Greenville Messenger, Fri, 6 Jul 1900, page 3, SUNDAY NIGHT TRAGEDY.
Fatal Pistol Duel Between Officer Will Hardin and a Saloon Keeper
A most deplorable tragedy occurred in the city Sunday night at 11:30 by which two men lost their lives. The trouble resulted from violations of the Sunday liquor law, the victims being Deputy Constable Will Hardin and Bob Bolton, a saloon man. The fight occurred on the east side of the square, at the front of Bolton's saloon, and when the firing ceased Bolton was a corpse and Officer Hardin was mortally wounded.
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Bolton was shot through both legs and twice through the body, and it is presumed the latter shots were fired by Hardin, though none of the officers have so stated. Bolton was buried in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, his mother and other relatives arriving from Sulphur Springs to attend the funeral. A wife and four little children are sorely bereaved on account of his death and these with other relatives have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances.
Hardin was a brave and efficient officer and the manner and circumstances of his death are greatly regretted. His widow and other near relatives will have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in the sad and unexpected loss they have sustained. Mr. Hardin was buried in the city cemetery Tuesday at 3 p.m., Elder D.W. Pritchett conducting the services at the grave.
Fatal Pistol Duel Between Officer Will Hardin and a Saloon Keeper
A most deplorable tragedy occurred in the city Sunday night at 11:30 by which two men lost their lives. The trouble resulted from violations of the Sunday liquor law, the victims being Deputy Constable Will Hardin and Bob Bolton, a saloon man. The fight occurred on the east side of the square, at the front of Bolton's saloon, and when the firing ceased Bolton was a corpse and Officer Hardin was mortally wounded.
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Bolton was shot through both legs and twice through the body, and it is presumed the latter shots were fired by Hardin, though none of the officers have so stated. Bolton was buried in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, his mother and other relatives arriving from Sulphur Springs to attend the funeral. A wife and four little children are sorely bereaved on account of his death and these with other relatives have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances.
Hardin was a brave and efficient officer and the manner and circumstances of his death are greatly regretted. His widow and other near relatives will have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in the sad and unexpected loss they have sustained. Mr. Hardin was buried in the city cemetery Tuesday at 3 p.m., Elder D.W. Pritchett conducting the services at the grave.
Greenville Messenger, Fri, 6 Jul 1900, page 3, SUNDAY NIGHT TRAGEDY.
Fatal Pistol Duel Between Officer Will Hardin and a Saloon Keeper
A most deplorable tragedy occurred in the city Sunday night at 11:30 by which two men lost their lives. The trouble resulted from violations of the Sunday liquor law, the victims being Deputy Constable Will Hardin and Bob Bolton, a saloon man. The fight occurred on the east side of the square, at the front of Bolton's saloon, and when the firing ceased Bolton was a corpse and Officer Hardin was mortally wounded.
…
Bolton was shot through both legs and twice through the body, and it is presumed the latter shots were fired by Hardin, though none of the officers have so stated. Bolton was buried in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, his mother and other relatives arriving from Sulphur Springs to attend the funeral. A wife and four little children are sorely bereaved on account of his death and these with other relatives have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances.
Hardin was a brave and efficient officer and the manner and circumstances of his death are greatly regretted. His widow and other near relatives will have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in the sad and unexpected loss they have sustained. Mr. Hardin was buried in the city cemetery Tuesday at 3 p.m., Elder D.W. Pritchett conducting the services at the grave.
Fatal Pistol Duel Between Officer Will Hardin and a Saloon Keeper
A most deplorable tragedy occurred in the city Sunday night at 11:30 by which two men lost their lives. The trouble resulted from violations of the Sunday liquor law, the victims being Deputy Constable Will Hardin and Bob Bolton, a saloon man. The fight occurred on the east side of the square, at the front of Bolton's saloon, and when the firing ceased Bolton was a corpse and Officer Hardin was mortally wounded.
…
Bolton was shot through both legs and twice through the body, and it is presumed the latter shots were fired by Hardin, though none of the officers have so stated. Bolton was buried in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, his mother and other relatives arriving from Sulphur Springs to attend the funeral. A wife and four little children are sorely bereaved on account of his death and these with other relatives have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances.
Hardin was a brave and efficient officer and the manner and circumstances of his death are greatly regretted. His widow and other near relatives will have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in the sad and unexpected loss they have sustained. Mr. Hardin was buried in the city cemetery Tuesday at 3 p.m., Elder D.W. Pritchett conducting the services at the grave.
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