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[February 28, 1921] -
FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT AT PULASKI SALE
(By Associated Press)
Somerset, Ky., Feb. 28-- A telephone message from Burnetta, in the western part of the county, says in a fight at a public sale near that place Saturday between Virgil Wood and James Pierce, that Pierce was shot and killed. Hugh Pierce was shot in the back of the neck as he was stooping over his brother James. Grover Pierce, another brother, rushed into the scene and he was shot in an arm. Wright Wood was shot through the nose. The three wounded men will probably recover. Ill feeling is said to have existed between Wood and Jas. Pierce for some time. [1]
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[March 1, 1921] -
Brothers Enter Pulaski County Shooting Affray--Grand Jury Will Investigate
(Special to The Herald)
SOMERSET, Ky., Feb. 28.-- One man was killed and three seriously wounded in a shooting affray at a public sale near Burnetta, in the western part of Pulaski county, according to telephone reports from there. James Pierce was shot and instantly killed by Virgil Wood, following an argument, said to have been caused by an old grudge.
Hugh Pierce, the dead man's brother, ran to pick him up, and was shot in the neck by Wood. Grover Pierce, a third brother, entered the conflict, and in the affray he was shot in the arm and Wood in the nose. It is thought all three will recover.
James Pierce had a pistol in his hand when he fell fatally wounded.
As the grand jury is in session here now the three wounded men probably will be presented before this body as soon as they recover sufficiently to be brought to Somerset. All are well known farmers. The dead man was formerly a merchant, and at one time engaged in revenue service. [2]
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[March 1, 1921] -
Somerset, Ky., Feb. 28. -- James Pierce, a farmer, was killed and two of his brothers were wounded by Bird Wood, another farmer, at an auction sale near Burnetta, this county, Saturday, according to word reaching here today.
Wood contends he acted in self-defense, the report says. Hugh Pierce was shot as he stooped over his brother's body, Wood believing he was trying to obtain the dead man's pistol. Grover Pierce rushed in, and also was wounded by Wood.
The shooting was the outcome of a feud. Officers have gone to arrest Wood. [3]
[March 1, 1921] -
FARMER SLAYS MAN; WOUNDS 2 BROTHERS
Shooting At Auction Sale In Pulaski County Is Feud Sequel.
Special to The Courier Journal.
Somerset, Ky., Feb. 28. -- James Pierce, a farmer, was killed and two of his brothers were wounded by Bird Wood, another farmer, at an auction sale near Burnetta, this county, Saturday, according to word reaching here today.
Wood contends he acted in self-defense, the report says. Hugh Pierce was shot as he stooped over his brother's body, Wood believing he was trying to obtain the dead man's pistol. Grover Pierce rushed in, and also was wounded by Wood.
The shooting was the outcome of a feud. Officers have gone to arrest Wood. [3]
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[March 1, 1921] -
SOMERSET, KY., Feb. 28. -- When the smoke of battle ceased late Saturday afternoon, near Nancy, Ky., twelve miles from here, Jim Price lay dead and two or three others were seriously wounded. The shooting took place at the home of Jim Tarter, where he was having a sale of stock and other farm implements. As near as can be learned the trouble was between the Prices and Woods' faction and of old standing. Full particulars are unavailable at present. [4]
[March 1, 1921] -
Fatal Shooting.
SOMERSET, KY., Feb. 28. -- When the smoke of battle ceased late Saturday afternoon, near Nancy, Ky., twelve miles from here, Jim Price lay dead and two or three others were seriously wounded. The shooting took place at the home of Jim Tarter, where he was having a sale of stock and other farm implements. As near as can be learned the trouble was between the Prices and Woods' faction and of old standing. Full particulars are unavailable at present. [4]
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[March 3, 1921] -
Four Wounded In Pistol Duel at Sale Near Bernetta Last Saturday.
Another serious shooting occurred at a sale near Bernetta, in western part of the [Pulaski] county, last Saturday afternoon, when it is reported that Bird Woods shot James Pierce through the heart, killing him instantly. From the best information obtained Bird Woods and his brother, Virgil, met James Pierce and his two brothers, Hugh and Grover, and that after Bird Woods had killed James Pierce, Hugh Pierce, his brother who witnessed the killing, rushed in to pick up his brother and the supposition is that Woods thought he was endeavoring to get the pistol from the dead man to take a part in the affray, whereupon Woods fired a shot into the back of his neck as he was stooping over his brother James Pierce.
Grover Pierce, another brother, then rushed into the scene, and in the affray between him and Woods he received a shot in the arm and Wood was shot through the nose. During the melee, Virgil Woods was also wounded. A late report from there indicates that the four wounded men are still alive and will probably recover.
The fight came up as the renewal of bad feeling which had existed between the Woods boys and the Pierce boys for some time.
This was the first meeting of the parties for some time, and they became engaged in a discussion which soon resulted in Woods drawing a revolver and shooting Pierce through the heart with the first shot.
As the grand jury is in session here, now the four wounded men will be presented before this body as soon as they recover sufficiently to be brought to Somerset. All the parties are well known farmers, and the dead man was formerly a merchant and at one time engaged in the revenue business, so reports say. [5]
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[March 4, 1921] -
Shooting In Western Part of County Results In One Death and Three Wounded. A general shooting affray in the western part of the county near Burnette last Saturday resulted in the death of one and the wounding of three. It is said that an old grudge of years standing was the cause. It is alleged that Bird Woods shot James Pierce, killing him instantly and that Hugh Pierce, a brother, was also shot by Woods as he was attempting to raise his dead brother up. At this time, Grover Pierce, another brother, rushed in and shot Woods, it is said, and he was also wounded by a shot from Woods. None of the wounded are in a serious condition. The whole affair is very unfortunate. The parties involved are all farmers in the west end. [6]
Shooting In Western Part of County Results In One Death and Three Wounded. A general shooting affray in the western part of the county near Burnette last Saturday resulted in the death of one and the wounding of three. It is said that an old grudge of years standing was the cause. It is alleged that Bird Woods shot James Pierce, killing him instantly and that Hugh Pierce, a brother, was also shot by Woods as he was attempting to raise his dead brother up. At this time, Grover Pierce, another brother, rushed in and shot Woods, it is said, and he was also wounded by a shot from Woods. None of the wounded are in a serious condition. The whole affair is very unfortunate. The parties involved are all farmers in the west end. [6]
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[June 3, 1921] -
Circuit Court. The petit juries were dismissed Wednesday afternoon. Court will continue in session the remainder of the week and a few cases of minor importance will be disposed of. The grand jury is still in session. The case of Fred Woods for killing J.B. Price and the case of Mink and Price for killing Arthur were continued until next term of court. [7]
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[1] "Free-For-All Fight At Pulaski Sale." Richmond Daily Register, Richmond, KY. February 28, 1921. Page 1. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86069168/1921-02-28/ed-1/seq-1/
[2] "One Killed, Three Wounded in Fight." Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY. March 1, 1921. Page 2. Genealogybank.com.
[3] "Farmer Slays Man; Wounds 2 Brothers." The Courier Journal, Louisville, KY. March 1, 1921. Page 11. Newspapers.com.
[4] Excerpt from "Somerset News." The Advocate Messenger, Danville, KY. March 1, 1921. Page 1. Newspapers.com.
[5] "One Killed." The Commonwealth, Somerset, KY. March 4, 1921. http://pulaskilibrary.advantage-preservation.com/
[6] "Shooting In Western Part of County Results In One Death and Three Wounded." Somerset Journal, Somerset, KY. March 4, 1921. Retrieved from: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/pulaski/newspapers/sj3_4_1921.txt
[7] "Circuit Court." The Somerset Journal, Somerset, KY. June 3, 1921. http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/pulaski/newspapers/sj6_3_1921.txt
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