John Love Obituary

Town Marshal T. E. GRIFFIN shot and killed John LOVE last Friday night. The shooting occurred in front of the business row on the west side of Main Street. LOVE lived but a few minutes after the shooting. He was a son of Mrs. Mag LOVE who lived near town. The remains were interred at Bowens chapel Saturday after funeral services conducted by Eld. Herbert SUDBURY. Mr. GRIFFIN made bond in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance before Esq. J. A. ROBERTSON on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and at that time the case was dismissed. Later in the day, Mr. GRIFFIN and son, Marvin, were arrested on a charge of murder in the first degree. They were carried to Alamo where trial will be held today.