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^v' ' * COURT ANNULS TWO WARRANTS John C. Grainger and Florie Ray Dismissed on Charges WITNESSES UNWILLING _________ ; I Charge Made That Witnesses Changed Their Stories of Events There was a "water haul" in the magistrate court of W. H. Chestnut last week when the case of the State against J. C. Grainger and Florie Ray, on a charge of adultery; and the same great State against J. C. Grainger on a charge of voilating the prohibition laws were called, and both cases were dismissed without the holding of either of the defendants for the criminal court now about to convene for the first sessions of the year of 1923. The reasons for this result were to l?e found in the evident reluctance of the witnesses who had been summoned for the State to testify against the defendants. According to a state' ment made by the attorney for the prosecution, they had told different stories before the warrants had been issued and the defendants brought to a hearing before the court. It was plain that several of them knew more than they were willing to tell. Their reasons for refusing to tell the truth and the whole truth may *be due to several things. The attorney for the defense claims that the cases grew out of spite work entirely. The story of the troubles in that community goes back to the autumn of 1022, when rural policeman J. K. King and his assistant, John Rogers, went into this community of Bavboro township to hunt for whiskey stills. They had their suspicions of John C. Grainger. They met him one day .and told him that a few days before that he, Grainger, had placed a lard stand in a convenient position where it would be found by Nancy Allen and her boy, Hub Allen, and that he, Grainger, had assisted in the preparation of some beer, or should say the makings of the sour stuff from which illicit whiskey of the "monkey rum" type is made. If would appear from this that the officers were close behind all of the people who were then or who had been eneaged in the violation of the law. There did not appear any real foundations in the claim that may have Iteen made that J. C. Grainger, by his placing the lard stand and the preparation of the m.ish, was really tVying to lay the foundation for trapping a woman and her only son. The policeman did not say that he had ever had anv agreement to that effect with Grainger that he, Grainger, would lay a trap for the stillers in such :x way. On the r.ext night after the conversation with Grainger, King and Rogers went to the Allen home and found some syrup sourincr in a barrel and this t.hev emptied out while they were there. It also appears that at the fall term of the Court of Genera ly Session, Shell Williams, the prosecutor in the tv'o dismissed cases, had been reported by somebody to the grand jury of Horry County for stilling whiskey with Nancy Allen. This Williams has at all times denied. On the other Tiand he charges that the only whiskey produced was some that being stilled by Grainger and the Aliens, and that the officers had never been able to find anything against him. During the year of 1922, Florrie Hay and her sister, Jane Ray, lived on a place which belongs to E. B. Sarvis. It was proved tha* Giyinger had worked there in the field a great . deal that year: that he had spent portions of nights there, as well as 'had other men, including E. B. Sarvis. Some witnesses testified that they had seen Grainger and the Ray wonan hauling wood together and making trips to Loris together on a wagon. Coming down to the exact point "which the State labored hard to bring out, none of the witnesses were made ' to do it. They closed up like clams von some points. ft was developed that late in the year of 1922, J. C. Grainger moved 'Florie Rav away to another place and owe again to still another which was ' under his control. It also came out at the hearing that or one occasion when J. C. Grainger -was found at the place at night that the infant child of Jane Ray was verv ill. All of these things were just sufficient to create in the mind of the court that things were wrong and mighty wrong in that community shout that time, but he held that they did not make out a probable case sufficiently strong to warrant him in fending the case to the higher court to be tried by a jury. In the adulterv case the attorney for the state held that the testimony "was sufficient to make out a probable case; but in the whiskey case he did not "sk that the case be sent up to the higher court. One of the witnesses for the State 5n the cases was Hub Allen. Allen told on the stand that Grainger had bought six gallons of syrup and had brought it to the home of his mother and assisted in making the product which would sour in the course of time and be used in the making of whiskey. On the back of this he went or to say that the stilling war. to Imvf been by Nancy Allen and Shell Williams, but that the resulting whiske\ was to belong to J. C. Grainger. He did not make a very willing witness, and all that he said could not be believed. B" such trials as these the magistrates and the rural police have to J. W. EDWARDS MAKES FAILURE I J. Walter Edwards, who has been conducting a small mercantile business, near the corporate limits for the past several years, closed his door, and made an assignment to W. P. Herring, under date of February ?lst, 1923. It is said that there is only a small amount of merchandise and store fixtures contained in the assets ^nd that creditors will lose practically all of the debts due them. A meeting of the creditors has been called on March 7th. 1923, at the office of S. C. Dusenbury, attorney for the insolvent debtor. TTie meeting is for the purpose of electing an agent of creditors to act with the assignee in disposing of the estate and prorating the proceeds among the creditors of Edwards. Edwards is a son of the late J. W. Edwards who was also engaged in the mercantile busine^ at this same location before his death some years ago. o HIDDEN PAINTINGS IN WESTMINISTER London.?The glory of Westminister Abby is being still more enhanced through the discovery of old pre-reformation paintings on the walls where they have been hidden for several centuries under several coats of paint. A number of paintings were accidentally discovered during recent renairs, and a systematic search for others has been conducted since. The search is being directed by E. W. Tristram, who for many years has devoted himself to the restoration of old art discoveries. Among the most notable works thus far identified have been shields of Henry VITI in the knave of the abbey, which, after being covered up for centuries still show forth in their original brilliance. These are not only among the earliest specimens of architectural heraldry in the world, but also among the first examples of golden heraldry ever produced. There w.ns also discovered a se^gs of copies of paintings on the Crauchback monument. Although the identities of the paintings have not been determined it is believed some of the pictures were executed by William of Florence, St. John of St. Omar, Peter Hispania and William of Westminister. who are known to have done much painting in pre-reformation times. o "Father," said a youngster one evening. "teacher is very interested in you." "How do you know?" asked the father? "Because when I got all my sums wrong today, she said, 'I wonder what kind of a father you've got?'" ? * * * Leave your subscription money at the Farmers Bank, at Loris and get your receipt. work their best in their efforts to make out cases against the violators of the laws; and often it is that the] witnesses sworn are .as deeply in the mire as the defendants themselves. NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of thcv decree and judgment of tlie court made by his Honor S. W. G. Shipp, at chambers, Florence, S. C., Presiding Judsre. in the case of H. H. Woodward, Plaintiff, vs. J. M. Johnson and Belle S. Johnson, Defendants, and dated the 9th day of February, A. D. 1923, I, the undersigned W. L. Bryan, Clerk of Court as Special Master of Horry County, will sell at public auction, to I the highest bidder before the Court House door, at Conway, in Horry County, and State of South Carolina, during legal hours of sale, on salesday in March next, it being the 5th day of said month, all and singular that certain real estate situate in Horry County and described as follows, to wit: All and singular that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate in Dog Bluff Township, Horry County, State of South Carolina, and containing thirty (30) acres and bounded East by lands of Burroughs & Collins Company; South by lands of Olla Spivey Altman; North by lands of Isiah Rabon; West by lands of W. A. Spivey; this being the identical tract of land conveyed,to me by W. A. Spivey by his deed dated in Blank, but probated under date of March 29th, 1916, and recorded on the same day in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Horry County in Book_ F4, page 292. rtiKMS or sale Uash. rurchaser to r?av for papers and stamps. February 13th, 1923. W. L. BRYAN, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas as Special Master for Horry County. H. H. WOODWARD, Plaintiff's Attorney. v D AT - SNA P ; " KILLS RATS Also mice. Absolutely prevents odors from carcass. One package ' proves this. RAT-SNAP comes in fakes?no mixing with other food, i (riiananteed. 35c size (t cake) enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size (2 tcakes) for Chicken i louse, coops, or small buildings. 1.25 size (5 cakes) enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and Guaranteed by Piatt's Pharmacy, Conway, S. C. THE HORRY HERALD, CON W, "GARDEN WEEK" QUESTIONAIRE Clemson College?The Extension horticulturists, together with the county agricultural and horrie agents, having planned a "Garden Week" to promote more and better home gardens this year, have prepared the following questionaire to help put the movement on foot. What is Garden Week??A week for gardening, therefore a week to talk gardening, read the garden articles, and begin your garden. Who are our leaders or big brothers and sisters??The county agents! ?the men and women filling the big-1 piui.ci) hi u^utuuuiv in your How is the work, to be handled? ? Through the holding of a few meetings, when interest is sufficient to have ten or more assembled in a community, and through newspaper articles and news letters to bankers and school teachers, for bankers to post and teachers to read before the sohools. What kind of information will he siven??"Garden dope," a good and sure cure for "spring fever." How can a community get regular information with which to follow up this Garden Week??One gardner in NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the decree and judgment of the court made by his Honor S. W. G. Shipp, at chambers, Florence, S. C., Presiding Judge, in the case of Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company, A Corporation, Plaintiffs vs. E. W. Prince, E. W. and F. G. Prince, co-partners trading under the firm name of Prince Brothers; and Arnold Bell, Trustee in Bankruptcy of the said E. W. Prince, F. G. Prince and Prince Brothers, Defendants, and dated the 9th day of February. A. D. 1923, I, the undersigned W. L. Bryan, Clerk of Court as Special Master of Horry County, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder before the Court House door, at Conway, in Horry County, and State of South Carolina, during legal hours of sale, on salesday in March next, it being the 5th day of said month, all and singular that certain real estate situate in Horry County, and described as follows, to wit: j All and singular that certain piece, ! parcel or tract of land containing- one hundred and twenty (120) acres, more or less, situate in Rayboro Township, in the County and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows, to wit; On the North by lands of Burroughs & Collins Co., and land? of Allsbrook Bros.; on the East by lands of Allsbrook Bros.; Southeast by lands known as the Fowler lands; South by part of the same tract as this herein conveyed' and by lands of Burroughs & Collins Company, beginning on the Southwest corner on the R. M. Prince and Burroughs & Collins Co. line to a pine stump corner on the South side of Daniel Hole Bay; thence said line a Northeasternly direction to Allsbrook Bros, line; thence running nearly South the said Allsbrook Bros, line to a corner in the North prong of Hell Hole Swamp; thence running said Hell Hole Swamp to a stake corner on the Fowler line; thence the said line near Southwest to spring Head; thence nearly West a straight line to the beginning corner; being the iden *. J - ** T uvui uuci conveyeu to aamuei l. Moore by D. E. Moore under date of October 12, 1911, recorded in Book QQQ, page 15, and recorded in Book A-4, page 182. The above tract of land conveyed to me by H. H. Anderson and there is no papers on above land. TERMS of Sale Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. February 13th, 1923. W. L. BRYAN, Clerk of Court as Special Master cf Horry County. H. H. WOODWARD, Plaintiff's Attorney. 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It may be ? just what you need. ^ ^ At your druggist's or dealer's. ^ AY, S. 0, MAR. 1, 1023 ?????? ?????????^ a community can get a sheet of "Garden Dope" twice a month by applying to the county agent, and this can be used in giving the community timely information. Ask the county o P.av for the paper today before your name has to be taken from the list. The postal laws allow us, to send the paper for only a limited time if you do not renew. Those who are taking the paper and have been taking it for a long time, all say that they would not do without it. If they would not, how about you? Are you going to let your neighbor know more about what is going on than you will know yourself? Keep up with the times by reading The Horry Herald.. o Ma was putting the poor relations near the head of the table and pa wondered why. "I love 'em and respect 'em and all 'hat." ma said, "but you know they don't wear expensive clothes." "Well?' "And the way you carve, pa, nobody knows which way the stuffin is ironic to squirt.' o SUMMONS FOR RELIEF (Complaint Served.) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF HORRY. Court of Common Pleas. Farmers Bank, A Corporation, plaintiff, vs. B. S. Butler, Mazie Butler, The Federal Land Bank of Columbia, L. B. Dawes, L. C. Bazin, Peoples Hardware Co., J. A. Heneford and F. S. Royster Guano Co., defendants. To The Defendants Aboved Named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber or subscribers at his or their office at Conway, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof; exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated February 1st, A. D. 1923. H. H. WOODWARD, x laniUM n fVHUI Iicy. To F. S. Royster Guano Co: ABSENT DEFENDANTS: TAKE NOTICE That the Complaint in the foregoing stated action and the Summons of which the foregoing is a copy were filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Horry County, at Conway, S. C., on the 8th dav of February, A. D. 1923. W. L. BRYAN. (L. S.) C C. C. P. H. H. WOODWARD, Plaintiff's Attorney. || WALK A BL 4%, lllll | UUNWf I Here is g J to the buyi] I Horry Count I NOTICEI chandise of I I the Florence I mnvprl in /"*i difference w Our stock no Come see o - * - ? with others r1 Conwa New Spivey Bloc 9 TAKES ISSUE ON ARTICLE j Editor Herald: In an article published on February 15th, I have noted some misrepresentations. The raiding referred to wfis in 1865 and not 1864. The man who stole the grinding out of that cart was old Mrs. Seamly Todd's son, and it waS taken on the public road and consisted of two sacks containing two bushels each and that man was never punished for the act. Mrs. Graham's son went to the place where the Todds lived and demanded the grinding.1 They told him he would never get it and that they would shoot him if he entered the enclosure. As he had no way to enforce his demands and the others were all armed he had to give it up. The man who was with him advised him to return home, which he did and that ended the matter. The man who was shot across the Kingston Lake bridge was a deserter and /> n r\f Olrt n 'J I vu|jvuui ui ci laiuiu^ auu vyo.i cm rested and shot as a deserter, the military having charge of the matter. W. T. Graham died in August of 1864. He was a man who always oerformed his duty and strictly paid his tithing to the families of the sol1 diers and much more besides. His widow did the same after his death. Mrs. L. 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