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The Adair County news., 1919-10-15
80 TIES @ N ADAIR
COUNTY.
ny JOHN .AvRoE.'sTEELE
No. So.
THE HARPES.


(which Mrs. StigalI, her child
szad Love were murdered, two
smen, whose names were Gilmore
.aad Hudgens, respectively, spent
,ste night in an improvised camp,
n short distance from the Stigall
cabin They had previously gone
go the Robinson Lick to procure
salt and returned toward their
s.2on1es, when they were overta-
asze1 by the darkness and spent
nhe night in the open, as the
men of the wilderness of that
<1aF did not hesitate to do when
necessity or convenience required
it, The Harpes had informa-
etsan. on the evening before, of
sthese wayfaring men and the
place of their encampment, and
Early the next morning, about
she break of day, they repaired
E-o the place of the encampment,
while Hudgens and Gilmore were
vet asleep, and put them under
arrest, and at the same time
charged them with being guilty
OF the crimes of murder and ar
son. by the burning of the Stigall
home and the murder of its &C.
ccGpants. Whatever the Harpes
may have intended to do when
they. at the first, made the ar.
rest Of these men, in a very few
minutes. they determined to
murder them and shot and killed
Gilmore. Hudgens broke away
aud attempted to save himself
by flight, but the Harpes pur-
sued and overlook him, in a short
distance end killed him.
When SogalI returned home,
<9n the following day. he found
&C In ashes and the charred re-
m aims Of his wife and child in
the debris. Infatuated with
grief and rage, he sought assist
auce and advise of Capt. John
.Leeper, a neighbor, and who
was a man of great physical
EureWess. as well IS of great cour-
aga and determination. The
scattered neighbors met for con-
sgItation and for action. ALI
were convinced that the Harpes
were the perpetrators of the
crimes. Leeper readily proffer-
ed MS assistance in hunting
down and taking vengeance up
on them. James Tompkins. of
whom we Ia We before
spoken. Robert Robertson, Matt
Aew Christie, Silas Magby and
Nevil Lindsey, likewise, offered
their assistance. They were all
hardy men of the wilderness.
Ma91bed and armed, the little
band went in pursuit of the
SHaEpes along the silent ways Of
the forest. 1t was arranged be-
Ween them, that in the event,
they should come upon the
iHarpes, that Capt. Leeper should
attack Big Harpe and Stigall
should attack Little Harpe, and
the others would render assist
zuce as might be necessary.
When near the Pond river, about
thirty miles from Henderson,
the Garpes were overtaken. Be
fore che arrival Of Leeper and
ais party, Big Harpe, apprehen.
sive of pursuit, suggested that
the children of the women en-
erumbered them and impeded Ihei
movements and that in order Il
travel more rapidly to insure es
The Adair County news., 1919-10-15

where there was a rock, which
extended out of the ground, leav-
ing a space between it and the
ground beneath. Under this
rock she placed her child and
stretched her body alongside of
it, so as to protect it, and deter
mined to resist it's being slain
with her own life, if necessary.
When it was determined to kill
the children, Little Harpe start
ed to go to where his wife was
to inform her of their resolution,
and to dispatch the child. At
that moment a man by the name
of Smith, who was engaged in
hunting for his horses, which
had strayed, suddenly came upon
the scene and Little Harpe i'm
mediately accused him of being
a horse thief and blew a shrilI
whistle upon his charger"
The charger" was small re-
ceptable used by the old time
rifle men to measure the powder
necessary for the charge of a
gun. The sound of the whistle
brought Big Harpe from his
camp to the scene, Immediately.
He raised his rifle and informed
Smith that he must die. Just at
this moment, Leeper and his
company came in sight and saw
the three men engaged in con-
versation, and supposing, that
all were of the parties, they
were seeking, some of the party
fired upon them. Smith was
dangerously wounded, but both
of the Harpes escaped injury.
Little Harpe fled into a thicket'
upon foot and Leeper and his
party saw him no more. Big
Harpe was mounted upon the
gray mare, which he had appro-
priated after the killing of Love.
He fled to his camp and engaged
in attempting to saddle the
horses for the women to escape
upon. Leeper and his party
were detained for a short while
receiving the explanation of
and whom they supposed
to be an accomplice of the Harpes
and would have finished him,
but for his explanation, as to
why he was there. When they
approached the camp Big Harpe
left the women and children to
their fate and fled upon Loves
mare, armed with rifle and hol-
sters. When the shooting oc-
the wife of Little Harpe
returned to the camp with her
child and was made a prisoner
along with the other women. |
Silas Magby, who, on account Of |
his flesh, was untitled for the
chase and one other were left to |
guard the women. The others |
went in pursuit of Big Harpe, |
with whom they exchanged some |
shots before he was beyond the
carrying distance for a rife. |
His mount was superior to any
of the horses of the pursuers,
except the one ridden by Tomp-
kins. The big gray mare carried
Big Harpe with ease and he
urged her forward to the top of
her speed and mettle. He soon
outran all, except Tompkins.
who was small man and rode a
thoroughbred animal, and was
able to keep Harpe in sight.
The others had no difficulty in
The Adair County news., 1919-10-15

measure,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK
Nv : B.rea nor Markets


90GS-Reeetpts. $4,000 Market i.
fairly active. ~ To Is lower 9ulk
l8 5ar4 2o top II. es. heavyweight
IS 75@ lao medium weight IS s5d
- ego. Arat weight l3. IA ia go. light
lights. ta.5osIt.oo heaHg packing
sowa. smooth 38.taaL la 6o. packing
sews, rough. IL aoa1g .oos piss. 1870
0l2.75.
cATTLE-Receipts i5Fco. Market il
stead u 25 higher berf steers. med
Ffm and heavywetght. chotea and
prime, IN 25020 IS. medium ana 5000
le 75*<1s 95. light weight good and
choice. 1&.s5m2a. 25; common md
medium @o0IS. g.. butcher cattle.
heffers. IS 5qa i6-e0: cows. G. 40Ssl8. 81
balls 75wft u.s., Gamers and cutters.
cows and heifers. conner steers. 5.T5G
ls. vtal csives Gigat and handy
wesrhtl rs 90817 5p. feeder steers
p eossi2 on, stoc6er steers. 6-aao 10 rs.
stuaker cows and betfers, 5.o0G7 +T5,
stacksr calves 7sa ti.2-: western
range cattle. beef steers. lo t5@l4.T5s
e5ws and heifers. IL 5odIt. T5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
TWO DESEETERS
ARE HELD IN GARY

Two men. Russell Miller. wearing the
uniform ~ a solder and Robert Pom
barton. that Of a sailor. arc being held
in Carr ~ the military police. pending
an Investigation on charges or deser.
ton Miller gave his address as Nor
wood. Hfiohiean while ~Pemberten slot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
DELAYS
PARK

Work on blowing the new - acre
park site. north OF the Little Calumet
river in Gary has hesn given up until
next spring JOSEPH Verssh who se-
cured the contract to plow UP the
tract with q tractor plow stataa IL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
Sinclair $500. 47h

NEW YORK. Dec. The stock mar
ket closed strong today. Most OF the
Leading issues closed at practically the
best Of the day Crucible steel ed-
yanced Ia points to Els; steel Common
? points 20 q closing or le4A. Indus
trial Alcohol to 1915; General Motors
II points TO s<4A Pierce Arrow So
Sc Sots The coppers and rails were
quiet Marine Common was finally 40
= southern Pacific e6h Utah Coppei
KS studebakor llois United States
Rubber l237s and Tebacco Products
ssis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04

senior warden, James Blair. junior
warden. II. II. sibley. secretary. w. D.
Hunter. secretary and George Nelson.
trustee. They Will take office tho drst
OF the year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
GARY MASONS
ELECT OFFICERS

~ the annual meeting and election ~
the Masonir order in Gary Tuesday ev-
ening. A NJ Fisher was elected u-or-
shipfni master. Harry NJ Carrlger.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04

thar hs Hround 10 fro2en 80 hard and
deep. that he had 80 discontinue the
work after turning over about ten ac-
res.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04
SOLDIERS TO
7 v DANCE

Members of the Fourth Division reg
mental detachment stationed n Car.
completed arrangements today for a
public dance which is to Be held at the
new Umpleby hall ia Gary Friday ~
ening 81 this week. The regiment
orchestra VIII Furnish the mYsio
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04

BUTTER-Reec!pts, e647 abs cream
cry extra. 7IA4a72. frsts. 6aa6s. pack
Ing stock 4sG4SM
FGGs-Receipts. $50 cases current
receipts 6sA7s ordinary hrsts. TOO
TESTS. 7saS0. checks. 80, dirtios
81 u55-
CHEESE-Twins new. 3ols as2,
young Americas. s2As ~longhotn-, soi
LIVE POULTRY Turkeys. SO; chic-
i1ens. tsN go springs g5. ROSTERS 1C.
gees, Ks ducks. rs
PoTAToEs-Reeeipts. rs, Minnesota
and Dakota. 0hois 2.gasss.Ie.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04

20 70 So lbs. roo 2ie. 70 to 100 lbs.
e2ss23e. fancy. ~. overweight eidneys
lao to 10 lbs. l2aI5e.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-04

ed that his home IS at Forsyt the. Mon
tana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12
WILL OBSERVE
DAYAT SCHOOL
Hold Program to Celebrate Birth
of Constitution Next Wednes-
day at High Building.

Students Of the Rock Island high
school will observe Constitution
day next Wednesday, by holding a
general assembly and a program
appropriate for the occasion.
James Berry and Marcus Beal,
both students of the school and
members of the public speaking
classes have been selected 10 make
addresses. on the constitution of
the United States. 1t is probable
that no outside speakers will be OBJ
tanned. The school will join in the
singing of national songs at the
opening and closing of the pro-
gram. The program will be the
general assembly held by
the students since the beginning of
classes two weeks ago.
This morning the first assembly
was called. Announcements of the
opening of classes in chorus dur
ing the first four hours on Wednes-
day mornings was made. All boys
were urged to attend the initial
meeting of the boys glee club at 8
o'clock next Monday afternoon and
girls were reminded to be at the
first meeting of their glee club at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12

Guiding an auditorium and class
rooms
After the completion Of the new
part, the old church building will
be remodeled and made adequate
for the needs Of the church. The
meetings and services will be held
in the hall and Sunday school
while the church auditorium is be-
ing enlarged.
The church has been growing so
rapidly for the past years that for
some time there has been a need
for enlarged quarters. The Sun
day school long ago outgrew the
basement room built for it and this
was turned over to the primary
department, which fills it to ca
pacity now. Last Sunday there
were IS pupils in this department
alone and AZ teachers and officers.
In addition there were some 200
in the Sunday school proper.
Glasses are compelled to meet in
the parsonage and in homes in the
vicinity, while the church services
are so largely attended that the
auditorium is crowded.
The committee in charge of rails
ing the fund just completed in
c1udes H. E. Sudlow, A E. Hanson,
Mrs. C. W. Halves, F. W. Black
and J. D. Algie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12
FUND COMPLETE
S0UTHPARK TO
ERECT EDIFGE
Presbyterians Raise $4,000 for
New Church Building to Begin
Construction Work.

With the fund of $4,000 COM
pIetely subscribed, the South Park
Presbyterian church is going for
ward with plans for the erection
Of new building The construc-
ton work will be started as soon
as the building committee can
complete its plans and let the con-
tract. The drive for the sum has
been rapidly put through and as
the additional room is greatly
needed, the erection of the ediice
will be hurried as much as pos
sible.
With the gift of $4,000 from Mrs.
G. w. Halves, the church members
undertook to subscribe the neces-
sary additional sum to carry out
the tentative plans which were
drawn up at that time. For the
past few weeks the committee in
charge has been making a siren
uOus effort to secure the needed
money and now that it has been
raised a jubilee gathering is to be
held at the church Monday even
ing. The report of the canvass
committee will be given at this
time and the report ratified.
The proposed plans include the
addition of a community hall and
a Sunday school room, to be erect
ed at the south of the present
church building This addition
will be approximately so by IS
feet, and will be two stories high.
The community hall will include
a gymnasium and all the features
of an up-to-date church recreation
center There will be two floors
for the Sunday school work, in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12
FIRE THREATENS
LUMBER YARD OF
r. I. PLOW WORKS

Fire, discovered In an old barn
in the lumber yard of the Rock Is
land Pillow company at FAB yes
terday afternoon, partially destroy
ed the roof of the building and did
some damage to the lumber stored
inside. The origin of the blaze is
but it is thought to have
been started by sparks from a
passing engine. The building is
located at the foot of Seventh
street, near the railroad tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12

has from which to make the selec-
ton of a team. Captain Milstead
said that the boys were working
hard and are in good shape for the
opening game
High school boys were invited to
attend the weiner roast and hike
tonight by the Hi-Y club at the
Watch Tower. The girls were in
vited to a similar affair to be given
with the faculty next Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-12

the same hour on Tuesday after
noon.
The session took on a form of a
pep meeting, Coach Kimmel and
Captain Allen Milstead giving talks
urging cooperation and enthusiasm
be shown at the opening football
game a week from tomorrow, be-
tween the school and the alumni.
Coach Kimmel told of the fine
team and of what a large squad he
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11

young men were present in a body.
The members of the G. A. R. and
Woman's Relief Corps also attended
the service.
Rev. C. A. Edwards. pastor of the
church, paid a fine tribute to the de-
parted president and great states
man. to whose memory the services
were held. There was present also
Ex-Governor Frank Byrne of South
Dakota, who had been invited by
Mr.. Edwards to assist in the service.
Mr.. Byrne gave a splendid eulogy to
Col. Roosevelt, whom he addressed
as the great American of the present
day.
Special music was furnished by a
male quartet, while the choir and
congregation sang fayorite hymns OF
the late Mr.. Roosevelt.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

We cannot think OF him as dead.
The halls Of time will always ring
With many a great and noble thing
That echoes in his fearless tread,
AS Loyalty life's race he ran.
He was a true epitome j
OF Freedom and OF Liberty,
Praising alike both God and Man.
How kind that Mighty Hand that
spared
A racking end. With rest more deep
He gave to His beloved sleep
And left memory unimpaired.
His name is like a torch on high,
An oriflame for all to see
Who love his banner OF the free.
He is not dead He cannot die
Minnie d. Wilbur.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
The Social Realm
Sunday School Glass Met.

The Welcome Band Sunday schoo
class of the Presbyterian church OF
which Mrs J.. II. Wick is teacher
met at the home of Mrs. j. X. ROD
ertson on Almond street Thursday
evening where a social time was
spent The event was in honor OF
Mrs. II. L. Whited, who expects 10
leave Ashland shortly, and a good
majority of the class was present
and spent an enjoyable time witn
lively games. Fortune telling by
palmistry was a feature, while music
was furnished by fine orchestra,
The hostess was assisted by Mrs. w.
NJ. Policy, Misses Mabel Russell and
Lillian Patterson who served pine
apple sponge and cake before ad-
journment. The guest list included
Mesdames Koehlar, Whited, Policy,
Robertson, Murphy, Lindsey, Leslie.
Wick, Minis and Misses Rose and
Lillian Patterson, Hicks, Dlckey, En-
cry, Carpenter, Alma and Nellie
Ross, Norton, Russell and DR.. Saw
yer
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Fancy Dress Party.

Washlngton's Birthday has always
been celebrated by the Wednesday
Club In some manner to give pleas
lure to the public, and as the past
year has been devoted to Red Cross,
they feel now they are entitled to
play. This year the Fancy Dress
Party they are now preparing will
be equal to their famous "Trip
Around the World" and other enter
tainments of the past. II you have
an old heirloom in dress that needs
airing, wear 1t and help add to the
attractlveness of the grand parade.
Colonial costumes will be much in
evidence, also fashions of all ages
up to the present day. A very unique
program is under way and you will
miss treat II you miss this-Fri-
day night, February 21st.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
GET THE SAVING HABIT
TALENT


Mrs. Louis Brown was visiting in
Medford, Monday.
The Red Cross meets every Tues
day and Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Withrow was shopping in
Medford Saturday afternoon.
aMrs. Maxon of California Is a
guest OF her son, Ed Maxon, and wife.
Mrs. Harrison Tryer spent short
time in Medford Monday afternoon.
Hurchal Lacy was down from Ash
land Tuesday and spent the day with
his father, John Lacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brandt were
attending to business matters in
Medford Monday afternoon.
superintendent Ager and family
Of Jacksonville were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Brown and family on
Sunday.
The property OF t. F. Smith has
been bought by the state and added
to the grounds of the Experimental
station. Mr.. Smith has purchased
property in Ashland.
Mrs Budgeon was a Medford visi-
tor last Friday. While in town she
visited Mrs. Cliff Garvin at the Sacred
Heart hospital. She reported Mrs.
Garvin slowly improving.
Church services as usual next Sun
day. Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Preaching at 1900. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evening at 1880. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Methodist church met at the
church parlors Thursday afternoon.
A good number was present not
withstanding the stormy weather.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
FINE TRIBUTE PAID TO
LATE COL. ROOSEVELT

, A large and appreciative audience
attended the Methodist church Sun
day morning to take part in the
Roosevelt memorial service, for
which that day had been set apart
all over the country. In connection
with the Roosevelt memorial the day
was also devoted to Boy Scout Sun
day, and this band of earnest minded
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11

Lunch was served during the after
noon.
]. H. Fuller has leased his farm on
Wagner creek and has recently NOV
ed to Ashland. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller
will reside with Mr.. Fuller's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Fuller. We are
sorry to lose Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller
who have been active in church cir
cles.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Woman's Auxiliary.

The regular fortnightly meeting
of the Women's Auxiliary was held
in Auxiliary Hall last night at which
good sized company enjoyed the
festivities arranged by the hostess
es, Mrs. Henry Enders. Mrs. D. D..
Norris and Mrs. o. A. Paulserud.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Valentine Social.

The Epworth League of the Meth
odlst church will hold valentine
social in the church parlors Friday
evening, February IA.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Freshmen,s Party.

A delightful social event was the
freshmen's party which took place at
the high school Saturday night. ow-
ing to the influenza epidemic social
functions OF this nature have been in
allegiance this winter, and the young
people enjoyed this party all the
more for its novelty.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Home Missionary Meeting.

The Womanis Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist church will
hold its regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. Marske next Friday after
noon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Civic Club Postponed.

Owing to the inability OF Miss
Mccormick, home demonstration
agent, to be present at the regular
meeting OF the Civic Club this after
noon, that meeting will be postponed
until the fourth Tuesday of the
month. This will be February 20,
at which time Miss Mccormick will
demonstrate the concoction of some
toothsome Wand to be left to her
discretion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Assisted at Musicale.

Miss Berna Haight, Ashland's not
ed blind piano vlrtuouso, gave a mu-
sical recital Sunday afternoon at
Yreka, under the auspices of the
music department OF the high school.
Miss Haight is a pianist of great
ability and finish and made her first
appearance at concert playing last
summer at ChautauQua here, when
she appeared for several numbers at
an afternoon musicale.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11

Special sale on groceries at Ash.
land Trading Co.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Entertained Friends.

Mrs. r. L. Sloan of Helman street
entertained a few friends on Friday
evening in honor of her guest. Mrs.
F. w. Bunnell, former resident OF
that part of the city. Mr.. Sans gave
some pleasing music on his graphic
phone, and conversation flowed free
ly until delicious refreshments were
served in cafetarla style. She was
assisted by Mrs. Redifer and Mrs.
Patton. Games and stories we're in
order until a late hour Those pres
ent we're Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Sans,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hersey, Mr..
and Mrs. V. Redifer. Mrs. Thimmes,
Mrs. 0slin. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Hunter,
Mrs. Patton and Mrs. +. W. Bunnell.
All departed feeling that 1t was
good to be there" Dear Grand
ma" was the jolliest of the crowd.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
Patriotic Assembly.

The Ashland High school will hold
a patriotic assembly at the Senioi
building Wednesday morning at
o'clock This will be a combined
anniversary observance of Lincoln's
Hnd Washlngtonis birthdays, and
Rev. w. L. Melllnger will give an ad-
dress appropriate to the occasion
The public is invited to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-02-11
"Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The Wednesday Afternoon Club
will meet tomorrow at the usual
hour in the afternoon at the home
of Mrs. c. B. Lamkin on Oak street.
This meeting promises to be one of
unusual interest. as plans for the
fancy dress party to be given Febru-
airy 21 will be discussed. This event
promises to be one of the leading So
cial events of the season and much
interest is being manifested accord
ingly. The hostess will be assisted
in the entertainment Wednesday by
Mrs. W. C. Mitchell, Mrs. J.. B. Web
ster and Mrs. Lee Hall.