Pike County  Georgia Newspapers - Superior Court October Term 1891

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Pike County, Journal
Zebulon, GA., Friday, October 23, 1891

The Recent Court
Violators of the Law to be Punished
The Court has done its work.

After a two weeks' session, Pike Superior court closed one of the most
interesting terms, probably, known in her history on Saturday. We
haven't the space to give a full account of the proceedings of the
criminal and civil cases that were tried and disposed of, but will make
a brief mention of those of most importance.

One of the most interesting trials that came up was that of Wesley
Quick, indicted for the murder of Mr. George Coggin two weeks ago. The
jury was out only a short time when they arrived upon a verdict of
guilty, without recommendations for mercy. He was sentenced to be hanged
December 14, publicly within one mile of the courthouse. Quick was ably
represented by Cols. Stewart and Dupree, but the minds of the jury were
steadfast as to his guilt. The condemned man is about 22 years old, and
God only knows what prompted him to commit the awful crime for which he
is to die for.

The case of the state vs. Oscar Harden for the killing of his wife about
two years ago, was another of much interest. Harden, it will be
remembered, is the man who claimed to have been a distance of about 200
yards when he shot at his wife without the least intention or
expectation of hitting her. The jury in this case returned the following
verdict: "We the jury, find the defendant guilty of involuntary
manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act through culpable
negligence." He was sentenced to twelve months in the penitentiary and
six months confinement in jail, or he may be relieved from [the]
penitentiary sentence upon the payment of $500 and all cost of the
prosecution and paying all jail fees for the six months he is to be
confined. Some thought this a rather hard sentence, while others think
he was lucky to get off this light.

The trial of Charley Trice for the murder of his brother, was postponed
until the next session of court, on account of Judge Hall, his attorney,
feeling unwell when it was called.

Ike Williams plead guilty to an assault, and was sent up for four years.

Jack Harp was found guilty of an assault with intent to murder, and was
sentenced to the chaingang for a period of four years.

Charlie Willis pleaded guilty to a charge of bigamy. Two years

Hiram Park, charged with an assault with intent to murder, plead guilty
to assault, and was released by a payment of $100 and cost.

John Jenkins and Smart Blalock was found guilty of disturbing divine
worship. Jenkins paid $50 and cost and Blalock will go up for 10 months.

Robert Harris, for carrying concealed weapon, plead guilty. Paid $30 and
cost.

(Transcribed 10/21/02 Lynn Cunningham)