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CANDIDATES FOR GALLOWS MURDER. IN HEBRON SECTION SUI* DAY Shooting in Town Sunday Night Details of Both the Oc curences. Coroner McCall held an inquest Sunday morning over tho dead body of Lawrence Fuller. The jury after hearing the testimony and viewing the remains rendered the following verdict: "That thc said Lawrence Fuller came to his death from a gunshot wound in tho hands of Hamp Purcell with Neill Alford as accessory." Tho facts in the case are these: That last Sunday one week ago Hamp Purcell and Neill Alford were coming across a field about dusk going in the direction of Fuller's homo. That Neill had a double barrel gun in bis hands and was in front. Coming up to Full er's home they called him out, he at that [time being engaged in cooking supper. Just as he step ped into the doorway Hamp Pur cell-grabbed the gun out of Al ford's hands and emptied the load into Fuller's body. He fell and the alleged assassin fled. Neill was arrested at once and taken to liennettsville and lodged in jail. Fuller lingered a week and died Sunday morning. At the inquest which was held that morning the above facts were brought ou* Hamp Purcell Med immediately af ter the occurrence and is still nt large. A warrant is out for him and bc will in all probability be soon arrested and placed behind the bars. Alford was arrested im mediately after the shooting and put in jail, It is stated that when Purcell tired the gun Alford pull ed out a pistol and tired live times. The evidence is black against tho two negroes and they stand a the affair were all colored bearing the names of Peggie Demcry, Mamie David, ?lohn Stokes and il T Harley. The gathering at first was on the social order but it soon grow into gun display and broke up into a first class row. It seems from thc testimony which came out in tho trial nt tin' mayor's court on Monday that Peggie Demcry was tho hostess. Mamie David was on ber way home and in passing Peggie's house she received an invitation to come in and take supper. Soon af ter she got seated .1 T Harley hove on tho scene and bowing and smiling he too was taken in and given a seat. The fourth actor in the play blew in a short while in tbs poison of John Stokes. Gay and debonair he also was given the right hand ol' fellowship and invited to a seat within tho circle. Thus was tho maller all arranged ?nd tho curtain ready to be raised. The scene opens with John and tl T sitting close together in ani mated conversation. J T accused .lohn of not treating him right and the latter hurt by tho charge against him proceeded to explain matters. For a while ov?rythinj? wont on in good order and per change a little social glass of beer was partaken of between thc bits of talk. lint hero a snag was struck. J T would not bc appeased. His an ger broke out afresh. Vigorously ho exclaimed that ho bad not been treated right. He arose and fierce and terrible words escaped from his mouth. John arose also and the ladies suddenly botook themselves-so it was said to a back room and shut the d?or shocked beyond expressi on at such ungentlemanly conduct. The two mon unable, to agree by word began a little tussle to test tbeii-musclas it may be or in or der that no more serious damage might bo done. John throw ?J T on tho bed and thc latter suddenly reached for his "sido whcelor" otherwise known as tho pistol, without which no true sport ever goes. John said that his was lying on tho bureau and ho was trying to hold J T so that he could not shoot. John was endeavoring, ac cording to his statement of the caso, to hold J T until he could get tho back door open and thus have some means of egress. In fact ho meditated sudden and speedy Hight judging that under tho circumstances this was tho wisc thing to do. Hut in the struggle that "side wheeler" got into tho argument. Just whether John or J T tired it is hard to lind out. At any rate John got a bullet in his right shoulder and just which place it stopped in his body has not yet been found out. And this shooting broke the charm. John made a sudden exit by the back door. Mamie ran out and betook herself to an adjoining house where she remained until after nightfall when accompanied by her small daughter she made her way safely home. ?J T also decamped and by the time the crowd arrived there was a small number in the house. John was arrested at the depot and later on in the night ,1 T was also caught. Mumie and Peggie were all landed in the lockup. In the .police court on Monthly morning they were brought accompanied by a large crowd of spectators. After a long trial M.unie was dismissed. John plead guilty and was lined $25, Peggie was tined $25, and J T was given $50. His lawyer appealed the. case. There is another war rant against .J T Harley charging bim with assault and battery with intent to kill. .lohn Stokes' wound is serious. I le was present at the trial on Monday but su He red a good doab THOSE WHO HAVE HANGED cords, lt was in 1785 that the old Cite raw district was divided into three counties, Marlboro, Ches terlield and Darlington. In De cember of that year the first court for Marlboro was held at (Jard ncr's Bluff. Previous to that time, however, Winsler Drigges; a notorious horse thief and bandit, was cabturcd and hanged by the river road, near what is now called Dudley's old mill. An account ol' the a Hair ?ip pea red in the Charleston Gazette of Oct 3, 1771, anti is copied in Gregg's History of tho Old Ghe ra ws. The first mun convicted ol' mur der in this county was Daniel Bod iford, Ile was hanged on April 28, 1801). Tradition says that Bodiford was innocent. A woman was found tlead in her beti ami her young ba by by lier side. Strong circum ssantial evidence pointed to Bodi ford as tho murderer. Years aftor he was hanged, another man con fessed, on his deathbed, that he killed lin1 woman and that Bodi ford luul nothing lo do with the murder. Williams Pegues was foreman ol' the jtiry that convicted Bodi ford. Then for 44 years this COU h ty did not have a banging. (>n b'ridny, Jail 5, 1853, Lewis A J Stubbs was hanged for tho murder ol' one ol' his own slaves. John \J McLucas was foreman of thc jury that convicted Stubbs, and B D Townsend foreman of the grand jury that found a true bill. Sherill' McGilvray did the hang ing, It is said that Judge Hudson caine to Bennettsville for the first time that day, and arrived about the hour that Stubbs was execu ted. Previous to 1821 it was nota capital offense to murder a slave .Judge Samuel Wilds, a distin guishcd son of Marlboro, in pass ing sontenco on a man in Charles ton, depicted this as one of tho foulest of crinios, ?nd it is thought that Judge Wilds arraignment fin al ly caused thc legislature to make it a hanging ci imo to kill a negro slave. Sheriff McGilviay also hanged John CTerrill, on April, 13th 1800. Ho left poisoned whiskey at his store to kill his grandfather, in order to conceal a forgery. His grandfather, his uncle, and his clerk all partook of the poison and died. He was thc last white man hanged in this county. Berry Mclntyro was convicted of murder in September, 1870, and was hanged by Sherill' Kaster ling. In July 1878, John Lockloar, Neill Lock lear and Pompey East erling wore convicted of killing and robbing a pedler near Ked Bluff, They wore all hanged on tho same scaffold and at the same time by Sheriff Emanuel. The Locklears were croatans and Eas terling a negro. Amos Wooten was convicted of irson in February, 1880, and was .tanged by Sheriff Hogers. Dock Dargan was convicted of murder in Juno, 1888, and was hanged by Sherill' Rogers. Sheriff Hogers also hanged James H McLaurin who was con victed of rape in February, 1880. Robert Shelton was convicted of arson in February 1890. He too was hanged by Sheriff Rogers. Jack Bradley was convicted of murder in February, 1803, and was hanged by Sheriff tireen. In linne of the same year, Jerry Hcnegan was found guilty of ar son, and was hanged by Sheriff tireen. In february, 1894, Alexander Edwards was convicted of murder, and was hanged by Sherill' Creen. Sherill'tireen hanged Jim Har ris, who was found guilty of mur der at the June term, 1901. Richard Dargan, convicted of ?^uiu.-> With Ul eau UttlC V./UIIU.V OOlll ! Cure Tablets is surely sensible and safe. Prcvontics contain no qui nine, no laxative, nothing harsh or sickening. Pneumonia would never appear if early colds were promptly broken. Also good for feverish children. Largo box, 48 tablets, 25 cents. Vest pocket boxes 5 cents. Sold by J. T. 1 )o u gi as. TRAVELERS' GUIDE Arrival and Departure of Passen ger Trains at BenneltsvlHe All trains tire daily except Sunday unless otherwise indicated. AK HIV A I,Si f..Ju A. M. from McColl. 6.30 A. M. from Fayetteville,, 7.45 A. M. from Drake and Blenheim. 9.45 A. M. from Kol lock, Columbia, Jacksonville, Portsmouth, Richmond, and New York. 12.03 1\ M. (daily) Sumter, Colum bia, Gratlgcburg, Wilmington, Dillon, Charleston and Jacksonville. 1-' >5 P. M. from McColl. 3 ?' P. M. (.lady) irom Gibson, 5'00 i". M, from Drake ami Blenheim. 7.38 P. M. (daily) from Fayetteville, Norfolk, Richmond and New York. 9.36 Pi M. from Sumter, Columbia, August.., Wilmington, Dillon, Charles ton and Jacksonville. 9.45 P, .M. front Kollock, Portsmouth, Richmond and New Yolk. DUPA U'i'URUS. 6.40 \. M. for Sunder, Columbia. Florence, Wilmington, Dillon and Charleston. 7.50 A. .M. for Kol lock Richmond and New York. S.30 A. M. for Fayetteville, Richmond, and Nen York. (Connects at .Maxton for Wilmington.) 12.05 P. M. for McColl. 12.10 P. M. (daily) for Gibson, 12,20 P. M, for blenheim and Drake. 3.46 1\ M. (daily) for .Suinter, Colum bia, Orangeburg, Wilmington, Dillon, Charleston and Jacksonville. 7.50 P, M. for Kol lock, Columbia, Jacksonville, Portsmouth, Richmond and New York. S P. M. ?(daily except Saturday) for Fayetteville, Richmond and New York. (Connection at Maxton for Wilmington.) 9.40 P. M. for McColl. 9.50 P. M. for Blenheim and ?rake. (Tins train waits till 10.30 for Coast Une train from .Sumter,) MCCOLL NEWS NOTES Piano Recital Highly Enjoyed Other Matters McColl, Mny '20.-Thc piano ro citul by the pupils of Miss Irene Mall was highly creditable to the pupils and spoke volumos for tho teaching efficiency of Miss Hall, who is a graduate of Winston - Salem college. A very large audi ence greeted the class, and the fol lowing program was beautifully rendered: Chorus-by class. Piano solo-Miss Ruth Pipkin. Piano duet-Misses Marie (jib son and Hilda Robinson. Piano solo- Miss Alma Tatum. Piano solo-Miss Vera Mclau rin. Piano solo-Miss Mary Tenny son Fletcher. Quartette--Misses Ruth Pipkin, Ruth Morrison, Ruth Bristow and Colia Manship. Piano solo-Miss Geneva Mor rison. Piano solo-Miss Ruth Bristow. Piano duet-Misses Anabel and Irene Tatum. Piano Solo-Miss Arline Bellin ger. Piano solo-Mis > Ruth Morrison. Piano duet-Misses Arline Bel linger and Beulah Harris. Chorus-Swing Song. Thc pupils were assisted by Miss Julia Tatum soprano, and Mrs. Walter B Owens contralto. Commencement day, proper, despite the heavy rain, drew a large and appreciative audience. At ll a. m., tho annual debate by Kuphonian Literary Society. The query: - Resolved that a low tari ll for revenue only should bc enact ed by the United States. The sub ject was a most diflicult one to handle and the six young ladies did this in such a practical, logical and withal charming manner that the audience had good reason to feel proud of our .McColl lassies could have wished there were six May Ford, 10th grade. Negative: Belle Whittaker, 9th grade; Ger trude Morrison, 0th grade; Sadie Kasterling, 0th grade. The annual address by Prof. Patterson Wardlaw, of University Of S. O., was a gem of earnest, practical common sense thought. We earnestly hope that principal, teachers, and parents (for parents often binder tho growth of a school without really wishing to do so) will give obedience the same rating that Professor Wardlaw did, the foundation of all school success. Then, too, he called spec ial attention to the part the "old fashioned book" plays in the train ing of future citizens. Diplomas of graduation were a warded May Ford, Ruth Pipkin, Sallie Whittaker and Charles Gib son. lid win McLaurin, Kirkland Gibson, James McLaurin, Sallie McColl. Sadie Kasterling and Gertrude Morrison acted as mar shals for the occasion. Beautiful inspiring music was furnished by Kenisbcrg,s orches tra, of Fayetteville, X. C. It is but justice to say that Archie T.yner, who has made a lino record for himself as a faith ful student voluntarily withdrew from the debate. Archie won the debater's medal two years ago. Mr. Wm. Lcdbottcr, one cf thc South's most successful drummers (with tho Chattanooga Harness Co.,) visited his sister, Mrs. J II Johnson. Miss Joyce, of Maxton, is visit ing Miss Jimmie. Covington. Since her resignation, Miss Covington has been greatly missed from ber post at the telephone exchange, where for several years she gave excellent service. Mr. Bunyan McNeill, of Max ton, has accepted a position with Mr. Lucien Williams. The friends of Mrs. Jin/ Bundy (nee Fletcher) will regret to hofti i ( that she is quito sick, tho' a little i ai proved. Edwin, tho young son of Rev. Mr. Freeman, pastor ot' tho Bap tist church is ill with typhoid fev er. Miss Peters, of Chcraw, had n narrow escape from being seri ously hurt Tuesday last. While out driving with one of our young men, because of a sudden lurch ol* the buggy she was pitched head foremost out of the buggy. Prov identially she was not hurt. Misses Annie Muy McCall, Mary Thompson, Alma Mclaurin, An nie Brewer and Messrs. Marion McCall and Frank Robinson at tended Red Springs commence ment. Miss Ellen Gainey is in Little ton, N. C., attending tho com mencement exercises. Nearly 400 students were enroll ed at Red Springs college during the session just closed -marvelous [growth ! More room is sadly needed, and a building to be known as Vardell Hall is to bo erected in the near future. A beautiful foun tain on the campus adds to its at tractiveness. Dr. Hill, the beloved and talen ted pastor of thc Maxton Presby terian church, delivered tho com mencement address. His subject was unique-Woman's Wants and was handled in Dr. Hill's own peculiar style, thoughtful and grave, witty and humorous. One of the best speeches we ever heard Dr. Hill make was on tho occasi on of Bill Arp's visit to McColl. Miss May Whittaker, of Blen heim, who has been with her uncle, Mr. Dave Whittaker this session in order that she might attend our graded school, has returned to her home. Mrs. Walter B Owens and little son, Walter junior, went to Lib erty, N. C., on thc '21st, where they will spend the vacation. A merry party of young folks gave Miss Ruth Pipkin a surprise party last Thursday night, it was friend, having at all times the best interest of tho future woman at heart. These as well as hundreds of girls in North Carolina, and elsewhere, will regret to know that Red Springs college has accepted her resignation. Miss Anderson is a cultured woman of noble char acter; and has lilied her arduous position with distinction. .She was presented with a handsome 'Moving Clip" by faculty and pupils. Mr John Harris has just re turned from Raeford with his daughter, Miss Nancy, who, for' tho past term, has been a student at the Baptist University. Miss Nancy has been ill with malaria lever for some days, but it was deemed best to bring her home, stooil the trip well, and is improv ing. doini Lester, ii negro youth, living on Mr Causar Willis's plan tation died very suddenly last Sat. A M. Ho was found a little distance from his plow and it is supposed that he loit the plow be cause of sudden illness and died bel otc he could get to tho house. ?loo Patterson, the 12 year old orphan negro boy got three years in tho penitentiary for stealing money. D L Thomas an adult ne gro preacher ( '.) got six months for soiling the vilest obsono pictures What a travcrosty on justice this seems to tho "weaker sex.'"' The following students have re turned to their respective homes: Misses May McLucas and Ola Mc Gregor, from Red Springs College Miss Macy Harris, from Baptist Uliivorsity at Raleigh; Misses Bet tie and Marie Gibson from Colum bia. Mr Robert Chapman attended tho Spinner's Convention held in Richmond Va, last week. Mr Fred McLaurin attended Clemson Commencement. Messrs Gus and Eddie McCor mick spent Sunday with the fam ily of Mr Nathan McCormick, and . Pipkin of Clio spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs T Pipkin. Mrs T P Tatum returned to Monroe N O with her grandaugh ter, Miss Lilian Ieemnn. Mr Duncan Morrison has re turned from Fayetteville Sanitor ium greatly benfited. Mr and M?'s James Kerby of Spartanburg is visiting their daughter M rs S Henson. Kev (? Leonard is preaching a scries of sermons on tho Lord's Prayer. Tho one of yesterday was on impressive and scathing arraign ment on profanity-though Bro Leonard said that during the six months of his stay in McColl ho had not heard a singlo oath on its streets. May thc time como when oven thc small boy can bear the same testimony. Miss Pearl Morrison bas just returned from a visit to Charles ton S C. M rand Mrs Joe Parker spent Sunday witii Mr Nathan McCor mick's family. Messrs Jessie and Willie Wade visited friends in Hasty last Sun day. Letter From Uncle Joel Mr. Editor:-The word surprise means something moro than just speaking the word. As I was walking from my mail box read ing tho news I was over-taken by three ladies on a buggy I gave them the best I had along from my shop in the way of polite bow ing and scrapeing acquaintance. Hero the ladies inquired if I was the ono they call Joel Covington. With politeness I said that I was the one that was called Old Joel. So I steped to the buggy and gave them my hand and tho beau tiful charming young lady that was spokesman gave me her name also the names of the other two ladies that had passed over the meridian of time like myself then I began to feel sorter Uko I was elected. Then the elder ladies made inquiry about my wifo and T rr a VC t^om hov condition tho best i .ou) i t it under stand r :a< er f i pt :iv eyes on Hi ben uti ful youn? lad.S sitting in front. The yo",' lady*s nam? Miss Marj Weatherly thc ladled were both Wltiuws uuu lino looking O? lile agc. And I have not got any bet ter sense than to be cracking jokes at the widows when I meet with them as they were spending some time with wife telling of tho good times of sixty-five years ago. While they were talking to wife las my eyesight is failing so I drew my chair near the young lady and had-a very pleasant chat with her. The widows names was Mrs Mcliac and Mrs. MayCreus. What a nice time my wife seem to have talking of sixty years ago when school ??iris under thc tutor ship of Mr. A B Hcnegan. Thursday the Uth 160?, Clio S. C., Marlboro Co. Encampment in Charleston. Quarters Co E 2nd Infantry IT S S O V. Special Order No 2. This company will go into camp .lune 18th, 1008 under the follow ing o dicers: Watle II McIntyre, Captain commanding. 1st Lieutenant. Charlie S Townsend, 2nd Lieu tenant. Willie S Gibson, 1st Sergt. James T Eason Jr, Quarter master. Henry ll Covington, 2nd Ser geant. Daniel II Stubbs 3rd Sergeant. JcffT Albarty, 4th Sergeant. Leroy David, 5th Sergeant. Charlie Peele, 1st Corporal. John M Carlisle, 2nd Corporal. James T Stanton. 3rd Corporal. George Gilbert, 4th Corporal. 5th and Otb vacant. The company will bein camp on Sulivans Island from June 18 to the 28th, '1008. Orders will bo published later as to the departure of thc command from their respec tive quarters. W S Gibson, 1st Sergt. By orders of W II .McIntyre* Captain.