The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, August 03, 1916, Page TWO, Image 2
FREES STRIPLING
FOR GIRL'S SAKE.'
STORY INCLUDES ESCAPE FROM 11
PRISON, ELECTION AS OFFICER n
& SUBSEQUENT RECAPTURE. t(
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Thomas Edgar Stripling, who serv- ^
ed as chief of police of Danville, Va, e
for almost four of the fourteen years . c
he was a escaped convict, was grant- n
ed a full pardon by Gov Nat E Har- n
ris of Georgia last Saturday night. 0
Since the first day that "Chief R a
t mnonrillo wan hrnuirht _
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back to Georgia to resume his life tj
sentence as Stripling, influential at a
tempts were made through three f(
State administrations to have him t]pardoned.
All these failed, how- a
ever, until Gov Harris went to Mil- w
ledgeville in July, 1915, to inspect ^
the the State prison farm. While f{
there one of Stripling's eight chil- jfl
dren, a girl of six, ran to him in the
prison grounds and bashfully plead- ^
ed: "Please let my papa out because
he is sick and we all need him so
bad." The incident touched the ai
aged Governor and he promised "to ^
send your father back to you some
^ O i
time during nis term." >
After completing an exhaustive g,
review of the case, Gov Harris ec
Saturday night dispatched a letter to ja
little Bessie Stripling and completed at
the case in its last sentence with m
"after all, it is the offering from ^
the Governor's heart to the love and
innocence of a little child." {)(
Stripling on September 4, 1897,
shot and killed VV J Cornett, his $
neighbor in Harris county, Ga. He
surrendered at Columbus, Ga, a few
days afterwards and eventually was
found guilty and sentenced to life ra
imprisonment.
Stripling testified at the trial and ^
it was corroborated that Cornett w
had insulted both his wife and mar- nc
ried sister, that Cornett had threat- m
ened to kill him, and that when re
passing Cornett's house the night of ^
the killing, he could not restrain ^
himself from shooting when he saw le
Cornett passing a window with a ai
light in his hand. He claimed self
? tV
defense as he said he beiieved it ?
n<
was either Cornett's life or mine ^
some time."
He escaped from the Harris coun- vi
ty jail when his case was awaiting ^
the outcome of an appeal. He re- a{
mained hidden about two months at
the home of his uncle in Harris m
county and then made his way to
North Carolina, where his wife join- ^
ed him in 1899. Under the name
of R E Morris he did different kinds jj
of work in several towns for a num- cc
ber of years. Finally he was em- A
ployed by the Southern railway as a ^
tc
special agent. That work took him
to Danville, where he stayed about r
one year when he obtained a place
on the police force. Nine months
afterwards the escaped convict was
elected chief of police.
Stripling has stated since his re- ^
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men in Danville who knew his life w
story, but they remained silent, te
Finally a man well known in Harris ^
county saw him and soon afterwards '1:
reports as to Stripling's whereabouts jj,
were heard. These reports seemed
to W VV Smith, a private detective,
to warrant investigation. He ob- (J
tained requisition papers from Gov b<
Brown and proceeded to Danville. ^
Smith established the indentificatiou *
beyond a doubt. sj
On March 4, 1911, the P?nv;,,3 D
council was to elect a chief of police, y<
and it is said Striping was praclical?f
assured of re-election, notwith- 1
standing some opposition had arisen a]
because he had killed a young white 4(
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man who naa resiscea arresr, nau ?
killed a negro who was attempting sl
to rob his home ?nd shot another
negro while resisting arrest. He
was exonerated of blame in each m
case.
On the afternoon of March 3, however,
Smith presented the requisition
papers to the Danville authorities. ^
Stripling was confronted with the ?)
fact and admitted his identity. h
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A clear conscience and a sweet a]
smile will make any girl a winner. gl
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Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System j e<
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,. T
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Mataria,enriches theb!c>od,and builds up the syatarn.
A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c. el
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WHAT MANNING DAS DONE
;nd Why One Newspaper Supports
Him lor Re-election.
The Star, in its editorials, favorig
the re-election of Richard I Maning
as Governor, has held strictly
o the question of whether Governor |
lanning deserves reelection. We;
ave charged no crin.es fo Mr Coop
r, or to Mr Blease, nr tu any other
andidate. We believe that other
ie.1 than Governor Manning would
lake good Governors, and at some
ther time would support those men
s heartily as we now support our
resent Governor. Our sole contenion
is that South Carolina cannot
nd will not fail to reward Manning
ir the faithful discharge of his dues.
and she will not set him up as
failure by slapping him in the face
ith defeat?by making him the
rst Governor in forty years to
sil for re-election. He has fought
iwlessness; he has fathered some
instructive legislation; he has placed
le Hospital for the Insane in a propr
condition to take care of the poor
ilk there, who are not criminals
id should not be treated as such;
; spent several thousands of his "
am money to accomplish this re>rm
and then would not allow the
;ate to reimburse him; he has sav1
the State many thousands of dolrs
in interest by borrowing money k
; a very low rate. These and j |
any other things cause us to favor |
anning. We do not favor him |
?cause of the demerits of his op- w
ments, but upon his own record in I
le office he seeks again.?Marion f
V/r. I
Lines from Salters. ?
Salters Depot, July 31:?Heavy f
lins continue falling, causiag great I
image to the cotton crop,which has f
ie appearance of scalding or rustg.
The crop outlook at one time
as very promising, but there will
)t be oyer 50 per cent of a crop
ade throughout this section, and
ports coming in from other places
port conditions about the same, in
me cases even worse. The land
ems to be thoroughly soaked. Gulys
have been washed in the yards
ound here, and, though this is the 8
orVmaf TV-iinf nn thp A r f, R R I
IStivow pv.wv v.. ?..w .? ^ ? ? ? r
veen Florence and Charleston, min)ws
were seen swimming around in
lese washes in the yards last week.
Miss Damans Stubbs of Bennettslie
is visiting Miss Emmie Ferrell.
Mrs LeRov B Ferrell and children
: Florence spent Tuesday with relives
here.
Rev W I Sinnott filled his appointlent
at Central church Sunday.
Misses Elizabeth and Grace Mceill
of Timmonsviue visited Miss
mmie Ferrell last week.
Protracted services will be held at
nion church this week and will
mtinue through the first Sundi y in
ugust, cunducted by Rev A R
foodson. All are cordially invited
? attend.
Mrs Jule Tuttle of Florida visited |
datives here last week. I
Look Out. |
9ur tioweis snouia move ucce a uay i f
A free, easy movement of the'
>wels every day is a sign of good
jalth. Dr King's New Life Pills
ill give you a gentle laxative effect
ithout griping and free your sysm
of blood poisons, purify your
cod, overcome constipation and
ive an excellent tonic effect on the
1 tire system. Makes you feel like
ring. Only 2oc at druggists.
When You Have a Cold P
ive it attention, avoid exposure, I
i regular and careful of your diet, ?
so commence taking Dr King's
ew Discovery. It contains pine- a
ir, antiseptic oils and balsams. Is
ightly laxative. Dr King's New
iscovery ea.- es your cougli, soothes
>ur throat and bronchial tubes,
leeks your cold, staris to clea. your
cad. In a short time you know
. ur cold is better. Its the stand :d
family cough syrup in use over
) years. Get a bottle at once.
aan it in flip lli.ll-iP AS :l Cold in
.wp * V AAA V??V *.v?. v ?
irance. Sold at your druggist.
The hen pecked husband might
ell be termed a peace at any price
an.
The Best Laxative.
To keep the bowels regular the
?st laxative is outdoor exercise,
rink a full glass of water half an
our before breakfast and eat an bundance
of fruit and vegetables,
so establish a regular habit and be
ire' that your bowels move once *]
ich day. When a medicine is need- <
1 take Chamberlain's Tablets. v
he\ .ire pleasant to take and mild
tid gentle in effect. Obtainable ev- j
rywhere.. j v
ill
FORD
Ford Touring
Selling at Pi
j $387.75 f. (
This is a cut of
Ford says that he
antee that there
advance in price
ti r ~i /*___
I nc roru vara
for themselves w
to motor service,
cars on hand and
sold for $387.75
and buy a necessit
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DEAL
King'stree,
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g Were Ready, Night ai
Our Boys Today Will I
^ In tne Good Old Fasl
And speaking
3 edness, we're
^ for any emer;
^ may arise in 3
^ ing needs.
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the outside in.
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All Fresh Meats and Vegeta
THE PEOPLE'
H. k. MILLER,
rhrice-a-Week New York \
rhe County Record
Southern Ruralist, twice a i
Total
)ur price for the three papc
. 4
cars]
r Cars are
resent for
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). D. wngstree
$80, but Mr.
cannot guarwon't
be an
at any time,
in use speak
hen it comes
I have nine
they will be
each. Come
y for business.
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of prepar- ^ .
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T'T'T'TT'il j
Mm Call!
st Market Price Paid
bles on Hand in Season.
S MARKET
Proprietor.
Vorld $ 1.00
1.00
nonth 50
_$ 2.50
:rs S 2.00
.
Turnip
New, Fresh Sto<
Basra and all Oth
0 _ _
(Bulk or Pad
Phone 13
SCOTT DRI
The *RexaJl
If you are going to buy a refrigeri
gladly explain this feature to you.
Steele Furnil
208 Main Street C
I Sell Your '
SAT KINGS
I and see the Willia
W /x . 1 /N SI T\
Stock (Jo. tor bug]
Wagons, Harness,
Prices right and qu?
Yours to pl(
Williamsburg Livi
Kingstree,
Groceries For Evei
Good bread is the essential at e
sure this try 01
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Lady tlaire or Morning Wory
in barrels or bags. There'
There are other staples that we
handling the bes
Rice, Home Ground IV
Try these and be cor
A Full Line of Teas Coffees
Kingans Hams, Bacon and P
Try a sack of our Ginger Br
Feed. It can't be beat.
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Seed
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ILi Store
sm
Md You Ever
kop to Think
hat the chipping of ice 1
refrigerators for coolig
drinks causes exessive
ice consumption
Herewith is an illustraion
or one of our Tacome
.eingeraiors wi cu 1 us per-*
ectly sanitary water cool- ^
r, which cools the water f
rithout waste of ice.
itor, call and we will j
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ture Co.
Opposite Court House
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Fobacco |
5TPPF E
msburg Live j
?ies, Surreys, )ij
Saddles, Etc. y
ility, the best. *
3ase, fc\
t Stock Co. i
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Enaanaaa? Mf w
Kill imillBBH
yday Meals
ivery meal. To in- ^
ur
Self-Rising Flour
s none better.
; I
pride ourselves on
t of:
leal and Grits
ivinced. ^
and Canned Goods
ure Cream Cheese
ead Horse and Mule
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