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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
WINTERS AQU|TTEO SATURDAY
SLAYER of Carnaham Found limo
cent of Murder Charge.
End of Fiercely Contested Case of Two
Years Duration-OtheI Court
News.
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

Late Saturday night the jury III
case of the State of Arkansas VS..
A. B. Winters returned into court
a verdict of Mot Guilty, thus
ending a fiercely contested crimi-
nal case that has been pending in
the circuit court of this county
for more than two years.
Winters was indicted in 1907
for murder III the first degree, be-
ing charged with the killing of
Charles Carnahan. The testimo-
ny adduced at the trial showed
that Carnahan and Winters were
neighbors, and had been on bad
terms for some time prior to the
killing. On the evening that Car
nahan was killed some of his cattle
had gotten into Winters field, and
Winters was throwing rocks at
them. Carnahan went over into
Winters field with his gun, and
Winters retreated to his house,
where he secured his gun, and
shot Carnahan just before Carna-
han reached his gate, going to-
ward Winters home. Winters
claimed that Carnahan was in the
act of shooting him when he fired
the fatal shot, and other witnesses
testified that Carnahan's gun was
laying beside him, cooked and
ready for shooting, when his body
was reached by the neighbors.
A large number of witnesses
were examined by both sides, and
the defense introduced a number
of witnesses to prove Winters good
reputation, and Carnahan's S reputa-
ton for being quarrelsome and
dangerous.
G. w. Bruce was employed by
the relatives of Carnahan to assist
in the prosecution, and the de-
fendant was represented by Frauen-
thai & Robins, George Shaw and
J. 7. Harper.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
LEE GATELy IS ACQUITTED
The Jury Returns Verdict OF
Not Guilty.
Defendant Charge With Grand Larcency-'
Jury out For Half An Hour-Evidencei
Largely Circumstantial.
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

After deliberating about half an
hour Jury in circuit court re-
turned a verdict of mot Guilty"
in the case of the State of Arkan-
sas VS.. Lee Gately last night.
The defendant was charged with
stealing two mules belonging to
II. Robinson, merchant at Woos-
ter, in March, 1907. The evidence
introduced OH behalf of the State
was largely circumstantial, and no
evidence was introduced by the de-
fendant whatever. Witnesses on
behalf of the state testified that
Lee Gately was in the neighbor-
hood of Wooster about the time
the two mules were stolen, and it
was shown that the mules were
carried to Reinmann' stables, in
Little Rock, by some white man a
night or two after they had been
taken from Robinson's lot. The
night watchman at the stables did
not identity Gately as the man who
delivered the mules to him, but
J. J. Hawkins, who was at that
time chief of police of Little, tes-
tilted that after he had taken Gate
ly in custody, the defendant told
him he had taken the mules there,
but stated that he had gotten them
from a man in the Cadron bottom,
who had hired him to carry them
to Little Rock, and agreed to pay
him $40 for taking them there.
The defendant did not take the
stand, his attorneys aruguing that
the state had failed to make out a
case against him to the degree OF
certainty that the law requires.
Gateley was represented by G.
w. and r. G. Bruce.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
COURT IS HARD AT WORK
Sessions Extend fromEarly Dawn
till Late at Night.
Several Minor Cases are Disposed Of
Grand Jury Returns Eleven More
Indictments
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

Although the clearing of the
docket of the Faulkner circuit
court seems to be progressing slow
ly, it is no fault of the court, Judge
Landlord holding sessions from
eight o clock in the morning until
late every night. The criminal
docket, embracing as it does four
murder cases and large number
of minor cases, is the largest with
which the court has been confront
ed in many years. Up to today
the civil docket has not been
not been touched, except to re-
cord a few motions, and that the
session will extend we'll into next
week is now almost a certainty.
The grand jury this morning re-
turned II indictments, of which
four are for felonies. None of the
parties indicted is in custody except
Eli Forte, who was taken to the
penitentiary Saturday night, after
having been convicted of obtaining
goods under false pretenses, his
sentence being for one year. Forte
is now indicted for grand larceny.
George Moffitt, who was indicted
early last week, was arrested last
night Sheriff Brady on a charge
of aggravated assault. He gave
bond for his appearance at the July
term.
Several minor cases were dispos-
ed of at yesterday afternoon and
this mornings S session.
James Ard, after serving 40 days
in Jail on a conviction on misde
meanor charge before a justice of
the peace, was this morning releas
ed on the payment of his costs of
appeal.
The jury in the case of Joe Nun
nelly, whose trial was in progress
yesterday afternoon, returned a
verdict of not guilty.
Fined For Contempt.
George Dale, who was on trial
on a charge of selling liquor, called
one of the witnesses a liar and was
fined $40 tor contempt of court.
He was also convicted on the
liquor charge and fined $50.
Other proceedings:
State VS.. Arthur Peel, selling
liquor; jury trial, not guilty.
State VS.. Clint Taylor, giving
liquor to minor; jury trial, not
guilty.
State VS.. Albert Howard and
Dan Hogan, disturbing peace; jury
trial, fined S. each.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
YOUNG HUSBAND
WANTS DIVORCE
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

Will Chrisonberry, by his next
friend, ]. H. Chrisonberry (his
father) filed suit yesterday in the
Faulkner chancery court for di-
vorce from his wife, Minnie Chris
ohberry. The plaintiff alleges
that he was married in 1908 at the
age of I6 to the defendant, who at
that time was only IS years of age
and that they lived together as
man and wife two days. The
plaintiff further alleges that he
was overpersuaded to enter the
marriage contract by the mother
of the defendant and others, and
that his father was not consulted
or advised in the matter. 1t is
claimed that the marriage is null
and void on account ofthe homage
of the two parties. The plaintiff
asks that he be restored to the
rights of a single man and that
his wife's maiden name, Minnie
Joiner, be restored to her. There
were no children of the marriage.
The defendant in this case is the
daughter of the widow of Charles
Carnahan, who was killed by A.
B. Winters. Winters was acquit-
ted for the killing in circuit court
last Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
State VS.. Toe Nunnally.

The case of the state of Arkan-
sas VS.. Joe Nunnelly, charged
with burning a residence on the
Lee Atkeison place on the Arkan-
sas river last 4th of July is the
principal case of today's term of
court. The testimony in the case
took up the greatest part of the
forenoon and at 2:3o this aftei noon
the case was given to the jury.
The state is represented by Pros
ecuting Attorney G.. w. Clark and
Nunnelly is being defended by At
torneys Sam Frauenthal and R.
w. Robins.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21

morning, and it is not thought
that the case will be appealed.
Winters on Trial.
The trial of A. B. Winters, who
in charged with murder in the first
degree for killing Charles Carna-
han in December, 1906, has been
in progress since yesterday at noon.
The attorneys began their argu-
ments late this afternoon, and the
case will go to the jury tonight.
Until late every night this week
the court has held sessions, effect
ing a saving of probably two days
time already.
The grand jury has returned
only two indictments up to this
afternoon. One was against L. E.
Milligan for murder in the first de-
gree and the other was for party
not yet in custoday. A member OF
the jury stated that several other
indictments would be returned as
soon as the prosecuting attorney
could find time to draw them.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
Strickland VS.. Strickland.

The suit instituted by G. w.
Strickland, ct al VS.. M. Strickland,
Jr., was this morning tranferred to
the next term of chancery court.
M. Strickland, Jr., is the admins
traitor of M. Strickland, Sr., de-
ceased, and the suit was brought
to recover some lands from the de-
fendant in this county which the
plaintiffs claim.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
GRAND JURY COMPLETES WORK
Returned 2I Indictments, II Be
ing for Felonies.
Alleged Worship Disturbers are Acquitted
Sam Spence on Trial tor
Murder.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

In the circuit court this morning
the grand jury submitted its final
report and was discharged with the
thanks of the court. The report
states that 2I true bills were found,
of which Clerk A. M. Ledbetter
says II are for felonies. While
the number of indictments is small,
the number for felonies is unusual
ly large. 1t is understood, how
ever, that the majority of the latter
are for offenses in regard to proper
ty. The jury's report in full fol-
lows:
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
Probate Court Adjourned.

Although the regular term OF
probate court began yesterday, no
business was transacted, and Judge
Lea adjourned the court until
Wednesday, on account of the at
torneys being busy in circuit court,
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
Watkins Restaurant sold.

J. S. Watkins Saturday sold his
restaurant on North Front street to
H. T. Ward of Hope, who imme-
diately assumed charge. The con-
sideration was 5000 cash.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21

Cotton is selling at 9 II6c today.
Price of seed, S16. COPPER ton.
Up to noon today 1864 bales
have been shipped from Conway.
Number received since last re-
port, S45.
Old Dapers for sale at this Office.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
Constable Resigns.

Alden Chism, who shot and
killed Lum Mcdaniel at Naylof
while attempting to arrest him on
Christmas day, has rendered his
resignation as constable of Newton
township. Mr.. Chism was exon
Grated by the coroner's jury for the
killing.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21

-
are for offenses in regard to proper
ty. The jury's report in full fol-
lows:
Grand Jury's Report.
Hon. Eugene Lankford, Judge
of the Faulkner Circuit Court:
eve, the grand jury empaneled
for the January term, 1909, having
finished our labors, submit the
following report:
1--WE have diligently inquired
into all matters coming before us.
We have examined Io6 witnesses
and returned 2I true bills.
I'VE have examined the records
of the county officers and so far as
we were able to ascertain are cor
rectly kept.
I'VE have examined the reports
of the township officers and find
that all have filed their reports as
required by law, except two JUS
tees of the peace.
eve have visited the county
poor farm and find it in very good
condition. We would suggest,
however, that porch be built on
the north side of the main build
ing, which would add greatly to
the comfort of the inmates.
1--WE visited the county jail and
found # in a safe and sanitary con-
dition.
1--WE recommend that the coun
ty court have built on the court
house grounds a closet for the use
of ladies only while attending
court.
I'VE thank the court and states
attorney and the county officials
for their prompt and courteous as
sistance during our session.
Respectfully submitted.
&c. w. A. Wilson, Foreman.
"W. J.. Dallas, Clerk. ="
Allies ged Disturbers Acquitted.
The trial of a case which has
caused more comment, perhaps,
than any on the docket, was COM
pleted this morning, when, upon
the failure of the jury to agree,
Judge Lankford directed that the
charge of disturbing public worship
against Ewing Woolly, Herbert
Blair and George Alymine be dis
missed. The court had previously
directed that the same charge
against three prominent young la
dies be dismissed, after the testi-
mony was in.
The evidence was to the effect
that, during the progress of a pray
er meeting at Blackfork camphouse
in Mathews township, on the fourth
Sunday in June, 1908, which was
led by Henry Reed, Arthur Glover
was giving in his experience. Dur
ing the course of his remarks, he
testified that he looked around and
saw Herbert Blair smiling. He
admonished the young man and
the incident caused several others
in the house also to smile. There
was no evidence to the effect that
anyone of the defendants was bols-
terous, but three prosecuting wit
nesses testified that they were dis
turbed in their worship by the
smiles of the defendants.
The jury, broken panel OF 10,
was out eight hours without being
able to agree, and reported this
morning that they stood nine to
one for acquittal, when Judge
Lankford directed verdict of not
guilty.
1t is said that the attempted pros
ecution of the defendants, especial
ly the young ladies involved in the
case, has caused a great deal OF
dissension in the neighborhood
where the alleged disturbance oc-
Cured, and that there has been
much adverse criticism against the
parties who secured the issuance
of the indictment.
The cases of Harry Snow and
wife and w. P, Houston, who un-
der a separate indictment were
charged with the same ottense at
tha same time was referred by the
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
Weeks Proceedings
in Faulkner Circuit Court

morning, and it is not thought
that the case will be appealed.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-01-21
WEEKLY COTTON REPORT.

Conway merchants up to noon
today have bought cotton as
follows.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-11-14
Knit Underwear Specials

Remember sole for the famous FOREST Mills
Knit Underwear the best by and comparison
Chlrens tights in white quality made to
sell for much than special price of
Womens tights in natural dependable
materials of woolmxed: all the usual sizes: 5Oc
Womens Union either white made from fine
wOomixed material and beautifully finished Special at 75C
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-11-14
Fine Linen Damask &c Yard

GENUINE VALUES Up TO $1.OO \ YARD.
An assortment of several different patterns with this
scsationally low price charactet zes this being the
proper time To ample supply to fill every need
for the holiday entertainments Each piece contained in
this sale splendid grade of Irish Linen in such designs
the Shamrock, Feur dc Lis snowflake, pansy and
others. Many values shown worth 81 90 yard Special
at yard - = - - - CSC
80 dozen Napkins in good sizes embracing many desirable
patterns Special a dozen - CSC
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-29

SllSllillllllllAAlAAl lllkAlSASSAASSaSSsSs
Mr. d K MouZon, an old Con.
federate veteran, honored US
with a visit Saturday of last
week.
Mr. H P Howard of Blooming
vale called pleasantly at The
RECORD Office while in town
Friday.
Mr. J 7 Frierson 'zops,
secretary of the cor IS
Union, was here Frn ne
meeting.
DR. L Cockfeld of Venters is
a member Of the graduating
class of the Medica. College of
South Carolina.
Mrs W N Jacobs, Miss jamie
Allen, Messrs J D Gilland and
William Scott attended a ball
in Georgetown last night.
Miss Mae Belle Newman OF
Sumter, who has been visiting
Miss Annie Reddick, returned to
her home Monday evening.
Mr. H D Reddick returned last
Friday from Hartsville, where
he spent about ten days looking
after his business interests
there.
Messrs w T Wilkins and LIP
Kinder went to Charleston last
night to attend the T P A con.
vention and banquet today and
tonight.
Capt S N stoll of Savannah, Ga,
is visiting his brothers, Messrs
Charles W and P H Stoll. Capt
Stoll ranks very high as a Pull
man conductor.
Miss Katie Stackley went to
Charleston yesterday morning
to attend the marriage of Miss
Lula Bargn n, VT h took place
yesterday { +ernt n.
Mrs VS. rock. ton of Indian
town passe. shrough Kingstree
Sunday mornih. |, returning home
from a visit to her sister. Mrs
W NJ Dye of Charleston.
Mr. A W Rodgers, of the Meal
listers mill section, was among
the visitors here Friday of last
week. Back in the old days
"Lonza" was tone of the boys"
around Kingstree.
Mr. A A Brown of Leo called
to see US Friday while here at
tending the Farmers Union
meeting. Mr. Brown is an en-
thusiastic member of the union
and says he believes there are
great possibilities for good in
the organization.
Mr. A C Stewart of Lake City
presented US Tuesday with a
sample can each of okra and
tomatoes and peaches, "Lake-
side brand, put up by Belk &
Stewart. The fruit and vegeta-
bles are put up by this enter
prising firm in cans with hand.
some, Autographed labels and
present quite an attractive ap-
pearance. We thank our friend
for his thoughtful kindness.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-29

ices last Sunday, Rev Mcdowell
is one of the oldest and grandest
preachers in the State and his !
words of advice are always lis
tened to with close attention.
He preached two splendid SER
mons Sunday.
Swails Mcknight, colored,
was arrested by Sheriff Graham
last Sunday morning. About
two years ago Mcknight broke
a contract with Mr. H H Parnell
and left these parts. Nothing
was seen of him until last Sun
day morning, when Sheriff Gra'
ham met him on the road and
brought him IN.
Sheriff Graham went to Nash
Vile, ga, Sunday to get Ben
Hanna, an escaped convict.
Hanna escaped from the chain
gang last July and nothing was
heard of him until a few days
ago when the Sheriff located
him in Nashville, Ga. Hanna
will have to work out the bal
ance of his term.
The married men of Kingstree
crossed bats with the regular
team on Tuesday OF last week.
From the score we would sup
pose that both sides went in to
see which could make the best
batting average and the great
est number of errors. At the
end of the swatfest the score
stood 20 to Is in favor of the
married men.
One OF the most attractive
and unique window displays
we have seen in quite awhile is
in the central window of the
Kingstree Hardware Company.
It is an invitation to their Gus
toners, and different words and
phrases are represented by diff
ferent articles of hardware. 1t
has attracted quite good deal
of attention.
In mentioning last week the
names of the young ladies from
Kingstree who are members OF
the graduating class at Win
throp College, we omitted the
name OF Miss Margaret Burwick
Montgomery. We knew that Miss
"Pearl" Montgomery was a stu
dent at Winthrop, but did not
recognize the name in the form
it appeared on the invitation,
hence the omission.
We are indebted to our friend
DR. Harrell Myers Graham OF
this county, for an invitation to
the commencement exercises OF
the Medical College Of South
Carolina to take place Wednes-
day evening, May %, at the
Academy of Music, Charleston,
sc. DR. Graham has completed
his course and will be grad.
uated along with thirty-seven
other members of his class
We congratulate our young
friend on having gained the
right to the honorable title of
"M D'' affixed to his name.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-29
|z|L0CAL SSs ITEMS:!z.

NTH D Reddick has needles
for any make of sewing machine
in the world.
Mr. L j Stackley, the furniture
man, has something for every
body. Read his ad.
If you have no insurance on
your live stock, You ought to
have. See P o Arrowsmith.
The Messrs Rhem have or
dered an automobile, which will
be here at an early day.-Georye'
torn Times.
Mr. H D Reddick will have a
special sale for ten days, begin
ming Saturday. 1t will pay you
to read his ad in this issue.
Messrs T M Gilland and c W
Wolfe have been reappointed
members of the county board OF
education for this bounty.
Miss Lorena Ross, the de-
servedly popular teacher of the
7th grade. gave her pupils a
picnic last Saturday at the Red
Hill.
The census will be taken some
time next summer. This means
a months job for one man in
each township at fairly good
pay.
There was an entertainment
given last Wednesday by the
Hebron school for the benefit OF
the school library. Quite a tidy
sum was realized.
We acknowledge with pleas
ure an invitation to the com
mencement exercises of the
Prospect Graded School at Leo
to take place May 1.3.
All of the lady teachers OF the
Kingstree Graded school have
beeL reelected. The elections for
superintendent and principal
have not been held yet.
The Kingstree Hardware Com
pany are manufacturing their
tobacco flues in the building ad.
Joining their store. They are
kept busy from early morn till
night with orders.
Among the graduates in phar'
macy at the State Medical Col
lege this year are noted two
young men from this county,
viz: Messrs W F Brown OF Leo
and G G Rodgers of Lake City.
Mr. VIC Thomas of Mayesville
and Kingstree is also a member
of this class.
We have received very hand
some and elaborate invitation
10 the commencement exercises
of Atlanta Dental College, thanks
to the courtesy of DIR Marion
Sanders Whitehead, a member OF
the graduating class. The exer'
cises take place Friday, April 80
Rev James Mcdowell filled
the Presbyterian pulpit at both
the morning and evening serv-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-29

4{gRERSQEAz:M
MIR Simon Poston was in town
yesterday.
Mr. L J Stackley visited at
Mouzons Sunday.
Mr. CB Guess of Salters was
in town Monday.
Mr. T ] Duke of Fowler spent
Monday in town.
Miss Lille Erwin is visiting
friends in Darlington.
Mr. r Smith of Greelyville
was in town Monday.
Mr. D W Thompson of Vox
spent yesterday here.
Hon J Davis Leo
was in town vest
Mr. S l. Court - single
was in town yesterd :.
Mrs W L Taylor is visiting
relatives in Greelyville.
Mr. W A Tisdale of Harpers
was in town Saturday.
Mr. Marvin w Mcconnell Wis
tied in Greelyville Sunday.
Miss Lillian Alsbrook spent
the weekend at Bloomingvale.
Mr. &c Christmas of Hebron
visited the county seat Tuesday.
Mr. R Mac Cooper of Scranton
spent Tuesday in town on busi-
ness.
MIR W W H Cockfeld of Scran-
ton had business in Kingstree
Friday.
Mr. W W Singletary OF Scran.
ton spent a few hours in town
Friday.
Miss Lula Mcconnell spent
Sunday with her parents near
Salters.
Mr. W. Brockinton of Harpers
called pleasantly to see US last
Saturday.
MIR WI Nexsen attended the
T P A banquet in Charleston
last night.
Mr. Louis Jacobs, Jr, of Char
lesion spent Sunday in King
stree with his parents.
Messrs D " S Cockfield and S
B Poston of Johnsonville were
in Kingstree Tuesday.
Miss Thetls stackley has re.
turned from a visit to relatives
and friends in Florence.
Mr. G Bowen of Lake City
spent Sunday in town with the
family of MIR W F Kennedy.
Mr. S V Taylor and Miss Ethel
Ferrell of Greelyville visited DR.
and Mrs W L Taylor Sunday.
Mrs Louis Gilland and little
daughter took in the music fes
tival in Columbia last week.
Mr. W E Nettles, OF thts Lake
section, was present at the Far
mers' Union meeting here Fri
day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-10-10
Completes His Visit Of the Yosemite Val
ley Yesterday and Will Leave this Morn
ing for Los Angeles - - y
~ - y As Gives the Members Of
his Party Tnesome Hike Over the Steep
Trails = Two Congressmen Call for Help

had his two congressional escorts,
Representatives Mckinley and Need
ham, calling for help.
A 40ton boulder of granite fell
down the mountain side last night
and landed directly in the road over
which Mr.. Taft had Travelled Thurs
day in entering Yosemite park, and
again today on his way back to Ell
Portal. The rock was blasted off
the roadway this morning by a
gang of park laborers.
The members of the California
delegation in congress, who have
been accompanying the president on
his trip through the Yosemite, have
been urging him to make a trip to
the Philippines in 1911. 1t has been
pointed out that the president could
make the trip nicely inside of thr3e
months by taking a fast cruiser
The president is extremely anxious
to visit the islands, and stated that
if he should go ne would want a
large congressional delegation to
precede him so that he might go
over the islands with them