Goodson Charged with Assault, John Cline in Hospital with Bullet Wound, Aug. 2, 1926

Blacksburg Man Jailed for Shooting. . . J.L. Goodson Shoots John Cline, a Neighbor, for Alleged Insults to His Wife

J. L. Goodson, Blacksburg furniture dealer and funeral director, is under bond on a charge of assault with intent to kill, while John Cline, his next door neighbor, is in a hospital at Rock Hill recovering from a bullet wound in the chest, alleged to have been inflicted by Goodson.

Investigation by officers disclosed that Mrs. Goodson reported to her husband that Mr. Cline had insulted her several days ago while Mr. Goodson was out of town. The enraged husband, with a club in his hand and a pistol in his pocket, called on his neighbor to demand an accounting. When Mr. Goodson attempted to use the club, Mr. Cline drew his pocket knife, it was reported, and the shooting followed.

Mr. Goodson was arrested by Blacksburg offices and arranged bond before Magistrate J. C. Duncan of that city.

From the front page of the Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Monday, August 2, 1926

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