Jury Selected in Murder Trial of W.L. Ross, Charged with Murder of Odom Couple, May 20, 1926

Slayer of Warren County Couple Soon to Know His Fate. . . Man Who Shot Two Who Came to Help Girl Faces Jury. . . Taking Testimony in Case of W.L. Ross, Charged with Slaying of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Odom, at Arcola, Last Sunday, Will Begin This Morning-Trial Expected to be Short

Henderson, N.C., May 20 (AP)—With the entire day consumed in the selection of a jury, the taking of testimony in the case of W.L. Ross, charged with first degree murder, is expected to begin in Warren county superior court in Warrenton, tomorrow morning.

Ross is charged with the murder at their home in Arcola, Warren county, of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Odom, last Sunday afternoon.

The jury had just been completed when court adjourned for the day, after examination of more than 125 men out of a special venire of 200 summoned. All the evidence is expected to be in shortly after noon tomorrow, court officials said.

Solicitor Hunt Parker is trying Rosson the first degree murder charge in connection with the death of Mrs. Odom, in the belief that the stronger evidence is available in that case.

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, May 21, 1926

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Fire Destroys Several Norlina Businesses, May 21, 1926

Norlina Visited Last Night by $25,000 Fire

Norlina, May 20—Fire caused by defective wiring last night destroyed two stores in the heart of the business district here. The damage was estimated today at approximately $25,000, partially covered by insurance. The flames originated in the Walker Drug Store and destroyed the building in which weas located the Masonic Hall and the office of Dr. W.F. Mustard.

The grocery store of Williams and Hawks next was destroyed, and the firemen checked the flames as they reached the building in which are located the post office and the barber shop. Both suffered heavily from water damage.

From page 2 of the Goldsboro News, May 21, 1926

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John Hanby Fined $500 for Violating Federal Income Tax Law, May 21, 1926

Wilmington Man Is Given a Fine. . . John R. Hanby Convicted of Endeavoring to Evade Payment of Income Tax

Wilmington, N.C., May 20 (AP)—John Hanby, wealthy wholesale merchant and prominent church man, convicted on one of six counts contained in a bill of indictment charging violation of the federal income tax law, was sentenced by Judge Meekins in federal district court today to pay a fine of $500 and all court costs. Hanby was specifically convicted of an “effort to evade payment of the proper income tax in 1921.”

Motion to set aside the verdict weas made by defense counsel but was not insisted after Judge Meekins intimated that he would not impose a prison sentence.

From page 4 of the Goldsboro News, May 21, 1926

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Grover Taylor Finally Back in Jail After February Escape, May 21, 1926

Sheriff Captures Grover Taylor in Clarksville, Ga., George Bryson Only One at Large of Six Who Escaped Last February

Grover Taylor, one of the six prisoners who escaped last February in a wholesale jail break from the Cherokee jail, was apprehended last Thursday night at Clarksville, Ga., and brought back to this county by Sheriff B.B. Morrow.

Sheriff Morrow located Taylor and had Sheriff Willbanks to take him into custody.

Taylor, who escaped last February with six other prisoners, was captured and committed to jail, only to escape again the same day. He had been at large since that time. He made bond for his appearance at the next term of the General County Court.

George Bryant, charged with a misdemeanor, is the only one of the six escaping who still remains at large.

From the front page of the Cherokee Scout, May 21, 1926

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Culberson News Briefs in Cherokee Scout, May 21, 1926

Culberson

Mrs. G.E. Dickey and daughter, Mrs. B.R. Carrall, visited relatives in Atlanta last week.

The annual all day singing held here last Sunday was enjoyed by a large crowd. Mr. R.R. McAllister, who fell off and was run over by L.M. Shield’s truck some four weeks ago, died Wednesday morning.

Mrs. V.C. Hughes, who has a position at Hassian, Ky., is at home for a few days rest.

Roy Owenby left a few days ago for Ohio.

John M. McAllister of Cleveland, Ohio, has been at the bed side of his father during his illness.

E.E. Davis, C.S.C. and solicitor Grover C. Davis were business visitors here Tuesday.

Mr. A. Rice, Road Commissioner of Hot House Township, passed through here Monday to attend a called meeting of the county and road commissioners at Murphy Tuesday.

L.W. Shields is carrying the mail on route two for a few days in the absence of regular carrier S.L. Kisselbury.

From the front page of the Cherokee Scout, May 21, 1926

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Miss Raby, Mr. Cantrell Planning June Wedding, May 21, 1926

Cantrell-Raby

Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Blanche Raby of Etowah, Tennessee, to Mr. M. Paul Cantrell, also of that city. Miss Raby is a daughter of Mrs. Laura Patton Raby and he late Col. Andrew D. Raby, and is well known throughout this section of the state. The wedding will take place early in June at the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Etowah, Tennessee.

From page 2 of the Cherokee Scout, Friday, May 21, 1926

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News from Patrick in Cherokee Scout, May 21, 1926

Patrick Items

Mr. and Mrs. Heber Adams of Ducktown, Tenn., visited Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Burger Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Malbert Kilpatrick of Ranger, N.C., spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shearer.

A large crowd attended children’s day at Liberty church Sunday and report a nice time.

Rev. John Morrow of Hot House was shaking hands with old friends and acquaintances Sunday at Liberty and preached a very interesting sermon. We would be glad he would visit other churches in our section in the near future.

Mrs. Martha Dewar of Hiawassee visited Mrs. Tom Pickelsimer one day last week.

The Sunday school at Pleasant Hill is progressing nicely. We wish everybody would attend the Sunday school and make it interesting.

Mr. Willie Allen made a business trip to Mr. Isem Paynes the other day.

Mrs. Patten Kilpatrick and daughter, Grace, visited Mrs. T.J. Shearer Sunday.

Messrs. Glenn and Ralph Hamby visited Mr. Kirt Hamby and family Sunday.

Mrs. Maggie Payne of Knoxville, Tenn., visited her sister, Mrs. Walter Payne Sunday.

From page 3 of the Cherokee Scout, Friday, May 21, 1926

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