Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Steed, Addis  December 5, 1931
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Ashland Progress
Addis Steed, a negro, is dead as the result of a gunshot wound in his leg from 
which he bled profusely and Loomis Barker, who is said to have fired the shot, 
surrendered to the officers after a considerable search had been made for him. 
The killing occurred at what is known as the old Green Steed place north of 
Lineville. Saturday afternoon. The report is that the two negroes fell out over 
a dog, one of them claiming that the other stole or attempted to steal his dog. 
So far as has been learned there were no eyewitnesses to the difficulty.

Lineville Headlight Dec 10, 1932:
Lumus Barker is said to have slain Ad Steed about two miles north of Lineville, 
near the home of Barker. It is reported that they had trouble concerning a dog, 
which formerly belonged to Barker and sold by Steed. The shooting accrued 
Saturday afternoon when the negroes met near the Barker home. The weapon used 
was a single barrel shotgun, the charge taking effect in the leg above the knee, 
severity a blood vessel. There were no eyewitness's and the wounded negro bled 
to dead before aid could reach him. Barker immediately left the scene but is 
reported to have gone to Sheriff's office Monday morning and gave himself up to 
authorities.

Additional Comments:
Loomis Barker was convicted of murder and sent to prison. 

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