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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
1
Clarence Lowman and Son Lowman were sentenced to death by electric chair for killing Sheriff Howard near Monetta on April 3. Bertha Lowman Cheatham was sentenced to life imprisonment after the jury recommended mercy.
At Titani Court General Sessions Judge Rice presided as Clarence Lowman faced charges for the actual killing of Sheriff Howard with other Lowman family members charged as accessories. Rosa and Bridie Lowman were directed to be acquitted as they had no part in the shooting. The trial included defense assignations and a heavy guard, with witnesses including Dr. Ben F. Weyman and coroner, as the case detailed gunshot injuries to Bertha Lowman and the sheriff’s deputy’s actions. The article ends as proceedings continue on page eight.
Sheriff Nellie Robinson names R L McElhanney of Graniteville as deputy sheriff. He joined the raiding party with Sheriff H H Howard to the Lowman home near Monetta on April 25 when Sheriff Howard was killed. McElhanney resigned as traffic policeman. commissioners will appoint a replacement from applicants.
The Court of General Session met Monday and Tuesday disposing numerous cases. Defendants include Jack Bush tried for 1920 sawmill murder and convicted of manslaughter. Clarence Lec acquitted of Hamburg murder. Sam Lowman sentenced for prohibition violation. Peter Clare acquitted then Paul Hamlet convicted. A. Corley pleaded guilty to assault with intent and received five to ten years. Fred Brewer and Ed Brown jailed for prohibition offenses. John Miller, Lenwood Turner and A. Wallace pleaded guilty or were sentenced for house breaking, larceny and breach of trust.
City council members challenge a 950 payment to a detective hired to probe liquor cases in Aiken. The bill, partially paid and disputed, sparked questions about mayoral authority, council approval, and use of municipal funds for a few days of detective work.
Chester Reporter recalls Col. Ashley Coward who died in Rock Hill last week. The tribute compares him to General Robert E. Lee for unflinching bravery and states his role in supporting education and leadership in South Carolina amid the Civil War era.
Mr and Mrs Tom Glover visited States burg Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herman Hahn motored up to Columbia Sunday.
Langley Memorial High School held its annual Junior Senior reception at Langley Community Hall. The hall was decorated in pink and white with an ice course served by the Juniors. An evening program featured hosts, hostesses, about fifteen guests, and nearly the entire high school faculty.
A pigeon trained by Camp Fire Girls completes a Chicago to New York flight. The bird carries a radio message and lands safely on Katherine Hayden remaining on her shoulder after matching the time of the Twentieth Century train.
Harry McCaw clerk of the Supreme Court of South Carolina was shot and killed at the State House by state house policeman J E Lecas. A coroner s jury held Lecas for the slaying. McCaw, born in York 69 years ago, had longtime ties to Aiken and 25 years as court stenographer before becoming clerk. Funeral services were held in York with a large statewide turnout and notable mourners including Mr and Mrs Walter Duncan of Aiken.
The Red Cross executive committee met Monday afternoon at 5 in the Red Cross office. They focused on increasing family welfare needs in Aiken County and the involvement of a trained social worker to assist previously unserved children. Life Saving Institute plans and chapter cooperation were also discussed for the Brevard event.
Fragmentary item mentions names Sha Cho and Trinity during Carolina related context. No clear event or action. details unreadable.
Pro bate Judge G R Webb reports 83 Confederate veterans and 172 widows on the pension list for Aiken County. payments total 2 XR with each recipient receiving 78 dollars.
Unclear OCR text links Dewey Bandy of Bath Marvin Cobb of Langley and Henry Kelle of Burnettown to a Gloverville home visit tied to a Wednesday night incident. The report mentions a death at the residence and references arrests or inquiries involving Cobb Ketly and others, but details are garbled and incomplete.
Bernard Carpenter a noted youth from Graniteville has received an opportunity to study music in France this summer through Northern friends who winter in Aiken. The arrangement enables him to pursue advanced training abroad.
Column notes Mrs Coolidge enjoys unusual popularity in Washington society as spring social season begins. It highlights her charm, the social secretary role, and the importance of rank at White HouseState dinners amid careful seating and etiquette among foreign diplomats.
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