The case of Jim Skleis, local Greek, charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon, went to the jury at 11:15 o’clock this morning, after practically the entire morning had been taken up in the presentation of evidence. No report had been made by the jury at 12:15 o’clock this afternoon, despite the fact that they had been considering the evidence for an hour. William B. Guthrie represented the plaintiff at the trial, and Col. S.C. Chambers, the defendant. According to the evidence submitted at the trial, Skleis attempted to strike his wife, who was ill, with a table light, and also with a piece of a statue. The defendant denied the charges, and entered a plea of not guilty.
Other Cases
--Judgment was suspended upon the payment of all costs in the case of Victor High, young white man, who was charged with using a room for immoral purposes.
--The case of Wiliam Starling, negro, charged with carrying a concealed weapon and assault on June Scott, was being argued to the jury room at noon today.
--At yesterday afternoon’s session of court, John Rush was found guilty on charges of gambling and carrying a concealed weapon, and not guilty on the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Judgement was suspended upon the payment of costs in both cases in which he was convicted.
--E.S. Delamar, charged with injury to property, was found not guilty, Judge Grady making the decision before the case reached the jury.
--Chas. Mitchell was taxed with the costs of the case when tried on a charge of assault and battery. Mitchell entered a plea of guilty to the charge.
From page 3 of the Durham Sun, Friday afternoon, May 8, 1925
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