Jury in Fry case fails to reach verdict
The Fry forgery trial halted as the jury returned a no verdict after testimony from handwriting expert John S. Oglesby and several witnesses disputing signatures. Judge Nicholson prepared to charge the jury as the defense pressed for a continuance to secure further subpoenas.
Judge Nicholsons Charge in Fry Forgery Trial
Judge Nicholson delivers standard forgery charge with circumstantial evidence and rulings on other charges. Prosecution and defense present lengthy arguments led by Judge Kay Fred Arnold Judge Scurry Leslie Humphrey Judge Taylor and Judge Martin as jury retires to consider verdicts in Fry case with details on handwriting expert testimony and missing payees.
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Fred Arnold
Graham
Kay
Casenbary
Padgett
Judge Fry
Arnold
Scurry
Martin
Fry
Groves
Leslie Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Taylor
Humphrey
R. E. Taylor
Dallas
W. M. McGregor
P. P. Langford
Wiley Robertson
Young County
Judge Martin
Judge Taylor
Ile
J. M. Watson
Criswell
Theoan
Threshing Report and Church Services Announced
Walter Long of Eliasville visited the office on Friday. He said threshing had begun in the Clear Fork valley but estimating the average yield per acre would be difficult. Rev J Hall Bowman returns to lead M E Church services next Sunday with morning and night services and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Fry
Nicholson
Walter Long
Eliasville
Clear Fork Valley
M. E. Church
J. Hall Bowman
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