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LONG MAN HUNT ENDS ? Murderer of Morgaiitori Girl Killed By Blue Hid go- Mountaineer The Charlotte Observer Monday morning ?ay? that the long man hunt for liroadun Miller, negro, who brutally killed ">!&-year-old Gladys Kincaid, near here two week* ago, came to an end early Sunday when the ! fugitive was shot down by Commo dure Burle?on, atalwart mountaineer uixl former Morganton poliaeman, in a gun bailie at Linville Fall*, far up in the Blue Kidge mountain*. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly. A cafe wa? robbed at Ashcford la?t night an<l citizen*, ?u?pectirig that Miller was tiie robber, summoned a poaae and began acouring the mountain. The search led toward Linville Fall*, and Burleson, reared in that ? vicinity ami -skilled in woodcraft, found m trwil through the bushes that other* had mtatted. Pushing ahead of the crowd, He came upon the negro sitting on u boulder with a shotgun resting acoss his knees, 'i'heir eye* met and Miller leaj>ed to hi* feet, leveled bis gun and cried "halt!" iiurleson did halt, but at the same time he took aim with a large revolver und fired. Tim bullet went wild and Miller returned the fire, the load of heavy shot splintering a tree behind which Burleson took refuge. Five more by the white man in quick succession* the last bullet piercing the negro's body just below the heart. Burleson's gun was emptied now and he could do naught but await eventualities. But the fight was over. The negro dropped his gun, one hand grabbed at the wound from which blood trickled and after swaying a moment, he dropped to the ground with a groan. When other members of the posse, attracted by the shooting arrived, broadus Miller was dead. Search of his body revealed a hardened crust of bread in hi* pocket. His ahotgun contained an empty shell, his last hope for defense, for there were no others in his pockets. Members of the posse hurried with the body to Morganton and it was placed m the county jail for safe keeping. by noon the news had spread throughout the entire region around this city and thousands of people, in varying moods and temperaments, began to pour into town and fill the streets about the courthouse. There was murmuring in the crowd that finally became a shoyt, for they were bent on seeing for themselves the remains of a man why killed a pretty, helpless girl, and then eluded pursuing posses in the wild and uncharted mountains for two-weeks. Sheriff Halliburton, after a conference with other officials, decided to bring the body from behind lock and key, that the crowd, then numbering about 5,000, might see the lifeless form of him who had aroused their hatred. Then the body still dressed in tattered clothes, and his feet clothbound, remindful of twelve days of relentless flight through the mountains was brought from the jail and placed on the steps outside. In order to avoid congestion. Sheriff Halliburton roped off a narrow lane, permitting the crowd to march by in single file and view the slayer's body. All through the afternoon the crowds passed and when the setting sim neared the rim of western mountains hundreds were still iined up in the street, awaiting their turn. Among those who passed through the ropes was Mrs. .Jane Kincaid, mother of the murdered girl. Two men stood at the end of the line as the crowd passed by and took up a collection for Mi|r. Kincaid, the slain girl having been her main support. Sumter Man Hurt Mr. \\. B. Burns, Sr., was painfully bruised and cut Saturday afternoon when the car in which he was riding from Montgomery, Ala., to Atlanta, skidded into a ditch and turned over. It is understood that the negro chautfeur driving the automobile lost control of the machine on a hill and was unable to keep it from sliding into the ditch.?Tuesday's Sumter Item. Former Residents of West Watefee In our issue of June 24 we carried an Associated Press dispatch dated at Miami, Fla., June 21, telling of the death of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Albert, near that city, in an automobile crash, and stated that the couple came from C amden, S. C., three years ago. ^Ve have since been able to learn that Mr. Albert was the son of the late John Albert who formerly resided near Rollins Mill on the CamdenQolumbia highway. They left West Wateree about fifteen years ago and moved to Georgia, and from Georgia they moved to Miami about three years ago. Services at Beaver Dam There will be services at Beaver Dam Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Special music and sermon by the Rev. T. L. Willingham. Every one is cordially invited to attend. Killed By Own Invention Spokane, Wash., July 4 ? Stephen M. Harris. 51, was fatally injured when he fired a bomb of his own invention to celebrate Independence Day at-< heny, Washington, today. .Hart Is, a Spokane carpenter,borrowed two blacksmith's ?nvjl? Rnd took them to Chen v. A heavy charge of gunpowder was placed on one anvil and the second anvil placed on top. Harris heated the end of a crowbar red hot in a forge and tou hed it to -he powder. The concussion hurled the crowbar into his -abdomen and he died an hour after bting bi ought te a Spokane hospital. i k CONSTABLE AMAKKK KILLED Harvey Grainger Ilia Slayer, Killed liy Fellow Officers Mullyia, July 6. -State Constable J. B. Atnaker was instmitly killed and 1 Harvey Grainger was mortally | wounded in a shotgun and pistol ! battle between officers and suspected moonshiners this morning about f if| teen miles from Mullins, in Horry j county.*? Grainger died soon after arI riving af a Mullins hospital from a ! number of pistol wounds in his body. The double killing occurred this morning in the Wannamaker section of Horry county, when state and federal officers went on a liquor raid. The officers had been tipped off that a still was being operated in a certain section, and today was set for the raid. In the party were B. B. I^eitsey, J. N. Pearman, Thomas J. Cunningham, J. B. Amaker and Thomas Blouse, all of the state constabulary; J. E. Davis of the federal forces, and VV. J. Ayers of Nichols, deputy sheriff. The party met by appointment, laid their plans, and then went on the search. They left their cars three miles from the designated spot and proceeded, walking, under cover of the woods. As they were making their way down a stream, they heard two pistol shots from the top of a/ hill, which they construed as a signal. They had gone only a short distance before they met two men, both armed, and when they came up some words passed (between them, an& the men, whpm they later learned were llarvey Grainger and his brother, Emerson Grainger, are said to have cursed them, and asking what they were after. When the officers made their mission known, a tussle ensued over a pistol in the hands of Emerson Grainger, which it was said he was threatening to use. During the struggle, the weapon was discharged twice, but without effect. Harvey Grainger had a single barrelled shotgun and was standing four or five feet away, but took no part up to that time it is said. Presently Harvey Grainger attempted to. raise his gun, but Officer Cunningham told him to drop it, and for a moment it appeared as though he would, but turning suddenly he pointed it at Amaker and fired, the entire load taking effect in the officer's right shoulder from the rear, ranging down and penetrat- | ing the heart. As Grainger threw his gun into position. Officers Cun| ningham and Davis fired, and it was [ hard to tell which shot first. Officer I Amaker dropped dead without uttering a word. As Grainger staggered, attempting to reload, several other shots were fired by the officers at close range. Grainger was shot twice in the upper stomach, once in the side and once on the back. One shot shattered his left arm just above the wrist. As the man lay desperately wounded he was conscious, and as Officer Cunningham leaned over him to get the gun he remarked that he was dying. He was placed in an automobile and rushed to the Mullins hospital, where he lived about thirty minutes. Officer Amaker never fired a shot. In fact, he never took his pistol from his holster. The shooting took place on the Grainger farm, known as the Mill farm, seven miles east of Nichols, and near the Grainger mill pond. Harvey Grainger was about 21 years of age and unmarried. He was a son of Cross Grainger. . The coroner's jury was presided over by Magistrate H. E. Blanton of Nichols, in the case of AmaToer, and Magistrate Penerette heard the evidence in the killing of Grainger. After the melee, Emerson Grainger and Hamp Cannon were lodged in the Mullins jail, but later were removed to the county jail. The officers assisted relatives in removing the wounded man to the hospital, and later carried their dead comrade to Burnham's Undertaking parlor, where it was prepared to be taken to Colum bia tonight by auto hearse. The verdict of the jury in the Amaker killing was: "We find that J. B. Amaker came to his dfeath by gunshot wounds at the hands of Harvey Grainger, aided and abetted by Emerson Grainger." H. M. Elliott was foreman. The verdict in the Grainger case was: "We find that Harvey Grainger came to his death by gunshot wounds at the hands of C. J. Cunningham, in the discharge of his duty as state detective appointed under Governor Richards." The raiding party missed the still, but secured the worm, hot, it is said, rom use, and found two gallons of liquor near. The still was said to be lpcated within less than two hundred yards of Hamp Cannon's tobacco i barn. * i Bright Messenger^ I "Willie," said his mother, "I ITsh j you would run across and see how old j Mrs. Brown is th's morning." A few minutes later Willie returned and reported: i Mrs. Brown say* it's none of vour ; businrss how old she i*."?Boys' Life. J Three women and two men. coni v :cted of manslaughter in the death '.of "Two Gun" Tom Kendrick, motion I picture actor, pnd given terms of one to Men yrars, ,aro Rski g the court ' for probation. The killing took place during a wild drinking party. TALKED TOO MUCH And Wan Promptly Pot Out of Auto By Grocer ^ Some where there is one white man who in the future is likely to keep his thoughts to himself, as the result of a leeson he probably learned the other day. ' 2 Vaud Smith, well-known local grocer, had been to Thickety in his automobile and was returning to Gaffney on the National Highway when he was flagged down by a lone pedestrian, who asked for a lift. Mr. Smith accommodatingly .consented and the stranger climbed'into tbe seat with him. Being of a talkative nature, apparently, the stranger made several remarks of no importance. When conversation lagged a moment, the passenger suddenly inquired: "What would you do if I tried to hold yoy^ up!" Without replying Mr. Smith jammed on brakes, bringing the car to a halt as quickly as possible. Then the groceryman opened the door nearest j his companion and said briefly: "You get out." The stranger protested he meant no harm by the suggestive inquiry but j 11 | Mr. Smith was adamant^M I The ex-pa ohenger fl watched his late vehicle J I ttttiuii disappear ? wiftfy rH tion he himself vva8 lf now again afoot. T# Try Negro BrutT^jS York, June 28. -The J-j concluded ? > the court afternoon in the case^j^^ Thomaason of Filbert w|a^| dered Saturday. The offjl conveyed McKiulay negro, to the state of the circumstances ^ J : confession that he 1 niiiit', which indicated ! tactics were used in efeujl mission of guilt. He | at the term of court cj?|H | Prohibition agents ' of champaigue, | liquors <>" a barge in I canal near New Hi uiiHwic^H ! Friday. >9 Misses Berenice and PbdH | field, completed a swim mH | to New York, setting for the distance. They England in Jh few days snd^| ! swim the English channel/^B Na. 318 STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF U)AN AND SAVINGS BANK LOCATED AT CAMDEN, S. C.. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNK 30, 1927. Resource*. 1~?, .nd Discounts Overdrafts Bonds and Stocks Owned by the Hank Furniture and Fixtures Other Ileal Katate Owned Due from Hanks and Hankers 46,170.06 Currency IWJ.W Gold 1,530.00 | Silver and Other Minor Coin L47j0.80 Checks and C.ash Items 1,272.62 Total ' 8462,602.47 Liabilities. Capital Stock Paid In $100,000.00 Surplus Fund ( ... 4,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid . . 2,010.41 Dividends Unpaid 3,012.00 Individual Deposits Subject to Check $103,256.54 Havings Deposits 75,605.48 Time Certificates of Deposit 14,410.34 Certified Checks 501.80 Cashier's Checks 588.81 284,462.06 Notes and Bills Rediscounted 8,118.00 Bills payable including certificates for Money Borrowed .... 60,000.00 Total . . . $462,502.47 Htate of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. Before mc came John S. Lindsay, Cashier of the above named bank, who, l>elng duly sworn, says tb t the above and foregoing statement Is a trua condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. JOHN S. LINDSAY, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before ine this 7th day of July, 1927. Correct?Attest: < JOHN WHITAKER, JR., Thos. J. Rirkland Notary Public for S. C. T. L. Little It. E. Stevenson Directors. BANK NO. 235 STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF BETHUNE LOCATED AT BETHUNE, S. C.. A 1 THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JUNE 30, 1927. Resources lioans and Discounts $81,648.18 Overdrafts, Secured 455.54 Overdrafts, Unsecured 2.81 Bonds and Stocks Owned 5,100.00 Furniture and Fixtures 2,465.45 Banking House 1,482.00 Other Real Estate Owned 15,338.88 Due from Banks and Bankers 13,931.19 Currency 3,877.00 Gold , 260.00 Silver and other minor coin 535.07 Checks and Cush Items 1,340.30 Other resources, viz; Collection Account ' 484.13 Farm Account 1,550.00 Total $128,471.51 Liabilities Capital Stock Paid m. $15,000.00 Surplus Fund 5,000.00 Undivided Profits, leas Current Expenses and Taxes Paid .... 427.41 Individual Deposits atibject to check 53,181.05 Savings Deposits 2,559.88 Time Certificates of Deposit 32,241.64 Cashier's Checks 61.53 88,044.10 Bills Payable, including Certificates for Money Borrowed .... 20,000.00 Total $128,471.51 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Kershaw Before me came G. E. Parrott, Cashier of the above named bank, whj being duly sworn, sa.\s that the above and foregoing statement Is a true eondl lion of said bank, as shown by the bo>ks of snhl bank. G. E. Parrott, Cashier Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of July, 1927. Correct Attest . J. D. Laffitte, D. T. \ urbrough Notary Public for S. C A. K. McLaurin N. A. Bethunc Directors. No. 436 STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK LOCATED AT BETHUNE, S. C.. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 30, 1927. Reaourcea Loans and Discounts $62,866.59 Overdrafts 1,07 Bands and Stocks owned by the Bank 12,648.75 Furniture and Fixtures .. 2,185.73 Banking House . 1,068.75 Due from Banks and Bankers 30,804.36 Currency 4,088.00 628.00 Silver and Other Minor Coin 617.19 Exchanges for the Clearing House 636.34 Other resources, viz: Stock Cotton Finance Corp 120.00 Cotton Account 2,861.07 Total $118,325.85 Liubi'ities Capital Stock Paid In $20,000.00 Surplus Fund 8,000.00 Undivided Profits less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 2,284.47 Individual Deposits Subject to Check $47,446.71 Havings Deposits 7,740.74 Demand Certificates of Deposit 90.00 Time Certificates of Deposit 31,283.82 Cashier's Checks .' 160.93 86.722.20 Notes and Bills Rediscoutned NONE Bills Payable including certificates for Money Borrowed NONE Reserve Fund 1 319,1s Tota! $ 118,325.85 State <>' Carolina County of K rvftaw Before me mint J D Laffitte. Ci hi-r ?f the nh?ve named bank, who being duly ?worn. says that the abo ? ami foregoing statement is a true smntiition of void hank as *b<>vrn hr the hook* of said hank 7 U ? n t fto Cashier. Sworn to and subset bed before me this 5th day of July, 1927. 4V?ie<?t Att^v Lor rg Davis, W. E. Davis X o,,m;0 for sou?v^ Carolina. R. L. Jones ? E. B. King ^ - Directors. % -V THE CITY OF CAMpl Audit of the City's Accounts as Prepared by Mr. Clarkson, Certified Public- Accountant, a Copy (fl is on File in the City Treasurer's Office. CASH RECEIPTS?MAY 1, 1926. TO APRIL 30, 1927?IN(B Taxes: Property Tax $ 42,154.51 ,fl< Commutation Tax 1,178.00;; Delinquent Tax 2,61*7.03 j Other Regular Sources: iH Licenses ? .... . 12,26fc6g-? Fines 4,360.76 ? Rent 1,695.10 "S; Miscellaneous Sources: Interest 251.32 Insurance (Refund) 36.64 Health Department 4.26 Miscellaneous 11.89 Water and Electric Plant, for interest, paving " i Certificates, Wator and Electric Bonds . ."* If Total Regular Receipts for operating $ 8 Pacing Assessments 1 Other Receipts: Enterprise Building and Loan, principal, returned r' to Sinking Fund (see Disbursements) 2,200.00 Interest 132.00 Fireman s insurance and Inspection Fund ... . 652.10 ' Dividend on Deposit, Peoples Bank Trv, .. 26.30 Paving Certificates Issued ?. Notes Issued 1 Total Receipts $1 Balance at May 1, 1926 " Total to Account for $1 2 CASH DISBURSEMENTS?May 1. 1926 to April 30, 1927?INf General Expenses: Mayor and Treasurer, salaries . . 2,944.99 Aldermen, salaries 749.13 3,694.1&afl Legal expense -176.50 Dues, S. C. Municipal League 40.00 'WOffice expense 384.61 S Printing and Stationery 767.90 Departmental Expenses: - j'' Fire Department, expense '3,747.45 Fire Department, salaries 1,660.00 5,407.46 f.S Police Department, salaries .... 7,551.00 Police Department, expense , . .. . 2,778.83 10,329.83^1 Street Dept., wages and salary .. 7,754.80 ''Street Department, expense .... 3,391.71 11,146.6LJ 1 Health Dept., wages and salary .. 5,530.50 Health Department, expense 1,846.23 7,376.73 "'I Donations:- ? ^ ' . . Chamber of Commerce .1.. .. 625.00 Cemetery Ji 233.00 . Kershaw Guards 150.00"" ^ Federation of Women s Clubs { 75.00 American Legion . % 55.00 ; fl Mississippi Flood Relief - 60.00'^*^3 Library - 259.00 Charity -104.01 1 , r r Refunds (Except Paving Assessments): ' Licenses 343.00 Property Taxes ........ t - 25.00 ji-Vj Commutation Taxes ...!!!.!!!' 21.00 3 Interest: Bonds, Paving Certificates and Notes <*- - ? -4 aJ Water and Lights " \. , x. Miscellaneous: , Group Insurance - 258 89 Butcher 899^60 Insurance on Property ? 485.72 Repairs to Property !.].!./!*' - 639.86tl>State and County Taxes 2SO.00rr!?-* Election Expense [ 21.00 s* Miscellaneous _ 320.16 Additions to Property: > Extension to Guard House 1 700-.00 Extension to Sewerage ' [ * ].*-V. * 2|850.65 Transferred to (Sinking Funds: %r~ ~ j Enterpri^ Building and Loan Association ..... 2,920.00 Camden Building and Loan Association 540.00 .1 ?!? and Loan Association 420.00 I Fidelity Building and Loan Association ; 300.00 1 ?r: xf ?am<J*"--<Savings Department 881.99 irst National Bank?Savings Department .... 831.99 Loan and Savings Bank?Sayings Department . . 882.02 1 Refunds, Paving Assessments < , Paving Certificates Retired .......... 7".. . " " | Notes Retired : Total Disbursements ... T. . I Balance at April 30. 1927: f FllS m Sam1e,L V * 807.85 - Mrst National Bank . 587.12 ~sr *' Loen and Savings Bank ; ' 286 Bank of Camden, Paving Account ^ 8,881.15 ^ Total Accounted For