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Wayne Co., Deputy Instantly Killed By Negro DesperadoFrank Madray Meets Tragic Death at Offer»“an Yesterda Attempting to Make ArrestSHOT IN BACK OF HEAD AS HE TURNED AWAYWill Waters, Negro, Wanted in Wayne County, Defies Officer Who Was Caught Unawares —Posse Formed at Jesup by Sheriff Rogers Locates NegroR. Frank Madray, deputy sheriff of Wayne county, was shot and instantly killed yesterday afternoon by Wiil Waters, ny^ro desperado at Of. ferman, a small Vation in Pierce county, and junction of the A.. 15. and A. and A. C. L». railroads.The details of the affair were ob. tained by long distance phone bv The News from Sheriff Rogers, of Wayne county, at Jesup, jast night, and they reveal one of the most atrccioufl murders recorded in this section in many months.Going to Offerman with a warrant for Waters, who was wanted in Wayne county on a charge of violating the prohibtion law. Deputy Mad. ray was Joined on reaching that place by James Sinclair, a turpentine operator who knew the location of iho negro’s home. The two men proceeded' to the outskirts of the village quest of Waters, and on approaching his cabin came unexpectedely upon the outlaw.Before the officer had spoken a word concerning his mission. Waters divined that he was wanted and with a large pistol swinging from his right band defiantly stated that he was not going to be taken alive. Both Doptti. Madray and Mr. Sinclair wer1 takennynlurprise and although armed madeno attempt to draw their weapons on Account of the negro having the advantage of them.Deputy Shertff Madray informed Waters that if he did not want to come to Jesup at this time that he could answer his summons later endeavoring to get out of the trap into which he had fallen.The negro grew more defiant art! threatening and the dep.ity and Sin. clair tinned to leave the desperate negro until they could meet him on equal grounds. Mr. Madray hart taken but a few' steps, with his hack to Waters, when*the negro quickly fired his revolver, the bullet striking the deputy sheriff in the back of the bead and crashing through hi* brain, pass, ed out between the eyes, leaving n gaping hole in the • forehead.. Death wgs instantaneous.Seeing his victim fuM Wafers immediately took flight witnoct making any effort to shoot-Sinclair, who had xushed to the side of his friend.The news was flashed to Saeriff Rogers at Jesup and within . few minutes a posse of fifteen was organ, ized and a special train engaged to rush the sheriff and h*s men to the scene of the tragedy. Arriving nt Of. ferman Sheriff Rogers .pvnrd by Sheriff J. W. Robinson of Blackshear with his deputies and ‘rack digs.The man hunt was immediately fallen up, the posse being divided into squads, which were sen* in various direction. Sheriff Roge— and Deputy Lamb, of Pierce, leading the rt gs, within a short time, however, the officers learned that Waters had sought refuge in a shanty nbnu. two and a half miles from the scene of the mur. der.Calling the dogs off the trail the officers hastened to the cat in .hat hart been pointed out to them surrounding it began a search for the murderer. He was finally located beneath the rugged little hut, partially concealed between two logs, with pistol drawn and ready for action. Before the desperado could, fire, however, a vc”'v of shots rang out from a dozen o^.icre rifles and revolvers tfl,d the body of the fugitive war. literally riddled with bullets.The body of Deputv Sheriff Madray was placed aboard the train and carried back to Jesup where it was met by a large number of citizens of that place. The tragic death of the popular deputy caused the most profound sorrow throughout the entire county, where he was known and esteemed by every one.Sheriff Rogers stated last night that a braver man nor a more courageous and efficient officer never lived than his friend and deputy. Frank Madray. He was about 158 years of age.The dead officer leaves a wife andeight children. He is also survived by his father. Richard J. Madray,*one of Wayne county’s most prominent and resperted citizens and by six broth, ars and six sisters.Mr. Madray was wel| known In Brunswick, having visited here frequently and made many warm friendsby his affability, who deeply regrethis untimely death.The funeral will take plac.; thisafternoon at Jesup and will be at.tended by all of the citizens of tlia:community who loved and esteemedthe dead officer « •MRS JOSEPH IN E PITTMAN OiESAFTER BRIEF ILLNES*After a brief illness .Mrs. Jo. eph ine Pittman, wife cf J. (j. Piltr.ian died at her dome. 600 Oyletlior'.ie street last night. Besides her bust-v.ilrt Mrs, Pittman leave* a daughter, .VIrs Linker, and one sister, Mrs. R. M. Barrett, to imuurn her leath, She was about 63 year: of age. and has lived in Brunswick for several year.* and has many friend.*, who will blt; saddened by hei death.The funeral services wilj be con. ducted from the residence u ten o'clock this morning Rev. ('. R, Gray pastor McKt ndree Methodist church officiating.-The pall.bearers w II be Frank M. Scarlett Jr., John Crosby Jack Barrett. Bud Clark, J. G. PtiweB and \1 E Mowan.WRIGHT COMMENDS DART: * CONGRATULATES COUNT iDeputy Tax Receiver Claude Dari yesterday received a letter from Comp troller General William A. Wright, highly commending him for liis splendid work in compiling the tax digest for 1‘Jl'j, and congiatulating Glynn county on the magnificent increase in the tax returns for the present year over the preceding year, which totaled more than two million dollars.The letter reads as fellows:Atlanta. August 16. 15119. Claude Dart, Deputy Receiver GlynnCounty, Brunswick. Ga.I am in receipt of yours of the 15th inst.. also tax digest of your county for 1919.I am not only surprised but greatlygratified at the magnificent increasein the valuations of proportv ov« r thevaluations of 1918 It demonstrates•unquestionably the diligence and of. ficiency with which the duties of the office of tax receiver have been discharged by you. and I desire to con eratnlato von upon the good showing you have made.You are also entitled to highest commendation from your county an thoritier.Your* verv turTv WTTTTAM \ WRIGHT (Vrapfollpi GeneralCHIEF OF POLICE REGISTER SAYS HE IS GOING TO INCREASE REVENUE AT ONCEThe local police are working out the collection of 3troet and dog taxes together, according to Chief of Police J. E. Register yesterday. At the last session or' the police court ten delinquents in the street tax wore fined $5 apiece.The chief says any one who i* on the delinquent list since July 15 is liable to a summons to the court and to a fine also. At the present in serv ing notices for the street tax the policemen are serving notice l’or nonpayment of dog tax.There are fifteen hundred street tax cases still unpaid and the chief estimates that at the very least theiv are five hundred dog licenses that are due and unpaid. He thinks he can see five hundred dogs every time he goes down to the post office.On account of so many persons working at the Atlantic Oil Refinery it is rather difficult to secure service on the notices.SENATE WILL TAKE UPDRY MEASURE THIS WEEKWashington, August 18—(By As so. ciated Press)—The house prohibition enforcement bill, remade by the committee was favorably reported by the Judiciary committee today.FIRST DIVISION WILLLEAVE RHINE TODAYLondon, Aug, 18—(By Associated Press)—The First division of American troops, the first division of the American troops to land in Franc, will start for home today.
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Brunswick News
Brunswick, Georgia, US
Tue, Aug 19, 1919
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