Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Arthur B.  November 23, 1912
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Ashland Progress
A telegram sent from Speigners to Sheriff Mayo, Monday, brought the news of the 
accidental killing of A.B. Smith of this county, who was serving a three-year 
sentence for assault with intent to murder. Later reports confirmed the telegram 
and stated that the deceased was struck by a stray bullet fired by the dog warden 
who was shooting at a hawk. Mr. Smith, although a consider able distance away, is 
said to have been shot through the brain and killed almost instantly. Mr. Smith's 
people were notified of the tragic occurrence and his remains were brought to his 
old home near Delta for interment.

Additional Comments:
Lineville Headlight Aug 30, 1912: 
On Monday, the case of the State vs Jay van Smith, of Delta, who was charged 
with assault with intent to murder, went to trial. There were more than 150 
witnesses in the case. He and his son, Bud Smith, were charged with shooting 
info a wagon load of people on their way to church in the Fishhead community 
this Spring. Three people were wounded. The juries convicted both Jay van Smith 
and his son, Bud Smith, on charges of assault with intent murder.

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