Lincoln County NcArchives News.....Henderson-Hoke Fight August 18, 1837
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Aug. 25, 1837   Charlotte Journal August 18, 1837
   -- We understand that a rencontre took place in Lincolnton, on the 18th 
last, between LOGAN B. HENDERSON and MARCUS HOKE. Weapons were made use of by 
parties, and MR. HOKE received a wound from a Bowie knife, of which he died on 
the 21st inst. We learn that the cause of this unfortunate affair originated 
from some language used by MR. HOKE to MR. HENDERSON'S father, who is very old 
and infirm, and which he son said he would resent. MR. HOKE hearing this, 
called at young HENDERSON'S room and asked him out, and after some words, MR.
HENDERSON struck MR. HOKE with a stick, MR. HOKE drew a pistol, but before he 
could fire, he was wounded as above. MR. HENDERSON was in prison, but we 
understand his friends intend making an application to JUDGE TOOMER to admit 
him to bail.

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