Trio Guilty of Murder and Sentenced to Execution
J Kirby, J Gappins and O Fox were found guilty of killing William Brazell, a Columbia transfer driver. Judge Thomas S Sease sentenced them to death by electrocution on October 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The trial drew a crowded Lexington courtroom as relatives of the victims and defendants watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kirby
Jesse Gappins
O. Fox
William Brazel
Columbia
Thomas S.sease
Sease
Gappins
Kirby
Fox
Kir
Kirby Gappins
Hich Grazell
Pox
Gappi
Burly
Bru
Nienee
Court Opens as Judge Sease Probes Lynching Case
The general sessions court led by Judge Thomas Sease opened with Judge Sease condemning the Chapin lynching of Will Allen and urging juries to uphold oath and law. Day one saw guilty pleas and sentences in multiple cases, including Pax, Gappins, Kirby, and several whiskey and breaking offenses. grand jurors were reminded of public duty amid ongoing prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of General Sessions
Thomas 8S
Lease
Spartanburg
C. B. Anderson
Holgefield
Callison
Sease
Will Allen
Chapin
Wil Allen
Frick
Pax
Gappins
Kirby
Gapping
Huyler Harris
Norman W. Tucker
California
Camp Jackson
Watur
Dack Jenkins
Wise
Annis Burge King
Mas. Jackson
Chas. Evans
Oliver Wisinger
Henry Hiller
Charlie Williams
Jon
Nes Geo
Davis Kelly
Harmon-Asbill
Asbil
Rice
Harmon
Augusta
Sentenced to six years for housebreaking in NIC
Muyter Turis pleaded guilty to housebreaking in NIC. A jury was drawn and the judge directed a verdict of guilty with a recommendation to her be committed to Cle reformatory. He received six years in the reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic
Muyter Turis
Heres
Ashi
Case Against Istin Ew Faces Friday Hearing
The case alleges the defendant intended to commit rape and related aggravated acts. A series of dated entries and notes shows a wobbling timeline from midday to the upcoming Friday. Police reports reference multiple incidents and the charge details remain under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istin
MMN
Town to Have a Potato House in Sweet Potato Growers Talk
A meeting of the Sweet Potato Growers Association approved immediate construction of a curing house near the depot. Clemson College will supply specifications and supervise, with capacity for about 5 000 bushels and future expansion. A three member committee will collect stock pledges by September to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Potato Growers’ Association
Court House
Clemson College
Messi A. Barre
John T. Sox
Ira M. Sigh
Roof Goes to Boston to Enter Conservatory of Music
Miss Mary Susan Roof, daughter of Mr and Mrs E B, leaves for Boston to enroll at the New England Conservatory of Music. A Coker College graduate, she completed studies there and pursued post graduate instruction. Her marked musical ability has earned early notice among friends who wish her success at the conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susan Roof
E. B. of
Yester
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
Miss Roof
Coker College
Hartsville
Community Fal and Barbi 2 at Star School
The Ladi School improvement league of Star district No. 10 invites the public to a community event at the school house on Thursday September 22, 1921. Speeches are planned with Hon. Cole L. Blease among speakers, plus baseball games on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladi
League of Star
Miuke
Cole L. Blease
Pleasant Hill Dots Local Wedding and Family News
Dan Lapid appears in the community as new ties form. Mr Crawford Taylor and Miss Eva Anderson wed Sunday at 3 by Rev J E Steel of Lexington. Mrs J D Taylor visiting daughter Mrs Dr Ernest Hallman for two weeks. Claude Taylor and family visit sister Mrs De Ernest Hallman. Uncle Jim Gillion and Mrs Maile celebrate couple. Capns Burnett welcomes a boy. Taylor and relatives, Marion Dervick and others visit father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lapid
Crawford Taylor
Eva Anderson
J. E. Steel
Lexington
J. D. Taylor
Ernest Hallnan
Miles
Claude Taylor
Carl
de. Ernest Hallman
James Gillion
Uncle Jim
Ile
Marion Dervick
Anal
Det Mmipsen Tayier Seer
Grand Jury Urges Trial Continuances in Lexington Case
A Lexington County grand jury urged the court to expedite all cases, especially those continued from prior courts. The special presentment called for using every effort to shorten delays to deter mob violence and protect society at the September 12 1921 session. Judge Sease defended court dispatch and noted continuances could be granted on merit despite the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sd. Kirby
Jesse Gappins
At Columbian
Court House
Berry, Smurl
Eichelberger
Poppenheim
J.D. Dunnaway
Shorter
Carver
Broom
Allen
Colmit
Eleion
Lexington
sHidise Sease
Edo
Grand Jury
D. C
Court of General Sessions
Lexington County
S. H. Roberts
Fotreman
Sease
J. H. Roberts
Weident
Ort Made to Continue Against Kelly and Gof
Cole II, counsel for Newt Kelly and Frank Gof, charged with the murder of David Shull in New Brookland last December, moved Monday for a continuance. The ground was Col. J. B. Wingard’s illness and that crime conditions would prejudice the defendants with a meritorious defense. Judge Sease took the matter under advisement and said the case would not be tried before Tuesday of next week, allowing further argument on the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brazell
Augusta
Kirby
Gappins
Fox
Sease
A. D. Martin
McKendree Barr
T. C. Starkie
Callison
Kirty
Consultat
Continuance Requested in Swygert Murder Case
George Bell Timmerman for the defense moved for a continuance on the murder indictment of Job Swygert. The delay was sought due to the illness of Swygert's brother and uncertainty about his recovery before court adjournment. The judge planned to consider the matter as the case proceeds to the next session.
Cook Case Set for Trial Thursday in Vau Dey Case
The case against Julia Cook, Sarah Cook, Minnie Cook, Henry Wheeler, and James Barfield proceeds with arraignment. Defendants state they have no attorneys. Col. G. T. Graham and Cyrus L. Sher are appointed to conduct the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Cook
Sarah
Minnie Cook
Henry Wheeler
James Barfield
Vaudey
Marcellus Cook
Col. G. T. Graham
Cyrus L. Sher
Asbilland
Coes
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Gappims
Kirbyn
Whith
Pean
Stante Creek
Tyes
Midtox
Mr. Brazell
State Penitentiary
Howe
Martin
Tate
John S. Addy
Foreman
Homer Woods
Moses K. Kacece
Jesse J. Son
Winstead Harries
AL Wingard
Simoon Spires
Avchie
Sydm
Oswald Killian Oxner
God
Houknisht Dhicob HL
Bundrick
Kirby Hing
Self
Clyde Tester
Cadillee
Young By
Brazel
Leesville
Plunkett
Richmond
M. Crosson
Chat
W. 1
Roberts
Onds
Aygguard
Fos
Tichmend County
Gay
Wayneshere
Roof
Music Conservatory
Star School
Pleasant Hill
Ort
Kelly
Goft
George Bell Timmerman
Job Swygert
Murde
Swygert
Jude Sea
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