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Asheville Citizen-Times from Asheville, North Carolina • Page 12

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TIIE SUNDAY CITIZEN, OCTOBER 3, 1920. TWELVE Do You Want Some 0 I SENTENCED FRAIIK HEI1DERS0 CIDE FOR UXOR ELECTROCUTED BE Pine Tumblers at a Rogers Feet, Society Madison County Man Will Did in Electric Chair on Not. 12, if Court Sentence Is Carried Out Woman in Case Bargain? Is Acquitted Trial at Marshall Lasts From Wednea chaffner Brand Hart, day to Saturday. Prank Henderson was convicted of be tree to marry within three months, murder in the first degree by a superior court Jury at Marshall yester constituted premeditation and dellu A good grade at 98c doz. Thin blown special $1.00 doz.

good heavy fluted $1.15 doz. Assisting Solicitor Oeonre Prltchard day morning- and sentenced by Judge Hen Long to. be electrocuted No In conducting the rase for the state waa Thomas R. Rollins, of AshevlUe. vember 12 Notice of appeal was giv.

arx Fall Stiits and en Henderson was charged with Appearing for the defendant, Mender son, were Mark W. Browa, of Ahe murdering his wife near their home at Runjon, Madison county, about six villa, and Coleman Ramsey, of Marshall. Attorney for Mrs. Same was C. weeks ago Oertrude Sams, against whom the a.

Marsh burn, of MarshaiL Better Stock Up While They Last One of the items which aroused considerable Interest and along with grand Jury returned a bill charging murder in the first degree, It having been charged that she was an accomplice to Henderson In the murder of his wife, was found not guilty and Interest, much speculation and pro Overcoats longed discussions concerning menial telepathy, and the science of inter given her freedom pretlng dreams, was the testlmonyy of When neighbors of the woman the dead woman a sister, who on the found her' body lying on the front day following the Wiling told Frank Henderson that she had fear for the J. H. Law 21 Haywood St. safety of. her sister.

porch of her home surrounded by her five children, the youngest five months and the eldest ten years of age, news of the crime spread through Madison According to testimony submitted at the trial Henderson visited his sis county and great Indignation waa ter, Mrs. Stella Walden, at Arcadia, aroused The excited children could between Asheville and Spartanburg, only tell they found their mother's shortly after the killing had taken place near itunlon. Upon his arrival at the home ef Mrs. Wslden, it was said, that she expressed anxiety concerning her sister, explaining that shs had dreamed her Bister waa in serldus trouble. According to the testimony, Henderson TBK BEST RE A SOU We have the akin, the eii'H-core, the ability, the dtapo-It) on.

to do for what w. trrrald like others do tcr as. Dota I to whr we do en mncb and are capable of doing gmore- Fitting gbMses to oar bat! Liberally Discounted in This Sale All sizes, all models, regulars, slims, stouts in all the popular fabrics, weaves and colors, including blues. Every man's suit and overcoat in the house is on sale at the fol-lowing reduction: form about daylight and Sheriff J. M.

Bailey of Madison, immediately sent for the bloodhounds owned by A. Lyerly, of Asheville. The dogs trailed from the home to a place in the woods a short distance away, where signs of a struggle were found. From these the dogs trailed to a log along-eld the road, upon which tracks were found. Patching several bits of Information together, Sheriff Bailey set out to locate Frank Henderson, husband of the dead woman.

Henderson was later confessed he, who had killed his wife a few nights before, replied that he was too deeply concerned over his wife. ERNEST FOWLER OUT ON BOND OF $300 1 Negro Chained Wlfh Selling- Poison to Oonraleedmr Soldiers, netcoiwd. Charles H. Koness OPTOMETRIST Eye-Strain Specialist 14 Panes Ave. Opp.

Poatefflee Established 1M. apprehended on the train, placed under arrest and through fear that mob violence might be attempted if the prisoner was lodged in the Madison jail, he was rushed, to the Buncombe county bastlle In Asheville. While In prison here Henderson made a confession to Sheriff Bailey, of Madison, Sheriff Mitchell of Buncombe and before other persons, in which it was brought at the trial, he said that he was returning home with tb" ln'ntlnn of nsnln living; with his rending Judgment. Ernest Fowler, colored, who is said to have sold two patients of the United States army general hospital a quantity of wood alcohol, stating that It was whiskey, was released on bond of only 300, when arraigned before Police Judge Wells yesterday. Judgment was continued as waa done in the majority of cases set for trial.

Meantime, It Is said, the two soldiers. wife, they having been separated for scvuiai months. Henderson is said to $40.00 to 47.50 values $50.00 to 60.00 values $65.00 to 75.00 values $53.75 $77.50 to 80.00 values $63.75 $85.00 to $100.00 values $73.75 Assortments arte best now have stated in his confession that he saw a man leaving the house aa he approacneu ai viio mm oi in in cien- 1 derson said he went by the house) and Harry Tates and N. Smith, are not GUARD YOUR SIGHT Have your eye examined "Know by the Sign" sat down in the Woods and wept. His wife then came to him and an argu ment over the alleged conduct of each of them towards the other, both of fully recovered from the effects of the poisoning and the vision of one Is still impaired.

Fowler Is said to have he--n identified definitely as the negro ho sold the soldiers poison. Capias was Issued for coats in the case against Jim Eates, charged with reckless The case charging W. O. Flannigan them charging infidelity, ended In the killing Henderson la said to have stated in his confession that he choked his wife during the argument and that he again wept; that she became weak and that he assisted her to the house where- they eat down upon the porch; and that later she fell over. He said he looked and saw she was OPTOMETRIST.

with retailing was transferred to the docket of Magistrate B. I Lyda. J. B. West, charged with being- rattoa Ate.

Below P. a dead. He then left, for South Carolina, but returned to this state and waa apprehended. Henderson said he drunk and disorderly, was fined 25 and the costs, D. C.

Hamby was fined. $200 and the costs In three cases of prohibition violations. Other cases were con JACKSONVILLE LIVESTOCK i rxt. S. Hon r' had taken several drinks of whiskey luint.

lirhtr nroDoU. lower; choice before going home on the night of tinued. the killing-. The defense maintained that Hen Alterations extra. No approvals or returns.

heavy. 14.00014.50; rough heavy W.00 IJ.SOf lltthU, W.o6l.60; heavy plg, i2.00l.00l Hht pTks, 11.00 1.5. Cattle receipts, lfeht; prospects, weak; nmi nn. hulla. ,4 OOtffS 00: year derson's confession did not prove mur Visit the Candy Kitchen for der In the first degree in that deliberation and premeditation were not delicious hot chocolate and fa 1.50fi5.i)0: COWS.

1. 6005.60; Teal calves. 7.60 10.60; canners, 8.60 up. mous pecan roll; made fresh daily. 19 Haywood St.

30t ELGIN BRACELET WATCH MEADOWS CORN MILLS elements. The state maintained that the evidence submitted by (1. I Mc-Kinney and W. A. West, witness "for the state, in which it was sworn that the Same woman, made a when in Asheville) Saturday night before the killing.

In which she said CO.YEAR GUARANTEE 4 Yes, we fill prescriptions and lots of them. Phone 924. Red Cross Pharmacy. Henderson had told her they would -til i il i ii nr umi t- etzje. ti Appearances i $14.98 I Fully Jeweled and 1 adjusted) rnulir 136.00 wstch.

TP in-1 troduce our business 1 to new customers. the, watch ea will CO hallmark store while they laat at lilt. SFND NO MONEY" Inmk mt the nostman. If Not 'as ad vertlsed, return it your money will bo Popularity of Designs. Some patterns are popular because they are simple), others because they are elaborate.

We have both, and regardless of roar taste, yon will recognise in the sterling; mark on every piece we handle the final indication of supreme quality in silverware and for the prices asked, yon are offered the great cat possible value in workmanship and sterling; Tour inspection la cordially Invited. Arthur M. Field Go. Established lttft. rerunaea.

AMERICAN OPTICAL O-200 So. 4th St. Alemohle, Twin, A Carload of latest improved mills just received, Jewelry Improves your personal appearance. Good jewelry, if only two or three pieces, will give you feeling of careful consideration of the niceties of dress that marks the individuality of the well groomed man or woman. We handle jewelry of the highest quality in correct styles and designs.

Our assortment in the various lines is very large and a visit to our store will be a pleasure to you and our selves. We delight in showing our goods to those who appreciate quality and workmanshf with all late improvements. White Flint Granite Stones. Ball-bearing agitator and patent eed.Write THE HALLMARK STORK for prices and terms on complete outfits. TIRES ACCESSORIES T.

S. MORRISON CO. Distributors for Western North Carolina. We carry largest stock Western North Carolina! i Buy your Hardware from SHERMAN HARRISON CO. tl Bllttnore Ave Phone S74T HENDERSON YOUR JEWELER 14-16 E.

College St Phone 890 Opposite Post Office. 52 Patton Avenue. We have for immediate delivery REPUBLIC TRUCKS Solid and Pneumatic Tire il 2b 3 TON JOBS The 2Vb ton track with 168 inch wheel base is especially adapted for lumber hauling. We Make A Specialty Of Truck And Automobile Repairing Asheville Republic Truck Cor. Walnut and Lexington.

Phone 4051. Bulbs When Coal Time Come again, see that you are prepared for it with a full bin. We do not advise over ordering, but we' certainly do suggest that early ordering is most advisable. are delivering coal now to people who look ahead. If you remember last winter you'll do well to do so too.

Try a ton of oar Pardee coal Ferndell Brand Pitted Black Cherries Big variety, put up in a heavy syrup, good for pies and desserts. Golden Eagle Canned Grapes. Citizens Transfer and Coal Company, uovsrnmsnt at. patton Ave, Office Phone 4 2S Coal Yard Phone t1 EDWIN C. JARRETT 12 N.

Pack Square and Cify Market All Bulk Goods Kept Sanitary, Dust-Proof Bin THE BEST dF EVERYTHING Depot for Biltmore Milk Products If you want a neat looking flower garden next spring, now is the time to set your bulbs under mother earth's cloak. We have just Teceived a shipment from Saesenheim, Holland which includes HYACINTH NARCISUS and many others. The Dutch bulbs are the best grown and these are in unusually good condition. Drop in and see us for. a few suggestions, advice 8nd BULBS.

PHONE 10 Agents for Crane' Candies. Mocha and Java Coffee Pure Mocha and Java Coffee blended comes nearer suiting everyone than any other blend. Our Mocha is genuine and we blend it in just the right proportion with the best quality Java. We roast it fresh and grind it when you buy it If the coffee you arfc using does not satisfy, give this a triaL Per pound, 60c d.J.YATES I FANCY BROrLEKS FRIERS" I SPRING LAMB The Home of Good Coffee SUGAR CURED HAMS and SLICED BACON PborsM 1715-1716 37 Haywood St To Rent November 1st The Y. W.C.

A. Building Situated on Biltmore Avenue. Suitable; for a first class boarding house. "Call to See Mr. M.

Meyers PALAIS ROYAL STAR MARKET three phones-im? We are saeeessfnl caterers to variety of appetites. Stop, Look and Listen Do not be fooled in buying clothing- until you see our values and prfces. All wool suits. $35. $37.50 and $38.50 for men and young men.

i. i All wool overcoats at the same prices. See J. W. Neely Co.

Before Buying 18 Broadway Walk a Block or Two and Save a Dollar or Two LWfflana We repair and recharge all makes of batteries. Asheville Battery Co. College and Market Phone 3437 J. S. CLAVXRIE, Mgr..

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