Charges Settled in Mayor's Court, Wilson, N.C., Aug. 23, 1919

From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Aug. 23, 1919

Mayor’s Court

John Lafferty was up for having more liquor than the law allows in his possession. He was sentenced to the roads for six months, with a suspension of judgment provided he reports to the Chief of Police every Monday morning and proves that he has been working five days in the week and with further provision that he stays away from Jungle town.

Robert Davis, a hobo, was told to get out of town or get a job.

George Lamm was up for running an auto without lights. His case was continued until Monday.

Hattie Artis and Rosa Oats became involved in a fight at the Imperial factory and paid $9.25 each.

Jonah Wilson slapped his wife, whom he told the court was pestering him, and promised not to do so again.

Otis Jefferson and Vanted Waters, two 18-year-old boys, so said they were from Pinetown, were told to go home.

Albert Hoover was charged $29.25 for speeding an auto.

George Farmer was also charged $29.25 for speeding an auto.

Oscar Best was charged $19.25 for resisting an officer, and $54.25 for carrying concealed weapons.