Clay County AlArchives News.....Robinson, Escaped Prisoner Captured  April 3, 1918
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Our Mountain Home April 3, 1918
Jay Robinson, who has a bad court record in this county, was arrested last 
Saturday near Cragford in the eastern part of the county. He with some others 
escaped jail here recently for overpowering the jailer. A few weeks ago, the 
sheriff with a posse went to the home of Jay's father to search of him. Two 
bloodhounds were carried. When the posse had almost surrounded the house one of 
the men saw Jay go out at a window, he called to his companions. The dogs were 
released and in the chase the dogs ran off with Jay supposing he was after 
someone. Finally, the sheriff got one of the dogs back. The other is still gone. 
A reward of $25.00 was then offered for the escaped man. Once since that time it 
is said, he was seen by officer working at a still. Word was received Saturday 
that he was hiding in the woods near Cragford which led to his capture. The 
officers repassed they had a lively chase. Robinson is now confined in the 
county jail on several charges, among them being that of adultery. Court is in 
session here, but last week was criminal week. It is probable that his case will 
receive special attention as he is an undesirable prisoner and will be given a 
trial this week. The reward was paid to two men living near Cragford who gave 
the information leading to his capture.

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