The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-31

chant in the town OF NcWberry, as
glance over the list. From the neigh
borhood OF Chappells, such men as
J. E. Workman, NJ. L. Connolly, c. J.
Scurry. D. R. Strother, G. Z. Connolly,
I. c. Johnson. w A Boazman, Rev.
J. T. Miller. l.. H. Sem, G. {. John
son. Rev. r. =. Johnson, J. c. Sat
terwhite. Z. S. Dominick and others OF
that community.
In addition to this several ladies
have signed the petitions: and there IS
a.so another strong petition from the
Newberry and Mollohon cotton mills,
making in all very strong petition.
In addition to the above the follow
ine certificate, which is signed by Sup
erintendent Griffith, Capt Sondley, Ser
geant Noble, Clerk Lesesne, and all
OF the guards at the State peniten-
tiary:
B. W. Goodwin, confined in the
State penitentiary, has made an ex-
cellent prisoner, and has given no
trouble whatsoever. We cheerfully
recommend some executive clemency
in his behalf"
Upon this Showing, parole was
granted, during good behavior, Decem-
Der "A, 1912
William Ray, Alias Bunk Ray Color
ed.
Convicted at the March, 1909, term
OF court for Newberry county, of man
slaughter, and sentenced to five years
Imprisonment upon the public works
OF the county or in the State peniten-
Iiary.
The following petition was present
ed
TO His Excellency, Cole l.. Blease,
Governor Of South Carolina.
S1I. L ne u!IUtl SAICN NOulU "
spectfu!iy petition that you grant a
pardon to William Ray, sentenced in
this county TO five years servitude, for
killing Postell Attaway, for coming
into Rays house for the purpose of
criminal assault upon Rays wife. Ray
has already served two years and eight
months OF his sentence"
This petition is signed by the clerk
OF court for Newberry county; county
auditor, and several of the best white
people living in the community where
this offense was committed.
Also the following endorsement by
the supervisor Of Newberry county:
In view of the above facts, l wish
to recommend that a pardon or pa
role, according to your discretion, be
granted to Ray. l make this recon-
mendation, believing that by eXercis-
Ing clemency in this nsgro's behalf
You will ye doing an act OF justice.
Yours truly,
(Signed) Il. |. Feagle,
Supervisor Of Newberry County
These petitions and applications
were presented in April, 1912.
After investigating the matter and TAX
ing into consideration the statements
OF gentlemen, whose names appear on
the petitions, and in view Of the fact
that the prisoner has served nearly
four years of a five-year sentence, pa
role was granted, during good behav-
ior, December "a, 1912.
Fred Reeder (ColereG.
Convicted at the June, 1907, term OF
court for Newberry county, OF man
slaughter, and sentenced to 20 years
Imprisonment in the State penitentiary.
Petition was presented, signed by
the foreman and other members OF the
Jury, including Nat. Gist and J. R. DaV-
idson. Petition was also signed by
many prominent citizens Of NeWberry,
including Coroner Chappell, Magistrate
Sample, sIr. Frank U. Wilson, Mr.. r.
l.. Tarrant, Mr. Jno. NJ kinard, Mr..
J. y. McFall, Mr.. C. r. Wise, Mr.. Rufus
Werts, Mr.. W. H. Lominick, chief OF
police, Mr.. George W. Summer, Mr.. W.
#. Brown, Mayor J. j. Langford, Coun-
ty Auditor Eugene S, Werts, and 9TH
ers.
Upon this showing, defendant was
paroled, during good behavior, Decem-
Der "a, 1912,
Reasons in Kennedy Case.
]. Chester Kennedy, convicted at the
July. 1909, term of court for Barnwell