LA GRANDE, Or., June 3. - A stabbing affray occurred yesterday at Butler & Johnson's sawmill, on the Grande Ronde river, resulting in the death of A.K. Belden, who had been employed as a stockherder, who lived alone in a cabin. Two weeks ago a young man, name Loftuf, appeared at Belden's cabin and engaged board. After a week Loftuf went to work. Belden demanded $3 in settlement of his board, while Loftuf claimed it was only worth $2.50. In the quarrel Loftuf stabbed Belden to the heart, killing him. The Sheriff and a posse are in pursuit of him.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
June 4, 1891; Page One.
LA GRANDE, Or., June 3. - A stabbing affray occurred yesterday at Butler & Johnson's sawmill, on the Grande Ronde river, resulting in the death of A.K. Belden, who had been employed as a stockherder, who lived alone in a cabin. Two weeks ago a young man, name Loftuf, appeared at Belden's cabin and engaged board. After a week Loftuf went to work. Belden demanded $3 in settlement of his board, while Loftuf claimed it was only worth $2.50. In the quarrel Loftuf stabbed Belden to the heart, killing him. The Sheriff and a posse are in pursuit of him.
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona.
June 4, 1891; Page One.
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