Butts County GaArchives News.....Dr. Van Stranchfield Arrested May 21, 1897
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Jackson Argus May 21, 1897
The “Presto! – Pedro! – Change !” Corn Remover, Dr. Van Stanchfield was landed 
in jail Sunday afternoon by Sheriff Beauchamp.

The doctor had been removing corns here for several days and on Saturday he 
went to Jennie Fitch, a thrifty colored woman, and told here that as there 
would be large crowd in town on Saturday he wanted to get her horse and buggy 
for the occasion.  He wanted to stand in the buggy and make a speech.   The 
team was secured and instead of making his speech the “doctor” filled up 
on “bug juice” and hied away.  He spent the night in Iron Springs district and 
was captured at Indian Springs on Sunday.   When arrested he was on his way to 
Forsyth.

Stanchfield has a preliminary trial before Judge Robison and was remanded to 
mail in default of a $100 bond under section 225 of the new criminal code.

When Sheriff Beauchamp got back with the “Dr.” and his turnout Jennie Fitch was 
one happy Negro.

Jackson Argus – Week of May 21, 1897


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