Bibb County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hodges, Frank September 26, 1919
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The Butler Herald, October 2, 1919

The Butler Herald
Thursday, October 2, 1919
Page One

Mr. Frank Hodges Shot to Death by Lee Cross in Macon

Macon, Ga., Sept. 26 – Mr. Frank Hodges, well known Macon real estate and
insurance man was fatally wounded here this morning by Lee Cross, formerly
employed by him.  The shooting took place on Cotton Avenue in the heart of the
business district and directly in front of Mr. Hodges’office.

Mr. Hodges died a few minutes after he was carried to the city hospital. Cross
surrendered to Sheriff James Hicks. He refused to make a statement.

The shooting is said to have been caused by a dispute over financial matters.

At the city hospital just before he died, Mr. Hodges said, “I have had trouble
before with Cross. He shot me without cause.”

Mr. Hodges was one of the best known business men in Macon.  He leaves a wife
and several children.  Cross also is married.



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