Obituary of Reuben Cantrell, Desha Co, Ar

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Date: 1 May 2011
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Cantrell, Reuben-Washington Post, Sep.23,1911-Brothers in Death Duel-Arkansas
City, Ark., Sep.22-In a lonely spot in the Arkansas woods near Lead Hill two
brothers fought to death this afternoon. Reuben Cantrell, 35 years of age, was
slain, and Thomas Cantrell, 55 years old, is dying. The former was shot to
death, an the latter will not survive a dozen knife wounds which he received in
the battle. Leaving the body of his brother where it had fallen, the wounded man
walked four miles to his home, where he declared Reuben had attacked him with a
knife while he was at work in the woods. After a terrific struggle Thomas
secured possession of his shotgun and killed his antagonist. Meanwhile Reuben
had plunged his knife many times into his brother’s body. The battle was the
outgrowth of a family feud.

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