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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

Best corn cutter ever offered in
this market at Brinkrnan & Sterl-
ing's. 53l#5.z=.===#==z5##== z5z
A large and varied stock Of No.
tons just received ut =Brinkman 4
stcrling's. ==5z=z=====z5zs====
Finest assortment Of dress goods
ever brought to Weston to be had
at Brinkman & Sterling's.
Ladies' and Children's Shoes
that never wear out at Brinkman
& Stcrling's.
I want it distinctly understood
that I can now sell better and
cheaper goods in my line than
ever before offered in this market,
Mrs J. i. Atkinson.
At Gregory's you can get glass
tumblers, 40 cts per dozen, goblets,
ioctS per uozcH. ..-
Best inspected lamp oil and oils
Of MI kinds at Barc's.
School BookS at Mo,7'oto
s. HerSne0D'S.
Largest stock of School Books
and school stationary at Morrow Il
Hersman's ever brought to the
city.
Morrow & Hersman have just
received a large and complete
stock of lamps and lamp fixtures.
Now is the season you need good
lanterns. Go to Morrow & Hers
mans and purchase a Tubular or
Nail City-thc best in use.
School Books at Mo1ToW
s. Hersn,an's.
"M6rdecai de Shoe" at
the city Cigar Store.
Take your choice.-On and after
the Fair We will have for sale Han
cock Cigars with clear Havana
filling, and Garfield Cigars of the
same quality-all New York make.
TO the Ladies-I have just re-
ceived a full supply of Fall and
Winter Patterns. Give mo a call.
J. FISsrER.
Buckets, tubs, brooms, wash
boards &C., ut Gregor'ys.
Finest brands of Cigars to be
had ut J. Ii. Barc's.
Trimmed and untrimmed hats
and bonnctts constantly on hand
at Mrs. Atcliison's.
Examine Gregory's stock Of hats
they are low from Scots up.
l haAo now on hand my new
stock Of spring and summer goods,
and am offering everything at a
much lower price than ever offered
in this market before.
Mrs. J. L. Atkinson.
I will sell from - per pair up.
Shoes from 81 per pair up. Come
in, if you want a bargain.
JOIN r. RYAN.
TIE largest stock Of Boots ard
Shoes ever brought to Yves ton ut
John R. Ryan's.
Dress Battons aud Fringcs {
Mrs. Atchison's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

a large and varied stock Of No.
tons Just received at =Brinkman 4
Stcrling's. $500 7.= =
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

Finest assortment Of dress goods
ever brought to Weston to be had
at Brinkman & Sterling's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

Gus wound
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02
GowMtM Gowvts.

wis.-First Monday in February,
April, June, August, October aud
December-the June and October
terms for fiscal and police business
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

Ladies' and Children's Shoes
that never wear out at Brinkman
& Sterling's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-10-02

4IwantImy customers and friends
to- come and see me in my new
quarter. in5t he=roo recently.
occupied by J. A.zBarncs,, where !
am offering better bargains than
ever. Mrs. J. E. Atkinson.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-11-25

My stock speaks for itself. In 1879
I took eleven first, nine second, and
four third premiums. My breeding
pens are made ur Of most Of my
premium winners. and eggs from
them should produce some fine chicks.
Chicks for sale after Sept. LIST. Send
for circular with premium and price
lists. S. TYLER, cor. 10th and 18th
Ave. S., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11

A Then Joseph rose up and gathered together
his asses and his camels and his goods and depart
ed from the city Of the Main eacs and dwelt III
the wilderness Of Loggswampe.
as aud behold the Judges had to speak a third
time before the konfG2innIsts would submit to
their decision, or would own thai they had bitten
off bigger hunk than they could mastcate.
- And 10, Efdoubleyouhill and the other
twenty-five dukes Of Stealseat, folded their tents
like the Arabs, and silently stole away, and most
Of the lawfully elected konfushunists, including
Tomas the bloodspiller, and duke hickey. Of Mad
dlwusk who was venerable and ike unto Mel
chlsedek. took their seats iii the State House with
the men of Daniel And E1doubleyOuhli dwelt
in place called Hexetah, j"thi> rtrdrIt ~ f'tr
conatf4, eaet Caspdu.
30. And there are also many other things which
the dukes Of Countemout and the dukes Of Steal
seat and the kontuShuuSts did first and last the
which, il they should be written, every one, sup
pose that even hayrack itself could not contain
the books that should be written.
~. Nevertheless we are moved upon from
time 10 time by the spirit Of inspiration and Of
truth behold shall add to these chapters Of
chronicles. And if we are moved upon to back
up and i'd up the links more than Seemeth ncces-
say be it known that the men Of Bella whose acts
we are principally recording walk IN devious and
sluuOus patAS and their OutgOingS and their IN
conings a-c uncertain and without ,,Dt'D"ltf eX-
cept in ways Of evil
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11
Clippings.


n'o lnsetS"" lectures men, bIFHS'
an. Nu.H'H2 ooUt% pt more E"HSee"'I'el!
''s''"I all" "IInouoA' lNt" Haven he7i9ltI'
The prosocct of the Maine mine, won,l be
amaz,nIlv improypd if there wasn't ~ ,null,
soeaiIed sroana loor i Ii mining. though sreat
''-'''l P''f'' ''-' ''''lN lnoS''ii iie''''
Governor Gareelon ana his Council found the
Il" Z INK, : I'M" [4ie i Wofktd oot4 way2 t
rrrtaI M rrt0rns orn T4nbhrn ny2 % N e N
the case ot Fusion towns il was strictly mandatory
portland Advertiser.
We etbjpls there nav be 4 Slightly ~oIG.h moti.o
in Mr.. Rust's plan Of disbandinent 1t would rid
the men "lth whom he is acting OF all obligations
& |" M[ ,b Mgay" o n TISIfnS,4n ny ] t "n h 'h? ps,
Mr. Rust or some other man rs Damacratie {, can
dldate. [hockand Free Press.
Perry m lis Rockport speech sl,s Il dom,
deny that votes have been bought On both sides "
Against The Republicans that i merely an asser
lion wlh 70 atenpt 4 lfooi M a@nnNt ne
mssln at,Ist s f 9wH 7tere N ndl7v n u ia
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11


MAS aoNr H thc MOUNTAINS, H tht
service ol the N"llhtln f'rlnt hallroaI
olnpanI T. ! h'ill1l4 engineer, ii"d
oeeh ISiihl7 " li1iilceSS mountain oIooNS'
HSIllIiI l'|Il' W h'n I"ilNc'i ~
trout ! Ien'TaIlH 0li'j'ilc" 'lIS''I Hl''''f
lhe eNrr9reenS ana admired the ilSh or
celebrated my success ny a smoke.
lazy as my iISli'h- was, IL Kept nae
SuPphed WIjh Io'd. one oI@It ott'oel
gay reNoi va to m ihr inits oi tne ny
iIc coaI iirId II thc MuIlch l"~S. Mount
In- ml hor~r ! Iodc .nto thc i"frat.
soon ih".l- dll "prh Nptcr covered Ni'A
and llom thdt poInt 9lud\ tht heId "h
lo't >". 'ilF""I1- H'l 'L'i'nvI0 an,''L ., 7 I
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11
The Bribery Investigation.

Inc bribery lQVeSuRatlOn.
TESTIMONY Or WALLACE 4. WHITE
AUGUSTA March 3. The Representatives, Hall
was again crowded this afternoon with spectators
eager TO listen to the progress of the bribery IN
yestigatiOn
Wallace Il White OF Winthrop took the stand
and testified: Am 81 years cid: resided IN Yin
throp eleven years: came TO Augusta, sunday.
Jan. 'th- III the evening with J. Ii. Potter. law
partner with t. + Pillsbury stopping with Potter
all night. Left there on Mon Jay. going to Mrs.
Waugh on Perham street where was to board
Went to the depot on the arrival of the afternoon
train saw J. o White in front Of Aliens block,
soon after the arrival of the tram While | was
| talking with hun man came up whom | after
wards learned Thomas b Swan. and he and
White went of together Next saw / b. Swan
| about ten o'clock al the Augusta House Swan
came 10 me and introduced himself AZ swan and
asked me II my name hlte talked to me
about an account he had sent me to collect
\ asked Tim what he thought about the decision
Y pt the Court Swan said /" Tins settles the mat
I Ter and EIiS the hreeuback party lu Name lie
Y had been urged to take stand. urged him to
make puuic statement or to speak on the door
( Ut the HuuSe IN favor of seating the members c
/ ga.ly elected lie said that no place to talk
4 this matter over and wanted to know 1t ! would
meet hIm somewhere else and suggested the Court
( House We would pe watched 10 we talked there
/ In public by the tE,loulst, PliI,bury and Others.
\ lh ohc" was fill. wheu Dli, conversation took
\ place. Npaeread NJ meet at The court House the
ne&t day After man saw JAS q " hltr al q WE
went up stairs AMI talked Iu one NJ tlc halls pro
yi"usiy aad been a uIs uou,e and 'alErd wIlu Aln
Il ou tnt decision Ut tuy ourt
~o itr /, the CITY members &,rc euuccra / BIZ
\ Thought the opuuI .r tir ndLes correct anl
\ Should vote tn SEAT them .l~kra uIl upt tt trt
v Witn tne Legislature of winch uc was d uaaIre.. .L
I uembcr. and to make announcement turre0. a-a
\ ru INN to uicct ma al tue Court House the He&t
1 morning Did lot ~IuN ulrr or suggest 'H .l'..
any money Tine subject OF money was uot Hea
A wars tfr
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11

Nhd u came I" pass tuA' iht 6ol'uNhnAI'tS
met rom day To-Day III the -'eal haH oi he As
S'n'N ana I4 the hambrT OF the Senat"
J. AUd LHdouhI"youL1i' ana the other men OF
BeHaI whom me people had ut' chosen net wlth
ihrm and "a IT ilo oeats wliel they had stolen
ahd h0IoHorl"nhII oat N the 'eat N h's hr"ther.
facing 'he great c.a'r "t tAe speaker
hnd hrh"ld ihe ln'h M 'ah'r0 h"ln 'hrm
or'Irs ai"oI lfom the kontUohuui'tS ana lhe nrn
ed \" Nays \ tArr "wn Way
\" For Joshua lIe howdnAi'r s"'d lAc k.n
IA~hlMslS "h" rlaim tn h" moinorrS AZ i4r AS
,em"'v hId p jIr Senate aud thr hen q l"nrl
Who iLAN' II" tLhHo Way h"d ln'''Ii-N JhI.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11

The girl who gets married on the 29th day Of
February and thinks she's smart, won't feel as
proud Of the job when She comes to want to ceIe-
brate tin and crystal and silver weddings
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-03-11
Concerning House Plants.

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Hit. II, N III Wilt ''.' .''-
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III Is. ''',''5' 1'' I'.,' '''" "'''
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1T .'t ""'1I N'''I''i-I- t-l
'.ii''' .H' poVS, !itS NH,'G-''
- -i't' -;n 1. 'iuc"t-l .!i''-l 'lile.
'.. N.'- -'y -It1n LA M 'I"iil
,."~.- 9iI,'t1 lilr pi"iIJs WIKI looacco.
l'i' "'oA -!.Lt h41rI WIZ hlIL worms HI
,i.e i".N' i",t SporT9 may pc 7olleh ri't
r. I. -.8,Iafht.| "rlllh- ,-h- the loNISa @hi
t.''l- ~ atmosphere most. y pihti I
W vi. ..".,- " sulphur, 81 slFllNIe" now ana
I''. '.' 'iI9 It"' 'S' "!a httP Oh Iil'''t"'
i'''-' -'- ~ - ~, Nell'' MOWERS I" Houl SIC Il
I,'7li''3. ,.7 % lucy 20 Il |!iI0 "I ToGt''
''-''' ~ t'@i''' 'lIiI' %A 1IIo pe'ltI i"i
s.. III 'll' .AJ'9A'.l-S P''Ae". ! edcil lhe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
The Charge Of His Honor to the

ut
The Judge said that murder is the killing Of
a human being against tho peaceo OF the state
with malice nlorethOught expressed or I'M
piled. \ main element OF murder IL the In"
tention, and the guilt of the crime consists In
the taking of human life under circumstance
that show n knowledge and consci2,lsness o.
views and designs. Malicious killing with
reconciliation and determination Is murder
whether the design to Kill Is on TIC IN.
slant or had been previously entertained. II
the intent to killbc found but one minute be-
fore the net, tllnt %iscnoush, II ismurdcr.
His Honor Instructed the Jury that man.
slaughter Is the unlawful killing OF another
without malice expressed or Implied. 1t mny
be either voluntary as by II blow struck IN
sudden heat and passion or ~nVoinhlmry, IN
the commission OF M unlawful net. The dlS-
~tinctiun between murder and mallslaughtcr is
the want Of malice I'm the latter.
That n party could not avail himself OF the
plea Of scif-defcnsu who was IN fault IN Drlng-
Ing on the conflict. hat If there we're no
pressing necessity to Kill arising out OF an MS
Sault and immediate danger to life or serious
bodily harm tc the person killing; nor legal
prorOcatlon TO arouse the passions, "nich pro
duced action before the passions had time to
cool, the offence .:wns murder, was there =
pressing necessity to kill? a man Is not III
lowed to take the life Of another exccptto pre-
serve his Own.
to the facts proven In the case anu determine
the grade Of the offence.
That some complication arose In this cnse
from the fact that the fatal blow WAS struck
by the son of Henry Myers, Il boy of tender
years.
That the objection of infancy could not
avail unless the defendant Robert Myers was
so young as TO be unable Of distinguishing he.
tween right and wrong. $500
That 1t was for the jury to determined there
were concert Of purpose between the prisoners
at the bar and that persons could Illegally
concur in doing an unlawful net, even where
they had not been previously acquainted.
That II the evidence satisfied the jury there
was u common design or purpose between
them, the result would be that both would be
responsible for the act of each.
That If there were no common design or pur-
pose, hut simple intervention, and If the party
Interfering knew that the person for whom
he intcrfercd was engaged In combat with
malicious Intent, 1t would be murder II MS
adversary we're slain, that II the killing were
manslaughter, the interviewer aiding, would
guilty of the like offence, and that under
certain circumstances, though 1t might be eX-
homicide In n party engaged, 1t might
be manslaughter IN the party intervening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
Onr COnrt.

since our last issue the following has been
the business disposed OF by our court. The
criminal docket was unusually large, ana II
is to be hoped that the wholesale convictions
and the punishincntS inflicted will have a
beneficial effect, and deter evil doors from
their wicked ways. The juries were intclli'
gent, conscientious, and composed OF our best
citizens. nv
son burglary and grand larceny, mol pressed,
the distance from the dwelling house being
doubtful.
rem. burglary and grand larceny, Messrs. Burt
and Gravdon for defendants. These parties
we're charged with breaking into the dwelling
house of Mr.. Enoch Nelson pricing open his
trunk. and taking thcrefrom L considerable
Not Guilty as to John McL.aren.
The State W.. William Johnson, burglary
and grand larceny. Guilty.
The State VS.. Citizen Roscman. murder, the
prisoner was represented by .. +. Calhoun
ESQ. and General X. II. Heinphill. Guilty Of
1nanslnuyhter, recommended to mercy.
The state VS.. Henry Myers and Robert My
crs. Murder, McSsrs. Gary ard Calhoun forth"
defence. Guilty of manslaughter. These are
the parties, 1t will be remembered who were
Indicted for;thc killing OF Mr.. +. +. Trewitt.
and was by far the most important case tried.
There was great interest and curiosity mani,
tested. many speculnlions as TO what would
~ III SCTulClol lC ~ ""' a.
sight to see Il father and his son, in the dock,
charged with the horrible crime of murder.
Robert Myers Is u lad of about twelve years
OF age, with q swarthy complexion, and dark
piercing eyes, and a determined look. SoSrcat
was the interest taken In this case. that the
infection did not escape the ladies, ana quite
n number of them. rather an innovation ior
Abbevllle, graced the "Templeo of Justice by
their presence, and many were the plying
and sympathising chances they cast toward
the prisoner and his son. The Sollcltor ap,,
Deared to reserve his forces for this case ana
made one OF the happiest efforts OF ms me.
while the young attorneys for the defendants
displayed great skill and able Management
in the conduct OF their case: IL was nlsnt
when the jury. came In. The lamps were
lighted. the Judge, Solicitor, the prisoners ana
their counsel were sent for, and the verdlct
declared. Henry Myers, evidently received
Il with n sigh OF relief. while his son remain
ed stolid and Indifferent. either unnlind!ui or
Indifferent as to the magnitude OF me ohcnce
charged. Mr.. Gary gave notice OF u motion
for a new triai and arrest of Judgment.
The State VS.. Joshua Watson and FRANK
Wardlaw, arson. No Bill Us TO Wardlaw anu
The State vs.. Samuel McGrier, assault with
Intent to kill. Guilty ~,
The State w. Boney Williams. Henry Will
Wade Turner. Grand Larceny, con-
The State vs.. James Houston, Forgery. De
The State vs.. Charles Stuart. Statutory
Burglary. mol pressed.
The State VS.. Enoch W. Lindsay. Arson
continued.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
The Useful Shotgun.

ycars respectively, sons OF JOIN Sullivan
tenant on Mrs. Taylor's farm, above Mattox',
mill. not having profitable employment or
the farm, went shooting wild ducks on the
Saluda last Friday: In the afternoon tnt
shooting commenced without effect, so far az
the ducks were concerned. Not sol the case
OF Charlie. He got q load Of shot in his SIDE
from which he died almost instantly. i'm
made an explanation to the effect that mar
lie shot himself accidentally. The dead boy
was laid away In his grave, TO rest, as IL was
supposed, forever. Certain stories as to the
killing reached Solicitor Cothr,,ns ears, and
he has ordered Coroner Cochran TO proceed Ia
the new made grave, and take up the neceas
cd tarkey for n post mortem examination
when 1t alleged new light may be thrown up
on the mystery. The Coroner will hold tht
iuoueSt today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
An imictpd Household.

We sincerely regret to learn that Doctor
Gonner's health is still bad. He Is suffer
Ing from disordercd liver. and chills at lr-
regular intervals. No more useful man lives
in Abbcville county than this diStinG"isted
TO the Throne Of Grace for Il speedy resto:it'
tion to his bodily health. His good wife Is
also ut this moment confined to her bed; II
great sufferer from consumption. May ne
vino taketh notice oI the sparrow. care FOR,
protect and save the lives OF these people
whose best efforts have been colsccrated u
His service.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
A Pleasant Affair.

We had the pleasure of attending the Unfair
given bv sheriff DuPrc TO Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Fl. DuPre who were recently married. as VIII
appear by our Marriage Notices. Eves!body
seemed perfectly happy. Ladies. Music and
AN abundant supper were the features "i inc
evening. The young couple appeared happy,
and received the congratulations ana o'>t
wishes of their friends. May their SIX OF hap
uinesS ever remain clear and bright, without
one cloud or shadow TO cross II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
Melissa TruIt. Sworn. says :

Myers aid when he came with his guu That
he would KILT the last one OF the family; knoWs
when her mother left the house; she went out
of the back door; Myers was setting OIL the
front steps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
LAURENS BRANCH.

I'M MEMS DIVA NC
Iaurcns Branch Trains leave Laurens C. H
&c 7.GOa m. and Newberry ut 400 p. H., dai
ly except Sundays.
The up and down Trains IN the main
stem make close connection at Columbia with
the up and down Day Passenger Trains on
the South Carolina Railroad and with the
til rough Freight Trains. with Passenger Car
attached, or the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad, and at Aston with the
trains Of the Spartanburg, Union and ColuD:
bia Railroad for Union, ~Spartanburg, Hem
Jacksonville, Asheville, &C.. &c.
II. II. TEMPLE,
General Superintendent:
J.p. MEREDITH, N lstcr Transportatlon..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
X

MARRIED., on Thursday evening, Feb. S,
NJ. Hill. by Rev. 4. J. Stafford, Miss NJ. JU-
SEPIIINE HILL to Mr.. JULIUS II. DUPRE.
All OF Abbevillc.
MARRIED, Feb. 18th, by Rev. r. n. Pratt,
Mr.. a.. GUNTER to Miss CAPPATOLA
CHANDLER. All of .Abbevillc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
Taking the Census.

We are indebted to the courtesy OF Mt. W.
@. DundtS for the cory OF II recent letter rom
Hon. u. w. Aiken ~ the subject of taking
tie census. which may he found In another
part oi this issue Of the Press and Hammer.
Rruh IL
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
TRIAL FOR LIFE.
Acknowledgement

Evidence in the Case Of the State
against Henry Myers and Robert
Myers for the Killing of +. E. Tru.
witt.
The following brief notes will give q very
clear idea of the evidence adduced on the
trial Of Henry Myers and Robert Myers Tor
the killing Of T.. f.. Truwitt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
VICK'S
ILLUSTRATED FLORAL GUIDE

A BEAUTIFUL work of 100 Pages, Ono Col
n orcd Flower Plate. and 500 illustrations
Vegetables, with prlceo seeds, and how to
grow them. All for Il Five Cent Stamp. IL
English or German.
Nick's Seeds are tho best in the world. Five
cents for poStag" Will buy the Floral Guide,
telling how to get them.
The tlowc" and Vegetable Garden, l75 pngcs
Six C"lo!cd Platcs, and many hundred In
cravings. For 30 cents In paper covers: sl.M,
in elegant cloth. In Herman or English.
Fick's Illustrated Monthly AIaguzino-32
Pages, y Colnrcd Plate in every numbc and
many fine Engrayings. Price Sl.oj n year;
Five Copies for SION. Specimen Numbers sent
for 10 cents; ) trial copies for y cents.
Address. JAMES WICK, Rochester, NY.
Jan II, lSS0, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
The Best Court Ever Held In Able.

EVERYBODY has been delighted with Judge
Thomson's conduct of the Court. with an
efficient Clerk, and rs ready assistant Clerk,
and Il prompt Sheriff, the work of the Court
has progressed rs smoothly as possible. The
Judge BIAS distinguish ed himself for fairness
in the trial Of cases, and Clerk Zeigler has
won golden opinions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11

A Coon JuRYMAN.-Mr. J. NJ. Ellis has
been on the jury for two weeks, and has tried
every casc-cXcept three.
Go TO Mr.. Chalmers for choice valentines
cheap and fine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-02-11
W. f. Link, Sworn, saws

Isan VI. D.; was called to see Truit; found
amincd the wounds; the wound were near
shoulder blade; ono cut m artery; artery dis.
charged out; the other may have discharged
inwardly; blood came from one and near
point Of shoulder; the wounds were sufficient
10 kill him.
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Melissa Trewitt Sworn, Says :

Was ut home on that day; had seen Myers
! that morning !; 1t was before break fast; heard
! Mycre sSy Nelson had got HIM to attend to his
business and lie would see him rigllted; heard
| Myers say after differently he would Kill Eb.
I;b. was: Myers stayed about there an hour;
don't know all Myers said; called the servant
! and told him to come Myers said 1t was said
! his son had cut Eb; lie would cut him Into
hell.
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Harriet Nelson Sworn, says,
Redmond Brown, Sworn, SAYS

Myers lrid his hand on kcE and said, before
this whiskey is gone IIb. Truit Will be Il dead
man: witness ;Snid that Is nonsense; Myers
said you whether 1t Is or not.
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Remember when Mr.. Truit was killed, was
at court House on the Friday before; came
with Myers; drove Browns wagon; Brown.
Widcman were in wagon: Myers bad key in
wagon: Snid bet Eb. Truit would be Il dead
ln,ll before that whi>kcy was gOn. :.
Gross Examined THIS occurred about six
miles from here; in the morning this occurred
sun between two and three hours high.