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Pistol Duel Ends in Mercer’s Death at Turpentine Camp
In Echols County Georgia a deadly pistol duel near Howell killed E. J. Mercer instantly. W. W. Pennington, 28, fired four shots from opposite side of a horse, hitting Mercer in the breast and eye. Both men worked for T. C. Culberth. Pennington surrendered to authorities.
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Valdosta
Howell
Echols County
E. J. Mercer
W. W. Pennington
Pennington
Mercer
Turpentine
Mercers
Hon. T. C.culberth