Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - Robert "Bob" Shadden ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: June E. Tuck USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** From the files of June E. Tuck SHADDEN, Robert "BOB" - Age 33, was killed August 13, 1915, by a blow to the heart with a croquet mallet, one mile east of Brashear. Justice of the Peace Bird held the inquest. Burial took place in the Brashear cemetery. It appears from all the evidence at hand that Spencer and another young man were playing croquet when a dispute arose between them over the game. Shadden, it is stated, interfered when Spencer struck him just below the heart with a mallet, the results being his death. Spencer was arrested and taken to Sulphur Springs jail, but gave bond and was released. (S.S. Gazette)