Leader---January 21, 1912
"John Deaton is slain at Eminence"
John Deaton, about 40 years of age, formerly of Lexington, was shot through the heart at Eminence, Henry County, Saturday evening by Chief of Police William Curran after Deaton had begun firing at Deputy Marshal Dode Hopkins.
Leader---January 24, 1912
"Justified in killing Deaton"
At the coroner's inquest at Eminence over the body of John Deaton, formerly of Lexington, who was killed Saturday night by Chief of Police Wm. Curran, of Eminence, while Deaton was attempting to shoot Deputy Dode Hoskins, a verdict acquitting Currans of all blame for Deaton's death and declaring that he killed Deaton in self-defense and in the discharge of his official duties was returned by the jury.
Evening Post's Special Service (Town Unknown)---January 22, 1912
John Deetan
A shooting affray here Saturday evening resulted in the death of John Deetan, a farmer, residing near Eminence, and the wounding of Deputy Marshall Dode Hoskins, who is not expected to live.
Deetan, after attacking his wife, left home Saturday morning declaring that he intended to kill Hoskins. He entered Eminence carrying a cocked shotgun and he was arrested and placed in jail..
He proceeded through town, after being released, and was accosted by Town Marshall Will Kerns and Deputy Hoskins, in front of Ewins blacksmith shop, where they attempted to arrest him. Deetan, who is a large, powerful fellow, replied, "Is that you, Dode", referring to Hoskins, and at the same time raising his shotgun, discharged it into Hoskins face. Hoskins fell mortally wounded.
He then attempted to shoot Kerns, who in self-defense, shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. Deetan has resided near Eminence for about two years and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Hoskins has a wife and several children.
Submitted by: E. T. "Hammer"
"John Deaton is slain at Eminence"
John Deaton, about 40 years of age, formerly of Lexington, was shot through the heart at Eminence, Henry County, Saturday evening by Chief of Police William Curran after Deaton had begun firing at Deputy Marshal Dode Hopkins.
Leader---January 24, 1912
"Justified in killing Deaton"
At the coroner's inquest at Eminence over the body of John Deaton, formerly of Lexington, who was killed Saturday night by Chief of Police Wm. Curran, of Eminence, while Deaton was attempting to shoot Deputy Dode Hoskins, a verdict acquitting Currans of all blame for Deaton's death and declaring that he killed Deaton in self-defense and in the discharge of his official duties was returned by the jury.
Evening Post's Special Service (Town Unknown)---January 22, 1912
John Deetan
A shooting affray here Saturday evening resulted in the death of John Deetan, a farmer, residing near Eminence, and the wounding of Deputy Marshall Dode Hoskins, who is not expected to live.
Deetan, after attacking his wife, left home Saturday morning declaring that he intended to kill Hoskins. He entered Eminence carrying a cocked shotgun and he was arrested and placed in jail..
He proceeded through town, after being released, and was accosted by Town Marshall Will Kerns and Deputy Hoskins, in front of Ewins blacksmith shop, where they attempted to arrest him. Deetan, who is a large, powerful fellow, replied, "Is that you, Dode", referring to Hoskins, and at the same time raising his shotgun, discharged it into Hoskins face. Hoskins fell mortally wounded.
He then attempted to shoot Kerns, who in self-defense, shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. Deetan has resided near Eminence for about two years and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Hoskins has a wife and several children.
Submitted by: E. T. "Hammer"
Leader---January 21, 1912
"John Deaton is slain at Eminence"
John Deaton, about 40 years of age, formerly of Lexington, was shot through the heart at Eminence, Henry County, Saturday evening by Chief of Police William Curran after Deaton had begun firing at Deputy Marshal Dode Hopkins.
Leader---January 24, 1912
"Justified in killing Deaton"
At the coroner's inquest at Eminence over the body of John Deaton, formerly of Lexington, who was killed Saturday night by Chief of Police Wm. Curran, of Eminence, while Deaton was attempting to shoot Deputy Dode Hoskins, a verdict acquitting Currans of all blame for Deaton's death and declaring that he killed Deaton in self-defense and in the discharge of his official duties was returned by the jury.
Evening Post's Special Service (Town Unknown)---January 22, 1912
John Deetan
A shooting affray here Saturday evening resulted in the death of John Deetan, a farmer, residing near Eminence, and the wounding of Deputy Marshall Dode Hoskins, who is not expected to live.
Deetan, after attacking his wife, left home Saturday morning declaring that he intended to kill Hoskins. He entered Eminence carrying a cocked shotgun and he was arrested and placed in jail..
He proceeded through town, after being released, and was accosted by Town Marshall Will Kerns and Deputy Hoskins, in front of Ewins blacksmith shop, where they attempted to arrest him. Deetan, who is a large, powerful fellow, replied, "Is that you, Dode", referring to Hoskins, and at the same time raising his shotgun, discharged it into Hoskins face. Hoskins fell mortally wounded.
He then attempted to shoot Kerns, who in self-defense, shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. Deetan has resided near Eminence for about two years and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Hoskins has a wife and several children.
Submitted by: E. T. "Hammer"
"John Deaton is slain at Eminence"
John Deaton, about 40 years of age, formerly of Lexington, was shot through the heart at Eminence, Henry County, Saturday evening by Chief of Police William Curran after Deaton had begun firing at Deputy Marshal Dode Hopkins.
Leader---January 24, 1912
"Justified in killing Deaton"
At the coroner's inquest at Eminence over the body of John Deaton, formerly of Lexington, who was killed Saturday night by Chief of Police Wm. Curran, of Eminence, while Deaton was attempting to shoot Deputy Dode Hoskins, a verdict acquitting Currans of all blame for Deaton's death and declaring that he killed Deaton in self-defense and in the discharge of his official duties was returned by the jury.
Evening Post's Special Service (Town Unknown)---January 22, 1912
John Deetan
A shooting affray here Saturday evening resulted in the death of John Deetan, a farmer, residing near Eminence, and the wounding of Deputy Marshall Dode Hoskins, who is not expected to live.
Deetan, after attacking his wife, left home Saturday morning declaring that he intended to kill Hoskins. He entered Eminence carrying a cocked shotgun and he was arrested and placed in jail..
He proceeded through town, after being released, and was accosted by Town Marshall Will Kerns and Deputy Hoskins, in front of Ewins blacksmith shop, where they attempted to arrest him. Deetan, who is a large, powerful fellow, replied, "Is that you, Dode", referring to Hoskins, and at the same time raising his shotgun, discharged it into Hoskins face. Hoskins fell mortally wounded.
He then attempted to shoot Kerns, who in self-defense, shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. Deetan has resided near Eminence for about two years and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Hoskins has a wife and several children.
Submitted by: E. T. "Hammer"
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