The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, June 01, 1916, Image 1
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VOLUME XXXI
i SESSIONS WOUND UP
I LATE IN LAST WEEK
| After Disposing of Numerous;
Criminal Cases on the
Court Dockets
J SQUIRES MURDER CASE
I WAS MOST IMPORTANT
I
' But Was Not Called Till Late
in Week For
Disposal.
[The court of General Sessions lasted
longer last week than it was thought
it would. The number of cases disposed
of only lacked about one third
I of being as many as those disposed of
at the February term of the court.
On Wednesday the court continued
v/ith the trial of F. O. Bellamy for ask
sault with intent to kill. The arguments
by the attorneys and the
L charge of the presiding judge took up
about 2 hours of time. The jury
found the defendant guilty ;.fter re-'
t maining out the balance of the day. I
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i; Public senitment was much divided as
f t) this case, the case having grown!
out of a long standing dispute over ai
small tract of land near Wampee in
i, this County. For a long time it was'
fully believed that the jury would fail
. to agree and that a mistrial would
have to be ordered by the court.
The defendant was sentenced to a
. fine of $200.00, or imprisonment in
< thn alternative. The fine was paid
IThe court then took up one of the
cases ugainst C. F. Powell charged
prosecutor in this case was Mrs. Sarah
A. Jordan. The indictments charged
that the defendant forged a note of
M rs. Jordan for the sum of $42.50, and
that he uttered and passed this note,
payable to Bank of Aynor, while the
note produced in evidence was payable
to Planters Bank of Aynor, and
on this ground the court directed a ver
||S dirt of not guilty.
I .The court then took up onee of the
B cases against C. F. Poowell charged
B in the throe cases with breach of trust
with fraudulent intent.
The prosecutor in this case was the
Wsame as in the forgery case, Mrs
If Sarah A. Jordan, who charged in her
B indictment that the defendant repreH
seated that he had organized a bank
and obtained from her the sum of
I $r>00.00 for which she was to receive
H stock in the Planters Hank. That the
H bank was not organized until in the
II following August, and that in the
If mean time he used the money that she
Shad turned over to him the greater
part of it in paying off a mortgage
Hi that was held at the Bank of Aynor
againts a stock of goods belonging to
Ihis father, F. S. Powell. The defendBant
showed in his testimony that he
Ehud the consent of Mrs. Jordan to loan
Bout the money and that he had loaned
lithe money to his father on a chattel
H mortgage held at the Bank of Aynor.
RtIio new chattel mortgage signed by
HS. F. Powell, however, had novpr lw?pn
f recorded.
IT Hhe jury returned a verdict of
Kguilty and the defendant was sentencBje.l
to six months on the public works
or the penitentiary without the alterBnative
of a fine. There are two
.more cases pending on the docket
against Mr. Powell.
The case against Sam Bright chargBed
with forcible entry and detainer
Bafid another indictment of like nature
against F. O. Belalmy, were both conBjtinued
until the next term of the
Hjcourt.
Iff The State vs. Coleman Squires was
Bjfcalled on Thursday morning, the deKpfendant
charged with murder in killIv&ng
G. Cleveland Cause at the lumber
Ijramps of Trexler Lumber Co on April
Bfavt, 1016. The defendant was repreUnented
by L. B. Singleton, Esqr.
The jury empanelled was as follllows:
II W. J. Anderson,
II John N. Fowler,
II Port Grainger,
II Brooks Thompson,
la B- A. Skippci^
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NAVY tiaJTENANT
GETS FATAL SHOCK
Watchman at Sag Harbor
Says Act Seemed to Be
Deliberate.
Sag Harbor, L. I.?Lieutenant Clarence
Alvin Richards, commander of
destroyer Fanning, was instantly killed
by an electric shock in the station
of the Sag Harbor Light and Power
Company here today. Harry D. Christian,
night watchman at the station,
said it appeared to him that the lieutenant
deliberately committed suicide
by taking hold of two heavily charged
wires.
The Fanning was one of a fleet ol
war vessels which has been maneuvering
Gardiner's Bay, making their heao
quarters here, but the vessels were
under orders to leave for Newport at
3 a. m. Why Lieutenant Richards was
ashore after the sailing orders were is
sued is unknown. Christian said the
lieutenant came to the power station
two hours before the fleet sailed and
said he was a government inspector.
He pushed Christian aside and, walking
into the station, picked up two
wires, receiving the shock which killed
him.
Lieutenant Richards was appointed
to the navy from Kansas and was
thirty-four years old .
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MAKES FINE SPEECH
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Alonzo Stokes King, a member of
the graduating class of the Burroughs
High School, delivered the valedictory
at the closing exercises of the school
last Monday evening. He is known
to have unusual ability as an oratoi
and he did not disappoint his friend?
on the occasion. Many remarks
were heard last Tuesday in praise o!
his? effort.
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A town is dead because its men arc
dead.
J. M. D. Cannon,
Henry Tompkins,
Ed. Huggins, Foreman,
E. E. Watts,
J. D. Hughes.
Dr. J. K. Stalvey examined the body
of the deceased and said the bullet
went through about the 5th rib behind
the shoulder, penetrated the lung and
made a slight indentation on the
heart.
Jesse Holt saw body of Cleveland
Cause lying dead. Was in the camp.
Heard some cursing and a pistol fire.
Did not see parties.
Willie Holt heard the cursing over
toward the camp of Jesse Holt. Heard
pistol fire. A man came running by
mv camp and went like a man fell
in a tree top.
T. W. Rooth saw Gause dead on
Sunday morning with his feet across
a small tree that had been felled. Went
to tell Squirse to stay in camp. Squires
was walking off. Said he had been
in a little trouble the night before, and
would not be arrested that day. Had
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a pisioi in nis Hand.
Stanley Mishoe saw Gause go to
Squires' camp and called him out and
they walked off and then back with 2
bottles of whiskey. Gause asked
Squires to keep the quart till morning.
Then Gause asked for the whiskey
back and Squires said alright. Gause
was drunk and took hold of Squires.
The lie was passed and Squires drew
his pistol in his face. Gause cursed
Squires and slung Squires just before
Squires hot him.
Squires said he shot him only to
scare him. Gnna*.
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wanted to follow on but finally went to
his camp.
Several other witnesses were sworn
in the case for the State, and then the
witnesses for the defense were put on
the stand. The defendant relied on
self defense.
The jury late in the afternoon returned
a verdict of not guilty, evident
ly finding in favor of the defendant's
plea of self defense. .
This case was the last on the docket
to be tried and at its conclusion the,
court was adjourned until the next i
term.
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BURROUGHSSCH00LCL05
THE EXERCISES I
Turning Out a Class of Five Grat
plomas?Baccalaureate
B. Rhett Turnipsee
Burroughs High School closed
another term on last Monday evening
with suitable exercises in honor of the
graduating class: Frances Elaine Burroughs,
Maude Elizabeth Dusenbury.
John Clarence Johnson, Alonzo Stokes
King, and Ruth Augusta Spivey, all
of whom received their diplomas as
Cast of C
Gluepott, the Toyman
krty, The Toyman's Daughter
Bibi, A French Doll
Angelica, A Rag- Doll
Topsy, A Black Doll
Prince Caramel, A Gentleman Doll...
Captain Tillerope, A Sailor Doll
Sergeant Bonbon, A Soldier Doll.. ..
Sylvania, A Retired Fairy
Miss Pudding Head, A Doll's Head...
Sandman,
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Man-in-the-Moon
Punch and Judy
Jack-in-the-Box
Frog, Owl, Cat and Pig
Paper Dollies,
Letter Blocks,
The children were well trained to
act this on the stage and their acting
in the various characters brought
round after round of applause. The
auditorium was packed to its utmost
capacity to witness this effort on th*
part of the little folks and manv were
the words of praise accorded to members
of the cast.
On Sunday morning the baccalaureate
sermon was delivered in the
Mammy's Lullaby
Salutatory
Class History
Class Prophecy
A Stein Song
Class Will*
Valedictory
Boola Song
Literary Address
Just a Bit of Cloth But It's Red White
Awarding of Diplomas
Readincr Lief r?f Hicti
Come Where the Lillies Bloom
GOVERNOR NAMES
DILLON AUDITOR
John W. Gaddy of L&tta was ap4
pointed auditor of Dillon county to
succeed C. G. Bruce, who recently resigned.
Mr, Gaddy had the unanimous
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>ED LAST MONDAY
WERE WELL ATTENDED
iuates Who Received Their DiSerrfton
by ..The Rev.
td of Columbia
graduates of the school; and which
wound up the commencement exercises
beginning on Friday evening,
May 26th.
On Friday evening, May 26th, an
entertainment was provided by the
primary and intermediate grades
the play entitled: "BIBI,?A comedy
of Toys."
haracters.
Grier Ben SO
Hazel Faircloth
Sudie May Thompsoi
. Leona J one:
livelyn Howe:
Wiley McMillai
Mortimer l^itt 1
Hubert Jenkins
Gertrude Nano
Mollie Jones
Stokes Kin,
Howard Ambros
Albert Dawsey and Paul Sassc
Raymond Ambros
An Animal Quartett
Doll Heads,
Jumping Jacks.
school auditorium by the Rev. B
Rhett Turnipseed of Columbia, S. C i
Services in the churches were suspen
ed in honor of this event and the exexercises
were enjoyed by a large congregation.
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i in; ciciss exercises and literary address
U>ok place on last Monday evening.
The program of class exercises
was carried out as follows:
School Choir
M Mini F!livflhnt U Onconliiirv
Ruth Augusta Spivey
John Clarence Johnson
School Choir
Frances Elaine Burroughs
Alonza Stokes King
School Choir
Gov. R. I. Manning
and Blue..,. School Choir
Chairman L. H. Burroughs
inotions for The Year.
School Choir
support of the Dillon delegation to the
general assembly and in addition presented
a strong petition from Dillon
citizens.
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W. H. Caines of Loris has
pointed by Gov. Manning as a magistrate
<for Horry County to succeed B. .
L. Cart*#, resigned.
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NEW LEGISLATION '
ABOUT RURAL ROUTES
May Cause Trouble Until Later
in the Year After
Changes.
There is some delay at this time
about the establishment of the new
rural free delivery routes, and the
reason is explained in the letters
which follow:
May 29, 1910.
Dear Sir:?
I am enclosing herewith a copy of
a letter just received from the Fourth
Assistant Post Master General which
explains itself.
DifToiv/ices have arisen b.etween the
Senate and the Post Otlice Department
regarding rural route legislation,
and until it is settled 1 am afrah 1
I shall not be able to get any new rural
routes established, as the Fourth
Assistant Post Master General hat
f nlrnn Hi/a 4- K -v 4- ? -i-h *
V>. Iiv.il un: ^uoil>luil CI lit I llUUUUg Will 00
done for the present. While I regret
tins very much, I do not know how 1
can do anything to relieve the situa
tion at this time as it affects ail of
the districts in the United States. 1 i
hope the differences between the Sen- j
ate and the Post Office Department
will soon be adjusted, and tbat a num- i
ber of extensions and new routes will
be put in operation in my district. <
This should not discourage any com- ]
mittee that is getting up rural routes i
or extensions, and 1 will be glad to (
bear from any committee, and to send j
those interested the necessary blanks 1
for the extension of old routes or the i
establishment' of new routes. <
Yours very truly. i
. J. W. Ragsdale.
JWR-S.
i -i*' i A.May,
26, 1916.
Hon. J. W. Ragsdale,
House of Representatives,
My dear Mr. Ragsdale:
Referring to your perosnal call at i
the Department yesterday at which
time you asked to be advised regarding
the proposed additional rural route 1
from Society Hill, South Carolina, the
establishment of which had been as
signed for June 1, 1915, I regret that <
it will be impossible to state exactly
when this service can be provided. Thw j
activities of the Department necessai
ily be confined solely to the reorgani
zation and readjustment stipulated in
pending legislation. The curtailment
of service and realignments necessary
will require the undivided attention of
every employee assigned to the Division
of Rural Mails, and tho compensation
of problems are so complicated
that the services of the entire force
for months to come will be necessary
for the settlement of this subject
alone.
As tho legislation proposed will become
effective July 1, 191(>, I trust
you realize that nothing but preparation
for new and unexpected conditions
can be given attention at this
time.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) James I. Blakslee,
Fourt Asst. Postmaster General.
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GOVERNOR MANNING
DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Governor Richard.I. Manning drew
a large gathering of the people to
the auditorium of the Burroughs High
school last Monday evening when he de
livercd the literary address before the
graduating class of the school. All
available space was utilized to accomodate
those who wanted to hear him
speak. All of the recrular seat* wore
taken up. Chairs were placed in the ,
aisles and at the sides of the room,
and all standing room was taken up.
The governor arrived about 0
o'clock in the evening from Marion by
way of automobile. He was entertained
at tea by Mrs. Addio Burroughs.
After delivering the address
ho left in the car for Marion where he
spent the night, going on the following
morning.
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Judge -S. IV. G. Shipp went fishing '
one' evening last week artd enjoyed 1
the sport. i
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STATE CAMPAIGNERS
START JUNE TENTH
Begins at Spartanburg, S C.,
And Ends at Winsboro
August 26th
MEETING AT CONWAY
SET FOR AUGUST 10TH
There Will Be no Speaking on
Mondays During' The
Campaign.
The pro-primary itinerary of candidates
for state officers will open at
Spartanburg on Tuesday, July, 20,
and will close at Winnsboro on Saturday,
August 2(>, according to the official
announcement made by John
fin 1M, ..U-: < '
t-jvuiic iiiuinmin ol me state
Democratic executive committee. The
July 4th meetting will be held in Columbia,
and, it is understood, a "big"
day will be made of it. the railroads
granting reduced rates.
The schedule committee, consisting
of John Gary Evans, of Spartanburg;
Gen. Wilie Jones, of Columbia; and
G. A. Guibnard, of Columbia, in preparing
the itinerary deviated from
the custom of years and started the
campaign in the Piedmont instead of
in the southern section of the state,
where they generally started. Another
departure from the custom is that
each Monday is allowed as a ur?6t"
day,"
There is an intermission in the campaign
from July 8 to IS, the hottest
part of the year. This gives all the
candidates so desiring a breathing
spell. t
The assessments of candidates entering
the race for various offices is
as follows: For congress, $200; for
for governor, $100; for railroad commissioner,
$75; and for all other state
offices, including solicitor, $50. July
19 at noon will be the last day for
filing pledges with the state chairman,
John Gary Evans, at Spartanburg, and
paying the assessments to the treasurer,
Gen. Willie Jones, at Columbia.
The official schedule of the itinerary
is as follows: ?
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Spartanburg, Tuesday, June 20.
Greenville, Wednesday, June 21. \
Pickens, Thursday, June 22.
Walhalla, Friday, June, 23.
Anderson, Saturday, June, 24.
Greenwood, Tuesday, June 27.
Abbeville, Wednesday, June 28.
McCormiek, Thursday, June 29.
Laurens, Friday, June 30.
Newberry, Saturday, July 1.
Columbia, Tuesday, July 4.
Lexington, Wednesday, July 5.
Saluda, Thursday, July 0.
Edgefield, Friday, July 7.
Aiken, Saturday, July 8.
Barnwell, Tuesday, July 18.
Hampton, Wednesday, July 19.
Beaufort, Thursday. July 20.
Ridgeland, Friday, July 21.
Walterboro, Saturday, July 22.
Charleston, Tuesday, July 25.
St. George, Wednesday, July 26.
Bamberg, Thursday, July 27.
Orangeburg, Friday, July 28.
St. Matthews, Saturday, July 29.
Sumter, Tuesday, August 1.
Manning, Wednesdav. Ammaf 9
Monck's Corner, Thursday, August
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Georgetown, Friday, August 4.
Kingstree, Saturday, August 5.
Florence, Tuesday, August 8.
Marion, Wednesday, August 9.
Conway, Thursday, August 10.
Dillon, Friday, August 11.
Darlington, Saturday, August 12.
Bishopville, Tuesday, August 15.
Bennettsvillc, Wednesday, August
IG.
Chesterfield, Thursday, August 17.
Camden, Friday, August 18.
Lancaster, Saturday, August 19.
Union, Tuesday, August 22. '
Gaffney-, Wednesday, August "23/
York, Thursday, August 24.
Chester, Friday, August 25.
Winnsboro, Saturday, August 2ft.
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The grand jury wound up their part
of the court work last week very* ^
promptly, made their presentment^^ ^
And left for their homes.