Bibb County AlArchives News.....Lawlessness in Alabama August 8, 1891
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Oswego [NY] Daily Times, August 8, 1891 August 8, 1891
Citizens of Blocton Organize That Justice May Take its Course

Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 10.-A reign of terror prevails in Bibb county. Henry 
Smith, the principal witness in a murder agains Jesse Miller, a rich man, and 
who is believed to be the leader of a gang of criminals, was found murdered a 
few weeks ago near Blocton.

Five arrests were made in connection with the Smith murder.

They are to be tried at Centerville this week.

The streets of Blocton are being patrolled night and day by vigilantes. The 
witnesses for the State are being kept under guard to prevent their being 
murdered.

The citizens fear that an attempt will be made to rescue the prisoners when the 
trial begins and have resolved to come fully armed to prevent it.


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