George Cox — Paschal man fired shots at window-prying intruder, 1889
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Carvil's residence, fired two shots at a Mexican man attempting to break into his window in January 1889. [1][2]
Carvil, was awakened shortly before midnight by a suspicious noise [1][2]. He rose, discovered someone trying to pry up the window, opened the door, saw a Mexican man, and fired a couple of shots at him [1][2]. Neither shot took effect [1][2].
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- On Tuesday evening Mr. Geo. Cox of Pas- (1889)On Tuesday evening Mr. Geo. Cox of Pas- chal, who when in the city, rooms in the build- ing opposite the residence of Geo. Carvil, was aroused a little before midnight by a suspicious noise, arose and discovere…
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