Plaintiff in error was accused of murdering W. B. Smith (aka Buck) by stabbing him with a knife. Plaintiff was indebted to Smith and angry that Smith had been talking badly about him. Smith owned a store located on the east side of the public square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and had a wife (Kate Smith) and two children. 2 folders.

Victim: Howard Elrod.

Jacob Gray was accused of shooting George Gray with apistol, killing him. George was seen walking toward his house at sundown, then discovered later lying in a field 100 yards from his house. Jacob, or Jake, was in the house with his mother when his father came into the dark house. They went out and George was discovered dead. Jacob confessed, but had no explaination for why he shot his father.

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Chapman charged with assaulting J.M. Bymum[?] and killing him. Jury found Chapman guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced him to 15 years hard labor in the penitentiary. Chapman appealed.

Alf Davis, colored, George Hoskins, colored were also accused of shooting and killing Henry Gooch, colored. See related case State v. Moses Perry in same box, but different docket numbers, years, and cause of actions.

Maggie Cato was indicted for Murder in the First Degree on one page and Murder in the Second Degree on another page on the body of Christine Holden by stabbing her throat and cut her neck. Jury failing to agree on a verdict, so it was a mistrial.

The State charged Ed Burton with the August 1893 shooting and murder of William (Bud) Burns at a Mr. Jackson's picnic in Murfreesboro. Burns' brother testified that Bud was shot after dancing and calling a set at the picnic when he was standing by the lemonade stand. Other witnesses said Burns was drinking and had a knife out when words were exchanged between he and Burton.