Keowee Courier

COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS AT WORK
The Grind Began Tuesday Morning with Judge M. L. Bonham to Guide the Proceedings.

The Court of General Sessions convened in Walhalla yesterday (Tuesday) morning, opening at 10 o'clock, with Judge M. L. Bonham, of the 10th Circuit, presiding.

The following court officials were in their places: W. J. Schroder, W. M. Kay, Clyde V. Smith, Solicitor Leon W. Harris, D. A. Smith and Deputy R. W. Kay.

Judge Bonham charged the grand jury, and they retired to pass on the bills of indictment which were handed them by the Solicitor.

Work of the Court.

In the case of the State vs. Arly Taylor, W. A. Franklin, Davey Gosnell, for violation of prohibition law, the indictment was nol prossed as to W. A. Franklin and Davey Gosnell. Arly Taylor pleaded guilty and received the following sentence: That defendant, Arly Taylor, be confined upon the public works of Oconee, or in the State penitentiary, at hard labor, for a term of six months. That after the service of four months, balance of said sentence be suspended during good behavior.

The State vs. C.O. Brewer—Assault and battery with intent to kill. This case was nol prossed by Solicitor at the request of W. C. Hughs, who was to assist in the prosecution.

Case of the State vs. John Mulwee, for violation of prohi. law, was continued.

State vs. P. C. Long—Non-support. Continued.

In the case of the State vs. Curtis Brewer, for violation prohi. law, defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced as follows: That defendant, Curtis Brewer be confined upon the public works of Oconee, or in the State penitentiary, at hard labor, for a term of six months, and pay a fine of $100. That upon the payment of the $100, balance of sentence be suspended during good behavior. (The fine was paid.)

State vs. W. J. Holbrooks—Violation prohi. law. Defendant pleaded guilty and the following sentence was passed upon him: That W. J. Holbrooks be confined upon public works of Oconee, or in State penitentiary, at hard labor, for a term of three months and pay a fine of $150. That all of said sentence be suspended during good behavior upon the payment of the $150.

State vs. Clyde Crocker—Violation prohi. law. Defendant pleaded guilty and following sentence passed: That defendant, Clyde Crocker, be confined upon public works of Oconee, or in State penitentiary, at hard labor, for a term of six months. That after the service of three months, and during good behavior, balance of sentence to be suspended.

The State vs. Dock Houston—Assault and battery with intent to kill. A jury was empanelled and defendant failed to answer when called. He was tried in his absence, the jury finding a verdict of "Guilty." Sealed sentence left.

Bills Returned by Grand Jury.

The grand jury entered court and handed in their findings in the following matters:

State vs. Nancy Lee, R. H. Lee and Cline Bramlett—Maintaining a bawdy house. True bill.

State vs. Charlie Dooley and Bart Hudgens—Housebreaking and larceny. True bill.

State vs. H. I. Power—Assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. True bill.

State vs. Joe P. Slater, Will Wise (alias Will Johnson)—Murder. True bill.

State vs. Irby Wilbanks—Murder. True bill.

Boleman Accessory to Embezzlement Case is Begun.

In the case of the State vs. W. K. Boleman, charged with being an accessory to embezzlement, the following jury was selected and sworn to try the case: D. F. Richardson, foreman; J. T. Bryant, S. Frank Sutton, T. S. Hubbard, F. B. Lee, S. M. Chapman, W. T. Ramey, W. E. Holcombe, Walker Wyatt, E. B. Keese, W. W. Hale, F. H. Burley.

This case was begun immediately on completion of the jury, and was still in progress when court adjourned for the day. Just how long the case will continue in process of trial is a problem. It will in all probability consume practically all of the morning hours of today (Wednesday.)