Wounded Raider Found in Swamp, No Hope of Recovery, March 30, 1926

Wounded Raider Found in Swamp. . . Both Eyes of J.W. Bell Shot Out and No Hope of Recovery Held

Wilmington, March 30—J.W. Bell, free lance raider, is unconscious in a local hospital tonight, both eyes shot out and his face powder-burned beyond recognition, the victim of an unsuccessful effort to raid a whiskey still seven miles from the city. Bell, missing from home since early Monday afternoon, was found at 3 o’clock this afternoon, face upward, in a swamp by Sheriff Jackson and a 14-year-old boy who agreed to lead the officers to the spot in the swamp where he and a boy friend discovered a still Sunday afternoon.

From page 4 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, April 1, 1926

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Charlotte Officers Facing Assault Charges for Shooting A.A. Tarrant, April 2, 1926

Officers Will Face Charges of Assault. . . Three Charlotte Policemen Arrested for Tarrant Shooting—Are Out Under Bond

Charlotte, April 1—Charlotte Police Officers O.G. Overcash, L.W. Bowlin and J.O. Hughes were arrested here late this afternoon on warrants charging an assault with intent to kill in connection with the shooting and serious wounding of A.A. Tarrant, alleged whiskey runner, late Thursday night. The officers were released on bond to await action of the grand jury, bond in the sum of $1,500 each being required.

The arrests followed an investigation of the shooting by Solicitor John Carpenter after Tarrant had charged that he was shot in the back by the officers. He denied that he was armed, although the officers charged that he shot at them. Police department officials tonight indicated that the tree men would be kept on the police force. Their case will go before the grand jury at its next meeting, scheduled for the first of May.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 2, 1926

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Medlin Out on Bond in Murder Case, Resumes Police Duties, April 2, 1926

Medlin Freed When His Bond Was Easily Raised. . . Concord Police Officer Given Freedom on Bail at Habeas Corpus Hearing in Albemarle

A.B. Medlin, Concord police officer and deputy sheriff, was freed on bail by Superior Court Judge Schenck in Albemarle Thursday, he having easily raised bond in the sum of $3,000.

The officer last week shot and killed Mark Simpson, Union county farmer, and had been held in the Union county jail. His lawyers arranged the habeas corpus hearing before Judge Shenck, who is presiding at court at Albemarle this week. The hearing did not last but a few minutes and friends of the officer who were present arranged for the bond.

The bondsmen are J.L. Hartsell, C.A. Cannon and I.I. Davis Jr., all of Concord.

Mr. Medlin left Albemarle immediately after the hearing, going to the home of relatives. He returned to Concord later, and has resumed his police duties at the Hartsell and Franklin mills. His case is scheduled to come up in Union County Superior Court in July.

No witnesses were called by Judge Schenck, who had been given a copy of testimony taken at a preliminary hearing in Monroe on Monday. Recorder Lemmond ruled at that time that the case was a bailable one but was not in the jurisdiction of his court. His decision led to the habeas corpus writ.

While Mr. Medlin did not take the stand at the preliminary hearing, he told officers when he surrendered that he shot Simpson after the latter had advanced on him with threats. State’s witnesses at the hearing testified that Mr. Medlin was not mad when the fight started and that apparently Simpson was not mad although he was quoted as saying he was going to beat the officer “half to death.” The shooting occurred on Mr. Medlin’s farm in Union county and the only eye-witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Briton Helms, brother-in-law and sister of the dead man, and friends of Mr. Medlin argue that their testimony at the preliminary hearing was very favorable to the officer.

From page 2 of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 2, 1926

Judge’s last name was spelled Schenck and Shenck in newspaper article. Why don’t I just look it up and correct it for the paper? This is a reminder that newspapers may misspell names, even in the same article. If you’re searching for information on a relative, you might want to include more than one spelling. newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1926-04-02/ed-1/seq-2/

Local Briefs from Stiles in Franklin Press, April 2, 1926

Stiles Locals

Mr. Douglas Hood was the guest of Mr. Emory Justice Sunday eve.

Messrs. Carl and Ralph Morgan Alex and Willie Owenby have finished their contract cutting timber for the Mill Ridge Lumber Company.

Several coops of chickens left this vicinity Wednesday to greet the chicken car.

Mr. S.A. Hunter of Bryson City, traveling salesman for Stern & Co. of Richmond, Va., was in this section Monday on business.

Mr. Charlie Carnes is at home after spending the winter months in Florida.

The real estate fever is back to normal in this vicinity.

Mrs. W.E. Smith, sorry to state, is in a serious condition with pneumonia and side pleurisy. Drs. Fouts and Williams are waiting on her.

Mr. Austin Byrd and family have been ill with flu but are better now.

Mr. Allen Welch is rebuilding the bridge across Burningtown creek at the Morgan school. We must compliment him for his good work.

Mr. Furman Anderson was the guest of Mr. Elijah Smith Sunday evening.

Mr. Weldon Justice has moved to Georgia to make it his future home.

The farmers of this section are taking advantage of this pretty weather plowing for corn and sowing oats.

A timber deal is on hand at Mr. C.B. Moody’s. If it goes through it will give employment to several men this summer and fall.

Mr. Clyde Morgan is building for the Sheep Knob Lumber Co.

The Mill Ridge Lumber Company has begun work again after being off for a few days.

Mr. Harry Morgan, who is working at Wesser, N.C., spent the week-end with home folks.

Mr. Ralph Morgan was a visitor at Oak Grove Sunday.

The good road movement does not seem to be active. We are needing several changes in our roads and it is hoped the trustees and commissioners will get active, as good roads are the life of any community.

From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, April 2, 1926

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Kindergarten Was a Half Day, Lasted Six Weeks, Began April 9, 1926

Kindergarten Opens

The spring beginner’s class of the Teacher Training Department opens at 8:45 Monday morning, April 9. All children who expect to enter the first grade next September are invited to attend for six weeks. The following subjects are offered:

Opening Exercise.

Singing.

Plays and Games.

Handwork.

Recess Activities.

Reading,

Language.

Phonics.

Number Work.

The children will be strictly supervised from 8:45 to 11 o’clock. After that they will be expected to go home. Those parents expecting to send children to the kindergarten will please notify Miss Helen Burch as soon as possible.

From page 3 of The Franklin Press, Friday, April 2, 1926

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Walter McConnell's 15-Acre Farm Sold for $9,000, April 2, 1926

Mr. Walter McConnell Sells

Mr. Walter McConnell, through Mr. M.D. Billings, has sold his farm on the river just below town to certain citizens of Chapel Hill and Durham. The Press was unable to learn the names of the purchasers. This farm consists of about 15 acres and was sold for approximately $9,000.

From page 3 of The Franklin Press, Friday, April 2, 1926

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Mrs. Hartley Dies of Blood Poisoning from Infected Tooth, March 31, 1926

Mrs. H.W. Hartley Dies at Salisbury. . . Death Due to Blood Poison Caused by Infected Tooth

Salisbury, March 31—Mrs. H.W. Hartley died this morning, death being caused by blood poison due to an infected tooth. She had been ill for some weeks. The funeral takes place from the home on Fulton street Friday morning at 10 o’clock and the body will be taken to Winston-Salem for interment in the Moravian cemetery.

Surviving is the husband and six children, Mrs. George Conrad and Miss Inez Hartley of this city; Mrs. P.V. Neese of Greensboro; Neverly Hartley of California, and Bertram and Agnew Hartley of Salisbury. Also surviving is her father, J.H. Zeverly of Winston-Salem.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 2, 1926

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Mrs. Mattie Shuman, 75, Passes Away, April 2, 1926

Mrs. Mattie Shuman Passes Away

Mrs. Mattie Shuman, widow of Stephen A. Shuman, died this afternoon, death following a long siege of ill health. She was 75 years old and is survived by six children. The funeral will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from First Methodist church.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 2, 1926

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Turkish Education Department Orders Turks Choose Surnames, April 2, 1926

Surnames for Turks Constantinople, April 2—The Turkish education department has ordered the adoption of surnames throughout Turkey. Turks may choose freely provided the names they select do not belong to some historical figure. From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 2, 1926 Your surname is your last name, essentially signifying the family to which you belong. newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1926-04-02/ed-1/seq-1/