Patrick County Virginia USGenWeb Archives News.....Still No Trace of Cox's Slayers September 7, 1922
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The Danville Bee September 7, 1922
Still No Trace of Cox’s Slayers
(Special to the Bee)
Martinsville, VA—Sept 7—The funeral of Ewell Cox, who died from wounds inflicted 
by one of three negroes yesterday in a local hospital took place at Fayerdale 
this afternoon.  The obsequies were very largely attended , the interment being 
made near his home.   He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Turner, and a 
little daughter.
  Investigation of the shooting shows that it was committed in Patrick about 
fifty yards from the Henry line.  Sheriff Stultz has been rendering assistance 
in trying to run down the slayers while the Patrick authorities are actively 
engaged in endeavoring to bring them to justice.
  Cox is said to have been worh $75,000 at the time of his death.


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