Finally Shows Up for
Trial. . . Baxter Shemwell in Clash With Lawyers. . . Has Difficulty With Maj.
Wade Phillips and Solicitor Bower in Lexington. . . Takes Shot at Phillips
Lexington, Jan. 16—Much excitement was created on the
streets here this morning about 11 o’clock when Baxter Shemwell was seen
walking down Main street with a gash in his face and blood covering it.
Meager details available at this time are that Mr. Shemwell
went to the office of Phillips and Bower and an argument ensued; that Mr.
Shemwell drew two pistols, whereupon Mr. Bower hit him with a paper weight,
inflicting the blood gash; that Shemwell shot, the bullet penetrating Phillips’
clothing near the waist, and that Phillips and Bower disarmed him.
It is said that Mr. Shemwell then came to his home on Main
street, secured a rifle, and started back up the street when Dr. W.J. Vestal
saw him and persuaded him to come back to his office and have his wound
dressed. A warrant was sworn out for Mr. Shemwell charging him with assault
with deadly weapon. Mr. Shemwell has given bond.
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