F.B. Silverthorne, 34, Died of Cuts Inflicted by James Pugh Sept. 12, 1926

Beamon Silverthorne Died Early Saturday

Frank Beamon Silverthorne, who was cut in an affray by James M. Pugh in Hamilton Sunday Night, September 12, died Saturday morning at 7:30.

The cuts were of such a nature that Dr. Long, the attending physician, held out little hope for his recovery from the beginning.

There were numerous cuts extending from the muscles of the back around under the arms, the cuts measuring from 9 to 11 inches in length and being so deep that the lung was visible. Other cuts extended across the back of the head and ran around across the face, the left ear being cut in two.

He was brought here to the undertaking shop of Mr. F. I. Edwards and prepared for burial. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon by Elder Grimes and burial was made at the Silverthorne residence in Poplar Point Township.

A large gathering was at both the funeral and burial.

Silverthorne was 34 years old. He leaves a window and five small children, also several brothers.

Editor’s Note: Name of murdered man was spelled Beeman in this article and Beamon in his obituary on the same page of the newspaper. I don’t know which is correct.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Sept. 21, 1926

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