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light draught Ixmts in their place*.There arc twelve iu jail, viz: James W. Blaxkbswiiip, Benton Kennedy, Samuel Maiitin, Jrxica Buster, Jasper Kiriier, William IIiugixs, Daniel Wolford, Jerry Smith, Presto* Johnson, Moses Hopkins, Nelson Scott anti Char. Gilliland. The first four are in for participation in the recent robbery of Mr. Rkuukn Rick. Kindek had something to do with the episode, or else know a great deal about it. and he is in as a witness against the others. Hkogins ami Wolford sky ftingl»|’round tnonjuc-h at the trial before Judge I*ewh, ami were final $10 and coats each, and sent here for ten days. Smith, Johnson, Hopkins and Scott are of color, and are here for having weaknesses toward mutton and chicken. Gilliland Ih charged with rape. Inasmuch as repairs arc going on at the jail, the prisoners are confined to the cells. Gili.ii.and wears shackles. The others smoke, chew and sing. They are closely watched every night by the Sheri If and his deputies. As a punishment fur misbehavior OapL Rri’LET takes out the transgressor and reads One of the financial edito rials of the Bulletin to him.I. .1 1__0*e II C'ht trui w nTSim bad ed J A the ed,iStothiolhthnidieatITIat:ChBhbeof
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Gallipolis Journal

Gallipolis, Ohio, US

Thu, Sep 02, 1875

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