The Ouachita Telegraph - Homicide in Bienville Date: May 2000 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm *********************************************** The Ouachita Telegraph June 15, 1872 Page 3, Column 2 Homicide in Bienville We learn that on Tuesday a difficulty occurred at Arcadia between Mr. Martin, a saloon keeper and Mr. Tom Sutton, about a game of cards, when Sutton stabbed Martin, causing Martin's death. Lee, an accessory, and Sutton were arrested, and placed under guard. They attempted to escape, when the guard shot and killed Lee, Sutton escaping. # # #