Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....A.D. McDowell May 7 1909
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The Talbotton New Era, May 13, 1909

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, May 13, 1909
Page 2

The Sad Death Of A.D. McDowell

All Huntsville was inexpressibly shocked on last Friday when the tragic 
announcement was made that J. Robt. Jones was instantly killed and A.D. 
McDowell fatally wounded.  The particulars given by the press reports are that 
Mr. Jones went down to the wholesale grocery company of W.L. Halsey, on 
Jefferson Street.  Soon after entering the establishment, three pistol shots 
were heard by neighbors.  No excitement visible, investigation was delayed 
until a commotion was observed at the South entrance.  It was discovered that 
Mr. Jones was dead and Mr. McDowell was agonizing from a horrible wound.  It is 
all surmise how the trouble originated.  Mr. Jones was a member of the Jones, 
Rison Insurance Co.  Mr. Halsey, president of the Halsey Grocery Co.  Mr. 
McDowell shipping clerk for the Halsey firm.  No quarrel ensured, as far as 
known, and the shooting wholly unexpected by the witnesses.  Halsey has been 
suffering from a mental derangement for some time and was under treatment.  
Jones and Halsey were boyhood friends.  Mr. McDowell had been in the employ of 
Halsey for several years and was a favorite with his employer.  Mr. McDowell 
perceiving the pitable condition of Mr. Halsey was endeavoring to quietly 
retire from the room but failed to do so, without attracting his attention.  
His wounds, it seemed, however were accidental and presumably acted as an aid 
to prevent further trouble and summon physicians.  He did not make any 
statement.

His condition after the operation was so weak he was not allowed to talk.  He 
lived until early Tuesday morning.  The Huntsville Tribune says of him: “Mr. 
McDowell was married to Miss Clara Jones of this city, he had been with Halsey 
about six years, and was held in highest esteem by his employer and all 
connected with the business.  He was about 30 years old and liked by everyone.  
The Tribune is grieved at the shocking tragedy.  The peculiar and unexpected 
death of Mr. McDowell is pathetically pitiful.”

Mr. McDowell was a Talbot County boy, and has many friends who are overwhelmed 
at this heart rending passing.  Deepest sympathy goes out to Messrs. Clarence 
and Thomas McDowell. 

The remains were interred at Huntsville Tuesday morning, 10:30 o’clock.



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