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Eb
Mitchell Surrenders
He is Given a Habeas Corpus Trial and Granted Bail
Last Monday, Eb Mitchell, indicted for the killing of
Charlie Green in the unfortunate difficulty which
occurred at Celeste on July 2, 1895, surrendered to
Constable Pruitt last Monday, and was brought to
Greenville for the purpose of having a preliminary trial
and securing bail. It was believed that he would be
granted bail and a number of his friends came along to
make the bond. Quiet a number of Celeste and Kingston
people were here, representing the friends of both
Mitchell and Green, but everyone was for peace, and in
favor of the matter being attended to as the law
directs. Mitchell had a habeas corpus hearing before
Judge Terhune in the afternoon, which continued Tuesday
morning, at the conclusion of which the defendant was
granted bail in the sum of $10,000. The bond was
promptly made and the defendant released. It is hoped
and believed by the friends of both factions that no
further trouble will come up between them, and that the
law alone will be permitted to deal with the matter.
(July 18, 1895, The Greenville Messenger)
Note: More about Eb Mitchell on February 5, 1896
(jury?), but the paper was missing.
Submitted by Sarah Swindell |
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