Pike County Georgia Archives News Mr. Respess Killed August 28 1890
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The Barnesville Gazette. Barnesville, Georgia

Mr. Respess Killed

Sunday night about eight o'clock, news was received in the city of the killing 
of Jim Respess, in Savannah. Everybody here knew him and were anxious to hear 
something of the difficulty, but nothing concerning it could be heard. It was 
known that he was killed in a fight but nothing more than this was known.

The Monday's Savannah Morning News, brought a full account of the affair which 
was eagerly read Tuesday morning.

The facts gleaned from the account are about as follows:
Respess and Barclay, the man who did the shooting, were in a room at their 
boarding house about one o'clock in the afternoon. Respess was shaving himself. 
Barclay was worrying him, when Respess struck him. A friend parted them at this 
time. They met again about seven o'clock. The difficulty was renewed. They had a

short scuffle, when Respess drew his pistol and shot at Barclay two or three 
times. Respess then ran behind the [railroad] cars, and returned shortly, 
walking up to Barclay again. Barclay raised his pistol and shot Respess, within 
six feet of him, killing him almost instantly.

He was taken in charge by the authorities there, and an inquest was held. The 
jury returned a verdict of manslaughter. Barclay was at once arrested and placed

in jail.

The body of Mr. Respess reached Barnesville on the 3:20 p.m. train, Monday 
afternoon, and was interred about six o'clock, in the Methodist cemetery, the 
services being conducted by Rev. W.S. Rogers.

It was a very sad affair, and has caused sorrow in many hearts in this section. 
Mr. Respess was a young man, and had a great many friends, though he was 
inclined to be rowdy. He had just been promoted by the Central Railroad and was 
in the auditors office in Savannah.

To all the friends of the young man, the community extends warmest sympathy in 
this hour of sadness.

(Transcribed 12/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)
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