt able to chew his meat
T. thought you'd be glad to know
S Smilingly Darlington folded tn
=. warrant and handed 1t to Yancy.
l. We'll, what are you goin' to d
e about hit, Bob" inquired Balaam
: Maybe I'd ought TO go. I'd lik
y to oblige the squire" said Yancy.
y Suppose l come to the eros
I Roads this evening""
II
y who presently departed in compar
k With Darlington.
II Some hours later the male popul
:. ton of Scratch Hill. with a CRAWL
e betting the occasion. prepared itse
| 10 descend on the Cross Roads al
II give its support to Mr.. Yancy in h
hour of need. Even Uncle Samm
n
lie wears announced that no consider
ton of fatigue would keep him aw;
from the scene of action, and Yam
loaned him his mule and cart for q
occasion. Yancy led the stragglil
procession. with the boy trotting
e. his side. his little sunburned +
IS clasped in the mans great hand.
RS The squires court held its INF
ID quent sittings in the best room OF t
II. Balaam homestead. a double cabin
hewn logs. Here Scratch Hill W
,b gratified with a view of Mr.. Bloun
lie battered visage.
If whats all this here fuss betwe
II. YOU and Bob Yancy?' demanded
is squire when he had administered
Oatn TO HlOunN. MI. ipiouhe > SNe
m, ment was brief and very much to
point.
i'd He done give me the order fr'
err the Judge of the co't-l was to sh
he It to Bob Yancy-"
Got that order?" demanded
ed squire sharply. With a smile. da
aged. but clearly a smile, Blount 2
We duced the order. "Hmm-app I'M
re guardeen of the boy" the squire
yet presently heard to murmur. l
ng crowded room was very still now,
more than one pair of eyes W
I'm turned pityingly in Yancy's directi
When the long arm of the
TO reached out from Fayetteville, VIII
We there was a real Judge and a T
sheriff, It clothed itself with terror
y's We'll, Mr.. Blount. what did you
-, ..4.,. .,,ts hora ordar7" asked