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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stritz, of
Caldwell, are announcing the
engagement of their daughter,
Alice to Harry Bruner, son of the
late Fred Bruner.
Miss Stritz is a graduate Of
Caldwell high school with the
class of 1858 and is employed
with the R. c. A. Corp. in Cam
bridge.
Mr.. Bruner is graduate of
Mckinley high school, Canton,
with the class of 1858 and is serv-
ing with the U. S. Army in Ger
many.
Wedding plans are incomplete
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Schafer
of Caldwell route, are announc-
ing the approaching marriage OF
their daughter, Dorothy Mae, to
Bernard E. Riski, son of Mrs
Anna Riski of Florence Addition
The ceremony will be an
event of Saturday, June 16 at
$50 o'clock a. m. at st. Mary's
Catholic church in Fulda. Father
Donaldson will officiate at the
double ring ceremony.
Miss Schafer is employed al
the Cleveland Graphite Bronze
CO. and Mr.. Riski is employed
at the r. c. Moore Lumber Co.
Both young people are graduates
of Caldwell high school.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17


the family circle complete, Mr..
Blackwell and Miss Metcalf are
cousins. Mr.. Blackwell is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
H. Blackwell of Cuyahoga Falls
and Miss Metcalf's parents are
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Metcaf of
Uhrichsville route /.
The church was decorated
with arrangements of potted
lilies, baskets of gladiola, palms
and candelabras.
The nuptial music. was pre-
sented by vocalists, Mrs. Kath-
leen VanNess and Mrs. Wilma
Watson, both Of Quaker City
route /. Their selections includ-
ed Il Love You, Because, "Ill
Be Faithful" in addition to a
number of organ selections.
Miss Rataiczak, given in mar
riage by her father, was attired
in floor length white gown of
net over satin with lace applique
over the net. 1t featured tuck
ed net bodice with short sleeves
and long mitts. The finger-tip
veil of illusion was attached to
a crown of lace. Her only jewel
ry consisted of pearl necklace,
gift of her brother and pearl
teardrop earrings. Miss Ratai-
cZak carried white orchid
mounted on her nurses testa-
ment.
Miss Irene Blackwell, sister of
the bridegroom, served as maid
of honor. She wore waltz
length gown of blue nylon chif-
fon with matching head piece
and carried a colonial bouquet
of pink and white carnations.
Miss Diane DeLong, cousin of
of the bride, served as flower
girl. She wore a floor length
gown of pink nylon and carried a
colonial arrangement of pink and
white carnations.
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Graduate of patocyr;1la hjot
School w th fhe class of 1o52 and
of Ruth Brant School of NURSING
in Martins Ferry with the class
of 1855 and is now employed as
a registered nurse at the Martins
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17
SEEK MARRIAGE PERMIT

An application for marriage
license has been made in the
Noble county probate court, ac-
cording to Earl P. McGinnis, pro-
bate judge. The application was
made by James Robert Brown,
10, of Willoughby, machinist
and Carolyn Jean Hayes, II, of
Sharon, a student.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17

school, Canton.
Out of town guests at the we'd
ding were from Pittsburgh, Pa,
Akron, Canton, Massillon and
CALDWELL
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17
ATTEND MEETING

Don Niswonger, worthy presi-
dent of the Noble Aerie, No.
1882 F. O. E. and w. E. Gregg
of Caldwell, attended a meeting
Saturday evening of the 5th dis
trict F. 0. E. at Mt. Vernon. Mr..
Gregg, who has been district
treasurer for the past two years,
was elected district chairman for
the coming year.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17
RECEIVE WORD

Word has been received by
relatives here of the birth of a
stillborn son on May y to Mr..
and Mrs. T. c. Hank of Stuart,
Fla. Mrs. Hank is the former
Jeanne Webber of Dexter City.
Mrs. c. c. Webber left Sunday
to spend some time with her
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17
MOTHERS DAY DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. John Groves, OF
Playground street, entertained
Mothers Day with a dinner al
their home. Guests were: Mrs
Phena Groves of Caldwell
Nellie Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Rich of Senecaville; Mr.. and Mrs
l.. M. Groves of Akron, and Mr.
and Mrs. F. N. Racey of Cald-
well.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17
Miss Rataiczak Bride OF |. J. Blackwell;
Brother United In Marriage In Same Rite

Sheldon Thomas offcated for the double
Martins First Christian church. which united
Rataiczak j. Blackwell
H Martha Metcalf
They daughter of Mr. and Mrs Andy Raaczak
BateSYille community. make
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-05-17

Miss Janet Wsend daughter of Mr. and Mrs Neil Wesend
Wooded formerly Noble County and Robert Brown
Mr. and Mrs Ellis Brown of Canton exchanged marriage
Sylvesters church. Woodsfield
The Rt Msgr Joseph G. Mehler octed Rich
ard and Bobby Wesend brothers of the BRIDE and Virgil Block
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

FOR SALE--2o0 bales clover hay,
so bales straw, wire tied, by ton
or by bale. A good white enamel
Copper Clad coal and wood range.
Phone Plain City 1890. 31--10
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
APPROPRIATION

Our deepest appreciation for the
m an y expressions of sympathy
shown US at the time of the passing
2r our husband and SON, Francis
Heathard
Mrs. Francis Beathard and
s Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Beathard
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

bad weather. The organization will
meet February 9Th in the school
auditorium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Clemans
and family were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gene De-
Ment in Springfield.
Mrs. Lucy turner of Cedarville
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Turner and family.
The Womens Fellowship of the
Congregational Christian Church
met on Thursday afternoon in the
home of Mrs. Ralph Sexton. The
assisting hostesses were: Mrs
Harry Theobald, Mrs. Pearl Cor.
dun and Mrs. Cora Baughn. Due
to the illness of the President,
Mrs. Frank DeMent. the meeting
was conducted by the past Presi-
dent Mrs. c. c. Rowafld. The De-
votional period was arranged by
Mrs. Darwin curry and Mrs. Har-
Nv Shaffer presented a program
ION Friendly Service. Guests pre-
sent were Mrs. Elmer Calm who
joined the group and Mrs. Jack
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

Gossard. Members present were
Mrs. Raymond o'Brien, Mrs. c. c.
R5Wand, Mrs. Ed Beathards, Mrs,
Conrad Butcher, Mrs. Darwin
Currey, Mrs. Clifford Clemans,
Mrs. Byron jerks, Mrs. H. r. Long,
Mrs. Hiram Eiegel, Mrs. Orpha
Pleasant. Mrs. Keith Rowand, Mrs.
Harry Shaffer and Miss Anna
Rowand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Pitstick
Nancy Shoemaker) announce the
birth of a son Mark Jeffry, Jan
18th.
Family night was observed by
the Garden Club Monday evening
in the Congregational Christian
Church. Mr.. Paul Bangham OF
London gave an interesting talk
and slides on soil conservation
Covered dish supper was enjoyed
by Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Daugherty
! and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

RIN(s-Scottish Rite, extra heavy
mounting. l/3 carot stone. Phone
934W2. 31-12
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
SOUTH soL0n
BY MRS. RUTH piFFENpAL
Phone 317f

Mrs. Don Womacks (Jo Anne
Murry) undergo surgery for
ganglion on her hand at Tripler
Army Hospital, Hawaii Tuesday.
The w. S. c. S. of the Metho-
dist Church met on Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Chas. Lutz in
Washington c. II. Those present
were: Mrs. Lewis Pierce, Mrs.
Thurman Bentley, Mrs. Allie
Neer, Mrs. Ancil Spears, Mrs. Eva
Henry, Mrs. Fred Blakely, Mrs.
Minnie Oren, Mrs. Marlin Gordin,
Mrs. Rhoda Butler, Mrs. OdeIl
Jackson, Mrs. Frank Pickens and
Mrs. Robert Hawk.
There was no meeting of the
P. T. o. this month due to the
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
IFarm-Home Week
Starts March 20

Present-day farm problems will
occupy major spot on the 44th
annual Farm and Home Week pro-
gram, scheduled for March 90, 81
and % on the Ohio State Univers-
ity campus.
George Crane, assistant director
of extension and Farm and Home
Week program chairman, announc-
ed this week the theme of the 1856
event will be Lets Look at the
Facts" Ten departments in the
College of Agriculture now are
preparing special programs geared
to this theme. They are agricul-
tural economics and rural sociol-
ogy, agricultural education, agri-
cultural engineering, agronony,
animal science, dairy science, home
economics, horticulture, poultry
and entomology.
Farm and Home Week is the
Ohio State University College of
Agriculture annual open-house.
This years activities will be pack
ed into three days instead of the
usual four. The 18th annual Ohio
Rural Health conference will be
one feature of the program March
20. DR.. Lilli/n Gilbreth, author of
Cheaper by the Dozen" will
speak. She will meet with Ohio
Rural Health Council members
and guests in the morning and
speak before Farm and Home
Week session at 2 pm. on the SUBJ
ject, The Fun of Living"
Regular programs, featuring
demonstrations, talks, movies, ex-
hibits and clinics are set for March
20 and 21, clinaxed by the annual
square dance party the evening Of
March 81.
An action-packed youth program
ends the schedule March q.
The farm machinery and equip
ment exhibit, always a drawing
card at Farm and Home Week,
will be staged as usual by the ag-
ricultural engineering department
in Ives Hall.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

Daugherty and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eldon Brock, MIR. and Mrs.
Jay Gossard, Mr.. and Mrs Luther
Rehm and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. c. Rowand, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Mckenzie, Mrs. Clifford Glenn
ans and Carol. Mrs. Keith Rouand
and Miss bessie Wolfe.
Sgt. HersheI tJunior) Spears
and family left Thursday to reside
at Fort Benning Georgia. They en-
joyed 80 day visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kimball and Ronnie
and with relatives in Jefferson
vile.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
LICENSED WHAT'S THAT

Bridgeport, Conn. tAP)-Police
said John Green, 46, didn't have a
drivers license after his car ran
into a wire service pole. I've been
driving around here and in the
South for 80 years and never knew
/ needed a license" they quoted
him as saying.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

INTERIOR PAINTING, floors. walls
ceilings, woodwork. We have
many beautiful color schemes for
you to choose from in making
your home improvements We Of
fer you guaranteed satisfactory
work. Richard Clark, London 254.
35-13
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate OF Mary e. Carter Deceas-
ed. Notice is hereby given that Har-
old r. RAIDER of West Jefferson, Ohio
has been duly appointed and quail
fled as Executor Of the Estate of
Mary Il. Carter. deceased. late OF
West Jefferson, Madison County.
Ohio. Case No, 1865.
Joseph s. King
Probate Judge of said County
Jan. 79 &c Feb. 2
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
36| Services
Money To Loan

FARMERS LOANS, to purchase
livestock, machinery. seeds and
all operating expenses. Low inter-
est and convenient terms: See
BALDWIN Rice, Production Credit
Association, 108 East Market ST.,
Washington c. H.. Ohio. S6--tf
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
Al !
Auction Sales

OHIO BERKSHIRE BREEDERS
SHOW AND SALE. Fairgrounds,
London. Ohio. Thursday. February
3 at 100 pm. Bred gifts, boars
Mgr. Rt. i. Cardington, Ohio.
4Q-I1
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

COUNTER TOPS, Formica, textohte.
plastic or vinyl. Vinyl floor tile
or floor covering. plastic wall tile.
~ #. felt base. Largest stock of
rugs In town. Expert installation
If wanted. London Appliance Co.
Winchester Bldg. 31-10
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
30I Legal Notices
Personal
APPRECIATION

wish to express my sincere
thanks and appreciation to all who
remembered me with cards, flowers
and prayers, and all courtesies ex-
tended during my stay I'm the hos
pltaf and since my return home.
Ernest O. Griffin
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

METAL PIG BROODER FRAMES
AND REFLECTORS with cord at
$500 complete. Call London 928-
Ma. 3l-10
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03

HOG BOXES, Gates and Feeders.
Call 953J1. ]. w. Beekman, Big
Plain. 31--26
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-02-03
81 Business Services
Miscellaneous

CHOICE or prime hind quarters of
beef. CSC pound. cut and wrap.
ped. London Zero Locker. 31--tf
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Consumer Buying
Survey Starts
In Columbus

Information in ipstallment
buying for a Federal Agency is
being gathered in Columbus Co.
unity.
Mrs. Carsie Williams of Bruins
wick is acting as interviewer in
several areas of the county. She
is under the supervision of Mrs.
Oracle HarrelSon of Route 3,
Whitcville, supervisor of the
survey in Columbus.
A number OF residents who
bought new cars in 1854 or 1855
will be interviewed duringJune
andJuly.
The survey is part of a broad
study of consumer buying and
consumer use of credit being
made by the board of governors
of the Federal Reserve System
at the request of the President
and committees of Congress.
Columbus County is one of
just two in North Carolina that
is being used in compiling in
formation from the nationwide
survey.
Stanly county is the other
North Carolina county undergo
ing survey.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Local Negro Is
Charged With
Attempted Rape

4 Tabor City Negro is being
held in the Columbus County
I.,E'ithout bond on charges of
attt xpted rape.
Sheriff j. r. Pridgen said to-
day that Willie B. Mcqueen, be-
lieved to be about II years old,
is charged with attempted rape
OF a 10-year-old Tabor City
Negro girl.
The attempted attack alleg-
edly took place about $50
o'clock last Wednesday morning.
1t was not reported TO officers
until Thursday. After talking
with the girls mother local po-
liccman Ted Watts visited the
girl at the Loris Community
Hospital. She at first denied the
attempted attack but later con-
fesSed TO Officer Watts that she
had been moleSted by Mcqueen.
Watts arrested Mcqueen and
had him lodged in the Columbus
County Jail.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Rains Will Increase
Quality Of Cukes

A heavy downpour of rain
Monday night relieved the burn
ing produced crops.
Cecil Corbett, owner Of Cor
bett Produce Market. said today
that prices on all produce were
firm and that his company would
be buying every day except
Thursday and Sunday.
A scorching sun beat down on
cucumbers Saturday and Sun
day, causing damaged cucumbers
according to Sam Hollander who
is here buying cucumbers for
Gardner Brothers.
Hollander said he turned o.
way approximately $50 bushels
of cukes yesterday due to the
poor quality Of thep.
"Pm sorry that / couldn't use
the cukes but they were sun
damaged and putting such cukes
on the market would hurt every
one concerned" he said.
The Monday night rain is ex-
pected to improve the quality
Of cukes and farmers were ex-
pected to increase their yield
during the coming week.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Berry Mart
Having Best
Year Since so

Ed Walden, secretary of the
Tabor City Marketing Company,
released the following official
figures for strawberry sales on
the local market thus far this
season:
A total of 3488 crates sold and
$50, 1880 paid out to growers.
This is an average price of $3.50.
Several hundred other crates
have been sold to individuals
but the transactions did not go
through the marketing company
and thus no figures are avail
able.
Some growers are still bring
ing strawberries to market and
the recent rains may increase
the volume but the season is
nearly over.
Walden pointed out that most
farmers had made good profits
OH strawberries this season,
many having repeatedly sold
more than $4,000 worth per
acre.
The total sales on the market
this season is the largest since
1850 and with the increased ac-
reage planted this season, 1857
should see a considerable in
crease over this year if yields
are comparable.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Store Opening
Is Big Success

Several thousand persons Wis
tied the Tabor Hardware and
Furniture Company during its
grand re-opening Saturday.
Mrs. Harriet Skies manager,
termed the re-opening Of the
modern store a Success"
Prize winners were Hilton ia
cobs. Route 3, Tabor City: Mary
Pearl Granger. Ri. Q. Tabor
City; Mrs. Erie Cox, Tabor City;
Eldred Hickman, Tabor City:
Ronald Ward, Tabor City; Mrs.
Lola Graham, Rt. I. Loris, S. c.;
and Janice Stackhouse, Rt. 4,
Nichols, S. c.
eve would like to extend our
sincere appreciation to the
thousands of persons who help
ed to make our grand reopen
ing such an outstanding sue
cess" said Mrs. Skies.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Judge Orders
Man Back ToJail
On Rape Charge

Sheriff J. r. Pridgen said to-
day that an error was made
when Langel Crossie Granger.
81. of Route 4, Whiteville was
released on $500 bond after
being charged with rape.
Granger was ordered return
ed to Jail yesterday by Judge
Quincy K. NimockS during the
Columbus session of Superior
Court.
Pridgen reported this morn
ing that Granger was returned
to Jail yesterday afternoon.
Granger was originally ar
rested about midnight on June
II. He was released on $500
bond two days later.
mo one, not even me, has the
authority to release a person on
bond when he is charged with
rape" said Judge Nimocks when
advised by Solicitor John Burn
ey that Granger was released
on bond.
An immediate capias was ord
cred issued for his return to
jail.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20

Corbett, who has been con-
sistent in making produce pur-
chases from the farmers, said.
We'll pay as much or more as
anyone else for good quality
produce
A large variety of produce.
including pole beans, cukes, to-
matoes and peppers, were pro-
cessed at Corbett's this week.
The first bushel Of okra was
brought to market Monday. It
brought eight dollars.
Pole beans were bringing from
$3.50 to s. per hamper at Cor
belts.
Corbett offered a word Of ad-
vice to farmers who have to-
matoes for the market.
AFTER rains, don't pick toma-
toes for two days. This will give
ample time for the water to dry
in the tomatoes" he said.
Another crop that Is getting
some attention from Corbett is
the coming sweet potato crop.
He said that from all indi.
cations or planting in other
states, the sweet potato croy
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Tax Listings
Show Increase
In Total Levy

Estimated value of real estate,
listed here for 1856 tax pur-
poses, increased S45,9 05 accord
ing TO figures released today by
Mrs. Helen Truitt, town clerk.
Mrs. Truitt reported real
estate listings for 1856 totaled
Sl,222,636 compared to Sl,l76,-
1871 for 1865.
Other departments also show
ed an increase. Personal proper
ty listingS were up S35,620 over
1855 figures. The total for 1856
was 626,ll8.
PERSONAL and real estate in
creaseS totaled S81,526.
The general tax levy was up
sl.630.50 showing a 1856 total
of s36,975.O8.
Poll tax showed the least in
crease with the 1856 figures set
at 1924 compared to S266 in
1855.
Listing of dogs resulted in an
increase of $35.
The total levy, according to
Mrs. Truitt, showed an increase
of Sl,683.50.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Senate 0kaY Is
fought For New
TC Postmaster

President Eisenhower has
asked the Senate to confirm the
of Richard E. Cor
don as postmaster in Tabor City.
Gordon's name, along with
three other North Carolinians.
was sent to the Senate this
week. He has been nominated
as replacement for S. w. Gar
rell, Jr. who resigned last year.
Further information was not
available on the appointment.
Others nominated were Char
les M. Crawford of Erwin; Leon
ard R. Oldham, Fair Bluff; and
Harry R. Sans, Woodland.
Gordon was reported as top
man in the rating released sew
eral weeks ago by postal author
tiles.
Others seeking the local nom
ination who placed in the top
four were Hixton Ward, Harold
Ward and David Kelly.
Ralph w. Spivey will continue
as acting postmaster until the
nomination of Gordon has been
confirmed by the Senate.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20

Are Used In
Knife Attack

Herbert Frink was jailed dur
ing the weekend on an assault
with a deadly weapon charge
for allegedly stabbing a neigh
Dor twice in the back with a
butcher knife after being track
ed with bloodhounds.
The 20 year old Negro of
.Chadbourn, route 2, was charg-
ed with cutting Sammy Howard,
"a. The incident occurred about
'l:30 a. m. Saturday at Towards
home in Grice.
Trial is set for Recorders
Court on July 3.
Deputy Sheriff w. B. Roebuck
said Bill Mahoney and his
bloodhounds from the prison
camp were called in to track
Frink after he fled the scene of
the attack. The deputy said the
charged man travelled both by
car and on foot. He was found
in about an hour at the home of
a brother about a mile or mile
and half from Towards home.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Commencement
For Baptist VBS

Commencement exercises Fri
day at 7:30 p. m. will bring the
Annual Vacation Bible School
of the Tabor City Baptist
Church to a close Mrs. c. c.
Leggette, principal, announced,
All departments will partici-
pate in the program and joint
worship services with a Vaca-
ton Bible School film climaxing
the exercises.
Hand work made by the stu
dents during the 10 day school
will be displayed in the depart
ments throughout the church
plant.
Departmental picnics are plan
ned for Friday during the morn
ing program.
The enrolment for the school
through today is 279 with an
average daily attendance of 224.
A total of so faculty members
have worked daily with the
school.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-06-20
Verdict In Wruy Murder Case
May Be Returned Late TODAY

The trial of Mamie McPher-
son Wray for killing her hus-
band Jesse Wray went into it'll
third day this morning when
Superior Court convened at 10
O'Clock.
Some predicted that the case
would 60 10 the jury late this
afternoon.
The trial began Monday after
noon and was continued until
yesterday morning. However, in
IA move termed "highly unusual"
by several attorneys, another
case was heard yesterday morn
ing. The Wray trial was not re-
sumed until after the noon
lreCesS.
Mrs. Wray is charged with
second degree murder in the
death of her hubbard June 81,
1855.
The defendant. neatly dressed
and relatively calm, was the
first witness to take the stand
yesterday afternoon.
She testified that she killed
her husband in Self-defense aft
er he threatened to kill her by
blowing up the home. A r.
gauge single barrel shotgun was
used in the Staying.
She told the jury that she had
been married to Jesse Wray for
33 years and that he had as
saulted her many times during
that period of time. One specific
assault took place in August,
1914 when he allegedly set off
dynamite under the house. He
allegedly beat her during this
episode and she left the home
and did not return for Ia days.
She stated he had been violent
for Is years prior to the Staying.
In threatening her life, she
testified that he often told her
he would place dynamite inside
his overalls, hold her then set
it off.
The night of the killing, Mrs.
Wray said her husband threat
ened to kill her and left the
house. AS he returned, she said,
nc told her he was carrying
dynamite. AS he approached the
back porch, she fired at his
with the shotgun he had previ-
ously used to threaten her life.