Transcribed by Robert McGinnis and used with his permission.

Source: The Knoxville Weekly Journal -- Wednesday, December 7, 1892

Dandridge, Tenn. - December 5, Early this morning near Talbott's station, in this county, James Talbott was killed with an axe by Green Vance.

Talbott in company with others, had gone to Vance's house and had been engaged in a row until about 11 o'clock, when his companions left and Vance and wife, went to bed.

About 6 o'clock Talbott went to the bed and ordered Vance to get up and got into bed himself, at the same time ordering Vance to blow out the light and leave the house. Vance then blew out the light, picked up an axe and went to the bedside and plunged it into Talbott's head, killing him instantly.

Vance gave himself up to deputy sheriff Malcom, who lives near, and is now in jail at this place. This is Vance's version of the transaction as detailed to your correspondent.

The scene of the killing is about twelve miles from here and further particulars could not be learned.

James Talbott was wild and reckless. He is a son of Oscar Talbott and a grand nephew of Col. John Talbott, who was one of Jefferson County's wealthiest citizens.

Vance is a poor man, about twenty-two years of age and is a painter and carpenter by trade. He had only been married about six weeks and it is said that his wife is of bad character.

At 9 o'clock to-night, Sheriff Leeper received a telegram from deputy sheriff Malcolm, to bring Vance to Talbott tomorrow as a witness before the jury of inquest.

Vance has a severe wound in his left arm and says that Talbott cut him with a knife.

Vance is in his cell, seems to be cheerful and talks freely about the matter. He says all he wants is justice. Public opinion at this place is with Vance.