Madison County FlArchives News.....Archie Harby Killed November 14, 1901
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The New Enterprise November 14, 1901
Shot by Joseph H. Redding While on Train of South Georgia Railway Near
Greenville. Both Par- [sic] Prominent Citizens.

   Information reached sheriff Armstrong Monday morning that Archie Harby had
been shot to death by J. H. Redding. The sheriff immediately sent deputy Bass to
Greenville and the deputy returned late the same night with Mr. Redding who had
given himself up, and he was locked up in jail. For about one year there has
been bad blood existing between the men and fears of such a tragedy have been
entertained for some time. It is claimed that both men have made frequent
threats against the life of the other. The details of the affair as we learn
them are substantially as follows: Mr. Redding had been to Quitman and was
returning to his plantation near Greenville, the railroad passing through a part
of his place. When a short distance from the crossing where Redding was to get
off the train was flagged and Harby got aboard. When the train stopped for
Redding to get off he walked to the door of the car and, he claims, that Harby
saw him and reached for his pistol. Redding had his pistol in hand and
immediately commenced firing. Two shots took effect in Harby's body - one in the
neck and another in the side. He fell to the floor of the car face down and two
more shots were fired into his back. Redding then left the car. As stated he
surrendered to the deputy sheriff the same night.

   Archie Harby was a son of Gen. C. S. Harby, of Greenville, and was well known
all through the county. A short time ago he married Miss Marie Moseley, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. moseley, of this city, and the young wife is heartbroken
because of the tragedy.

   Mr. Redding was one of the prominent men of the county, being a man of
considerable wealth. He is now a representative in the lower house of the
Legislature from this county. The prominence of the parties makes the affair one
of deep regret.

   Chas. E. Davis and J. N. Stripling will defend the accused.

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