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Samuel Crudenan, a soldier, was shot dead by another named Charles Leonard, last week, at a house of bad repute in Natchez. Leonard was arrested. [Memphis Daily Avalanche, 5 Jun 1867 - Submitted by K. Torp]
A report from Natchez says the body of Frank Mallery, the mail carrier between Rosefield and Harrisburg, who has been missing since Jan. 6, has been found riddled with bullets. [Brookhaven Ledger, January 20, 1881 - Submitted by Debora Reese]
PROCLAMATION $50 REWARD
Penitentiary Convict J. H. Conklin has effected his escape and is still at large. Reward for the arrest and delivery of said convict to the Board of Control of the Penitentiary Description J. H. Conklin, complexion white sentenced from Adams county Crime: Burglary Sentenced at April term 1889 for 5 years Escaped en transit at depot in Jackson, Miss, May 8th, 1889, from James Ruffin, Traveling Sergeant. [The Clarion Ledger, May 23, 1889 - Submitted by Candi Horton]
PROTEST AGAINST FREEDOM
Natchez, Aug. 16.
Residents of Fenwick are protesting vigorously against the presence of John Frank Johnson, a negro recently pardoned for murder. He has returned to his home, where the crime was committed, and a feeling against him has arisen which is likely to cause trouble. The murder for which he was sentenced was especially cold blooded and brutal. He attempted to rob a negress (sic) near Fenwick and when she resisted beat out her brains. He plead guilty and on account of his youth was given a life sentence. Officers were not aware that he had been pardoned until he appeared in this vicinity. Penitentiary officers say he was released for good conduct. No petitions for his release was circulated, and steps will probably be taken to rid the neighborhood of his presence. [The Daily Herald, Chicago, IL, August 16, 1915]