The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-28
HEADEN's CASE CONTINUED.
Mary Latta's Trial Begins Today---Leniency
Shown Boyd Auman
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Greensboro, N c., Aug. 26-In the Su-
perior court here this morning, William
Headin, col. was arraigned for the muir
der of Dolph Causey, colored, at a dance
in Greensboro, three years ago.
He escaped at the time and was cap
tured in Florida last week. On motion OF
his counsel, G. S. Bradshaw, the case
was continued until October term of
court, counsel stating that the prellml-
nary trial was only held last Saturday
and it had been impossible for defend
ant to get witnesses or properly prepare
his defense in so short time.
Mary Latta, colored, was also arralgned,
charged with the murder OF her husband
in the outskirts of Greensboro, a month
ago Messrs. Garland S. Ferguson, Jr.,
and Capt f. p. Hobgood, Jr., were as
signed by the court to conduct the de-
Tense A special venire OF sixty men was
ordered, and tomorrow set as the day for
the trial to begin.
Boyd Auman, the young white man,
who passed several forged checks on mer-
chants here, and who was arrested and
brought to jail Sunday, entered a plea
OF nollo- contendere, this morning IN three
cases. His father had paid all the costs.
and satisfied all the swindled merchants.
1t was shown that the boy was only six
teen years of age, that this was his first
offense. The merchants who had been
victimized joined in the plea for clemency.
Judgment was suspended on payment OF
costs, and the defendant was required TO
give a bond in the sum Of five hundred
dollars for his appearance at the August,
1904. term of court and show that he had
behaved himself
Many citizens from Randolph county
were present and testified to the excel
lent character of the boys parents and
his own previous good conduct.
Upon application of Jacob Elsstein, OF
Baltimore, j. W. Mitchell, merchant
doing business here, has been adjudged a
bankrupt by Judge Boyd, and Levi w.
Scott has been appointed receiver of the
stock of goods. An inventory Is now be-
ing taken, preparatory to a sale OF same.
Upon application of d. r. Huffines,
Judge Brown last night appointed w. A.
Wright temporary receiver for Harp s
alace Saloon, one OF the largest whiskey
businesses here. Huffnes holds notes
against Mr.. Harp for $500, and the
assets are said to be $4,000. August 29th
IS named as the date for argument as
! to whether the receivership shall be
made permanent or not.
The clerks in the clothing, dry goods,
and hardware stores here, held meeting
| tonight for the purpose of forming a
clerks union. A movement Will then be
| inaugurated for an earlier closing of the
stores at night.
! For the first time organized labor will
celebrate September eth in Greensboro as
Labor Day. The moulders, printers, car
Ipenters, plumbers and machinists' unions,
have arranged to have a celebration at
Lindley Park in the afternoon of the 18th.
Mr. j. H. Neal, well known citizen of
Greensboro was found lying in the office
of Dr. j. E. Grimsley last night uncon-
scious. He had gone in to consult the
DOCTOR and while waiting was stricken
with paralysis, rendering his left side
useless. He was removed to his home,
and is reported some better today. Mr..
Neal lost his wife only ten days ago, she
dying from paralysis.
Mr. Robert sloan, universally known
and beloved here as "Uncle Bob" and one
of The Oldest residents, is at the point OF
death, from senile paresis. He Is 81 years
Of age and up to week ago was hale
and hearty