Green Case Delayed By Ill Witnesses In Murder Trial
The Aiken court advances full term amid illness of Mrs. Green and Mrs. Eubanks delaying proceedings. Lee Green pleads not guilty to the murder of Abram Sursoky as Judge Purdy continues the case to the next term. Solicitor Davis opposes continuance while noting State terms for witness statements. The Yorkville Enquirer and Greenville News editorialize on justice, court reform, and lawyer conduct.
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Aiken
Purdy
James E. Davis
Lee Green
Abram Sursoky
Green
Eubanks
Davis
Tillman
Gonzales
Yorkville Enquirer
Great Depravity Of Public Opinion in South Carolina
Special to The State from Cheraw on Oct 20 reports Rev W L Wait of the Methodist church denouncing public opinion as the real killer of South Carolina's law and order after a Lexington murder acquittal. He argues self defense plea overused, urges strict enforcement of capital punishment to teach respect for life. He cites Gonzales case and laments few white men hanged for murder in decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheraw
W. L. Wait
Methodist Church
Columbe
Lexington
South Carolina
Mr. Gonzales
James H. Tillman
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Child and Niece
Mrs Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal bout of whooping cough and her niece from advanced consumption. The ad touts the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds with trial bottles free.
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W. K. Haviland
Ar—monk
N. Y
Crawford Bros’ J. *. Mackey & Co
T. E. Funderburk’s
Four Murder Cases In Marion Yield Death Verdicts
In Marion on October 20 a jury returned 19 verdicts against defendants in four murder cases. Hamp James was found guilty of murdering his father in law Sandy Bethea, with the death penalty to follow. Judge Gary has not yet sentenced and an appeal is noted. Dock Wilson faced rape verdicts with sentence reserved. A. A. Cochman and Minnie Johnson, charged with killing Minnie’s husband Johnson, faced continuance denial and a juried panel led by ex-County Auditor Maxcy Dickson. Minnie Hall appeared composed in court, while Cochman looked older and well dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hamp James
Sandy Bethea
James
Gary
Dock Wilson
Wilson
A. A. Cuchman
A.A. Ball
Minnie Johnson
Minnie Hall
Johnson
Maxcy Dickson
Alexander A. Cochman
Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Foley Remedy in 19th Century Style
An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure by claiming life saved when kidneys are affected. Dr Abernethy of England is cited as a great authority, with T E Funderburk endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Foley
E. Funderburks
Dr. Abernethy
T. E. Funderburk
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Ronage
Lancaster
Greenville News
Detroit
Johnston News
South Caroli
Mary Taylor
Collins
Nichols
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