Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1920 — STAR CITY'S CUTTING AFFRAY [ARTICLE]

STAR CITY'S CUTTING AFFRAY

Pulaski County Democrat, In Commenting, Belittles the Affair. Regarding the cutting affray at Star City recently, mention of which was made in last Wednesday's Democrat, the Pulaski County Democrat says: Star City was the scemj of an ugly little affair Saturday night when William Hopper, superintendent of schools there, used a pocket knife to inflict a gash William McClure’s chin. she wound is about inches long, J>ut is not considered dangerous. Other reports say the gash was made with a -razor. The Injured man’s father, Charles McClure, came here that night and swore out an affidavit against Hopper, charging assault and battery with intent to kill. Hopper had come here and given himself up to the sheriff immediately after the affair, and later gave bond to appear for trial at/the September term of court. Hopper also filed affidavits against young McClure, charging provoke and carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty to the latter charge yesterday in justice court and paid a fine of $12.20. The controversy took place in the Washburn & Hinton garage. Hopper • was engaged in moving their household goods to Bloomington, where he is to study during the summer. The two men had some words, and Hopper, Who is one-armed, struck out with a knife in his hand, cutting McClure’s face. McClure then drew a revolver from his pocket, it is stated, but did not fire. The matter has created a good deal of -talk in and about Star City, with varying opinions as to the "rights” and the, "wrongs” of both parties. McClure, who is 19 years of age, has not been in school this year, but is keeping company with a young lady or has been, and is alleged to have had a grievance on her account, claiming undue attention was bestowed upon her by Hopper. Hopper claims that McClure became vulgarly offensive previous to the encounter.