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Trial of Rigsbee and Rawls Draws Interest in City
The trial of W. T. Rigabee and Joseph Ray on whiskey charges drew strong local interest. Fernie Foster was arrested and tried, Layfield testified, and statements implicated others. Judge Sykes sentenced Rawls to four months on the roads, later reducing to a $125 fine. Rigsbee’s case was adjourned. Foster’s findings influenced outcomes, with several defendants posting fines and moving on. The report also covers community notices, deaths, and local events amid a busy week.
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W. T. Rigabee
Joseph Ray
Seling
Fernie Foster
Layfield
Tormey
Its
Igabee
Own
Sykes
Rawls
Rigsbe
Foster
Mr. Bryant
Torney
Joseph Rawls
Nolo Tentendre
Bryant