TAYLOR COUNTY, GA - OBITS  Anthony, Edward  Nov 1899

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Published in the Butler Herald 14 Nov 1899
reprinted in the Taylor County Tracer Nov 1999

The remains of Mr. Edward Anthony, who was
unfortunately killed at Hampton, Fla, mention of whose
death was made in the last issue of the Herald, were
brought to Butler and interred in the cemetery near the
Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon. The facts which
caused the death of Mr. Anthony are these: It was
learned that John Henry Lee, an escapee negro convict
was at Daugherty's saw mill five miles west of Hampton,
and Mr. Anthony being deputized by officers Roper,
Durden and McKinney to arrest Lee, went out early
Saturday night to make the arrest. Arriving at the mill
they found Lee who made an effort to escape the
officers, and as he ran was pursued and caught by Mr.
Anthony. While Lee was being held he drew his pistol
and shot Mr. Anthony in the abdomen and made his
escape. Mr. Anthony was shot about 11 o'clock Saturday
night. He was given every attention until Sunday
afternoon when he died. This removed from us one of the
noblest young men that ever left Butler, and at the
time of his death was in the employ of Mr. M.N.
Blanton, of Hampton, and during his short stay in that
city had won many friends, who sympathize with his
bereaved family. He was a member of the Knights of
Honor and was insured for $2,000.

Published in the Butler Herald 7 Nov 1899 reprinted in
the Taylor County Tracer Nov 1999

We were pained to learn by telegram on Monday morning
of the fatal shooting of Mr. E.M. Anthony, (better
known as Ed Anthony) at Hampton, Fla on Saturday night
last. Mr. Anthony we learn died on Sunday but we have
been unable so far to get full particulars. Mr. L.P.
Anthony left Monday evening for the scene of the sad
occurrence. His remains will probably be brought here
today for burial. Mr. Anthony left this county about
twelve months ago and was engaged as a clerk for a
reliable mercantile firm at Hampton. He was about
thirty years of age and leaves a devoted wife and
several children, besides he was a most excellent
gentleman, a son of Mr. James Anthony, of this county
and leaves several brothers, sisters and many friends
who are pained to learn of his misfortune.