Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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CONTEMPT OF COURT. Juror Got Drunk and Talked About The Sellers Murder Case?$50 or Three Months. Columbia, Juno 1C.?It. C. Ashford was yesterday found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to three months imprisonment or a fino of $;)0, before the circuit court. Judge Ernest Gary presiding. He paid the fine. On Saturday, June 0, Ashford was sitting as juryman on the Sellors case, and that night left the courthouse fully realizing the gravity and responsibility of the position he held. However, he met some of his friends who insisted that he take a drink with them. At first Ashford refused, but finally yielded to the repented entreaties of his friends. By midnight Ashford had taken several more drinks, and in some mysterious way the liquor had the effect upon Ash-1 ford of making him want to talk, and in spite of the responsibility and I gravity of the position as realized by i the juror, lie discussed Die ease with several people. In an affidavit Policeman Hough, of the Columbia police force, stated that he found Ashford about midnight in a restaurant apparently under I lie influence of liquor, and t hat he advised him to go home. Ashford refused and went up the street, to another restaurant, where Policeman Ilough again ran across him later at which time lie seemed more tlian ever under the influence of liquor. Policeman Hough again tried to persuade Ashford to go home and go to bod, but the latter refused and started to tell Hough ahout trying to talk some sense into that fellow's head, pointing to an unknown in the eorncr. Ashford further stated to Policeman I lough that he wished to discuss (lie Sellers case with him, that there were some features about it that lie did not like. Policeman Ilough reminded Ashford that In; was pledged not to discuss the case on which he was sitting as a juror, but to no avail. Ashford did not return home until late Sunday morning. In his return to a rule awarded against him by the court to show cause why he should not be attached for a contempt of court, li. 0. Ashford respectfully submitted: "That on Saturday night, Juno (Stli, your respondent left the courthouse fully realizing the gravity and responsibility of the position in which he was placed as juror in the above entitled case, having in mind the warning of the judge and further from a sense of duly on his own part, realizing the lers and what the effect of the verdict of the jury would tie, he had fully made up his mind to he guarded by the instructions given him in the wisdom of the court, and that he would discuss the case with no one, but would be governed entirely by his own sense of right ami duty and would render his decision in accordance with the law and evidence, as he had already sworn to do. Although he was approached by several persons, who questioner him about the ease, lie positively re- j fused to say anything to anybody on the subject and told them that lie had been warned not to do so, and that ' he intended to abide by these instructions. Shortly after having left the I For a limited tii subscripti McCall I F( 20 Cent* Call at Our Store ticu O. RLE" The Fair and i We have many that no other.< courthouse he was met by several friends and acquaintances, who insisted on him taking a drink with them, thinking there could be no harm 111 that, as he had fully resolved that lie would not take enough to allow himself to become under the influence of it. From some cause, however, unknown to your Respondent, the whiskey that lie drank with the said friends and acquaintances had a power and unusual effect upon your lespondent, so that he became so much under the influence of it that he lost control of himself and his actions and was not aware of what ho was saying nor doing at the time. Hint your respondent disclaims any intention of treating the court with disrespect, or of violating its instructions, and his obligations, aside fiom the fact that he regards his mere word or promise as absolutely binding upon him and far more so his oath or obligation, he has the most profound respect for this honorabl eonrt, and nothing could induce him m his right mind to do or say anything that would tend to show otherwise. " Death of Blind Tom. Atlanta Journal. The death of "Blind Tom," which j occurred in Hoboken on Saturday, calls to mind one of the most remarkable geniuses the world has over seen. .1 he older generation remembers him well, and at tlie same time lie lingered?far from superfluous?011 the stage?until a recent period. "Blind Tom" was born on a plantation near Columbus, CJa. At an early age his remarkable talent for music was discovered. The story luts become a well-worn tradition how he was discovered at the piano, playing over by ear the compositions which he had heard the white members of the family playing. His musical genius was born full grown. He never received instructions of any kind, lie never needed it. Ilis musical ear had been developed by nature at the expense of e\ ery other faculty. His achievements were I he most remarkable perhaps in the whole history of music, for except in that one field he was al1 most an idiot, lie had no difficulty whatever in playing the most difficult compositions of the masters, after hearing them played once, and even more difficult tests have been applied having him play over compositions which had been improvised for the occasion. There was no possibility of fraud or deceit, and he was hailed by the musical world as a distinct phenomenon. He was taken on tour throughout this country and Europe and played before the crowned heads of the latter country, an object of admiration and astonishment wherever he went. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were earned by these tours, but be died in poverty and neglect. Tt was one of the most pathetic careers in all tlie melancholy history of genius. But his native Stale of Georgia will long hold him in gentle and appreciative remembrance. Tie was a simple. kindly soul and gave pleasure to thousands while he lived. TTis death is siucerelv lamented. PROFIT! ne we will give ons to the Magazine DR 3 a Year 1 and Learn Parlars. rTNER Square Dealer. other Bargains store can offer. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR UNITED STATES SENATE. I beg to announco my candidacy for the United States senate in the approaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the Democratic voters of this State. R. G. Rhctt. FOE RAILROAD COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a Candidate ^or Railroad Commissioner State of South Carolina, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. James A. Summerset t, Columbia, S. C. FOR THE STATE SENATE: Alan Johnstone is hereby nominated for the State Senate, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. FOR LEGISLATURE. C. T. Wyche is hereby announced for reelection to the House of Representatives, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. I announce myself a candidate for rc-clection to the Mouse of Representatives of South Carolina, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary E. 11. Aull. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for membership in the house of representatives of the General Assembly of South Carolina from Newberry county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. F. W. Higgins. FOR SHERIFF. I Being conscious of the fact that 1 have discharged the duties of the sheriff's office to the best of my ability, and believing that I have the endorsement of the majority of tho I people of Newberry county, to this rend. I would again annoucne myself a candidate for reelection, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. M. M. Buford. T am a candidate for Sheriff of Newberry county, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party. Cannon G. Blease. 'I FOR CORONER: J. N. Bass is hereby announced as a candidate for coroner of N'ewberry county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. L. D. Morris (better known as Bobo) is hereby nominated for the office of Supervisor of Newberry county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. Monroe Wicker is hereby nominated for i-eelection to the office of Supervisor for Newberry county, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Jack B. Smith is heraby nominated 1 for the office of Supervisor for Newberry county, subject to the Democratic primary election. T hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of county Supervisor and will abide the rules of the democratic party. II. II. Abrams. I announce myself as a candidate for Supervisor and will abide the result of the Democratic party. Ij. I. Feagle. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor for Newberry County and will abide the rules of the Democratic party. Benj. IJalfacre. FOR MAGISTRATE. Townships Nos. 1 and 8. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Magistrate for Nos. 1 and 8 townships and will abide the rules of the Democratic part v. S. G. Carter. F. M. Lindsay is hereby announced as a candidate for magistrate for Nos. 1 and 8 Townships and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. I am a candidate for Magistrate for Xos. 1 and 8 Townships, and will be governed by the rules of the Democratic party. Jno. Henry Chappoll. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate for Townships Nos. .1 and 8. C. B. Tddwoll. Magistrate No. 3. I hereby unnnounce mysolf as Ct didate for Magistrate for No. Township, subject to the action the Democratic party. John Henderson Magistrate No. 4. I hereby announce myself as candidate for the offco of magistn for No. 4 Township, subject to t Democratic primary. R. M. Aughtry, For Magistrate No. 6. J. Y. Dorroh iss hereby announc for magistrate for No. (> and v abide the rules of the Dcmocra party. For Magistrate No. 7. W. R. Keith is hereby nominat as a candidate for magistrate for 1 7 township subject to Democratic p rnary. Citizen, For Magistrate Township No. 10. I am a candidate for Magistrate i No. 10 Township, and will be govci ed by the rules of the Democratic pj ty. P. B. Ellesor. For Magistrate No. 11. C. L. Orahaiu is hereby announc as a candidate for Magistrate for > 11 Township and will abide the rul of the Democratic party. W. L. Kibler is announced as candidate for Magistrate for numl 11 township and will abide the rul of tie Democratic party. The voters of Xki. 11 Towns! nominate W. B. Graham as a cam date for Magistrate. lie will abi by the rules of the Democratic pari SUP'T OF EDUCATION. B. L. Jonfes is hereby nominat for position of Superintendent of li ucation for Newberry County, si ject to the decision of the Democri ic primary. J. B. O'Neall Ilolloway Is annoui ed as a candidate for County Sup< it undent of Education and will abi the rules of the Democratic party. J. S. Wheeler is hereby announc as a candidate for re-election to t office of Superintendent, of Edueati for Newberry County subject to t rules of the Democratic primary. FOR TREASURER John L. Epps is announced as Excursi Mor Monday, Jun< and Laurens R< to Charleston, , to visit the city to spend a day can take a dip i the Second and lina soldiers wt with the United sciikdsu-;. ro Lv. L,aureus 7.00 a. 111. ... " Clinton 7.25 a.m.... " Goldville.. .. .7.35 a. 111.... " Kinards 7.45a.m.... " Gary 7.50 a. 111. . . " Jala^ 8.00 a. m.. . . Tickets good to reti Wednesday, June 24 A, C. L. Train No. 52 June 24th, 1908. Artillery Gun Target For information, as J. F. LIVINGSTON, ? Colur candidate for re-election as oounty m- treasurer of Newberry county and 3 will abide the rules of the Dej^^ratic of party. FOR OLERK OF OOUR*. I Jno.C. Goggans is hereby nouninated for re-election to the office itf Clerk a of Court for Newberry county, S. C., ite subject to the rules of the cratic he pi-imary. FOR AUDITOR. --Win. W. Cromer is hereby ?nnounce(j ed as a candidate for re-election to th^ office of Auditor for Newberry .. County, and is pledged to ?flbide the rules of the Democratic primwy. I am a candidate for the dfeco of ^ County Auditor of Newberry county and will abide the rules of tV* Deino.* cx-atic party. Eugene S. Werts. FOR MASTER II. II. Rikard is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to tha or report of c - THE EXCHj! of Newbe a condensed from report )v?1 iner June ^ les lip RKSOU ^ Loans and discounts Overdrafts . /Furniture and fixtures Cash on hand and in Banks ed ,, LIABIL,] ib- Capital stock it- Surplus, net Unpaid Dividends Cashiers Checks 1C_ Bills payable *v. . (Banks de ePosl h' { Individual C(j Reliable and absolutely safe. Wt he J. D. DAVENPORT, President. ' 6 EDW. R. HIPP, ? Vice-President. GEO. B. CROW a on to Ch iday, Jun e 22nd, the Colui ailway will run thei giving their patron by the sea at a ve at the Isle of Pali n the surf and visi I Third Regiments 10 will be camped ; I States Coast Arti UNI) TRIP RATK. $3.00 Iyv. Newberr; 2.75 " Prosperit " " U. Moui " " Chapin., " " Irmo. .. " Ar. Charlest< jrn on Special, leaving <th, or any Regular Trail , dueto,leave Charleston maammmMmmmmmamnaHBmBmMmmmmmmmammmmBmmmmmmmKammm Practice, Band Concerts, k Agents or write 5. A., T. C. nbia, 8. C. office of Master for Newberry county subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY OOMM3SSSIONER. I am a candidate for reelection to the office of county commissioner for M Newberry county, and will abide the BE result of the Democratic primary. Very Respectfully, -Thos. J. Wilson. SH I am a ca'ndidate for rcelection to the office of county commissioner for Newberry county and will abide the flj result of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully, 9 ; W. II. Wendt. * I hereby announce myself as a ' candidate for County Commissioner 49 subject to the rules of the Democratic convention. V C. L. Leitzsey. ? w G; Y. Dickcrt is hereby announced jl| as a candidate for county commission- yV er and will abide the rules of tho '*jM Democratic party. iflj ONDITION OF flj tNGE BANK 1 rry, S. C., 'I ifl of State Bank Exam: 1-th, 1908. jfl $199,738-76 -ifl 3,696.62 26,548.34 -fl| $ IHS f $232,099 64 $ 50,000.00 .jjfl 8,439.76 '.t^B 65,000.00 $ 1,492.74 4 ,m io5>99I 82?107,484.^^^^1 i pay 4 per cent 011 time depos'cco;^, M. I, SPEARM/ W. B. WAI.20 I * AssistantX^uxv;?. [ER, Attorney. nrleston e 22 mbia, Newberry r first Excursion s an opportunity ry low rate, and ms, where they t their friends of of South Caroat Fort Moultrie Uery. SCIIKDUI.K. ROUND TRIP RATK. y 8.15 a. ill $2.50 y .. .8.30 a. 111 4< < 11tain8.50a.111 " 9.00 a. 111 ' 9.30 a. 111 " 3ii.. .3.00 p. 111 Charleston 7.00 a. m. n up to and including Wednesday morning, Dancing. Surf B^thing.^f^ WHITE. G. P. A., Wilmington, N.