DRAUGHAN'S CASE

ALLEGED MURDERER WILL BE TRIED AT PAINTSVILLE

Paintsville, Ky., Jan. 26.--Crowds of people are in town in account of the Johnson County Circuit Court being under the new administration. In February, 1892, Jay Draughan is charged with having killed Ben  Cunningham on Jennie's Creek, in a quarrel and eluding the officers, made his escape. A reward of $400 was offered for his capture, but he was not captured until September, 1897. Jay killed his uncle, Dolph Draughan at Fair Play, Col. He claimed self-defense, and was acquitted, but only to fall into the hands of John Draughan, his cousin and Deputy Sheriff John Bayes.  They brought him to the Paintsville jail, where he has been since. Several efforts have been made to secure bail, but none of the magistrates would agree. Draughn will be tried this term and there is much interest in the case.

Transcribed by G. Marcum
19 Aug. 2008