Joe Ashley’s stills near the Ashley home. STATE OF FLORIDA ARCHIVE
SHOOTOUT AT THE STILL
After nearly two more years in prison, John Ashley made his fifth and final escape from custody on Sept. 27, 1923.
ELLIOTT MUSEUM
THE LOVE INTEREST
Besides Hanford Mobley, Clarence Middleton and Roy Matthews, another person worked behind the scenes to execute the Bank of Stuart robbery, casing the bank in the weeks before with how-to instructions relayed by John Ashley from prison. Her name: Laura Upthegrove, John’s lover.
Another Bank Robbery
Instead of dressing for court and appearing in Tampa to face a charge of piracy on May 2, 1922, Hanford Mobley slipped on a woman’s black dress and white blouse, stockings and high heels and large-brimmed veiled hat.
The Boy Leader
With John Ashley in prison and three of his brothers dead from their criminal activities, leadership of the Ashley Gang in 1922 fell to John’s 17-year-old nephew, Hanford Mobley.
Joe Ashley, left, was killed in the shootout at the still and Albert Miller, right, was severely wounded. SANDRA MARiO PROVENCE ARCHIVE
Bad Dad
While the patch-eyed John Ashley is historically acclaimed as the leader of what became known as Florida’s notorious Ashley Gang, it was John’s suave father, Joe Ashley, who forged a path of criminality for John and his four brothers.
BACK COUNTRY BY ROBERT ADAMS- Fall 2024
This young bald eagle sits on a higher limb watching over young eaglets. When this eagle matures, its head will turn white. Soon the mother and father will bring fish to the nest to feed the little eaglets.
The long-time favorite Best of the Best show at A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery features artists competing in four different areas including watercolor, varied techniques, three-dimensional, oil and acrylic paintings. The opening reception is Oct. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Show dates are Oct. 6-Nov. 15. Call 465.0630 for more information or visit backusmuseum.org. The 2023 Best of Show winner, above, Nuts by Angela Leggio, is oil on canvas. A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery
DATEBOOK – Fall 2024
Upcoming Events: May 3 - September 23, 2024
Brent Holladay of Grace Family Counseling looks at systems within families to help clients understand personal issues and find solutions for them. Ellen Gillette
Now & Zen
You might say that Brent Holladay’s life has been saved at least three times. The first was as a teen in Idaho. The youngest of six children, Holladay enjoyed the structure of his Mormon home as a boy.
Ted Pankiewicz Jr., Fawn Wittenrich and Ted Pankiewicz Sr. with security cat, Ellie, and dog, Handsome, outside one of the cat cottages at the For the Love of Paws Senior Pet Sanctuary. KERRY FIRTH
Faithful companion
Serving others” has always been a big part of Ted Pankiewicz’ job descriptions. After one year of college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Morse code interpreter from 1965 through 1968.
Dive into Florida fall with a salad that showcases the rich, sweet flavor of local corn. DANIELLE ROSE PHOTOS
Sweet Corn Salad
As the scorching heat of summer finally gives way to milder temperatures, fall is the best time to cook outside in Florida. Next time you fire up the grill, leave some room for a few ears of corn to make a vibrant salad that will liven up any meal.
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