The June term of Martin Superior court adjourned Wednesday. While the term was noted for doing only a few things, yet the net result turned out fines amounting to $525 and several long prison terms and four divorce cases.
State prison terms amounted to not less than 12 years nor more than 16 years; two open judgments, one against Azariah Williams who was to pay $25 and costs or go to the roads for a period of six months. A second judgement was against Jno. McKeel who was required to pay $300 or go to the State’s prison for two years.
The old divorce mill turned rapidly, severing the tie of love that bound four couples, three white and one negro. They were Lillie Bell Walker vs Roland F. Walker, Fannie Banks vs Robert Banks, Allie Bell Crofton vs. Geo Lester Crofton and Annie Reddick vs Henry Reddick.
John Etheridge was convicted of slaying another negro while engaged in a “craps” party about two years ago, was sentenced to not less than four years nor more than six years.
The sentence against Charles Scott was reduced from 10 to eight years.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, N.C., Friday, June 19, 1925
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