Jury in Fry Case Reaches No Verdict
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the Fry case after extensive testimony on signature analysis. Judge Akin testified about a check Fry issued, with cross examination detailing Fry’s reputation, while experts argued signatures on multiple checks were by the same party. The defense rested without new testimony and sought a continuance. the motion was denied.
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E. W. Fry
Kelly
Oglesby
Judge Fry
J. M. Watson
Nicholson
John C. Kay
Fry
Kay
Sukie
Igfirth
Existance
Samson
Ife
Ivy
Scurry
Judge Kay
Martin
Groves
Leslie Humphrey
Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Taylor
Dallas
W. M. McGregor
P. P. Langford
Wiley Robertson
Young County
Judge Nicholson's Charge in Fry Forgery Trial
Judge Nicholson delivered the standard forgery charge with circumstantial evidence guidance and a note on admissible checks. Prosecution led by Judge John C. Kay argued guilt, while defense attorney Fred Arnold pressed reasonable doubt and questioned handwriting.
Threshing Widely Reported in Clear Fork Valley
Walter Long of Eliasville visited the office Friday to report threshing has begun in the Clear Fork valley area and that estimating average yield per acre will be difficult. Rev J Hall Bowman will return in June to lead M E Church services next Sunday with morning and evening services and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Walter Long
Eliasville
Clear Fork Valley
M. E. Church
J. Hall Bowman
Jine
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