Arrest of Andrew Holley in Farm String killing shocks town
March 27 1995 arrest of Andrew Holley alias Jackson a colored fugitive in Welch for the murder of 11 year old John Peass. Holley allegedly followed Peass over ten dollars then shot him and took the money. Peass had been ill and was returning home when killed. Police also recall a prior unpunished murder charge from Pocahontas seven years earlier.
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Andrew Holly
Jackson
Welch
Sant
John Peass
BE. Jacson
McDowed
McDowsil
Holley
Peass
Huneycut
Holly
Pocahontas
Rock damages car as Welch train passenger injured
A rock weighing two to three pounds was hurled through a coach window of train No. 3 at Welch injuring T. L. Henritze, a Welch attorney, with a severe blow between the shoulders. By track search, police arrested a drunken Italian near the throw site and jailed him.
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Welch
T. L. Henritze
The Duck Shower and the Swanker Exchange
Judge Willis presided as a plaintiff sues for grain value. The defendant offers only half a crown monthly, six years to settle. The term duck shover refers to a man who takes on credit by dubious promises, provoking laughter and a small monthly payment order.
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Willis
K. C
Maintifn
Wade, London News
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