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A Feud Sparks Blood and Vengeance in Cotton Town
In a rural feud within Cottonville a stubborn foreman John Penfield discharges Jim Glover for incompetence. A brutal night fight ends with Glover's shooting and Penfield's vow to defend his home, amid mob chatter and a courtroom shadow. The conflict escalates as Penfield shoots down Glover and flees, while Tennie Penfield grapples with pride and fear.
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John Penfield
Poola
Kenilworth
Penfield
Jim Glover
Jim
Georgia
Nancy Hawke
Glover
Kenilworth Coal & Iron
John
Staelf
Tennie Penfield
Tennie
Bulmer
Marshal
Tony
Cottonsville
Jo Scott
Jedge
Gus
Abe
Tex
Io Tron
Postéfee Penfield
Jin Glover
Beeseely
Cherciere
Ted
Matechal
Marsh
Western Avenue
Jatin
Bis
Hill
Uncle Primus
Uncle Prima
Primus
Rags
Emmy Leo
Emmy Leo Up To Kiss Him, and Uncle Primus