Monroe County AlArchives News.....John McDuffie Killed June 30, 1904
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Monroe Journal June 30, 1904
John McDuffie killed by Edward English Tuesday Afternoon

News reached here at a late hour Tuesday night of the killing of Mr. John 
McDuffie near his home at River Ridge on the afternoon of that day by Mr. 
Edward English*.  There were no eye-witnesses of the tragedy, but from the 
best information obtainable it appears that Mr. McDuffie went to the field 
where Mr. English was at work and renewed a quarrel which had occurred some 
months ago. It is stated that Mr. McDuffie was armed with a stout stick and 
advanced on English, when the latter drew his pistol and fired four shots at 
close range, taking effect in Mr. McDuffie's body causing almost instant death.
One or more shots took effect in the mule ridden by McDuffie, killing it. The 
sheriff was notified and Deputy Jones left at once for the scene of the 
killing. Mr. English surrendered to the deputy without resistance and is now 
in jail. Up to a few months ago, Mr. McDuffie and his slayer had been the best 
of friends. A rupture occurred in the early part of the year over a business 
transaction and bad feeling had existed since. Their friends had apprehended 
trouble for some time.Both men were well known throughout the county, the 
families being well-connected. And the tragedy is deeply deplored.  Mr. 
McDuffie leaves a wife and several children who have the profound sympathy of 
the community. 

Additional Comments:
Mr. English is indicated as a boarder in the McDuffie home on the 1900 census

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