Macon-Dooly County GaArchives News.....Al Joiner Shoots Oscar Walters Down In The Street - March 1913 March 25 1913
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The Butler Herald
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, March 25, 1913
Page One

Macon County Man Shot Down In Street

Osce Walters the Victim of Easter Tragedy

Montezuma, March 23 – 

Bad feeling between Al Joiner, of Byromville, and Osce Walters, of Montezuma, 
that is said to have existed for some time, resulted in a shooting affray here 
today that it is feared will result fatally for Walters.  Both families are 
prominent.

Joiner drove over from his home in Dooly County, some twenty-five miles 
distance, this morning.  He spent the day here.  This afternoon at four o’clock 
he met Walters on the main street of the town, while many persons were on the 
street, and according to witnesses, there was hardly a word exchanged between 
the two, when Joiner is alleged to have opened fire with an automatic gun.  He 
fired four times, each shot taking effect.

Walters was taken to his home, where it was said late tonight that he had no 
chance to recover.  After the shooting Joiner coolly stepped into his 
automobile and drove away.  The car started toward Byromville.  No effort was 
made to stop Joiner.  What action will be taken in the matter has not yet been 
determined.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 1, 1913
Page Eight

Victim of Montezuma Shooting Loses Eyes

Macon, Ga., March 27 – 

Oscar Walters, who was shot four times with a shotgun by Alfred Joiner, will 
probably lose his eyesight for life, according to physicians of the Macon 
hospital where he is now.

It is reported that his right eye has already been removed and that his left 
eye is in bad condition.  He will remain at the hospital for several weeks and 
it is not believed he will ever see again.  His wife is with him in Macon.

It is said that Joiner did the shooting because of a charge made by his sister, 
Miss Alice Joiner, but Walters firmly denies intimacy with her.  It is said 
that Joiner met Walters on the streets of Montezuma and began the shooting 
before a word was spoken.  The first charge struck Walters in the face, the 
next three on the back of the head and the middle of the back and on the leg.  
Death was thought certain at the time of the occurrence.

Although every effort will be made to save the left eye, Walters will be very 
lucky if he ever sees again.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 20, 1913
Page Four

Macon Co. Superior Court Acquits Al Joiner On Serious Charge

Wednesday the case of the State vs. Al Joiner, charge with assault with intent 
to murder on the person of Osce Walters, was called and occupied the entire 
day.  The courtroom was packed from early morn till night on account of the 
deep interest in the outcome of the trial.

The trial was the sequence to the shooting of Osce Walters on Dooley Street in 
Montezuma on the afternoon of March 23.  Several witnesses were introduced by 
attorneys on both sides.  Arguments were made by all four of the attorneys.  
The case went to the jury at about 5 o’clock and a verdict was returned in 
thirty or forty minutes acquitting Mr. Joiner of the charge. – Montezuma 
Georgian


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