10 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
1
In a long awaited climax, Jim Sharpe receives 15 years, Alonzo Burleson 10 years, and Mitchell Sharpe 12 months after the accuseds submit to charges of kidnapping. The case, one of Halifax County’s most sensational criminal episodes in years, ends with decisive prison terms for the key defendants.
In Halifax Superior Court Jim Sharpe, Mitchell Sharpe and Alonzo Burleson faced charges of kidnapping. Jim Sharpe received fifteen years hard labor, Alonzo Burleson ten years, and Mitchell Sharpe twelve months. Evidence highlighted the brothers’ troubled histories and the defense argued for lighter treatment. A key witness described the car ride and forced actions, while the defense offered varying accounts from the Gillespie case. The court noted Burleson’s dependents and imposed sentences accordingly.
Mrs. Mattie L Reynolds of Patterson Town died last Thursday after a brief illness. She was survived by her husband H G Reynolds and three young children. She had lived in Patterson for about a year and was loved by neighbors. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A G Carter of the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon with interment in Cedarwood Cemetery.
State Highway Commission seeks bids for an eighteen foot hard surfaced road from Roanoke Rapids to Weldon. Work targets July start with funds from county bond issue. Route relocations completed to avoid Chocowotte Creek curves and Seaboard tracks, entering Weldon by the Post Office street.
The community’s response to the appeal for clothing for destitute Armenians and Syrians was very gratifying. Two large boxes and a large bag of clothing were shipped from Roanoke Rapids and the clothing donated at Rosemary exceeded the amount given at Roanoke Rapids. The Ministerial Union thanks all who joined in this work.
Mrs. Mattie Hasty of Rosemary died Sunday afternoon at five. She leaves her husband Scott Hasty and twins born Sunday. A Rosemary resident for years, she was known for genial disposition and fine character. Body taken to Swan Quarter for interment Wednesday after gathering with friends and relatives.
The high school held graduation week events from Sunday service to class day and graduation. Prizes and scholarships were awarded to students including Marion Saunders, Robert Taylor, and Mary Norfleet Grizzard. Diplomas were presented by Dr. C E Brewer.
All Saints' Church invites you to morning service at 7 A M Holy Communion at 9 30 Church School at T W Mullen announces Sept morning service at 11 night service at 8 The rector is Rev Lewis N Taylor and lay assistant Leonardo Andres A cordial welcome extended to all Join next Sunday the Third Sunday after Trinity 30 days after Trinity
A closing school year message from Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary teachers thanks the community for nine months of support and cooperation. Some return in fall, others pursue new fields, with gratitude and best wishes for a happy summer from one of the educators.
Members of the Roanoke Rapids High School senior class were entertained by Mrs. W. S. Hancock and Miss Beadie Clark at the Hancock home last Tuesday night from 10 to 12. The venue was decorated in red and white with favors of red and white books illustrating each member's prophecies. The color scheme matched the class colors red and white as guests enjoyed red and white refreshments and music and singing.
Miss Nora Helms of Emporia and Mr. J H Huttleston of Weldon were married at the Emporia Methodist parsonage Wednesday night in a quiet ceremony attended by local witnesses. Mrs Huttleston is a former Western Union agent beloved in Emporia. Mr Huttleston works in insurance and is known in Weldon and Emporia. They plan to reside in Weldon with friends welcomed to visit.
Nearly eighty cases fill the June calendar with violations of prohibition law leading the list. Judge Cranmer delivers sharp charges against blind tigers and pistol toters as the grand jury presents its findings.
Halifax county court, led by Judge Cranmer, convicts bootleggers and illicit distillers from Roanoke Rapids ro adside raids. Defendants receive sentences ranging from six to eighteen months on county roads, with several cases delayed or continued on payment of costs. Local citizens and officials populate the docket as the Roanoke Rapids crime wave unfolds.
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