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February 9, 1910
The Dawson News
Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia
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Dr. Charles W. Hickman, prominent Augusta physician, shot dead in Summerville suburb; pockets rifled, watch taken; no clue to murderer. (128 characters)
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DR. HICKMAN SHOT TO DEATH
Pockets of Prominent Augusta Physician Rifled as Body Lay in Streets.
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Dr. Charles W. Hickman, one of the most prominent physicians in the south, brother of Tracy I. Hickman, president of the Graniteville Manufacturing Company, was found dead from gunshot wounds late tonight on the streets at Summerville, the fashionable suburb of Augusta.
The Hickmans live at Summerville, and Dr. Hickman had been at his brother's home, leaving there shortly after 8 o'clock. It is recalled by residents of the neighborhood that three shots were heard about that hour.
There were two wounds, one in the head and one in the body. The pockets had been rifled and Dr. Hickman's watch had been taken from his vest.
It is not known by the family that Dr. Hickman had valuables or money in any extent on his person.
There is no clue to the murderer.
Pockets of Prominent Augusta Physician Rifled as Body Lay in Streets.
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Dr. Charles W. Hickman, one of the most prominent physicians in the south, brother of Tracy I. Hickman, president of the Graniteville Manufacturing Company, was found dead from gunshot wounds late tonight on the streets at Summerville, the fashionable suburb of Augusta.
The Hickmans live at Summerville, and Dr. Hickman had been at his brother's home, leaving there shortly after 8 o'clock. It is recalled by residents of the neighborhood that three shots were heard about that hour.
There were two wounds, one in the head and one in the body. The pockets had been rifled and Dr. Hickman's watch had been taken from his vest.
It is not known by the family that Dr. Hickman had valuables or money in any extent on his person.
There is no clue to the murderer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Gunshot Wounds
Rifled Pockets
Prominent Physician
Augusta Ga
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Charles W. Hickman
Tracy I. Hickman
Where did it happen?
Summerville, Augusta, Ga.
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Key Persons
Dr. Charles W. Hickman
Tracy I. Hickman
Location
Summerville, Augusta, Ga.
Story Details
Dr. Charles W. Hickman, prominent physician, found dead from two gunshot wounds on Summerville streets after leaving his brother's home; pockets rifled, watch stolen; no valuables known; no clue to murderer.