The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-29
Louis Futrell on Trial This
Afternoon For Murder Of
Horace A. 0sburn Boarding
House Keeper.

fenced to hang for the murder OF
his father, Amos Smith, was given n
life sentence by jury in the circl.t
court today.
Evidence and arguments in the
trial of Jonas Smith, colored. muir
derer of his father. we're finished this
morning and the jury received the
case at 1O:40 o'clock. The evidence
was the same as introduced at the
former trial. Smith and John Polk
colored, became engaged in a diff
Guilty, and when Amos Smith inter-
fered Jonas Smith became angry
While wrestling with his son for the
possession Of the weapon, 1t was dis
charged and the father was killed
Witnesses swore that Smith used
abusive language and said he would
kill his father, because he would not
let him kill the other negro. Judge
James Campbell represented Smith
while Commonwealth Attorney
John G.. Lovett and County Attorney
Alben Barley represented the pros
ecution. Both sides worked hard
and the arguments on both sides
we're strong.
The case of Hiram Smedley was
temporarily passed, pending an In
quest into his sanity. and the court
is proceeding with the trial of Louis
Futrell for the murder of Horace
Osburn.
Pale from his confinement in the
county Jail, Hiram Smedley,. former
county court clerk. under indict-
ment, appeared in the circuit court
this morning when his trial was
called. Judge Reed called the case
and the commonwealth announced
ready. but attorneys for the defense
prepared an affidavit to the effect
that he was of unsound mind and in
capable OF making a defense at this
term of court. Judge Reed then
called the Futrell case.
Il was Smedley's first appearance
in court since the indictments aud
he appeared pale. and his face was
much thinner than formerly. Other
wise he appeared in good health
He had words of greeting for his
friends. but spent most of his time
out of the gaze of the curiosity
seekers.
Other Business.
S. L. Peak, r. G. Terrell. Jack
Blandford, were excused as petit
jurors and B. ]. Hovekamp, e. r
Hall and A. S. whitlock were en-
panneled.
The days docket was disposed of
by continuances and some cases we're
dismissed.
The. trial of II. Davis, charged with
robbery, was set for Friday. The
trial of Tom Carmandy. charged with
feloniously entering dwelling was
set for the same day.
The appeal of the Jake Blederman
Grocery and Baking company was
continued until next term.
The suit of Ella Newborn against
G.. w, Newbern was dismissed with
out prejudice.
The suit OF Fiossie Bugg against
The Sun Publishing company was
dismissed. -'- s-..
The case of Ruby Pitt against JAS
Pitt was dismissed without preju-
dice.
The case against Linn Morrow
charged with shooting in sudden heat
and passion, was dismissed for lack
of proof.
John Rogers. charged with cutting
in sudden heat and passion, was dis
missed for lack of proof.
The trial OF Charles Brown
charged with false swearing, wa,
continued. but il witnesses appear Il
will be taken up this term.
The charge OF robbery against jim
Taylor and viii shearer. alias vii
Orr, was dismissed because witnesses
for the prosecution have left thu
state.
Because she has left the state. tn,
charge of nuisance against Lucille
Thompson was dismissed.
An appeal Of Dora Gano was dis
missed because OF the death of the
defendant.
The assault and battery charge
against Clarence and Walter Dicker
son was reset for trial next Monday
Three frdictments.
At the first report of the grand
jury three indictments were returned
Tom Carmandy is indicted for felon'
lously breaking and entering the
dwelling of the Rev NJ. E. Dodd, and
steallnw silverware. Also he ! Is
thought to be the same man that
smashed the display window of j. l.
Wolf, and entered the residence OF
the Rev. @. T. sullivan.
Henry Miller and Charles Johnson
indicted for the robbery OF jim
Mathews OF SIS last August
Henry Davis is indicted for felon'
iously entering the dwelling OF Rob
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