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The Charleston Daily News
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
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In Anderson, SC, town marshal Newton Smith was seriously wounded in the side by intoxicated youth Jesse Scott during a late-night arrest attempt on the public square. Smith expected to recover; Scott surrendered and posted bail.
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Stabbing Affray.
The Anderson Intelligencer says: "On Thursday night last, an unfortunate occurrence took place on the public square, which resulted in a serious wound being inflicted upon the person of our worthy town marshal, Mr. Newton Smith, who is regarded by all of his acquaintances as remarkably quiet, sober and inoffensive. It seems that a young man named Jesse Scott had become intoxicated early in the evening, and about midnight met with Mr. Scott, who at once recognized him as a friend and sought to take care of him. But the maddening influence of liquor prevailed, and young Smith threatened the marshal and brandished a knife about him. At this, Mr. Scott, for the first time appreciating his intentions, endeavored to arrest the young man, and, in the struggle which ensued, received a severe wound in the left side. His condition has not been dangerous, and we are gratified to state that there is every prospect of a speedy recovery. Mr. Smith has surrendered himself to the authorities, and given bail in the required amount."
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Anderson
Event Date
Thursday Night Last
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marshal newton smith received a severe wound in the left side; condition not dangerous with prospect of speedy recovery. young man surrendered to authorities and given bail.
Event Details
Intoxicated young man Jesse Scott threatened town marshal Newton Smith with a knife on the public square about midnight; during arrest attempt, Smith was wounded in the struggle.