Obituary - H. M. Carroll

The Ouachita Telegraph
Saturday, February 2, 1889
Page 2, Column 5

Homicide in Franklin Parish.

One of the most lamentable occurrences that it has ever been our province to chronicle, took place on last Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of Mr. H. M. Carroll, who was killed by J. M. Patterson, one of the party who recently located here from Arkansas. The difficulty took place hear Cordili's Landing shortly after the Dickey had gone up. Carroll, who was considerably under the influence of liquor, picked a quarrel with Patterson for some trivial cause. The latter, to avoid trouble, left, but was pursued by Carroll and overtaken some 150 yards from the bank. Carroll struck Patterson who returned the blow, striking him over the forehead with a stick he had picked up in his fight. Carroll turned, walked a few steps and fell. He was picked up and carried home and died in three hours. Mr. Patterson gave himself up at once to Esquire Ward and is now in jail awaiting the return of Judge Ellis from Harrisonburg to hold a preliminary examination.

A coroner's inquest was held on Wednesday and a verdict rendered to the effect that Patterson had killed Carroll in self defense.

The entire community deeply regret this unfortunate occurrence. Marshall Carroll was an industrious young man, well thought of by the people. He had but one fault, that of being extremely overbearing when drinking.

Mr. Patterson has been here but a few months, having purchased part of the Lowry place. During his short stay he has already made many warm friends and is highly respected by all who know him.

The preliminary examination will probably take place Monday or Tuesday - Winnsboro Sun, Jan. 26.

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Contributed 2021 Sep 27 by Lora Peppers loradpeppers@hotmail.com

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