In Judge Graham's Court July 5, 1924

Stone Bound Over to Superior Court. . . Judge Graham Faced Fairly Large Docket in Recorder’s Court Saturday

John Stone appeared before Judge Graham Saturday morning to answer to a charge of theft of a Chevrolet automobile from Carpenter Motor Company. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to higher court under a $1,000 bond.

Cramer Olee was fined $2.50 and the costs for being drunk and Wax Carr followed the same route in short order, as did J.B. Strocher. Charlie Leonard aggravated his offense of a like nature by imbibing too freely on Sunday, but his case was continued until July 7. James McQueen conducted himself even worse, according to the charge, first putting the fire water in himself and then driving around in an automobile, drawing a 60-day sentence and allowing his appeal to stand backed by a $200 bond. Speeding netted him 30 days, and he appealed again, bond being set at $100.

James Chadwick contributed $5 to the county coffers when he was convicted of boisterous cursing.

John Davis and John McGowan were convicted of trespass and the former will help build up the roads of the county for 30 days, while the latter contributed to the upkeep of various county institutions to the sum of $10 and the costs of the court. He also got 60 days for carrying a concealed weapon.

William Bynum didn’t conduct his car according to the rulings of the city fathers, failed to keep his throttle foot far enough away from the floor of his car and failed to use the proper judgment while driving, charges of violating the auto laws, speeding and reckless driving costing him the sum total of $22 and the costs. John Sears also failed to drive his car at the required low speed and was fined $20 and the costs.

J.M. Adams was charged with injury to property, but the case was continued until July 8. William Stone will appear under a like charge the day before.

Frank Wiggs was charged with non-support, but prayer for judgement was entered and the case was continued.

B.F. Dicker had judgment suspended upon payment of the costs in a charge of giving a worthless check. From page 8 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, July 6, 1924