Talbot County GaArchives News.....Shooting At Junction City - January 1919 January 23 1919
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The Talbotton New Era
The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, January 23, 1919
Page One

Shooting At Junction City

Two Men Attacked – Marshal Hesters the Victim – Postmaster Martin Under Arrest –
Excitement Reigned in Neighbor Town Thursday

Junction City was thrown into excitement Thursday morning over a shooting 
affair, in which Marshall Will Hesters suffered severe wounds.

L.J. Downs went to the home of Postmaster Homer Martin to collect rent.  During 
the interview, Mr. Martin became resentful and reached for a gun.  Mrs. Martin 
tried to avert the tragedy and Mr. Downs left with Martin firing at him.

Later Marshal Hesters sought Martin at the Post office and was met with a 
volley.  The right thumb was shot off, left wrist injured and a load of shot 
entered the left arm.  Hesters secured the gun before he succumbed.

Martin was arrested and is lodged in the county jail.  He has a family.

Mr. Hesters is confined at home under the care of physicians.  He has a wife 
and three small children.  This is the second time the marshal has been shot in 
an effort to enforce the law and do his duty.



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