The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, February 16, 1911, Image 1
. I
*
J?.
VOL XXIV.
PiHII i
/'Hayes and Brother Bound
Over as Accessories
PUBLIC SENTIMENT DIVIDED
As a ReHult of the Hearing in the
Floyd Murder Case at Whiteville,
N. C.f Tuesday, Mrs Hayes is Held
Witkmit Rail au Prinrinnl. and the
Hayes Brothers, as Accessories Af
ter the Fact, Admitted to Bail in
_ the Sum $1,000 Each.
(Special to the Herald)
Whiteville. N. C, February 14fch
The preliminary hearing in the cav<
against Mr. and Mrs. N. M Hayi 8
and Lloyd Hayes, was held here today,
by Justice of the P<?aee, W. C.
Graham, of Tabor, and wLh the result
that Mrs. Ilives was baund
over to Superior court without bail,
aDd N. M. Hayes and his brother
r- Lloyd Hayes were held for the Super
ior court, but wi oh the privilege of
making a bail bond in the sum of
one thousand dollars each. Up to
a late hour the two men had not suc?
ceeded in making the bail and were
still in jail.
Many people were interested in
1Mb ri ?r anrl flip n.rnwH wflft
variously estimated, but there must
have been at least five hundred people
gathered, The court room
would not hold all those who wished
to bear.
Many witnesses were sworn by
the State, Those who listened intently
at the testimony say that
they do not see how any of the parties
will ever be convicted, unless
stronger testimony and circumstantial
evidence can be produced at the
trial in the higher court.
An eye witueas to a part, of the
shooting was sworn. He stated in
substance that he was at a stable
not far off. He saw the hall door of
the Hayes dwelling fly open and Mrs
Hayes and Robt. M. Floyd came out
at the door, being close together,
A h ? M* t f\ H/1 f K O t
bUC WUU1UU ill 1U^ tIJC ^/lOlUl) auu vuav
Floyd fell on the piazza floor, and
the woman shot him once after ho
fell in the face..
Testimony was produced showing
that on the afternoon ot the killing,
there were two secret conferences
between Mrs. Hayes and her husband,
one of which took place in a
private room at the barber shop,
the other out side of the shop. One
of. these conferences took place before
the arrival of the train which
brought Floyd from Charleston,
<and the other took place after the
traia had passed and Floyd had gone
on to Lor is.
Dr. Leaman Baggett and others
were sworn in relation to the automatic
pistol which had been purchased
by N. M. Hayes some time
before the killing. The substance
of the testimony relating to this
matter was that Hayes told the
witness he had purchased the pistol
for a special purpose, and that he
had purchased it from a drummer.
The witness bad heard a conversation
later between this traveling
man and Hayes, in which the drummer
ask Hayes if he had got hismau
^ and he made some indifferent reply,
\ fPt. moo fuct imrtti w tn t.hu nfTpnt. I
"I XUCIO "UO HvOVIlUVUJ vv ?uv v? vvv
that Lioyd? Hayes was sent to meet
the train by his brother N. M.
Hayes, and upon his return was
asked whether he had seen his man
or words to that effect, and he replied
in the negative. There was
testimony about various other circumstances
connected with the case,
but all these matters are regarded
as being uncertain in imoortance
unless they can be connected up.
The letters which had been mentioned
were read in open court.
Two of the letters were from Mrs
. Hayes to Floyd, and were in subVT"
stance the same asking hiui to come
to Tabor and \reat the moles on her
face, and that his expenses would
be paid and what ever he charged
.for the treatment. In one it was
stated that if he fooled her and did
noj; come, she would be disappointed.
One of these letters from the
woman to Floyd was dated *"D.c.
1st* 1911," but was post-marked at
Tabor "Feb. 1st, 1911," la this
,<< letter Fioyd was especially asked
to come to Tabor on Friday. One
of the letters stated farther that
the writer was in no condition to
come to him in Charleston,
Floyd was killed on the Saturday
following the Friday mentioned in
the letter. The third letter mentioned
was from N. M. Hayes to
. Robt. M. Floyd, - and it contained
nothing of importance in the case
except that it asks Floyd to come to
Tabor and treat Mrs. Hayes for
the trouble which has been mentioned.
The testimony taken at the hear
ing confirm the reports which gained
currency to the effect that Floyd
was killed with his overcoat on.
His hat was fouud just inside of the
hall at the Hayes* home.
Each aide was represented by attorneys.
A big legal fight is looked
for in the Superior court when the
ca^e comes on for trial there. The
Superior court will convene on the
last Monday in February.
(The
?x?i
<
Sunday School Convention.
Thursday and Friday ot next
week the Horry Counly Sunday
School Association holds its annual
convention in Conway. A strong
program has been prepared and
tfood things are in store for the
Sunday school workers of the Ban
nrcounty. It is hoped that this
will be the biggest convention yet
held in the Association. While we
would be glad to have present every
one interested in Suudiy school
work in any way, let me especially
urge that every pastor, every superintendant
and every teacher be at
the convention if possib'e. To do
the Master's work well we should
avail ourselves of every opportunity
to better fit ourselves for his tervice.
Mr Wi)l Goldfinch, and Misses
Ruloe Tisdab and Margarett McNeill
have been appointed as entertainment
committee and will be glad
to p *ovide homas for all who may
come. Write Mr Goldfinch, Conway,
SC., today and let him know
hat you are coiniug. There is now
but one more Sunday before the contention.
Let each Superintendent
be sure to appoint a big delegation
from his school and bring them .to
the convention. Send in the list to
the chairman of the entertainment
committee as soon as possible, lie
certain to send in the statistical report
from your Sunday school to A
E Goldfinch, Secretary, Conway, S
C., before the con/ention L?et the
Sunday schools instruct their delegates
what pledge to make to the
work.
Meet me at the Baptist church in
Conway, Thursday and Friday of
next week. Paul Quattlebaum,
President Banner County.
The New County Treasurer and Auditor
N C Adams, the newly appointed
County Auditor assumed Ihe duties
of his office the first of the week. C
E Barker, the retiring Auditor, is
President of the New York Racket
Stors company, a corporation, and
will probably look afcer this large
and growing concern in the future.
Mr Jenrette, the present County
Treasurer, expects to turn over t..e
Treasurer's ofli *e to J jhn Holt, tiis
successor, nextr week. Mr Jenrette
w:ll engage in the real estate and
insurance business, and wih occupy
the small wooden building next to
Conway Bottling works. He has
secured the agency for several
old line insurance companies and
will be pleased to have your business
Run-Away Marriage.
On last Tuesday, Rev J M Dorman,
assistant to the County Treasurer,
was called on to unite in marriage
a Mr Meecham and a Miss Cossett.
who claimed they wore from
Orangeburg, S C Mr Dorman
questioned the parties olosolv and
assuring bimseif mat they were
qualified to enter the estate of matrimony.
made them happy by pronouncing
them husband aud wifp
after his usual quiet but solemn ceremony.
The marriage took place in
County Treasurer's ofliee at the
court hous-e in the presence of a few
of the county officials.
Pr*??hvt.??rian Church.
? ??
Preaching next Sabbath, B^eb.
19th at 11 a. m.
. A congregational meeting will be
held to elect an additional Deacon
It is important that every member
should attend.
We welcome visitors and strangers.
Rev. A. S. Doak is in Charleston
as a delegate to the Royal Aicb
Chapter, which convenes there this
week. He is looking forward to a
grand time mingling with the brethren
of the Mystic fraternity and we
sincerely hope all his expectations
may be fully realized.
Parties wanting fruit trees wi-1
call at the tlomewood Nurseries Saturday.
Tois is the last chance.
Levi Pettenger, Prop.
Polly Field Notes.
A reply to 10 310 of Cool Spring
n a r. cent issue of the Herald, in
his article he ^ays, he that cannot
obey cannot command. And if his
argument be true I think it best for
him to got the flea out of his own
sock before he trys to catch one in
mine.
He further states that the milking
stool is a poor currycomb. I am
with him there for I have been curcycombed
with the milking stool in
the past until it makes the present
and the future look dark to me.
He further states that prevention
is bettor than cure. That must be
so for be has tried both and is a
he rty man. He also says lazy bees
make no honey, lazy farmers no mon
ey. I will tell you the truth. Bees
can make a lazy farmer get up and
go in a hurry, for I saw a swarm get
after Mr Fred W Jordan last summer.
The razor back is still the hog for a
poor man. A B Duncan dressed as
tine a razor back for Miss Dora
Causey last Friday as a man could
ask for Build your fences and feed
your iazor backs and you will have
plenty of meat. Skinner.
p0M
30NWAY, S. C., THURSI
li J DEI
A Horrible Accident to Son
of T. A. Branton.
VICTIM SUBJECT TO FITS.
The Young Man was Engaged in Burning
Brush and as He was Subject to
Epileptic Mti, it 10 supposed mat
He had One and Fell in the Fire.?
Body Horribly Burned.
(Special to the Herald)
On Tuefday 31 st9 the younger
ton of Thomas A. Branton met with
a horrible accident He had gone
out unknown to his parents and had
set fire to some brush heaps on
s me new ground that he was preparing
to take in. lie being subject
to fits, it is supposed that he
bad one and fell and the grass burned
to him and caught his clothes,
burning about all of them from his
body before he gained couscetousness.
When he could, he started
for the house and went about fifty
yards when he fell. By this time his
father saw him and went to him.
lie was then taken to the house and
a physician summoned, but to no
avail. He lived until the following
on/1 nhnnf. 11 nVlnnlf lip
.iivujr
breathed his last.
Henry has paid the debt that we
must all pay, but in a more horrible
way than many of us. His untime
ly death should be a warning to
others,
Henry was born April 6th, 1894
on the south side of the Waccamaw
river but has beeu living near Daisy
for several years, and has always
been a quiet, peaceable and trust
worthy boy. He was a Sunday
school scholar at Macedonia and
w as always present with good les
sons. Henry will be missed here
but may we all meet him in heaven.
The bereaved ones have the simpathy
of the community. J H B
Death of Miss Jennie Vereen.
On Thursday January 11,1911, the
death angel visited our home and
took from us our loving daughter
and sister and bore her gentle spirit
to that beautiful home.
She suffered a long time what no
tongue can tell* All that loving
hearts and willing hands could dc
was done to arrest the fatal illnestand
turn the ebbing tide of life, but
in obedience to the divine will death
won the victory and the grave re
a a. .
CeiVHU Its VlUtlUl
Her remains were laid away tht>
following day in the family burying
ground in the pres?nce of many sorrowing
relatives and friends.
She v as a good woman and loved
by all who knew her and we feel
sure she is at rest and knqw that she
is through with the trials and troubles
of this old sinful world. She
has suffered her last pain and is now
resting in the arms of Jusus.
She leaves a father and mother,
hree sisters, three brothers and a
host of relatives and friends to
mourn her loss, but we do not
mourn as those who have no hope
for we feel well satified she is at
rest, She was a loving daughter
and a kind sister.
May we all lead such lives as she
did so wheu the angel of death
closes his wings over us we will find
a home in heaven. Her bright
smiles and kindly greetings will be
sadly missed by those who knew and
loved her.
She was born September 8, 1886,
and departed this life January 10th,
1911. Her loving papa and sister.
B B Vereen,
Florrie Vereen.
Mairiage at Cool Spring.
On Friday of last week, about 5
o'clock in the afternoon, at the residence
of R T Bvaoth, Miss Clara
Graham and Mr O J Johnson were
happily united in marriage the ceremony
being performed by R T
Booth, Notary I'ublic. The bride is
the oldest daughter of D W Graham,
one of the leading farmers of the
KeLobotb section, rne groom is a
son ot*0 W Johnson, of this place
He is a very popular young man
and holds a very high responsible
position with Trexler Lumber Co ,
at Allen. He is to be congratulated
on winning the heart and hand of
such an admirable young lady. They
left on the following Monday for
their home at Allen. We wish for
tbcm a long and happy life.
10-310.
Waccamaw Mounted Rifles.
The Waccamaw Mounted Rifle
Club will have their annual meeting
at WooJlawo Sea Shore on the 22l3
of February at 12 o'clock.
Ralph Ne^bit,
President Club.
_ _
J M Gause was in Conway last
Saturday on business.
0
? ji
>AY, FEBURARY 16, 1911
Toddville Tidings.
sure to attend the play at the
Auditorium on Friday night 17th
icst.
This writer is under many obligations
to Miss Costa Ling for the
success of the play at the Toddville
School Auditorium which is now an
assured fact.
Capt. W E. Hutson and Mr. H.
I. ftuchison of the government force
working in Thoroighfare Cut, spent
Sunday with this scribe.
Those who attend the play at the
Auditorium on Friday ni&ht the
17th inst. may rest assured that
they will spend an evening very
pleasantly. All kinds of games will
be played^pbox supper, cake walks,
Ac Ladies will be expected to
bring their boxes. This writer is
"too good" to encourage dancing
However, for this special occasions
preparations have been made to accommodate
those who wish todauce,
and other innocent games will be
going on at the same time.
Mr. U. A. Dusenburv spent Sunday
and Monday in Conway with
relatives.
The shooting of Mr. Robert M.
Floyd at Mt. Tabor was a sh to
this community. Mr. Floyd wo a
model young man most brilliaot attainments.
and had a bright future.
He was well and favoraoie Known
here and has some prominent relatives
in our little town who believe
that Floyd was the vict'm of a carefully
devised scheme to take his life.
Owing to the prominence of the parties
connected with this unfortunate
affair, it is only reasonable to suppose
that every inch of ground will
be contested from start to finish by
the prosecution and the defense
and a fierce legal battle will be waged
while the victim of the tragedy
lies silent in his grave, and therefore
the public cannot get but one
side of this deplorable affair, and
after the trial is all over the real
cause which prompted the fatal
shot, will probably still be clouded
in mystery and remain so till Ga
briel blows his horn.
Forecast.
Of High Moral Character.
Dear Herald:?I am exceedingly
pained on account of the tragic
death of Mr. Robert M. Flovd.
It was my happy privilege to know
him throughout my acquaintance
and association with him he wa.I
eld in my affections as a young
man of sterling worth, high moral
character, and incapable of anything
oase or mean.
On, bow sad to even contemplate
his untimely death! It is indescribable
I loved him as a brother
His ideals aod aspirations were so
high! I almost feel the same pathos
for him that David had for Jonathan
when called upon to bemoan
his tragic death at the hands of the
Philistines: "So very pleasant has
he been unto me." Robbie Floyd
had confidence in humanity: and the
brotherhood of the Waccamaw Bvptist
Association as well as the Bank
of Conway, and the public schools
in various communities recugo'zed
his ability, his industry, and his fidelity,
and the services he rendered
have entered upon imperishable records.
Why are we called upon to weep
for him in such an hour? Echo answers,
"Why?" But we are inspiringly
encouraged in the belief that,
some day we will understand.
In a moment, in the twinkling of
an eye the whole scene will change.
Not, however, as strangers approaching
some lonely shore, but as
loved and longed lor pilgrims, u ho |
return to open a *ms and welcome
hearts. At that Mine we shall has
ten rapturously to worship our Lord;
and to Him we shall pour out our
great and reverent love, "Some day
we shall understand."
To Brother andj sister Matthew
Floyd and all the friends and other
loved oues, my sincere and deepest
sympathies are extended.
J. M. Fleming,
Lumberton, N. C.
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.
"My wife wanted me to take our
boy to the doctor to cure an UiMy
boil," writes D. Frankel, of Stroud,
Okla. 4 I said 'put Bucklen's Arnica
Salve on it.' She did so, and it cored
thrt hoil in a short time." O i :st
| healer of Burns,Scalds, Cuts, Co. ns,
Bruises, Spra\n9, Swellings. Best
Pile cure on earth. Try it. Only
25o at Norton Drug Co.
Notice.
The Farmers Union will have a
special called meeting at Conway on
Mo: day Feb. 27ih. All presidents
of locals are requested to attend.
A, L. Lewis,
President.
Fertilizers! Fertilizers!
1 Mr Farmer:
If you are a cash buyer on carload
basis, it will pay you to call on me for
prices at once.
T. B. SMITH,
Manufacturers Agent,
Bank of Horry Bldg.
fpijt
Fill _ COURT.
The Court of Sessions Will
Convene on the 27th.
HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Two or Three Murder Cases and Legions
of Minor Ones Already Docketed.?Grand
and Petit Jurors.?Judge
Memminger to Preside.
The court of General Session will
c~mveue here on Monday Feb a?y
27ih. There a?*e several c on
the criminal d rU"t for tria tins
term, which wdi take or jerable
time of the court, and no uoub* bo
of somo interest. Some mouths ago
au old negro, Strpnry Montirn, a
trusted ? n ployee of Liicbar sou
Cypress Lumber and Shingle Co ,
at Bucksporfc, was shot and killed
by William Moore. Wash Moore and
his w fo Catherine Moore, and several
of hift children were arrested as ac
cessories before and after the fact
and they are still in jail awaiting
trial on this charge, not having beeu
able to get bail. William Moore
made bis escape and has not been
apprehended by the sheriff. The
latter part of January D ft Potter
killed Willie Nance at the home of
Mrs Thomas, in Little River Township.
The coroner's jury found a
^ ^ t *4 L ? 4 /T Anno carl 1*7 a u L 11 I P f 1
Vlil'U llJli l>] Jb i ijcj ucv/cuavu " wu . v/..
by Potter in self defense, but the
laws require that he be tried and
cleared by a petit jury. There are
numbers of other criminal cases,
but all of minor importance. The
following jury grand and petit, will
serve during the term*
Grand Jury 1911.
B Frazier, Nichols No 2.
G B Dusenburv, Bucksport,
W C Reaves, Vina,
B H Stanley, Sbalvey,
Geo L Stevens, Bisco,
K Li Mishoe, Cool Spring,
W B Shelly, Green Sea.
AEG jldtinch. Conway,
S H Price, Conway,
T J Lewis, Aynor,
C K Gerrald, G Ferry R F DNo 1
Gordon Vereeu, Thompson,
W J Hughes, Loris,
S S Anderson, Adrian,
C C Suggs. Wampee,
J H Richardson, Loris, R F D 1
Sampson Fowler, Tabor,
J David Harrelson, Nichols No 2.
Petit Jury.
J E Nixon, Nixonviile,
W H Rollinson, Conway,
W J Waller, Conway,
Geo W Cartrett, Adrian,
T R Permenter, Wampee,
John E Vereeu, Little River,
G W Hardee, Conway R F D No 1
Geo Officer, Eddy Lake,
J H Marsh, Bucksport,
Elias Strickland, Nichols No 2.
B L Prince, B.iyboro,
P B Norton, Nichols No 2,
C A Anderson, Adrian,
W F Lupo, Green Sea,
C S Soles, Conway R F D No 1.
L D Spears, Galivants Ferry,
J C Livingston, Wampee,
Claud M Hammond, Fair BlufT,
W S McCaskill, C mway,
B T Hyman, Conway,
J Walter Todd, Daisy,
A C T G >re, Galivants Ferry,
TTT rf 1 I /"!
VV Pj tiivruot', ^uuwii^,
W Chap Martin, Dongola,
J Hamilton Edge, Hand,
0 H Wats n, Vina,
Jas P G ime, Daisy,
John G Hardee, Loris,
Geo E Marlow, Loris, R P D No 2
C C Smith, Stalvey,
Thos A Lee, Marlow,
Tally Lewis, Ployds T S,
N B Allsbtoou, Sauford,
L C Stroud, Nichols R P D No 2,
W S Dusenburv, Toddville, i
A R Holuies, Green r3ea.
The Conway Epworth Lear
The Conway League . it's
regular business meetin ,i the
Methodist Parsouage ' - Friday
evening, the attendance was very
good, and several m.vt'cr. of i?portance
was disposed of thoroughly
and rapidly bv M ' "Vi'liem ,n
ident. One of which was the plan
to secure the old Methodist church
for the regular meeting place for
the societies of the church, and a
reading room for the young people
of the town. A committee of three
was appointed to assist like committers
of the other societies iu
putting the plans before th* church
officials with the view of beginning
at once on the work of getting the
church in proper condition. Tnere
will be a great deal of work to be
done on the old church, as it is badly
in need of repairs, and some alterations
will be needed on the outside
to make it convenient.
After the regular routine of business
was finished the meeting entered
into the social features, and
every one enjoyed a few minutes
chatting with their friends after
which the meeting adjourned.
Reporter.
Lump and Powdered Borax 10c a
pound, Conway Drug Company.
No 45
SCHOOL BREAKING.
Meeting of County School Improvement
Association at Loris.
Toe public is cordially invited to
meet on Fridnv a m 10 o'clock February
14th, 1011 at the Lori* school
uou.-e, to witness the closing of the
fjjris school and the spring session
>f the upper School Improvement
Association of If >rry Gjuity. All
teachers of the upper part, of Horry
County are especially requested tc
come and bring or send a f 111 report
of school work done in their
so orl tips yej r, s nee December
15 h , 11)10. I ah school in the folio
w 1 PL' township s will be expected
to send a report p*"mi though it has
closed. Flo.\ds, Green Sea, Byyboro,
Simpson Creek, L:ttte Uiver,
G diva tits Ferry
Pret ident,
m
^ ^ ^ ^
Oak Grove Note3.
Editor Herald: I'lease allow me
space in your valuable paper for a
fe w words as T haven't seen anything
from hero in quite a while.
The health of the community is
very good at this writing
Farmers ave preparing to plant
n?.r?i hor rroo with t lie hopes that it
w 11 be ii success.
W F. Rowell is erecting a now
duelling which will soon bo completed.
Kenneth Suggs and his sister, Miss
Kmma, who are attending the high
school and who have been on a very
I pleasant visit to their parents, Mr
land Mrs L 1) Suggs, have returned
to their studies at Dothan, N C.
Our public school here, which has
been under the skillful management
of A J Cox, of Michael, came to a
close on Saturday, February 4th.
Mr Cox taught a very successful
term and gave entire satisfaction in
every respect. The program for
the day was as follows:
1 A base ball game by the boys
of this section.
2 Review on arithmet:c and
grammar. This was for the purpose
of showing the parents what
I tiie children hud learned during the
term aud they were all \'ell pleased.
o Recitation- -Our Sjhool has
closed. Ni-edaco Gcrrald.
4 Jesus love4 uie. Coy Unwell.
5 la Search of the King. Roland
Rowel'.
f> The Two Glasses. Mic-s Nina
R )weil.'
7 Our Country. Condie Heuiford.
8 Debate: Resolved, *'T iat
there is more enjoyment in a city
life than a couutrv life." Affirmative:
Miss Cendie Heuiford, Grover
Suj??s, Miss Birdie Suoirg. Negative:
MBs Nina Rowell, Hallie
Prince, Needam Gerrald and Mr A
J. Cox the president. The query
was dec:ded in favor of the allirmative.
At ni^ht we had a pie supper
and cake walk which proved to he a
success. Tim proceeds will bo used
for the benefit of the school.
Much success to the Herald and
ri 1 _ 1 / < _ i
its many reactors. ocnooi unri.
Hurrah Boys
Editor Herald: ? Please allow mo
space in your valuable p\p?r f^r a
fe .v wot ds.
Health of this community is not
i good at presen t.
We were very scrry to hear of Mr.
Fioyds death.
Miss Lillie and Tempie Mhhoe
was on our streets recently.
Mi SB Bart ha Fulk, of B.sco, is improving
now.
Mr Lucius Stevens went to Uncle
F A II irris on a vis.t recently.
J M Tyler was on our streets one
day recently. We hope to see him
again soon.
If this little piece escapes the
wests basket will come again.
Best wishes to the Herald and its
many readers.
GjlVer
Royal Arch Masons.
At a special convocation of Horry
Chapter, No. 48, Royal Arch Maoris
Thursday evening. February
IHh. Toe followitg ofliceis were
choseu for the current year:
Rev. A.S D>ik, High Friest.
H W Lane, King
Dr. H. H Burroughs, Scribe.
W. K McCord, Secretary.
C J. Epps, Treasurer.
John Holt, Captain of the H >st.
W. L. Bryan, Principal Sojourner.
H. C. Lundy, Royal Arch Captain
C. P. Q.uutleb rum, Master 1st
Vail.
$ S. C. Biker, Master 2nd Vail.
H. P. Little, Master 3rd Vail.
L. HL, Burroughs, Sentinel.
Trie author of 41 Flowers from Daisy"
neglected to furnish his true
name, to the Herald, and this accounts
for its non appearance in
th- se columns. Correspondents are
tgain reminded that the true name
>f the author must accompany every
article to Insure appearance in these
? columns, not necessary fur publication
but for our own protection.