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Malta Bend trial details Bailey and Purcell clash
The Malta Bend courtroom heard testimonies from Gracie Harrison and multiple residents about the March 16 incident between Jim Bailey and Tom Purcell. Witnesses described threats, a restaurant dispute, shots fired, and involvement of local officers as the coroner and jurors prepared to hear statements and signatures.
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Gracie Harrison
Kansas City
Malta Bend
Jim
Tom
Tom Purcell
Bailey
Purcell
James Beaver
Schooley
Tibbs
Kile
Jim Bailey
Peyton Jeter
Percy Purcell
Thos. Purcell
Bolden
Payne
Crowm
Hailey
Charles Haggard
Drayman
Harrison's
Downs
Harrison
Haggard
Parcell
Shallenbarger
Sam'l Mahan
Kansan
Mr. Mahan
Malta
Enoch Cox
Charles Downs
Thomas
Knen Downs