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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
Mcnamara Brothers
Giuen Prison Sentences
James B. Mcnamara Gets Life Sentence and j.
j. Is Giuen Only IS Years
DRa aMATIC GREATEST CRIMINAL
Els IN
NATTER


Los Angeles, Cal, Dec s. Jas.
Barnabas McNAmara and John }.
Mcnamara, brothers, natives Of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, to-day felt the strong
hand OF justice, which they had
long sought 20 evade j. B. Nc
Namara was sentenced to impris-
onment for life for murder COM
mitted in dynamiting the Los An
mittod in dynamiting the Los An
geles Times building and killing "a
persons and his brother TO Is years
in the penitentiary for blowing up
the Llewellyn lroI4 Works.
Though the younger brother,
James B., in formally presenting
his confession to the courts to-day,
declared that he intended no muir
der when he placed 16 sticks of
dynamite beneath The Times build
ing on October /, 1910. John J.
Mcnamara, recounting tonight to
his attorneys his principles broke
down as he muttered that he fought
against great odds in the best way
he could.
Will be SubpOrnaed.
A few hours after the sentence
was pronounced by Judge Bordwen,
word went forth that subpocnas
would be issued for both McNam-
aras.
But whatever fortitude the two
men had mustered for the Occa-
SION received setback and dis
may threatened them for a moment
as Judge Bordwell. in passing sen
tence on james b. Mcnamara.
seemed to be inclined TO inflict
the death penalty, and though II
did not come, the severity of Judge
Bordwell's remarks cut deeply and
John j. Mcnamara accustomed eX.
preston, half smile and half sneer
passed into one of detection.
Passing Emotions.
never saw man change sc
much within few minutes" de
clared Judge Bordwell. later.
Attorneys close by saw tears il
the eyes of John J. Mcnamara. Th,
younger man, the confessed mur
derer, took his sentence calmly. a.
he resumed his seat he smiled !,
recognition Of an acquaintance.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
Little Rock.

Miss Mamie Young is spending
some time relatives in Darlington
Mr.. S. NJ. Davis ahd family, of
Marion, spent Thanksgiving with
DR.. and Mrs. DuBose.
Mr.. Walter Darlington entertain
ed number of friends at supper
last Friday evening. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Diebler,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Norton, DR. and
Mrs. d. o. DuBose, Miss Bernice
Davis. Miss Bonnie Ostwalt and Miss
Virgie Britt, Messrs. j. r. Welch,
w. B. Gullege, Dunk, Jim and John
Britt, Palmer Bethea, j. p. Stack
house, S. B. Stoney and Prof w. A.
Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Clark, OF Nc
Coll, are visiting relatives in Lit
tie Rock.
Prof. w. A. Walker. spent
Thanksgiving at his home in Gaff-
ney.
Dick Darlington spent Sunday
last with friends at Tatum.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
NEGRO MURDERED
At HOT SUPPER
RUFUS MCRAE IS STABBED TO DEATH
BY COMPANION
nAnE nnMcCccCc Tur nnIAIc
PAGE CONFESSES THE CRIMI
lead Body Found Next Morning
With Ghasuy Knife Wound Ov-
eur Heart

Another crime was added to Dill
on county's chapter of homicides
Friday night when Rufus McRae, a
young colored man, was stabbed to
death at a negro hot supper on Mr..
Jno. ID. Bethea's place near Latta.
Rufus and a number of companions
were enjoying a genuine harvest
moon frolic at a negro house on Mr..
Bethea's place. Liquor flowed free
ly and a difficulty arose. The next
morning McRae's dead body was
found a few yards from the house
with a gastly knife wound in the
heart, The post mortem showed
that the blade penetrated the heart
and death must have resulted with
! in "a few minutes.
Clarence Crawford and John and
Henry Page were last seen with
McRae and suspicion fell upon
them. Sheriff Lane went to work
On the case and Monday he plac-
ed Henry Page under arrest. Later
Henry made a confession to the
sheriff and admitted having stab
bed McRae. Henry plead self-de-
Tense as he alleges that McRae was
attempting to cut him with knife
when he struck in defense of his
life Further investigation de-
veloped the fact that the difficulty
started in the house and was re,
newed outside 1t is said that Page
stabbed McRae while they were in
the house, but inflicted the fata
wound after they had gone outsid,
to settle the difficulty.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
AUTO CARAVAN WITH LIVING
ROOMS.
Ontario Physician Plans to Tour
United States In Machine With
Two TrailerS.

Ontario, Dec. 2. - The most un-
ique automobile tour ever under
taken in any country in the world
will start from this city within the
next few weeks, when DR.. |. V. Har-
vey, of North Euclid avenue, who is
now having a special engine con-
structed, will take his family on a
six months tour of the United
States in an automobile caravan Of
three cars, one of which will con-
stitute living and sightseeing
room, housed in, and the others -
two trailers sleeping chamber
and a kitchen and dining room.
Dir. Harvey is experimenting on
an ideal engine to haul his caravan.
Speed is not essential, but he wish
es sufficient power to pull the three
cars up any hill, and over any
stretches Of bad roads that the par
ty may encounter.
The engine under consideration is
a four-cilinder engine of the re-
volving type-that is, the cylinders
will reVolve about the crank shaft
thus forming at the same time :
fan and a fly wheel to cool them
selves, thus doing away with th'
usual heavy fly wheel and waite
cooling system. This will boil
/ Tighten the engine and give an addi
/ tional supply of power.
The entire outfit will cost abou
\ $1,000
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
KentyIe.

So many things are happening
around Kentyre this week, we are
like the "old woman who lived in
a SHOE" we have so much news we
don't know what to do.
Or course everybody enjoyed the
annual ingathering picnic at Ken
tyre church on Thursday evening,
though the day was rather cold.
Every year cotton seed is distribut-
ed among the people of the Pee Dee
and Kentyre churches. Each fam
lily plants quarter of an acre,
which they call their missionary
patch" Before II thanksgiving the
cotton is gathered, ginned and
weighed, and at the picnic a prize
is given to the one who makes the
most cotton. Then all of the cot
ton Is given for missionary purposes
This idea was originated by Rev. J..
A. Wilson, some eight or ten years
ago and its growth shows the fer
tility of the seed sown. This year
Kentyre and Pee Dee churches rails
ed 3,71S pounds of cotton for mis-
sionary work. Kentyre raised g.
124 pounds, and Pee Dee 994
pounds. Mr.. r. B. McEachern got
551 pounds from his patch and won
the prize in the Kentyre congrega-
ton. Mr. p. B. Sellers, of Dillon,
delivered this prize, handsome
silver sugar bowl and twelve silver
tea spoons. Mr.. p. NJ. Stuart won
the prize which was the same as
kentyre's, for Pee Dee and Mr..
McNeill, of Florence, delivered it.
The Misses Nancy and Sallie Nc
Leod, of Bingham, S. c., are visiting
Miss Mack Carmichael thsi week.
Misc Mn(nil from hA
Presbyterian College, Red Springs,
N. c., and Miss Portia Lindsay, of
Rockfish, N. c., are visiting friends
and relatives around Kentyre.
Mr.. A. E. Spencer, the well
known pastor from Florence, is con-
ducting a series of services at Ken
tyre church. We hope to have him
with us the entire week. The
school children are especially fond
of Mr.. Spencer and enjoy his fine
singing.
A Woman's Betterment Associa-
tion for the Kentyre school was
organized last Saturday. Miss Mack
Carmichael was elected president,
Miss Katie Lee Mcintyre vice pres
ident, and Miss Grace Mcintyre, sec
retary and treasurer.
Miss Loretta Mcintyre has re-
turned home from a pleasant visit
to her sister in Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Hunter and
little son spent a few days with
Mrs. James Mcclellan.
Miss Ethel McEachern from the
graded school, spent Thanksgiving
with her mother.
Among the visitors at the Thanks
giving picnic were: Mrs. Oliver Car
michael, Messrs. Roy Carmichael,
Stafford Rogers, Spencer and Ottie
Misses Maggie and
Suda Melvin, Kate Moore, Sleetie
from Fork, s. c.
of Kentyre Literary
Society
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IIatta.

Misses Vivian McCutcheon. Olive
and Agnes Davis returned to Co
ker college Tuesday. after spending
the holidays in Latta.
Miss Nan Easterling has return
ed to her home in McCol.
Miss Nellie Callahan, OF Red
Springs. n. c., spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs. ]. J. Tolar.
Miss Grace Lumpkin has returned
from visit to Bernan College at
GAINESVILLE, Ga.
DR.. A. NJ. Crimminger spent
Thursday in Florence.
Mr.. Worth Stafford celebrated his
birthday Monday EVENING"
Mrs. ]. J. Tolar entertained Fri
day evening in honor of Miss Call
ohan, of Red Springs
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07

John Y. Darlington, and James
Stobo Young will begin service of
their sentence of three years and
one year, respectively in the Peni-
tentiary to-day, having been con-
victed of breach of trust in connec-
ton with the funds Of the defunct
Seminole Securities Company, the
amount involved being $4,000.
darlington and Young's hope of
executive interferences with their
sentences was blasted yesterday
morning, when Governor please
declined to interfere with the judg-
ment of the Courts.
Bench Warrant Issued.
A bench warrant for their ar
rest has been issued by the
clerk of Court and turned over to
the Sheriff who stated to
The News and Courier representa-
tive that Darlington and Young
are at Laurens and that they will
arrive Thursday morning and sur
render themselves.
me and from the petitions present
ed,' says Gov. Blease, 81 do not
see that l now have sufficient
grounds upon which to modify or
set aside the judgment of the
Courts by granting either a COM
mutation or pardon to the defend
ants.
However, If later on satisfactory
evidence of their innocence should
be presented, ] will exercise such
clemency as ] think is just and
proper. / feel very sorry indeed
for the parents of these young
men; they have my heartfelt SYM
pathy and l firmly believe that
there are others connected with
the matter who should be punished,
but the fact of the guilt of others
does not Justify me in undoing
what has been done by the Courts
in this case, and, in dismissing the
petition. 1t is my hope that for
their good name and that of their
parents the defendants will do
later what, in my opinion, they
should have done at the time of
their trial - make a full and op-
EN- statement OF their transactions
in this matter and in doing SO at
tempt to shield none"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
COUNTY NEWS
AND HAPPENINGS
AEWSy LETTERS FROM DIFFERENT SEC.
TI0NS OF THE 6OUNTY
COMING and GOING OF PEOPLE
News Items Of Interest TO Herald ,
Readers. Ebb and Flow OF the
Human Tide.
Hauner.

Miss Ethel McEachern, who II
in school at Marion, spent Thanks
giving with her mother, Mrs. J. B..
McEachcrn.
Mrs. William Bracy, Of Rowland,
N. c., spent Thanksgiving with
her father, Mr.. Mark Mcdonald.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Hubbard. Of
Rowland. Route 2, spent Sunday
near here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Paschael, of
Rowland, spent Saturday night and
SUNDAY with Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Graham.
Mr.. Locke Bird and sister, of
Fairmont, n. c., spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their cousin, Miss Virgie
Mcdonald.
Mr.. w. N. Cobb, of Rowland,
spent a few hours near here Gun
day afternoon.
Mr.. John l.. Bethea drove to Row
land Saturday afternoon on busi-
ness.
Mr.. G. Regan, OF Route 1, was
in town Friday on business.
MIR. II. X. Mccormick, of Row
land, lost small houses Saturday
night by fire.
A good many from here attended
the picnic at Kentyre ThankSgiy.
ing, and reported a nice time and
plenty to eat.
Miss Sallie Carter gave a party
for a few of her friends Nov. %
from eight to twelve All departed
declaring Miss Sallie charming
hostess.
Rev. w. S. Ballard, of Rowland
will fill his regular appointment a
Mt. Zion near here Sunday after
noon at three o'clock.
Most people around here have
lots of cotton in the field yet. The
weather is SO cold they cant ge
it picked.
Best wishes to The Herald anC
its readers, i am the same,
Peg"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
Caught POssum Fighting

Mr.. w. ID. Edwards, who lives
near tranquil, was talking yester-
day about possum hunting, possum
catching, etc, and mentioned a pc
culiar fact. One OF the boys out
hunting one night recently heard
what he supposed at first were dogs
OF cats, fighting in field. Going
closer he found two old possums
in real fight, and both were bag
ged without any trouble. They are
being fattened now. - Greenwood
Index.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07

The bank of Dillon has heard
nothing further from the notes ag-
gregating $4,000 taken from the
mail pouch by the man who held
up and robbed the A. c. L. train
near Columbia several weeks ago.
The bank did not sustain any loss,
however, as the stolen notes have
been duplicated. The notes were
consigned to a Columbia bank by
registered mail.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07

Two tracts OF land were sold at
masters sales Monday. The first
was a one-half undivided interest of
Flora j. Barnhill in Hillsboro
township, which was sold under
foreclosure proceedings. This tract
contains 200 acres and was bid in
by ]. w. Dillon & Son for $40.
The second was the Barfield Rog-
ers estate in Hillsboro, which was
sold for partition. This tract was
bid in by ]. F. Oliver for $500.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
Officers Elected.

At a regular communication of
MaNEey Lodge No. II A. F. M. Mon
day night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
DIR. G.. S. Browne, w. M; Prof.
ID. t. Kinard, s w; r. p. Hayes,
j. W.; r. McC. Curtis, Sect: DIR.
ID. M. Michaux, Treas.
The bother officers will be elect
ed later.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07

Owing to the absence Of the pas
tor. Rev. H.. N. Brunson,, who was
attending Conference at Bennetts-
Vile, there was no preaching at
the Methodist church Sunday,
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07

Mr.. j. G. Regan has rented out
his farm several miles east of Dill
on and will move to town about the
first OF the year.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
Galway.

Mr.. Wells Brown, OF Fayetteville,
n G., Is in this section for a few
days.
Thanksgiving day was spent very
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-12-07
GoU. Refuses Pardon
To Sen7ir1oLes Men
Darlington and Young Must Begin Serving Their
Sentences Today


""' A B,EAsE Ease INIINAIEs THAT MEN "IGHER SHOULD
BE PUNISHED AND HOLDS C1ENENCy
IF MEN sOHULD TGR EynES1E
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08

From Fridays Daily.
Richard Hughes died at his home
on Sixth street late last evening
after an illness of three years with
heart and kidney trouble. Mr..
Hughes was born i'm North Wales
in September, 1914. He spent
short time in England and came to
Cincinnati, Ohio, from there in
1867. Two years later he came to
Mankato and lived here continuous
ly since that time. In 1870 he mar
ried Miss Anna Thomas of Man.
kato, who with two sons survive
him.
All during his life Mr. Hughes
has been a very Industrious man
He was a contractor and builder
and was the contractor who finish
ed the old normal school building,
The Franklin school was also built
by him. Mr. Hughes united with
the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
church here in 1870 and eight years
later was made a deacon in thu
church. He has always been al.
earnest worker in the church and
will be greatly missed by the PEG.
pie of that congregation.
The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon. The services at the
house will be at 100 and at the
church at two O'Clock. Rev. William
K. Evans, pastor of the church, will
conduct the services and will be
assisted by several ministers from
away.
Mr.. Hughes leaves his wife, two
sons, John r. and Thomas w., both
OF Mankato, and little grandson,
and two sisters, Mrs. Evan e. Evans
of Boston, Mass, and Mrs. Mary
Williams of North Wales. Mrs
Hughes requests that no flowers be
sent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08

From Tuesdays Daily.
!, Mrs. Margaret Jones died Saturday
evening at the home of her son, Ed
ward Jones, Of State street, of old
age. Mrs. Jones was born in Wales
in 1898, her maiden name was
James. She came to Canada with
her family forty-three years ago,
and from there moved to Ottawa, LIE
Sueur county. They remained there
about two years and then came to
Mankato, where she has made her
home since. Mrs. Jones was a mem
Der of the Congregational church
here, joining thirtyfour years ago.
Rev. E. l.. Heermance of the Con-
gregational church conducted the
funeral services, which were held at
the home yesterday afternoon. He
was assisted by Rev. w. e. Evans
CT the Welsh church, who spoke in
the Welsh language.
Mrs. Jones had been confined to
her bed for about month and her
death was not unexpected. All during
her life she had been faithful work
er in the church and good friend
and neighbor. She will be mourned
by a large number of people. She
leaves two sons, Edward of Mankato,
and Robert, who lives in st. Paul,
and one sister, whose home is in
Canada. Her son Robert was here
with his family at the time of her
death. Miss Ruth Jones of st. Paul,
Richard Thomas of st. Paul, Mrs.
G.. Jones Of lie Sueur and William
Jones of Sturgis, S. d., were here
for the funeral
Laurence Page, age forty one years,
died at Rapidan Saturday evening Of
hemorrhage Mr.. Page came from
Indiana. He had been i'm Rapidan
for some time and his health was so
much benefited that he returned to
Indiana. He grew worse there and
again came to Rapidan about ten
days ago. He intended to settle there
permanently at that time. His body
was sent to Kirkline, Ind, and was
accompanied by his wife and brother
in-law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08

From Saturdays Daily.
About two hundred young people
attended the rally at the Christian
church last evening, as the guests
of the Christian Christian Endeavor
society. Before and after the pro-
gram there was an informal recep-
ton i'm the downstairs room, which
enabled the representatives of the
five societies present to mingle and
become acquainted. Just before the
close of the program, DR.. Roy ALI
drews of the Epworth league moved
the organizing of young peoples
union. This proposition was taken
up with enthusiasm and a commit
tee on plan of organization will be
appointed by the presidents of the
different societies.
Each guest on going upstairs
was presented with neat program,
with a flower of some sort painted
in the corner. The speaking parts,
by Miss Kate Sinotte, Raymond
Hughes and Loren Swenson, were
brief and to the point. They ap-
pealed for more efficient work by
officers and committees. Gilbert
Fletcher gave one of his inimitable
chalk talks. The musical selections
were particularly good, revealing
really brilliant talent in all the So
cieties. Miss Nitzkowski's playing
is well known to many Mankato
people, and very good accompanying
was also done by Miss Laurel True
and Miss Amy Mott. The voices
of Lois and Whitney Yeaple, Miss
Valta Peterson and Miss Neva Net
Teton were pleasing surprise. The
Methodist male quartet sang well
together and seemed to be equally
at home in the serious and the
comic. They excited considerable
alarm by appearing without one of
their number and singing who Did
Swallow Joseph" The hit of the
evening was the "pianologue," writ
ten for the occasion by Miss Eliza
beth Mott of the Congregational
society, and rendered in an inimita-
BILE way by Miss Margery Mott and
Miss Francisco Smith. The Free
Press has secured a copy of this
song, which is worthy to rank with
the recent productions of Mr. Taylor
and Mr.. Flittie.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08

of st. Paul, where he has been FOL
water was notified and he will pro-
coed TO Forest Lake and place
Epson under arrest. The authori-
ties here claim that Epson concoct-
ed the plan to have his own dwell
ing fired. The warrant charges Up
son with arson in the second de-
gree. The authorities at Lake Crys-
tai stated today that many of the
valuables had been removed from
the house; also clothing, etc. The
county authorities allege that Epson
had the house fired in order to col
lect the insurance. During the win
ter a house that was occupied by
Epson in Lake Crystal was de-
stroyed by fire.
1t has developed that Baker is a
is Ballinger.
The sheriff's office here is respon
sible for the location of Epson and
is deserving of credit for the clever
work.
Epson has lived in Lake Crystal
for several years. Much of his time,
SO it is said, was spent away from
the village.
The county authorities are ex-
pecting some sensational develop
ments later.
G. T. Epson is no relative of FL
lott Epson, former county commits
sioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08
from Fridays Daily.

from Fridays Daily.
Rev. T. r. Paden and family re-
turned to their home on Tuesday
afternoon following several weeks
vacation at Bass lake. They were
surprised on entering the house to
find that during their absence some
one had been in the rooms and ran
sacked several dresser drawers and
Mr. Paden's writing desk in the hope
of finding money. A box containing
jewelry was opened, but none of
the contents taken. So far as Mr..
and Mrs. Paden have been able to
learn nothing of value was taken
from the house. o
The parties gained entrance by.
removing a screen from one of the
windows on the north side of the
house and then raising the win
dow. After their Ruthless search,
for money they left the house by
the rear door. leaving it wide open.
This door was closed and locked
by George E. Brett, who lives near
by.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-08

b. Wood has arranged with the sec
retaries of the Ayrshire, Holstein
and Guernsey associations to have
good supply OF their publications to
give away to those interested. These
will be placed in floral hall where
all may get them without wasting
them. The fine silver cup offered last
year by the State Dairyman's asso-
citation and won by DR.. Wood, will
be offered again this year by the
doctor, upon the same terms as Of
fered this year by the dairymans
association, i. e., to be competed for
by herds of any of the dairy breeds
Ayrshire, Holstein, Guernsey, Jer-
sey, herd to consist of pure bred bull
not under one year old, and either
three or four females of any age.
females may be either pure bred or
grades.
Mrs. Veigel, superintendent of the
womens department will be at
Porter & Pays store to receive en-
tries in her department Monday and
Tuesday, and at fair grounds We'd
nesday up to 10 a. m. Entries in
other departments may be made at
secretary's office on same dates.
The entry books for the Mankato
fair are now open for all those who
are ready to enter fancy work, o.
anything of that kind and the Sec
rotary urges that everything that
can be entered now, should be
brought at once. The various stock
entries are filing rapidly and every
indication is toward large display
of live stock. Theer will also be a
larger display Of fruit than usual
The dates are Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, september IA, Is. 16.