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rived in Pioclie vn Wednesday, the following particulars in rogard to the killing at the above named ranch on the 3d of August. The trouble originated over a game of poker, between J. Centers and 0. Ellis, and tho amount disputed over was 81.50. During the game Centers grabbed up about 815 of (Jordon EUis' money, who asked him for it, but he claimed that Ellis owed him the $1.50, and said that be would return the 815 when he was paid the money due him. The following testimony of P. H. Cled-horn was given in the case, at tho inquest organized and held over the body of Cordon Ellis by the persons then at the ranch: J. Centers and O. EUis was atEllis' wagon. Mr. Centers walked awtv from deceased, who then drew his pistol.1 heard Centers say. you are too much of a gentleman to shoot me when I am unarmed.'’ Ellis then fired and shot Centers through the leg. Ellis still followed Centers, with his pistol cocked, and said he would shoot him agaiu. Centers then armed himself and then went back near where the trouble began. Ellis was then leading a horse up to his wagon: Centers then took airn at him. Upon EUis turning and seoing Centers, lie threw his hand hack of him, as if after his pistol, then Centers fired ami shot Ellis, the ball taking effect in the right chest, and Ellis then got behing his wagon. I did not see Ellin any more until after one or two shots had been tired by him, one of which took effect in Centers other leg. 1 saw him after he fell.’' J. Blackwell testified to the above facts also. The Coroner’s •fury rendered a verdict to the effect that Centers actod in self-defence. There had l«en aoino slight trouble a while before this difficulty and the best of feeling did not exist between tho two men.VVii.u Leave.—Mr. and Mrs. Ceo. T. Corman will leave for the East on Tuesday, bidding Pioche and Piochcrs farewell. They will first go to Philadelphia and stop a few days, then Mr. Gorman will proceed on to Manchester, New Hampshire, where he is interested in business with NVm. P. (ioodman. May their trip be a pleasant one and their days hereafter be crowned with happiness and a bountiful supply of the world’s goods, is the wishes o! their many mountain friends.For County Clerk.—Thomss J. Osborne anuounces that he is a candidate for the County Clerkship, subject to th« approval of the Republican County Convention. Tom is a young roan who hai grown up among us, has always been industrious and is of steady habits, ii naturally bright and is worthy of trust.Notice.—Mr. G. H. Fish has been ap pointed by me as my Agent and will havt charge of my business during my absenci in Sun Francisco, California.• J. POCJADK.Cam\ Wm. Lubbock departed for Sai Francisco on Wednesday morning.
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The Pioche Weekly Record
Pioche, Nevada, US
Sat, Sep 02, 1882
Page 3
Full Page
Clipped by
Richard D.
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