Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1899 — DEVIL ANSE TAKEN. [ARTICLE]

DEVIL ANSE TAKEN.

Hatfield Clan Leader and Two Followers Arrested. “Devil Anse” Hatfield, the most notorious of the clan which has -terrorized the vicinity of Wharndiffe, W. Va., is now safely lodged in jail. The famous outlaw put up a game fight and fired six shots at the posse which captured him. Sheriff Henderson of Logan County, Deputy Sheriffs Peck and Klag, Prosecuting Attorney Peck and two others made up the posse. Bob Hatfield and John Din(Css were also arrested. "