Berrien-Cook County GaArchives News.....POSSE AVENGES MARSHAL’S DEATH -- Marshal Dees, of Lenox, Killed by Desparate Negro. May 20, 1906
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The Atlanta Constitution May 20, 1906
	Tifton, Ga., May 19. – (Special.) – J.W. Dees, marshal of Lenox, 14 
miles south of Tifton, was shot and instantly killed this morning by a negro 
named Charlie McAllister.  Mr. Dees arrested the negro, who was a stranger, on 
suspicion of being wanted at Brookfield.  As he was unlocking the door of the 
city jail the negro drew a revolver which he had concealed, and holding it on 
the marshal, backed off.  Later, when pursued, he turned and fired on the 
posse, killing Mr. Dees instantly.
	A large crowd gathered and Sheriff Baker, of Tift county, was 
telephoned to go with his hounds.  Before they got there the negro had been 
surrounded in a swamp and dogs sent in after him.  His ammunition had been 
exhausted and when the dogs ran at him he ran out of the swamp and was 
instantly riddled with bullets, It is said nearly 500 being fired into his 
body.
	Mr. Dees was a highly respected citizen and served the town as marshal 
for some time.  He leaves a wife and two small children.


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