The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-11-06
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FAM Play, s. O. Oct. 30, 1879.
BTn. EpIfoa: There was quite an axcit,,.
rneit bare last night, caused by an unpro-
yoksd attack upon w. r. Parker, coiofed,
by three men from Georgia--I UoTsld rather
say that 1t mas an intended attack, Is cir
eumstances prevented IL. The parties from
Georgia were named Eam Knox, The rrin-
@pa pe[son concerned, ard the two
Georgia on last Monday, tsa 9Th inst, 10
sell cotton, when he was accosted at Lavo-
mia, In FRANKLIN County, by Knox, without
any pfoyocation whatever, and kicked
about by him. Parker requested him 60
cease, saying that he did not desire to net
into any difficulty with him, and, his re-
quest not being noticed, Parker put an end
to the fight by choking Knox, and then
making his way back to this State. Knox
was greatly offended with Parker, and on
the night of the 2Sth came over TO this
State, accompanied by the two Finches, for
retaliation. When the party reached Fair
ence of whiakey, and acted in q very g bois-
terops manner. They reached here,
think. about p. m. They did not tairry
long here, but soon set out to find the resi-
idence Of Bill Parker, but they had not pro-
ceeded far before they missed the road, and
called out Tom Parker, colored, who lived
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tell them, he was fred at by ono of the
party, supposed to be George Finch, but for
tunately no damage was done. The negro
shut himself up in his house and cried lusti-
~ Tor aid. Ho appeared to be very much
heightened. Messrs. l., L.. Jarrard and
~. =. Fniien, hearing the noise and shoot
ing. went out, accompanied by several ne
groes, to see what was up. When they
were in short distance Of the negro's
house, George Finch fired on one of the ne
groes IL the crowd named Sam Pew, but,
again, hs fortunately missed his mark. He
was about to fire ON Mr.. Pullen, when he
was stopped by Mr. Knox. AS soon as
there was "a little quiet Sam Pew stepped
up and accused Finch Of shooting at him.
Finch replied that he did, end would do so
again, in tho meantime he was getting ready
to carry his threat into execution. Pew
told him to fire, he at the same time firing
ON Finch !; he shot twice at him and took to
his heels through the woods, Finch firing
at him with a double-barrelled shotgun,
loaded with buc1-shot. How the negro cs-
capped is mystery, but only one ball passed
through his boot leg, inficting no, wound
Finch claims that the negro shot him in tho
es e tho haele BoY NO PGSe ndb ShanSo 1e
peared from the crowd during all the shoot
ing; I think he was in search of his horEe,
which had escaped from him. They soon
LETT here to find Bill Parker, who had gone
to Anderson that day with load of cotton.
Not nnding him at home, they shot his dog
and made search of the premises for him,
treating his wife rather roughly, and firing
OIL their guns. They were in Fair Play this
morning, and again visited the house of
Parker, and, not finding him, returned to
Georgia, saying that they intended to find
him and punish him. They may return to.
night. Warrants have been issued for tho
three, and the constable will be on the look
out for them ghOuld thev rntr1rn Tbev
also threaten Sam Pew.
The whole affair Is deeply deplored by
the community, and the people, / think,
will endeavor to prevent any injury to Par
ker or Sam Pew. 1t is entirely personal
matter, politics having nothing to do with
them from eye Witnesses, and will at pres
ent refrain from saying anything in regard
to- the matter, until can see more clearly
how it will end. @.