Recorders court got under way here today with many cases on the docket for trial. The famous Gawk liquor cases, where 14 negroes are up for trial charged with wholesaling liquor, is in process of trial, with a jury waiting for the usual culling-out procedure, not so much for their good graces as for their leanings on the questions at issue.
The stage seems to indicate a battle royal. One of the principal witnesses for the State Is not able to be present on account of sickness. The case may go through some days or may suddenly come to a final settlement, as at present there seems to be some indications of compromise offers.
Other Cases
The other cases disposed of at the session were:
--Bertha Williams and Minnie Legget, charged with house burning. Both plead not guilty, and after hearing the evidence the recorder decided that probably cause had not been shown.
--Kader Brown plead guilty to the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. He was charged with the cost and ordered to pay John Mason $20.
--Alexander Hill, who was charged with larceny, was found not guilty.
--John Harrell was found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and was fined $50 and the costs.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1926
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