Gastonia, Sept. 18—James Waldrop, alias James Stewart, 40, charged with the killing of Sam Burgess near Murphy five years ago following a disagreement between the two in regard to their partnership in making and selling liquor, was taken to Murphy today after being arrested at his home in Mt. Holly where he had resided four years with his wife and four children, will employes. His presence at Mt. Holly was learned by Sheriff B.B. Morrow of Cherokee County, who came after his man. It was stated a reward of $55 was offered for the man’s arrest.
Sam Burgess, five years ago, was escorting a young school teacher home at Murphy when, it is alleged, he was shot and killed from ambush by Waldrop. Sheriff Morrow stated that although there was strong evidence for a first degree murder trial, it is not probable that one can be held. Witnesses to the row and killing are now scattered. The important State witnesses are now in Ohio, he said.
From the editorial page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1925
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