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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
FIRST DEGREE MURDER is
VERDICT OF COLLINS JURY

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cratches on his face Saturday after
noon, at a time prior to the last time
hat Mrs. Grove was seen alive, that
ne had no motive for such a crime,
and that at the time Mrs. Grove
went down the railroad track to-
wards her home Collins was not any
where near
julius Lambrecht met Collins
about p. m. that Saturday walking
louth from Alma. Later he went to
he Collins farm and saw Oscar Col
ms there. He said that it was Sun
lay and not Saturday that Rigg and
Easley were at the farm.
Lula Collins, cousin of Oscars,
aid she looked out of the window
It the farm Sunday and saw a taxi
With two men drive into the yard,
get whiskey, but on cross-examin-
ton said that her brother had told
Ter these facts. She also said that
he scratches were on Collins face
saturday when he was at the farm.
John Dexter said that he saw Hen
y VandenBerg at his home Sunday
morning at $3.50, when witnesses
claimed to have seen him in the field
alking eXcitedly with Oscar Collins
nd pointing in the direction of
vhere the body of Mrs. Grove lay.
VandenBerg, put on the stand,
laimed that he had had not seen Col
ms on Sunday morning.
A number of character witnesses
rom Elwell testified regarding the
haractr of Herbert Rigg.
Monday, Oscar Collins went to the
tand in the effort to clear himself of
he charge against him. He admit
ed his Illicit liquor dealings, but
tcutly maintained his innocence of
he murder. He admitted that he
ad lied II the officers about the IL
uor business under cross examina-
ion. Victor Collins, cousin of Os-
ar's, was brought from Ionia to tes-
fly in his behalf.
A number of character witnesses
we're then put on the stand in behalf
f Oscar Collins, who testified as to
is character over period of the
asst several years.
Following the rebuttal, which took
he entire morning, Tuesday, the
nal arguments 20 the jury were
.arted. O. L. Smith opened for the
Prosecution and carried the jury over
he ground that had been covered by
ne trial, and was followed by Attor-
icy Clark for the defense, who made
splendid appeal to the jury. At
orney Kelly S. Scarf of st. Johns
'losod for the prosecution, bringing
lis arguments to an end an hour
ifter the usual time for the closing
# circuit court, which then adjourned
mtil Wednesday morning.
Wednesday morning, Judge Monet
gave the charge to the jury, calling
itten ION to the laws regarding the
natter, he limitations of various
ieces of evidence, and at just Ills
!. m. the jury filed out of the court
com to begin the deliberations,
which three hours later, almost to the
minute, resulted in a verdict of muir
Ter in the first degree.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
County Track and
Field Meet Here

The re-organized Gratiot County
Athletic Association will hold track
and field meet on Davis field in Alma
Friday, May q, to which all of the
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
FOUR fIEE. FOUR GUNS
TAKEN WITH RIG STILL

When John Wilson, Jim Wagon
cr and II. !. Miracle took . pcap at
fine looking sin outfit up Clear
Greek Saturday night, they figured
that in a few hours IT would be work
ing. They guessed right and Sunday
morning caught Zen Hull, VIII Jack
son, Otto Barnett and Ed Hubbard,
against whom they placed a charge
of opcratin" a moonshine still. With
the men they brought in an so gal
Ion copper stiil, two shotguns. As
pisto! and a 81 winchester. They de-
stroyod several barrels of mash and
beer.
The men were bound over to the
grand jury when brought before
Judge Vanbever and released on
$500 bond.--Pmeyille Sun.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
PRESBYTERIAN MANSE
DAMAGED BY $4,000 FIRE

MEDDLESBORO. Aug. 26.-Fire
Of unknown origin, but supposedly
from q defective wiring, caused dam
age to the Presbyterian manse last
night OF approximately $4,000 be-
sides The loss of a quantity of wear
ing apparel and damage TO house
hold Goods
Or. Gray and family were away
from home at the time of the fire,
which was discovered by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Veal The fire depart
ment responded promptly and eXtin-
Fuished the blaze. The principle dam
age done was in the older part of
the m%nse, tho the newly finished
section will have to he repaired. DR..
Cray's working library was destroy
ed which is q considerable loss to
him, and one that will he hard to re-
place.
The building was covered by in
suranc2 but the household goods
were not, Work Of repairing the
damage Is expected to begin at once.
-Middlesboro Daily News.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
LADIES AID OF THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Ladies Aid of the Christian
Church met in regular session on
Friday, August 18th, with w. F..
Amis as hostess. Society was called
to order by the president. The 18th
chapter of Acts was chosen as tl1e''
scripture lesson. Eleven members
responded to roll call and after the
reading of the minutes the business
OF the afternoon was taken up. 1t
was decided that instead Of having
the annual dollar social" to have a
social on Halloween Night which is
the last of October. This will be held
at the Jones Hotel and all who can
come are invited. Further notice
will be given in regard to this.
After adjournment the hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Leslie Logan and
Miss Myra Amis. served delicious
ice cream and cake. All left saying
this was one of the best meetings
held this year The next meeting
will be on Friday, Sept. 9th, with
Mrs. Charlie Jones and all members
are urged to be present if possible.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
CORBIN TO HAVE
NATURAL GAS

. j. V. Howard, Of Chatham, On
tario, Canada, representing r. l..
Patterson and associates, is in Will
lamsburg for the purpose of per-
fecting plans for laying the natural
gas line pipe pipe fro mthis city to
Corbin. The work will be COM
menced at an early date. Mr.. How
ard will be joined in a few days by
other members of the company and
the work will be pushed to compile
ton as rapidly as possible. The pipe
will be an eight inch bore, sufficient
to supply commercial and domestic
purposes. While the distance to Cor
bin Is only about 18 miles, yet it
will require at least fifty miles of
pipe to cover the over route distance
and make the numerous connections
in Corbin.
Mr.. Howard stated that he found
conditions i'm this field very satis-
factory and a plant would be install
ed at Whitley Republican.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
GUARD BOYS
ENJOYING CAMP LIFE

c. r. Davis, OF the National Guard
is back and is delighted with his ex-
perience. Drill consisted of prelim-
mary instruction in rife firing. fol-
lowed later by actual firing, witness
ing sham battles, including firing at
paper balloons, sham fights. includ-
ing hand to hand fighting. One Of
the home boys who proved to be a
natural rifle shot, was George Tye,
son of w. NJ. Tye, who made seven
bulleyes in ten shots at 500 yards.
eager Tye made eight bulleyes in
ten shots at 200 yards. C. r. Davis
made seven bulleyes out OF ten at
800 yards. Mr. Davis says 1t is a
splendid experience and is fine for
young men. He had to come home
to attend to the business end of the
Barbaourville Supply Co. as Capt.
r. II. hewitt had to stay being in
command.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday morning at IL o'clock the
sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered. The pastor, John
owen Gross. will preach on "The
Meaning of the Sacrament to US"
Miss Roberta Cole will be the soloist
The first of the fall popular"
services will be held at the church
Sunday night at 1880. The services
will be devoted largely to music
with a short sermon on a gospel
theme.
The Sunday School meets at 9:45
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at 1880.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
GAS SHOWING IN
OIL PRODUCING SAND

Showing of gas in the well being
drilled on Straight Greek by the
Pineville Petroleum Company put
some broad smiles on the stockhold-
ers Wednesday and oil may be ex-
pected at any time, according to Mr..
Mcfarland, in charge of the work
The most recent showing was in a
30 foot sand, 400 feet down, next
above the Jones sand, the oil produc
ing sand in the Knox field. Late on
Wednesday they drove the drill thru
10 feet of black shale into the Jones
sand, about 500 feet, in which they
hope to make an oil strike.
The company is drilling now in
its second hole, all of which has
been done since August Is, the first
hole having been lost after they had
gone down 25O feet.-Pineville Sun.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
FLAGRANT USE OF
MONEY CHARGED

Nearly everything prohibited in
the corrupt practice act is charged
by F. F. Acree, defeated candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney in a con-
test notice and petition filed in the
Bell Circuit Court Tuesday, asking
the court to declare null and void
the certificate of nomination issued
to Captain b. B. Golden, to adjudge
Acree the legally nominated party
candidate, or If the court cannot find
either to have been legally nominat-
ed, to declare the nomination open.
The contest was filed by Hall,
Jones q Lee and Stewart & Park,
the petition warning Captain Golden
that he must appear in the office of
the Circuit Court Clerk next Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock to make
answer and defend the contest.
Judge w. r. Davis, n relative of
Captain Golden, declined to hear the
contest case and Dick Wilson, circuit
court clerk. has telegraphed request
to Governor Morrow to designate q
special judge to pass on the contest.
Dick Wilson was in receipt of a
letter Thurcday from Governor Nor
row advising that he is making every
effort possible to find a judge who
can be here next Tuesday to hear
the case.
Captain Golden and j. S. Golden,
attorney in the Bailey trial at Mt.
Vernon, have not been in town since
the contest was fled and no state
ment from them has been available.
Lynn Golden, associated with them
in the campaign, says the contest is
Of ne serious importance and that he
thinks his father will gladly try It
out on the issues raised.--Pinoville
Sun, Friday Aug 26.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
JOHN RAILEY TRIAL AT MT.
VERNON CREATES INTEREST

The trial of John Bailey of Fount
accused of the death Of Beverley d.
White at Heidrick Depot some
months ago, created much interest
not only here and in Mt. Vernon,
but over the State at large as the
daily press has reported every move
in the legal fight made by both sides.
The prosecution attempted to
prove that Beverly d. White was
peacefully bent on getting home af-
ter a visit to Clay County, following
an illness at the Mayo Hospital
Rochester, MINI. Also that John
Bailey killed White in cold blood.
The prosecution asked for the ex-
treme penalty of the law.
The defense pleaded self defense,
endeavoring to show that White at
tempted to draw his gun on John
Bailey and that the latter, in fear
for his life fired the fatal shots.
A long string OF legal talent led
the prosecution consisting Of Judge
b. b. Golden. J. S. Golden, County
Attorney OF Knox County, ]. Floyd
Byrd. OF Lexington, Leonard Ber-
thurum, OF Mt. Vernon. the County
Attorney OF Rockcastie County, and
Walter Flippen. prosecuting Attor-
ney of Somerset.
The defense consisted of II. H.
Owens and r. N. Jarvis, Barbour
willie Attorneys. and c. c. Williams,
of Mt. Vernon
Impassioned pleas were made by
both sides before the Jury retired
on Tuesday.
On Wednesday. the sist. the jury
brought In . verdict OF murder In
the asst degree wilt penalty OF life
ifnpttasnmsht IN The stAts pehiten-
tiAFy, Matlsn isr 3 sew trial was
ltnmsaiatsiy Sled. ,Avn susnsna!aE
sxssutlsA es the ssaisAts for sixty
days. haley wAs ordered taken 10
ths county jail % panviils for safe
keeping. The prisoner took the YER
dict calmly.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
GAVIN FAMILY RETURNS

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gavin and fam
trip to Baltimore and New York In
the latter city Mr.. Gavin bought
many fall and winter dresses. coats.
suits, etc, as well ss other merchan-
disc with which to satisfy the great
number of people who frequent the
new York Store. Mr.. Gavin has
found growing optimism along
the lines OF business and feels that
the future is bright. Much of the
stock above mentioned has already
arrived and patrons of the store are
cordially invited to drop in and
make their selection OF the new
merchandise.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
THE LAW AND
ORDER MOVEMENT

As an evidence OF the interc7. felt
in the law and order movement in
the Mountains, II is worthy OF note
that several editorials on the sub
ject which have appeared in tho Ad-
vocate including also the account OC
the mass meeting recently hcil in
the court house, have been copied by
several newGpa pers os the Mountains
The Pineville sun, which carries
great weight In that section. copied
verbatim the editorial ruu.t w'ok5
ago entitled, Law and Order ~
Asked for by Voters Of Nounfaua'
1t is cheerful sign that the uows
papers have set their columns aside
for bringing home to the people tho
fact that crime and lawlossnrgs gen
orally can be curhed. II means the
strengthening Of the hands o; the
courts, including prosecuting ouir-
neys, judges and iurias
The Constitution OF thN Hn.i~J
States makes It law that The 'igit.
of minority may not be done away
with by majority aud ,ac ulc r'r-
tainly applies that 1 miuorit, may
not abrOgate the rights Og the mp-
jority to live in peace and quielncsa,
to worship God accOrdin" to !hc die
tates of conscience without he rude
and violent interrupiioa OF hooj.uua
whr fear that applied religion viii
lead to the breaking ~ of their NO
farious practices.
As we have before said, bright
er and happier condition Is comm"
- the Mountains. when murder boot
Logging, moonshining and their at
tedant evils shall cease Let the good
work go on, Already the effects of
the campaign may be noticed IN III
creased uuiettude and a greater re-
spcct FOR those laws which are based
oh equity and rtghteousness,
Hereafter, the man who believes
he is a law unto himself and may
break. eYado. or nuliify the laws
that are respected and oDeyed by the
majority, will find that those laws
will crush him. When this is done
great economic development will
take place in the Mountains and in
vestor5, who are now deferred by the
lawlessness, will invest their money
i'm this section.
1t is said that not long ago two
wealthy business men came 10
Mountain County to purchase mines
During the night they heard so much
shooting and general lawlessG ess
that they took the FIRST train home
They were not willing to risk their
own lives or the lives Of their sub
ordinates where law was an indiviI-
ual matter
Can we blame them?
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
MINTON'S SADDLE HORSES AT
THE SHELBYVILLE FAIR

Shelbyyille is the county seat of
Shelby County. 35 miles east of
Louisville, and has always been con-
sidered one of the best counties for
a good Fair in the State of Kentucky
They have a large amphitheatre sur
rounding the show ring entirely,
with a seating capacity of 10000
people anu this was filled every day.
PlentA~Sf stalls for cattle and horses
therelbeing over 200 box stalls. Also
large sheds for hogs and, in fact, a
well equipped Fair grounds. The
management stated they would get
out of debt this year after having
such a large daily attendance. The
$1,000 Saddle Stake on Thursday
was the leading attraction Of the
Fair. r. b. Minton and Mrs. Nola
Minton Wall drove from Barbour
vile TO Shelhyville in nine hours in
Basset's little racing car, especially
to see the big show.
When the ring was called eight
horses entered, all being wonderful
animals. Lucille won fourth place
giving her $125. Her performance
was great disappointment to her
many admiring friends, as she did
not make the show they expected
like she had been making for the
past two years. lacking the dash and
snap she is noted for. Every one
knew something was wrong and
after the show it was discovered
she had high fever and was a very
sick animal and should not have en-
tered the ring at all. Lucille is
universal favorite with every one
thru the central part of the State,
and every one knows her. A horse
must be well and "in the pink of
condition" to make the right per-
formance.
Our winnings at this Fair besides
Lucille were; Verda won first for
saddle mare 4 years and over; Gla-
dys won first in the Model Ring, also
first in Fancy Harness Ring, and
third in the Sweepstake Combined
Ring.
We were well pleased with the
courtesies extended to us by the Fair
officials and especially Mr.. ]. S. Ear
ing, the President. and they all
made us feel at home and welcome.
We had dinner with some of the Off
cials every day on the grounds, and
on Thursday we had the pleasure of
having dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Earring and their friends and meet
ing many old acquaintance, includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Buford VanArs-
dale, of Harrodsburg.
Our horses will show this week at
Hogenville, Ky. next week at Bowl
ing Green, Ky. and then to the
State Fair
II. w. MINTON,
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
INFORMATION WANTED
OF MISSING MAN
Stoneleigh Court.
46th and Walnut SITS. /,
Philadelphia, Pa.


My dear Bishop Burton
am writing to you on behalf of
Mr.. B. L. Harsell of Bedford, N. Y,
who has not been heard from for
six months.
Mr.. Harsell started out with the
intention of hiking the Clinch Noun
tains, avoiding beaten paths, travel
ling the great Smoky Mountains
thru the Carolinas and Tennessee to
Jasper, Georgia. He was in perfect
physical condition, weighing 220
pounds and stood 6 feet 2 inches
Mr.. Harsell was &c years OF age,
aorid complexion, and light hair:
dressed in outing clothes suitable
to his journey.
His family and friends have so
far searched in vain and are now
appealing TO some OF the Bishops
and Clergy who are familiar with
that section of the country hoping
possibly you may be able to sug-
gest some method which is as yet
untried.
If you will kindly advise with me
regarding the best means to insti-
tute a search in those Southern
Mountains shall be greatly obliged.
am a clergyman's widow, and deep
ly interested in this case.
Very sincerely,
Mrs. Ellen Sheldon Woodle.
August 9th, 1921.
Mountain Newspapers please copy
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
BROTHER OF HOMER
RODEHEAVER KILLED

Jack Rodeheaverr younger broth
er of Homer Rodeheaver noted
singer with Billy Sunday, was killed
in an airplane accident at Winona
Lake, Ind, where the famous evan
gelist is holding a Bible conference,
according to information just re-
ceiyed here
Young Rodeheaver frequently
helped his brother by singing during
the meetings and was n very prOmis-
ing young man and well known here
having relatives at JellicO. Tenn
Middlesboro Daily News.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
TWO YOUNG GENTLEMEN
SEE PART OF THE WORLD

columbus. discovorer Of America,
would have remained unknewn had
he not dreamed dreams of other
worlds beyond the shores Of Europe,
and knowing what we now know,
thcrc was no good reason why there
should not have been other lands
beyond the horizon. Anyway, he
proved IT, As % consequence he will
be talked about when the biggest
toad i'm the Barbourvlle puddle has
been lOsi sight Of Sir Walter RAJ
leigh, ccurjicr and explorer, brought
TO ua sp0d3 and ,he soothing weed
and larger knowledge OF geography.
Capt. Kidd. famous or rather infd-
nous hucaneor. suffered from the
wandering habit and biithely sailed
The seven scas IN quest of adventure
and the lure Of gold
- Is o 0.rt o. the human makeup
NJ had it not been for this wander
q~ s,reaa the Angles and SayoHs
vould no, hayc invaded Britain and
maac England. which. in turn. would
have na1nt that the descendants Of
these Viking warriors would not now
be in peaceful possession Of Kaox
County.
~his baia"s rs to two latter day
wanderers AI'y Bullock and Otto
Carupr. Thee excellent young
saauomcu nave the same streak in
tbrm end whom the lure OF the great
outside became too strong they
boarded train for the big city of
Chicago to WOO fame and fortune.
However, they did not reckon with
ihe stubborn fact that there are
many young gentlemen like them
selves in Chicago who are also bent
on showing that the world Is moth
ing bu; an oyster 60 be opened at
iciaure and anyway. &c is a small
amount with which to storm Chica-
20. even tho it was once practically
destroyed by the kick OF a COW
which was worried by fly Hence.
the young gentlemen are home once
more and are enjoyingsthree filters
day. They have triad4heir young
wings as it were ,rnnSrED~ frtc'aSs
strong they are. ft5M
who can tell what destiny may
hold i'm ifs hand for them? Barbour
Vile has produced some great men.
1t viii produce more. Alex and Otto
may be among them. Who knows?
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

James Mayors and Georgia King
Edward Frazier and Rosie Lee
Lou. Keywest. Fla.
Frank Miles, Warren. and Fannie
Afford, Lay.
Finley Riley and Fannie Smith
Emanuel
John Chealey and Tama Gregory,
Artemus.
Homer Butler and Lizzie Clark.
Edgar Pritchett and Mary Owens.
James Burgess and Laura Tuggle.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
LOGAN INFIRNIARY

Clarence Banks. of T. w. Minton
& Co., is i'll at the Infirmary.
Miss Lennie Carr, head nurse at
the Infrmary, had her tonsils re-
moved last week.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02
RED CROSS DRIVE
FOR MEMBERSHIP

MissEfle Jump will be at the Fair
and willuse a tent as a rest room
and for giving health talks to Fair
patrons. A Red Cross Membership
Drive will be put on while the Fair
is in progress.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02

If you want the best for your
children send them to Union College.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02

Real Estate Deeds at the Advocate
Office.
Mountain advocate., 1921-09-02

Who can tell what destiny may
hold in ifs hand for them? Barbour
Vile has produced some great men.
1t viii produce more. Alex and Otto
may be among them. Who knows?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-23

Lady Tsen Mei, the screens only Chinese star, is about to begin work on a new production, Lotus
 Mildred Davis is to be starred in a series of five reel dramatic produc- tions sponsored by Hal E. Roach
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-23
Mary PickfOrd Witness In $15O,OOO
 Suit

Giving her name as 'fMrs. Douglas Fairbanks" but addressed as Mary Pickford by attorneys who questioned her, the film star was the first wit ness yesterday in @ Los Angeles court for Marshall Neflan, who was benig sued for s15o,oO0 damages by Carrie P. Hutchieson, scenario writer.
 The plaintiff alleged the film pro duction. 'Dfnty," as produced by Nei- Ian, was adapted from a scenario, "Jackie'B Quest" which she declared was submitted to the defendant and which was returned to her as unavan able.
 Miss Pickford, or rather Mrs. Fair banks, told the jury there was no comparison between the story IS sub mitted by the plaintiff and the pie ture "Dinty.' Incidentally, she re counted some of her experiences in motion pictures and testified she once paid S20,000 for a scenario.
 She was cross examined at some length by Attorney Philip Cohen, rep resenting the plaintiff, who cha1leng- ed her right to qualify as an expert In reply. the witness stated she ire quently aided in preparing plays for the screen and made suggestions as oscenes in them
 The plaintiff opened her case by reading her story. "Jackie's Quest B and the jury then was taken to a local theater to witness the picture 'Dinty," as displayed on the screen, so as to make their own comparisons
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-23
Royalty Likes Elm

Royalty. is becoming very interested in motion pictures according to Eve Unseli, well known scenario writer who has just returned from London to take charge of the West Coast scenario department for RIG Pictures Corporation.
 Something new has arisen in the way of '+comgnand" performances at the palace-for pictures. Dowager Queen Alexandra is particularly de- voted to them and has felt it keenly because her physicians have advised her recently not to see phoboplays for a time for the sake of her eyes
 She has given her special represen- tative a list of her favorites, who are Mary Pickford, Pauline Frederick and the Gish sisters and she wants to see films in which they are starred as soon as she is able.