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? VVv" "*t ?' 1 : " VOL. XVIIL KINGSTREE, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1902. NO. 20 | HOMICIDE I BH?' WIDELY DIFFERENT VERSIONSOF W. H. HOLLEMAN'S DEATH. I Witnesses State that Brown Shot Him, While Brown Claims that Holleman Shot Himself. Our community was shocked last Monday afternoon bv the tragic death of Mr. AV. H/Holle ' man, as the result of which his brother-in-law, Harry U. Brown is in .jail charged with having committed the crime. The two men, who live together, about, ten miles from town, came to Kingstree Monday morning in a wagon and, after making some purchases, started to return home. The shooting occurred near Belser's X Kouds, four and a hall miles from town. Brown left the dead man in tlie road and drove on to GreeJeyviile, where he told his story of the efiair. Magistrate J. V. | Windham quickly repaired to the scene of the tragedy, empaneled a coi oner's jury and proceeded to hold the inquest. The jury was composed of the following members: J. R. Hair, foreman, (J. C. McGhee, W, H. McGhee, R. E. McKnight, Geo. Hughes. J. W. Tiinmons, J. D, Alims, F. D. Brayboy, A. B.Spivey, 1\ D. Bradham, S. A. Scott J. A. Bradham, J. JR. Bradham and C. McGhee. The on'y witnesses to the affair were two negro women, whose testimony was substantially the same. Being a short distance ahead of the wagon they heard some one crv out: uBv God, | stop!"" Then a little later: "You are fixing togetyonr head broke/' They looked and saw Uollenian jerk Brown across a bale of hay and commence to beat him; whereupon Brown drew a pistol and shot his assailant. Brown's testimony was entirely different. He said that Holleman had shot at a bird from the wagon and afterwards was breeching and ?v unbreeching his pistol with the ? > ?iita niiilitin(r tmvnrd>; himself ? when it was. accidentally discharged. He said further that he and liolleman were perfectly friendly, and that he (Brown) never carried a pistol. When the pistol was tired the horse took fright and ran a short distance, which caused Holleman to fall out ot the wagon and one of the wheels ran over his body. Find ing that Holleman was dead he drove on to Greelevville and reported that Holleman hail accidentally killed himself. Other witnesses swore that on his way to Greeleyville, after the shoot in-i, Brown's face was smeared with blood from nose to chin. Brown's explanation of this was that the concussion of the pistol, so near to him when it tired, caused his nose to bleed. The shooting took place about 1 p. in. and the inquest was held at 4. After hearing the evidence the coroner's jury rendered the following verdict: That the dek ceased enme to his death from a gunshot wound at the hands of Barry H. Brown. The fatal bul\ let, which was fired from a Smith ifc Wesson revolver, penetrated the abdomen, about six inches below lhe left nipple to the left of the median line and ranging: upward striek about the apex of the heart. I)r. A. D. i<pps, the attending physician, said tlut death must have (ensued instantly. Holleman was about 26 years olu a:id leaves a wife, but no children. lie was employed as ivo(/<liman K\r tlio Milliard IJ I ^ II L M alVllltlCil WJ I 41V UAMXM.x. Lumber Co., of Greeley ville. Brown was unmarried and nly 23 years old, Soon after J he verdict was rendered a warrant was issued, and Sheriff Graham took Brown in custody and brought him here to jail. HOLLOWAY OVERHAULED. Dr. Williams Finds Him in Philadelphia and Gets Partial Restitution. Lake City, S. C? May 14, 1902, ?Special?A little lurther information with regaid to Holloway and the berry growers can now be given to the public. The victims got together Saturday night and discussed the situation fully. The result was that they sent Dr. A. H. Williams to Philadelphia Sun day morning lor me purpose ui finding Hollowav, impossible, and of making an effort to secure something for tho?e who have Deen fleeced. Dr. Williams informs us that he found Hollowav in Philadelphia; that he had secured payment of ail the claims except those of J. M. Kennedy, W. F. Kenuedv and 8. K. Floyd; that he'had secured $150 on ,1. M. Kennedy's; $150 on W. F. Kennedy's and $175 on S. E. Floyd's; that the remainder might be gotten later on; and that the only losers, if any, would be the two Kennedys and probably Floyd. This will tie cheering news to most of those who are deeply interested. Little hopes were entertained a few days ago that any redress would be obtained. We feel safe in saying that had these growers not followed advice and had they not seat Dr. Williams, or ?nn:i!le el par headed, ener luetic and shrewd man, to Philadelphia, no satisfaction or redress would have been secured. A Handsome. Souvenir. With compliments of F. W. Wagner & Co., we have received a handsome illustrated souvenir of the beautii'u 1 exposition and of historic places and prominent features of the city. This is the most elaborate and artistic souve nir booklet ol the exposition that has been issued. ' The half tone illustrations are faithfully correct and splendidly executed. Every one, whether he visits the exposition or not, should have one ol these beautiful booklets. For sale at Lejiertons', Ham mod's and Lengneck's book stores, Charleston. All the crops and gardens especially were made benefited by last night's rain. "Roasted Husbands on Toast" tonight. Married in Charleston. rj On the evening of last Thurs- " day, the 17th of April, Dr. John Devanie Williams, of this city, Rl and Miss Mabel Alice Dye, of Charleston, S. C., were united in matrimony at Bethel church, Rev. 1 J. W. Kilgo officiating. It has been many vears since ? * Ki so pretty a w.edding has taken place even in that beautiful old qi historic city. The church was - ~ . . . at most artistically decorated with m quantites of smilax, delicate trailinsr vines, handsome potted plants and cut flowers. The bridesmaids jj wore gowns ot' white chiffon with 0, girdle, stock and pon?i?on of pink ft. liberty satin and carried large cc bouquets of pink carnations. Miss js Annie Dye, only sister of the he bride, and who acted as maid ol sb honor, looked lovely in a gown of m pink liberty silk and a veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet ot be pink La France roses. an As the bridal party reached the SV] church they formed in couples of sa two gentlemen and two ladies, and m - J ! t. 110 to tiie strains 01 ine weaning marcn rendered by Prof. Theodore D. NVI Ruddoer. tbev entered tl?e church, at the bridesmaids going within the 6V chancel and standing so as toform a pyramid, while the groomsmen and ushers formed just outside the ^ altar. The maid of honor coming j in ilone, took her place at the al- ar tar, and was followed by two little flower girls in pink organdy gowns ^ who preceded the bride. The bride wore a magnificent gown of metalin silk, a long, beautifully draped be veil and natural flowers, and car- ch ried a very handsome bouquet of hi brides roses and lilies of the val- nc ley. Leaning on the arm of her di father, she was met at the altar of by the groom and his best man, ay Dr. Jafaes A. Cole, of Brunswick, or Ga., while the two little pages who in had managed the gates to the fain- *a ily circle, followed and each look Ul their places by a flower girl. The ^ej arrangement of it all formed a fi?i tableau long to be remembered by the host of invited friends. A re- 1 ception to the invited guests was W tendered by Dr. and Mrs. Williams f , it immediately alter the ceremony, ^ at which a most delightful repast t was much enjoyed. Dr. Williams has been a citizen g. of Eastman for the past eighteen 0f months, and during that time has, ^ by his gentlemanly demeanor and se expertness as a dental praetioner, Sll built up a lucrative practice. (2 While Mrs. Williams is as yet an a stranger to us. we learn that she m is of one ol' the best iamilies of he Charleston, the posessor ot many th noble traits of character, hand- an some an?l intellectual, and we ni sincerely hope she will soon be- C;l come thoroughly attached to our Pa little city and people. The foregoing is clipped from 111 the Eastman (Ga.) Times-Journal. ^ The bride is a niece of Mrs. W. S. t'1 be Brockinton and is well known throughout. Williamsburg county. m m tu Hymeneal. ^ zo Married?May 7, 1902, by Rev. se W. H. Mills, Mr. S. Warren Mont- UI gomery, of Williamsburg, to Miss Pr Florence, daughter of Mr. J. S. w< Evans, of Clarendon county, S. C. tej Ill flf Mil ECENT TROUBLE FROM A STUDENT'S STANDPOINT. opreciates the Sound Advice from the "Sage of Possum Fork" to Uolsege ivien. ditor County Record: For nearly two weeks a burning J ^ lestion has stood before the faculty id students of this institution, deandiug, as the editor of the "State" ould add, "the grave consideration every citizen of South Carolina." owever. it is probable that every ;e who* chances to scan these lines is already read or heard a full acunt of the whole affair; so that it entirely unnecessary for me to re>arse the matter even though it iould deserve, as I shall explain, a ore detailed notice. Now, as an explanation of what I ive in the last few words intimated id with which I think every one ill agree?it is necessary only to y that ?ucn notes or uiscoru as ay arise around the camp fire need >t be turned over to the trumpeter ith instructions that every eveuing retreat they be tooted aloug the ne of operation. Such matters, as ery one well knows, are far more silv adjusted where they origitted. Too many editorials and miments from those who are strictalien to the existing conditions e apt to promulgate erroneous ideas id inhibit adequate investigations. 3 a matter of fact, many false nojns have already been scattered iroad, all of which have so far en corrected through the same lannels, except one which would ive done harm had it received the dice expected. This one is the ibious manner in which the action ; 4-Vi^i f.i/Milftr lma fippn niiidp to I/JJV 1UV 111!*J UMV wvu ? ? ipear. It is enough to say that no le ay ho knows anything about this stitution has ever accused the culty of vacillation, or questioned e expediency of its acts; and this ids us to the questiou: Why then ouId President Hartzog's admiuisation be so severely criticised that became necessary to call a special eeting of the trustees foi mvestiktiou? This I shall not explain, as is out of place here, but will _say a result of the meeting Avhich : ok place Thursday evening and ; sted until noon of the following ifnv/1'iv ltofnrp which committees the ex sophomore, the junior and e senior classes appeared and pre- ( nted their cases: That (1) the spendqd cadet be reinstated: that ) the sophomore class be reinstated; id that (3) President Ilartzog's adinistration be investigated. After :ariug all facts the board decided at Cadet Thorn well be reinstated, id that every oue of the sophoores be taken back upon his applit.ion to the president and upon """ ? iinAAmliflnnnllu 'ill f>Y!imill- ' lddlU?, UUWUUiwvuu.ij, ions that they would hate received June had they remained in colEje. But the board here warned i e boys that in c-*ise of another "rellion" they would not?whatever : e nature of it?hesitate to dismiss i e entire corps. President Hart- i g, having entirely vindicated him- i If against all charges or assaults i >on him in the other two cases, , oved the futility of his trial, which i >uld have tended only to disin- J grate barren pharges. Now, to allott time for refreshing thoughts to congregate, I shall introduce a new subject by trying to assure the "Sage of Possum Fork" that for his good and timely advice to college students no one could bo more appreciative than I, and especially during these turbulent times is , n?h arlvino vnlnahlp. .7 hnvp also eouiplied with his request that some of the faculty of this college be asked to make, some suggestions through the columns of this paper. It is with much satisfaction that I am able to say that next year each of the three most prominent papers of the State will devote one page to agricultural subjects, edited .ay the ? 4 experiment station. Upon my suggestion to the station entomologist as to the advisability of this coarse, I was authorized to announce in The Kecord that this will be the object in view. Of course time is wanting for a station papr a? is very obvious to all who stop to consider the work done by experiment station men who have the extra duties of instruction toperform. All I think the station asks is the hearty support of the people wHo should lemember that the nearer tho experiments are brought to them the more reliable will they be; espec- , ially when a soil survey is made of nr.-ii! i >v liiiaiiibuurg. Anso Taior 'O'fv | Williamsburg's Pensioners. Clerk of Court B. 0. Whitehead * *f i . now has in hand the sum of $392Y to be apportioned among the veterans of this county who are eh* titled to pensions. As Mr. White1 head wall's to disburse this fund as soon as practicable he will be glad if those interested will corr.6 forward at once and get their money. The amount above mentioned will be divided as follows: MALES. "'f?j Class A, / . #98 3. . Class B, 72 .5. . Clara *C, No." 1, 48 5. ; Class C, No. 2, 19.65 77. FEMALES. ' ^ Class C,;No. 3, $4S 6. Class"C^NS. 4, 19.65 63. Tin?, makes a total of 159 pofi sons?90 males and 69 females?t ^ x among whom the total amount is fo be divided. For the convenj-' % lence of the beneficiaries of the fund Mr. Whitehead has arranged to issue checks on the Bask ot K.in?>tree. ./* am A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The Williamsburg; Cemeter/ Associa^ tion Hold First Annual Meeting;. The ladies of the "Williamsbuiir Presbyterian Cemetery, Association" held their annual meeting on May 2nd. The association has now been in existence for one year, and the members feel very mucn encouraged at lite success they have met with, it was decided by unanimous coqsent ol the association that only the lots of those who contribute one dollar (fl.OO) per year. towards the keeping ol the cenie? , terv, will be worked by the asso- | ciation. Persons wishing cor?? tribute $1.00 can * ? to bv handing the same to ? 'sf. Salhe Wilson, treasurer of asf* atiom