Four Murder Indictments at One Grand Jury Session
The superior court docket featured four true bills for murder against Van Ray and accessories, plus a murder charge against Henry Merritt. Other cases heard included embezzlement, larceny, affray, and gambling with varied guilty verdicts and sentences. Nat Laws received twelve years for assault with intent to commit rape after a plea agreement.
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Wesley Bates
Reuben Barbee
Tilley
Westley Bates
Savannah
van Ray
Rena Bumpass
Marion Ray
Lizzie Mangum
Henry Merritt
James Graham
Clement Smith
Jack Johnson
John Taylor
Alex Bane
Rooch Patterson
Bane
Patterson
Will Smith
John Knight
Hallie Bowling
Lon Mitchel
William Smith
Smith
Hopkins
Will Tucker
Eugene Brown
Pegram Davis
Thomas Bane
Wilse Roberson
Charles Bane
Ditto
Jennie Hogan
Lonnie Hester
Silas Allen
Ben Chavis
John Peeples
Chavis
Charles Curzon
June Hedgepeth
Robert Reaver
Welton Johnson
Nat Laws
Vella Williams
Laws
Long
Durham Mayor Criticized Over Barbee Release
The Durham mayor faced criticism for discharging Reuben Barbee after his arrest in the Holt murder case. The Durham Herald notes opinions differ on the mayor's decision to not hold Barbee for the grand jury, while stressing that magistrates need only probable cause to proceed. The column recalls legal avenues like habeas corpus for detainees if needed. Statesville Landmark.
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Durham
Reuben Barpee
Engineer Holt
Durham Herald
Barbee
Grand Jury
Wrong Man Release After Misidentification
Bud Rose of Edgemont, held on suspicion of being Harold V. Lamblem wanted in Kentucky for the murder of Steve A. Diesback at a carnival tent, was released yesterday morning after a circulating photo led to the mistaken identity.
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Bud Rose
Edgemont
Harold V. Lamblem
Kentucky
Steve A. Diesback
Lexington
Rose
Resignation of Pastor Sparks Church Leadership
A church begins a series of meetings after the resignation of its pastor. Rev. Braxton Craig assists as members seek clarity on the pastor’s successor and ongoing plans, with sessions starting Wednesday night.
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Chuck
Braxton Craig
True Bill for Murder Jury Finds Evidence Against Barbee
Grand jury returns a true bill against Reuben Barbee in the murder of Engineer Holt. Barbee is placed in jail after being summoned to the court room around 11 o clock Wednesday. The case follows prior mayoral handling amid public debate. Barbee was represented by Winston and Bryant. state by A. L. Brooks and others.
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Firand Jury
Barbee
Reuben Barbee
Engineer Holt
Messrs. Winston & Bryant
Messrs. A. L. Brooks
Officers Installed Tar Heel Council Jr. O U A M
The Tar Heel Council No. 2 Jr O U A M met Friday night to install officers for the term. Officers include Councilor J T May Vice Councilor J D Bobbitt Recording Secretary C W Stallings Financial Secretary W T Green Treasurer W A Barbee with other posts filled and wayland Scott mourned by resolutions noting his death December 17 1908 and expressing sympathy to his wife and child.
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Tar Heel Council No. 2
J. T. May
J. D. Bobbitt
C. W. Stallings
John T. Beavers
W. T. Green
W. A. Barbee
R. T. Howerton
L. D. Lasater
J. C. Johnson
Inside Sentinel
J. T. Cook
Outside Sentinel
J. M. Bane
Zeb. P. Council
Wayland Scott
Tar Heel Council No. 2, Jr
Wounded Boy Dies After Self Inflicted Shooting Near Brassfield
Arthur Clement, a four teen year old, died at Watts Hospital after an accidental gunshot while hunting near Brassfield last Thursday. He had been given little hope of recovery from the start with chances described as not more than one in ten thousand. Funeral and burial followed on Wednesday.
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Arthur Clement
Brassfield
Watts Hospital
Wreck on Southern Ties Up Traffic and Delays Trains
A late Tuesday wreck on the Southern between Corcoran and Chapel Hill streets halted westbound through freight engine 723 and derailed a tender and box car. The Goldsboro and Greensboro passenger trains were delayed about six hours with crowded cars.
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Corcoran Street
Chapel Hill Street
Holt
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Salesmen Wanted for Durham Area Commission Basis
Help wanted advertisement from The Harvey Oil Co offering sales positions in Durham and nearby counties with salary or commission. Address Cleveland, Ohio.
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Durham
Harvey Oil CO
Cleveland
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Haywood & Boone
J. H. Lourneate
Southgate & Son
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Duke
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