The Ouachita Telegraph - Dixon - Wynn Encounter Leaves Three Dead Date: Apr. 2000 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Ouachita Telegraph June 18, 1870 Page 3, Column 3 BLOODY AND FATAL ENCOUNTER. — The Messrs. Wynn, two brothers, one of whom is named James, and a Mr. Dixon, were at Crew Lake station, on the Railroad, last Saturday, and before leaving, James Wynn and Dixon had a disagreement. Angry words passed, but the difference was adjusted, and the three left the Lake for Mr. Wynn's residence, apparently good friends. Dixon, who had been heavily armed, was disarmed at the Lake, his weapons being secured by James Wynn's brother. Arrived at the latter's home, Dixon, acquiescing in a renewal of friendly relations, demanded his weapons. These were turned over to him, preparatory to his leaving for his own residence. Thereupon, he remarked to Wynn, "I believe I will kill you now," and commenced firing. Three shots were discharged, all missing. Dixon's bowie knife (he had two repeaters and a bowie knife) somehow got into James Wynn's possession, and a scuffle ensued, Dixon trying to shoot again and Wynn using upon Dixon the knife. The elder Wynn ran into the house, and, returning with a shot gun, shot Dixon twice, but not before James Wynn had cut him in forty-two places, in the neck and chest, with the knife. Dixon, of course, died, but not without having exhibited a tenacity of life most extraordinary. Dixon was something of a desperado, we are informed; the Wynns, we know, are quiet citizens. It is proper to add that this account may not be strictly correct, but we have been unable to obtain any other. # # #