Wanted to let you know that Guy has given the Hertford Archives a new look that is not only attractive it is functional. The search engines have been updated and many of the people on our List have been chipping in info to "fill out" the information available for research. Please check it out and donate something about the lines that you are working on while your there if you have a minute. Here are a couple of interesting newspaper articles that you may enjoy reading before they are stored in the Archives: The Landmark Newspaper Statesville, NC February 23, 1893 There is a movement for the formation of the county of Roanoke out of parts of Bertie, Hertford and Northampton. It is alleged by its opponents that it will make three counties, now Democratic and Republican. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ January 13, 1903 The second trial of Jim Wilcox, charged with the murder of Ella Maude Cropsey, begins at Hertford this week. Wilcox was taken from Elizabeth City jail to Hertford this Friday. His removal was guarded with the utmost caution. The authorities carried him in a closed carriage to the outskirts of the city and by prearrangement with the railroad spirited him away from the city. The movement was guarded and several hours elapsed before his removal became known. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++ January 20, 1903 The second trial of Jim Wilcox for the alleged murder of Ella Maude Cropsey, which began at Hertford last Thursday, is expected to end today. The State finished its evidence Saturday; the defendant offered no evidence and argument was at once begun. The State proved by physicians that the girl was not drowned but was killed by a blow and showed that Wilcox had the opportunity to commit the deed. Of course it could not be shown that Wilcox actually committed the deed but the but the circumstances are against him. It seems to be generally believed by those who have heard the trial that the defendant will again be convicted. There is some doubt about this, however. he may be acquitted. But the feeling against him has not modified. It is as bitter as ever. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++