Madison County FlArchives News.....Another Tragedy November 14, 1901
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The New Enterprise November 14, 1901
Jerry McClellan Receives A Knife Wound Which Causes His Death

   Just after the last issue of The New Enterprise went to press on Wednesday
afternoon a cutting affray took place in Madison by which Jerry McClellan, a
well known citizen, received a knife wound in the stomach from the effect of
which he died Sunday night.

   As near as we can learn the facts in the case are as follows: Mr. McClellan
was in Stewart's Saloon when Perry Smith, also widely known, walked in and asked
McClellan for payment for the pasturage of some cattle. McClellan replied that
he would pay for the pasturage when Smith paid him for some cattle which he
(McClellan) claimed Smith had stolen from him, or words to that effect. A few
words followed when Smith, it is claimed, struck McClellan in the stomach.
McClellan raised his stick to return the blow but was caught by persons present
and the men were separated. In a few minutes McClellan remarked that Smith had
struck him in the stomach and that "it hurts." Examination disclosed a deep
knife stab in the abdomen. Physicians were hurriedly summoned and the wounded
man was made as comfortable as possible. He was removed as soon as he could be,
to the home of Will Barrett where he lingered until his death which occurred
about 7 o'clock Sunday night. The unfortunate affair is deeply regretted by the
many friends of the deceased and the accused.

   Mr. McClellan was buried Monday. He leaves a widow and several children
together with many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.

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