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The following article appeared in the May 11, 1887 edition of the Jefferson Democrat newspaper, Hillsboro, Jefferson Co., MO:

A lamentable tragedy occurred at Valle's Mines last Friday, which resulted in the death of Robert C. Outman, whom we have always considered a good citizen. From what we can learn Outman and a man named Manwarring had a fight over an old difficulty, and Outman got the better of his antagonist. George Minor,already known to fame as having served a term in jail, through clemency of a petit jury, was present, and remarked that he would whip Outman after giving him a day's rest. Outman thought he didn't need any rest, but after quarreling a while they made friends and started home together. When they got to where their roads parted, Outman who carried a jug of whiskey, handed it to Minor and asked him to take a parting drink. Minor took the jug, but instead of taking friendly drink, as was expected of him, suddenly struck Outman on the head with it, knocking him down, and following up the assault. Friends came and took Outman home, where he lingered till Sunday, dying of a fractured skull. Minor was permitted to escape, but it is to be hoped that he will yet be arrested and meet with the punishment he deserves. Outman leaves a wife and several children.

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