Shot Dead
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

rds and vineyards. The deal was worked through F. W. Smith, of Las Cruces. Shot Dead Dr. Charles L. Mason, of Kingston, was shot dead last week by J. B. Hiler, proprietor of the Mountain Pride hotel at Kingston. The Kingston Shaft gives the following meagre par- ticulars : Yesterday evening just as the stage reach- ed town and was pulling out from in front of the Mountain Pride hotel, two shots were heard in quick succession. They were from a revolver in the hands of J. B. Hiler, and were fired into the body of Dr. C. L. Mason, both shots taking effect in vital parts and causing almost instant death. Dr. Mason died within five minutes after being shot. One of the bullets seems to have passed entirely through the body, it being pick- ed up from the ground where the Doctor fell. The other ball struck below the ribs on the right side and entered the abdomen. We do not want to enter into any statement or criticism of the merits or demerits of this sad affair. Mr. Hiler is the father of five children, all very young. He was arrested immediately after the shooting occurred, by Constable John- son, and taken to Hillsboro under guard by Con- stable Johnson, J. H. Robb and Mr. Tibbs.