District Court Week Records Guilty Pleas And Acquittals
Last Saturday closed the first criminal docket week. Fourteen pleas of guilty and convictions, two acquittals, and one mistrial were reported. Notable sentences included Enoch Lohse for negligent homicide and second degree murder fined $25, multiple burglars serving two year terms, and Ed King given a life term. Charles Alexander faced arson charges with a mistrial.
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Enoch Lohse
Leon Haskell
Will Skinner
John Johnson
Jim Moton
Cavenaugh Price
Bill Avery
Henry Burke
Charles Alexander
Scott
Hudson
Commissioners Court Proceedings May Term Actions
At the regular May term the court granted the petition of T H Freeman et al for the appointment of a public weigher for Beat 7 and named J L Brod to the post. A Thompkins et al petition to adjust the Conoly school district line was presented. An A Boening et al petition for a new Williamson school district was also submitted.
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Commissioners’ Court
T. H. Freeman
J. L. Brod
F. H. Thompkins
Conoly
A. Boening
Williamson
County court actions outline boundary, pensions and credits
The court granted county line adjustments between Beat 3 and Whitfield school house for a stock law election on June 21. Pension approvals went to ex Confederates W B Meek M E Hamil W A Christian J M Capp and W L Lewis. Monthly allowances for several individuals were discontinued and a boundary change between Providence and Leachville districts was approved. Notices include constable M D Luce reports and license to practice law for E A Camp.
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Turkey Creek
Lee Wilson
Gause
Gee, Sargeant
Robi. Anderson
William Boggs
Wages
Fannie King
Forsythe
Nicar
Whitfield School House
Clement
Sandy Ridge
W. B. Meek
M. E. Hamil
W. A. Christian
J. M. Capp
W L. Lewis
H. B. Kites
Lathers
Providence
Leachville
M. D. Luce
Beat 7
Chambers
Luce
E. A. Camp
Robt. Todd
John H. Bickett
C. A. Lankford
Giles C. Avriett
W. W
Burlington visitor Ike Looney in the city last Monday
Mr. Ike Looney of Burlington spent last Monday in the city, implying a brief local visit by the traveler from that town.
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Ike Looney
Burlington
Our City
Yarrellton Weather and Church Damage Report
A strong south wind hit Yarrellton Sunday afternoon tearing several buildings including the gallery at Mrs. Lake's residence, the Christian church, Woodman hall, and a Baptists church. A good rain followed and no serious injuries were reported. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Roundtree. The town notes the new telephone lines to Rosebud and Cameron, credited to Drs. Ferguson Cass Hamilton and others.
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Mra. Lake
Christian Church
Woodman Hall
Gaston, Sprinker & Co
Yarrellton
Rosebud
Cameron
R. K. Ferguson
Cass
Hamilton
Local political notes on county race and congressional bid
Constable Porter Stevens of Rockdale attended city events last Saturday and is named on the democratic ticket for county commissioner in his precinct. Hon Robt E Prince of Corsicana candidate for Congress spent last Thursday in Cameron and returned via Waco. Limestone county primaries set for June 14, with the likely nominee to win in the district.
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Porter Stevens
Rockdale
Robt. E. Prince
Corgsicana
Cameron
Waco
Limestone County
Prince
Field
Revelry At Masonic Hall Confers Good Samaritan Degrees
A Masonic gathering last Friday 8:30 to 11:30 p m at the hall conferred Good Samaritan and Daughter's degrees on many candidates. Veterans and families attended, revealing reverence for rites, followed by a bountiful repast and a social hour that ended with members dispersing content and grateful for Masonry's ideals.
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Masonic Hall
Jephthah
Ammon
Paden's Oil Wagon Team Runs Away On Square
Last Tuesday morning the oil wagon team driven by Mr. Paden ran away on the square and killed a mule belonging to Sam Gibson a negro living on the H. F. Smith farm. The horses suffered only scratches and bruises and were not seriously hurt. The mule was appraised and paid for.
Not Guilty Verdict in C H Stith Case After Brief Jury Deliberation
The C H Stith trial ended Tuesday night with a not guilty verdict after a short jury deliberation. The case drew strong public attention and support for the defendant, whose respected conduct influenced sentiment despite an effective prosecution. The outcome spurs reflection on the seriousness of such charges and the rule of law.
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Rat
Goliad
Mt. Pelee
New York
Star
Staples
One Price House
Wagner & Stevenson
Fmuelo
District Court News
Yarellton
Masonic
Peters Shoe CO
Rock Bottom
Cameron, Texas
South Side Square
C.H. Stith
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