The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, May 06, 1909, Image 1

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VOL XX111. lllJIB Mamie Williams Stabs Her Husband to the Heart TRAGEDY GGGURED FRIDAY. Domestic Troubles Lead to tlie Killtmr of Arnos Williams by Ills Wife Late Last Friday (Niflrht- Appears to be a Just fiable llomi? idc. The Testimony at tlie Coronor's Inquest Our people were somewhat start 1od on awakening last Saturday morning to learn that while they slept another killing took place on "The Hill" the night previous. It was developed at the coronor's inquest that Mamie Williams had stabbed her husband, Amos Williams to the heart. while defending herself from his assaults. Both of tho parties to the tragedy are colored and both drifted to Conway from other sectionsof theStato. Domestic troubles, coupled with an apparant too free use of blind tiger whiskey, is undoubtedly the cause which led up to the killing. "Tho Hill" is the most disreputable section of Conway. There the blind tiger is said to find a safe hiding place from the otticers of the law, and there the worthless and most desperate characters congregate and carry on their violence and lawlessness protooted one by the other oftentimes defying justice and making sport of law and order. In saying this we do not wish to be understood as meaning that all a?'e lawbreakers, for such is not the case. There are good, peaceable and law abiding citizens who reside there who deplore the conditions existing there and will heartily cooperate with the law officers in clearing that section of its disreputable characters; but they, like the balance of Conway feel the disgrace and will have to bear the odium. Mamie Williams surrendered to Policeman Cook,is now in jail awaiting trial for her life at the next term of court. On Saturday Coroner Burroughs held an inquest and the following persons composed the jury: - O. B. Parker, Buck Edge, S C. Richardson, John Daniels, C. J. Vereen, F. S Powell, J F. C, Lewis, W. L Ilousend, Jesse Jones, \V. C. Gore, J S Cooyer, Valker Martin, tV, D. Law ri more, W. [I. Chestnut. After hearing the testimony the jury returned the following verdict: 'That Amos Williams came to his death by wounds inflicted with a knife ir the hands of Mamie Wib liams in Conway, S. C., April 30th, 1909. The following is the testimony: > TESTIMONY. ' Statement of Mamie Williams: ? Yesterday p. in., Amos Williams, my husband, came to see ine at Josephine Summers' house; said be wanted to see me; T told him to wait till I got through cooking dinner and I would see him. He asked me if I had decided to go to Pee Dee with him; T told him no; he asked me why; I told him I had worked five years for oothing and had de ? 'l ? # T 11 11 ciuea li i worKeci now, wouia get something for my work; told him I had wrote for job at Wrightsville Beach 1st June; he said if I went he would see you; 1 went back in house with Josephine. Amos come for a row; I saw a knife in his hand, opened; this was about before 10 o'clock at night. Amos come in house, in sitting room, talking to Bennie Williams others, I with Mile Brown; Josephine was in my room, Mary Hopkins weut to bed in my room; all wont out of house, said good night. I went to door in piazza; Amos was sitting in rocking chair, 1 !.1 1 T ..i 1. ~ ,1 LI ne suiu uuiiio uernj x siaiiru i?u mm; j when I started he raised up, pullea his haud out of his pocket; I stepped back in passage; went tj my room; he asked me what was the matter; 1 told him I was up to his tricks; he run at me saying he would cut my threat; I threw the lamp at him; he said I am going to cut that Bitch's throat tonight; I heard sounds like Arros was kicking in the door; I held the door; he forced door; came in room with his knife in his hand; I got my knife off the dresser and , x stuck him. Amos said Miles that woman has stabbed me to the heart; . he fell between gate and piazza; 1 helped Miles bring him in the house; f I washed the sand and blood ofT him. 1 was married to Amos Williams in Kingstree, S. C , by T. J. Gray son Nov. 2nd six years ago. Have not been living agreeably for past two years. Had him under peace bond for a year; Georgetown; Judge Hucks. her Mamie X William! > / mark ffllg I i O rv i *f j. o. uusuuuury, w. u., sworn says:?I examined the body of Amos Williams, found a stab wound in lefb side of chest, 2 1-2 inches left of medium lines inside of nipple and a little above wound in interspace between 3 and 4 ribs severing cartilage of 4th rib extending to heart making 1-2 (about) arntercle of the heart pericardium filled with cloded blood, body in good, healthy condition in every other respect. This wound, I am satisfied, caused his death. J. S, Dusonbury, M. D. 1 yosephineSummers sworn:?When I come home I met, Arthur Irvin, Jones Edwards, Bennie Williams, Miles Brown, Earnest Glasgow, Amos Williams; this was at my house; about 8 o'clock; Amos went iu kitchen; said he wauted to see Mamie; Amos called Mamie to porch ; she went; she came back in room; Amos came in room behind hnr Mamie asked Amos what was he sneaking up behind her with the knife, I started after officer; lie was cursing, holding door* and said not a soul leave the house; I said Amos come out tho room; he come out; Mamie hoisted window and went after S. M. Cook; Mr Cook come; asked if Amos was there; he had left; after Cook left Amos come back; knocked at door; I asked who was there; he did not answer; when I got up Amos was coming in; 1 told him he better not come in as officer was out side the house. He said he didn't care; he saw police across street; what he come in to do he was going to do it; he asked lor Jim Edward; when I started to call Jim, Amos went in Mamie's door; I heard her say don't come in here; I heard him say lam cut; ho walked out door; called Miles to come and help him; I left to call his brother, Ben Williams; I heard Amos say he he was going to kill Mamie; T don't think he was drunk; we all tried to keep him out of Mamie's room; I saw the knife in his hand; Me, Bonnie Williams, Mamie, all found Amos' knife where he fell, her Josephine X Summers mark Miles Brown sworn says:?At first dark when I went to Josephine Summers' house Amos Williams come in; Mamie Will!ams was in kiuchen; don't know what happened there; I went in front room sat down; after I got in there Mamie come in the house; Amos come in behind her; she asked him what he was following her up for, she didn't want to bothor with him; Amos went on in front room and sit down: he sat there 10 or 15 minutes: he irnt / o up and opened his pocket knife; after he opened it he went to Mamie's room door, she had the door shut; he opened the door and went on in her room; after he got in there I heard a glass; she had chuncked the lamp at him- he threw her down across the bed and jumped on her; he was on her when I went to the room door; she hollowered; I went to door said to Amos, I wouldn't do anything like that; he said all right I'll take your advice; he come out of room knife open in his hand; he went back in front room, sit down again; he said Mamie what you mean by chuncking me with that lamp? He said he had to have satisfaction before he left. Josephine begged hina not to have any disturbance in the house; he told Josephine he would not have auy fuss in her house and rent out in the poach; he stayed out there about five minutes and left; after he left about five minnfoo Mu?vi!a ; V. ..IX'. uu.uuvua " UI1IIU Willie up WHU UlllUtJI' Cook; after Cook left Amos came back to House, knocked on the door; he asked for Jim Hopkins (I understand) after he come in front door, went to Mamie's room door and started on in; she said don't come in here; he stopped at door; leaned up I saw her with a long knife in her hand; the door to her room was open; I saw her stab him; he turned and walked away; he went about half way between gate and house; he asked me to go for doctor ; before I left Mamie ran out in yard; she said please help me carry him in the house; after I got him in house 1 went after the doctor; when I got back he was dead and lying on the bed; I did not see him try to break in her room, she met Amos at the door and stabbed him. We found his knife in yard opened; I did not see Amos at her (Mamie's) roonr door with any knife; the only place I saw Amos with a knife was in the sitting room; he said he had to have satisfaction before he left the house , last night did not say he was goin* to kill her; I did not pull Amos of , Mamie but Amos took my advice come out of the room. Mary Hop j kins was in room, at time Mamte stabbed Amos she was lying acrosj 1 bed; I saw no one else in room; I an single; after Amos got in house Josephine told him to behave a: ! Mamie had gone after the chief foi him once that night. Amos sai< I v*? o? tnc cniei. Miles Brown. i Mary Hopkins sworn says:--Las i night when AujOS came l? house h< told Mamie he wanted to see her i she went out to talk to him; afte ) Bennie Williams had left, Amo come in house; went in room, throw i ed her (Mamie) down and tried t cut her throat; she threw up he fan CONWAY, S. C., THU] 111 Some Very Important Cases Heard Last Week. ANOTHER, MONDAY MAY 24 After a Week of Arduous Labor the Docket of the Civil Side of the Court was Much Relieved. Judffo Aldrlch a Hard Worker. When tb6 Herald went to Dress last week the jury was considering the ease of W? J. Smith vs W. H. Graham ot al. They returned their verdict late on Wednesday afternoon in favor of the defendant Graham . The next case called was Hammer Lumber Company vs Nicholas F. Nixon involving the ownership of a lot of timber logs cut by Mr Nixon on a live acre parcel of land which was included within the boundaries of a largo tract on which he had sold the timber to Mr Hammer. The defendant had lire acres which he claimed he had sold to Vanco Ward, lie had m. de no deed to Mr Ward and the question in tho case was as to the location of tho five aero parcel. The case raised very nice questions, and for a long time it seemed that the jury would make a mistrialThey wore, however, strongly admonished by tho J udge to find a verdict, and he had them to understand that he would keep them quite a long time unless they agreed. They finally found a verdict for tho defendant Nixon. Robt B. Scarborough represented tho defendant and H. H, Woodward represented the plaintiff. The next case on tho roster was J. L Bell and R. L, Bell vs. Gardner & Lacy Lumber Co., for the possession of a fifteen acre tract of land near Wampee, S. C. The question arose over some exceptions in a deed made by Dr Duffy to Gardner & Lacy in 1904. Dr Duffy excepted such small portions as he had already sold, or agreed to sell, but in tho except'on a reference was made to payments and receipts for same. The fifteer acres in dispute had been bargained to Foster Shelley. He 1 1 I J .1-! ? ? * ijuu paiu nuuimp, out nau been put in possession and had improved the hind. After the sale to Gardner & Lacy, Shelley gave up the premises and DulTy sold the land to Mr Bell. In this case the plaintift was represented by Messrs R. B. Scarborough and H. H. Woodward, and the defendants by Messrs C. P, QuattlebaumandM. C. Woods The case of J. L. Bell and R. L. Bell vs Gardner & I^acy Lumber Company was concluded on Friday morning and after a short time the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintifT for the land in dispute and the sum of 12,000.00 damages. The last case tr;ed was the case of Joseph B. Bellamy vs Conway, Coast & Western Railroad Co., the plaintiff represented by R. B. Scarborough and B WotYord Wait. This case grew out of the fire on Mr Bell's land which he alleged was caused by aspark from the engine and which destroyed his turpentine trees, much timber and lightwood, and also two tenent houses on his land. He brought the suit for $5,i 000,00 damages. The defendant railroad was ably represented by Col. C. P. Quattlebaum, and about one o'clock on Saturday the jury found a verdict for the plaintitT in the sum of $500,00. This being the last case prepared for trial the court adjourned and Judge Aldrich took the afternoon train for Marion. I It is stated that there will be ^another term of court lasting for one wees, una oeginning on mod, day, May 24th. The first three days i of the week will be taken up with i criminal business, and the last three i days in the week will be devoted to i the c\v\} dockets. ' foot and kept him from cutting her; \ we begged him not to have any fuss. ' he started to room, pushed against | room door; she was in room sitting 1 on the bed; she got up as he started ' in the room, that's the time she cut 1 him with the knife. I was in the ) room with Mamiej Amos said he * would cut her throat; if he did not \ cut her throat his mother was a ? bitch, and te would dare anyone to > say so. J started out of the house; he said he would not allow me to go * out of the house; afterwards I left * "house and went to H. H. Wilson's; * after the cutting. her Mary X Hopkins * mark r Sluggish livers and bowels are I the causeotoearly disease. Cleanss vonr svstflmand reirulatfi thahnwAlu and liver to healthy, natural action by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea t The surest remedy known, 85 cents e Tea or Tablets Conway Drug Co. r The finishing touohes are being s put on the new building next door - to Conway Furniture Company o which as soon as finished, will be r occupied by Conway Drug Co. i! *r RSDAY, MAY 6, 1909. A STARTLING SENSATION. Competitor* Arc Crylnjr Crucify tlie Conway Barjraln House Perhaps one of the biggest sensations which has stirred the business circles of Horry in recent years is the auuoucoment of a question that is of vital interest toevory consumer in the county, and that nuestimi - . 1 1 is why do disgruntled competitors call the Con way Bargain House the Devil? The answer to it has been aporeciated by those who have done their trading there?on account of their devilish low prices. The reason why this House can alTord to sell goods as cheap as they do is because they know how, when and whore to buy goods to the best advantage and this knowledge has been gained by years of experiments in the Northern markets, the benefit of this experience they give to their cus turners, rney clou't keep auythingbut sell everything from a paper of pins to the finest horses, mules and vchides on the market. Their low j prices keep the goods moving which necessitates the arrival of new goods almost every day, consequently the purchaser is assured of getting the cream of bargains, the latest creations in dry goods, notions, novelties, clothing, shoes and hats as well the purest and freshest groceries. Competitors are astounded, dumbfunded and are crying with a loud voice, "crucify them, crucify them, for they are possessed of the devil in that they are selling goods cheaper than we can purchase them in the Northern markets, and our customers are trading at the Couway Bargain House because they can save money on every purchase!" Citizen Wants the Bridge. Editor Herald; ?I am more than pleased to see that the matter of having a bridge across the Wacoa maw near our county seat is being agitated again. It is a public disgrace that these oenturie* have passed without a single means of passage over this river?a public stream dividing the county from end to end. We who live on this side have indeed been patient and long suffering, and we think it time that we wore rising up and asserting our rights.] It has often been discussed by politicians, but it seems that the lirst and only county ollicer who has ever attempted to give us any practical results, is Col D. A. Spivey, who seems to have studied the situation and appreciated our condition. By his act in the legislature he has made it possible for us to get this relief. We believe that the commissioners are in for doing us the right thing, but we are anxious to see the work pushed. Is there any good reason for this delay? If so. we can only wait again. If not, let us have the bridge ! So say us _ 11 i * mi i Uitixen. Death of atl Infant. The death angel visited the homo of Mr and Mrs i? H Stalvey, Stalvey, S. C,, Saturday afternoon May 1st, 11)09 and took out of their home little fourteen months old, Leila Gladys. The little one has been the light and joy of her home for just a little more,than a year by her endearing baby ways had already won many friends in the community, but the loving father has seen lTt to transplant this tender plant in the heavenly home She was laid to rest in theSocastee cemetery at four o'clock Sunday afternoon. A largo congregation attended the funeral exercises which were impressively conduc ed by Uev S M Jones pastor. The sorrowing parents and family have the sympathy of the entire community. May they lean upon the strong arm of a sympatizing Savior in this dark hour. A Friend. ? Smasheft All Records. As an all-round laxative tonic and health builder no other pill can compare with Dr King's New Life Pills. They tone and regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood, strengthen the nerves, cure constipation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Jaundice, Headache, Chills and Malaria. Try them. 25c at Norton Drug Co. P?n?iou (Notice. The pension money for the Con federate Veterans has been received by the Clerk of Court, W L Bryan and he is checking out the same to the claimants as fast as they call on him at his office. Those who wish to draw their money through some ooe else are required by law to send a written order signed in the presence of a witness who must also attest the order or the money cannot be paid, + It coaxes back that well feeling, healthy look, puts the sap of life ir your system. protects you fro a disease. Hellister's Rocky Mountain Tea has no equal as a spring tonic for the whole family cent! Tea or Tablets. Conway Drug Co valri. S -mm Gathered by a Herald Man on His Rounds. CAUGHT ON THE BOUNC. Stray Bits of New# Gathered Iby the Wayside for the Information and Instruction of Herald Kcadcrs--llappcnln jrs of Interest About the City. Subscribe fur the Herald. II P Holmes was in Conway last Tuesday. A F Martin, of Gurlcy, was in town recently. II \V Mishoe was in town recently on legal business. M F Nixon, of Little River, spent last week in Conway. j G flardoe, of Tabor, N.C., visited Conway tho first of the week. M C Woods, of Marion, was in Conway the latter part of last week. 40,000 lbs grass and peavine hay for sale. W. B. Jones, Justice, S. C. Mag W F Holt, ofGalivants Ferry spent last Tuesday in Conway with his brother John Holt. George Prince, of Galivants Ferry was in Conway one day last week. Dr F Duffy, of Newborn, N. C., was in Conway soveral days last week. W J Smith, of Howard, S. C., spent last week in Conway on legal business. This is the week succeeding court, and as a consequence it has been dull in business circules. Clerk of Court W|L Bryan spent Saturday night and Sunday at his former home at Little River. C C Suggs a surveyor from Wainpee, vS. C ,was in Conway last week as a witness in several cases. T P Hammer and H C McKeel of Hammer Lumber Co spent last week in attendance on court. Albert Hardee was in North Carolina as special constable last week but returned without his man, II C and Melvin Tuton have sold out their interest in the ostate of u F Tuton to M L and D L Gore. Aftor a hearty meal tako a little pill of Dr Howard's Soecilic for Dvs pepsia and Constipation. Conway Drug Co., sells 50c bottle (60 doses) for 25c to introduce. Dr Eugene May failed to fill his appointment with the Lyceum here last week and it was readvertised for May 5th, For Runt.?'The M W Collins cottage at Myrtle Reach, for rent. Call on or address W R Chestnut, Myrtle Reach, S. C. Al mule ran away with W F Mishoe near his residence at Blanche one day last week, and seriously injured hitn. R. T. Harmon has bought out the ice business of F. C. Bordeaux, and will hereafter supply his customers having Harmon's ico tickets. W K Holt has sold a large body of standing timber to William llickson & Company who will put up a saw mill in the vicinity of Loris. Money back if it does not cure you. That's the guarantee Conway Drug Co., give with Dr Howard's Specific for Constipation. A 50c bottle (00 doses) for 25c this week. There will be preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday, May 0th, at 11 a m and H-p m# The public and strangers always wel i come. We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of an invitation to attend the thirteenth annual commencement 1 of Clemson college, June sixth eighth. ' The people li\ing in he residence l portion of the town h. ve completed a contract with R E ?'.eaty for putting mi sewerage and ho began work last week. W, H Cook who ha 5 been engaged in business in Charles',on for mauv years, is arranging to start a new , businoss in Conway in the near ft it. II PA ,W,VM,U? The Clerk of Court and his assistants at the court house have hern busy serving copies of the Grand jury's report upon those who are | concerned, and in carrying out general orders signed bv the Judge in the criminal court. , Hundred of thousands of people t use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Toe i as a family tonic. If taken tliii . month it will keep the family well r all spring. If it fails get youi i money back, 35oentsv Conway Dru* . Company. No. 4 Send us your job work. The authorities from Whiteville. N C., came to Conway one day last week for a oe#ro named Forney Ward, They took him to Whiteville where there are nine criminal charges against him. ?() doses of tho best Constipation and Dyspepsia remedy for 25o (half price) at Conway Dru^ Co. Ask for Dr Howard's Specific. The Conway Base Ball Club was reorganized Monday nl^ht by tho olection of Claude Dusenbury, Manager; Bonnie Sessions, Captain, a^d Bert Hardwick, Secretary and Treas urer. Some tfood ball may be oxpected tins summer. rpu~ 1 jluc ^louBioff news comes to us that the Sunday schools of the city are arranging to hold their joint Sunday School picnic at a time and place to be announced hereafter, probably next week The public is cordially invited and a pleasant time may be expected. The Gov of North Carolina has offered a reward of $100 00 for the arrest and conviction of Sam Wilson or Sam Grisette as he is some time called, who recently hilled a deputy sheriff in that State Wild rumors have reached town from time to time that Wilson was seon indifferent parts of the county, but so far these reports have led to nothing. IB1M IfflfJ Tohncrnoii/I " UIIVI lia T lllllV 111 If II r County. It is estimated that J. S. Neal, of Farmers' Warehouse, Mullins, paid the tobacco growers of Horry county last year more money for their tobacco than the combined capital stock of all the banks in that county. Sunday School Picnic. The Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist have decided to have their annual picnic, Friday May 14th, The place will bo decided upon later by joint committee and announcement will be made next Sunday. J. M. Mitchell for Com. SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES' A lion "a Fo'd Huso a powder. It cures puinfu I smarting, nervous foot<1 ml lnurowin^ iihIIh unci instantly takes the HtliiK out of coriiH unit bunions. Its the j^roatoat comfort discovery of the uLp>. Allen's Foot Kane makes titfUt or new shoes feel easy, It in u certain cure for sweating, callous, swollen, tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold hy all Druggists and Shoe Stores . By until siSc in stumps . Don't accept uny substituto. Trial package FKKK. Address Alton S OJmated, I.o Hoy, N Y. THE MARKETS. WII M f ft UlTtiilVf L V1.1 BP III ITS TU It PEN TINE ? Marko steady 38 cents, ROSIN?Market $2 60 per barrel of 280 pounds, TAK?Market firm, $1 90. CItUDE TURPENTINE ? Market Arm, $1.15 per barrel for hard, $3.00 for dip, and $3.00 for virgin. COTTON MARKET Market?Steady 10 cents for middling, CONWAY COTTON?Arm middling 9 eta TURPENTINEr-Market Dip $2 50 Virgin $2.80. PRODUCE MARKET EGOS 20 to 25 CHICKENS 25 to 40 Mortgagee's Sale. Under and by virtue of a bill of , sale and chattel mortgage bearing ! date the 7th day of August, A. D. . 1007, and executed and delivered by ! A. F. Martin to H. W. Mishoe, L have seized and will sell at Gurley, S. C , at 11 o'clock In the forenoon on Monday, the 17th day of May, A. , D. 1900, all and singular all of the > stock of goods and general rnerchau disc of tha said A. F. Martin, the same consisting of numerous and , divers articles, all contained and , being in that certain frame building or storehouse at Gurley. S. C., on . the east side of the Atlantic Coast Line right of way, and known as the II. W. Mishoe's store, and reI coutiy octal pied bv tho add A. F. Mai tin as a pi ?oe of business. Term* of sale cash. The said sale ' will be inade in milk. V. D.Johnson, Agent for Mortgagee. - May 1st, A D, 1000. Teacher*' Examination. The rei/nlar anrinrr *?v_ f J - ^ ^ WUVU V-? '1 \J s%.~~ I animation for Llor y county will be , held in the court huube at Conway, S, C , Friday, May 14th, 1009. J Permit uj*-. please, to otTera sugfto&tioo 10 ail who contemplate taking this examination. If you are ) not ihoroUK l.v Umiliar with the k i usual branci.on from which tha ex?I aminatioD is taken, review them I carefully and I wi 1 try to have the r hall ready by 8 o'clock. ( S. d. BROWN. County Supt. of Ed