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and a few women and children, heart
tearing sorrow to many others, and
had almost caused civil war between
the States Of West Virginia and Ken
lucky.
One day Randolph cRand'r' as he
was called) rode by a hogpen and no
tioed several shoats therein. They
were ostensibly the property of Floyd
Hatfield, but Mccoy claimed them as
his The matter did not get to the
fighting stage then, and civil action
was brought in magistrates court.
Deacon Hatfield. one Of the big family,
was trial magistrate. Every member
of both factions who could get there
a rifle or revolver.
Hatfield won possession of the hogs,
and the bad blood engendered on that
day did not end for nearly score of
years. Several minor fights occurred.
but nobody was hurt badly enough to
call for attention, save that the hurts
inflicted were by, as each considered it,
deadly enemy.
1t Is stated that the first fight of
consequence occurred In 1880. when
Paris and Samuel Mccoy, younger
branches of the family, met William
Stayton. a Hatfield henchman. in the
mountains. Stayton got the drop on
the two McCoys and shot Paris. who
fell, but managed to twist his gun to-
ward Stayton, whom he shot in the
chest. Neither was badly injured and
their hatred was so great that they
srrang at each other in a hand to
hand fight. Their rifles were empty,
so they gouged and hit and bit until
both were ploody. Then, it is said by
legend, Samuel Mccoy came to the aid
Of his brother and with a pistol shot
StGyton through the head.
Paris Mccoy gave himself up to the
officers and at the examining trial be-
fore one of the Hatfield faction was
released. Samuel Mccoy escaped into
the mountains. but was pursued and
finally caught by Elias Hatfield. A
jury freed him.
- After this an was quiet until the
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late summer of 1882, when members of
the two factions met at an election. A
Quarrel broke out between rival mem
bors and after some preliminary fight
ing Ellison Hatfield is said to have
dared Talbert Mccoy to fight him.
Mccoy accepted and the two went at
il. Hatfield got the better of Mccoy.
who suddenly drew knife and
plunged it several times into Hatfield's
body. Hatfield with superhuman
strength and his body bleeding from
several deep gashes threw Mccoy to
the ground and grasping a big rock
raised it to crush McCoy's skull Then,
1t is alleged. Phamer Mccoy shot Hat
field. Some of the Hathelds have
claimed that young Randi" Mccoy
stabbed Hatfield as his relative had
done.
Phamer, Tolbert and Randi" Nc
Coy, Jr., were arrested, while Hatfield
was carried to the home OF a hench-
man. Some OF the Hatflelds guarded
the prisoners for time, as did their
father randi" Mccoy, Sr. Finally It
was decided to move the three young
men to Pikeville, the county town OF
Pike county, in which the fight had
occurred. On the way there a party
OF Hatfields overlook them and de-
manded that the boys be surrendered.
The elder Mccoy objected, but the
Hat1elds took the youths anyhow,
while Mccoy went for help.
Phamer, Tolbert and Randi" Jr.,
were taken some distance back in the
hills and confined in an old outbuild-
ing under heavy guard of the Hat
fields. 1t was during this proceeding
that Devil Anse" appears in the mar
rative for the first time. 1t is stated
that while the three Mccoy boys were
being taken back into the hills the
party stopped at the Rev. Anderson
Hatfield's. After parley there "Devil
Anse" formed his clansmen together,
and with the three McCoys still under
guard all crossed the river to West
Virginia
There the three McCoys were again
imprisoned In an abandoned house. Sc
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Chieftain of the
Ha tfie Ids Near
End of His Lies
Journey After
Long Surviving
War With the
McCoys

T T is possible that by the time this
story is published Anderson Hat
field, better known as Devil
Anse, for years leader of the Hatfield
faction il its noted war with the Nc
Coy family in eastern Kentucky, will
be dead. Reports from his home say
he is very low and that it is believed
he can survive only a few hours.
However, no man has seen death
peep!nS around the corner at him on
more occasions and lodged just in
time than has this same Anderson
Hatfield. and it may be that he will
be able to dodge again.
But if he should not he has e.c,. ty-
four long years behind him, more than
falf OF which was spent in the most
desperate of all games-that OF saving
his own skin and of doing as much
harm to the other fellow as he could.
Devil Anse has worn this title for
nearly thirty years as a law abiding
citizen, although he won it by driving
of detachment of McCoys when they
cornered him high up on West Vir-
ginia mountain range called 1.-THE
Devils Backbone Anse used his rifle
to such good advantage then that he
beat off his enemies and gained a nick
name that has been heard of wherever
daily papers are read.
Tall, straight as an Indian, wearing
an old coonskin cap and carrying the
same rife which he Is said to have
used during the bloody fighting in the
mountains, Hatfield has been an infre-
quent visitor to towns in the vicinity
or his home for the last few years He
always attracted attention, not only
because OF. the appearance he made.
hut because everybody knew he was
Devil Anse.
He is the last OF the old time feud
chieftains. The McCoys-the feudists
OF them-are all gone; the Tollivers
and the Martins of the Rowan county
war have been gathered to their
fathers: over In Breathitt county Judge
Jim Hargis and Deacon" Ed Callahan
have long since died violent deaths;
Gown in Clay county the Towards and
the Bakers are at peace; the Eversoles
and the French factions have buried
the Ratchet too deep to dig up over in
Perry county-Fult French is dead.
too-and the lesser wars" have passed
Into the realms OF things that are not.
Of course, there are lesser members
OF the Hatfield and Mccoy family who
still live in their sections of the Ken
lucky and West Virginia mountains;
they are not feudists-they are among
the best citizens in those sections, and
many Of them have made money since
the coal and oil lands have begun to
yield riches.
This Mccoy Killed Germans.
And, then, young Pete Mccoy, a
handsome youngster, has come back
nom Germany. and he has a record
that any man In the world would be
proud Of. He killed nearly a score Of
Germans in one day and captured
more than thirty. which is a great
record. And he recently sent word
TO the army recruiting office in Lex
lngton that he intended to rejoin the
army.
The Hatfield-McCoy feud was q silly
enough piece Of business at the start,
out before It ended IL had brought
death 70 at least one hundred man
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curely trussed up and kept under
heavy guard. Devil Anse." his broth
ers. Elias and Valentine, and others
OF the clan were on duty constantly.
Along in the first day of waiting
Mrs. Sarah Mccoy. mother OF the
three doomed boys. came to plead for
them. The message TO her was brief:
IF Ellison dies, your boys have got
to die" That day Ellison Hatfield
died. Out there in the lonely noun
tains. far from their kindred or help
from any source, the three young Nc
Coys were sentenced to death by their
feudal enemies. 1t was decided that
they should suffer death in Pike coun-
ty, KY, where Ellison Hatfield had
received his death wounds.
So back across the river to Ken
tucky-the last journey they ever took
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D VHoseN~ooe o oHossyvooD

as mortals-came the McCoys. The
Hatfields ana their clansmen tied them
to trees and shot them to death. The
records of the Pike County Court
show that, according to testimony,
Randolph Mccoy had one side Of his
head blown off; Phamer was shot
about twelve times, while Tolbert was
not so badly mutilated. Phamer and
Randolph Mccoy, Jr.. were each under
20 years. No names are given In this
narrative OF men who may have ac-
tually done any of the shooting.
Then, after the work was done, the
Hatfield band went back to the safety
of the West Virginia mountains.
Twenty-three Hathelds were indicted
in Pike county for the murders. and
then they more formally organized. mp
parently. for defence and offence.
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with Devil Anse" and his son Gap"
as their leaders.
Murders from ambush, skirmishes
between the opposing factions, eX-
changes of shots and dire threats were
plentiful for the next few years. The
casualties were about even in num-
Der, but so far, all told, the Hat
fields had by far the best of the war
One story is told that is worth re-
peating here: JEFF Mccoy was arrested
for the murder OF O non -feudist Cap
Hatfield started with him to a Jail
Mccoy finally found he could slip the
rope which bound his hands. He did
so. sprang into the river and started
swimming toward the Kentucky side.
lie seemed safe. and though several
shots were fired at him he succeeded
In reaching the bank But just as he
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His Soul riquet
Won Many Years
Ago in Desper-
ate Fight Against
Odds When Cor
nered in tn e
Mountains

short time the whole house was
blazing on the roof.
BY this time the McCoys had awak-
ened and found themselves hemmed
in by their deadliest enemies. Old
man randi" Mccoy tried to ex-
tinguish the fire when the Hatfields
opened fire with their rifles. Calvin
Mccoy, the remaining son of Randi"
replied to 1t from the lower floor.
while his father used his rife from
upstairs. Some of the Hatfields got
across the clearing which surrounded
the house and going to the door OF the
room occupied by Alaphare Mccoy,
eighteen year old daughter of "RandT,'
knocked. Tho room opened or a pas
sageway which the Hatfields had
reached without being perceived by
the defenders.
Two Women Butchered.
The girl answered the knock and
she heard man in the dark command
her to make light. She refused, and
then a shot was fired killing tho girl
instantly Mrs. Mccoy heard the shots
which killed her daughter and rushed
toward the room. One of the Hatfields
on duty in the passageway captured
her and beat her into Inconsistencies.
The fire by this time was fast con-
Stunning the house. The McCoys deter
mined TO try to escape. Calvin dashed
out intending to make his way to an
outbuilding where he could continue
the fight. The fire light gave him away,
however, and several rifles were
brought to bear on him. He was struck
by a number of bullets and fell dead
within few feet of his goal.
randi" Mccoy then, firing his last
shots into the ranks of his enemies.
dashed out the same way his son had
gone. Though several shots were fired
at him he reached safety. Mrs. Mccoy
recovered after a long period of Ill
ness from the blows and kicks she had
received.
Ellison Mounts it was finally proved
after long series of legal fights, killed
young Alaphare Mccoy on the bloody
night, and he was hanged in 1890. An
attempt to smuggle poison to him by
member OF his gang failed, and he
paid the penalty in the presence OF tho
largest crowd ever seen in the noun
tain section up TO that time.
John Hatfield, Valentine Hatfield and
! various others of the band were given
long terms in the State penitentiary at
Frankfort
This ended the Hatfield Mccoy feud.
Many of both sides moved away from
the region which had brought so much
death and sorrow TO all concerned;
( others remained there TO grow up into
useful men and women and to help de-
| Velop the great resources in that sec
! ton.
| Some went into the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, while others. too young. en-
tered to fight the Germans. The clans
men are friendly now, they have inter-
married 10 some extent. and those OF
I roth families who are left are living
| in amlty with the world. There is no
| danger that there ever will be another
Hatheld-McCoy feud.
Anse Got Religion.
! Devil Anse has lived far back in the
/ mountains since the fcud ended. When
| he Joined the church some years ago
| a sensation ensued, But he declared
| he was sincere, and his people fiocked
to ioin him in his conversion.
| None Of the Hatfields or McCoys
looked like murderers. They are
| Continued on Sirth Pc-d
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Beech AARGiS. WHO
IN AERiTEO A PART IN
TIE BRENTAlTT COUNTY
FGUO.

climbed to certain security Cap Hat
field. it has been alleged, shot him
dead.
1t was just about this time that
West Virginia and Kentucky came
near finding themselves in civil war
because Of this greatest of all feuds
Of North America. Gov. Simon Bolivar
Buckner of Kentucky asked Gov. L. w.
Wilson of West Virginia for the ar
rest and surrender to Kentucky of
the twonty-three members of the Hat
field faction who were under indict-
ment in Pike county. Kentucky, for
the murder OF Randolph, Phamer and
Tolbert Mccoy.
Governors at LOEEerheads.
Wilson refused to give them up, and
after some hot letters had passed be-
tween the two Governors Frank Phil
lips, n deputy sheriff. slipped over into
West Virginia, and after long
search corralled the Hatfields, and af.
ter considerable fighting, In which
several men were wounded on bott
sides, he captured the men most
wanted and hurried them across the
line into Kentucky before the Hat.
field clan could learn OF it. and before
| Gov. Wilson could act to prevent
him. A long court fight followed, bu'
| the Pike county courts won out.
Then ii was that the most heartles.
criae of the whole feud was under,
| taken. Likewise, this was the fina
! chapter in the great, feud as a claI
war The Hatfields had believed 1,
they could get Randolph Mccoy. Sr.
out OF the way there would be easy
sailing. Many OF the McCoys anC
Eatficlds had long since bitten the
dust, but the feud had gone on as Sc
renely as feud can go on.
II is alleged that Cap Hatfield, sol
| of Devil Anse," was leader of th'
band which on the night OF January
! 1883, finally decided 10 put an enc
to old man Randi" Mccoy and hi
family by burning them all togethe
! In tho house. 1t is not known how
many Hatfields were in the gang, bu
! there were enough.
The McCoys in the house wer'
asleep. One OF the band crept for
ward and stuck a blazing fragment t
the dry wood Others followed and II
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Continued on Sirth Pea
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
MEXICAN COMMANDER
 CONGRATULATE FOR
 HIS DEFENSE OF JUAREZ

FL PASO, Texas, July 25 (by Asso- ciated Press) Colonel J. Gonzales Els cobar is recovering rapidly from wounds received in the recent battle at Juarez while leading charge which drove Villas rebels from the town.
 After receiving his wound Colonel EscObar ordered his men to continue the charge down Calle Commercial, and delegated his command to the lieuten- ant colonel. He then rode to the in ternatiOnal bridge, saluted the Ameri- can commander there and fell from his horse in a faint from loss of blood. He was taken to the Sisters hospital here, where he is being treated.
 Among those who have called re- gently to congratulate him upon his brave defense of the Mexican town were General Francisco Gonzales, commander of the Juarez district, and Brigadier General James B. Erwin, commander of the El Paso district.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved By HamsEn,s
 Wizard oil

Ham1in's Wizard Oil is a simple and effective treatment for sore throat and chest colds. Used as a gargle for sore throat it brings quick relief, Rubbed on the chest it will often loosen up a hard, deep seated cold in one night.
 How often sprains, bruises, cuts and burns occur in every family. as well as little troubles like earache, toothache, cold sores, canker sores, stiff neck, and tired aching feet. Soothing, healing Wizard Oil will a1- ways bring quick relief.
 Get it from druggists for 30 cents. If not satisfied return the bottle and get your money back
 Ever constipated or have sick headache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 30 cents. Guaranteed.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
SEVENTEEN WEAR LOCUST MAKES APPEARANCE IN
 VALLEY OF RIO GRANDE

FL PASO, Texas, July 25 (by Asso- ciated Press) What city, state and federal experts here agree is the sev- enteen-year locust has invaded the Ell Paso section of the Rio Grande val ley. Thus far, however, the insects have done no harm to growing crops, and it is not believed they will appear in devastating numbers.
 Reports of the presence of the cicades were first received from fish ermen down the river, who com plained that the locusts were making such a noise that they were frighten- ing away all the fish.
 Specimens of the males show the characteristic wv" sign, which super stition has interpreted as meaning war" This marking is made of the triangular markings which form the fiddle through which the locust makes his music"
 The damage done by locusts is con- fined to the injury to trees when the female lays her eggs. The eggs, matching under the tender bark of young trees, cause it to split until the tiny grub emerges from the crack, drops to the ground and burrows far down, to see the light no more until it comes up seventeen years later. Old trees are not injured by the insects, nor do the cicades devour other grow ing things, according to entymologists.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
JAP MEDICAL STUDENTS
 COME TO AMERICA

TOXIC, June IA (by maiD A com mittee to encourage postgraduate study on the part of Japanese students in American scientific institutions has been formed here. That Japanese med ical students should go to the United States instead of to Germany is one of the ideas behind the project.
 Dr. R. B. Teusler, head of St. Luke's hospital, Tokio, and now Red Cross commissioner to Siberia, is one of the originators of the plan. The Ameri- can committee to handle the question already has been formed.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

Electricity for service, that's why we sell electric waffle irons, coasters, grills, toast-stoves, immersion heaters, curling irons, coZy-glow heaters, and everything. Northwestern Hard ware company.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

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The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
READY SALE
 INLONDONF
 LOOT OF WAR

LONDON, June 25 Correspondence of the Associated Press).-England' s newly rich, the persons who have ac- cumulated millions during the war and since, are buying at any price de- manded furniture from some of the ancient houses of the country, jewels from some of the footed palaces of Russia, and other continental coun- tries, and paintings from anywhere if they bear the mark of time.
 There is no lack of jewels for those who have the price and are willing to pay. Many beautiful pieces of jew eIry the history of which is not given by the dealer, but which experts say could only come from the wealthiest families of Russia, are finding their way into the market. Enormous prices are being asked and promptly paid, while the cost of ordinary stones, dia- monds, for instance, has risen to un- heard of heights. Many old English families also are selling off their jew els,
 Flowers and food for the elaborate entertainm which are beginning to mark the appearance of the newly rich are commanding fancy prices, such as $25 for an orchid and $1.50 for a peach.
 Automobiles are very scarce and expensive in Britain. Some of them command as much as $10O00 to S15,O0O and they are models of three and four years ago, while new machines are almost unobtainabIe. The maker of the most famous English car turns out only about eight hundred each year, and it is said he already has booked his entire output for this year and next
 This extravaganza is attracting wide attention from newspapers and public men. "Peace has brought an orgy of spending," says one writer, which high prices can do nothing to check. The higher the price the cas- fer it is for those who have money to draw the big lines of demarkation between themselves and the crowd"
 Electricity for service, that's why we sell electric waffle irons, coasters, grills, toast-stoves, immersion heaters, curling irons, cozy-glow heaters, and everything Northwestern Hard
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26
COAL MINERS OF WALES
 PURCHASE A BREWERY

LONDON, June 20 (by maiD Be cause the coal miners of Wales can not buy enough beer, owing to the shortage, they are buying a brewery. A company has been formed to pur- chase and operate it, and the capital of $1OO,000 is being subscribed by va rious miners clubs, which are taking out shares in the concern in propor- tion to membership.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

No one should be without an cleo tric plate, especially the kind with 8 different heats. Northwestern Hard ware company.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

It's the flavor and the grain which make the bread at the City Bakery famous.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

Special turkey and chicken dinner served at the Cordova Grill on Sunday from 12 to 8 o'clock. Price $1.O0.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

We always have a supply of pasteurized sweet milk and cream on hand. Also buttermilk and Bulgarian buttermilk. City Dairy. Phone 187.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-26

Try the Club Billiard Hall for golden, silver and royal fzzes. 23-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-10

Ter which ne children -ehea-sed to-
re Children 5 iay conce-- 10 ne held
next sunday evening, June 3. The
next renearsa. VIII De held Tues0ay
j. 0 clock a, the church.
The annual meeting IF the Water
vile Wnslow. CLINTON. Benton and
Benton Falls SUNDAY scaoo! 1isr-lc.
ASSOCIATION vii be aelo Wednesday
afternoon and evening a. ne Free
Baptist church The program Is tatl
If interest 70 al workers Let Us
have tan attendance. supper Will
be served under tae direction Of Mrs.
= decker and her SUNDAY scnooi
class
Mrs. Sidney wakelv ana grandson.
Maxwell A 2 wakelr. were ousi-
Ms James Donaldson $ VISITING
trends a Ta.e-'-ille
NJ aac Ms. Eugene Sc-,hner.
Herman Sc-,nne- M-. and Mrs
George Hountv anc NJ Howard If
Dexter and Ea.nes Cole Of Benton
were SUNDAY quests 4, he home II
NJ anc Mrs Ser- Gerald.
NoE-E-M-s. Rov Eo6rdon. vao
aas oa-n critically III Is reported
much 5--.sr Or Eonsse Of FAIRFIELD
was called \ consultation with Or
Shaw
Mrs. Arthur McNall~ r. entertain
-nr ae- mother. Mrs. Naude. Niles ot
Durham and little niece Agnes
Could Of New York
Leslie Euzzel Of Canaan IL work
-ng for LaForesr Bailey.
Mrs. Hiram Eusrus and son Henri
If Durham are visiting Mrs. Eusrus
sister Mrs. Everett Gerald.
Mrs. Stafford Of Fairfield Is n
town. called here ~ the serious H.
ness n her granddaughter Ms. Eov
Eoo@don.
Mrs Maude Eo1e Of P:r-sneld
Visited a. the home Of James Eoxie
-ecsnt,~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-10

cr ana Mrs John G -oror were
Sundar guests q tae.- cousin. M-ss
Sara Slcaardson
Mss Elizabeth -uEhln IF Oakland
was a week END cues! Of Nj and
Mrs Flovf 5esse
PT- and Mrs. casper DANGER eff
Slnda- morning FOR Portland where
-neH- vii pass few DAYS a. ne
nome II NJ ana Mrs. Cecil Priest
N their way @ North Hampton.
Mass where M-s. Danger vii 70
hand receives his discharge which
Will ne sometime n July.
Mise FANNIE Kendal Of Water
vile accompanied by her friend Miss
Grace -lEatooov were VEGA -end
guests o. Mss KenoaIs parents.
NJ AID Mrs ABBOT. Kendall.
Mrs anne Glooeo returned Mon
CAV ram Bangor where she nAs
been listing relatives,
Arthur Richardson Frank Rich
a-ason aad Manson Psase we're ousi-
aess callers = No-.apur- F-lday
? :. sesse was a oUs1aess caller
Il Ta-erville Mondsr
Mss Ser.t.a --v:nE nf Benton IS
employed a, ne home Of M and
MS A---ar Richardson.
A lg-=e attendance vas present
al Brown Memorial church SUNDAY
forenoon. The pastor Eev Frank <.
Worcester, gave Il ine ado, ass from
ne tex.. y an ne Good Shepherd
ne Good Shepherd 1ive-a Els LIE
for ne Sheep" SOLO. Face @ Face
was beautifully rendered nr Fred
4 Conanr TIE following hrnns
ware sung or the CHOIR Come thou
Foun1 NJ Eve-y Blessing. Savior
Ike : Shepherd Lead | S. We Nav
MOI Cl-no ne Eeaven.~ Sleeps
SUNDAY school opened with an az
tendance Of = WITH Mrs Nellie f.
5renne-. superintendent. Two HYMNS
were sung. Eock If Ages and
Brighten me Conner Where You
Are" WIN Miss Dora :. Smith, o.
Ea2is-- PRAYER was offered ~ George
z. Wright. after winch me teachers
took charge Of her classes as IS
la CIused by singing america al