| Argus and Patriot Newspaper Montpeller, Vermont July 18, 1883 Constable John *Bolton, of Athens, Tex., shot dead his uncle, Mr. Van Alstein, Sunday. The same bullet wounded Mrs. Van Alstein in the shoulder and hand. A family difficulty was the cause of the murder. ~~~~~~~~~~ The Truth New York, New York July 17, 1883 CRIMES AND CASUALTIES Fatal Family Shooting Affair. ATHENS, Tex., July 16. -- Constable *John Holton shot and killed his uncle, Mr. Van Alstein, yesterday. The same bullet wounded the later's wife in the shoulder and hand. A family difficulty led to the shooting. ~~~~~~~~~~ Lancaster Daily Intelligencer Lancaster, Lancaster, Co., Pennsylvania July 16, 1883 Killed His Uncle ATHENS, Tex., July 16 -- Constable John **Holoon shot and killed his uncle, Mr. Van Alstein, yesterday. The same bullet wounded the latter's wife in the shoulder and hand. A family difficulty was the cause of the shooting. ** different newspapers had 3 different names -- Holoon, Holton, Hatton. ~~~~~~~~~~ The Stark County Democrat Canton, Ohio July 18, 1883 In an altercation between J F Hutton and Mr. Van Alstyne, old citizens of Brownsboro, Tex. the latter was shot and instantly killed. During the melee Mrs. Van Alstyne had an arm broken and three fingers shot off. ~~~~~~~~~~ The Times Shreveport, Louisiana July 19, 1883 A Family Feud Results in Blood ATHENS, Tex., July 16. -- A killing occurred at Brownsboro on yesterday morning, the result of a family difficulty, wherein Von Alstein was killed and his wife was wounded in the shoulder and hand by the same shot, fired by John Hatton, constable of precinct No. 4, about three miles from Brownsboro, this county. Hatton had gone to Von Alstein's house to see the deceased's son, who had mistreated his wife and they had separated about a week ago, and a discussion being raised the above results followed. The deceased was an uncle of Hatton who from all accounts acted in self defence. Hatton gave himself up to th eauthorities and our sheriff and attorney were telegraphed for this morning. Hatton has given bond to await the action of the grand jury. *typed as written |
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