Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Drew, William January 1906
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Cairo Messenger, January 12, 1906
Passing Away of Mr. Wm. Drew
Our community was shocked last Friday when it was learned that, as a result of 
a shooting affray between Mr. William Drew and Mr. Newt Threlkell, about 8 
miles from Cairo.  There had been bad feelings existing between the men for 
some time and last Friday the climax was reached when they met in the road near 
Drew's home.  Threkell fired three shots at Drew at short range, each taking 
effect in the abdomen.  Drew's 15 year-old son being near, secured a pistol and 
fired three shots at his father's assailant, two of which took effect in 
Threkell's throat, which will probably prove fatal.

Mr. Drew lingered until last Sunday when death relieved him of his sufferings.  
He died shortly before 2 o'clock from the effects of the wounds arrived.  His 
remains were interred in the burying grounds at Bold Springs.  Rev. Ellis 
conducted the funeral services at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, witnessed by a 
large number of relatives and friends.  The Messenger extends condolence to the 
sorrowing family. 

Additional Comments:
According to "Gleanings From Grady County", William Drew's date of death was 
January 7, 1906.

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