Memorial of Hugh F Murray Honored by Wilson Bar
Wilson Superior Court peers and visiting lawyers convened November 16 to memorialize Hugh F Murray who died August 26 1891. Born March 4 1847 he built a distinguished NC legal career in Pitt and Wilson counties. Murray known for elegant briefs patient courtesy and scholarly style left a legacy of high character and generosity. The court ordered the memorial entered and copies sent to Mrs Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wilson Superior Court
Court House
G. W. Blount
Hugh F. Murray
Wilson Bar
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Green- Pitt Co
F. B. Satterwhite
Thomas S. Kenan
James 8. Woodard
John E. Woodard
George W. Blount
Bar
Hugh S. Murray
Murray
Jacob Battle
B. H. Bunn
J. D. Bardin
Judge Connor
Trial of Millie Sutton for the killing of Lucy Smith begins
Millie Sutton faces a life trial after being charged with shooting Lucy Smith near the deceased's house following a visit to the colored Methodist church. Defense cites mental delusion and family insanity linked to an asylum history. Judge Connor orders commitment to an insane asylum, a widely approved outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Sutton
Lucy Smith
Nettie Jones
Connor
Caezar Wootten Tried for Mittie Strickland Murder in 1557 Case
Caezar Wootten charged with the murder of Mittie Strickland on the night of May 23 in 1557 faced a jury including J H Fulghum and W Winborne. The defense alleged Mittie was violent. witnesses testified to threats and three gunshots. The jury returned a guilty verdict of manslaughter and a 20 year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caezar Wootten
Mittie Strickland
J.h.fulghum
W. Winborne
Blake Baker
J. H. Hinnant
Eli Mercer
S. D. Boswell
D. D. Nelly
Winstead
WS. Pearce
Ishmael Wilder
Daniel Vick
Tam
Casar
Mittie
Caesar
George Fagan
Pat Leach
Cicsar
China
Tie
Andrew Bardin
F. A. Woodard
Woodard
Solicitor Woodard
C. B. Aycock
Conor
Resignation of Rev. Mr. Harding from Disciples Church
The Rev. Mr. Harding of the Disciples Church tendered his resignation on Sunday morning citing circumstances beyond his control. He was an earnest and faithful worker and delivered wholesome edifying sermons, and the church expresses deep regret at his departure for another field of labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Disciples Church
Convicted group given penitentiary terms
The following persons have been sentenced to the penitentiary Cesar Wooten 20 years Henry Jenkins 2 years Sid Parker 3 years Mose Farmer 1 year Chas Mobley 2 years Walter Melby 2 years Jim Drake 1 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar Wooten
Henry Jenkins
Sid Parker
Mose Farmer
Chas Mobley
Walter Melby
Jim Drake
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Ayer
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Springs
Miles Wes
North Carolina
Finch’s Mil
Dabney
Mannesia
Dener
C. F. Pence
Eunice Barnes
Elij. Barnes
J.D. Barnin
M. Pace
W. F. Woodard
Pace & Woodard, Proprietors
Carolina
Pace & Woodard
Reip
el See
Rocky Mount
Kim Glenn
C J Egerton
Louisburg
N Egerton
H D Egerton
W Blovwnt
Rocky Moun
Terand Tobacco
Peedee
Ayan Ee
Wales
Pillers
Colleen City
Mustang Siniment
Wootten & Stevens
Furnitur
W Leon, N
Marx
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