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The Spokane Review (Spokane, Washington)
02 Jul 1892, Sat
Page 2

SHOT IN THE LEFT SIDE

An Old Settler on Crab Creek Dangerously Wounded

A PIECE OF LAND IN DISPUTE

Mr. Peter Meyer the Victim and William Eddon of Sprague the Assailant - Meyer is Not Expected to Recover From His Wound

RITZVILLE, Wash., July a - (Special) - Peter Meyer, one of the wealthiest stockmen and old settlers on Crab Creek, Lincoln County, was shot this morning at 7 o'clock by Bill Eddon of Sprague on the ranch formerly owned by Eddon and adjoining Meyer's. Mr. Meyer and a man were in search of some cattle and rode up to the house where Mr. Eddon was living and some words ensued. Eddon immediately fired at Meyer, the shot taking effect in the left side below the entrails. Dr. Burroughs of this place was immediately summoned to his relief and found him in a very critical condition, with not much hope for his recovery.

The dispute arose over a piece of land formerly belonging to Eddon, on which Meyer had to foreclose on in order to realize on his mortgage. Later in the day Mr. Nergaard, an attorney of this place, was summoned to make Meyer's will. Meyer has lived on Crab creek for 20 years and had hosts of friends in this county and especially Ritzville, where he does the most of his business. At this writing he is suffering great pain and is not expected to live. Eddon was taken charge of by the sheriff's of Lincoln county. The sympathy of the entire community is with Meyer and family.

Eddon Surrenders Himself

SPRAGUE, July 1 - At 5 o'clock this evening, Eddon, who shot Meyers, came into town on horseback and gave himself up to Deputy Sheriff Littlefield, who took him before Judge Holland.

His bond for his appearance Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. was fixed at $1,000. It is more than probable that Meyers will die. The prisoner refuses to be interviewed, having been advised by this attorney's not to talk. Eddon's wife is one of the leading society ladies of Sprague and Eddon at one time ran a butcher ship in the city.
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The Spokane Review (Spokane, Washington)
05 Jul 1892, Tue
Page 3

RESULTED FATALLY

Peter Meyer, Recently Shop at Ritzville, Dies of His Wound

RITZVILLE, July 3 - (Special) - Peter Meyer, who was shot here by Eddon, died Saturday at 6 p.m. and was buried Saturday at 6 p.m. and was buried Sunday at 3 p.m. Internal hemorrhage set in. A large concourse of people from Ritzville and Crab Creek were in attendance at the funeral, and a petition was signed by all present asking Judge Mount to hold Eddon without bail until trial. Meyer leaves a wife and four children.
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Peter Meyer born Nov. 1, 1839, Nordburg Germany Died on Crab Creek Wash July 2 1892, Aged 52yrs 8ms 2ds