Fairfield Recorder - Friday, May 7, 1926

NEGRO DIES SUDDENLY OF INJURY

Bill HAMILTON, a negro, about 35, was found by the side of the road Saturday
night near Sneed farm, injured by a fall from his horse. He was carried home,
South of Fairfield and on Monday, Mr. Ed RILEY went to see him. He having
business with the "darkey" and found him suffering a great deal although able
to be up part of the time. Mr. RILEY sent for a doctor and was talking to the
negro when the doctor arrived at the gate, but receiving no response, Mr. RILEY
turned and found HAMILTON dead in a chair.