Taylor was married with six children when he was convicted of violating Vege McAlister when she was 12-13. Their relations began in 1929 and ended in 1931 when her people learned of it. Taylor admitted to intercourse, but not to paternity of Vege's child. Counsel (former governor) Ben Hooper charged that she was a "bawd, lewd, or kept female" who also had relations with Hugh Hance and Carl Taylor. Lawyers also argued Vege's identity based on different spellings of her name, e.g., "Verge McAllister."

Plaintiff in error and Oliver Gadd are accused of participating in the robbery and attempted murder of E. A. Jenkins. Jenkins was crossing a bridge when he noticed two men standing on the other side. According to Jenkins, one of the men pointed a pistol at him and he immediately ran. The bridge was under construction and the plaintiff in error was the night watchman. During the night of the incident, the pla. in error claims it was Jenkins who pointed at pistol at him.

Arlie W. Brown is charged with "violating the bad check law."

Incomplete case file. Plaintiff in error is accused of attempting to murder Jim Lay with a gun. Wilse Hicks (aka Willis) is also accused of the same crime but does not appear in this appeal.

Honeycutt was charged with forging a $9.80 check payable to Tilmon Laxton; Star Drug Company endorsed it. Honeycutt claimed to have an alibi. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.

Cause of Action: Vehicular Manslaughter. 2 Folders. Also includes plat map.

"Possessing whiskey."

James S. McCartt sued the railway (H. & N. E. Rwy. Co.) after a train's live sparks set his barn afire. Defendant's property was located near Webster, Roane County. The line ran from Harriman to Petros. The published case is included. This may be a partial document since pagination begins at 118. 2 folders more from this case is in Box 1536.

Clark and Taylor at the start of their terms, petitioned against Cummings under the Salary Law asking for authority to employ certain clerks and deputies at specified salaries for the more efficient discharge of the duties incumbent upon them. The county as well as the country was suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. 2 folders. See possibly related cases in ET 806 & 1361.

Cause of Action: Accessory after the fact to the crime of bank robbery. Includes hotel guest register.

Horace Lea was charged with forgery and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Horace Lea admitted to signing the names of W.J. Elliott and Will Lea but states that he had their authority and permission to do so.

"Possessing whiskey."

Pla. in error is accused of selling one pint of whiskey for $1 to Bill Pierce and Deputy Sheriff Charles Suddoth. The defendant is employed as a laborer by the Southern Railway Company. Plaintiff claims it was his brother who sold the whiskey.

John Carroll was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of one William Bryant. Carroll and Bryant had been drinking together when they got into a fight and Carroll ended up shooting Bryant in abdomen which eventually led to his death.

John Haupt, a minor, sued Bradley County Sheriff Ovie J. Lawson and National Surety Company after the boy was shot for fleeing an arrest on trespassing charges. Haupt had hopped a Southern Railway freight train on its way to Cleveland when he was caught. As he fled, a deputy drew his revolver and shot John. Bullet jacket and slug have been bagged and filed with the court case. X-rays and a sketch of the rail yard also entered into evidence. File consists of two folders. Add. Materials in 1520.

Senter was convicted of shooting Will Raines to death with a shotgun. Testimony was sworn that Buster Dennison rushed to the Senter home "upon a mule and told your defendant that the Raines's [sic] had killed Willie, a son of the defendant; that they had knocked his brains out…." Willie's fight was with Horace Raines. Also involved were Bill Pierce and the Senter sons Pless and Rabbit.

Plaintiff in error is accused of being in possession of intoxicating liquor. Plaintiff was driving from Morley to Jellico and was being followed by a deputy sheriff. Plaintiff pulled his car into an alley near a store owned by Reuben Murray where he was finally arrested and searched. There is a question about the legality of the search warrant used to search the plaintiff's car. A copy of the warrant is included in the case file.

Plaintiffs in error are accused of cohabitating together as man and wife without being married. Both plaintiffs are married to other people. Scarlett's wife lives in Georgia. Moore is married to Henry Moore, the owner of a store, but they are living separately. Moore also has four children who live with her father, Clarence Nance.

Appeal from Criminal Court, Cumberland Co. Criminal possessing intoxicating liquors, including wine, whiskey, ale, and beer. Violation of Ch. 12, Senate Bill No. 186, Acts of 1917.

Defendants charged with the illegal transportation and possession of liquor. Includes Lizzie's bond.

Lloyd Cutshall was charged with manufacturing whiskey.