Monday, November 30, 2020

Mrs. Charles E. Davis Killed by Her Husband, Nov. 30, 1920

By the Associated Press, Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 29—Mrs. Charles E. Davis, who was shot through the head at her home early yesterday morning by her husband, prominent and wealthy farmer, died at a local hospital at 7 o’clock this morning. Davis, who was placed in jail yesterday in an unconscious condition as a result of drinking liquor, the examining physician said, but has made no statement. Coroner Owens will hold an inquest today. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920)

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