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Charles Wilkes

KILLED NEAR KELL

Charles Wilkes, an old resident of Jefferson county, was killed near his home close to Kell, Friday morning.

Mr. Wilkes went out in the morning to haul some logs and no more had been seen of him until he was found that evening.

The cause of his death was attributed to a mule kicking him and instantly killing him.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.

Source: Mt. Vernon Daily Register
Date: September 28, 1910
Submitted by: Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera - Jan 28, 1997


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