Brooklyn Brown, young negro wanted here on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, surrendered to police officers Tuesday at the solicitation of his uncle, James Holmes. The negro left the farm of Henry Winecoff, who it is alleged he struck with a gun Monday morning, soon after the alleged attack and although officers searched for him for some time, they could not locate him.
Holmes was advised of the case Monday night and he promised local officers he would try to find his nephew. He was successful in his search and he persuaded the negro to surrender.
From page 2 of The Concord Times, Thursday, July 9, 1925
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Affray Aired in Police Court Here Yesterday. . . All of the Participants Found Guilty and Fined by the Court—One Defendant to the Chain Gang
The affray which occurred early Monday morning at the farm of Henry Winecoff, near this city, was aired in police court yesterday, and all of the participants were found guilty. Mr. Winecoff was fined $20 and his son, Glenn Winecoff, was fined $15. Hardy Brown, colored, was fined $20 and his wife was fined $15.
Brooklyn Brown, who struck Mr. Winecoff on the head with a gun, was charged with fighting and with assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to serve three months on the chain gang on each count.
Glenn Winecoff told the court he was attacked by the Brown family when he went to the farm Monday morning. He came to Concord for his father and when they returned, they were attacked again, a general fight ensuing when Henry Winecoff took a gun from Brooklyn Brown, whom he believed was about to shoot him.
From page 2 of The Concord Times, Thursday, July 9, 1925
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