Murder Over 50 Cents-Case From Curry County
Frank M. Pennington, of Gold Beach, world war veteran, 38 years of age, was brought to the county Jail here on Monday, charged with second degree murder. His assault was on Harry Hawkins, whom he hit over the head and then fatally stabbed on Rogue river, following a quarrel over 50 cents. Hawkins, who is an Indian, had given Pennington $1.50 to buy liquor with. The whiskey was not purchased and when Pennington returned only one dollar to Hawkins, the quarrel ensued.
Mar. 28, 1940
Coquille Valley Sentinel
Harry shares the tombstone with his half-sister Ettie Backman Fry
Murder Over 50 Cents-Case From Curry County
Frank M. Pennington, of Gold Beach, world war veteran, 38 years of age, was brought to the county Jail here on Monday, charged with second degree murder. His assault was on Harry Hawkins, whom he hit over the head and then fatally stabbed on Rogue river, following a quarrel over 50 cents. Hawkins, who is an Indian, had given Pennington $1.50 to buy liquor with. The whiskey was not purchased and when Pennington returned only one dollar to Hawkins, the quarrel ensued.
Mar. 28, 1940
Coquille Valley Sentinel
Harry shares the tombstone with his half-sister Ettie Backman Fry
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