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MYRTLE HAWKINS ~ MURDER MYSTERY NOW BEING SOLVED State Completes Case in Baffling Murder Mystery?Negro Neighbors Tell of Screams?Atlanta Man Offers to Produce Girl for $3,000. Hendersonville, May 27.?When court adjourned for the noon recess, counsel for the prosecution in the Hawkins murder mystery, announced that the state had practically completed its case and would probably introduce but one more witness. Counsel for defense did not state that the defendants would testify in their behalf, but it is understood that they will. Rev. Frank Brown, colored, of Hendersonville, who last September lived near Lake Osceola ,testified that on Thursday night before the body was found, he heard a woman screaming loudly in the direction of the lake and in the neighborhood of the McCall's ' home, about 12 o'clock, but made no investigation. George Green, colored, who lived 1 about 350 yards from Ab McCall, tes- ' tified that some time during that Thursday night he heard a woman's 1 distressing cries in the vineinifcv of 1 the McCall home; that it was so alarming that he got out of bed and went into the yard, then the noise ceased. Counsel for the defense failed in an effort to show by him that it was the "wild cat" scream of an automobile going on the lake road. Tom Hollingsworth testified that upon geing to Dan McCall's house soon after'the body was found, to see him about some school troubles, McCall said that it seemed that all his troubles come at once and inquired as to what witness would do if a body had been found near his house, implying that he, McCall, had been suspected of having a hand in the Hawkins case. Hendersonville, N. C.?May- 27.? The jury sitting in the Myrtle Hawkins case spent Sunday in seclusion. Judge Howard A. Foushee was at his home in Durham. Solicitor A. Hall Johnson visited his home in Marion. Ashville attorneys interested in the 8 case enjoyed home life, while for the * first time since the prisoners were ar- ' rested, Ab McCall and wife, Beatrice, 1 spent hours in conversation together 1 in the county jail. t 1 According to .special instruction ! from Judge Foushee, the farmer jurors were deprived of the privilege of attending church, reading newspapers and communicating with anybody during the day. Just what these witnesses will testify in substance has not been fully disclosed, but it is believed that their testimony will have an important bearing on this baffling case. R. S. McCall of counsel for Mesdames Lizzie Shaft and Nora Britt stated that it is likely that two days will be consumed in the presentation of his client's defense and that the other defendants would most likely ' take an equal amount of time, if not J more. 1 Shelnutt Talks. W. O. Shelnutt of Atlanta, who 4 says that he will swear that Myrtle ! Hawkins is living, remains in the city 4 and while many persons who have not ( met him are inclined to the view that 4 he will never take the stand with the 1 view of testifying this, he repeated ' that he was positive the girl is liv- ' ing. He is often pointed out on the streets as "the one who sa^s Myrtle * Hawkins is living" and while others, ] who it is claimed will testify to the * same state of facts, have not been 1 made the Qbject of public gaze, Mr. Shelnutt stated to a newspaper representative that his testimony would < be corroborated by that of others. " When asked If he would swear posi tively that he saw the girl or that of 1 the best of his knowledge and belief < he saw her, he remarked to the inquis- 1 itive scribe: "I see you sitting on the railing of this porch, don't I?' < Continuing, he said: "I could swear < tomorrow that I saw you sitting here < today, and I am equally prepared to ^ swear that I saw Mvrtle Hawkins since her supposed death." ' It was stated by a man today who 1 is acquainted with the Shelnutt fam- 1 ily that Mr. Shelnutt has a brother { who is a miniate* of the gospel and 1 another who is clerk of the superior 1 * court of Walton County, Ga. Mr. ' Shelnutt is a very talkative man, talks freely of having seen Myrtle 1 Hawkins in Florida after having been introduced to her in a store in Hen- ' Hnrutnvilln and uffwr havtner KaH n/>. 1 casion to gee her in his travels. He would impress those who chance to come in contact with him as a man < who is sincere and honest in his con- 1 victions. He enjoys talking along religious lines and is the authority of a i 60-page booklet on "Purity of Char- ' acter," which he says he has sold in considerable quantities to the best people of both sexes. Mr. Shelnutt goes further to say that if any inter- i ested party will place to his credit in 1 a Hendersonville bank $8,000 for the j % LAST OF OLD REGIME JUDGES IS CALLED HOME. Janes F. Islar Passed Away Sunday at Orangeburg?Jurist and Scholar Had Passed His 82nd Milestone. Orangeburg, May 27.?Former Judge James F. Islar died at his home, Whitman street, at 1:80 o'clock Sunday afternoon .after a protracted illness due primarily to old age. He was in his. 80th year, having been born November 25, 1832. With one exception, all of his immediate family were present at the time of his death. The funeral of Judge Izlar will be held this afternoon at 6 o'clock at the Church of the Redeemer, of which he was a consistent and active member for many years, and an officer therein and the interment will be had at the Episcopal Cemetery and will be with Masonic honors by the grand lodge of this State. Active in Business. For more than forty years Judge Izlar was one of the most conspicuous, figures in the business, social and political life of Orangeburg, city and county. He was one of the prime movers in organizing the Bank of Orangeburg and for about twenty years was its active president, until his increasing feebleness compelled his retirement several years ago. Few members were more generally known and appreciated in the whole state than he. Until a few years ago, when age and growing feebleness warned him to desist from the laborious work he was accustomed to do, he was one of the most active lawyers in the state, and there was none more zealous in the practice of his profession. He was a most successful practitioner and for years held the largest clientage of any lawyer at this bar. Judge Izlar's Career. James Ferdinand Izlar was born November 25. 1832. on hin farm in Orangeburg county, has parents being William Henry and Julia E. A. Izlar. As a boy he worked on the plantation, and at very irregular intervals attehded the "old field" schools. Although encountering many iifficulties in obtaining an education, le was graduated with first honors from Emory College at Oxford, Ga., .n the class of 1855. After teaching school for a while young Izlar decided ;o adopt the legal profession as his life work, and studied law in the office of the late Col. Thomas J. Glover, it Orangeburg. He was recognized is one of the ablest lawyers in the State. Service to State. For twelve years Judge Izlar was state senator for this county and luring eight of these was president iro tempore of that body. His retirement from the senate came only with lis election, in 1889, by the general issembly to the bench as judge of the first circuit. This position he held four years, until the Tillman revolu;ion, when he was defeated for reslection. He was, however, at a SDe :ial election held shortly after, elected to the 53rd congress to succeed Tudge W. H. Brawley, of Charleston, who resigned to accept a federal judgship. Judge Izlar's opponent was the late Dr. J. William Stokes. For a number of years prior to his slevation to the bench Judge Izlar jerved as chairman of the state Demicratic executive committee. He attended several- Democratic national inventions as a delegate from this itate, notably the convention of 1834 when Grover Cleveland was first nominated. During the war between the states . fudge Izlar rendered conspicuous service as captain of the Edison Rifles, n which company also were his four brothers. Surviving Children. Judge Izlar .was married twice, first >n *eDruary.Z4, leoy, to f rancos M. A. Lovell ,a grand niece of former Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, a native of Charleston. There were ten children from this union, seven of whom are living as follows: William L. Izlar, of this city; Dr. R. P. Izlar >f Waycross, Ga.; Mrs. B. P. Oliver>us of Savannah; Mrs. S. A. Oliverous >f Saluda, N. C.; Sidney O. Izlar, Mrs. George S- .Legare ad Mrs. L. H. Wanamaker, Jr.) of Charleston. The Irst Mrs. Izlar died in 1902. On nomember 1, 1906, Judge Izlar was married to Miss Marion P. Allison, of Charleston, who survives. Brothers and sisters of Judge Tslar also survive as follows: Major Laurie T. Izlar, of Ocala, Fla.; Col William V. Izlar and Lon J. Izlar, .pf Orangeburg, and Thomas A. Izlar of Charleston; Mrs. F. Marion Green of this county, and Mrs. Cornelia Barton, of Orangeburg. N. W. Abbv was saved from drowning while surf bathing at the Isle of Palms on Sunday by Mrs. J. J. Wallace of Boston. He had gone out into deep water when he was seized with cramps and sank twice. Mrs. Wallace swam out and brought him in. return of Myrtle Hawkins, he will see to it that she makes her appearance in this city. ; ~f 1 Furman University Commencement Annual Banquet. The Furman University Commencement begins Monday, June 3, and closes Wednesday, June 5th. On the evening of Tuesday, June 4, at eight o'clock in the dining room of Montague Hall o nth'e Furman University Campus, will take place the Annual Banquet of the Alumni, former students and friends of the institution. These occasions furnish one of the most attractive features of Furman lommencement, and they serev both to stimulate and maintain interest in the institution. A good supper and abundant fellowship are promised all who are on hand. Music wiu De iurmsned by a ureenville orchestra and the Furman Glee Club. The committee are B. E. Geer, C. B. Martin, J. C. Keys and R. M. Mauldin. The anpual sermon will be preachea Tuesday, June 4th, by Dr. C. E. Burts, Columbia, S. C. The annual address before the Literary societies will be preached on Wednesday morning, June 5, by Dr. Charles W. Kent, Professor of English Literature in the University of Virginia. For Mrs. Burris of Union. Wednesday morning Mrs. G. Tr^zevant Pressley entertained at a bridge party at Ridgewood club in honor of Mrs. William Hugh Burris of Union. Mrs. J. A. Young won the head prize, a bridge set, and Mrs. Baker of Union the consolation, a pair of silk stockings, a beautiful fan being presented to Mrs. Burris as guest of honor. Punch was served during the games, and when cards had been laid aside, a delightful salad course was served. Among Mrs. Pressley's guests were Mrs. Burris, Mrs. Edgar M. Thomson, Mrs. D. S. Pope, Mrs. Hanny Goss of New York, Miss Lidia Richbourg, Mrs. J. W. Young, Miss Minnie Foineau, Mrs. L. Rankin. Mrs. LeGrand Guerry, Mrs. William Shannon Nelson, Mrs. P. H. Nelson, Mrs. J. A. Young, Mrs. John J. Cain, Mrs. J. Pope Matthews, Mrs. Baker of Union- SunHnv'a Stato WHEN HER BACK ACHES. A Woman Finds All Her Energy and Ambition Slipping Away. 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For Sale by THE UNION TIMES To Loneson "in in to* nninita Women living on fai ? ?. > i ? iiavcii c ame co sccn and Distances are too greatWomen grow lonesome; of these pleasures. The Rural solves the problem. It enable bora and mends and keep ali Our free booklet tells how j your home at small cost, w kANU t? r. A J J -whbhi VTAAM HA ib Auuren rtiu Iiie Dep( SOUTHERN BELL 1 A TELEGRAPH I An E?pi tiipi of Onr Thanks. Edgehejd, S. C., May 25, 1912. It was indeid a sad mission that carried us to union on Sunday morning, May ltoiv to attend the funeral of a believed niece, Mrsv Lillie Mae Bussey Humphries. Her death came as a shock to hs all. Just three years ago she graduated at the S. C. C. I. with honors. TIow proud we all were of her fle record; and how her doting parents rejoiced over the good name she bore k> school and all the honors so nobly word by her. Little dreamed they, that in so short a time they would be called upon to give up such a precious treasure. In a year after graduating she was married to Mr. Kay Humphries, with whom she lived happily for nearly two years. - How sad to think that union was so soon to be broken; and how our heart goes out to the heart-broken husband, mother and father, sisters and brothers . Lillie Mae possessed all those charms that go to make up a pure and gentle woman?-she was indeed a jewel of rare value, a pearl of great price, a model of a woman as chaste a a fko fAinnlo n# wwiio Though she has passed over the river her sweet spirit will abide with her loved ones here?her pure life will be an example for others to emulate, and will live on and on. _ Oar obie ct in writing is to express the#%anK8 of the entire family to , the good people of Union tot their hospitality, kindness and sympathy during that sad time. . We have never seen anything to surpass it. We feel under lasting . obligations to the following: Rev. " W. D. Wakefield, her pastor whom she loved devotedly; Drs. Maddox and Berry; Mr. Russell L. Sexton, Messrs. Sanders, Wilburn and Miller: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Estes, Mr .and Mrs. Simpson Sparks, Miss Grace Turner, Mrs. Anna McEachern, and many others whose names we cannot recall. May the Lord bless them all and may this dispensation of Providence be the means of' bringing us all nearer to the Cross. T. J. W. EXCURSION RATES VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY. "Premier Carrier of the South." Augusta, Ga.?Account Fraternal Order Eagles and Baptist Young Peoples' Union of Georgia. Tickets on sale June 16th and 17th; final limit June 24th, 1912. Rock Hill, S. C.?Account Summer School Winthrop College. Tickets on sale June 17th, 18th and 19th; final limit July 22nd, 1912. Asheville, N. C.?Account Joint Shriners Meeting A. A. G., N. M. S. Tickets on sale June 9th, 10th and 11th; final limit June 15th, 1912. Washington, D. C.?Account Unveiling of tfhe Columbus Monument. Tickets on sale June 5th, 6th and 7th: final limit June 12th, 1912. 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