NEWS ARTICLE
Madison County
Arkansas Genealogy Trails
ISOM RITCHIE’S DEATH
Isom Ritchie of Dutton in Madison
County
was attacked by robbers and killed. Word
was received here today that Mr Isom Ritchie of Dutton, Madison
County
was attacked by robbers and killed, no particulars. --Fayetteville
Democrat, Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Friday, Nov 22nd,
1889, contributed by Susan Fahnstrom.
“Mysterious Shooting”
Mr Bryant Williams Sr of Boston
Township
brought the news that ISOM RITCHIE, who lives four miles east of town,
was fatally shot Tuesday evening about dark. The ball entered Mr
Ritchie’s back and passed clear through his body, lodging
under the skin in front. It is not known who did the
shooting. Mr Bryant called to see the wounded man Wednesday morning, he
was still alive and sensible. --ST PAUL REPUBLICAN, Nov 22nd,
1889, contributed by Susan C. Fahnstrom.