Monday, October 13, 2025

Branson Benton, Wanted Since August, Surrenders to Bribery Charge, Oct. 14, 1925

Branson Benton Surrenders and Gives Bond

B. Benton, who has been wanted by the state courts since last August term of court and for whom a $300 reward was offered, came in last Monday and surrendered and gave bond in the sum of $10,000 for his appearance. Benton is charged with bribing a witness.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Oct. 14, 1925

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