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Two Die In Lake Butler Pistol Duel
In Lake Butler a pistol duel between C. A. Rich and John Parker left both men dead. Parker died on a train en route to Jacksonville for medical aid after being shot in the breast. Rich was killed in the Lake Butler drug store where the quarrel began, a coroner's jury to investigate.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Lake Butler
C. A. Rich
John Parker
Parker
Braggford County Bank
Gainesville
Rich