Murder Trials in
Catawba Court
Two unusually interesting murder cases were set for trial
yesterday by Judge Jas. L. Webb in Catawba superior court—that of John Cline
for the killing of Alf Sigmon for Thursday and that of Alvin Warren for killing
Sheep Shores for Friday.
Deputy Sheriff Kennedy today was summoning Hickory
free-holders on a special venire of 100 men ordered to report at Newton
tomorrow, Judge Webb made rapid progress on the docket yesterday and it was
expected that all the less important cases would be disposed of by tomorrow, so
that the trial of the murder cases could proceed promptly.
Clarence and Fred Smith, two young white men, pleaded guilty
to the larceny of Maurice Sharp’s automobile near Bakers mountain and they were
fined $25 and the costs. They also paid Sharpe $150 for damage done the
machine.
Dexter Honeycutt and his brother pleaded guilty of trying to
enter a store and also of attempting to steal wheat from Mr. Dave Abernethy’s
mill, but judgment was not passed last evening.
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From the Hickory Daily Record, Feb. 8, 1919
Newton, Feb. 8—The trial of P.A. Cline charged with the
killing of Alf Sigmon is still in progress. The lawyers for both sides began
argument Thursday which lasted all through yesterday and a session was held
last night. Mr. W.C. Feimster in behalf of the defense made a strong plea. This
morning Solicitor Hayes spike for the state in an able manner.
Judge Webb finished his charge at 12:20 and the jury took
the case. A verdict had not been reached at 2:30 this afternoon.
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Cline Is Convicted;
Murder 2nd Degree
Newton, Feb. 8—The jury returned a verdict at 3:30 this
afternoon convicting Cline of murder in the second degree. Sentence has not
been passed.
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