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Tom Sims Acquitted in Murder of E.R. Jenkins, Frank Sims, Sept. 19, 1924

Tom Sims Acquitted on Double Murder Charge

Lancaster, S.C., Sept. 18—Tom Sims, who shot and killed E.R. Jenkins and Frank Sims, prominent citizens of the Primus section, on the night of August 5th, was acquitted in sessions court here this afternoon.

The case has created intense interest, hundreds of people being unable to get in the court house. Judge Bonham ordered the aisles cleared and good order was maintained throughout the trial.

The killing of Jenkins and Sims was the outcome of a visit by citizens of the community to Tom Sims’ home to protest, they claimed, against the alleged immoral life he was leading. Sims opened fire on the party, Frank Sims being killed instantly. Jenkins died 10 days afterwards in a Rock Hill hospital.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Sept. 19, 1924

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